Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday

  • Friday, March 1, 2024

Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:

I. Call to Order by Chair Dotley.

II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz).

III. Special Presentations.
Proclamation Recognizing Christy Rashed
By Councilman Isiah Hester

IV. Minute Approval.

V. Discussion of Agenda.

? Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items

? Purchasing Questions

? Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)

VI.

Committee or Department Reports:

? Parks and Public Works

? Planning and Zoning

RECESS

Order of Business for City Council

VII. Ordinances – Final Reading: (None)

VIII. Ordinances – First Reading:

MAYOR’S OFFICE

a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 5, Alcoholic Beverages, relating to the Beer Board. (Alternate Version) (Deferred from 02-27-2024)

b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 35, relative to the Wrecker Board. (Deferred from 02-27-2024)
             
PUBLIC WORKS

Transportation

c. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Article III, Sections 32-61 through 32-85, relating to Excavations and Restoration of Paving. (Version #4)

d. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Article XII, Street Construction.

e. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Section 32-13, 32-14 and 32-15 relating to License to Make Excavations.

IX. Resolutions. COUNCIL OFFICE

a. A resolution confirming the appointment of Sean T. Stallings to the Head Start Governing Board for District 1, with a term beginning on March 6, 2024, and ending on March 5, 2026. (District 1)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

b. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, in substantially the form attached, on a Shallowford Road parcel identified as Tax Map No. 137M-B-002.01.

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

c. A resolution authorizing the Family Justice Center to apply for, and if awarded, accept a continuation grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice for services provided to victims living within Hamilton County, for an amount not to exceed $124,000.00.

d. A resolution authorizing the Family Justice Center to apply for, and if awarded, accept a National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) grant to support awareness activities for the National Crime Victims’ Rights Awareness Week (NCVRW), for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
                           
PARKS & OUTDOORS

e. A resolution authorizing the waiver of park rental fees for River City Company in support of Loop for the Chattanooga Green for the dates of March 12, 2024, through April 15, 2024, in the amount of $33,500.00, a deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 will be held by the City of Chattanooga for the entirety of this rental period to cover any potential damages incurred by the installation.

PUBLIC WORKS

f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. R-23-004-201, Batters Place Pickleball Court Canopies, to Integrated Properties, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, in the amount of $78,138.00, with a contingency in the amount of $2,000.00, for a total amount of $80,138.00. (District 4)

X. Purchases.

XI. Committee Reports.

XII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

XIII. Adjournment.
            
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA 3:30 PM

1. Call to Order by Chair Dotley.

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Chair Dotley).

3. Special Presentations.

4. Minute Approval.

5. Discussion of Agenda.

? Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items

? Purchasing Questions

? Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)

6. Committee or Department Reports: ? None

RECESS

Order of Business for City Council

7. Ordinances - Final Reading:

MAYOR’S OFFICE

a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 5, Alcoholic Beverages, relating to the Beer Board. (Alternate Version) (Deferred from 02-27-2024)

b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 35, relative to the Wrecker Board. (Deferred from 02-27-2024)

PUBLIC WORKS

Transportation

c. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Article III, Sections 32-61 through 32-85, relating to Excavations and Restoration of Paving. (Version #3)

d. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Article XII, Street Construction.
                
e. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Section 32-13, 32-14 and 32-15 relating to License to Make Excavations.

8. Ordinances - First Reading: PLANNING

a. 2024-0023 Iron Horse Properties TN, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to R-3 Residential Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of a property located at 6745 Customer Delight Drive, from R-1 Residential Zone to R-3 Residential Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and denial by Staff)
2024-0023 Iron Horse Properties TN, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to R-3 Residential Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of a property located at 6745 Customer Delight Drive, from R-1 Residential Zone to R-3 Residential Zone. (Applicant Version)

b. 2024-0026 Marathon Realty Corporation (R-3 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience CommercialZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone an unaddressed property in the 6700 block of Ballard Drive, from R-3 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and denial by Staff)
2024-0026 Marathon Realty Corporation (R-3 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience CommercialZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone an unaddressed property in the 6700 block of Ballard Drive, from R-3 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone. (Applicant Version)

c. 2024-0017 Lee Helena (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1921 Central Avenue, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)

d. 2024-0033 Collier Construction (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to R-2 Residential Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1310 East 36th Street, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to R-2 Residential Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
                                     
e. 2024-0034 Collier Construction (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to R-3 Residential Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone two unaddressed properties in the 3600 block of Alton Park Boulevard and the 300 block of West 37th Street, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to R-3 Residential Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)

f. 2024-0031 River Street Architecture, LLC (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1620 Riverfront Parkway, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
2024-0031 River Street Architecture, LLC (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central BusinessZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1620 Riverfront Parkway, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone. (Applicant Version)

9. Resolutions:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

a. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to apply for, and if awarded, accept Emergency Solution Grant funds, from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) to be used for rapid re-housing activities and staff support, for an approximate amount of $134,375.00.

FINANCE

b. A resolution authorizing the City Finance Officer to renew a contract with Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough, PLLC relating to external audit services for year four (4), for an amount not to exceed $136,360.00, and an annual renewal in year five (5), for an amount not to exceed $137,720.00.

MAYOR’S OFFICE

c. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Sydney Smith to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission, for a term beginning on March 13, 2024, and ending on March 12, 2026.

d. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Ryan Kopet to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission, for a term beginning on March 13, 2024, and ending on March 12, 2026.
                                  
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

e. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with AIM Center to support the goals of the City of Chattanooga’s Care Coalition to address health disparities in Chattanooga by providing mental health services to the City’s underinsured and homeless populations, for an amount not to exceed $255,750.00.

f. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with Scenic City Wellness to support the goals of the City of Chattanooga’s Care Coalition to address health disparities in Chattanooga through work in health literacy, health data, and continued COVID-19 response, for an amount not to exceed $278,250.00.

g. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with Medicos Mission Fund to support the goals of the City of Chattanooga’s Care Coalition to address health disparities in Chattanooga through work in health literacy, health data, and continued COVID-19 response, for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.

h. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with First Baptist Cares to support the goals of the City of Chattanooga’s Care Coalition to address health disparities in Chattanooga by providing mental health services, for an amount not to exceed $20,290.00.

i. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with Align Wellness to support the goals of the City of Chattanooga’s Care Coalition to address health disparities in Chattanooga by providing mental health services, for an amount not to exceed $12,500.00.

PLANNING

j. J. Harvey & Emily Cameron (Vine and Barrel) (Special Exceptions Permit). A resolution approving a new Special Exceptions Permit for a new liquor store located at 5506 Hixson Pike. (District 3)
k. 2024-0032 Pratt Land Development Company, LLC c/o Ian Blackmore (Special Exceptions Permit). A resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for a Residential Planned Unit Development Amendment for property located at 6107 Hixson Pike. (District 3) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
                               
PUBLIC WORKS

l. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to renew the professional services On-Call blanket contract for modeling and floodplain analysis services, Contract No. S-20-004-100, for year four (4) of four (4) to the five (5) consultant firms listed per their qualifications package, in the amount of $750,000.00: (1) Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; (2) CDM Smith, Inc.; (3) WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly Woods Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.; (4) AECOM; and (5) S&ME, Inc.

WASTEWATER

m. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Wastewater to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the form attached, with the City of Chattanooga Industrial Development Board for the design and construction of the Class A Power (Class A Biosolids and Process Optimization for Wastewater Energy Recovery) Project.

n. A resolution amending Resolution No. 31538 entitled, “A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. W-22-018-201, raise and lower manholes for Tennessee State paving projects, to Professional Concrete Finishing, Inc., of Chattanooga, TN, for $449,675.00, with a contingency in the amount of $50,325.00, for a total amount of $500,000.00.”, and renaming the resolution as, “A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Wastewater to award Contract No. W-22-018-201, raise and lower manholes for Tennessee State paving projects, to Professional Concrete Finishing, Inc., of Chattanooga, TN, for year one (1) of four (4) with three (3) annual renewals, for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.”

10. Purchases.

11. Committee Reports.

12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

13. Adjournment.

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