City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Amelia Parker, year 2025

Meeting	Agenda item	Amelia Parker’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 16, 2025	Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding vested rights An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-117-2025	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025	Ordinance to close Ambrose Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Ordinance No. O-116-2025	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025	Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025	Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 workshop Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Workshop	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to rezone property at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 8-K-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to rezone property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 8-J-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-G-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to rezone property at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-D-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to remove planned district (C) designation from property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SU — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to amend Zoning Code concerning Middle Housing Standards, etc. 7-C-25-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Adopted	6-2-0-1	Split
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to amend Zoning CodeArticles 14.4, 15.3, and 16.12 regarding vested rights 8-A-25-OA — An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution granting pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-259-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Snag Delivery Inc. wine license R-258-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Snag Delivery Inc. d/b/a Snag relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse PD R-257-2025 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse Planned Development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning district’s dimensional standards, subject to 3 conditions, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PD) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to accept TDOT grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit R-256-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for housing support R-255-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Knoxville- Knox County Office of Housing Stability, in an annual amount not to exceed $177,400.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC for Fire Dept. strategic plan R-254-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, to provide professional consulting services in order to develop a strategic plan for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $85,050.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association R-253-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $23,950.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program to educate children about fire safety. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-252-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,293,187.00 for construction of the Liberty Street Multimodal Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-251-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project in an amount not to exceed $285,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for safety improvement study R-250-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete a safety improvement study of the City of Knoxville's signalized intersections. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to execute agreement for Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project R-249-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to accept property insurance policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company R-248-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property for an approximate annual premium of $35,126.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Motion to defer:Adopted	6-2-0-1	Split
Sep 2, 2025	Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Motion to amend:Adopted	6-2-0-1	Split
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to rezone property at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 to I-MU O-115-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-114-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 O-111-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to refer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to remove City blasting permit requirement due to state jurisdiction O-112-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' O-111-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025	Approve minutes of previous regular meeting Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Change zoning of 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Remove requirement for City blasting permit An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Adopt Board of Zoning Appeals' Administrative Rules & Procedures R-244-2025 — A Resolution adopting the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Administrative Rules & Procedures, as amended, to comply with updates to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-7-205 and as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals at its July 17, 2025 meeting. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Supplement Resolution No. 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds R-243-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Seven Million and no/100 Dollars ($37,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series RR-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Supplement Resolution No. 2075 for Water Revenue Bonds R-242-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for Baum Drive Stormwater R-241-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $619,608.50 for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC for Mary Vestal Park R-240-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC in an amount not to exceed $683,617.57 for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize agreement with EnSafe Inc. for Rock City Park R-239-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe Inc. to provide professional construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $218,320.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize agreement with Shamrock Construction for Rock City Park R-238-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $599,325.65 for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Amend agreement with Southern Constructors for bridge repair R-237-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $135,738.22 for a new total contract amount of $512,977.22. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Amend agreement with Cannon & Cannon for traffic management system R-236-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the University of Tennessee Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the contract amount by $49,507.50 for a new total contract amount of $598,689.23. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Project R-235-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $882,100.00 for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize lease agreement with The Muse Knoxville R-233-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Muse Knoxville to lease property located at 3301 East Magnolia Avenue in order to operate a Science and Discovery Museum for the children and families of this community and the region. (Requested by Administration) Parks & community	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Motion to amend:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Approve appeal regarding variance denial for 6109 Creekhead Drive A Resolution approving an appeal by Mohamed Ragab of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a variance to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 35 feet to 24 feet per Article 8.1, Table 8-1 in an Agricultural zoning district for property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive. AG (Agricultural) Zoning District. 3rd Council District. Parcel ID 106 02201 (BZA-25-0047). (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Aug 19, 2025	Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Aug 19, 2025	Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to refer:Failed	2-7-0-0	Split Failed
Aug 19, 2025	Approve minutes of August 5, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025	Approve minutes of July 31, 2025 workshop Minutes of the July 31, 2025 Workshop	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Aurora Inc., Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Steve W. Abbott Jr., Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Reginald Bell, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning at 5552 Washington Pike to C-G-1 and RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5552 Washington Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district and I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district and RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brian Ewers, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Amend North City Sector Plan for property at 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Add H (Historic Overlay) zoning to 2515 N. Central Street An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 2515 N. Central Street and to adopt the proposed design guidelines for the property, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Patricia Craig, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Postpone ordinance changing zoning at 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	7-0-0-2	Deferred
Aug 5, 2025	Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	7-0-0-2	Deferred
Aug 5, 2025	Postpone ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	7-0-0-2	Deferred
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Andrew Osakue, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning for W. Inskip Drive properties from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for W. Inskip Drive properties An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rajpaul Cheema, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Change zoning at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-1-0-2	Split
Aug 5, 2025	Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Adopted	5-2-0-2	Split
Aug 5, 2025	Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to refer:Failed	2-5-0-2	Split Failed
Aug 5, 2025	Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent	Adopted	6-0-0-3	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 for Single-Family Attached dwelling use An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking to provide for a new Single-Family Attached dwelling use, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to refer:Deferred	7-0-0-2	Deferred
Aug 5, 2025	Amend Zoning Code Article 12 (Landscape) and Tree Protection Ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape, to provide landscape quality assurance, promote orderly development, preserve existing vegetation and further codify the Tree Protection Ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Close unnamed alley within City Block 19523 and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley lying within City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by a single parcel of land, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Close unimproved section of New York Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unimproved section of New York Avenue which lies adjacent to City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by two parcels of land with common ownership, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Postpone ordinance to close portion of Ambrose Street An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	7-0-0-2	Deferred
Aug 5, 2025	MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for Police vehicle R-228-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $29,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Side-by-Side Utility vehicle to be used by the Knoxville Police Department. Public safety	Amelia Parker’s vote: No	Adopted	6-1-0-2	Split
Aug 5, 2025	Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025	Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Emergency Shelter/Services R-226-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $28,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. Budget & taxes	Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous

Sep 16, 2025

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding vested rights An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-117-2025

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 16, 2025

Ordinance to close Ambrose Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Ordinance No. O-116-2025

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 16, 2025

Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 16, 2025

Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 workshop Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Workshop

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to rezone property at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 8-K-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to rezone property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 8-J-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-G-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to rezone property at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-D-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to remove planned district (C) designation from property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SU — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code concerning Middle Housing Standards, etc. 7-C-25-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Adopted

6-2-0-1

Split

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to amend Zoning CodeArticles 14.4, 15.3, and 16.12 regarding vested rights 8-A-25-OA — An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution granting pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-259-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Snag Delivery Inc. wine license R-258-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Snag Delivery Inc. d/b/a Snag relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse PD R-257-2025 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse Planned Development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning district’s dimensional standards, subject to 3 conditions, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PD) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to accept TDOT grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit R-256-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for housing support R-255-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Knoxville- Knox County Office of Housing Stability, in an annual amount not to exceed $177,400.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC for Fire Dept. strategic plan R-254-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, to provide professional consulting services in order to develop a strategic plan for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $85,050.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association R-253-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $23,950.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program to educate children about fire safety. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-252-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,293,187.00 for construction of the Liberty Street Multimodal Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-251-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project in an amount not to exceed $285,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for safety improvement study R-250-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete a safety improvement study of the City of Knoxville's signalized intersections. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to execute agreement for Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project R-249-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to accept property insurance policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company R-248-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property for an approximate annual premium of $35,126.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Motion to defer:Adopted

6-2-0-1

Split

Sep 2, 2025

Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Motion to amend:Adopted

6-2-0-1

Split

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to rezone property at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 to I-MU O-115-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-114-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 O-111-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to refer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to remove City blasting permit requirement due to state jurisdiction O-112-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' O-111-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 2, 2025

Approve minutes of previous regular meeting Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Change zoning of 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Remove requirement for City blasting permit An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Adopt Board of Zoning Appeals' Administrative Rules & Procedures R-244-2025 — A Resolution adopting the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Administrative Rules & Procedures, as amended, to comply with updates to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-7-205 and as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals at its July 17, 2025 meeting. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Supplement Resolution No. 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds R-243-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Seven Million and no/100 Dollars ($37,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series RR-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Supplement Resolution No. 2075 for Water Revenue Bonds R-242-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for Baum Drive Stormwater R-241-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $619,608.50 for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC for Mary Vestal Park R-240-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC in an amount not to exceed $683,617.57 for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with EnSafe Inc. for Rock City Park R-239-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe Inc. to provide professional construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $218,320.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with Shamrock Construction for Rock City Park R-238-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $599,325.65 for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Amend agreement with Southern Constructors for bridge repair R-237-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $135,738.22 for a new total contract amount of $512,977.22. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Amend agreement with Cannon & Cannon for traffic management system R-236-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the University of Tennessee Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the contract amount by $49,507.50 for a new total contract amount of $598,689.23. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Project R-235-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $882,100.00 for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize lease agreement with The Muse Knoxville R-233-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Muse Knoxville to lease property located at 3301 East Magnolia Avenue in order to operate a Science and Discovery Museum for the children and families of this community and the region. (Requested by Administration) Parks & community

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Motion to amend:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Approve appeal regarding variance denial for 6109 Creekhead Drive A Resolution approving an appeal by Mohamed Ragab of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a variance to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 35 feet to 24 feet per Article 8.1, Table 8-1 in an Agricultural zoning district for property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive. AG (Agricultural) Zoning District. 3rd Council District. Parcel ID 106 02201 (BZA-25-0047). (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Adopted

7-2-0-0

Split

Aug 19, 2025

Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Adopted

7-2-0-0

Split

Aug 19, 2025

Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to refer:Failed

2-7-0-0

Split Failed

Aug 19, 2025

Approve minutes of August 5, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 19, 2025

Approve minutes of July 31, 2025 workshop Minutes of the July 31, 2025 Workshop

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Aurora Inc., Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Steve W. Abbott Jr., Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Reginald Bell, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning at 5552 Washington Pike to C-G-1 and RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5552 Washington Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district and I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district and RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brian Ewers, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Amend North City Sector Plan for property at 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Add H (Historic Overlay) zoning to 2515 N. Central Street An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 2515 N. Central Street and to adopt the proposed design guidelines for the property, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Patricia Craig, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Postpone ordinance changing zoning at 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

7-0-0-2

Deferred

Aug 5, 2025

Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

7-0-0-2

Deferred

Aug 5, 2025

Postpone ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

7-0-0-2

Deferred

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Andrew Osakue, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning for W. Inskip Drive properties from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for W. Inskip Drive properties An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rajpaul Cheema, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Change zoning at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

6-1-0-2

Split

Aug 5, 2025

Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Adopted

5-2-0-2

Split

Aug 5, 2025

Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to refer:Failed

2-5-0-2

Split Failed

Aug 5, 2025

Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent

Adopted

6-0-0-3

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 for Single-Family Attached dwelling use An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking to provide for a new Single-Family Attached dwelling use, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to refer:Deferred

7-0-0-2

Deferred

Aug 5, 2025

Amend Zoning Code Article 12 (Landscape) and Tree Protection Ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape, to provide landscape quality assurance, promote orderly development, preserve existing vegetation and further codify the Tree Protection Ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Close unnamed alley within City Block 19523 and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley lying within City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by a single parcel of land, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Close unimproved section of New York Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unimproved section of New York Avenue which lies adjacent to City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by two parcels of land with common ownership, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Postpone ordinance to close portion of Ambrose Street An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

7-0-0-2

Deferred

Aug 5, 2025

MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for Police vehicle R-228-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $29,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Side-by-Side Utility vehicle to be used by the Knoxville Police Department. Public safety

Amelia Parker’s vote: No

Adopted

6-1-0-2

Split

Aug 5, 2025

Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 5, 2025

Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Emergency Shelter/Services R-226-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $28,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. Budget & taxes

Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Amelia Parker’s votes in 2025