City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Brenda Palmer, year 2017

Meeting	Agenda item	Brenda Palmer’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
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
Apr 11, 2017	Ordinance to require permit holder or agent to pour and serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)	Aye	Withdrawn	9-0-0-0	Withdrawn
Apr 11, 2017	Ordinance to create self-service beer permit and regulations 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)	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Sanitary Laundry cleanup R-129-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility at 625 N. Broadway for an amount not to exceed $235,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for McClung Warehouses cleanup R-128-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the Former McClung Warehouses at 401, 420, 501, 505, 512, 517, 519, 523, and 525 W. Jackson Avenue for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize agreement with Galls, Inc. for uniform purchases R-127-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc. to provide on-line purchasing of uniform items for the Knoxville Fire Department, Public Service Department, Knoxville Area Transit, and Parks and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $322,500.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize agreement with Roadway Solutions for Guardrail Replacement Program R-126-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an amount not to exceed $99,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project R-125-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Amend contract with HS Construction for KAT Employee Parking Lot Project R-124-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0046 with HS Construction and Excavating, LLC for the KAT Employee Parking Lot Project, increasing the contract amount by $59,851.34 for a new contract total of $388,549.34 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize agreement with TDOT to widen Mynderse Avenue R-123-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170047 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for an amount not to exceed $169,553.00 to widen Mynderse Avenue as part of the Western Avenue Project, from Texas Avenue to Major Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize amendment to agreement with TDOT for Greenway Project funding R-122-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 060018 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Pleasant Ridge Road Project Phase II R-121-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith and Partners in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for the Pleasant Ridge Road Improvements Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property R-120-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 338 E. Moody Avenue, Parcel ID No. 109-JF-014, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Approve contract with Crosslin & Associates for city audit R-119-2017 — A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Deny appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals' decision regarding Capso Properties LLC variance A Resolution approving an appeal by Capso Properties LLC of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to reduce the minimum required separation distance that an alternative financial service facility must maintain from a residential district from 1000 feet to 89.3 feet, in a C-3 (General Commercial)/ F-1 (Floodway) District, property located at 3515 N. Broadway. (BZA File No. 1-H-17-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-0	Split
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance O-55-2017 — 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 Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $500 to Fountain City Elementary for picnic tables and benches O-54-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary school to be utilized toward picnic tables and park benches for school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $500 to Richard Yoakley School for community garden O-53-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Richard Yoakley School to be utilized toward a community garden on school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips O-52-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair O-51-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund to Gresham Middle School for chromebooks O-50-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of up to 25 chromebooks.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools Item history →	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Approve minutes from the March 28th, 2017 Regular Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES	Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Amend by substitution to deny Resolution R-105-2017 amend by substitution to deny Resolution 11-g	No	Failed	3-5-0-1	Split Failed
Mar 28, 2017	Authorize sale of surplus property at 114 E. Fifth Avenue R-105-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 114 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094D-H-002) to Patricia H. Mesa and Carlos A. Mesa for a purchase price of $40,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Aye	Adopted	6-2-0-1	Split
Mar 14, 2017	Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike (First Reading) 1-P-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Broome Road, from RP-1 (Planned Residential) District with conditions to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District without existing conditions and at a density of up to 5.99 dwelling units per acre, Wanda Moody, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Rezone property on E. Moody Avenue (First Reading) 2-E-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) & OS-2 (Parks and Open Space) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay), City of Knoxville, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Approve amendment to South City Sector Plan (First Reading) 2-C-17-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Civic Institutional to Low Density Residential, property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, City of Knoxville, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Ordinance to amend Zoning Regulations regarding auction houses (First Reading) O-35-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding auction houses. Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize acceptance of insurance proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus R-94-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company 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 $320,784.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for pedestrian facilities R-93-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with The University of Tennessee to allow construction of certain pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way of Caledonia Avenue. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for bio-diesel pipeline R-92-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with Eco-Energy Distribution Services, LLC to allow a bio-diesel pipeline to be installed underneath Third Creek Road. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project R-91-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00. Parks & community Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize filing for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant R-90-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant in an amount up to $2,900,000.00 with a required 10% local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize Mayor to accept Emergency Solutions Grant award R-89-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant award of $161,250.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with a required local match of 100%, of which $96,900.00 is to be provided by the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and $64,350.00 is to be provided by the Volunteer Ministry Center. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize acquisition of property at 3738 Speedway Circle R-88-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3738 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-030), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $4,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee. Zoning & land use Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize acquisition of property at 3740 Speedway Circle R-87-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3740 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-031), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $3,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee. Zoning & land use Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Amend City Code regarding disposal of real property O-37-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-722, "Disposal of Real Property," to clarify and simplify the process of selling surplus real estate and to make it clear that all sales are to be advertised and bid out, regardless of the estimated value of the property. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Amend City Code regarding financial responsibility for impounded vehicles O-36-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-101 to require evidence of financial responsibility for vehicles released and driven from the City's impoundment lot. Public safety Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Amend City Code relative to electronic signatures O-35-2017 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-86, Rule 25, of the Knoxville City Code relative to electronic signatures. Zoning & land use Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event O-34-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 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. Parks & community Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs O-33-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls. Parks & community Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $500 for Christenberry Elementary School field trip O-32-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Christenberry Elementary School to be utilized toward the cost of bus transportation for a field trip to the Museum of Appalachia. Schools Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project O-31-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project. Parks & community Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Downtown Wine & Spirits license renewal R-86-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Downtown Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Merchants Wine & Spirits license renewal R-85-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lange's Liquor Store license renewal R-84-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lange's Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southland Spirits & Wine license renewal R-83-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southland Spirits & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. Item history →	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Approve minutes from February 28, 2017 meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville	Absent *	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jan 17, 2017	Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.	Aye	Deferred	8-1-0-0	Split Deferred
Jan 17, 2017	Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.	Aye	Deferred	8-1-0-0	Split Deferred
Jan 17, 2017	Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variances for sign reconstruction BZA File No. 9-C-16-VA — A Resolution approving an appeal by Arthur Seymour, Jr. of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny variances related to reconstruction of a ground sign in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 2932 Alcoa Highway. Item history →	Aye	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred

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

Apr 11, 2017

Ordinance to require permit holder or agent to pour and serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)

Aye

Withdrawn

9-0-0-0

Withdrawn