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Charles Thomas

District 5 · Dec 21, 2019 – present

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Charles Thomas has cast 4,251 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96.9% of recorded roll calls, with 398 motions made and 34 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

4120 of 4251

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

131

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

324 contested decisions · how these are counted

324

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

34

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

398 / 587

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2026 in review · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Charles Thomas’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 1089 1033 (95%) 24 (2%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 404 392 (97%) 4 (1%) 1 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 414 410 (99%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 355 349 (98%) 1 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Schools 18 17 (94%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 213 201 (94%) 0 (0%) 2 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 480 465 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 249 242 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 233 224 (96%) 3 (1%) 3 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 11 11 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2019 present
Full term · Dec 2019–present. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 745 741 99% 1 See votes →
2021 719 717 100% 5 See votes →
2022 581 581 100% 10 See votes →
2023 627 610 97% 0 See votes →
2024 690 670 97% 8 See votes →
2025 461 375 81% 8 See votes →
2026 428 426 100% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 324 non-unanimous (split) votes Charles Thomas 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
Stephanie Welch 1 of 1 1
Nathan Honeycutt 36 of 37 (97%) 37
Andrew Roberto 245 of 278 (88%) 278
Tommy Smith 241 of 274 (88%) 274
Karyn Adams 35 of 40 (88%) 40
Lynne Fugate 252 of 295 (85%) 295
Gwen McKenzie 229 of 274 (84%) 274
Lauren Rider 229 of 278 (82%) 278
Janet Testerman 147 of 183 (80%) 183
Debbie Helsley 106 of 134 (79%) 134
Matthew DeBardelaben 31 of 41 (76%) 41
Doug Lloyd 31 of 41 (76%) 41
Denzel Grant 27 of 36 (75%) 36
Seema Singh 155 of 245 (63%) 245
Amelia Parker 58 of 313 (19%) 313

See Charles Thomas’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 104 147 See votes →
Budget & taxes 24 42 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 59 64 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 18 43 See votes →
Schools 1 1 See votes →
Public safety 17 25 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 59 105 See votes →
Parks & community 41 37 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 26 45 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 0 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Charles Thomas’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 Charles Thomas’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 Charles Thomas 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 Charles Thomas’s full term (Dec 21, 2019–present). 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 Charles Thomas is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Charles Thomas’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 Charles Thomas. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Charles Thomas 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
Amy Hathaway Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Sep 15, 2026 →
Stephanie Taylor Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 31, 2026 →
Angela Dennis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 17, 2026 →
Jack Coker Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 3, 2026 →
Lisa Sorensen Design Review Board not stated Jan 6, 2026 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Aug 23, 2022 →
Candace Brakewood Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Jan 11, 2022 →
Christi Kirk Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Oct 19, 2021 →
Anthony Hancock Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Oct 5, 2021 →
Julie Eisenhower Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 4, 2021 →
Ashley Osborne Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 1, 2020 →
Nancy Welch Mayor's Council on Disability Issues not stated Nov 17, 2020 →
Beth Eason Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 8, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jan 10, 2023
R-7-2023 Electing Brian Tapp to the Industrial Development Board A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville electing Brian Tapp to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
R-6-2023 Confirming the reappointment of three members to the Community Television Board of Directors A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Michael Giles and Andrew Gene Thomas to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
R-5-2023 Confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Community Television Board of Directors A Resolution confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
R-4-2023 Confirming the appointment of John Schwartz to the Board of Environmental Appeals A Resolution confirming the appointment of John Schwartz to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Approval of consent items as a block Motion to: approve the consent items
R-1-2023 Resolution granting a pension to Bradley L. Miller of the Fire Department A Resolution granting a pension of $1,356.42 per month to Bradley L. Miller, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-2-2023 Resolution granting a pension to Peggy A. Auel of the general government A Resolution granting a pension of $1,996.36 per month to Peggy A. Auel, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-3-2023 Resolution granting a pension to Billy J. Long of the general government A Resolution granting a pension of $1,410.19 per month to Billy J. Long, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jan 10, 2023
Approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-376-2022 Execute agreement with SEEED for Opportunity Knox program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for three years for the Opportunity Knox program.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Split
Dec 13, 2022
R-374-2022 Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Cornerstone Government Affairs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $180,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Split
Dec 13, 2022
Approve appeal of denial regarding Level II Development Plan Review for 451 West Blount Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Janice Tocher of the denial of her appeal to challenge the Zoning Administrator’s decision to utilize the Level II Development Plan Review for the project at 451 West Blount Avenue, SW4 (South Waterfront) Zoning District, 1st Council District. BZA File No. 9-G-22-VA.(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Aye
Split Failed
Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan related to Alcoa Highway Corridor Study An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial, Office, Medium Density Residential / Office, and Right-of-Way to Mixed Use – Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for properties listed on Exhibit A, pursuant to the adoption of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study by City Council on July 26, 2022 (City Ordinance O-98-2022). (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend South County Sector Plan related to Alcoa Highway Corridor Study An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a text amendment and a map amendment to the South County Sector Plan from General Commercial, Office, Medium Density Residential / Office, and Right-of-Way to Mixed Use – Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for properties listed on Exhibit A, pursuant to the adoption of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study by City Council on July 26, 2022 (City Ordinance O-98-2022). (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for WG Holdings TN, LLC at 0 Tennessee Ave An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Tennessee Avenue from OP (Office Park) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, WG Holdings TN, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for Benjamin C. Mullins An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road from AG (Agricultural) and OP (Office Park) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-I-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan for Benjamin C. Mullins An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Civic and Institutional and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-E-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Benjamin C. Mullins An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-22- SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for Rivers Edge II, LLC at 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 (South Waterfront) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rivers Edge II, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 10-M-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan for Rivers Edge II, LLC at 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Rivers Edge II, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from South Waterfront Mixed Use District 1 to South Waterfront Mixed Use District 2 for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-G-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend South City Sector Plan for Rivers Edge II, LLC at 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of the Rivers Edge II, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, South Waterfront to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-H-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 (South Waterfront) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan for 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from South Waterfront Mixed Use District 1 to South Waterfront Mixed Use District 2 for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-B-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend South City Sector Plan for 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, South Waterfront to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-C-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change street name from Mimosa Ave to Kerbela Ave An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Mimosa Avenue located between Sherrod Road and Chapman Highway to Kerbela Avenue, Carl Eshbaugh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-22-SNC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close Walden Drive and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Walden Drive between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 121 BD 031, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Anderson on behalf of Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed, unbuilt alley adjacent to parcels 070 JE 003 and 070 JE 002 between Buffat Mill Road and Fountain Park Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jonathan Whitehead and Kimberly Roberts, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-168-2022 Close McCalla Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close McCalla Avenue between its southwest intersection with Pelham Road and its northern terminus at Rutledge Pike, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart, on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022 Motion to amend:
O-168-2022 Close McCalla Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close McCalla Avenue between its southwest intersection with Pelham Road and its northern terminus at Rutledge Pike, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart, on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-167-2022 Close Pelham Road and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Pelham Road from its intersection with McCalla Avenue to the southwestern corner of parcel 071 IA 020, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend Zoning Code to add R&D as special use in C-G districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1, to add Research and Development as a special use in the C-G (General Commercial) Zoning Districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $50,000 to Trees Knoxville for urban forestry master plan An Ordinance, appropriating $50,000.00 from the budget of the Public Service Department to Trees Knoxville to complete an urban forestry master plan to assist the City and its partners in facilitating and developing a long-range, easy-to-use resource and support tool to protect and increase tree coverage in Knoxville, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022 Motion to amend:
O-167-2022 Close Pelham Road and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Pelham Road from its intersection with McCalla Avenue to the southwestern corner of parcel 071 IA 020, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-375-2022 Apply for and accept National League of Cities grant for economic opportunity A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $30,000.00, with no City match required, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-373-2022 Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Fred D. Thompson, Jr. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-372-2022 Execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Lancaster Drive Sidewalks A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $1,558,420.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-371-2022 Accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,603,134.40 with a City match of $400,783.60 to provide additional funding for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-370-2022 Amend contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC for on-call construction services, increasing the contract cap by $115,900.50 for a new contract annual cap of $215,900.50 and exercising the first renewal option.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-166-2022 Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for student apprenticeship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-165-2022 Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for youth STEM programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-164-2022 Appropriate $5,000 for youth seasonal clothing and holiday gifts An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-163-2022 Amend City Code regarding vehicle impoundment lot operating procedures An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the operating procedures of the vehicle impoundment lot.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-369-2022 Confirm appointments to Knoxville Tree Board A Resolution confirming the appointments of Sylvia McLaurin and Elaine Reed to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-368-2022 Confirm appointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board A Resolution confirming the appointments of Dustin Durham, Vince Fusco, Nancy Nabors, and Joel Simmons to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-162-2022 Appropriate $6,000 from Community Improvement Fund for community agencies An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve consent item approve the consent item
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve minutes from November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022 Motion to defer:
10-a Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks A Resolution approving an appeal by Janice Tocher of the denial of her appeal to challenge the Zoning Administrator’s decision to utilize the Level II Development Plan Review for the project at 451 West Blount Avenue, SW4 (South Waterfront) Zoning District, 1st Council District. BZA File No. 9-G-22-VA.(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for apprenticeship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for STEM programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $5,000 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Youth Action Board An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend City Code regarding vehicle impoundment lot procedures An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the operating procedures of the vehicle impoundment lot.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-367-2022 Amend agreement with Knoxville Landfills DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment with Knoxville Landfills, LLC DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal services for any construction and demolition waste delivered from our solid waste transfer facility for an amount not to exceed $1,062,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-366-2022 Amend Resolution R-336-2022 regarding funding source for Gleason Partners A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-336-2022, which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable rental housing units for very low-income households to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive, in order to reflect that the correct funding source is the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-365-2022 Agree with Samsara, Inc. for Fleet Services vehicle tracking A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Samsara, Inc. for the provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an initial term through June 30, 2024 with up to two one-year renewal options thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $121,415.32 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-364-2022 Contract with Locality Media (First Due) for Fire Dept. Records Mgmt. System A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Locality Media, Inc. d/b/a First Due to provide a remotely hosted Records Management System for the Knoxville Fire Department at a total cost not to exceed $148,000.00 for the first year of the term and a base price of $132,000.00 for each subscription year thereafter.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-363-2022 Execute agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline for Fort Dickerson Park Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline, LLC in an amount not to exceed $481,559.50 for the Fort Dickerson Park Site Utilities Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-362-2022 Accept BlueCross BlueShield proposal for Stop Loss insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $934,476.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-361-2022 Apply for NEH grant for African American Equity Restoration Taskforce A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Cultural and Community Resilience National Endowment for the Humanities in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with no local match required for the safeguarding of cultural resources and fostering cultural resilience on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-360-2022 Award $10,500 in Neighborhood Small Grants A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $10,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by four neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-359-2022 Honor memory of Mae Moody A Resolution honoring the memory of Mae Moody, and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
O-161-2022 Appropriate $3,000 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's Fall Festival An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
O-160-2022 Appropriate $2,000 to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
O-159-2022 Appropriate $2,900 to My Daughters Journey, Inc. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
11-k Grant pension to Jamie S. Cross A Resolution granting a pension of $2,748.53 per month to Jamie S. Cross, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
11-j Grant pension to Harvey D. Ward A Resolution granting a pension of $3,353.78 per month to Harvey D. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Approve consent items approve the consent items
11-j Grant pension to Harvey D. Ward A Resolution granting a pension of $3,353.78 per month to Harvey D. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-k Grant pension to Jamie S. Cross A Resolution granting a pension of $2,748.53 per month to Jamie S. Cross, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Nov 29, 2022 Motion to withdraw:
12-e Withdraw Ordinance 12-e: donation to UT Div. of Diversity and Engagement An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the University of Tennessee Division of Diversity and Engagement to co-sponsor "Healthy for the Holidays", an event providing mental health education, conversation, and resources to Knoxville youth and families.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Approve minutes of November 15, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-341-2022 Confirm reappointment of Janet Testerman to Animal Control Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Janet Testerman to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-354-2022 Apply for and accept grant for violent crime intervention programs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to be used for all costs associated with the collaborative enforcement of violent crime intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 15, 2022
R-351-2022 Approve play structure agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at seven City locations for an amount not to exceed $1,003,564.67.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Split
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,900 for My Daughters Journey, Inc. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-355-2022 Approve contract with BidNET for contract management system A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with International Database Corp. d/b/a BidNET, to provide the City with a cloud-based contract management system for a total cost over five years not to exceed $265,974.18.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-353-2022 Apply for and accept grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-352-2022 Approve play structure agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Baker Creek Preserve Adventure Playground for an amount not to exceed $640,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-350-2022 Extend Antares Golf Management agreement for golf courses A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a one year extension to agreement C-08-0141 with Antares Golf Management, Inc. to provide golf management services at Whittle Springs Golf Course and Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, for an annual amount not to exceed $177,546.12.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-349-2022 Approve air rights easement for Knox Student Property, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an air rights easement with Knox Student Property, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 200 block of E. Blount Avenue to span the public right-of-way of Kay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-348-2022 Approve agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services for casualty claims A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to manage casualty claims for an estimated cost of $300,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-347-2022 Accept donation from RezilientKidz for Raising Highly Capable Kids Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to RezilientKidz for its donation of materials and training for the Raising Highly Capable Kids Program to be shared with local youth serving organizations who wish to use the program.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-346-2022 Amend McCarty Holsaple McCarty contract for Public Safety Complex design services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract C-19-0283 with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. to provide additional professional architectural design services with regard to replacement of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, increasing the contract by $100,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,723,617.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-345-2022 Amend Messer Construction contract for Public Safety Complex brick repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract Number C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company modifying the scope of work to include the repair of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, extending the completion date for the project and increasing the contract price by $4,900,000.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $52,413,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-158-2022 Change base zoning for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-157-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-156-2022 Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-155-2022 Change base zoning for 0 Pelham Road to I-G An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-154-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-153-2022 Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-152-2022 Change base zoning for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-151-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-150-2022 Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-149-2022 Change base zoning for 1101 University Avenue to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-148-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1101 University Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-147-2022 Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-146-2022 Change base zoning for 3411 Garden Drive to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-145-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-144-2022 Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-143-2022 Revise inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-142-2022 Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-343-2022 Elect Cynthia Gibson to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners A Resolution electing Cynthia Gibson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-342-2022 Confirm reappointment of Dennis Owen to City Pension Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Owen to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
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