City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Charles Thomas, year 2025

Meeting	Agenda item	Charles Thomas’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Jun 24, 2025	Confirm reappointment and appoint Design Review Board members R-151-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jared Worsham and appointing Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025	Approve Minutes of June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting	Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 4423 Ball Camp Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 10, 2025	Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 10, 2025	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 10, 2025	Amend South City Sector Plan for 700 Gertrude Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Belvan Properties LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 700 Gertrude Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 5-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 1203 Murray Drive to RN-5 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 1501 N. Cherry Street to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 4301-4311 Kingston Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Amend One Year Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Amend West City Sector Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Allow conversion of existing buildings to two-family dwellings Consideration of an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close portion of Hannah Avenue between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close portion of Heins Street between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Levy additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-1-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, 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)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Execute quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for 412 Ocala Drive R-146-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for one parcel of property located at 412 Ocala Drive, Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $40,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial for 137 W. Anderson Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Everett Hirche of the denial of the Board of Zoning Appeals to increase the front setback in an IM-U zoning district from a build-to zone of 0 to 25' to 79.8' per Article 6.3, Table 6-1 for property located at 137 W. Anderson Avenue. I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 081NH020. BZA File # BZA-25-0029. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Approve FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program O-56-2025 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise O-53-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department) Public safety	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Approve FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 27, 2025	Appropriate $1500 for One Knoxville Collective East Knoxville Soccer Academy An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Appropriate $1500 for YOKE Summer Adventure Camps An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize automated enforcement for speeding and noise An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 27, 2025	Appropriations ordinance, withdrawn O-46-2025 — 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into 25/26. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Withdrawn	8-0-0-1	Withdrawn
May 27, 2025	Approve and adopt Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan R-141-2025 — A Resolution approving and adopting the Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 27, 2025	Authorize First Lease Amendment with Boghani Properties, LLC R-140-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Lease Amendment between the City and Boghani Properties, LLC to update the leased unit numbers and execute the lease extensions through December 31, 2050. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize sublease agreement with The Art and Culture Alliance R-139-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new sublease agreement between the City and The Art and Culture Alliance for the use of the commercial spaces at the Emporium Building located at 100 S. Gay Street. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize license agreement with Downtown Knoxville Alliance for "Newts in Knoxville" R-138-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement between the City and Downtown Knoxville Alliance for the installation and maintenance of small, bronze figures on specific locations on public property downtown for the long-term installation of the "Newts in Knoxville" scavenger hunt. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with Blue Line Solutions for traffic enforcement R-137-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (BLS) to provide products and services to the City for school zone speed enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and noise enforcement in order to promote traffic safety. (Requested by Engineering Department) Public safety	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 27, 2025	Authorize Easement Agreement for Emporium Building encroachment R-136-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of The Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street to encroach into adjacent public rights-of-way. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Amend Smith Seckman Reid contract for pipe rehabilitation R-135-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in- Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,800.00 for a new contract total of $136,080.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with RK&K for North Cherry Street Stormwater R-134-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $168,840.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with Consor Engineers for Baum Drive Stormwater R-133-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor Engineers, LLC to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $161,815.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Mary Vestal Park R-132-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Outdoor Knoxville Reroof R-131-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Outdoor Knoxville Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $151,300.00 (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-130-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional design services for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $49,820.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Authorize agreement with UT for community violence assessment R-129-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service to conduct a comprehensive community violence assessment to evaluate the implementation of place-based strategies (Project TLC), its impact on violent crime in identified areas, and levels of community trust and perceptions of safety in identified areas, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Appropriate $1500 for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir educational musical event O-52-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Appropriate $1500 for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball O-51-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Rezone 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia Ave, 611 E Depot Ave to DK-W O-50-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Rezone 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N to I-MU O-49-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Rezone 4602 Millertown Pike from O to RN-4 O-48-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Amend One Year Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-47-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-46-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Rezone 0 & 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 to C-G-1 O-45-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Rezone 6907 Central Avenue Pike C-G-1 to C-H-1 O-44-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Rezone 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU O-43-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Rezone 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 O-42-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN- 4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District O-41-2025 — An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 27, 2025	Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards O-40-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-39-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Ordinance to levy taxes for General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations O-38-2025 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Appropriations ordinance for FY 2025-2026 and reappropriation of encumbrances O-37-2025 — 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 27, 2025	Withdraw Ordinance 12-ae ITEMS WITHDRAWN Ordinance 12-ae was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 27, 2025	Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Appropriate funds for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Change zoning at 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia, 611 E Depot to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Change zoning at 1908 Grand Avenue to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Change zoning at 4602 Millertown Pike to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Amend One Year Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Amend East City Sector Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Change zoning at 0 and 6714 Keck Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Change zoning at 6907 Central Ave Pike to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Change zoning at 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Ave to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Change zoning at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 13, 2025	Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 13, 2025	Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming R-127-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Failed	3-6-0-0	Split Failed
May 13, 2025	Approve minutes of previous council meeting Minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Close unimproved Cafego Avenue An Ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue within City Block 26876, running from Hackman Street to its dead end at Maynard Glenn Fields Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Apr 29, 2025	Grant pensions to certain individuals R-118-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Apply for and accept "Organic Management" Grant R-117-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the ”Organic Management” Grant and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC), to further grow The Knoxville Compost Project by continuing to divert municipal food waste from the landfill to reduce greenhouse gases and to produce compost to grow food in urban farms, community gardens, and residential backyards. (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Authorize agreement with Lee Company for Cal Johnson Rec Center HVAC R-116-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for the supply and installation of two HVAC units as well as the removal and disposal of the existing units at Cal Johnson Recreation Center, located at 507 S. Hall of Fame Drive, for an amount not to exceed $58,615.00 (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Amend R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds R-115-2025 — A Resolution amending R-326-2024 which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to six entities to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board, in order to modify allocations to four of the entities, including the University of Tennessee, the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, and the Office of Housing Stability (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Amend agreement for CoC Planning Grant Funds R-114-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an amendment to an agreement accepting Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Grant Funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allowing HUD to divert grant funds directly to the Knoxville Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) as a CoC Replacement Recipient. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Elmington Capital Group R-113-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Elmington Capital Group, or an affiliate thereof (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1585 Coleman Road, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 107GE010 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Award $1M from HOME ARP to Lumen Flats for 18 affordable units R-112-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 from the HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME ARP) to Lumen Flats Knoxville, LLC for the development of 18 affordable housing units to be located at 1585 Coleman Road, contingent upon approval of the 2022 HOME ARP Allocation Plan Amendment by both City Council and HUD. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Amend 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development R-111-2025 — A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Edgewood APTS LLC R-110-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Edgewood APTS LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2501 Edgewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 070IJ001 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Award $360,000 to Edgewood Apts., LLC for 15 affordable units R-109-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Edgewood Apts., LLC for the development of 15 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2501 Edgewood Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Parkview APTS, LLC R-108-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Parkview APTS, LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2226 Parkview Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 082OM013 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Award $210,000 to Parkview Apts., LLC for 10 affordable housing units R-107-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Parkview Apts., LLC, for the development of 10 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2226 Parkview Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Appreciate United Way donation for Affordable Rental Development R-106-2025 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $570,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Rental Development Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Authorize Easement Agreement for 400 State Street development R-105-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed features of the development at 400 State Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for State Street. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Amend agreement for UT area traffic signal improvements R-104-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements in the University of Tennessee area to extend the date of completion and reflect an increase in available federal funding. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-0-0-3	Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025	Authorize agreement with Rogers Group for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-103-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,994,000.00 for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-0-0-3	Unanimous

Jun 24, 2025

Confirm reappointment and appoint Design Review Board members R-151-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jared Worsham and appointing Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 24, 2025

Approve Minutes of June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting

Charles Thomas’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 4423 Ball Camp Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 10, 2025

Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 10, 2025

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 10, 2025

Amend South City Sector Plan for 700 Gertrude Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Belvan Properties LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 700 Gertrude Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 5-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 1203 Murray Drive to RN-5 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 1501 N. Cherry Street to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 4301-4311 Kingston Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Amend One Year Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Amend West City Sector Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Allow conversion of existing buildings to two-family dwellings Consideration of an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close portion of Hannah Avenue between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close portion of Heins Street between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Levy additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-1-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, 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)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Execute quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for 412 Ocala Drive R-146-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for one parcel of property located at 412 Ocala Drive, Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $40,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial for 137 W. Anderson Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Everett Hirche of the denial of the Board of Zoning Appeals to increase the front setback in an IM-U zoning district from a build-to zone of 0 to 25' to 79.8' per Article 6.3, Table 6-1 for property located at 137 W. Anderson Avenue. I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 081NH020. BZA File # BZA-25-0029. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Approve FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program O-56-2025 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise O-53-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department) Public safety

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Approve FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

May 27, 2025

Appropriate $1500 for One Knoxville Collective East Knoxville Soccer Academy An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Appropriate $1500 for YOKE Summer Adventure Camps An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize automated enforcement for speeding and noise An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

May 27, 2025

Appropriations ordinance, withdrawn O-46-2025 — 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into 25/26. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Withdrawn

8-0-0-1

Withdrawn

May 27, 2025

Approve and adopt Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan R-141-2025 — A Resolution approving and adopting the Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

May 27, 2025

Authorize First Lease Amendment with Boghani Properties, LLC R-140-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Lease Amendment between the City and Boghani Properties, LLC to update the leased unit numbers and execute the lease extensions through December 31, 2050. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize sublease agreement with The Art and Culture Alliance R-139-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new sublease agreement between the City and The Art and Culture Alliance for the use of the commercial spaces at the Emporium Building located at 100 S. Gay Street. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize license agreement with Downtown Knoxville Alliance for "Newts in Knoxville" R-138-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement between the City and Downtown Knoxville Alliance for the installation and maintenance of small, bronze figures on specific locations on public property downtown for the long-term installation of the "Newts in Knoxville" scavenger hunt. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize agreement with Blue Line Solutions for traffic enforcement R-137-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (BLS) to provide products and services to the City for school zone speed enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and noise enforcement in order to promote traffic safety. (Requested by Engineering Department) Public safety

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

May 27, 2025

Authorize Easement Agreement for Emporium Building encroachment R-136-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of The Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street to encroach into adjacent public rights-of-way. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Amend Smith Seckman Reid contract for pipe rehabilitation R-135-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in- Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,800.00 for a new contract total of $136,080.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize agreement with RK&K for North Cherry Street Stormwater R-134-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $168,840.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize agreement with Consor Engineers for Baum Drive Stormwater R-133-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor Engineers, LLC to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $161,815.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Mary Vestal Park R-132-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Outdoor Knoxville Reroof R-131-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Outdoor Knoxville Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $151,300.00 (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-130-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional design services for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $49,820.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Authorize agreement with UT for community violence assessment R-129-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service to conduct a comprehensive community violence assessment to evaluate the implementation of place-based strategies (Project TLC), its impact on violent crime in identified areas, and levels of community trust and perceptions of safety in identified areas, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Appropriate $1500 for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir educational musical event O-52-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Appropriate $1500 for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball O-51-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Rezone 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia Ave, 611 E Depot Ave to DK-W O-50-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Rezone 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N to I-MU O-49-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Rezone 4602 Millertown Pike from O to RN-4 O-48-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Amend One Year Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-47-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-46-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Rezone 0 & 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 to C-G-1 O-45-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Rezone 6907 Central Avenue Pike C-G-1 to C-H-1 O-44-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Rezone 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU O-43-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Rezone 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 O-42-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN- 4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District O-41-2025 — An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

May 27, 2025

Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards O-40-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-39-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Ordinance to levy taxes for General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations O-38-2025 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Appropriations ordinance for FY 2025-2026 and reappropriation of encumbrances O-37-2025 — 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

May 27, 2025

Withdraw Ordinance 12-ae ITEMS WITHDRAWN Ordinance 12-ae was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 27, 2025

Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Appropriate funds for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Change zoning at 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia, 611 E Depot to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Change zoning at 1908 Grand Avenue to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Change zoning at 4602 Millertown Pike to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Amend One Year Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Amend East City Sector Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Change zoning at 0 and 6714 Keck Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Change zoning at 6907 Central Ave Pike to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Change zoning at 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Ave to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Change zoning at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

May 13, 2025

Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 13, 2025

Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming R-127-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Failed

3-6-0-0

Split Failed

May 13, 2025

Approve minutes of previous council meeting Minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Close unimproved Cafego Avenue An Ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue within City Block 26876, running from Hackman Street to its dead end at Maynard Glenn Fields Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Apr 29, 2025

Grant pensions to certain individuals R-118-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Apply for and accept "Organic Management" Grant R-117-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the ”Organic Management” Grant and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC), to further grow The Knoxville Compost Project by continuing to divert municipal food waste from the landfill to reduce greenhouse gases and to produce compost to grow food in urban farms, community gardens, and residential backyards. (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Authorize agreement with Lee Company for Cal Johnson Rec Center HVAC R-116-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for the supply and installation of two HVAC units as well as the removal and disposal of the existing units at Cal Johnson Recreation Center, located at 507 S. Hall of Fame Drive, for an amount not to exceed $58,615.00 (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Amend R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds R-115-2025 — A Resolution amending R-326-2024 which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to six entities to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board, in order to modify allocations to four of the entities, including the University of Tennessee, the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, and the Office of Housing Stability (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Amend agreement for CoC Planning Grant Funds R-114-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an amendment to an agreement accepting Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Grant Funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allowing HUD to divert grant funds directly to the Knoxville Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) as a CoC Replacement Recipient. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Elmington Capital Group R-113-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Elmington Capital Group, or an affiliate thereof (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1585 Coleman Road, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 107GE010 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Award $1M from HOME ARP to Lumen Flats for 18 affordable units R-112-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 from the HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME ARP) to Lumen Flats Knoxville, LLC for the development of 18 affordable housing units to be located at 1585 Coleman Road, contingent upon approval of the 2022 HOME ARP Allocation Plan Amendment by both City Council and HUD. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Amend 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development R-111-2025 — A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Edgewood APTS LLC R-110-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Edgewood APTS LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2501 Edgewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 070IJ001 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Award $360,000 to Edgewood Apts., LLC for 15 affordable units R-109-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Edgewood Apts., LLC for the development of 15 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2501 Edgewood Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Parkview APTS, LLC R-108-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Parkview APTS, LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2226 Parkview Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 082OM013 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Award $210,000 to Parkview Apts., LLC for 10 affordable housing units R-107-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Parkview Apts., LLC, for the development of 10 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2226 Parkview Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Appreciate United Way donation for Affordable Rental Development R-106-2025 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $570,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Rental Development Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Authorize Easement Agreement for 400 State Street development R-105-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed features of the development at 400 State Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for State Street. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Amend agreement for UT area traffic signal improvements R-104-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements in the University of Tennessee area to extend the date of completion and reflect an increase in available federal funding. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

6-0-0-3

Unanimous

Apr 29, 2025

Authorize agreement with Rogers Group for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-103-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,994,000.00 for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye

Adopted

6-0-0-3

Unanimous

Charles Thomas’s votes in 2025