Cleveland City Council

p. 220 REGULAR SESSION APRIL 26, 2021 3:00 P.M. MINUTE BOOK 30 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE MET IN A REGULAR SESSION THIS MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE IN THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL BUILDING. PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR LEE’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 78, THIS MEETING WAS CONDUCTED ELECTRONICALLY AND LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY’S FACEBOOK PAGE IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE. DURING AND PRIOR TO THE MEETING, ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS WERE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE. Present and presiding was Mayor Kevin Brooks. Also present were Vice Mayor Avery Johnson, Councilmen Bill Estes, Tom Cassada, David May, Jr., Dale Hughes, Ken Webb and Councilwoman Marsha McKenzie. Others in attendance were: City Manager Joe Fivas; Shawn McKay, Assistant City Manager/CFO; Christy Brandon, Assistant City Clerk; Corey Divel, Assistant to the City Manager/Communications Coordinator/Downtown Coordinator/Senior Planner; Beverley Lindsey, Beverley Lindsey, Assistant to the City Manager; Sue Zius, Assistant to the Mayor; City Attorney John Kimball; Kris Miller, IT Director; Patti Pettit, Parks and Recreation Director and Tim Siniard with the Cleveland Daily Banner. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and prayer by Vice Mayor Johnson, the following business was then entered into: Mayor Brooks asked for a moment of silence for the family of Sharon Taylor, who recently passed away. Also, a moment of silence for the lives lost one year ago in the April 2020 tornado outbreak in our community. 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 April 12, 2021 and approve them as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, the motion unanimously passed. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS City Manager Joe Fivas updated the Council on the following: Tinsley Pool is approximately 40-years old, last year the pool was not opened due to Covid. This year we are going to make every effort possible to open it even though there are some issues. It is very costly to operate; about $150,000 a year and revenue is only about $10,000. The main cost are a leak and chemicals. Since the pump hasn’t been started in a couple of years, we are going to try to make it happen but if we run into major issues when the pumps are turned on, we will report back where we stand. Recently, it was heavily vandalized, and staff is working through that and we feel the pool deserves one more opportunity. Councilman Cassada stated the pool has been there a long time and hopes it can be revamped to be an asset to the community. Councilman May added chemicals and pumps have problems. Mr. Fivas stated yes and with the leak we are losing hundreds of thousands of gallons a week during operation. Secondly, Parker Avenue Design: Beginning at 20th Street, one side of the sidewalks are completed. The other side will have a sidewalk with additional on-street parking. The houses need parking and for the events at Lee it can be used for overflow parking. This design is to alleviate traffic and safety issues. The project will begin the day after Ocoee Middle classes are out for the summer and we will probably do a hard shut down of Parker Street, since it is a major project. Councilman May asked if the project was all in-house. Mr. Fivas stated it’s a hybrid project. We will do some of the street work, very little stormwater work but we have our contracts for paving and sidewalks that will be utilized. Our goal is to have it completed before school starts back. Mr. Fivas then reviewed today’s agenda. He added at the next meeting he will review the nine different elements going in with the improvements on Paul Huff Parkway. p. 221 REGULAR SESSION APRIL 26, 2021 PAGE -221- MINUTE BOOK 30 Mayor Brooks read the following proclamation to recognize and congratulate Dr. Leneda Laing, the 2021 TN Principal of the Year. “D R. L E N E D A L A I N G” “TDOE 2020-2021 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR” Whereas, The Tennessee Department of Education announced Dr. Leneda Laing of Cleveland Middle School as the 2020-2021 Tennessee Principal of the Year, she was chosen out of nine finalist representing Tennessee’s eight CORE regions as well as Shelby County-Municipal area; and . . . . Whereas, Dr. Laing served nine years as a National Board Certified classroom teacher and math coordinator and served four years as assistant principal before becoming principal of Cleveland Middle School, currently in her fifth year as principal; and . . Whereas, Dr. Laing was also awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics from the National Science Foundation in 2007; and . . . . Whereas, Director of Cleveland City Schools, Dr. Russell Dyer says Dr. Laing truly exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding educator, she represents Cleveland City Schools very well and embodies all that is great about educators in Tennessee and is very deserving of this great honor; and . . . . Whereas, the Tennessee Principal of the year award is awarded annually to a school leader for outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership that drives overall improvements in his or her school, NOW THEREFORE, I, Kevin Brooks, Mayor of the City of Cleveland and on behalf of the Cleveland City Council do hereby present this certificate in recognition of Dr. Leneda Laing being chosen “TDOE 2020-2021 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR” and thank her for all she does for the young people of our community. Mayor Brooks then read the fooling proclamation to recognize and congratulate the Cleveland High School Raider Wrestling Team. “CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL RAIDER WRESTLING DAY” Whereas, the Cleveland High School Blue Raider Wrestling Team dominated the finals of the TSSAA tournament at the Chattanooga Trade & Convention Center with six state titles—a TSSAA record—and three runner-up finishes. Cleveland’s nine finalist also set a state record for the number of wrestlers in championship matches; and . . . . Whereas, this marks another successful year that Cleveland High has claimed the number 1 championship title in the State; and . . . . Whereas, Raider wrestlers, Logan Fowler (106), Jackson Bradford (132), Trae McDaniel (138), Cody Chittum (145), Tetoe Boyd (182) and Ashton Davis (220), all stood atop the podium at night’s end. McDaniel’s win was his third consecutive state championship; Davis and Bradford have two championships each; Chittum’s appearance in the tournament made TSSAA history as the only time a wrestler ranked No. 1 in the nation has wrestled in the state tournament; and . . . . Whereas, Coach Joey Knox and his staff have distinguished themselves as coaches who give credit to their wrestlers for their hard work, pursuing their dream, and claim each and p. 222 REGULAR SESSION APRIL 26, 2021 PAGE -222- MINUTE BOOK 30 every hard earned victory as an outstanding accomplishment by a team of great wrestlers; and . . . . NOW THEREFORE, I, Kevin Brooks, Mayor of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee do hereby declare Monday, April 26, 2021 as “CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL BLUE RAIDER WRESTLING DAY” in our city and ask all citizens to congratulate this fine group of young men and their coaches for a job well done. I hereby declare that Coach Joey Knox, his staff, the Raider wrestlers, as well as, Dr. Russell Dyer, Autumn O’Bryan, and David Turner as ambassadors for this City, exemplifying that true spirit of sportsmanship and a winning spirit that is the envy of the State of Tennessee. Congratulations TSSAA Wrestling Champions— Cleveland High Blue Raiders. HEARING PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS No hearing petitions and communications. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hughes moved to approve the following items from the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cassada; and upon roll call, the consent agenda unanimously passed. • Bid Summary – Street Striping and Thermoplastic Markings. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kristi Powers, Purchasing Coordinator DATE: April 26, 2021 RE: Bid Summary – Street Striping and Thermoplastic Markings SUMMARY: Sealed bids were received on April 20, 2021, for the Street Striping and Thermoplastic Markings. The bids are listed below: • Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. Knoxville, TN $154,856.25 _ _____ • Volunteer Highway Supply Knoxville, TN $109,575.00_______ COMMITTEE FINDINGS: No Board or Committee findings. FISCAL ANALYSIS: Funding is available. RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation is to award the contract to Volunteer Highway Supply. The initial term of this contract will be for a two-year period beginning June 1, 2021 and ending May 31, 2023. • Resolution 2021-33 – Amending the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan regarding electronic public hearings during Covid. p. 223 REGULAR SESSION APRIL 26, 2021 PAGE -223- MINUTE BOOK 30 RESOLUTION 2021-33 WHEREAS the City of Cleveland is required to amend the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan regarding electronic public hearings during COVID; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Development Coordinator has attached a memo and the changes to the Citizen participation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the changes to the Citizen Participation Plan per HUD’s requirement and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee, in regular session assembled, that the City Council does hereby approve the changes to the Citizen Participation Plan. This 26th day of April 2021. APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/John F. Kimball ___________________________ City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor ___________________________ Shawn McKay, City Clerk p. 224 REGULAR SESSION APRIL 26, 2021 PAGE -224- MINUTE BOOK 30 • Motion – Approving a proposed additional economic analysis with Ragan-Smith for the SR306 Cleveland Corridor Study project. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joe Fivas, City Manager DATE: April 22, 2021 RE: SR 306 Cleveland Corridor Study - Scope / Proposal SUMMARY: Attached is the proposal from Ragan-Smith to add the economic analysis to the SR 306 Cleveland Corridor Study Project. The estimate came in at an additional $15,000; the total project would be around $110,000 so the city’s match would be approximately $11,000. This would be an overall increase to the City by about $1,000. COMMITTEE FINDINGS: No Committee or Board action. FISCAL ANALYSIS: This will cost the City an estimated additional $1,000.00 for this $110,000 study. RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends approval of this item. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Estes thanked the Cleveland Police Department for their involvement with the 65 Roses. Secondly, the Planning Commission discussed the proposed downtown overlay changes. Ben Berry and staff has put together some good things, which will be coming before us in a few months. There are some positive changes and when the time comes, he encourages everyone to read the packet. Lastly, the projects we have going now, he would like to have an Excel spreadsheet with a Gantt chart, so we can see all the projects with monthly columns so we and the public can see a timeline and projects in one place. Councilman Cassada thanked all City staff for going above and beyond the call of duty with the citizens of our community. Councilman May echoed the comments thanking City staff as well. Councilman Webb asked for staff to maintain the landscaping at Exit 25 welcome sign. Vice Mayor Johnson stated he received a call concerning a gate off Smith Drive into the Cleveland Courts facility and when it would be installed. Secondly, he received a call concerning trash along Freewill Road near Grace Point Church. Councilwoman McKenzie thanked Public Works staff for quickly resolving some of her concerns. Mayor Brooks also complimented Public Works and the mowing department for their work on North Lee Highway. p. 225 REGULAR SESSION APRIL 26, 2021 PAGE -225- MINUTE BOOK 30 Mr. Fivas stated in response to the questions, the gate at the Cleveland Courts will be installed by the owners and staff will encourage them to make it a high priority. Councilman Hughes suggested re-evaluating the gate location. Mr. Fivas stated the location was selected after numerous public meetings. The process has been slow because they were evaluating stormwater drainage, fence installation and traffic to go out on Cedar Lane as discussed. The gate at Smith Drive with a code for emergency vehicles, transit and waste vehicles. Mr. Fivas continued that several months ago we split up project management and Robert Varnell is our Transportation Planner and we have given him the opportunity to be the point person for all the transportation projects. He does have a list and timelines, like a supercharged Gantt chart, that we can share with everyone. Councilman Estes stated monthly reports would be good. NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES No new business and ordinances. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Brooks announced the following: • The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021. There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m. _________________________________ __________________________________ Mayor City Clerk