Approve minutes of previous regular meeting
approve the minutes of the August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approve consent items
approve the consent items
R-292-2023
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Grant pension to Tammi M. Tarver
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,710.40 per month to Tammi M. Tarver, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-293-2023
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Grant pension to James A. Cox
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,051.08 per month to James A. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-294-2023
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Grant pension to Alinda L. Cox
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,361.98 per month to Alinda L. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-295-2023
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Grant pension to survivor of James R. King
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,644.45 per month to Lorra M. King, survivor of James R. King, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-296-2023
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Confirm reappointment to Wrecker Services Commission
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Sherman, Jeff Stiles, Keira Wyatt, Nicholas Bradshaw, and Officer Steve Taylor to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-297-2023
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Confirm appointment to Board of Public Building Authority
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Brian Gard and John Wright to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-139-2023
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Amend composition of Audit Committee
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-66 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the composition of the Audit Committee.(Requested by Audit Committee)
O-140-2023
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Appropriate funds for youth entrepreneurship training
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Creative Community Cultural Arts to support entrepreneurship training and workshops for youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
10-a
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Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for middle housing
An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 2.3 Definitions, to add a definition of “Dwelling – Detached Multi-Family”; Article 4.1 Purpose Statements, to add or amend language regarding two-family dwellings, multifamily uses, and accessory dwelling units; Article 4.3A, Introduction to Table 4-1, Residential Neighborhood Districts Dimensional Standards, to add “small lots of record” under A.; and Article 4.3, Table 4-1 Residential Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend the minimum front setbacks for the RN-2 zoning district and the interior side setbacks for multiple zoning districts, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 11-2) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
10-b
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Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for commercial districts
An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 5.3, Table 5-1 Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, changing the minimum corner side and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-B-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
10-c
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Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for residential setbacks and parking
An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 11.3 Location and Setbacks, to amend interior side and rear setbacks for residential uses; Article 11.4, Table 11-2 Required Off-street Parking, to remove required off-street spaces for five residential uses; and Article 11.4.B, Exemptions and Flexibilities, to add two minimum vehicle parking reductions, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-D-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-298-2023
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Authorize agreement for downtown parking plan analysis
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Walker Consultants to provide an analysis and recommendations for a strategic downtown Knoxville parking plan, in an amount not to exceed $87,225.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-299-2023
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Authorize easement agreement with Tennessee Theatre Foundation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation to allow existing and proposed features of the building located at 612 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of S Gay Street and Journal Place.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-300-2023
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Authorize agreement for Holston River Park streambank stabilization
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC to provide professional engineering design services for the Holston River Park Streambank Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $397,184.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-301-2023
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Authorize agreements with CSX for traffic management system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute four Facility Encroachment Agreements with CSX Transportation, Inc. as part of the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project for a total cost of $29,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-302-2023
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Authorize grant application and acceptance for Edgewood Park stream restoration
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in an amount of $748,517.82 with a City match of $39,395.68, for stream restoration efforts in Edgewood Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-303-2023
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Accept $20M from State for South Waterfront Bridge
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept $20,000,000.00 from the State of Tennessee for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-304-2023
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Authorize agreement for South Waterfront Bridge design services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide preliminary engineering design services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $475,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-305-2023
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Modify procedural practices for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues
A Resolution modifying certain procedural practices regarding the Mayor’s Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-306-2023
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Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless outreach
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for enhanced street outreach services through the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to service individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-307-2023
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Authorize agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Fund
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Foundation for the administration, operation, and management of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-308-2023
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Amend agreement for tennis court maintenance services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement between the City of Knoxville and Sport Surface Pros, LLC for additional Tennis Court maintenance services at Inskip Park and Tyson Park/Kyle C. Testerman Tennis Courts to increase the contract price by $31,105.00 for a new contract total price of $240,105.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-309-2023
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Contract with Off Duty Management for police officer scheduling
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract with Off Duty Management to provide scheduling of police officers for off-duty employment at no cost to the City.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Appropriate funds for Legacy Parks Foundation luncheon sponsorship
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2023 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
12-b
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Amend zoning code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), removing or amending standards for ADU’s as outlined in Exhibit A, including modification of dimensional standards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-c
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Close unnamed street and quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Houstonia Drive to its western terminus, located along the northern border of parcel 058 JA 00101 and the southern border of parcel 058 GF 033, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mark Edward Bass, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-23-SC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-d
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Change zoning of 0 and 237 Chickamauga Ave from RN-2 to RN-3
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 237 Chickamauga Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Damon Falconnier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-E-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-e
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Change zoning of 602 Citico Street from I-MU to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 602 Citico Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Steve Jenkins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-f
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Change zoning of 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Don Horton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
