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Debbie Helsley’s votes

60 recorded votes: 60 aye

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Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to close Layden Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners An Ordinance to close Layden Drive between the southwest corner of 318 Layden Drive (now part of 5331 Lyons View Pike) and Layden Drive's eastern terminus, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code regarding review authority and naming conventions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 7.0.2.A., Summary of Review Authority; Article 7.0.2.G.1, Alternative Compliance Review; Article 7.0.2, Common Approval Procedures; and to correct references to the "Metropolitan Planning Commission" by changing to "Knoxville-Knox County Planning" in several sections, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code for new Middle Housing Standards and related revisions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B. Zoning Code, moving Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability to 4.7; inserting a new Article 4.6, Middle Housing Standards, with subsections 4.6.A Middle Housing Types, 4.6.B Middle Housing Uses, 4.6.C Middle Housing Dimensional Standards, 4.6.D Middle Housing Parking Standards, 4.6.E Middle Housing Design Standards, 4.6.F Middle Housing Conversion Standards, and 4.6.G Middle Housing Administrative Variations, and making minor revisions to Article 2.3 Definitions, Article 4.2 Uses, Article 4.3 Dimensional Standards, Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability, Article 9.2 Use Matrix, Article 9.3 Principal Use Standards., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-B-23-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to execute bulk fuel supply agreement R-39-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kentucky Oil and Refining Company to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, at an estimated cost per term of $4,000,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services, adding parks R-38-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement C-21-0397 with National Building Service, Inc., for janitorial services for outdoor restrooms located at numerous parks within the city limits, adding Morningside Park and Baker Creek Preserve, for an increased total contract amount not to exceed $70,674.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to contract with Larry Patty as Police Wellness Coordinator R-37-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Larry M. "Mike" Patty to serve as the Knoxville Police Department's Wellness Coordinator for an initial term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 over the two-year period of the Agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to amend agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for workforce program R-36-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc., to increase the funding amount by $32,000.00 to fund an additional 13 participants in the KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program, for a new total contract funding amount not to exceed $194,687.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to execute revised loan documents for Bell Street 2 L.P. housing project R-35-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a revised Agreement and other associated revised loan documents with Bell Street 2 L.P. to incorporate revisions caused by the project's delayed closing, recently requested modifications, and a new development schedule, with no change to the awarded amount, which is not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund, and no change to the number of units to be developed, which is 50 permanent supportive housing units for very low income seniors, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to contract for engineering services for bus corridor project R-34-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with WSP USA Inc. for professional engineering services for the Broadway Accelerated Bus Corridor Project in an amount not to exceed $1,281,757.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to amend contract for engineering services for Kingston Pike project R-33-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project, increasing the contract amount by $61,776.53 for a new contract total of $293,852.07 and extending the completion date to July 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to amend contract for Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project R-32-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project, increasing the contract amount by $93,727.36 for a new contract total of $2,293,701.36 and extending the completion date to March 14, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to amend master service agreement for health center services, increasing budget R-31-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-22-0127, the Master Service Agreement with Premise Health Employers Solutions, LLC, for operation and management services for the City's employer-sponsored health center and field offices, to increase the budget by an amount not to exceed $193,050.00 to provide funds to raise salaries and salary ranges to attract and retain clinical staff, for a new estimated annual cost of $2,624,101.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to seek and accept NLC grant for economic opportunity expansion R-30-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding in an amount of up to $15,000.00 with no required matching funds, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Safety & Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Resolution approving an appeal to reverse a zoning variance decision for a front setback R-29-2024 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders, on behalf of the Oak Knoll Homeowner's Association, Inc., of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance requested by Scott Boruff to increase the minimum front setback in an RN-1 zoning District, from 84.9 feet to 213 feet, per Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for property located at 5660 Lyons View Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. 11-C-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to update permit fee structure in the Knoxville City Code O-8-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article II, to implement an updated permit fee structure.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Confirming reappointments and appointment to the Public Arts Committee R-28-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Claudio Gomez and Oren Yarbrough and appointment of Joe Tolbert Jr. to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Appointment of Ellie Kittrell to the Community Health Council R-27-2024 — A Resolution appointing Ellie Kittrell to serve on the Community Health Council.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to amend Accessory Dwelling Unit standards in the Zoning Code 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), to add or amend standards for ADUs., R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-5) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 23, 2024
Postponement of Ordinance 12-a to the February 20, 2024 meeting Motion to: postpone Ordinance 12-a to the February 20, 2024 meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Resolution on appeal of a zoning administrator's decision regarding a duplex classification 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the determination of the Zoning Administrator that a twenty-two bedroom duplex is classified as an “Independent Living Facility” and not a "Two-Family Dwelling," per Article 16.12 (File No. 11-B-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 23, 2024
Postponement of Resolution 10-a to the February 6, 2024 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a to the February 6, 2024 meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Amend City Code Chapter 22.5, Article II, for updated permit fee structure An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article II, to implement an updated permit fee structure.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant R-26-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the USAO Eastern Tennessee Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $48,015.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant safety equipment R-25-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $27,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2022 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase safety equipment 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
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute subrecipient agreement with Maryville for crime intervention R-24-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the City of Maryville, on behalf of the Maryville Police Department, to award an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs under the terms of the Violent Crime Intervention Fund Collaboration, to be used fund upgrades to their Training Center, including the purchase of equipment, as part of their violent crime intervention strategies.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator training R-23-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training pursuant to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, with an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one year periods, upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia HIDTA grant R-22-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $115,500.00, 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 pay.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Amend agreement with Avero, LLC for ERP consulting services R-21-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC to provide additional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting services to the Knoxville Police Department and Plans Review & Inspections in an amount not to exceed $336,100.00 with the option to purchase additional services at a cost of $169,500.00 for a total potential contract increase of $505,600.00(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Holston River Park kayak launch R-20-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant donation up to $40,000.00 from the Tennessee RiverLine, with a $40,000 match, to help offset costs of installation of an accessible kayak launch at Holston River Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Fair Housing Equity Plan development R-19-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Solutions Collaborative, LLC to develop an Assessment of Furthering Fair Housing Equity Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $37,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant R-18-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $23,365.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase Radio Headset Accessories and Positive Pressure Ventilators for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Amend contract with Henley Roofing for Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Upgrades R-17-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Re-roof & HVAC Upgrades Project, increasing the contract amount by $20,000.00 for a new contract total of $733,300.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Amend contract with APAC Atlantic for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I R-16-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project, increasing the contract amount by $52,894.48 for a new contract total of $384,818.23 and extending the completion date to January 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize agreement with Design and Construction Services for 2024 Curb Cuts Project R-15-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2024 Curb Cuts Project in an amount not to exceed $654,860.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize agreement with Rock Pointe Development for road improvements R-14-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Rock Pointe Development, LLC for the addition of sidewalks, drainage improvements, and to realign Pelham Road for an amount not to exceed $720,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute easement for South Banks Apartments encroachment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing features of the South Banks Apartments at 820 Waterfront Drive to encroach into the public right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Lee Company for Convention Center chiller R-13-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for replacement and repairs to the chiller unit at the Knoxville Convention Center in the amount not to exceed $136,228.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Honor memory of Cameron Brooks and express condolences to his family R-12-2024 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Cameron Brooks, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Add Planned Development (PD) designation to 1834 Beech Street O-7-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation to 1834 Beech Street, David Cockrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-23-PD) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Change zoning at 1124-1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 to RN-3 O-6-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1124, 1126, 1128 and 1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Keith Foster, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 11-F-23-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
Jan 9, 2024
Change zoning at 2414 Robinson Road from AG to RN-1 O-5-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2414 Robinson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Sergio Almendaro, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-23-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
Jan 9, 2024
Change zoning at 4501 Lonas Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-4-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4501 Lonas Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Northshore Construction, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-D-23-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
Jan 9, 2024
Change street name of a portion of Pelham Road to Rock Pointe Drive O-3-2024 — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Pelham Road located between Rutledge Pike and the west terminus of Rock Pointe Drive to Rock Pointe Drive, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-23-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Close an unnamed street between Richmond Ave and Joseph Schofield St O-2-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed street between Richmond Avenue and Joseph Schofield Street, located between the northwest and northeast corners of parcel 094 HJ 002, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Andrew Byrd, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No.11-A-23-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24 O-1-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Approve appointment of members to City Council's Audit Committee R-11-2024 — A Resolution approving the appointment of the members of City Council's Audit Committee.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Reappoint Councilmember Seema Singh as Chair of Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-10-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Seema Singh to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Appoint Councilmember Gwen McKenzie as Chair of Public Property Naming Committee R-9-2024 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Gwen McKenzie as Chair of 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
Jan 9, 2024
Reappoint Councilmember Gwen McKenzie to Knoxville Zoological Gardens Board R-8-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Gwen McKenzie to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Appoint Councilmember Amelia Parker to Community Television of Knoxville Board R-7-2024 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Amelia Parker to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Reappoint Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board R-6-2024 — A Resolution reappointing Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Confirm appointment of Luis Urrea to the Board of Zoning Appeals R-5-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Luis Urrea to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024 Grant a pension of $171.27 per month to George C. Wallace 11-q — A Resolution granting a pension of $171.27 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to George C. Wallace, 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 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 9, 2024 Grant a pension of $3,041.62 per month to Christopher Patterson 11-r — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,041.62 per month to Christopher Patterson, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 9, 2024 Grant a pension of $1,640.75 per month to Vincent E. Brown 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,640.75 per month to Vincent E. Brown, 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 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 9, 2024 Grant a pension of $5,920.65 per month to John R. Rosson, Jr. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,920.65 per month to John R. Rosson, Jr., 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 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 9, 2024
Postpone resolution regarding zoning appeal for setback variance at 5660 Lyons View Pike 10-e — A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders, on behalf of the Oak Knoll Homeowner's Association, Inc., of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance requested by Scott Boruff to increase the minimum front setback in an RN-1 zoning District, from 84.9 feet to 213 feet, per Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for property located at 5660 Lyons View Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. 11-C-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Postpone resolution regarding zoning appeal for 22-bedroom duplex 10-d — A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the determination of the Zoning Administrator that a twenty-two bedroom duplex is classified as an “Independent Living Facility” and not a "Two-Family Dwelling," per Article 16.12 (File No. 11-B-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024 Withdraw ordinance on sector plan amendment at 2812 Merchant Drive 10-a — An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-SP) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 9, 2024 Withdraw ordinance on One Year Plan amendment at 2812 Merchant Drive 10-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-PA) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (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
Jan 9, 2024 Withdraw ordinance to rezone 2812 Merchant Drive from OP to C-G-1 10-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Erika Ayala Munoz, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (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
Jan 9, 2024
Approve minutes of the December 16, 2023 Special Meeting approve the minutes of the December 16, 2023 Special Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Approve minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2023
Election of Vice-Mayor
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split

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