I.  Reconvening & Roll Call (1:45)

II. Final Reading Ordinances (1:57)

• Item 7A & 7B:  (Taken together as a group)
  • Ordinance closing and abandoning an unopened right-of-way in the 7400 block of Sonia Lane.
  • Councilwoman Coonrod confirmed meeting with recreation center managers to discuss the mass balance ordinance; feedback was positive.
  • Motion to approve passed unanimously.

III. First Reading Ordinances (5:03)

• Item 8A:
  • Ordinance creating a voluntary accountable housing incentive program.
  • Councilman Hill moved to approve, Councilman Leford seconded.
  • Motion passed unanimously.

IV. Planning Items (5:58)

• Item 8B:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 104 Normal Avenue from R1 to TRN1.
  • Motion to withdraw passed unanimously.
• Item 8D:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 214 Treemont Street from ER2 to ERM3.
  • Presentation by Karen, City Staff, outlining the proposed 18-unit residential development and zoning considerations.
  • Councilwoman Hill moved to approve with an amendment to prohibit group living and overnight lodging uses.
  • Applicant, Sam Coley, agreed to the condition.
  • Amendment passed, and motion to approve as amended passed unanimously.
• Item 8E:
  • Ordinance to rezone properties at 7978 and 8012 Shafford Road from R1 and R4 to RN.
  • Conditions read aloud by the City Attorney, including maximum building height, density, conservation area, setbacks, trash pickup, and curb cut limitations.
  • Councilman Leford moved to approve; amendment made to change maximum building height to four stories.
  • Motion to amend and motion to approve as amended passed unanimously.
• Item 8F:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 7432 I-O Gap Road from R1 to RN15.
  • Councilman Leford moved to approve.
  • Motion passed unanimously.
• Item 8G:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 3854 Bonnie Oaks Drive from R1 to TRN3.
  • Councilman Hester moved to defer to February 11th.
  • Motion to defer passed unanimously.
• Item 8H:
  • Ordinance to rezone properties at 4212 Cross Street and an unaddressed property in the 4200 block of Wilsview Drive from R4 and C2 to CC.
  • Councilman Hester moved to approve.
  • Motion passed unanimously.
• Item 8I:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 1733 Mitchell Avenue from UR2 to URA3.
  • Councilwoman Dooley moved to approve.
  • Motion passed unanimously.
• Item 8J:
  • Ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code Part 2 Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, to lift Edition 4A of Ordinance No. 1498 for property located at 1620 Riverfront Parkway.
  • Councilwoman Dooley moved to approve.
  • Motion passed unanimously.
• Item 8K:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 425 West 35th Street from M1 to TN3.
  • Councilwoman Dooley moved to defer to February 4th at the applicant's request.
  • Motion to defer passed unanimously.
• Item 8L:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 2010 Anderson Avenue from R1 to TRN1.
  • Councilwoman Coonrod moved to approve after conducting due diligence with neighbors and the neighborhood association.
  • Motion passed unanimously.
• Item 8M:
  • Ordinance to rezone property at 2659 Glass Street from R1 to CTMU.
  • Presentation by Karen, City Staff, outlining the proposed mixed-use project, zoning considerations, and concerns raised at the Planning Commission.
  • Applicant, Michael Kenner, presented his plan for a live-work unit, highlighting community engagement efforts and support from community members.
  • Opposition voiced by Bill Tim, neighboring property owner, expressing concerns about introducing commercial space into a residential area, potential negative impacts on tenants, and inconsistency with the Plan Chattanooga community plan.
  • Rebuttal by Michael Kenner emphasizing the need for redevelopment on Glass Street and community desire for a mixed-use walkable neighborhood.
  • Councilwoman Coonrod acknowledged the concerns and proposed deferring the item to January 28th to allow for a roundtable meeting with stakeholders.
  • Motion to defer to January 28th passed unanimously.
• Item 8N:
  • Ordinance to rezone properties at 3313, 3315, and 3317 Pinewood Terrace from R1 to RN2.
  • Councilwoman Coonrod moved to approve.
  • Motion passed unanimously.

V. Resolutions (52:41)

• Item 9A:
  • Resolution authorizing applications for the vacant City Council position in District 6 and scheduling interviews for January 28th.
  • Motion to approve passed unanimously.
• Item 9B:
  • Resolution approving policies for payment in lieu of tax transactions.
  • Motion to defer to January 28th passed unanimously.
• Item 9C, 9D, & 9E: (Taken together as a package)
  • 9C: Resolution authorizing contract renewal with Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough for external audit services.
  • 9D: Resolution accepting qualifications for on-call blanket contracts for Resident Project Representative Services.
  • 9E: Resolution authorizing acceptance of a Tennessee Law Enforcement hiring grant.
  • Motion to approve passed unanimously.

VI. Purchases (56:43)

• Jeremy, from the city's procurement department, presented four purchase recommendations:
  • Street Maintenance: Increase for bulk fuel and de-icing salt.
  • Gas detection system: Award to All Safe Industries.
  • Fire Department: 5-year blanket agreement for communication tower service.
  • Brainerd Golf Course: Purchase of a greens master lawnmower.
• Councilman Hester and Councilman Leford commended Public Works for their work during the recent snowstorm.
• Motion to approve purchases passed unanimously.

VII. Sole Source Procurement (1:00:22)

• Sole source procurement for Wastewater to replenish submersible pumps reported.

VIII. Committee Reports (1:00:42)

• No reports from Council members Coonrod, Coonrod, Dooley, or Hester.
• Councilman Smith announced a finance committee meeting next week to discuss a budget amendment.
• Councilman Leford suggested revisiting the celebration for Chief Chambers' birthday next week.
• Vice Chair Hill reported on the Affordable Housing Committee meeting and the presentation on Invest Chattanooga.

IX. Public Comment (1:02:16)

• Rules for public comment read by the City Attorney.
• Josh Branham, from the Greater Chattanooga Realtors, provided an update on the 2024 housing market statistics.
• Gary Ball encouraged the council to work with the RPA on orderly development of the 1900-2200 blocks of Anderson Avenue.
• Anna G voiced support for the Invest Chattanooga plan but emphasized the need to address systemic issues around economic equity and racial disparities.
• Joseph Peyton, from the Caleb's economic mobility task force, commented on the pilot policy and environmental considerations for new developments.

X. Adjournment (1:14:18)

• Meeting adjourned.

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