City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Split votes, Debbie Helsley

Meeting	Agenda item	Debbie Helsley’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 10, 2024	Amend code regarding parking violation penalties and metered parking O-143-2024 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, § 17-72 and Article VI, Division 2, § 17-325 of the Knoxville City Code related to parking violation penalties and metered parking, respectively.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Nov 26, 2024	Amend parking violation penalties and metered parking rules An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, § 17-72 and Article VI, Division 2, § 17-325 of the Knoxville City Code related to parking violation penalties and metered parking, respectively.(Requested by Administration)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-2-0-1	Split
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize PILOT payments for property at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue. R-280-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from City Summit LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs. R-279-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to revise MOU with KUB for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes electric work reimbursement 11-f — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to reimburse KUB for all expenses related to the electric construction work for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an additional estimated cost of $1,189,656.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Sevier Avenue Utility Project 11-e — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,270,470.00 for the Sevier Avenue Utility Conduit and Duct Bank Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 1, 2024	Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 O-112-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Change zoning for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-4 O-116-2024 — 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-4 (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	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 962 N Gallaher View Road O-115-2024 — 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	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road O-114-2024 — 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	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Add emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement Funds add an emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement (202) Funds	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Failed	8-1-0-0	Split Failed
Sep 3, 2024	Ordinance changing base zoning classification to RN-5 7-I-24-RZ — 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	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 3, 2024	Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential 7-D-24-PA — 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	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 3, 2024	Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation to Medium Density Residential 7-C-24-SP — 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) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 3, 2024	Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation to Medium Density Residential 7-C-24-SP — 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) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Motion to deny:Failed	4-5-0-0	Split Failed
Sep 3, 2024	Approve R. Bentley Marlow's appeal of zoning non-conforming use abandonment denial A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the historical non-conforming use of the structure located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue was abandoned after the utilities were disconnected for a period exceeding 24 months and thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA File No. BZA-24-0040(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Failed	2-7-0-0	Split Failed
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 9, 2024	Appeal of BZA denial for accessory dwelling unit classification at 2448 Jefferson Avenue A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of his request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination to classify a project as an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” as provided in Article 16.12, for property located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue. BZA File No. BZA-24-0025(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jul 9, 2024	Amend City Code to adjust pay rates for stormwater engineers and recreation interns O-90-2024 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the pay rates of professional stormwater engineers and recreation interns.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 28, 2024	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Broome Rd & Middlebrook Pike O-54-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 28, 2024	Approve and adopt FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Program O-53-2024 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2025-2030 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2025 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 28, 2024	Amend City Code re: classification and compensation plans O-55-2024 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 28, 2024	Appropriations ordinance for FY 2024-2025 O-53-2024 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 23/24 into FY 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
May 14, 2024	Approve appeal overturning planning commission decision - 0 Westridge Dr 2-G-24-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Failed	4-5-0-0	Split Failed
Apr 30, 2024	Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 30, 2024	Ordinance to fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 23/24 into FY 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 30, 2024	Execute agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. for Oracle Software Products support R-125-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. to provide software support services for on-premises Oracle Software Products in an annual amount not to exceed $230,912.00 for the next two years and $134,312.00 for the third year as the City transitions its existing on-premise Oracle Products to cloud based software packages.(Requested by Information Technology) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 16, 2024	Authorize $20M transfer to KCDC for South Waterfront Bridge Project R-118-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC), as the City's Redevelopment Authority, transferring $20,000,000 to KCDC for the provision of planning and redevelopment services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-1-0-2	Split
Apr 16, 2024	Authorize Mayor to transfer property on W. Jackson Ave to KCDC R-116-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed(s) or any other required documents to transfer property located along W. Jackson Avenue, including the former McClung Warehouses site between N. Gay Street and S. Broadway, to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-1-0-2	Split
Apr 16, 2024	Add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to consent calendar add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to the consent calendar	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Failed	6-1-0-2	Split Failed
Apr 2, 2024	Adopt the 2024 One Year Plan An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2024 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-24-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Mar 19, 2024	Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for specified properties R-93-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knox OnCore, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at the following locations: 0 Clark Street, 0 May Avenue, 0 Richards St, 0 W. Fifth Avenue, 0 W. Fourth Avenue, and 1000 May Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Mar 5, 2024	Amend and reinstate Knoxville-Farragut-Knox County Growth Policy Plan R-84-2024 — A Resolution to amend and reinstate the Knoxville-Farragut-Knox County Growth Policy Plan dated January 10, 2024, per Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-58-101 et seq.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Feb 6, 2024	Amend Knoxville City Code Zoning Code to add Middle Housing Standards. O-10-2024 — 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) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
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
Dec 16, 2023	Election of Vice-Mayor	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	5-3-1-0	Split

Dec 10, 2024

Amend code regarding parking violation penalties and metered parking O-143-2024 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, § 17-72 and Article VI, Division 2, § 17-325 of the Knoxville City Code related to parking violation penalties and metered parking, respectively.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

7-2-0-0

Split

Nov 26, 2024

Amend parking violation penalties and metered parking rules An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, § 17-72 and Article VI, Division 2, § 17-325 of the Knoxville City Code related to parking violation penalties and metered parking, respectively.(Requested by Administration)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

6-2-0-1

Split