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Brenda Palmer

District 3 · Dec 19, 2009 – Dec 16, 2017

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Brenda Palmer has cast 1,156 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96.6% of recorded roll calls, with 198 motions made and 7 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

1117 of 1156

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

39

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

66 contested decisions · how these are counted

66

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

7

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

198 / 157

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2017 in review · 2016 in review · 2015 in review · 2014 in review · 2013 in review · 2012 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Brenda Palmer’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of September 29, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 312 291 (93%) 4 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 95 92 (97%) 3 (3%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 69 66 (96%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 92 92 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 19 18 (95%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 32 30 (94%) 1 (3%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 129 127 (98%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 91 85 (93%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 56 53 (95%) 1 (2%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2009 Dec 2017
Full term · Dec 2009–Dec 2017. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2012 223 223 100% 1 See votes →
2013 147 147 100% 0 See votes →
2014 119 119 100% 0 See votes →
2015 205 205 100% 1 See votes →
2016 209 206 99% 3 See votes →
2017 253 217 86% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 66 non-unanimous (split) votes Brenda Palmer cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Finbarr Saunders 57 of 66 (86%) 66
Nick Pavlis 53 of 62 (85%) 62
Daniel T. Brown 42 of 63 (67%) 63
Duane Grieve 41 of 62 (66%) 62
Mark Campen 40 of 63 (63%) 63
Marshall Stair 36 of 59 (61%) 59
George C. Wallace 38 of 64 (59%) 64
Nick Della Volpe 32 of 66 (48%) 66

See Brenda Palmer’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 53 35 See votes →
Budget & taxes 13 20 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 22 11 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 12 12 See votes →
Public safety 11 11 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 10 15 See votes →
Parks & community 13 8 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 13 13 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Brenda Palmer’s published roll-call votes on City of Knoxville, TN City Council — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Brenda Palmer’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Brenda Palmer was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Brenda Palmer’s full term (Dec 19, 2009–Dec 16, 2017). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record ; the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Brenda Palmer is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Brenda Palmer’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Brenda Palmer. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Brenda Palmer moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

Appointee Board Term Decision
Travis Davis City Tree Board not stated Sep 17, 2013 →
Lauren Rider Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Apr 30, 2013 →
John A. Sibley Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Nov 27, 2012 →
Mabrey Duff Knoxville Solicitations Board not stated Oct 2, 2012 →
Russell Byrd Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated May 29, 2012 →
John Donaldson Knox County Tax Equalization Board not stated May 29, 2012 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending regulations on keeping swine or poultry An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to create self-service beer permit and regulations An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a self-service beer permit and to establish regulations for the lawful use of dispensing equipment by permitted establishments so that customers have the ability to pour their own beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-56-2017 Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-56-2017 Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-129-2017 Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Sanitary Laundry cleanup A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility at 625 N. Broadway for an amount not to exceed $235,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-128-2017 Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for McClung Warehouses cleanup A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the Former McClung Warehouses at 401, 420, 501, 505, 512, 517, 519, 523, and 525 W. Jackson Avenue for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-127-2017 Authorize agreement with Galls, Inc. for uniform purchases A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc. to provide on-line purchasing of uniform items for the Knoxville Fire Department, Public Service Department, Knoxville Area Transit, and Parks and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $322,500.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-126-2017 Authorize agreement with Roadway Solutions for Guardrail Replacement Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an amount not to exceed $99,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-125-2017 Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-124-2017 Amend contract with HS Construction for KAT Employee Parking Lot Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0046 with HS Construction and Excavating, LLC for the KAT Employee Parking Lot Project, increasing the contract amount by $59,851.34 for a new contract total of $388,549.34 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-123-2017 Authorize agreement with TDOT to widen Mynderse Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170047 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for an amount not to exceed $169,553.00 to widen Mynderse Avenue as part of the Western Avenue Project, from Texas Avenue to Major Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-122-2017 Authorize amendment to agreement with TDOT for Greenway Project funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 060018 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-121-2017 Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Pleasant Ridge Road Project Phase II A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith and Partners in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for the Pleasant Ridge Road Improvements Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-120-2017 Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 338 E. Moody Avenue, Parcel ID No. 109-JF-014, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-119-2017 Approve contract with Crosslin & Associates for city audit A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-55-2017 Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-54-2017 Appropriate $500 to Fountain City Elementary for picnic tables and benches An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary school to be utilized toward picnic tables and park benches for school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-53-2017 Appropriate $500 to Richard Yoakley School for community garden An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Richard Yoakley School to be utilized toward a community garden on school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-52-2017 Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-51-2017 Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-50-2017 Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund to Gresham Middle School for chromebooks An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of up to 25 chromebooks.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Approve minutes from the March 28th, 2017 Regular Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017
Amend by substitution to deny Resolution R-105-2017 amend by substitution to deny Resolution 11-g
No
Split Failed
Mar 28, 2017
R-105-2017 Authorize sale of surplus property at 114 E. Fifth Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 114 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094D-H-002) to Patricia H. Mesa and Carlos A. Mesa for a purchase price of $40,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Mar 14, 2017
1-P-17-RZ Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike (First Reading) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Broome Road, from RP-1 (Planned Residential) District with conditions to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District without existing conditions and at a density of up to 5.99 dwelling units per acre, Wanda Moody, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
2-E-17-RZ Rezone property on E. Moody Avenue (First Reading) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) & OS-2 (Parks and Open Space) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay), City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
2-C-17-SP Approve amendment to South City Sector Plan (First Reading) An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Civic Institutional to Low Density Residential, property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-35-2017 Ordinance to amend Zoning Regulations regarding auction houses (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding auction houses.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-94-2017 Authorize acceptance of insurance proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage as part of the City's and K-Trans Management, Inc.'s self-insured liability program for an annual premium of $320,784.00.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-93-2017 Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for pedestrian facilities A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with The University of Tennessee to allow construction of certain pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way of Caledonia Avenue.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-92-2017 Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for bio-diesel pipeline A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with Eco-Energy Distribution Services, LLC to allow a bio-diesel pipeline to be installed underneath Third Creek Road.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-91-2017 Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-90-2017 Authorize filing for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant in an amount up to $2,900,000.00 with a required 10% local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-89-2017 Authorize Mayor to accept Emergency Solutions Grant award A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant award of $161,250.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with a required local match of 100%, of which $96,900.00 is to be provided by the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and $64,350.00 is to be provided by the Volunteer Ministry Center.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-88-2017 Authorize acquisition of property at 3738 Speedway Circle A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3738 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-030), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $4,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-87-2017 Authorize acquisition of property at 3740 Speedway Circle A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3740 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-031), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $3,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-37-2017 Amend City Code regarding disposal of real property An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-722, "Disposal of Real Property," to clarify and simplify the process of selling surplus real estate and to make it clear that all sales are to be advertised and bid out, regardless of the estimated value of the property.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-36-2017 Amend City Code regarding financial responsibility for impounded vehicles An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-101 to require evidence of financial responsibility for vehicles released and driven from the City's impoundment lot.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-35-2017 Amend City Code relative to electronic signatures An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-86, Rule 25, of the Knoxville City Code relative to electronic signatures.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-34-2017 Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-33-2017 Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-32-2017 Appropriate $500 for Christenberry Elementary School field trip An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Christenberry Elementary School to be utilized toward the cost of bus transportation for a field trip to the Museum of Appalachia.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-31-2017 Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-86-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Downtown Wine & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Downtown Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-85-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Merchants Wine & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-84-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lange's Liquor Store license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lange's Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-83-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southland Spirits & Wine license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southland Spirits & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve minutes from February 28, 2017 meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Absent
Unanimous
Jan 17, 2017
BZA File No. 9-C-16-VA Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variances for sign reconstruction A Resolution approving an appeal by Arthur Seymour, Jr. of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny variances related to reconstruction of a ground sign in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 2932 Alcoa Highway.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Aye
Split Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Aye
Split Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
5-A-16-OA Update City of Knoxville parking ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," to update the City of Knoxville parking ordinance. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 5-A-16- OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
10-A-16-VA Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variance for Knox Whiskey Works wall signs A Resolution approving an appeal filed by Robin Easter (for Knox Whiskey Works) of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance to increase the maximum area of permitted wall signs from 66 sq. ft. to 204 sq. ft., per submitted plan, in a C-2 / D-1 (Central Business District / Downtown Design Overlay) District, property located at 516 W. Jackson Avenue. (BZA File No. 10-A-16-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
10-C-16-RZ Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Dec 6, 2016
10-C-16-RZ Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split Failed
Dec 6, 2016
10-J-16-RZ Rezone property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District subject to three conditions, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC approved 8-5) (MPC File No. 10-J-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
10-E-16-PA Approve One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place. Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-5) (File No. 10- E-16-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
10-F-16-SP Amend Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 7- 6) (File No. 10-F-16-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Grant/Benevolence Fund to Baby Roadrunners Football An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
10-B-16-RZ Rezone property from R-1 to C-3 (General Commercial) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District subject to one condition, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-16-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
10-B-16-PA Approve One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
10-B-16-SP Amend South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
10-A-16-AC Close unnamed alley from Twenty Second to S. Twenty First Street An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
10-B-16-AC Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Release utility easements and execute quitclaim deeds for 261 W. Springdale Ave An Ordinance to release residual utility easements from three earlier right-of-way closures at 261 W. Springdale Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the property owner, Feroleto Steel Company, Inc.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Repeal Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Division 4, Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program, in its entirety.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code regarding standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-13, 13-15, 13-16, 13-17, 13-19; Article II, Section 13-57; Article III, Division 1, Sections 13-77, 13-78, 13-80, 13-82; Division 2, Sections 13-101, 13-102; Article IV, Section 13-144; Article V, Sections 13-167, 13-168, 13-169, 13-172; Article VI, Sections 13-191, 13-193, and 13-195 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the changes resulting from the City purchasing and delivering standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers to all City households.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Streamline transit system governance by dissolving KAT Advisory Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article II, Sections 21-32 and 21-36 of the Knoxville City Code streamlining the existing governance structure for the City's Transit System by dissolving the KAT Community Advisory Committee and transferring public involvement responsibilities to KTA and KAT.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Authorize agreement with Camiros, Ltd for Zoning Ordinance update A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Camiros, Ltd. for professional consultant services to prepare a comprehensive update of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, in an amount not to exceed $280,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Authorize Mayor to accept BlueRe proposal for stop loss insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) for stop loss insurance for the City's self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Honor memory of Alexander Harkness A Resolution honoring the memory of Alexander Harkness and expressing City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code relative to definitions of alcoholic beverages An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article I, Article II, Division 1 and Article III, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the definitions of alcoholic beverages.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code relative to beer permits An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-60 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
R-519-2016 Confirm appointment of Sgt. John Coward to Wrecker Services Commission A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sgt. John Coward as the Wrecker Inspector to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
R-518-2016 Elect Tyvi Small to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners A Resolution electing Tyvi Small to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
O-196-2016 Appropriate $550 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach programs An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
O-195-2016 Appropriate $500 to E. TN Community Design Ctr for Holston Hills park project An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Historic Holston Hills Community Club to be utilized toward Holston Hills community park project.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
O-194-2016 Appropriate $400 to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center for smartboard/website An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
O-193-2016 Appropriate $1,000 to Old Gray Cemetery for Trees, Trails, Traditions Campaign An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Gray Cemetery Historic & Memorial Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions Campaign.(Requested by Councilmember Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
O-192-2016 Appropriate $700 to Fulton High School for wrestling program An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward the continued rebuilding of the wrestling program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Approve minutes from the November 22, 2016 Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
O-189-2016 Amend City Code re: distance requirements for beer permits and churches. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-66(a) of the Knoxville City Code relative to distance requirements for on-premise beer permits and church buildings.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Wallace and Saunders)
No
Split Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
10-B-16-AC Close alley and authorize quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
10-J-16-RZ Rezone property from R-1 to O-1 District subject to conditions. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District subject to three conditions, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC approved 8-5) (MPC File No. 10-J-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
10-E-16-PA Amend One Year Plan from Low Density to Medium Density Residential/Office. An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place. Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-5) (File No. 10- E-16-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
10-F-16-SP Amend Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office. An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 7- 6) (File No. 10-F-16-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
R-505-2016 Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for Old City Hall Complex. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Lincoln Memorial University for real property located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive known as the Old City Hall Complex.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
R-497-2016 Amend resolution to increase budget for Fire Station #12 improvements. A Resolution amending Resolution R-280-2014 to increase the budgeted amount for the Public Building Authority to perform construction management services under contract C- 05-0300 related to various facility improvements at Fire Station #12, by $381,939.00, for a new amount not to exceed $681,939.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
R-496-2016 Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
R-495-2016 Execute agreement with South East Mowing for S. Central Street Fence Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with South East Mowing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $26,890.25 for the S. Central Street Fence Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
R-494-2016 Amend contract for First Creek Greenway Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0057 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $83,746.25 for a new contract total of $399,730.57, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
R-493-2016 Execute agreement with Design & Construction Services for N. Central Streetscapes. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $230,160.00 for the N. Central Streetscapes - 200 Block Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
R-492-2016 Acquire property for drainage easements, not to exceed $150,000. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within 12 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
R-491-2016 Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for property at 3405 Thomas Street. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for one parcel of property located at 3405 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IR-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,195.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
R-490-2016 Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for one parcel of property located at 3343 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IR-013, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,054.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
R-469-2016 License agreement with Clinch River Brewing for patio use of Krutch Park Extension A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Clinch River Brewing, LLC for use of a portion of the Krutch Park Extension as a patio area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
R-467-2016 Execute agreement with Waste Connections for garbage and recycling collection A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the collection of all household garbage and recycling materials within the City of Knoxville for an amount not to exceed $3,829,510.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Oct 11, 2016
File No. 5-A-16-OA Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regs, update parking ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," to update the City of Knoxville parking ordinance. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 5-A- 16-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
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