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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Sep 21, 2021
Motion to withdraw Ordinance 10-a from the agenda Motion to: withdrawn Ordinance 10-a
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Approval of minutes from the September 7, 2021 regular meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 7, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District 12-d — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District 12-d — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 7-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Approve one-year plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive 12-c — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Approve plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive 12-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Emergency ordinance appropriating $13,000 to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers O-56-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $13,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Association to cover expenses related to establishing the association.(Requested by Administration) Public safety
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to lease Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center pool to Emerald Youth Foundation R-126-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to lease the pool facilities at the Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center located at 3124 Wilson Avenue to Emerald Youth Foundation for serving the youth of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to license agreement with State of Tennessee for Downtown PetSafe Dog Park R-125-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the continued use of the Downtown PetSafe Dog Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for Housing Assistance R-124-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant/Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize submission of CDBG/ESG proposals and amendments to 2019-2021 Action Plans R-123-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plans for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to agreement with KUB for infrastructure sharing R-122-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board to share infrastructure and installation expenses for communications and traffic systems equipment and cabling.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with CDM Smith for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization R-121-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0371 with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide additional design services for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,261.00 for a new contract total of $134,384.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement with K&H River Railroad for Sevier Avenue project R-120-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement for Kress Building encroachment into public right-of-way R-119-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement to allow existing features of the Kress Building at 417 Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Gay Street and Strong Alley.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Request administration allocate $4M in FY2021/2022 budget for crime reduction and prevention R-118-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the administration to allocate $4 million in the FY 2021/2022 budget to reduce and prevent crime, as well as fund interventional programming.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Approve contract extension with Crosslin & Associates for FY2021 audit R-117-2021 — A Resolution approving an extension of a contract, Document No. C-18-0283, with Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the Fiscal Year ending 2021 for a total contract price of $169,500.00.(Requested by Audit Committee) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to contract with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex redevelopment R-116-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Messer Construction Company to perform and complete all final work for the redevelopment and construction of the Public Safety Complex, Project No. 9018, at the historic St. Mary's Campus site with an estimated completion date of August of 2022, for an amount not to exceed $47,513,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Rezone 202 Cedar Lane from Office District to General Commercial District O-55-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 202 Cedar Lane from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Ritesh Gaba, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Postpone rezoning of 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 9.h — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 20, 2021
Adopt the 2021 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission O-54-2021 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2021 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-21-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Close unnamed alley between Anderson Drive and Parcel 121 AB 018 O-53-2021 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Anderson Drive and the western property line of parcel 121 AB 018 and bisecting parcel 121 AB 017, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-21-AC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Close western end of McCarty Avenue; Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-52-2021 — An Ordinance to close the western end of McCarty Avenue between West Blount Avenue and the northeast corner of Parcel 109 IH 017, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Close eastern portion of McCarty Avenue; Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-51-2021 — An Ordinance to close the eastern portion of McCarty Avenue between the northwest corner of Parcel 109 IH 014 and the northwest corner of Parcel 109 IH 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Close a portion of Wrinkle Avenue; Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners O-50-2021 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Wrinkle Avenue beginning 50 feet to the west of the southeast lot line of parcel 109 IA 011 and continuing to the southwest lot line of parcel 109 IA 011, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Appropriate $5,000 to Word of Life Ministries for COVID-19 community outreach O-49-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Word of Life Ministries to assist in its efforts to continue community outreach to underserved, unemployed individuals and communities impacted by COVID-19.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Amend City Code to allow prescribed grazing by sheep in addition to goats O-48-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article VI, Section 5-108, to allow prescribed grazing by sheep in addition to prescribed grazing by goats.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Appoint directors to the Sports Authority of Knox County and the City of Knoxville R-115-2021 — A Resolution appointing the directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Apr 20, 2021
Confirm reappointments of Jackie Lane and Beth Waters to Community Television Board R-114-2021 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Jackie Lane and Beth Waters to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Postpone ordinance to remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road 10-a — An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 20, 2021
Withdraw resolution reappointing Councilmember Singh to Community Television Board 8-b — A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Seema Singh to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie) Personnel & appointments
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Apr 20, 2021
Approve minutes from the April 6, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the April 6, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Appropriate $4,800 from Community Empowerment to World United Ministries An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to World United Ministries to be utilized toward its Safe Haven Gym Program and Love Your Neighbor Day.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Emergency Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21 O-40-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Request Planning Commission to recommend new zoning for temporary encampments A Resolution respectfully requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the creation of a new zoning district or a new overlay district to establish regulations for temporary encampments to be used as part of a continuum of shelter and housing.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant R-60-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $1,200,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no local match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant R-59-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to combat serious and violent crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves for boxing program R-57-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($75,000.00) annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-56-2021 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(3) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Break One, LLC for encroachments R-55-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Break One, LLC to allow existing and proposed building elements at 428 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for S Gay Street and Fire Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners for encroachments R-54-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners to allow existing and proposed building features at 625 Cumberland Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Cumberland Avenue and Locust Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with McKinnon Construction for Old Broadway Sidewalks R-53-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $1,634,598.68.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Edison Electric, LLC for streetlight maintenance R-52-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0271 with Edison Electric, LLC to increase the contract amount by $200,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,075,000.00 to continue to provide maintenance services for the Citywide Streetlight and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve annual budget of Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2020-2021 R-51-2021 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 1712 Liberty Street from RN-1 to I-MU District O-39-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1712 Liberty Street from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, D.F.S. Properties, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1712 Liberty Street to Business Park Type 1 O-38-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-F-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1712 Liberty Street to Business Park Type 1 O-37-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU to C-G-2 District O-36-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Jonathan Lyons, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District O-35-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-G-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District O-34-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 to RN-5 District O-33-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 931 Piney Grove Church Road to Medium Density Residential / Office O-32-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 931 Piney Grove Church Road to Medium Density Residential / Office O-31-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone portion of 0 Jackson Road from RN-1/HP to I-G/HP District O-30-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to I-G (General Industrial) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Seth Kehne, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial O-29-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial O-28-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU to O District O-27-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Winterpast Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-L-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for 1301 East Weisgarber Road O-26-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for 1301 East Weisgarber Road O-25-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Rezone property at 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 O-24-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-G-1 (General Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins for Acre Kingston Pike T5, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 11-J-20-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Change street name of Val Street to Marion Street O-23-2021 — An Ordinance to change the street name of Val Street between Leroy Avenue and West Baxter Avenue to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-B-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Change street name of Leroy Avenue to Marion Street O-22-2021 — An Ordinance to change the street name of Leroy Avenue between Marion Street and Val Street to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-A-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Close unnamed alley on West Oldham Ave and quitclaim deed to property owner O-21-2021 — An ordinance to close an unnamed, undeveloped alley inside parcel 081NC003 on the southeast side of West Oldham Avenue between Worth Street and Davanna Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to the property owner, Eric E. Wallace, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-21-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $5,000 to Sleeves for Needs for homeless support 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sleeves for Needs to be utilized toward providing shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene products to individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 23, 2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Flying Anvil Theatre for rent support 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Flying Anvil Theatre to be utilized toward rent support.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Feb 23, 2021
Appeal of denial for variance to increase height of detached accessory structure 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Feb 23, 2021
Request Planning Commission to recommend architectural design standards for CG-1 districts 11-b — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible addition of architectural design standards to CG-1 zoned districts and the reinstitution of planned residential districts.(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Feb 23, 2021
Approve minutes of the February 9, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 9, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 405 W Oldham Ave 10-A-20-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 10-A-20-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 9-0-0-0
Failed
Nov 17, 2020
Appropriate $4,500 to Mechanicsville Community Assoc. for sports equipment An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Mechanicsville Community Association to purchase new sports equipment.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Appropriate $2,300 to Real Talk for at-risk youth resources An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Real Talk to assist in its efforts to continue providing connections and resources to at-risk youth.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: appropriate $400 to Project Grad for Thanksgiving baskets O-171-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Project Grad to provide ten Thanksgiving baskets for disadvantaged Austin East High School students and their families.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify flooding regulations O-170-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: restrict beer sale/consumption hours by jurisdiction O-169-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-32 of the Knoxville City Code to provide that the hours for sale and consumption of beer on premises may be restricted further by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify beer permittee compliance with state/local orders O-168-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-73(c) of the Knoxville City Code to clarify that beer permittees must comply with applicable regulations of the State of Tennessee and any other regulatory authority, including executive orders of the Governor, the Tennessee Pledge, and any orders, resolutions or regulations issued by the Knox County Board of Health, the Knox County Health Director, or the Knox County Health Officer.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Apply for TDOT/FTA CMAQ Grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-321-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $350,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend contract with New Flyer of America for charging infrastructure R-320-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. so as to increase the individual bus price by $29,256.02 and the equipment cost by $9,820.00 to pay for charging rails on each new electric bus and the installation of more extensive charging infrastructure at the KAT facility.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Approve agreement with Lee Company for chiller unit repairs R-319-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lee Company to provide service and repairs to the chiller unit on the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, in an amount not to exceed $29,400.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Approve ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-318-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr from C-R-2 to I-G O-167-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-L-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Approve 1-yr plan amendment for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-166-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Regional Mixed-Use Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-B-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3001-2931 Knoxville Center Dr O-165-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin Mullins for Hillwood Enterprises, LP for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed-Use Regional Center to Light Industrial for property located at 3001, 2915, 3027 and 2931 Knoxville Center Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 14-1) (File No. 10-D-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 4625/4625-B Asheville Hwy from O to C-G-1 O-164-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4625 and 4625-B Asheville Highway from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Carl Lansden / Lansden Landmarks, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 10-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 3110 Greenway Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 O-163-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3110 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Cassidy Melhorn, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 1718 Whittle Springs Rd from RN-4 to I-G O-162-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1718 Whittle Springs Road from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Robyn McAdoo, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Confirm appointment of Nancy Welch to Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-317-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Nancy Welch to the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues for the remainder of the current fiscal year.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ray's Market & Deli Wine License R-316-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ray's Market & Deli relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 17, 2020
Approve minutes from the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 3, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleaning R-117-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $33k State Highway Safety grant for bike/ped safety R-116-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $33,000.00, with no required local match, to provide enhanced safety enforcement and to purchase supplies for use in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $71k State Highway Safety grant for speed enforcement R-115-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $71,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/LIDAR handheld speed guns and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $349,956 DOJ grant for COVID-19 response R-114-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $349,956.00, with no required local match, for the FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program to assist in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $300k DOJ grant for 400 body cams, with $300k match R-113-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant, on behalf of the Knoxville Police Department, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $300,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 for funding of the purchase of 400 body-worn cameras for Knoxville police officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for traffic system design R-112-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional design services for the Advanced Traffic Management System along Middlebrook Pike for an amount not to exceed $495,347.60.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize Easement Agreement for encroachments on E. Jackson Ave. R-111-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for E. Jackson Avenue at 125 E. Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize Mayor to award $642,752 in Historic Preservation Grants R-110-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Apr 21, 2020
Request planning dept. to study small industrial area R-109-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct a small area study for the industrial area generally located in the vicinity of the area bounded by North Avenue, Central Street, Radford Place and Pershing Street.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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