Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:
I. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz).
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: 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, subject to certain conditions. (District 2) (Alternate Version #2)
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) (Planning Version #2)
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)
VIII. 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)
IX. 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)
X. Purchases.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIII. Adjournment.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA 3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Dotley).
3. Special Presentations.
Mayoral Proclamation - Older Adults Month
By Anthony Sammons
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:
? Budget and Finance Committee
(FY26 Operations and Capital Budget Presentation)
? Planning and Zoning Committee RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
7. Ordinances - Final 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)
8. Ordinances - First Reading:
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER Public Works
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 31, Section 31-314, Private Property Responsibility.
b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 21, Section 21-136, Overgrowth.
Wastewater
c. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 31, Section 31-37, Minimum service charges.
9. Resolutions: COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Jacqueline Simpson to the Community Advisory Committee: Bushtown-Glenwood (Region 6), representing District 9, with a term beginning on March 9, 2025, and ending on March 8, 2028. (District 9)
b. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Adam Cowan to the Community Advisory Committee (Shallowford Region), representing District 9, with a term beginning on March 23, 2025, and ending on March 22, 2028. (District 9)
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
c. A resolution approving the City of Chattanooga’s five-year Housing and Community Investment Consolidated Plan and components for 2025-2029.
d. A resolution approving the acceptance and distribution of Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act Funds (HOME) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and program income, all totaling approximately $2,495,000.00, as shown more fully hereinbelow.
FINANCE
e. A Ninth Supplemental Resolution to Resolution No. 22629 providing for the issuance of City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Electric System Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2025, authorizing up to $160 million Series 2025 bonds, and authorizing the Chief Finance Officer to sign the bond issuance documents and any other necessary documents for this transaction on behalf of the City.
MAYOR’S OFFICE
f. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Alma Smith to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 9 (Standifer Gap), for a term beginning on May 7, 2025, and ending on May 6, 2028.
g. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Oneil Mathews to the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board, for a term beginning on May 7, 2025, and ending on May 6, 2028.
h. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Megan Ploch to the Parks and Outdoors Committee, for a term beginning on February 14, 2025, and ending on February 13, 2028.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Public Works
i. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to approve Change Order No. 1 for J. Brennon Construction, Inc., of Dalton, GA, relative to Contract No. E-23-017-201, City Hall Annex Improvements, for modifications and upgrades to the electrical systems, additional ceiling tile replacement, modification to the vent stack and downspouts, parapet wall remediation, and changes to incorporate the new Traffic Management Center on the third floor, for an increase of $269,021.96, for a revised contract amount of $1,961,157.39, with a contingency in the amount of $100,000.00, for a revised total amount of $2,061,157.48. (District 8)
PLANNING
j. A resolution authorizing the waiver of fees for the charging of electric vehicles at the charging stations at the 217 E. 10th Street parking Lots C & D (Tax Map No. 145D-Y-010). (District 8)
POLICE
k. A resolution authorizing the Chattanooga Police Department to apply for, and if awarded, accept 2025 Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program by the United States Conference of Mayors to be used for the Crisis Co-Response Unit (CCRU) to obtain a central hub database that could be used for better follow-up communication, addressing gaps in access, and identify services for individuals and also be used for sensory kits for de-escalation, hosting CIT schools, safety equipment for CCRU members, travel, informational material about resources, and a wheelchair accessible vehicle for physical limitations, for a grant period of one year, for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
13. Adjournment.