Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2020 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 11, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approval of minutes from the February 20, 2020 Special Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 20, 2020 Special Meeting of City Council
12-a
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Ordinance to establish a process for zoning studies (PC File No. 11-H-19-OB)
An Ordinance to establish a process for initiating and undertaking a zoning study, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (PC File No. 11-H-19-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Add Community Improvement Fund Appropriation for Knoxville Symphony Society to agenda
Motion to: add to the agenda under the consent items a Community Improvement Fund Appropriation to the Knoxville Symphony Society
R-52-2020
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Dollar General Store #16042 for wine license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Dollar General Store #16042 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Department of Finance)
R-53-2020
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Grant pension of $592.61/month to Tony N. King, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $592.61 per month to Tony N. King, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-54-2020
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Grant pension of $948.31/month to Robin S. Bryant, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $948.31 per month to Robin S. Bryant, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-55-2020
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Grant pension of $1,177.21/month to Mark M. Wagner, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,177.21 per month to Mark M. Wagner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-56-2020
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Grant pension of $4,104.18/month to Kenneth T. Robertson, Knoxville Police Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,104.18 per month to Kenneth T. Robertson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-57-2020
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Grant pension of $3,705.24/month to Debra K. Beeler, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,705.24 per month to Debra K. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-58-2020
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Grant pension of $1,462.34/month to Cheryl D. Lewis, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,462.34 per month to Cheryl D. Lewis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-59-2020
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Grant pension of $2,408.75/month to Cheryl A. Davis, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,408.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Cheryl A. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-22-2020
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Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Lideramos Latino Leadership Conference.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
O-23-2020
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Appropriate $1,950 from Community Improvement Fund for Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee to be utilized toward purchasing helmets.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman)
O-24-2020
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Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Friends of Knox County Library
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Library to be utilized toward the annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Fugate)
O-25-2020
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Appropriate $750 from Community Improvement Fund for Alpha Pi Omega Foundation
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation to be utilized toward the Annual Alfredda C. Delaney Scholarship Brunch event.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider)
O-26-2020
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Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund for Ijams Nature Center
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Ninth Annual Wonder of Hummingbirds Festival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Rider)
O-27-2020
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Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Girl Talk, Inc. mentoring programs
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Singh)
O-28-2020
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Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund for the Muse Knoxville STEAM Carnival
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh and Rider)
O-29-2020
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Appropriate $6,700 from Community Improvement Fund for Metro Drug Coalition recovery housing
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate)
O-30-2020
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Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund for SEEED, Inc. training programs
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the career readiness and community engagement training programs.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
O-31-2020
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Appropriate $1,100 from Community Improvement Fund for National Coalition of 100 Black Women
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women to be utilized toward the Denim & Diamonds: Cards & Comedy Fundraising Event.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
O-32-2020
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Appropriate $1,350 from Community Improvement Fund for Project Grad Knoxville, Inc.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc. to be utilized toward expenses required to continue serving students and families.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
O-33-2020
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Appropriate $2,950 from Community Improvement Fund for MLK Jr. Commemorative Commission
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission, Inc., to be utilized toward the 2020 King Week Celebration events.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman)
O-34-2020
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Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Knoxville Symphony Society
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Rider)
R-60-2020
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Approve appointment of Chair and members to the City Council's Audit Committee
A Resolution approving the appointment of the Chair and members of the City Council's Audit Committee. (Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
R-61-2020
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Confirm appointments to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville confirming the appointment of Patricia Henao Mesa and the reappointment of Polly Doka and Carly Baskette to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-35-2020
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Extend moratorium on shared mobility vehicles through September 2, 2020
An Ordinance extending the moratorium imposed by Ordinance Nos. O-137-2018, O-16-2019, and O-101-2019 upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville through September 2, 2020, with the exception of those shared mobility vehicle providers operating in accordance with and authorized by the City’s pilot program. (Requested by Law Department)
O-36-2020
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Appropriate $13,924.02 from Parks and Recreation for Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $13,924.02 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
O-37-2020
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Amend Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines concerning File 1-B-20-OB
An Ordinance to amend the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines as recommended by the Downtown Design Review Board and Planning staff, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-38-2020
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Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to clarify language and align with procedures (File No. 12-A-19-OA)
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code" to clarify language, correct inconsistencies, and to align ordinance language with processes and procedures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (File No. 12-A-19-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-39-2020
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Close unnamed alley between 3617 and 3601 Sutherland Avenue (File No. 1-A-20-AC)
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between 3617 Sutherland Avenue and 3601 Sutherland Avenue, City Block 50620, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Rodney Reagan, Farm Fresh Produce Mkt., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-20-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-40-2020
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Close unimproved section of Autumn Creek Drive (File No. 1-A-20-SC)
An Ordinance to close the unimproved section of Autumn Creek Drive between 5714 Autumn Creek Drive and Glen Creek Road, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trans South Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-20-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-41-2020
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Close unimproved portion of Glen Creek Road (File No. 1-B-20-SC)
An Ordinance to close the unimproved portion of Glen Creek Road between 2358 McCampbell Wells Way and the terminus of Glen Creek Road right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trans South Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-20-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve appeal by Jennifer Arthur of BZA decision regarding 931 Langford Avenue (File 11-I-19-VA)
A Resolution approving an appeal by Jennifer Arthur of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve four variances, more fully described herein, for property temporarily designated as 931 Langford Avenue, Michael Davis, Applicant. (File number 11-I-19-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Approve appeal by John K. King of BZA decision regarding 710 N. Cherry Street (File 1-I-20-VA)
A Resolution approving an appeal by John K. King, on behalf of Tennessee Right to Life, Education Fund, Inc., of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum parking setback as more fully described herein, for property located at 710 N. Cherry Street. (File number 1-I-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
R-62-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with ECG Moss Grove SLP, LLC for affordable housing
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ECG Moss Grove SLP, LLC to award an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of thirty-two affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 265 and 266 Moss Grove Boulevard.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-63-2020
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Authorize Mayor to file and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County EMA operating expenses
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal Fiscal Year 2020. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
R-64-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for Trolley Stop Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $54,957.26 for the Main Street Trolley Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-65-2020
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Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving Co. for Paving Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0324 with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for the 2019 Facilities Paving Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,348.27 for a new contract total of $760,799.27 and extending the date of completion to April 30, 2020. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-66-2020
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Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with TDOT for Safer and Complete Streets Study
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a Safer and Complete Streets Study for an estimated project cost of $250,000.00 with $200,000.00 federally funded and $50,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-67-2020
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Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Apprentice Mechanic program funding
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency in the amount of $11,680.00, with a required match by the City in the amount of $11,680.00, for the purpose of funding an improved Apprentice Mechanic program. (Requested by Fleet Services)
R-68-2020
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Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Bike Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0203 with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park, increasing the contract amount by $35,000.00 for a new contract total of $684,472.00 and extending the date of completion to May 15, 2020.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
O-42-2020
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Close a portion of Myrtle Street and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Myrtle Street between the northern right-of-way line of East Fifth Avenue and terminus and dead-end, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Approve Marty Norton's request to amend North City Sector Plan for 3313 and 3309 Mill Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3313 and 3309 Mill Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Approve Marty Norton's request for One Year Plan Amendment for 3313 and 3309 Mill Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Marty Norton for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3313 and 3309 Mill Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 1-A-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Rezone property at 3313 Mill Road from RN-1 to I-G District (File No. 1-A-20-RZ)
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3313 Mill Road from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, subject to one condition, Marty Norton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 1-A-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No published motion on this item.
