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Debbie Helsley

At-Large Seat B · Dec 16, 2023 – present

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Debbie Helsley has cast 1,580 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 97.7% of recorded roll calls, with 54 motions made and 5 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

1544 of 1580

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

36

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

144 contested decisions · how these are counted

144

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

5

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

54 / 230

motions moved / seconded

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

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Debbie Helsley’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 400 380 (95%) 7 (2%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 123 121 (98%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 137 125 (91%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 111 108 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 2 2 0 0 8–0 See votes →
Public safety 82 80 (98%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 165 159 (96%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Parks & community 71 69 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 99 97 (98%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 5 5 0 0 8–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2023 present
Full term · Dec 2023–present. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2023 1 1 1 of 1 0 See votes →
2024 690 672 97% 0 See votes →
2025 461 461 100% 1 See votes →
2026 428 410 96% 4 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 144 non-unanimous (split) votes Debbie Helsley 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
Lauren Rider 93 of 99 (94%) 99
Karyn Adams 39 of 42 (93%) 42
Gwen McKenzie 79 of 89 (89%) 89
Matthew DeBardelaben 38 of 43 (88%) 43
Tommy Smith 83 of 94 (88%) 94
Nathan Honeycutt 33 of 39 (85%) 39
Lynne Fugate 111 of 134 (83%) 134
Andrew Roberto 80 of 98 (82%) 98
Charles Thomas 106 of 134 (79%) 134
Doug Lloyd 33 of 43 (77%) 43
Seema Singh 66 of 88 (75%) 88
Denzel Grant 25 of 38 (66%) 38
Amelia Parker 27 of 139 (19%) 139

See Debbie Helsley’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 11 45 See votes →
Budget & taxes 3 11 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 5 38 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 4 18 See votes →
Public safety 2 15 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 12 32 See votes →
Parks & community 4 17 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 3 9 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 0 1 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Debbie Helsley’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 Debbie Helsley’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 Debbie Helsley 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 Debbie Helsley’s full term (Dec 16, 2023–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 Debbie Helsley is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Debbie Helsley 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
Jackie Robinson Police Advisory and Review Committee not stated Jan 6, 2026 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 6, 2026 →
Sergeant Christopher Williams Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Nov 25, 2025 →
Adam Kohntopp Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Oct 1, 2024 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Sep 3, 2024
8-F-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1224 Callaway Street An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1224 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
8-E-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1214 Callaway Street An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
7-D-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-2 for Jacksboro Pike and Essary Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
5-B-24-OA Ordinance adding Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 zone An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-239-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $133,502.00, for Central Services Courtyard paving work associated with Lakeshore Park's Phase 2 Capital Project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-238-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to extend janitorial services agreement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a two month extension to agreement C-21-0398 with National Building Service, Inc., to provide janitorial services at various City Community Centers, for an amount not to exceed $28,310.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-237-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Broadband Ready Community designation documents A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to have the City of Knoxville designated as a Broadband Ready Community pursuant to Tennessee Public Chapter 228, 4-3-709.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-236-2024 Resolution rescheduling Beer Board and City Council meetings A Resolution rescheduling the Beer Board Meeting of December 23, 2025 to December 9, 2025 and rescheduling the City Council Meeting of December 23, 2025 to January 6, 2026.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Beer Board Chair Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-235-2024 Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to serve as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 2, 2028.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Approve consent items CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Motion to: approve the consent items
R-226-2024 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package, LLC liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Magnolia Package, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-227-2024 Resolution granting pension to Stephen S. Lee A Resolution granting a pension of $5,203.50 per month to Stephen S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-228-2024 Resolution granting pension to Steven L. Bell A Resolution granting a pension of $4,830.49 per month to Steven L. Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-229-2024 Resolution granting pension to Wally E. Spitzer A Resolution granting a pension of $4,138.15 per month to Wally E. Spitzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-230-2024 Resolution granting pension to Teresa C. Johnson A Resolution granting a pension of $2,875.73 per month to Teresa C. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-231-2024 Resolution granting pension to Valerie D. Coleman A Resolution granting a pension of $6,735.57 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Valerie D. Coleman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-232-2024 Resolution granting pension to Roy D. Strevel A Resolution granting a pension of $2,813.64 per month to Roy D. Strevel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-233-2024 Resolution granting pension to Paul M. Burroughs A Resolution granting a pension of $1,344.66 per month to Paul M. Burroughs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-234-2024 Resolution granting pension to Boyd D. Kitts A Resolution granting a pension of $2,126.97 per month to Boyd D. Kitts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024
Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville, Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024 Motion to defer:
Motion to postpone Resolution 10-a to the September 17 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a to the September 17 meeting
Absent
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
10-a Resolution on appeal to overturn Planning Commission's approval for townhouse height increase A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
12-c Rezoning property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-5 Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
12-b Amending One Year Plan for 962 N Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
12-a Amending Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
9-j Rezoning property at 315 Erin Drive from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 315 Erin Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Withdrawn
Aug 20, 2024
R-225-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for senior centers equipment and services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for equipment, supplies and services for senior centers.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-224-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for $3.8M TDOT grant for transit operating assistance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,810,600.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2025 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-223-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to award $510,000 for affordable housing rehabilitation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pines III, L.P., to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low income households located at 5999 Tannahill Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-222-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $200,782.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
9-l Rezoning property on N. Central Street and Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 3026, and 3030 N. Central Street and 112 Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District and to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 3030 N. Central Street, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jared Eisenhower, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-221-2024 Resolution confirming Mayoral appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Ben Bentley and Misty Goodwin and appointment of Dr. Bonnie Graham to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-220-2024 Resolution supporting Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Maker Council A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Bailey Foster, Ty Murray and Joseph Woods and appointments of Kami Astro, Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Motion to approve the consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
9-a Amending South City Sector Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-b Amending One Year Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-c Rezoning property at 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Chia Hsiang Wu, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-d Amending South City Sector Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-e Amending One Year Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-f Rezoning property at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 to RN-3 Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Commercial Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-g Amending Central City Sector Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Regional Center An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-h Amending One Year Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Mixed Use Regional Center An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-i Rezoning property at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville- Edge Subdistrict), Asylum Ave. LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-T-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-k Rezoning property at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 Residential to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Jennifer Scates, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-m Rezoning part of 2909 N Broadway from Office to C-G-2 General Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, KARM Restoration, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-n Rezoning property at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 7-N-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Motion to defer:
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-a, b, and c for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-a, b, and c for two weeks
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
Motion to withdraw Ordinance 9-j Motion to: withdraw Ordinance 9-j
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Absent
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-210-2024 Appeal of BZA decision: variance for changeable price sign at 5014 Washington Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance to reduce the minimum required street frontage for a changeable price sign from 250 feet to 174.89 feet per Article 13.6.G.1. for property located at 5014 Washington Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. BZA-24-0035)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
O-98-2024 Amendment to City Charter to change election method for Council members (district to at-large) An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 so as to replace members of council elected by district in Section (B) with members of council elected at large regionally with residency requirements and amending provisions of Article VII, Section 707 (B) and (C) so as to provide for primary and regular elections for City Council, and amending Article IV, Sections 401, and 402 and Article VII, Section 704 for consistency with this council composition and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, Thomas, and Vice Mayor Smith)
Aye
Split
Aug 6, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postponement of Ordinances 12-k, 12-l, and 12-m for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-k, 12-l, and 12-m for two weeks
Aye
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024
O-98-2024 Amendment to City Charter to change election method for Council members (district to at-large) An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 so as to replace members of council elected by district in Section (B) with members of council elected at large regionally with residency requirements and amending provisions of Article VII, Section 707 (B) and (C) so as to provide for primary and regular elections for City Council, and amending Article IV, Sections 401, and 402 and Article VII, Section 704 for consistency with this council composition and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, Thomas, and Vice Mayor Smith)
Aye
Split
Aug 6, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-m Change zoning for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-5 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-l One Year Plan Amendment for 962 N Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-k Amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
11-j Resolution to apply for an EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $20,000,000.00, with no local match required, to support disadvantaged communities with resiliency when disasters strike.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Withdrawn
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 0, 3026, 3030 N. Central St and 112 Atlantic Ave to I-MU, add Historic Overlay An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 3026, and 3030 N. Central Street and 112 Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District and to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 3030 N. Central Street, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jared Eisenhower, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Jennifer Scates, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 7-N-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) to C-G-2 (General Commercial) An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, KARM Restoration, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 315 Erin Drive from I-G to I-MU An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 315 Erin Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Chia Hsiang Wu, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to One Year Plan for 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to South City Sector Plan for 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 to RN-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Commercial Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to One Year Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to South City Sector Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville- Edge Subdistrict), Asylum Ave. LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-T-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to One Year Plan for 940 Blackstock Avenue property An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to Central City Sector Plan for 940 Blackstock Avenue property An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-219-2024 Agreement with A & Associates, Inc. for city-wide recycling services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A & Associates, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $194,922.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-218-2024 Agreement with Unicorn HCM, Inc. for payroll and HR services for Knoxville Area Transit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Unicorn HCM, Inc. to provide payroll, payroll tax preparation, and human resources services for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of three years at a cost not to exceed $214,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-217-2024 Application for HUD Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant in an amount up to $4,600,000.00, with a required local match in an amount up to $400,000.00, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-216-2024 Application for HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for approval from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to use Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds in the amount of $1,823,342.00, or in such other amounts as may be beneficial to the City, with a required local match in the amount of $3,916.00 to be paid by the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability, and, if approved, to accept the said funds and distribute the same to local subrecipients.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-215-2024 Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions street outreach A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide street outreach services, in an amount not to exceed $50,034.00 from HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-214-2024 Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,131.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-213-2024 Amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $439,621.50 for a new total contract amount of $2,984,414.85.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-212-2024 Agreement with AT&T for City attachments on utility poles along Middlebrook Pike A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AT&T allowing the City to place and maintain attachments on AT&T utility poles along Middlebrook Pike for an estimated cost of $1,295.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-211-2024 Amendment to agreement with TDOT for Middlebrook Pike Traffic Management System Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 190013 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to increase federal funding for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project and extend the date of completion to March 31, 2026.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-210-2024 Appeal of BZA decision: variance for changeable price sign at 5014 Washington Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance to reduce the minimum required street frontage for a changeable price sign from 250 feet to 174.89 feet per Article 13.6.G.1. for property located at 5014 Washington Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. BZA-24-0035)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
O-97-2024 Amendment to City Charter to align 5th council district election with other districts An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IV, Section 404 so as to align the 5th council district with the other district council elections, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas, Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-209-2024 Reappointment of Ben Ream to the Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution reappointing Ben Ream to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-204-2024 Granting a monthly pension to Christopher H. Woodhull, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $170.96 (Defined Benefit Only) per month to Christopher H. Woodhull, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-207-2024 Granting a monthly pension to Windall J. Tinsley, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $2,291.76 per month to Windall J. Tinsley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-206-2024 Granting a monthly pension to Trisha S. Ward, Knoxville Police Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $4,010.73 per month to Trisha S. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-205-2024 Certificate of Compliance for Goodstop by Casey's #4216 wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4216 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-208-2024 Certificate of Compliance for Western Liquor & Wine liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Devanshi Corporation d/b/a Western Liquor & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Approval of consent agenda items Motion to: approve the consent items
R-208-2024 Certificate of Compliance for Western Liquor & Wine liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Devanshi Corporation d/b/a Western Liquor & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-205-2024 Certificate of Compliance for Goodstop by Casey's #4216 wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4216 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-206-2024 Granting a monthly pension to Trisha S. Ward, Knoxville Police Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $4,010.73 per month to Trisha S. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-207-2024 Granting a monthly pension to Windall J. Tinsley, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $2,291.76 per month to Windall J. Tinsley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-204-2024 Granting a monthly pension to Christopher H. Woodhull, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $170.96 (Defined Benefit Only) per month to Christopher H. Woodhull, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
Withdrawal of Resolution 11-j regarding an EPA grant application Motion to: withdraw Resolution 11-j
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Amend charter: primary/regular elections, district voting, ballot candidates An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “an act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to set a process for primary and regular elections of council members consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election rather than all city voters electing district candidates in the regular election, and establishing that at large candidates may be elected in the primary with a majority of the votes rather than requiring the election of at large candidates in the regular election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Amend charter: change council election to at-large, regional with residency An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 so as to replace members of council elected by district in Section (B) with members of council elected at large regionally with residency requirements and amending provisions of Article VII, Section 707 (B) and (C) so as to provide for primary and regular elections for City Council, and amending Article IV, Sections 401, and 402 and Article VII, Section 704 for consistency with this council composition and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, Thomas, and Vice Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to deny:
12-i Change zoning for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr from RN-1 to RN-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 S Northshore Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Failed
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to deny:
12-h Amend One Year Plan for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr An Ordinance approving the request of Scott Smith for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving the Public Parks and Refuges classification and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-H-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Failed
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to deny:
12-g Amend Southwest County Sector Plan for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr An Ordinance approving the request of Scott Smith for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 S Northshore Drive, leaving the Public Parks and Refuges classification and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-J-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Failed
Jul 23, 2024
R-199-2024 Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $350,000.00 with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Jul 23, 2024
O-93-2024 Change zoning for 3107 Landview Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3107 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Osakue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-J-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to defer:
11-r Apply for EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $20,000,000.00, with no local match required, to support disadvantaged communities with resiliency when disasters strike.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
12-f Change zoning for 606 Heins Ct from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 606 Heins Court from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Stephen Goodson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-U-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
12-e Amend One Year Plan for 606 Heins Ct from Low to Medium Density Res. An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-K-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
12-d Amend North City Sector Plan for 606 Heins Ct from Low to Medium Density Res. An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-M-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jul 23, 2024
R-203-2024 Apply for EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount of up to $325,000.00, with a City match of up to $175,000.00, to replace a City diesel heavy-duty vehicle with an electric or clean fueled heavy-duty vehicle.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-201-2024 Approve trade of KPD handguns for new ones with payment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate a trade of certain Knoxville Police Department handguns and firearms for new professional handguns, and a payment of $280.00, with Accurate Tactical/Accurate Law Enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-200-2024 Authorize MOU with Knox County for KPD Mobile Camera Trailer grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $32,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-198-2024 Accept Homeland Security grant for multi-factor authentication software A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a subrecipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $50,000.00 pursuant to the 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software which will protect the City's network from unauthorized access.(Requested by Information Technology)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-197-2024 Approve subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for CDBG funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $27,609.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately eight community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-196-2024 Approve agreement with D.H. Griffin Wrecking for demolition at 2100 Washington Ave A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company, Inc. for the demolition of a vacant, blighted structure and salvage of historical contributing characteristics at 2100 Washington Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $41,235.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-195-2024 Approve Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan A Resolution approving the Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-194-2024 Authorize MOU with Knox County for Hazmat radioactive source identification grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $20,300.00 in grant funds as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase equipment and supplies to identify radioactive sources for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-193-2024 Approve agreement with GCE Construction for 6th Floor City County Building renovations A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GCE Construction in an amount not to exceed $910,105.00 for renovations to the 6th Floor of the City County Building.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-192-2024 Amend contract with JMT for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project construction admin A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, Inc. to provide construction administration services for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $83,581.75 for a new contract total of $315,701.75 and extending the date of completion to June 30, 2025.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-191-2024 Approve agreement with Design & Construction for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,596,641.38 for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-190-2024 Approve agreement with Design & Construction Services for Downtown Bollard Install A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $89,692.00 for the Downtown Bollard Installation Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-189-2024 Approve agreement with Design and Construction Services for Cal Johnson Rec Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $378,350.00 for the Cal Johnson Recreation Center Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-188-2024 Accept Liberty Mutual insurance policy for City property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $692,569.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-187-2024 Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $25,300.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
R-186-2024 Authorize Mayor to execute new Lease Agreement with TN Valley Agricultural Fair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
O-96-2024 Change zoning for 277 Ogle Ave from C-G-1 to C-G-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 277 Ogle Avenue from C-G- 1 (General Commercial) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-V-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
O-95-2024 Change zoning for 3407 Valley View Dr from RN-1 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3407 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose, overlay, and previously approved planned districts unchanged, Benchmark Associates, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-R-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
O-94-2024 Change zoning on May Ave, Richards St, W 5th Ave, Clark St, W 4th Ave from I-H to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 1000 May Avenue, 0 Richards Street, 0 W Fifth Avenue, 0 Clark Street, and 0 W Fourth Avenue from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knox OnCore, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-P-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
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