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Charles Thomas’s votes in 2024

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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May 28, 2024
Authorize agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-142-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center to provide historical preservation, research, education, and programming reflecting Black and African-American experiences and culture in the Knoxville area, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 with the option to extend the terms of the Agreement for up to three additional one-year periods under the same conditions.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Change base zoning for a portion of 1117 Beaman Lake Road O-74-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for 1117 Beaman Lake Road O-73-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-I-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend East City Sector Plan for 1117 Beaman Lake Road O-72-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-K-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Change base zoning for Joe Lewis Rd & Lewis Ave properties O-71-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4407 and 4411 Joe Lewis Road and for portions of property located at 4415 Joe Lewis Road and 1410 Lewis Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Alexis Feliciano, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Change base zoning for 2600 Sevier Avenue O-70-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Connolly Development Ventures, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for 2600 Sevier Avenue O-69-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend South City Sector Plan for 2600 Sevier Avenue O-68-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Change base zoning for a portion of 1221 Laurel Avenue O-67-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for 1221 Laurel Avenue O-66-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1221 Laurel Ave O-65-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Change base zoning for 5531 N Broadway O-64-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5531 N Broadway from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Gary Koonz, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for 5531 N Broadway O-63-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend North City Sector Plan for 5531 N Broadway O-62-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Change base zoning for 0 Henson Road O-61-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Henson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for 0 Henson Road O-60-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 0 Henson Road O-59-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for 1707 Loves Creek Road O-58-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for 1707 Loves Creek Road O-57-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for an amendment to the Northeast County Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend Zoning Code to add Residential Care Facilities in OP district O-56-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Residential Care Facilities as a special use in the OP (Office Park) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-24-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Amend City Code re: classification and compensation plans O-55-2024 — 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) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 28, 2024
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund FY 2024-2025 O-54-2024 — 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Appropriations ordinance for FY 2024-2025 O-53-2024 — 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 23/24 into FY 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 28, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Admiral Wine & Spirits liquor store license R-134-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Admiral Wine & Spirits, LLC d/b/a Admiral Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Grant pension to John D. Lawson, Knoxville Police Dept. R-135-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,414.16 per month to John D. Lawson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Grant pension to Ronald D. Collins, Knoxville General Government R-136-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,745.13 per month to Ronald D. Collins, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Confirm Design Review Board reappointments and appointment R-137-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rick Blackburn and Cameron Bolin and appointment of Tony Allen to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Confirm Visit Knoxville Board reappointment R-138-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lola Alapo to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Confirm Knoxville Animal Control Board appointments R-139-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Captain Tammy DeBow and Harrison Forbes to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Approve appointment to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority R-140-2024 — A Resolution approving the appointment of Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024 Reappoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-141-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Bradford Redding to serve as the At-Large Seat A representative to the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
May 28, 2024
Approve minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting approve the minutes of the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Alexis Feliciano zoning change - Joe Lewis Rd/Lewis Ave to RN-2 4-E-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4407 and 4411 Joe Lewis Road and for portions of property located at 4415 Joe Lewis Road and 1410 Lewis Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Alexis Feliciano, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Connolly Development Ventures LLC zoning change - 2600 Sevier Ave to C-N 4-T-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Connolly Development Ventures, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Connolly Development Ventures LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 2600 Sevier Ave 4-J-24-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
John Lynch Sanders FAIA zoning change - 1221 Laurel Ave to C-N 4-I-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
John Lynch Sanders FAIA One Year Plan Amendment - 1221 Laurel Ave 4-E-24-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Gary Koontz zoning change - 5531 N Broadway to C-H-2 4-G-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5531 N Broadway from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Gary Koonz, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Gary Koontz One Year Plan Amendment - 5531 N Broadway 4-D-24-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Dream House Construction LLC zoning change - 0 Henson Rd to RN-3 4-D-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Henson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Dream House Construction LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 0 Henson Rd 4-B-24-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Rev. Harold Middlebrook zoning change - 1117 Beaman Lake Rd to RN-5 4-R-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Amend Zoning Code: add Residential Care Facilities as special use in OP district 4-B-24-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Residential Care Facilities as a special use in the OP (Office Park) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-24-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with AADS Office Solutions for filing system R-133-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AADS Office Solutions Int'l LLC for the design and installation of a high density filing system, in an amount not to exceed $59,946.00.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize amendment to Verra Mobility contract for 4-month extension R-132-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract for an additional four months, until August 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour LLP for legal services R-131-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour, LLP to provide professional legal services to the KTA Board and K-Trans Management, Inc. for a period of three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with Stantec Consulting for electric bus charging infrastructure R-130-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the construction of the Knoxville Station electric bus overhead route charging infrastructure project for a total contract price not to exceed $1,265,432.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering Inc. for First Creek Park project R-129-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $165,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with Lindbergh Forest Neighborhood Assoc. for micro grant R-128-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lindbergh Forest Neighborhood Association to award a micro grant in the amount of $550.00 to support efforts to revitalize homeowner engagement and explore establishment of an historic overlay.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Approve appeal overturning planning commission decision - 0 Westridge Dr 2-G-24-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
May 14, 2024
Approve appeal to overturn planning commission decision - 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy 12-B-23-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Rev. Harold Middlebrook zoning change - 1117 Beaman Lake Rd to RN-5 4-R-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Rev. Harold Middlebrook East City Sector Plan Amendment - 1117 Beaman Lake Rd 4-K-24-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-K-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Ordinance to close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds O-52-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from N Central Street to King Street as it runs within City Block 08085, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Aaron McClain, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Suspend rules for Ordinances 12-ab, 12-ac, 12-ad suspend the rules to consider Ordinances 12-ab, 12-ac, and 12-ad after Ordinances on First Reading
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Amend Knoxville City Code - classification and compensation plans 9-a — 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 Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Ordinance 9-a postponed earlier in meeting 9-a — Ordinance 9-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
May 14, 2024
Stephen Goodson zoning change - 606 Heins Court to RN-4 12-aa — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 606 Heins Court from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Stephen Goodson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-U-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024
Stephen Goodson One Year Plan Amendment - 606 Heins Court 12-z — An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-K-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024
Stephen Goodson North City Sector Plan Amendment - 606 Heins Court 12-y — An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-M-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Stephen Goodson North City Sector Plan Amendment - 606 Heins Court 12-y — An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-M-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 Stephen Goodson One Year Plan Amendment - 606 Heins Court 12-z — An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-K-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 Stephen Goodson zoning change - 606 Heins Court to RN-4 12-aa — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 606 Heins Court from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Stephen Goodson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-U-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024
BIR Investments LLC zoning change - 2635 Western Ave to I-H 12-u — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, BIR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024
BIR Investments LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 2635 Western Ave 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24- PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024
BIR Investments LLC Central City Sector Plan Amendment - 2635 Western Ave 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024 BIR Investments LLC Central City Sector Plan Amendment - 2635 Western Ave 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 BIR Investments LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 2635 Western Ave 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24- PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 BIR Investments LLC zoning change - 2635 Western Ave to I-H 12-u — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, BIR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024
Homestead Land Holdings LLC zoning change - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike to RN-5 12-l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024
Homestead Land Holdings LLC One Year Plan Amendment - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-C-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024
Homestead Land Holdings LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2024 Homestead Land Holdings LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 Homestead Land Holdings LLC One Year Plan Amendment - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-C-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 Homestead Land Holdings LLC zoning change - Broome Rd/Middlebrook Pike to RN-5 12-l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024
Dream House Construction LLC zoning change - 0 Middlebrook Pike to RN-4 12-f — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
May 14, 2024
Dream House Construction LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike 12-e — An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
May 14, 2024
Dream House Construction LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
May 14, 2024 Dream House Construction LLC NW Sector Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 Dream House Construction LLC One Year Plan Amendment - 0 Middlebrook Pike 12-e — An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024 Dream House Construction LLC zoning change - 0 Middlebrook Pike to RN-4 12-f — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 14, 2024
Approve minutes of April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Ordinance to close alley from N Central Street to King Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from N Central Street to King Street as it runs within City Block 08085, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Aaron McClain, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Amend City Code 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 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 30, 2024
Ordinance to levy tax on all taxable properties for City of Knoxville funds 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.(Requested by Finance Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Ordinance to fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 23/24 into FY 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with KMF III Services, LLC for Safety City maintenance services R-127-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform lawn and landscape maintenance services at Safety City located at 165 S. Concord Street, in an amount not to exceed $29,620.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for Sexual Assault Center funding R-126-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. for Oracle Software Products support R-125-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. to provide software support services for on-premises Oracle Software Products in an annual amount not to exceed $230,912.00 for the next two years and $134,312.00 for the third year as the City transitions its existing on-premise Oracle Products to cloud based software packages.(Requested by Information Technology) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 30, 2024
Apply for and accept Safe Streets and Roads for All grant R-124-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount of up to $55,000,000.00 with a local match of up to $11,000,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2024 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-123-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,633,803.50 for the 2024 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Amend contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for engineering plan review services R-122-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis, increasing the amount by $58,100.00 for a new total amount not to exceed $193,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Amend City Code to prohibit personal delivery devices on city streets, sidewalks, right-of-way O-51-2024 — An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16, Article XVI of the Knoxville City Code to Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way.(Requested by Administration) Surveillance & privacy technology
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Appeal of Planning Commission decision on special use application for two-family dwelling A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 2-0-0-7
Deferred
Apr 30, 2024
Postpone resolution 10-b for two weeks Motion to: postpone resolution 10-b for two weeks
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Appeal of Planning Commission decision on Topside Road driveway and W Governor John Sevier Highway right turn lane expansion A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 30, 2024
Postpone resolution 10-a for two weeks Motion to: postpone resolution 10-a for two weeks
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Approve minutes from the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16, Article XVI of the Knoxville City Code to Prohibit Personal Delivery Devices on City streets, sidewalks, and right-of-way.(Requested by Administration)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Authorize acquisition of property at 412 Ocala Drive R-121-2024 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 412 Ocala Drive (Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051), believed to be owned by Gregory C. McMahan at an estimated cost of $57,200.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Authorize acquisition of property at 1509 North Fourth Avenue R-120-2024 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1509 North Fourth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-IA- 010), believed to be owned by Eli Jacob Miller and Lillie Lay Miller, at an estimated cost of $15,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Authorize agreement with RK&K for Rock Pointe Road project R-119-2024 — 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 Rock Pointe Road and Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $79,825.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Authorize $20M transfer to KCDC for South Waterfront Bridge Project R-118-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC), as the City's Redevelopment Authority, transferring $20,000,000 to KCDC for the provision of planning and redevelopment services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Apr 16, 2024
Amend lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for boat launch at Bicentennial Park R-117-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, to extend the lease period, and to provide for additional extension periods.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Authorize Mayor to transfer property on W. Jackson Ave to KCDC R-116-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed(s) or any other required documents to transfer property located along W. Jackson Avenue, including the former McClung Warehouses site between N. Gay Street and S. Broadway, to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Apr 16, 2024
Change zoning from I-G to C-G-1 for property at 0 Western Avenue O-50-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Mikhail Habib, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C- 24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for 610 and 612 Hollywood Road O-49-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 610 and 612 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Jason Barnes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Adopt One Year Plan 2024 prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission O-48-2024 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2024 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-24-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Amend Capital Budget, Operating Budget, and transfer funds for FY 23/24 O-47-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance O-69-2023 for Fiscal Year 23/24, and 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 Motion to amend:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Confirm appointment of Lesley Pressley to Wrecker Services Commission R-115-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Officer Lesley Pressley to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to consent calendar add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to the consent calendar
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Failed 6-1-0-2
Split Failed
Apr 16, 2024
Approve appeal to overturn special use for new driveway and right turn lane expansion A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Apr 16, 2024
Approve West Hills Comm. Assoc. appeal overturning special use for two-family dwelling R-26-1-905 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Apr 16, 2024
Postpone Resolutions 10-a and 10-b for two weeks postpone Resolution 10-a and 10-b for two weeks to April 30, 2024
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Approve minutes of April 2, 2024 meeting approve the minutes of the April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous

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