JUNE 1, 2022
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll call found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryan present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.1. CONTINUED FROM MAY 26, 2022: Call for Review of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit amendment (CUP 08-31-A4) and Design Review (DR 21-009) application for the operation of Vineyard Academy Christian School, and the construction of a 3,260 square foot modular building for additional classrooms at The Rock Church, located at 1770 Adams Lane (APNs 016-040-009, 016-040-010, and 016-040-011). (Alexis Morris/Crystal De Castro)
Following staff’s presentation, Mayor Bryant opened the public hearing.
Mike Curtis, applicant, spoke in support of the project.
The following spoke in support of the project Eric Schumacher, David Pritchett, Rick and Michelle Campos, Amanda Miller, Shannon Jackson, Kyle Baker, and a statement prepared by Patti Bristow was read.
Rod Flohr spoke in opposition to the project.
E-mails were submitted by Cornel Todor and Sinziana Todor expressing concerns about the project.
E-mails were submitted by David Pritchett, Katie Ramsey, and Shannon Jackson in support of the project.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Rodriguez to close the public hearing. Motion carried with Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
Council recessed at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Bryant recused himself from the motion due to a perceived conflict of interest and out of an abundance of caution left the Zoom mtg.
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Mendoza, as detailed in the staff report, to adopt Resolution 2022-68 approving an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Vineyard Academy Christian School, including additions/revisions to the Conditions of Approval to include:
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Amend Condition 3: to add a) Permittee shall add awnings of a style and color similar to those on The Rock Church building to all portable building windows facing Grant Street b) Permittee shall work with the manufacturer of the portable buildings to determine whether a wall coating such as Tex Cote may be added to the buildings and thereafter painted to match The Rock Church building. If feasible, such coating shall be added and painted. If infeasible, Permittee shall work with the Design Review Subcommittee to arrive at an alternative enhanced coating or surface.
To amended the condition regarding landscaping as follows: All landscaping and fencing as depicted in the plans shall be completed prior to the initiation of the operation of use, with enhanced landscaping along the Grant Street frontage to match the landscaping in place along the Grant Street frontage of The Rock Church.
To add a condition of approval to require that the same color palette be used on portable buildings as is used on The Rock Church building.
Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, in favor; and Mayor Bryant recused.
RESULT: APPROVED [4/0/1]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez
RECUSED: Mayor Bryant
As detailed in the staff report, adopt Resolution 2022-69 approving the Design Review for the Vineyard Academy Christian School, including additions/revisions to Condition(s) of Approval:
a.) Permittee shall add awnings of a style and color similar to those on The Rock Church building to all portable building windows facing Grant Street; b.) Permittee shall work with the manufacturer of the portable buildings to determine whether a wall coating such as Tex Cote may be added to the buildings and thereafter painted to match The Rock Church building. If feasible, such coating shall be added and painted. If infeasible, Permittee shall work with the Design Review Subcommittee to arrive at an alternative enhanced coating or surface; c.) The building colors for the portable buildings shall match The Rock Church Building. A color and materials board shall be submitted for the review of the Community Development Director prior to building permit submittal; d.) The building permit submittal plans shall indicate the colors and materials shall match The Rock Church.
Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, in favor; and Mayor Bryant recused.
RESULT: APPROVED [4/0/1]
MOVER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
SECONDER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez
RECUSED: Mayor Bryant
Mayor Bryant rejoined the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
B. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
B.1. REQUESTED ITEMS
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B.A.1. Future agenda item request from Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to an update of zoning regulations to limit or prohibit sales of tobacco. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke in support of the item.
Eldon Price stated he was a responsible retailer and didn’t feel this should apply to his business.
E-mails were received from:
Marc Strauch, owner of an AM/PM in opposition of an ordinance to limit tobacco sales.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Bryant closed public comment.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Meyer to have staff spend time and resources on the issue. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor; RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza Council Member
SECONDER: Susannah Meyer, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez Mayor Bryant
B.A.2. Future agenda item requests from Council Member Mendoza for City Council discussion of, and possible direction to staff, related to Planning Commission training on their roles and responsibilities; as well as issues and consequences of Commissioner communications. (Tim Ogden/Margaret Wimberly) Mayor Bryant opened the public comment period.
Rod Flohr, resident, spoke in support of removal of Planning Commission member Dave Dolter.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment period was closed.
It was moved/seconded by Mendoza/Rarey to have staff spend time and resources on the bringing back information related to the training of Planning Commissioners and possible removal of Planning Commissioner David Dolter. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez, and Mayor Bryant in favor.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jovita Mendoza, Council Member
SECONDER: Karen Rarey, Council Member
AYES: Mendoza, Meyer, Rarey, Rodriguez Mayor Bryant
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved/seconded by Rarey/Meyer to adjourn at 10:55 p.m. Roll Call vote found Council Member Mendoza, Council Member Meyer, Council Member Rarey, Vice Mayor Rodriguez. and Mayor Bryant in favor.