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Filtered · year 2016
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) 10-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) 10-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from R-1 to C-3 (General Commercial) 10-B-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District subject to one condition, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-16-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Approve One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial 10-B-16-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial 10-B-16-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Close unnamed alley from Twenty Second to S. Twenty First Street 10-A-16-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds 10-B-16-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Update City of Knoxville parking ordinance 5-A-16-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," to update the City of Knoxville parking ordinance. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 5-A-16- OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Release utility easements and execute quitclaim deeds for 261 W. Springdale Ave An Ordinance to release residual utility easements from three earlier right-of-way closures at 261 W. Springdale Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the property owner, Feroleto Steel Company, Inc.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Repeal Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Division 4, Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program, in its entirety.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code regarding standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-13, 13-15, 13-16, 13-17, 13-19; Article II, Section 13-57; Article III, Division 1, Sections 13-77, 13-78, 13-80, 13-82; Division 2, Sections 13-101, 13-102; Article IV, Section 13-144; Article V, Sections 13-167, 13-168, 13-169, 13-172; Article VI, Sections 13-191, 13-193, and 13-195 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the changes resulting from the City purchasing and delivering standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers to all City households.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Streamline transit system governance by dissolving KAT Advisory Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article II, Sections 21-32 and 21-36 of the Knoxville City Code streamlining the existing governance structure for the City's Transit System by dissolving the KAT Community Advisory Committee and transferring public involvement responsibilities to KTA and KAT.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Authorize agreement with Camiros, Ltd for Zoning Ordinance update A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Camiros, Ltd. for professional consultant services to prepare a comprehensive update of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, in an amount not to exceed $280,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Authorize Mayor to accept BlueRe proposal for stop loss insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) for stop loss insurance for the City's self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Honor memory of Alexander Harkness A Resolution honoring the memory of Alexander Harkness and expressing City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variance for Knox Whiskey Works wall signs 10-A-16-VA — A Resolution approving an appeal filed by Robin Easter (for Knox Whiskey Works) of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance to increase the maximum area of permitted wall signs from 66 sq. ft. to 204 sq. ft., per submitted plan, in a C-2 / D-1 (Central Business District / Downtown Design Overlay) District, property located at 516 W. Jackson Avenue. (BZA File No. 10-A-16-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code relative to definitions of alcoholic beverages An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article I, Article II, Division 1 and Article III, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the definitions of alcoholic beverages.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Amend City Code relative to beer permits An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-60 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Confirm appointment of Sgt. John Coward to Wrecker Services Commission R-519-2016 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sgt. John Coward as the Wrecker Inspector to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Elect Tyvi Small to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners R-518-2016 — A Resolution electing Tyvi Small to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Appropriate $550 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach programs O-196-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Stair) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Appropriate $500 to E. TN Community Design Ctr for Holston Hills park project O-195-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Historic Holston Hills Community Club to be utilized toward Holston Hills community park project.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Appropriate $400 to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center for smartboard/website O-194-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.(Requested by Councilmember Campen) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 to Old Gray Cemetery for Trees, Trails, Traditions Campaign O-193-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Gray Cemetery Historic & Memorial Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions Campaign.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Appropriate $700 to Fulton High School for wrestling program O-192-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward the continued rebuilding of the wrestling program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office) 10-J-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District subject to three conditions, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC approved 8-5) (MPC File No. 10-J-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Approve One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office 10-E-16-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place. Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-5) (File No. 10- E-16-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Amend Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office 10-F-16-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 7- 6) (File No. 10-F-16-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Approve minutes from the November 22, 2016 Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Rezone property from RP-1 to PC-1 District. 10-E-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east and west sides of Christian Academy Boulevard, north side of Sherrill Boulevard, from RP-1 (Planned Residential) District to PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District, Parker Properties, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-E-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Rezone property from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 District. 10-L-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Texas Avenue, north side of Heiskell Avenue, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, MPI Business Solutions, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10- L-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Approve One Year Plan amendment from TR to Office. 10-F-16-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office, property located on the east side of Texas Avenue, north side of Heiskell Avenue, MPI Business Solutions, Inc., Applicant (MPC Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-F-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Amend Central City Sector Plan from TR to Office. 10-G-16-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office, for property located on the east side of Texas Avenue, north side of Heiskell Avenue, MPI Business Solutions, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-G-16-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Rezone property from R-3 to O-1 District. 10-I-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of Whittle Springs Road, southeast side of Mineral Springs Avenue, from R-3 (High Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-I-16-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Approve One Year Plan amendment from High Density Residential to Office. 10-D-16-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from High Density Residential to Office, property located on the southwest side of Whittle Springs Road, southeast side of Mineral Springs Avenue, Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13- 0) (File No. 10-D-16-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Amend East City Sector Plan from High Density Residential to Office. 10-E-16-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from High Density Residential to Office, for property located on the southwest side of Whittle Springs Road, southeast side of Mineral Springs Avenue. Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-E-16-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Close Warrick Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds. 10-A-16-SC — An Ordinance to close Warrick Avenue from the northeast corner of parcel 094HB012 to Buick Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Christine and Richard Duncan, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-16-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Appropriate $5,000 from Police Dept. Fund to Boy Scouts of America. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department General Fund and donating same to the Boy Scouts of America in appreciation and support of the Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Adjust Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government employees. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Amend resolution to increase budget for Fire Station #12 improvements. R-497-2016 — A Resolution amending Resolution R-280-2014 to increase the budgeted amount for the Public Building Authority to perform construction management services under contract C- 05-0300 related to various facility improvements at Fire Station #12, by $381,939.00, for a new amount not to exceed $681,939.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building. R-496-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Execute agreement with South East Mowing for S. Central Street Fence Project. R-495-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with South East Mowing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $26,890.25 for the S. Central Street Fence Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Amend contract for First Creek Greenway Project. R-494-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0057 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $83,746.25 for a new contract total of $399,730.57, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Execute agreement with Design & Construction Services for N. Central Streetscapes. R-493-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $230,160.00 for the N. Central Streetscapes - 200 Block Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Acquire property for drainage easements, not to exceed $150,000. R-492-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within 12 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for property at 3405 Thomas Street. R-491-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for one parcel of property located at 3405 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IR-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,195.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity. R-490-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for one parcel of property located at 3343 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IR-013, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,054.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for property at 2115 Coker Ave. R-489-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Kyle Anne Lang for one parcel of property located at 2115 Coker Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-AN-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $18,500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Request MPC re: revisions to sign ordinance and entertainment overlay district. R-488-2016 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding limited revisions to the City sign ordinance pertaining to signs for hospitals which offer inpatient overnight emergency care; potential housekeeping revisions pertaining to content and neutral regulation; and the potential establishment of an entertainment overlay district.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Rename Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. R-487-2016 — A Resolution renaming Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.(Requested by Councilmember Stair as Chairman of the Public Property Naming Committee and Councilmember Campen) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Amend City Code re: distance requirements for beer permits and churches. O-189-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-66(a) of the Knoxville City Code relative to distance requirements for on-premise beer permits and church buildings.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Wallace and Saunders) Public safety
Deferred 5-4-0-0
Split Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund to Centro Hispano. O-175-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the purchase of Apricot Essentials.(Requested by Councilmember Brown) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart Wine License. R-485-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Walmart #3959 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks. Motion to: postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks
Motion to defer:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Nov 8, 2016
Close alley and authorize quitclaim deeds. 10-B-16-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
Rezone property from R-1 to O-1 District subject to conditions. 10-J-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District subject to three conditions, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC approved 8-5) (MPC File No. 10-J-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
Amend One Year Plan from Low Density to Medium Density Residential/Office. 10-E-16-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place. Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-5) (File No. 10- E-16-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
Amend Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office. 10-F-16-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 7- 6) (File No. 10-F-16-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for Old City Hall Complex. R-505-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Lincoln Memorial University for real property located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive known as the Old City Hall Complex.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 8, 2016
Approve minutes from October 25, 2016 regular meeting. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Motion to: approve the minutes from the October 25th, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Rezone property from R-2 to C-1 (First Reading) 9-A-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Sevierville Pike, east side of Sevier Avenue, from R-2 (General Residential) District to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 9-A- 16-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Adopt 2016 Southwest County Sector Plan (First Reading) 9-C-16-SP — An Ordinance adopting the 2016 Southwest County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2005 Southwest County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 9-C-16-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Authorize pilot program for community gardens on city property R-470-2016 — A Resolution to authorize a pilot program to allow community gardens on property owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
License agreement with Clinch River Brewing for patio use of Krutch Park Extension R-469-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Clinch River Brewing, LLC for use of a portion of the Krutch Park Extension as a patio area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community
Adopted 5-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Contract with Kelly Fletcher PR for solid waste management marketing services R-468-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Kelly Fletcher PR (Fletcher PR), LLC for the marketing, public outreach and education services associated with improvements and modernization to solid waste management that will take place over the next 18 months for a total amount not to exceed $200,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Execute agreement with Waste Connections for garbage and recycling collection R-467-2016 — A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the collection of all household garbage and recycling materials within the City of Knoxville for an amount not to exceed $3,829,510.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 6-0-1-2
Oct 11, 2016
Apply for and accept grant for used oil recycling equipment R-466-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to provide 100% reimbursable funding for equipment related to used oil recycling within the City of Knoxville in an amount not to exceed $42,100.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Authorize agreement with The Cleaning Force for Public Works Complex janitorial services R-465-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Cleaning Force for janitorial services for the Public Works Complex Building, for an annual cost not to exceed $43,516.00(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Accept TDOT/FTA grant for Knoxville Area Transit vehicle replacement R-464-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant award from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $2,259,906.40, to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, PM 2.5 set aside program, with a City Match of up to $564,976.60 to purchase replacement transit vehicles for Knoxville Area Transit.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Approve sale of surplus police vehicles to Bradley County Sheriff's Office R-463-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of three surplus, decommissioned police utility vehicles and one surplus, decommissioned pickup truck to the Bradley County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Office for a total purchase amount of $14,900.00.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Acquire property for I-275 Business Park Access Improvements easements R-462-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property, by purchase or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as permanent drainage easements, for temporary construction easements and slope easements within 14 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.00 as part of the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Acquire property for Cedar Lane Sidewalk Project drainage, construction, slope easements R-461-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property, by purchase or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as permanent drainage easements, for temporary construction easements and slope easements within seven tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $12,500.00 as part of the Cedar Lane Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Authorize easement agreement with Saba Rock Partners for encroachment R-460-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Saba Rock Partners to permit their building and improvements to encroach into the public rights-of- way of Sevier Avenue and Jones Street, property located at 700 Sevier Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Authorize agreement with Wilson Construction for First Creek Greenway project R-459-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wilson Construction Group, LLC for construction of the First Creek Greenway - Edgewood Park and Environs Project, for an amount not to exceed $1,227,484.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Amend contract for Neighborhood Drainage Project, increase amount, extend completion R-458-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-13-0237 with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Neighborhood Drainage Project, increasing the contract amount by $67,000.00 for a new contract total of $362,700.00, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Amend city code to require beer permits for furnishing beer on public property O-168-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require beer permits before providing or gratuitously furnishing beer on property open to the public.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Amend city code to require beer permits for furnishing beer on public property O-167-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-31 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require beer permits before providing or gratuitously furnishing beer on property open to the public.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Amend Knoxville City Code to prohibit vehicular use of bicycle lanes O-166-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article V of the Knoxville City Code to add language prohibiting vehicular use of bicycle lanes.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 16/17 O-165-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 16/17.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Approve Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-164-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regs, update parking ordinance File No. 5-A-16-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," to update the City of Knoxville parking ordinance. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 5-A- 16-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Oct 11, 2016
IDB to negotiate PILOT tax payments for Paramount Hospitality Mgmt LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Paramount Hospitality Management LLC payment in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 210 West Church Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Oct 11, 2016
Approve minutes from September 27, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Ordinance to rezone property at Henley St/Main St for Church Street UMC. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Henley Street, south side of Main Street, north side of W. Hill Avenue, from R-3 (High Density Residential) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Church Street United Methodist Church, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 8-A-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Ordinance amending Rule 26: Filling Vacancies. An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Article II, Rules of Procedure, Section 7.5-87, Rule 26: Filling Vacancies.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Apply for and accept US Lacrosse Foundation grant for girls' youth lacrosse team. R-436-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $5,000.00, with no required local match, from the US Lacrosse Foundation to fund development of an inner-city girl’s youth lacrosse team.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend Mallia Engineering contract for former Sanitary Laundry facility assessment. R-435-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Mallia Engineering Company for structural engineering services and assessment of the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility located at 625 N. Broadway, to add additional services and to increase the contract amount by $16,300.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $47,862.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend TDOT contract for South Knoxville Waterfront Roadway Project funding source. R-434-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to Contract No. C-14-0071 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) regarding the South Knoxville Waterfront Roadway Improvements Project to modify the funding source from High Priority Project (HPP) funding to State Surface Transportation Block Grant (S-STBG) funding increasing the federal funding by $1,642,684.00 and the local match by $410,672.00 for a new total project cost of $7,511,063.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Apply for and accept TDOT grant for replacement of five dump trucks. R-433-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $450,000.00, with a required match in the amount of $300,000.00, for the purpose of funding the replacement of five single-axle dump trucks with five new single-axle trucks powered by compressed natural gas.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend McKinnon Construction contract for W. Jackson Ave/Henley St improvements. R-432-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0258 with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for improvements on W. Jackson Avenue and on Henley Street, increasing the contract amount by $18,762.75 for a new contract total of $154,122.75, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend contract with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal devices. R-431-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0175 with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for the purchase and installation of additional traffic signal detector loop devices, increasing the contract amount by $152,880.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $270,480.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Purchase drainage easement at 4405 Candora Ave from Rogers Group, Inc. for $2,440. R-430-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a permanent drainage easement within certain real property located at 4405 Candora Avenue from Rogers Group, Inc. for a total amount of $2,440.00, as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park. R-429-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC in an amount not to exceed $116,060.00 to rehabilitate pipes at Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve appeal by Paige Coleman regarding front yard setback variance for 7824 Kingston Pike. A Resolution approving an appeal by Paige Coleman of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to reduce the minimum required front yard setback for a ground sign from 10 feet to 0 feet, per submitted plan to permit a new ground sign in a C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, property located at 7824 Kingston Pike, Paige Coleman, Applicant. BZA File No. 5-A-16-VA (BZA denied 5-0) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to deny:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve appeal by Maha M. Ayesh regarding parking variance for 100 Lockett Road. A Resolution approving an appeal by Maha M. Ayesh of a Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 43 to 0 spaces, per submitted plan to permit brewery/restaurant in an existing building in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 100 Lockett Road. (BZA approved 5-0) (Second District) (File No. 6-D-16-VA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Sep 13, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Parks & Rec for Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon sponsorship. O-157-2016 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2016 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Harvest Towne Wine & Spirits license renewal. R-437-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Harvest Towne Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve minutes of the August 30, 2016 regular meeting. Minutes of August 30, 2016 6:00 PM
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 2, 2016
Authorize grant application for trees with TN Dept. of Agriculture. R-390-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 2, 2016
Authorize agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training. R-389-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $50,678.00(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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Unanimity rate — 6399 of 7069 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • split443
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  • withdrawn73

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