Approve minutes from the January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
O-18-2023
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Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans for Human Resources
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)
O-19-2023
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Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care 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)
approve Council Member Rider's amendment to add "Adequate ventilation means natural or mechanical air flow which minimizes odors and moisture and is sufficient to maintain the animal's normal body temperature" to Section 1.
Moved by
Seema Singh
· seconded by Andrew Roberto
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approve Law Director Swanson's amendment to modify "Boarding Facilities means any person who houses animals for 24 hours or more for profit, excluding in-home pet sitters" to "Boarding Facilities means premises where any person who houses animals for 24 hours or more for profit, excluding in-home pet sitters."
Moved by
Andrew Roberto
· seconded by Seema Singh
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approve Law Director Swanson's amendment to modify "Kennel means any person who keeps, harbors or maintains five (5) or more animals over the age of six (6) months for any amount of time, excluding fish; including pet daycare facilities" to "Kennel means premises upon which any person who keeps, harbors or maintains five (5) or more animals over the age of six (6) months for any amount of time, excluding fish; including pet daycare facilities."
Moved by
Seema Singh
· seconded by Gwen McKenzie
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approve Council Member Rider's amendment to modify "Properly fitted means, with respect to a collar or harness, a collar or harness that does not cause, or has have potential to cause, bodily injury to the animal, and does not allow for the animal to remove the collar or harness" to "Properly fitted means, with respect to a collar or harness, a collar or harness that does not cause, or has potential to cause, bodily injury to the animal, and does not allow for the animal to remove the collar or harness."
Moved by
Andrew Roberto
· seconded by Gwen McKenzie
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approve Council Member Rider and Council Member Parker's amendment to modify "The Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, § 5-23 concerning cruelty to animals is hereby amended by repealing deleting the section in its entirety" to "The Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, § 5-23 concerning cruelty to animals is hereby amended by deleting the section in its entirety."
Moved by
Amelia Parker
· seconded by Seema Singh
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approve Staff Attorney Gordon's amendment to modify "No permit transfers upon change of ownership or valid at a different location as defined in Tennessee Regulation{0080-2-15-.04 (4)}" to "No permit transfers upon change of ownership or a change of address."
Moved by
Lauren Rider
· seconded by Amelia Parker
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approve Staff Attorney Gordon and Council Member Parker's amendment to modify "No permit given to personal or business affiliates of permittee during revocation/suspension of permit as defined in Tennessee Regulation {0080-2-15-.04 (5) (6) (7)}" to "No permit shall be given to a personal or business affiliates of permittee during revocation or suspension of permit."
Moved by
Amelia Parker
· seconded by Lauren Rider
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approve Council Member Rider's amendment to modify "Current Subsection (h)/New Subsection (I) - If a pet retail establishment has a puppy or multiple puppies that test positive for parvovirus, canine coronavirus, distemper, internal or external parasites, Bordetella, Giardia and/or Campylobacter the permittee must post a public notice in plain sight on the premises warning consumers to the risk of disease transmission to other pets and/or humans for two (2) weeks following a positive test and must inform animal control within 24 hours of positive test" to "If a pet retail establishment has a puppy or multiple puppies that test positive for parvovirus, canine coronavirus, distemper, internal or external parasites, Bordetella, Giardia and/or Campylobacter the permittee shall post a public notice in plain sight on the premises warning consumers to the risk of disease transmission to other pets and/or humans for two (2) weeks following a positive test and shall inform animal control within 24 hours of positive test."
Moved by
Amelia Parker
· seconded by Lauren Rider
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approve Council Member Rider's amendment to modify "Current Subsection (i)/New Subsection (j) - Pet retail establishments will not source puppies from any breeder that is not routinely inspected by the USDA or that has had a USDA NCI (violation) in the previous two (2) years; Pet retail establishments will not source animals from breeders outside the state of TN (animals are not to be transported across state lines for the purpose of selling)" to "Pet retail establishments shall not source puppies from any breeder that is not routinely inspected by the USDA or that has had a USDA NCI (violation) in the previous two (2) years; Pet retail establishments shall not source animals from breeders outside the state of TN (animals shall not be transported across state lines for the purpose of selling)."
Moved by
Amelia Parker
· seconded by Gwen McKenzie
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approve Council Member Rider's amendment to modify "The responsible and competent person is outside with the animal and within visual range of the animal" to "The responsible and competent person is outside with the animal."
Moved by
Amelia Parker
· seconded by Andrew Roberto
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approve moving Council Member Rider and Parker and Staff Attorney Gordon's amendment "Subsections (g) and (h) to Subsection (c)(d) and (c)(e):(g) Revocation of a state license.(h) Failure to comply/cooperate with animal control or harassment of any animal control officer shall result in immediate permit revocation" to "(c) Grounds for revoking permit: a. Repeated non-compliance/citations b. Failure to appear for a citation as specified in subsection 5-3(c). c. Failure to pass an annual and/or random inspection d. Revocation of a state license e. Failure to comply or cooperate with animal control or harassment of any animal control officer."
Moved by
Lauren Rider
· seconded by Andrew Roberto
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approve modifying Council Member Parker's amendment "Subsection (c)(4) The tether is at least five (5) times the length of the animal’s body as measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail, or a minimum of ten (10) feet" to "The tether at least five (5) times the length of the animal’s body as measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail or a minimum of ten (10) feet, whichever is longer."
Moved by
Lauren Rider
· seconded by Tommy Smith
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O-20-2023
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Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget to YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center for REACH
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)
O-21-2023
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Amend Zoning Code to require notice postings for zoning 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)
O-22-2023
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Close Java Alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners
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)
O-23-2023
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Close a portion of Boggs Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
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)
O-24-2023
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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)
O-25-2023
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Rezone properties at 2742 Hancock Street and 302 North Avenue to Industrial Mixed-Use
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)
O-26-2023
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Rezone 901 Metler Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood
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)
O-27-2023
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Rezone property at 6310 Foote Mineral Lane from AG to RN-1 Residential
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)
O-28-2023
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Rezone property at 2909 Brooks Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 Residential
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)
O-29-2023
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Rezone portion of 2990 Rifle Range Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 Residential
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)
R-20-2023
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Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 11 tracts of real property as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project for a total amount not to exceed $270,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-21-2023
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Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 33 tracts of real property as part of the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project for a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-22-2023
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Authorize Mayor to amend Gresham Smith contract for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II design
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide additional design services for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $608,000.00 and extending the completion date.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-23-2023
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Authorize Mayor to apply for Bloomberg grant for bicycle infrastructure
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, and, if awarded, accept a Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with no City match to construct a bicycle connection between the Cottrell Greenway and the Sevier Avenue and Island Home Avenue intersection.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-24-2023
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Approve Coulter & Justus to provide audit services for Knoxville Utilities Board
A Resolution approving the selection of the accounting firm of Coulter & Justus to provide audit services to the Knoxville Utilities Board for a two-year term beginning with audits to be performed in 2023, as required by the Legislative Act creating the Knoxville Utilities Board.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-25-2023
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Set In Lieu of Tax Payments for Knoxville Utilities Board systems for FY 2022
A Resolution setting the In Lieu of Tax Payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-26-2023
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Authorize Mayor to approve amendments to 2019-2020 Housing and Neighborhood Development plan
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve substantial amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-27-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for CDBG-CV funds for emergency shelter
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in CDBG-CV funds for Public Services (Emergency Shelter Services) as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
