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Brenda Palmer’s votes in 2017

100 recorded votes: 91 aye · 1 no · 8 absent

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Meeting Agenda item Brenda Palmer’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $375 from Community Improvement fund to Crutcher Memorial Youth Center O-115-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the Inter-Generational Technical Skills program. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Grant pension of $607.11/month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr. R-183-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $607.11 per month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Grant pension of $811.37/month to David M. Hill R-182-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $811.37 per month to David M. Hill, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Frugal MacDoogal Superstore license R-181-2017 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Frugal MacDoogal Superstore relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Admiral Wine & Spirits LLC license renewal R-180-2017 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Admiral Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on E. Martin Mill Pike from C-4 to RP-2 District 4-D-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of E. Martin Mill Pike, northwest side of Lippencott Street, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 30 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, ECG Martin Mill LP, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on E. Martin Mill Pike 4-B-17-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from SWMUD-2 (South Waterfront Mixed Use District II) to High Density Residential, property located on the northeast side of E. Martin Mill Pike, northwest side of Lippencott Street, ECG Martin Mill LP, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Approve amendment to South City Sector Plan for property on E. Martin Mill Pike 4-D-17-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Mixed Use Special District (SC-4) to High Density Residential, property located on the northeast side of E. Martin Mill Pike, northwest side of Lippencott Street, ECG Martin Mill LP, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Honor memory of Deputy Police Chief Rudy G. Bradley, Sr. Resolution honoring the memory of Deputy Police Chief Rudy G. Bradley, Sr. and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with TDOT for traffic signal at Cedar Bluff Rd and North Peters Rd Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170064 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the installation, operation and maintenance of a traffic signal at the intersection of Cedar Bluff Road and North Peters Road.
Aye Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jun 20, 2017
Approve minutes from June 6th, 2017 Regular Meeting approve the minutes from the June 6th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Rezone property from C-3 to C-2 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Jennings Avenue, southwest of N Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, Stone Street Group, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-B-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Rezone property from R-1 to C-6 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Central Avenue Pike, southeast of Elyria Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to C-6 (General Commercial Park), Bob Hutchison, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-2) (MPC File No. 3-E-17-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve One Year Plan amendment. An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Mixed Use Special District (NC-15) to General Commercial, property located on the northeast side of Central Avenue Pike, southeast of Elyria Drive, Bob Hutchison, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-A-17-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan. An Ordinance approving an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (NC-15) to General Commercial, property located on the northeast side of Central Avenue Pike, southeast of Elyria Drive, Bob Hutchison, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-C-17-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Adopt the One Year Plan dated 2017. An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2017 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 3-A-17-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Amend Zoning Regs for indoor self-storage in O-1, C-2, C-3 districts. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding allowing indoor, climate-controlled, self-storage facilities as a use permitted on review in the O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services), C-2 (Central Business), and C-3 (General Commercial) Districts. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-17-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Terrace Avenue right-of-way. An Ordinance to close a portion of Terrace Avenue from the northeast corner of parcel 108CE028 to the southeast corner of parcel 108CE029, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Lake Avenue right-of-way. An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way of Lake Avenue from Chi Phi Avenue (closed) to Terrace Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $4,620 to Bike Walk Knoxville for Open Streets. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,620.00 from the Save Our Sons Fund and donating to Bike Walk Knoxville to be utilized toward operational costs for supporting Open Streets on May 21, 2017.(Requested by Community Relations)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Amend City Code for employee Classification and Compensation Plans. An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government, Police, and Fire Employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Ordinance to levy tax for FY 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds. An Ordinance to levy a tax of $2.7257 per $100 of assessed valuation 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Ordinance for annual appropriations FY 2017-2018. 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Authorize agreement with ChemPro for kudzu eradication. R-156-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ChemPro Services, Inc. for the eradication of kudzu and further management of the southern bank of the Tennessee River for a total contract price of $29,568.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Authorize agreement with Goodwill for recycling services. R-155-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $88,515.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Authorize agreement with The Change Center for roller skates. R-154-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Change Center to provide funding in the amount of $40,651.00 for the purchase of roller skates.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve DOT Agreement No. 170048 for Lovell Road turn lane. R-153-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170048 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to install an additional southbound right turn lane on Lovell Road to serve westbound Parkside Drive traffic.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Authorize agreement with Bandit Lites for Civic Auditorium fly rail system. R-152-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bandit Lites, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $145,587.14, to provide fly rail system removal and replacement at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Recognize May 12 as ME-CFS Awareness Day. R-151-2017 — A Resolution recognizing May 12 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Honor memory of James Thorniley Bletner. R-150-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of James Thorniley Bletner and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Confirm appointment of Sam C. Bills to City Pension Board. R-149-2017 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sam C. Bills to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $750 for Chilhowee Intermediate School for new sign. O-91-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward the purchase and installation of a new information sign.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe and Brown) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $1,000 for Legacy Parks Foundation for Everly Brothers Park. O-90-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of The Bearden Council to be utilized toward a landscaping and infrastructure project at Everly Brothers Park.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Fountain City Art Center for classes/tuition. O-89-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Art Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of materials for classes and tuition assistance for children and seniors.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Fountain City Art Center for roof repairs. O-88-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Art Center, Inc. to be utilized toward roof repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $300 for Inskip Elementary for garden shed supplies. O-87-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Inskip Elementary School to be utilized toward the purchase of construction materials for a garden shed, garden tools and supplies.(Requested by Councilmember Campen) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Belle Morris Elementary for shade covering. O-86-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Belle Morris Elementary School to be utilized toward the purchase of tent shade covering for the outdoor classroom.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Appropriate $300 for Ladies of Charity for aid to those in need. O-85-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ladies of Charity to be utilized toward food, clothing and financial support provided to those in need throughout the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3470 Wine License. R-148-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3470 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3472 Wine License. R-147-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3472 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3476 Wine License. R-146-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3476 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3478 Wine License. R-145-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3478 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3481 Wine License. R-144-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3481 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 9, 2017
Approve minutes from April 25th, 2017 Regular Meeting. Approval of the minutes from the April 25th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council.
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Fourth and Gill boundary description (2nd part) O-84-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-259-99 to clarify the boundary description of the Fourth and Gill Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Fourth and Gill boundary description (1st part) O-83-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-135-99 to clarify the boundary description of the Fourth and Gill Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Mechanicsville boundary description O-82-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-390-91 to clarify the boundary description of the Mechanicsville Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Edgewood Park City boundary description O-81-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-327-97 to clarify the boundary description of the Edgewood Park City Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Fairmont Park boundary description O-80-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-479-02 to clarify the boundary description of the Fairmont Park Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Fort Sanders boundary description O-79-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-437-00 to clarify the boundary description of the Fort Sanders Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Gobbler's Knob boundary description O-78-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-253-08 to clarify the boundary description of the Gobbler's Knob Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Lyon's View Pike boundary description O-77-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-262-02 to clarify the boundary description of the Lyon's View Pike Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Market Square boundary description O-76-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-258-01 to clarify the boundary description of the Market Square Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Old North Knoxville boundary description O-75-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-443-92 to clarify the boundary description of the Old North Knoxville Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Scenic Drive Area boundary description O-74-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-199-06 to clarify the boundary description of the Scenic Drive Area of Sequoyah Hills Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend ordinance for Tazewell Pike boundary description O-73-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-84-01 to clarify the boundary description of the Tazewell Pike Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Purchase and develop property at 719 Locust Avenue R-143-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC to purchase and develop certain real property located at 719 Locust Avenue for a purchase price of $2,600,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Execute easement agreement for building entrance R-142-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Central Street, LLC permitting encroachment into the N. Central Street right-of-way for the purpose of installing and maintaining an accessible entrance to the building located at 902 N. Central Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Execute easement agreement for retaining wall encroachment R-141-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Church Street United Methodist Church to allow a retaining wall to encroach within the S. Broadway right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Acquire property for West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-140-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase or condemnation if necessary in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4401 Chapman Highway from Smothers Properties for $5,771.00, as part of the West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Acquire property for Pleasant Ridge at Wilson Sidewalk Project R-139-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property, by purchase or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $18,140.00 as part of the Pleasant Ridge at Wilson Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Acquire property for drainage project R-138-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements within four tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $40,000.00 as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Execute agreement for citywide crosswalk safety program R-137-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2017 Citywide Crosswalk Safety Program in an amount not to exceed $147,456.75.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend agreement for additional CDBG funding R-136-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an additional $50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program and the Weatherization Health and Safety Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appeal of MPC decision for behavioral health urgent care center A Resolution approving an appeal by John Zimmerman - Northwest Community of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Helen Ross McNabb's request for a Use on Review for a behavioral health urgent care center (hospital) in an O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, property located 3343 Dewine Road. (MPC File No. 3-L-17-UR) (MPC approved 15-0) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 25, 2017
Appeal of BZA decision on variances for day nursery A Resolution approving an appeal by Christopher Salmons of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision to approve several variances related to continued operation of an existing private day nursery in an O-1 (Office, Medical and Related Services) District, property located 1711 E. Magnolia Avenue. Shelli Glasgow – Nana’s House, Applicant. (BZA File No. 3-G-17-VA) (BZA approved 5-0) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Rezone property from I-2 to C-6 on N. Middlebrook Pike O-72-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Rezone property from R-1 to RP-1 on Pleasant Ridge Road O-71-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Pleasant Ridge Road, east of Crestpark Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre, W. Scott Williams & Associates, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 3-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Rezone property from R-1A to RP-1 on Richmond Avenue O-70-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Rezone property from C-1 to C-3 on S. Northshore Drive O-69-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan O-68-2017 — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds O-67-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds O-66-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-65-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend code regarding keeping swine or poultry O-64-2017 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Create self-service beer permit O-63-2017 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a self-service beer permit and to establish regulations for the lawful use of dispensing equipment by permitted establishments so that customers have the ability to pour their own beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appoint to Tax Equalization Board R-135-2017 — A Resolution appointing Ellen Lee to the Knox County Tax Equalization Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company O-62-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 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 Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for West High School choir O-61-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School to be utilized toward the purchase of sheet music and piano accompaniments for the choir.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for free medical services O-60-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for children's theatre program O-59-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project O-58-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-57-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 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 Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to employee R-134-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $2,661.40 per month to Kimberly Scarborough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to employee R-133-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $2,096.60 per month to Steven B. Harnden, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to employee R-132-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $3,179.43 per month to Trevor A. Dunham, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to former employee R-131-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $561.66 per month to Amy S. Rhea, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to survivor of former employee R-130-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $3,509.47 per month to Rita K. Arnett, survivor of William A. Arnett, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Apply for and accept grant for opioid abuse program Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $300,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, for funding of the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Apr 25, 2017
Approve minutes from previous meeting Minutes from the April 11th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on N. Middlebrook Pike to General Commercial Park An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on Pleasant Ridge Rd to Planned Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Pleasant Ridge Road, east of Crestpark Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre, W. Scott Williams & Associates, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 3-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on Richmond Ave to Planned Residential District An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on S. Northshore Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending Southwest County Sector Plan for commercial zoning An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending regulations on keeping swine or poultry An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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