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Debbie Helsley’s votes

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 3 no

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Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Certificate of Compliance 11-r — Certificate of Compliance Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Pensions 11-s — Pensions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Community Improvement Fund 12-v — 202 Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025
Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes Minutes of the September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance raising threshold for performance and payment bonds A Ordinance to amend the Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 5, Code § 2-918 of the Knoxville City Code, raising the threshold for performance and payment bonds and amending the required amount of those bonds to align with state law. (Requested by Finance Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance increasing maximum wrecker rotation fee An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 26-410 (a)(2)(i) of the Knoxville City Code increasing maximum wrecker rotation fee for class A vehicles not involved in a collision towed to a city lot at the direction of a police officer. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance establishing City Council Rules Committee An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-89 Rule 28: Rules Committee, whereby establishing the City Council Rules Committee. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance adding rule for electronic participation in meetings An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-88- Rule 27: Electronic Participation, whereby establishing the ability to allow councilmembers to participate in meetings by electronic means under specific circumstances. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-2-0-2
Split
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Failed 3-3-1-2
Split Failed Decided with 2 absent — margin 0
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for DNK Liquor, LLC R-265-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to DNK Liquor, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor & Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution to acquire property for Chapman Highway Multimodal Project R-264-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Chapman Highway Multimodal Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 10 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $570,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution amending contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. R-263-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the East Knoxville Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $337,500.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $827,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-1-2
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution amending agreement for East Knoxville Greenway Project R-262-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the East Knoxville Greenway Project, increasing the total contract amount by $337,500.00 for a new estimated total project cost of $5,277,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-1-2
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution to file and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-261-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant for funds in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025- Sept 30,2026). (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-126-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-125-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-124-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-123-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-122-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-121-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 Inskip Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-120-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 4913 Rowan Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-119-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding housing and development An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-118-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding vested rights An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-117-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to close Ambrose Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Ordinance No. O-116-2025
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 workshop Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Workshop
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 8-K-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 8-J-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-G-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 to RN-2 8-D-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to remove planned district (C) designation from property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road 8-A-25-SU — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code concerning Middle Housing Standards, etc. 7-C-25-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning CodeArticles 14.4, 15.3, and 16.12 regarding vested rights 8-A-25-OA — An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution granting pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-259-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Snag Delivery Inc. wine license R-258-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Snag Delivery Inc. d/b/a Snag 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 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse PD R-257-2025 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse Planned Development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning district’s dimensional standards, subject to 3 conditions, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PD) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept TDOT grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit R-256-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for housing support R-255-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Knoxville- Knox County Office of Housing Stability, in an annual amount not to exceed $177,400.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC for Fire Dept. strategic plan R-254-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, to provide professional consulting services in order to develop a strategic plan for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $85,050.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association R-253-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $23,950.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program to educate children about fire safety. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-252-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,293,187.00 for construction of the Liberty Street Multimodal Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC for Liberty Street Multimodal Project R-251-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project in an amount not to exceed $285,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for safety improvement study R-250-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete a safety improvement study of the City of Knoxville's signalized intersections. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to execute agreement for Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project R-249-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept property insurance policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company R-248-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property for an approximate annual premium of $35,126.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 to I-MU O-115-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-114-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street O-113-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 O-111-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to refer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to remove City blasting permit requirement due to state jurisdiction O-112-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' O-111-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Approve minutes of previous regular meeting Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Change zoning of 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Remove requirement for City blasting permit An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements' An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Adopt Board of Zoning Appeals' Administrative Rules & Procedures R-244-2025 — A Resolution adopting the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Administrative Rules & Procedures, as amended, to comply with updates to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-7-205 and as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals at its July 17, 2025 meeting. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Supplement Resolution No. 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds R-243-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Seven Million and no/100 Dollars ($37,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series RR-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Supplement Resolution No. 2075 for Water Revenue Bonds R-242-2025 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled “A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds” so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for Baum Drive Stormwater R-241-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $619,608.50 for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC for Mary Vestal Park R-240-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D.R. Phillips, LLC in an amount not to exceed $683,617.57 for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with EnSafe Inc. for Rock City Park R-239-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe Inc. to provide professional construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $218,320.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Shamrock Construction for Rock City Park R-238-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $599,325.65 for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend agreement with Southern Constructors for bridge repair R-237-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $135,738.22 for a new total contract amount of $512,977.22. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend agreement with Cannon & Cannon for traffic management system R-236-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the University of Tennessee Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the contract amount by $49,507.50 for a new total contract amount of $598,689.23. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Project R-235-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $882,100.00 for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize lease agreement with The Muse Knoxville R-233-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with The Muse Knoxville to lease property located at 3301 East Magnolia Avenue in order to operate a Science and Discovery Museum for the children and families of this community and the region. (Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Authorize agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for Magnolia Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve appeal regarding variance denial for 6109 Creekhead Drive A Resolution approving an appeal by Mohamed Ragab of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a variance to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 35 feet to 24 feet per Article 8.1, Table 8-1 in an Agricultural zoning district for property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive. AG (Agricultural) Zoning District. 3rd Council District. Parcel ID 106 02201 (BZA-25-0047). (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to refer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 19, 2025
Approve minutes of August 5, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Approve minutes of July 31, 2025 workshop Minutes of the July 31, 2025 Workshop
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Pipkin Lane from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Aurora Inc., Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Landview Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Steve W. Abbott Jr., Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3950 Linden Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Reginald Bell, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 5552 Washington Pike to C-G-1 and RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5552 Washington Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district and I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district and RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brian Ewers, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend North City Sector Plan for property at 5552 Washington Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Brian Ewers for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Community Commercial for a portion of property located at 5552 Washington Pike.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Add H (Historic Overlay) zoning to 2515 N. Central Street An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 2515 N. Central Street and to adopt the proposed design guidelines for the property, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Patricia Craig, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Postpone ordinance changing zoning at 118 Twentieth Street to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025
Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred

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