City Council

APPROVED 02/06/2018 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 15, 2018 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl Visitors: City Planner Jeschke, Christine Rowley, Kathy Osebold, Melissa Majchrzak, Robert Majchrzak, Bridget Smith, Danielle Lee, Tom Hebel, Mary Ellen Shepherd-Logan, Sherri Miller from Care House; Sheila Collins from Turning Point APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2018, regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion carried AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the agenda as presented. CCM 01/15/18 Page 1 of 6  APPROVED 02/06/2018 CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for December 2017 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for December 2017 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for December 2017 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for December 2017 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for December 2017 f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for December 2017 g) Receive and File Recreation Department Activity Report for December 2017 h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for December 2017 i) Receive and File Water Well Report for December 2017 j) Receive and File Cable Television Department Activity Report for December 2017 k) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for December 2017 l) Receive and File 2017 Year-end Police Department Statistics m) Receive and File Offense Count Report for December 2017 n) Receive and File Arrest Code Count Report for December 2017 o) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for December 2017 p) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for December 2017 q) Receive and File Call Flow Report for December 2017 r) Receive and File December 11, 2017, Library Board Meeting Minutes s) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for December 2017 t) Approval of Schedule of Bills through January 11, 2018, in the amount of $152,490.42 Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING 1. Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) A public hearing was being held to receive comments regarding the distribution of the City’s FY2018-19 Community Development Block Grant Allocation. The City’s allocation for FY2018 through FY2019 is estimated to be $17,644.00. Of this amount, up to 25% ($4,186.00) may be used for Public Service Project and the remaining funds ($13,458.00) for non-Public Service Projects which includes both “Bricks & Motor Projects” and Planning and Administration. CCM 01/15/18 Page 2 of 6  APPROVED 02/06/2018 Motion by Reindel, seconded by LaFore, to open the public hearing for the use of FY2018 to FY2019 CDBG Funds at 7:06 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Sherry Miller from Care House addressed Council and explained the services provided for Children and their Families. Their agency is usually referred by the Police Department or a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker. City of Richmond residents have used their services. They are requesting $1,200.00 in CDBG funds. Sheila Collings from Turning Point addressed Council and explained the many services provided by their agency for victims of domestic violence. They are requesting $1,000.00 in CDBG funds. Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to close the public hearing for the use of FY2018 - to FY2019 CDBG funds at 7:13 p.m. All yeas Motion passes ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Consideration of the Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to allocate $3,186.00 of the FY2018-19 CDBG funding to the City of Richmond Parks & Recreation Department for funding the Senior Services Coordinator Position for one year. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene, seconded by Warn, to allocate $13,458.00 of the FY2018-19 CDBG funding toward the reconstruction of one quadrant of the intersection of Oak Street and Beier Street for ADA ramp repairs in the amount of $13,597.00. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to allocate FY2018-19 CDBG funding to the following Public Service Programs: Care House in the amount of $500.00 and Turning Point in the amount of $500.00. All yeas Motion passes CCM 01/15/18 Page 3 of 6  APPROVED 02/06/2018 2. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 2018-1/Participation in the Redevelopment Ready Communities Program The Resolution expresses the City of Richmond’s desire to participate in the Redevelopment Ready Communities program. The State is beginning to require communities be at the engagement level in order to qualify for grants and certain programs offered through the MEDC. Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to approve resolution No. 2018-1; which expresses the City of Richmond’s desire to participate in the Redevelopment Ready Communities Program. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of Special Event Request/MI Juntiques Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve MI Junktique’s Special Event Request to close Monroe Street from Main to Parker and the northern third of the municipal parking lot for the Junk in the Trunk & Vintage Market Event, Saturday, April 28th from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to approve MI Junktique’s Special Event Request to close Monroe Street from Main to Parker and the northern thirds of the municipal parking lot for the Richmond Rummage and Relic Event, Saturday, July 28th from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene, seconded by Warn, to remove parking from the west side of Parker Street between Monroe and Water Streets and remove parking on the south side of Monroe Street from Parker Street through 35364 Monroe Street on Saturday, April 28th and Saturday, July 28th from 7:00 am through 5:00 pm. All yeas Motion passes Kathy Osebold did question if additional signage could be placed at the Main Street bump-outs to alert drivers’ of the pedestrian crossing. Bridget Smith, 36642 Amanda Court and Melissa Majchrzak, 69268 Main Street, spoke in support of the special events. Bridget also commented on pedestrian safety and the speed limit on M-19 in this area. CCM 01/15/18 Page 4 of 6  APPROVED 02/06/2018 Melissa Majchrzak did comment on the poor lighting in the parking lot behind Chap’s restaurant, and also questioned if directional signage could be placed on Main Street informing drivers’ of additional parking. Some directional signage was included in the signage recommended for the City – this signage would be installed this summer. 4. Consideration of Special Event Request/RAHGS/Sleigh Rides Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve the Special Event Request for the RAHGS Sleigh Ride Event on Sunday, February 11, 2018, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and allow the closure of Park Street from Stone Street to Beebe Street during the event. All yeas Motion passes 5. Consideration of Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Motion by Reindel, seconded by Misteravich, to reappoint Robb Garner to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three (3) year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2020. All yeas Motion passes Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to reappoint Mike Kaminski to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three (3) year term with and expiration date of December 31, 2020. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - The new web site is up and running - We are continuing to transition our accounting software to BS&A. COUNCIL COMMENTS Misteravich – Thanked the representatives from Turning Point and Care House for their presentations. Rix – Thanked the volunteers who took down the Christmas Decorations. - Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 1/18 – EDC at 7:00 pm 1/24 – TIFA at 7:00 pm 1/26 – RAHGS Annual Members Dinner CCM 01/15/18 Page 5 of 6  APPROVED 02/06/2018 2/1 – Non-residential pavilion rental begins 2/3 – Chili Cook-off 2/5 – Council at 7:00 pm OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:57 p.m. All yeas Motion carried Respectfully submitted: Karen Stagl City Clerk CCM 01/15/18 Page 6 of 6