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Debbie Helsley’s votes

100 recorded votes: 98 aye · 2 no

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Aug 20, 2024
Rezoning property on N. Central Street and Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use 9-l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 3026, and 3030 N. Central Street and 112 Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District and to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 3030 N. Central Street, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jared Eisenhower, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution confirming Mayoral appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-221-2024 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Ben Bentley and Misty Goodwin and appointment of Dr. Bonnie Graham to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution supporting Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Maker Council R-220-2024 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Bailey Foster, Ty Murray and Joseph Woods and appointments of Kami Astro, Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024 Amending South City Sector Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial 9-a — An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Amending One Year Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial 9-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Rezoning property at 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 to Industrial Mixed-Use 9-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Chia Hsiang Wu, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Amending South City Sector Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential 9-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Amending One Year Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential 9-e — An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Rezoning property at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 to RN-3 Residential 9-f — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Commercial Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Amending Central City Sector Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Regional Center 9-g — An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Amending One Year Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Mixed Use Regional Center 9-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Rezoning property at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E Commercial 9-i — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville- Edge Subdistrict), Asylum Ave. LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-T-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Rezoning property at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 Residential to Neighborhood Commercial 9-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Jennifer Scates, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Rezoning part of 2909 N Broadway from Office to C-G-2 General Commercial 9-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, KARM Restoration, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024 Rezoning property at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 Commercial 9-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 7-N-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution on appeal to overturn Planning Commission's approval for townhouse height increase 10-a — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Deferred 6-0-0-3
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
Motion to postpone Resolution 10-a to the September 17 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a to the September 17 meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Motion to defer:Deferred 6-0-0-3
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
Rezoning property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-5 Residential 12-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Deferred 6-0-0-3
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
Amending One Year Plan for 962 N Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential 12-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Deferred 6-0-0-3
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
Amending Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential 12-a — 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 for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Deferred 6-0-0-3
Deferred
Aug 20, 2024
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-a, b, and c for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-a, b, and c for two weeks
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Rezoning property at 315 Erin Drive from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use 9-j — An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 315 Erin Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Withdrawn 6-0-0-3
Withdrawn
Aug 20, 2024
Motion to withdraw Ordinance 9-j Motion to: withdraw Ordinance 9-j
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Motion to withdraw:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 0, 3026, 3030 N. Central St and 112 Atlantic Ave to I-MU, add Historic Overlay An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 3026, and 3030 N. Central Street and 112 Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District and to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 3030 N. Central Street, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jared Eisenhower, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Jennifer Scates, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 7-N-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) to C-G-2 (General Commercial) An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, KARM Restoration, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 315 Erin Drive from I-G to I-MU An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 315 Erin Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Chia Hsiang Wu, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to One Year Plan for 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to South City Sector Plan for 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 to RN-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Commercial Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to One Year Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to South City Sector Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville- Edge Subdistrict), Asylum Ave. LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-T-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to One Year Plan for 940 Blackstock Avenue property An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to Central City Sector Plan for 940 Blackstock Avenue property An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Agreement with A & Associates, Inc. for city-wide recycling services R-219-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A & Associates, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $194,922.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Agreement with Unicorn HCM, Inc. for payroll and HR services for Knoxville Area Transit R-218-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Unicorn HCM, Inc. to provide payroll, payroll tax preparation, and human resources services for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of three years at a cost not to exceed $214,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Application for HUD Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant R-217-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant in an amount up to $4,600,000.00, with a required local match in an amount up to $400,000.00, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Application for HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds R-216-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for approval from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to use Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds in the amount of $1,823,342.00, or in such other amounts as may be beneficial to the City, with a required local match in the amount of $3,916.00 to be paid by the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability, and, if approved, to accept the said funds and distribute the same to local subrecipients.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions street outreach R-215-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide street outreach services, in an amount not to exceed $50,034.00 from HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions Grant R-214-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,131.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project R-213-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $439,621.50 for a new total contract amount of $2,984,414.85.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Agreement with AT&T for City attachments on utility poles along Middlebrook Pike R-212-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AT&T allowing the City to place and maintain attachments on AT&T utility poles along Middlebrook Pike for an estimated cost of $1,295.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to agreement with TDOT for Middlebrook Pike Traffic Management System Project R-211-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 190013 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to increase federal funding for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project and extend the date of completion to March 31, 2026.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Appeal of BZA decision: variance for changeable price sign at 5014 Washington Pike R-210-2024 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance to reduce the minimum required street frontage for a changeable price sign from 250 feet to 174.89 feet per Article 13.6.G.1. for property located at 5014 Washington Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. BZA-24-0035)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Appeal of BZA decision: variance for changeable price sign at 5014 Washington Pike R-210-2024 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance to reduce the minimum required street frontage for a changeable price sign from 250 feet to 174.89 feet per Article 13.6.G.1. for property located at 5014 Washington Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. BZA-24-0035)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Reappointment of Ben Ream to the Public Property Naming Committee R-209-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Ben Ream to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Granting a monthly pension to Christopher H. Woodhull, Knoxville General Government employee R-204-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $170.96 (Defined Benefit Only) per month to Christopher H. Woodhull, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Granting a monthly pension to Windall J. Tinsley, Knoxville General Government employee R-207-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,291.76 per month to Windall J. Tinsley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Granting a monthly pension to Trisha S. Ward, Knoxville Police Department employee R-206-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,010.73 per month to Trisha S. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Certificate of Compliance for Goodstop by Casey's #4216 wine license R-205-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4216 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Certificate of Compliance for Western Liquor & Wine liquor store license R-208-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Devanshi Corporation d/b/a Western Liquor & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024 Certificate of Compliance for Western Liquor & Wine liquor store license R-208-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Devanshi Corporation d/b/a Western Liquor & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Certificate of Compliance for Goodstop by Casey's #4216 wine license R-205-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4216 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Granting a monthly pension to Trisha S. Ward, Knoxville Police Department employee R-206-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,010.73 per month to Trisha S. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Granting a monthly pension to Windall J. Tinsley, Knoxville General Government employee R-207-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,291.76 per month to Windall J. Tinsley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024 Granting a monthly pension to Christopher H. Woodhull, Knoxville General Government employee R-204-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $170.96 (Defined Benefit Only) per month to Christopher H. Woodhull, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 6, 2024
Change zoning for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-5 12-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024
One Year Plan Amendment for 962 N Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024
Amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road 12-k — 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 for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024
Postponement of Ordinances 12-k, 12-l, and 12-m for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-k, 12-l, and 12-m for two weeks
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 6, 2024
Resolution to apply for an EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant 11-j — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $20,000,000.00, with no local match required, to support disadvantaged communities with resiliency when disasters strike.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Aug 6, 2024
Withdrawal of Resolution 11-j regarding an EPA grant application Motion to: withdraw Resolution 11-j
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr from RN-1 to RN-3 12-i — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 S Northshore Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 8-0-1-0
Failed
Jul 23, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr 12-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Scott Smith for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving the Public Parks and Refuges classification and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-H-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 8-0-1-0
Failed
Jul 23, 2024
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr 12-g — An Ordinance approving the request of Scott Smith for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 S Northshore Drive, leaving the Public Parks and Refuges classification and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-J-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 8-0-1-0
Failed
Jul 23, 2024
Amend charter: primary/regular elections, district voting, ballot candidates An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “an act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to set a process for primary and regular elections of council members consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election rather than all city voters electing district candidates in the regular election, and establishing that at large candidates may be elected in the primary with a majority of the votes rather than requiring the election of at large candidates in the regular election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Amend charter: change council election to at-large, regional with residency An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 so as to replace members of council elected by district in Section (B) with members of council elected at large regionally with residency requirements and amending provisions of Article VII, Section 707 (B) and (C) so as to provide for primary and regular elections for City Council, and amending Article IV, Sections 401, and 402 and Article VII, Section 704 for consistency with this council composition and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, Thomas, and Vice Mayor Smith)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Apply for EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant R-203-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount of up to $325,000.00, with a City match of up to $175,000.00, to replace a City diesel heavy-duty vehicle with an electric or clean fueled heavy-duty vehicle.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve trade of KPD handguns for new ones with payment R-201-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate a trade of certain Knoxville Police Department handguns and firearms for new professional handguns, and a payment of $280.00, with Accurate Tactical/Accurate Law Enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for KPD Mobile Camera Trailer grant R-200-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $32,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training R-199-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $350,000.00 with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 23, 2024
Accept Homeland Security grant for multi-factor authentication software R-198-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a subrecipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $50,000.00 pursuant to the 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software which will protect the City's network from unauthorized access.(Requested by Information Technology) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for CDBG funding R-197-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $27,609.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately eight community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with D.H. Griffin Wrecking for demolition at 2100 Washington Ave R-196-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company, Inc. for the demolition of a vacant, blighted structure and salvage of historical contributing characteristics at 2100 Washington Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $41,235.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan R-195-2024 — A Resolution approving the Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Hazmat radioactive source identification grant R-194-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $20,300.00 in grant funds as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase equipment and supplies to identify radioactive sources for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with GCE Construction for 6th Floor City County Building renovations R-193-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GCE Construction in an amount not to exceed $910,105.00 for renovations to the 6th Floor of the City County Building.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Amend contract with JMT for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project construction admin R-192-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, Inc. to provide construction administration services for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $83,581.75 for a new contract total of $315,701.75 and extending the date of completion to June 30, 2025.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with Design & Construction for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park R-191-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,596,641.38 for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with Design & Construction Services for Downtown Bollard Install R-190-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $89,692.00 for the Downtown Bollard Installation Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with Design and Construction Services for Cal Johnson Rec Center R-189-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $378,350.00 for the Cal Johnson Recreation Center Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Accept Liberty Mutual insurance policy for City property R-188-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $692,569.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds R-187-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $25,300.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute new Lease Agreement with TN Valley Agricultural Fair R-186-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for 277 Ogle Ave from C-G-1 to C-G-2 O-96-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 277 Ogle Avenue from C-G- 1 (General Commercial) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-V-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for 3407 Valley View Dr from RN-1 to RN-4 O-95-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3407 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose, overlay, and previously approved planned districts unchanged, Benchmark Associates, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-R-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning on May Ave, Richards St, W 5th Ave, Clark St, W 4th Ave from I-H to C-H-1 O-94-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 1000 May Avenue, 0 Richards Street, 0 W Fifth Avenue, 0 Clark Street, and 0 W Fourth Avenue from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knox OnCore, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-P-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for 3107 Landview Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 O-93-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3107 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Osakue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-J-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for 324 Watauga Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 O-92-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 324 Watauga Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Davyd Markevych, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for 1805 Ferd Hickey Rd from RN-1 to RN-2 O-91-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1805 Ferd Hickey Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Bryan Mayo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4208 wine license 11-u — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4208 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lakeshore Wine & Spirits liquor license 11-t — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lakeshore Wine & Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Lakeshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lakeshore Wine & Spirits liquor license 11-t — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lakeshore Wine & Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Lakeshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4208 wine license 11-u — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4208 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024
Apply for EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grant 11-r — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $20,000,000.00, with no local match required, to support disadvantaged communities with resiliency when disasters strike.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 23, 2024
Postpone Resolution 11-r to August 6, 2024 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolution 11-r to the August 6, 2024 meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for 606 Heins Ct from RN-2 to RN-4 12-f — 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
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Jul 23, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for 606 Heins Ct from Low to Medium Density Res. 12-e — 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
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Jul 23, 2024
Amend North City Sector Plan for 606 Heins Ct from Low to Medium Density Res. 12-d — 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
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Jul 23, 2024 Amend North City Sector Plan for 606 Heins Ct from Low to Medium Density Res. 12-d — 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) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024 Amend One Year Plan for 606 Heins Ct from Low to Medium Density Res. 12-e — 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) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024 Change zoning for 606 Heins Ct from RN-2 to RN-4 12-f — 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) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024
Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Change zoning from C-G-1 to C-G-2 for property at 277 Ogle Avenue l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 277 Ogle Avenue from C-G- 1 (General Commercial) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-V-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-4 for property at 3407 Valley View Drive k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3407 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose, overlay, and previously approved planned districts unchanged, Benchmark Associates, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-R-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Change zoning from I-H to C-H-1 for properties near May Avenue and Richards Street j — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 1000 May Avenue, 0 Richards Street, 0 W Fifth Avenue, 0 Clark Street, and 0 W Fourth Avenue from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knox OnCore, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-P-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for property at 3107 Landview Drive i — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3107 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Osakue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-J-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for property at 324 Watauga Drive h — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 324 Watauga Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Davyd Markevych, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for property at 1805 Ferd Hickey Road g — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1805 Ferd Hickey Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Bryan Mayo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept State grant for School Resource Officer Program R-183-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for school resource officers at six Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant for KPD Forensic Unit R-182-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2024 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Authorize payment to Pinnacle Financial Partners for Serene Manor Hospital and accept quitclaim deed R-181-2024 — A Resolution authorizing payment of an amount not to exceed $268,678.58 to Pinnacle Financial Partners to satisfy the balance of a construction loan for Serene Manor Hospital, Inc., 970 Wray Street in Knoxville and authorizing acceptance of a quitclaim deed to the property.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cannon and Cannon for traffic signal design services R-180-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon and Cannon, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $137,760.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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