Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to withdraw Resolution 10-b.
Motion to: withdraw Resolution 10-b
10-b
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Appeal of zoning variance denial for increased corner side setback at 2900 N Broadway.
A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel J. Moore of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variance to increase the corner side setback in a C-G-2 zone from 0-10 feet in the Build-To Zone to 30.5 feet, per Article 5.3; Table 5-1, property located at 2900 N. Broadway, 4th Council District, Parcel ID: 081DC004, BZA File No. 5-G-23-VA(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023.
Motion to: postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023
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Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Article 11 (Off-Street Parking) regarding recalculation and the 50% rule.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding landscape yards to align with Off-Street Parking changes.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve all consent agenda items.
Motion to: approve the consent items
11-u
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Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop liquor license application.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Resolution granting monthly pension of $2,533.29 to David E. Shepherd.
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,533.29 per month to David E. Shepherd, an employee of the Knoxville Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Resolution granting monthly pension of $782.71 to Kimberly H. Thompson.
A Resolution granting a pension of $782.71 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Kimberly H. Thompson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Resolution granting monthly pension of $576.67 to Rocky J.D. Perry.
A Resolution granting a pension of $576.67 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Rocky J.D. Perry, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-196-2023
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Resolution confirming reappointment of individuals to the Design Review Board.
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Laura Cole, Matthew DeBardelaben and Susanne Tarovella to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-197-2023
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Resolution approving reappointment and appointment of individuals to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.
A Resolution approving the reappointment of Joe Dawson and the appointment of Caryn Hawthorne and Wes Stowers to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-96-2023
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Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Chapter 4 sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 to regulate underage sales, remedial plans, and appeals.
An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)
O-97-2023
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Ordinance granting authority to municipal enforcement officers to tow and impound vehicles on public property.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department)
O-98-2023
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Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners.
An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-99-2023
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Ordinance to rezone 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 for multi-family residential.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-100-2023
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Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Resolution approving appeal by John Holmes of BZA denial for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue.
A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a request for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue in the RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108 CA 001 (File No. 5-A-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
R-198-2023
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Resolution approving appeal by Roderick Ledbetter to overturn Planning Commission decision for Taco Bell special use application.
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Roderick Ledbetter, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Robert Sullivan on behalf of Taco Bell of America, LLC, for property located at 5613 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 4-D-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 8-5) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-199-2023
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Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding.
A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith)
Resolution recognizing trauma-informed service needs and to create an 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)
R-200-2023
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Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and setting public hearing for alternative response.
A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness, such as a 911-dispatched alternative response program, and setting a date for a public hearing on the issue of alternative response.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
R-201-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for space in the Emporium Building.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for lease of space within the Emporium Building located at 100 South Gay Street and 110 South Gay Street at an annual rental cost not to exceed $498,294.14 in the first year.(Requested by Administration)
R-202-2023
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Resolution to annex 5.29 acres at 2920 Dresser Road into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service.
A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-203-2023
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Resolution to annex 0.64 acres at 7624 Sabre Drive into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service.
A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-204-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for 2023 Pavement Marking Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $206,620.75(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-205-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional architectural design services for the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-206-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Henley Roofing Company for Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $32,618.00 for a new contract total of $171,318.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-207-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Safe Streets and Roads grant writing services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program for an amount not to exceed $34,898.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-208-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept Safe Streets and Roads for All grant.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $10,000,000.00 with a local match of $2,000,000.00 to assist the City in its efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-209-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept $10,000 grant from The Hartford for fire safety education materials.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from The Hartford in the amount of $10,000.00 which will be used for the purchase of educational materials to teach Knoxville's children about fire safety and prevention.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
R-210-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $32,564.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds and $39,245.00 in Homeless General Funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $71,809.00 for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-211-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for homelessness prevention services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide homelessness prevention services through its Compassion Coalition program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-212-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for rapid re-housing 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 $105,608.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing services through the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-213-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for CARES Act CDBG funding.
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 $60,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-214-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with K-KCCAC for COVID-19 transportation funding.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0147 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term and to provide an additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to provide transportation that meets the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, for a period ending September 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-215-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept a $65,000 YWCA grant for domestic violence firearms laws implementation.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $65,000.00, with no required local match, from the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, as a sub-award of the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Sites Initiative, to support addressing the challenges with implementing domestic violence firearms laws, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department and Office of Community Safety)
R-216-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programming and workforce readiness.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in general funds to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-217-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative budgetary support.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, in order to provide administrative budgetary support for managing Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5 for land development updates.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 17.3.E and 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance appropriating $3,000 for Canvas Can Do Miracles for youth arts programming.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
