City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Unanimous, year 2020

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 1, 2020	Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020	Approve minutes of November 17, 2020 meeting. approve the minutes of the November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Appropriate $4,500 to Mechanicsville Community Assoc. for sports equipment An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Mechanicsville Community Association to purchase new sports equipment.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Appropriate $2,300 to Real Talk for at-risk youth resources An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Real Talk to assist in its efforts to continue providing connections and resources to at-risk youth.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Emergency Ordinance: appropriate $400 to Project Grad for Thanksgiving baskets O-171-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Project Grad to provide ten Thanksgiving baskets for disadvantaged Austin East High School students and their families.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Emergency Ordinance: clarify flooding regulations O-170-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Apply for TDOT/FTA CMAQ Grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-321-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $350,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Approve agreement with Lee Company for chiller unit repairs R-319-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lee Company to provide service and repairs to the chiller unit on the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, in an amount not to exceed $29,400.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Approve ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-318-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Rezone 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G O-167-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Approve 1-yr plan amendment for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-166-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Amend North City Sector Plan for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-165-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 O-163-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G O-162-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Confirm appointment of Nancy Welch to Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-317-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Nancy Welch to the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues for the remainder of the current fiscal year.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ray's Market & Deli Wine License R-316-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ray's Market & Deli relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 17, 2020	Approve minutes from the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Rezone Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G 12-l — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	One Year Plan Amendment for Knoxville Center Dr: Mixed-Use to Light Industrial 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Amend North City Sector Plan for Knoxville Center Dr to Light Industrial 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G 12-f — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services R-314-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement with National Building Service to exercise the final renewal option for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the City limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, adding Harriet Tubman Park for an additional cost of $170.00 per month, as needed, for three months, for a total annual price not to exceed $66,745.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Authorize borrowing up to $130M via General Obligation Bonds R-313-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $130,000,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Amend conntract for Loraine St Heavy Shop Roof Project R-312-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0305 with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for the Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,557.00 for a new contract total of $128,006.00 and extending the completion date to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Public Service) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Authorize cost reimbursement for safety improvements at Middlebrook Farm/Ed Shouse R-311-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Middlebrook Farm, LLC for roadway safety improvements in and around the intersection of Middlebrook Farm Lane and Ed Shouse Drive for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Apply for TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project R-310-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a 2020-21 Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 with the City being responsible for a City match not to exceed $50,000.00 plus $299,562.78 in City costs for the Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project for an estimated project cost of $1,299,562.78.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Authorize agreement with myMatrixx for PBM services R-309-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Healthcare Services, Inc. d/b/a myMatrixx for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for the City's self-insured workers' compensation program, at an estimated annual cost of $332,000.00.(Requested by Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Confirm appointment of Rick Blackburn to Downtown Design Review Board R-307-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Rick Blackburn to the Downtown Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Confirm appointment of Lynne Randazzo to Historic Zoning Commission R-308-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lynne Randazzo to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020	Postpone Ordinances 12-a and 12-b to April 6, 2021 Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-a and 12-b to April 6, 2021	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Postpone Ordinances 12-c, d, and e for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-c, d, and e for two weeks	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Approve minutes of October 20, 2020 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of October 20, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Amend sign area limitations in Office Park District 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Apply for and accept grant from State Farm for Teen Driving Program R-301-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $30,000.00, with no required local match, from State Farm Insurance Company to benefit the Knoxville Police Department's Teen Driving Program, T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Action, Confidence, Knowledge).(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Execute partnership agreement with Tennessee RiverLine R-300-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a partnership agreement with the Tennessee RiverLine to offer economic opportunities and public health benefits to communities, urban and rural, and enhance the stewardship of the Tennessee River Landscape for an amount not to exceed $750.00 annually from the Parks and Recreation Grants and Benevolence Fund.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Execute amendment to Lakeshore Park Conservancy management agreement R-299-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy adopting and approving the 2020 Master Plan prepared by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Apply for grant funding from Tennessee Department of Transportation R-298-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,462,800.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2021 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Amend Cumberland Avenue intersection improvements project contract R-297-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0292 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Cumberland Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,107.34 for a new contract total of $1,924,565.75 and extending the completion date to October 23, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Amend curb cut project contract with Design and Construction Services Inc. R-296-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0151 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the 2020 Curb Cut Project, increasing the contract amount by $68,752.38 for a new contract total of $378,138.88 and extending the date of completion to October 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP O-157-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 O-156-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP O-155-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Amend zoning code transition rules for planned districts O-153-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Amend smoking regulations on City-owned playgrounds O-152-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Update stormwater and street development standards O-151-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II, to update the stormwater and street development standards and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Amend flooding regulations in Knoxville City Code O-150-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Confirm Bryan Berry to Public Property Naming Committee R-295-2020 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Bryan Berry to serve on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020	Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020	Approve October 6, 2020 meeting minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Approve Ordinance 12-l Approve Ordinance 12-l - An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Zoning: Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP 9-G-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Zoning: Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 9-B-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Zoning: Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP 8-G-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Ordinance: Change street name from Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane 10-A-19-SNC — An Ordinance to change the street name of Hensley Drive between Kim Watt Drive and the dead end of Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane, Cindy Clabough, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 10-A-19-SNC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Ordinance: Amend smoking regs on city playground grounds Approve Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 - An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 - An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Agreement with Scale Works for Solid Waste Transfer Facility scale R-294-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Scale Works for the purchase and installation of a new scale at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility for a total contract price not to exceed $56,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Donation Agreement with BCBST for Morningside Park improvements R-293-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation for the donation of playground equipment, park upgrades, and related maintenance services at Morningside Park valuing approximately $5,520,000.00 and to express the City's appreciation and gratitude for said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for East Knoxville Greenway R-291-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for the East Knoxville Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $490,270.00 with TDOT funding $392,216.00 and the City funding $98,054.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Appreciate Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc for Panther Fountain R-290-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association for its donation of all design plans, materials, supplies, and labor to fully repair and restore Panther Fountain, located within City property at the intersection of Talahi Drive and Taliluna Avenue, and authorizing the City to enter into a Limited Use Agreement with the neighborhood association in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Easement Agreement with Home Federal Bank for 517-519 Market St R-289-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with The Home Federal Bank of Tennessee permitting encroachments into public rights-of-way for the purpose of renovating the building located at 517-519 Market Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Agreement with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 R-288-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Preen Construction, LLC for the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project for an amount not to exceed $426,282.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Accept EPA grant for Brownfield site assessments R-287-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an amount up to $300,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of Brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for housing R-285-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to award an amount not to exceed $1,440,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 48 affordable housing units for very low income households to be located at 1501 East Fifth Avenue.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Zoning: Rezone 1549-1541 N Sixth Ave from C-N to I-G O-147-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Ordinance: Appropriate $15,000 to SEEED O-146-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Emergency Ordinance: Appropriate $2,000 to Chance House O-145-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Grant pension to Janice T. Woodard R-284-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,723.41 per month to Janice T. Woodard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Grant pension to Joseph C. Waterson R-283-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,115.53 per month to Joseph C. Waterson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Grant pension to James D. Trentham R-282-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,212.54 per month to James D. Trentham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Grant pension to David H. Bokenkamp R-281-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,307.35 per month to David H. Bokenkamp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Grant pension to Cherly L. Harper R-280-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,621.25 per month to Cherly L. Harper, alternate payee of Michael A. Harper, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Approve consent items Approve the consent items	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g for two weeks	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Approve minutes of previous meeting Approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Ordinance appropriating $15,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to SEEED 12-a — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution thanking Knox County Board of Health and Health Department for COVID-19 service R-279-2020 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville thanking the Knox County Board of Health and the Knox County Health Department for their dedicated service in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Council Member Lauren Rider) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for Police Officer Wellness Program R-277-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for its donation of $25,000.00 to be used to enhance the Knoxville Police Department's Officer Wellness Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents necessary to accept the donation.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution expressing appreciation to Knox County Health Department for donation of outdoor fitness equipment R-276-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation, with an estimated value of $55,000.00, of outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Danny Mayfield Park and Paul Hogue Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for donation to Cal Johnson Park R-275-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for the donation of improvements at Cal Johnson Park with an estimated cost of $100,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project R-274-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 for the Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for fire suppression system installation R-273-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $179,303.16 for the installation of a fire suppression system in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project R-272-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $31,189.57.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for small cell utility services R-271-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional services for small cell utility permit review and construction inspections for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous

Dec 1, 2020

Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 1, 2020

Approve minutes of November 17, 2020 meeting. approve the minutes of the November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Appropriate $4,500 to Mechanicsville Community Assoc. for sports equipment An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Mechanicsville Community Association to purchase new sports equipment.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Appropriate $2,300 to Real Talk for at-risk youth resources An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Real Talk to assist in its efforts to continue providing connections and resources to at-risk youth.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Emergency Ordinance: appropriate $400 to Project Grad for Thanksgiving baskets O-171-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Project Grad to provide ten Thanksgiving baskets for disadvantaged Austin East High School students and their families.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Emergency Ordinance: clarify flooding regulations O-170-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Apply for TDOT/FTA CMAQ Grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-321-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $350,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Approve agreement with Lee Company for chiller unit repairs R-319-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lee Company to provide service and repairs to the chiller unit on the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, in an amount not to exceed $29,400.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Approve ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-318-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Rezone 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G O-167-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Approve 1-yr plan amendment for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-166-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Amend North City Sector Plan for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-165-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 O-163-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G O-162-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Confirm appointment of Nancy Welch to Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-317-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Nancy Welch to the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues for the remainder of the current fiscal year.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 17, 2020

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ray's Market & Deli Wine License R-316-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ray's Market & Deli relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 17, 2020

Approve minutes from the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Rezone Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G 12-l — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

One Year Plan Amendment for Knoxville Center Dr: Mixed-Use to Light Industrial 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Amend North City Sector Plan for Knoxville Center Dr to Light Industrial 12-j — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G 12-f — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services R-314-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement with National Building Service to exercise the final renewal option for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the City limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, adding Harriet Tubman Park for an additional cost of $170.00 per month, as needed, for three months, for a total annual price not to exceed $66,745.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Authorize borrowing up to $130M via General Obligation Bonds R-313-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $130,000,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Amend conntract for Loraine St Heavy Shop Roof Project R-312-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0305 with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for the Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,557.00 for a new contract total of $128,006.00 and extending the completion date to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Public Service) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Authorize cost reimbursement for safety improvements at Middlebrook Farm/Ed Shouse R-311-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Middlebrook Farm, LLC for roadway safety improvements in and around the intersection of Middlebrook Farm Lane and Ed Shouse Drive for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Apply for TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project R-310-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a 2020-21 Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 with the City being responsible for a City match not to exceed $50,000.00 plus $299,562.78 in City costs for the Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project for an estimated project cost of $1,299,562.78.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Authorize agreement with myMatrixx for PBM services R-309-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Healthcare Services, Inc. d/b/a myMatrixx for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for the City's self-insured workers' compensation program, at an estimated annual cost of $332,000.00.(Requested by Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Confirm appointment of Rick Blackburn to Downtown Design Review Board R-307-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Rick Blackburn to the Downtown Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Confirm appointment of Lynne Randazzo to Historic Zoning Commission R-308-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lynne Randazzo to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 3, 2020

Postpone Ordinances 12-a and 12-b to April 6, 2021 Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-a and 12-b to April 6, 2021

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Postpone Ordinances 12-c, d, and e for two weeks Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-c, d, and e for two weeks

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 3, 2020

Approve minutes of October 20, 2020 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of October 20, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Amend sign area limitations in Office Park District 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Apply for and accept grant from State Farm for Teen Driving Program R-301-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $30,000.00, with no required local match, from State Farm Insurance Company to benefit the Knoxville Police Department's Teen Driving Program, T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Action, Confidence, Knowledge).(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Execute partnership agreement with Tennessee RiverLine R-300-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a partnership agreement with the Tennessee RiverLine to offer economic opportunities and public health benefits to communities, urban and rural, and enhance the stewardship of the Tennessee River Landscape for an amount not to exceed $750.00 annually from the Parks and Recreation Grants and Benevolence Fund.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Execute amendment to Lakeshore Park Conservancy management agreement R-299-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy adopting and approving the 2020 Master Plan prepared by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Apply for grant funding from Tennessee Department of Transportation R-298-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,462,800.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2021 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Amend Cumberland Avenue intersection improvements project contract R-297-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0292 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Cumberland Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,107.34 for a new contract total of $1,924,565.75 and extending the completion date to October 23, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Amend curb cut project contract with Design and Construction Services Inc. R-296-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0151 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the 2020 Curb Cut Project, increasing the contract amount by $68,752.38 for a new contract total of $378,138.88 and extending the date of completion to October 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP O-157-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 O-156-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP O-155-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Amend zoning code transition rules for planned districts O-153-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Amend smoking regulations on City-owned playgrounds O-152-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Update stormwater and street development standards O-151-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II, to update the stormwater and street development standards and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Amend flooding regulations in Knoxville City Code O-150-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Confirm Bryan Berry to Public Property Naming Committee R-295-2020 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Bryan Berry to serve on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 20, 2020

Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 20, 2020

Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 20, 2020

Approve October 6, 2020 meeting minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Approve Ordinance 12-l Approve Ordinance 12-l - An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Zoning: Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP 9-G-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Zoning: Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 9-B-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Zoning: Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP 8-G-20-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Ordinance: Change street name from Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane 10-A-19-SNC — An Ordinance to change the street name of Hensley Drive between Kim Watt Drive and the dead end of Hensley Drive to Layla Gael Lane, Cindy Clabough, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 10-A-19-SNC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Ordinance: Amend smoking regs on city playground grounds Approve Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 - An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 - An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Agreement with Scale Works for Solid Waste Transfer Facility scale R-294-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Scale Works for the purchase and installation of a new scale at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility for a total contract price not to exceed $56,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Donation Agreement with BCBST for Morningside Park improvements R-293-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation for the donation of playground equipment, park upgrades, and related maintenance services at Morningside Park valuing approximately $5,520,000.00 and to express the City's appreciation and gratitude for said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for East Knoxville Greenway R-291-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for the East Knoxville Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $490,270.00 with TDOT funding $392,216.00 and the City funding $98,054.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Appreciate Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc for Panther Fountain R-290-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association for its donation of all design plans, materials, supplies, and labor to fully repair and restore Panther Fountain, located within City property at the intersection of Talahi Drive and Taliluna Avenue, and authorizing the City to enter into a Limited Use Agreement with the neighborhood association in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Easement Agreement with Home Federal Bank for 517-519 Market St R-289-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with The Home Federal Bank of Tennessee permitting encroachments into public rights-of-way for the purpose of renovating the building located at 517-519 Market Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Agreement with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 R-288-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Preen Construction, LLC for the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project for an amount not to exceed $426,282.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Accept EPA grant for Brownfield site assessments R-287-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an amount up to $300,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of Brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for housing R-285-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to award an amount not to exceed $1,440,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 48 affordable housing units for very low income households to be located at 1501 East Fifth Avenue.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Zoning: Rezone 1549-1541 N Sixth Ave from C-N to I-G O-147-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Ordinance: Appropriate $15,000 to SEEED O-146-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Emergency Ordinance: Appropriate $2,000 to Chance House O-145-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Grant pension to Janice T. Woodard R-284-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,723.41 per month to Janice T. Woodard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Grant pension to Joseph C. Waterson R-283-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,115.53 per month to Joseph C. Waterson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Grant pension to James D. Trentham R-282-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,212.54 per month to James D. Trentham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Grant pension to David H. Bokenkamp R-281-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,307.35 per month to David H. Bokenkamp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Resolution: Grant pension to Cherly L. Harper R-280-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,621.25 per month to Cherly L. Harper, alternate payee of Michael A. Harper, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Approve consent items Approve the consent items

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g for two weeks

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 6, 2020

Approve minutes of previous meeting Approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Ordinance appropriating $15,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to SEEED 12-a — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution thanking Knox County Board of Health and Health Department for COVID-19 service R-279-2020 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville thanking the Knox County Board of Health and the Knox County Health Department for their dedicated service in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Council Member Lauren Rider) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for Police Officer Wellness Program R-277-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for its donation of $25,000.00 to be used to enhance the Knoxville Police Department's Officer Wellness Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents necessary to accept the donation.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution expressing appreciation to Knox County Health Department for donation of outdoor fitness equipment R-276-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation, with an estimated value of $55,000.00, of outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Danny Mayfield Park and Paul Hogue Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for donation to Cal Johnson Park R-275-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for the donation of improvements at Cal Johnson Park with an estimated cost of $100,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project R-274-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 for the Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for fire suppression system installation R-273-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $179,303.16 for the installation of a fire suppression system in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project R-272-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $31,189.57.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 22, 2020

Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for small cell utility services R-271-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional services for small cell utility permit review and construction inspections for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Every recorded decision