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Tommy Smith’s votes in 2022

70 recorded votes: 68 aye · 2 absent

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Feb 8, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Zoe Way An Ordinance approving the request of Kyle Hohman for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 0 Zoe Way An Ordinance approving the request of Kyle Hohman for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 1-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Close sliver of E. Jackson Avenue right-of-way (Parcel 095AM016 east) An Ordinance to close a sliver of the northern side of the E. Jackson Avenue right-of-way between the southwestern corner of Parcel 095AM016 and a point located 217.59 feet to the east, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Close sliver of E. Jackson Avenue right-of-way (Parcel 095AM017 east) An Ordinance to close a sliver of the northern side of the E. Jackson Avenue right-of-way between the southeastern corner of Parcel 095AM017 and a point located 239.76 feet to the west, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Close sliver of E. Jackson Avenue right-of-way (Patton to Florida) An Ordinance to close a sliver of the southern side of the E. Jackson Avenue right-of-way between Patton Street and Florida Street, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Close sliver of Florida Street right-of-way An Ordinance to close a sliver of the western side of the Florida Street right-of-way between E. Jackson Avenue and Willow Avenue, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-22-SC) (Council District 6).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Appropriate $8,550 to Alliance House Community Coalition An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,550.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alliance House Community Coalition to support its work of identifying and eliminating health disparities in minority communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Amend code to allow beer/alcohol at Lakeshore Park An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article I of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow distribution of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park by holders of server permits issued by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Authorize agreement with MBI Companies, Inc. for Fire Station #15 repairs R-40-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MBI Companies, Inc. to provide engineering design and construction support services for repairs and renovations to Fire Station #15 for an amount not to exceed $38,500.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Public Service) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Amend contract for 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase II R-39-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0117 with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $100,705.00 for a new contract total of $800,705.00 and extending the date of completion to April 14, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Amend contract for 2021 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-38-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0297 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2021 Resurfacing Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $12,356.59 for a new contract total of $3,167,541.31 and extending the completion date to April 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Authorize agreement for stadium site infrastructure improvements R-37-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to undertake certain public infrastructure improvements necessary or appropriate for the development of the stadium site located on or around 400 E. Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Feb 8, 2022
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Chamber of Commerce for Latino community business support R-36-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 to fund a program that will provide financial and business education, digital tools, individualized business coaching, connections to professional services, and establishment of business protocols to the Latino community as an essential culturally-appropriate resource to start or expand their own businesses with the ultimate goal of increasing their economic contributions to Knoxville's economy.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YWCA Project Reach O-15-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the YWCA Project Reach to continue service learning, job skills, and job creation for at-risk youth to increase opportunities for success.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Confirm appointment of Amy Sherrill to Board of Zoning Appeals R-35-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Amy Sherrill to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Appoint Gloria Deathridge to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Gloria Deathridge to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Ernie L. Pierce III R-41-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,816.74 per month to Ernie L. Pierce III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Kenneth W. Clark R-42-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,573.55 per month to Kenneth W. Clark, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Stephen J. King R-43-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $8,848.75 per month to Stephen J. King, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Rebecca A. Kreisa R-44-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,903.59 per month to Rebecca A. Kreisa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to John R. Little, Jr. R-45-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $853.36 per month to John R. Little, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Randall C. Maynard R-46-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,393.06 per month to Randall C. Maynard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Paula T. Troutt R-47-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,074.99 per month to Paula T. Troutt, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Ronald K. Green, Jr. R-48-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $6,219.34 per month to Ronald K. Green, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Bryan K. Davis R-49-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.99 per month to Bryan K. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Joseph W. Lee R-50-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,739.62 per month to Joseph W. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Aaron J. Loeffler R-51-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,447.72 per month to Aaron J. Loeffler, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Kenneth E. Miller R-52-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $6,012.56 per month to Kenneth E. Miller, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Antoinette Mullet R-53-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,181.40 per month to Antoinette Mullet, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Jeffrey S. Pappas R-54-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,960.99 per month to Jeffrey S. Pappas, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to Robert C. Roche R-55-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,108.07 per month to Robert C. Roche, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022 Grant pension to James J. Settlemyer R-56-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,026.88 per month to James J. Settlemyer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 8, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the January 25, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 for YWCA Project Reach to support at-risk youth An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the YWCA Project Reach to continue service learning, job skills, and job creation for at-risk youth to increase opportunities for success.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Authorize agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley for mental health services to Knoxville Police Department R-33-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley, LPC-MHSP, to provide part-time mental health and wellness assistance to members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $35,800.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Authorize acquisition of property at 108 Knox Road for up to $135,000 R-32-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property located at 108 Knox Road by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple for an amount not to exceed $135,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with CSX Transportation for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing by $86,444.88 R-31-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0302 with CSX Transportation, Inc. to provide additional inspection and flagging services for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $86,444.88 for a new contract total of $316,850.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for 2022 Curb Cuts Project R-30-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2022 Curb Cuts Project for an amount not to exceed $308,320.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with Morgan Contracting for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing by $45,832 and extending completion date R-29-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-22-0090 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $45,832.00 for a new contract total of $1,022,566.20 and extending the date of completion to June 13, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Authorize agreement with Environmental Remediation Consultants for drainage maintenance services R-28-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. to perform on-call drainage maintenance services for stormwater system servicing projects in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Public Safety Complex Owner's Representative services, increasing by $480,881 R-26-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-19-0112 with Volkert, Inc. to provide Owner's Representative services to manage the planning, design, bidding, and construction of a new Public Safety Complex, to increase the contract price by $480,881.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,149,841.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty for Public Safety Complex architectural services, increasing by $1,015,923 R-25-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-19-0283 with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. to provide additional professional architectural design services for the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract by $1,015,923.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,623,617.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with Quantum Environmental for Public Safety Complex services, increasing by $33,659 R-24-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-19-0284 with Quantum Environmental & Engineering Services, LLC to provide environmental consultation services and geotechnical services to the City with regard to the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the scope of work and the contract amount by $33,659.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $279,564.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Rezone 1001 Cox Street from RN-1 to RN-2 for single-family residential O-14-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1001 Cox Street from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Benchmark Associates, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Rezone 923 Valley Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 for single-family residential O-13-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 923 Valley Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Benchmark Associates, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend Zoning Code to add drug treatment clinics as permitted use in various commercial/office districts O-12-2022 — An Ordinance to approve two amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9 – Uses, to add drug treatment clinics as a permitted use to the C- G (General Commercial), C-H (Highway Commercial), C-R (Regional Commercial), O (Office) and OP (Office Park) Zoning Districts and to revise principal use standards for drug treatment clinics, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 12-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend Zoning Code to add Airport as Special Use in Institutional District and standards for Airports O-11-2022 — An Ordinance to approve two amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9 – Uses, to add Airport as a Special Use in the Institutional (INST) District and to add Principal Use Standards for Airports, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Appropriate $7,875.00 for The Muse apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students O-10-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,875.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Muse to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Confirm reappointments and appointments to City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee R-23-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Kim Bumpas, Caroline Covington, and Gwen McKenzie and the appointment of Brian Clay, Jered Sprecher, and Barbie Thomas to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Rick Blackburn to the Historic Zoning Commission R-22-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rick Blackburn to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Jim Idol to Community Television of Knoxville Board of Directors R-21-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jim Idol to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022 Approve appointment of Councilmember Amelia Parker to Audit Committee R-17-2022 — A Resolution approving the appointment of Councilmember Amelia Parker to City Council's Audit Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jan 25, 2022 Reappoint Councilmember Gwen McKenzie to Board of Directors of Knoxville Zoological Gardens R-18-2022 — A Resolution reappointing City Councilmember Gwen McKenzie to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jan 25, 2022 Appoint Councilmember Tommy Smith as Chair of Public Property Naming Committee R-19-2022 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Tommy Smith as Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jan 25, 2022 Reappoint Councilmember Seema Singh to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-20-2022 — A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Seema Singh to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jan 25, 2022
Add Resolutions 8-d, e, f, and g to consent agenda Motion to: add Resolutions 8-d, e, f, and g to consent
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Approve minutes from the January 11, 2022, Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 11, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Rezone property at 1001 Cox Street from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1001 Cox Street from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Benchmark Associates, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Rezone property at 923 Valley Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 923 Valley Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Benchmark Associates, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Amend Zoning Code: add drug treatment clinics as permitted use An Ordinance to approve two amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9 – Uses, to add drug treatment clinics as a permitted use to the C-G (General Commercial), C-H (Highway Commercial), C-R (Regional Commercial), O (Office) and OP (Office Park) Zoning Districts and to revise principal use standards for drug treatment clinics, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 12-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Amend Zoning Code: add Airport as Special Use in INST District An Ordinance to approve two amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9 – Uses, to add Airport as a Special Use in the Institutional (INST) District and to add Principal Use Standards for Airports, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Appropriate funds for donation to The Muse for apprenticeship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,875.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Muse to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with Miller3 Consulting, Inc. for Disparity Study R-16-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Miller3 Consulting, Inc. to perform a Disparity Study for a contract amount not to exceed $348,750.00.(Requested by Purchasing) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept HIDTA grant for officer overtime R-15-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $143,000.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-14-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigator training and website maintenance, pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $79,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with Police Executive Research Forum for Chief of Police recruitment R-13-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Police Executive Research Forum to assist in recruiting and selecting a Chief of Police, for a contract amount not to exceed $43,000.00.(Requested by Department of Human Resources) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept Choice Neighborhoods grant for Western Heights Neighborhood R-12-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, as a co-applicant with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, for a Choice Neighborhoods Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000.00, with no required matching funds, to implement the Transformation Plan for the Western Heights Neighborhood and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Amend contract with Westnet, Inc. for Fire Department alerting system R-11-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract C-19-0316 with Westnet, Inc., to provide the Knoxville Fire Department with additional equipment and installation services for the Fire Station Alerting system at an additional cost of $519,041.79, increasing the total not to exceed contract amount of $1,720,239.83.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for project R-10-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for real estate title examination and closing services for the Washington Pike, North of I-640 to Murphy Road Project, for an amount not to exceed $81,340.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Extend builders' risk insurance coverage with Travelers R-9-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to extend a policy from Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an estimated total premium of $98,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept National League of Cities grant for businesses of color R-8-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $30,000.00 with no City match required from the National League of Cities to be used to build capacity and expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Authorize ARPA funds agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for mental health therapy R-7-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund expansion of existing clinical services in mental health therapy to help Knoxville residents respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Amend zoning map to add planned development designation O-9-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the planned development designation for properties located at 205 Patton Street (a portion of), 0 Patton Street, 400 East Jackson Avenue, 0 East Jackson Avenue, 651 Willow Avenue, 501 Willow Avenue, and 650 Willow Avenue as replatted, Doug Kirchhofer / RR Land LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-A-21-PD) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Close portion of right-of-way adjacent to First Creek, authorize deeds O-8-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the western intersection with Willow Avenue and parcel 095HC010 and a point approximately 458 feet northeast between the property lines of parcels 095HC012 and 095HC00201, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-D-21-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Close portion of Willow Avenue, authorize quitclaim deeds O-7-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Willow Avenue between Patton Street and Florida Street, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-21-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Close portion of Patton Street, authorize quitclaim deeds O-6-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street between E Jackson Avenue and Willow Avenue, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-21-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Close portion of Campbell Avenue, authorize quitclaim deeds O-5-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Campbell Avenue between Patton Street and South Hall of Fame Drive, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-21-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Close portion of Glenmore Drive, authorize quitclaim deeds O-4-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Glenmore Drive between the southern terminus of Glenmore Drive at the northern line of West Hills and Bynon Park and a point 100 feet north of the southern terminus of Glenmore Drive measured from the northern line of West Hills and Bynon Park, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-21-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Rezone property at 6238 Anderson Drive from I-H to C-G-1 O-3-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 6238 Anderson Drive from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Harper Properties, L.P., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-L-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Approve one year plan amendment from Office to General Commercial O-2-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Harper Properties, L.P. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6238 Anderson Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-A-21-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial O-1-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Harper Properties, L.P. for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6238 Anderson Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-A-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Reappoint Paul Blackstock to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-6-2022 — A Resolution reappointing Paul Blackstock to serve as the First District's representative to the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Smith) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Mark Hairr and appointment of Candace Brakewood R-5-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Mark Hairr and the appointment of Candace Brakewood to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Confirm appointment of Hank Jenkins to Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-4-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Hank Jenkins to the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues for the remainder of the current fiscal year.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Resolution approving an appeal by John King on behalf of Central Baptist Church of Bearden 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal by John King on behalf of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a Special Use application filed by Taylor D. Forrester, for property located at 6238 Anderson Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 11-C-21-SU) (Planning Commission approved 14-0) (Second District).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jan 11, 2022
Approve minutes of December 18, 2021 Special Meeting approve the minutes of the December 18, 2021 Special Meeting of City Council
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Approve minutes of December 14, 2021 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the December 14, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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