Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting
Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting
Items to be withdrawn
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN
No published motion on this item.
Items for postponement
ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT
No published motion on this item.
Items to be added by motion
ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
No published motion on this item.
Memorials and honorary resolutions
MEMORIALS AND HONORARY RESOLUTIONS
No published motion on this item.
Approve consent calendar items
Proposed Ordinances on Second Reading: 10c-10k
Resolutions: 12u-12aa (Grants), 12ab-12ae (Certificates of Compliance), 12af
(Pensions)
Mayor's report
MAYOR'S REPORT
No published motion on this item.
Reports of committees or councilmembers
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES OR COUNCILMEMBERS SERVING ON
COMMITTEES OR BOARDS
No published motion on this item.
General councilmember announcements
GENERAL COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No published motion on this item.
R-237-2026
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Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Task Force
A Resolution confirming the appointments of Gwen McKenzie, Dave Miller, and
Craig Pickett to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested
by City Council)
O-63-2026
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Amend code to adjust classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449,
2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and
compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
O-64-2026
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Amend code to change Information Systems dept. title to Innovation and Technology
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article
II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from
Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its
current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology
Department)
O-65-2026
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Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-
27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested
by Operations)
O-66-2026
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Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins
Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering
Department)
O-67-2026
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Change zoning of 1325 Francis Road from AG to RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at
1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family
Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff
recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No.
6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-68-2026
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Change zoning of 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at
1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district
to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff
recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No.
7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-69-2026
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Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the
Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial
for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended
approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP)
(Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-70-2026
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Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the
One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property
located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval;
Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council
District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-71-2026
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Change zoning of 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG to C-G-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425
N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General
Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended
approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ)
(Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
11-l
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Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for
an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on
appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning
staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26-
SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
11-m
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Appeal denial of One Year Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for
an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on
appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning
staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26-
PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
11-n
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Change zoning of 2704 Sevier Ave from RN-2 to C-N on appeal
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at
2704 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district
to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, on appeal from a denial by the
Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Connolly Development Ventures
LLC. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0)
(File No. 7-N-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County
Planning)
7-J-26-RZ
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Change zoning of 103 Circle Lane from O to C-G-1 on appeal
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103
Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district,
leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a
denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley,
applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-
0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County
Planning)
R-238-2026
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Accept property insurance policy for Serene Manor
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for
property insurance for vacant property known as Serene Manor, for an
approximate annual premium of $32,674.00, with the option to renew the
coverage for up to two additional one-year periods. (Requested by Employee
Benefits and Risk Management Department)
R-239-2026
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Approve agreement for compensation study
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Midwest
Series of Lockton Companies, LLC to engage in a compensation study for a
contract amount not to exceed $239,000. (Requested by Human Resources
Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
R-240-2026
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Accept donation of public space improvements from Lincoln Memorial University
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Lincoln Memorial University for the
donATION of various public space improvements and amenities designed to
improve access and connectivity on the Historic St. Mary's Campus, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said
donATION and allow construction. (Council District 5) (Requested by Parks and
Recreation Department)
R-241-2026
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Approve MOU with Legacy Parks Foundation for park land services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
with Legacy Parks Foundation for services related to preserving and promoting
nATURAL areas, expanding park lands, creating trails and greenways, and
improving connectivity and access to rivers and streams for an amount not to
exceed $125,000.00 annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-242-2026
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Award Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to Preserves at Loves Creek
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to award an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Residential Historic
Preservation Program funds to the Preserves at Loves Creek, LLC, to support
property improvements located at 1707 Loves Creek Road, within the limits of
the City of Knoxville. (Council District 4) (Requested by Housing and
Neighborhood Development Department)
R-243-2026
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File and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of
Tennessee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority and, if
approved, accept a grant in the amount of $143,389.57 which will reimburse the
Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and
operating expenses for fiscal year 2027. (Requested by Emergency Management
Agency)
R-244-2026
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Apply for and accept Older Adults Home Modification grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to apply for and accept an Older Adults Home Modification grant from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount up to $3,000,000,
with no required local matching funds or cost share. (Requested by Housing and
Neighborhood Development Department)
R-245-2026
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Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of
Transportation in the amount of $30,740.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for
Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until
December 31, 2026. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-246-2026
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Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339) with match
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of
Transportation (TDOT), in the amount of $38,661.00 for Knoxville Area Transit
for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until
December 31, 2026, with a City match of up to $38,661.00 for capital
improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-247-2026
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Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (CMAQ)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of
Transportation (TDOT), providing remaining funding in the amount of $8,409.00
to Knoxville Area Transit from FFY 2016/2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality Improvement (CMAQ) for the replacement and expansion of the fixed
route electric buses and charging equipment. (Requested by Knoxville Area
Transit)
R-248-2026
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Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5307) with match
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of
Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for
fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section
5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas, with a City match of up to
$832,125.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-249-2026
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Accept UROP grant for Knoxville Area Transit with City match
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to accept the Urban Operating Assistance Program (UROP) grant from the
Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of
$3,871,400 with a required City match of up to $3,271,400. (Requested by
Knoxville Area Transit)
R-250-2026
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for R & H Supermarket (Wine License)
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vanza,
LLC d/b/a R & H Supermarket relative to its application to the Tennessee
Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council
District 6) (Requested by Finance Department)
R-251-2026
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for RaceTrac #2692 (Wine License)
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RaceTrac
Inc. d/b/a RaceTrac #2692 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic
Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2)
(Requested by Finance Department)
R-252-2026
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Weigel's #131 (Wine License)
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel
Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #131 relative to its application to the Tennessee
Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council
District 2) (Requested by Finance Department)
R-253-2026
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Speedway #42790 (Wine License)
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to 7-Eleven,
Inc. d/b/a Speedway #42790 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic
Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 4)
(Requested by Finance Department)
R-254-2026
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Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees
A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain
individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit
attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board)
Proposed ordinances on first reading
PROPOSED ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
No published motion on this item.
Public forum
PUBLIC FORUM
Adjournment
ADJOURNMENT
No published motion on this item.
