City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Tommy Smith, year 2024

Meeting	Agenda item	Tommy Smith’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Nov 12, 2024	Change zoning of 4720 W Martin Mill Pike to RN-2 12-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4720 W Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-N- 24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Change zoning of 0 Lifespring Lane from O to C-N 12-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Lifespring Lane from O (Office) to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial), Jim Odle, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Nov 12, 2024	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Nov 12, 2024	Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Nov 12, 2024	Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Change zoning of 0 Lifespring Lane from O to C-N 12-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Lifespring Lane from O (Office) to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial), Jim Odle, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Nov 12, 2024	Approve minutes of October 29, 2024 regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 29, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Sidewalk Replacement Project R-300-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $992,495.00 for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Authorize agreement with CDM Smith for 17th Street Bridge repair design R-299-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $33,800.00 to provide professional engineering design services to repair the Seventeenth Street Bridge.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Authorize agreement with Petra Construction for Cecil Webb Recreation Center R-298-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Petra Construction Company, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,059,278.00 to provide construction services for the renovation of the Cecil Webb Recreation Center.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Authorize agreement with Capital Rx for pharmacy benefit management R-297-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Capital Rx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible members enrolled in the City's medical plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Award $20,000 in Neighborhood Small/Micro Grants R-296-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total of $20,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program and Micro Grants Program grants in support of community-building activities planned by eight neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Authorize change order for Knoxville Convention Center chiller repairs R-295-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a change order to an agreement with Lee Company for replacement and repairs to the chiller unit at the Knoxville Convention Center, to increase the contract amount by $70,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $206,228.00, in order to purchase refrigerant needed to recharge the repaired chiller.(Requested by Administration)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Change zoning for Portland St & Booth St from I-G to I-MU O-135-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 525 Portland Street and 0 Booth Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Joe E. Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Change zoning for 9905 Sherrill Blvd from OP to C-H-1 O-134-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9905 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-P-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Change zoning for 9721 Sherrill Blvd from OP to C-H-1 O-133-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 9721 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jim Fritz/Apex Bank, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Change zoning for Hollywood Rd and Apex Dr properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-132-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 800, 818, 820, 900, 906, 910, and 912 Hollywood Road and 4335, 4341, and 4345 Apex Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Barnes Capital Management, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Change street name from Richard Street to Vivid Lights Street O-131-2024 — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Richard Street between Bernard Avenue and May Avenue to Vivid Lights Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Close Austin Homes Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds O-130-2024 — An Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard from the Austin Homes Boulevard roundabout at S. Bell Street westerly to terminus at First Creek, adjacent to City Block 07327, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Close Sevier Heights Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-129-2024 — An Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road from Lancaster Drive to Wallace Drive adjacent to City Block 28900, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Close portion of Cherry Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-128-2024 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Cherry Drive, adjacent to City Block 51570, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Amend Zoning Code definition for "Industrial-Craft" O-127-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3, Definitions, to add a contractor's or tradesperson's business to the definition of "Industrial-Craft", City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Adopt National Electric Code with amendments O-126-2024 — An Ordinance to adopt the latest version of the National Electric Code, with amendments, and to delete the existing related sections for "Electricity," codified at Chapter 10, Articles 10-26 through 10-27.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Adopt International Building Codes with amendments O-125-2024 — An Ordinance to adopt the latest versions of the International Building Codes, with amendments, and deleting the existing related sections for "Buildings and Building Regulations," codified at Chapter 6, Articles 6-1 through 6-107.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Confirm Mark Riehl to Public Property Naming Committee R-294-2024 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Mark Riehl to serve on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 29, 2024	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kaiya Corp. for Retail Food Store Wine License R-290-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kaiya Corporation d/b/a Clouds Over Knox relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024	Grant pension of $1,618.35/month to Mark D. Karnes R-291-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,618.35 per month to Mark D. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024	Grant pension of $1,258.53/month to Rebecca R. Clabough R-292-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,258.53 per month to Rebecca R. Clabough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024	Grant pension of $747.49/month to Arthur W. Webb R-293-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $747.49 per month to Arthur W. Webb, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 29, 2024	Approve minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to change zoning from I-G to I-MU for Portland Street and Booth Street. 9-F-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 525 Portland Street and 0 Booth Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Joe E. Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to change zoning from OP to C-H-1 for 9905 Sherrill Boulevard. 9-P-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9905 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-P-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to change zoning from OP to C-H-1 for Sherrill Boulevard. 9-B-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 9721 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jim Fritz/Apex Bank, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for Hollywood Road and Apex Drive. 9-A-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 800, 818, 820, 900, 906, 910, and 912 Hollywood Road and 4335, 4341, and 4345 Apex Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Barnes Capital Management, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Definitions regarding "Industrial-Craft". 9-A-24-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3, Definitions, to add a contractor's or tradesperson's business to the definition of "Industrial-Craft", City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to change street name to Vivid Lights Street. 9-B-24-SNC — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Richard Street between Bernard Avenue and May Avenue to Vivid Lights Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard An Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard from the Austin Homes Boulevard roundabout at S. Bell Street westerly to terminus at First Creek, adjacent to City Block 07327, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road An Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road from Lancaster Drive to Wallace Drive adjacent to City Block 28900, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to close portion of Cherry Drive An Ordinance to close a portion of Cherry Drive, adjacent to City Block 51570, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to adopt latest National Electric Code and amend regulations. An Ordinance to adopt the latest version of the National Electric Code, with amendments, and to delete the existing related sections for "Electricity," codified at Chapter 10, Articles 10-26 through 10-27.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to adopt latest International Building Codes and amend regulations. An Ordinance to adopt the latest versions of the International Building Codes, with amendments, and deleting the existing related sections for "Buildings and Building Regulations," codified at Chapter 6, Articles 6-1 through 6-107.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services. R-289-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services for various City Community Centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $197,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Apply for State grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns overtime funding. R-288-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Apply for DOJ funding for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. R-287-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $562,071.00, 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 Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Apply for HUD Continuum of Care planning grant. R-286-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $124,344.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care planning grant to support CoC planning activities, with a required local match of 25%.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Washington Pike Drainage Project services. R-285-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith in an amount not to exceed $89,721.00 to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project. R-284-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $591,410.75 for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement with TDOT for Fort Sanders to Tyson Park Connection Project. R-283-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Tyson Park Connection Project for an estimated project cost of $6,695,000.00 with TDOT funding $5,356,000.00 and the City funding $1,339,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement for traffic sign inventory and assessment. R-282-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Data and Surveying Services, Inc. to conduct a traffic sign inventory and assessment in an amount not to exceed $810,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement with Design Innovation Architects for ARPA grant services. R-281-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00 to provide administrative and technical services for engineering projects funded with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation non-competitive American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize PILOT payments for property at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue. R-280-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from City Summit LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 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.(Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Oct 15, 2024	Authorize agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs. R-279-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Oct 15, 2024	Ordinance to close portion of Ford Place O-124-2024 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Confirm reappointment to Better Building Board R-278-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Casey Cordy to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Approve Neighborhood Advisory Council appointments and express appreciation. R-277-2024 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s reappointments of Thomas Egan and Lily Seabolt, and appointments of William Mendoza-Euceda, Amie Cohorst, Michael Moore and Tiara-Lady Wilson to the Neighborhood Advisory Council, and expressing appreciation to Monty Howard, Angel Bowman, TaShawn Ransome and LaShea Brabson for their years of service.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024	Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Close portion of Ford Place and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners 12-a — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Connected Communities 2.0 grant 11-q — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Connected Communities 2.0 grant from the Department of Energy in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000.00, with a local match of in-kind staff time, to create technology innovations that support increased energy efficiency for homes, commercial buildings, and an electric system that is flexible and resilient.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC 11-n — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC 11-o — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024/2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. 11-p — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant 11-m — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $136,946.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for the Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for child trauma services funded by KPD 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 from the Police Department's annual budget to support services and assist the needs of children who have experienced complex trauma through abuse, neglect, psychological harm and exposure to crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities for boxing program 11-k — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for programs at John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center 11-j — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an annual amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services, and recreation programs in the John T. O' Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize agreement with Perez Planning + Design for Parks and Recreation Master Plan 11-i — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perez Planning + Design, LLC, to provide professional services to develop a Parks and Recreation Systems Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for 205 Spruce Street property 11-h — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for one parcel of property located at 205 Spruce Street, Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Butler Appraisal Group for Woodland Avenue Project 11-g — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Butler Appraisal Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00 to provide right-of-way appraisal services for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to revise MOU with KUB for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes electric work reimbursement 11-f — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to reimburse KUB for all expenses related to the electric construction work for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an additional estimated cost of $1,189,656.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Sevier Avenue Utility Project 11-e — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,270,470.00 for the Sevier Avenue Utility Conduit and Duct Bank Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes services 11-d — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project in an amount not to exceed $980,734.75.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Whaley Construction for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes 11-c — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $8,930,463.40 for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Add honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at Western Avenue intersection 11-b — A Resolution to add the honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at its intersection with Western Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson McKenzie) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Request KCDC create Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan 11-a — A Resolution requesting Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Close unimproved Dooley Street from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds 9-c — An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Close unimproved alley from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds 9-b — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 1, 2024	Confirm appointments/reappointments to the Board of Environmental Appeals 8-a — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leslie Henderson and Matt Teglas and appointment of Adam Kohntopp to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 for wine license 11-r — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $5,619.00/month to Christopher S. Baldwin of KPD 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,619.00 per month to Christopher S. Baldwin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $4,217.88/month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr. of KFD 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,217.88 per month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $4,286.50/month to Christopher G. Karnes of KFD 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,286.50 per month to Christopher G. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $4,489.14/month to Keli R. Randolph of KPD 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.14 per month to Keli R. Randolph, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $641.81/month to Michael E. Brown of KFD 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $641.81 per month to Michael E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $151.18/month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $151.18 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Robert D. Becker) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $1,370.33/month to Nicholas A. Spine, III of General Government 11-y — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,370.33 per month to Nicholas A. Spine, III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Grant pension of $706.53/month to William K. Roberts of General Government 11-z — A Resolution granting a pension of $706.53 per month to William K. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Emergency ordinance appropriating $32,505 from Community Improvement Fund for agencies 12-b — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024	Appeal of zoning administrator's determination regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street 10-a — A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Oct 1, 2024	Postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Oct 1, 2024	Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Close unimproved alley from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Avenue O-52-2021 — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 O-112-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-249-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $218,400.00(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Execute quitclaim deed for property at 1209 Forest Avenue R-248-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Joseph S. Key II for one parcel of property located at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $131,100.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Execute agreement for Western Heights Phase 3 infrastructure improvements R-247-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase 3 infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair R-246-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $55,995.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Execute agreement with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair R-245-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $70,400.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Authorize grant application for $145,000 for Emergency Management Agency R-244-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2025.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Appeal by Overlook Owners Association regarding certificate of appropriateness A Resolution approving an appeal by the Overlook Owners Association, Inc. of a decision of the Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission to uphold a decision of the Design Review Board to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new primary structure for property located at 0 W. Hill Avenue and 0 Locust Street, thereby overturning the decisions of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-24-OB; Design Review Board File No. 4-D-24-DT) (Planning Commission denied 14-0) (Council District 6).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Appeal by William Burton regarding townhouse height in Northshore Town Center A Resolution approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Sep 17, 2024	Change zoning for 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G to O O-119-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to O (Office) District, DD Development Ventures Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Change zoning for 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 to RN-4 O-118-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Change zoning for 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive to RN-2 O-117-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Change zoning for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-4 O-116-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: No	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 962 N Gallaher View Road O-115-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: No	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road O-114-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: No	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 17, 2024	Amend Zoning Code to add Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 O-113-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Amend City Code to increase nonconsensual tow rates O-112-2024 — An Ordinance amending chapter 26, Article IV, §26-228, §26-302 and §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying the definition of vehicle class and storage fees.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Appoint Clarence McDowell to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-243-2024 — A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Personnel & appointments	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Confirm appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to Historic Zoning Commission R-242-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024	Approve Certificate of Compliance for SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor R-240-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024	Approve Certificate of Compliance for The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 R-241-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024	Add emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement Funds add an emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement (202) Funds	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Failed	8-1-0-0	Split Failed

Nov 12, 2024

Change zoning of 4720 W Martin Mill Pike to RN-2 12-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4720 W Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-N- 24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Change zoning of 0 Lifespring Lane from O to C-N 12-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Lifespring Lane from O (Office) to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial), Jim Odle, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Nov 12, 2024

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Nov 12, 2024

Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Nov 12, 2024

Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Lifespring Lane 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Change zoning of 0 Lifespring Lane from O to C-N 12-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Lifespring Lane from O (Office) to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial), Jim Odle, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Nov 12, 2024

Approve minutes of October 29, 2024 regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 29, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Sidewalk Replacement Project R-300-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $992,495.00 for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Authorize agreement with CDM Smith for 17th Street Bridge repair design R-299-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $33,800.00 to provide professional engineering design services to repair the Seventeenth Street Bridge.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Authorize agreement with Petra Construction for Cecil Webb Recreation Center R-298-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Petra Construction Company, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,059,278.00 to provide construction services for the renovation of the Cecil Webb Recreation Center.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Authorize agreement with Capital Rx for pharmacy benefit management R-297-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Capital Rx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible members enrolled in the City's medical plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Award $20,000 in Neighborhood Small/Micro Grants R-296-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total of $20,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program and Micro Grants Program grants in support of community-building activities planned by eight neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Authorize change order for Knoxville Convention Center chiller repairs R-295-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a change order to an agreement with Lee Company for replacement and repairs to the chiller unit at the Knoxville Convention Center, to increase the contract amount by $70,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $206,228.00, in order to purchase refrigerant needed to recharge the repaired chiller.(Requested by Administration)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Change zoning for Portland St & Booth St from I-G to I-MU O-135-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 525 Portland Street and 0 Booth Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Joe E. Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Change zoning for 9905 Sherrill Blvd from OP to C-H-1 O-134-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9905 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-P-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Change zoning for 9721 Sherrill Blvd from OP to C-H-1 O-133-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 9721 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jim Fritz/Apex Bank, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Change zoning for Hollywood Rd and Apex Dr properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-132-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 800, 818, 820, 900, 906, 910, and 912 Hollywood Road and 4335, 4341, and 4345 Apex Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Barnes Capital Management, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Change street name from Richard Street to Vivid Lights Street O-131-2024 — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Richard Street between Bernard Avenue and May Avenue to Vivid Lights Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Close Austin Homes Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds O-130-2024 — An Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard from the Austin Homes Boulevard roundabout at S. Bell Street westerly to terminus at First Creek, adjacent to City Block 07327, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Close Sevier Heights Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-129-2024 — An Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road from Lancaster Drive to Wallace Drive adjacent to City Block 28900, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Close portion of Cherry Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-128-2024 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Cherry Drive, adjacent to City Block 51570, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Amend Zoning Code definition for "Industrial-Craft" O-127-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3, Definitions, to add a contractor's or tradesperson's business to the definition of "Industrial-Craft", City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Adopt National Electric Code with amendments O-126-2024 — An Ordinance to adopt the latest version of the National Electric Code, with amendments, and to delete the existing related sections for "Electricity," codified at Chapter 10, Articles 10-26 through 10-27.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Adopt International Building Codes with amendments O-125-2024 — An Ordinance to adopt the latest versions of the International Building Codes, with amendments, and deleting the existing related sections for "Buildings and Building Regulations," codified at Chapter 6, Articles 6-1 through 6-107.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Confirm Mark Riehl to Public Property Naming Committee R-294-2024 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Mark Riehl to serve on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 29, 2024

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kaiya Corp. for Retail Food Store Wine License R-290-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kaiya Corporation d/b/a Clouds Over Knox relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 29, 2024

Grant pension of $1,618.35/month to Mark D. Karnes R-291-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,618.35 per month to Mark D. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 29, 2024

Grant pension of $1,258.53/month to Rebecca R. Clabough R-292-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,258.53 per month to Rebecca R. Clabough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 29, 2024

Grant pension of $747.49/month to Arthur W. Webb R-293-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $747.49 per month to Arthur W. Webb, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 29, 2024

Approve minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to change zoning from I-G to I-MU for Portland Street and Booth Street. 9-F-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 525 Portland Street and 0 Booth Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Joe E. Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to change zoning from OP to C-H-1 for 9905 Sherrill Boulevard. 9-P-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9905 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-P-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to change zoning from OP to C-H-1 for Sherrill Boulevard. 9-B-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 9721 Sherrill Boulevard from OP (Office Park) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jim Fritz/Apex Bank, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for Hollywood Road and Apex Drive. 9-A-24-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 800, 818, 820, 900, 906, 910, and 912 Hollywood Road and 4335, 4341, and 4345 Apex Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Barnes Capital Management, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Definitions regarding "Industrial-Craft". 9-A-24-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3, Definitions, to add a contractor's or tradesperson's business to the definition of "Industrial-Craft", City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to change street name to Vivid Lights Street. 9-B-24-SNC — An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Richard Street between Bernard Avenue and May Avenue to Vivid Lights Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-24-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard An Ordinance to close Austin Homes Boulevard from the Austin Homes Boulevard roundabout at S. Bell Street westerly to terminus at First Creek, adjacent to City Block 07327, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road An Ordinance to close Sevier Heights Road from Lancaster Drive to Wallace Drive adjacent to City Block 28900, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to close portion of Cherry Drive An Ordinance to close a portion of Cherry Drive, adjacent to City Block 51570, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to adopt latest National Electric Code and amend regulations. An Ordinance to adopt the latest version of the National Electric Code, with amendments, and to delete the existing related sections for "Electricity," codified at Chapter 10, Articles 10-26 through 10-27.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to adopt latest International Building Codes and amend regulations. An Ordinance to adopt the latest versions of the International Building Codes, with amendments, and deleting the existing related sections for "Buildings and Building Regulations," codified at Chapter 6, Articles 6-1 through 6-107.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services. R-289-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services for various City Community Centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $197,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Apply for State grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns overtime funding. R-288-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Apply for DOJ funding for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. R-287-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $562,071.00, 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 Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Apply for HUD Continuum of Care planning grant. R-286-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $124,344.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care planning grant to support CoC planning activities, with a required local match of 25%.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Washington Pike Drainage Project services. R-285-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith in an amount not to exceed $89,721.00 to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize agreement for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project. R-284-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $591,410.75 for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize agreement with TDOT for Fort Sanders to Tyson Park Connection Project. R-283-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Tyson Park Connection Project for an estimated project cost of $6,695,000.00 with TDOT funding $5,356,000.00 and the City funding $1,339,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize agreement for traffic sign inventory and assessment. R-282-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Data and Surveying Services, Inc. to conduct a traffic sign inventory and assessment in an amount not to exceed $810,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize agreement with Design Innovation Architects for ARPA grant services. R-281-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00 to provide administrative and technical services for engineering projects funded with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation non-competitive American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize PILOT payments for property at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue. R-280-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from City Summit LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 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.(Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Oct 15, 2024

Authorize agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs. R-279-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Oct 15, 2024

Ordinance to close portion of Ford Place O-124-2024 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Confirm reappointment to Better Building Board R-278-2024 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Casey Cordy to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Approve Neighborhood Advisory Council appointments and express appreciation. R-277-2024 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s reappointments of Thomas Egan and Lily Seabolt, and appointments of William Mendoza-Euceda, Amie Cohorst, Michael Moore and Tiara-Lady Wilson to the Neighborhood Advisory Council, and expressing appreciation to Monty Howard, Angel Bowman, TaShawn Ransome and LaShea Brabson for their years of service.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 15, 2024

Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Close portion of Ford Place and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners 12-a — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Connected Communities 2.0 grant 11-q — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Connected Communities 2.0 grant from the Department of Energy in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000.00, with a local match of in-kind staff time, to create technology innovations that support increased energy efficiency for homes, commercial buildings, and an electric system that is flexible and resilient.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC 11-n — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC 11-o — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024/2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. 11-p — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant 11-m — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $136,946.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for the Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for child trauma services funded by KPD 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 from the Police Department's annual budget to support services and assist the needs of children who have experienced complex trauma through abuse, neglect, psychological harm and exposure to crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities for boxing program 11-k — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for programs at John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center 11-j — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an annual amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services, and recreation programs in the John T. O' Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize agreement with Perez Planning + Design for Parks and Recreation Master Plan 11-i — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perez Planning + Design, LLC, to provide professional services to develop a Parks and Recreation Systems Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for 205 Spruce Street property 11-h — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for one parcel of property located at 205 Spruce Street, Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Butler Appraisal Group for Woodland Avenue Project 11-g — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Butler Appraisal Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00 to provide right-of-way appraisal services for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to revise MOU with KUB for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes electric work reimbursement 11-f — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to reimburse KUB for all expenses related to the electric construction work for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an additional estimated cost of $1,189,656.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Sevier Avenue Utility Project 11-e — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,270,470.00 for the Sevier Avenue Utility Conduit and Duct Bank Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes services 11-d — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project in an amount not to exceed $980,734.75.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Whaley Construction for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes 11-c — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $8,930,463.40 for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Add honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at Western Avenue intersection 11-b — A Resolution to add the honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at its intersection with Western Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson McKenzie) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Request KCDC create Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan 11-a — A Resolution requesting Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Close unimproved Dooley Street from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds 9-c — An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Close unimproved alley from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds 9-b — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Oct 1, 2024

Confirm appointments/reappointments to the Board of Environmental Appeals 8-a — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leslie Henderson and Matt Teglas and appointment of Adam Kohntopp to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 1, 2024

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 for wine license 11-r — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $5,619.00/month to Christopher S. Baldwin of KPD 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,619.00 per month to Christopher S. Baldwin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $4,217.88/month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr. of KFD 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,217.88 per month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $4,286.50/month to Christopher G. Karnes of KFD 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,286.50 per month to Christopher G. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $4,489.14/month to Keli R. Randolph of KPD 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.14 per month to Keli R. Randolph, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $641.81/month to Michael E. Brown of KFD 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $641.81 per month to Michael E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $151.18/month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $151.18 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Robert D. Becker) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $1,370.33/month to Nicholas A. Spine, III of General Government 11-y — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,370.33 per month to Nicholas A. Spine, III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Grant pension of $706.53/month to William K. Roberts of General Government 11-z — A Resolution granting a pension of $706.53 per month to William K. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Emergency ordinance appropriating $32,505 from Community Improvement Fund for agencies 12-b — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 1, 2024

Appeal of zoning administrator's determination regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street 10-a — A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Oct 1, 2024

Postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Oct 1, 2024

Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Close unimproved alley from former McCarty Ave to Baldwin Avenue O-52-2021 — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25 O-112-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 17, 2024

Execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-249-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $218,400.00(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Execute quitclaim deed for property at 1209 Forest Avenue R-248-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Joseph S. Key II for one parcel of property located at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $131,100.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Execute agreement for Western Heights Phase 3 infrastructure improvements R-247-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase 3 infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair R-246-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $55,995.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Execute agreement with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair R-245-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $70,400.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Authorize grant application for $145,000 for Emergency Management Agency R-244-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2025.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Appeal by Overlook Owners Association regarding certificate of appropriateness A Resolution approving an appeal by the Overlook Owners Association, Inc. of a decision of the Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission to uphold a decision of the Design Review Board to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new primary structure for property located at 0 W. Hill Avenue and 0 Locust Street, thereby overturning the decisions of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-24-OB; Design Review Board File No. 4-D-24-DT) (Planning Commission denied 14-0) (Council District 6).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Appeal by William Burton regarding townhouse height in Northshore Town Center A Resolution approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Sep 17, 2024

Change zoning for 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G to O O-119-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to O (Office) District, DD Development Ventures Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Change zoning for 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 to RN-4 O-118-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Change zoning for 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive to RN-2 O-117-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Change zoning for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-4 O-116-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: No

Adopted

5-4-0-0

Split

Sep 17, 2024

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 962 N Gallaher View Road O-115-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: No

Adopted

5-4-0-0

Split

Sep 17, 2024

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road O-114-2024 — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: No

Adopted

5-4-0-0

Split

Sep 17, 2024

Amend Zoning Code to add Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 O-113-2024 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Amend City Code to increase nonconsensual tow rates O-112-2024 — An Ordinance amending chapter 26, Article IV, §26-228, §26-302 and §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying the definition of vehicle class and storage fees.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Appoint Clarence McDowell to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-243-2024 — A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Personnel & appointments

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Confirm appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to Historic Zoning Commission R-242-2024 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Reverend Reneé Kesler to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2024

Approve Certificate of Compliance for SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor R-240-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Sep 17, 2024

Approve Certificate of Compliance for The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 R-241-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Sep 17, 2024

Add emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement Funds add an emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement (202) Funds

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Failed

8-1-0-0

Split Failed

Tommy Smith’s votes in 2024