Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:
I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Vice-Chair Hill).
III. Special Presentations.
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:
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Public Works
a. MR-2025-0025 Bryan Bledsoe (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the corner of the 2200 block of E. 21st Street/2100 block of S. Lyerly, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works)
Wastewater
b. MR-2025-0007 LFG Homes LLC (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 1500 block of Mercer Street, beginning at MH #S118E041 thence 1,439 feet to MH #S118E115, for a total of 1,439 linear feet, Tax Map No. 118E-E-006, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
c. MR-2024-0194 Almarie Brenna c/o Kimley-Horn (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning a sanitary sewer and easement in the 7500 block of Standifer Gap Road, beginning 20 feet from MH #S139O032 to 86.5 feet from MH #S139O034, for a total of 320 linear feet, Tax Map No. 139O-B-005, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 4) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Wastewater)
VIII. Ordinances - First Reading: MAYOR’S OFFICE
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapters 3A and 3B, Off-Premise Advertising and On-Premise Advertising.
b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Streets and Sidewalks: Article XIII, Chattanooga Tree Ordinance. (Version #3)
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
c. MR-2025-0001 Clifton McCormick and Tracy Culver (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 700 block of Woodland Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
d. MR-2025-0012 26 Partners, LLC c/o Eric Cummings (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 2600 block of Williams Street, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
e. MR-2025-0019 Samuel W. Clemons, Sr. (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in part of the unopened 5500 block of Florida Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
IX. Resolutions: COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Bob Geier to the Parks and Outdoors Committee for District 1, with a term beginning on February 14, 2025, and ending on February 13, 2028. (District 1)
b. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Paul Darr to the Parks and Outdoors Committee for District 4, with a term beginning on February 14, 2025, and ending on February 13, 2028. (District 4)
c. A resolution confirming the appointment of Shakir Rashed to the Parks and Outdoors Committee for District 5, with a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028. (District 5) (Revised)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
d. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Rebecca Brooks to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission, for a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028.
e. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Jack Wood to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission, for a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028.
f. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of John Foy to the Electric Power Board, for a term beginning on March 31, 2025, and ending on March 30, 2030.
g. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Helen Pinkerton to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 8 (Hixson), for a term beginning on January 18, 2025, and ending on January 17, 2028.
h. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Armelia Williams to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 9 (Standifer Gap), for a term beginning on November 8, 2024, and ending on November 7, 2027.
i. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Victor Rodriguez to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 5 (South Chattanooga), for a term beginning on April 3, 2025, and ending on April 2, 2028.
j. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Janice Gooden to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 9 (Dodson), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
k. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of George Ricks to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
l. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Donald Sanderfur to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
m. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Steve Dunn to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 5 (South Chattanooga), for a term beginning on April 3, 2025, and ending on April 2, 2028.
n. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of David Morris to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term beginning on April 2, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2028.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
o. A resolution amending Resolution No. 30075 adopting a revised public records policy to include updates and revisions in compliance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504(a) and to include revised forms attached to said policy.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
p. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Project Development Management Agreement between the City of Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust (TRGT) to perform services in the development of a new public access river access point site located off Terminal Road, in the amount of $75,000.00, plus additional funds if requested by TRGT and approved by the City, for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
q. A resolution authorizing the City of Chattanooga to apply for, and if awarded, to accept an Out-of-School (OST) Mentoring in Parks and Recreation Grant administered by the National Recreation and Parks Association to support the Every Kid Outdoor Program, in the amount of $60,000.00.
Public Works
r. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. F-24-001-201, Replacement Roofing System for Fire Station No. 17, to Tri-State Roofing Contractors, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, in the amount of $123,474.00, with a contingency in the amount of $12,300.00, for a total amount of $135,474.00. (District 1)
s. A resolution amending Resolution No. 31171, for Contract No. S-21-008-101 with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Landfill Groundwater Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting, to increase the estimated amount of $216,500.00 due to an increased contract utilization, for a revised amount of $365,500.00. (District 4)
t. A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 32410 and amending Resolution No. 32292, for Contract No. S-21-009-101 with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Landfill Deficiency Recommendations and Repairs, to increase the estimated amount by $310,000.00 due to an increased contract utilization, for a revised amount of $795,000.00. (District 4)
X. Purchases.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIII. Adjournment.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA 3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Smith).
3. Special Presentations.
“DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal”
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, Chapters 3A and 3B, Off-Premise Advertising and On-Premise Advertising.
b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Streets and Sidewalks: Article XIII, Chattanooga Tree Ordinance. (Version #3)
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
c. MR-2025-0001 Clifton McCormick and Tracy Culver (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 700 block of Woodland Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
d. MR-2025-0012 26 Partners, LLC c/o Eric Cummings (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 2600 block of Williams Street, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
e. MR-2025-0019 Samuel W. Clemons, Sr. (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in part of the unopened 5500 block of Florida Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from 03-18-2025)
8. Ordinances - First Reading: PLANNING
a. 2025-0043 Scenic City Homebuilders, LLC (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 4281 Webb Road, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 3) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and denial by Staff)
b. 2025-0037 Duangpratum Jordan (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-N Commercial Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 4326 Bonny Oaks Drive and parts of properties located at 4314 and 4320 Bonny Oaks Drive, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-N Commercial Neighborhood Zone. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff) 2025-0037 Duangpratum Jordan (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 4326 Bonny Oaks Drive and parts of properties located at 4314 and 4320 Bonny Oaks Drive, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone. (Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning Commission and Staff)
c. 2025-0040 N&R Properties (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone and CN-T Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 7210 Noah Reid Road, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone and CN-T Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission)
2025-0040 N&R Properties (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone and CN-T Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 7210 Noah Reid Road, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone and CN-T Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone, subject to certain conditions. (Staff Version)
2025-0040 N&R Properties (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone and CN-T Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 7210 Noah Reid Road, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone and CN-T Neighborhood Transition Commercial Zone to RN-1-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone. (Applicant Version)
d. 2025-0044 SFSI, LLC (I-H Industrial Heavy Zone to C-CX-12 Chestnut Street Commercial Mixed-Use Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1000 West 19th Street, from I-H Industrial Heavy Zone to C-CX-12 Chestnut Street Commercial Mixed-Use Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
e. 2025-0046 Jason Scott (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-2 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 5281 Usher Drive, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-2 Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
f. 2025-0036 Lee Helena (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1500 East 14th Street, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
g. An ordinance to approve a correction to the official zoning map as referenced below. (District 1)
h. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, the Chattanooga Zoning Ordinance as adopted by Ordinance No. 14137 on July 23, 2024, to correct references and unclear wording, allow certain dwellings as a permitted use if rezoned C-MU1 and C-MU2 with the new zoning map, and clarify conditional use language.
9. Resolutions: COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Zelma Lansford to the Parks and Outdoors Committee for District 7, with a term beginning on February 14, 2025, and ending on February 13, 2028. (District 7)
b. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Matt Patterson to The Sports Authority of the County of Hamilton and the City of Chattanooga, with a term beginning on August 10, 2024, and ending on August 9, 2026.
c. A resolution authorizing the City of Chattanooga to allocate $6,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support the Community Haven’s Camp Haven, a summer camp for boys and girls that encourages growth in leadership skills, emotional regulation, and self-confidence. (District 8)
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Early Learning to apply for, and if awarded, accept an award of $6,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the support of Community Forward Programming at Orchard Knob Elementary and Orchard Knob Middle School. (District 8)
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Other Business. (Item Listed Below):
a. Certificate of Compliance, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. d/b/a Food City #735, 6651 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN. (District 6)
13. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
14. Adjournment.