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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 20, 2022
Overturn Planning Commission's approval of special use permit at 6217 Kingston Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Amanda Pittman, Animal Wellness and Rehabilitation Center – Brown Bear Properties, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a Special Use application filed by Thomas R. Gass / Andy’s Frozen Custard, for property located at 6217 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 8-C-22-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 20, 2022
Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Change zoning at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU to I-H An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Esq. on behalf of Candoro Properties, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 7-C-22-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-1) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 20, 2022
Postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Approve minutes from September 6, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 155 Old State Road from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 155 Old State Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Lucky Clark, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-L-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 0 Gleason Drive from Office to RN-6 Multi-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Gleason Drive from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Torbett / J.A. Murphy Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Hospitality Pantries, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Obarr, LLC / Isaac Pennell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-U-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H to DK-E district An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville Edge Subdistrict) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dominion Riverside, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-T-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 1624 Riverside Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-B-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 1624 Riverside Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Article 9.3.F.6 for drive-through facilities An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.F.6, "Principal Use Standards Associated with Drive-Through Facility" as presented in Exhibit 2 of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission File, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,200 from Parks and Recreation for Knoxville Botanical Garden Gala An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the Knoxville Botanical Garden's 13th Annual Green Thumb Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center fundraiser sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the East Tennessee Community Design Center's 2022 fundraiser Celebration at World's Fair Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,200 from Parks and Recreation for Legacy Parks Foundation event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2022 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,750 from Parks and Recreation for "Twilight at Ijams" sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's fundraiser "Twilight at Ijams".(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code on wrecker rotation list rates and charges An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance empowering Wrecker Service Commission to set wrecker rotation maximum fees An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §§ 26-410 and 26-502 of the Knoxville City Code empowering the Wrecker Service Commission to set the wrecker rotation maximum fees.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance empowering Wrecker Service Commission to set wrecker rotation maximum fees An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §§ 26-410 and 26-502 of the Knoxville City Code empowering the Wrecker Service Commission to set the wrecker rotation maximum fees.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to rename Department of Community Development to Housing and Neighborhood Development An Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 6 and 15 of the Knoxville City Code to change of the name of the Department of Community Development to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development and for related purposes.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Historic Giffin Square at 1834 Beech Street R-244-2022 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Historic Giffin Square for property located at 1834 Beech Street, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 4 conditions, David Cockrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs for youth programs R-243-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in general funds to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bond not to exceed $60,065,000 R-242-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,065,000, in one or more series, to refinance the City's outstanding Series A-4-A Loan Agreement; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution amending Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project contract with Morgan Contracting, Inc. R-241-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $131,215.00 for a new contract total of $1,153,781.20 and extending the date of completion to October 14, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement with KCDC for Downtown Cinema support R-240-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to provide administrative services and operational support to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, including supporting the City's redevelopment priorities, for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution to annex three parcels on Maloney Road and approve a Plan of Service R-239-2022 — A Resolution proposing to annex three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification Numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501 and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance setting certified tax rate and amending Tax Rate Ordinance O-57-2022 O-106-2022 — An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-57-2022 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.9638 to $2.1556.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution confirming Mayor's reappointments to Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-238-2022 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 9, 2022 Resolution granting pension to Christopher R. Line, KPD employee R-236-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,157.10 per month to Christopher R. Line, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 9, 2022 Resolution granting pension to Amanda K. Williams, Knoxville General Government employee R-237-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,741.15 per month to Amanda K. Williams, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard 12-n — An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-A-22-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard 12-m — An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-D-22-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022 Ordinance 12-m postponed earlier 12-m — Ordinance 12-m was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 9, 2022 Ordinance 12-n postponed earlier 12-n — Ordinance 12-n was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 9, 2022
Approval of minutes from July 26, 2022 Regular Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $1,000 to Yoke Youth for parent/youth development program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Yoke Youth to host a 10-week program focusing on parent initiatives that improve youth development outcomes.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $1,000 to The Shora Foundation for youth/entrepreneur programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide resources, educational and economic development programs for youth and entrepreneurs.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve amendments to bylaws of Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-288-2021 — A Resolution approving amendments to the bylaws of the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Apply for grant for ICAC COVID Response from TN Dept. of Criminal Justice R-287-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Criminal Justice Programs in the amount of $100,000.00, with no required local match, for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Internet Crimes Against Children COVID Response to assist in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic as it relates to ICAC(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Apply for FTA grant for Knoxville Area Transit feasibility study R-286-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $360,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the 2021 areas of Persistent Poverty Program, with a city match of up to $40,000.00 in order to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of providing access to opportunities without the need for automobile ownership.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Authorize agreement for compensation study with Management Advisory Group Intl., Inc. R-285-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Management Advisory Group International, Inc. to engage in a compensation study for a contract amount not to exceed $219,500.00.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Acquire property at 523 E. Oklahoma Ave R-284-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 523 E. Oklahoma Avenue (Parcel ID No. 081-LC-016), believed to be owned by Carol K. Porier, at an estimated cost of $144,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Northwest Greenway Connector services R-283-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and related services for the Northwest Greenway Connector - Phase II Project for an amount not to exceed $38,680.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Amend contract with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for small cell utility services R-282-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0043 with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional permit and inspection services for small cell utility construction in the right-of-way for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Accept proposal to renew excess workers' compensation insurance R-281-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to exercise the first option to renew Document No. C-20-0030 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, currently estimated to be $195,214.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Rezone Maloney Road from Office/Residential to RN-5 O-114-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3305 and 3155 Maloney Road from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, and to rezone property located at 3125 Maloney Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dominion Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-H-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Maloney Road property O-113-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3305, 3155 and 3125 Maloney Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-C-21-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve Sector Plan amendment for Maloney Road property O-112-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Group for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3305, 3155 and 3125 Maloney Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-D-21-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Close unnamed alley between Stewart St and Irwin St O-111-2021 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Stewart Street and Irwin Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Amir Sadovnik, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-21-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Amend Zoning Code to add preschool/kindergarten as special use in I-MU O-110-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9, Section 9.2, Use Matrix, Table 9-1, to add pre-school/kindergarten and educational facility – primary or secondary as special uses in the Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $500 to Samaritan Ministry for services to homeless/disordered O-109-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Samaritan Ministry to provide resources and services primarily for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorder.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $2,500 to Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation for outreach events O-108-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation to provide resources to co-host three community outreach events in the Lonsdale Community focusing on equipping young people with hope and strategies promoting unity and gun violence prevention.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Amend City Code to allow volunteers to serve beer at major events O-107-2021 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Amend City Code to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans O-106-2021 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450 and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Confirm Mayor's initial appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-280-2021 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's initial appointments to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Support Mayor's appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council R-279-2021 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Jonathan Clark, Tuyen Ho, Hannah Houser, Alex Jaynes, Victoria Walsh, and the reappointments of Laurie Kay, Sean Simoneau and Saray Taylor-Roman to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Confirm appointments to the Board of the Public Building Authority R-278-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Rob Glass and Ann Marie Tugwell to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 12-c: Rezone 2002 Thunderhead Rd from C-R-2 to C-G-3 12-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 10-a: Remove planned district designation at 2002 Thunderhead Rd 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 10-a: Remove planned district designation at 2002 Thunderhead Rd 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 12-c: Rezone 2002 Thunderhead Rd from C-R-2 to C-G-3 12-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021
Withdraw Resolution 11-h: Collaborative Crisis Response Training Program Grant 11-h — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Collaborative Crisis Response Training Program Grant award in the amount of $150,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department officers and co-responder teams.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Motion to withdraw:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve minutes of the August 24, 2021 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 24, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee R-262-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus funds for the Homelessness Management Information System's Street Outreach Mobile Devices Program, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League R-261-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center R-260-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $475,560.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG-CV funds for street outreach enhancement services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement for Mobile Meals facility expansion R-259-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 in Community Block Grant ("CDBG") and CDBG-Coronavirus funds to be used for construction of an expansion of the Mobile Meals facility to include a new packing room, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements R-258-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements related to a Facade Improvement Program Project at 2300 N. Central Street, in an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project R-257-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0045 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $30,015.00 for a new contract total of $753,570.11, and extending the date of completion to August 2, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Coker Ave Sidewalk Project R-256-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $772,701.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Remove planned district designation from property at Deane Hill Drive O-103-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 7140, 7144 and 7134 Deane Hill Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for Rufus Smith and Dooley, L.P., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-B-21-SU) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Change zoning classifications for properties related to Wilbanks, LLC O-102-2021 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 726 Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road from C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of one portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of another portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), and of a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-M-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Wilbanks, LLC O-101-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Wilbanks, LLC O-100-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-G-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Change zoning at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N to C-G-1 O-99-2021 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wes Carruthers, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Rezone property at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 to RN-2 O-98-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor D. Forrester for OFR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 5-J-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Close undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-97-2021 — An Ordinance to close the undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue starting south of East Depot Avenue to the train tracks to the southeast and between Parcel ID 095 AL 014 and 095 AL 015, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Howell Wantland, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-21-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books O-96-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Create African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appoint members R-255-2021 — A Resolution creating the African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appointing its members.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2021
Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-254-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Heidi Barcus and Starlandria "Star" Starks to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to James H. Tucker R-253-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,484.49 per month to James H. Tucker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Gerald L. Gibbs R-252-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,641.94 per month to Gerald L. Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Gail E. Frank R-251-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $904.80 per month to Gail E. Frank, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Donna R. Redden R-250-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,303.12 per month to Donna R. Redden, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Clyde J. Cole R-249-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,078.50 per month to Clyde J. Cole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Close Glenmore Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds 10-b — An Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive between its southeast terminus at West Hills and Bynon Park to its intersection with Bennington Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Richard Clark, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 5-B-21-SC) (Planning Commission Denied 15-0) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 27, 2021
Rezone property at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 to C-G-3 12-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 27, 2021
Remove planned district designation from property at 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
Jul 27, 2021
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the July 13, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Change zoning at 3415 Huron St and 0 Oswald St from I-H to I-MU File No. 5-K-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Huron Street and 0 Oswald Street from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-K-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Remove planned district designation from 3001 Knoxville Center Drive File No. 5-A-21-SU — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from a portion of the parcel located at 3001 Knoxville Center Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for ET Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-SU) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Change zoning at Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 File No. 3-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2910, 2912, and 3000 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-5) (File No. 3-E-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jun 15, 2021
Change zoning at Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 File No. 3-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2910, 2912, and 3000 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-5) (File No. 3-E-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Change zoning at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 to AG File No. 5-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eva Millwood, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-E-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Close Whaley Street and execute quitclaim deeds File No. 5-D-21-SC — An Ordinance to close Whaley Street from its intersection with Wrinkle Avenue to its northeast terminus point, 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. 5-D-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Close Parkside Drive right-of-way sliver and execute quitclaim deeds File No. 5-C-21-SC — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Parkside Drive right-of-way along the property line of 10865 Parkside Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dominion Turkey Creek, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-21-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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