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Tommy Smith

District 1 · Feb 20, 2020 – Dec 20, 2025

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Tommy Smith has cast 3,746 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96% of recorded roll calls, with 597 motions made and 19 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3598 of 3746

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

148

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

293 contested decisions · how these are counted

293

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

19

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

597 / 511

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

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Tommy Smith’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 983 949 (97%) 19 (2%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 369 343 (93%) 3 (1%) 4 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 352 344 (98%) 1 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 308 294 (95%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 18 18 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 178 173 (97%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 416 402 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 222 212 (95%) 1 (0%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 199 191 (96%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Feb 2020 Dec 2025
Full term · Feb 2020–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 671 671 100% 2 See votes →
2021 719 719 100% 4 See votes →
2022 581 542 93% 4 See votes →
2023 627 625 100% 1 See votes →
2024 690 666 97% 6 See votes →
2025 458 375 82% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 293 non-unanimous (split) votes Tommy Smith cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Lauren Rider 262 of 287 (91%) 287
Lynne Fugate 238 of 266 (89%) 266
Debbie Helsley 83 of 94 (88%) 94
Charles Thomas 241 of 274 (88%) 274
Gwen McKenzie 249 of 285 (87%) 285
Andrew Roberto 250 of 288 (87%) 288
Janet Testerman 161 of 191 (84%) 191
Seema Singh 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Amelia Parker 46 of 282 (16%) 282

See Tommy Smith’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 182 133 See votes →
Budget & taxes 26 52 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 55 45 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 34 36 See votes →
Schools 0 2 See votes →
Public safety 9 23 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 102 61 See votes →
Parks & community 44 33 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 20 31 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 2 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Tommy Smith’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 Tommy Smith’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 Tommy Smith 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 Tommy Smith’s full term (Feb 20, 2020–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 Tommy Smith is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Tommy Smith 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
Bobby Graham City Pension Board not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Don Jones Wrecker Services Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Beth Miller Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Aug 19, 2025 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jul 22, 2025 →
Lynne Ghenov Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 18, 2025 →
Kim Black Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Nov 26, 2024 →
Dusty Brock City of Knoxville Audit Committee not stated Jul 9, 2024 →
Allison Page Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 28, 2024 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 28, 2024 →
Tony Allen Design Review Board not stated May 28, 2024 →
Officer Lesley Pressley Wrecker Services Commission not stated Apr 16, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 19, 2024 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Eboni Winford Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Dec 12, 2023 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 22, 2023 →
John Schwartz Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
John Heins Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Nov 2, 2021 →
Christi Kirk Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Oct 19, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Apr 20, 2021 →
Lisa Chassy Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Jan 26, 2021 →
Emma Ellis-Cosigua Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 1, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jul 25, 2023
R-242-2023 Award funds from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP, for the development of 32 affordable permanent supportive rental housing units to be located at 3627 Division Street (Parcel ID No. 107 DA 001).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-241-2023 Agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. for services at Flenniken Landing A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-240-2023 Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management and social services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-239-2023 Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-KD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $31,500.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-238-2023 Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-FN-024, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-237-2023 Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $168,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-236-2023 Railroad agreement for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a railroad agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing and for the City to pay for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $108,000.00 as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-235-2023 Agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $331,923.75 for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-234-2023 Agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for third-party engineering plan review services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc., to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-233-2023 Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $60,045.00 for a new contract total of $506,475.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-232-2023 Renew Liberty Mutual insurance policy for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler/machinery A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to renew a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $536,129.00, leaving one remaining renewal option on the policy for one additional one-year term.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-230-2023 Tenth Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema property management A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tenth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the services for three additional years at an annual cost for the first year of the extension of $66,713.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-112-2023 Change zoning at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 to O An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-111-2023 Change zoning at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-110-2023 Change zoning at 1902 Forest Avenue from O to RN-6 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-109-2023 Change zoning at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) to RN-3 (C) An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-108-2023 Change zoning at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-107-2023 Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, execute quitclaim deeds to property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-106-2023 Close portion of Eakers Road and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-105-2023 Amendment to Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding parking lot landscaping An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-104-2023 Amendment to Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, regarding parking recalculation An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-229-2023 Appointment of members and election of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues A Resolution approving the appointment of members to and the elections of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Approval of consent items Consent items
R-227-2023 Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 for a wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-228-2023 Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Liquor Land for a liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Liquor Land relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Absent
Unanimous Consent
Jul 25, 2023
Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Approval of the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Absent
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-219-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform for violence reduction A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to provide technical assistance and training for Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City and community partners, in an amount not to exceed $307,050.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
Aye
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-e Change zoning for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential to general commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-d Approve One Year Plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-c Approve sector plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
11-a Request Planning Commission to consider eliminating Special Use for duplexes in RN-2 zones A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from Residential Neighborhood to Office An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 0 Sterchi Street from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 1902 Forest Avenue from Office to Multi-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 3705 Valley View Drive from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, authorize quitclaim deeds to UT An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Close portion of Eakers Road and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-226-2023 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept NLC Advancing Economic Mobility Grant (up to $15,000) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $15,000.00, with no required local match, from the National League of Cities, under the Advancing Economic Mobility Grant Opportunity Program.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-225-2023 Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT LSTBG program funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $2,331,077.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG) program with a city match of up to $582,769.00 for a total grant amount of $2,913,846.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-224-2023 Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT CRRSAA-HIP funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,044,924.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act - Highway Infrastructure Programs (CRRSAA- HIP) which requires a city match of up to $261,231.00 for a total grant amount of $1,306,155.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-223-2023 Authorize application for TN DOT and FTA grant for KAT electric buses and charging infrastructure A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $375,000.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging infrastructure for a total grant amount of $1,875,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-222-2023 Authorize acquisition of property at 205 Spruce Street, possibly by condemnation A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 205 Spruce Street (Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008), believed to be owned by Warren E. Hodge, deceased, at an estimated cost of $77,800.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-221-2023 Authorize application for TN DOT Multimodal Access grant for N. Broadway sidewalk construction A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Multimodal Access grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $1,125,000.00 with a City match of $125,000.00 for a total grant amount of $1,250,000.00 to construct a sidewalk along N. Broadway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-220-2023 Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project design A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $148,790.00, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
O-103-2023 Appropriate $3,000 from Community Empowerment to Canvas Can Do Miracles for arts programming An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
O-102-2023 Amend Zoning Code Article 17.3.E and Article 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
O-101-2023 Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II for land development updates An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-218-2023 Confirm appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to Police Advisory and Review Committee A Resolution confirming the appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Add Resolution for African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a NLC grant add a Resolution for the African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a National League of Cities grant
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Approve minutes from the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approve Minutes of the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023 Motion to deny:
Resolution approving appeal by John Holmes of BZA denial for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue. A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a request for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue in the RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108 CA 001 (File No. 5-A-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Split
Jun 27, 2023
R-200-2023 Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and setting public hearing for alternative response. A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness, such as a 911-dispatched alternative response program, and setting a date for a public hearing on the issue of alternative response.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Jun 27, 2023 Motion to withdraw:
Resolution recognizing trauma-informed service needs and to create an Alternative Response Team task force. A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness in the City of Knoxville and to express the intent of Council to create an Alternative Response Team task force to develop and propose a plan to pilot the strategic implementation of Alternative Response in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 27, 2023
R-198-2023 Resolution approving appeal by Roderick Ledbetter to overturn Planning Commission decision for Taco Bell special use application. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Roderick Ledbetter, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Robert Sullivan on behalf of Taco Bell of America, LLC, for property located at 5613 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 4-D-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 8-5) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Jun 27, 2023
9-d Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding landscape yards to align with Off-Street Parking changes. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 27, 2023
9-c Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Article 11 (Off-Street Parking) regarding recalculation and the 50% rule. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 27, 2023
10-b Appeal of zoning variance denial for increased corner side setback at 2900 N Broadway. A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel J. Moore of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variance to increase the corner side setback in a C-G-2 zone from 0-10 feet in the Build-To Zone to 30.5 feet, per Article 5.3; Table 5-1, property located at 2900 N. Broadway, 4th Council District, Parcel ID: 081DC004, BZA File No. 5-G-23-VA(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 27, 2023
Ordinance appropriating $3,000 for Canvas Can Do Miracles for youth arts programming. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 17.3.E and 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5 for land development updates. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-217-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative budgetary support. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, in order to provide administrative budgetary support for managing Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-216-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programming and workforce readiness. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in general funds to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-215-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept a $65,000 YWCA grant for domestic violence firearms laws implementation. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $65,000.00, with no required local match, from the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, as a sub-award of the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Sites Initiative, to support addressing the challenges with implementing domestic violence firearms laws, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department and Office of Community Safety)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-214-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with K-KCCAC for COVID-19 transportation funding. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0147 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term and to provide an additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to provide transportation that meets the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, for a period ending September 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-213-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for CARES Act CDBG funding. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-212-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for rapid re-housing services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $105,608.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing services through the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-211-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for homelessness prevention services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide homelessness prevention services through its Compassion Coalition program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-210-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $32,564.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds and $39,245.00 in Homeless General Funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $71,809.00 for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-209-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept $10,000 grant from The Hartford for fire safety education materials. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from The Hartford in the amount of $10,000.00 which will be used for the purchase of educational materials to teach Knoxville's children about fire safety and prevention.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-208-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $10,000,000.00 with a local match of $2,000,000.00 to assist the City in its efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-207-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Safe Streets and Roads grant writing services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program for an amount not to exceed $34,898.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-206-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Henley Roofing Company for Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $32,618.00 for a new contract total of $171,318.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-205-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional architectural design services for the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-204-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for 2023 Pavement Marking Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $206,620.75(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-203-2023 Resolution to annex 0.64 acres at 7624 Sabre Drive into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-202-2023 Resolution to annex 5.29 acres at 2920 Dresser Road into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-201-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for space in the Emporium Building. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for lease of space within the Emporium Building located at 100 South Gay Street and 110 South Gay Street at an annual rental cost not to exceed $498,294.14 in the first year.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-199-2023 Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
O-100-2023 Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
O-99-2023 Ordinance to rezone 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 for multi-family residential. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
O-98-2023 Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners. An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
O-97-2023 Ordinance granting authority to municipal enforcement officers to tow and impound vehicles on public property. An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
O-96-2023 Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Chapter 4 sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 to regulate underage sales, remedial plans, and appeals. An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-197-2023 Resolution approving reappointment and appointment of individuals to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. A Resolution approving the reappointment of Joe Dawson and the appointment of Caryn Hawthorne and Wes Stowers to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
R-196-2023 Resolution confirming reappointment of individuals to the Design Review Board. A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Laura Cole, Matthew DeBardelaben and Susanne Tarovella to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Motion to approve all consent agenda items. Motion to: approve the consent items
11-u Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop liquor license application. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
11-v Resolution granting monthly pension of $2,533.29 to David E. Shepherd. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,533.29 per month to David E. Shepherd, an employee of the Knoxville Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-w Resolution granting monthly pension of $782.71 to Kimberly H. Thompson. A Resolution granting a pension of $782.71 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Kimberly H. Thompson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-x Resolution granting monthly pension of $576.67 to Rocky J.D. Perry. A Resolution granting a pension of $576.67 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Rocky J.D. Perry, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 27, 2023 Motion to defer:
Motion to postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023. Motion to: postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023 Motion to withdraw:
Motion to withdraw Resolution 10-b. Motion to: withdraw Resolution 10-b
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting. Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 re: landscape yards. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify recalculation. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Jun 13, 2023
O-95-2023 Ordinance to approve Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program. An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Jun 13, 2023 Motion to defer:
11-q Resolution to amend agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for COVID-19 transportation funding. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0147 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term and to provide an additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to provide transportation that meets the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, for a period ending September 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance to rezone properties at Sherrill Boulevard and Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 district. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners. An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code for vehicle towing and impoundment by codes enforcement. An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 regarding fines and appeals. An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-191-2023 Resolution for agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC for Parks and Recreation transportation services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC, to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-190-2023 Resolution to apply for and accept TDOT and FTA CMAQ grant for electric bus infrastructure. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $7,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $1,500,000.00 to purchase electric bus in-route overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-189-2023 Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus facilities. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $793,801.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $88,200.00 for a total project amount of $882,001.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
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