Approve minutes from November 14, 2023 regular meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Postpone ordinances 10-a, 10-b, and 10-c to January 9, 2024
Motion to: postpone Ordinances 10-a, 10-b, and 10-c to the January 9, 2024 meeting
10-a
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Approve sector plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-SP) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
10-b
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Approve One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-PA) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
10-c
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Change zoning for 2812 Merchant Drive from OP to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Erika Ayala Munoz, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-a for two weeks failed for lack of second
Council Member Rider moved to postpone Ordinance 12-a for two weeks. The Mayor declared the motion failed for lack of a second.
12-a
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Amend City Code to transfer Animal Control Unit functions
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to transfer Animal Control Unit functions to Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee and modify the Animal Control Board.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
No published motion on this item.
Approve consent item
Motion to: approve the consent item
11-j
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Grant pension to Donna L. Best
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,895.34 per month to Donna L. Best, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-386-2023
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Elect Craig Pickett Jr. to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners
A Resolution electing Craig Pickett Jr. to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-151-2023
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Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 22, Sections 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
O-152-2023
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Amend City Code Chapters 2 and 15 regarding antidiscrimination ordinances
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Articles I, II, VIII, and X and Chapter 15, Article II of the Knoxville City Code relating to the administration and enforcement of the City's antidiscrimination ordinances and program.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
O-153-2023
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Appropriate $3,000 from Parks and Recreation for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
O-154-2023
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Amend Zoning Code Article 7 to correct references, limit variances, and set standards
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, Appendix B, Article 7, “Form Based Code Districts," to correct the article and section references pertaining to “City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals” and “Variances,” to limit the percentage of ground floor transparency variances and permitted deviations for minimum interior and rear setbacks for stand-alone parking lots, and to provide standards for stand-alone surface parking lots in the South Waterfront Districts. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-155-2023
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Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wilson Avenue to the southwest corner of parcel 082 KP 016, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-156-2023
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Change zoning for 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street from DK-G to DK-B
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Smee + Busby Architects, P.C., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 6-4) (File No. 9-G-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-157-2023
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Change zoning for 2031 & 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 to AG
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2031 and 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, Gabriel W. Ratcliffe, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-158-2023
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Approve sector plan amendment for 0 Westridge Drive from Civic/Institutional to Low Density Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Maple Lane Homes LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 10-E-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-159-2023
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Approve One Year Plan amendment for 0 Westridge Drive from Civic/Institutional to Low Density Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Maple Lane Homes LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Civic and Institutional to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 10-E-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-160-2023
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Approve Juan Hernandez request to amend North City Sector Plan for 4600 Ernestine Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-161-2023
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Approve Juan Hernandez request for One Year Plan amendment for 4600 Ernestine Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for a One Year Plan amendment from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-162-2023
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Change zoning classification of 4600 Ernestine Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4600 Ernestine 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, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-163-2023
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Approve sector plan amendment for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues
An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-164-2023
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Approve One Year Plan amendment for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues
An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-165-2023
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Change zoning for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues from RN-5 to C-N
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Matt W. Brazille, P.E., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-H-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-387-2023
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Authorize Mayor to accept Stop Loss insurance proposal from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $822,076.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-388-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute encroachment agreement with Sutherland Lofts, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an encroachment agreement with Sutherland Lofts, LLC to allow an existing fence to encroach into the public right-of-way at 2203 Sutherland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-389-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for KAT Bus Stop Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Bus Stop Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $427,070.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-390-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Clyde R. Tant, Jr. for property on Oakcrest Road
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Clyde R. Tant, Jr., for one parcel of property located at 421 Oakcrest Road, Parcel ID No. 068-DJ-009, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $120,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-391-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating two annual training conferences, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-392-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease facility
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease part of the facility located at 913 East Fifth Avenue for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-393-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease animal control equipment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease animal control equipment and vehicles for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-394-2023
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Authorize Mayor to enter Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals within the City of Knoxville and Knox County for an amount not to exceed $3,004,829 over a four year period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-395-2023
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC for climate action planning
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC to support the City of Knoxville in technical analysis and plan development for regional climate action planning in an amount not to exceed $597,321.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
R-396-2023
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Call on Knoxville Congressional Delegation to oppose H.R. 3557, American Broadband Act of 2023
A Resolution respectfully calling on the Knoxville Congressional Delegation to oppose H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Act of 2023.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Resolution calling for de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
A Resolution calling on the U.S. Federal Government to urge an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine and to express the Council of the City of Knoxville's support and solidarity with the people of Palestine facing genocidal levels of violence at the hands of the state of Israel.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 5 regarding Animal Control Unit functions
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to transfer Animal Control Unit functions to Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee and modify the Animal Control Board.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Change zoning for 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Fox, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve sector plan amendment for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office
An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office
An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning for 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
