City Council

400 Main St, Suite 460

Regular Meeting

Knoxville, TN 37902
http://knoxvilletn.gov

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

6:00 PM

City County Building: Main Assembly Room

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EXTRAORDINARY MATTERS, ADOPTION OF

AGENDA
a.

ITEMS WITHDRAWN (Indicated with "W")

b.

ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P")

c.

ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M")

d.

CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")

11v (Certificate of Compliance) 11w-11x (Pensions) 12c-12f (202s)

6.

MAYOR'S REPORT

7.

REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OR COMMITTEES

8.

ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS

a.

A Resolution re-electing Mark Heinz and electing Kelsey T. Finch to serve as members of
the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

b.

A Resolution re-electing Mark Heinz and electing Kelsey T. Finch to serve as members of
the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.
(Requested by Mayor Rogero)

c.

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sandra Booher, Chris Crouch and Walter L.
Williams to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

d.

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tracy Polite-Johnson, Anna Lee Toon and
Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING

a.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article II, Sections 21-32 and 21-36 of the Knoxville
City Code streamlining the existing governance structure for the City's Transit System by
dissolving the KAT Community Advisory Committee and transferring public involvement
responsibilities to KTA and KAT. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

b.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-13, 13-15,
13-16, 13-17, 13-19; Article II, Section 13-57; Article III, Division 1, Sections 13-77, 1378, 13-80, 13-82; Division 2, Sections 13-101, 13-102; Article IV, Section 13-144; Article
V, Sections 13-167, 13-168, 13-169, 13-172; Article VI, Sections 13-191, 13-193, and 13195 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the changes resulting from the City purchasing
and delivering standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers to all City
households. (Requested by Public Service Department)

c.

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code by repealing
Division 4, Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program, in its entirety. (Requested by
Office of Redevelopment)

d.

An Ordinance to release residual utility easements from three earlier right-of-way

closures at 261 W. Springdale Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim
deeds to the property owner, Feroleto Steel Company, Inc. (Requested by Department of
Engineering)

e.

An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel
108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor
to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville
Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)
(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

f.

An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S.

Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim
deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC
Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District) (Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)

g.

An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Open Space
to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier
Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss,
Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-SP) (First District) (Requested by
Metropolitan Planning Commission)

h.

An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General
Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights
Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant.
(MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-PA) (First District) (Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)

i.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier
Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, from R-1 (Low
Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District subject to one
condition, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-16-RZ) (First
District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

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j.

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-C16-RZ) (Sixth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

k.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation
Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Baby
Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation
Department)

10.

HEARINGS ON ZONING MATTERS, APPEALS FROM ACTION OF

MPC/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OR PLANS REVIEW

11.

RESOLUTIONS
a.

A Resolution honoring the memory of Avon Rollins, Sr. and to express Council's
condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)

b.

A Resolution to effect annexation of certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of
Knoxville, an area generally being described as a certain tract of land situated in the 6th
Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee fronting along the northern right-of-way line of
Sherrill Boulevard, west of its intersection with Park 40 North Boulevard and Christian
Academy Boulevard (2-11-16.AX), and incorporate this property into the limits of the City
of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 47 of the City of Knoxville so as to
include said area. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

c.

A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the

FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307
Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and
authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for
ETHRA to file a grant application for $276,858.00 of Fiscal Year 2016 5307 funds.
(Requested by Mayor Rogero)

d.

A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the

FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Bus and Bus
Facilities Capital Grant Funds (5339 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this
area's designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all
documents necessary for ETHRA to file a grant application for $73,120.00 of Fiscal Year
2016 5339 funds. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

e.

A Resolution supporting Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Transit's

designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula
Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this areas designated
recipient and authorizing the Mayor and KCAC to execute any and all documents
necessary for KCAC to file a grant application for $775,819.00 for Fiscal Year 2016 5307
funds. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

f.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433

with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in
Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for
new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home. (Requested by Community
Development Department)

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g.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one
parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within
the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a
contract sales price of $1,000.00. (Requested by Community Development Department)

h.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville
Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of
supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which
educates children about fire safety. (Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

i.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of
Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in
fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located
at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian
Bridge Project. (Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)

j.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of
Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in
fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary
construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to
exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project. (Requested by
Department of Engineering)

k.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement
Project. (Requested by Department of Engineering)

l.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction

Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk
Project. (Requested by Department of Engineering)

m.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction
Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard
Sidewalk Improvements Project. (Requested by Department of Engineering)

n.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn &
Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project,
increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.
(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

o.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton
Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-ofway acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project. (Requested by
Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

p.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz
Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal
services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project. (Requested by Office of
Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

q.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services
associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed
$186,697.28. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

r.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of
Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the
intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit
392. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
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s.

A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District
for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

t.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply
for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of
$960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required
match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships
with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance. (Requested by
Knoxville Police Department)

u.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction
Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement
of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of
Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street. (Requested by Public
Service Department)

v.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Raddy's Liquor

Center relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to
renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Department of
Finance)

w.

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,023.54 per month to Sharon M. Todd, survivor of

Raymon L. Todd, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested
by Pension Board)

x.

A Resolution granting a pension of $600.16 per month to David W. Proffitt, an employee

of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)

12.

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

a.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Mayor's operating budget
and donating same to the McClung Museum for the acquisition of a significant
archeological artifact. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

b.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation
Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High
School Athletic Foundation. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

c.

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community

Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized
toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.
(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe and Saunders)

d.

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community

Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Grey Cemetery Historic & Memorial
Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions campaign. (Requested
by Councilmember Saunders)

e.

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community

Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment
Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.
(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)

f.

An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community

Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community
Action Committee Office on Aging to be utilized toward the John T. O'Conner Center's
enhancement of theater productions and the O'Conner Band. (Requested by
Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown.)
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PUBLIC FORUM

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ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

6:00 PM

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