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Brenda Palmer’s votes in 2013

46 recorded votes: 46 aye

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Jul 9, 2013
Authorize change order for Third Creek Greenway Bridge Replacement Project. R-220-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-13-0032 with Design & Construction Services, Inc., for the Third Creek Greenway Bridge Replacement Project, increasing the contract price by $36,199.10 for a new contract total of $232,722.10, and extending the completion date to July 31, 2013.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Toddy's Package Store Inc. liquor license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Toddy's Package Store Inc., relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike/Francis Road to O-1 District. 4-E-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02602, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential District to O-1 (Office, Medical, & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
One Year Plan Amendment for property on Middlebrook Pike/Francis Road. 4-D-13-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02602. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
Rezone property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive to RP-1 District. 4-B-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District (at a density up to 10 dwelling units per acre), Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-4) (File No. 4-B-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
One Year Plan Amendment for property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive. 4-B-13-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 14-1) (File No. 4-B-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
Amend West City Sector Plan for property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive. 4-A-13-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 13-2) (File No. 4-A-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code regarding International Green Construction Code. An Ordinance of the Council Of The City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article IIE; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Green Construction Code; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation thereof; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
Approve minutes from June 25, 2013. MINUTES FROM JUNE 25, 2013.
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriate $750 for GFWC Ossoli Circle Celebration Bench Project. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to GFWC Ossoli Circle to be utilized toward the Celebration Bench Project which places benches in City parks and on City greenways.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Clarify when temporary construction easements require City Council approval. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-806 of the Knoxville City Code so as to clarify that temporary construction easements requiring an expenditure of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less shall not require specific approval by City Council.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability, Purchasing)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for 2010 Cumberland Ave property. R-179-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Campus Investors Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2010 Cumberland Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize KCDC to study Cumberland Corridor redevelopment plan. R-178-2013 — A Resolution authorizing Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to study and prepare a redevelopment and urban renewal plan for the Cumberland Corridor District within the City of Knoxville and to conduct a public hearing regarding the necessity for the adoption of such a redevelopment and urban renewal plan.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Apply for $400K grant for law enforcement critical situation training. R-177-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $400,000, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to enter into a contract to provide training for law enforcement officers to provide aid in critical situations, evaluate the effectiveness of the training, and purchase the needed equipment for officers receiving training.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Apply for $150K grant for KPD officer safety and wellness EAP. R-176-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $150,000, with no required local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, through the Community Policing Development Grants Program to research, develop, identify, and implement effective practices for an Employee Assistance Program for the Knoxville Police Department, related to officer safety and wellness.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Apply for $240K grant for Family Justice Center model education. R-175-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $240,000 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of a contractor and/or staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize agreement for additional police services at Townview Towers. R-174-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement with Wood Properties, Inc., as receiver for Eleven Hundred, LLC to provide additional police services at Townview Towers Apartments.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize agreement with Community Action Committee for Senior Center programs. R-173-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services and recreation programs in the John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize agreement with UT for bus shelters. R-172-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee delaying the return of ten (10) City-owned bus shelters located on the University's Knoxville campus until such time as these shelters are replaced by the University with new shelters.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 28, 2013
Suspend rules for a 5-minute recess. SUSPEND THE RULES OF COUNCIL TO ALLOW A FIVE MINUTE RECESS
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop. O-95-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone Francis Road property from A-1 to R-1. O-94-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side Francis Road, north of Bearden View Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, Donald J. Roberts, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-D-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-1/R-1A to O-1. O-93-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603 from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend One Year Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office. O-92-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office. O-91-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603, Knox County Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone Linden Ave property from C-3 to R-2. O-90-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend One Year Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential. O-89-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of John McCay for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend East City Sector Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential. O-88-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of John A. McCay for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-13-SP)(Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2. O-87-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-13-RZ) Sixth District(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend One Year Plan for property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway. O-86-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of Hatcher-Hill Properties LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Central Business District for property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Adopt City of Knoxville FY 2014-2019 Capital Improvements Program. O-85-2013 — An Ordinance to adopt the City of Knoxville FY 2014 - 2019 Capital Improvements Program. (File No. 4-C-13-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds. O-84-2013 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 28, 2013
Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds. O-84-2013 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 28, 2013
Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds. O-84-2013 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
May 28, 2013
Amend zoning regulations for crematories, columbariums, funeral establishments. O-83-2013 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding regulations for crematories, columbariums, and funeral establishments within the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2012/2013. O-82-2013 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Adjust City General Government classification and compensation plans. O-81-2013 — An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Levy tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 general and debt service funds. O-80-2013 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriations for fiscal year 2013-2014. O-79-2013 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Dispose of consent calendar items. CONSENT ITEMS
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Adopt agenda. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Approve minutes from May 14, 2013. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 14, 2013.
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Transfer of ten bus shelters from University of Tennessee. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee for the transfer of ten (10) bus shelters currently located on the University's Knoxville campus as these shelters are no longer within KAT's fixed route service area.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye Deferred 7-2-0-0
Split Deferred
May 14, 2013
Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and grant quitclaim deeds. 2-A-13-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for MB Investments Inc. liquor license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MB Investments Inc., d/b/a Adobe Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance to close portion of Ben Atchley Street, authorize quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred

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