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Charles Thomas’s votes in 2020

100 recorded votes: 96 aye · 3 no · 1 abstain

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Dec 1, 2020
Approve lease with E-911 for former Women's Pavilion. R-328-2020 — A Resolution approving a lease between the City and Knoxville/Knox County E-911 (E-911) to lease 18,000 square feet of the former Women's Pavilion located at 1630 Huron Street, one of the buildings in the new Knoxville Public Safety Complex for a term of not less than thirty years.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Appropriate $4,500 to Mechanicsville Community Association for sports equipment. O-174-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Mechanicsville Community Association to purchase new sports equipment.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Appropriate $2,300 to Real Talk for at-risk youth services. O-173-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Real Talk to assist in its efforts to continue providing connections and resources to at-risk youth.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Elect Claudia Caballero to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. R-326-2020 — A Resolution electing Claudia Caballero to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Confirm Hallie Hearnes appointment to Historic Zoning Commission. R-325-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Hallie Hearnes to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020
Confirm appointment of Candice Halbert to City Pension Board. 8-c — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Candice Halbert to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Dec 1, 2020
Approve minutes of November 17, 2020 meeting. approve the minutes of the November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 405 W Oldham Ave 10-A-20-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 10-A-20-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 9-0-0-0
Failed
Nov 17, 2020
Appropriate $4,500 to Mechanicsville Community Assoc. for sports equipment An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Mechanicsville Community Association to purchase new sports equipment.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Appropriate $2,300 to Real Talk for at-risk youth resources An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Real Talk to assist in its efforts to continue providing connections and resources to at-risk youth.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: appropriate $400 to Project Grad for Thanksgiving baskets O-171-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Project Grad to provide ten Thanksgiving baskets for disadvantaged Austin East High School students and their families.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify flooding regulations O-170-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: restrict beer sale/consumption hours by jurisdiction O-169-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-32 of the Knoxville City Code to provide that the hours for sale and consumption of beer on premises may be restricted further by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify beer permittee compliance with state/local orders O-168-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-73(c) of the Knoxville City Code to clarify that beer permittees must comply with applicable regulations of the State of Tennessee and any other regulatory authority, including executive orders of the Governor, the Tennessee Pledge, and any orders, resolutions or regulations issued by the Knox County Board of Health, the Knox County Health Director, or the Knox County Health Officer.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Apply for TDOT/FTA CMAQ Grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-321-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $350,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend contract with New Flyer of America for charging infrastructure R-320-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. so as to increase the individual bus price by $29,256.02 and the equipment cost by $9,820.00 to pay for charging rails on each new electric bus and the installation of more extensive charging infrastructure at the KAT facility.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Approve agreement with Lee Company for chiller unit repairs R-319-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lee Company to provide service and repairs to the chiller unit on the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, in an amount not to exceed $29,400.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Approve ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-318-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G O-167-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Approve 1-yr plan amendment for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-166-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-165-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 4625/4625-B Asheville Hwy from O to C-G-1 O-164-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4625 and 4625-B Asheville Highway from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Carl Lansden / Lansden Landmarks, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 10-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 O-163-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G O-162-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Confirm appointment of Nancy Welch to Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-317-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Nancy Welch to the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues for the remainder of the current fiscal year.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ray's Market & Deli Wine License R-316-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ray's Market & Deli relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 17, 2020
Approve minutes from the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G 12-l — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
One Year Plan Amendment for Knoxville Center Dr: Mixed-Use to Light Industrial 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Amend North City Sector Plan for Knoxville Center Dr to Light Industrial 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone 4625/4625-B Asheville Hwy from O to C-G-1 12-h — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4625 and 4625-B Asheville Highway from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Carl Lansden / Lansden Landmarks, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 10-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G 12-f — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox County for School Violence Prevention Program R-315-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County for participation in the School Violence Prevention Program as part of the COPS 2020 Stop School Violence Grant to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades in an amount not to exceed $464,624.00, which includes a 25% match from Knox County.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services R-314-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement with National Building Service to exercise the final renewal option for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the City limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, adding Harriet Tubman Park for an additional cost of $170.00 per month, as needed, for three months, for a total annual price not to exceed $66,745.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize borrowing up to $130M via General Obligation Bonds R-313-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $130,000,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Amend conntract for Loraine St Heavy Shop Roof Project R-312-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0305 with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for the Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,557.00 for a new contract total of $128,006.00 and extending the completion date to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Public Service) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize cost reimbursement for safety improvements at Middlebrook Farm/Ed Shouse R-311-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Middlebrook Farm, LLC for roadway safety improvements in and around the intersection of Middlebrook Farm Lane and Ed Shouse Drive for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Apply for TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project R-310-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a 2020-21 Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 with the City being responsible for a City match not to exceed $50,000.00 plus $299,562.78 in City costs for the Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project for an estimated project cost of $1,299,562.78.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize agreement with myMatrixx for PBM services R-309-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Healthcare Services, Inc. d/b/a myMatrixx for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for the City's self-insured workers' compensation program, at an estimated annual cost of $332,000.00.(Requested by Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Amend Zoning Code re: max sign area in Office Park District O-161-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Confirm appointment of Rick Blackburn to Downtown Design Review Board R-307-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Rick Blackburn to the Downtown Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Confirm appointment of Lynne Randazzo to Historic Zoning Commission R-308-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lynne Randazzo to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 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 Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 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 Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020
Amend Zoning Code re: standards for signs in Institutional District 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
Amend Zoning Code re: internally illuminated signs in Institutional District 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
Postpone Ordinances 12-a and 12-b to April 6, 2021 Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-a and 12-b to April 6, 2021
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone 405 W Oldham Ave from I-MU/F to I-H/F 12-e — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use)/F (Floodway) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial)/F (Floodway) District, Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-20-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
One Year Plan Amendment for 405 W Oldham Ave: Light to Heavy Industrial 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-20-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 405 W Oldham Ave from Light to Heavy Industrial 12-c — An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 10-A-20-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
Postpone Ordinances 12-c, d, and e for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-c, d, and e for two weeks
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone 1200 Francis Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP 12-i — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1200 Francis Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-O-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Nov 3, 2020
Approve minutes of October 20, 2020 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of October 20, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend sign area limitations in Office Park District 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Abstain Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Oct 20, 2020
Apply for and accept grant from State Farm for Teen Driving Program R-301-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $30,000.00, with no required local match, from State Farm Insurance Company to benefit the Knoxville Police Department's Teen Driving Program, T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Action, Confidence, Knowledge).(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Execute partnership agreement with Tennessee RiverLine R-300-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a partnership agreement with the Tennessee RiverLine to offer economic opportunities and public health benefits to communities, urban and rural, and enhance the stewardship of the Tennessee River Landscape for an amount not to exceed $750.00 annually from the Parks and Recreation Grants and Benevolence Fund.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Execute amendment to Lakeshore Park Conservancy management agreement R-299-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy adopting and approving the 2020 Master Plan prepared by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Apply for grant funding from Tennessee Department of Transportation R-298-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,462,800.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2021 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend Cumberland Avenue intersection improvements project contract R-297-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0292 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Cumberland Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,107.34 for a new contract total of $1,924,565.75 and extending the completion date to October 23, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend curb cut project contract with Design and Construction Services Inc. R-296-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0151 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the 2020 Curb Cut Project, increasing the contract amount by $68,752.38 for a new contract total of $378,138.88 and extending the date of completion to October 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP O-157-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 O-156-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP O-155-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Add pre-school/kindergarten as special use in Parks and Open Space District O-154-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add pre-school/kindergarten as a special use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 20, 2020
Amend zoning code transition rules for planned districts O-153-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend smoking regulations on City-owned playgrounds O-152-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Update stormwater and street development standards O-151-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II, to update the stormwater and street development standards and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend flooding regulations in Knoxville City Code O-150-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Confirm Bryan Berry to Public Property Naming Committee R-295-2020 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Bryan Berry to serve on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020 Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020 Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020
Amend zoning code regarding signs in Institutional District 12-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 20, 2020
Amend zoning code regarding internally illuminated signs in Institutional District 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 20, 2020 Amend zoning code regarding internally illuminated signs in Institutional District 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Oct 20, 2020 Amend zoning code regarding signs in Institutional District 12-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Oct 20, 2020
Approve October 6, 2020 meeting minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance 12-l Approve Ordinance 12-l - An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP 9-G-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 9-B-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP 8-G-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Ordinance: Change street name from Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane 10-A-19-SNC — An Ordinance to change the street name of Hensley Drive between Kim Watt Drive and the dead end of Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane, Cindy Clabough, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 10-A-19-SNC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance 12-g Approve Ordinance 12-g - An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Add pre-school/kindergarten as special use in Parks/Open Space District 9-A-20-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add pre-school/kindergarten as a special use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance 12-e Approve Ordinance 12-e - An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Ordinance: Amend smoking regs on city playground grounds Approve Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 - An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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