Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:
I. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Clark).
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: ? None
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
VII.
Ordinances – Final Reading:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 11, Section 11-456, Definitions, Qualified Small Business.
VIII. Ordinances - First Reading: FIRE
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 16, adding Sections 16-30 through 16-34, relating to Emergency Powers of the Chattanooga Fire Department.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
b. 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, 04-01-2025 & 04-15-2025)
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, subject to certain conditions. (Alternate Version)
PLANNING
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) (Deferred from 04-01-2025)
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. 2025-0046 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) (Deferred from 04-08-2025)
IX. Resolutions:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into a Donation Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, Inc., in substantially the form attached, for the donation of Tax Map No. 136E-F-020 at 2211 Davenport Street, Tax Map No. 136E-G-025 at 2117 Davenport Street, and Tax Map No. 136E-G-027 at 2113 Davenport Street, for the purpose of constructing and preserving affordable housing, and to execute all documents necessary to complete the QuitClaim conveyance. (District 9)
b. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to award Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) funds of up to $511,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga to construct homes for affordable homeownership, and up to $70,000.00 to Chattanooga Community Housing Development Organization to replace deteriorated/damaged roofs on owner-occupied homes of low to moderate income households, and up to $140,031.00 for grant administration.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Public Works
c. A resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to erect commemorative secondary street name signs on W. 38th Street from Central Avenue to Alton Park Boulevard, designating said portions on W. 38th Street as “Mrs. Erma R. Choice Commemorative Street”. (District 7)
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to enter into a four (4) year contract for the On-Call Blanket Contract No. E-25-002-301 for the continuing geoenvironmental consulting, construction materials testing, and environmental services with (1) ECS Southeast, LLC; (2) HDR Engineering, Inc.; (3) Labella Associates, P.C.; (4) S&ME, Inc.; and (5) Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the services categories applied, for professional services estimated at $2,250,000.00 annually.
POLICE
e. A resolution authorizing the appointments of Jacob Russ, Justin Beckwith, and Brooklyn Bonski as a Special Commissioned Police Officers (unarmed) for McKamey Animal Services, to perform duties expressly limited to the performance of the duties in their position of Animal Protection Officer.
X. No Purchases Needed - Rescission of Purchase Item.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIII. Adjournment.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA 3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz).
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:
? Parks and Public Works Committee
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
7. Ordinances - Final Reading: FIRE
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 16, adding Sections 16-30 through 16-34, relating to Emergency Powers of the Chattanooga Fire Department.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
b. 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, 04-01-2025 & 04-15-2025)
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, subject to certain conditions. (Alternate Version)
PLANNING
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) (Deferred from 04-01-2025)
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. 2025-0046 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) (Deferred from 04-08-2025)
8. Ordinances - First Reading:
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
a. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 24, Article XIV, Section 24-502, Schedule II – Speed on Through Streets.
PLANNING
b. 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 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and denial by Staff) (Deferred from 04-01-2025 & 04-15-2025)
c. 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) (Deferred from 04-08-2025 & 04-15-2025)
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)
d. 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 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 04-01-2025 & 04-15-2025)
9. Resolutions:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into a License Agreement with the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Campus, in substantially the form attached, for the use of specific portions of the property identified as Greenway Farm, Tax Map No. 110-021, for the UTC Stopover Project, for a license term of three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional terms of three (3) years each, with each term to be at no expense to the Licensee. (District 3)
b. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), in substantially the form attached, for the use of the property at 3937 St. Elmo Avenue, further identified as Tax Map No. 155O-E-011, for use as a pop-up park, for a term of one (1) year, with the option to be renewed for two (2) additional terms of six (6) months each, at the rent of $1.00 per term. (District 7)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
c. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Terryl James to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 10 (Washington Hills), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
d. A resolution authorizing the City of Chattanooga to apply for, and if awarded, accept a National Endowment for the Arts – Grants for Art Projects (GAP) Grant in the amount of $95,000.00 to support Pops on the River 2026, with a matching amount from the City not to exceed $95,000.00.
e. A resolution authorizing the City of Chattanooga to apply for, and if awarded, accept a Tennessee Department of Health Project Diabetes Grant, for three (3) consecutive years for the revitalization of Stringers Ridge, in the amount of $150,000.00.
Transportation
f. A resolution amending Resolution No. 32433, authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to execute Change Order No. 3 with Kimley Horn & Associates for Contract No. T-17-008-101, CMAQ Transit Signal Prioritization Project, to include right-of-way acquisition services, for an increased amount of $437,000.00, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,966,900.00. (Districts 4, 5 & 6)
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
13. Adjournment.