Approve minutes of February 7, 2023 regular meeting
approve the minutes of the February 7, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — February 14, 2023
On February 14, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 0 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The Knoxville City Council met to approve minutes, confirm appointments to various boards, and consider several zoning changes. Key decisions included approving multiple ordinances to rezone properties, amend sector plans, and change base zoning for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The council also authorized agreements and grant applications for infrastructure projects, youth programs, and law enforcement initiatives.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Everything taken up, in order
Approve the consent items
approve the consent items
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend R-252-2021 and grant pension to Gerald L. Gibbs
A Resolution amending Resolution No. R2522021 to correct a typographical error and granting a pension of $3,641.94 per month to Gerald L. Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
No published motion on this item.
Grant pension to Dollie R. Porter
A Resolution granting a pension of $234.37 per month to Dollie R. Porter, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.
No published motion on this item.
Grant pension to Kenno E. Carlos
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,050.53 per month to Kenno E. Carlos, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
No published motion on this item.
Confirm appointment of Jared Worsham to Design Review Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jared Worsham to the Design Review Board.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Confirm reappointments and appointments to Public Arts Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Andrea Bailey and Kathryn Greer and the appointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Confirm reappointments and appointments to Better Building Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Patricia Henao Mesa and appointment of Casey Cordy to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Appoint Ramsey Cohen to Public Property Naming Committee
A Resolution appointing Ramsey Cohen to serve as the Second District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 910 Zoe Way (Office to Low Density Residential)
An Ordinance approving the request of Deidra Messinger for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 910 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1B23SP) (Council District 2)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend One Year Plan for 910 Zoe Way (Office to Low Density Residential)
An Ordinance approving the request of Deidra Messinger for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 910 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1B23PA) (Council District 2)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Change base zoning for 910 Zoe Way from OP to RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 910 Zoe Way from OP (Office Park) District to RN1 (SingleFamily Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Deidra Messinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1B23RZ) (Council District 2)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend East City Sector Plan for Linden Ave (Parks to Med Density Res/Office)
An Ordinance approving the request of Mario Ross for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1C23SP) (Council District 6)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend One Year Plan for Linden Ave (Parks to Med Density Res/Office)
An Ordinance approving the request of Mario Ross for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1C23PA) (Council District 6)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Change base zoning for Linden Ave from RN-4 to RN-5
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue from RN4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mario Ross, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1J23RZ) (Council District 6)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend Central City Sector Plan for New York Ave (Trad Res to Heavy Industrial)
An Ordinance approving the request of CMC Steel US, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Heavy Industrial for a portion of the property located at 1542 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1H23SP) (Council District 5)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend One Year Plan for New York Ave (Trad Res to Heavy Industrial)
An Ordinance approving the request of CMC Steel US, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Heavy Industrial for a portion of the property located at 1542 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1F23PA) (Council District 5)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Change base zoning for New York Ave from RN-1 to IH
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1542 New York Avenue from RN1 (SingleFamily Residential Neighborhood) District to IH (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, CMC Steel US, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1Q23RZ) (Council District 5)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend East City Sector Plan for Money Place (Comm to Trad Res)
An Ordinance approving the request of DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2337 Money Place. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1F23SP) (Council District 4)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend One Year Plan for Money Place (Comm to Trad Res)
An Ordinance approving the request of DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2337 Money Place. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1E23PA) (Council District 4)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Change base zoning for Money Place from CN to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2337 Money Place from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN2 (SingleFamily Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1O23RZ) (Council District 4)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Cross Park Dr (Office to Comm Commercial)
An Ordinance approving the request of Green River Holdings / Scott Smith for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Community Commercial for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 130) (File No. 1E23SP) (Council District 2)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend One Year Plan for Cross Park Dr (Office to Comm Commercial)
An Ordinance approving the request of Green River Holdings / Scott Smith for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Community Commercial for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 130) (File No. 1D23PA) (Council District 2)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Change base zoning for Cross Park Dr from O to CH-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, as noted in Exhibit A, from O (Office) District to CH2 (Highway Commercial) District, Green River Holdings / Scott Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 130) (File No. 1N23RZ) (Council District 2)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 428 E Scott Ave
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O1072019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 428 East Scott Avenue, Amy Sherrill, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 130 Consent) (File No. 1A23SU) (Council District 4)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Honor memory of Bill Pittman
A Resolution honoring the memory of Bill Pittman, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Authorize amendment to license agreement for State Street Parking Garage
A Resolution authorizing the Public Building Authority to execute a second amendment to a license agreement with Dover Development Corporation for use of parking spaces in the State Street Parking Garage by the Hyatt Place Hotel located at 530 S. Gay Street.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Award Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $28,205.56 in Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program grants to provide support programming for youth and young adults to 10 communitybased organizations in the City.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Authorize PILOT negotiation for 1624 Riverside Drive
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Dominion Riverside LLC, or affiliates thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, Parcel ID of 095 JB 002, Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 753305.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Apply for RAISE grant for South Waterfront Bridge
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the Federal Department of Transportation in the amount of $25,000,000.00 with a local, community match of $6,250,000.00 for construction of the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Acquire property for Burlington Streetscapes 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 negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 18 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00 as part of the Burlington Streetscapes Project.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2023 Resurfacing Phase I
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,238,777.00 for the 2023 Resurfacing Phase I Project.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend contract with McKinnon Construction for Atlantic Ave 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 $166,808.90 for a new contract total of $3,294,108.00 and extending the date of completion.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Execute agreement with Design and Construction Services for Sidewalk Replacement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,199,597.50 for the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Execute agreement with JMT for Kingston Pike CEI services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project in an amount not to exceed $232,075.54.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Execute Easement Agreement with Tobea for Round Up Restaurant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Maha and Sam Tobea to allow the existing features of the Round Up Restaurant at 3643 Sevierville Pike to encroach into the public rightofway for Sevierville Pike.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Execute license agreement with LMK Communications (Segra)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with LMK Communications LLC, d/b/a Segra for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within a specified portion of the City of Knoxville's public rightsofway, subject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force support
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in coordinating two annual training conferences and maintaining the Task Force website, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not exceed $60,000.00, with the option to renew the agreement for up to three additional oneyear periods upon written agreement by the parties.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC investigator training and website maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator training and website maintenance pursuant to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for up to two additional oneyear periods upon written agreement by the parties.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Apply for and accept Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $700,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Approve Resolutions 11-p through 11-r on consent
Resolutions 11p through 11r were approved on consent – see Section 5d
No published motion on this item.
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 22/23
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 22/23.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Appropriate and donate to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Appropriate and donate to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation to support Camp 24, a youth leadership development camp held in Lonsdale in honor of Zaevion Dobson.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Appropriate and donate to Knoxville Area Urban League
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,785.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League to support the National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event celebrating graduating scholars and their accomplishments.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $8,483.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.