Approve minutes of April 2, 2024 meeting
approve the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve minutes
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
City of Knoxville · City Council
On April 16, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 17 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The City Council met to approve minutes, adopt the One Year Plan, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included amending the budget, rezoning two properties, and authorizing fund transfers for development projects. Council also confirmed an appointment to the Wrecker Services Commission and approved property acquisitions.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Absent: Andrew Roberto (all 17 recorded votes)· Gwen McKenzie (all 17 recorded votes)
approve the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve minutes
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
postpone Resolution 10-a and 10-b for two weeks to April 30, 2024
Motion to postpone Resolution 10-a and 10-b
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
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)
Motion to postpone Resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to the consent calendar
Motion to add ordinances to consent calendar
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Officer Lesley Pressley to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to confirm appointment
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance O-69-2023 for Fiscal Year 23/24, and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to amend budgets and transfer funds
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2024 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-24-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to adopt One Year Plan
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 610 and 612 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Jason Barnes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to change zoning classification
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Seema Singh
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Mikhail Habib, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C- 24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to change zoning classification
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed(s) or any other required documents to transfer property located along W. Jackson Avenue, including the former McClung Warehouses site between N. Gay Street and S. Broadway, to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration)
Motion to authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed
Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, to extend the lease period, and to provide for additional extension periods.(Requested by Administration)
Motion to authorize Mayor to execute First Amendment to Lease
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC), as the City's Redevelopment Authority, transferring $20,000,000 to KCDC for the provision of planning and redevelopment services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project.(Requested by Administration)
Motion to authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with KCDC
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Seema Singh
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock Pointe Road and Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $79,825.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to authorize Mayor to execute agreement
Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1509 North Fourth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-IA- 010), believed to be owned by Eli Jacob Miller and Lillie Lay Miller, at an estimated cost of $15,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Motion to authorize acquisition
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas
A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 412 Ocala Drive (Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051), believed to be owned by Gregory C. McMahan at an estimated cost of $57,200.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Motion to authorize acquisition
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16, Article XVI of the Knoxville City Code to Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way.(Requested by Administration)
Motion to approve on First Reading
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Seema Singh