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Lauren Rider’s votes in 2019

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 3 no

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Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for landscape design services at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-302-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Surface 678, PA for an amount not to exceed $44,000.00 for professional landscape design services associated with the installation of the public art piece at the Cradle of Country Music Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution amending contract for public art at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-301-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0065 with THEVERYMANY, LLC for installation of public art at the Cradle of Country Music Park, increasing the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a new contract total of $560,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution to annex land near Cogdill Road and approve Plan of Services. A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the western right-of-way of Cogdill Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 2, 2019
Annex land on Crystal Lake Drive & approve Plan of Services R-235-2019 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Crystal Lake Drive approximately 700 feet west of the intersection with Woodland Drive and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Annex land at Montlake Dr/Lynbrulee Lane & approve Plan of Services R-234-2019 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at the southern and eastern intersection of Montlake Drive and Lynbrulee Lane and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Apply for and accept Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant R-233-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant, with a required local match of 50%, for a total grant amount of $12,000.00, for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for fifteen Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Greenway Project R-232-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $362,375.00 for design of Phase II of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Authorize Mayor to convey property to Aplos Home, LLC R-231-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Aplos Home, LLC for two parcels of property located at 3738 and 3740 Speedway Circle, Parcel ID Nos. 082-DD-030 and 081-DD-031, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Amend code Chapter 5 for chicken permit procedures O-98-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-107, to reduce administrative costs and procedures for domesticated chicken permits.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Amend code Chapter 12 for flooding regulations O-97-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Grant pension of $4,349.33/month to James K. Arnold R-230-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,349.33 per month to James K. Arnold, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Grant pension of $606.82/month to Steve C. Webster R-229-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $606.82 per month to Steve C. Webster, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Approve liquor store license compliance certificate for Merchants Wine & Spirits R-228-2019 — 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.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Approve minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 30, 2019
Amend Section 12.6 B. Interior Parking Lot Landscape Article 12. Landscape. Striking and inserting of language in Section 12.6 Interior Parking Lot Landscape B. on page 12-5.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
ADU: amending Section 10.3 B.2 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance to insert language into Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses B. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 2.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 30, 2019
Add new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 A. Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting a new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses A. General Regulations for Accessory Structures on page 10.4.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Amend Section 10.3 R. Home Occupation part 1 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance by striking 1. from Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses R. Home Occupation on page 10-10, as a substitute motion.
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Motion to amend:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Strike Principal Use for Food Estab., Personal Service, Retail in OP Article 9. Uses. Striking Principal Use (P) from the Office Park (OP) District column for Eating and Drinking Establishment, Personal Service Establishment, and Retail Goods Establishment in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on pages 9-3 and 9-5, respectively.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Strike Kennel as Special Use in C-G district Article 9. Uses. Striking Kennel as a Special Use in the C-G District on page 9-4.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Rename districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Article 4. Residential Neighborhood Districts. Renaming the districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Residential Occupancy Standards on page 4-2.
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Ordinance to regulate building and land use across municipal districts (Recode Knoxville) An ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot which may be occupied, the sizes of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the uses of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities and other purposes; and for such purposes to divide the municipality into districts or zones of such number, shape and areas as it may determine, and regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and uses of buildings and structures and the use of land; to prescribe penalty for the violation of its provisions and to provide for its enforcement; and to repeal Ordinance No. 3369, known and cited as “the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee” and all amendments thereto, all as the product of a public process known as “Recode Knoxville.” (MPC Approved 12-2) (MPC file No. 11-A-18-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 21, 2019
Rezone property on Central St/Pruett Pl from C-3 to C-3/H-1 9-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at the west side of Central Street and the south side of Pruett Place from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial)/ H-1 (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Faris Eid, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 2-B-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 14, 2019
Ordinance to regulate building and land uses by dividing municipality into districts An ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot which may be occupied, the sizes of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the uses of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities and other purposes; and for such purposes to divide the municipality into districts or zones of such number, shape and areas as it may determine, and regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and uses of buildings and structures and the use of land; to prescribe penalty for the violation of its provisions and to provide for its enforcement; and to repeal Ordinance No. 3369, known and cited as “the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee” and all amendments thereto, all as the product of a public process known as “Recode Knoxville.” (MPC Approved 12-2) (MPC file No. 11-A-18-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 9, 2019
Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor O-49-2019 — An Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace and Welch) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Apr 9, 2019
Appropriate $15,800 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership O-48-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools Initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, Wallace, and Stair) Schools
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Apr 9, 2019
Ordinance to close portion of Volunteer Boulevard and execute quitclaim deeds 12-c — An Ordinance to close a portion of Volunteer Boulevard between the west line of Todd Helton Drive and the south line of West Cumberland Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 9, 2019
Ordinance to close portion of Todd Helton Drive and execute quitclaim deeds 12-b — An Ordinance to close a portion of Todd Helton Drive between the west line of Pat Head Summit Street and south line of Volunteer Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from O-1 Office to RP-1 Planned Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 20 dwelling units per acre, Lockhart Properties, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-I-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Lockhart Properties for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-19-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Lockhart Properties for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane, Lockhart Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-G-19-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from I-3 Gen Industrial to R-2 Gen Res/IH-1 Infill Housing Overlay An Ordinance to rezone property located at the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street from I-3 (General Industrial) District to R-2 (General Residential)/ IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, RBH Group, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 1-J-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Res. An Ordinance approving the request of RBH Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-E-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan: Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Res. An Ordinance approving the request of RBH Group for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located on the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from C-6 Gen Com Park to I-3 Gen Industrial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue, from C-6 (General Commercial Park) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District subject to two conditions pursuant to the MPC staff recommendation, John L. Sanders, FAIA C/O Sanders Pace Architecture LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-D-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, FAIA c/o Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial for property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan: Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, FAIA c/o Sanders Pace Architecture LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial for property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District / Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22) for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-B-19-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-3 General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Steve Smith, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-A-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment: Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Smith for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial for property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend North City Sector Plan: Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Smith for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial for property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Close portion of Locust Street and execute quitclaim deeds An ordinance to close a portion of Locust Street from the northern line of Cumberland Avenue to the southern line of West Church Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Close portion of West Church Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of West Church Avenue from the western line of Locust Street to the eastern line of Henley Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend City Code re: oversight of Codes Enforcement & Neighborhood Development An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II of the Knoxville City Code by moving oversight of the Division of Codes Enforcement and Neighborhood Development from the Public Service Department to the Plans Review and Building Inspections Department.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Request Knox County Leg. Delegation support local gov boards, oppose negative leg. R-60-2019 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville respectfully requesting that the Knox County Legislative Delegation Support efforts of boards similar to the City of Knoxville's long-standing Police Advisory Review Committee by opposing legislation that would negatively affect local government boards.(Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2018-2019 R-59-2019 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Request KCDC create Redevelopment Plan for former Tennova/St. Mary's area R-58-2019 — A Resolution requesting the Knoxville Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the former Tennova / St. Mary's Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award landscaping/maintenance contract to Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC R-57-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and river walk maintenance at Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price not to exceed $65,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award mowing contract to B & B Lawn Services, Inc. Zones C and D R-56-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with B & B Lawn Services, Inc. to provide mowing of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zones C and D of the City, for a total contract price not to exceed $125,563.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to Landscape Services, Inc. Zone B R-55-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Landscape Services, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to TDOT controlled access sites and Zone B, for a total contract price of $187,742.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to AvaLawn, Inc. Zone A R-54-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zone A of the City, for a total contract price of $61,965.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for reroofing Fire Station #17 R-53-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for the reroofing of Fire Station #17, including approximately 4,800 square feet of shingle roofing, replacement of approximately 650 square feet of water damaged roof trusses and sheathing and other work as necessary to complete the project, for an amount not to exceed $49,049.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award agreement to Charles Blalock & Sons for Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park R-52-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park for an amount not to exceed $649,472.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Lease agreement for two surplus pickup trucks with Knox County Sheriff's Office A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, for the lease of two surplus pickup trucks. (Requested by Fleet Services)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
License Agreement with State of TN for Advanced Traffic Mgmt System upgrades R-51-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee for Advanced Traffic Management System upgrades along Kingston Pike, Broadway, and Chapman Highway.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Contract C-18-0244 with Rogers Group for 2018 Resurfacing Project R-50-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0244 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2018 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $623,164.03 for a new contract total of $9,016,048.06.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Authorize Easement Agreement for building elements encroaching on Sevier Ave. R-49-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for Sevier Avenue. (Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award $3,000 Neighborhood Small Grants to Edgewood Park Neighborhood Assoc. R-48-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award $3,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program funds to support community-building activities planned by Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association. (Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Express support for HB 71 and SB 181 pertaining to Zoo Knoxville R-47-2019 — A Resolution expressing support of House Bill 71 and Senate Bill 181 as they pertain to Zoo Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace, Campen, Stair and Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 12, 2019
Honor memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. R-46-2019 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Approve Certificate of Compliance for MC's Strawplains, LLC liquor license R-45-2019 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MC's Strawplains, LLC d/b/a MC's Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Add resolution regarding pending legislation on Police Advisory Review Committee 11-q — A resolution to the agenda regarding pending legislation in Nashville related to the Police Advisory Review Committee Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Rezone from A-1 General Agricultural to C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial), subject to 2 conditions, LeConte Holdings, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-3) (MPC file No. 10-B-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
One Year Plan Amendment - Low Density Residential to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of LeConte Holdings for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-A-18-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan - Low Density Residential to General Commercial An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140, LeConte Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No.1-B-19-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 12, 2019
Approve minutes of January 29, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC R-44-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 525 Henley Street, Parcel ID No. 094 LJ 001, 094 LJ 00100A and 094 LJ 00100B, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2019
Waive City taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-43-2019 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d). Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize agreement with Longent, LLC for Convention Center DAS R-42-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Longent, LLC to provide an In-Building Distributed Antenna System for the Knoxville Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $69,613.86. Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Award agreement to Rogers Group, Inc. for 2019 Resurfacing Project R-41-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $6,390,450.35 for the 2019 Resurfacing Project. Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Acquire property for easements for Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project R-40-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within four tracts of real property for the Palmetto Road Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $23,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Liberty Street project R-39-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation and related services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project for an amount not to exceed $135,575.00. Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Merchant/Clinton Hwy project R-38-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0058 with Volkert, Inc. for professional services in the Merchant Drive and Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $109,976.46 for a new contract total of $306,023.50 and extending the date of completion to May 31, 2019. Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Convey property at 3026 E. Fifth Ave to Lafayette Investments, LLC R-37-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed to Lafayette Investments, LLC for one parcel of property located at 3026 E. Fifth Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-FD-005, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $60,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding R-36-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $112,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for weatherization and related repair work to 36 affordable rental units at 4917 Jenkins Road. Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Rezone E. Woodland Ave/Kenyon St intersection from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 O-15-2019 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast corner of East Woodland Avenue and Kenyon Street intersection, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Neyland Bryant One, LLC, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Rezone property at Pleasant Ridge Rd/Sycamore Dr from I-1 to I-2 O-14-2019 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Ridge Road and Sycamore Drive, west of West Industrial Parkway, from I-1 (Planned Industrial Park) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Steve Young, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Rezone property on E. Scott Ave from R-1A/H-1 to RP-1/H-1 O-13-2019 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of East Scott Avenue, west of Harvey Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Laurence Eaton, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Appropriate $5,000 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission O-12-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019. Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund O-11-2019 — An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund. Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Confirm appointment to Board of Directors of Community Television R-35-2019 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jim Idol to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Confirm reappointment to Board of Directors of Community Television R-34-2019 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Avice Reid to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Confirm appointments/reappointments to Public Arts Committee R-33-2019 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kim Bumpas, Gwen McKenzie, Caroline Covington and Jeannie Bennett and reappointment of Susana Esrequis, John Powers and Tanisha Baker to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Appropriate $500 for East TN Community Design Center for Vestal Gateway Park O-10-2019 — 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Vestal Community Organization to be utilized toward the arched entrance at the Vestal Gateway Park. Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Appropriate $1,800 for Friends of the Knox County Public Library O-9-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 15th Annual Children's Festival of Reading. Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Appropriate $3,300 for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee Kid's Corner Remodel O-8-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Kid's Corner Remodel project. Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Charles R. Beckner R-32-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,339.93 per month to Charles R. Beckner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Jane Shadwell R-31-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,202.09 per month to Jane Shadwell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Danny E. Beeler R-30-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,493.40 per month to Danny E. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to William Everett R-29-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,697.14 per month to William Everett, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Christopher A. Foster R-28-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,822.08 per month to Christopher A. Foster, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Randall Gibbs R-27-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,969.42 per month to Randall Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr. R-26-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,902.56 per month to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Edward T. Johnson R-25-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,320.08 per month to Edward T. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Paul Lane R-24-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,404.68 per month to Paul Lane, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Neal R. Maney R-23-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.60 per month to Neal R. Maney, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Gregory McKnight R-22-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,408.85 per month to Gregory McKnight, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Grant pension to Daniel K. Paidousis R-21-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,014.77 per month to Daniel K. Paidousis, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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