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Every recorded decision

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

90.5%

Unanimity rate — 6401 of 7072 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for middle housing 10-a — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 2.3 Definitions, to add a definition of “Dwelling – Detached Multi-Family”; Article 4.1 Purpose Statements, to add or amend language regarding two-family dwellings, multifamily uses, and accessory dwelling units; Article 4.3A, Introduction to Table 4-1, Residential Neighborhood Districts Dimensional Standards, to add “small lots of record” under A.; and Article 4.3, Table 4-1 Residential Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend the minimum front setbacks for the RN-2 zoning district and the interior side setbacks for multiple zoning districts, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 11-2) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for commercial districts 10-b — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 5.3, Table 5-1 Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, changing the minimum corner side and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-B-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for residential setbacks and parking 10-c — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 11.3 Location and Setbacks, to amend interior side and rear setbacks for residential uses; Article 11.4, Table 11-2 Required Off-street Parking, to remove required off-street spaces for five residential uses; and Article 11.4.B, Exemptions and Flexibilities, to add two minimum vehicle parking reductions, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-D-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023 Grant pension to Tammi M. Tarver R-292-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,710.40 per month to Tammi M. Tarver, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Grant pension to James A. Cox R-293-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,051.08 per month to James A. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Grant pension to Alinda L. Cox R-294-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,361.98 per month to Alinda L. Cox, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Grant pension to survivor of James R. King R-295-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,644.45 per month to Lorra M. King, survivor of James R. King, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted —
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted —
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023 Grant Tony L. Faulkner a monthly pension of $1,133.15 R-266-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,133.15 per month to Tony L. Faulkner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 22, 2023 Grant Kenneth E. Perry a monthly pension of $3,833.52 R-267-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,833.52 per month to Kenneth E. Perry, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 22, 2023 Grant Howard E. Williams a monthly pension of $1,794.75 R-268-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,794.75 per month to Howard E. Williams, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 22, 2023 Grant Earl W. Kesterson a monthly pension of $1,192.36 R-269-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,192.36 per month to Earl W. Kesterson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 22, 2023 Grant Michael S. Kelley a monthly pension of $651.67 R-270-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $651.67 per month (defined benefit only) to Michael S. Kelley, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 22, 2023 Grant Richard D. Smith a monthly pension of $1,785.88 R-271-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,785.88 per month to Richard D. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 22, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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