Approval of minutes from the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
O-128-2022
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Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-129-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code sections 2-449 and 2-450 to 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)
O-130-2022
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Permit Police and Fire Chiefs to award items to separating public safety 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)
O-131-2022
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Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth educational 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)
O-132-2022
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Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for annual banquet and youth mentoring
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)
O-133-2022
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Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurial training
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)
O-134-2022
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Amend 2018 Major Road Plan for City of Knoxville and Knox County, 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)
O-135-2022
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Close unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005, 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)
O-136-2022
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Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District
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)
O-137-2022
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Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Road
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)
O-138-2022
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Rezone properties on Clinton Highway from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential
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)
R-312-2022
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Extend Downtown Cinema property management contract for one year
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the term for one additional year at an annual cost of $72,675.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-313-2022
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Amend operating agreement for Volunteer Landing Park and Riverwalk Greenway management
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Operating Agreement Between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, with respect to the management of Volunteer Landing Park and the Riverwalk Greenway.(Requested by Administration)
R-314-2022
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Agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions for professional adjusters
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions to provide professional adjusters during a transition period for implementing a third-party administrator, in an amount not to exceed $66,120.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-315-2022
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Agreement with EnvisionCAD for Bentley Software migration support and training
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Envision Group, Inc. d/b/a EnvisionCAD in an amount not to exceed $49,670.00 to provide software support and training for the Bentley Software migration for the Engineering staff.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-316-2022
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Reimburse Comcast for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse Comcast for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-317-2022
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Reimburse Knoxville Utilities Board for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse the Knoxville Utilities Board for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-318-2022
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Reimburse AT&T for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse AT&T for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $850,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-319-2022
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Acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project
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 by condemnation if necessary as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-320-2022
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Agreement with Design & Construction Services for Baker Creek Pavilion Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase Two Baker Creek Pavilion Project in an amount not to exceed $2,667,343.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-321-2022
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Agreement with Whaley Construction for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III Project for an amount not to exceed $1,140,516.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-322-2022
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Amend contract with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Replacement Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $89,798.00 for a new contract total of $1,290,260.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-323-2022
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Multi-party agreement to fund homelessness prevention case management program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to fund the Case Management Program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-324-2022
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Execute quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership for property at 2413 Wilson Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 2413 Wilson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NA-029, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-325-2022
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Execute quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for property at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JE-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-326-2022
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Authorize Purchasing Division to use TIPS-USA competitively bid contracts
A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to utilize pricing established by competitively bid contracts sponsored by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA)(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Amend City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-477 of the Knoxville City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday and for related purposes.(Requested by Department of Human Resources)
O-139-2022
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Emergency appropriation of $5,000 to Wesley House Community Center for youth services
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Wesley House Community Center to support its ongoing efforts to empower and serve the youth of the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Amend Zoning Code notice provisions for variance applications and appeals
An Ordinance amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2 (A) and Table 15-2 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add to the notice provisions a requirement of notice of variance applications to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as to require notice of appeals of the Zoning Administrator's interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i).(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
