Regular meeting — April 9, 2019

Approve minutes of the March 26, 2019 Regular Meeting

Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 26, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council

12-b · item history →

Ordinance to close portion of Todd Helton Drive and execute quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close a portion of Todd Helton Drive between the west line of Pat Head Summit Street and south line of Volunteer Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

12-c · item history →

Ordinance to close portion of Volunteer Boulevard and execute quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close a portion of Volunteer Boulevard between the west line of Todd Helton Drive and the south line of West Cumberland Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-44-2019 · item history →

Appropriate $1,200 from Community Improvement Fund to North Knoxville Business and Professional Association

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the North Knoxville Business and Professional Association to be utilized toward the Uptown North Broadway Bash event.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)

O-45-2019 · item history →

Appropriate $2,300 from Community Improvement Fund to Bike Walk Tennessee

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Sutherland Avenue Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)

O-46-2019 · item history →

Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund to East Tennessee Equality Council, Inc.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Equality Council, Inc. doing business as Knox Pride to be utilized toward increasing local marketing efforts.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)

O-47-2019 · item history →

Appropriate $8,300 from Community Improvement Fund to Metro Drug Coalition

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie and Stair)

O-48-2019 · item history →

Appropriate $15,800 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools Initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, Wallace, and Stair)

R-113-2019 · item history →

Approve appointment of Jay Price to Knox County Regional Solid Waste Board

A Resolution approving the appointment of Jay Price to serve as the City appointee to the Knox County Regional Solid Waste Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

O-49-2019 · item history →

Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor

An Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace and Welch)

R-114-2019 · item history →

Resolution expressing support for Chapman Highway Safety Improvements

A Resolution expressing support of the Chapman Highway Safety Improvements as prioritized in the IMPROVE Act. (Requested by Councilmember Welch)

R-115-2019 · item history →

Honor Bearden High School boys basketball team for State Championship

A Resolution honoring and congratulating the Bearden High School boys basketball team upon the occasion of its first State Championship. (Requested by Council)

R-116-2019 · item history →

Authorize conveyance of property at 542 Tipton Avenue via quitclaim deed

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed to Thomas Wade Shehan, for one parcel of property located at 542 Tipton Avenue, Parcel ID No: 109-GG-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,100.00. (Requested by Department of Community Development)

R-117-2019 · item history →

Acquire property for Liberty Street Multimodal Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 15 tracts of real property as part of the Liberty Street Multimodal Project for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-118-2019 · item history →

Amend contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for North Central Street Streetscapes Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0144 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the North Central Street Streetscapes Project, increasing the contract amount by $258,424.04 for a new contract total of $5,215,021.48 and extending the completion date to May 25, 2019.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-119-2019 · item history →

Agreement with TDOT for Asheville Hwy, E Magnolia Ave, Rutledge Pike interchange study

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to conduct a study of the Asheville Highway, East Magnolia Avenue, and Rutledge Pike interchange for a total cost of $250,000.00 with TDOT funding $200,000.00 and the City funding $50,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

R-120-2019 · item history →

Apply for and accept $12,000 grant for motorcycle safety enforcement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $12,000, with no required local match, to provide enhanced motorcycle safety enforcement during strategic weekends through the summer months.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-121-2019 · item history →

Apply for and accept $50,000 grant for DUI/drug enforcement overtime pay

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-122-2019 · item history →

Agreement with All Occasions, LLC for special event rental equipment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with All Occasions, LLC for the provision of rental equipment for approximately 12 special events to be held by the City, at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Office of Special Events)

Amend City Code to authorize adoption of official city seal and logo

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of the Knoxville City Code to add an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to formally adopt any seal, insignia, coat of arms, emblem, sign, logo or other visual image for use by the City and its departments, boards and agencies.(Requested by Law Department)

Adopt the 2019 One Year Plan prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission

An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2019 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-19-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

2-B-19-RZ · item history →

Rezone property at Central St/Pruett Pl from C-3 to C-3/H-1 District

An Ordinance to rezone property located at the west side of Central Street and the south side of Pruett Place from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial)/ H-1 (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Faris Eid, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 2-B-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-B-19-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Neubert Springs Rd from R-1 to R-1A District

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Neubert Springs Road and southwest of Oliver Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Tomas A. Garcia, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 3-B-19-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-C-19-RZ · item history →

Rezone parcels west of I-275 from C-3 to I-3 District

An Ordinance to rezone multiple parcels west of I-275, and east of Elm Street between Teddy Avenue and Bernard Avenue from C-3 (General Commercial) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (MPC file No. 3-C-19-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-H-19-RZ · item history →

Rezone property SW of Olive St from R-1 to R-2 District

An Ordinance to rezone property located southwest of Olive Street, east of McConnell Street, and south of Kenner Avenue from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 3-H-19-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)