City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Most public comment

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Feb 3, 2026	Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4213 R-39-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4213 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4211 R-38-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4211 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Apply for RTP grant to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park R-37-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $400,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Recreation Trails Program (RTP), with a City match of $100,000.00, to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Apply for LPRF grant to improve two city parks R-36-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $746,698.00 from the State of Tennessee Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF) with a City match of $35,900.00 in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Apply for ARISE grant to improve two city parks R-35-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $710,857.00 from the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Fund plumbing repairs at Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor via Salvation Army R-33-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $205,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to fund critical plumbing repairs and improvements to the Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Agreement with Progression Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-32-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Agreement with Davis H. Elliot for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-31-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Agreement with Stansell Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-30-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	TDOT agreement for E Magnolia Avenue resurfacing improvements R-29-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250307 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $109,563.00 for replacement of stamped crosswalks, addition of green bike lane markings, and upgrading traffic signal detection as part of the E Magnolia Avenue (State Route-1) Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Award Neighborhood Small/Micro Grants for community-building activities R-28-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total amount not to exceed $650.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program and Neighborhood Micro Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by Western Heights Neighborhood Association and Old Sevier Community Group. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Award Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants R-27-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to six community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Appeal of BZA approval reducing townhouse lot width requirement A Resolution approving an appeal by Leland C. Hume and the West Hills Community Association, of the approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, to decrease the minimum required lot width per townhouse dwelling unit from 20ft to 9.5ft per Article 4.3, Table 4-2, for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr., RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 106PA037. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Motion to deny:Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Feb 3, 2026	Appoint Grant as chair of the Public Property Naming Committee R-26-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Denzel Grant as a member and Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board R-25-2026 — A Resolution appointing City Councilmember Debbie Helsley to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Appoint Lloyd as chair of the Golf Course Advisory Committee R-23-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Doug Lloyd to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Approve chair and members of the Audit Committee R-22-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointment of the Chair and members of City Council's Audit Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Appoint Honeycutt to the City Pension Board R-21-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Nathan Honeycutt to fulfill the unexpired term of Vice Mayor Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Confirm reappointments to the Public Arts Committee R-20-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Confirm reappointments/appointment to the Better Building Board R-19-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Murphy and Ben Ream and appointment of Jack Coker to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Approve minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 4423 Ball Camp Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 10, 2025	Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 10, 2025	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 10, 2025	Amend South City Sector Plan for 700 Gertrude Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Belvan Properties LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 700 Gertrude Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 5-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Motion to deny:Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 1203 Murray Drive to RN-5 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 1501 N. Cherry Street to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Rezone 4301-4311 Kingston Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Amend One Year Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Amend West City Sector Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Allow conversion of existing buildings to two-family dwellings Consideration of an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close portion of Hannah Avenue between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close portion of Heins Street between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Close unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Levy additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	7-1-1-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Issue Certificate of Compliance for Holston Package Store R-150-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to F & S, LLC dba Holston Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-149-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,546.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for services R-148-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the annual amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Execute agreement with KBGA for operational support R-147-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA), for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide operational budgetary support. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Execute quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for 412 Ocala Drive R-146-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for one parcel of property located at 412 Ocala Drive, Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $40,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Authorize air rights easement for utilities R-145-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an air rights easement agreement to allow certain utility features to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between 2439 E Magnolia Avenue and 2436 E Fifth Avenue. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Sell surplus City property on Moody Avenue R-144-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to sell surplus City real property located on Moody Avenue to Michael Seemer for $4,444.44. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Honor memory of Brenda Palmer R-143-2025 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Brenda Palmer and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial for 137 W. Anderson Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Everett Hirche of the denial of the Board of Zoning Appeals to increase the front setback in an IM-U zoning district from a build-to zone of 0 to 25' to 79.8' per Article 6.3, Table 6-1 for property located at 137 W. Anderson Avenue. I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 081NH020. BZA File # BZA-25-0029. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Motion to deny:Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Approve FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program O-56-2025 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Appropriate $1,500 to One Knoxville Collective for soccer program O-55-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Appropriate $1,500 to YOKE for summer youth camps O-54-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise O-53-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 10, 2025	Confirm reappointment and appointment to Planning Commission R-142-2025 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination to reappoint Marité Peréz and appoint Margaret Butler, all contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025	Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Public forum PUBLIC FORUM	Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-254-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Speedway #42790 (Wine License) R-253-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a Speedway #42790 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 4) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Weigel's #131 (Wine License) R-252-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #131 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for RaceTrac #2692 (Wine License) R-251-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RaceTrac Inc. d/b/a RaceTrac #2692 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for R & H Supermarket (Wine License) R-250-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vanza, LLC d/b/a R & H Supermarket relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 6) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Accept UROP grant for Knoxville Area Transit with City match R-249-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept the Urban Operating Assistance Program (UROP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $3,871,400 with a required City match of up to $3,271,400. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5307) with match R-248-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas, with a City match of up to $832,125.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (CMAQ) R-247-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), providing remaining funding in the amount of $8,409.00 to Knoxville Area Transit from FFY 2016/2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) for the replacement and expansion of the fixed route electric buses and charging equipment. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339) with match R-246-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), in the amount of $38,661.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until December 31, 2026, with a City match of up to $38,661.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339) R-245-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $30,740.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until December 31, 2026. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Apply for and accept Older Adults Home Modification grant R-244-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Older Adults Home Modification grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount up to $3,000,000, with no required local matching funds or cost share. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	File and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-243-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $143,389.57 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2027. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Award Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to Preserves at Loves Creek R-242-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to the Preserves at Loves Creek, LLC, to support property improvements located at 1707 Loves Creek Road, within the limits of the City of Knoxville. (Council District 4) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Approve MOU with Legacy Parks Foundation for park land services R-241-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Legacy Parks Foundation for services related to preserving and promoting nATURAL areas, expanding park lands, creating trails and greenways, and improving connectivity and access to rivers and streams for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Accept donation of public space improvements from Lincoln Memorial University R-240-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Lincoln Memorial University for the donATION of various public space improvements and amenities designed to improve access and connectivity on the Historic St. Mary's Campus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donATION and allow construction. (Council District 5) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Accept property insurance policy for Serene Manor R-238-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property known as Serene Manor, for an approximate annual premium of $32,674.00, with the option to renew the coverage for up to two additional one-year periods. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 103 Circle Lane from O to C-G-1 on appeal 7-J-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10- 0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 2704 Sevier Ave from RN-2 to C-N on appeal 11-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Connolly Development Ventures LLC. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-N-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Deferred	—	Deferred
Sep 1, 2026	Appeal denial of One Year Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-m — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Deferred	—	Deferred
Sep 1, 2026	Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Motion to deny:Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG to C-G-2 O-71-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road O-70-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road O-69-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to I-MU O-68-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 1325 Francis Road from AG to RN-1 O-67-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street O-66-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Amend code to change Information Systems dept. title to Innovation and Technology O-64-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Amend code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-63-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Task Force R-237-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Gwen McKenzie, Dave Miller, and Craig Pickett to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested by City Council) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Task Force R-237-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Gwen McKenzie, Dave Miller, and Craig Pickett to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested by City Council) Personnel & appointments	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Approve consent calendar items Proposed Ordinances on Second Reading: 10c-10k Resolutions: 12u-12aa (Grants), 12ab-12ae (Certificates of Compliance), 12af (Pensions)	Adopted	—
Sep 1, 2026	Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Adopted	—
Sep 19, 2023	Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Motion to amend:Adopted	—
Sep 19, 2023	Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Motion to amend:Adopted	—
Sep 19, 2023	Amend City Code Chapter 2 Article X regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department)	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize application and acceptance of Solar for All Program Grant R-322-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Solar for All Program Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $25,000,000.00, with no local match required, to develop various energy efficient strategies to support greenhouse gas-reducing projects throughout the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Amend Signal 88 Security agreement for Parks and Recreation facilities R-321-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the agreement with Gulf South Security of Knoxville, LLC d/b/a Signal 88 Security to provide security services for Parks and Recreation facilities for an additional one year term, to increase the monthly contract price by $1,066.17, and making other miscellaneous amendments.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize agreement leasing New Hope Community Center to Emerald Youth Foundation R-320-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement leasing the New Hope Community Center to the Emerald Youth Foundation for a base term of five years with two one-year renewal options.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize subrecipient agreement with Alcoa PD for training and canine R-319-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Alcoa Police Department to award an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs under the Violent Crime Intervention Fund Collaboration, to pay for forensic firearms training and to purchase a dual-purpose trained canine that will be used to detect and deter violent crime offenses.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4213 R-39-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4213 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4211 R-38-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4211 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Apply for RTP grant to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park R-37-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $400,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Recreation Trails Program (RTP), with a City match of $100,000.00, to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Apply for LPRF grant to improve two city parks R-36-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $746,698.00 from the State of Tennessee Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF) with a City match of $35,900.00 in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Apply for ARISE grant to improve two city parks R-35-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $710,857.00 from the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Fund plumbing repairs at Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor via Salvation Army R-33-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $205,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to fund critical plumbing repairs and improvements to the Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Agreement with Progression Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-32-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Agreement with Davis H. Elliot for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-31-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Agreement with Stansell Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-30-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

TDOT agreement for E Magnolia Avenue resurfacing improvements R-29-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250307 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $109,563.00 for replacement of stamped crosswalks, addition of green bike lane markings, and upgrading traffic signal detection as part of the E Magnolia Avenue (State Route-1) Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Award Neighborhood Small/Micro Grants for community-building activities R-28-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total amount not to exceed $650.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program and Neighborhood Micro Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by Western Heights Neighborhood Association and Old Sevier Community Group. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Award Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants R-27-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to six community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Appeal of BZA approval reducing townhouse lot width requirement A Resolution approving an appeal by Leland C. Hume and the West Hills Community Association, of the approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, to decrease the minimum required lot width per townhouse dwelling unit from 20ft to 9.5ft per Article 4.3, Table 4-2, for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr., RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 106PA037. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)

Motion to deny:Adopted

5-4-0-0

Split

Feb 3, 2026

Appoint Grant as chair of the Public Property Naming Committee R-26-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Denzel Grant as a member and Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board R-25-2026 — A Resolution appointing City Councilmember Debbie Helsley to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Appoint Lloyd as chair of the Golf Course Advisory Committee R-23-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Doug Lloyd to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Approve chair and members of the Audit Committee R-22-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointment of the Chair and members of City Council's Audit Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Appoint Honeycutt to the City Pension Board R-21-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Nathan Honeycutt to fulfill the unexpired term of Vice Mayor Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Confirm reappointments to the Public Arts Committee R-20-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Confirm reappointments/appointment to the Better Building Board R-19-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Murphy and Ben Ream and appointment of Jack Coker to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Approve minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 4423 Ball Camp Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 10, 2025

Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 10, 2025

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 10, 2025

Amend South City Sector Plan for 700 Gertrude Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Belvan Properties LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 700 Gertrude Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 5-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Motion to deny:Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 1203 Murray Drive to RN-5 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 1501 N. Cherry Street to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Rezone 4301-4311 Kingston Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Amend One Year Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Amend West City Sector Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Allow conversion of existing buildings to two-family dwellings Consideration of an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close portion of Hannah Avenue between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close portion of Heins Street between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Close unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Levy additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

7-1-1-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Issue Certificate of Compliance for Holston Package Store R-150-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to F & S, LLC dba Holston Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-149-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,546.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for services R-148-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the annual amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Execute agreement with KBGA for operational support R-147-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA), for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide operational budgetary support. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Execute quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for 412 Ocala Drive R-146-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for one parcel of property located at 412 Ocala Drive, Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $40,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Authorize air rights easement for utilities R-145-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an air rights easement agreement to allow certain utility features to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between 2439 E Magnolia Avenue and 2436 E Fifth Avenue. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Sell surplus City property on Moody Avenue R-144-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to sell surplus City real property located on Moody Avenue to Michael Seemer for $4,444.44. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Honor memory of Brenda Palmer R-143-2025 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Brenda Palmer and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial for 137 W. Anderson Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Everett Hirche of the denial of the Board of Zoning Appeals to increase the front setback in an IM-U zoning district from a build-to zone of 0 to 25' to 79.8' per Article 6.3, Table 6-1 for property located at 137 W. Anderson Avenue. I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 081NH020. BZA File # BZA-25-0029. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)

Motion to deny:Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Approve FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program O-56-2025 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Appropriate $1,500 to One Knoxville Collective for soccer program O-55-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Appropriate $1,500 to YOKE for summer youth camps O-54-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise O-53-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 10, 2025

Confirm reappointment and appointment to Planning Commission R-142-2025 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination to reappoint Marité Peréz and appoint Margaret Butler, all contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 10, 2025

Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Public forum PUBLIC FORUM

Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-254-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Speedway #42790 (Wine License) R-253-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a Speedway #42790 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 4) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Weigel's #131 (Wine License) R-252-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #131 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for RaceTrac #2692 (Wine License) R-251-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RaceTrac Inc. d/b/a RaceTrac #2692 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for R & H Supermarket (Wine License) R-250-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vanza, LLC d/b/a R & H Supermarket relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 6) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Accept UROP grant for Knoxville Area Transit with City match R-249-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept the Urban Operating Assistance Program (UROP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $3,871,400 with a required City match of up to $3,271,400. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5307) with match R-248-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas, with a City match of up to $832,125.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (CMAQ) R-247-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), providing remaining funding in the amount of $8,409.00 to Knoxville Area Transit from FFY 2016/2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) for the replacement and expansion of the fixed route electric buses and charging equipment. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339) with match R-246-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), in the amount of $38,661.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until December 31, 2026, with a City match of up to $38,661.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Accept grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit (Section 5339) R-245-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $30,740.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) until December 31, 2026. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Apply for and accept Older Adults Home Modification grant R-244-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Older Adults Home Modification grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount up to $3,000,000, with no required local matching funds or cost share. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

File and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-243-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $143,389.57 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2027. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Award Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to Preserves at Loves Creek R-242-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to the Preserves at Loves Creek, LLC, to support property improvements located at 1707 Loves Creek Road, within the limits of the City of Knoxville. (Council District 4) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Approve MOU with Legacy Parks Foundation for park land services R-241-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Legacy Parks Foundation for services related to preserving and promoting nATURAL areas, expanding park lands, creating trails and greenways, and improving connectivity and access to rivers and streams for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Accept donation of public space improvements from Lincoln Memorial University R-240-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Lincoln Memorial University for the donATION of various public space improvements and amenities designed to improve access and connectivity on the Historic St. Mary's Campus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donATION and allow construction. (Council District 5) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Accept property insurance policy for Serene Manor R-238-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property known as Serene Manor, for an approximate annual premium of $32,674.00, with the option to renew the coverage for up to two additional one-year periods. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Change zoning of 103 Circle Lane from O to C-G-1 on appeal 7-J-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10- 0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Change zoning of 2704 Sevier Ave from RN-2 to C-N on appeal 11-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Connolly Development Ventures LLC. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-N-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Deferred

—

Deferred

Sep 1, 2026

Appeal denial of One Year Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-m — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Deferred

—

Deferred

Sep 1, 2026

Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Motion to deny:Adopted

5-4-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Change zoning of 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG to C-G-2 O-71-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road O-70-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road O-69-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Change zoning of 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to I-MU O-68-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Change zoning of 1325 Francis Road from AG to RN-1 O-67-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street O-66-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Amend code to change Information Systems dept. title to Innovation and Technology O-64-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Amend code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-63-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Task Force R-237-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Gwen McKenzie, Dave Miller, and Craig Pickett to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested by City Council) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Task Force R-237-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Gwen McKenzie, Dave Miller, and Craig Pickett to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested by City Council) Personnel & appointments

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Approve consent calendar items Proposed Ordinances on Second Reading: 10c-10k Resolutions: 12u-12aa (Grants), 12ab-12ae (Certificates of Compliance), 12af (Pensions)

Adopted

—

Sep 1, 2026

Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes

Adopted

—

Sep 19, 2023

Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes

Motion to amend:Adopted

—

Sep 19, 2023

Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes

Motion to amend:Adopted

—

Sep 19, 2023

Amend City Code Chapter 2 Article X regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department)

Adopted

7-0-2-0

Sep 19, 2023

Authorize application and acceptance of Solar for All Program Grant R-322-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Solar for All Program Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $25,000,000.00, with no local match required, to develop various energy efficient strategies to support greenhouse gas-reducing projects throughout the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Amend Signal 88 Security agreement for Parks and Recreation facilities R-321-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the agreement with Gulf South Security of Knoxville, LLC d/b/a Signal 88 Security to provide security services for Parks and Recreation facilities for an additional one year term, to increase the monthly contract price by $1,066.17, and making other miscellaneous amendments.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Authorize agreement leasing New Hope Community Center to Emerald Youth Foundation R-320-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement leasing the New Hope Community Center to the Emerald Youth Foundation for a base term of five years with two one-year renewal options.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 19, 2023

Authorize subrecipient agreement with Alcoa PD for training and canine R-319-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Alcoa Police Department to award an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs under the Violent Crime Intervention Fund Collaboration, to pay for forensic firearms training and to purchase a dual-purpose trained canine that will be used to detect and deter violent crime offenses.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision