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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — April 16, 2024

On April 16, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 17 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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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)

Everything taken up, in order

R-26-1-905 · item history →

Approve West Hills Comm. Assoc. appeal overturning special use 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)

Deferred Deferred 7-0-0-2

Motion to postpone Resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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Approve appeal to overturn special use for new driveway and right turn lane expansion

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)

Deferred Deferred 7-0-0-2

Motion to postpone Resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-115-2024 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Lesley Pressley to Wrecker Services Commission

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Officer Lesley Pressley to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to confirm appointment

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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O-47-2024 · item history →

Amend Capital Budget, Operating Budget, and transfer funds for FY 23/24

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to amend budgets and transfer funds

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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O-48-2024 · item history →

Adopt One Year Plan 2024 prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to adopt One Year Plan

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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O-49-2024 · item history →

Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for 610 and 612 Hollywood Road

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to change zoning classification

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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O-50-2024 · item history →

Change zoning from I-G to C-G-1 for property at 0 Western Avenue

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to change zoning classification

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-116-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to transfer property on W. Jackson Ave to KCDC

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)

Split Adopted 6-1-0-2

Motion to authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-117-2024 · item history →

Amend lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for boat launch at Bicentennial Park

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to authorize Mayor to execute First Amendment to Lease

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-118-2024 · item history →

Authorize $20M transfer to KCDC for South Waterfront Bridge Project

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)

Split Adopted 6-1-0-2

Motion to authorize Mayor to execute Agreement with KCDC

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-119-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with RK&K for Rock Pointe Road project

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to authorize Mayor to execute agreement

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-120-2024 · item history →

Authorize acquisition of property at 1509 North Fourth Avenue

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to authorize acquisition

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-121-2024 · item history →

Authorize acquisition of property at 412 Ocala Drive

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)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to authorize acquisition

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way

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)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-2

Motion to approve on First Reading

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Recused Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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