Approve minutes of the March 5, 2024 Regular Meeting
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks
Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks
10-a
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Approve appeal to overturn Planning Commission decision for two-family dwelling
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Add Ordinances 9-a through 9-m to the consent calendar
Motion to: add Ordinances 9-a through 9-m to the consent calendar
Approve consent items
Motion to: approve the consent items
9-a
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Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $14,079.88 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
9-b
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Close unnamed alley to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of West Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-c
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Close Arthur Street to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close Arthur Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to the northeast side of Marion Street, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-d
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Close Clark Street to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close Clark Street from its intersection with Richards Street to its southern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-e
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Close Richards Street to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close Richards Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to its southern terminus at West Fifth Avenue, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-C-24-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-f
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Close Barber Street to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close Barber Street between Gertrude Avenue and Susanne Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Belvan Properties LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-24-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-g
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Change street name of Topside Road to Scenic River Road
An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Topside Road located between Alcoa Highway and the new alignment of Topside Road on the west side of Alcoa Highway to Scenic River Road, Knox County Engineering and Public Works, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 12-A-23-SNC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-h
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Amend East City Sector Plan for 2805 Delrose Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 2805 Delrose Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-E-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-i
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Amend One Year Plan for 2805 Delrose Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 2805 Delrose Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-C-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-j
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Change zoning for 2805 Delrose Drive
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2805 Delrose Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No.1-I-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-k
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Change zoning for 0 Parkview Avenue
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Parkview Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-l
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Change zoning for 0 Jefferson Avenue
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Jefferson Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Michael Williams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-m
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Change zoning for 5121 Kohlmier Road
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5121 Kohlmier Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Angela Wilson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No.2-G-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-e
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Appropriate funds for community agencies and organizations
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker)
R-90-2024
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Confirm reappointment of Jane Roberts to Civil Service Merit Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jane Roberts to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-91-2024
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Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Heidi Barcus and Tyrone Beach and the appointment of Andre Canty to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-92-2024
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Confirm appointment of Chris Ford to Design Review Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Chris Ford to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Ordinances 9-a through 9-m approved on consent
Ordinances 9-a through 9-m were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
10-a
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Resolution 10-a postponed
Resolution 10-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
No published motion on this item.
Request to uphold International Law and ICJ Order
A Resolution respectfully requesting that the federal legislators representing the City of Knoxville and the Biden Administration uphold International Law and the January 26, 2024 Order of the International Court of Justice.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
R-93-2024
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Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for specified properties
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knox OnCore, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at the following locations: 0 Clark Street, 0 May Avenue, 0 Richards St, 0 W. Fifth Avenue, 0 W. Fourth Avenue, and 1000 May Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Administration)
R-94-2024
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Award Opportunity Youth Program grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $220,200.00 in Opportunity Youth Program grants to support and programming for youth and young adults to 10 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
R-95-2024
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Award Youth Violence Prevention Week grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $27,742.00 in Youth Violence Prevention Week grants to provide support and programming to nine community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
R-96-2024
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Approve agreement for deferred compensation plan consultative services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SageView Advisory Group, LLC to provide consultative services for the City’s deferred compensation plan, in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00 per year for the first three years, with a 4% increase for each subsequent year, and to provide a personal financial wellness program for the City's employees for an additional and separate fee of $5,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
R-97-2024
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Accept proposals for insurance coverage
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $898,997.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
R-98-2024
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Execute agreement for 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 $35,679.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-99-2024
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Execute agreement for asphalt testing and inspection services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Foundation Systems Engineering, P.C. to provide asphalt testing and inspection services for the City's 2024 Resurfacing Program for an amount not to exceed $27,400.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-100-2024
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Amend agreement for streetlight maintenance and repair
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the city's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual amount by $270,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $1,550,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-101-2024
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Execute agreement for infrastructure improvements at Austin Homes
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Infrastructure improvements at Austin Homes, along Summit Hill Drive, Harriet Tubman Street, and Bell Street, as part of the Austin Homes Master Plan, Phase IV, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-102-2024
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Fund creation of Transit-Based Opportunities Map
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to create a Transit-Based Opportunities Map identifying locations for development along transit corridors in order to increase transit usage and reduce emissions.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Amend code regarding oath of office for police and firefighters
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2 Article I, § 2-4, relative to the oath of office taken by police officers and firefighters.(Requested by Law Department)
Update Fire Department Records Retention Schedule
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 4, Section 2-771 of the Knoxville City Code to update the Knoxville Fire Department's Records Retention Schedule.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
O-43-2024
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Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Morgan Street to its southern terminus as it runs within City Block 07022, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bess Connally, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Close portion of McElroy Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of McElroy Avenue from the east side of Varner Street and McElroy Avenue intersection to approximately 200 feet east, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Urban Engineering, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
12-e
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Ordinance 12-e approved on consent
Ordinance12-e was approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
