Approve minutes of April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting
approve the minutes of the April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve the minutes
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
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Regular meeting — April 18, 2023
On April 18, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The City Council met and approved several budget amendments and zoning changes. They also reappointed members to the Sports Authority and elected members to the Industrial Development Board. Additionally, contracts were amended for infrastructure projects and funds were awarded for affordable housing initiatives.
From the minutes
“Vice-Mayor Roberto spoke to the passage yesterday evening of Senate Bill 0526 by the Tennessee Senate. He expressed his disappointment at its passage as it will impact the way the City's councilmanic elections take place. He requested Fiona McAnally, Director of Legislative Affairs, to address Council on the current state of the bill. Ms. McAnally stated that the amendment delaying the effective date of the bill to January 1, 2024 will have to be agreed to by the Tennessee House of Representatives.” — Andrew Roberto
“Mayor Kincannon clarified that, that assuming the House of Representatives concurs with the Senate amendment, the passage of Senate Bill 0526 will not impact the City's elections this year.” — Indya Kincannon
“Speaking in favor of the resolution:”
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Everything taken up, in order
Approve consent item
approve the consent item
Motion to approve the consent item
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance, Weigel Stores, Inc. Retail Food Store Wine License
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #18 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve the consent item
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →Reappoint Jeffrey Hagood and Rosalyn Tillman to Sports Authority Board
A Resolution reappointing Jeffrey Hagood and Rosalyn Tillman as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Follow & discuss this decision →Elect David Bocangel to Industrial Development Board
A Resolution electing David Bocangel to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →Elect David Bocangel and Brian Tapp to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema
A Resolution electing David Bocangel and Brian Tapp to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Follow & discuss this decision →Confirm Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to Visit Knoxville Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend Capital and Operating Budgets, transfer surplus funds
An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-56-2022 for Fiscal Year 22/23 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Follow & discuss this decision →Close Henry Chiles Street and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Henry Chiles Street between Deane Hill Drive and Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
Follow & discuss this decision →Close portion of Anderson Drive and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Anderson Drive between Henry Chiles Street and the western terminus of Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →Adopt the 2023 One Year Plan
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2023 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-23-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 at 4614 Washington Pike
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 4614 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-4 at 4628 Washington Pike
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4628 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-E-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning from OP to RN-5 at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dowell Springs Company, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 3-B-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Janet Testerman
Follow & discuss this decision →Change zoning from AG to I-G at 0 North Middlebrook Pike
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 North Middlebrook Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Christos Christopoulos, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Janet Testerman
Follow & discuss this decision →Change zoning from RN-1 to INST at 5600 Western Avenue
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 5600 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to INST (Institutional) District, River’s Edge Christian Academy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-N-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Request adjustment to operating budget approval timeline
A Resolution respectfully requesting an adjustment to the timeline for City Council's approval of the operating budget of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend contract with AECOM for Cherry Street Sinkhole Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide design services for the Cherry Street Sinkhole Water Quality Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,284.00 for a new contract total of $70,114.00, and extending the date of completion to May 19, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend agreement with Edison Electric for streetlight maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Agreement with Edison Electric, LLC, for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual contract amount by $170,000.00 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,550,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to approve
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Follow & discuss this decision →Execute quitclaim deed to Sean Bolen and Alison Hardy for property at 523 E. Oklahoma Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Sean Bolen and Alison Hardy, for one parcel of property located at 523 E. Oklahoma Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-LC-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $110,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Execute subgrantee agreement with Community Action Committee for Homeless Services
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 $105,000.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for Public Services (Homeless Services), as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Charles Thomas
Follow & discuss this decision →Award funds to Callahan Flats, LP for affordable rental housing
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Program to Callahan Flats, LP for the development of 30 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1511 Callahan Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Award funds to Callahan Flats, LP for affordable housing development
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,900,000.00 from the HOME American Rescue Plan Program to Callahan Flats, LP for the development of 58 affordable housing units to be located at 1511 Callahan Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Motion to approve
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Charles Thomas
Follow & discuss this decision →Apply for EPA Climate and Pollution Reduction Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Climate and Pollution Reduction Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no local match required, to develop a region-wide plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollutants.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Motion to approve
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend Oath of Office for Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Commissioners
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 2, Article I, to revise the Oath of Office of the Commissioners of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Administration)
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 at 7700 Pinner Drive
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 7700 Pinner Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, T. Dean LaRue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-J-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
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