January 8, 2024

January 8 City Council Update

DECEMBER 19 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Agenda Session recording can be found here.

• The council discussed the proposed amendment to the city skating ordinance, which would allow skates, skateboards, and other non-motorized transportation to be used on city streets. The council tabled the discussion and will schedule a work session to discuss further.

The Business Session recording can be found here.

• The council approved an amendment to the Fire District Area (final reading).
• The council voted on a number of rezoning requests (final reading).
• The council deferred an amendment to city code allowing skates, skateboards, scooters, and similar devices on public streets for transportation until February 13.
• The council approved an unopened right-of-way abandonment at the 5100 block of Strickland Circle (first reading).
• The council voted on a number of lease agreements, economic development programs, and grant awards.
• The council confirmed the appointments of Quinta Robinson, Ella Kliger, Carolyn Lawhorn, Denita Strickland, and Joe Shudan to the Community Advisory Committee.
• The council approved an inclusive playground program at Riverview Park.
• The council approved two Public Works agreements.
• The council approved a wastewater easement access agreement.
• The council approved 3 routine purchases, including a $1M purchase of Automotive Parts from Lee-Smith Inc.
• 17 citizens addressed the council. Topics were split mainly between pedestrian safety and support for city rec center employee Geral Perry. You can watch the full comments here.

The meeting minutes can be found here.

JANUARY 9 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Proposed Meeting Agenda can be found here.

• The council will vote on an amendment to the Administrative Hearing Officer ordinance, adjusting the Levy of Civil Penalties (first reading).
• The council will vote on a number of rezoning requests (first reading).
• The council will vote on an a request to abandon unopened right-of-way on Chickamauga Ave and Pennsylvania Ave (first reading).
• The council will vote on the appointment of Dr. Patty Skates and Hank Wells to the Health, Educational, and Housing Facility Board.
• The council will vote on the acceptance of two grants, one for band equipment of Hixson highschool, another for equipment donation to the fire department.
• The council will vote on a number of Public Works and Wastewater contracts.
• The council will vote on the application for a $200k grant from the Lyndhurst Foundation for neighborhood connections.

JANUARY 16 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Proposed Meeting Agenda can be found here.

• The council will vote on an amendment to the Administrative Hearing Officer ordinance, adjusting the Levy of Civil Penalties (final reading).
• The council will vote on a number of rezoning requests (final reading).
• The council will vote on an a request to abandon unopened right-of-way on Chickamauga Ave and Pennsylvania Ave (final reading).
• The council will vote on amendments to the fees for city facility rentals (first reading).
• The council will vote on a number of rezoning requests (first reading).
• The council will vote on the donation of property at 7725 Lee Highway and $300k in mold remediation funds to Shangri-La Industries LLC for the construction of permanent supportive housing.
• The council will vote on the authorization of a ten year agreement with the State of Tennessee to maintain the area beneath Olgiati Bridge for bus and handicap parking at no cost to the public.
• The council will vote on the acceptance of a donation of a floating dock from the Chattanooga Tourism Company for use in events.
• The council will vote on a number of Public Works contracts.