Regular meeting — May 31, 2022

Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting

approve the minutes of the May 17, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

R-152-2022 · item history →

Grant pension to Jeffrey J. McCarter

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,215.77 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Jeffrey J. McCarter, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

R-153-2022 · item history →

Approve reappointment of Charles Harr to Airport Authority

A Resolution approving the reappointment of Charles Harr to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

O-60-2022 · item history →

Close sliver of Amherst Road right-of-way and execute quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Amherst Road right-of-way between the western and eastern lot lines of Parcel 106DA001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jerry Bodie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-61-2022 · item history →

Close Lakeland Drive providing easement and executing quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive between the southern line of Cherokee Boulevard and the south terminus of Lakeland Drive, subject to providing a 15 foot wide easement for pedestrian access to the park and other easements specified, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-62-2022 · item history →

Change zoning at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 to AG

An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Carter Miller, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-63-2022 · item history →

Rezone property at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG to RN-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-64-2022 · item history →

Amend Central City Sector Plan for 165 South Concord St

An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any other special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-65-2022 · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 165 South Concord St

An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-66-2022 · item history →

Change zoning at 165 South Concord Street from OS to INST

An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 165 South Concord Street from OS (Parks and Open Space) to INST (Institutional), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-O-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-67-2022 · item history →

Change zoning at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 to RN-4

An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua D. Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-68-2022 · item history →

Amend West City Sector Plan for 0 South Northshore Drive

An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-I-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-69-2022 · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 South Northshore Drive

An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-C-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-70-2022 · item history →

Change zoning at 0 South Northshore Drive from O to RN-6

An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 South Northshore Drive from O (Office) to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DKLEVY PLLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-71-2022 · item history →

Rezone property at 945 and 0 Dameron Ave from RN-2 to RN-4

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 945 and 0 Dameron Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Matthew Jordan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-W-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-72-2022 · item history →

Amend East City Sector Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike

An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-M-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-73-2022 · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 4912 Rutledge Pike

An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-74-2022 · item history →

Change zoning for 4912 Rutledge Pike from I-G to I-H

An Ordinance to change the base zoning for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, from I-G (General Industrial) to I-H (Heavy Industrial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-X-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

R-154-2022 · item history →

Honor memory of Jack Sharp

A Resolution honoring the memory of Jack Sharp and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)

R-155-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for employee benefits consulting services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for consultant and brokerage services for all employee health, life, and wellness-related benefits and programs for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost not to exceed of $150,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

R-156-2022 · item history →

Authorize acquisition of property for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within ten tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $270,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-157-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements design services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $57,766.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-158-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for creek clean-up and maintenance services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with HBTH, Inc. d/b/a Bio Solutions Tennessee in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide creek clean-up and maintenance services for the 2022 Creek Clean-Up Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-159-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for creek clean-up and maintenance services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Environmental Remediation Consultants Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide creek clean-up and maintenance services for the 2022 Creek Clean-Up Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-160-2022 · item history →

Approve submission of 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve submission of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

R-161-2022 · item history →

Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $702,031.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG) program with a city match of up to $175,508.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

R-162-2022 · item history →

Authorize extension of Victims of Crime Act grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $162,098.00, with no required local match, for a new total grant amount of $494,825.00 for FY 2021, FY 2022, and FY 2023.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-163-2022 · item history →

Authorize grant application for police de-escalation training

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation, implicit bias and duty to intervene training for Knoxville Police Department Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-164-2022 · item history →

Accept donation for police climate assessment consultant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the East Tennessee Foundation for the donation of $40,250.00 to be used to hire a consultant, 21CP Solutions, LLC, to perform a climate assessment of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-165-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for police climate assessment services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with 21CP Solutions for performance of a climate assessment of the Knoxville Police Department for an amount not to exceed $40,250.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-166-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for Lakeshore Park mowing and turf maintenance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylor's Lawn Service to provide mowing and turf maintenance for Lakeshore Park within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $96,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)

R-167-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for Festival on the 4th staging equipment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip & Lighting, Inc. to provide the staging equipment, lights, and labor for the City's Festival on the 4th event, in an amount not to exceed $29,907.00.(Requested by Special Events)

R-168-2022 · item history →

Authorize agreement for Festival on the 4th video/sound equipment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tournament Event Logistics, LLC to provide and operate video and sound equipment for the City's Festival on the 4th event, in an amount not to exceed $27,850.00.(Requested by Special Events)

O-75-2022 · item history →

Emergency ordinance to amend FY 2021/2022 budgets

An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)

5-A-22-OB · item history →

Approve and adopt FY 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program

An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

4-A-22-SP · item history →

Amend North City Sector Plan for Bruhin Road properties

An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

4-A-22-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Bruhin Road properties

An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

4-A-22-RZ · item history →

Rezone Bruhin Road properties from RN-1 to RN-5

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

4-J-22-SP · item history →

Amend Central City Sector Plan for Knoxville College properties

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

4-D-22-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Knoxville College properties

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

4-R-22-RZ · item history →

Rezone Knoxville College properties from INST/RN-2 to RN-6

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)