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Regular meeting — September 20, 2022

On September 20, 2022, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met on September 20, 2022, and approved several measures including funding for community agencies and economic development initiatives. They also authorized agreements for senior housing development and community school programs. Additionally, the council processed zoning changes and confirmed appointments to commissions.

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

Absent: Tommy Smith (14 of 25 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from September 6, 2022 regular meeting

approve the minutes of the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Change zoning at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU to I-H

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)

Deferred Deferred 8-0-0-1

Postpone to 10/4/2022

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Overturn Planning Commission's approval of special use permit at 6217 Kingston Pike

A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Amanda Pittman, Animal Wellness and Rehabilitation Center – Brown Bear Properties, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a Special Use application filed by Thomas R. Gass / Andy’s Frozen Custard, for property located at 6217 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 8-C-22-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 8-0-0-1

Postpone to 10/4/2022

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Amelia Parker

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-124-2022 · item history →

Emergency ordinance appropriating $15,700 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to: approve the consent item

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-280-2022 · item history →

Confirm reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to Historic Zoning Commission

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-125-2022 · item history →

Change zoning at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G to DK-B

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-126-2022 · item history →

Amend zoning code to remove planned district designation from 3200 Knoxville Center Drive

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Approve

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-281-2022 · item history →

Honor George W. Morton, Jr. and express sympathy to his family and friends

A Resolution to honor the life and legacy of George W. Morton, Jr., and to express Council's sympathy to his family and friends upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Approve

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-282-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to the Joint Economic and Community Development Board.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Approve

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-283-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for 30 Market Square

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $14,400.00.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Annex three parcels of land on Maloney Road and approve Plan of Service

A Resolution to effect annexation of three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501, and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Approve on First Reading

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Absent Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-284-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for $631,300 to fund economic prosperity

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

Moved by Andrew Roberto · 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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R-285-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cherokee Farm for $100,000 for SPARK Cleantech Accelerator

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator program to work with early stage, high-growth businesses working to support decarbonization and the local advanced energy network.(Requested by Economic Development)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

Moved by Tommy Smith · 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-286-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to release slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to release a slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street, subject to conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

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-287-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute encroachment agreement for parking lot at 3136 N. Broadway

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Knoxville PropCo LLC to permit its parking lot to encroach onto property located at 3136 N. Broadway, owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

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-288-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional engineering design services for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $143,349.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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R-289-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend Whaley Construction contract for 2022 Curb Cuts Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2022 Curb Cuts Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,441.25 for a new contract total of $463,428.00 and extending the date of completion to October 15, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

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-290-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Gateway Pavilion

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the lease of the Gateway Pavilion Building for $1,000.00 per month for a period of three years for the purpose of providing recreational programs.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto

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-291-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for $1.5M from Affordable Rental Development Fund for senior housing

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell Street 2 L.P. and associated entities to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 50 permanent supportive housing units for seniors which will serve very low-income households, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

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-292-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for $40,000 CDBG funding to East Tennessee Community Design Center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

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-293-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute documents for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan submission to HUD

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and certifications required for the submission of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to Approve

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-294-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox Education Foundation for $225,000 for Community Schools

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for the Community Schools initiative in 11 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to Approve

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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