City Council

APPROVED 08/19/2019 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 5, 2019 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl Visitors: Police Chief Teske, DPS Director Goetzinger, Tom Hebel, Maria and Trejo Villanueva, Michelle Spenser, Daryl Starr, Maria Kontoudis APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2019, regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2019, quarterly roundtable, as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to adopt the agenda as amended: Under Closed Session – Remove POAM Negotiations Under Other Business – Remove Consideration of Approving the Tentative POAM Contract All yeas Motion passes CONSENT AGENDA CCM: 08/05/2019 Page 1 of 7  APPROVED 08/19/2019 a) Receive and File July 2, 2019 Recreation Board Meeting Minutes b) Receive and File July 11, 2019, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes c) Receive and File July 24, 2019, TIFA Meeting Minutes d) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated August 1, 2019, in the amount of $ 786,508.38 Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Presentation of City of Richmond Volunteer of the Year Award Mayor Rix presented Tom Hebel with the City of Richmond Volunteer of the Year Award for his many contributions to the City. The award is a memorial for Doug Pentzien 2. Consideration of the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 148- 2/Amendments to Cross Connections Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 148-2 for the protection of the public water supply from cross connections. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 165/Regulation of Food Trucks City Manager Moore informed Council that the draft ordinance being presented is Administration’s attempt at incorporating the City of Grand Blanc ordinance and additional items that City Council identified at their July Quarterly Roundtable. The second reading and adoption would take place at the August 19th meeting unless Council wants to postpone the adoption to allow for additional changes to be made to the ordinance. Motion by Reindel, seconded by LaFore, to introduce and give first reading of Ordinance No. 165, an Ordinance to permit and regulate mobile food vehicle vendors. Discussion on motion: CCM: 08/05/2019 Page 2 of 7  APPROVED 08/19/2019 Rix stated his opposition to allowing food trucks in the City. Food trucks do not pay taxes, they do not hire people from the City, do not pay towards City services, but receive them all. Felt food trucks were unfair competition for the established businesses within the City. He would be voting against the ordinance. Greene stated she would be voting against the ordinance. She felt it was too restrictive. Stopping an upstart business. Do not want the government to impede small businesses. She did not feel food trucks were competition to local restaurants – food trucks typically provide unique and unusual food that were not available in the restaurants. She did not agree with the restrictions placed on food trucks that would be located on private property. Misteravich was in agreement with the zones for the food trucks. Also agreed that food trucks should not be located in the municipal parking lot. Will be voting in favor of the ordinance. Reindel stated that he was in favor of the ordinance. The City will now have guidelines in place where none has previously existed. Allen was happy with the ordinance presented. Council spent a lot of time discussing the different issues. Felt the ordinance offered a conservative approach to allowing food trucks – it offered balance. Maria Kontoudis, Village Café was not in favor of the ordinance. As a local business owner, she pays taxes. She felt food trucks would hurt the local businesses, party stores and churches. Hopes the Council will consider supporting the local businesses. Michelle Spencer, 34670 Cedar Ridge, was in favor of food trucks. Food trucks offer different types of food that would not compete with the local restaurants. Feels people would enjoy the novelty – would draw people into the City. Daryl Starr, Starr Craft Brewery was in support of allowing food trucks. His business did not offer food – this would be something different that could be offered in his brewery. Different types of food would be good for his business. Maria Villanueva, 35390 Churchill, The Rolling Cactus. She informed Council she did not want to compete with the local businesses – she would be offering something different. She has lived in the City for 10 years and is actively involved in the community. Once her food truck takes off she would eventually be hiring employees. Her operation would only be seasonal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tom Hebel felt allowing food trucks would be a good idea – want to promote business. CCM: 08/05/2019 Page 3 of 7  APPROVED 08/19/2019 Rix stated that some areas in the ordinance were unclear and he needed more clarification. Manager Moore invited any Council members to contact him with their questions or concerns regarding the ordinance. Vote on motion Five yeas (Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Warn) Two nays (Greene, Rix) Motion passes 4. Consideration of the Purchase of a Pickup Truck/DPW Motion by LaFore, seconded by Allen, to authorize the purchase of a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, ½ ton pickup from Red Holman GMC, with the expense of $25,438.35 charged to the appropriate line items in the DPW Equipment Replacement Fund and Parks and Recreation Fund. Discussion on motion: LaFore stated that he felt it would be a good ideal to also add the option of power locks/windows/heated mirrors and the keyless entry for a cost of $1,169.35. Rix Agreed – the heated mirrors would come in handy during winter months. Motion by LaFore, seconded by Allen, to amend the motion to add the option of power locks/windows/heated mirrors and keyless entry for the cost of $1,169.35. All yeas Motion passes The main motion now reads: Motion by LaFore, seconded by Allen, to authorize the purchase of a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, ½ ton pickup from Red Holman GMC, with the expense of $26,607.70 charged to the appropriate line items in the DPW Equipment Replacement Fund and the Parks & Recreation Fund. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 08/05/2019 Page 4 of 7  APPROVED 08/19/2019 5. Consideration of the Purchase of a Radar Trailer Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to authorize the expense of $7,575.00 for the purchase of a RU2 Fast 820 radar trailer from RU2 Systems, Inc. with the expenses charged to the appropriate line item Department of Public Works: Equipment Acquisition (101-442-977.000). All yeas Motion passes Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to amend the FY2019/2020 budget and increase the Department of Public Works: Equipment Acquisition line item (101-442-977.000) from $0 to $7,575. All yeas Motion passes 6. Consideration of the Purchase of a Mower/DPW Motion by Greene, seconded by Warn, to authorize $8,799.00 for the purchase of a 6” Exmark Laster Z, E Series from Zimmer’s Sales & Service with the expense charged to the appropriate line item: 404-442-977.000; Equipment Acquisition; DPW Equipment Replacement Fund. All yeas Motion passes 7. Consideration of Designating an MML Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate. Some discussion on the cost of the conference and whether someone could just attend the annual meeting. Motion by Rix, seconded by Allen, to table this item until further information can be provided. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 08/05/2019 Page 5 of 7  APPROVED 08/19/2019 8. Consideration of Approving the Good Old Days Resolutions Motion by Reindel, seconded by Greene, to adopt the following Good Old Days Resolutions: No. 2019-12 – Grand Parade and Children’s Parade No. 2019-13 – Outhouse Race No. 2019-14 – Fireworks No. 2019-15 – Parking Lot Closure and Public Area Use All yeas Motion passes 9. Consideration of Board Appointments Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to appoint Alexander Steward to the Library Board for a 2-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2021. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Dr. Patrick McClellan, to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2022. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER None. COUNCIL COMMENTS Greene – Thanked Tom Hebel for his encouragement and guidance when running for Council. Rix – Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 8/15 – Last summer concert in the Park 8/16 – Last night swim 8/19 – Council meeting at 6:00 pm CLOSED SESSION None. OTHER BUSINESS CCM: 08/05/2019 Page 6 of 7  APPROVED 08/19/2019 None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:09 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Karen Stagl City Clerk CCM: 08/05/2019 Page 7 of 7