Approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approval of consent items as a block
Motion to: approve the consent items
R-1-2023
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Resolution granting a pension to Bradley L. Miller of the Fire Department
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,356.42 per month to Bradley L. Miller, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-2-2023
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Resolution granting a pension to Peggy A. Auel of the general government
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,996.36 per month to Peggy A. Auel, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-3-2023
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Resolution granting a pension to Billy J. Long of the general government
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,410.19 per month to Billy J. Long, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-4-2023
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Confirming the appointment of John Schwartz to the Board of Environmental Appeals
A Resolution confirming the appointment of John Schwartz to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-5-2023
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Confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Community Television Board of Directors
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-6-2023
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Confirming the reappointment of three members to the Community Television Board of Directors
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Michael Giles and Andrew Gene Thomas to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
R-7-2023
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Electing Brian Tapp to the Industrial Development Board
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville electing Brian Tapp to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-1-2023
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Ordinance appropriating $50,000 to Trees Knoxville for an urban forestry master plan
An Ordinance, appropriating $50,000.00 from the budget of the Public Service Department to Trees Knoxville to complete an urban forestry master plan to assist the City and its partners in facilitating and developing a long-range, easy-to-use resource and support tool to protect and increase tree coverage in Knoxville, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
O-2-2023
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Ordinance to amend Zoning Code to add Research and Development as a special use
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1, to add Research and Development as a special use in the C-G (General Commercial) Zoning Districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-3-2023
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Ordinance to close an unnamed, unbuilt alley and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unnamed, unbuilt alley adjacent to parcels 070 JE 003 and 070 JE 002 between Buffat Mill Road and Fountain Park Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jonathan Whitehead and Kimberly Roberts, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-4-2023
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Ordinance to close Walden Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Walden Drive between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 121 BD 031, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Anderson on behalf of Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-5-2023
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Ordinance to change a portion of Mimosa Avenue to Kerbela Avenue
An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Mimosa Avenue located between Sherrod Road and Chapman Highway to Kerbela Avenue, Carl Eshbaugh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-22-SNC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-6-2023
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Ordinance approving amendment to South City Sector Plan for 0 Hillwood Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, South Waterfront to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-C-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-7-2023
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Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Hillwood Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from South Waterfront Mixed Use District 1 to South Waterfront Mixed Use District 2 for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-B-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-8-2023
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Ordinance to change zoning of 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 to RN-5
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 (South Waterfront) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-9-2023
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Ordinance approving amendment to South City Sector Plan for 0 Hillwood Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of the Rivers Edge II, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, South Waterfront to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-H-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-10-2023
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Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Hillwood Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Rivers Edge II, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from South Waterfront Mixed Use District 1 to South Waterfront Mixed Use District 2 for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-G-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-11-2023
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Ordinance to change zoning of 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 to RN-5
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 (South Waterfront) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rivers Edge II, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 10-M-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-12-2023
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Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for 9956 Dutchtown Rd and 950 Mabry Hood Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-13-2023
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Ordinance approving One Year Plan amendment for 9956 Dutchtown Rd and 950 Mabry Hood Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Civic and Institutional and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-E-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-14-2023
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Ordinance to change zoning of 9956 Dutchtown Rd and 950 Mabry Hood Rd
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road from AG (Agricultural) and OP (Office Park) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-I-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-15-2023
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Ordinance to change zoning of 0 Tennessee Avenue to General Industrial District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Tennessee Avenue from OP (Office Park) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, WG Holdings TN, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-16-2023
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Ordinance approving amendments to South County Sector Plan for Alcoa Highway area
An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a text amendment and a map amendment to the South County Sector Plan from General Commercial, Office, Medium Density Residential / Office, and Right-of-Way to Mixed Use – Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for properties listed on Exhibit A, pursuant to the adoption of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study by City Council on July 26, 2022 (City Ordinance O-98-2022). (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-17-2023
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Ordinance approving amendment to One Year Plan for Alcoa Highway area
An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial, Office, Medium Density Residential / Office, and Right-of-Way to Mixed Use – Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for properties listed on Exhibit A, pursuant to the adoption of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study by City Council on July 26, 2022 (City Ordinance O-98-2022). (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-8-2023
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Resolution recognizing community service of Jacklyn Lane and Beth Waters
A Resolution recognizing the long and dedicated community service of Jacklyn Lane and Beth Waters on the occasion of their retirement from the Knoxville Community Media Board of Directors.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Singh)
R-9-2023
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Resolution requesting a collaborative effort to study and improve Form Based Zoning Districts
A Resolution requesting a collaborative effort in studying and improving the Form Based Zoning Districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Rider, and Parker)
R-10-2023
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Resolution approving annual budget for Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2022-2023
A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2022-2023(Requested by Administration)
R-11-2023
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Resolution authorizing acceptance of donations for Cradle of Country Music Park development
A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an $83,000.00 donation from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance and a $166,000.00 donation from Visit Knoxville and the State of Tennessee Department of Tourism, and expressing appreciation for the donations to support of the Cradle of Country Music Park development.(Requested by Administration)
R-12-2023
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Resolution authorizing PILOT agreement with Core Knoxville Cumberland, LLC for various properties
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Core Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, or an affiliate thereof (“Developer”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at the following locations: 1900 block of Cumberland Avenue (the block bound by Cumberland Avenue, White Avenue, Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street), 2001 Cumberland Avenue, 1912 Cumberland Avenue, 2000 Cumberland Avenue, 1801 Cumberland Avenue, 1807 Cumberland Avenue, 1815 Cumberland Avenue, 1826 White Avenue, and 1800 White Avenue (Parcel IDs: 108CD040, 108CD041, 108CD042, 108CD043, 108CD044, 108CD038, 108CD039, 108CD006, 108CD007, 108CD005, 108CD004, 108CD001, 108CD045, 108CD003, 108CD002, 108CC023, 108CH005, 108CH004, 108CD016, 108CD034, 108CD032, 108CD031, 108CD014) (collectively, the “Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-13-2023
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Resolution authorizing PILOT agreement with Ridgehouse Companies for 0 East Hill Avenue
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Ridgehouse Companies, or an affiliate thereof (“Developer”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 0 East Hill Avenue (parcel ID 095IC00406) (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-14-2023
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Resolution authorizing agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for grant writing services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-15-2023
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Resolution authorizing agreement with Design & Construction Services for 2023 Curb Cuts Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2023 Curb Cuts Project in an amount not to exceed $468,115.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-16-2023
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Resolution authorizing Air Rights Easement with CORE Knoxville Cumberland, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement with CORE Knoxville Cumberland, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 1900 Block north of Cumberland Avenue to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-17-2023
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Resolution authorizing agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum for operational support
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA), in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, in order to provide operational budgetary support.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-18-2023
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Resolution authorizing amendment to contract with Axon Enterprise for body cameras
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract C-20-0295 with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to provide sixty-six additional body cameras and related equipment for the Knoxville Police Department at an additional cost not to exceed $280,783.80.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-19-2023
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Resolution authorizing application for Appalachia HIDTA grant for officer overtime pay
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $134,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans in city code
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-449 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Ordinance to amend city code for minimum animal care and keeping requirements
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmember Testerman and Animal Control Board)
Ordinance to amend city code for minimum animal care and keeping requirements
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie)
Ordinance appropriating $7,500 to YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center for REACH program
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center to support the REACH internship program for students 14-18 years of age.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding posting notices for variances and appeals
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, at Article 15, Section 15.2 (a) and Table 15-2 to require the posting of notices for variances and for appeals of the Zoning Administrator’s interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and at Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i) to require the posting of notices for appeals of decisions by the Zoning Administrator or Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to close Java Alley and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Java Alley between the southeast corner of parcel 094 EG 013 and its terminus in the southeast corner of parcel 094 EG 01201, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jon Clark, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-A-22-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to close a portion of Boggs Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Boggs Avenue that runs between Atchley Street and Sam Houston Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, House to Home Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 12-A-22-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to close a portion of West Blount Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a sliver of West Blount Avenue between the southwest corner of the intersection with Saint Paul Street to the southeast corner of parcel 109 AA 005, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Joseph Parks, on Behalf of Saint Paul Dev Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-22-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to change zoning of 2742 Hancock St and 302 North Ave
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2742 Hancock Street and 302 North Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jason Bales and Eddie Bales, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to change zoning of 901 Metler Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 901 Metler 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, Rich Dads, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-B-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to change zoning of 6310 Foote Mineral Lane from AG to RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6310 Foote Mineral Lane from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Tyler Wolfe, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 12-F-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to change zoning of 2909 Brooks Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2909 Brooks Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Antonio Hutchinson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 12-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to change zoning of 2990 Rifle Range Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of the property located at 2990 Rifle Range Drive as shown in Exhibit B, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Café International, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-K-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
