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Charles Thomas’s votes in 2021

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 no

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Feb 23, 2021
Emergency Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21 O-40-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant R-60-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $1,200,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no local match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant R-59-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to combat serious and violent crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves for boxing program R-57-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($75,000.00) annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-56-2021 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(3) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Break One, LLC for encroachments R-55-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Break One, LLC to allow existing and proposed building elements at 428 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for S Gay Street and Fire Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners for encroachments R-54-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners to allow existing and proposed building features at 625 Cumberland Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Cumberland Avenue and Locust Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with McKinnon Construction for Old Broadway Sidewalks R-53-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $1,634,598.68.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Edison Electric, LLC for streetlight maintenance R-52-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0271 with Edison Electric, LLC to increase the contract amount by $200,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,075,000.00 to continue to provide maintenance services for the Citywide Streetlight and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve annual budget of Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2020-2021 R-51-2021 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 1712 Liberty Street from RN-1 to I-MU District O-39-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1712 Liberty Street from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, D.F.S. Properties, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1712 Liberty Street to Business Park Type 1 O-38-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-F-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1712 Liberty Street to Business Park Type 1 O-37-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU to C-G-2 District O-36-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Jonathan Lyons, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District O-35-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-G-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District O-34-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 to RN-5 District O-33-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 931 Piney Grove Church Road to Medium Density Residential / Office O-32-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 931 Piney Grove Church Road to Medium Density Residential / Office O-31-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone portion of 0 Jackson Road from RN-1/HP to I-G/HP District O-30-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to I-G (General Industrial) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Seth Kehne, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial O-29-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial O-28-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU to O District O-27-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Winterpast Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-L-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for 1301 East Weisgarber Road O-26-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for 1301 East Weisgarber Road O-25-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 O-24-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-G-1 (General Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins for Acre Kingston Pike T5, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 11-J-20-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Change street name of Val Street to Marion Street O-23-2021 — An Ordinance to change the street name of Val Street between Leroy Avenue and West Baxter Avenue to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-B-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Change street name of Leroy Avenue to Marion Street O-22-2021 — An Ordinance to change the street name of Leroy Avenue between Marion Street and Val Street to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-A-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Close unnamed alley on West Oldham Ave and quitclaim deed to property owner O-21-2021 — An ordinance to close an unnamed, undeveloped alley inside parcel 081NC003 on the southeast side of West Oldham Avenue between Worth Street and Davanna Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to the property owner, Eric E. Wallace, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-21-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $5,000 to Sleeves for Needs for homeless support 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sleeves for Needs to be utilized toward providing shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene products to individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 23, 2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Flying Anvil Theatre for rent support 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Flying Anvil Theatre to be utilized toward rent support.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 23, 2021
Appeal of denial for variance to increase height of detached accessory structure 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Feb 23, 2021
Request Planning Commission to recommend architectural design standards for CG-1 districts 11-b — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible addition of architectural design standards to CG-1 zoned districts and the reinstitution of planned residential districts.(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Feb 23, 2021
Approve minutes of the February 9, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 9, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 1712 Liberty Street from Single-Family Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1712 Liberty Street from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, D.F.S. Properties, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 1712 Liberty Street from MDR/Office to Business Park An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-F-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 1712 Liberty Street from MDR/Office to Business Park An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 200 Emmett Street from Industrial Mixed-Use to General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Jonathan Lyons, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-G-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 to RN-5 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 931 Piney Grove Church Road from MDR to MDR/Office An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 931 Piney Grove Church Road from MDR to MDR/Office An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 0 Jackson Road from RN-1/HP to I-G/HP District An Ordinance to rezone a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to I-G (General Industrial) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Seth Kehne, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 0 Jackson Road from LDR/HP to LI/HP An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 0 Jackson Road from LDR/HP to LI/HP An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU to O District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Winterpast Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-L-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 1301 East Weisgarber Road from Light Industrial to Office An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 1301 East Weisgarber Road from Light Industrial to Office An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 8300 E Walker Springs Lane from Office Park to Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: No Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to change Val Street to Marion Street An Ordinance to change the street name of Val Street between Leroy Avenue and West Baxter Avenue to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-B-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to change Leroy Avenue to Marion Street An Ordinance to change the street name of Leroy Avenue between Marion Street and Val Street to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-A-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to close an alley between Worth St and Davanna St and issue quitclaim deed An ordinance to close an unnamed, undeveloped alley inside parcel 081NC003 on the southeast side of West Oldham Avenue between Worth Street and Davanna Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to the property owner, Eric E. Wallace, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-21-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance amending KCC 2-362 to revise charges for KPD video recordings An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Division 12, Section 2-362, revising the schedule of charges for video recordings in the custody of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Resolution to accept donation of kitchen cabinets, flooring, and countertops to KFD R-50-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to The RTA Store for donating kitchen cabinets, flooring and countertops to the Knoxville Fire Department at an approximate value of $13,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I R-49-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,209,834.00 for the 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Amendment to contract with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for $80,000 in COVID-19 housing funds R-48-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-20- 0255 with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide additional funds not to exceed $80,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Covid19 funding for housing assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19, for a new contract amount of $280,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Resolution for $25,000 in CDBG funds to Mobile Meals for COVID-19 response R-47-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant funds for Mobile Meals, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Appeal of rezoning denial for 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 An Ordinance approving an appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for Acre Kingston Pike T5, LLC of Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) for property located at 8002 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 11-J-20-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-6) (Second District).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 9, 2021
Confirming Kaylin Chesney's appointment to the Better Building Board R-46-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kaylin Chesney to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $463.90/month to Jewell D. Chambers R-45-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $463.90 per month to Jewell D. Chambers, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,745.47/month to Dennis R. Bible R-30-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,745.47 per month to Dennis R. Bible, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $4,170.17/month to Jeffrey L. Conard R-31-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.17 per month to Jeffrey L. Conard, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,524.67/month to Daniel J. Corcoran R-32-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,524.67 per month to Daniel J. Corcoran, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,959.94/month to Keith C Debow R-33-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,959.94 per month to Keith C Debow, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $4,828.13/month to Mark A. Fortner R-34-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,828.13 per month to Mark A. Fortner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $1,963.87/month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin R-35-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,963.87 per month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $4,786.03/month to Sean J. Hejna R-36-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,786.03 per month to Sean J. Hejna, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,773.97/month to Timothy W. Huddleston R-37-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,773.97 per month to Timothy W. Huddleston, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,954.28/month to David H. Jenkins R-38-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,954.28 per month to David H. Jenkins, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,459.21/month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr. R-39-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,459.21 per month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $4,043.14/month to Bryan J. Malone R-40-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,043.14 per month to Bryan J. Malone, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $4,040.77/month to Benny E. Mitchell R-41-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,040.77 per month to Benny E. Mitchell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $4,551.90/month to James R. Patton R-42-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,551.90 per month to James R. Patton, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,956.55/month to Robert G. Russell, Jr. R-43-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,956.55 per month to Robert G. Russell, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,636.61/month to Scott E. Sheppard R-44-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,636.61 per month to Scott E. Sheppard, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Granting a pension of $3,774.73/month to William S. Still R-29-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,774.73 per month to William S. Still, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,544 for software license renewal for Design Center O-15-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,544.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward annual license renewal for Vectorworks and Sketchup Pro software.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Knoxville History Project virtual education O-16-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville History Project to be utilized toward a virtual education series.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas and Fugate) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,250 for an electric sign for Chilhowee Intermediate School O-17-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward an electric school sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021
Appeal of zoning variance denial for a 45-foot cross at 4605 Central Avenue Pike 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 9, 2021
Approve minutes from the January 26, 2021 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the January 26, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Authorize agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for bulk fuels R-28-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for the provision of bulk fuels for vehicles and equipment managed by the Fleet Services Department and Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of one year at an estimated cost per term of $2,187,178.00.(Requested by Purchasing) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Execute agreement with OpenCities, Inc. for permit selection application R-27-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OpenCities, Inc. to provide a custom front end application that will assist citizens with selecting permits and that integrates with the City's existing Accela Citizen Access Program, with an initial cost of $42,500.00 for the initial implementation and first year maintenance costs, and an annual maintenance cost of $11,250.00 for any of the four one-year renewal options exercised thereafter.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Authorize agreement with TDOT for Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project Phase 3 R-26-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an estimated project cost of $5,000,000.00 with $4,000,000.00 federally funded and $1,000,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for partitions at Bridge of Hope R-25-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the purchase and installation of physical partitions at the Bridge of Hope Men’s Transitional Housing Program, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-2-0
Jan 26, 2021
Award $480,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC R-24-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $480,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC for the development of 16 affordable housing units, 15 of which will serve qualified low income households, and 1 of which will serve a live-in manager, to be located at 211 Jessamine St.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-2-0
Jan 26, 2021
Rezone property at 3107-3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-14-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3107, 3117 and 3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District, Randy Guignard, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-D-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Appropriate $1,500 from Sustainability budget to fund Active Knox speaker series O-13-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Amend building code to reference updated zoning district names O-12-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the International Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-5, to reference the updated names of zoning districts when identifying appropriate fire district areas.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Amend building code to increase minimum sewer lateral size to four inches O-11-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Confirm appointment of Eboni James to Board of Zoning Appeals R-23-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Eboni James to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Confirm reappointment of Dr. Lisa Chassy to Animal Control Board R-22-2021 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. Lisa Chassy to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jan 26, 2021
Confirm appointments to the Public Arts Committee R-21-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Claudio Gomez, Damon Rawls, and Oren Yarbrough to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Wishkey, LLC liquor store license R-20-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wishkey, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor and Tobacco 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Approve consent item Motion to: approve the consent item
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Amend contract C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements 11-c — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 26, 2021
Approve appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett for height variance for accessory structure 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 26, 2021
Rezone property at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP to RN-5 12-a — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 26, 2021
Approve minutes of January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Rezone properties on Greenway Drive from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP District e. — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3107, 3117 and 3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District, Randy Guignard, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-D-20-RZ) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Appropriate funds from Office of Sustainability to Knoxville-Knox County Planning for speaker series c. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Amend International Building Code to reference updated zoning district names for fire districts b. — An Ordinance to amend the International Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-5, to reference the updated names of zoning districts when identifying appropriate fire district areas.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Amend International Residential Building Code to increase residential sewer lateral size a. — An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Novatech Inc. for printer rental and maintenance R-19-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Novatech, Inc. for rental and maintenance of multifunction printers for City departmental use, at an estimated annual cost of $150,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing Office) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant R-18-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $161,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Urban Transportation Planning Grant R-17-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Urban Transportation Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount up to $200,000.00 with a 10% City match.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for 2021 Curb Cuts Project R-16-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project for an amount not to exceed $233,458.35.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project R-15-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-09-0058 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $187,914.74 for a new contract total of $1,326,903.74 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers for right-of-way services R-14-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and related services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute Air Rights Easement for building spanning alley right-of-way R-13-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 2100 Block of Cumberland Avenue to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between S. Twenty First Street and Twenty Second Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement for canopy encroachment on Cumberland Avenue R-12-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed canopy encroachment into the public right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter Easement Agreement for building encroachment at 410 Magnolia Avenue R-11-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing building elements at 410 Magnolia Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Magnolia Avenue and Depot Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant R-10-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and if awarded, accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 with no City match for implementation of the planning phase to embed financial empowerment strategies into our ongoing work of equity and inclusion.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to award Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants for community building R-9-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $19,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by six neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency budget R-8-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2021.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property R-7-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 3316 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IQ-017, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for homelessness prevention R-6-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funding for the provision of homelessness prevention services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning R-5-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Rezone property at 1136 Groner Drive from RN-1/HP to RN-4/HP District O-10-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1136 Groner Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District / HP (Hillside Protection) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District / HP (Hillside Protection), Lee Freeman / Sertoma Center, Inc. (Revised), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-Q-20-RZ) Zoning & land use
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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