Approve minutes from previous meeting
approve the minutes of the July 12, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Withdraw proposed ordinance
withdraw Ordinance 12-b
12-b
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Amend code for single family and duplex development flexibility
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article I, Section 22.5-4 and Article II, Section 22.5-20 to create greater flexibility for single family and duplex development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Postpone proposed ordinance
postpone Ordinance 12-c for two weeks
12-c
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Close portion of Ball Camp Pike
An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-89-2022
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Amend zoning code to permit Dwelling-Townhouse in I-MU district
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Dwelling-Townhouse as a permitted use in the Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-90-2022
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Allow administrative approval for Level 1 Certificates of Appropriateness
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 16.6.E, to allow for administrative approval of applications for Level 1 Certificates of Appropriateness, for limited projects which meet the adopted Infill Housing design guidelines for the property, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-91-2022
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Add 'Cultural Facility' as special use in residential zoning districts
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add "Cultural Facility" as a special use in the following zoning districts: RN-1, RN-2, RN-3, RN-4, RN-5, RN-6, RN-7, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-C-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-92-2022
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Clarify definitions for Animal Care Facility and kennel
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to more clearly define Animal Care Facility-Small Animal by removing "during the day" and to change the definition of kennel to remove the word "dogs" and replace with "animals," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-D-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-93-2022
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Amend animal boarding facility regulations regarding animal count and noise
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.A1.1, by removing the words “five or more dogs and/or cats” and replacing them with the word “animals” and by adding language requiring boarding facilities to provide certification of compliance with the noise ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-94-2022
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Correct language referencing detached signs in zoning code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.4.N.3.c- to correct language to reference detached signs subject to the provisions of Section 13.9.F, instead of 13.9.C, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-95-2022
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Establish requirements for accessory structure location in through lots
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 10.3.A.3.d General Regulations for Accessory Structures, to provide requirements regarding how accessory structures may be located in a through lot, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-H-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-96-2022
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Update Knoxville Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, Appendix B, Article 11, "Off-Street Parking," to update table headings and numbers, to correct minor scrivener errors, and to clarify requirements to the public, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-I-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-97-2022
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Amend zoning code regarding changeable price signs
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.6.G.1, to read, “Changeable price signs are limited to parcels with a minimum of 250 feet of frontage on the street where the property is addressed,” City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-J-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-98-2022
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Adopt Alcoa Highway Corridor Study and amend General Plan
An Ordinance adopting the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study, which amends the Knoxville-Knox County General Plan 2033 and the South County Sector Plan, as modified to exclude the 1.2 acre triangular piece of property at the entrance to Martha Washington Heights (parcel ID 122 OJ 005) from the expansion of the MU-SD, SCO-3 land use designation, Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 6-A-22-CP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-99-2022
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Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 094OC009 and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Obsidian Development LLC and Rohm and Haas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-100-2022
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Close portion of Donald Lee Derrickson Avenue
An Ordinance to close a portion of Donald Lee Derrickson Avenue between the southeast corner of parcel 094 OC 018 and the western edge of parcels 094 OC 009 and 094 OC 031, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Obsidian Development LLC and Rohm and Haas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-101-2022
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Close portion of North Twenty-Third Street
An Ordinance to close a portion of North Twenty-Third Street from its intersection with Donald Lee Derrickson Avenue and Euclid Avenue to its northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Obsidian Development LLC and Rohm and Haas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-102-2022
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Close portion of Chimney Top Lane
An Ordinance to close a portion of Chimney Top Lane from its original terminus to a point 65.17 feet to the southwest, subject to 3 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-103-2022
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Change zoning for 4050 Sutherland Ave from Office to Neighborhood Commercial
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4050 Sutherland Avenue from O (Office) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Hand Partnership, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-B-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-104-2022
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Change zoning for 1419 Woodbine Ave from RN-2 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1419 Woodbine Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Michael Williams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-C-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-105-2022
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Change zoning for portion of 0 McElroy Ave from OP to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 McElroy Avenue from OP (Office Park) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-216-2022
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Amend PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC
A resolution to amend Resolution No R-176-2021 approving The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox entering 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)
R-217-2022
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Secure insurance policy with Liberty Mutual
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to secure a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $400,041.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-218-2022
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Enter into Easement Agreement with JAI Properties, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement with JAI Properties, LLC to allow the building located at 2018 Davenport Road to encroach into the public right-of-way of an unnamed alley, which is located between Barber Street and Davenport Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-219-2022
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Execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Stormwater Asset Management Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Stormwater Asset Management Project for an initial amount of $800,000.00 with an option to add $1,337,100.00 for a total amount not to exceed $2,137,100.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-220-2022
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Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Ave Ramps Replacement Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,980.67 for a new contract total of $1,345,884.41 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-221-2022
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Supplement Resolution 1644 regarding Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventy-Nine Million and No/100 Dollars ($79,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-222-2022
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Supplement Resolution 2075 regarding Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eleven Million and No/100 Dollars ($11,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-223-2022
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Supplement Resolution R-129-90 regarding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Thirteen Million and No/100 Dollars ($13,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-224-2022
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Approve amendments to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve 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)
R-225-2022
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Execute subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville for Keys of Hope program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for its Keys of Hope program, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-226-2022
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Execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for street outreach services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-227-2022
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Execute subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic for services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-228-2022
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Execute subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities for emergency shelter
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for the operation of Samaritan Place’s emergency shelter, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-229-2022
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Execute subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee for HMIS platform
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $31,140.00 in general funds to support improvements to and continued maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System platform in order to improve data quality.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-230-2022
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Execute documents to receive payments from Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to enable the City to receive payments from the Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund for qualifying individuals who are delinquent on their Owner Occupied HOME loan payments and/or property taxes.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-231-2022
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Lease Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse to the Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-232-2022
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Lease Fountain City Art Center facility
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fountain City Art Center facility to the Fountain City Art Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-233-2022
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Lease Fairview Recreation Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fairview Recreation Center to the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-234-2022
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Amend and restate Investment Policy of Pension Board
A Resolution amending and restating the Investment Policy of the City of Knoxville Pension Board.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-235-2022
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Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $144,082.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Set Certified Tax Rate and amend Tax Rate Ordinance
An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-57-2022 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.9638 to $2.1556.(Requested by Finance Department)
