City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Nov 14, 2023	Amend North City Sector Plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Nov 14, 2023	Amend North City Sector Plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Nov 14, 2023	Amend one year plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Nov 14, 2023	Change zoning for 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5 12-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Nov 14, 2023	Approve minutes of October 31, 2023 regular meeting approve the minutes of the October 31, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Enact six-month moratorium on Personal Delivery Devices O-150-2023 — An emergency Ordinance enacting a six-month moratorium upon Personal Delivery Devices, prohibiting them from operating or being distributed for use in public rights-of-way or on public property owned by the City of Knoxville through April 30, 2024.(Requested by Administration) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Authorize grant application for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program R-373-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program planning grant in the amount of $54,700.00, with a required 25 percent local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Authorize quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for Ulster Ave property R-372-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for one parcel of property located at 1904 Ulster Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Award $750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC R-371-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC, for the development of 25 affordable rental housing units to be located at 2120 River Willow Way (Parcel ID Nos. 096 015 and 096 01505).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Award $1,750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP R-370-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP, for the development of 59 affordable rental housing units to be located at 3782 Decoration Way (Parcel ID No. 080 JB 021, 023 and 024).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Authorize amendment to MOU for fire truck donation to Fulton High School R-369-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville and the Knox County Board of Education authorizing the donation of a fire truck for use by Fulton High School for educational purposes.(Requested by Fleet Services and Knoxville Fire Department) Schools	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Change zoning for 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-149-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds O-148-2023 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Little John's Package Store license renewal R-365-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Little John's Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fine Wine, LLC liquor store license R-366-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Fine Wine, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Hall of Fame Liquor license R-367-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Hall of Fame Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023	Grant pension of $1,478.62/month to Michael A. Richards R-368-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,478.62 per month to Michael A. Richards, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023	Approve minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approval of the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Ordinance to rezone property at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Ordinance to close an unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Agreement with Edison Electric for Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project R-364-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $103,719.00 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Adopt TDOT policy on consultant selection for federally funded projects R-363-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation's policy on consultant selection for projects funded with Federal Highway Administration or TDOT funds.(Requested by Purchasing) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TDEC grant for Hazardous Waste Facility R-362-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Amend contract with Verra Mobility to extend existing contract term R-361-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract by five months.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Agreement with Progression Electric for Inskip Pool pump house electrical upgrades R-360-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Progression Electric, LLC for electrical upgrades to the Inskip Pool pump house for an estimated amount of $56,986.20.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Acquire property for Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project R-359-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 12 tracts of real property in a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Acquire property for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project R-358-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple within one tract of real property for a total amount not to exceed $3,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Agreement with EnSafe, Inc. for Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project R-357-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project for an amount not to exceed $48,520.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Agreement with Southern Constructors for Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II R-356-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,577,967.00 for the Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Amend contract with Gulf Coast Underground for stormwater rehabilitation project R-355-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,374.80 for a new contract total of $893,363.65.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee dental benefits program R-354-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of a dental benefits program for eligible City employees for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost of $575,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical program administrative services R-353-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of administrative services for the City's self-funded employee medical program at an estimated annual cost of $774,816.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Resolution supporting incentives for mixed-use residential development for housing needs R-352-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional housing and in support of the use of incentives for mixed-use residential development along City commercial corridors as an additional opportunity to address the need for increased housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Thomas, Parker, and Singh) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Resolution supporting incentives for mixed-use residential development for housing needs R-352-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional housing and in support of the use of incentives for mixed-use residential development along City commercial corridors as an additional opportunity to address the need for increased housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Thomas, Parker, and Singh) Zoning & land use	Motion to amend:Adopted	—
Oct 17, 2023	Confirming Tyrone Beach's appointment to the Police Advisory and Review Committee R-350-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tyrone Beach to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023	Approve Certificate of Compliance for SoKno Wine & Spirits liquor license R-349-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Doc & DD, LLC d/b/a SoKno Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 17, 2023	Resolution for agreement with Waste Connections for waste hauling and disposal 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste and construction demolition debris and for installation of a compactor for an estimated amount of $1,472,600.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Oct 17, 2023	Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2023 regular meeting Approval of the minutes of the October 3, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to contract with Wilson Food Service for "Holiday on Ice" skating rink R-348-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Wilson Food Service, LLC to provide operation and management of Knoxville's "Holiday on Ice" skating rink at Market Square for amount not to exceed $103,000.00 for the first year of services followed by a 4% increase for the second year, if renewal option is exercised.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Messer Construction for Real Time Information Center R-347-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a fourth amendment to contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company to modify the scope of work for the Real Time Information Center at the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract price by $24,874.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $53,460,574.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to accept $2,000,000 grant from TN Opioid Abatement Council R-346-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy, prevention, and combatting overdose deaths.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize acquisition of property at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011 R-345-2023 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1209 Forest Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011), believed to be owned by Timothy C. Gibson, at an estimated cost of $151,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to contract with Florline South for floor coating at Light Equipment Repair Shop R-344-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Florline South, Inc. to install a floor coating at the Light Equipment Repair Shop located at 3409 Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road, for an amount not to exceed $69,865.00.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-343-2023 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for issuance of $10,000,000 Wastewater System Revenue Bonds R-342-2023 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Ten Million and no/100 Dollars ($10,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Supplement Resolution 2075 for issuance of $20,000,000 Water System Revenue Bonds R-341-2023 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Supplement Resolution 1644 for issuance of $55,000,000 Electric System Revenue Bonds R-340-2023 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and no/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to donate easements and property at 3925 Schaad Road to Knox County R-339-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to donate easements and property at 3925 Schaad Road to Knox County for construction of the Schaad Road Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to amend contract for Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation R-338-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $26,250.00 for a new contract total of $116,280.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2025.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project R-337-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $124,500.00 for a new contract total of $505,500.00 and extending the date of completion to May 1, 2025.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to contract with Roadway Solutions for 2023 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program R-336-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the 2023 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $300,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Authorize Mayor to contract with CDM Smith for Old City Streetscapes Project - Phase II engineering R-335-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Old City Streetscapes Project - Phase II for an amount not to exceed $1,137,820.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee compliance O-147-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department) Public safety	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Oct 3, 2023	Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee compliance O-147-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department) Public safety	Motion to amend:Adopted	—
Oct 3, 2023	Confirm appointment of Brad Salsbury to the Board of Zoning Appeals R-334-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Brad Salsbury to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Confirm appointments to the Knoxville Tree Board R-333-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Dr. Melissa Hinten, Brian O'Connor, and Charlotte Rodina to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Kelly D. Tanner, Knoxville Police Department employee R-323-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,428.41 per month to Kelly D. Tanner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Peter J. Neveu, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-324-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $928.96 per month to Peter J. Neveu, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Donna B. Goodman, Knoxville General Government employee R-325-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,430.66 per month to Donna B. Goodman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Steven P. McCloud, Knoxville General Government employee R-326-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,703.13 per month to Steven P. McCloud, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Leonard E. Blair, Knoxville General Government employee R-327-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,695.44 per month to Leonard E. Blair, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Loretta Sue Cox, Knoxville Police Department employee R-328-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,680.66 per month to Loretta Sue Cox, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to James D. Rickett, Jr., Knoxville Fire Department employee R-329-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,754.37 per month to James D. Rickett, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to James M. Womble Jr., Knoxville Fire Department employee R-330-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,766.79 per month to James M. Womble Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Deborah A. Corlew, Knoxville General Government employee R-331-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $584.88 per month to Deborah A. Corlew, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Grant a pension to Christopher K. Jones, Knoxville General Government employee R-332-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $609.99 per month to Christopher K. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Amend O-145-2023, appropriate $28,165 from Community Improvement Fund O-146-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend O-145-2023 to comply with Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 2, § 2-602 of the Knoxville City Code and appropriate the sum of $28,165.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Council) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023	Approve minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Adopted	—
Sep 19, 2023	Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Motion to amend:Adopted	—
Sep 19, 2023	Appropriate $21,415 from Community Improvement Fund to agencies O-145-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $21,415.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Motion to amend:Adopted	—
Sep 19, 2023	Amend City Code Chapter 2 Article X regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department)	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize application and acceptance of Solar for All Program Grant R-322-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Solar for All Program Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $25,000,000.00, with no local match required, to develop various energy efficient strategies to support greenhouse gas-reducing projects throughout the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Amend Signal 88 Security agreement for Parks and Recreation facilities R-321-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the agreement with Gulf South Security of Knoxville, LLC d/b/a Signal 88 Security to provide security services for Parks and Recreation facilities for an additional one year term, to increase the monthly contract price by $1,066.17, and making other miscellaneous amendments.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize agreement leasing New Hope Community Center to Emerald Youth Foundation R-320-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement leasing the New Hope Community Center to the Emerald Youth Foundation for a base term of five years with two one-year renewal options.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize subrecipient agreement with Alcoa PD for training and canine R-319-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Alcoa Police Department to award an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs under the Violent Crime Intervention Fund Collaboration, to pay for forensic firearms training and to purchase a dual-purpose trained canine that will be used to detect and deter violent crime offenses.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize application and acceptance of DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-318-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $632,355.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for Loves Creek Watershed Study R-317-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Loves Creek Watershed Study for an amount not to exceed $210,858.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Amend Henley Roofing contract for Arson Investigation Building reroof R-316-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $5,000.00 for a new contract total of $176,318.00 and extending the completion date to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize grant application and acceptance for Emergency Management R-315-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the state of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2024.(Requested by Emergency Management) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Authorize agreement with United Way for Community Schools Initiative R-314-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with United Way of Greater Knoxville, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 for a multifaceted Community Schools Initiative in 14 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville, which promotes community resources to achieve healthy communities.(Requested by Administration) Schools	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Approve appeal of BZA denial for variances at 2230 Laurel Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variances to (1) reduce of the corner side setback from 12 feet to 5 feet (2) reduce the sum of interior side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet, (3) reduce the minimum lot width for a four-townhouse development from 80 feet to 50 feet as required by Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for RN-5 zoned property located at 2230 Laurel Ave, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108CA001. (BZA File No. 8-I-23-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)	Motion to deny:Adopted	6-3-0-0	Split
Sep 19, 2023	Approve appeal of BZA denial for variances at 2230 Laurel Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variances to (1) reduce of the corner side setback from 12 feet to 5 feet (2) reduce the sum of interior side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet, (3) reduce the minimum lot width for a four-townhouse development from 80 feet to 50 feet as required by Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for RN-5 zoned property located at 2230 Laurel Ave, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108CA001. (BZA File No. 8-I-23-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)	Failed	—	Failed
Sep 19, 2023	Change zoning for 0 Sanders Ln from RN-2 to RN-4 O-144-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Don Horton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Change zoning for 602 Citico St from I-MU to C-G-1 O-143-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 602 Citico Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Steve Jenkins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Close unnamed street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-142-2023 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Houstonia Drive to its western terminus, located along the northern border of parcel 058 JA 00101 and the southern border of parcel 058 GF 033, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mark Edward Bass, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-23-SC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Appropriate $1,500 for Legacy Parks Foundation's Legacy Luncheon O-141-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2023 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Confirm reappointment of Linda Gay Blanc to City Pension Board R-313-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Linda Gay Blanc to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Confirm appointment of Rick Whitted Jr. to Transportation Authority Board R-312-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Rick Whitted, Jr. to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Confirm reappointment of Kaylin Chesney to Better Building Board R-311-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Kaylin Chesney to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Confirm reappointment of Daniel Odle to Board of Zoning Appeals R-310-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Daniel Odle to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023	Adopt agenda ADOPTION OF AGENDA	Adopted	—
Sep 19, 2023	Approve minutes of previous regular meeting Approval of Minutes of the September 5, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Change zoning of 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 to RN-4 12-f — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Don Horton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Change zoning of 602 Citico Street from I-MU to C-G-1 12-e — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 602 Citico Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Steve Jenkins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Change zoning of 0 and 237 Chickamauga Ave from RN-2 to RN-3 12-d — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 237 Chickamauga Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Damon Falconnier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-E-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Failed	8-1-0-0	Split Failed
Sep 5, 2023	Close unnamed street and quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners 12-c — An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Houstonia Drive to its western terminus, located along the northern border of parcel 058 JA 00101 and the southern border of parcel 058 GF 033, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mark Edward Bass, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-23-SC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Amend zoning code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), removing or amending standards for ADU’s as outlined in Exhibit A, including modification of dimensional standards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Sep 5, 2023	Appropriate funds for Legacy Parks Foundation luncheon sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2023 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Contract with Off Duty Management for police officer scheduling R-309-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract with Off Duty Management to provide scheduling of police officers for off-duty employment at no cost to the City.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Amend agreement for tennis court maintenance services R-308-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement between the City of Knoxville and Sport Surface Pros, LLC for additional Tennis Court maintenance services at Inskip Park and Tyson Park/Kyle C. Testerman Tennis Courts to increase the contract price by $31,105.00 for a new contract total price of $240,105.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Fund R-307-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Foundation for the administration, operation, and management of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless outreach R-306-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for enhanced street outreach services through the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to service individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize agreement for South Waterfront Bridge design services R-304-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide preliminary engineering design services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $475,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Sep 5, 2023	Accept $20M from State for South Waterfront Bridge R-303-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept $20,000,000.00 from the State of Tennessee for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize grant application and acceptance for Edgewood Park stream restoration R-302-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in an amount of $748,517.82 with a City match of $39,395.68, for stream restoration efforts in Edgewood Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize agreements with CSX for traffic management system R-301-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute four Facility Encroachment Agreements with CSX Transportation, Inc. as part of the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project for a total cost of $29,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize agreement for Holston River Park streambank stabilization R-300-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC to provide professional engineering design services for the Holston River Park Streambank Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $397,184.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize easement agreement with Tennessee Theatre Foundation R-299-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation to allow existing and proposed features of the building located at 612 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of S Gay Street and Journal Place.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Authorize agreement for downtown parking plan analysis R-298-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Walker Consultants to provide an analysis and recommendations for a strategic downtown Knoxville parking plan, in an amount not to exceed $87,225.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for middle housing 10-a — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 2.3 Definitions, to add a definition of “Dwelling – Detached Multi-Family”; Article 4.1 Purpose Statements, to add or amend language regarding two-family dwellings, multifamily uses, and accessory dwelling units; Article 4.3A, Introduction to Table 4-1, Residential Neighborhood Districts Dimensional Standards, to add “small lots of record” under A.; and Article 4.3, Table 4-1 Residential Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend the minimum front setbacks for the RN-2 zoning district and the interior side setbacks for multiple zoning districts, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 11-2) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred Consent
Sep 5, 2023	Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for commercial districts 10-b — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 5.3, Table 5-1 Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, changing the minimum corner side and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-B-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred Consent
Sep 5, 2023	Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for residential setbacks and parking 10-c — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 11.3 Location and Setbacks, to amend interior side and rear setbacks for residential uses; Article 11.4, Table 11-2 Required Off-street Parking, to remove required off-street spaces for five residential uses; and Article 11.4.B, Exemptions and Flexibilities, to add two minimum vehicle parking reductions, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-D-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred Consent
Sep 5, 2023	Appropriate funds for youth entrepreneurship training O-140-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Creative Community Cultural Arts to support entrepreneurship training and workshops for youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Confirm appointment to Board of Public Building Authority R-297-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Brian Gard and John Wright to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Confirm reappointment to Wrecker Services Commission R-296-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Sherman, Jeff Stiles, Keira Wyatt, Nicholas Bradshaw, and Officer Steve Taylor to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023	Grant pension to Tammi M. Tarver R-292-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,710.40 per month to Tammi M. Tarver, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Sep 5, 2023	Grant pension to James A. Cox R-293-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,051.08 per month to James A. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Sep 5, 2023	Grant pension to Alinda L. Cox R-294-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,361.98 per month to Alinda L. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Sep 5, 2023	Grant pension to survivor of James R. King R-295-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,644.45 per month to Lorra M. King, survivor of James R. King, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent

Nov 14, 2023

Amend North City Sector Plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Nov 14, 2023

Amend North City Sector Plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred Consent

Nov 14, 2023

Amend one year plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred Consent

Nov 14, 2023

Change zoning for 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5 12-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred Consent

Nov 14, 2023

Approve minutes of October 31, 2023 regular meeting approve the minutes of the October 31, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Enact six-month moratorium on Personal Delivery Devices O-150-2023 — An emergency Ordinance enacting a six-month moratorium upon Personal Delivery Devices, prohibiting them from operating or being distributed for use in public rights-of-way or on public property owned by the City of Knoxville through April 30, 2024.(Requested by Administration) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Authorize grant application for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program R-373-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program planning grant in the amount of $54,700.00, with a required 25 percent local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Authorize quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for Ulster Ave property R-372-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for one parcel of property located at 1904 Ulster Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Award $750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC R-371-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC, for the development of 25 affordable rental housing units to be located at 2120 River Willow Way (Parcel ID Nos. 096 015 and 096 01505).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Award $1,750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP R-370-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP, for the development of 59 affordable rental housing units to be located at 3782 Decoration Way (Parcel ID No. 080 JB 021, 023 and 024).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Authorize amendment to MOU for fire truck donation to Fulton High School R-369-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville and the Knox County Board of Education authorizing the donation of a fire truck for use by Fulton High School for educational purposes.(Requested by Fleet Services and Knoxville Fire Department) Schools

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Change zoning for 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-149-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds O-148-2023 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 31, 2023

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Little John's Package Store license renewal R-365-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Little John's Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 31, 2023

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fine Wine, LLC liquor store license R-366-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Fine Wine, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 31, 2023

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Hall of Fame Liquor license R-367-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Hall of Fame Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 31, 2023

Grant pension of $1,478.62/month to Michael A. Richards R-368-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,478.62 per month to Michael A. Richards, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 31, 2023

Approve minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approval of the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Ordinance to rezone property at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Ordinance to close an unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Agreement with Edison Electric for Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project R-364-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $103,719.00 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Adopt TDOT policy on consultant selection for federally funded projects R-363-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation's policy on consultant selection for projects funded with Federal Highway Administration or TDOT funds.(Requested by Purchasing) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TDEC grant for Hazardous Waste Facility R-362-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Amend contract with Verra Mobility to extend existing contract term R-361-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract by five months.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Agreement with Progression Electric for Inskip Pool pump house electrical upgrades R-360-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Progression Electric, LLC for electrical upgrades to the Inskip Pool pump house for an estimated amount of $56,986.20.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Acquire property for Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project R-359-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 12 tracts of real property in a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Acquire property for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project R-358-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple within one tract of real property for a total amount not to exceed $3,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Agreement with EnSafe, Inc. for Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project R-357-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project for an amount not to exceed $48,520.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Agreement with Southern Constructors for Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II R-356-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,577,967.00 for the Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Amend contract with Gulf Coast Underground for stormwater rehabilitation project R-355-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,374.80 for a new contract total of $893,363.65.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee dental benefits program R-354-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of a dental benefits program for eligible City employees for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost of $575,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical program administrative services R-353-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of administrative services for the City's self-funded employee medical program at an estimated annual cost of $774,816.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Resolution supporting incentives for mixed-use residential development for housing needs R-352-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional housing and in support of the use of incentives for mixed-use residential development along City commercial corridors as an additional opportunity to address the need for increased housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Thomas, Parker, and Singh) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Resolution supporting incentives for mixed-use residential development for housing needs R-352-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional housing and in support of the use of incentives for mixed-use residential development along City commercial corridors as an additional opportunity to address the need for increased housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Thomas, Parker, and Singh) Zoning & land use

Motion to amend:Adopted

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Oct 17, 2023

Confirming Tyrone Beach's appointment to the Police Advisory and Review Committee R-350-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tyrone Beach to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 17, 2023

Approve Certificate of Compliance for SoKno Wine & Spirits liquor license R-349-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Doc & DD, LLC d/b/a SoKno Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 17, 2023

Resolution for agreement with Waste Connections for waste hauling and disposal 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste and construction demolition debris and for installation of a compactor for an estimated amount of $1,472,600.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Oct 17, 2023

Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2023 regular meeting Approval of the minutes of the October 3, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to contract with Wilson Food Service for "Holiday on Ice" skating rink R-348-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Wilson Food Service, LLC to provide operation and management of Knoxville's "Holiday on Ice" skating rink at Market Square for amount not to exceed $103,000.00 for the first year of services followed by a 4% increase for the second year, if renewal option is exercised.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Messer Construction for Real Time Information Center R-347-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a fourth amendment to contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company to modify the scope of work for the Real Time Information Center at the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract price by $24,874.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $53,460,574.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

7-2-0-0

Split

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to accept $2,000,000 grant from TN Opioid Abatement Council R-346-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy, prevention, and combatting overdose deaths.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize acquisition of property at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011 R-345-2023 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1209 Forest Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011), believed to be owned by Timothy C. Gibson, at an estimated cost of $151,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to contract with Florline South for floor coating at Light Equipment Repair Shop R-344-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Florline South, Inc. to install a floor coating at the Light Equipment Repair Shop located at 3409 Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road, for an amount not to exceed $69,865.00.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-343-2023 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for issuance of $10,000,000 Wastewater System Revenue Bonds R-342-2023 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Ten Million and no/100 Dollars ($10,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Supplement Resolution 2075 for issuance of $20,000,000 Water System Revenue Bonds R-341-2023 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Supplement Resolution 1644 for issuance of $55,000,000 Electric System Revenue Bonds R-340-2023 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and no/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to donate easements and property at 3925 Schaad Road to Knox County R-339-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to donate easements and property at 3925 Schaad Road to Knox County for construction of the Schaad Road Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to amend contract for Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation R-338-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $26,250.00 for a new contract total of $116,280.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2025.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project R-337-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $124,500.00 for a new contract total of $505,500.00 and extending the date of completion to May 1, 2025.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to contract with Roadway Solutions for 2023 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program R-336-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the 2023 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $300,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Authorize Mayor to contract with CDM Smith for Old City Streetscapes Project - Phase II engineering R-335-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Old City Streetscapes Project - Phase II for an amount not to exceed $1,137,820.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee compliance O-147-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department) Public safety

Adopted

7-0-2-0

Oct 3, 2023

Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee compliance O-147-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department) Public safety

Motion to amend:Adopted

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Oct 3, 2023

Confirm appointment of Brad Salsbury to the Board of Zoning Appeals R-334-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Brad Salsbury to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Confirm appointments to the Knoxville Tree Board R-333-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Dr. Melissa Hinten, Brian O'Connor, and Charlotte Rodina to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Kelly D. Tanner, Knoxville Police Department employee R-323-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,428.41 per month to Kelly D. Tanner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Peter J. Neveu, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-324-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $928.96 per month to Peter J. Neveu, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Donna B. Goodman, Knoxville General Government employee R-325-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,430.66 per month to Donna B. Goodman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Steven P. McCloud, Knoxville General Government employee R-326-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,703.13 per month to Steven P. McCloud, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Leonard E. Blair, Knoxville General Government employee R-327-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,695.44 per month to Leonard E. Blair, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Loretta Sue Cox, Knoxville Police Department employee R-328-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,680.66 per month to Loretta Sue Cox, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to James D. Rickett, Jr., Knoxville Fire Department employee R-329-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,754.37 per month to James D. Rickett, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to James M. Womble Jr., Knoxville Fire Department employee R-330-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,766.79 per month to James M. Womble Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Deborah A. Corlew, Knoxville General Government employee R-331-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $584.88 per month to Deborah A. Corlew, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Grant a pension to Christopher K. Jones, Knoxville General Government employee R-332-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $609.99 per month to Christopher K. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Amend O-145-2023, appropriate $28,165 from Community Improvement Fund O-146-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend O-145-2023 to comply with Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 2, § 2-602 of the Knoxville City Code and appropriate the sum of $28,165.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Council) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Oct 3, 2023

Approve minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

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

Adopted

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Sep 19, 2023

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

Motion to amend:Adopted

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Sep 19, 2023

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

Motion to amend:Adopted

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Sep 19, 2023

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

Adopted

7-0-2-0

Sep 19, 2023

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

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

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

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

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

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 19, 2023

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

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Authorize application and acceptance of DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-318-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $632,355.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Authorize agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for Loves Creek Watershed Study R-317-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Loves Creek Watershed Study for an amount not to exceed $210,858.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Amend Henley Roofing contract for Arson Investigation Building reroof R-316-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $5,000.00 for a new contract total of $176,318.00 and extending the completion date to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Authorize grant application and acceptance for Emergency Management R-315-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the state of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2024.(Requested by Emergency Management) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Authorize agreement with United Way for Community Schools Initiative R-314-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with United Way of Greater Knoxville, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 for a multifaceted Community Schools Initiative in 14 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville, which promotes community resources to achieve healthy communities.(Requested by Administration) Schools

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Approve appeal of BZA denial for variances at 2230 Laurel Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variances to (1) reduce of the corner side setback from 12 feet to 5 feet (2) reduce the sum of interior side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet, (3) reduce the minimum lot width for a four-townhouse development from 80 feet to 50 feet as required by Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for RN-5 zoned property located at 2230 Laurel Ave, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108CA001. (BZA File No. 8-I-23-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)

Motion to deny:Adopted

6-3-0-0

Split

Sep 19, 2023

Approve appeal of BZA denial for variances at 2230 Laurel Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variances to (1) reduce of the corner side setback from 12 feet to 5 feet (2) reduce the sum of interior side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet, (3) reduce the minimum lot width for a four-townhouse development from 80 feet to 50 feet as required by Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for RN-5 zoned property located at 2230 Laurel Ave, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108CA001. (BZA File No. 8-I-23-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)

Failed

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Failed

Sep 19, 2023

Change zoning for 0 Sanders Ln from RN-2 to RN-4 O-144-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Don Horton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Change zoning for 602 Citico St from I-MU to C-G-1 O-143-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 602 Citico Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Steve Jenkins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Close unnamed street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-142-2023 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Houstonia Drive to its western terminus, located along the northern border of parcel 058 JA 00101 and the southern border of parcel 058 GF 033, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mark Edward Bass, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-23-SC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Appropriate $1,500 for Legacy Parks Foundation's Legacy Luncheon O-141-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2023 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Confirm reappointment of Linda Gay Blanc to City Pension Board R-313-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Linda Gay Blanc to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Confirm appointment of Rick Whitted Jr. to Transportation Authority Board R-312-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Rick Whitted, Jr. to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Confirm reappointment of Kaylin Chesney to Better Building Board R-311-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Kaylin Chesney to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Confirm reappointment of Daniel Odle to Board of Zoning Appeals R-310-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Daniel Odle to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 19, 2023

Adopt agenda ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Adopted

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Sep 19, 2023

Approve minutes of previous regular meeting Approval of Minutes of the September 5, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Change zoning of 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 to RN-4 12-f — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Don Horton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Change zoning of 602 Citico Street from I-MU to C-G-1 12-e — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 602 Citico Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Steve Jenkins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Change zoning of 0 and 237 Chickamauga Ave from RN-2 to RN-3 12-d — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 237 Chickamauga Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Damon Falconnier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-E-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Failed

8-1-0-0

Split Failed

Sep 5, 2023

Close unnamed street and quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners 12-c — An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Houstonia Drive to its western terminus, located along the northern border of parcel 058 JA 00101 and the southern border of parcel 058 GF 033, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mark Edward Bass, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-23-SC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Amend zoning code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), removing or amending standards for ADU’s as outlined in Exhibit A, including modification of dimensional standards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Sep 5, 2023

Appropriate funds for Legacy Parks Foundation luncheon sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2023 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Contract with Off Duty Management for police officer scheduling R-309-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract with Off Duty Management to provide scheduling of police officers for off-duty employment at no cost to the City.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Amend agreement for tennis court maintenance services R-308-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement between the City of Knoxville and Sport Surface Pros, LLC for additional Tennis Court maintenance services at Inskip Park and Tyson Park/Kyle C. Testerman Tennis Courts to increase the contract price by $31,105.00 for a new contract total price of $240,105.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Fund R-307-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Foundation for the administration, operation, and management of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless outreach R-306-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for enhanced street outreach services through the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to service individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize agreement for South Waterfront Bridge design services R-304-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide preliminary engineering design services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $475,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-2-0-0

Split

Sep 5, 2023

Accept $20M from State for South Waterfront Bridge R-303-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept $20,000,000.00 from the State of Tennessee for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-2-0-0

Split

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize grant application and acceptance for Edgewood Park stream restoration R-302-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in an amount of $748,517.82 with a City match of $39,395.68, for stream restoration efforts in Edgewood Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize agreements with CSX for traffic management system R-301-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute four Facility Encroachment Agreements with CSX Transportation, Inc. as part of the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project for a total cost of $29,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize agreement for Holston River Park streambank stabilization R-300-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC to provide professional engineering design services for the Holston River Park Streambank Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $397,184.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize easement agreement with Tennessee Theatre Foundation R-299-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation to allow existing and proposed features of the building located at 612 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of S Gay Street and Journal Place.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Authorize agreement for downtown parking plan analysis R-298-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Walker Consultants to provide an analysis and recommendations for a strategic downtown Knoxville parking plan, in an amount not to exceed $87,225.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for middle housing 10-a — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 2.3 Definitions, to add a definition of “Dwelling – Detached Multi-Family”; Article 4.1 Purpose Statements, to add or amend language regarding two-family dwellings, multifamily uses, and accessory dwelling units; Article 4.3A, Introduction to Table 4-1, Residential Neighborhood Districts Dimensional Standards, to add “small lots of record” under A.; and Article 4.3, Table 4-1 Residential Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend the minimum front setbacks for the RN-2 zoning district and the interior side setbacks for multiple zoning districts, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 11-2) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred Consent

Sep 5, 2023

Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for commercial districts 10-b — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 5.3, Table 5-1 Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, changing the minimum corner side and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-B-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred Consent

Sep 5, 2023

Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for residential setbacks and parking 10-c — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 11.3 Location and Setbacks, to amend interior side and rear setbacks for residential uses; Article 11.4, Table 11-2 Required Off-street Parking, to remove required off-street spaces for five residential uses; and Article 11.4.B, Exemptions and Flexibilities, to add two minimum vehicle parking reductions, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-D-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred Consent

Sep 5, 2023

Appropriate funds for youth entrepreneurship training O-140-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Creative Community Cultural Arts to support entrepreneurship training and workshops for youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Confirm appointment to Board of Public Building Authority R-297-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Brian Gard and John Wright to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Confirm reappointment to Wrecker Services Commission R-296-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Sherman, Jeff Stiles, Keira Wyatt, Nicholas Bradshaw, and Officer Steve Taylor to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 5, 2023

Grant pension to Tammi M. Tarver R-292-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,710.40 per month to Tammi M. Tarver, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Sep 5, 2023

Grant pension to James A. Cox R-293-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,051.08 per month to James A. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Sep 5, 2023

Grant pension to Alinda L. Cox R-294-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,361.98 per month to Alinda L. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Sep 5, 2023

Grant pension to survivor of James R. King R-295-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,644.45 per month to Lorra M. King, survivor of James R. King, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Every recorded decision