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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
Oct 15, 2024
R-287-2024 Apply for DOJ funding for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $562,071.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-286-2024 Apply for HUD Continuum of Care planning grant. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $124,344.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care planning grant to support CoC planning activities, with a required local match of 25%.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-285-2024 Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Washington Pike Drainage Project services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith in an amount not to exceed $89,721.00 to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-284-2024 Authorize agreement for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $591,410.75 for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-283-2024 Authorize agreement with TDOT for Fort Sanders to Tyson Park Connection Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Tyson Park Connection Project for an estimated project cost of $6,695,000.00 with TDOT funding $5,356,000.00 and the City funding $1,339,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-282-2024 Authorize agreement for traffic sign inventory and assessment. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Data and Surveying Services, Inc. to conduct a traffic sign inventory and assessment in an amount not to exceed $810,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-281-2024 Authorize agreement with Design Innovation Architects for ARPA grant services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00 to provide administrative and technical services for engineering projects funded with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation non-competitive American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
O-124-2024 Ordinance to close portion of Ford Place An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-278-2024 Confirm reappointment to Better Building Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Casey Cordy to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
R-277-2024 Approve Neighborhood Advisory Council appointments and express appreciation. A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s reappointments of Thomas Egan and Lily Seabolt, and appointments of William Mendoza-Euceda, Amie Cohorst, Michael Moore and Tiara-Lady Wilson to the Neighborhood Advisory Council, and expressing appreciation to Monty Howard, Angel Bowman, TaShawn Ransome and LaShea Brabson for their years of service.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks
Aye
Deferred
Oct 1, 2024
11-f Authorize Mayor to revise MOU with KUB for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes electric work reimbursement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to reimburse KUB for all expenses related to the electric construction work for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an additional estimated cost of $1,189,656.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 1, 2024
11-e Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Sevier Avenue Utility Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,270,470.00 for the Sevier Avenue Utility Conduit and Duct Bank Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 1, 2024
9-a Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 1, 2024
10-a Appeal of zoning administrator's determination regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 1, 2024
12-a Close portion of Ford Place and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-q Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Connected Communities 2.0 grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Connected Communities 2.0 grant from the Department of Energy in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000.00, with a local match of in-kind staff time, to create technology innovations that support increased energy efficiency for homes, commercial buildings, and an electric system that is flexible and resilient.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-n Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
11-o Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024/2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
11-p Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Absent
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024
11-m Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $136,946.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for the Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-l Authorize agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for child trauma services funded by KPD A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 from the Police Department's annual budget to support services and assist the needs of children who have experienced complex trauma through abuse, neglect, psychological harm and exposure to crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-k Authorize agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities for boxing program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-j Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for programs at John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an annual amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services, and recreation programs in the John T. O' Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-i Authorize agreement with Perez Planning + Design for Parks and Recreation Master Plan A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perez Planning + Design, LLC, to provide professional services to develop a Parks and Recreation Systems Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-h Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for 205 Spruce Street property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for one parcel of property located at 205 Spruce Street, Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-g Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Butler Appraisal Group for Woodland Avenue Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Butler Appraisal Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00 to provide right-of-way appraisal services for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-d Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project in an amount not to exceed $980,734.75.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-c Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Whaley Construction for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $8,930,463.40 for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-b Add honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at Western Avenue intersection A Resolution to add the honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at its intersection with Western Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
11-a Request KCDC create Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan A Resolution requesting Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Urban Design and Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
9-c Close unimproved Dooley Street from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
9-b Close unimproved alley from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
8-a Confirm appointments/reappointments to the Board of Environmental Appeals A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leslie Henderson and Matt Teglas and appointment of Adam Kohntopp to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Approve consent items approve the consent items
11-r Approve Certificate of Compliance for Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 for wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
11-s Grant pension of $5,619.00/month to Christopher S. Baldwin of KPD A Resolution granting a pension of $5,619.00 per month to Christopher S. Baldwin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-t Grant pension of $4,217.88/month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr. of KFD A Resolution granting a pension of $4,217.88 per month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-u Grant pension of $4,286.50/month to Christopher G. Karnes of KFD A Resolution granting a pension of $4,286.50 per month to Christopher G. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-v Grant pension of $4,489.14/month to Keli R. Randolph of KPD A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.14 per month to Keli R. Randolph, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-w Grant pension of $641.81/month to Michael E. Brown of KFD A Resolution granting a pension of $641.81 per month to Michael E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-x Grant pension of $151.18/month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker A Resolution granting a pension of $151.18 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Robert D. Becker)
11-y Grant pension of $1,370.33/month to Nicholas A. Spine, III of General Government A Resolution granting a pension of $1,370.33 per month to Nicholas A. Spine, III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-z Grant pension of $706.53/month to William K. Roberts of General Government A Resolution granting a pension of $706.53 per month to William K. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
12-b Emergency ordinance appropriating $32,505 from Community Improvement Fund for agencies An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024
Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
O-112-2024 Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Sep 17, 2024 Motion to deny:
Appeal by Overlook Owners Association regarding certificate of appropriateness A Resolution approving an appeal by the Overlook Owners Association, Inc. of a decision of the Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission to uphold a decision of the Design Review Board to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new primary structure for property located at 0 W. Hill Avenue and 0 Locust Street, thereby overturning the decisions of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-24-OB; Design Review Board File No. 4-D-24-DT) (Planning Commission denied 14-0) (Council District 6).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024 Motion to deny:
Appeal by William Burton regarding townhouse height in Northshore Town Center A Resolution approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024 Motion to defer:
Appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 17, 2024
Add emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement Funds add an emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement (202) Funds
Aye
Split Failed
Sep 17, 2024
O-116-2024 Change zoning for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split
Sep 17, 2024
O-115-2024 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 962 N Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split
Sep 17, 2024
O-114-2024 Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split
Sep 17, 2024
Close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
O-52-2021 Close unimproved alley from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Avenue An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-249-2024 Execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $218,400.00(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-248-2024 Execute quitclaim deed for property at 1209 Forest Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Joseph S. Key II for one parcel of property located at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $131,100.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-247-2024 Execute agreement for Western Heights Phase 3 infrastructure improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase 3 infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-246-2024 Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $55,995.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-245-2024 Execute agreement with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $70,400.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-244-2024 Authorize grant application for $145,000 for Emergency Management Agency A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2025.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
O-119-2024 Change zoning for 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G to O An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to O (Office) District, DD Development Ventures Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
O-118-2024 Change zoning for 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
O-117-2024 Change zoning for 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
O-113-2024 Amend Zoning Code to add Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
O-112-2024 Amend City Code to increase nonconsensual tow rates An Ordinance amending chapter 26, Article IV, §26-228, §26-302 and §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying the definition of vehicle class and storage fees.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-243-2024 Appoint Clarence McDowell to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
R-242-2024 Confirm appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to Historic Zoning Commission A Resolution confirming the appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Approve consent items approve the consent items
R-240-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-241-2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024
Approve minutes of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks
10-b Resolution 10-b postponed earlier Resolution 10-b was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
Aye
Deferred Consent
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying definitions An Ordinance amending chapter 26, Article IV, §26-228, §26-302 and §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying the definition of vehicle class and storage fees.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Sep 3, 2024
7-I-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning classification to RN-5 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split
Sep 3, 2024
Approve R. Bentley Marlow's appeal of zoning non-conforming use abandonment denial A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the historical non-conforming use of the structure located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue was abandoned after the utilities were disconnected for a period exceeding 24 months and thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA File No. BZA-24-0040(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Split Failed
Sep 3, 2024
7-D-24-PA Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split
Sep 3, 2024
7-C-24-SP Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split
Sep 3, 2024 Motion to deny:
7-C-24-SP Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split Failed
Sep 3, 2024
10-b Resolution approving LES appeal of zoning non-compliance determination A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 3, 2024
8-I-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning to O (Office) District for Deane Hill Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to O (Office) District, DD Development Ventures Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
8-F-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1224 Callaway Street An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1224 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
8-E-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1214 Callaway Street An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
7-D-24-RZ Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-2 for Jacksboro Pike and Essary Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
5-B-24-OA Ordinance adding Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 zone An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-239-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $133,502.00, for Central Services Courtyard paving work associated with Lakeshore Park's Phase 2 Capital Project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-238-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to extend janitorial services agreement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a two month extension to agreement C-21-0398 with National Building Service, Inc., to provide janitorial services at various City Community Centers, for an amount not to exceed $28,310.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-237-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Broadband Ready Community designation documents A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to have the City of Knoxville designated as a Broadband Ready Community pursuant to Tennessee Public Chapter 228, 4-3-709.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-236-2024 Resolution rescheduling Beer Board and City Council meetings A Resolution rescheduling the Beer Board Meeting of December 23, 2025 to December 9, 2025 and rescheduling the City Council Meeting of December 23, 2025 to January 6, 2026.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Beer Board Chair Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
R-235-2024 Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to serve as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 2, 2028.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Approve consent items CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Motion to: approve the consent items
R-226-2024 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package, LLC liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Magnolia Package, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-227-2024 Resolution granting pension to Stephen S. Lee A Resolution granting a pension of $5,203.50 per month to Stephen S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-228-2024 Resolution granting pension to Steven L. Bell A Resolution granting a pension of $4,830.49 per month to Steven L. Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-229-2024 Resolution granting pension to Wally E. Spitzer A Resolution granting a pension of $4,138.15 per month to Wally E. Spitzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-230-2024 Resolution granting pension to Teresa C. Johnson A Resolution granting a pension of $2,875.73 per month to Teresa C. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-231-2024 Resolution granting pension to Valerie D. Coleman A Resolution granting a pension of $6,735.57 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Valerie D. Coleman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-232-2024 Resolution granting pension to Roy D. Strevel A Resolution granting a pension of $2,813.64 per month to Roy D. Strevel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-233-2024 Resolution granting pension to Paul M. Burroughs A Resolution granting a pension of $1,344.66 per month to Paul M. Burroughs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-234-2024 Resolution granting pension to Boyd D. Kitts A Resolution granting a pension of $2,126.97 per month to Boyd D. Kitts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024
Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville, Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024 Motion to defer:
Motion to postpone Resolution 10-a to the September 17 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a to the September 17 meeting
Aye
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
10-a Resolution on appeal to overturn Planning Commission's approval for townhouse height increase A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
12-c Rezoning property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-5 Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
12-b Amending One Year Plan for 962 N Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
12-a Amending Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
9-j Rezoning property at 315 Erin Drive from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 315 Erin Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
Aug 20, 2024
R-225-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for senior centers equipment and services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for equipment, supplies and services for senior centers.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-224-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for $3.8M TDOT grant for transit operating assistance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,810,600.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2025 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-223-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to award $510,000 for affordable housing rehabilitation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pines III, L.P., to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low income households located at 5999 Tannahill Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-222-2024 Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $200,782.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
9-l Rezoning property on N. Central Street and Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 3026, and 3030 N. Central Street and 112 Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District and to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 3030 N. Central Street, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jared Eisenhower, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-221-2024 Resolution confirming Mayoral appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Ben Bentley and Misty Goodwin and appointment of Dr. Bonnie Graham to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
R-220-2024 Resolution supporting Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Maker Council A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Bailey Foster, Ty Murray and Joseph Woods and appointments of Kami Astro, Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Motion to approve the consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
9-a Amending South City Sector Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-b Amending One Year Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-c Rezoning property at 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Chia Hsiang Wu, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-d Amending South City Sector Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-e Amending One Year Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-f Rezoning property at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 to RN-3 Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Commercial Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-g Amending Central City Sector Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Regional Center An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-h Amending One Year Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Mixed Use Regional Center An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-i Rezoning property at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville- Edge Subdistrict), Asylum Ave. LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-T-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-k Rezoning property at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 Residential to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Jennifer Scates, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-m Rezoning part of 2909 N Broadway from Office to C-G-2 General Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, KARM Restoration, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
9-n Rezoning property at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 7-N-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Motion to defer:
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-a, b, and c for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-a, b, and c for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
Motion to withdraw Ordinance 9-j Motion to: withdraw Ordinance 9-j
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
R-210-2024 Appeal of BZA decision: variance for changeable price sign at 5014 Washington Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance to reduce the minimum required street frontage for a changeable price sign from 250 feet to 174.89 feet per Article 13.6.G.1. for property located at 5014 Washington Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. BZA-24-0035)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
O-98-2024 Amendment to City Charter to change election method for Council members (district to at-large) An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 so as to replace members of council elected by district in Section (B) with members of council elected at large regionally with residency requirements and amending provisions of Article VII, Section 707 (B) and (C) so as to provide for primary and regular elections for City Council, and amending Article IV, Sections 401, and 402 and Article VII, Section 704 for consistency with this council composition and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, Thomas, and Vice Mayor Smith)
Aye
Split
Aug 6, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postponement of Ordinances 12-k, 12-l, and 12-m for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-k, 12-l, and 12-m for two weeks
Aye
Deferred
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