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Seema Singh

District 3 · Dec 16, 2017 – Dec 20, 2025

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Seema Singh has cast 4,362 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 89.2% of recorded roll calls, with 316 motions made and 70 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3893 of 4362

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

469

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

287 contested decisions · how these are counted

287

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

70

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

316 / 349

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review · 2019 in review · 2018 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Seema Singh’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 1082 941 (87%) 12 (1%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 409 339 (83%) 9 (2%) 2 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 398 329 (83%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 373 326 (87%) 2 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Schools 21 19 (90%) 0 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 204 167 (82%) 9 (4%) 3 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 484 412 (85%) 7 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 270 229 (85%) 7 (3%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 224 182 (81%) 5 (2%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 7 (70%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2017 Dec 2025
Full term · Dec 2017–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2018 404 380 94% 8 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 8 See votes →
2020 745 718 96% 16 See votes →
2021 719 657 91% 10 See votes →
2022 581 453 78% 8 See votes →
2023 627 540 86% 8 See votes →
2024 690 636 92% 2 See votes →
2025 458 371 81% 10 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 287 non-unanimous (split) votes Seema Singh 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
Debbie Helsley 66 of 88 (75%) 88
Tommy Smith 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Lauren Rider 183 of 281 (65%) 281
Gwen McKenzie 178 of 274 (65%) 274
Lynne Fugate 151 of 237 (64%) 237
Charles Thomas 155 of 245 (63%) 245
Janet Testerman 104 of 167 (62%) 167
Andrew Roberto 163 of 282 (58%) 282
Stephanie Welch 13 of 28 (46%) 28
George C. Wallace 11 of 27 (41%) 27
Finbarr Saunders 10 of 27 (37%) 27
Amelia Parker 85 of 249 (34%) 249
Mark Campen 7 of 27 (26%) 27
Marshall Stair 6 of 25 (24%) 25

See Seema Singh’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 126 103 See votes →
Budget & taxes 12 28 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 13 27 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 21 42 See votes →
Schools 0 1 See votes →
Public safety 11 7 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 32 22 See votes →
Parks & community 13 18 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 9 24 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 1 0 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Seema Singh’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 Seema Singh’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 Seema Singh 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 Seema Singh’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Dec 20, 2025). 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 Seema Singh is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Seema Singh 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
Casey Cordy Better Building Board not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Mar 5, 2024 →
Joe Tolbert Jr City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee not stated Jan 23, 2024 →
Deputy Chief David Powell Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated May 2, 2023 →
Paige Travis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
Jennifer Bradley Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 20, 2022 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Aug 23, 2022 →
Charles Harr Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 31, 2022 →
Chris Oldham Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Wade Seifert Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Xavier Bridges Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Amy Sherrill Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Feb 8, 2022 →
Susanne Tarovella Downtown Design Review Board not stated Nov 16, 2021 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated May 18, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Apr 20, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Mar 23, 2021 →
Kaylin Chesney Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 9, 2021 →
Eboni James Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 26, 2021 →
Candice Halbert City Pension Board not stated Dec 1, 2020 →
Tyrone Fine Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 7, 2020 →
Keith Hogue Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Aug 14, 2018 →
Michael P. Riley Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 8, 2018 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 24, 2018 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jan 14, 2020
R-11-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Robin Easter Design for Police Dept recruiting campaign A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Robin Easter Design to develop a comprehensive multimedia marketing/branding campaign designed to enhance the Police Department's recruiting efforts, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Jan 14, 2020 Motion to defer:
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with SOAR Youth Ministries for community center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for lease of a portion of the property located at 1212 New York Avenue for use as a community center. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 14, 2020
Rezone property at 2350 Robinson Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2350 Robinson Road, Parcel ID 106 A A 00302 from A-1 (General Agricultural) District / RP-1 (Planned Residential) District / R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District, T. Dean Larue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-F-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Close unnamed alley between Maryville Pike and rear lot line of Lot 13 An Ordinance to close a portion of the unnamed alley between Maryville Pike and the unnamed right-of-way at the rear lot line of Lot 13 on City Ward Map 25, 237 Maryville Pike, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ian Adamski, Applicant. (PC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-19-AC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Close unnamed right-of-way from West Cliff Drive at Ten Mile Creek An Ordinance to close an unnamed right-of-way from West Cliff Drive between 8100 West Cliff Drive and 8020 West Cliff Drive to the end of the unimproved right-of-way at Ten Mile Creek, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, William Webb, Applicant. (PC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-19-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Close portion of Sevier Ave right-of-way at 1119 An Ordinance to close the portion of the right-of-way located at 1119 Sevier Avenue between 1115 Sevier Avenue and 1125 Sevier Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Daniel Odle, Applicant. (PC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-19-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-10-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $189,120.00 to provide construction administration services for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-9-2020 Amend contract with Preen Construction for Cal Johnson Recreation Center Renovations A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0279 with Preen Construction, LLC for the Cal Johnson Recreation Center Renovations Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,902.54 for a new contract total of $534,738.72 and extending the date of completion to February 7, 2020.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-8-2020 Authorize Mayor to contract with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for professional construction engineering and inspection services as part of the South Waterfront Public Improvement Project known as City South Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $197,150.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-7-2020 Authorize Mayor to contract with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into a Contract with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for professional civil engineering design and field surveying services related to the right-of-way drainage improvements project associated with the Sevier Avenue Corridor for an amount not to exceed $48,850.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-6-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $548,655.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-5-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for Wilson Ave Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Wilson Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $1,062,397.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-4-2020 Amend contract with The Crowley Company for digital conversion of records A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0334 with The Crowley Company to complete digital conversion of records currently archived in the Technical Services Office of the Engineering Department, increasing the contract amount by $15,984.58 for a new contract total of $90,234.58.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-3-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute easement agreement with Blueprint Group, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Blueprint Group, LLC to allow building elements at 835 North Central Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of North Central Street and Pruett Place.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
O-2-2020 Rezone property at 0 Dick Lonas Road from A-1 to O An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Dick Lonas Road, Parcel ID 106 D A 00809 from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to O (Office) District, HCV Realty Investment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-B-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
O-1-2020 Change street name of Ginn Drive to Ginn Farm Drive An Ordinance to change the street name of Ginn Drive between Alcoa Highway and the dead-end of Ginn Drive at Maloney Road Park, southwest of Alcoa Highway, to Ginn Farm Drive, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (PC File No. 9-C-19-SNC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-2-2020 Grant pension to Debbie H. Jackson A Resolution granting a pension of $2,821.88 per month to Debbie H. Jackson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
R-1-2020 Grant pension to Savannah L. Ayub A Resolution granting a pension of $3,903.48 per month to Savannah L. Ayub, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Approve minutes of December 21, 2019 special meeting approve the minutes of the December 21, 2019 Special Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Approve minutes of December 17, 2019 regular meeting approve the minutes of the December 17, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019 Motion to defer:
Resolution to annex land near Cogdill Road and approve Plan of Services. A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the western right-of-way of Cogdill Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 10, 2019
R-302-2019 Resolution for landscape design services at Cradle of Country Music Park. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Surface 678, PA for an amount not to exceed $44,000.00 for professional landscape design services associated with the installation of the public art piece at the Cradle of Country Music Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
No
Split
Sep 10, 2019
R-301-2019 Resolution amending contract for public art at Cradle of Country Music Park. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0065 with THEVERYMANY, LLC for installation of public art at the Cradle of Country Music Park, increasing the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a new contract total of $560,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
No
Split
Jul 2, 2019
R-235-2019 Annex land on Crystal Lake Drive & approve Plan of Services A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Crystal Lake Drive approximately 700 feet west of the intersection with Woodland Drive and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
R-234-2019 Annex land at Montlake Dr/Lynbrulee Lane & approve Plan of Services A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at the southern and eastern intersection of Montlake Drive and Lynbrulee Lane and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
R-233-2019 Apply for and accept Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant, with a required local match of 50%, for a total grant amount of $12,000.00, for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for fifteen Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
R-232-2019 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Greenway Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $362,375.00 for design of Phase II of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
R-231-2019 Authorize Mayor to convey property to Aplos Home, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Aplos Home, LLC for two parcels of property located at 3738 and 3740 Speedway Circle, Parcel ID Nos. 082-DD-030 and 081-DD-031, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
O-98-2019 Amend code Chapter 5 for chicken permit procedures An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-107, to reduce administrative costs and procedures for domesticated chicken permits.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
O-97-2019 Amend code Chapter 12 for flooding regulations An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
R-230-2019 Grant pension of $4,349.33/month to James K. Arnold A Resolution granting a pension of $4,349.33 per month to James K. Arnold, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
R-229-2019 Grant pension of $606.82/month to Steve C. Webster A Resolution granting a pension of $606.82 per month to Steve C. Webster, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
R-228-2019 Approve liquor store license compliance certificate for Merchants Wine & Spirits A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants 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
Jul 2, 2019
Approve minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2019 Motion to amend:
Rename districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Article 4. Residential Neighborhood Districts. Renaming the districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Residential Occupancy Standards on page 4-2.
No
Split
May 30, 2019 Motion to amend:
Amend Section 12.6 B. Interior Parking Lot Landscape Article 12. Landscape. Striking and inserting of language in Section 12.6 Interior Parking Lot Landscape B. on page 12-5.
No
Split
May 30, 2019 Motion to amend:
ADU: amending Section 10.3 B.2 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance to insert language into Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses B. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 2.
No
Split Failed
May 30, 2019 Motion to amend:
Add new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 A. Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting a new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses A. General Regulations for Accessory Structures on page 10.4.
No
Split
May 30, 2019 Motion to amend:
Amend Section 10.3 R. Home Occupation part 1 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance by striking 1. from Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses R. Home Occupation on page 10-10, as a substitute motion.
Aye
Split
May 30, 2019 Motion to amend:
Strike Principal Use for Food Estab., Personal Service, Retail in OP Article 9. Uses. Striking Principal Use (P) from the Office Park (OP) District column for Eating and Drinking Establishment, Personal Service Establishment, and Retail Goods Establishment in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on pages 9-3 and 9-5, respectively.
Aye
Split
May 30, 2019 Motion to amend:
Strike Kennel as Special Use in C-G district Article 9. Uses. Striking Kennel as a Special Use in the C-G District on page 9-4.
No
Split
May 30, 2019 Motion to defer:
Ordinance to regulate building and land use across municipal districts (Recode Knoxville) An ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot which may be occupied, the sizes of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the uses of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities and other purposes; and for such purposes to divide the municipality into districts or zones of such number, shape and areas as it may determine, and regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and uses of buildings and structures and the use of land; to prescribe penalty for the violation of its provisions and to provide for its enforcement; and to repeal Ordinance No. 3369, known and cited as “the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee” and all amendments thereto, all as the product of a public process known as “Recode Knoxville.” (MPC Approved 12-2) (MPC file No. 11-A-18-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 21, 2019
9-g Rezone property on Central St/Pruett Pl from C-3 to C-3/H-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located at the west side of Central Street and the south side of Pruett Place from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial)/ H-1 (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Faris Eid, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 2-B-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 14, 2019 Motion to defer:
Ordinance to regulate building and land uses by dividing municipality into districts An ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot which may be occupied, the sizes of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the uses of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities and other purposes; and for such purposes to divide the municipality into districts or zones of such number, shape and areas as it may determine, and regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and uses of buildings and structures and the use of land; to prescribe penalty for the violation of its provisions and to provide for its enforcement; and to repeal Ordinance No. 3369, known and cited as “the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee” and all amendments thereto, all as the product of a public process known as “Recode Knoxville.” (MPC Approved 12-2) (MPC file No. 11-A-18-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 9, 2019
12-c Ordinance to close portion of Volunteer Boulevard and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Volunteer Boulevard between the west line of Todd Helton Drive and the south line of West Cumberland Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 9, 2019
12-b Ordinance to close portion of Todd Helton Drive and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Todd Helton Drive between the west line of Pat Head Summit Street and south line of Volunteer Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 9, 2019
O-49-2019 Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor An Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace and Welch)
Aye
Split
Apr 9, 2019
O-48-2019 Appropriate $15,800 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools Initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, Wallace, and Stair)
Aye
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Feb 12, 2019 Motion to defer:
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split Failed
Feb 12, 2019 Motion to defer:
Lease agreement for two surplus pickup trucks with Knox County Sheriff's Office A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, for the lease of two surplus pickup trucks. (Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from A-1 General Agricultural to C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial), subject to 2 conditions, LeConte Holdings, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-3) (MPC file No. 10-B-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment - Low Density Residential to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of LeConte Holdings for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-A-18-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan - Low Density Residential to General Commercial An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140, LeConte Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No.1-B-19-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
R-47-2019 Express support for HB 71 and SB 181 pertaining to Zoo Knoxville A Resolution expressing support of House Bill 71 and Senate Bill 181 as they pertain to Zoo Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace, Campen, Stair and Roberto)
No
Split
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from O-1 Office to RP-1 Planned Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 20 dwelling units per acre, Lockhart Properties, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-I-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Lockhart Properties for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-19-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Lockhart Properties for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane, Lockhart Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-G-19-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from I-3 Gen Industrial to R-2 Gen Res/IH-1 Infill Housing Overlay An Ordinance to rezone property located at the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street from I-3 (General Industrial) District to R-2 (General Residential)/ IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, RBH Group, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 1-J-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Res. An Ordinance approving the request of RBH Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-E-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan: Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Res. An Ordinance approving the request of RBH Group for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located on the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from C-6 Gen Com Park to I-3 Gen Industrial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue, from C-6 (General Commercial Park) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District subject to two conditions pursuant to the MPC staff recommendation, John L. Sanders, FAIA C/O Sanders Pace Architecture LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-D-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, FAIA c/o Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial for property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan: Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, FAIA c/o Sanders Pace Architecture LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial for property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District / Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22) for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-B-19-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-3 General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Steve Smith, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-A-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Smith for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial for property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend North City Sector Plan: Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Smith for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial for property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Close portion of Locust Street and execute quitclaim deeds An ordinance to close a portion of Locust Street from the northern line of Cumberland Avenue to the southern line of West Church Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Close portion of West Church Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of West Church Avenue from the western line of Locust Street to the eastern line of Henley Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend City Code re: oversight of Codes Enforcement & Neighborhood Development An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II of the Knoxville City Code by moving oversight of the Division of Codes Enforcement and Neighborhood Development from the Public Service Department to the Plans Review and Building Inspections Department.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-60-2019 Request Knox County Leg. Delegation support local gov boards, oppose negative leg. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville respectfully requesting that the Knox County Legislative Delegation Support efforts of boards similar to the City of Knoxville's long-standing Police Advisory Review Committee by opposing legislation that would negatively affect local government boards.(Requested by City Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-59-2019 Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2018-2019 A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-58-2019 Request KCDC create Redevelopment Plan for former Tennova/St. Mary's area A Resolution requesting the Knoxville Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the former Tennova / St. Mary's Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-57-2019 Award landscaping/maintenance contract to Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and river walk maintenance at Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price not to exceed $65,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-56-2019 Award mowing contract to B & B Lawn Services, Inc. Zones C and D A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with B & B Lawn Services, Inc. to provide mowing of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zones C and D of the City, for a total contract price not to exceed $125,563.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-55-2019 Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to Landscape Services, Inc. Zone B A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Landscape Services, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to TDOT controlled access sites and Zone B, for a total contract price of $187,742.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-54-2019 Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to AvaLawn, Inc. Zone A A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zone A of the City, for a total contract price of $61,965.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-53-2019 Agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for reroofing Fire Station #17 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for the reroofing of Fire Station #17, including approximately 4,800 square feet of shingle roofing, replacement of approximately 650 square feet of water damaged roof trusses and sheathing and other work as necessary to complete the project, for an amount not to exceed $49,049.00. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-52-2019 Award agreement to Charles Blalock & Sons for Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park for an amount not to exceed $649,472.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-51-2019 License Agreement with State of TN for Advanced Traffic Mgmt System upgrades A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee for Advanced Traffic Management System upgrades along Kingston Pike, Broadway, and Chapman Highway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-50-2019 Amend Contract C-18-0244 with Rogers Group for 2018 Resurfacing Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0244 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2018 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $623,164.03 for a new contract total of $9,016,048.06.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-49-2019 Authorize Easement Agreement for building elements encroaching on Sevier Ave. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for Sevier Avenue. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-48-2019 Award $3,000 Neighborhood Small Grants to Edgewood Park Neighborhood Assoc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award $3,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program funds to support community-building activities planned by Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-46-2019 Honor memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
R-45-2019 Approve Certificate of Compliance for MC's Strawplains, LLC liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MC's Strawplains, LLC d/b/a MC's Wine & Liquor 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
11-q Add resolution regarding pending legislation on Police Advisory Review Committee A resolution to the agenda regarding pending legislation in Nashville related to the Police Advisory Review Committee
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Approve minutes of January 29, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-44-2019 Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 525 Henley Street, Parcel ID No. 094 LJ 001, 094 LJ 00100A and 094 LJ 00100B, 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.
No
Split
Jan 29, 2019
10-a Refer appeal of BZA denial for 7621 Kingston Pike back to BZA A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant (BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA) BZA denied 2-2.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 29, 2019
11-a Honor Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 29, 2019
O-16-2019 Enact 180-day moratorium on shared mobility vehicles An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of one hundred eighty (180) days beginning on February 9, 2019 until and through August 8, 2019 upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville with the exception of those shared mobility vehicle provider(s) operating in accordance with and authorized by the City’s pilot program.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-43-2019 Waive City taxes on Knox County surplus properties A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-42-2019 Authorize agreement with Longent, LLC for Convention Center DAS A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Longent, LLC to provide an In-Building Distributed Antenna System for the Knoxville Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $69,613.86.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-41-2019 Award agreement to Rogers Group, Inc. for 2019 Resurfacing Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $6,390,450.35 for the 2019 Resurfacing Project.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-40-2019 Acquire property for easements for Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within four tracts of real property for the Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $23,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-39-2019 Authorize agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Liberty Street project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation and related services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project for an amount not to exceed $135,575.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-38-2019 Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Merchant/Clinton Hwy project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0058 with Volkert, Inc. for professional services in the Merchant Drive and Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $109,976.46 for a new contract total of $306,023.50 and extending the date of completion to May 31, 2019.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-37-2019 Convey property at 3026 E. Fifth Ave to Lafayette Investments, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed to Lafayette Investments, LLC for one parcel of property located at 3026 E. Fifth Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-FD-005, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $60,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-36-2019 Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $112,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for weatherization and related repair work to 36 affordable rental units at 4917 Jenkins Road.
Aye
Unanimous
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