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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — October 29, 2024

On October 29, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 22 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Absent: Charles Thomas (all 20 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

R-290-2024 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kaiya Corp. for Retail Food Store Wine License

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kaiya Corporation d/b/a Clouds Over Knox relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-291-2024 · item history →

Grant pension of $1,618.35/month to Mark D. Karnes

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,618.35 per month to Mark D. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-292-2024 · item history →

Grant pension of $1,258.53/month to Rebecca R. Clabough

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,258.53 per month to Rebecca R. Clabough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-293-2024 · item history →

Grant pension of $747.49/month to Arthur W. Webb

A Resolution granting a pension of $747.49 per month to Arthur W. Webb, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-294-2024 · item history →

Confirm Mark Riehl to Public Property Naming Committee

A Resolution confirming the nomination of Mark Riehl to serve on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution R-294-2024

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-125-2024 · item history →

Adopt International Building Codes with amendments

An Ordinance to adopt the latest versions of the International Building Codes, with amendments, and deleting the existing related sections for "Buildings and Building Regulations," codified at Chapter 6, Articles 6-1 through 6-107.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)

Adopted no recorded vote

Motion to strike out adoption of 2024 Energy Conversation Code and amendments in Exhibit A for Articles 6-51 and 6-52

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith

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Adopted no recorded vote

Motion to amend ordinance for emergency basis approval

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

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Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve ordinance, as amended on emergency basis

Moved by unrecorded

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-126-2024 · item history →

Adopt National Electric Code with amendments

An Ordinance to adopt the latest version of the National Electric Code, with amendments, and to delete the existing related sections for "Electricity," codified at Chapter 10, Articles 10-26 through 10-27.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-126-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-127-2024 · item history →

Amend Zoning Code definition for "Industrial-Craft"

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3, Definitions, to add a contractor's or tradesperson's business to the definition of "Industrial-Craft", City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-127-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-128-2024 · item history →

Close portion of Cherry Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close a portion of Cherry Drive, adjacent to City Block 51570, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-128-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-129-2024 · item history →

Close Sevier Heights Road and authorize quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road from Lancaster Drive to Wallace Drive adjacent to City Block 28900, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-129-2024

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-130-2024 · item history →

Close Austin Homes Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard from the Austin Homes Boulevard roundabout at S. Bell Street westerly to terminus at First Creek, adjacent to City Block 07327, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-130-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-131-2024 · item history →

Change street name from Richard Street to Vivid Lights Street

An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Richard Street between Bernard Avenue and May Avenue to Vivid Lights Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-131-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-132-2024 · item history →

Change zoning for Hollywood Rd and Apex Dr properties from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 800, 818, 820, 900, 906, 910, and 912 Hollywood Road and 4335, 4341, and 4345 Apex Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Barnes Capital Management, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-132-2024

Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-133-2024 · item history →

Change zoning for 9721 Sherrill Blvd from OP to C-H-1

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 9721 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jim Fritz/Apex Bank, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-133-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-134-2024 · item history →

Change zoning for 9905 Sherrill Blvd from OP to C-H-1

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9905 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-P-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-134-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-135-2024 · item history →

Change zoning for Portland St & Booth St from I-G to I-MU

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 525 Portland Street and 0 Booth Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Joe E. Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-135-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-295-2024 · item history →

Authorize change order for Knoxville Convention Center chiller repairs

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a change order to an agreement with Lee Company for replacement and repairs to the chiller unit at the Knoxville Convention Center, to increase the contract amount by $70,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $206,228.00, in order to purchase refrigerant needed to recharge the repaired chiller.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution R-295-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-296-2024 · item history →

Award $20,000 in Neighborhood Small/Micro Grants

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total of $20,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program and Micro Grants Program grants in support of community-building activities planned by eight neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution R-296-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-297-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Capital Rx for pharmacy benefit management

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Capital Rx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible members enrolled in the City's medical plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution R-297-2024

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-298-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Petra Construction for Cecil Webb Recreation Center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Petra Construction Company, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,059,278.00 to provide construction services for the renovation of the Cecil Webb Recreation Center.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution R-298-2024

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-299-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with CDM Smith for 17th Street Bridge repair design

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $33,800.00 to provide professional engineering design services to repair the Seventeenth Street Bridge.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution R-299-2024

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Absent 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-300-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Sidewalk Replacement Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $992,495.00 for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution R-300-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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