Council passed Ordinance 2017-2118 on second reading, allowing brewpubs, microbreweries, taprooms, and beer gardens across commercial, downtown, and industrial zones.
15 items on the agenda · 5 decisions recorded
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.
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[00:00:21] If everybody could stand, join me in a pledge of allegiance and remain standing for a moment [00:00:22] of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:24] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:30] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Procedural moment of silence.
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[00:00:43] Thank you. [00:00:44] You may be seated.
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Approval of August 29, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes and September 5, 2017 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the August 29, 2017 special meeting minutes and the September 5, 2017 special and regular meeting minutes.
- motion:Approve the August 29, 2017 special meeting minutes and the September 5, 2017 special and regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:46] The first item on tonight's agenda is approval of the August 29th special meeting minutes [00:00:55] and the September 5th special and regular meeting minutes. [00:00:58] We have a motion and a second. [00:01:01] Any discussion? [00:01:02] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:05] Aye. [00:01:06] Opposed, the likes of.
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Proclamation - Boulevard Beef & Ale 20th Anniversary
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation congratulating Boulevard Beef & Ale on its 20th anniversary on Grand Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. Owner Joe Norden accepted the proclamation and thanked the city, council, and staff for their support over the years.
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[00:01:09] The next item on the agenda is a proclamation. [00:01:12] I'd like to ask Joe Norden to be down at the mic. [00:01:29] This is a proclamation of the City of New Port Richey. [00:01:31] Whereas Boulevard Beef and Ale has been a fixture along Grand Boulevard and downtown New Port Richey since 1997, [00:01:38] and whereas when the doors opened for the first time there were only 10 seats in the whole restaurant, [00:01:42] and whereas the restaurant has grown over the years and now seats 50 with patio seating that accommodates 75, [00:01:48] and whereas the City of New Port Richey deems it proper and necessary to congratulate Boulevard Beef and Ale [00:01:53] on such a momentous occasion, now therefore I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:01:58] do hereby congratulate Boulevard Beef and Ale on their 20-year anniversary in beautiful downtown New Port Richey [00:02:04] and encourage all the residents to visit and have a bite to eat at one of our city's greatest treasures, [00:02:09] and that includes the pineapple and chicken dish that is to die for. [00:02:16] Mr. Mayor, thank you very much. [00:02:17] Thank you. [00:02:23] I would like to thank everyone over the last 20 years that's worked for the city or has had anything to do with the city, [00:02:28] but I don't want to take up a half hour or 45 minutes. [00:02:32] All the council members, all the chiefs, everyone, Mario, I know everyone when they walk in the door. [00:02:39] I'm so happy to see you, and I really thank everyone for all the support, [00:02:43] and that goes to the entire staff of New Port Richey. [00:02:45] I could have never been here 20 years without all the people that have helped me out. [00:02:49] I appreciate it. [00:02:50] Thank you very much, everyone.
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Swearing-In of New District Chiefs: Robert Gupton and Scott Burford
Fire Chief introduced and had sworn in two new district chiefs, Robert Gupton and Scott Burford, who were selected through a competitive assessment center process to fill two long-standing vacancies. The City Clerk administered the oath of office, followed by a badge pinning by family members.
All Children's HospitalFlorida State Fire CollegeGulf High SchoolGulfport Fire DepartmentMagnolia Valley Volunteer Fire DepartmentNew Port Richey Fire DepartmentPasco-Hernando State CollegeSpring Hill and Hernando County Fire DepartmentColin BurfordMs. MancePatrick BurfordRobert GuptonScott BurfordTara Gupton▶ Jump to 2:57 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:02:57] Next we have a swearing-in of new district chiefs. [00:02:59] Ms. Mance? [00:03:00] Yes. [00:03:01] We have Robert Gupton and Scott Bierford, and the chief will join us up front as well to say a few words, [00:03:10] and then we will be swearing-in both of the district chiefs and welcoming them to our staff. [00:03:27] One of my favorite things to do as fire chief is to swear in new firefighters [00:03:30] and be a part of the start of one's career with our great fire department in the city. [00:03:35] In this case, I have the privilege of being a part of two experienced fire officers being sworn in as district chiefs [00:03:42] and becoming an important part of our team. [00:03:46] As you know, our department has had two district chief vacancies for quite some time due to a retirement and a promotion. [00:03:53] Due to the importance of these key positions, [00:03:55] qualified applicants were required to go through a challenging and competitive assessment center process. [00:04:01] Tonight, I'm proud to introduce and have sworn in the top two candidates from that process, [00:04:07] which both bring a lot of experience, knowledge, and certifications to our department and city. [00:04:14] We'll start out with Rob Gupton. [00:04:17] Rob was born in Tampa and grew up in Odessa. [00:04:20] He attended elementary through high school in Hillsborough County. [00:04:24] Rob's interest in the fire service began at an early age, [00:04:28] and at the age of 20 he attended fire school at Pasco-Hernando State College in Dade City, [00:04:33] followed by attending EMT and paramedic school. [00:04:37] Rob started his career with the New Port Richey Fire Department at the age of 22. [00:04:42] Rob brings 18 years of experience from the New Port Richey Fire Department [00:04:46] as well as six years of experience from Spring Hill and Hernando County Fire Department. [00:04:51] In addition to his experience, Rob holds numerous certifications from the Florida State Fire College [00:04:57] that are beneficial to the district chief position. [00:05:00] Secondly, Scott Burford. Am I right? [00:05:03] Scott grew up in New Port Richey and graduated from Gulf High School in 1990 [00:05:08] and has continued to make New Port Richey his home. [00:05:10] His family started in the fire service in 1976, [00:05:14] and Scott joined the family tradition in 1984 as a junior firefighter [00:05:19] at Magnolia Valley Volunteer Fire Department on the east side of the city. [00:05:24] Scott has progressed into the career side by acquiring his education [00:05:29] in the fire service management and leadership. [00:05:31] He joins the New Port Richey Fire Department family [00:05:34] and is excited to get settled in for the duration of his career. [00:05:38] Scott brings 10 years of experience from the Gulfport Fire Department [00:05:42] and 19 years of experience as a paramedic with All Children's Hospital, [00:05:46] including 10 years as a flight medic. [00:05:49] In addition to his experience, Scott holds numerous certifications [00:05:52] from the Florida State Fire College that are beneficial to the district chief position. [00:05:57] So that being said, to carry on the badge pinning tradition, [00:06:03] Rob will have his wife Tara come down after we're done exchanging the oath, [00:06:10] and Scott will have his two sons, Patrick and Colin, come down. [00:06:14] So that being said, I would like to invite the city clerk down for the oath of office [00:06:21] followed by the badge pinning. [00:06:39] I, and state your name, [00:06:42] a citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America, [00:06:49] and being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey, [00:06:57] and a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer, [00:07:05] do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States [00:07:10] and of the state of Florida, [00:07:18] and that I will honestly, faithfully, and impartially discharge the duties of my trust as firefighter, [00:07:24] New Port Richey Fire Department, [00:07:34] and enforce that city of New Port Richey according to the law and to the best of my knowledge and ability, [00:07:40] so help me God. [00:07:49] Signature down at the bottom. [00:08:05] Thank you. [00:08:34] Thank you. [00:09:04] Chief, can we get the rest of your staff down to join the district chiefs in a photo? [00:09:34] Thank you. [00:09:57] Thank you.
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Presentation by the Library Advisory Board RE: Long Range Plan
discussedThe Library Advisory Board presented the proposed 2017-2022 Long Range Plan for the New Port Richey Library, sharing usage statistics and outlining goals for collaboration, marketing, staffing increases, facility expansion, and funding. Council directed the item be placed on the October 2nd agenda for action, with clarification needed on grant funding parameters and which items are aspirational versus part of normal operations.
- direction:Council directed staff to place the Library Long Range Plan on the October 2nd agenda for consideration as an advisory plan, with clarification of grant funding parameters and separation of aspirational items from normal work plan items. (none)
Library Advisory BoardNewport Richey LibraryParks and Recreation DepartmentState Library of FloridaAndy FigertCarol CaseyDriscollJoan Nelson-HookMark VanderbrookBanned Book ProgramFlorida Public Library StandardsLibrary Long Range Plan 2017-2022State Aid to Libraries grant▶ Jump to 10:26 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:10:26] Next, we are honored to have a presentation by the library advisory board regarding the long-range plan. [00:10:49] Good evening, council. [00:10:53] As the New Port Richey Library approaches its 100th birthday on December 22nd, 2019, [00:11:01] it's worth noting that it has remained true to its founding role as the people's university, [00:11:07] a public institution that has served generations of our community members. [00:11:12] The long-range plan before you intertwines the library's rich legacy with an exciting future [00:11:19] that supports the goals outlined in this year's proposed budget to provide social, cultural, [00:11:26] informational, and recreational programs and services that enhance the lives of our residents, [00:11:32] help build strong families, and showcase New Port Richey as a desirable place to live, work, and play. [00:11:40] A quick overview of this fiscal year's usage statistics proves that the library is indeed [00:11:46] a well-utilized community resource. [00:11:49] And please keep in mind as I share some of these statistics with you that these numbers represent a real person [00:11:57] from our very own community whose life was positively impacted by the services that your library provides. [00:12:07] These numbers do not include statistics from August or September, [00:12:13] but when those are updated, they will be included in our annual report. [00:12:19] The library has 39,304 registered borrowers, 4,722 of which registered this year as new residents. [00:12:32] There has been a total of 200,371 library visits this fiscal year. [00:12:41] The library has 83,921 resources that include 64,000 print materials, 3,287 audio materials, [00:12:54] 7,087 video materials, 9,547 other items that include things like video games, laptops, multimedia, [00:13:05] kids, hot spots, seeds, and even some equipment. [00:13:10] Not included in this statistic are the 29,160 e-book titles which library members can access free of charge. [00:13:22] The library has circulated 129,241 resources to date. [00:13:29] 94,693 adult materials, 34,548 youth materials, and 13,886 hours have been logged using the library's computers and laptops. [00:13:48] Note that this does not include usage of the library's Wi-Fi or its circulating hot spots. [00:13:57] 242 people have taken advantage of one-to-one technology instructional lessons, [00:14:04] and the databases that the library provides have been used this year 32,769 times. [00:14:14] For program attendance, we have had 689 programs, which 23,561 people have attended. [00:14:27] This does not include 143 outreach presentations to 13,979 people. [00:14:37] And I include those statistics just to allow you a better idea of some of the work that your library does on a day-to-day basis. [00:14:46] And that's just this year. We have a couple more months left to include. [00:14:52] The long-range plan before you is a tool meant to move the library forward on a path of improvement, [00:14:58] while continuing to provide support for the library. [00:15:00] provide a pleasant environment and resources the community needs. A requirement for the [00:15:06] receipt of state aid, the plan that was approved by the Library Advisory Board on August 28, [00:15:13] will be submitted with this year's state aid application, if adopted by yourselves. [00:15:21] The plan itself is the work of your community, past and present staff, and Library Advisory [00:15:27] Board members who are here to address the Board at this time. And I will start by introducing [00:15:34] the Library Advisory Board Chairperson, Attorney Joan Nelson-Hook. Thank you. [00:15:41] Good evening, Mr. Mayor and City Council Members. I'm here as Chair of the New Port Richey Library [00:15:53] Advisory Board, and I hope you have received a copy of the long-range plan, the proposed [00:16:00] long-range plan from 2017 to 2022. Members of the Library Advisory Board are here to [00:16:08] talk to you about adopting this well-structured and well-thought-out plan. We've divided it [00:16:14] into little categories that you'll see. We have a synopsis of some of the categories [00:16:20] that are in the plan. So, first I'll ask Carol Casey to come up and talk about curriculum, [00:16:28] and then Mark Vanderbrook is going to talk about marketing. [00:16:32] Good evening. I'm going to talk about two focal points in the plan. First, collaboration [00:16:40] of the Library with other city departments, the community, and business leadership. The [00:16:46] Library has been doing this, and it wants to expand upon it. And with the addition of [00:16:50] Andy Figert, I'm very, very optimistic we'll achieve our goals. For instance, the Library [00:16:56] has been working with Parks and Rec and has tables at movies in the park. It tries to [00:17:01] make its presence known and try to explain to patrons and potential patrons what's available [00:17:09] to them, and it works with Parks and Rec on that. Additionally, there's drive-in movie [00:17:15] night coming up that's being hosted by Parks and Rec, and our classes at the Library are [00:17:21] creating the vehicles for drive-in movie night. So there's a lot of collaboration happening [00:17:26] right now. The Library hosts workshops for the community, discussions on crisis intervention, [00:17:34] the environment, gardening. They have an heirloom seed collection that they lend out, and people [00:17:40] replenish the seeds after they grow something. Now, unfortunately, I don't grow seeds because [00:17:45] my growth wouldn't happen. They have emphasis on the community health, so they do yoga classes [00:17:52] for adults and children, Qigong, meditation, Tasty Tuesdays. They work with the police and [00:17:59] fire departments regarding safety, and at times ask people to come in and help with demonstrations. [00:18:04] There's a sexual assault speaker that came, and they just provide instructional classes in general. [00:18:12] There's messy art for children. I mean, messy art sounds very messy, but it gives children an idea [00:18:18] how to follow instructions. So I brought my three grandchildren, and I didn't follow the [00:18:23] instructions, which was wear old clothes. But children learn to follow directions. They learn [00:18:29] to come to the Library at very early ages. There is now going to be a history of the Library from [00:18:36] a historical person coming up on a presentation to let people know about the history of West [00:18:42] Pasco County. I'm sure there will be some presentations on hurricanes in the future, [00:18:46] and preparedness, just because that's of interest to the community. The whole idea is to become [00:18:52] involved with the community and know what the community wants. And this community has a lot [00:18:57] of needs, including offering special classes on computer for children, letting them learn how to [00:19:02] do programming, and on and on and on. But I promise to keep this brief. So thank you for your time. [00:19:12] Good evening. I'm going to be brief. The New Port Richey Library has a Facebook page and a website [00:19:24] which serve as a mechanism for outbound communications, general community information, [00:19:29] and also allows community members to electronically access library offerings and provide feedback. The [00:19:36] Facebook and website pages are included in a variety of information, such as event calendars, [00:19:42] descriptions of upcoming events, e-book and research pages, and more. One planned enhancement [00:19:48] will be to increase the frequency of feedback surveys to ensure the voice of the community is [00:19:54] heard. The Library staff attends many local events and partners with the regional community, [00:19:59] organizations to promote the Library classes, program offerings, and community events. They [00:20:05] will continue to share the information about health and wellness, substance abuse prevention, [00:20:10] and about the Library's outreach efforts. The New Port Richey Library is an important [00:20:16] ambassador for the city. Each time a member of the Library hosts or attends an event, [00:20:21] it becomes an opportunity to market and promote New Port Richey, the Library, and its offerings. [00:20:26] In order to move forward with the changing and diverse needs of the community in the future, [00:20:32] the Library needs additional space and resources, which can be realized only with the support and [00:20:37] direct allocation of funds from the New Port Richey City Council. Thank you. [00:20:41] I have a few comments about staff, facilities, and funding, and I will be brief, okay? I just [00:20:59] want to remind you that back in 2010, the Library hours were decreased because there [00:21:05] were layoffs. But today, the current staff of the Library is four full-time librarians [00:21:12] and 7.93 support staff. The Florida Public Library standards require minimum staff for [00:21:22] a library that serves a population our size. As 9.5 full-time professional librarians, [00:21:29] and 12.7 full-time support staff. We're asking in our proposed plan for the addition of just four [00:21:39] full-time staff, that would be two librarians and two support staff, to allow us to inch toward the [00:21:46] Florida standards and expand the library hours of service to Monday through Thursday, 10 to 8, [00:21:53] and Friday and Saturday, 10 to 5. Now, the current library opened in 1991, that's 26 years ago. And [00:22:08] this 15,000 square foot 20th century facility is crying to be transformed to meet the needs of 21st [00:22:17] century library users. The Library did a survey late last year, and of the 250 responses, 209 [00:22:27] recommended library expansion. That's 83% of the respondents find the need for expanded space. When [00:22:37] one thinks of the rudimentary technology we used in the 90s, and compares it to the technology that [00:22:43] is available today, the comparison is mind-boggling. Doesn't our community deserve flexible spaces and [00:22:50] furnishings in the library to accommodate the present and future technical growth, technology [00:22:56] growth, as well as the written materials needed to instruct us in its use? Where's the money going to [00:23:04] come from to pay for all this? Well, the taxes of course. But the library always is looking for [00:23:10] grants and writing for grants and awards. If you approve a long-range plan by October the 1st, [00:23:17] additional state money will be given to the library for technology. This state library grant [00:23:24] is for library enrichment, like speakers, authors, and the very popular banned book program. The [00:23:32] Library Advisory Board pledges to work with you, the City Council, to achieve these minimal goals. [00:23:39] We consider it to be a win-win situation. We'll have an extending library as a result, and the [00:23:47] city remains an outstanding city. Thank you very much. Andy, do you have anything else? [00:23:53] Not at this time. Thank you so much for your time and attention. Thank you. Any comments, questions? [00:24:03] Thank you for the presentation. When does a long-range plan come for us so we can discuss it [00:24:13] further? Obviously they've asked us to take some action so that it doesn't preclude them from [00:24:19] trying to achieve some additional grant funding. So my question is, and obviously that's two weeks [00:24:27] away, our next full council meeting, I guess, besides budget time. I'd hate to miss that window [00:24:37] because we didn't act in a timely fashion within two days. If October the 2nd misses the window [00:24:47] of opportunity, I'd like to know that tonight. So in case we have to do something at one of our [00:24:55] other settings, either after the meeting tonight or on the 25th during our round-robin, starts at [00:25:06] 6, everybody come on down, capital improvement, budget, CRA. So pack a lunch, bring your coffee, [00:25:14] get some tea, come on down. So I just wanted to make sure we didn't miss that window if October [00:25:23] the 1st was a linchpin moment in grant funding. Actually, I contacted the State Library today and [00:25:34] they extended the deadline due to the hurricane. So could we see it? They extended it until October [00:25:43] the 14th. Well let's, can we put it on the second, can we put it on the agenda on the second? Well [00:25:51] what if they wouldn't have, though? I mean we're giving this presentation, we have no more regular [00:25:54] council meetings between now and the deadline that kind of puts us in a tight spot. We could emergency [00:25:58] item it next Tuesday if we didn't have that window. We could, because all it is is an emergency item, [00:26:06] bring the report up, discuss it, take action so that they can show that there was a vote, I believe. [00:26:12] But Mr. Driscoll would have to answer that question. I'm all for the grant money, but you know by us [00:26:19] approving is that saying we're automatically going to stay in the library and hire full-time [00:26:24] employees because that's what they recommended at this point? Well it wouldn't bind you, but you [00:26:30] you need to look at that when you're approving it. I mean if you're going to approve the plan, [00:26:34] you're basically saying that you're going to have these things. If you want to approve it as an [00:26:39] advisory plan, you could do it in that form as well. That's the form I would suggest we do this. [00:26:45] Would the advisory plan go with okay with the grants? Would that be okay with the grants? [00:26:52] I believe so, yes. I believe you could approve the long-range plan as an advisory tool. I think that [00:27:06] there are some allowances for changes that occur because this takes into consideration a totality [00:27:17] of five years, and a lot can happen within those five years. But these are the recommendations put [00:27:23] forth by the library advisory board members. Very good. If we can agenda that for the October 2nd [00:27:30] meeting, that would be super. Mr. Mayor, just one other point. Can we be clear when we agenda that [00:27:37] item that you could at least let us know what the parameters are that trigger the funding or don't [00:27:45] trigger the funding? Because if we do it, that gives us a chance to make a decision. One. Two, [00:27:54] if we make it and it doesn't meet protocols and they kick it out, then we look a little foolish. [00:28:05] And I do that enough every day on my own without having to do it from up here with this body. So, [00:28:13] if all you'd be able to tell us on the second is what the plan does, what it allows you to do from [00:28:20] a grant funding perspective, so that we can make the best business decision possible on the second. [00:28:27] That's my only request. Thank you very much. And if you would catch me after the meeting, [00:28:35] I have a comment from one of the library patrons that I'll pass on. If I could just insert as well, [00:28:43] I'm looking at the plan and there's some of the things on it that seem like they're more of like [00:28:49] a wish list. Some of them are things that you're going to be doing regardless of what we do, [00:28:55] because it's just like your work plan. You're going to be doing X, Y, and Z. So, I'd love to [00:29:00] know if you could separate out what you're going to do regardless and then what it is that you're [00:29:09] asking of us. Because as I said, create a dedicated story, walk at the local park. I mean, those are [00:29:15] the kinds of things that you can do anyway. And part of your work plan, as I said, [00:29:20] seems like it includes some of what you would normally be doing as a functioning library. [00:29:25] That's a great point. Thank you. Very good. Thank you. Next, we have a presentation of the Florida
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Presentation of Florida Recreation and Park Association Award
The Parks and Recreation Department was recognized for receiving the Florida Recreation and Park Association's 2017 Agency Excellence Award for Economic Impact, the only such award given statewide. The presentation highlighted Sims Park's $3.2 million renovation, downtown revitalization including 30 new businesses aided by $220,000 in grants, and the planned $1.8 million recreation and aquatic center renovation. Council took a photo with the award.
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[00:29:31] Recreation and Park Association Award. Ms. Manns? All right. Thank you so much. At the recent Florida [00:29:38] Recreation and Park Association State Conference, our department was presented with the Agency [00:29:43] Excellence Award for Economic Impact. The award is presented each year to just one Parks and [00:29:48] Recreation Department in the state. The award is open to all Parks and Recreation Departments and [00:29:53] is not divided into categories based on population or budget size. So, therefore, we competed against [00:29:59] much larger categories. [00:30:00] larger departments such as Miami-Dade that has a $200 million department operating budget. [00:30:06] I'd like to thank Casey for compiling the award submission which was a very lengthy [00:30:10] and thick process. I also want to thank Mario for the information that he did provide for [00:30:16] the submission and of course thank City Council for your continued support. At this time we'd [00:30:21] like to show the video that was compiled by the Florida Recreation and Park Association [00:30:26] and shown at the awards banquet and following that we'd like to get a picture of Council [00:30:31] down front with the award. Thank you. [00:30:34] The Agency Excellence Award category focuses on agencies excelling in positioning themselves [00:30:40] as a key participant and provider in the categories of economic development, environmental sustainability, [00:30:46] health and community building. Agencies may select an individual category or apply in [00:30:51] the super category if they excel in all four categories. This year's Agency Excellence [00:30:57] Award in the Economic Impact category recipient credits its increase in economic activity [00:31:02] to mainly one park. The City of New Port Richey was a different place ten years ago. With [00:31:07] a dwindling population, a halt in businesses moving to the area, current businesses moving [00:31:12] out of town and downtown parks becoming a place that felt unsafe for citizens, the New [00:31:17] New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department decided it was time to spearhead the efforts [00:31:21] to impact positive change. Understanding that parks are not only an attraction but a large [00:31:27] determiner of property value and purchase, the department began plans for park improvement [00:31:32] projects. Sims Park is the downtown area's feature park. Situated between the Cotee River [00:31:37] and Orange Lake, Sims Park underwent a $3.2 million renovation in 2016. This now popular [00:31:44] park hosts a splash pad, an amphitheater, outdoor fitness stations, a shaded playground, [00:31:50] green space, dog parks and more. Sims Park is connected to the surrounding community [00:31:55] by sidewalks, high visibility and appropriate lighting. Large scale events, smaller programs [00:32:01] and families out for a day at the park all bring new visitors to the area, resulting [00:32:06] in an increase in commerce for the surrounding businesses. In response to these updates at [00:32:10] the downtown park, two large housing developments have begun construction, adding over 170 new [00:32:16] places for residents to live near the park. With the help of city funded business grants [00:32:20] totaling $220,000, 30 new businesses have opened or relocated downtown and credit the [00:32:27] revitalization of this area as their choice of location. Other park improvement projects [00:32:32] have included the addition of kayak launches, ADA accessible playgrounds and the acquisition [00:32:37] of natural acreage. In addition to its crown jewel park, the city of New Port Richey has [00:32:42] 13 other parks and a 34,000 square foot recreation and aquatic center that complement the quality [00:32:48] of life for the residents of New Port Richey. In an effort to continue to move forward, [00:32:53] the New Port Richey City Council invested in a parks and recreation master plan and [00:32:57] needs assessment survey. The outcome of the survey has concluded that the city's top priorities [00:33:02] include ongoing improvements to existing parks, facilities and programs, more effective [00:33:08] marketing of recreation activities, additional trails and expanding adult programming. The [00:33:14] city has committed to a $1.8 million renovation project for the recreation and aquatic center, [00:33:19] which will make improvements to the fitness center, expand multipurpose spaces and add [00:33:24] an indoor playground. The dedication to the improvements of the facility shows that the [00:33:29] city has a positive view of parks and recreation as an economic catalyst. Please join us in [00:33:34] welcoming our 2017 Agency Excellence Economic Impact Award winner, New Port Richey to the [00:33:40] stage. The Agency Excellence Award category focuses on a... [00:33:59] Yeah, but you know, it's a big award. [00:34:29] It's not like the Stanley Cup, you can't drink out of it. Come on. You know. [00:34:55] Thank you, Elaine, and congratulations. Next item on the agenda is Vox Pop. This is for
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- 9Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 35:02
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil voted on purchases/payments for approval.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:35:17] We have a motion and a second. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:35:22] Opposed, like sign. Next is a public reading of ordinances. Second reading ordinance 2017-2118,
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-2118: Brewpubs and Microbreweries
approvedCouncil passed second reading of Ordinance 2017-2118, amending the Land Development Code to permit brewpubs, microbreweries, nanobreweries, taprooms, and beer gardens in various commercial, downtown, and industrial zoning districts, and adding definitions for those terms. The ordinance was revised after first reading to address questions about distinguishing nanobreweries, breweries, taprooms, and beer gardens.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2017-2118
- motion:Motion to approve second reading of Ordinance 2017-2118 amending the Land Development Code to permit brewpubs, microbreweries, taprooms, and beer gardens. (passed)
6120 Missouri AvenueBrian HackmanCouncilman PhillipsLisa PierceMr. IzzaniMs. ManceOrdinance 2017-2118Section 2.01.00Section 7.08.01Section 7.09.01Section 7.11.01Section 7.12.01▶ Jump to 35:25 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:35:30] brewpubs and microbreweries, sir. Ordinance 2017-2118, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, amending the land development code by amending section 7.08.01, permitted [00:35:41] uses in the C2 general commercial district to add brewpubs as a use, amending section 7.09.01, [00:35:48] permitted uses in the highway commercial district to add brewpubs, microbreweries, tap [00:35:52] rooms, and beer gardens as uses. Amending section 7.11.01, permitted uses in the downtown [00:35:58] district to add brewpubs as a use, amending section 7.12.01, permitted uses in the light [00:36:06] industrial district to add brewpubs, microbreweries, taprooms, and beer gardens as uses. Amending [00:36:11] section 2.01.00, definitions, to add definitions for beer garden brewery, brewpub, microbrewery, [00:36:17] nanobrewery, and taproom, providing for severability, providing for codification, and providing [00:36:22] for an effective date. Thank you. Ms. Mance? Yes, sir. Mr. Mayor, this item was originally [00:36:28] brought before you on August 1st, at which time some questions were posed in respect [00:36:35] specifically to nanobreweries. And since that time, the staff has spent a considerable amount [00:36:47] of time in researching how beer gardens, taprooms, nanobreweries, and breweries are distinguished [00:36:56] from each other. In large part, it's related to sales, consumption, and manufacturing. [00:37:04] And Mrs. Pierce has prepared this ordinance, and I'm going to allow her to say a few words [00:37:10] in that respect to bring you up to date on her efforts. Thank you, Ms. Mance. So we included [00:37:19] additional industry terms to the ordinance, which Ms. Mance has just mentioned. We included [00:37:27] the beer gardens, taprooms, nanobreweries, and breweries. We did provide a table in your [00:37:32] packet that shows how each type of business is permitted in the commercial, downtown, [00:37:39] and industrial districts based on the use component. And we did meet with several prospective [00:37:47] business owners who are planning to operate in the city, and we believe we've addressed [00:37:52] their concerns. And this is before you on second reading. Thank you. Thank you. This [00:37:59] is a public reading of this ordinance. Public comment would be appropriate at this time. [00:38:06] If you could give us your name and address for the record, please. Brian Hackman, 6120 [00:38:17] Missouri Avenue. I'd just like to say thank you to Lisa Pierce and staff for all the hard [00:38:23] work that they've done to get this ordinance where it is. And I'm pleased to say that I [00:38:27] think that it's in a good place where myself and other breweries could be doing business [00:38:33] in the city. So thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Any other comments? Seeing no one else [00:38:42] coming forward, I'm going to close comment and bring it back to council. Move for approval. [00:38:48] Second. Motion is second. To the maker. Nothing more. To the second. No, just delighted to [00:38:56] see this being done so well. I think that we used appropriate information that we needed [00:39:02] to come up with this plan, and I'm just pleased. I do have a question for Mr. Hackman, if he [00:39:09] could come down. My understanding at the previous reading of this is that you were looking at [00:39:20] creating something called a nano brewery. And if I'm reading this correct, that's not [00:39:27] showing as permitted in the downtown. Can you? Correct. And I believe that I can fall [00:39:33] under the definition of brewpub for myself, because I'm not going to be the large scale [00:39:40] as a nano brewery or a brewery would be. And if the case that I do grow to that point, [00:39:47] that I will just have to take that part on to a different location and still have a tap [00:39:53] room or brewpub downtown. That answers that question. Mr. Izzani, is there any, I'm aware [00:40:00] of, including Mr. Hackman, there were three different companies all making noises about [00:40:05] wanting to do this. Will this help or hinder those plans? Yeah, the people that have approached [00:40:12] economic development, we've made them aware of these ordinances and asked that they pay [00:40:16] attention to the process. And the ones we've been in contact with are fine with the ordinance. [00:40:22] Mr. Mayor, can I also address that as well? Yes, please. So I've also talked to the other brewpub [00:40:28] directly and we've offered the ordinance to that business as well as the other company who's [00:40:34] interested. And I would offer that many businesses market themselves as something other than maybe [00:40:40] what's in our code. They may call themselves a brewery, they may call themselves something else, [00:40:45] but as long as they meet the definition that's defined in our code, they're all going to be fine. [00:40:49] Regardless of title, right? Councilman Phillips? Yeah, I just love the broad definition of what [00:40:57] a beer garden is. Because not only do you get to serve beer, but other alcoholic beverages. So I'm [00:41:06] sure that at some point in the future, we'll get to address some of those nuances. But like I said, [00:41:16] we appreciate that it has beer, but it is going to be able to serve other elements which may come [00:41:24] into play if we have to deal with sidewalk, table, and outside serving issues at some point in the [00:41:32] future. So wish you the best of luck and I'm glad staff, glad we were able to pull this together [00:41:39] and try to engage this new industry, which isn't a panacea for everybody, but at least it does help [00:41:48] you further round out your definition of a city that has open arms for businesses and different [00:41:56] kind of lifestyles and different kind of apartment settings and all those other things that we pride [00:42:02] ourselves on here in New Port Richey. I believe that it's going to benefit the city in the long [00:42:07] run with this decision. So you're good. Councilman? No, absolutely. I've been excited about this. I [00:42:13] think this 100% fits in with the dynamics we're trying to transform our downtown into a more [00:42:21] vibrant, walkable downtown community. If y'all have not been to micro breweries, beer gardens, [00:42:27] brew pubs, whatever you want to call them, and other downtown atmospheres, I urge you to go and [00:42:32] check it out. It brings a totally different dynamic to a downtown, brings people in that [00:42:37] spend money, that are responsible drinkers, that are looking for a nice downtown atmosphere to [00:42:44] spend their time, and I just think it fits perfectly with what we're trying to do with [00:42:49] downtown New Port Richey and I'm excited about it. I've never been particularly a big beer drinker. I was a [00:42:54] designated driver for my fraternity in college, but I recognize this has an opportunity to add a [00:43:02] significant boost in the class of downtown. It's going to have a cool vibe, I'm positive. Any other [00:43:13] discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, [00:43:20] like sign. Thank you. Mr. Hackman, good luck. Thank you. Next item is 2017 report on repetitive
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2017 Report on Repetitive Loss Floodplain Management Plan
approvedCouncil reviewed and approved the 2017 Report on the Repetitive Loss Floodplain Management Plan, an annually submitted report under the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System that helps lower flood insurance premiums for residents.
- motion:Motion to approve the 2017 Report on Repetitive Loss Floodplain Management Plan. (passed)
Mrs. SpearsMs. Smith2017 Report on Repetitive Loss Floodplain Management PlanCommunity Rating SystemNational Flood Insurance Program▶ Jump to 43:27 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:43:27] loss floodplain management plan. All cities in the state of Florida are required to maintain a [00:43:34] comprehensive plan which addresses floodplain protection. The 2017 report on repetitive loss [00:43:44] floodplain management plan is the report that we submit annually for credit under the National [00:43:54] Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System, and Mrs. Spears is prepared to present [00:44:00] more of the specifics to you in that respect. The only thing I would offer is we do this every year, [00:44:04] we get credit, and it lowers our flood insurance premiums for those who purchase it. Thank you. [00:44:10] Open it up for public comment. Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to council. Move for [00:44:16] approval. Second. Any discussion? All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, [00:44:23] like sign. Ms. Smith advised me prior to the meeting that she was going to waive her three
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Three Minute Report: Parks and Recreation
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[00:44:31] minute report since she got to brag about the video. So in that case, that brings us to [00:44:37] communications and reports. Councilman Phillips. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I want to congratulate the
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