Approve minutes of the August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
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Withdraw resolution to acquire property at 4901 Ball Camp Pike for Northwest Greenway Connector 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 negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 4901 Ball Camp Pike for $80,500.00, as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
R-233-2020
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Appoint Sam Maynard as At Large Seat B representative to Public Property Naming Committee
A Resolution appointing Sam Maynard to serve as the At Large Seat B representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Testerman)
R-234-2020
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Confirm appointment of Jenae Anderson-Easterly to the Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jenae Anderson-Easterly to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-121-2020
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Amend City Code to add Director of Human Resources to Classification and Compensation Plans
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans to add the Director of Human Resources.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
O-122-2020
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Amend Zoning Code to rename "Self-Storage Facility: Indoor" to "Self-Storage Facility: Enclosed"
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.AA. to change the name of "Self-Storage Facility: Indoor" to "Self-Storage Facility: Enclosed," Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-123-2020
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Amend Zoning Code for clarity on Landscape Design Standards and Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard
An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to provide additional clarity for Landscape Design Standards and Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-124-2020
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Close Nelson Avenue between Mee Street and Fort Summit Way; authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Nelson Avenue between Mee Street and Fort Summit Way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille for Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-125-2020
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Close portion of South Bell Street; authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close a portion of South Bell Street between Fort Summit Way and the northern lot line of Parcel 095 AH 02501, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille for Knoxville Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-126-2020
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Close unnamed alley from West Blount Avenue; authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from West Blount Avenue to the alley behind 2216 West Blount Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Gary Underwood, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-AC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-127-2020
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Amend South City Sector Plan for 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from low to medium density residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Dennis Lanier for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-E-20-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-128-2020
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Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from low to medium density residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Dennis Lanier for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-C-20-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-129-2020
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Rezone property at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 to RN-3 district
An Ordinance to rezone property located 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dennis Lanier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-G-20-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-130-2020
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Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 1301 E Weisgarber Rd from Light Industrial to Office
An Ordinance approving the request of Spring Farm, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-B-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-131-2020
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Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1301 E Weisgarber Rd from Light Industrial to Office
An Ordinance approving the request of Spring Farm, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for a portion of property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-A-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-132-2020
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Rezone 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) to O (Office) District
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Spring Farm, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Postpone amendment to Central City Sector Plan for 2724 Western Ave from Open Space to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 2724 Western Ave from Open Space to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Postpone rezoning 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District
An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-133-2020
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Rezone 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G (General Industrial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial)
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for All Eleven General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-235-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Trust Fund
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Foundation for the administration, operation, and management of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $323,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-236-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-237-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Building Our Youth Pilot Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Building Our Youth Pilot Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-238-2020
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Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with KCDC for Five Points Revitalization Project Phase IV
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Reinstate, extend, and amend Document No. C19-0294, an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase IV of the Five Points Revitalization Project, to reinstate the agreement, extend its term through June 30, 2021 and amend the funding amount to increase the funding by $226,434.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,535,770.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-239-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-240-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for EM Agency 2019 Homeland Security Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $25,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax, data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post and for Incident Management software for the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
R-241-2020
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Authorize Mayor to accept proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll that is currently estimated to be $183,320.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits/Risk Management Department)
R-242-2020
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Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk 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 four tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-243-2020
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rackley Company East TN for Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rackley Company East TN for an amount not to exceed $51,090.00 for the Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-244-2020
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Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2020 Resurfacing Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0179 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2020 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $128,077.93 for a new contract total of $4,542,751.33 and extending the completion date to August 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-245-2020
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Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for 2019 Homeland Security Grant to purchase License Plate Reader System
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $21,300.00 as a subrecipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a License Plate Reader System for the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Appropriate $10,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to Alliance House Community Coalition
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
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Appropriate $6,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to K-KC Community Action Committee's Office on Aging
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwith for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
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Appropriate $6,400 from Community Empowerment Budget to A 1 Learning Connections for after school services
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
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Appropriate $10,000 from Public Service Dept to Trees Knoxville for Urban Tree Canopy assessment
An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
