Approve minutes from the May 5, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
approve the minutes of the May 5, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
O-72-2020
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Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to Knox Heritage Inc. for preservation conference
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 Knox Heritage Inc. to be utilized toward the East Tennessee Preservation Conference.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, and Fugate)
R-138-2020
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Confirm reappointment of Jered Croom and Kenneth St. Germain to Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jered Croom and Kenneth St. Germain to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-139-2020
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Confirm Mayor's nomination to reappoint Jacquelene Dent to Planning Commission
A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Jacquelene Dent to a seat on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-73-2020
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Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021
An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-74-2020
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Ordinance to levy a property tax to fund general operations and debt service for fiscal year 2020-2021
An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-75-2020
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Ordinance to amend City Code sections 2-450, 2-458, 2-459 to adjust classification and compensation for employees
An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
O-76-2020
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Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding off-street parking interpretation authority
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-77-2020
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Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 and 2.4.J to add 'Full Summer Pool' definition
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool and to substitute "Full Summer Pool Mark" instead of "High Water Mark" in Article 2.4.J., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-78-2020
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Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures
An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-79-2020
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Ordinance for East City Sector Plan amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-80-2020
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Ordinance for One Year Plan Amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-81-2020
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Ordinance to rezone 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 District
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-82-2020
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Ordinance approving Central City Sector Plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave.
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-83-2020
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Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave. to Open Space
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-84-2020
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Ordinance approving Northwest City Sector Plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way
An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-85-2020
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Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way to Heavy Industrial
An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-86-2020
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Ordinance to rezone 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H District
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Resolution approving appeal of BZA denial for zoning interpretation at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike
A Resolution approving an appeal by Destin A. LeBlanc of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of an appeal of the interpretation of the City Zoning Administrator regarding permitted uses in the former C-6 zoning district, located at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike. (BZA File 4-C-20-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
R-140-2020
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Resolution requesting Governor Lee and delegation to consider Medicaid expansion for Tennessee
A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Lee and the members of the Knoxville Legislative Delegation consider a path forward and take the necessary steps to accept Medicaid expansion for Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Smith, McKenzie, Roberto, Thomas and Parker)
R-141-2020
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Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19
A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to work toward the immediate enactment of federal legislation to ensure appropriate health care coverage for all residents of the United States during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
R-142-2020
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Resolution authorizing submission of CDBG and ESG funding proposals under CARES Act
A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-143-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to acquire property for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 33 tracts of real property as part of the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project for a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-144-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with TDOT for UT area traffic signal improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements for the University of Tennessee area for an estimated project cost not to exceed $2,964,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-145-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend TDOT agreement for Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project, accepting additional grant funding of $6,360,000.00, with no required local match, for a new total amount of $15,345,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-146-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Advanced Traffic Management Systems
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0222 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project, increasing the contract amount by $440,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,086,600.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-147-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept FTA grant for COVID-19 related transit expenses
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $13,264,902.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-148-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document C-17-0288 to extend the tri-party Defined Services Contract with Knox County, Tennessee and the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc., for the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center for an additional three years and to delete references to the Consumer Price Index.(Requested by Law Department)
R-149-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept 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 Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $12,000.00 with no required local match, to provide funding for overtime costs associated with enhanced motorcycle safety enforcement during weekends from June through September 2020.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-150-2020
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract for lawn maintenance at Phil E. Keith Training Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform lawn and landscape maintenance at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road, in an amount not to exceed $27,860.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Ordinance to amend City Code Section 2-450 to adjust compensation plan for general government
An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plan for general government.(Requested by Civil Service)
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G concerning applicability of approved plans
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-87-2020
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Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity
An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-88-2020
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Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
