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Matthew DeBardelaben’s votes in 2026

23 recorded votes: 21 aye · 1 no · 1 recused

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Meeting Agenda item Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 250 Patton St from I-MU to DK-W 12-L-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 250 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Alpha Residential, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-L-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 Western Ave from C-G-1 to C-G-3 12-H-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from C-G-1 (General Commercial) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-H-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Add PD designation for property at 406 Willow Avenue 12-A-25-PD — An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Brad Salsbury, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-25-PD) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Close portion of Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Reed Street adjacent to City Blocks 21163 and 21164, running south from W Baxter Ave and terminating at the north side of an unnamed alley, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-10-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Apply for and accept grant from DOJ for ICAC Task Force R-9-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $631,577.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Contract with Event Approvals, Inc. for E-Permitting Software System R-8-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide the City with an E-Permitting Software System to facilitate the issuance of special event permits for a period of three years, with a total annual cost not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Authorize agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as city financial advisor R-7-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning potential debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing Co. for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-6-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $779,200.00 for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Amend agreement with Progression Electric for traffic signal maintenance R-5-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance project, increasing the annual amount by $25,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Authorize agreement with LinkLive, Inc. for VOIP services for 311/211 R-4-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LinkLive, Inc. to provide VOIP communication services for the Center for Service Innovation 311/211, at an initial cost of $31,000.00, and an ongoing annual cost of $24,000.00. (Requested by 311/211 Center for Service Innovation) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3 O-7-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 100 W. Depot Ave from I-G to DK-W O-6-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 W. Depot Ave from N/A to DK-W O-5-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 207 Hidell Rd from C-H-2 to RN-2 O-4-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 4900 Buffat Mill Rd O-3-2026 — 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 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-2-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Close portion of Eleanor Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-1-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Lisa Sorensen to Design Review Board R-3-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Sorensen to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Jackie Robinson to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-2-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jackie Robinson to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm reappointment of Luis Urrea to Board of Zoning Appeals R-1-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Luis Urrea to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Approve minutes of the December 20, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes of the December 20, 2025 Special Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Approve minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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