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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council, September 20, 2022

Approve consent items

Consent Items

R-295-2022 · item history →

Grant pension to Donald A. Jones

A Resolution granting a Pension of $5,506.56 per month to Donald A. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

R-296-2022 · item history →

Grant pension to John W. Steele

A Resolution granting a Pension of $3,544.31 per month to John W. Steele, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

R-297-2022 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Paige Travis to Community Television Board

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

R-298-2022 · item history →

Appoint Karen McKeehan to Public Property Naming Committee

A Resolution appointing Karen McKeehan to serve as the Engineering Department representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

7-C-22-RZ · item history →

Rezone 4430 Candora Ave from I-MU to I-H, on appeal

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)

8-C-22-SU · item history →

Approve appeal to overturn Planning Commission Special Use decision

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)

R-299-2022 · item history →

Reschedule Beer Board and City Council meetings

A Resolution rescheduling the Beer Board Meeting of December 26, 2023 to December 12, 2023 and rescheduling the Council Meeting of December 26, 2023 to January 9, 2024.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Beer Board Chair Testerman)

R-300-2022 · item history →

Apply for and accept Reconnecting Communities grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept as a sub-recipient a Reconnecting Communities grant from the Federal Department of Transportation in the amount of $55,000,000.00, with a local, community match of approximately $25,000,000.00 for the purposes of increasing affordable, accessible, and multimodal access in neighborhoods impacted by urban renewal.(Requested by Administration)

R-301-2022 · item history →

Extend lease agreement for James Agee Park

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an extension to the lease agreement with the University of Tennessee for James Agee Park.(Requested by Administration)

R-302-2022 · item history →

Fund Knoxville Chamber's economic prosperity mission

A Revised 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)

R-303-2022 · item history →

Annex three parcels 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)

R-304-2022 · item history →

Apply for and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application and sign all associated grant documents with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2023.(Requested by Emergency Management)

R-305-2022 · item history →

Accept insurance proposal from Standard Insurance Company

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Standard Insurance Company to provide employee and dependent life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an estimated annual premium not to exceed $250,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

R-306-2022 · item history →

Execute agreement with Blount Contractors for Cradle of Country Music Park

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Blount Contractors, Inc. for the Cradle of Country Music Park - Pier 865 Project for an amount not to exceed $824,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-307-2022 · item history →

Execute agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase I infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

R-308-2022 · item history →

Agreement with Knoxville Youth Athletics for coordinator services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Youth Athletics to provide the services of a track and field and cross-country coordinator for an amount not to exceed $32,900.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-309-2022 · item history →

Agreement with Sport Surface Pros for park court maintenance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sport Surface Pros, LLC for Tennis Court, Pickleball Court, & Basketball Court Maintenance services at several City Park locations for an amount not to exceed $209,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-310-2022 · item history →

Apply for and accept Walmart Foundation grants for KPD programs

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs as well as ongoing recruitment and training of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-311-2022 · item history →

Apply for and accept TDEC grant for Household Hazardous Waste facility

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of a joint City of Knoxville and Knox County Household Hazardous Waste facility (HHW)(Requested by Public Service Department)

Amend FY 2022/2023 Operating and Capital budgets

An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)

O-127-2022 · item history →

Create "catering with beer" permit

An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1, Section 4-26 and Division 2, Section 4-60 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add the definition of caterer and to create a "catering with beer" permit, with certain notice requirements, under such terms, conditions, rules and regulations as the Beer Board may establish.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)

Adjust classification and compensation plans

An Ordinance to amend Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449 and 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)

Authorize Police/Fire Chiefs to award items to separating employees

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-724 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Police and Fire Chiefs, in their discretion, to award certain items to public safety employees separating from employment with the City after ten years of service.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth programs

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)

Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurship

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)

Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for banquet and programs

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)

9-A-22-AC · item history →

Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005 from Katherine Drive to the alley’s southern terminus, subject to any required easements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

9-A-22-CP · item history →

Amend 2018 Major Road Plan, Section 1.C

An Ordinance approving the request of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to amend the 2018 Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, amending Section 1.C, Right-of-Way Preservation as noted in Attachment 1, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-CP). (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

8-A-22-RZ · item history →

Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Dr from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Mariel Williamson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 8-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

9-A-22-SU · item history →

Remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Rd

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 designation (C) from property located at 5233 McIntyre Road, subject to three conditions, RD Buffat, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

9-C-22-RZ · item history →

Rezone Clinton Highway properties from AG to RN-1

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6357, 0, 6367, 6345 and 6361 Clinton Highway from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)