Item A: An ordinance amending Chattanooga city code, Chapter 5, related to the Beer Board.
Item B: An ordinance amending Chattanooga city code, Chapter 35, related to the Wrecker Board. Both items were moved to approve by Councilman Ledford, seconded, and passed without opposition.
Subsequent Group Ordinances:
Items C, D, and E were taken as a group:
Item C: Relates to excavations and restoration of paving (Sections 3261 through 3285).
Item D: Relates to street construction.
Item E: Relates to licenses to make excavations. The group was approved unanimously.
Planning Items:
Item A: An ordinance to rezone a property on Customer Delight Drive from R1 to R3, subject to conditions, was deferred to April 9th on motion by Councilwoman Burrs.
Item B: Concerning the rezoning of an undressed property from R3 to C2, saw a presentation from the applicant and opposition but ultimately the decision was to not approve the rezoning after debate and opposition concerns, including traffic and the impact on local retirement home visibility and property value.
Ordinances Under First Reading:
Planning Item A: Relating to zoning ordinance amendments, was approved without specifics on opposition or further details provided.
Other Planning Items: Included approvals and deferrals of zoning and rezoning proposals for various properties, focusing on changes from manufacturing to residential zones or adjustments in commercial zoning classifications.
Resolutions:
Emergency Solutions Grant: Approval for an application for funds to be used for rapid rehousing activities and staff support, approximately $1,343,375.
External Audit Services Contract Renewal: Not to exceed $137,7120.
Appointments to the Chattanooga Public Art Commission were confirmed for Sydney Smith and Ryan Copeland, with terms beginning March 13, 2024, and ending March 12, 2026.
Several resolutions authorizing agreements to support health disparities, mental health services, and COVID-19 response with various organizations, including Align Wellness, First Baptist Cares, Medical Mission Fund, Cempa Community Care, and others, with allocated funds specified for each agreement.
Special Exceptions Permit: Approval for a new liquor store located at 5506 Hixson Pike and a residential planned unit development amendment for a property on Hixson Pike, with one item deferred to April 9th for further discussion.
