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Lauren Rider’s votes in 2025

51 recorded votes: 51 aye

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Apr 29, 2025
Recognize April 27 - May 3, 2025 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week R-100-2025 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville recognizing April 27 - May 3, 2025, as National Youth Violence Prevention Week in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Change zoning for Atchley St properties from I-G to I-MU O-34-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street from I-G (General Industrial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-I-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Atchley St properties O-33-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Daniel Levy for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential, Mixed Use Special District, Potential Addition to the South Waterfront District, to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend zoning code C-N district setbacks O-32-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Table 5-1: Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend minimum interior side, corner side, and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-23-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 O-31-2025 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-25-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 4-4-0-1
Split Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Apr 29, 2025
Close alley off Waverly Street O-30-2025 — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley off the eastern side of Waverly Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Appropriate $1,500 to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services O-29-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services in support of the Gennisi Community Baby Shower to provide healthy eating resources and initiatives for youth and young mothers in attendance. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Appropriate $1,500 to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24 O-28-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation in support of Camp 24, a community football camp and character development event in honor of Zaevion Dobson. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Withdraw Ordinance 9-i Ordinance 9-i was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Approve Minutes of April 1, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Amend Ordinance O-120-2024 with corrected sum and attachment O-120-2024 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend O-120-2024, the caption of which is entitled "An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Knoxville appropriating $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment" so as to substitute a corrected sum and attachment in lieu of those set forth in Ordinance O-120-2024. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Change zoning for property at 413 E Inskip Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 413 E Inskip Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, Julio Herrera, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Postpone Ordinance 3-C-25-RZ 3-C-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 1, 2025
Change base zoning for property at 2201-2215 Atchley St 3-I-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street from I-G (General Industrial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-I-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment 3-A-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Daniel Levy for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential, Mixed Use Special District, Potential Addition to the South Waterfront District, to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Amend zoning code dimensional standards for C-N district 8-B-23-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Table 5-1: Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend minimum interior side, corner side, and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-23-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-25-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 1, 2025
Adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-25-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Close unimproved alley off Waverly Street An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley off the eastern side of Waverly Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Appropriate funds for Gennisi Charitable Birth Services An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services in support of the Gennisi Community Baby Shower to provide healthy eating resources and initiatives for youth and young mothers in attendance. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Appropriate funds for TKJ Foundation Camp 24 An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation in support of Camp 24, a community football camp and character development event in honor of Zaevion Dobson. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Approve minutes of March 18, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the March 18, 2025 Regular Meeting
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Amend City Code related to beer sales for special events An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code, Article I, Section 4-1 (Possession or consumption on certain property prohibited or restricted); Article II, Section 4-76 (Temporary serving area special event permits); and Section 4-77 (Special events permits) related to the sale of beer on certain property to streamline the code, provide for consistency for event management and safety, and provide equitable opportunity for events to be held throughout the City. (Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Mar 18, 2025
Amend City Code related to beer sales for special events An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code, Article I, Section 4-1 (Possession or consumption on certain property prohibited or restricted); Article II, Section 4-76 (Temporary serving area special event permits); and Section 4-77 (Special events permits) related to the sale of beer on certain property to streamline the code, provide for consistency for event management and safety, and provide equitable opportunity for events to be held throughout the City. (Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force travel and training R-87-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel and training pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Accept $300,000 grant for Traffic Enforcement, Safety, and Community Programs R-86-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept grant funding from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) in the amount of $300,000, with no required matching funds, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. The funding will pay for equipment, supplies and overtime for KPD Officers conducting enforcement, and for Officers and Technicians who oversee programs such as Child Passenger Safety, Teen Driving, and Older Driver safety. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Apply for and accept $35,000 grant for pedestrian safety campaigns R-85-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Community Action Committee R-84-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $4,200 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Boy's and Girl's Clubs R-83-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $37,938 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Boy's and Girl's Clubs R-83-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $37,938 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Execute agreement with Superior Pavement Marking for 2025 Pavement Project R-82-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $195,052.50 for the 2025 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Execute agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for Greenway Project R-81-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $315,698.00 to provide professional design services for the Riverwalk to Cityview Greenway Connection Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Amend agreement with HealthEquity for FSA/HRA administrative services R-80-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to update funding language for administrative services for the City-sponsored flexible spending account and health reimbursement account for City employees. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Accept proposals for excess liability, vehicle & inland marine insurance R-79-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $762,048.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Change base zoning of 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 to C-H-2 O-25-2025 — An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 2-G-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 0 Millard Beets Rd O-24-2025 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 0 Millard Beets Road, Millard Beets Development LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0)(File No. 2-C-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Appropriate $21,394.06 from Parks & Rec fund for Challenge Grant Award Program O-23-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,394.06 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Appoint Mallory Alder to City Public Property Naming Committee R-78-2025 — A Resolution appointing Mallory Alder to serve as the At Large Seat B representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Helsley) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Reappoint directors of Sports Authority of the County of Knox and City of Knoxville R-77-2025 — A Resolution reappointing Joan Cronan and Tim Hill as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Approve minutes of March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Approve minutes of February 27, 2025 Workshop Minutes of the February 27, 2025 Workshop
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Change zoning at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 to C-H-2 An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 2-G-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 0 Millard Beets Road An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 0 Millard Beets Road, Millard Beets Development LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0)(File No. 2-C-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Appropriate $21,394.06 from Parks and Rec fund for Challenge Grant Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,394.06 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Emergency ordinance to amend operating and capital budgets for FY24/25 O-22-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25. Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 4, 2025
Emergency ordinance to amend operating and capital budgets for FY24/25 O-22-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25. Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 4, 2025
Award historic preservation funds to Hattars for 217 E. Scott Ave. property R-72-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in Historic Preservation Program funds to Jennifer Hattar and Khalid Hattar to support property improvements to historic property located at 217 E. Scott Avenue, within the limits of the City of Knoxville. Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Recused Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 18, 2025 Approve Sector Plan amendment for 6721/6727 Campbell Lane. O-17-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Anthony Bryant for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Callahan Drive, Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 18, 2025 Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6721/6727 Campbell Lane. O-18-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Anthony Bryant for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Callahan Drive Mixed Use-Special District for property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 18, 2025 Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to C-G-1 at 6721/6727 Campbell Ln. O-19-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to C-G-1 (General Commercial), Anthony Bryant, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 18, 2025
Confirm reappointment to Civil Service Merit Board. R-55-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. William Lyons to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 18, 2025
Approve minutes of February 4, 2025 meeting. Minutes of February 4, 2025
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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