Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Postponement of Resolution 10-a to the February 6, 2024 meeting
Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a to the February 6, 2024 meeting
10-a
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Resolution on appeal of a zoning administrator's decision regarding a duplex classification
A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the determination of the Zoning Administrator that a twenty-two bedroom duplex is classified as an “Independent Living Facility” and not a "Two-Family Dwelling," per Article 16.12 (File No. 11-B-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Postponement of Ordinance 12-a to the February 20, 2024 meeting
Motion to: postpone Ordinance 12-a to the February 20, 2024 meeting
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Ordinance to amend Accessory Dwelling Unit standards in the Zoning Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), to add or amend standards for ADUs., R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-5) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-27-2024
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Appointment of Ellie Kittrell to the Community Health Council
A Resolution appointing Ellie Kittrell to serve on the Community Health Council.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
R-28-2024
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Confirming reappointments and appointment to the Public Arts Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Claudio Gomez and Oren Yarbrough and appointment of Joe Tolbert Jr. to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-8-2024
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Ordinance to update permit fee structure in the Knoxville City Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article II, to implement an updated permit fee structure.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-29-2024
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Resolution approving an appeal to reverse a zoning variance decision for a front setback
A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders, on behalf of the Oak Knoll Homeowner's Association, Inc., of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance requested by Scott Boruff to increase the minimum front setback in an RN-1 zoning District, from 84.9 feet to 213 feet, per Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for property located at 5660 Lyons View Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. 11-C-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
R-30-2024
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Authorization for Mayor to seek and accept NLC grant for economic opportunity expansion
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding in an amount of up to $15,000.00 with no required matching funds, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Safety & Empowerment)
R-31-2024
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Authorization to amend master service agreement for health center services, increasing budget
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-22-0127, the Master Service Agreement with Premise Health Employers Solutions, LLC, for operation and management services for the City's employer-sponsored health center and field offices, to increase the budget by an amount not to exceed $193,050.00 to provide funds to raise salaries and salary ranges to attract and retain clinical staff, for a new estimated annual cost of $2,624,101.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
R-32-2024
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Authorization to amend contract for Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project, increasing the contract amount by $93,727.36 for a new contract total of $2,293,701.36 and extending the completion date to March 14, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-33-2024
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Authorization to amend contract for engineering services for Kingston Pike project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project, increasing the contract amount by $61,776.53 for a new contract total of $293,852.07 and extending the completion date to July 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-34-2024
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Authorization for Mayor to contract for engineering services for bus corridor project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with WSP USA Inc. for professional engineering services for the Broadway Accelerated Bus Corridor Project in an amount not to exceed $1,281,757.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-35-2024
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Authorization to execute revised loan documents for Bell Street 2 L.P. housing project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a revised Agreement and other associated revised loan documents with Bell Street 2 L.P. to incorporate revisions caused by the project's delayed closing, recently requested modifications, and a new development schedule, with no change to the awarded amount, which is not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund, and no change to the number of units to be developed, which is 50 permanent supportive housing units for very low income seniors, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-36-2024
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Authorization to amend agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for workforce program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc., to increase the funding amount by $32,000.00 to fund an additional 13 participants in the KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program, for a new total contract funding amount not to exceed $194,687.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-37-2024
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Authorization for Mayor to contract with Larry Patty as Police Wellness Coordinator
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Larry M. "Mike" Patty to serve as the Knoxville Police Department's Wellness Coordinator for an initial term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 over the two-year period of the Agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-38-2024
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Authorization to amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services, adding parks
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement C-21-0397 with National Building Service, Inc., for janitorial services for outdoor restrooms located at numerous parks within the city limits, adding Morningside Park and Baker Creek Preserve, for an increased total contract amount not to exceed $70,674.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-39-2024
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Authorization for Mayor to execute bulk fuel supply agreement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kentucky Oil and Refining Company to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, at an estimated cost per term of $4,000,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing)
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code for new Middle Housing Standards and related revisions
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B. Zoning Code, moving Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability to 4.7; inserting a new Article 4.6, Middle Housing Standards, with subsections 4.6.A Middle Housing Types, 4.6.B Middle Housing Uses, 4.6.C Middle Housing Dimensional Standards, 4.6.D Middle Housing Parking Standards, 4.6.E Middle Housing Design Standards, 4.6.F Middle Housing Conversion Standards, and 4.6.G Middle Housing Administrative Variations, and making minor revisions to Article 2.3 Definitions, Article 4.2 Uses, Article 4.3 Dimensional Standards, Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability, Article 9.2 Use Matrix, Article 9.3 Principal Use Standards., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-B-23-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code regarding review authority and naming conventions
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 7.0.2.A., Summary of Review Authority; Article 7.0.2.G.1, Alternative Compliance Review; Article 7.0.2, Common Approval Procedures; and to correct references to the "Metropolitan Planning Commission" by changing to "Knoxville-Knox County Planning" in several sections, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Ordinance to close Layden Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
An Ordinance to close Layden Drive between the southwest corner of 318 Layden Drive (now part of 5331 Lyons View Pike) and Layden Drive's eastern terminus, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Ordinance to close Bonnyman Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
An Ordinance to close Bonnyman Drive between Fort Promise Drive and Reed Street, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Ordinance to close Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
An Ordinance to close Reed Street between Bonnyman Drive and W. Oldham Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Ordinance to close an unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to property owners
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the southeast corner of parcel 094 BB 003 and the western terminus of the alley at the southwest corner of parcel 094 BB 002, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, George Raudenbush, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for 2812 Merchant Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential/Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential, leaving all special purpose land us classifications unchanged, for property located at 2812 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Ordinance to change zoning classification for 2812 Merchant Drive
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive from OP (Office Park) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Erika Ayala Munoz, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-I-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
