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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
Jul 23, 2024
O-92-2024 Change zoning for 324 Watauga Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 324 Watauga Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Davyd Markevych, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
O-91-2024 Change zoning for 1805 Ferd Hickey Rd from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1805 Ferd Hickey Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Bryan Mayo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
11-u Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4208 wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4208 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
11-t Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lakeshore Wine & Spirits liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lakeshore Wine & Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Lakeshore Wine & Spirits 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
Jul 23, 2024
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
11-t Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lakeshore Wine & Spirits liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lakeshore Wine & Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Lakeshore Wine & Spirits 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)
11-u Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4208 wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4208 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolution 11-r to August 6, 2024 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolution 11-r to the August 6, 2024 meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
Withdraw ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f Motion to: withdraw Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f
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)
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)
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
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024
Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Appeal of BZA denial for accessory dwelling unit classification at 2448 Jefferson Avenue A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of his request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination to classify a project as an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” as provided in Article 16.12, for property located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue. BZA File No. BZA-24-0025(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Split
Jul 9, 2024
O-90-2024 Amend City Code to adjust pay rates for stormwater engineers and recreation interns An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the pay rates of professional stormwater engineers and recreation interns.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Split
Jul 9, 2024
12-f Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-3 for property at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road 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
Deferred
Jul 9, 2024
12-e Approve One Year Plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Rd 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
Deferred
Jul 9, 2024
12-d Approve sector plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Rd 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
Deferred
Jul 9, 2024
12-c Change zoning from RN-2 to RN-4 for property at 606 Heins Court 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
Deferred
Jul 9, 2024
12-b Approve One Year Plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 606 Heins Court 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
Deferred
Jul 9, 2024
12-a Approve sector plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 606 Heins Court 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
Deferred
Jul 9, 2024
l Change zoning from C-G-1 to C-G-2 for property at 277 Ogle Avenue 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 9, 2024
k Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-4 for property at 3407 Valley View Drive 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 9, 2024
j Change zoning from I-H to C-H-1 for properties near May Avenue and Richards Street 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
Jul 9, 2024
i Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for property at 3107 Landview Drive 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
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
h Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for property at 324 Watauga Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 324 Watauga Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Davyd Markevych, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
g Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for property at 1805 Ferd Hickey Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1805 Ferd Hickey Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Bryan Mayo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-183-2024 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept State grant for School Resource Officer Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for school resource officers at six Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-182-2024 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant for KPD Forensic Unit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2024 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-181-2024 Authorize payment to Pinnacle Financial Partners for Serene Manor Hospital and accept quitclaim deed A Resolution authorizing payment of an amount not to exceed $268,678.58 to Pinnacle Financial Partners to satisfy the balance of a construction loan for Serene Manor Hospital, Inc., 970 Wray Street in Knoxville and authorizing acceptance of a quitclaim deed to the property.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-180-2024 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cannon and Cannon for traffic signal design services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon and Cannon, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $137,760.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-179-2024 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Multimodal Access Grant for N. Broadway greenway A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $1,125,000.00 with a City match of $125,000.00 to construct a greenway along N. Broadway.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-178-2024 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Broadband Ready Communities grant for eKnox program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development in an amount up to $100,000.00, with no local match required, to support the continuation and growth of the Knoxville Chamber's eKnox digital literacy program.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-177-2024 Authorize Industrial Development Board to accept PILOT payments from Marble Alley Development, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Marble Alley Development, LLC, or an affiliate thereof (“Applicant”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 121 Union Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-176-2024 Appoint Dusty Brock to the City of Knoxville Audit Committee A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Dusty Brock to the City of Knoxville Audit Committee.(Requested by Audit Committee)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-175-2024 Reappoint Jack Neely to the Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution reappointing Jack Neely to serve as the Fifth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
R-174-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4043 for a Retail Food Store Wine License A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4043 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Approve the single consent item Motion to: approve the consent item
R-174-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4043 for a Retail Food Store Wine License A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4043 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jul 9, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f to the next meeting Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f to the July 23, 2024 meeting
12-d Approve sector plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Rd 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)
12-e Approve One Year Plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Rd 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)
12-f Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-3 for property at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road 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
Unanimous Consent
Jul 9, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone ordinances 12-a, 12-b, and 12-c to the next meeting Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-a, 12-b, and 12-c to the July 23, 2024 meeting
12-a Approve sector plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 606 Heins Court 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)
12-b Approve One Year Plan amendment from low to medium density residential at 606 Heins Court 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)
12-c Change zoning from RN-2 to RN-4 for property at 606 Heins Court 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
Unanimous Consent
Jul 9, 2024
Approve minutes from the June 25, 2024 regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
Amend City Code to adjust pay rates for stormwater engineers and recreation interns An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the pay rates of professional stormwater engineers and recreation interns.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Jun 25, 2024
R-173-2024 Authorize agreement with Centro Hispano de East Tennessee for Workforce Development A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $56,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
R-172-2024 Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for Emergency and Minor Home Repair program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $548,242.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
R-171-2024 Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for Operation Backyard funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $349,174.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
R-170-2024 Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for KnoxWorx program funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $187,609.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
R-169-2024 Authorize air rights easement for a building over an alley on Cumberland Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an air rights easement to allow a proposed building at the 1800 block of Cumberland Avenue to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
R-168-2024 Authorize memorandum of understanding with Knox County for KEMA 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 (KEMA) to accept $21,000.00 as a sub recipient of a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military to maintain KEMA's capability to respond during Department of Energy (DOE) emergencies.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
R-167-2024 Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Taskforce A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Brandon Hardin and the appointments of Stella Bridgeman, Mary Gitau, and Vincent Jones to the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
R-166-2024 Reappoint Arin Streeter to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution reappointing Arin Streeter to serve as the Fourth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
Announcements, extraordinary matters, and agenda adoption ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EXTRAORDINARY MATTERS, ADOPTION OF AGENDA
R-163-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #34 for a wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market, Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #34 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-164-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4293 for a wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4293 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-165-2024 Grant pension to Knoxville Police Department employee Clayton L. Madison A Resolution granting a pension of $4,001.19 per month to Clayton L. Madison, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-83-2024 Amend City Code to modify self-service beer permit requirements for hotels An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-69(C) of the Knoxville City Code so as to modify the self-service beer permit requirements for businesses subject to hotel occupancy taxes.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Rider)
O-84-2024 Close unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue as it runs within City Block 07222, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
O-85-2024 Close unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike as it runs within City Block 29900, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
O-86-2024 Rezone 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Jimmy Brinias, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-87-2024 Rezone 1405 Rickard Drive from O to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1405 Rickard Drive from O (Office) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Manuel Cardoza, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-88-2024 Rezone 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jason C Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-G-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-89-2024 Add Historic Overlay district zoning to 810 Clinch Avenue An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to a portion of property located at 810 Clinch Avenue, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-M-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024
Approve minutes from the June 11, 2024 regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
12-f Change zoning 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
Deferred
Jun 11, 2024
12-e Amend One Year Plan from Low to Medium Density Residential 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
Deferred
Jun 11, 2024
12-d Amend North City Sector Plan from Low to Medium Density Residential 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
Deferred
Jun 11, 2024
12-i Change zoning 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
Deferred
Jun 11, 2024
12-h Amend One Year Plan from Low to Medium Density Residential 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
Deferred
Jun 11, 2024
12-g Amend Southwest County Sector Plan from Low to Medium Density Residential 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
Deferred
Jun 11, 2024
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Add H (Historic Overlay) zoning classification An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to a portion of property located at 810 Clinch Avenue, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-M-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jason C Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-G-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Change zoning from O to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1405 Rickard Drive from O (Office) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Manuel Cardoza, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Change zoning from I-MU to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Jimmy Brinias, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Close unnamed alley from McNutt Rd to Sevierville Pike An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike as it runs within City Block 29900, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Close unnamed alley from E Depot Ave to E Magnolia Ave An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue as it runs within City Block 07222, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Modify self-service beer permit requirements An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-69(C) of the Knoxville City Code so as to modify the self-service beer permit requirements for businesses subject to hotel occupancy taxes.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-162-2024 Amend Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force training A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (Document No. C-23-0254) to increase the funding amount by $20,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for FY 23/24, to be used for costs associated with the two annual training conferences and to provide additional professional training for ICAC Task Force affiliates; and to further amend the Agreement so as to exercise the first option to extend the terms for one additional year, under the same conditions, including the original funding amount of $130,000.00 for this first extension period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-161-2024 Execute quitclaim deed for property at 716 Fern Street A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to DCS Realty, LLC, for one parcel of property located at 716 Fern Street, Parcel ID No. 082-EF-023, within the limits of the City of Knoxville, pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $3,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-160-2024 Execute agreement with YWCA for transitional housing A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for transitional housing through its Keys of Hope program.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-159-2024 Execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for street outreach A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide for two street outreach social workers to work with the unsheltered homeless population in order to connect individuals with shelter, housing, and social services, in an amount not to exceed $175,008.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-158-2024 Execute agreement with Catholic Charities for shelter services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-157-2024 Execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for shelter services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc., to provide an amount not to exceed $94,917.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds and Homeless General Funds for the provision of emergency shelter services to approximately 205 individuals through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-156-2024 Submit 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to HUD A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the five-year consolidated plan for housing and community development to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-153-2024 Amend contract for Mary Vestal Park Streambank Restoration Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC to provide additional professional engineering services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Restoration Project, increasing the contract amount by $59,120.00 for a new contract total of $165,901.75.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-152-2024 Execute agreement for 2024 Citywide Facilities Paving Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $177,747.50 for the 2024 Citywide Facilities Paving Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-151-2024 Award grants for African American Equity Restoration Task Force A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 in African American Equity Restoration Task Force investment grants to support programming to 18 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
O-76-2024 Approve FY 2025-2030 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2025-2030 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2025 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-150-2024 Confirm reappointment to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Andrea Kupfer to serve as the Knoxville-Knox County Planning representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-149-2024 Confirm appointments to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Karyn Adams and to appoint Nick Gill, all contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
O-75-2024 Appropriate $18,535 from Community Improvement Fund for donations An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,535.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-148-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for AJ's Liquor & Wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rupali Spirit, Inc. d/b/a AJ's 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
Jun 11, 2024
R-155-2024 Supplement resolution for Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 00-2024 A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 00-2024.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
R-154-2024 Supplement resolution for Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series QQ-2024 A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Ninety-One Million and no/100 Dollars ($91,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series QQ-2024.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
O-80-2024 Amend Central City Sector Plan from Light to Heavy Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-81-2024 Amend One Year Plan from Light to Heavy Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-82-2024 Change zoning from I-MU to I-H An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, BIR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 11, 2024
O-77-2024 Amend Northwest City Sector Plan from Low to Medium Density Residential/Office 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/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-78-2024 Amend One Year Plan from Low to Medium Density Residential/Office An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-C-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-79-2024 Change zoning from RN-2(C) to RN-5(C) An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 11, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f to the July 9, 2024 meeting
12-d Ordinance 12-d (postponed) Ordinance 12-d was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
12-e Ordinance 12-e (postponed) Ordinance 12-e was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
12-f Ordinance 12-f (postponed) Ordinance 12-f was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 11, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinances 12-g, 12-h, and 12-i ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-g, 12-h, and 12-i to the July 9, 2024 meeting
12-g Ordinance 12-g (postponed) Ordinance 12-g was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
12-h Ordinance 12-h (postponed) Ordinance 12-h was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
12-i Ordinance 12-i (postponed) Ordinance 12-i was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 11, 2024
Approve minutes of May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting approval of the minutes of the May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-54-2024 Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Broome Rd & Middlebrook Pike 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/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 28, 2024
O-53-2024 Approve and adopt FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2025-2030 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2025 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 28, 2024
O-55-2024 Amend City Code re: classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Split
May 28, 2024
O-53-2024 Appropriations ordinance for FY 2024-2025 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 23/24 into FY 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 28, 2024
O-59-2024 Change base zoning for a portion of 2635 Western Avenue An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, BIR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-58-2024 Amend One Year Plan for 2635 Western Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-57-2024 Amend Central City Sector Plan for 2635 Western Ave An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-56-2024 Change base zoning for Broome Rd & Middlebrook Pike An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-55-2024 Amend One Year Plan for Broome Rd & Middlebrook Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-C-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
R-147-2024 Apply for and accept Communities Sparking Investment grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy grant from the the United States Department of Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, in an amount of up to $3,600,000.00 with a local match of 5%, to be covered by a community partnership with East Tennessee Clean Fuels to provide funding for programs that would deliver direct local community benefits regarding energy efficiency and clean energy projects for disadvantaged communities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
R-146-2024 Accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 with a required 25% local match not to exceed $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00, to be used for equipment, supplies, travel and training for school violence prevention in Knox County Schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
R-145-2024 Apply for and accept Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award of $44,000.00 over a two year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $88,000.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
R-144-2024 Authorize agreement for Western Heights infrastructure improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase 2 infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
R-143-2024 Award Historic Preservation Program grant funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $247,855.00 in Historic Preservation Program grant funds to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
R-142-2024 Authorize agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center to provide historical preservation, research, education, and programming reflecting Black and African-American experiences and culture in the Knoxville area, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 with the option to extend the terms of the Agreement for up to three additional one-year periods under the same conditions.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-74-2024 Change base zoning for a portion of 1117 Beaman Lake Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-73-2024 Amend One Year Plan for 1117 Beaman Lake Road An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-I-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
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