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Finbarr Saunders’s votes

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 no

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Apr 25, 2017
Rezone property from C-1 to C-3 on S. Northshore Drive O-69-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan O-68-2017 — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds O-67-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds O-66-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-65-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Amend code regarding keeping swine or poultry O-64-2017 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Create self-service beer permit O-63-2017 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a self-service beer permit and to establish regulations for the lawful use of dispensing equipment by permitted establishments so that customers have the ability to pour their own beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appoint to Tax Equalization Board R-135-2017 — A Resolution appointing Ellen Lee to the Knox County Tax Equalization Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company O-62-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for West High School choir O-61-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School to be utilized toward the purchase of sheet music and piano accompaniments for the choir.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Schools
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for free medical services O-60-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 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 Grieve) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for children's theatre program O-59-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project O-58-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-57-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to employee R-134-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $2,661.40 per month to Kimberly Scarborough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to employee R-133-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $2,096.60 per month to Steven B. Harnden, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to employee R-132-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $3,179.43 per month to Trevor A. Dunham, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to former employee R-131-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $561.66 per month to Amy S. Rhea, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Grant pension to survivor of former employee R-130-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $3,509.47 per month to Rita K. Arnett, survivor of William A. Arnett, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Apply for and accept grant for opioid abuse program Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $300,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, for funding of the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Apr 25, 2017
Approve minutes from previous meeting Minutes from the April 11th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on N. Middlebrook Pike to General Commercial Park An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on Pleasant Ridge Rd to Planned Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Pleasant Ridge Road, east of Crestpark Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre, W. Scott Williams & Associates, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 3-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on Richmond Ave to Planned Residential District An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on S. Northshore Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending Southwest County Sector Plan for commercial zoning An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending regulations on keeping swine or poultry An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to require permit holder or agent to pour and serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to create self-service beer permit and regulations An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a self-service beer permit and to establish regulations for the lawful use of dispensing equipment by permitted establishments so that customers have the ability to pour their own beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Sanitary Laundry cleanup R-129-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility at 625 N. Broadway for an amount not to exceed $235,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for McClung Warehouses cleanup R-128-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the Former McClung Warehouses at 401, 420, 501, 505, 512, 517, 519, 523, and 525 W. Jackson Avenue for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with Galls, Inc. for uniform purchases R-127-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc. to provide on-line purchasing of uniform items for the Knoxville Fire Department, Public Service Department, Knoxville Area Transit, and Parks and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $322,500.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with Roadway Solutions for Guardrail Replacement Program R-126-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an amount not to exceed $99,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project R-125-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Amend contract with HS Construction for KAT Employee Parking Lot Project R-124-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0046 with HS Construction and Excavating, LLC for the KAT Employee Parking Lot Project, increasing the contract amount by $59,851.34 for a new contract total of $388,549.34 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with TDOT to widen Mynderse Avenue R-123-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170047 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for an amount not to exceed $169,553.00 to widen Mynderse Avenue as part of the Western Avenue Project, from Texas Avenue to Major Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize amendment to agreement with TDOT for Greenway Project funding R-122-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 060018 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Pleasant Ridge Road Project Phase II R-121-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith and Partners in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for the Pleasant Ridge Road Improvements Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property R-120-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 338 E. Moody Avenue, Parcel ID No. 109-JF-014, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Approve contract with Crosslin & Associates for city audit R-119-2017 — A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Deny appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals' decision regarding Capso Properties LLC variance A Resolution approving an appeal by Capso Properties LLC of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to reduce the minimum required separation distance that an alternative financial service facility must maintain from a residential district from 1000 feet to 89.3 feet, in a C-3 (General Commercial)/ F-1 (Floodway) District, property located at 3515 N. Broadway. (BZA File No. 1-H-17-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance O-55-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $500 to Fountain City Elementary for picnic tables and benches O-54-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary school to be utilized toward picnic tables and park benches for school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $500 to Richard Yoakley School for community garden O-53-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Richard Yoakley School to be utilized toward a community garden on school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips O-52-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair O-51-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund to Gresham Middle School for chromebooks O-50-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of up to 25 chromebooks.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Approve minutes from the March 28th, 2017 Regular Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017
Amend by substitution to deny Resolution R-105-2017 amend by substitution to deny Resolution 11-g
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
Mar 28, 2017
Authorize sale of surplus property at 114 E. Fifth Avenue R-105-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 114 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094D-H-002) to Patricia H. Mesa and Carlos A. Mesa for a purchase price of $40,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Mar 14, 2017
Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike (First Reading) 1-P-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Broome Road, from RP-1 (Planned Residential) District with conditions to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District without existing conditions and at a density of up to 5.99 dwelling units per acre, Wanda Moody, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Rezone property on E. Moody Avenue (First Reading) 2-E-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) & OS-2 (Parks and Open Space) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay), City of Knoxville, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve amendment to South City Sector Plan (First Reading) 2-C-17-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Civic Institutional to Low Density Residential, property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, City of Knoxville, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Ordinance to amend Zoning Regulations regarding auction houses (First Reading) O-35-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding auction houses.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize acceptance of insurance proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus R-94-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage as part of the City's and K-Trans Management, Inc.'s self-insured liability program for an annual premium of $320,784.00. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for pedestrian facilities R-93-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with The University of Tennessee to allow construction of certain pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way of Caledonia Avenue. Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for bio-diesel pipeline R-92-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with Eco-Energy Distribution Services, LLC to allow a bio-diesel pipeline to be installed underneath Third Creek Road. Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project R-91-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00. Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize filing for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant R-90-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant in an amount up to $2,900,000.00 with a required 10% local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize Mayor to accept Emergency Solutions Grant award R-89-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant award of $161,250.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with a required local match of 100%, of which $96,900.00 is to be provided by the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and $64,350.00 is to be provided by the Volunteer Ministry Center. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize acquisition of property at 3738 Speedway Circle R-88-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3738 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-030), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $4,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize acquisition of property at 3740 Speedway Circle R-87-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3740 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-031), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $3,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Amend City Code regarding disposal of real property O-37-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-722, "Disposal of Real Property," to clarify and simplify the process of selling surplus real estate and to make it clear that all sales are to be advertised and bid out, regardless of the estimated value of the property. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Amend City Code regarding financial responsibility for impounded vehicles O-36-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-101 to require evidence of financial responsibility for vehicles released and driven from the City's impoundment lot. Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Amend City Code relative to electronic signatures O-35-2017 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-86, Rule 25, of the Knoxville City Code relative to electronic signatures. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event O-34-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event. Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs O-33-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls. Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Christenberry Elementary School field trip O-32-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Christenberry Elementary School to be utilized toward the cost of bus transportation for a field trip to the Museum of Appalachia. Schools
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project O-31-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project. Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Downtown Wine & Spirits license renewal R-86-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Downtown Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Merchants Wine & Spirits license renewal R-85-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lange's Liquor Store license renewal R-84-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lange's Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southland Spirits & Wine license renewal R-83-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southland Spirits & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve minutes from February 28, 2017 meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variances for sign reconstruction BZA File No. 9-C-16-VA — A Resolution approving an appeal by Arthur Seymour, Jr. of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny variances related to reconstruction of a ground sign in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 2932 Alcoa Highway.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Grant/Benevolence Fund to Baby Roadrunners Football An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) 10-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) 10-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from R-1 to C-3 (General Commercial) 10-B-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District subject to one condition, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-16-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Approve One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial 10-B-16-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial 10-B-16-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Close unnamed alley from Twenty Second to S. Twenty First Street 10-A-16-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds 10-B-16-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Update City of Knoxville parking ordinance 5-A-16-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," to update the City of Knoxville parking ordinance. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 5-A-16- OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Release utility easements and execute quitclaim deeds for 261 W. Springdale Ave An Ordinance to release residual utility easements from three earlier right-of-way closures at 261 W. Springdale Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the property owner, Feroleto Steel Company, Inc.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Repeal Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Division 4, Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program, in its entirety.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code regarding standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-13, 13-15, 13-16, 13-17, 13-19; Article II, Section 13-57; Article III, Division 1, Sections 13-77, 13-78, 13-80, 13-82; Division 2, Sections 13-101, 13-102; Article IV, Section 13-144; Article V, Sections 13-167, 13-168, 13-169, 13-172; Article VI, Sections 13-191, 13-193, and 13-195 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the changes resulting from the City purchasing and delivering standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers to all City households.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Streamline transit system governance by dissolving KAT Advisory Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article II, Sections 21-32 and 21-36 of the Knoxville City Code streamlining the existing governance structure for the City's Transit System by dissolving the KAT Community Advisory Committee and transferring public involvement responsibilities to KTA and KAT.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Authorize agreement with Camiros, Ltd for Zoning Ordinance update A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Camiros, Ltd. for professional consultant services to prepare a comprehensive update of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, in an amount not to exceed $280,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Authorize Mayor to accept BlueRe proposal for stop loss insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) for stop loss insurance for the City's self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Honor memory of Alexander Harkness A Resolution honoring the memory of Alexander Harkness and expressing City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variance for Knox Whiskey Works wall signs 10-A-16-VA — A Resolution approving an appeal filed by Robin Easter (for Knox Whiskey Works) of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance to increase the maximum area of permitted wall signs from 66 sq. ft. to 204 sq. ft., per submitted plan, in a C-2 / D-1 (Central Business District / Downtown Design Overlay) District, property located at 516 W. Jackson Avenue. (BZA File No. 10-A-16-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code relative to definitions of alcoholic beverages An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article I, Article II, Division 1 and Article III, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the definitions of alcoholic beverages.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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