Regular meeting — June 15, 2021

Approve minutes of previous meeting

approve the minutes of the June 1, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council

File No. 9-B-20-OA · item history →

Amend zoning code 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)

File No. 9-B-20-OA · item history →

Amend zoning code sign standards in Institutional District

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto)

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept CMAQ Grant for Advanced Traffic Management Systems

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2021 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,908,900.00 with no City match, to provide funding for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU · item history →

Remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road property

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)

File No. 12-B-20-RZ · item history →

Rezone 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 to C-G-3

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Ordinance No. O-66-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $2,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs, Montgomery Village Club

A 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 the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward gaming equipment and recreational tools for the Montgomery Village Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Fugate)

Ordinance No. O-67-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $1,176.13 for East Tennessee Community Design Center

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,176.13 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fairmont-Emoriland Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an Arlington Garden sign.(Requested by Councilmember Rider)

Ordinance No. O-68-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $850 for Central High School tennis ball machine

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School to be utilized toward the purchase of a tennis ball machine.(Requested by Couniclmember Thomas)

Ordinance No. O-69-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $500 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward internet costs.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)

Ordinance No. O-70-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $2,000 for South Knoxville Elementary School

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 South Knoxville Elementary School to be utilized toward a Bike Blender Pro.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman)

Ordinance No. O-71-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $2,000 for Sustainable Future Center

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 East Tennessee Permaculture Research Institute doing business as Sustainable Future Center to be utilized toward an outdoor classroom and community space.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman)

Ordinance No. O-72-2021 · item history →

Appropriate $1,000 for Friends of Literacy, Inc.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the Literacy To Go Packets.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman)

Resolution No. R-174-2021 · item history →

Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues

A Resolution confirming the nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Ordinance No. O-73-2021 · item history →

Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 20/21

An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-73-2020 for Fiscal Year 20/21, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)

Resolution No. R-175-2021 · item history →

Award grants for Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $199,979.47 in grants from the Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program to provide support and programming for young adults to 13 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment)

Annex land adjacent to Callahan Drive and approve plan of services

A Resolution to effect annexation of one parcel of land and a portion of a parcel of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Callahan Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)

Annex land northeast of Luscombe Drive and approve plan of services

A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land northeast of Luscombe Drive and approximately 300 feet northeast of the intersection of Bardon Road and Luscombe Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)

Resolution No. R-176-2021 · item history →

Approve PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC at 912 S Gay St

A Resolution approving the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax ("PILOT") transaction with BNA Associates, LLC with respect to certain property located at 912 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)

Resolution No. R-177-2021 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute easement agreement at 201 Randolph St

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed building elements at 201 Randolph Street to encroach into the public right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-178-2021 · item history →

Acquire property for easements at 1956 Amherst Road

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 1956 Amherst Road for $650.00, as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-179-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting for Amherst Road Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $887,025.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-180-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Ziggurat Development for Westland Drive Drainage

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Westland Drive Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $40,613.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-181-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Magnolia Ave Streetscape

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an amount not to exceed $575,300.00 with TDOT funding $460,240.00 and the City funding $115,060.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-182-2021 · item history →

Amend Kimley-Horn contract for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $99,000.00 for a new contract total of $372,900.00, and extending the date of completion to December 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-183-2021 · item history →

Amend Edison Electric contract for streetlights and high masts

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0271 with Edison Electric, LLC, for the maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual contract amount by $125,000.00 for a new annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, and renewing the contract through June 20, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-184-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Fire Station #21 project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Fire Station #21 Reroofing and Fascia Project for an amount not to exceed $143,100.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Resolution No. R-185-2021 · item history →

Fund Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter at Joy D. Baker Center

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 in City Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter and Essential Services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-186-2021 · item history →

Subgrant to Volunteer Ministry Center for Emergency Shelter/Services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $143,500.00 in HUD ESG, ESG-CV, and City Homeless General Funds for Emergency Shelter/Services at the Day Resource Center and the Dental Clinic, as part of the City's response to Covid-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-187-2021 · item history →

Subgrant to YWCA Knoxville for emergency shelter/services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $98,471.00 in City Homeless General Funds and HUD ESG-CV funds for emergency shelter/services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-188-2021 · item history →

Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth street outreach

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $260,750.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services to youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-189-2021 · item history →

Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth transitional housing

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $370,689.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for transitional housing for transition-age youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-190-2021 · item history →

Subgrant to Family Investment Foundation for housing stability

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Family Investment Foundation, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,640.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for housing stability services for households impacted by COVID-19 and living at Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Cagle Terrace and Love Towers, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-191-2021 · item history →

Acquire property at 2100 Washington Ave

A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2100 Washington Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-JX-010), believed to be owned by Frank E. Hodge, at an estimated cost of $11,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-192-2021 · item history →

Acquire property at 421 Oakcrest Road

A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 421 Oakcrest Road (Parcel ID No. 068-DJ-009), believed to be owned by Mary Norene Bogart, Emma Frances Bogart and Lois Virginia Bogart, at an estimated cost of $68,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Resolution No. R-193-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with KCS Janitorial for KPD off-site locations

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KCS Janitorial and Maintenance Company LLC to provide janitorial services at four Knoxville Police Department off-site locations, in the amount of $34,644.00 for base agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Resolution No. R-194-2021 · item history →

Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Resolution No. R-195-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for Baker Creek Preserve

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance of the Baker Creek Preserve and Urban Wilderness areas at an annual cost not to exceed $50,570.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Resolution No. R-196-2021 · item history →

Apply for and accept grant for tree purchase and installation

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $13,772.50 with a City match of $13,772.50.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Resolution No. R-197-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with True Grip and Lighting for events

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the staging equipment, lights and labor for the Celebration of the 4th and Concerts in the Park, in an amount not to exceed $35,300.00.(Requested by Special Events)

Ordinance No. O-74-2021 · item history →

Extend moratorium on shared mobility vehicles

An Emergency Ordinance extending the moratorium imposed by Ordinance Nos. O-137-2018, O-16-2019, O-101-2019, O-35-2020, and O-120-2020 upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville through December 31, 2021, with the exception of those shared mobility vehicle providers operating in accordance with and authorized by the City’s pilot program.(Requested by Law Department)

File No. 5-A-21-OA · item history →

Amend zoning code for signage in INST (Institutional) District

An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13 to include signage in an INST (Institutional) District and to add a new section, INST (Institutional) District, 13.7.G, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 5-A-21-OB · item history →

Approve and adopt FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program

An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 5-A-21-AC · item history →

Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Hart Avenue (previously closed private right-of-way) and the southwest corner of parcel 094 OC 028, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Greater First Church of God in Christ, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 5-C-21-SC · item history →

Close Parkside Drive right-of-way sliver and execute quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Parkside Drive right-of-way along the property line of 10865 Parkside Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dominion Turkey Creek, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-21-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 5-D-21-SC · item history →

Close Whaley Street and execute quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close Whaley Street from its intersection with Wrinkle Avenue to its northeast terminus point, 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. 5-D-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 5-E-21-RZ · item history →

Change zoning at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 to AG

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eva Millwood, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-E-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 3-E-21-RZ · item history →

Change zoning at Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-4

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2910, 2912, and 3000 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-5) (File No. 3-E-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 5-A-21-SU · item history →

Remove planned district designation from 3001 Knoxville Center Drive

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from a portion of the parcel located at 3001 Knoxville Center Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for ET Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-SU) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

File No. 5-K-21-RZ · item history →

Change zoning at 3415 Huron St and 0 Oswald St from I-H to I-MU

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Huron Street and 0 Oswald Street from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-K-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)