Regular meeting — August 23, 2022

Approve minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Meeting

approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

10-a · item history →

An Ordinance to change zoning for 4430 Candora Avenue from Industrial Mixed-Use to Heavy Industrial

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Esq. on behalf of Candoro Properties, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 7-C-22-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-1) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

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Resolution to pause Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for Cradle of Country Music Park

A Resolution to pause the Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for the Cradle of Country Music Park for six months to allow time for the City to determine a way to preserve the mature trees on the park.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)

R-245-2022 · item history →

Resolution confirming reappointment of Jane Roberts to Civil Service Merit Board

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jane Roberts to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

R-246-2022 · item history →

Resolution supporting appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council

A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Bailey Foster, Ashley Garner, Ty Murray, Joseph Woods, William Wright and reappointments of Mary Thom Adams, Kiame Biandudi, Jasmine Newton, and Kelly Sullivan to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

O-107-2022 · item history →

Ordinance renaming Department of Community Development to Housing and Neighborhood Development

An Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 6 and 15 of the Knoxville City Code to change of the name of the Department of Community Development to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development and for related purposes.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)

O-108-2022 · item history →

Ordinance appropriating $1,750 for Ijams Nature Center fundraiser sponsorship

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's fundraiser "Twilight at Ijams".(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

O-109-2022 · item history →

Ordinance appropriating $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation fundraiser sponsorship

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2022 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

O-110-2022 · item history →

Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East TN Community Design Center fundraiser sponsorship

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the East Tennessee Community Design Center's 2022 fundraiser Celebration at World's Fair Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

O-111-2022 · item history →

Appropriate $1,200 for Knoxville Botanical Garden's Green Thumb Gala sponsorship

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the Knoxville Botanical Garden's 13th Annual Green Thumb Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

O-112-2022 · item history →

Ordinance amending Zoning Code related to drive-through facility principal use standards

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.F.6, "Principal Use Standards Associated with Drive-Through Facility" as presented in Exhibit 2 of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission File, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-113-2022 · item history →

Ordinance to close portion of Ball Camp Pike and execute quitclaim deeds

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 two conditions, 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-114-2022 · item history →

Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 1624 Riverside Drive

An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-115-2022 · item history →

Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 1624 Riverside Drive

An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-B-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-116-2022 · item history →

Ordinance changing base zoning for 1624 Riverside Drive to Downtown Knoxville Edge Subdistrict

An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville Edge Subdistrict) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dominion Riverside, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-T-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-117-2022 · item history →

Ordinance changing base zoning for 0 West Scott Ave from Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Hospitality Pantries, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-118-2022 · item history →

Ordinance changing base zoning for 0 Gleason Drive from Office to Multi-Family Residential

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Gleason Drive from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Torbett / J.A. Murphy Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-22- RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-119-2022 · item history →

Ordinance changing base zoning for 155 Old State Road from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 155 Old State Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Lucky Clark, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-L-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

O-120-2022 · item history →

Ordinance changing base zoning for 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Obarr, LLC / Isaac Pennell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-U-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

R-247-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute third amendment to management agreement with SMG for concessions

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to the management agreement with SMG to include concessions services at Chilhowee Park and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.(Requested by Administration)

R-248-2022 · item history →

Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending TIF allocation period

A Resolution approving an amendment to a prior amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending the allocation period for tax increment financing from twenty years to thirty years.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)

R-249-2022 · item history →

Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT

A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)

R-250-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute first amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement for multi-use stadium

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the first amendment to the Interlocal Project Agreement (multi-use stadium project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)

R-251-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County to allow the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $24,000 as a sub recipient of a Homeland Security Grant for certain equipment and software for the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management)

R-252-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $221,617.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

R-253-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Cannon & Cannon for UT Area Signal Improvements

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amendment the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the University of Tennessee Area Signal Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,371.73 for a new total contract amount of $549,181.73 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-254-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Liberty Street Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $45,550.00 for a new total contract amount of $388,050.00, and extending the date of completion to November 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-255-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept hazmat equipment grant from TEMA

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to provide funding for hazmat equipment in an amount not to exceed $21,702.44 and if such application is approved, to execute, any and all documents to accept such a grant.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

R-256-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for street outreach

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in General Funds for enhanced street outreach services by way of the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to serve 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

R-257-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus capital

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 in the amount of $773,471.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $85,942.00 for a total project amount of $859,413.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

R-258-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit urbanized 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 amount of $7,489,126.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $832,125.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

R-259-2022 · item history →

Appreciate Emerald Youth Foundation for ballfield upgrades and authorize agreement

A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Emerald Youth Foundation for providing upgrades to the Christenberry ballfields, for a total project cost of $106,000.00 and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Emerald Youth Foundation in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

R-260-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to enter Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals with the City of Knoxville and Knox County each paying an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-261-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County accepting 2021 Homeland Security Grant funds

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $28,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-262-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $90,000.00, and if awarded, accept the grant on behalf of the City of Knoxville Public Service.(Requested by Public Service Department)

R-263-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with AWP, Inc. for flagging/traffic control

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AWP, Inc. d/b/a Area Wide Protective to provide flagging and traffic control services on city streets, and at various locations throughout the city, on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Ordinance empowering Wrecker Service Commission to set maximum wrecker rotation fees

An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §§ 26-410 and 26-502 of the Knoxville City Code empowering the Wrecker Service Commission to set the wrecker rotation maximum fees.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)

Ordinance amending wrecker rotation list rates and charges

An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)

Ordinance approving amendment to Northwest County Sector Plan for Dowell Springs Boulevard

An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-D-22-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for Dowell Springs Boulevard

An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-A-22-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)