City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — year 2020

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
May 19, 2020	Ordinance to rezone 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H District O-86-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way to Heavy Industrial O-85-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance approving Northwest City Sector Plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way O-84-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave. to Open Space O-83-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance approving Central City Sector Plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave. O-82-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance to rezone 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 District O-81-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance for One Year Plan Amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike O-80-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance for East City Sector Plan amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike O-79-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures O-78-2020 — An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 and 2.4.J to add 'Full Summer Pool' definition O-77-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool and to substitute "Full Summer Pool Mark" instead of "High Water Mark" in Article 2.4.J., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding off-street parking interpretation authority O-76-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance to amend City Code sections 2-450, 2-458, 2-459 to adjust classification and compensation for employees O-75-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance to levy a property tax to fund general operations and debt service for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-74-2020 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 19, 2020	Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Motion to defer:Failed	—	Failed
May 19, 2020	Confirm Mayor's nomination to reappoint Jacquelene Dent to Planning Commission R-139-2020 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Jacquelene Dent to a seat on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Confirm reappointment of Jered Croom and Kenneth St. Germain to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-138-2020 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jered Croom and Kenneth St. Germain to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to Knox Heritage Inc. for preservation conference O-72-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage Inc. to be utilized toward the East Tennessee Preservation Conference.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, and Fugate) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 19, 2020	Approve minutes from the May 5, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the May 5, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Rezone property at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H district 12-v — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 5, 2020	Approve plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-u — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 5, 2020	Approve sector plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 5, 2020	Approve plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Approve sector plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space 12-r — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Rezone property at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 district for Andrew Harper 12-q — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F- 20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Approve plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike 12-p — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Approve sector plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike 12-o — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Approve sector plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-69-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Approve plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-70-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Rezone property at 3313 Mill Road from RN-1 to I-G district for Marty Norton O-71-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 3313 Mill Road / Parcel ID 59 018 from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Marty Norton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Approve sector plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-69-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Approve Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures 12-k — An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 to add definition for 'Full Summer Pool' 12-j — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 to add definition for 'Full Summer Pool' 12-j — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding director's authority to interpret parking requirements 12-i — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Amend Knoxville Zoning Code articles to correct errors and improve clarity 12-g — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Motion to defer:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Amend City Code Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans 12-d — An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Levy tax on all taxable properties in Knoxville for General and Debt Service Funds 12-c — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds for FY 2020-2021 12-b — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 5, 2020	Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 5, 2020	Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Motion to amend:Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-137-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $112,961.27.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Bus Facilities Capital Grant R-136-2020 — 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 $877,197.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $97,466.00 for a total project amount of $974,663.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-135-2020 — 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 $5,837,090.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $648,566.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Surface Transportation Block Grant R-134-2020 — 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 total amount of $1,815,617.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with a City match of $201,736.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT bus engine overhauls R-133-2020 — 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 total amount of $351,206.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,023.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FEMA grant for firefighter PPE R-132-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, in the amount of $75,000.00, with a City match of $7,500.00, for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute easement with VVI Project for Holston Building encroachment R-131-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with VVI Project, LLC allowing improvements to the Holston Building to encroach into the Krutch Park Extension.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute easement with JED Corporation for Calvin Johnson Building encroachment R-130-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with JED Corporation to allow proposed building and site elements of the Calvin Johnson Building to encroach into Fire Street Alley and City of Knoxville property.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project R-129-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0293 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $15,100.00 for a new contract total of $293,600.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2020 Resurfacing Project Phase II R-128-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,021,686.00 for Phase II of the 2020 Resurfacing Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Approve appeal for variance to reduce driveway setback at 4110 Sevierville Pike R-127-2020 — A Resolution approving an appeal by K. Kennedy, T. Lambdin, M. Parker and B. Linkous of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of their request for a variance to reduce the minimum distance between a single-family driveway and the intersecting street from 50 feet to 20 feet for corner clearance requirements (Article 11.7.B Table 11-8) for property located at 4110 Sevierville Pike. (File number 3-A-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Confirm Mayor's nominations of Sandra Korbelik and Karyn Adams to Planning Commission R-126-2020 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to appoint Sandra Korbelik and Karyn Adams to seats on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to Brian K. Moran of the Knoxville Police Department R-118-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,776.54 per month to Brian K. Moran, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to James E. Gadd of the Knoxville Police Department R-119-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,800.75 per month to James E. Gadd, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to James R. Hagerman of the Knoxville General Government R-120-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $854.42 per month (defined benefit only) to James R. Hagerman, 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
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to Michael W. Chase of the Knoxville Police Department R-121-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,278.32 per month to Michael W. Chase, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to Robert C. Moyers of the Knoxville General Government R-122-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,002.98 per month (defined benefit only) to Robert C. Moyers, 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
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to Russell L. Richard of the Knoxville General Government R-123-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,441.71 per month to Russell L. Richard, 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
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to Terry S. Alexander of the Knoxville General Government R-124-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $673.89 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry S. Alexander, 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
May 5, 2020	Grant a monthly pension to Anthony C. Guida of the Knoxville Police Department R-125-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $423.28 per month to Anthony C. Guida, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership for community schools initiative O-66-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the community schools initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Testerman) Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G regarding applicability of previously approved plans 12-f — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville- Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to defer:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Amend Zoning Code Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements 12-h — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to defer:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020	Approve minutes from the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use	Motion to amend:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Authorize agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleaning R-117-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Apply for $33k State Highway Safety grant for bike/ped safety R-116-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $33,000.00, with no required local match, to provide enhanced safety enforcement and to purchase supplies for use in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Apply for $71k State Highway Safety grant for speed enforcement R-115-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $71,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/LIDAR handheld speed guns and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Apply for $349,956 DOJ grant for COVID-19 response R-114-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $349,956.00, with no required local match, for the FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program to assist in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Apply for $300k DOJ grant for 400 body cams, with $300k match R-113-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant, on behalf of the Knoxville Police Department, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $300,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 for funding of the purchase of 400 body-worn cameras for Knoxville police officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for traffic system design R-112-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional design services for the Advanced Traffic Management System along Middlebrook Pike for an amount not to exceed $495,347.60.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Authorize Easement Agreement for encroachments on E. Jackson Ave. R-111-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for E. Jackson Avenue at 125 E. Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Authorize Mayor to award $642,752 in Historic Preservation Grants R-110-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community	Adopted	7-1-1-0	Split
Apr 21, 2020	Request planning dept. to study small industrial area R-109-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct a small area study for the industrial area generally located in the vicinity of the area bounded by North Avenue, Central Street, Radford Place and Pershing Street.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Rezone 2811 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O district O-63-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2811 Merchant Drive, Parcel ID 080 HC 03302 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to O (Office) District zoning, Bob Alcorn Architects, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Adopt the 2020 One Year Plan from Planning Commission O-62-2020 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) (As amended by City Council on First Reading) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Amend Zoning Code with minor changes O-61-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, as more fully set out herein, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $15000 and donate to Penultimate Development for leadership program O-60-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Penultimate Development to be utilized toward its Penult Leadership Development program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $10000 and donate to Freedom Village of Hope for summer programs O-59-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Freedom Village of Hope as fiscal agent for the East Tennessee Freedom Schools program to host summer enrichment programs.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $6000 and donate to YoSTEM for gSTEM program O-58-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YoSTEM) to be utilized toward its Girls in STEM (gSTEM) program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $1000 and donate to Next Step Initiative for family support O-57-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Next Step Initiative through its fiscal agent Community Shares to be utilized toward a series of activities to support children and families from Montgomery Village.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2019/2020 O-56-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 21, 2020	Approve reappointment of Howard Vogel to Airport Authority R-108-2020 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Howard Vogel to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $2000 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for software/repairs O-53-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward Vectorworks software updates and plotter repairs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $821 and donate to Dogwood Elementary for playground O-54-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $821.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dogwood Elementary School to be utilized toward costs required to update and expand its playground.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $700 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for park plan O-55-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Forest Heights Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward Forest Heights pocket park master plan development.(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020	Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting approve the minutes of the April 7, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Rezone property at 920 Oak Grove Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 920 Oak Grove Lane, Parcel ID 121 GG 019 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-3) (File No. 3-E-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Motion to deny:Adopted	6-3-0-0	Split
Apr 7, 2020	Rezone property at 2811 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2811 Merchant Drive, Parcel ID 080 HC 03302 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to O (Office) District zoning, Bob Alcorn Architects, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Apr 7, 2020	Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Apr 7, 2020	Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Apr 7, 2020	Approve minor amendments to Knoxville City Code, Zoning Code An Ordinance to approve four minor amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, as more fully set out herein, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Appropriate and donate funds to Penultimate Development for leadership program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Penultimate Development to be utilized toward its Penult Leadership Development program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Appropriate and donate funds to Freedom Village of Hope for summer programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Freedom Village of Hope as fiscal agent for the East Tennessee Freedom Schools program to host summer enrichment programs.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Appropriate and donate funds to YoSTEM for Girls in STEM program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YoSTEM) to be utilized toward its Girls in STEM (gSTEM) program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Appropriate and donate funds to Next Step Initiative for children and families An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Next Step Initiative through its fiscal agent Community Shares to be utilized toward a series of activities to support children and families from Montgomery Village.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Apr 7, 2020	Apply for and accept grant for waterway safety and security infrastructure R-107-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Office in an amount of up to $1,000,000, with a required 25% local match, to be jointly shared by the Knoxville Police and Fire Departments to purchase equipment and supplies and to fund the cost of training, enhanced emergency communication and cybersecurity to create a hardened infrastructure for the safety and security of local waterways.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Amend contract for On-Call Traffic Signal Infrastructure Program R-106-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0099 with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the On-Call Traffic Signal Infrastructure Program, increasing the contract amount by $150,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Amend contract for utility location services for streetlight system R-105-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C18-0354 with USIC Locating Services, LLC to provide utility location services for the City's streetlight system, increasing the annual amount by $56,000.00 for a new annual estimated amount of $143,000.00 and a new total contract amount not to exceed $357,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Appoint Tyrone Fine to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-104-2020 — A Resolution appointing Tyrone Fine to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Appropriate and donate funds to Chance House for 'From Chains to Change' program O-52-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Approve Certificate of Compliance for World Market Wine License R-103-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to World Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Approve consent items approve the consent items	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020	Amend City Code re executive branch organization and personnel system 12-b — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Motion to defer:Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Apr 7, 2020	Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the March 24, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance to rezone 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H District O-86-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way to Heavy Industrial O-85-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance approving Northwest City Sector Plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way O-84-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave. to Open Space O-83-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance approving Central City Sector Plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave. O-82-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance to rezone 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 District O-81-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance for One Year Plan Amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike O-80-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance for East City Sector Plan amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike O-79-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures O-78-2020 — An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 and 2.4.J to add 'Full Summer Pool' definition O-77-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool and to substitute "Full Summer Pool Mark" instead of "High Water Mark" in Article 2.4.J., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding off-street parking interpretation authority O-76-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance to amend City Code sections 2-450, 2-458, 2-459 to adjust classification and compensation for employees O-75-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance to levy a property tax to fund general operations and debt service for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-74-2020 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

May 19, 2020

Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Motion to defer:Failed

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Failed

May 19, 2020

Confirm Mayor's nomination to reappoint Jacquelene Dent to Planning Commission R-139-2020 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Jacquelene Dent to a seat on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Confirm reappointment of Jered Croom and Kenneth St. Germain to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-138-2020 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jered Croom and Kenneth St. Germain to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to Knox Heritage Inc. for preservation conference O-72-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage Inc. to be utilized toward the East Tennessee Preservation Conference.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, and Fugate) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 19, 2020

Approve minutes from the May 5, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the May 5, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Rezone property at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H district 12-v — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

May 5, 2020

Approve plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-u — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

May 5, 2020

Approve sector plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

May 5, 2020

Approve plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Approve sector plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space 12-r — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Rezone property at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 district for Andrew Harper 12-q — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F- 20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Approve plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike 12-p — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Approve sector plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike 12-o — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Approve sector plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-69-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Approve plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-70-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Rezone property at 3313 Mill Road from RN-1 to I-G district for Marty Norton O-71-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 3313 Mill Road / Parcel ID 59 018 from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Marty Norton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Approve sector plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-69-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Approve Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures 12-k — An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 to add definition for 'Full Summer Pool' 12-j — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 to add definition for 'Full Summer Pool' 12-j — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding director's authority to interpret parking requirements 12-i — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Amend Knoxville Zoning Code articles to correct errors and improve clarity 12-g — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Motion to defer:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Amend City Code Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans 12-d — An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Levy tax on all taxable properties in Knoxville for General and Debt Service Funds 12-c — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds for FY 2020-2021 12-b — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

May 5, 2020

Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

May 5, 2020

Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Motion to amend:Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-137-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $112,961.27.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Bus Facilities Capital Grant R-136-2020 — 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 $877,197.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $97,466.00 for a total project amount of $974,663.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-135-2020 — 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 $5,837,090.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $648,566.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Surface Transportation Block Grant R-134-2020 — 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 total amount of $1,815,617.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with a City match of $201,736.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT bus engine overhauls R-133-2020 — 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 total amount of $351,206.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,023.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FEMA grant for firefighter PPE R-132-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, in the amount of $75,000.00, with a City match of $7,500.00, for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to execute easement with VVI Project for Holston Building encroachment R-131-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with VVI Project, LLC allowing improvements to the Holston Building to encroach into the Krutch Park Extension.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to execute easement with JED Corporation for Calvin Johnson Building encroachment R-130-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with JED Corporation to allow proposed building and site elements of the Calvin Johnson Building to encroach into Fire Street Alley and City of Knoxville property.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project R-129-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0293 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $15,100.00 for a new contract total of $293,600.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2020 Resurfacing Project Phase II R-128-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,021,686.00 for Phase II of the 2020 Resurfacing Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Approve appeal for variance to reduce driveway setback at 4110 Sevierville Pike R-127-2020 — A Resolution approving an appeal by K. Kennedy, T. Lambdin, M. Parker and B. Linkous of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of their request for a variance to reduce the minimum distance between a single-family driveway and the intersecting street from 50 feet to 20 feet for corner clearance requirements (Article 11.7.B Table 11-8) for property located at 4110 Sevierville Pike. (File number 3-A-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Confirm Mayor's nominations of Sandra Korbelik and Karyn Adams to Planning Commission R-126-2020 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to appoint Sandra Korbelik and Karyn Adams to seats on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to Brian K. Moran of the Knoxville Police Department R-118-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,776.54 per month to Brian K. Moran, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to James E. Gadd of the Knoxville Police Department R-119-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,800.75 per month to James E. Gadd, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to James R. Hagerman of the Knoxville General Government R-120-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $854.42 per month (defined benefit only) to James R. Hagerman, 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

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to Michael W. Chase of the Knoxville Police Department R-121-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,278.32 per month to Michael W. Chase, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to Robert C. Moyers of the Knoxville General Government R-122-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,002.98 per month (defined benefit only) to Robert C. Moyers, 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

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to Russell L. Richard of the Knoxville General Government R-123-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,441.71 per month to Russell L. Richard, 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

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to Terry S. Alexander of the Knoxville General Government R-124-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $673.89 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry S. Alexander, 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

May 5, 2020

Grant a monthly pension to Anthony C. Guida of the Knoxville Police Department R-125-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $423.28 per month to Anthony C. Guida, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership for community schools initiative O-66-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the community schools initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Testerman) Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G regarding applicability of previously approved plans 12-f — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville- Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to defer:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Amend Zoning Code Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements 12-h — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to defer:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

May 5, 2020

Approve minutes from the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use

Motion to amend:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Authorize agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleaning R-117-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Apply for $33k State Highway Safety grant for bike/ped safety R-116-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $33,000.00, with no required local match, to provide enhanced safety enforcement and to purchase supplies for use in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Apply for $71k State Highway Safety grant for speed enforcement R-115-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $71,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/LIDAR handheld speed guns and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Apply for $349,956 DOJ grant for COVID-19 response R-114-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $349,956.00, with no required local match, for the FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program to assist in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Apply for $300k DOJ grant for 400 body cams, with $300k match R-113-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant, on behalf of the Knoxville Police Department, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $300,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 for funding of the purchase of 400 body-worn cameras for Knoxville police officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for traffic system design R-112-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional design services for the Advanced Traffic Management System along Middlebrook Pike for an amount not to exceed $495,347.60.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Authorize Easement Agreement for encroachments on E. Jackson Ave. R-111-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for E. Jackson Avenue at 125 E. Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Authorize Mayor to award $642,752 in Historic Preservation Grants R-110-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community

Adopted

7-1-1-0

Split

Apr 21, 2020

Request planning dept. to study small industrial area R-109-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct a small area study for the industrial area generally located in the vicinity of the area bounded by North Avenue, Central Street, Radford Place and Pershing Street.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Rezone 2811 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O district O-63-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2811 Merchant Drive, Parcel ID 080 HC 03302 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to O (Office) District zoning, Bob Alcorn Architects, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Adopt the 2020 One Year Plan from Planning Commission O-62-2020 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) (As amended by City Council on First Reading) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Amend Zoning Code with minor changes O-61-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, as more fully set out herein, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Appropriate $15000 and donate to Penultimate Development for leadership program O-60-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Penultimate Development to be utilized toward its Penult Leadership Development program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Appropriate $10000 and donate to Freedom Village of Hope for summer programs O-59-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Freedom Village of Hope as fiscal agent for the East Tennessee Freedom Schools program to host summer enrichment programs.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Appropriate $6000 and donate to YoSTEM for gSTEM program O-58-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YoSTEM) to be utilized toward its Girls in STEM (gSTEM) program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Appropriate $1000 and donate to Next Step Initiative for family support O-57-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Next Step Initiative through its fiscal agent Community Shares to be utilized toward a series of activities to support children and families from Montgomery Village.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2019/2020 O-56-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Apr 21, 2020

Approve reappointment of Howard Vogel to Airport Authority R-108-2020 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Howard Vogel to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 21, 2020

Appropriate $2000 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for software/repairs O-53-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward Vectorworks software updates and plotter repairs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Apr 21, 2020

Appropriate $821 and donate to Dogwood Elementary for playground O-54-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $821.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dogwood Elementary School to be utilized toward costs required to update and expand its playground.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Schools Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Apr 21, 2020

Appropriate $700 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for park plan O-55-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Forest Heights Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward Forest Heights pocket park master plan development.(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Apr 21, 2020

Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting approve the minutes of the April 7, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Rezone property at 920 Oak Grove Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 920 Oak Grove Lane, Parcel ID 121 GG 019 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-3) (File No. 3-E-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Motion to deny:Adopted

6-3-0-0

Split

Apr 7, 2020

Rezone property at 2811 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2811 Merchant Drive, Parcel ID 080 HC 03302 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to O (Office) District zoning, Bob Alcorn Architects, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Apr 7, 2020

Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Apr 7, 2020

Adopt the One Year Plan 2020 from Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

7-0-2-0

Apr 7, 2020

Approve minor amendments to Knoxville City Code, Zoning Code An Ordinance to approve four minor amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, as more fully set out herein, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Appropriate and donate funds to Penultimate Development for leadership program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Penultimate Development to be utilized toward its Penult Leadership Development program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Appropriate and donate funds to Freedom Village of Hope for summer programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Freedom Village of Hope as fiscal agent for the East Tennessee Freedom Schools program to host summer enrichment programs.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Appropriate and donate funds to YoSTEM for Girls in STEM program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YoSTEM) to be utilized toward its Girls in STEM (gSTEM) program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Appropriate and donate funds to Next Step Initiative for children and families An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Next Step Initiative through its fiscal agent Community Shares to be utilized toward a series of activities to support children and families from Montgomery Village.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Apr 7, 2020

Apply for and accept grant for waterway safety and security infrastructure R-107-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Office in an amount of up to $1,000,000, with a required 25% local match, to be jointly shared by the Knoxville Police and Fire Departments to purchase equipment and supplies and to fund the cost of training, enhanced emergency communication and cybersecurity to create a hardened infrastructure for the safety and security of local waterways.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Amend contract for On-Call Traffic Signal Infrastructure Program R-106-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0099 with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the On-Call Traffic Signal Infrastructure Program, increasing the contract amount by $150,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Amend contract for utility location services for streetlight system R-105-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C18-0354 with USIC Locating Services, LLC to provide utility location services for the City's streetlight system, increasing the annual amount by $56,000.00 for a new annual estimated amount of $143,000.00 and a new total contract amount not to exceed $357,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Appoint Tyrone Fine to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-104-2020 — A Resolution appointing Tyrone Fine to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Appropriate and donate funds to Chance House for 'From Chains to Change' program O-52-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Approve Certificate of Compliance for World Market Wine License R-103-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to World Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Approve consent items approve the consent items

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 7, 2020

Amend City Code re executive branch organization and personnel system 12-b — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Motion to defer:Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Apr 7, 2020

Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the March 24, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision