Approval of minutes from the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — May 30, 2023
On May 30, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 37 published decisions.
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Plain-language summary
The Knoxville City Council approved the city's annual budget and set property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Several zoning changes were approved for properties across the city, including amendments to sector plans and changes to base zoning classifications. The council also approved agreements for various community services, including waste management, minor home repairs, and litter prevention.
Absent: Lynne Fugate (all 37 recorded votes)
Everything taken up, in order
Approval of consent agenda items
Motion to: approve the consent items
Resolution approving liquor store license for Dolo Maa Corp.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Dolo Maa Corp. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Resolution approving liquor store license for Squire's Square LLC
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Squire's Square LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Resolution granting monthly pension to Jeanette M. Kelleher
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,077.53 per month to Jeanette M. Kelleher, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Resolution granting monthly pension to Philip W. Hatcher
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,099.52 per month to Philip W. Hatcher, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Resolution granting monthly pension to Sherry S. Dills, survivor of Jerry A. Dills
A Resolution granting a pension of $697.85 per month to Sherry S. Dills, survivor of Jerry A. Dills, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Resolution granting monthly pension to Charles E. Thomas
A Resolution granting a Pension of $1,490.49 per month to Charles E. Thomas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Confirmation of mayoral nominations to Planning Commission
A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Amy Midis and Tim Hill and to appoint Miles Biggs, all contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds
An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 22/23 into FY 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
Ordinance levying property tax to fund General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations
An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.(Requested by Finance Department)
Ordinance amending City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Ordinance to close a portion of an alley between Saint Mary Street and Huron Street
An Ordinance to close of a portion of an unnamed alley between Saint Mary Street and Huron Street, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-23-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for 1301 East Weisgarber Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for 1301 East Weisgarber Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-23-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning for 1301 East Weisgarber Road to I-MU District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from O (Office) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for properties at Nash Road and Pelham Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving One Year Plan amendment for properties at Nash Road and Pelham Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning classifications for properties along McCalla Ave, Pelham Rd, and Nash Rd
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 McCalla Avenue, 0, 288, 308 and 330 Pelham Road, and portions of property located at 0, 305, 309, 317 and 325 Pelham Road from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District; and to change the base zoning for property located at 0 Nash Road, and portions of property located at 0 Pelham Road (3 parcels) from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for portion of 2400 Merchant Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-F-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for portion of 2400 Merchant Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning for portion of 2400 Merchant Drive to RN-6 District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) and AG (General Agricultural) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Merchant Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for portion of 0 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for portion of 0 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-D-23-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning for portion of 0 Dresser Road to C-G-1 District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for 355 South Gallaher View Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for 355 South Gallaher View Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning for 355 South Gallaher View Road to RN-6 District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road from OP (Office Park) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Urban Engineering, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for properties at Old State Road and Nash Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for properties at Old State Road and Nash Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No.4-A-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning for properties at Old State Road & Nash Road to I-G District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, 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 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning for 0 Central Avenue Pike to RN-3 District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Gregory, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance changing zoning for 513 Cooper Street to I-MU District
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 513 Cooper Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Jeffrey Nash, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Resolution adding honorary name "Big John Tate Corner" to Lakeside Street
A Resolution to add the honorary name “Big John Tate Corner” to Lakeside Street at its northern intersection with Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson Smith and Councilmember McKenzie)
Resolution adding honorary name "Coach John Majors Bridge" to new bridge
A Resolution to add the honorary name “Coach John Majors Bridge” to the new bridge carrying Topside Road over Alcoa Highway.(Requested by Chairperson Smith)
Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and Alternative Response Team task force
A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness in the City of Knoxville and to express the intent of council to create an Alternative Response Team task force to develop and propose a plan to pilot the strategic implementation of Alternative Response in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Resolution accepting donation of property at 0 Texas Avenue from KCDC
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the donation of property located at 0 Texas Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction for traffic signal services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops for an annual amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing agreement with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops for an annual amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing CDBG funding agreement with SEEED, Inc. for Green Construction Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Green Construction Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing CDBG funding agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T Ministries for workforce services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T Ministries to provide an amount not to exceed $37,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for workforce case management and transportation service to approximately 35 individuals through the Good Neighbors Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing CDBG funding agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for KnoxWorx program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $162,687.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its KnoxWorx workforce development program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing CDBG funding agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for Operation Backyard
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $325,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing application and acceptance of DOJ grant for bulletproof vests
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $44,800.00 over a two-year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $89,600.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville Law Enforcement Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution authorizing agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for litter and graffiti services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. to provide litter prevention, litter collection, graffiti removal services, and awareness and education efforts throughout the City of Knoxville for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Resolution amending agreement with Clean Earth Alabama for hazardous waste disposal
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with Clean Earth Alabama, Inc. to increase the cost to provide transportation and disposal services for the hazardous wastes collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program for an estimated amount of $56,664.57 annually plus collection of batteries and DOT transportation containers at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Resolution amending and extending agreement with Waste Connections for garbage and recycling
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend and extend an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. (WCI) for the collection of all household garbage and recycling materials with the City of Knoxville for an estimated amount of $468,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Resolution authorizing agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleanup
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Resolution authorizing application and acceptance of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the United States Department of Energy in the amount of $239,720.00, with no local match required, to develop various energy efficient strategies through projects to build a clean and equitable energy economy for the community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Resolution authorizing agreement with True Grip and Lighting for Festival on the Fourth
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment and labor for the Festival on the Fourth, in an annual amount not to exceed $61,196.00, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival of the Fourth events in 2024 and 2025.(Requested by Special Events)
Ordinance to amend City Code regarding transfer of duties for plans review and building inspections
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II and Chapter 6, Article VI, Sections 6-137, 6-140, 6-145, 6-152, 6-153 and Article VII, Section 6-181 and Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-5, Article IV, Sections 13-15, 13-145, 13-146, 13-147 and 13-148 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the transfer of duties from the Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections to the Director of Public Service and amend the definitions of the Codes Official and Director of Public Service and Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Ordinance to approve Capital Improvements Program and Budget for FY 2024-2029
An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)