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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — November 17, 2020

On November 17, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 20 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The Knoxville City Council met and approved several zoning changes, including rezoning properties for industrial and commercial use. They also approved funding for electric bus charging infrastructure and emergency ordinances related to beer sales and flood regulations. An emergency ordinance appropriating funds for Thanksgiving baskets for students was also passed.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Everything taken up, in order

R-316-2020 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ray's Market & Deli Wine License

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ray's Market & Deli relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent item

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-317-2020 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Nancy Welch to Mayor's Council on Disability Issues

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Nancy Welch to the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues for the remainder of the current fiscal year.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-162-2020 · item history →

Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-163-2020 · item history →

Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-164-2020 · item history →

Rezone 4625/4625-B Asheville Hwy from O to C-G-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4625 and 4625-B Asheville Highway from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Carl Lansden / Lansden Landmarks, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 10-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 6-3-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — No Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — No Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-165-2020 · item history →

Amend North City Sector Plan for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr

An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-166-2020 · item history →

Approve 1-yr plan amendment for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr

An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-167-2020 · item history →

Rezone 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-318-2020 · item history →

Approve ESG funding proposals under CARES Act

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as 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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-319-2020 · item history →

Approve agreement with Lee Company for chiller unit repairs

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lee Company to provide service and repairs to the chiller unit on the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, in an amount not to exceed $29,400.00.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-320-2020 · item history →

Amend contract with New Flyer of America for charging infrastructure

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. so as to increase the individual bus price by $29,256.02 and the equipment cost by $9,820.00 to pay for charging rails on each new electric bus and the installation of more extensive charging infrastructure at the KAT facility.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Split Adopted 7-2-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — No Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-321-2020 · item history →

Apply for TDOT/FTA CMAQ Grant for electric bus charging infrastructure

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $350,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-168-2020 · item history →

Emergency Ordinance: clarify beer permittee compliance with state/local orders

An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-73(c) of the Knoxville City Code to clarify that beer permittees must comply with applicable regulations of the State of Tennessee and any other regulatory authority, including executive orders of the Governor, the Tennessee Pledge, and any orders, resolutions or regulations issued by the Knox County Board of Health, the Knox County Health Director, or the Knox County Health Officer.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — No
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O-169-2020 · item history →

Emergency Ordinance: restrict beer sale/consumption hours by jurisdiction

An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-32 of the Knoxville City Code to provide that the hours for sale and consumption of beer on premises may be restricted further by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — No
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O-170-2020 · item history →

Emergency Ordinance: clarify flooding regulations

An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-171-2020 · item history →

Emergency Ordinance: appropriate $400 to Project Grad for Thanksgiving baskets

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Project Grad to provide ten Thanksgiving baskets for disadvantaged Austin East High School students and their families.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Appropriate $2,300 to Real Talk for at-risk youth resources

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Real Talk to assist in its efforts to continue providing connections and resources to at-risk youth.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Appropriate $4,500 to Mechanicsville Community Assoc. for sports equipment

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Mechanicsville Community Association to purchase new sports equipment.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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10-A-20-SP · item history →

Amend Central City Sector Plan for 405 W Oldham Ave

An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 10-A-20-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Failed Failed 9-0-0-0

Motion to deny the ordinance

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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10-A-20-PA · item history →

Approve 1-yr plan amendment for 405 W Oldham Ave

An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-20-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

10-A-20-RZ · item history →

Rezone 405 W Oldham Ave from I-MU/F to I-H/F

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use)/F (Floodway) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial)/F (Floodway) District, Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-20-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

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