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Finbarr Saunders’s votes

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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Mar 1, 2016
Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Agreement with Design & Construction Services for KAT Kirkwood project R-87-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $127,368.00 for the KAT Kirkwood Bus Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Agreement with A. Morton Thomas & Assoc. for Fort Sanders/Tyson Park study R-86-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $163,650.00 to provide a preliminary engineering study evaluating bicycle and pedestrian connection options between the Fort Sanders neighborhood and Tyson Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Execute quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for property at 320 S. Castle St. R-85-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for one parcel of property located at 320 S. Castle Street, Parcel ID No: 082-EP-033, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $12,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Amend agreement with Positively Living, Inc. for CDBG funding R-84-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with Positively Living, Inc. to provide an additional $90,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the rehabilitation of its existing building to add five additional units of permanent supportive housing.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Approve appeal of BZA decision on variance at 1612 Elm Street A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Kevin Murphy of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum required southeast front yard setback from 25 feet to 14 feet to permit construction of a commercial building, property located 1612 Elm Street. (BZA approved 3-0) (File No. 1-C-16-VA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Rezone property on N. Gallaher View Rd/Middlebrook Pike from R-1E to RP-1 O-33-2016 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Gallaher View Road, south side of Middlebrook Pike from R-1E (Low Density Exclusive Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to one dwelling unit per acre, Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-D-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Rezone property on E. Jackson Ave/Morgan St from I-2/D-1 to C-2/D-1 O-32-2016 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Jackson Avenue, northeast side of Morgan Street from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-C-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 15/16 O-30-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 15/16.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Appoint Mimi Meredith to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board R-83-2016 — A Resolution appointing Mimi Meredith to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Reappoint Teressa Williams to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board R-82-2016 — A Resolution reappointing Teressa Williams to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Brown) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Appropriate $1,650 for East TN Children's Hospital bicycle rodeo O-29-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. for the Let's Move bicycle rodeo.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Brown, Stair, and Saunders) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Appropriate $750 for Fountain City Elementary School picnic tables O-28-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School to be utilized toward picnic tables and playground benches.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmember Della Volpe) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Appropriate $400 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association mailings O-27-2016 — 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 Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward neighborhood mass mailings.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Stair) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Grant pension to Richard H. Wingate R-81-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $460.13 per month to Richard H. Wingate, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Grant pension to Christopher Caulpetzer R-80-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,100.88 per month to Christopher Caulpetzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Grant pension to Kenneth R. Jackson R-79-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,247.97 per month (defined benefit only) to Kenneth R. Jackson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Grant pension to Janice L. Roberts R-78-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,965.30 per month to Janice L. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Grant pension to Edward D. Kingsbury, Jr. R-77-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,939.25 per month to Edward D. Kingsbury, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Grant pension to Thomas E. Thomas, Sr. R-76-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,589.70 per month to Thomas E. Thomas, Sr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Approve minutes from February 16, 2016 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes from the February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Plumbing Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Plumbing Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Mechanical Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Mechanical Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Fuel Gas Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Fuel Gas Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Existing Building Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Existing Building Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Residential Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Residential Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Knoxville Building Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Building Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Green Construction Code fees, effective March 1, 2016 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Green Construction Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Authorize agreement with All Occasions, LLC for rental equipment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with All Occasions, LLC for the provision of rental equipment for approximately twelve (12) special events held by the City at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.(Requested by Special Events)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend agreement with Lasercraft, Inc. for red light enforcement systems review A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-09-0129 with Lasercraft, Inc. to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional sixty days to allow the City of Knoxville's evaluation committee enough time to fully review and evaluate proposals for automated red light enforcement systems which are due on January 19, 2016.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Apply for and accept $480K grant for Family Justice Center network A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant of $480,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 327 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 327 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 213 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 213 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 209 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 209 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 201 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 201 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 119 S Castle St for sidewalk project A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 119 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Express appreciation for donation of property at 2115 & 2117 Texas Ave A Resolution expressing appreciation to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the donation of two parcels of property located at 2115 and 2117 Texas Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Amend agreement for case management program to prevent homelessness A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to develop and support the case management program, located in the KCDC elderly/disabled housing and focused on homelessness prevention, by funding the current fiscal year, in an amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Request leg. delegation consider reducing transportation funding shortfall R-20-2016 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville legislative delegation consider options to reduce the shortfall in transportation funding in Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Wallace, Saunders, Campen, Della Volpe and Vice Mayor Grieve) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Jan 19, 2016
Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St from C-3 to C-2/D-1 MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan, amending 2003 plan and General Plan 2033 O-16-2016 — An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Close Gale Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to Kenyon Patterson O-15-2016 — An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Packers South USA, LLC O-14-2016 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Confirm appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, Nick Pavlis to Community TV Board R-19-2016 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, and Nick Pavlis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $1,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Optimist Club O-13-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Optimist Club of Knoxville toward costs of the Fountain City Optimist Christmas Parade.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville Opera Company O-12-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Opera Company toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement Fund to Central High School Foundation O-11-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School Foundation to be utilized toward certain academic needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Campen) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund to MLK Commemorative Commission O-10-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as a contribution toward the 2016 King Week Celebration events.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Campen, Brown, Stair, and Saunders) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Approve Certificate of Good Moral Char. for Holston Hills Country Club license R-18-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Good Moral Character to James Disney relative to the application of Holston Hills Country Club to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a private club.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wine & Spirits license renewal R-17-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe's 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits license renewal R-16-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff Wines & 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 19, 2016
Rezone property on N. Concord St from I-2 to RP-2 MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
Amend one year plan for N. Concord St property: Med Dens Res/Office to High Dens Res File No. 10-B-15-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-B-15-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
Amend Central City Sector Plan for property on N. Concord St File No. 10-C-15-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-C-15-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 19, 2016
Approve minutes from January 5, 2016 meeting approve the minutes from the January 5, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Emergency Ordinance to rezone property on Boyds Bridge Pike MPC File No. 12-J-15-RZ — An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Boyds Bridge Pike, west of Delrose Drive from O-3 (Office Park) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Sertoma Center, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend ordinance to emergency reading Motion to: amend the ordinance to be approved on emergency reading
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St to C-2/D-1 District MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan File No. 12-A-15-SP — An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Close Gale Street from Cecil Ave to southern terminus File No. 12-A-15-SC — An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Close unnamed alley from parcel 082HG025 to southern terminus File No. 12-A-15-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve TIF amendment for Jackson/Depot Redevelopment Plan 11-e — A Resolution approving a tax increment financing amendment to the Jackson/Depot Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to support the redevelopment of real property located at 202 W. Magnolia Avenue and 317 Ogden Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Justice for Families Program R-14-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $600,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Justice for Families Program, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Apply for and accept FEMA AFG grant for fire station sprinklers R-13-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for reimbursement in the amount of $1,350,000 of eligible expenses for the outfitting of fire stations with sprinkler systems.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Apply for and accept Multimodal Access Fund Grant for street improvements R-12-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Multimodal Access Fund Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $782,169.44 with a City match of $41,166.81, to provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Hall of Fame Drive and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC R-11-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC to extend the term and to clarify the services provided at The Center.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Close unnamed alley from Forest Ave to parcel 094LL001 File No. 11-A-15-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Forest Avenue to the easternmost corner of parcel 094LL001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jeff Carr, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend Zoning Regs to define and permit "Craft Bakery" File No. 11-A-15-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, to define "Craft Bakery" and permitting their use in certain commercial and industrial districts. (MPC approved 12-0) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 to SEEED for Baby Roadrunner's Football Program O-6-2016 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization (SEEED), acting as fiscal agent for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend City Code Section 17-392 to increase safety belt penalty O-5-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 relative to Internal Auditor O-4-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to the Internal Auditor.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend City Code Section 2-450 regarding Classification and Compensation Plans O-3-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema R-10-2016 — A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board R-9-2016 — A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Confirm reappointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-8-2016 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Confirm appointments to Historic Zoning Commission R-7-2016 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lorie Matthews and the appointment of Sandra G. Swilley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Appropriate $10,000 to The Great Schools Partnership O-2-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to support and benefit the ongoing community school initiative and services.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Appropriate $500 to Boys and Girls Clubs STEM program O-1-2016 — 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 Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to purchase certain items to benefit the Vestal Unit with the STEM club program.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Jeffrey S. Lee R-6-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,304.81 per month to Jeffrey S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Robert L. McDaniel R-5-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $586.49 per month to Robert L. McDaniel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Charles R. Johnson R-4-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,039.15 per month to Charles R. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Grant pension to Thomas Strickland, Jr. R-3-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,360.17 per month to Thomas Strickland, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits renewal R-2-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits LLC 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
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Alcoa Highway Liquors license R-1-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Alcoa Highway Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Rezone property on N. Concord Street to RP-2 District MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
One Year Plan amendment for York Acquisitions, LLC File No. 10-B-15-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
Amend Central City Sector Plan for York Acquisitions, LLC File No. 10-C-15-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 5, 2016
Approve minutes from December 19, 2015 Special Session Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 19, 2015 Special Session of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve minutes from December 17, 2015 Regular Session Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 17, 2015 Regular Session of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Ordinance to increase penalty for failure to wear safety belt An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal for Stop Loss insurance R-391-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe for Stop Loss insurance for the City of Knoxville’s Self-Insured Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with WageWorks for FSA/HRA administration R-390-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with WageWorks, Inc. to provide administration services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $105,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement establishing KGIS with Knox County and KUB R-389-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County and the Knoxville Utilities Board amending the 1985 original tri-party agreement which established the Knoxville Geographic Information System (KGIS).(Requested by Mayor) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for governmental relations services R-388-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Thanksgiving Basket Project O-230-2015 — 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 Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as fiscal agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Council Member Campen) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Approve certificate of compliance for Vic's Package Store liquor license renewal R-392-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vic's Package Store 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)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Approve an appeal by Bearden Council regarding use on review for restaurant space A Resolution approving an appeal by Bearden Council of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve George Ewart's request for a Use on Review for up to 2,590 square feet of restaurant space in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, west of Lebanon Street. (MPC approved 8-4) (File No. 11-E-15-UR) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Dec 17, 2015
Approve minutes from December 8, 2015 meeting approve the minutes from the December 8, 2015 meeting of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 8, 2015
Resolution on appeal by Daniel A. Sanders regarding 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) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Failed 3-5-0-0
Split Failed

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