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Regular meeting — October 19, 2021

On October 19, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 23 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The Knoxville City Council met on October 19, 2021, and approved several zoning changes, the creation of a Police Assistant Chief position, and agreements for employee health and vision benefits. The council also endorsed a Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries and authorized participation in a regional pavement management system.

From the minutes

“Council Member Thomas announced that he would abstain from the vote in this matter.” — Council Member Thomas
“Council Member Roberto requested to be added to the resolution as a co-sponsor” — Council Member Roberto

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

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from October 5, 2021 City Council meeting

Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the minutes of the October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council

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 · item history →

Remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road following appeal denial

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)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 9-0-0-0

Moved by Andrew Roberto · 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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12-c · item history →

Rezone 2002 Thunderhead Road from Regional Commercial to General Commercial

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)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 9-0-0-0

Moved by Andrew Roberto · 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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11-f · item history →

Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $105,600.00 for a new total contract amount of $443,300.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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-327-2021 · item history →

Confirm reappointment of Sarah Glass, Darlene Gwaltney, Keith Hogue, and Heidi Wyrosdick

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sarah Glass, Darlene Gwaltney, Keith Hogue and Heidi Wyrosdick to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Janet Testerman · 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-328-2021 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Christi Kirk to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Christi Kirk to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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-124-2021 · item history →

Amend City Code to create Police Assistant Chief position in Classification and Compensation Plans

An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City's Classification and Compensation Plans to create the position of Police Assistant Chief.(Requested by Human Resources Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

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-125-2021 · item history →

Rezone 4849 Chambliss Avenue from General Residential Neighborhood to Office District

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4849 Chambliss Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, Joshua Bishop, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-4) (File No. 9-C-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-126-2021 · item history →

Rezone 350 South Gay Street from Downtown Historic Core to Downtown Grid Subdistrict

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 350 South Gay Street from DK-H (Downtown Knoxville District, Historic Core Subdistrict) to DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Lawler-Wood, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-E-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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Ordinance 10-a was previously withdrawn from the agenda

Ordinance 10-a was withdrawn earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-a

No published motion on this item.

R-329-2021 · item history →

Authorize Interlocal Project Agreement with Knox County for St. Mary's urgent care facility

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Project Agreement with Knox County for the planning and development of an urgent care/behavioral health facility at 1515 Saint Mary Street on the historic St. Mary's Campus.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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R-330-2021 · item history →

Endorse Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Knoxville

A Resolution endorsing a Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Knoxville streets and endorsing engagement of a working group of partners to develop a Vision Zero Action Plan that advances this goal through engineering, education, and enforcement.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas, Rider, Smith, Fugate, Singh,Testerman and Vice Mayor McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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-331-2021 · item history →

Execute agreement with Premise Health Employer Solutions, LLC for health center services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Premise Health Employer Solutions, LLC for operation and management services for the City's employer-sponsored health center and field offices for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost of $2,400,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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-332-2021 · item history →

Execute agreement for vision benefits for City employees with EyeMed and First American

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC and First American Administrators, Inc. for provision of vision benefits to City of Knoxville employees and their dependents, at an annual cost of $128,185.44.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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R-333-2021 · item history →

Amend contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0298 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $8,907.09 for a new contract total of $240,328.33 and extending the date of completion to November 2, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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Resolution 11-f was previously postponed in the meeting

Resolution 11-f was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b

No published motion on this item.

R-334-2021 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to sign documents for City's participation in regional Pavement Management System

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the City to participate in the development of a regional Pavement Management System by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for an amount not to exceed $76,515.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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-335-2021 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. for Cured-in-Place Pipe Rehabilitation project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project for an amount not to exceed $80,105.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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R-336-2021 · item history →

Amend contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0001 with CDM Smith, Inc. for additional professional services for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $65,500.00 for a new contract total of $979,818.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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-337-2021 · item history →

Amend contract with Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC for I-275 Business Park Improvements

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0252 with Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $23,903.42 for a new contract total of $5,505,005.84(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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-338-2021 · item history →

Authorize collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for two years

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 per year for a two-year term with the option to extend the term for one additional year.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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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Amend Knoxville City Code Section 7.5-5 regarding Councilmanic Districts

An Ordinance to amend Section 7.5-5 of the Knoxville City Code entitled "Councilmanic Districts," within the City of Knoxville and to repeal all Ordinances in conflict therewith.(Requested by Council)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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Ordinance 12-c was previously withdrawn from the agenda

Ordinance 12-c was withdrawn earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-a

No published motion on this item.

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