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Andrew Roberto’s votes in 2018

94 recorded votes: 94 aye

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May 8, 2018
Authorize License Agreement for I-275 Business Park Access Greenway. R-175-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to install and operate a greenway as part of the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Authorize agreement with TDOT for traffic signal modification. R-174-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170064 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of Cedar Bluff Road and North Peters Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project. R-173-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0187 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $41,559.00 for a new contract total of $226,059.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk Project. R-172-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve Commercial Recreation Easement with TVA for Volunteer Landing Park. R-171-2018 — A Resolution approving an agreement between the City and Tennessee Valley Authority for a Commercial Recreation Easement for TVA Tract No. XTFL-139RE, which includes Volunteer Landing Park and the adjacent recreational facilities for a period of thirty years. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $10,000 for Febb and Harry Burn memorial statue fundraiser. O-60-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn. (Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appoint Ursula Bailey and reappoint Brian Simmons to Airport Authority. R-170-2018 — A Resolution approving the appointment of Ursula Bailey and the reappointment of Brian Simmons to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Confirm reappointment of Michael P. Riley to Visit Knoxville Board. R-169-2018 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael P. Riley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory Committee. R-168-2018 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $1,600 for Alliance for Better Nonprofits. O-59-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alliance for Better Nonprofits to be utilized toward their mission of serving upper East Tennessee nonprofits.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $1,600 for Knoxville Children's Theatre lighting equipment. O-58-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward lighting equipment for the technical design program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, and Campen) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wines & Spirits license renewal. R-167-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe's Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Trader Joe's #663 wine license renewal. R-166-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Trader Joe's #663 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve minutes of April 24, 2018 meeting. approve the minutes of the April 24, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Authorize agreement for conservation of Mayor portraits R-165-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Andrew Hurst to perform conservation and restoration to all oil and photographic portraits of Knoxville Mayors, including frames as needed, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00. Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 10, 2018
Rezone property on SE Hinton Avenue from I-2 to O-1 3-A-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Johnny Lewis EM Jellinek Center, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-2) (MPC File No. 3-A-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Rezone property on NW Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-3 2-A-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant. (MPC approved 9-5) (MPC File No. 2-A-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Rezone property on NW Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-3 2-A-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant. (MPC approved 9-5) (MPC File No. 2-A-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Adopt the Metropolitan Planning Commission's 2018 One Year Plan 3-A-18-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2018 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-18-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Amend City Code Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 (beer permits) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Wallace)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Authorize borrowing up to $17,500,000 via General Obligation Bonds R-137-2018 — An initial Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,500,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds. (Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Authorize request for PBA services for Civic Auditorium renovations R-136-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to perform construction management services to manage and facilitate the renovations of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00, pursuant to the existing operating contract, Contract No. C-05-0300. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Authorize agreement with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway R-135-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for a First Creek Greenway connection project for an amount not to exceed $278,500.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Authorize agreement with Willis of Tennessee for risk management consulting R-134-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Willis of Tennessee, Inc. to provide professional brokerage and risk management consulting services for all property and casualty coverage for all City operations, including, without limitation, the City's workers' compensation, liability, management liability, excess liability and auto physical damage coverage, including Knoxville Area Transit's operations, for a period of five years at an annual cost not to exceed $95,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Confirm appointment of Jason Scott to Board of Environmental Appeals R-133-2018 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jason Scott to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement O-53-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement O-52-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Appropriate $500.00 to Knoxville Opera Company for education & outreach O-51-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Appropriate $1,300.00 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets Knoxville event O-50-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as Fiscal Agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Rider and McKenzie) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Appropriate $12,250.00 to Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools initiative O-49-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $12,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen, Wallace, and Saunders) Schools
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Appropriate $1,000.00 to Chance House for "From Chains to Change" program O-48-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Approve minutes of March 27 and April 5, 2018 meetings approve the minutes of both the March 27, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council and the April 5, 2018 Special Meeting of City Council
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 5, 2018
Ordinance to amend code for temporary serving area permits outside Cumberland Ave Corridor District O-47-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Section 4-76 of the Knoxville City Code to create an additional category of special permits for temporary serving areas at businesses holding city beer permits outside the Cumberland Avenue Corridor District.(Requested by Mayor Rogero and Councilmember Wallace) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve agreement for Household Hazardous Waste Facility upgrades R-132-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Holston Construction Services for the expansion and upgrades to the City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility located within the Solid Waste Management Facility at 1033 Elm Street, for an amount not to exceed $184,860.00 with the funding being reimbursable under a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), City of Knoxville Document No. C-17-0346. (Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Apply for grant for DUI patrols R-131-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve agreement with Clever Devices LTD for transit app/SMS R-130-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Clever Devices LTD to provide Knoxville Area Transit with a Transit Passenger Mobile Device Application and SMS System in an amount not to exceed a total cost of $58,474.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Apply for grant for transit technology projects for Knoxville Area Transit R-129-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $800,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $200,000.00, to implement transit technology projects. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Apply for grant for fixed route transit buses for Knoxville Area Transit R-128-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $1,595,053.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 with an additional City match of up to $398,763.00 to purchase fixed route transit buses.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Apply for grant for neighborhood service buses for Knoxville Area Transit R-127-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $103,190.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $25,798.00, to purchase two neighborhood service buses. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Apply for grant for ADA paratransit vans for Knoxville Area Transit R-126-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $156,330.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,083.00, to purchase ADA paratransit vans. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize banking services agreement with Bank of America R-125-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bank of America for comprehensive banking services for three years at a cost not to exceed $165,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Amend purchase sale agreement for 719 Locust Avenue property R-124-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement C-17-0326, the Purchase Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of property located at 719 Locust Avenue in order to revise certain deadlines which will provide sufficient time for the parties to fully negotiate the terms of the development agreement as well as to allow the purchaser adequate time to produce schematic designs and specifications.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize agreement with TDOT for Asheville Highway traffic improvements R-123-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic improvements along Asheville Highway. (Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Amend contract for Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project R-122-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0001 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project, increasing the current contract amount by $88,800.00 for a new total amount of $585,300.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2018. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize license agreement for gateway monument sign R-121-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to install a gateway monument style sign located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Jessamine Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize MPC to oversee Chapman Highway study R-120-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the Metropolitan Planning Commission to oversee a study of Chapman Highway between Blount Avenue and Mountain Grove Drive for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize encroachment agreement for 627 Elk Falls Lane R-119-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with John Katsaras and Samantha Scarbrough to permit an encroachment into the right-of-way of 627 Elk Falls Lane.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize excess liability insurance with Trident Public Risk Solutions R-118-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Trident Public Risk Solutions, a member of Argo Group, to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program for an annual premium of $284,618.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize PBA to manage renovations for ADA compliance R-117-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City Knoxville, Tennessee to perform contract management of renovations to various City facilities to achieve adherence to the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act standards, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize sales agreement for 3026 E. Fifth Avenue property R-116-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a sales agreement with Sheryl P. Jones-Goan and Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union for the purchase of property located at 3026 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-FD-005), at a purchase price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize quitclaim deed to Stanley Ray Settles for 4601 Sims Road R-115-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Stanley Ray Settles for one parcel of property located at 4601 Sims Road, Parcel ID No. 122-LC-005, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Award $360k to ECG Martin Mill GP, LLC for affordable housing R-114-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ECG Martin Mill GP, LLC to award $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of twelve affordable housing units to be located at 2712 Martin Mill Pike. (Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize easement agreement for property at 923 and 0 Baker Avenue R-113-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cross Access and Parking Easement Agreement for a portion of City-owned property located at 923 and 0 Baker Avenue, to enable South High, LLC and Knox County ingress, egress and parking upon and across the property. (Requested by Community Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve contract with Crosslin, PLLC for city audits (FY18-20) R-112-2018 — A resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin, PLLC to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the Fiscal Years ending 2018, 2019, and 2020, for a total contract price of $493,500.00.(Requested by Audit Committee) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Commend International Association of Fire Fighters and Local 65 R-111-2018 — A Resolution commending the International Association of Fire Fighters and Local 65 on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary.(Requested by Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park upkeep O-46-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Amend code to allow dancing with beer permit, remove special permit O-36-2018 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1, Section 4-40 and Division 2, Section 4-60 of the Knoxville City Code to allow current and future permitholders to permit dancing on any premises holding a valid beer permit and to eliminate the requirement for new applicants to apply for a special "with dancing" permit. (Requested by Mayor and Councilmember Wallace) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Appropriate $2,335 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for graffiti abatement O-35-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,335.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward their graffiti-abatement program.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Appropriate $3,915 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets Knoxville O-34-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,915.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Councilmembers Welch, Campen, and Stair) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Appropriate $800 to Friends of Knox County Public Library for Children's Festival O-33-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 14th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Appropriate $1,750 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach O-32-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Grant pension to Kenneth T. Gilreath R-110-2018 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,721.43 per month to Kenneth T. Gilreath, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Grant pension to Frankie T. Slay R-109-2018 — A Resolution granting a pension of $117.22 per month (defined benefit only) to Frankie T. Slay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Grant pension to Mark C. Morris R-108-2018 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,835.52 per month to Mark C. Morris, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Grant pension to Janna Cecil R-107-2018 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,746.26 per month to Janna Cecil, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Grant pension to Larry W. Spencer R-106-2018 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,566.98 per month to Larry W. Spencer, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #506 wine license renewal R-105-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #506 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #525 wine license renewal R-104-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #525 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #531 wine license renewal R-103-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #531 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #549 wine license renewal R-102-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #549 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #558 wine license renewal R-101-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #558 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #684 wine license renewal R-100-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #684 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #698 wine license renewal R-99-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #698 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #848 wine license renewal R-98-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #848 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #670 wine license renewal R-97-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #670 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve minutes of March 13, 2018 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 13, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Rezone property from C-1 to C-3 district 1-I-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Patton Street, north of E. Summit Hill Drive, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Michael Brady Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-I-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Rezone property from I-2 to R-4 district 1-H-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to R-4 (Residential) District, Christina Bouler, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-H-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Rezone property from A-1 to R-1 district 1-G-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Kendall Road, south side of Gleason Drive, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, LDS Church, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-G-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Rezone property from A-1 to R-1 district 1-D-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Woods-Smith Road, southwest of John May Drive, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, John Hensley, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-D-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to C-6 district 1-J-18-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Jeff Castor, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-J-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Amend West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial 1-B-18-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Jeff Castor for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial, for property located on the south side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-18-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Close portion of Piney Grove Church Road 1-C-18-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Piney Grove Church Road from 87.6 feet southwest of the intersection of the centerline of Helmbolt Road and the northwest right-of-way of Piney Grove Church Road to 119.6 feet northeast of the intersection of the centerline of Helmbolt Road and the northwest right-of-way of Piney Grove Church Road, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. Site Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-18-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Close portion of Hero Road 1-B-18-SC — An Ordinance to close Hero Road between the intersection with Rickard Drive and the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. Gary Koontz, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-18-SC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Close portion of Rickard Drive 1-A-18-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Rickard Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 081AA006 to the intersection with Hero Road, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. Gary Koontz, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-A-18-SC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Adopt FEMA flood map designations An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, Flood Damage and Prevention, Section 12-5, to adopt the full alpha-numeric designations for the most recent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Execute documents for sale of 26 surplus real properties R-62-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of 26 surplus real properties by Powell Auction & Realty, LLC. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Execute agreement with HS Construction for pedestrian bridge connection R-61-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with HS Construction & Excavating, LLC for an amount not to exceed $193,400.46 to connect the pedestrian bridge over Western Avenue to the sidewalk on the north side of Western Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Execute agreement with Kimley Horn for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project R-60-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $263,400.00 to provide design plans for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project. (Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Enter agreement with Deepview Solutions for pharmacy plan services R-59-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Deepview Solutions, Inc. to provide pricing and auditing service for the City's pharmacy plan, in an amount not to exceed $90,500.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Award $544,153.60 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards R-58-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount of $544,153.60 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Execute quitclaim deed for property to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-57-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 2013 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-IK-018, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Appropriate $2,150 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement 12-k — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Singh-Perez, Rider, and Stair) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Approve Minutes of January 30, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes of the January 30, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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