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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
May 28, 2024
O-72-2024 Amend East City Sector Plan for 1117 Beaman Lake Road An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan 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-K-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-71-2024 Change base zoning for Joe Lewis Rd & Lewis Ave properties An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4407 and 4411 Joe Lewis Road and for portions of property located at 4415 Joe Lewis Road and 1410 Lewis Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Alexis Feliciano, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-70-2024 Change base zoning for 2600 Sevier Avenue An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Connolly Development Ventures, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-69-2024 Amend One Year Plan for 2600 Sevier Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-68-2024 Amend South City Sector Plan for 2600 Sevier Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-67-2024 Change base zoning for a portion of 1221 Laurel Avenue An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-66-2024 Amend One Year Plan for 1221 Laurel Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-65-2024 Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1221 Laurel Ave An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-64-2024 Change base zoning for 5531 N Broadway An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5531 N Broadway from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Gary Koonz, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-63-2024 Amend One Year Plan for 5531 N Broadway An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-62-2024 Amend North City Sector Plan for 5531 N Broadway An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-61-2024 Change base zoning for 0 Henson Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Henson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-60-2024 Amend One Year Plan for 0 Henson Road An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-59-2024 Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 0 Henson Road An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-58-2024 Amend One Year Plan for 1707 Loves Creek Road An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-57-2024 Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for 1707 Loves Creek Road An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for an amendment to the Northeast County Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-56-2024 Amend Zoning Code to add Residential Care Facilities in OP district An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Residential Care Facilities as a special use in the OP (Office Park) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-24-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
O-54-2024 Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund FY 2024-2025 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Approve consent items approve the consent items
R-134-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Admiral Wine & Spirits liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Admiral Wine & Spirits, LLC d/b/a Admiral Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-135-2024 Grant pension to John D. Lawson, Knoxville Police Dept. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,414.16 per month to John D. Lawson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-136-2024 Grant pension to Ronald D. Collins, Knoxville General Government A Resolution granting a pension of $1,745.13 per month to Ronald D. Collins, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-137-2024 Confirm Design Review Board reappointments and appointment A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rick Blackburn and Cameron Bolin and appointment of Tony Allen to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-138-2024 Confirm Visit Knoxville Board reappointment A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lola Alapo to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-139-2024 Confirm Knoxville Animal Control Board appointments A Resolution confirming the appointment of Captain Tammy DeBow and Harrison Forbes to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-140-2024 Approve appointment to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority A Resolution approving the appointment of Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-141-2024 Reappoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution reappointing Bradford Redding to serve as the At-Large Seat A representative to the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024
Approve minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting approve the minutes of the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024 Motion to deny:
12-B-23-SU Approve appeal to overturn planning commission decision - 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks
9-a Ordinance 9-a postponed earlier in meeting Ordinance 9-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
Aye
Deferred Consent
May 14, 2024
4-E-24-RZ Alexis Feliciano zoning change - Joe Lewis Rd/Lewis Ave to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4407 and 4411 Joe Lewis Road and for portions of property located at 4415 Joe Lewis Road and 1410 Lewis Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Alexis Feliciano, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-T-24-RZ Connolly Development Ventures LLC zoning change - 2600 Sevier Ave to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Connolly Development Ventures, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-J-24-PA Connolly Development Ventures LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 2600 Sevier Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-I-24-RZ John Lynch Sanders FAIA zoning change - 1221 Laurel Ave to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-E-24-PA John Lynch Sanders FAIA One Year Plan Amendment - 1221 Laurel Ave An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-G-24-RZ Gary Koontz zoning change - 5531 N Broadway to C-H-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5531 N Broadway from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Gary Koonz, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-D-24-PA Gary Koontz One Year Plan Amendment - 5531 N Broadway An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-D-24-RZ Dream House Construction LLC zoning change - 0 Henson Rd to RN-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Henson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-B-24-PA Dream House Construction LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 0 Henson Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-R-24-RZ Rev. Harold Middlebrook zoning change - 1117 Beaman Lake Rd to RN-5 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 14, 2024
4-B-24-OA Amend Zoning Code: add Residential Care Facilities as special use in OP district An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Residential Care Facilities as a special use in the OP (Office Park) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-24-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
R-133-2024 Authorize agreement with AADS Office Solutions for filing system A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AADS Office Solutions Int'l LLC for the design and installation of a high density filing system, in an amount not to exceed $59,946.00.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
R-132-2024 Authorize amendment to Verra Mobility contract for 4-month extension A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract for an additional four months, until August 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
R-131-2024 Authorize agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour LLP for legal services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour, LLP to provide professional legal services to the KTA Board and K-Trans Management, Inc. for a period of three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
R-130-2024 Authorize agreement with Stantec Consulting for electric bus charging infrastructure A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the construction of the Knoxville Station electric bus overhead route charging infrastructure project for a total contract price not to exceed $1,265,432.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
R-129-2024 Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering Inc. for First Creek Park project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $165,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
R-128-2024 Authorize agreement with Lindbergh Forest Neighborhood Assoc. for micro grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lindbergh Forest Neighborhood Association to award a micro grant in the amount of $550.00 to support efforts to revitalize homeowner engagement and explore establishment of an historic overlay.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
4-R-24-RZ Rev. Harold Middlebrook zoning change - 1117 Beaman Lake Rd to RN-5 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 14, 2024
4-K-24-SP Rev. Harold Middlebrook East City Sector Plan Amendment - 1117 Beaman Lake Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan 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-K-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
O-52-2024 Ordinance to close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from N Central Street to King Street as it runs within City Block 08085, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Aaron McClain, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024 Motion to suspend the rules:
Suspend rules for Ordinances 12-ab, 12-ac, 12-ad suspend the rules to consider Ordinances 12-ab, 12-ac, and 12-ad after Ordinances on First Reading
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
9-a Amend Knoxville City Code - 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
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-aa Stephen Goodson zoning change - 606 Heins Court 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
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-z Stephen Goodson One Year Plan Amendment - 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
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-y Stephen Goodson North City Sector Plan Amendment - 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
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinances 12-y, 12-z, 12-aa for four weeks postpone Ordinances 12-y, 12-z, and 12-aa for four weeks
12-y Stephen Goodson North City Sector Plan Amendment - 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-z Stephen Goodson One Year Plan Amendment - 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-aa Stephen Goodson zoning change - 606 Heins Court 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
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-u BIR Investments LLC zoning change - 2635 Western Ave 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
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-t BIR Investments LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 2635 Western Ave 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
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-s BIR Investments LLC Central City Sector Plan Amendment - 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
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinances 12-s, 12-t, 12-u for two weeks postpone Ordinances 12-s, 12-t, and 12-u for two weeks
12-s BIR Investments LLC Central City Sector Plan Amendment - 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)
12-t BIR Investments LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 2635 Western Ave 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)
12-u BIR Investments LLC zoning change - 2635 Western Ave 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
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-l Homestead Land Holdings LLC zoning change - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike to RN-5 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
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-k Homestead Land Holdings LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 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
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
12-j Homestead Land Holdings LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - 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
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinances 12-j, 12-k, 12-l for two weeks postpone Ordinances 12-j, 12-k, and 12-l for two weeks
12-j Homestead Land Holdings LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - 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)
12-k Homestead Land Holdings LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 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)
12-l Homestead Land Holdings LLC zoning change - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike to RN-5 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
May 14, 2024
12-f Dream House Construction LLC zoning change - 0 Middlebrook Pike to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 14, 2024
12-e Dream House Construction LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 14, 2024
12-d Dream House Construction LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 14, 2024
Withdraw Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f withdrawn Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f
12-d Dream House Construction LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-e Dream House Construction LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-f Dream House Construction LLC zoning change - 0 Middlebrook Pike to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024
Approve minutes of April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
2-G-24-SU Approve appeal overturning planning commission decision - 0 Westridge Dr A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split Failed
Apr 30, 2024
Amend City Code to adjust 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
Apr 30, 2024
Ordinance to fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds 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
Apr 30, 2024
R-125-2024 Execute agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. for Oracle Software Products support A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. to provide software support services for on-premises Oracle Software Products in an annual amount not to exceed $230,912.00 for the next two years and $134,312.00 for the third year as the City transitions its existing on-premise Oracle Products to cloud based software packages.(Requested by Information Technology)
Aye
Split
Apr 30, 2024
Appeal of Planning Commission decision on special use application for two-family dwelling A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Deferred
Apr 30, 2024
Appeal of Planning Commission decision on Topside Road driveway and W Governor John Sevier Highway right turn lane expansion A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 30, 2024
Ordinance to close alley from N Central Street to King Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from N Central Street to King Street as it runs within City Block 08085, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Aaron McClain, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Ordinance to levy tax on all taxable properties for City of Knoxville funds An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
R-127-2024 Execute agreement with KMF III Services, LLC for Safety City maintenance services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform lawn and landscape maintenance services at Safety City located at 165 S. Concord Street, in an amount not to exceed $29,620.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
R-126-2024 Execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for Sexual Assault Center funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
R-124-2024 Apply for and accept Safe Streets and Roads for All grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount of up to $55,000,000.00 with a local match of up to $11,000,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
R-123-2024 Execute agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2024 Resurfacing Phase II Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,633,803.50 for the 2024 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
R-122-2024 Amend contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for engineering plan review services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis, increasing the amount by $58,100.00 for a new total amount not to exceed $193,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
O-51-2024 Amend City Code to prohibit personal delivery devices on city streets, sidewalks, right-of-way An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16, Article XVI of the Knoxville City Code to Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone resolution 10-b for two weeks Motion to: postpone resolution 10-b for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone resolution 10-a for two weeks Motion to: postpone resolution 10-a for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Approve minutes from the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16, Article XVI of the Knoxville City Code to Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
R-118-2024 Authorize $20M transfer to KCDC for South Waterfront Bridge Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC), as the City's Redevelopment Authority, transferring $20,000,000 to KCDC for the provision of planning and redevelopment services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Split
Apr 16, 2024
R-116-2024 Authorize Mayor to transfer property on W. Jackson Ave to KCDC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed(s) or any other required documents to transfer property located along W. Jackson Avenue, including the former McClung Warehouses site between N. Gay Street and S. Broadway, to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Split
Apr 16, 2024
Add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to consent calendar add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to the consent calendar
Aye
Split Failed
Apr 16, 2024 Motion to defer:
Approve appeal to overturn special use for new driveway and right turn lane expansion A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 16, 2024 Motion to defer:
R-26-1-905 Approve West Hills Comm. Assoc. appeal overturning special use for two-family dwelling A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 16, 2024
R-121-2024 Authorize acquisition of property at 412 Ocala Drive A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 412 Ocala Drive (Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051), believed to be owned by Gregory C. McMahan at an estimated cost of $57,200.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
R-120-2024 Authorize acquisition of property at 1509 North Fourth Avenue A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1509 North Fourth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-IA- 010), believed to be owned by Eli Jacob Miller and Lillie Lay Miller, at an estimated cost of $15,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
R-119-2024 Authorize agreement with RK&K for Rock Pointe Road project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock Pointe Road and Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $79,825.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
R-117-2024 Amend lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for boat launch at Bicentennial Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, to extend the lease period, and to provide for additional extension periods.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
O-50-2024 Change zoning from I-G to C-G-1 for property at 0 Western Avenue An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Mikhail Habib, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C- 24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
O-49-2024 Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for 610 and 612 Hollywood Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 610 and 612 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Jason Barnes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
O-48-2024 Adopt One Year Plan 2024 prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2024 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-24-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024 Motion to amend:
O-47-2024 Amend Capital Budget, Operating Budget, and transfer funds for FY 23/24 An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance O-69-2023 for Fiscal Year 23/24, and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
R-115-2024 Confirm appointment of Lesley Pressley to Wrecker Services Commission A Resolution confirming the appointment of Officer Lesley Pressley to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolutions 10-a and 10-b for two weeks postpone Resolution 10-a and 10-b for two weeks to April 30, 2024
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Approve minutes of April 2, 2024 meeting approve the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 2, 2024 Motion to defer:
10-a Approve appeal by West Hills Community Association for special use application A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 2, 2024
R-103-2024 Confirm appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to Animal Control Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-104-2024 Appoint Jody Mullins to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution appointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Helsley)
R-105-2024 Approve issuance of Certificate of Compliance for Central Bottle Shop liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Central Bottle Shop LLC d/b/a Central Bottle Shop 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-106-2024 Grant pension of $936.12/month to John D. White A Resolution granting a pension of $936.12 per month to John D. White, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-107-2024 Grant pensions to survivors of Wisbens C. Antoine A Resolution granting a pension of $250.00 per month to Kendra A. Antoine and $75.00 each per month to Gianna N. Antoine and Geleah N. Antoine, survivors of Wisbens C. Antoine, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Mar 19, 2024
R-93-2024 Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for specified properties A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knox OnCore, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at the following locations: 0 Clark Street, 0 May Avenue, 0 Richards St, 0 W. Fifth Avenue, 0 W. Fourth Avenue, and 1000 May Avenue, 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
Split
Mar 19, 2024
10-a Approve appeal to overturn Planning Commission decision for two-family dwelling A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Mar 19, 2024
Close portion of McElroy Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of McElroy Avenue from the east side of Varner Street and McElroy Avenue intersection to approximately 200 feet east, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Urban Engineering, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
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