City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — year 2023

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Jul 25, 2023	Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-239-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-KD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $31,500.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-238-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-FN-024, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park R-237-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $168,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Railroad agreement for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-236-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a railroad agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing and for the City to pay for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $108,000.00 as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I R-235-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $331,923.75 for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for third-party engineering plan review services R-234-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc., to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project R-233-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $60,045.00 for a new contract total of $506,475.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Renew Liberty Mutual insurance policy for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler/machinery R-232-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to renew a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $536,129.00, leaving one remaining renewal option on the policy for one additional one-year term.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Tenth Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema property management R-230-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tenth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the services for three additional years at an annual cost for the first year of the extension of $66,713.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Change zoning at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 to O O-112-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Change zoning at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G to I-MU O-111-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Change zoning at 1902 Forest Avenue from O to RN-6 O-110-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Change zoning at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) to RN-3 (C) O-109-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Change zoning at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 O-108-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, execute quitclaim deeds to property owners O-107-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Close portion of Eakers Road and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners O-106-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Amendment to Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding parking lot landscaping O-105-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Amendment to Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, regarding parking recalculation O-104-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Appointment of members and election of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-229-2023 — A Resolution approving the appointment of members to and the elections of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023	Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 for a wine license R-227-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Jul 25, 2023	Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Liquor Land for a liquor store license R-228-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Liquor Land relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Jul 25, 2023	Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Approval of the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Change zoning for 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from Residential Neighborhood to Office An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Change zoning for 0 Sterchi Street from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Change zoning for 1902 Forest Avenue from Office to Multi-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Change zoning for 3705 Valley View Drive from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Change zoning for 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, authorize quitclaim deeds to UT An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Close portion of Eakers Road and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept NLC Advancing Economic Mobility Grant (up to $15,000) R-226-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $15,000.00, with no required local match, from the National League of Cities, under the Advancing Economic Mobility Grant Opportunity Program.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT LSTBG program funding R-225-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $2,331,077.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG) program with a city match of up to $582,769.00 for a total grant amount of $2,913,846.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT CRRSAA-HIP funding R-224-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,044,924.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act - Highway Infrastructure Programs (CRRSAA- HIP) which requires a city match of up to $261,231.00 for a total grant amount of $1,306,155.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize application for TN DOT and FTA grant for KAT electric buses and charging infrastructure R-223-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $375,000.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging infrastructure for a total grant amount of $1,875,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize acquisition of property at 205 Spruce Street, possibly by condemnation R-222-2023 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 205 Spruce Street (Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008), believed to be owned by Warren E. Hodge, deceased, at an estimated cost of $77,800.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize application for TN DOT Multimodal Access grant for N. Broadway sidewalk construction R-221-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Multimodal Access grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $1,125,000.00 with a City match of $125,000.00 for a total grant amount of $1,250,000.00 to construct a sidewalk along N. Broadway.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project design R-220-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $148,790.00, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform for violence reduction R-219-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to provide technical assistance and training for Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City and community partners, in an amount not to exceed $307,050.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment) Public safety	Adopted	7-0-1-1
Jul 11, 2023	Appropriate $3,000 from Community Empowerment to Canvas Can Do Miracles for arts programming O-103-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Amend Zoning Code Article 17.3.E and Article 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record O-102-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II for land development updates O-101-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Confirm appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-218-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Add Resolution for African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a NLC grant add a Resolution for the African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a National League of Cities grant	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023	Change zoning for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential to general commercial 12-e — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Jul 11, 2023	Approve One Year Plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Jul 11, 2023	Approve sector plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use 12-c — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Jul 11, 2023	Request Planning Commission to consider eliminating Special Use for duplexes in RN-2 zones 11-a — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use	Motion to defer:Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Jul 11, 2023	Approve minutes from the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approve Minutes of the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance appropriating $3,000 for Canvas Can Do Miracles for youth arts programming. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 17.3.E and 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5 for land development updates. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative budgetary support. R-217-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, in order to provide administrative budgetary support for managing Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programming and workforce readiness. R-216-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & 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 Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept a $65,000 YWCA grant for domestic violence firearms laws implementation. R-215-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $65,000.00, with no required local match, from the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, as a sub-award of the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Sites Initiative, to support addressing the challenges with implementing domestic violence firearms laws, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department and Office of Community Safety) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with K-KCCAC for COVID-19 transportation funding. R-214-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0147 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term and to provide an additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to provide transportation that meets the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, for a period ending September 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for CARES Act CDBG funding. R-213-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for rapid re-housing services. R-212-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $105,608.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing services through the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for homelessness prevention services. R-211-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide homelessness prevention services through its Compassion Coalition program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention. R-210-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $32,564.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds and $39,245.00 in Homeless General Funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $71,809.00 for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept $10,000 grant from The Hartford for fire safety education materials. R-209-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from The Hartford in the amount of $10,000.00 which will be used for the purchase of educational materials to teach Knoxville's children about fire safety and prevention.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. R-208-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $10,000,000.00 with a local match of $2,000,000.00 to assist the City in its efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Safe Streets and Roads grant writing services. R-207-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program for an amount not to exceed $34,898.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Henley Roofing Company for Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project. R-206-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $32,618.00 for a new contract total of $171,318.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project. R-205-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional architectural design services for the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for 2023 Pavement Marking Project. R-204-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $206,620.75(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution to annex 0.64 acres at 7624 Sabre Drive into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. R-203-2023 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution to annex 5.29 acres at 2920 Dresser Road into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. R-202-2023 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for space in the Emporium Building. R-201-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for lease of space within the Emporium Building located at 100 South Gay Street and 110 South Gay Street at an annual rental cost not to exceed $498,294.14 in the first year.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and setting public hearing for alternative response. R-200-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness, such as a 911-dispatched alternative response program, and setting a date for a public hearing on the issue of alternative response.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Public safety	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution recognizing trauma-informed service needs and to create an Alternative Response Team task force. A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness in the City of Knoxville and to express the intent of Council to create an Alternative Response Team task force to develop and propose a plan to pilot the strategic implementation of Alternative Response in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)	Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn	9-0-0-0	Withdrawn
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. R-199-2023 — A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. R-199-2023 — A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith) Public safety	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution approving appeal by Roderick Ledbetter to overturn Planning Commission decision for Taco Bell special use application. R-198-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Roderick Ledbetter, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Robert Sullivan on behalf of Taco Bell of America, LLC, for property located at 5613 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 4-D-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 8-5) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution approving appeal by John Holmes of BZA denial for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue. A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a request for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue in the RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108 CA 001 (File No. 5-A-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)	Motion to deny:Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O. O-100-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance to rezone 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 for multi-family residential. O-99-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners. O-98-2023 — An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance granting authority to municipal enforcement officers to tow and impound vehicles on public property. O-97-2023 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Chapter 4 sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 to regulate underage sales, remedial plans, and appeals. O-96-2023 — An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution approving reappointment and appointment of individuals to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-197-2023 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Joe Dawson and the appointment of Caryn Hawthorne and Wes Stowers to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution confirming reappointment of individuals to the Design Review Board. R-196-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Laura Cole, Matthew DeBardelaben and Susanne Tarovella to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop liquor license application. 11-u — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution granting monthly pension of $2,533.29 to David E. Shepherd. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,533.29 per month to David E. Shepherd, an employee of the Knoxville Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution granting monthly pension of $782.71 to Kimberly H. Thompson. 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $782.71 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Kimberly H. Thompson, 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
Jun 27, 2023	Resolution granting monthly pension of $576.67 to Rocky J.D. Perry. 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $576.67 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Rocky J.D. Perry, 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
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding landscape yards to align with Off-Street Parking changes. 9-d — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 27, 2023	Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Article 11 (Off-Street Parking) regarding recalculation and the 50% rule. 9-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Jun 27, 2023	Motion to postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023. Motion to: postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023	Motion to defer:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Appeal of zoning variance denial for increased corner side setback at 2900 N Broadway. 10-b — A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel J. Moore of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variance to increase the corner side setback in a C-G-2 zone from 0-10 feet in the Build-To Zone to 30.5 feet, per Article 5.3; Table 5-1, property located at 2900 N. Broadway, 4th Council District, Parcel ID: 081DC004, BZA File No. 5-G-23-VA(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use	Withdrawn	9-0-0-0	Withdrawn
Jun 27, 2023	Motion to withdraw Resolution 10-b. Motion to: withdraw Resolution 10-b	Motion to withdraw:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023	Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting. Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Ordinance to rezone properties at Sherrill Boulevard and Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 district. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners. An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 re: landscape yards. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Jun 13, 2023	Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify recalculation. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Jun 13, 2023	Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code for vehicle towing and impoundment by codes enforcement. An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 regarding fines and appeals. An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Resolution for agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC for Parks and Recreation transportation services. R-191-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC, to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Resolution to apply for and accept TDOT and FTA CMAQ grant for electric bus infrastructure. R-190-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $7,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $1,500,000.00 to purchase electric bus in-route overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus facilities. R-189-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $793,801.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $88,200.00 for a total project amount of $882,001.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit. R-188-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $7,634,279.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $848,255.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023	Resolution for subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for community improvement projects design assistance. R-187-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately six community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-239-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-KD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $31,500.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-238-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-FN-024, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park R-237-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $168,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Railroad agreement for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-236-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a railroad agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing and for the City to pay for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $108,000.00 as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I R-235-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $331,923.75 for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for third-party engineering plan review services R-234-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc., to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project R-233-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $60,045.00 for a new contract total of $506,475.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Renew Liberty Mutual insurance policy for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler/machinery R-232-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to renew a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $536,129.00, leaving one remaining renewal option on the policy for one additional one-year term.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Tenth Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema property management R-230-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tenth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the services for three additional years at an annual cost for the first year of the extension of $66,713.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Change zoning at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 to O O-112-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Change zoning at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G to I-MU O-111-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Change zoning at 1902 Forest Avenue from O to RN-6 O-110-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Change zoning at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) to RN-3 (C) O-109-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Change zoning at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 O-108-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, execute quitclaim deeds to property owners O-107-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Close portion of Eakers Road and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners O-106-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Amendment to Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding parking lot landscaping O-105-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Amendment to Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, regarding parking recalculation O-104-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Appointment of members and election of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-229-2023 — A Resolution approving the appointment of members to and the elections of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 25, 2023

Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 for a wine license R-227-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Jul 25, 2023

Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Liquor Land for a liquor store license R-228-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Liquor Land relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Jul 25, 2023

Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Approval of the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Change zoning for 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from Residential Neighborhood to Office An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Change zoning for 0 Sterchi Street from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Change zoning for 1902 Forest Avenue from Office to Multi-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Change zoning for 3705 Valley View Drive from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Change zoning for 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, authorize quitclaim deeds to UT An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Close portion of Eakers Road and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept NLC Advancing Economic Mobility Grant (up to $15,000) R-226-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $15,000.00, with no required local match, from the National League of Cities, under the Advancing Economic Mobility Grant Opportunity Program.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT LSTBG program funding R-225-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $2,331,077.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG) program with a city match of up to $582,769.00 for a total grant amount of $2,913,846.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT CRRSAA-HIP funding R-224-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,044,924.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act - Highway Infrastructure Programs (CRRSAA- HIP) which requires a city match of up to $261,231.00 for a total grant amount of $1,306,155.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize application for TN DOT and FTA grant for KAT electric buses and charging infrastructure R-223-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $375,000.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging infrastructure for a total grant amount of $1,875,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize acquisition of property at 205 Spruce Street, possibly by condemnation R-222-2023 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 205 Spruce Street (Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008), believed to be owned by Warren E. Hodge, deceased, at an estimated cost of $77,800.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize application for TN DOT Multimodal Access grant for N. Broadway sidewalk construction R-221-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Multimodal Access grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $1,125,000.00 with a City match of $125,000.00 for a total grant amount of $1,250,000.00 to construct a sidewalk along N. Broadway.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project design R-220-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $148,790.00, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform for violence reduction R-219-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to provide technical assistance and training for Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City and community partners, in an amount not to exceed $307,050.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment) Public safety

Adopted

7-0-1-1

Jul 11, 2023

Appropriate $3,000 from Community Empowerment to Canvas Can Do Miracles for arts programming O-103-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Amend Zoning Code Article 17.3.E and Article 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record O-102-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II for land development updates O-101-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Confirm appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-218-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Add Resolution for African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a NLC grant add a Resolution for the African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a National League of Cities grant

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 11, 2023

Change zoning for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential to general commercial 12-e — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Jul 11, 2023

Approve One Year Plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Jul 11, 2023

Approve sector plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use 12-c — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Jul 11, 2023

Request Planning Commission to consider eliminating Special Use for duplexes in RN-2 zones 11-a — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use

Motion to defer:Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Jul 11, 2023

Approve minutes from the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approve Minutes of the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance appropriating $3,000 for Canvas Can Do Miracles for youth arts programming. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 17.3.E and 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5 for land development updates. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative budgetary support. R-217-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, in order to provide administrative budgetary support for managing Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programming and workforce readiness. R-216-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & 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 Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept a $65,000 YWCA grant for domestic violence firearms laws implementation. R-215-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $65,000.00, with no required local match, from the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, as a sub-award of the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Sites Initiative, to support addressing the challenges with implementing domestic violence firearms laws, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department and Office of Community Safety) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with K-KCCAC for COVID-19 transportation funding. R-214-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0147 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term and to provide an additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to provide transportation that meets the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, for a period ending September 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for CARES Act CDBG funding. R-213-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for rapid re-housing services. R-212-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $105,608.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing services through the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for homelessness prevention services. R-211-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide homelessness prevention services through its Compassion Coalition program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention. R-210-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $32,564.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds and $39,245.00 in Homeless General Funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $71,809.00 for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept $10,000 grant from The Hartford for fire safety education materials. R-209-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from The Hartford in the amount of $10,000.00 which will be used for the purchase of educational materials to teach Knoxville's children about fire safety and prevention.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. R-208-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $10,000,000.00 with a local match of $2,000,000.00 to assist the City in its efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Safe Streets and Roads grant writing services. R-207-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program for an amount not to exceed $34,898.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Henley Roofing Company for Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project. R-206-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $32,618.00 for a new contract total of $171,318.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project. R-205-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional architectural design services for the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for 2023 Pavement Marking Project. R-204-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2023 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $206,620.75(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution to annex 0.64 acres at 7624 Sabre Drive into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. R-203-2023 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution to annex 5.29 acres at 2920 Dresser Road into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. R-202-2023 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for space in the Emporium Building. R-201-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for lease of space within the Emporium Building located at 100 South Gay Street and 110 South Gay Street at an annual rental cost not to exceed $498,294.14 in the first year.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and setting public hearing for alternative response. R-200-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness, such as a 911-dispatched alternative response program, and setting a date for a public hearing on the issue of alternative response.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Public safety

Adopted

7-0-2-0

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution recognizing trauma-informed service needs and to create an Alternative Response Team task force. A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness in the City of Knoxville and to express the intent of Council to create an Alternative Response Team task force to develop and propose a plan to pilot the strategic implementation of Alternative Response in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)

Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn

9-0-0-0

Withdrawn

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. R-199-2023 — A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. R-199-2023 — A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith) Public safety

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution approving appeal by Roderick Ledbetter to overturn Planning Commission decision for Taco Bell special use application. R-198-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Roderick Ledbetter, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Robert Sullivan on behalf of Taco Bell of America, LLC, for property located at 5613 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 4-D-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 8-5) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution approving appeal by John Holmes of BZA denial for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue. A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a request for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue in the RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108 CA 001 (File No. 5-A-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)

Motion to deny:Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O. O-100-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance to rezone 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 for multi-family residential. O-99-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners. O-98-2023 — An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance granting authority to municipal enforcement officers to tow and impound vehicles on public property. O-97-2023 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Chapter 4 sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 to regulate underage sales, remedial plans, and appeals. O-96-2023 — An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution approving reappointment and appointment of individuals to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-197-2023 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Joe Dawson and the appointment of Caryn Hawthorne and Wes Stowers to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution confirming reappointment of individuals to the Design Review Board. R-196-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Laura Cole, Matthew DeBardelaben and Susanne Tarovella to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop liquor license application. 11-u — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to RSP, Inc. d/b/a Beer & Bottle Shop relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution granting monthly pension of $2,533.29 to David E. Shepherd. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,533.29 per month to David E. Shepherd, an employee of the Knoxville Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution granting monthly pension of $782.71 to Kimberly H. Thompson. 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $782.71 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Kimberly H. Thompson, 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

Jun 27, 2023

Resolution granting monthly pension of $576.67 to Rocky J.D. Perry. 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $576.67 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Rocky J.D. Perry, 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

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding landscape yards to align with Off-Street Parking changes. 9-d — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 27, 2023

Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Article 11 (Off-Street Parking) regarding recalculation and the 50% rule. 9-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Jun 27, 2023

Motion to postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023. Motion to: postpone Ordinances 9-c and 9-d to July 25, 2023

Motion to defer:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Appeal of zoning variance denial for increased corner side setback at 2900 N Broadway. 10-b — A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel J. Moore of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variance to increase the corner side setback in a C-G-2 zone from 0-10 feet in the Build-To Zone to 30.5 feet, per Article 5.3; Table 5-1, property located at 2900 N. Broadway, 4th Council District, Parcel ID: 081DC004, BZA File No. 5-G-23-VA(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use

Withdrawn

9-0-0-0

Withdrawn

Jun 27, 2023

Motion to withdraw Resolution 10-b. Motion to: withdraw Resolution 10-b

Motion to withdraw:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 27, 2023

Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting. Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Ordinance to rezone properties at Sherrill Boulevard and Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 district. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners. An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 re: landscape yards. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Jun 13, 2023

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify recalculation. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Jun 13, 2023

Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code for vehicle towing and impoundment by codes enforcement. An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 regarding fines and appeals. An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Resolution for agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC for Parks and Recreation transportation services. R-191-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC, to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Resolution to apply for and accept TDOT and FTA CMAQ grant for electric bus infrastructure. R-190-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $7,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $1,500,000.00 to purchase electric bus in-route overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus facilities. R-189-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $793,801.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $88,200.00 for a total project amount of $882,001.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit. R-188-2023 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $7,634,279.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $848,255.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 13, 2023

Resolution for subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for community improvement projects design assistance. R-187-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately six community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision