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Regular meeting — January 26, 2021

On January 26, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 18 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved several items, including ordinances to update building codes and rezone properties. They also approved funding for affordable housing initiatives and infrastructure projects. Several appointments to city boards and committees were confirmed.

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

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes of January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting

Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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12-a · item history →

Rezone property at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP to RN-5

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone ordinance 12-a for two weeks

Moved by Andrew Roberto · 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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10-a · item history →

Approve appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett for height variance for accessory structure

A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone resolution 10-a for two weeks

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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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11-c · item history →

Amend contract C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone resolution 11-c for six weeks

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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R-20-2021 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Wishkey, LLC liquor store license

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wishkey, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor and Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the 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-21-2021 · item history →

Confirm appointments to the Public Arts Committee

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Claudio Gomez, Damon Rawls, and Oren Yarbrough to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Seema Singh · 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-22-2021 · item history →

Confirm reappointment of Dr. Lisa Chassy to Animal Control Board

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. Lisa Chassy to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Adopted 8-0-1-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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 — Abstain
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R-23-2021 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Eboni James to Board of Zoning Appeals

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Eboni James to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

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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O-11-2021 · item history →

Amend building code to increase minimum sewer lateral size to four inches

An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)

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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O-12-2021 · item history →

Amend building code to reference updated zoning district names

An Ordinance to amend the International Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-5, to reference the updated names of zoning districts when identifying appropriate fire district areas.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Seema Singh · 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-13-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $1,500 from Sustainability budget to fund Active Knox speaker series

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Tommy Smith · 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-14-2021 · item history →

Rezone property at 3107-3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3107, 3117 and 3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District, Randy Guignard, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-D-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-24-2021 · item history →

Award $480,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $480,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC for the development of 16 affordable housing units, 15 of which will serve qualified low income households, and 1 of which will serve a live-in manager, to be located at 211 Jessamine St.(Requested by Community Development Department)

Adopted 7-0-2-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Abstain Tommy Smith — Abstain Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-25-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for partitions at Bridge of Hope

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the purchase and installation of physical partitions at the Bridge of Hope Men’s Transitional Housing Program, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)

Adopted 7-0-2-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Abstain Tommy Smith — Abstain Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-26-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with TDOT for Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project Phase 3

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an estimated project cost of $5,000,000.00 with $4,000,000.00 federally funded and $1,000,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

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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R-27-2021 · item history →

Execute agreement with OpenCities, Inc. for permit selection application

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OpenCities, Inc. to provide a custom front end application that will assist citizens with selecting permits and that integrates with the City's existing Accela Citizen Access Program, with an initial cost of $42,500.00 for the initial implementation and first year maintenance costs, and an annual maintenance cost of $11,250.00 for any of the four one-year renewal options exercised thereafter.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Janet Testerman · 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-28-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for bulk fuels

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for the provision of bulk fuels for vehicles and equipment managed by the Fleet Services Department and Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of one year at an estimated cost per term of $2,187,178.00.(Requested by Purchasing)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Seema Singh · 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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