Approve minutes from the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Motion to approve these minutes
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
City of Knoxville · City Council
On September 22, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 23 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The City Council met and approved several ordinances related to zoning changes and property acquisitions for streetscape and drainage projects. They also approved resolutions honoring individuals, accepting donations for parks and police programs, and authorizing contract amendments for infrastructure work, including the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project. Additionally, an ordinance to fund an environmental literacy program was approved on first reading.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Absent: Lynne Fugate (all 23 recorded votes)
Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Motion to approve these minutes
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone ordinance 12-b for two weeks
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Motion to: add a resolution of appreciation for the Knox County Board of Health and Knox County Health Department
Motion to add this resolution to the agenda
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas
An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas
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)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Janet Testerman
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)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Janet Testerman
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)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-C-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-B-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road / Parcel ID 106 J D 039 from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Piney Grove Condominium Association, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone the ordinance for two weeks
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
A Resolution honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and expressing sincere condolences to her loved ones upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman
A Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm and to express the Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0313 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract amount by $422,310.92 for a new contract total of $3,739,666.32 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
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, as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $714,128.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional services for small cell utility permit review and construction inspections for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $31,189.57.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $179,303.16 for the installation of a fire suppression system in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 for the Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh
A Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for the donation of improvements at Cal Johnson Park with an estimated cost of $100,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation, with an estimated value of $55,000.00, of outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Danny Mayfield Park and Paul Hogue Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for its donation of $25,000.00 to be used to enhance the Knoxville Police Department's Officer Wellness Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents necessary to accept the donation.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Greystar Development East, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 2120 and 2112 Cumberland Avenue, 817 South 21st Street, and 2101, 2109, 2113 and 2119 Lake Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Janet Testerman
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville thanking the Knox County Board of Health and the Knox County Health Department for their dedicated service in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Council Member Lauren Rider)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith