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George C. Wallace

At-Large Seat A · Dec 17, 2011 – Dec 21, 2019

George C. Wallace has cast 1,698 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 99.6% of recorded roll calls, with 186 motions made and 18 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

1692 of 1698

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

6

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

91 contested decisions · how these are counted

91

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

18

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

186 / 413

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2019 in review · 2018 in review · 2017 in review · 2016 in review · 2015 in review · 2014 in review · 2013 in review · 2012 in review

Deterministic breakdowns of George C. Wallace’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 400 385 (96%) 11 (3%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 124 121 (98%) 3 (2%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 106 105 (99%) 0 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 150 149 (99%) 1 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 22 22 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 54 54 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 184 181 (98%) 3 (2%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 137 137 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 80 80 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2011 Dec 2019
Full term · Dec 2011–Dec 2019. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2012 223 223 100% 5 See votes →
2013 147 147 100% 1 See votes →
2014 119 119 100% 5 See votes →
2015 205 205 100% 0 See votes →
2016 209 203 97% 4 See votes →
2017 253 253 100% 1 See votes →
2018 404 404 100% 1 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 1 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 91 non-unanimous (split) votes George C. Wallace cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Stephanie Welch 26 of 27 (96%) 27
Gwen McKenzie 24 of 27 (89%) 27
Andrew Roberto 20 of 27 (74%) 27
Lauren Rider 19 of 27 (70%) 27
Finbarr Saunders 63 of 91 (69%) 91
Mark Campen 57 of 88 (65%) 88
Marshall Stair 51 of 82 (62%) 82
Brenda Palmer 38 of 64 (59%) 64
Duane Grieve 35 of 60 (58%) 60
Daniel T. Brown 36 of 63 (57%) 63
Nick Pavlis 34 of 60 (57%) 60
Nick Della Volpe 30 of 64 (47%) 64
Seema Singh 11 of 27 (41%) 27

See George C. Wallace’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 36 96 See votes →
Budget & taxes 11 17 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 20 14 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 3 58 See votes →
Schools 1 2 See votes →
Public safety 7 9 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 22 30 See votes →
Parks & community 11 28 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 7 36 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over George C. Wallace’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 George C. Wallace’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 George C. Wallace 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 George C. Wallace’s full term (Dec 17, 2011–Dec 21, 2019). 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 George C. Wallace is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from George C. Wallace’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 George C. Wallace. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments George C. Wallace 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
Nicholas St. Sauveur Knoxville Tree Board not stated Dec 4, 2018 →
Victoria Raschke Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 4, 2018 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 24, 2018 →
Jason E. Legg Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Linda Gay Blanc City Pension Board not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Michael C. Thomas Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Teressa Williams Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board not stated Mar 1, 2016 →
Winston Frazier Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Oct 29, 2013 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
May 24, 2016
4-C-16-PA Ordinance for Fenton Nissan: One Year Plan Amendment on Clinton Highway. An Ordinance approving the request of Fenton Nissan for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the south side of Clinton Highway, west of Tillery Road, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 14-1) (File No. 4-C-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split
May 24, 2016
3-A-16-OYP Ordinance to adopt the 2016 One Year Plan for the City of Knoxville. An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2016 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 3-A-16-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 24, 2016
4-B-16-RZ Ordinance to rezone Bruhin Road property from R-1A to R-2 for Quint Bourgeois. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Bruhin Road, north of Dutch Valley Drive from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, Quint Bourgeois, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 11-4) (File No. 4-B-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 24, 2016
4-B-16-PA Ordinance for Quint Bourgeois: One Year Plan Amendment on Bruhin Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Quint Bourgeois for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the west side of Bruhin Road, north of Dutch Valley Drive, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 11-4) (File No. 4-B-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 24, 2016
1-F-16-RZ Ordinance to rezone property on State Street from C-2/D-1 to C-2/H-1. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of State Street, south side of W. Summit Hill Drive, from C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business District) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 9-6) (File No. 1-F-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 24, 2016
Resolution to apply for Community Policing Development grant award. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept the Community Policing Development (CPDA 16.710) grant award of $536,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, with a City match of $132,625.00 to hire three additional officers to staff positions at the Boys and Girls Club and the Change Center.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to amend City Council meeting time. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the time of meetings of the City Council.(Requested by Councilmembers Palmer, Wallace, Stair, Pavlis, Saunders, Campen and Vice Mayor Grieve)
Aye
Split
Mar 1, 2016
Appropriate $4,600 for Fountain City Lions Club for park upkeep An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Approve consent calendar items Consent Calendar items approved: R-76-2016, R-77-2016, R-78-2016, R-79-2016, R-80-2016, R-81-2016, O-27-2016, O-28-2016, O-29-2016
R-76-2016 Grant pension to Thomas E. Thomas, Sr. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,589.70 per month to Thomas E. Thomas, Sr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-77-2016 Grant pension to Edward D. Kingsbury, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,939.25 per month to Edward D. Kingsbury, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-78-2016 Grant pension to Janice L. Roberts A Resolution granting a pension of $2,965.30 per month to Janice L. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-79-2016 Grant pension to Kenneth R. Jackson A Resolution granting a pension of $1,247.97 per month (defined benefit only) to Kenneth R. Jackson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-80-2016 Grant pension to Christopher Caulpetzer A Resolution granting a pension of $3,100.88 per month to Christopher Caulpetzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-81-2016 Grant pension to Richard H. Wingate A Resolution granting a pension of $460.13 per month to Richard H. Wingate, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-27-2016 Appropriate $400 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association mailings An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward neighborhood mass mailings.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Stair)
O-28-2016 Appropriate $750 for Fountain City Elementary School picnic tables An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School to be utilized toward picnic tables and playground benches.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmember Della Volpe)
O-29-2016 Appropriate $1,650 for East TN Children's Hospital bicycle rodeo An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. for the Let's Move bicycle rodeo.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Brown, Stair, and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Mar 1, 2016
R-93-2016 Amend contract with K-KC Community Action Committee for Energy Makeover A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract No. C-16-0102 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in support of the Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover Program, increasing the contract amount payable to the City by $143,760.00 for a new contract total of $213,760.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-92-2016 Apply for and accept ICAC grant for technological assistance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2016-2017 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $240,000.00, from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-91-2016 Apply for and accept DOJ grant for response to OVW crimes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $450,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Grant Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-90-2016 Amend agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine training facility A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect to increase the contract price by $12,800.00 to provide additional services for development and design of the Police Department's canine training facility.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-89-2016 Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-88-2016 Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-87-2016 Agreement with Design & Construction Services for KAT Kirkwood project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $127,368.00 for the KAT Kirkwood Bus Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-86-2016 Agreement with A. Morton Thomas & Assoc. for Fort Sanders/Tyson Park study A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $163,650.00 to provide a preliminary engineering study evaluating bicycle and pedestrian connection options between the Fort Sanders neighborhood and Tyson Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-85-2016 Execute quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for property at 320 S. Castle St. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for one parcel of property located at 320 S. Castle Street, Parcel ID No: 082-EP-033, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $12,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-84-2016 Amend agreement with Positively Living, Inc. for CDBG funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with Positively Living, Inc. to provide an additional $90,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the rehabilitation of its existing building to add five additional units of permanent supportive housing.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Approve appeal of BZA decision on variance at 1612 Elm Street A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Kevin Murphy of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum required southeast front yard setback from 25 feet to 14 feet to permit construction of a commercial building, property located 1612 Elm Street. (BZA approved 3-0) (File No. 1-C-16-VA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
O-33-2016 Rezone property on N. Gallaher View Rd/Middlebrook Pike from R-1E to RP-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Gallaher View Road, south side of Middlebrook Pike from R-1E (Low Density Exclusive Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to one dwelling unit per acre, Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-D-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
O-32-2016 Rezone property on E. Jackson Ave/Morgan St from I-2/D-1 to C-2/D-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Jackson Avenue, northeast side of Morgan Street from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-C-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
O-31-2016 Amend City Code re: stopping, standing, parking for valet services An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code relating to the stopping, standing, and parking of vehicles used for valet services within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
O-30-2016 Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 15/16 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 15/16.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-83-2016 Appoint Mimi Meredith to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board A Resolution appointing Mimi Meredith to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-82-2016 Reappoint Teressa Williams to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board A Resolution reappointing Teressa Williams to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Brown)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
O-29-2016 Appropriate $1,650 for East TN Children's Hospital bicycle rodeo An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. for the Let's Move bicycle rodeo.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Brown, Stair, and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
O-28-2016 Appropriate $750 for Fountain City Elementary School picnic tables An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School to be utilized toward picnic tables and playground benches.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmember Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
O-27-2016 Appropriate $400 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association mailings An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward neighborhood mass mailings.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-81-2016 Grant pension to Richard H. Wingate A Resolution granting a pension of $460.13 per month to Richard H. Wingate, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-80-2016 Grant pension to Christopher Caulpetzer A Resolution granting a pension of $3,100.88 per month to Christopher Caulpetzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-79-2016 Grant pension to Kenneth R. Jackson A Resolution granting a pension of $1,247.97 per month (defined benefit only) to Kenneth R. Jackson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-78-2016 Grant pension to Janice L. Roberts A Resolution granting a pension of $2,965.30 per month to Janice L. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-77-2016 Grant pension to Edward D. Kingsbury, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,939.25 per month to Edward D. Kingsbury, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
R-76-2016 Grant pension to Thomas E. Thomas, Sr. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,589.70 per month to Thomas E. Thomas, Sr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Approve minutes from February 16, 2016 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes from the February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
R-20-2016 Request leg. delegation consider reducing transportation funding shortfall A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville legislative delegation consider options to reduce the shortfall in transportation funding in Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Wallace, Saunders, Campen, Della Volpe and Vice Mayor Grieve)
Aye
Split
Jan 19, 2016
MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ Rezone property on N. Concord St from I-2 to RP-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
File No. 10-B-15-PA Amend one year plan for N. Concord St property: Med Dens Res/Office to High Dens Res An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-B-15-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
File No. 10-C-15-SP Amend Central City Sector Plan for property on N. Concord St An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-C-15-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Plumbing Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Plumbing Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Mechanical Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Mechanical Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Fuel Gas Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Fuel Gas Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Existing Building Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Existing Building Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Residential Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Residential Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Building Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Building Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Green Construction Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Green Construction Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Authorize agreement with All Occasions, LLC for rental equipment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with All Occasions, LLC for the provision of rental equipment for approximately twelve (12) special events held by the City at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.(Requested by Special Events)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend agreement with Lasercraft, Inc. for red light enforcement systems review A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-09-0129 with Lasercraft, Inc. to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional sixty days to allow the City of Knoxville's evaluation committee enough time to fully review and evaluate proposals for automated red light enforcement systems which are due on January 19, 2016.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Apply for and accept $480K grant for Family Justice Center network A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant of $480,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 327 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 327 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 213 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 213 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 209 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 209 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 201 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 201 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 119 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 119 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Express appreciation for donation of property at 2115 & 2117 Texas Ave A Resolution expressing appreciation to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the donation of two parcels of property located at 2115 and 2117 Texas Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend agreement for case management program to prevent homelessness A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to develop and support the case management program, located in the KCDC elderly/disabled housing and focused on homelessness prevention, by funding the current fiscal year, in an amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St from C-3 to C-2/D-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
O-16-2016 Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan, amending 2003 plan and General Plan 2033 An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
O-15-2016 Close Gale Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to Kenyon Patterson An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
O-14-2016 Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Packers South USA, LLC An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
R-19-2016 Confirm appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, Nick Pavlis to Community TV Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, and Nick Pavlis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
O-13-2016 Appropriate $1,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Optimist Club An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Optimist Club of Knoxville toward costs of the Fountain City Optimist Christmas Parade.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
O-12-2016 Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville Opera Company An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Opera Company toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Campen and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
O-11-2016 Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement Fund to Central High School Foundation An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School Foundation to be utilized toward certain academic needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
O-10-2016 Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund to MLK Commemorative Commission An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as a contribution toward the 2016 King Week Celebration events.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Campen, Brown, Stair, and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
R-18-2016 Approve Certificate of Good Moral Char. for Holston Hills Country Club license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Good Moral Character to James Disney relative to the application of Holston Hills Country Club to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a private club.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
R-17-2016 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wine & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe's Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
R-16-2016 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Approve minutes from January 5, 2016 meeting approve the minutes from the January 5, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ Rezone property on N. Concord Street to RP-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
File No. 10-B-15-PA One Year Plan amendment for York Acquisitions, LLC An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
File No. 10-C-15-SP Amend Central City Sector Plan for York Acquisitions, LLC An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
MPC File No. 12-J-15-RZ Emergency Ordinance to rezone property on Boyds Bridge Pike An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Boyds Bridge Pike, west of Delrose Drive from O-3 (Office Park) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Sertoma Center, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend ordinance to emergency reading Motion to: amend the ordinance to be approved on emergency reading
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St to C-2/D-1 District An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
File No. 12-A-15-SP Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
File No. 12-A-15-SC Close Gale Street from Cecil Ave to southern terminus An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
File No. 12-A-15-AC Close unnamed alley from parcel 082HG025 to southern terminus An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
11-e Approve TIF amendment for Jackson/Depot Redevelopment Plan A Resolution approving a tax increment financing amendment to the Jackson/Depot Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to support the redevelopment of real property located at 202 W. Magnolia Avenue and 317 Ogden Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-14-2016 Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Justice for Families Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $600,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Justice for Families Program, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-13-2016 Apply for and accept FEMA AFG grant for fire station sprinklers A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for reimbursement in the amount of $1,350,000 of eligible expenses for the outfitting of fire stations with sprinkler systems.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-12-2016 Apply for and accept Multimodal Access Fund Grant for street improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Multimodal Access Fund Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $782,169.44 with a City match of $41,166.81, to provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Hall of Fame Drive and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-11-2016 Amend agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC to extend the term and to clarify the services provided at The Center.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
File No. 11-A-15-AC Close unnamed alley from Forest Ave to parcel 094LL001 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Forest Avenue to the easternmost corner of parcel 094LL001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jeff Carr, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
File No. 11-A-15-OA Amend Zoning Regs to define and permit "Craft Bakery" An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, to define "Craft Bakery" and permitting their use in certain commercial and industrial districts. (MPC approved 12-0) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
O-6-2016 Appropriate $1,000 to SEEED for Baby Roadrunner's Football Program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization (SEEED), acting as fiscal agent for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
O-5-2016 Amend City Code Section 17-392 to increase safety belt penalty An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
O-4-2016 Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 relative to Internal Auditor An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to the Internal Auditor.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
O-3-2016 Amend City Code Section 2-450 regarding Classification and Compensation Plans An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-10-2016 Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-9-2016 Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-8-2016 Confirm reappointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-7-2016 Confirm appointments to Historic Zoning Commission A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lorie Matthews and the appointment of Sandra G. Swilley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
O-2-2016 Appropriate $10,000 to The Great Schools Partnership An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to support and benefit the ongoing community school initiative and services.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
O-1-2016 Appropriate $500 to Boys and Girls Clubs STEM program An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to purchase certain items to benefit the Vestal Unit with the STEM club program.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-6-2016 Grant pension to Jeffrey S. Lee A Resolution granting a pension of $2,304.81 per month to Jeffrey S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-5-2016 Grant pension to Robert L. McDaniel A Resolution granting a pension of $586.49 per month to Robert L. McDaniel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-4-2016 Grant pension to Charles R. Johnson A Resolution granting a pension of $1,039.15 per month to Charles R. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
R-3-2016 Grant pension to Thomas Strickland, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,360.17 per month to Thomas Strickland, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
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