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Regular meeting — June 25, 2024

On June 25, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 11 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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The Knoxville City Council approved various items, including zoning changes for several properties, alley closures, and agreements for workforce development and home repair programs funded by Community Development Block Grants. They also confirmed appointments to city committees and taskforces and authorized accepting grant funds for emergency management. The meeting included a public forum where one resident spoke.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from the June 11, 2024 regular meeting

Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the minutes of the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-163-2024 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #34 for a wine license

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market, Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #34 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-164-2024 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4293 for a wine license

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4293 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-165-2024 · item history →

Grant pension to Knoxville Police Department employee Clayton L. Madison

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,001.19 per month to Clayton L. Madison, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-83-2024 · item history →

Amend City Code to modify self-service beer permit requirements for hotels

An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-69(C) of the Knoxville City Code so as to modify the self-service beer permit requirements for businesses subject to hotel occupancy taxes.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Rider)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-84-2024 · item history →

Close unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue as it runs within City Block 07222, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-85-2024 · item history →

Close unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike as it runs within City Block 29900, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-86-2024 · item history →

Rezone 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU to C-G-1

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Jimmy Brinias, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-87-2024 · item history →

Rezone 1405 Rickard Drive from O to RN-1

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1405 Rickard Drive from O (Office) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Manuel Cardoza, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-88-2024 · item history →

Rezone 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jason C Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-G-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-89-2024 · item history →

Add Historic Overlay district zoning to 810 Clinch Avenue

An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to a portion of property located at 810 Clinch Avenue, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-M-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the consent items

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-166-2024 · item history →

Reappoint Arin Streeter to Public Property Naming Committee

A Resolution reappointing Arin Streeter to serve as the Fourth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Rider)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-167-2024 · item history →

Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Taskforce

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Brandon Hardin and the appointments of Stella Bridgeman, Mary Gitau, and Vincent Jones to the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-168-2024 · item history →

Authorize memorandum of understanding with Knox County for KEMA grant funds

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) to accept $21,000.00 as a sub recipient of a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military to maintain KEMA's capability to respond during Department of Energy (DOE) emergencies.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-169-2024 · item history →

Authorize air rights easement for a building over an alley on Cumberland Avenue

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an air rights easement to allow a proposed building at the 1800 block of Cumberland Avenue to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-170-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for KnoxWorx program funding

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $187,609.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-171-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for Operation Backyard funding

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $349,174.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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 — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-172-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for Emergency and Minor Home Repair program

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $548,242.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-173-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Centro Hispano de East Tennessee for Workforce Development

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $56,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Amend City Code to adjust pay rates for stormwater engineers and recreation interns

An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the pay rates of professional stormwater engineers and recreation interns.(Requested by Human Resources Department)

Adopted 8-0-1-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

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