Cleveland City Council

p. 186 REGULAR SESSION JULY 23, 2018 3:00 P.M. MINUTE BOOK 29 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE MET IN A REGULAR SESSION THIS MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE IN THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL BUILDING. Present and presiding was Mayor Tom Rowland. Also present were Vice Mayor Avery Johnson, Councilmen Charlie McKenzie, Bill Estes, Tom Cassada, David May, Jr., Dale Hughes and Richard Banks. Others in attendance according to the sign-in sheet were as follows: City Manager Joe Fivas; Assistant City Manager/CFO Shawn McKay; Assistant City Manager/Operations Melinda Carroll; City Attorney John Kimball; Christy Brandon, Support Services Manager; Jonathan Jobe, Director of Development and Engineering; Tommy Myers, Public Works Director; Police Chief Mark Gibson; Mark Fidler, Jetport Director; Dan Hartman, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; Fire Chief Ron Harrison; Kris Miller, IT Director; Executive Secretary Beverley Lindsey; Sue Zius, Assistant to the Mayor/Legislative Liaison; Kim Spence, Safety and Wellness; Bethany McCoy with Lee University; Brian Moran, Social Media; Ken Webb; Duane Schriver; Tad Bacon with Cleveland Utilities; Nicholas Lillios; Gary Farlow with the Chamber of Commerce; Hiawatha Brown; Charlie Cogdill with Cleveland City Schools; Larry Armour; Dustin Tommey; Brian Hamons and Michael Barker. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and prayer by Vice Mayor Johnson, the following business was then entered into: WAIVE READING OF MINUTES Vice Mayor Johnson moved that the City Council of the City of Cleveland waive the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of the City Council held on July 9, 2018 and approve them as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call the motion unanimously passed. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Rowland reviewed the following items on the consent agenda. • Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance No: 2018-23 – heretofore passed on first reading July 9, 2018 and found in Minute Book 29, Page 179; rezoning 1.97 acres located at 717 South Lee Hwy and 919 Beard Circle SW (Tax Map 057C Group B Parcel 020.00 from R2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Residential Zoning District to CH Commercial Highway Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 member absent). • Street Light Recommendation – Billie Lawson located at 1295 Hardwick Street SE (Cleveland Utilities recommends the installation of a 45-watt LED street light fixture on an existing power pole at the intersection of Hardwick Street and 13th Street to meet city guidelines). Councilman Estes moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cassada; and upon roll call, the motion to approve the consent agenda was unanimously passed. Mayor Rowland stated we have final passage of Ordinance No: 2018-24 to be considered, which is amending Title 15, Chapter 6, Section 15-614 relative to parking restrictions for certain large vehicles and trailers on city streets in residential areas. Councilman Hughes stated he would like to make a motion to approve the ordinance on final reading and to set the effective date as of January 1, 2019. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKenzie. Councilman Hughes continued that he would like Mr. Hamons to remove the blue tarps within three weeks and paint the bus somewhere off site, not on the street. Mr. Hamons agreed. Councilman Estes stated he felt the bus could be moved into the driveway. Mr. Hamons stated one driveway is not long enough for the bus and would be partially in the road and the second driveway a carport is in the way. Councilman Estes then stated he agrees with Councilman Hughes concerning the tarps and p. 187 REGULAR SESSION JULY 9, 2018 PAGE -187- MINUTE BOOK 29 painting. Councilman Banks stated he understands and appreciates what Mr. Hamons is trying to do but we have to look at the overall picture, which is a residential area with a yellow school bus with blue tarps parked on the street. In some people’s eyes, it affects the value of their property in the historic area. A neighbor has offered to let him park the bus in their driveway. That would help with the problem and get around the potential for the city to become liable if someone hits the bus. He supports his mission but not leaving the bus on the street. Mr. Hamons replied he understands the Council’s position but feels by speaking with city staff and the surrounding neighbors prior to purchasing the bus he did his due diligence and cringes at the thought of using his neighbor’s driveway until January. Mayor Rowland asked for the Clerk to call the roll on the motion. Upon roll call, Councilmen Hughes, McKenzie, Estes (voting yes because of the timing of this and Mr. Hamons intention prior to this ordinance) Cassada and May (voting yes because Mr. Hamons checked with Codes and we are changing it midstream) voted aye. Councilman Banks and Vice Mayor Johnson voted no. The motion passed 5-2. Councilman Estes asked that the street light recommendation for Debbie Jones located at 1505 City View Street SE be delayed until the August 13 meeting so he can speak with Ms. Jones before voting. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Vice Mayor Johnson moved to reserve ten parking spots in the parking lot at Central and Church Street for downtown businesses, which would be a two-hour time limit and first come first serve. The motion was seconded by Councilman Banks and then stated it would be self- policing. Vice Mayor Johnson stated we need to do something while we are waiting on the consultants. Councilman Hughes said he thought we were addressing business owners having spots. Councilman Banks responded no, for patrons. If you look now, there are empty spots. If you get right down to it, the problem is County and City employees who are taking up the spots. Studies have shown, if you can get those people to park offsite and walk or be shuttled it would help, especially those around the courthouse square. Councilman Estes stated we don’t have any estimations right now, since Lee students are not in session, but would rather staff look at downtown parking 9-5 Monday – Friday during the month of August and report back the availability of ten spots. He feels we need additional info before voting. Vice Mayor Johnson stated he is just asking for something to be done now. Councilman Banks stated we can do it for a 90-day period and it would automatically end. Councilman Cassada asked if staff would do a study and bring something back in 90 days. Mr. Kimball stated if you are referring to the parking lot, it is owned by First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and advises to speak with them before erecting a sign on their property. Councilman Banks then suggested ten spaces on the public street, identified as downtown patrons parking only. Vice Mayor Johnson amended his motion to be ten spots on the public street, with two-hour parking for downtown business patrons for a period of 90 days. Also, staff will conduct a parking study and parking spot locations and signage wording will be determined by Jonathan Jobe. The amendment was seconded by Councilman Banks. Upon roll call, the motion unanimously passed. Additional discussion took place and it was determined the signage should include wording such as parking for downtown businesses from 9-5 Monday – Friday. Councilman Estes stated he likes the Building and Codes monthly reports but asked if Bryan Turner’s reports could correctly identify if the location is in the CDBG area and also asked if it could be sorted by district, like Codes Enforcement has theirs. Councilman Cassada asked if a safety study would be conducted along Paul Huff Parkway at the Target shopping center entrance. Mr. Fivas stated they would have that at the next meeting. Vice Mayor Johnson asked if the grass could be trimmed around the signs in the I-75/25th Street area. Mr. Hartman stated staff worked on that area last week and should be completed soon. p. 188 REGULAR SESSION JULY 9, 2018 PAGE -188- MINUTE BOOK 29 Councilman May inquired about the pedestrian crossing at Ocoee and Ocoee Crossing. Tad Bacon with Cleveland Utilities replied that is a State project related to the Casteel Connector. He is unsure of the completion date but will make sure it is up to City standards. However, when the Casteel Connector ribbon cutting will take place it is likely the crossing project will not be completed. Councilman Hughes asked if the calibration changed along Keith Street from Paul Huff to 25th Street on the weekends. Mr. Bacon stated he was not aware but some detection sensors need some repair work, which could be the problem. They are awaiting parts to fix the sensors. Councilman Banks stated over the weekend Vice President Pence visited Cleveland with several elected officials. The Cleveland Police Department, Cleveland Fire Department, our First Responders, support staff, Lee University security and Bethany McCoy did a superb job hosting the Vice President at Pangle Hall. A Secret Service man told him they felt more secure here than anywhere we’ve been lately. Thanks to Lee University for hosting him. Secondly, he’s received several comments about how the city looks regarding the crepe myrtles. He feels it is important to educate the homeowners who have crepe myrtles planted between the sidewalk and the street. Those are city property and homeowners need to contact Dan Hartman before they try to do any maintenance on them. Also, Mr. Hartman is here for Patti Petitt, who lost her mother in-law over the weekend. Mayor Rowland added David Sheely lost his grandmother recently as well. NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES Councilman Estes moved to support staff and the Downtown PILOT Housing Program with the Health Education Facilities Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cassada; and upon roll call, unanimously passed. There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 3:52. _________________________________ ______________________________ Mayor City Clerk