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Nick Della Volpe’s votes

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 no

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Sep 1, 2015
Grant monthly pension of $2,679.26 to Danny R. Wagner R-286-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,679.26 per month to Danny R. Wagner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southside Package Store liquor license renewal R-285-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southside Package Store, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Meg's Wine and Spirits liquor license renewal R-284-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Meg's Wine and 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)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Add resolution to agenda appointing Internal Auditor add a resolution to the agenda appointing a new Internal Auditor
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Reorder consideration of Ordinances 12d, 12e, and 12f consider Ordinances 12 d, 12 e, and 12 f after Section 8, Elections and Confirmations
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Approve minutes from August 18, 2015 meeting approve the minutes from City Council Meeting August 18, 2015
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Rezone property from I-2 to I-3 on Shangri-La Drive An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Shangri-La Drive, southwest of Ault Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to one condition, Hal Ngo, Applicant. (MPC File No. 5-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms and uses for Urban Agriculture An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations in order to define terms and uses related to Urban Agriculture. (MPC approved 14-0) (File No. 5-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: No Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms for existing structures in Form Based Zoning Districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, Article IV, Section 4.0, General Provisions for the Form Based Zoning Districts, in order to define terms and provisions related to existing structures. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend parking regulations to allow parking on paved shoulders An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, §17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 operating and capital budgets An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 14/15.(Requested by Finance Department)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 capital and operating budgets, transfer funds An Ordinance to amend the capital budget and the operating budget both as approved by Ordinance O-95-2014 for fiscal year 14/15 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt revised fee schedule for Form District Development R-195-2015 — A Resolution adopting the revised fee schedule related to Form District Development, pursuant to Section 4.0.2.D.2.b. of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy R-194-2015 — A Resolution adopting a City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy in compliance with the Tennessee Public Employee Defined Benefit Financial Security Act of 2014.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize reimbursement for KUB utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes R-193-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for Knoxville Utilities Board utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $55,673.50 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize reimbursement for AT&T utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes R-192-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for the AT&T Utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $200,441.18 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-191-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 334 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,142.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-190-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 338 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,426.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-189-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 346 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,623.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize agreement for Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project R-188-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $175,166.00 for the Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize agreement for 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-187-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $563,395.75 for the 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve FY 2016-2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program and FY 2016 Budget O-89-2015 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2016 - 2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 5-A-15-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve Consent Items listed in agenda item 5d. (untitled)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve minutes from May 26, 2015 City Council meeting Approve minutes from the May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Rezone property to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District for Harrison Construction An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District, Harrison Construction, Applicant. (MPC File No. 4-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Approve amendment to East City Sector Plan for Harrison Construction An Ordinance approving the request of Harrison Construction for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 4-B-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend Zoning Regulations regarding historic and neighborhood conservation districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", Article II, "Definitions", Article IV, Section 5.1, "H-1 historic overlay district", Article IV, Section 5.2, "NC-1 neighborhood conservation overlay district", and Article V, "Supplementary regulations applying to a specific, to several, or to all districts", related to Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1201. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend City Code regarding demolition permits for historically significant structures An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6 "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II, Section 6-32 by adding Subsection 105.5.5 related to delay and issuance of demolition permits for historically significant structures. (MPC Approved 9-5) (File No. 4-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $1,400 from Parks/Rec to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend City Code for classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Levy tax on properties for general fund and debt service operations An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Make annual appropriations for fiscal year 2015-2016 An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA grant for storm damage reimbursement R-172-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for reimbursement of up to $250,000.00 of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the February 15-23, 2015 storm events resulting in damage to City property.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Gresham Smith and Partners R-171-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor amend Contract No. C-13-0060 with Gresham Smith and Partners for the Downtown Knoxville Wayfinding Project, increasing the contract price by $57,000.00 for a new contract total of $371,105.97.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for easements at 731 S. Chestnut Street R-170-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a temporary construction easement and a permanent drainage easement located at 731 S. Chestnut Street from Koffi Kouassi for $992.00, as part of the 2013 Water Quality Project, Cavalier/Ulster Avenue stream restoration.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund to Fountain City Elementary School An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School as financial assistance to purchase rubberized mulch needed for the playground area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe and Campen)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Great Schools Partnership to benefit the Norwood Community School initiative, supplementing school day instruction with additional learning opportunities and other services.(Requested by Council Member Palmer)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to James White's Fort Association An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc., to defray certain costs of hosting the annual Cherokee Heritage Day event.(Requested by Council Member Stair)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Approve minutes from April 28, 2015 Approve minutes from April 28, 2015.
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for July 4th festivities video and sound equipment. R-166-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stellar Visions & Sound, Inc. to provide and operate video and sound equipment for the City of Knoxville's July 4, 2015 festivities at World's Fair Park in a total amount not to exceed $31,500.00.(Requested by Special Events) Contracts & purchasing
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize Industrial Development Board to negotiate PILOT with Courtland Group LLC. R-165-2015 — A Resolution authorizing The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Courtland Group LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 317 Ogden Street, CLT No. 094 EF 011, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of The Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for public housing recreation facilities and programming. R-164-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the City to provide operation, management and recreational programming services for five public housing recreation facilities and recreation programming for public housing.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for West Hills Park tennis to pickleball court renovation. R-163-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayRite, LLC for the renovation of 2 tennis courts at West Hills Park, converting them into 6 pickleball courts and for the construction of an ADA compliant asphalt path from the parking lot for an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize city to opt into training for planning & zoning officials. R-162-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the City to opt in to the training and continuing education requirements for planners, planning commissioners, members of the Board of Zoning Appeals and zoning officials, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 13-3-101(j)(9) and 13-7-205(c)(9).(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize maintenance agreement for I-640 exit ramp improvements. R-161-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a General Maintenance Agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for improvements at the I-640 westbound exit ramp at Millertown Pike.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement to modernize traffic control system. R-160-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to modernize the City's traffic control system in an amount not to exceed $1,311,600.00 with the City being responsible for $262,320.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds. R-159-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $15,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2014 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase satellite phone, fax and data services and maintenance for the mobile command post for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Submit Consolidated and Annual Action Plans to HUD. R-158-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for housing and community development and the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize amendment to lease agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art. R-157-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art to define the term "finished space."(Requested by Administration and Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Approve contract for city audit. R-156-2015 — 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, 2014 to June 30, 2015 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council) Contracts & purchasing
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Honor Knoxville Ice Bears for winning championship. R-155-2015 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team for winning the 2015 Southern Professional Hockey League Championship.(Requested by Mayor and Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Rezone property on Luttrell St from commercial to residential. O-61-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Luttrell Street, southeast of Third Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Brent Farwick, Applicant. (MPC File No. 3-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Adopt One Year Plan for 2015 from Metropolitan Planning Commission. O-60-2015 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2015 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-15-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Confirm reappointment to Wrecker Services Commission. R-154-2015 — A Resolution confirming and approving the reappointment of Lynn Clemons, Sr., Debbie Billings, Kimberly Henry and Keith Shields to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Adoption of Agenda
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Approve minutes from the April 14, 2015 meeting.
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement for building encroachment at 1514 Hoitt Ave. i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with William E. and Shelba H. Murphy to permit their building to encroach onto property located at 1514 Hoitt Avenue, owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Feb 17, 2015
Request MPC to study and prepare small area plan for Northshore Drive. a. A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to study and prepare a small area plan for that portion of Northshore Drive from Kingston Pike south to the northern boundary of Sacred Heart Church, with said small area plan possibly becoming an extension of the Bearden Village Opportunities Plan.(Requested by Councilmember Grieve)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Feb 17, 2015
Approve consent items. d. CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2015
Postpone Ordinance amending Zoning Regulations definitions and sign regulations. b. ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," definitions and sign regulations. (MPC Forwarded to City Council 10-5) (File No. 10-B-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 9, 2014
Ordinance to rezone property on S Papermill Dr to C-4 District. 11-F-14-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side Papermill Drive, west side of N. Weisgarber Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 11-F-14-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Ordinance to rezone property on SW N. Central St to C-2 District. 11-C-14-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side N. Central Street, northwest side of W. Fifth Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition. Cooper, Yates, Welker, Pace, Sanders, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 11-C-14-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Ordinance to close portion of Twelfth Street, subject to conditions. 11-B-14-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Twelfth Street from the northern edge of Hedge Avenue right-of-way to the southern edge of World's Fair Park Drive right-of-way, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trevor Hill, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 11-B-14-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to amend O-10-2014 to close Twentieth Street. O-226-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-10-2014 to close Twentieth Street from Terrace Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue to extend the time for satisfaction of certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to amend O-10-2014 to close Twentieth Street. O-226-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-10-2014 to close Twentieth Street from Terrace Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue to extend the time for satisfaction of certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to amend O-9-2014 to close Andy Holt Avenue. O-225-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance O-9-2014 to close Andy Holt Avenue from Volunteer Boulevard to Melrose Place to extend the time for satisfaction of certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to amend O-9-2014 to close Andy Holt Avenue. O-225-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance O-9-2014 to close Andy Holt Avenue from Volunteer Boulevard to Melrose Place to extend the time for satisfaction of certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to amend O-8-2014 to close Frances Street. O-224-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-8-2014 to close Frances Street from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue for satisfaction of certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to amend O-8-2014 to close Frances Street. O-224-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-8-2014 to close Frances Street from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue for satisfaction of certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to close Ogden Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds. O-223-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to close Ogden Avenue from Twentieth Street west 400 feet between City Block 10-481 and City Block 10-582, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Emergency Ordinance to close Ogden Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds. O-223-2014 — An Emergency Ordinance to close Ogden Avenue from Twentieth Street west 400 feet between City Block 10-481 and City Block 10-582, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Authorize application for and acceptance of ELERV Strategy Grant for KPD. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims ("ELERV") Strategy Grant in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required match, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the United States Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime for the Knoxville Police Department to serve as a demonstration site to implement the ELERV Strategy.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for 2015 Curb Cuts Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2015 Curb Cuts Project, No. 14W-S-0578, in an amount not to exceed $328,646.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Authorize agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for 2014 Alley Paving Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the 2014 Alley Paving Project, No. 14W-P-0581, for an amount not to exceed $262,163.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Authorize agreement with LDA Engineering for Fountain City Lake pond management program. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LDA Engineering for the development of a pond management program with an optional additional concept design for Fountain City Lake in an amount not to exceed $94,185.00 for both.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Express appreciation for greenway easement donation at 2625 N Broadway. A Resolution expressing appreciation to Nihad Boulos Saah, Randa Boulos Saah Halloun and Iyad Boulos Saah for the donation of a permanent greenway easement within certain real property located at 2625 N Broadway as part of the First Creek Greenway, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knox Heritage for property at 1423 Branson Ave. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Heritage, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 1423 Branson Avenue, CLT No. 081-DE-030, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $10,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Request MPC to recommend limitations/regulation on alternative financial service establishments. R-428-2014 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that the Metropolitan Planning Commission consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible limitation of alternative financial service establishments to the zoning regulation definitions and to potentially regulating the clustering of same.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Councilmembers Palmer, Saunders, Wallace, Della Volpe and Campen) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Appropriate $5,000 for Tennessee Clean Water Network property acquisition costs. O-222-2014 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Tennessee Clean Water Network to offset certain acquisition costs of property previously donated to the City.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Reappoint Ken Bradley to the Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Knoxville Transit Authority. R-427-2014 — A Resolution reappointing Ken Bradley to serve as a member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Knoxville Transit Authority.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Confirm appointment of Tracie Hellwinckel to the City Tree Board. R-426-2014 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tracie Hellwinckel to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Confirm reappointment of Scott Romines to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board. R-425-2014 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Scott Romines to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Elect Susan Brown and re-elect King Purnell to the Industrial Development Board. R-424-2014 — A Resolution electing Susan Brown and re-electing King Purnell to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Elect John Worden to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. R-423-2014 — A Resolution electing John Worden to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Amend zoning definitions and sign regulations. File No. 10-B-13-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," definitions and sign regulations. (MPC Forwarded to City Council 10-5) (File No. 10-B-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 9, 2014
Amend zoning regulations regarding pet services. File No. 11-A-14-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding pet services. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 11-A-14-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 9, 2014
Approve minutes from November 25, 2014.
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Rezone property on Bernard Ave from C-3 to C-2 10-F-14-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Bernard Avenue, southwest of North Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Randolph Architecture, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-F-14-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Rezone property on W Fifth Ave/Williams St from C-3 to C-2 10-C-14-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of West Fifth Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-C-14-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Close a portion of an unnamed alley 10-A-14-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the south property line of parcel 081JA008 to the north property line of parcel 081JA024, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 10-A-14-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Close a portion of an unnamed alley 10-A-14-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the south property line of parcel 081JA008 to the north property line of parcel 081JA024, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 10-A-14-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Refine locations where personal solicitation is prohibited An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 16, Article XI, Division 4, Section 16-449 of the Knoxville City Code to refine the locations where personal solicitation is prohibited.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Establish City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article VII, Division 5 to establish the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Chairman Stair)
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Annex territory west of Cherokee Cove and northwest of England Drive 1-11-14.AX — An Ordinance to annex certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as several tracts of land west of Cherokee Cove and northwest of England Drive and all of the right of way of Cherokee Cove, a portion of the right of way of Log Haven Drive, and two unnamed rights of way (1-11-14.AX), which property is to be incorporated into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 25 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.(Requested by Mayor) Zoning & land use
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Apply for and accept grant for green space/garden amenities R-400-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in the amount of $40,000.00, with no local match, and if such application is approved, to accept such a grant award to support the installation of green space and garden amenities at Parks and Recreational facilities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District R-399-2014 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Authorize agreement with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for parking R-398-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center regarding parking at White Avenue surface parking lots.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes from JHD, LLC R-397-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from JHD, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 114, 120 and 124 West Jackson Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Nick Della Volpe’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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