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

Aug 18, 2026
Update City Charter to reflect current election processes An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed 2-6-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement for collections services for municipal court fines. R-158-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to provide collections services for outstanding fines and fees from adjudicated cases in the Knoxville Municipal Court. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Motion to defer:Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
Mar 31, 2026
Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Motion to defer:Failed —
Failed
Mar 31, 2026
Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Mar 17, 2026
Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway 1-A-26-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Failed —
Failed
Dec 9, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road. O-161-2025 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to withdraw:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 25, 2025
Amend zoning code to create single family attached dwelling use O-143-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to create a new use, Single Family - Attached Dwellings, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Motion to defer:Failed 3-3-1-2
Split Failed Decided with 2 absent — margin 0
Aug 19, 2025
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record O-96-2025 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to refer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 5, 2025
Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Motion to refer:Failed 2-5-0-2
Split Failed
Aug 5, 2025
Affirm Council's authority to amend City budget and adopt alternative budget A Resolution to affirm Council's legislative authority to amend the City budget, including line-item amendment authority, as well as the authority to adopt an alternative budget for the City of Knoxville when a majority of council members reject the budget introduced by the Mayor and adopt a budget ordinance introduced by a member of Council.
Failed 2-5-0-2
Split Failed
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Motion to defer:Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
May 13, 2025
Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming R-127-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 13, 2025
Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming R-127-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Motion to deny:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 4, 2025
Emergency ordinance to amend operating and capital budgets for FY24/25 O-22-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25. Budget & taxes
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 17, 2024
Add emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement Funds add an emergency ordinance appropriating Community Improvement (202) Funds
Failed 8-1-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 3, 2024
Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation to Medium Density Residential 7-C-24-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 3, 2024
Approve R. Bentley Marlow's appeal of zoning non-conforming use abandonment denial A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the historical non-conforming use of the structure located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue was abandoned after the utilities were disconnected for a period exceeding 24 months and thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA File No. BZA-24-0040(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 6, 2024
Ordinance to amend City Charter re. council member election process An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “an act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to set a process for primary and regular elections of council members consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election rather than all city voters electing district candidates in the regular election, and establishing that at large candidates may be elected in the primary with a majority of the votes rather than requiring the election of at large candidates in the regular election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jul 23, 2024
Change zoning for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr from RN-1 to RN-3 12-i — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 S Northshore Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 8-0-1-0
Failed
Jul 23, 2024
Amend One Year Plan for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr 12-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Scott Smith for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving the Public Parks and Refuges classification and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-H-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 8-0-1-0
Failed
Jul 23, 2024
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan for Lyons Bend Rd/S Northshore Dr 12-g — An Ordinance approving the request of Scott Smith for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 and 1476 Lyons Bend Road and at 0 S Northshore Drive, leaving the Public Parks and Refuges classification and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-J-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 8-0-1-0
Failed
May 14, 2024
Approve appeal overturning planning commission decision - 0 Westridge Dr 2-G-24-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 16, 2024
Add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to consent calendar add Ordinances 9-a, 9-c, and 9-d to the consent calendar
Failed 6-1-0-2
Split Failed
Mar 19, 2024
Request to uphold International Law and ICJ Order A Resolution respectfully requesting that the federal legislators representing the City of Knoxville and the Biden Administration uphold International Law and the January 26, 2024 Order of the International Court of Justice.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code for new Middle Housing Standards and related revisions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B. Zoning Code, moving Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability to 4.7; inserting a new Article 4.6, Middle Housing Standards, with subsections 4.6.A Middle Housing Types, 4.6.B Middle Housing Uses, 4.6.C Middle Housing Dimensional Standards, 4.6.D Middle Housing Parking Standards, 4.6.E Middle Housing Design Standards, 4.6.F Middle Housing Conversion Standards, and 4.6.G Middle Housing Administrative Variations, and making minor revisions to Article 2.3 Definitions, Article 4.2 Uses, Article 4.3 Dimensional Standards, Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability, Article 9.2 Use Matrix, Article 9.3 Principal Use Standards., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-B-23-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to suspend the rules:Failed —
Failed
Nov 28, 2023
Resolution calling for de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and Palestine A Resolution calling on the U.S. Federal Government to urge an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine and to express the Council of the City of Knoxville's support and solidarity with the people of Palestine facing genocidal levels of violence at the hands of the state of Israel.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Nov 28, 2023
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-a for two weeks failed for lack of second Council Member Rider moved to postpone Ordinance 12-a for two weeks. The Mayor declared the motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion to defer:Failed —
Failed
Nov 14, 2023
Amend City Code regarding administration of antidiscrimination ordinances An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Articles I, II, VIII, and X and Chapter 15, Article II of the Knoxville City Code relating to the administration and enforcement of the City's antidiscrimination ordinances and program.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Motion to defer:Failed —
Failed
Nov 14, 2023
Request Planning consider amending short term rental permits in residential zones A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible amendment of short term rental permits to include rental properties located within residentially zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith and Singh)
Failed 1-7-0-1
Split Failed
Sep 19, 2023
Approve appeal of BZA denial for variances at 2230 Laurel Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variances to (1) reduce of the corner side setback from 12 feet to 5 feet (2) reduce the sum of interior side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet, (3) reduce the minimum lot width for a four-townhouse development from 80 feet to 50 feet as required by Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for RN-5 zoned property located at 2230 Laurel Ave, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108CA001. (BZA File No. 8-I-23-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Failed —
Failed
Sep 5, 2023
Change zoning of 0 and 237 Chickamauga Ave from RN-2 to RN-3 12-d — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 237 Chickamauga Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Damon Falconnier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-E-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Failed 8-1-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 21, 2023
Ordinance for 90-day moratorium on building permits in South Waterfront zoning districts An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of ninety (90) days upon the granting of building permits within all of the South Waterfront zoning districts.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Motion to suspend the rules:Failed —
Failed
Mar 21, 2023
Ordinance for 90-day moratorium on building permits in South Waterfront zoning districts An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of ninety (90) days upon the granting of building permits within all of the South Waterfront zoning districts.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jan 24, 2023
Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care requirements O-19-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie)
Substitute motion:Failed 4-4-1-0
Split Failed
Jan 24, 2023
Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care requirements O-19-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie)
Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 13, 2022
Approve appeal of denial regarding Level II Development Plan Review for 451 West Blount Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Janice Tocher of the denial of her appeal to challenge the Zoning Administrator’s decision to utilize the Level II Development Plan Review for the project at 451 West Blount Avenue, SW4 (South Waterfront) Zoning District, 1st Council District. BZA File No. 9-G-22-VA.(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Failed —
Failed
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance empowering Wrecker Service Commission to set maximum wrecker rotation fees An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §§ 26-410 and 26-502 of the Knoxville City Code empowering the Wrecker Service Commission to set the wrecker rotation maximum fees.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(J) for Capital Improvements Budget adoption date An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(J) so as to change the final date for City Council to adopt the Capital Improvements Budget from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article VIII, Section 801(C)(3) for capital improvements program act date An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VIII, Section 801(C)(3) so as to change the final date for City Council to finally act on the capital improvements program from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article VIII, Section 801(C)(2) for capital budget submission date An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VIII, Section 801(C)(2) so as to change the final date for the Mayor to submit to Council a capital improvements budget and program from forty-five days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year to sixty days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(G) to change tax levy ordinance adoption date An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(G) so as to change the final date for City Council to adopt the tax levy ordinance from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(F) to change budget ordinance adoption date An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(F) so as to change the final date for City Council to adopt the budget ordinance from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City Of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed 1-7-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(E) regarding budget ordinance first reading An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(E) so as to remove language requiring City Council to pass the budget ordinance on first reading, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article VII, Section 707(C) regarding at-large candidate selection An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all Acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707(C) so as to change the language from “the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes for each designated at-large seat shall be placed on the regular election ballot” to “the candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes for each designated at-large seat shall be placed on the regular election ballot”, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed 2-6-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article VII, Section 707(B) regarding district candidate selection An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707(B) so as to change the language from “the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each district shall be placed on the regular election ballot” to “the candidates with the two (2) highest number of votes in each district shall be placed on the regular election ballot”, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed 2-6-0-1
Split Failed
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans O-58-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Motion to amend:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
May 3, 2022
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to amend:Failed 2-6-1-0
Split Failed
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize acquisition of property at 2005 Maplewood Drive by condemnation if needed R-118-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2005 Maplewood Drive (Parcel ID No. 095-NF-029), believed to be owned by Cathy Jane Edmondson and Anne Taylor Edmondson, at an estimated cost of $130,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Failed —
Failed
Apr 5, 2022
Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Motion to defer:Failed —
Failed
Apr 5, 2022
Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 2, 2021
Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets O-127-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Jun 29, 2021
Postpone Resolutions 11-ab and 11-ac to August 10, 2021 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolutions 11-ab and 11-ac to the August 10, 2021 meeting
Motion to defer:Failed 2-6-1-0
Split Failed
May 18, 2021
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022 O-58-2021 — 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, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Failed —
Failed
Apr 6, 2021
Rezone 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 2-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 9, 2021
Oppose legislation redistributing sales tax for stadium bonds A Resolution respectfully requesting the Tennessee General Assembly oppose Senate Bill 783 and House Bill 1204, which have the purpose of amending Tennessee Code Annotated Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use taxes, and any legislation that would redistribute local and state sales tax revenue to fund the bond payments of a sports stadium.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Mar 9, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Motion to defer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 23, 2021
Request Planning Commission to recommend new zoning for temporary encampments A Resolution respectfully requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the creation of a new zoning district or a new overlay district to establish regulations for temporary encampments to be used as part of a continuum of shelter and housing.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Failed —
Failed
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 8300 E Walker Springs Lane from Office Park to Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Motion to defer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 17, 2020
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 405 W Oldham Ave 10-A-20-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 10-A-20-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 9-0-0-0
Failed
Oct 6, 2020
Motion to add public forum to beginning of agenda Motion to add a public forum to the beginning of the agenda
Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 28, 2020
Amend City Charter regarding Knoxville Utilities Board commissioner terms and fees An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XI, entitled "Knoxville Utilities Board", to promote accountability, cost-savings, and transparency by shortening commissioner terms, changing the process of nominating commissioners and filling vacated seats, and requiring that fees, fixed monthly charges, and basic service charges must not exceed the actual cost of service as determined by a cost of service study, and be subject to a public hearing before enactment, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 28, 2020
Amend City Charter regarding Knoxville Utilities Board commissioner terms and fees An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XI, entitled "Knoxville Utilities Board", to promote accountability, cost-savings, and transparency by shortening commissioner terms, changing the process of nominating commissioners and filling vacated seats, and requiring that fees, fixed monthly charges, and basic service charges must not exceed the actual cost of service as determined by a cost of service study, and be subject to a public hearing before enactment, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Motion to amend:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 28, 2020
Suspend rules regarding limiting the number of public speakers suspend the rules with respect to limiting the number of speakers.
Motion to suspend the rules:Failed —
Failed
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget 12-b — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Motion to defer:Failed —
Failed
Jun 2, 2020
Approve appeal of BZA denial of variances for 820 N. Third Ave. (BZA File 4-J-20-VA) A Resolution approving an appeal by Trenton D. Smith of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of his request for two variances for property located at 820 N. Third Ave. (BZA File number 4-J-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Motion to deny:Failed 9-0-0-0
Failed
May 19, 2020
Resolution approving appeal of BZA denial for zoning interpretation at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Destin A. LeBlanc of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of an appeal of the interpretation of the City Zoning Administrator regarding permitted uses in the former C-6 zoning district, located at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike. (BZA File 4-C-20-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Motion to deny:Failed 6-3-0-0
Split Failed
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
Feb 25, 2020
Approve appeal by John K. King of BZA decision regarding 710 N. Cherry Street (File 1-I-20-VA) A Resolution approving an appeal by John K. King, on behalf of Tennessee Right to Life, Education Fund, Inc., of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum parking setback as more fully described herein, for property located at 710 N. Cherry Street. (File number 1-I-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Motion to deny:Failed 9-0-0-0
Failed
May 30, 2019
ADU: amending Section 10.3 B.2 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance to insert language into Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses B. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 2.
Motion to amend:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-F-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Old Callahan Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-F-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Failed —
Failed
Nov 7, 2017
Request MPC to consider zoning change near Midway Rd & I-40 A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the properties in proximity to Midway Road and Interstate 40 from C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial District to a Planned Development District, and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Nick Della Volpe)
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 28, 2017
Amend by substitution to deny Resolution R-105-2017 amend by substitution to deny Resolution 11-g
Motion to amend:Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) 10-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 19, 2016
Approve appeal regarding 2885 Tazewell Pike variance Motion to: approve the appeal
Failed 2-5-0-1
Split Failed
Dec 8, 2015
Resolution on appeal by Daniel A. Sanders regarding parking variance File No. 9-C-15-VA — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Failed 3-5-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 8, 2015
Deny appeal regarding parking variance at 937 N Broadway Appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces
Motion to deny:Failed 4-4-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 30, 2015
Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 17, 2015
Ordinance to rezone property on S. Northshore Drive from F-1 to C-4/F-1. a. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of S. Northshore Drive, south of Kingston Pike, from F-1 (Floodway) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) / F-1 (Floodway) District, Jerry Green, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 12-A-14-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Failed —
Failed
May 27, 2014
Appropriate funds for FY 2014-2015. O-95-2014 — 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 27, 2014
Appropriate funds for FY 2014-2015. O-95-2014 — 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Failed —
Failed
Sep 3, 2013
Call the question on Ordinance 12I Motion to: CALL THE QUESTION.
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 7, 2012
Amend City Charter regarding pension plans, close current plans, adopt new plan. An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled "Pensions," as previously amended, so as to provide that the pension plans currently open to both general government employees (Division G) and uniformed bodies employees (Division C) be closed to further enrollment and a new pension plan for eligible employees (both general government and uniformed bodies) be adopted and established, to effect various transitional and other amendatory provisions related thereto, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor)
Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
May 29, 2012
Purchase property for TVA parking garage R-149-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to obtain options and, if deemed appropriate following due diligence, to purchase property generally bounded on the northwest by Summer Place, on the northeast by Walnut Street, on the southwest by Locust Street, and on the southeast by existing parking, and to convey said property to the Tennessee Valley Authority for the development of a parking garage, for a cost to the City of $226,500 for purchasing said options, $2,500,000 for the cost of acquiring said property, and with TVA to provide public parking spaces within said parking garage at no cost to the City of Knoxville as consideration for the conveyance of said property.(Requested by Public Works) Roads & infrastructure
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Failed

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