Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:
I. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Noel).
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 Committee:
Mayoral Proclamation - Public Works Week 2025
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council VII.
Ordinances – Final 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.
VIII. Ordinances - First Reading: PLANNING
a. 2025-0053 Kristal Valek (RN-3 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 920 Forest Avenue, from RN-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
b. 2025-0067 Luke Bowling c/o Temkin Land Group (Lift Conditions). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to lift conditions from Ordinance No. 10358 of previous Case No. 1995-0215 on part of a property located at 3945 Cromwell Road. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
c. 2025-0063 Robert Franklin c/o Franklin Associates, Architects, Inc. (C-MU-1 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone to C-MU-2 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 3210 Broad Street and 3280 Williams Street, from C-MU-1 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone to C-MU-2 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
d. 2025-0065 KH Property Group, Inc. (U-IX-4 Urban Industrial Zone to U-CX-6 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1823 Reggie White Boulevard, from U-IX-4 Urban Industrial Zone to U-CX-6 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
e. 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) (Tabled from 04-29-2025, deferred from 04-01-2025 & 04-15-2025)
f. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, the Chattanooga Zoning Ordinance as adopted by Ordinance No. 14137 on July 23, 2024, be to clarify multi-unit developments can exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of total units for Short Term Vacation Rentals; correct residential zones dimensional height limitation; clarify on-site tree requirements in setbacks; add Institutional Zone standards inside the Urban Overlay; and add permitted uses in the I-H Heavy Industrial Zone.
IX. Resolutions: COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution confirming the appointment of Tom Hirsch to the Health, Educational, and Housing Facility Board for District 1, with a term beginning on May 14, 2025, and ending on May 13, 2031. (District 1)
b. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Ray Adkins to the Board of Zoning Appeals for District 1, with a term beginning on March 16, 2025, and ending on March 15, 2028. (District 1)
c. A resolution confirming the appointment of Cole Webster to the Sports Authority of the County of Hamilton and the City of Chattanooga, for a term beginning on May 14, 2025, and ending on August 9, 2026.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into a Greenway Farms Park Community Garden Lease and Management Agreement with Greenway Farm Garden Project, in substantially the form attached, for the lease and management of the community garden on a portion of Greenway Farms, further identified as Tax Map No. 110-021, for a term of three (3) years, with the option to renew for an additional term of two (2) years, with annual rent of one ($1.00) dollar. (District 3)
e. A resolution to amend Resolution No. 32473 to include the confirmation of the surplus of the parcels identified as 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. (District 8)
f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to execute QuitClaim Deeds for the conveyance of the fifteen (15) parcels identified, in substantially the form attached, to the approved highest bidders on properties of the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County as acquired through previous delinquent tax sales.
g. A resolution authorizing the acceptance of $43,735.97 from the November 2024 Hamilton County surplus property sale, with $42,804.76 applied as the City’s profit; $141.16 applied to the City Attorney fees; $790.05 applied to fees of the City Treasurer; and authorizing the transfer of all net proceeds to the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority.
HUMAN RESOURCES
h. A resolution authorizing revisions to the Employee Information Guide (EIG) Policies (2.0 General Policies, 5.0 Recruitment, 9.0 Compensation, 12.0 Leave Policies, 14.0 Injury on Duty, 15.0 Vehicle Use) to comply with residency changes to be effective upon approval.
A resolution authorizing revisions to the Employee Information Guide (EIG) Policies (2.0 General Policies, 5.0 Recruitment, 9.0 Compensation, 12.0 Leave Policies, 14.0 Injury on Duty, 15.0 Vehicle Use) to comply with residency changes to be effective upon approval. (EDITS)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
i. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Tom Hirsch to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 1 (Lookout Valley), for a term beginning on February 22, 2025, and ending on February 21, 2028.
j. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Allison Johnson to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 1 (Lookout Valley), for a term beginning on May 14, 2025, and ending on May 13, 2028.
k. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Lea Anne Wiles to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 3 (North Chattanooga), for a term beginning on January 18, 2025, and ending on January 17, 2028.
l. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Samual Militello to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 6 (Bushtown-Glenwood), for a term beginning on May 14, 2025, and ending on May 13, 2028.
m. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Michael Varnell to the Board of Electrical Examiners, for a term beginning on June 1, 2025, and ending on May 31, 2029.
n. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Paul McGinnis to the Board of Gas Examiners, for a term beginning on May 14, 2025, and ending on May 13, 2027.
o. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s reappointment of Benjamin Moore to the Tree Commission, for a term beginning on February 10, 2025, and ending on February 9, 2029.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Parks & Outdoors
p. A resolution to approve the waiver of park fees for park space for the use of Ross’s Landing for the following thirteen (13) Saturdays/dates: (5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30) and also the Chattanooga Green for the following days/dates: (5/31, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/30) to Friends of the Festival for the Riverfront Nights Music Series at a value of $18,000.00. (Revised)
Public Works
q. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to approve Change Order No. 1 for Southern Road and Bridge, LLC, of Tarpon Springs, FL, relative to Contract No. E-13-002-201, Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge Repairs, for modifications to the post-tension strands/cables to full replacement with a more effective and beneficial approach, for an increase in the amount of $632,250.08, with a contingency in the amount of $12,678.48, for a revised total amount of $35,292,814.56. (Districts 2 & 7)
r. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. Y-23-005-201, Avondale Head Start Roof Replacement, to Tri-State Roofing Contractors, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, in the amount of $464,726.00, with a contingency in the amount of $46,500.00, for a total amount of $511,226.00. (District 8)
X. Purchases.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIII. Adjournment.
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA 3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Elliott).
3. Special Presentations.
Public Hearing - FY26 Operations and Capital Budgets
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
Order of Business for City Council
7. Ordinances - Final Reading: PLANNING
a. 2025-0053 Kristal Valek (RN-3 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 920 Forest Avenue, from RN-3 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 2) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
RECESS
b. 2025-0067 Luke Bowling c/o Temkin Land Group (Lift Conditions). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to lift conditions from Ordinance No. 10358 of previous Case No. 1995-0215 on part of a property located at 3945 Cromwell Road. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
c. 2025-0063 Robert Franklin c/o Franklin Associates, Architects, Inc. (C-MU-1 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone to C-MU-2 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 3210 Broad Street and 3280 Williams Street, from C-MU-1 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone to C-MU-2 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
d. 2025-0065 KH Property Group, Inc. (U-IX-4 Urban Industrial Zone to U-CX-6 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 1823 Reggie White Boulevard, from U-IX-4 Urban Industrial Zone to U-CX-6 Commercial Mixed-Use Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Staff)
e. 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) (Tabled from 04-29-2025, deferred from 04-01-2025 & 04-15-2025)
f. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, the Chattanooga Zoning Ordinance as adopted by Ordinance No. 14137 on July 23, 2024, be to clarify multi-unit developments can exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of total units for Short Term Vacation Rentals; correct residential zones dimensional height limitation; clarify on-site tree requirements in setbacks; add Institutional Zone standards inside the Urban Overlay; and add permitted uses in the I-H Heavy Industrial Zone.
8. Ordinances - First Reading: None
9. Resolutions:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic Development to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for the maintenance and management of surface parking lot, with Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, in substantially the form attached, for the surface lot underneath the Olgiati Bridge to be used for bus and handicap parking at no cost to the public, for the term through February 25, 2034.
MAYOR’S OFFICE
b. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Shelby Parris to the Community Advisory Committee: Region 1 (Lookout Valley), for a term beginning on May 21, 2025, and ending on May 20, 2026.
c. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Grace Buie to the Tree Commission, for a term beginning on May 21, 2025, and ending on May 20, 2029.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Public Works
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public Works to enter into a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to operate three (3) continuous real-time precipitation gages and seven (7) continuous real-time stream gages located on North Chickamauga Creek, South Chickamauga Creek, Chattanooga Creek, Mountain Creek, Wolftever Creek, Lookout Creek, and Friars Branch for emergency preparedness and flood response activities, for the period beginning April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, in the amount of $118,339.00, and authorizing the City’s share of $107,464.00.
POLICE
e. A resolution authorizing the retirement of K-9 Anik as a service dog.
f. A resolution authorizing the retirement of K-9 Rex as a service dog.
g. A resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to donate a 1999 Ford E350 Van (P752) Vehicle Identification No. 1FSWE303L4XHC0993, in good condition to Habitat for Humanity, in community partnership, Speedpro has offered to wrap the van for Habitat for Humanity at no cost as an asset that has fully depreciated with the City of Chattanooga, for a value of $3,480.00.
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
13. Adjournment.