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

Filtered · year 2020
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements R-270-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $714,128.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to acquire property for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-269-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project R-268-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0313 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract amount by $422,310.92 for a new contract total of $3,739,666.32 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm R-267-2020 — A Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm and to express the Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution honoring the life and memory of Judge Pamela L. Reeves R-266-2020 — A Resolution honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and expressing sincere condolences to her loved ones upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to close Herman Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners O-138-2020 — An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Add a resolution of appreciation for Knox County Board of Health and Health Department Motion to: add a resolution of appreciation for the Knox County Board of Health and Knox County Health Department
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Approve minutes from the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of rezoning for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road / Parcel ID 106 J D 039 from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Piney Grove Condominium Association, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of one-year plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-B-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of sector plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-C-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of ordinance to close Herman Avenue. An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Waste Connections for solid waste disposal. R-265-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee Incorporated for the disposal of municipal solid waste and other special wastes at a Class I landfill for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for Walmart Foundation grants for Safety Programs. R-264-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. R-263-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with no local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Supplement Resolution 2075 for Water System Revenue Bonds. R-262-2020 — 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 Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series KK-2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for Wastewater System Revenue Bonds. R-261-2020 — 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 Thirty Million and no/100 Dollars ($30,000,000.00) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020B.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Northwest Greenway Connector. R-260-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0223 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,000.00 for a new contract total of $269,000.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Amend contract with Bell & Associates for Jackson Ave Bridge Ramps. R-259-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0284 with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Jackson Avenue Bridge Ramps Connecting to Gay Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $503,089.28 for a new contract total of $6,957,627.08, and extending the date of completion to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates for Waterfront Drive Project. R-258-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $61,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize quitclaim deed to David Kerns for 504 Richmond Avenue. R-257-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to David Kerns for one parcel of property located at 504 Richmond Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-HQ-00501, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II for Flenniken Landing. R-256-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management. R-255-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support case management services at its Minvilla Manor and social services at its resource center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox Education Foundation for Community Schools Initiative. R-254-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Rock Solid Technologies for 311 app. R-253-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rock Solid Technologies, Inc. in amount not to exceed $103,800.00 for the purchase and implementation of a mobile/smartphone application for online reporting to the 311 Center.(Requested by 311) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 for Trees Knoxville Urban Tree Canopy assessment. O-137-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $6,400 for A 1 Learning Connections. O-136-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $6,000 for Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging. O-135-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwidth for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition. O-134-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Support Mayor's appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council. R-252-2020 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Mary Thom Adams, Kiame Biandudi, Jasmine Newton, Brigid Oesterling, Marshall Prado, Kelly Sullivan, Marcus Williamson, and the reappointments of Marianne Canada, Barron Hall, Forrest Kirkpatrick, and Haseeb Qureshi to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Confirm appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission. R-251-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Ray E. Offenbacher. R-250-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,904.34 per month to Ray E. Offenbacher, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr. R-249-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,611.54 per month to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Deborah A. Thomas. R-248-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,486.80 per month to Deborah A. Thomas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Randy C. Reagan. R-247-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $748.34 per month to Randy C. Reagan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Jonne L. Crick. R-246-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,197.82 per month to Jonne L. Crick, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve consent items. approve the consent items
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting. approve the minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 from Public Service Dept to Trees Knoxville for Urban Tree Canopy assessment d. — An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $6,400 from Community Empowerment Budget to A 1 Learning Connections for after school services c. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $6,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to K-KC Community Action Committee's Office on Aging b. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwith for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to Alliance House Community Coalition a. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for 2019 Homeland Security Grant to purchase License Plate Reader System R-245-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $21,300.00 as a subrecipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a License Plate Reader System for the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2020 Resurfacing Project R-244-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0179 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2020 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $128,077.93 for a new contract total of $4,542,751.33 and extending the completion date to August 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rackley Company East TN for Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project R-243-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rackley Company East TN for an amount not to exceed $51,090.00 for the Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project R-242-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within four tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance R-241-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll that is currently estimated to be $183,320.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits/Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for EM Agency 2019 Homeland Security Grant R-240-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $25,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax, data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post and for Incident Management software for the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative R-239-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with KCDC for Five Points Revitalization Project Phase IV R-238-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Reinstate, extend, and amend Document No. C19-0294, an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase IV of the Five Points Revitalization Project, to reinstate the agreement, extend its term through June 30, 2021 and amend the funding amount to increase the funding by $226,434.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,535,770.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Building Our Youth Pilot Program R-237-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Building Our Youth Pilot Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention R-236-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Trust Fund R-235-2020 — 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 $323,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Rezone 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G (General Industrial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) O-133-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for All Eleven General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Rezone 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) to O (Office) District O-132-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Spring Farm, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1301 E Weisgarber Rd from Light Industrial to Office O-131-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Spring Farm, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for a portion of property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-A-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 1301 E Weisgarber Rd from Light Industrial to Office O-130-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Spring Farm, 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 14-0) (File No. 7-B-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Rezone property at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 to RN-3 district O-129-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dennis Lanier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-G-20-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from low to medium density residential O-128-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dennis Lanier for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-C-20-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Amend South City Sector Plan for 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from low to medium density residential O-127-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dennis Lanier for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-E-20-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Close unnamed alley from West Blount Avenue; authorize quitclaim deeds O-126-2020 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from West Blount Avenue to the alley behind 2216 West Blount Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Gary Underwood, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-AC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Close portion of South Bell Street; authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners O-125-2020 — An Ordinance to close a portion of South Bell Street between Fort Summit Way and the northern lot line of Parcel 095 AH 02501, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille for Knoxville Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Close Nelson Avenue between Mee Street and Fort Summit Way; authorize quitclaim deeds O-124-2020 — An Ordinance to close Nelson Avenue between Mee Street and Fort Summit Way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille for Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Amend Zoning Code for clarity on Landscape Design Standards and Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard O-123-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to provide additional clarity for Landscape Design Standards and Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Amend Zoning Code to rename "Self-Storage Facility: Indoor" to "Self-Storage Facility: Enclosed" O-122-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.AA. to change the name of "Self-Storage Facility: Indoor" to "Self-Storage Facility: Enclosed," Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Amend City Code to add Director of Human Resources to Classification and Compensation Plans O-121-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans to add the Director of Human Resources.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Confirm appointment of Jenae Anderson-Easterly to the Police Advisory and Review Committee R-234-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jenae Anderson-Easterly to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appoint Sam Maynard as At Large Seat B representative to Public Property Naming Committee R-233-2020 — A Resolution appointing Sam Maynard to serve as the At Large Seat B representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Testerman) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Approve minutes of the August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 11, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Rezone 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G to C-H-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for All Eleven General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Rezone 2724 Western Ave from OS to C-G-1 District An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve 1-Year Plan amendment for 2724 Western Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve Sector Plan amendment for 2724 Western Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Rezone 1301 E. Weisgarber Rd from I-MU to O District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Spring Farm, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve 1-Year Plan amendment for 1301 E. Weisgarber Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Spring Farm, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for a portion of property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-A-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve Sector Plan amendment for 1301 E. Weisgarber Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Spring Farm, 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 14-0) (File No. 7-B-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Rezone 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 to RN-3 District An Ordinance to rezone property located 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dennis Lanier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-G-20-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve 1-Year Plan amendment for 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Dennis Lanier for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-C-20-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve Sector Plan amendment for 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Dennis Lanier for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4612 W. Martin Mill Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-E-20-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Close unnamed alley off West Blount Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from West Blount Avenue to the alley behind 2216 West Blount Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Gary Underwood, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-AC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Close portion of South Bell Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of South Bell Street between Fort Summit Way and the northern lot line of Parcel 095 AH 02501, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille for Knoxville Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Close Nelson Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Nelson Avenue between Mee Street and Fort Summit Way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille for Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Amend zoning code for Landscape Design Standards and Parking Lot Yards An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to provide additional clarity for Landscape Design Standards and Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Change zoning code name from "Self-Storage Facility: Indoor" to "Enclosed" An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.AA. to change the name of "Self-Storage Facility: Indoor" to "Self-Storage Facility: Enclosed," Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Extend shared mobility vehicles moratorium through June 30, 2021 O-120-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance extending the moratorium imposed by Ordinance Nos. O-137- 2018, O-16-2019, O-101-2019, and O-35-2020 upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville through June 30, 2021, with the exception of those shared mobility vehicle providers operating in accordance with and authorized by the City’s pilot program.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Amend Classification and Compensation Plans to add Director of HR An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans to add the Director of Human Resources.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize temporary permits for on-premise beer holders during emergencies O-119-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Section 4-76 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize temporary permits issued under declarations of emergency to certain on-premise beer permit holders during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with RLK Properties R-232-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RLK Properties LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to newly constructed improvements to real property located at 7240 Saddlerack Street, and finding such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Apply for and accept 2020 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-230-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2020 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit staff training and equipment to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize agreement for ICAC training and website maintenance R-229-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training and maintenance of the ICAC Task Force website pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $60,600.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize fiber optic infrastructure sharing agreement with state R-228-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Communications Resource License Agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the sharing of fiber optic network infrastructure.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize agreement for East Tennessee 2-1-1 system operation R-227-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee for the operation and maintenance of the East Tennessee 2-1-1 system through the City of Knoxville's 3-1-1 call center for a total contract price not to exceed $72,000.00.(Requested by Requested by 311) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Deny appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of variances A Resolution approving an appeal by Bill Clark of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of Aaron Tomlinson's request for eight variances for property located at 3308 Barton Street. (File number 5-F-20-VA)(Fourth District)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections) (For Reconsideration)
Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Deny appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of variances A Resolution approving an appeal by Bill Clark of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of Aaron Tomlinson's request for eight variances for property located at 3308 Barton Street. (File number 5-F-20-VA)(Fourth District)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections) (For Reconsideration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Confirm appointment of Travis Tillman to Historic Zoning Commission R-225-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Travis Tillman to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Appropriate $1,550 to Knoxville Symphony for in-school performances O-117-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, and Testerman) Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Appropriate $1,500 to Alliance House for Zoom calls O-116-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward bi-monthly Zoom calls.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Fugate, and Testerman) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Beer City Wine License R-224-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Beer City relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve consent items approve the consent items
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Approve minutes of the July 28, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the July 28, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous6399
  • split443
  • failed91
  • deferred332
  • withdrawn73

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