Approve minutes from October 18, 2022 regular meeting
approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Postpone Ordinance 12-c for 120 days
postpone Ordinance 12-c for one-hundred twenty days
Approve consent agenda items
approve the consent item
R-327-2022
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Grant a pension of $1,853.34/month to Rickie L. King, Knoxville employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,853.34 per month to Rickie L. King, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-328-2022
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Appoint Shana Love as Third District representative to Public Property Naming Committee
A Resolution appointing Shana Love to serve as the Third District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
O-140-2022
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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)
R-329-2022
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Authorize funding agreement up to $350k with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for economic development
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support its efforts to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in Knoxville.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-330-2022
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Authorize Mayor to execute Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-331-2022
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Authorize Mayor to increase builders' risk insurance for Tennova facade improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to increase the coverage of the policy with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage to include the additional scope of work related to facade improvements at the Tennova property, for an estimated additional premium of $17,280.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-332-2022
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Authorize Mayor to amend McKinnon Construction contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $223,956.75 for a new contract total of $3,127,299.10.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-333-2022
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-334-2022
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Authorize Mayor to amend agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Project with TDOT
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Four to Agreement No. C-00-0063 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Pleasant Ridge Road Project, adding $497,717.00 in funding with the City responsible for $99,543.00, and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-335-2022
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Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Motion to amend the Resolution, the Program Agreement, and the Restrictive Covenant to substitute the words "Central Terrace, LP" in place of the words "Central Terrace Developer, LLC" wherever those words appear in those documents
Moved by
Charles Thomas
· seconded by Amelia Parker
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R-336-2022
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Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low-income households, to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-337-2022
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Accept School Violence Prevention Grant for School Resource Officer training expenses
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $162,240.00, with a required 25% local match not to exceed $40,560.00, for a total grant amount of $202,800.00, to be used for travel and training expenses for School Resource Officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-338-2022
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Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.396M grant for Violent Crime Intervention programs
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $1,396,448.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated Violent Crime Intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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)
Amend City Code regarding aboveground storage tank inspection requirements and zoning references
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Amend Zoning Code to refine build-to standards in General Commercial Districts
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Dimensional Standards, to add Section C.1-5, to refine the application of build-to percentages and build-to zones in the C-G General Commercial Zoning Districts (C-G-2 and C-G-3), Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 8-A-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to refer the ordinance to the Planning Commission for their review of additional options that may address issues presented by build-to zones in C-G-2 and C-G-3 and have a workshop with Planning Staff and others so that City Council may understand and provide guidance to Planning Commission when they review it again.
Moved by
Andrew Roberto
· seconded by Lynne Fugate
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O-141-2022
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Emergency Ordinance to rezone 3101 Lakemoor Station Way to RN-5 District
An Emergency Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 3101 Lakemoor Station Way from No Zone to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive from Low to Medium Density Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive to Medium Density Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 to C-N District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN to RN-4 District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial
An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road to Light Industrial
An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 to I-G District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive from Office to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
