Approve minutes from the April 6, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
approve the minutes of the April 6, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
8-b
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Withdraw resolution reappointing Councilmember Singh to Community Television Board
A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Seema Singh to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
10-a
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Postpone ordinance to remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road
An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-114-2021
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Confirm reappointments of Jackie Lane and Beth Waters to Community Television Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Jackie Lane and Beth Waters to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
R-115-2021
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Appoint directors to the Sports Authority of Knox County and the City of Knoxville
A Resolution appointing the directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration)
O-48-2021
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Amend City Code to allow prescribed grazing by sheep in addition to goats
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article VI, Section 5-108, to allow prescribed grazing by sheep in addition to prescribed grazing by goats.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
O-49-2021
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Appropriate $5,000 to Word of Life Ministries for COVID-19 community outreach
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Word of Life Ministries to assist in its efforts to continue community outreach to underserved, unemployed individuals and communities impacted by COVID-19.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
O-50-2021
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Close a portion of Wrinkle Avenue; Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
An Ordinance to close a portion of Wrinkle Avenue beginning 50 feet to the west of the southeast lot line of parcel 109 IA 011 and continuing to the southwest lot line of parcel 109 IA 011, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-51-2021
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Close eastern portion of McCarty Avenue; Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close the eastern portion of McCarty Avenue between the northwest corner of Parcel 109 IH 014 and the northwest corner of Parcel 109 IH 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-52-2021
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Close western end of McCarty Avenue; Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close the western end of McCarty Avenue between West Blount Avenue and the northeast corner of Parcel 109 IH 017, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-53-2021
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Close unnamed alley between Anderson Drive and Parcel 121 AB 018
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Anderson Drive and the western property line of parcel 121 AB 018 and bisecting parcel 121 AB 017, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-21-AC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-54-2021
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Adopt the 2021 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2021 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-21-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Postpone rezoning of 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-55-2021
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Rezone 202 Cedar Lane from Office District to General Commercial District
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 202 Cedar Lane from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Ritesh Gaba, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-116-2021
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Authorize Mayor to contract with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex redevelopment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Messer Construction Company to perform and complete all final work for the redevelopment and construction of the Public Safety Complex, Project No. 9018, at the historic St. Mary's Campus site with an estimated completion date of August of 2022, for an amount not to exceed $47,513,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-117-2021
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Approve contract extension with Crosslin & Associates for FY2021 audit
A Resolution approving an extension of a contract, Document No. C-18-0283, with Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the Fiscal Year ending 2021 for a total contract price of $169,500.00.(Requested by Audit Committee)
R-118-2021
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Request administration allocate $4M in FY2021/2022 budget for crime reduction and prevention
A Resolution respectfully requesting the administration to allocate $4 million in the FY 2021/2022 budget to reduce and prevent crime, as well as fund interventional programming.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
R-119-2021
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Authorize Mayor to execute easement for Kress Building encroachment into public right-of-way
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement to allow existing features of the Kress Building at 417 Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Gay Street and Strong Alley.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-120-2021
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Authorize Mayor to execute easement with K&H River Railroad for Sevier Avenue project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-121-2021
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Authorize Mayor to amend contract with CDM Smith for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0371 with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide additional design services for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,261.00 for a new contract total of $134,384.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-122-2021
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Authorize Mayor to agreement with KUB for infrastructure sharing
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board to share infrastructure and installation expenses for communications and traffic systems equipment and cabling.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-123-2021
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Authorize submission of CDBG/ESG proposals and amendments to 2019-2021 Action Plans
A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plans for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-124-2021
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for Housing Assistance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant/Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-125-2021
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Authorize Mayor to license agreement with State of Tennessee for Downtown PetSafe Dog Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the continued use of the Downtown PetSafe Dog Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-126-2021
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Authorize Mayor to lease Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center pool to Emerald Youth Foundation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to lease the pool facilities at the Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center located at 3124 Wilson Avenue to Emerald Youth Foundation for serving the youth of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
O-56-2021
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Emergency ordinance appropriating $13,000 to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $13,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Association to cover expenses related to establishing the association.(Requested by Administration)
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Approve plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Approve one-year plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District
An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
