Approve minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting
approve the minutes of the November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
approve the minutes of the November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
City of Knoxville · City Council
On November 30, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 53 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Absent: Amelia Parker (5 of 53 recorded votes)· Gwen McKenzie (1 of 53 recorded votes)
approve the minutes of the November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
approve the minutes of the November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
ITEMS WITHDRAWN (Indicated with "W")
No published motion on this item.
ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P")
postpone Ordinances 12-f, g, and h to the December 14, 2021 meeting
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
An Ordinance approving the request of Harper Properties, L.P. for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6238 Anderson Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-A-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
postpone Ordinances 12-f, g, and h to the December 14, 2021 meeting
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
An Ordinance approving the request of Harper Properties, L.P. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6238 Anderson Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-A-21-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
postpone Ordinances 12-f, g, and h to the December 14, 2021 meeting
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 6238 Anderson Drive from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Harper Properties, L.P., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-L-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
postpone Ordinances 12-f, g, and h to the December 14, 2021 meeting
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M")
No published motion on this item.
CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
approve the consent item
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nihaan Corporation d/b/a Clinton Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
approve the consent item
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
MAYOR'S REPORT
No published motion on this item.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OR COMMITTEES
No published motion on this item.
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Katie Sanford Goodner to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution electing Ron Feinbaum to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girls, Inc. to support the Artists Alley program supporting racial equity and peace through art.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to continue its educational programs designed to impact youth ages 11- 18.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the southeastern side of parcel 069EB01502 and the southeast corner of parcel 069EB017, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, John Dendrinos, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-21-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance to change the street name of Burge Avenue between South Bell Street and Harriet Tubman Street to Elston Turner Drive, Gwen McKenzie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 10-A-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Len Johnson for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 3613 Sevierville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-B-21-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Len Johnson for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 3613 Sevierville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-B-21-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3613 Sevierville Pike from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Len Johnson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-A-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance approving the request of GFL Environmental for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 1901 Sutherland Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-C-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of GFL Environmental for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 1901 Sutherland Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-C-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1901 Sutherland Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, GFL Environmental, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-C-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 5117 Lonas Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 6-5) (File No. 10-E-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 5117 Lonas Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-D-21-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5117 Lonas Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Urban Engineering, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-F-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
An Ordinance approving the request of J A Murphy Group, LLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 6505 Deane Hill Drive and 0 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-H-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
An Ordinance approving the request of J A Murphy Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 6505 Deane Hill Drive and 0 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-E-21-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 6505 Deane Hill Drive and 0 Kingston Pike from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, J A Murphy Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-L-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
An Ordinance approving the request of Pellissippi South, LLC for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2095 Lakeside Centre Way and a portion of property located at 2160 Lakeside Centre Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-I-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance approving the request of Pellissippi South, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2095 Lakeside Centre Way and a portion of property located at 2160 Lakeside Centre Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-F-21-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2095 Lakeside Centre Way and a portion of property located at 2160 Lakeside Centre Way from OP (Office Park) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Pellissippi South, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-M-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Lakeside Co. Inc. for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, South Waterfront District for a portion of property located at 1600 Island Home Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-J-21-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Lakeside Co. Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to South Waterfront Mixed Use District 1 for a portion of property located at 1600 Island Home Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-G-21-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 1600 Island Home Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to SW-2 (South Waterfront River Rd., Goose Creek Row and Island Home Avenue) District, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Lakeside Co. Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-N-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Charles Thomas
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4909 Cain Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, K. Scott Branscom, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-B-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 10209 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brand Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 10-H-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 237 South Bell Street from RN-6 (Multi- Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Matt W. Brazille, P.E., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 10-K-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
HEARINGS ON ZONING MATTERS, APPEALS FROM ACTION OF MPC/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OR PLANS REVIEW
No published motion on this item.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc., to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to organize and implement a Sequential Intercept Model mapping exercise among multi-jurisdictional partners, including community-based services, to help citizens respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration)
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC for the 2021 Third Creek Greenway Repairs Project for an amount not to exceed $328,883.58.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC to perform on-call construction services for repairs and projects identified by the City of Knoxville Engineering Department for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Janet Testerman
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation to perform on-call construction services for repairs and projects identified by the City of Knoxville Engineering Department for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. to perform on-call construction services for repairs and projects identified by the City of Knoxville Engineering Department for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Transportation Alternatives Program grant in the amount of $924,000.00 with a City match of $231,000.00 to construct a permanent pedestrian/bicycle connection along Neyland Drive and, if approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Department of Parks and Recreation)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $275,900.00 with no required local match to be used to purchase property in fee simple and demolish the structure at 201 Delta Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple located at 201 Delta Road, by negotiated purchase, for an amount not to exceed $275,900.00 to alleviate flooding issues.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan 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 Department)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fourth Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C- 21-0107, to increase the funding by an amount not to exceed $820,075.00 in U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,141,166.00, to increase the number of families and senior citizens served from 160 to 235, and to extend the term of the Agreement through August 30, 2022, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional amount not to exceed $79,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,540.00, as part of the City’s response to COVID- 19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21- 0277 with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an additional amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for housing assistance and housing case management, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00, as part of the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SEEED, Inc., for one parcel of property located at 522 Fern Street, Parcel ID No. 082-DG-035, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $2,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Head Start and General Infrastructure and Construction, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-459(b) of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, § 17- 262 to lower the unposted speed limit on City roadways by five miles per hour.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, § 17- 263 to eliminate the required minimum speed limit on City roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance to amend Chapters 16, 17, and 20 of the Knoxville City Code in order to establish a permit and associated regulations for shareable personal micromobility vehicles and systems.(Requested by Administration)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Knoxville City Code to update and correct language within the City of Knoxville Horticulture Ordinance, including changing the name of the Chapter to Forestry and other modifications.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh
PUBLIC FORUM
No published motion on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
No published motion on this item.