City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Duane Grieve

Meeting	Agenda item	Duane Grieve’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Oct 27, 2015	Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund to Wesley Neighbors Community Association O-207-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley Neighbors Community Association toward certain costs associated with its neighborhood newsletter.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, and Stair) Budget & taxes	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Appropriate $2,350 from Community Improvement Fund to Free Medical Clinic of America O-206-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Budget & taxes	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. O-205-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Budget & taxes	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Grant pension to Lynette M. Young R-356-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $213.29 per month to Lynette M. Young, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Grant pension to Mark E. Lacey R-355-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,314.54 per month to Mark E. Lacey, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Grant pension to Janice McClelland R-354-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $572.31 per month (defined benefit only) to Janice McClelland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor R-353-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Broadway Wine & Liquor R-352-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Broadway Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Approve appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision on parking variance File No. 9-C-15-VA — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (File No. 9-C-15-VA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Oct 27, 2015	Approve minutes from prior meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the October 13, 2015 City Council Meeting	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Rezone property on Emory Pl./King St. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Rezone property on Ogden St./W. Magnolia Ave. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and issue quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell & Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations for directory signs An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A- 15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of Knoxville City Code An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the Rules of Procedure.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for Solid Waste Transfer Facility R-332-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,053.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #1 and rebuilding of Press Pit and Pit Paddle at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for KPD security fence R-331-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $238,054.61 for the installation of a security fence for the perimeter of the Knoxville Police Department Public Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 13, 2015	Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for Brookvale Lane property R-330-2015 — A resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from AmeriTeam Services, LLC and Brookvale II, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property to be located at 6014 and 6016 Brookvale Lane, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-52-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Agree with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Co. for corridor improvements R-329-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for real estate title examination and closing services for the Blount Avenue/Sevier Avenue Corridor Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Avenue Improvements Project R-328-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $56,000.00 for a new contract total of $307,095.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Execute agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC for stream restoration project R-327-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $366,280.07 for the Cavalier Avenue and Ulster Avenue Stream Restoration Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Accept $2,500 grant from Knox County Health Dept. for Project Diabetes R-326-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant award of $2,500.00, to be utilized by the Employee Benefits Department, with no required match, from the Knox County Health Department to fund Project Diabetes program implementation.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Budget & taxes	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Confirm appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board R-325-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Confirm appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board R-324-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appoint Pat Harmon to City Property Naming Committee R-323-2015 — A Resolution appointing Pat Harmon to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-198-2015 — Ordinance No. O-198-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc. O-197-2015 — Ordinance No. O-197-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference, October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation O-196-2015 — Ordinance No. O-196-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Brown, and Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appropriate $650 from Community Improvement Fund to West High School baseball boosters O-195-2015 — CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Ordinance No. O-195-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School toward the baseball boosters batting cage, capital project fund.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Schools	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Add Resolution 11-i to the agenda ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M") Motion to: add Resolution 11-i to the agenda	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Postpone Resolution R-336-2015 regarding quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries R-336-2015 — ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Resolution No. R-336-2015 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Oct 13, 2015	Approve minutes from September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Authorize agreement for food/beverage services at Civic Auditorium and Chilhowee Park R-314-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ovations Food Services, LP d/b/a Spectra Food Services and Hospitality to provide food and beverage services at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and at Chilhowee Park.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities) Contracts & purchasing	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project R-313-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for S. Gay St. Improvements R-312-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,475,936.91 for the 700 Block South Gay Street Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower R-307-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower R-307-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-0	Split
Sep 30, 2015	Rezone property on Francis Road from A-1 to R-1 O-175-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the northwest side of Francis Road, southwest of Socony Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), William and Brenda Bidwell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-E-15-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Rezone property on N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2 O-189-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the east side of N. Broadway, northeast side of N. Central Street, southwest side of Lamar Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, 700 Broadway GP, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Rezone property on Commerce Avenue from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 O-188-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Commerce Avenue, west of S. Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, La Corona Fine Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-A-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close Horizon Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-187-2015 — An Ordinance to close Horizon Drive from the southwest corner of lot 212 to the end of the cul-de-sac at lot 243, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-G-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close Volunteer Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds O-186-2015 — An Ordinance to close Volunteer Boulevard between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-F-15-SC) (First & Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close Melrose Place and authorize quitclaim deeds O-185-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Place from Lake Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-E-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close Melrose Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-184-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Avenue from Melrose Place to Volunteer Boulevard, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close Chi Phi Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-183-2015 — An Ordinance to close Chi Phi Avenue from Lake Avenue to Terrace Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close alley from Thirteenth Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-182-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Thirteenth Street to the western terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close alley between Cumberland and White Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-181-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Cumberland Avenue to White Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-C-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close alley between W. Caldwell and W. Quincy Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-180-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from W. Caldwell Avenue to W. Quincy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Reed's Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close alley in Geyland Heights Subdivision and authorize quitclaim deeds O-179-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 16, Geyland Heights Subdivision, to the southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 15, Geyland Heights Subdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close Cherokee Cove Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-178-2015 — An Ordinance to close Cherokee Cove Road from Log Haven Drive to the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Close Log Haven Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-177-2015 — An Ordinance to close Log Haven Drive from Candora Road to the eastern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Amend ordinance to allow certain parking on paved shoulders O-176-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division I, Section 17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes	Duane Grieve’s vote: No	Motion to amend:Failed	1-8-0-0	Split Failed
Sep 30, 2015	Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Reappoint Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to Public Property Naming Committee R-311-2015 — A Resolution reappointing Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Reappoint Jim Johnson to Public Property Naming Committee R-310-2015 — A Resolution reappointing Jim Johnson to serve as the Law Department representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appoint Donna Hill to Public Property Naming Committee R-309-2015 — A Resolution appointing Donna Hill to serve as the Metropolitan Planning Commission representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Confirm appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board R-308-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-194-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event O-193-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting O-192-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $500 for The Great Schools Partnership O-191-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to benefit ongoing community school initiatives at Christenberry Elementary Community School.(Requested by Council Member Campen) Schools	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center O-190-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Grant pension to Karen M. Scott R-322-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $218.79 per month to Karen M. Scott, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Grant pension to Marie F. Alcorn R-321-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $391.65 per month (defined benefit only) to Marie F. Alcorn, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Grant pension to Richard L. Skaggs R-320-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,327.41 per month to Richard L. Skaggs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Grant pension to James R. Disney R-319-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,178.82 per month to James R. Disney, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Grant pension to Wanda S. Day R-318-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,149.81 per month to Wanda S. Day, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Grant pension to Todd R. Lay R-317-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,534.04 per month (defined benefit plus defined contribution) to Todd R. Lay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Grant pension to Stephen C. Sharp R-316-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,440.87 per month to Stephen C. Sharp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Approve Certificate of Compliance for ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits license renewal R-315-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Approve minutes from the September 15, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Rezone property on Gibbs Drive from R-1 to O-1 (Fourth District) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N Broadway, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) zoning, subject to three conditions, (Smith-Lindsey Development), Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-2) (MPC File No. 7-H-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Sep 1, 2015	Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-D-15-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Sep 1, 2015	Approve Sector Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-E-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Sep 1, 2015	Amend City Code Chapter 4 regarding Special Events Permits (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-77(a) and (b) of the Knoxville City Code relative to Special Events Permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Amend City Code Chapter 10 regarding Electrical Code licensure (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-40 pertaining to licensure under the City of Knoxville Electrical Code.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Amend Pension System Supplemental Plan Provisions (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Supplemental Plan Provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under Tennessee Law and to maintain the Pension System as a qualified Governmental Pension Plan.(Requested by Mayor/Pension Board)	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appoint Savannah Maupin as Internal Auditor R-292-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Savannah Maupin to be the Internal Auditor, pursuant to Section 407(B) of the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-283-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with the Holston Owners Association, Inc. to allow the existing encroachments on the Krutch Park Extension and immediately adjacent to the building known as The Holston, located at 531 Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to convey wall remnant to Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-282-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey to the Holston Owners Association, Inc. a wall remnant adjoining the Holston Building, including a quitclaim deed and a Surplus Land Sale and Reimbursement Agreement, which provides for the City to reimburse up to $5,000.00 for expenses incurred in waterproofing the wall remnant.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Ctr for Sexual Assault Center R-281-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide funds to be used for direct operating expenses for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-280-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $54,230.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to enter grant contract for Kingston Pike improvements R-279-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $946,470.66 with a City match of $49,814.24 for improvements to Kingston Pike between Golfclub Road and Wesley Road.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for KnoxHMIS support R-278-2015 — 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 Office on Homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth for PlanET R-277-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $5,000 for Boy Scouts Learning for Life Program O-161-2015 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department General Fund and donating same to the Boy Scouts of America for its Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park O-160-2015 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-276-2015 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp O-167-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program O-166-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc. O-165-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $400 for Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. O-164-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. to assist with sponsorship of its current program to assist legal immigrants.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival O-163-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees O-162-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Grant monthly pension of $175.76 to Bennie P. Grimes R-291-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $175.76 per month to Bennie P. Grimes, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Grant monthly pension of $269.11 to Carolyn Monday R-290-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $269.11 per month to Carolyn Monday, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Grant monthly pension of $532.73 to Ernest L. Smith R-289-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $532.73 per month to Ernest L. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Grant monthly pension of $1,193.59 to Richard R. Huskey R-288-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,193.59 per month to Richard R. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Grant monthly pension of $678.10 to Deborah A. Brooks R-287-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $678.10 per month to Deborah A. Brooks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund to Wesley Neighbors Community Association O-207-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley Neighbors Community Association toward certain costs associated with its neighborhood newsletter.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, and Stair) Budget & taxes

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Appropriate $2,350 from Community Improvement Fund to Free Medical Clinic of America O-206-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Budget & taxes

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. O-205-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Budget & taxes

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Grant pension to Lynette M. Young R-356-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $213.29 per month to Lynette M. Young, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Grant pension to Mark E. Lacey R-355-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,314.54 per month to Mark E. Lacey, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Grant pension to Janice McClelland R-354-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $572.31 per month (defined benefit only) to Janice McClelland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor R-353-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Broadway Wine & Liquor R-352-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Broadway Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Approve appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision on parking variance File No. 9-C-15-VA — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (File No. 9-C-15-VA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Oct 27, 2015

Approve minutes from prior meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the October 13, 2015 City Council Meeting

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Rezone property on Emory Pl./King St. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Rezone property on Ogden St./W. Magnolia Ave. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and issue quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell & Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations for directory signs An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A- 15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of Knoxville City Code An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the Rules of Procedure.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for Solid Waste Transfer Facility R-332-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,053.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #1 and rebuilding of Press Pit and Pit Paddle at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for KPD security fence R-331-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $238,054.61 for the installation of a security fence for the perimeter of the Knoxville Police Department Public Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Oct 13, 2015

Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for Brookvale Lane property R-330-2015 — A resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from AmeriTeam Services, LLC and Brookvale II, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property to be located at 6014 and 6016 Brookvale Lane, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-52-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Agree with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Co. for corridor improvements R-329-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for real estate title examination and closing services for the Blount Avenue/Sevier Avenue Corridor Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Avenue Improvements Project R-328-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $56,000.00 for a new contract total of $307,095.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Execute agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC for stream restoration project R-327-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $366,280.07 for the Cavalier Avenue and Ulster Avenue Stream Restoration Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Accept $2,500 grant from Knox County Health Dept. for Project Diabetes R-326-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant award of $2,500.00, to be utilized by the Employee Benefits Department, with no required match, from the Knox County Health Department to fund Project Diabetes program implementation.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Budget & taxes

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Confirm appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board R-325-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Confirm appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board R-324-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appoint Pat Harmon to City Property Naming Committee R-323-2015 — A Resolution appointing Pat Harmon to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-198-2015 — Ordinance No. O-198-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc. O-197-2015 — Ordinance No. O-197-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference, October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation O-196-2015 — Ordinance No. O-196-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Brown, and Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appropriate $650 from Community Improvement Fund to West High School baseball boosters O-195-2015 — CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Ordinance No. O-195-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School toward the baseball boosters batting cage, capital project fund.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Schools

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Add Resolution 11-i to the agenda ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M") Motion to: add Resolution 11-i to the agenda

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Postpone Resolution R-336-2015 regarding quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries R-336-2015 — ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Resolution No. R-336-2015 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Oct 13, 2015

Approve minutes from September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Authorize agreement for food/beverage services at Civic Auditorium and Chilhowee Park R-314-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ovations Food Services, LP d/b/a Spectra Food Services and Hospitality to provide food and beverage services at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and at Chilhowee Park.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities) Contracts & purchasing

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project R-313-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for S. Gay St. Improvements R-312-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,475,936.91 for the 700 Block South Gay Street Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower R-307-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower R-307-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-0

Split

Sep 30, 2015

Rezone property on Francis Road from A-1 to R-1 O-175-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the northwest side of Francis Road, southwest of Socony Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), William and Brenda Bidwell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-E-15-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Rezone property on N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2 O-189-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the east side of N. Broadway, northeast side of N. Central Street, southwest side of Lamar Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, 700 Broadway GP, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Rezone property on Commerce Avenue from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 O-188-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Commerce Avenue, west of S. Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, La Corona Fine Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-A-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close Horizon Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-187-2015 — An Ordinance to close Horizon Drive from the southwest corner of lot 212 to the end of the cul-de-sac at lot 243, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-G-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close Volunteer Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds O-186-2015 — An Ordinance to close Volunteer Boulevard between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-F-15-SC) (First & Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close Melrose Place and authorize quitclaim deeds O-185-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Place from Lake Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-E-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close Melrose Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-184-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Avenue from Melrose Place to Volunteer Boulevard, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close Chi Phi Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-183-2015 — An Ordinance to close Chi Phi Avenue from Lake Avenue to Terrace Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close alley from Thirteenth Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-182-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Thirteenth Street to the western terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close alley between Cumberland and White Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-181-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Cumberland Avenue to White Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-C-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close alley between W. Caldwell and W. Quincy Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-180-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from W. Caldwell Avenue to W. Quincy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Reed's Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close alley in Geyland Heights Subdivision and authorize quitclaim deeds O-179-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 16, Geyland Heights Subdivision, to the southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 15, Geyland Heights Subdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close Cherokee Cove Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-178-2015 — An Ordinance to close Cherokee Cove Road from Log Haven Drive to the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Close Log Haven Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-177-2015 — An Ordinance to close Log Haven Drive from Candora Road to the eastern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Amend ordinance to allow certain parking on paved shoulders O-176-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division I, Section 17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes

Duane Grieve’s vote: No

Motion to amend:Failed

1-8-0-0

Split Failed

Sep 30, 2015

Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Reappoint Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to Public Property Naming Committee R-311-2015 — A Resolution reappointing Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Reappoint Jim Johnson to Public Property Naming Committee R-310-2015 — A Resolution reappointing Jim Johnson to serve as the Law Department representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appoint Donna Hill to Public Property Naming Committee R-309-2015 — A Resolution appointing Donna Hill to serve as the Metropolitan Planning Commission representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Confirm appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board R-308-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-194-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event O-193-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting O-192-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $500 for The Great Schools Partnership O-191-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to benefit ongoing community school initiatives at Christenberry Elementary Community School.(Requested by Council Member Campen) Schools

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center O-190-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Grant pension to Karen M. Scott R-322-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $218.79 per month to Karen M. Scott, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Grant pension to Marie F. Alcorn R-321-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $391.65 per month (defined benefit only) to Marie F. Alcorn, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Grant pension to Richard L. Skaggs R-320-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,327.41 per month to Richard L. Skaggs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Grant pension to James R. Disney R-319-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,178.82 per month to James R. Disney, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Grant pension to Wanda S. Day R-318-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,149.81 per month to Wanda S. Day, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Grant pension to Todd R. Lay R-317-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,534.04 per month (defined benefit plus defined contribution) to Todd R. Lay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Grant pension to Stephen C. Sharp R-316-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,440.87 per month to Stephen C. Sharp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Approve Certificate of Compliance for ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits license renewal R-315-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Approve minutes from the September 15, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Rezone property on Gibbs Drive from R-1 to O-1 (Fourth District) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N Broadway, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) zoning, subject to three conditions, (Smith-Lindsey Development), Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-2) (MPC File No. 7-H-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Sep 1, 2015

Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-D-15-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Sep 1, 2015

Approve Sector Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-E-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Sep 1, 2015

Amend City Code Chapter 4 regarding Special Events Permits (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-77(a) and (b) of the Knoxville City Code relative to Special Events Permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Amend City Code Chapter 10 regarding Electrical Code licensure (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-40 pertaining to licensure under the City of Knoxville Electrical Code.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Amend Pension System Supplemental Plan Provisions (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Supplemental Plan Provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under Tennessee Law and to maintain the Pension System as a qualified Governmental Pension Plan.(Requested by Mayor/Pension Board)

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appoint Savannah Maupin as Internal Auditor R-292-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Savannah Maupin to be the Internal Auditor, pursuant to Section 407(B) of the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-283-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with the Holston Owners Association, Inc. to allow the existing encroachments on the Krutch Park Extension and immediately adjacent to the building known as The Holston, located at 531 Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Authorize Mayor to convey wall remnant to Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-282-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey to the Holston Owners Association, Inc. a wall remnant adjoining the Holston Building, including a quitclaim deed and a Surplus Land Sale and Reimbursement Agreement, which provides for the City to reimburse up to $5,000.00 for expenses incurred in waterproofing the wall remnant.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Ctr for Sexual Assault Center R-281-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide funds to be used for direct operating expenses for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-280-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $54,230.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Authorize Mayor to enter grant contract for Kingston Pike improvements R-279-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $946,470.66 with a City match of $49,814.24 for improvements to Kingston Pike between Golfclub Road and Wesley Road.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for KnoxHMIS support R-278-2015 — 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 Office on Homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth for PlanET R-277-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $5,000 for Boy Scouts Learning for Life Program O-161-2015 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department General Fund and donating same to the Boy Scouts of America for its Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park O-160-2015 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-276-2015 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp O-167-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program O-166-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc. O-165-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $400 for Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. O-164-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. to assist with sponsorship of its current program to assist legal immigrants.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival O-163-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees O-162-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Grant monthly pension of $175.76 to Bennie P. Grimes R-291-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $175.76 per month to Bennie P. Grimes, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Grant monthly pension of $269.11 to Carolyn Monday R-290-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $269.11 per month to Carolyn Monday, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Grant monthly pension of $532.73 to Ernest L. Smith R-289-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $532.73 per month to Ernest L. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Grant monthly pension of $1,193.59 to Richard R. Huskey R-288-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,193.59 per month to Richard R. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Grant monthly pension of $678.10 to Deborah A. Brooks R-287-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $678.10 per month to Deborah A. Brooks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Duane Grieve’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Duane Grieve’s votes