Approve minutes of previous meeting
Approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g
Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g for two weeks
12-e
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Zoning: Amend sign area limits in office park district
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-g
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Zoning: Standards for internally illuminated signs in institutional district
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve consent items
Approve the consent items
R-280-2020
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Resolution: Grant pension to Cherly L. Harper
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,621.25 per month to Cherly L. Harper, alternate payee of Michael A. Harper, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-281-2020
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Resolution: Grant pension to David H. Bokenkamp
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,307.35 per month to David H. Bokenkamp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-282-2020
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Resolution: Grant pension to James D. Trentham
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,212.54 per month to James D. Trentham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-283-2020
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Resolution: Grant pension to Joseph C. Waterson
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,115.53 per month to Joseph C. Waterson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-284-2020
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Resolution: Grant pension to Janice T. Woodard
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,723.41 per month to Janice T. Woodard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-145-2020
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Emergency Ordinance: Appropriate $2,000 to Chance House
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)
Motion to add public forum to beginning of agenda
Motion to add a public forum to the beginning of the agenda
O-146-2020
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Ordinance: Appropriate $15,000 to SEEED
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)
O-147-2020
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Zoning: Rezone 1549-1541 N Sixth Ave from C-N to I-G
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)
R-285-2020
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Resolution: Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for housing
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to award an amount not to exceed $1,440,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 48 affordable housing units for very low income households to be located at 1501 East Fifth Avenue.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-286-2020
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Resolution: Authorize quitclaim deed for 2226 Riverside Drive
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Lloyd Edward Owens for one parcel of property located at 2226 Riverside Drive, Parcel ID No. 094-FD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $3,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-287-2020
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Resolution: Accept EPA grant for Brownfield site assessments
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an amount up to $300,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of Brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-288-2020
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Resolution: Agreement with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Preen Construction, LLC for the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project for an amount not to exceed $426,282.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-289-2020
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Resolution: Easement Agreement with Home Federal Bank for 517-519 Market St
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with The Home Federal Bank of Tennessee permitting encroachments into public rights-of-way for the purpose of renovating the building located at 517-519 Market Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-290-2020
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Resolution: Appreciate Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc for Panther Fountain
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association for its donation of all design plans, materials, supplies, and labor to fully repair and restore Panther Fountain, located within City property at the intersection of Talahi Drive and Taliluna Avenue, and authorizing the City to enter into a Limited Use Agreement with the neighborhood association in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-291-2020
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Resolution: Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for East Knoxville Greenway
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for the East Knoxville Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $490,270.00 with TDOT funding $392,216.00 and the City funding $98,054.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-292-2020
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Resolution: Name part of Morningside Park "BlueCross Healthy Place"
A Resolution to add the name "BlueCross Healthy Place at Morningside Park" to a portion of Morningside Park.(Requested by Chairperson Rider and Vice Mayor McKenzie)
R-293-2020
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Resolution: Donation Agreement with BCBST for Morningside Park improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation for the donation of playground equipment, park upgrades, and related maintenance services at Morningside Park valuing approximately $5,520,000.00 and to express the City's appreciation and gratitude for said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-294-2020
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Resolution: Agreement with Scale Works for Solid Waste Transfer Facility scale
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Scale Works for the purchase and installation of a new scale at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility for a total contract price not to exceed $56,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Approve Ordinance O-146-2020
Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 - 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)
Approve Ordinance O-147-2020
Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 - 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)
Ordinance: Amend smoking regs on city playground grounds
Approve Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts
Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve Ordinance 12-e
Approve Ordinance 12-e - An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-A-20-OA
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Zoning: Add pre-school/kindergarten as special use in Parks/Open Space District
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add pre-school/kindergarten as a special use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve Ordinance 12-g
Approve Ordinance 12-g - An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
10-A-19-SNC
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Ordinance: Change street name from Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane
An Ordinance to change the street name of Hensley Drive between Kim Watt Drive and the dead end of Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane, Cindy Clabough, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 10-A-19-SNC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
8-G-20-RZ
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Zoning: Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP
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)
9-B-20-RZ
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Zoning: Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-G-20-RZ
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Zoning: Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve Ordinance 12-l
Approve Ordinance 12-l - An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)
