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Charles Thomas’s votes split votes

36 recorded votes: 30 aye · 6 no

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Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 2724 Western Avenue from OS to C-G-1 (General Commercial) O-141-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial O-140-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to amend Central City Sector Plan for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial O-139-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Aug 11, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 O-118-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Amend City Charter regarding Knoxville Utilities Board commissioner terms and fees An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XI, entitled "Knoxville Utilities Board", to promote accountability, cost-savings, and transparency by shortening commissioner terms, changing the process of nominating commissioners and filling vacated seats, and requiring that fees, fixed monthly charges, and basic service charges must not exceed the actual cost of service as determined by a cost of service study, and be subject to a public hearing before enactment, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Charles Thomas’s vote: No Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 28, 2020
Amend City Charter regarding Knoxville Utilities Board commissioner terms and fees An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XI, entitled "Knoxville Utilities Board", to promote accountability, cost-savings, and transparency by shortening commissioner terms, changing the process of nominating commissioners and filling vacated seats, and requiring that fees, fixed monthly charges, and basic service charges must not exceed the actual cost of service as determined by a cost of service study, and be subject to a public hearing before enactment, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Charles Thomas’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 28, 2020
Amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 14, 2020
Suspend rules to limit public forum speakers to three minutes each suspend the rules to limit the speakers to three minutes each
Charles Thomas’s vote: No Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 30, 2020
Approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget O-108-2020 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 30, 2020
Support Mayor's appointment of David Gillette to Neighborhood Advisory Council R-190-2020 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of David Gillette to the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Abstain Adopted 6-1-2-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget 12-b — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Salvation Army for COVID-19 emergency shelters R-174-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command for $84,052.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus and City of Knoxville Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend City Code to reestablish Human Resources Department O-102-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Capital and Operating Budgets to transfer funds O-101-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 2, 2020
Amend Knoxville City Code to reestablish a Human Resources Department 12-b — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 2, 2020
Call on U.S. Congress to appropriate funds for the United States Postal Service R-154-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to support the appropriation of $25 billion and sufficient additional funds over time to sustain the United States Postal Service.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Abstain Adopted 5-1-3-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with TDOT for UT area traffic signal improvements R-144-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements for the University of Tennessee area for an estimated project cost not to exceed $2,964,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19 R-141-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to work toward the immediate enactment of federal legislation to ensure appropriate health care coverage for all residents of the United States during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution approving appeal of BZA denial for zoning interpretation at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Destin A. LeBlanc of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of an appeal of the interpretation of the City Zoning Administrator regarding permitted uses in the former C-6 zoning district, located at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike. (BZA File 4-C-20-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Charles Thomas’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 6-3-0-0
Split Failed
May 19, 2020
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Rezone property at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H district 12-v — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Approve plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-u — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Approve sector plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds for FY 2020-2021 12-b — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize Mayor to award $642,752 in Historic Preservation Grants R-110-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Apr 21, 2020
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2019/2020 O-56-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 7, 2020
Rezone property at 920 Oak Grove Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 920 Oak Grove Lane, Parcel ID 121 GG 019 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-3) (File No. 3-E-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Amend zoning code for bus parking and I-MU district use. 2-A-20-OA — a. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11, to revise standards for parking buses in residential districts and Article 9 to revise Table 9-1 to identify two-family dwellings as permitted use in the I-MU District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Approve agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping for Lakeshore Park. R-81-2020 — l. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping to provide mowing and turf maintenance for Lakeshore Park within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $80,000.00. Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant. R-78-2020 — i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $337,500.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $112,500.00, for a total grant amount of $450,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Bike Park R-68-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0203 with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park, increasing the contract amount by $35,000.00 for a new contract total of $684,472.00 and extending the date of completion to May 15, 2020.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Robin Easter Design for Police Dept recruiting campaign R-11-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Robin Easter Design to develop a comprehensive multimedia marketing/branding campaign designed to enhance the Police Department's recruiting efforts, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split

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