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Brenda Palmer’s votes

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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Jan 19, 2016
Apply for and accept $480K grant for Family Justice Center network A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant of $480,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of 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)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 327 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 327 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 213 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 213 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 209 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 209 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 201 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 201 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 119 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 119 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Express appreciation for donation of property at 2115 & 2117 Texas Ave A Resolution expressing appreciation to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the donation of two parcels of property located at 2115 and 2117 Texas Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend agreement for case management program to prevent homelessness A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to develop and support the case management program, located in the KCDC elderly/disabled housing and focused on homelessness prevention, by funding the current fiscal year, in an amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Request leg. delegation consider reducing transportation funding shortfall R-20-2016 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville legislative delegation consider options to reduce the shortfall in transportation funding in Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Wallace, Saunders, Campen, Della Volpe and Vice Mayor Grieve) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: No Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Jan 19, 2016
Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St from C-3 to C-2/D-1 MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan, amending 2003 plan and General Plan 2033 O-16-2016 — An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Close Gale Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to Kenyon Patterson O-15-2016 — An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Packers South USA, LLC O-14-2016 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Confirm appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, Nick Pavlis to Community TV Board R-19-2016 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, and Nick Pavlis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $1,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Optimist Club O-13-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Optimist Club of Knoxville toward costs of the Fountain City Optimist Christmas Parade.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville Opera Company O-12-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Opera Company toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement Fund to Central High School Foundation O-11-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School Foundation to be utilized toward certain academic needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Campen) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund to MLK Commemorative Commission O-10-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as a contribution toward the 2016 King Week Celebration events.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Campen, Brown, Stair, and Saunders) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Approve Certificate of Good Moral Char. for Holston Hills Country Club license R-18-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Good Moral Character to James Disney relative to the application of Holston Hills Country Club to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a private club.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wine & Spirits license renewal R-17-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe's Wine & 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits license renewal R-16-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Rezone property on N. Concord St from I-2 to RP-2 MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
Amend one year plan for N. Concord St property: Med Dens Res/Office to High Dens Res File No. 10-B-15-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-B-15-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Central City Sector Plan for property on N. Concord St File No. 10-C-15-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-C-15-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
Approve minutes from January 5, 2016 meeting approve the minutes from the January 5, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Emergency Ordinance to rezone property on Boyds Bridge Pike MPC File No. 12-J-15-RZ — An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Boyds Bridge Pike, west of Delrose Drive from O-3 (Office Park) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Sertoma Center, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend ordinance to emergency reading Motion to: amend the ordinance to be approved on emergency reading
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St to C-2/D-1 District MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan File No. 12-A-15-SP — An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Close Gale Street from Cecil Ave to southern terminus File No. 12-A-15-SC — An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Close unnamed alley from parcel 082HG025 to southern terminus File No. 12-A-15-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve TIF amendment for Jackson/Depot Redevelopment Plan 11-e — A Resolution approving a tax increment financing amendment to the Jackson/Depot Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to support the redevelopment of real property located at 202 W. Magnolia Avenue and 317 Ogden Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Justice for Families Program R-14-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $600,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Justice for Families Program, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Apply for and accept FEMA AFG grant for fire station sprinklers R-13-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for reimbursement in the amount of $1,350,000 of eligible expenses for the outfitting of fire stations with sprinkler systems.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Apply for and accept Multimodal Access Fund Grant for street improvements R-12-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Multimodal Access Fund Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $782,169.44 with a City match of $41,166.81, to provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Hall of Fame Drive and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC R-11-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC to extend the term and to clarify the services provided at The Center.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Close unnamed alley from Forest Ave to parcel 094LL001 File No. 11-A-15-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Forest Avenue to the easternmost corner of parcel 094LL001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jeff Carr, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend Zoning Regs to define and permit "Craft Bakery" File No. 11-A-15-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, to define "Craft Bakery" and permitting their use in certain commercial and industrial districts. (MPC approved 12-0) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 to SEEED for Baby Roadrunner's Football Program O-6-2016 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization (SEEED), acting as fiscal agent for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend City Code Section 17-392 to increase safety belt penalty O-5-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 relative to Internal Auditor O-4-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to the Internal Auditor.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend City Code Section 2-450 regarding Classification and Compensation Plans O-3-2016 — 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
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema R-10-2016 — A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board R-9-2016 — A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Confirm reappointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-8-2016 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Confirm appointments to Historic Zoning Commission R-7-2016 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lorie Matthews and the appointment of Sandra G. Swilley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Appropriate $10,000 to The Great Schools Partnership O-2-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to support and benefit the ongoing community school initiative and services.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Appropriate $500 to Boys and Girls Clubs STEM program O-1-2016 — 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 the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to purchase certain items to benefit the Vestal Unit with the STEM club program.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Jeffrey S. Lee R-6-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,304.81 per month to Jeffrey S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Robert L. McDaniel R-5-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $586.49 per month to Robert L. McDaniel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Charles R. Johnson R-4-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,039.15 per month to Charles R. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Thomas Strickland, Jr. R-3-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,360.17 per month to Thomas Strickland, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits renewal R-2-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Turkey Creek 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.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Alcoa Highway Liquors license R-1-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Alcoa Highway Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Rezone property on N. Concord Street to RP-2 District MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
One Year Plan amendment for York Acquisitions, LLC File No. 10-B-15-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
Amend Central City Sector Plan for York Acquisitions, LLC File No. 10-C-15-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
Approve minutes from December 19, 2015 Special Session Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 19, 2015 Special Session of City Council
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve minutes from December 17, 2015 Regular Session Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 17, 2015 Regular Session of City Council
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Ordinance to increase penalty for failure to wear safety belt An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal for Stop Loss insurance R-391-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe for Stop Loss insurance for the City of Knoxville’s Self-Insured Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with WageWorks for FSA/HRA administration R-390-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with WageWorks, Inc. to provide administration services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $105,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement establishing KGIS with Knox County and KUB R-389-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County and the Knoxville Utilities Board amending the 1985 original tri-party agreement which established the Knoxville Geographic Information System (KGIS).(Requested by Mayor) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for governmental relations services R-388-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Thanksgiving Basket Project O-230-2015 — 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-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as fiscal agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Council Member Campen) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Approve certificate of compliance for Vic's Package Store liquor license renewal R-392-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vic's 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 Finance Department)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Approve an appeal by Bearden Council regarding use on review for restaurant space A Resolution approving an appeal by Bearden Council of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve George Ewart's request for a Use on Review for up to 2,590 square feet of restaurant space in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, west of Lebanon Street. (MPC approved 8-4) (File No. 11-E-15-UR) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Dec 17, 2015
Approve minutes from December 8, 2015 meeting approve the minutes from the December 8, 2015 meeting of City Council
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 8, 2015
Resolution on appeal by Daniel A. Sanders regarding parking variance File No. 9-C-15-VA — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Failed 3-5-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 8, 2015
Deny appeal regarding parking variance at 937 N Broadway Appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces
Brenda Palmer’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 4-4-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 8, 2015
Resolution on appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, regarding advertising device File No. 10-B-15-VA — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, of a decision by the City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to uphold the Chief Building Official's decision that the roof structure as proposed is an advertising device (Art. 8 Sec. 2.2), property located at 846 N. Central Street. (BZA denied 5-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Nov 10, 2015
Amend zoning regulations regarding pet services 11-A-14-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", regarding pet services. (MPC approved 7-6) (File No. 11-A-14-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 10, 2015
Resolution to acquire right-of-way for Gay Street Streetscapes Project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of right-of-way and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 310 W. Church Avenue as part of the Gay Street Streetscapes Project - 700 Block.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Oct 27, 2015
Amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions O-224-2014 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to close a portion of Frances Street from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions O-16-2015 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to close a portion of Melrose Avenue from Frances Street to Melrose Place to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Establish process for City Council approval of liquor license certificates of compliance O-204-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 4, Article III, Sections 96 through Section 127 to establish a process for City Council to approve certificates of compliance for retail food store liquor license applications.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former McClung Warehouse properties R-351-2015 — A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the former McClung Warehouse properties on Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former sanitary laundry property R-350-2015 — A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the former sanitary laundry property located at 625 N. Broadway.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with University of Tennessee for Project Safe Neighborhoods evaluation R-349-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee for professional services for a Project Safe Neighborhoods Zone process and outcome evaluation for a total three-year contract amount not to exceed $67,788.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Appreciate Legacy Parks Foundation donation of 68.5 acres for Parks and Recreation R-348-2015 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 68.5 acres of property on Cherokee Trail at River Bluff to be used for Parks and Recreation purposes, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Support Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee designation for FTA grant funds R-347-2015 — A Resolution supporting Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area’s designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and KCAC to execute any and all documents necessary for KCAC to file a grant application for $816,252.00 of Fiscal Year 2015 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Support East TN Human Resource Agency designation for FTA grant funds R-346-2015 — A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for ETHRA to file a grant application for $371,354.00 of Fiscal Year 2015 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. for automated vehicle location system R-345-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. to provide an automated vehicle location system for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a Knoxville Area Transit paratransit and demand response vehicles for a period of five years at an upfront cost not to exceed $175,112.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve sale of decommissioned arson pickup truck to Bradley County Sheriff's Office R-344-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of one decommissioned arson pickup truck to the Bradley County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office for $8,000.00.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with Knox County for lease of two surplus pickup trucks R-343-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, for the lease of two surplus pickup trucks.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for copier rental and maintenance R-342-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for rental and maintenance of multifunction copiers for City departmental use, at an estimated annual cost of $153,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. for KAT Employee Parking Lot R-341-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $34,850.00 for the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Employee Parking Lot Project on Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve amendment to agreement with TDOT for Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project R-340-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 060018 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with Adams & Sons, Inc. for 2014 Neighborhood Drainage - Phase I Project R-339-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams & Sons, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,045,533.50 for the 2014 Neighborhood Drainage - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve easement agreement with Shulz Brau Brewing, LLC for outswinging door R-338-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Shulz Brau Brewing, LLC to permit an outswinging door to encroach into the public right-of-way for the benefit of the proposed redevelopment of a beer brewing facility and pub with beer garden.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with Catholic Charities for CDBG funding for roof replacement R-337-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide $70,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for roof replacement at Samaritan Place.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Authorize quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. for property R-336-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Rezone property on Emory Place/King Street from C-3 to C-2 O-203-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Rezone property on Ogden St/W. Magnolia Ave from C-3 to C-2 O-202-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-201-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell & Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Amend Zoning Regulations for directory signs O-200-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A- 15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve appointment of Charles R. Harr to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority A Resolution approving the appointment of Charles R. Harr to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor)
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Reappoint Douglas Veum to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board R-334-2015 — A Resolution reappointing Douglas Veum to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Grieve) Personnel & appointments
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Appropriate $400 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee O-209-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville- Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as fiscal agent for "Five Points Up" group, toward promoting health equity and doing positive work in the Five Points area of East Knoxville.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown and Stair) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Appropriate $1,750 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-208-2015 — 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 Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Bearden Council to further develop the Everly Brothers Park at Kingston Pike and Forest Park Boulevard.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, and Stair) Budget & taxes
Brenda Palmer’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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