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Regular meeting — October 31, 2023

On October 31, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 10 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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The City Council met to approve minutes, adopt the agenda, and handle various resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions included approving liquor store license renewals, a pension for a former employee, zoning changes, affordable housing funding, and a temporary ban on personal delivery devices.

From the minutes

“Mayor Kincannon wished everyone a happy Halloween.” — Indya Kincannon

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Absent: Amelia Parker (2 of 10 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

approval of the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-365-2023 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Little John's Package Store license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Little John's Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-366-2023 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fine Wine, LLC liquor store license

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Fine Wine, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-367-2023 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Hall of Fame Liquor license

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Hall of Fame Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-368-2023 · item history →

Grant pension of $1,478.62/month to Michael A. Richards

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,478.62 per month to Michael A. Richards, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-148-2023 · item history →

Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant.

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-149-2023 · item history →

Change zoning for 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant.

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-369-2023 · item history →

Authorize amendment to MOU for fire truck donation to Fulton High School

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville and the Knox County Board of Education authorizing the donation of a fire truck for use by Fulton High School for educational purposes.(Requested by Fleet Services and Knoxville Fire Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville and the Knox County Board of Education authorizing the donation of a fire truck for use by Fulton High School for educational purposes.

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-370-2023 · item history →

Award $1,750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP, for the development of 59 affordable rental housing units to be located at 3782 Decoration Way (Parcel ID No. 080 JB 021, 023 and 024).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP, for the development of 59 affordable rental housing units to be located at 3782 Decoration Way (Parcel ID No. 080 JB 021, 023 and 024).

Moved by Janet Testerman · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-371-2023 · item history →

Award $750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC, for the development of 25 affordable rental housing units to be located at 2120 River Willow Way (Parcel ID Nos. 096 015 and 096 01505).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC, for the development of 25 affordable rental housing units to be located at 2120 River Willow Way (Parcel ID Nos. 096 015 and 096 01505).

Moved by Janet Testerman · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-372-2023 · item history →

Authorize quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for Ulster Ave property

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for one parcel of property located at 1904 Ulster Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for one parcel of property located at 1904 Ulster Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-373-2023 · item history →

Authorize grant application for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program planning grant in the amount of $54,700.00, with a required 25 percent local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program planning grant in the amount of $54,700.00, with a required 25 percent local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-150-2023 · item history →

Enact six-month moratorium on Personal Delivery Devices

An emergency Ordinance enacting a six-month moratorium upon Personal Delivery Devices, prohibiting them from operating or being distributed for use in public rights-of-way or on public property owned by the City of Knoxville through April 30, 2024.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

An emergency Ordinance enacting a six-month moratorium upon Personal Delivery Devices, prohibiting them from operating or being distributed for use in public rights-of-way or on public property owned by the City of Knoxville through April 30, 2024.

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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