Council approved up to $26,000 for two Pine Hill Road parcels to add roughly 50 parking spaces near Plummer Field, and cleared Cotee River Bike Fest beer and wine sales while rejecting 3-2 an 11 a.m. Sunday early-sales variance.
19 items on the agenda · 11 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call response from Driscoll followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.
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[00:00:14] Driscoll? Here. Thank you. If you could all stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance [00:00:19] followed by a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad.
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Moment of Silence
The council observed a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:25] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:43] Thank you. You may be seated.
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- 4Approval of Minutes▶ 0:44
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Proclamation - Library Card Sign-up Month
approvedMayor Rob Marlowe proclaimed September as Library Card Sign-Up Month in the City of New Port Richey, urging residents to sign up for their own library card.
- direction:Mayor proclaimed September as Library Card Sign-Up Month in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
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[00:01:10] Next item is the proclamation. We will have a proclamation on library card sign-up month. [00:01:40] Whereas, a library card is the most important school supply of all. Whereas, libraries play an important role in the education and development of children, teens, and adults. [00:01:59] Whereas, people of all ages attend classes and events focused on literacy and lifelong learning to enhance their quality of life. [00:02:06] And whereas, all people can find books and resources to meet their special needs and interests, and whether reading for pleasure or studying for a particular purpose, a scholar can discover a wealth of information and hours of enjoyment at the library. [00:02:20] And whereas, librarians lead the way in creating inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to learn together. [00:02:26] And whereas, libraries continue to transform and expand their services in ways that meet the needs of the communities they serve, including making digital technology and information equally accessible to all. [00:02:37] Now therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim September as Library Card Sign-Up Month in the City of New Port Richey, and urge residents of our community to sign up for their own library card.
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Introduction of New Police Officer Bobby Lubrido
The Police Chief introduced Officer Bobby Lubrido, who was sworn in on August 16th and is the newest officer in the New Port Richey Police Department. Officer Lubrido brings 10 years of experience from the Oviedo (Albedo) Florida Police Department and 1.5 years as an Orange County Corrections Officer, and holds certifications as a law enforcement instructor, defensive tactics instructor, and firearms instructor.
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[00:09:30] We are, Mr. Mayor. [00:09:31] Chief. [00:09:47] Back on August 16th, our police department swore in Officer Bobby Libredo so that he could fit into our field training program [00:09:57] and all the rest of that. [00:09:58] That was our timing for that. [00:10:00] But what I did want to do is invite him here tonight so that you could see our latest officer, [00:10:04] and I want to tell you just a little bit about him. [00:10:07] Very fortunate that the agency that he came from are very disappointed that he left. [00:10:13] He served ten years with the Albedo, Florida Police Department, [00:10:16] and they gave very high recommendations for him [00:10:20] and really commented to a great extent that they wished that he wasn't leaving. [00:10:26] He also has prior to that a year-and-a-half's experience as an Orange County Corrections Officer. [00:10:33] The good fortune of getting someone that has as many years of experience as Bobby has is he's a certified, [00:10:41] a regular certified instructor for law enforcement. [00:10:44] He's a specialized defensive tactics instructor as well as a certified firearms instructor. [00:10:50] So he brings a lot of credentials with him to our department, and we're very pleased to have him on board here. [00:10:56] So I just want to introduce to you Officer Bobby Libredo. [00:11:00] Welcome. [00:11:09] Did you want to get a couple shots with your staff? [00:11:40] Where's the seven? [00:11:49] Okay. [00:11:50] Let's regroup just a little bit. [00:12:03] I think I blinked. [00:12:04] I think I blinked. [00:12:05] Thank you very much. [00:12:06] Thanks, Bobby. [00:12:26] I'll make sure.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - June 2017
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes from June 2017.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:12:39] I got it. [00:12:40] Next item we have on the agenda is a public reading of an ordinance, and I understand that's been pulled. [00:12:46] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:12:48] You do have something before that consent agenda. [00:12:50] Thank you. [00:12:52] Entertain a motion on the consent agenda. [00:12:54] Move for approval. [00:12:55] Second. [00:12:57] Any discussion? [00:12:58] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:13:00] Aye. [00:13:01] Aye. [00:13:02] Opposed, the like sign. [00:13:03] Thank you. [00:13:04] That public hearing is ready.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval, by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:12:39] I got it. [00:12:40] Next item we have on the agenda is a public reading of an ordinance, and I understand that's been pulled. [00:12:46] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:12:48] You do have something before that consent agenda. [00:12:50] Thank you. [00:12:52] Entertain a motion on the consent agenda. [00:12:54] Move for approval. [00:12:55] Second. [00:12:57] Any discussion? [00:12:58] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:13:00] Aye. [00:13:01] Aye. [00:13:02] Opposed, the like sign. [00:13:03] Thank you. [00:13:04] That public hearing is ready.
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Alcoholic Beverage Special Event - Cotee River Bike Fest
approvedCouncil approved an alcoholic beverage special event permit for the Cotee River Bike Fest (Oct 13-15, 2017) allowing beer and wine sales during scheduled hours. A separate request for a variance to allow early alcohol sales at 11 a.m. on Sunday (rather than 1 p.m.) was denied 3-2.
- motion:Approve the alcoholic beverage special event permit for the Cotee River Bike Fest on Oct 13-15, 2017. (passed)
- motion:Reject the request for a variance to allow early alcohol sales at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Cotee River Bike Fest. (passed)3–2
5443 Main StreetGloria Swanson lotHacienda propertySims ParkWest Pasco Chamber of CommerceChip WickmanowskiCouncilman DavisCouncilman PhillipsHenry WickmanowskiLiz MeismerMr. WeedMs. MannsCotee River Bike FestDog ordinanceFood truck ordinanceWet zone ordinance▶ Jump to 13:05 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:13:07] The staff is recommending that we defer that until your next meeting so that we can have some additional time to tend to some of its content. [00:13:16] Is that some of it nano-brewed? [00:13:19] It is. [00:13:20] Okay. [00:13:22] Okay. [00:13:23] So the next item on the agenda is the alcoholic beverage special event permit for the Cody River Bike Fest. [00:13:32] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, the request before you is related to Cody River Bike Fest, which will be held this year on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. [00:13:44] The specific request is to allow alcohol sales, I should say the sale of beer and wine, on Friday, October 13th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. [00:13:56] On Saturday, October 14th from 12 noon to 11 o'clock p.m. [00:14:02] And on Sunday, October 15th from 1 o'clock p.m. to 7 o'clock p.m. [00:14:08] The staff has reviewed the request submitted by the Chamber in respect to this event, and we are recommending approval. [00:14:19] Very good. [00:14:20] I see that the applicant is in the room, if you'd like to come forward and address Council. [00:14:34] Good evening. [00:14:35] Henry Wickmanowski, 5443 Main Street. [00:14:38] That's the Chamber address. [00:14:40] Liz Meismer. [00:14:41] Hello. [00:14:42] Liz Meismer, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce event coordinator. [00:14:45] We're here tonight just to speak our case for the Bike Fest coming back again this year. [00:14:51] This is our fourth Bike Fest under my leadership. [00:14:54] This is going to be Liz's second one. [00:14:56] And last year we had over 40,000 people in attendance. [00:15:00] A lot of people coming into the downtown area, a lot of people bringing business to the downtown [00:15:05] area and we certainly hope that you all will approve this alcohol permit so that this event [00:15:10] will occur again this year. [00:15:12] We have had just tremendous cooperation and a great partnership with the city over the [00:15:17] past several years. [00:15:18] We're excited about bringing this event back again this year and we hope that you will [00:15:22] approve it. [00:15:23] Thank you. [00:15:24] Open it up for public comment. [00:15:28] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:15:30] Move for approval. [00:15:31] Second. [00:15:32] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:15:35] No, I think it's a great event. [00:15:39] Bike Fest has a whole different image today than it did a lot of years ago. [00:15:43] If you own a bike today, you've got a piece of property that's somewhere worth $25,000 [00:15:47] to $50,000 or maybe even higher, $1,000. [00:15:50] So I'll take people to come into town with that kind of vehicle to welcome and welcome [00:15:59] this town. [00:16:00] I'll get to the second. [00:16:01] Just two quick notes. [00:16:03] I trust that our park will be left in the same condition after the event as before the [00:16:07] event and I brought this up to the chamber last year, but one of our residents called [00:16:11] me up last year, very, very upset that she jogs to the park every morning and always [00:16:18] has and last year they were setting up for the Bike Fest and one of the vendors that [00:16:24] was setting up told her the park was closed and she could not come in until the Bike Fest [00:16:28] was open. [00:16:29] So if you could just relay that to all the vendors that the park is not closed to any [00:16:32] of our residents while the Bike Fest is going on, setting up, taking down, whatever. [00:16:36] If I may respond to that, we've addressed that this year already. [00:16:42] We do have a security staff that will be hired from Thursday for Thursday night, Friday night, [00:16:47] Saturday night, and they might have been a little overzealous last year, but when you're [00:16:52] dealing with the thousands and thousands of dollars worth of items that were there, they [00:16:56] just sort of maybe overstepped their bounds a little bit. [00:16:58] The other thing is that they will be in uniform this year and they'll be easily recognizable [00:17:04] as security and if there's any problems whatsoever, we will make sure, but we're going to tell [00:17:08] those people ahead of time, no, people, this is a park, they're allowed to come and run [00:17:11] through it and stuff like that. [00:17:13] Thank you. [00:17:15] Councilman Phillips, anything? [00:17:18] Councilman? [00:17:19] No. [00:17:20] Good. [00:17:21] I wish you the best of luck. [00:17:24] No further discussion. [00:17:26] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:17:28] Aye. [00:17:29] Opposed, the like sign. [00:17:30] Next is a request for a variance regarding early alcohol sales at the Cody River Bike [00:17:35] Fest. [00:17:36] Ms. Manns. [00:17:37] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:17:38] The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, as you already know, has requested early alcohol [00:17:43] sales at the Cody River Bike Fest. [00:17:47] Specifically what they're requesting is an opportunity to sell beer and wine at 11 o'clock [00:17:53] a.m. on Sunday rather than 1 o'clock on Sunday, which is the time by which our ordinance states [00:18:03] that it is permitted in the park. [00:18:06] The staff has reviewed the request and we are recommending that you deny the request [00:18:12] for the opportunity for early alcohol sales in conjunction with this event. [00:18:18] Thank you. [00:18:19] Open it up for public comment. [00:18:20] Good evening, Chip Winkmanowski, President of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. [00:18:33] Thank you for taking this under consideration. [00:18:35] For the past several years, as the park has opened on Sunday for our event, we've had [00:18:43] many of our people that are walking through, even some of our vendors, et cetera, that [00:18:47] have said, we're thirsty, wish we could get a beer. [00:18:50] And we say, well, just go across the street at 11 o'clock, you can buy a beer at any of [00:18:54] the downtown establishments. [00:18:55] And as a committee, as an organization, the chamber and our Bike Fest committee has addressed [00:19:02] this and this year decided that we wanted to ask if we could have the variance to be [00:19:06] able to go ahead and sell beer at 11 o'clock. [00:19:09] They can buy it in the downtown area at an establishment. [00:19:12] We just want to have everybody playing in the same ballpark, the same ball field, whatever [00:19:17] analogy you want to use. [00:19:19] But we also know that with that whole area going on with the wet zone and stuff, we just [00:19:23] want people to not feel that they might be doing something they're not supposed to do. [00:19:28] But we just feel that at this point in time, we at least wanted to get this on the discussion [00:19:34] to find out, since you can buy beer at 11 o'clock in the bars, why we could not just [00:19:39] on that one Sunday, one day a year, be able to sell beer in the park to the people. [00:19:45] Thank you. [00:19:46] Any other public comment? [00:19:51] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:19:53] I'd like to open up for discussion. [00:19:56] Sure. [00:19:57] I called the city attorney this afternoon to address this, because I believe it was [00:20:03] my understanding, or the best of my recollection, that the county had moved to an 11 o'clock [00:20:09] time for selling beer in the county, and our downtown merchants came to us and requested [00:20:18] that that time be changed to 11 o'clock as well, because they felt they were out of step [00:20:23] with the county. [00:20:24] And I think at that time when we allowed that change, that the hiccup occurred with [00:20:32] our special events in the park. [00:20:36] We've created an area with special events when they create the wet zone that includes [00:20:42] the downtown, so we've kind of put an interesting ... We've created an interesting dilemma. [00:20:49] So their Cody River Bike Fest are downtown as well as in Sims Park, and the people that [00:20:56] are attending that event then are able to go into the bars that are there between 11 [00:21:03] and 1 and be able to purchase beer, but we've put that prohibition at 11 o'clock. [00:21:09] And I don't know if that was something that we really thought through. [00:21:14] I know that it does create some confusion when event coordinators are putting those [00:21:19] times in for Friday 5 to 11, Saturday noon to whatever time, and then Sunday back to [00:21:28] 1. [00:21:29] So the fact that we've created that area in the downtown for the 11 o'clock, I think that [00:21:36] it almost makes sense for us to do that across the board. [00:21:39] So I just thought I'd open that up for discussion. [00:21:43] I appreciate your opinion, but I would disagree. [00:21:45] To me, it's not a dilemma. [00:21:46] If you want a beer at the Bike Fest between 11 and 1, you can go to one of our bars or [00:21:50] restaurants that's serving beer between 11 and 1, and you can stay there and drink a [00:21:54] beer or a Bloody Mary or whatever you want between 11 and 1. [00:21:58] And then if you want a beer in the wet zone at the Bike Fest, you can do it after 1 o'clock. [00:22:02] It's a park. [00:22:03] It's a city park. [00:22:04] It's not a fairground. [00:22:06] I appreciate the Bike Fest. [00:22:07] I appreciate what it does for a city. [00:22:08] I think it's a great event. [00:22:10] I've never heard of any major issues at Bike Fest in our park, but the bottom line, this [00:22:15] is just my opinion, it's a city park. [00:22:17] If you want a beer, drink it at the bar. [00:22:20] Come to the park if you want a beer after 1, wet zone or not. [00:22:22] It's not a dilemma for me. [00:22:24] That's how I see it. [00:22:27] Councilman Phillips? [00:22:29] Does the ordinance speak specifically to the Hacienda property since it's outside of Charter [00:22:36] 1? [00:22:38] The ordinance does speak to the Hacienda as well. [00:22:41] Does it speak to our parking lot across the street? [00:22:45] The Gloria Swanson lot? [00:22:47] Not specifically, no. [00:22:49] I mean, I guess it's something we need to take under advisement and kind of work our [00:22:57] way through it, I guess, next year. [00:23:01] I can appreciate everybody's point of view. [00:23:05] We've opened this Pandora's box. [00:23:08] We've created the opportunity, and I guess the only other thing we can do is make events [00:23:16] not start until 1 o'clock on Sunday, which curtails some of the activities they like [00:23:22] to have earlier. [00:23:26] I just wanted to make sure what areas were actually defined in our ordinance, and then [00:23:32] over and above that, what we're going to need to do, because now we're making a wet zone [00:23:39] much larger than we usually do. [00:23:43] We extended all the way into the downtown. [00:23:47] I know once we trip that line, it'll go for everybody. [00:23:54] We know what comes with it after we open it up. [00:23:58] I just wanted to understand in my mind what our ordinance spoke to. [00:24:04] It's a two-hour time period, but this year I'm not in favor of it. [00:24:11] Councilman Davis? [00:24:13] I think this needs to be addressed also, not just blanketing saying no. [00:24:18] One of the reasons is a couple other examples that have been going on in our town where [00:24:25] we were behind the eight ball, or didn't catch up, or didn't put the whole package together. [00:24:30] One was the dog ordinance, which we dealt with and tried to catch that up. [00:24:35] Right now we're dealing with a food truck ordinance where somebody can hire a food truck [00:24:40] come in, but it's not totally legal, because right now our ordinance says I think it's [00:24:44] got to be six by eight or four by six, some kind of small area zoning. [00:24:49] If a business wants to bring in a food truck, which is legal in the county, legal in the [00:24:53] state, and yet not legal in New Port Richey. [00:24:57] I think that we need to take a look at this and address it a little further down the road, [00:25:02] whether we can put it together in a month, which I don't think we can, but I'd like [00:25:10] to see that it be more uniform across the board. [00:25:15] Thank you, Councilman. [00:25:20] If I had my druthers, we wouldn't be severing alcohol in the park, period. [00:25:24] We'd let the bars take advantage of that, but we've, for a number of years, allowed [00:25:31] the non-profits to do that, and I guess I don't have a problem with that, given that [00:25:39] we've been doing it for so long. [00:25:42] It was suggested this would just be the camel's nose, and that if we approve it here, then [00:25:50] we wind up approving it for everybody, so I am not in favor of doing this. [00:25:56] Would entertain a motion, one way or the other? [00:26:01] I would move to reject the request. [00:26:07] Move to reject the request. [00:26:09] Do we have a second? [00:26:10] Second. [00:26:11] A second to the maker. [00:26:12] Nothing further. [00:26:13] Once again, no offense, it's a great event, and all you can do is ask, you know. [00:26:14] We're going to have a great time. [00:26:16] and bring it up for discussion to see what may happen. [00:26:25] You always do. [00:26:28] The second? [00:26:29] Now, I think we've all spoken our point. [00:26:30] Mr. Davis also talked about food trucks. [00:26:32] We're going to have to deal with outside seating on our sidewalks, too, so we've created our [00:26:41] own dynamic with the success of Sims Park and with some of the things we've done in [00:26:49] the downtown, some of the things that we've done, and that just comes with the progression [00:26:54] of trying to fit the niches and fit the environments for all of the people that we're trying to [00:27:02] invite into our city. [00:27:04] Very good. [00:27:05] Any further discussion? [00:27:08] Hearing none, all those in favor of the motion to reject the request, please say aye. [00:27:11] Aye. [00:27:12] Opposed? [00:27:13] Like sign? [00:27:14] Aye. [00:27:15] Aye. [00:27:16] Motion passes three to two. [00:27:20] Mr. Weed, are we good for that conference? [00:27:24] We're going to recess this meeting for a short while.
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Selection of Firms for Continuing Service Agreements for Landscape Architect RFQ 17-014
approvedCouncil approved the selection and ranking of five landscape architect firms for continuing service agreements under RFQ 17-014, authorizing staff to enter into agreements. The ranked firms allow the city to skip the RFQ process for future landscape design projects.
- motion:Approve selection and ranking of five landscape architect firms and authorize staff to enter into continuing service agreements under RFQ 17-014. (passed)
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[00:27:32] The governor is going to be having a telephone conference, and we're going to sit in on that, [00:27:39] and we will resume as soon as the governor finishes. [00:27:44] With that, let's get back to our agenda. [00:27:48] The next item is the selection of firms for continuing service agreements for landscape [00:27:53] architecture. [00:27:54] Mr. Rivera? [00:27:55] Thank you. [00:27:56] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [00:27:57] The purpose of this item is for City Council to consider for approval the selection and [00:28:02] ranking order of five landscape architect firms and authorized staff to enter into continuing [00:28:08] service agreements. [00:28:09] On July 27, 2017, five firms responded to the City's RFQ 17-014 for landscape architects. [00:28:19] The five firms were determined to meet the City's qualification by staff, and the rankings [00:28:25] were as follows. [00:28:27] AECOM, Technical Services Incorporated, Genesis Group, Cribb-Fillbeck-Weaver Group, S&ME, [00:28:36] and Kimley Horn. [00:28:38] All five of these firms have local offices in Tampa and have extensive expertise in the [00:28:44] landscape architect field. [00:28:46] These continuing service agreements make these firms available to the City to utilize during [00:28:51] the design phase of future projects while streamlining the process of that design. [00:28:59] Approval of the selection ranking and authorizing staff to enter into continuing service agreements [00:29:03] is recommended. [00:29:04] Thank you. [00:29:05] I'm going to open it up for public comment. [00:29:08] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:29:10] I just have a question. [00:29:14] So, going forward when we need landscape architectures, the idea is that we will present these five, [00:29:22] so we wouldn't be opening up necessarily across... [00:29:25] We wouldn't have to go through the RFQ process again. [00:29:28] What we would be able to do is go in this order. [00:29:31] We would contact AECOM first and tell them about the project and the scope of work and [00:29:38] stuff and then they would present us with a task order. [00:29:43] They would submit, if you approve this, then they will submit their hourly rates for each [00:29:48] of their employees and we would skip that process of having to advertise and go through [00:29:55] interviews prior to selecting for the design. [00:30:00] Use this five group on a rotating basis or just always? [00:30:04] We would use them to where it benefits the city. [00:30:08] In other words, if there was a couple, [00:30:10] like you might see that there's a firm on here [00:30:12] that we're using currently. [00:30:15] If they have a smaller size staff [00:30:17] and we feel like we need to get a project moving [00:30:20] or if some of these have expertise, [00:30:22] say on Highway 19 versus urban landscaping, [00:30:28] depending on what those projects, [00:30:30] the type of projects that we would call out [00:30:32] would depend on whether or not we would use the other ones. [00:30:38] I have another question. [00:30:40] When we choose this firm, [00:30:41] does that preclude the bidding of the project itself [00:30:45] or does that? [00:30:45] No, sir. [00:30:47] All it does is allow us to deal with professional services. [00:30:50] That would be your engineers, your attorneys, [00:30:56] those types of firms that fall underneath the state, [00:30:59] the Statute for Competitive Negotiation Act. [00:31:03] But bidding of the project is entirely different. [00:31:06] Actually, these people would be the ones [00:31:08] that would be assisting the city [00:31:09] in the bid process and advertisement. [00:31:13] Deputy Mayor, you had? [00:31:14] I have no comments right now. [00:31:16] Councilman Phillips? [00:31:18] We have experience with all five or just, [00:31:20] I see a couple that I know we have experience with. [00:31:24] And obviously the ranking was fairly tight [00:31:31] between one, two, and three. [00:31:34] So I'm just wondering if we have past experience [00:31:37] with all five firms. [00:31:41] Not all five firms. [00:31:43] The AECOM, which we don't have experience with that company, [00:31:49] but we had experience with the company [00:31:52] and the people that got bought out. [00:31:54] So there's only a couple of them. [00:31:57] The Cribb, Philbeck, and Weaver Group, [00:32:00] we don't have any experience with, [00:32:03] or the SM&E, but those are the only two. [00:32:06] Very good, thanks. [00:32:09] Would you entertain a motion? [00:32:11] Move for approval. [00:32:12] Second. [00:32:13] The maker? [00:32:14] No, sir, I've asked my questions. [00:32:16] Second. [00:32:17] Deputy Mayor, Councilman? [00:32:21] Hearing no further discussion, [00:32:22] all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:32:24] Aye. [00:32:25] Opposed, like sign.
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Purchase of Pine Hill Road Property
approvedCouncil authorized the city manager to purchase two contiguous parcels (.34 acres total) on the north side of Pine Hill Road just west of Congress Street for an amount not to exceed $26,000, to create approximately 50 parking spaces supporting Plummer Field. Council discussed safety concerns about families crossing Pine Hill Road and asked staff to explore crosswalk/safety improvements. The motion passed over one dissenting vote.
- motion:Authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement to purchase two Pine Hill Road parcels for an amount not to exceed $26,000. (passed)
Pine Hill Road, north side, just west of Congress StreetFriends of the HaciendaPasco CountyWest Pasco Little LeagueCouncilman DavisCouncilman PhillipsCrystalMr. BeltomaMr. RiveraHaciendaPine Hill Road property purchasePlummer FieldTDC money▶ Jump to 32:27 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:32:27] Next is purchase of Pine Hill Road property. [00:32:31] The request before you is to purchase [00:32:34] two contiguous parcels of property [00:32:37] that collectively are .34 acres in size. [00:32:42] They are situated on the north side of Pine Hill Road, [00:32:45] just west of Congress Street. [00:32:47] The purpose of the purchase would be [00:32:49] to establish a parking area to support Plummer Field. [00:32:56] The city has been in discussions with the property owner [00:33:01] for some time now, actually spanning [00:33:04] in excess of a year in length. [00:33:08] The proposed purchase price is $14,000 per lot. [00:33:14] The West Pasco Little League has paid $2,000 per lot [00:33:21] as an earnest money deposit. [00:33:26] Therefore, the recommendation is to authorize [00:33:29] the city manager to enter into an agreement [00:33:31] for two parcels for an amount not to exceed $26,000. [00:33:38] Thank you, open it up for public comment. [00:33:41] Seeing no one, come forward, bring it back to council. [00:33:45] Can I get a clarification, please? [00:33:47] Yes, please. [00:33:48] It was indicated that there was $2,000 per lot [00:33:53] and we have a not to exceed of 26. [00:33:59] So there's a $2,000 spread in there somewhere? [00:34:02] No, the $2,000 would be our portion of closing costs. [00:34:07] And how much did we budget for this particular [00:34:11] purchase in last year's budget? [00:34:13] Crystal, can you help me out? [00:34:16] The number of 40 grand sticks in my mind. [00:34:22] Maybe I don't, like I said. [00:34:27] And the reason I'm asking is there's a broader conversation [00:34:33] about Plummer Field, which we'll get to at some point, [00:34:37] but I want to make sure that if we're purchasing this, [00:34:40] that in conjunction with that, we have to discuss [00:34:44] either with the county or whoever, [00:34:46] but we're creating a risk by purchasing this [00:34:52] across the street from the existing facility. [00:34:55] If that's the case, then we need to make sure [00:34:58] that in conjunction with our purchase [00:35:01] that we be able to put the right kind of safety crossings, [00:35:05] whatever needs to be done. [00:35:07] If we would even be allowed to put blinking, [00:35:09] stopping lights, because people park on the backside [00:35:14] of the Little League Field when the lots are full, [00:35:16] and then they're parking here. [00:35:18] And not all the time, but in many cases, [00:35:24] parents are walking with younger children, [00:35:28] and if they're parking in that lot, [00:35:31] they just want to create every potential safety [00:35:36] because I know that when my oldest son was 10, [00:35:41] and his brother was three, going to this park, [00:35:48] they dart, they jump, they get moving all over, [00:35:51] and if we're going to create this parking lot [00:35:53] across the street for excess parking, [00:35:56] I just want to make sure that we've got [00:35:57] the right safety elements at that intersection. [00:36:00] That means if we're not spending all that money [00:36:02] to purchase it, I want to make sure that it stays there [00:36:05] so that we can identify the safety concerns [00:36:08] and risks that are there over and above [00:36:10] if we're going to create this parking area. [00:36:12] In response to the question posed by Councilman Phillips, [00:36:15] the city budgeted $45,000 to purchase the Pine Hill lots, [00:36:23] and as he's indicating, it's not the optimum location [00:36:27] for parking, the plumber field though is landlocked, [00:36:32] and it's the best of what's available in the area. [00:36:35] So if you determine that it's appropriate [00:36:38] to allow us to go forward with the purchase, [00:36:40] we would be spending money on investigating [00:36:44] what design options might be available [00:36:48] to minimize traffic-related incidents. [00:36:52] And the only other question, it says that there was [00:36:54] a site condition evaluation done on this property? [00:37:01] Yes, sir. [00:37:02] And there was no contamination to be found? [00:37:06] That's correct. [00:37:08] That's really, really hard to believe [00:37:12] just because of its location to what was [00:37:16] one of the initial landfills for this area [00:37:20] for quite a while, and we run into the same situation [00:37:24] off of Indiana on ours, and we can't do a daggum thing [00:37:27] with it because we have to put methane gas relief valves [00:37:32] and all kinds of stuff, so like I said, [00:37:34] I'm thankful that there isn't because we do know [00:37:39] what all was thrown into that landfill [00:37:42] just adjacent to this property, so that's a good thing. [00:37:48] I have a question as well, and I'm sorry, [00:37:51] I'm going to ask for clarification. [00:37:52] I know I've asked this question before, [00:37:54] but who owns the property that the baseball fields [00:37:59] are currently on? [00:38:00] The city owns the property. [00:38:02] We own it, okay, and the folks that are on there now, [00:38:06] that's managed by the Little League or the county? [00:38:10] West Pasco Little League organizes the baseball leagues. [00:38:16] The property is maintained by Pasco County currently. [00:38:22] And how many parking spots would be available [00:38:24] to be made on that property that we're looking to purchase? [00:38:27] It would be determined based on the layout [00:38:29] and the amount of landscape, [00:38:30] but our estimate is 50 parking spaces. [00:38:33] Okay, and it's my understanding that in 2019, [00:38:37] the county is going to relinquish management [00:38:39] of that property? [00:38:40] That is the current agreement, yes. [00:38:42] That's an agreement that's already in place. [00:38:45] It is. [00:38:45] That 2019, that's what happens. [00:38:46] It becomes ours. [00:38:47] Responsibility, that's correct. [00:38:51] To entertain a motion. [00:38:53] Move for approval. [00:38:57] Second. [00:38:58] To the maker. [00:38:59] Nothing. [00:39:00] To the second. [00:39:01] I agree. [00:39:02] I didn't second it, sir. [00:39:05] Councilman Phillips did. [00:39:07] Yeah, like I said, there's a larger conversation [00:39:10] that needs to happen now and in the future, [00:39:13] but to create additional parking [00:39:18] for this particular event area, [00:39:23] I just think that we need to do it, [00:39:26] but I still have great reservations [00:39:28] about the functionality of that property [00:39:30] and us being in the Little League sponsoring business [00:39:35] now that the county's gonna give it back. [00:39:37] I think there's gonna be a huge price tag [00:39:39] that's gonna come with that in years 19, 20, and 21. [00:39:45] Thank you. [00:39:46] Deputy Mayor. [00:39:47] I agree. [00:39:48] It's definitely not optimum. [00:39:50] West Pasco, in my opinion, with my kids getting older, [00:39:53] is in need for, [00:39:59] come up with the nicest way to say it, [00:40:01] larger, more accessible, safer sports facilities [00:40:07] to engage our youth. [00:40:08] I know we're planning on meeting with the, [00:40:11] with hopefully the county commissioners, [00:40:13] I was told, and the city manager's report [00:40:15] in October, I believe, so maybe we can bring this point up [00:40:20] with one of the talking points we wanted to discuss. [00:40:24] We talk about all the time, not just us here [00:40:28] on this council, but West Pasco residents [00:40:30] that it just seems like so much money [00:40:32] is being streamlined to East Pasco right now [00:40:35] at this huge ice skating park they're building, [00:40:40] and it's great to be able to build new things [00:40:44] on new places and design them how you want, [00:40:46] but the kids in West Pasco are in need [00:40:49] of youth sports and activities that are affordable as well, [00:40:52] and I think it's something we can hopefully [00:40:53] have a positive discussion with our county commissioners on [00:40:56] and kind of come up with a game plan to address that. [00:40:59] Thank you. [00:41:00] Councilwoman? [00:41:01] Yeah, I'm just not thinking that this is money well spent. [00:41:05] I also agree that I just don't know how we could possibly [00:41:10] create what we need for the, or what we want to see [00:41:13] for the youth of West Pasco in this area here, [00:41:17] and you know, I can appreciate that it's for the kids, [00:41:23] but, and I also appreciate that they were able [00:41:26] to put down their $2,000 deposit, [00:41:28] but I'm looking at it in terms of, you know, [00:41:30] we just had someone come here this evening [00:41:32] and thank us for the opportunity that they did [00:41:35] at the Hacienda, the Friends of the Hacienda. [00:41:38] They see the vision for that place, [00:41:42] and they are collectively raising monies [00:41:45] to assist us in that plan, [00:41:47] and I just don't know that it's necessarily good [00:41:52] that we are spending the money for the parking lot. [00:41:56] I know that the county has TDC money, [00:41:59] and they're all about sports, [00:42:00] and so I really would like to have seen [00:42:03] some other kind of arrangement. [00:42:05] The fact that they're handing this off to us in 2019, [00:42:09] I don't know, I'm just not comfortable with it at all. [00:42:12] And Mr. Mayors, well, I agree with Mr. Beltoma [00:42:15] as far as that goes, [00:42:16] but I just don't see a larger option in the near future, [00:42:20] and currently, as I'm sure Councilman Davis [00:42:23] and Councilman Phillips can attest to, [00:42:25] families are parking along Pine Hill Road [00:42:28] between our public works department and the entrance, [00:42:32] and that's even more dangerous. [00:42:34] I'm getting out, kids are, you know, [00:42:35] they have to watch their kids. [00:42:36] They don't walk around a bumper [00:42:37] and they're two feet away from Pine Hill Road, [00:42:38] so it's definitely not the solution. [00:42:41] It's a short-term fix, [00:42:42] but Mr. Rivera, if we can get with the county [00:42:44] and see if we can, [00:42:45] those crosswalks work very, very well on our main street [00:42:47] and those busy intersections, [00:42:49] and if we're gonna do this, [00:42:51] I'd love to see maybe if we can engage them [00:42:53] and allow us to put something similar [00:42:55] right where the kids and families will be crossing there, [00:42:57] because it's not the long-term solution, [00:43:00] but it's a temporary. [00:43:01] Well, we own that section of Pine Hill Road. [00:43:04] We all have to ask them, let's just put one in there. [00:43:06] Yeah, I like to agree with Councilman Phillips on that. [00:43:09] I would concur with the comments that have been made. [00:43:15] It'd be wonderful to find a better place for it, [00:43:17] and we could repurpose that for something else, [00:43:20] but it is what we've got at the moment, [00:43:23] and the parking is atrocious, so. [00:43:27] Just wanted a little comment. [00:43:30] When we do the parking lot, [00:43:31] we could direct the people so they can't cross [00:43:34] except at the crosswalk. [00:43:37] Sure. [00:43:38] That would be super. [00:43:39] Any further discussion? [00:43:42] Hearing none, all those in favor, [00:43:43] please signify by saying aye. [00:43:44] Aye. [00:43:45] Opposed, like sign. [00:43:46] Aye. [00:43:47] Motion passes. [00:43:48] Next is board reappointment,
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Board Re-Appointment: Jon Tietz, Environmental Committee
approvedCouncil reappointed Jon Tietz to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term expiring September 17, 2019. Council members thanked him for his continued service.
- motion:Motion to reappoint Jon Tietz to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term through September 17, 2019. (passed)
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[00:43:50] John Teets for the Environmental Committee. [00:43:51] Ms. Manns. [00:43:54] Yes, sir. [00:43:55] Mr. Teets has been a member [00:43:58] of the Environmental Committee since 2013. [00:44:01] His current term is due to expire on September 17th of 2017. [00:44:07] He has indicated an interest in continuing to serve. [00:44:11] The term of the appointment is for two years. [00:44:15] Therefore, if you determine to reappoint him, [00:44:19] his renewal will be carried through September 17th of 2019. [00:44:25] Very good. [00:44:26] Anybody from the public wish to comment on this? [00:44:30] Seeing no one, bring it back to council. [00:44:32] Move for approval. [00:44:33] Second. [00:44:34] To the maker. [00:44:35] Thank you, Mr. Teets. [00:44:36] You do a great job with the Environmental Committee [00:44:38] and I'm glad you're seeking reappointment. [00:44:40] Second. [00:44:41] Very much appreciate his service [00:44:43] and just a big thank you for being involved. [00:44:49] Councilwoman. [00:44:50] Yes, I'll extend my thanks as well to Mr. Teets [00:44:53] for continuing his appointment. [00:44:56] Councilman Davis. [00:44:57] Nothing more, thank you. [00:44:58] Thank you, John, if you're watching. [00:45:00] your efforts. Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor please
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Board Re-Appointment: Rachel Hagenbaugh, Cultural Affairs Committee
approvedCouncil reappointed Rachel Hagenbaugh, current chair of the Cultural Affairs Committee, to a new two-year term running through August 18, 2019. The Deputy Mayor praised the committee as well-staffed and engaged.
- vote:Reappoint Rachel Hagenbaugh to the Cultural Affairs Committee for a two-year term ending August 18, 2019. (passed)
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[00:45:05] signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, the like sign. Next is board reappointment Rachel [00:45:11] Hagenbaugh to the Cultural Affairs Committee. Ms. Hagenbaugh serves as the [00:45:17] committee's chair. Her current term has expired and it did so on October 18th of [00:45:23] 2017. She though has submitted her application seeking reappointment for [00:45:29] year consideration. The term of office for this position is two years and [00:45:37] therefore if you determine that it's appropriate to renew her membership it [00:45:41] will span through August 18th of 2019. Thank you. Comments from the public? [00:45:48] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:45:52] I just would like to comment that it seems that of all the [00:46:03] boards that we have, this one is the best filled, I'm not sure if that's [00:46:10] the right word, but it's you know there's there's I think just one open [00:46:14] seat, the folks that are on it are consistent, they're passionate about what [00:46:18] they do and I really appreciate that they are doing as well as they are. Thank [00:46:22] you Deputy Mayor. Thank you once again for your service. There's no further [00:46:28] discussion all those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, the like [00:46:33] sign. Motion passes. Next is board appointment of Mark Vanderbrook to the
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Board Appointment: Mark Vandenbroek, Library Advisory Board
approvedCouncil appointed Mark Vandenbroek to a full member position on the Library Advisory Board, with a term running through August 16, 2019. He had previously served as an alternate since August 16, 2016. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
- motion:Approve appointment of Mark Vandenbroek to the Library Advisory Board for a term through August 16, 2019. (passed)
7210 Jasmine DriveCouncilman DavisJoan Nelson HookMark VandenbroekMs. DiBella ThomasMs. MyersCultural Affairs BoardEnvironmental BoardLibrary Advisory Board▶ Jump to 46:38 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:46:38] Library Advisory Board. Yes, Mr. Vanderbrook has been a member of the [00:46:43] Library Advisory Board serving in an alternate capacity since August 16th of [00:46:49] 2016. In recent months two members resigned from the board leaving full [00:46:56] board positions open and Mr. Vanderbrook has indicated that he would like to fill [00:47:04] one of the vacant positions. The appointment would be for a term spanning [00:47:10] through August 16th of 19 and we're recommending approval of his appointment. [00:47:16] Thank you. Open it up for public comment and I see somebody coming forward. You [00:47:23] can give us your name and address for the record Mrs. Hook. My name is Joan [00:47:28] Nelson Hook, I'm at 7210 Jasmine Drive and I'm the president of the Library [00:47:34] Advisory Board and I want to thank you for your consideration of Mark [00:47:38] Vanderbrook. I have to disagree with Ms. Thomas, Ms. DiBella Thomas. The Library [00:47:43] Advisory Board is the best board. I'd have to agree with you I served on that for 20 [00:47:51] years I'd have to agree and excuse me for just a moment if my my comments can [00:47:57] be corrected Ms. Myers I was referring to the Environmental Board as being the [00:48:02] most filled and we were actually talking about the cultural affairs so I'm sorry [00:48:06] I don't want to put contention between these boards. Mr. Vanderbrook has been very loyal in his attendance as an alternate and we're really looking forward to his being able to vote with us as a full-fledged member so thank you. [00:48:23] Seeing no one else coming down, bring it back to council to the maker. Yeah it's nice that he's been [00:48:33] involved as a volunteer on the not as an alternate now I have a chance to vote [00:48:38] on the issues and we just have to help and recruit that seventh member again [00:48:42] because the other two that left were high charge powered members and big [00:48:49] shoes to fill but I know Mr. Vanderbrook will do well and we just need to help [00:48:53] him find number seven. Thank you to the second. No. Deputy Mayor. No thank you once [00:48:59] again for your service. Councilman Davis. I'd like to thank Mark but while she's here I'd like to thank Joan for her time with the board also. Yes [00:49:08] indeed thank you both. If there's no further discussion all those in favor [00:49:12] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed like sign. A motion passes we're going to [00:49:18] defer on the three-minute report to the PD and we'll pick that up next meeting.
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Request for Variance from the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce RE: Early Alcohol Sales at Cotee River Bike Fest
Request from the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce for variance to allow early alcohol sales at Cotee River Bike Fest.
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Three Minute Report: Police Department
Three minute report from the Police Department.