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1. 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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   Pledge of Allegiance

   The council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.

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   [00:00:21] If I could ask you to all please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain [00:00:25] standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:30] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for [00:00:37] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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3. 3

   Moment of Silence

   Council observed a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

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   [00:00:25] standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:30] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for [00:00:37] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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4. 4

   Approval of September 19, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes of the September 19, 2017 regular meeting on a voice vote.

   • motion:Motion to approve the September 19, 2017 regular meeting minutes. (passed)

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   [00:00:47] Thank you. [00:00:48] You may be seated. [00:00:53] First item on tonight's agenda, we have a proclamation and it's by title only. [00:01:00] Think Local, Buy Local, and Invest Local Week. [00:01:02] Did you miss the minutes? [00:01:03] Oh, I'm sorry. [00:01:04] One minute. [00:01:05] Approval of the minutes. [00:01:06] Entertain a motion. [00:01:07] Move for approval. [00:01:08] Second. [00:01:09] Any discussion? [00:01:10] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:11] Aye. [00:01:12] Aye. [00:01:13] Thanks. [00:01:14] We're good.

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   Proclamation - Main Street Salon 30th Anniversary

   approved

   The Mayor read by title only a proclamation declaring Think Local, Buy Local, and Invest Local Week, encouraging residents to support New Port Richey small businesses that were hit hard by Hurricane Irma. Despite the agenda title referencing Main Street Salon's 30th Anniversary, the transcript only addresses the Think Local proclamation.

   • motion:Proclamation declaring Think Local, Buy Local, and Invest Local Week, read by title only. (passed)

   🏢Main Street Salon#Hurricane Irma#Think Local, Buy Local, and Invest Local Week

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   [00:01:15] Thank you. [00:01:16] I was so excited when I got this. [00:01:17] It's a proclamation. [00:01:18] It's by title only. [00:01:19] Think Local, Buy Local, and Invest Local Week. [00:01:21] Specifically, it points out that the businesses in New Port Richey, particularly the small [00:01:26] mom and pops, took a real hit because of Hurricane Irma. [00:01:30] I can tell you, personally, we didn't get much done the week before the storm because [00:01:35] everybody was worried about securing their places. [00:01:40] And, of course, with no electricity or anything else, it was a real hit. [00:01:45] And, of course, with no electricity or anything else the week after, not much got done then, [00:01:52] either. [00:01:53] We had restaurants that lost food that they couldn't keep refrigerated. [00:01:59] So, even though this is by title only, I'd just like to say, if everybody, go out and [00:02:06] visit your local merchants, your local restaurants. [00:02:09] Give them your business. [00:02:12] They need your support now as much as any time. [00:02:14] So, thank you. [00:02:16] If you'll pass that down to the clerk.

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   Swearing-In of New Police Officers and Introduction of New Police Officer

   Police Chief Bogart introduced three new police officers to the City Council. Officers Brandon Hamilton and Michael DelVal were sworn in by the City Clerk, while Officer Al Hazimi (previously sworn in on September 28th at the police department) was introduced. The Mayor thanked the police department for their work during Hurricane Irma.

   🏢Florida Department of Corrections🏢Pasco Sheriff's Office👤Al Hazimi👤Brandon Hamilton👤Chief Bogart👤Corporal Hamilton👤Jessica👤Judy👤Michael DelVal#Hurricane Irma#Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

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   [00:02:18] Next item, we have swearing in of new police officers. [00:02:22] Yes, sir. [00:02:23] Mr. Mayor, we will be swearing in two police officers this evening, and we will be introducing [00:02:29] a third to you. [00:02:31] Chief Bogart, if you could come forward and do the honors, I'd appreciate it. [00:02:42] Good evening. [00:02:44] Well, this evening, we're going to be swearing in officer, well, Brandon Hamilton as a police [00:02:52] officer. [00:02:53] He graduated from the academy in May of 2013. [00:02:56] He worked for the Department of Corrections for one year, and he's worked at the Pasco [00:03:00] Sheriff's Office for about a year and a half, and he's coming on board. [00:03:04] He has been on board with us, but he's actually being sworn in now. [00:03:10] Michael DelVal is the other individual. [00:03:12] He graduated the Law Enforcement Academy in July of 2015, and he'll be being sworn in tonight. [00:03:19] Al Hazim, actually Hazimi, he was sworn in at the police department last Thursday on [00:03:24] the 28th because he was being fast-tracked at the police department because he was previously [00:03:30] a deputy at the Pasco Sheriff's Office for two years. [00:03:33] So with that, I'd like to bring up Brandon Hamilton and Michael DelVal to be sworn in by Judy. [00:03:40] Judy. [00:03:59] I, and state your name, I'm sorry, raise your right hand. [00:04:02] I, and state your name. [00:04:03] I, Michael DelVal. [00:04:04] A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:04:09] A citizen of the state of Florida and the United States of America. [00:04:12] And being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:04:16] And being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:04:19] And a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer. [00:04:23] And a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer. [00:04:27] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United [00:04:32] States and of the state of Florida. [00:04:34] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United [00:04:38] States and the state of Florida. [00:04:40] And that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United [00:04:45] States and the state of Florida. [00:04:47] And that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United [00:04:51] States and the state of Florida. [00:04:53] Against all enemies domestic or foreign. [00:04:55] Against all enemies domestic and foreign. [00:04:57] That I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same. [00:05:01] That I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same. [00:05:04] That I will uphold the ordinances of the city of New Porichy, Florida. [00:05:08] That I will uphold the ordinances of the city of New Porichy, Florida. [00:05:11] And that I will faithfully perform all duties of police officer of said city. [00:05:16] And that I will faithfully perform all duties of police officer of said city. [00:05:20] So help me God. [00:05:22] Thank you. [00:05:30] Mr. Mayor, in welcoming these two additions to the police department, we need to indulge [00:05:36] you for just a couple of family photos as that didn't get tended to yet. [00:05:41] And we certainly want to welcome them to the staff and thank their families for sharing [00:05:48] them with us. [00:05:51] I think that would be highly appropriate at this time. [00:05:53] So thank you. [00:05:55] Thank you. [00:05:56] The next thing that we're going to do is pinning the badge, which is obviously an important [00:06:01] part of this. [00:06:02] Brandon, who will be printing yours? [00:06:04] Corporal Hamilton, my brother. [00:06:08] It's always great to see another officer do the pinning. [00:06:21] Thank you. [00:06:47] My wife, Jessica. [00:06:49] Come on down, Jessica. [00:06:53] Now, don't hurt him with this. [00:07:05] Just a little bit. [00:07:19] Thank you. [00:07:27] Along with that, I'm just going to present to each of them the law enforcement code of [00:07:32] ethics. [00:07:33] And I ask that you reference this periodically throughout your career. [00:07:36] It's one of the things that helps to keep us with our moral compass straight north. [00:07:41] And with that, everybody, let's welcome these two officers to our police department. [00:07:49] Officer El-Hazimi, I'd like to introduce this new officer to the city council as well. [00:07:58] He's the young man that was just sworn in the other day. [00:08:06] Let's take a quick photo of all of us here, and then we'll call down family members. [00:08:19] Congratulations. [00:08:37] Now, if we could quickly, if you'd like to have your family members come down to where [00:08:41] it's just an individual photo of you with your family members, could you do that real [00:08:44] quick? [00:08:45] Congratulations. [00:08:46] Thank you very much, ma'am. [00:08:47] Thank you. [00:08:48] Thank you so much. [00:09:18] Thank you. [00:09:20] Thank you. [00:09:47] That's a big group. [00:09:51] Louise. [00:09:53] Charlie, one, two, three. [00:09:54] Charlie, one, two, three. [00:09:55] Adults. [00:09:56] Okay. [00:09:57] Come here. [00:09:58] Come here. [00:09:59] Oh yeah. [00:10:00] She likes you girls. [00:10:03] She likes- [00:10:04] Yeah, let me give you a hug. [00:10:09] Come on, Desi. [00:10:10] Thank you. [00:10:13] Thank you. [00:10:14] You're welcome. [00:10:16] She's here. [00:10:17] There you go. [00:10:19] Okay, let's get all the police officers to come down real quick. [00:10:24] Let's just do a group photo of these folks in the front. [00:10:27] And anyone who is a police officer in the room can come back. [00:10:31] Thank you. [00:10:40] Let me grab- [00:10:41] Oh. [00:10:42] Keith. [00:10:43] Kevin. [00:10:44] Kevin. [00:10:45] Come back down. [00:10:46] Just right across the front here as much as we can cluster in. [00:11:17] Ready? [00:11:32] Well, thank you for indulging us. [00:11:33] Thank you. [00:11:41] Chief, before your officers all get away- [00:11:43] Chief. [00:11:45] Just wanted to say I am continuing to get comments from the residents of Newport, Richeya. [00:11:52] What a great job you guys did before, during, and after Hurricane Irma. [00:11:56] So thank you all very, very much. [00:11:58] Thank you, Mayor. [00:12:14] Thank you. [00:12:32] The next item on tonight's agenda is Vox Pop.

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7. 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 12:35
8. 8.a

   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

   approvedon consent

   The consent agenda, which included purchases/payments for City Council approval, was approved by unanimous voice vote.

   • motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)

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   [00:12:53] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:12:56] Move for approval. [00:12:58] Second. [00:12:59] We have a motion and a second. [00:13:01] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:13:03] Aye. [00:13:04] Opposed, the like sign. [00:13:06] Motion passes. [00:13:07] Next is public reading of ordinances.

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9. 9.a

   First Reading, Ordinance No. 2018-2125: Development Standards for Dispensing Facilities & Pharmacies

   approved

   Council held the first reading of Ordinance 2018-2125, establishing development standards (setbacks, parking, building appearance, separation from schools, etc.) for medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities and pharmacies in C1, C2, highway commercial, office, and light industrial districts, and prohibiting them in the downtown district. The ordinance also updates definitions for convenience store, grocery store, and pharmacy. Council amended the motion to require applicants to provide a conceptual visual rendering, and directed staff to bring back a separate ordinance addressing call centers downtown.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2018-2125

   • motion:Approve first reading of Ordinance 2018-2125 establishing development standards for medical marijuana dispensing facilities and pharmacies, with amendment requiring a conceptual visual rendering from applicants. (passed)
   • direction:Staff directed to prepare a separate ordinance prohibiting call centers in the downtown district and to provide a zoning map at second reading. (none)

   📍corner of Main and Grand🏢Wright's Nutrition👤Councilman Davis👤Councilman Phillips👤Lisa Fierce👤Mr. Driscoll👤Mr. Izzoni👤Ms. Manns#Amendment 2#Downtown facade/awning grant program#LDRB (Land Development Regulatory Board)#Ordinance No. 2018-2125#Section 2.01.00#Section 7.07.07#Section 7.08.07#Section 7.09.08#Section 7.10.09#Section 7.11.02#Section 7.12.09#Senate Bill on medical marijuana

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   [00:13:08] First reading ordinance number 2018-2125. [00:13:12] Ordinance number 2018-2125, an ordinance of the city of Newport, Richeya, Florida, [00:13:17] amending the land development code by establishing section 7.07.07 [00:13:22] to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:13:26] and pharmacy development standards in the C1 light general commercial zoning district. [00:13:32] Establishing section 7.08.07 [00:13:35] to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:13:38] and pharmacy development standards in the C2 general commercial zoning district. [00:13:42] Establishing section 7.09.08 [00:13:45] to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:13:48] and pharmacy development standards in the highway commercial zoning district. [00:13:52] Establishing section 7.10.09 [00:13:56] to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:13:59] and pharmacy development standards in the office zoning district. [00:14:02] Amending section 7.11.02 [00:14:05] to add medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities, [00:14:08] pharmacies and restricted personal service uses as prohibited uses [00:14:12] in the downtown zoning district. [00:14:14] Establishing section 7.12.09 [00:14:17] to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:14:20] and pharmacy development standards in the light industrial zoning district. [00:14:23] Amending section 2.01.00 definitions [00:14:27] to amend the definition for convenience store [00:14:29] and add definitions for grocery store and pharmacy [00:14:32] providing for severability, providing for codification, [00:14:35] providing for an effective date. [00:14:37] Thank you. [00:14:38] Madam Clerk, let the record show that Councilman Davis has joined us. [00:14:42] This is a public hearing on this first reading of the ordinance. [00:14:46] Anybody in the public wish to comment on this? [00:14:50] The floor is open. [00:14:53] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:15:00] We have a second? [00:15:05] Second. [00:15:06] I may have jumped the gun a little bit. [00:15:08] Do we have a presentation on this? [00:15:10] We do, Mr. Mayor. [00:15:12] And Mrs. Fierce is prepared to present that to you [00:15:15] this evening. [00:15:16] Thank you. [00:15:17] It's short. [00:15:20] So a little history reminder to you. [00:15:24] After last year's approval of Amendment 2, [00:15:28] the state legislation passed a Senate bill [00:15:30] which allows jurisdictions to either ban medical marijuana [00:15:34] treatment center dispensing facilities or permit them. [00:15:37] And if we do permit them, we have to treat them [00:15:39] just as we would pharmacies. [00:15:41] So in August of this year, City Council [00:15:43] approved an ordinance which permits dispensing facilities [00:15:46] in the commercial, office, and light industrial districts. [00:15:50] And Council also said that it did not want [00:15:52] dispensaries in the downtown. [00:15:55] City Council also asked that standards [00:15:57] be drafted to further regulate dispensing facilities [00:16:02] and pharmacies. [00:16:03] And this ordinance provides those regulations [00:16:06] in terms of setbacks, lot area and width, parking, [00:16:09] and minimum separation from schools. [00:16:12] It also provides a series of criteria [00:16:16] that provide that building colors be muted, [00:16:21] that there be no security bars on doors or windows, [00:16:24] that there be no outdoor seating display or sales on site, [00:16:28] that there be no consumption of products on site, [00:16:31] and that no drugs or medication or graphics of plants [00:16:36] from which they are derived be visible within five [00:16:38] feet of the building. [00:16:40] And again, the ordinance is semi-lengthy [00:16:42] because we are repeating all those standards in the C1, C2 [00:16:45] highway commercial office and light industrial districts [00:16:49] of the code. [00:16:50] Because it was not done with the first medical marijuana [00:16:55] ordinance that went to Council, this ordinance specifically [00:16:59] adds medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities [00:17:03] and pharmacies as prohibited uses in the downtown district. [00:17:08] And they're shown in a blue underline on the screen. [00:17:12] The ordinance also was prepared and staff [00:17:15] noted that there's some uses that could be removed, [00:17:18] some uses that could be removed from the list of prohibited [00:17:21] uses because they're already defined in the code [00:17:23] as restricted personal service uses. [00:17:26] So this ordinance also deletes check cashing, labor pools, [00:17:30] pawn shops, and tattoo parlors from that prohibition list [00:17:34] because, again, they're already defined [00:17:37] as restricted personal service uses. [00:17:39] Those are shown in red on the slide. [00:17:41] And at the same time, the convenience store prohibited [00:17:46] use was just reordered alphabetically. [00:17:49] And that's shown in green. [00:17:53] Since pharmacies were added as a prohibited use [00:17:57] in the downtown district, we went ahead [00:17:59] and added the definition to that term. [00:18:02] And while we were renumbering the convenience store term, [00:18:07] we went ahead and provided a better definition of that term. [00:18:10] And while we were at it, we went ahead [00:18:12] and added a term or a definition for grocery store [00:18:16] and supermarkets. [00:18:17] And we did that to provide a distinction [00:18:19] between the convenience store definition. [00:18:23] And as usual, your LDRB did review this [00:18:27] at a meeting this past month. [00:18:30] And they offered a minor amendment [00:18:32] to the grocery store definition, which [00:18:34] is included in your version that you have tonight. [00:18:37] And they recommended approval with that. [00:18:39] And staff is also recommending approval. [00:18:43] Very good. [00:18:43] Thank you. [00:18:45] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:18:47] I just have one small question. [00:18:50] Would rights nutriments, rights nutrition, [00:18:58] would they be able to have a facility in their pharmacy [00:19:02] inside their place, just as an example? [00:19:04] Would not with this provision. [00:19:05] Because of which provision? [00:19:07] With this ordinance, they would not [00:19:08] be allowed to have a pharmacy included within their grocery [00:19:11] store supermarket. [00:19:14] I don't really, sometimes I wonder [00:19:16] if that's somewhere across between a grocery store [00:19:22] and a, you know, it's a fine, I'm not [00:19:24] sure what that is sometimes. [00:19:26] Thank you. [00:19:26] We found there to be a lot of gray area [00:19:28] when it came to definitions. [00:19:30] But we think the ones we've chosen [00:19:32] are pretty good in terms of laying out [00:19:33] the distinctions between the two. [00:19:39] Thank you. [00:19:40] Anything else? [00:19:41] Councilman? [00:19:43] To the second. [00:19:44] Yeah, I didn't see a map in your presentation [00:19:49] showing us the exact area, which is, I'm sure, [00:19:55] the downtown core is probably defined quite like our borders [00:19:59] are in the city, meaning that they jog a little bit. [00:20:04] Because obviously, we had quite a bit of discussion [00:20:08] when we were going through the dispensary. [00:20:14] I guess they were using some other catchphrases [00:20:17] that evening also about what they [00:20:18] wanted to be identified as. [00:20:21] So just a clarity on what areas it defines as downtown, [00:20:28] obviously. [00:20:29] And then over and above that, you [00:20:31] did mention something to do with labor pools. [00:20:35] My question beyond that is, is a labor pool [00:20:42] as close to a call center? [00:20:45] Or would we have to do something with regards to a call center? [00:20:49] And or I don't see any, I don't want to call it prohibition, [00:20:54] but any restricted use for a call center in downtown [00:20:58] or in the downtown area? [00:21:01] So in response to your comments, Council Member Phillips [00:21:05] we did not provide a map in the amendment, [00:21:07] but we'll be happy to for the second reading [00:21:09] so it's clear about where these locations are [00:21:11] in terms of the zoning. [00:21:13] And labor pool, I would not consider a call center [00:21:16] to be such. [00:21:17] And we hadn't considered that with this amendment. [00:21:20] I'm just throwing it out there. [00:21:22] You talked about some uses, because I [00:21:25] believe we have had some call center [00:21:27] activity in the downtown core. [00:21:30] And to me, a call center unduly challenges our parking ratios [00:21:39] and our availability of good parking for our business [00:21:44] customers, lunch customers, making no observation [00:21:50] about talent pool in a call center, [00:21:54] strictly about what it does to impact. [00:21:57] So not that it has anything to do [00:21:59] with this particular ordinance, but I obviously [00:22:03] would like for us to consider some thought to that [00:22:08] since we create, sometimes we create [00:22:12] our own worst enemies sometimes. [00:22:15] I would just respond to that by saying [00:22:17] we'd be happy to prepare an ordinance that [00:22:19] would prohibit call centers from downtown [00:22:21] and then define that as a term. [00:22:23] I think the councilman makes an excellent point. [00:22:29] Yes, and thank you, Lisa, for the little show and tell there. [00:22:35] But I just wanted to clarify that you defined grocery store [00:22:39] so that we all knew what that was, [00:22:41] but it's not a prohibited business in the downtown. [00:22:45] And then to Mr. Phillips' point, so is it not appropriate [00:22:51] to include call center in this prohibited list [00:22:54] rather that to isolate that particular thing out? [00:22:59] I'm going to bet that your city attorney is going to say [00:23:01] that it's too late to add something of that nature. [00:23:04] We'd have to do it at a new ordinance that [00:23:07] goes back through the process, which [00:23:09] includes the LDRB recommendation. [00:23:11] But it's a fairly simple ordinance to create, [00:23:14] so we'd be happy to bring one to you as soon as we can. [00:23:17] OK, and to that question, so this section 5 [00:23:21] within this ordinance specific to the medical marijuana [00:23:26] and pharmacies, that's what this one is particular to. [00:23:31] There might be, when we have that conversation, [00:23:33] there may be some other things that we [00:23:35] might want to include in our prohibited list, [00:23:38] prohibited uses per se. [00:23:41] And that would be the. [00:23:42] That's great, and so I'm going to bet [00:23:44] that Ms. Manns would advise you to advise her [00:23:48] of what those might be so we can include those [00:23:50] in the next ordinance that we would bring back to you. [00:23:52] There's other ones you're interested in prohibiting. [00:23:54] Thank you. [00:23:55] Thank you, Deputy Mayor. [00:23:56] So it looks like this ensures we're not [00:23:58] going to have a neon flashing cannabis [00:24:00] leaf in front of every dispensary, which [00:24:03] makes me happy. [00:24:06] I'm assuming that we're going to be [00:24:08] courted by quite a few of these dispensaries [00:24:10] since Pasco County is not allowing them. [00:24:13] Are we asking for any kind of computer graphic design [00:24:15] of what their vision of the outside [00:24:17] is going to look like from the street level [00:24:21] so we can kind of get an idea before they just [00:24:23] go in and do it their way and don't paint it [00:24:26] hot pink with a medical marijuana leaf in the window? [00:24:30] So we will ask those questions during the time [00:24:34] of either business tax receipt review or zoning clearance [00:24:39] are the two ideas that come to mind, [00:24:41] if not through the building permit process. [00:24:43] But not every use will need a building permit. [00:24:47] So we'll either ask the other two times. [00:24:48] And they'll, frankly, have to provide us [00:24:50] with some type of sample of what the color will be. [00:24:53] Color and overall appearance or no? [00:24:55] I just want these to look like professional medical [00:24:58] facilities. [00:25:00] And now's the time for you to add that to this ordinance [00:25:02] because we don't have that currently drafted that way. [00:25:06] It does not require an actual architectural elevation. [00:25:10] So if you wanted to require that as well, [00:25:12] now's the time for you to request. [00:25:14] I mean, I'll defer to my colleagues. [00:25:15] I would like to see some kind of visual [00:25:18] of what this is going to look. [00:25:19] Just like when Councilman Davis brought up rights to nutrition, [00:25:23] I mean, it's not a dispensary. [00:25:24] But we already have an idea in our head [00:25:26] of what that building is going to look like. [00:25:28] And that's a pretty signature building on Main Street. [00:25:30] But I'd like to have some kind of a visual of what [00:25:34] their plan is before it's implemented. [00:25:37] I would ask the maker and the second [00:25:38] if that would be acceptable. [00:25:40] Yeah, that'd be a great idea. [00:25:42] Can I just clarify, though, that we're [00:25:43] looking for something conceptual and not fully detailed? [00:25:47] Otherwise, that'd be a pretty substantial undertaking [00:25:50] expense-wise. [00:25:51] Right, I understand. [00:25:51] Yeah, absolutely. [00:25:52] Mr. Phillips, you were the second. [00:25:54] Is that a modification OK with you? [00:25:58] I don't have a, I would amend my second on the motion. [00:26:03] I just want to ask a couple of follow-up questions. [00:26:07] Certainly, sir. [00:26:09] By inserting this for this specific use, or the two uses, [00:26:17] I guess, grocery store and that, do I set my, excuse me, [00:26:22] do we set ourselves up of making it [00:26:29] more onerous on these two uses in these classifications [00:26:37] than we do with any other business that [00:26:41] may be coming in there? [00:26:43] And would someone, or would they come back and say, well, [00:26:48] you're not making the florist that's approved [00:26:51] and see if they're approved in all three or four? [00:26:55] I just, I understand the intent. [00:26:58] And yes, we always want to see what a new business is [00:27:02] going to look like before it shows up on our doorstep, [00:27:05] because we get a whole lot of different things [00:27:07] from what they say they're going to do [00:27:09] and what they actually do. [00:27:11] We have a prime example at the corner of Main and Grand. [00:27:17] We've never really known what that thing is [00:27:19] and what it's going to do. [00:27:22] I just didn't want to set this ordinance up [00:27:25] to be challenged, I guess, Mr. Driscoll. [00:27:28] I don't have a problem doing it and then taking the challenge. [00:27:31] I just wanted to be thoughtful in asking the question, [00:27:36] because I think that maybe one or two [00:27:39] of the businesses that would be here that would come in [00:27:43] and be required to do that as an extra expense maybe [00:27:47] would ask that question. [00:27:48] And that's a good question. [00:27:50] But I don't think it's a concern you really [00:27:52] need to have, because we're going [00:27:53] to be treating all of these similarly situated businesses. [00:27:57] All pharmacies and medical marijuana treatment center [00:28:00] dispensing facilities will be treated alike. [00:28:02] The challenge that you have with this ordinance [00:28:04] is you're dealing with a brand new use [00:28:06] that you heretofore have not had. [00:28:09] And unfortunately, everything that you [00:28:11] do to regulate that use, you also have to do to pharmacies, [00:28:18] which is a use that you're much more familiar with [00:28:20] and we've seen many times. [00:28:21] So unfortunately, the pharmacies have to get swept up [00:28:25] into this as well. [00:28:26] So you have to strike a balance between [00:28:30] over-regulating pharmacies and under-regulating [00:28:32] medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities. [00:28:36] So I don't have an issue with that. [00:28:37] I don't think that that's going to cause [00:28:39] any problems with the constitutionality [00:28:41] of this ordinance. [00:28:43] But I just would caution you to tread lightly, [00:28:46] because everything we do affects both of those uses. [00:28:50] Very good. [00:28:50] Any other questions or comments? [00:28:53] I just have a quick question. [00:28:55] So in particular to what we currently [00:28:58] have in our downtown, this ordinance [00:29:01] is saying no new businesses opening up [00:29:05] that can be on that list. [00:29:07] So the pharmacies that we do have in our downtown, [00:29:11] how are we managing those? [00:29:12] They would be legally non-conforming, [00:29:14] and they could remain as long as they care to remain. [00:29:18] If they moved out, a new one could not move in. [00:29:21] If the businesses were damaged by more than 50%, [00:29:24] they would have to be removed. [00:29:26] So they can be there as long as they want to be, [00:29:28] but they can't make substantial changes or improvements [00:29:32] to their businesses that would keep them there longer [00:29:35] than normal. [00:29:36] So they couldn't do additions or things like that. [00:29:38] And the current look of those facilities come under this? [00:29:44] Or are they the way they look? [00:29:45] They would be grandfathered as well. [00:29:46] They would be. [00:29:47] Correct. [00:29:48] OK. [00:29:49] Thank you. [00:29:49] Mr. Mayor, that leads me to another question. [00:29:53] Yes, sir. [00:29:53] I'm sorry. [00:29:54] I don't want to overanalyze this, but. [00:30:00] The parameters would be, let's say we have an existing pharmacy at the moment that becomes [00:30:09] non-conforming, and they come to the city because we have a grant program for awnings [00:30:17] and other elements, and they apply. [00:30:23] As long as they don't exceed a 50% threshold, I can give them the money and welcome them [00:30:30] with open arms. [00:30:31] But if for some reason what they do triggers a value increase of over 50%, my program that [00:30:38] they want money from that they paid into with their taxes, their intangible taxes, their [00:30:47] penny for PASCO money, all those, in turn I have to judge them differently because I [00:30:57] put them in a position where I may put them out of business because I give them the money [00:31:02] to improve. [00:31:03] Like I said, I'm over-analyzing, I understand that, don't get me wrong, but at the end of [00:31:09] the day, I value their business, what they've done to this date, and I'm just wanting to [00:31:18] make sure that we air it publicly about how we would have to work within those parameters. [00:31:27] I understand what our goal is with the pharmacies, dispensaries, all those kind of things, but [00:31:34] that's my last question, Mr. Mayor. [00:31:35] Mr. Izzoni, what's the most a business can qualify for right now in the downtown corridor [00:31:40] for a grant? [00:31:41] If they're currently occupying it, and at least in this space, it would be $2,500. [00:31:46] What if they own it? [00:31:47] If they own it, it would be $5,000. [00:31:48] Okay, so good point, Mr. Phillips, but I just don't think $5,000 is going to ever exceed [00:31:54] 50% of the value of an upgrade. [00:32:01] Any further comments or discussion? [00:32:04] Seeing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:32:07] Aye. [00:32:08] Opposed, the like sign. [00:32:10] Motion passes. [00:32:11] We'll go to the business section.

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10. 10.a

    Frances Avenue Restroom Project Bid Award

    approved

    Council awarded the Frances Avenue Restroom Construction Project to SC Signature Construction for $139,911, including a $20,000 owner allowance for contingencies. The project is funded by a CDBG grant and must be completed by September 30, 2018. Council discussed past vandalism at park restrooms, stainless steel fixtures (deemed too expensive), and a request to consider hand blowers instead of paper towels.

    • motion:Approve the Frances Avenue Restroom Construction Project contract with SC Signature Construction for $139,911. (passed)

    📍Frances Avenue Park📍Meadows Park📍Sims Park🏢Kimley Horn🏢SC Signature Construction👤Councilman Davis👤Elaine👤Mrs. Smith👤Ms. Mann👤Ms. Vance#Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)#Frances Avenue Restroom Project

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    [00:32:14] First item is the Francis Avenue Restroom Project Bid Award. [00:32:18] Ms. Mann. [00:32:19] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:32:21] Late last year, the city received some community development block grant funds for the purpose [00:32:26] of establishing a new restroom facility at Francis Avenue Park, and Mrs. Smith has the [00:32:33] agenda item ready for presentation to you. [00:32:35] Yes, thank you very much. [00:32:38] City Council approved a contract with Kimley Horn for professional services to design, [00:32:44] engineer, and develop the, or bid the Francis Avenue Restroom Project. [00:32:49] It went out to bid. [00:32:50] We had six contractors submit bids for the project. [00:32:54] The lowest bidder was SC Signature Construction. [00:32:59] Networks reviewed the bid comparison sheets and met with SC Signature Construction. [00:33:07] It's a company that they've also done several projects before and were very, the projects [00:33:12] were very successful, so they're familiar with this company. [00:33:16] Staff is recommending approval of the Francis Avenue Restroom Construction Project with [00:33:21] SC Signature Construction in the amount of $139,911. [00:33:28] That amount does include a $20,000 owner allowance for any construction contingencies. [00:33:37] Thank you. [00:33:38] Mr. Mayor, I might additionally note before you vote on the item that the project came [00:33:41] in considerably under bids, so we will have some additional funding to make further improvements [00:33:46] at the park. [00:33:47] Very good. [00:33:48] Open it up for public comment. [00:33:50] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:33:53] I have a question. [00:33:56] So Elaine, since we've remodeled the restrooms in Sims Park, have we had vandalism like we [00:34:05] used to have at the old building, particular to sinks off the walls and that type of thing? [00:34:12] Not that I'm aware of. [00:34:13] Have you had any reported? [00:34:15] Not any major vandalism, but we still have it and we still have to maintain it on a weekly [00:34:20] basis. [00:34:22] And have we experienced that type of vandalism? [00:34:24] I was surprised. [00:34:25] This goes back a few years, but I was surprised to learn that it was the type of vandalism [00:34:28] that happens where they just break the sinks or whatever. [00:34:32] And I hadn't heard or seen any of that, so I just wondered. [00:34:36] In the past, we've had everything as severe as, if you recall, they actually burned the [00:34:42] men's side in Sims Park restrooms, the old facility, and then out at the Meadows Park, [00:34:48] they also set that bathroom on fire inside, too, and then taken hammers in and broken [00:34:54] sinks and toilets, but nothing to that extent. [00:34:58] The reason I was asking is a few years ago, I had visited another town and sent back pictures [00:35:03] of stainless steel, and speaking to those Park folks, they say it's virtually indestructible. [00:35:10] I'm sure the price is considerable, but I was just curious to know if we've addressed [00:35:16] by perhaps the, I know we used to lock the other buildings as well, but I'm glad to see [00:35:22] that we're not having those types of, sometimes just by raising the bar, so to speak, on the [00:35:29] facility that we have, that sometimes there becomes pride of ownership if people are convinced [00:35:35] that it's their park. [00:35:36] So, thanks. [00:35:37] Good to know. [00:35:38] Move for approval. [00:35:39] Do we have a motion? [00:35:40] Do we have a second? [00:35:43] Second. [00:35:44] Second. [00:35:46] How long is the project going to take? [00:35:49] The CDBG grant is, has to be completed by September 30th of 2018, so that's the, it'll [00:35:58] be completed prior to that date. [00:36:01] The bid bond on it, did it cover both the, their amount and the city's contingency amount [00:36:07] or just their amount? [00:36:10] Covers both. [00:36:11] Okay. [00:36:12] Do we have a second? [00:36:15] One thing I would have changed about the Sims Park bathrooms, not to get too detailed, but [00:36:18] would be to have blowers on the wall to dry your hands. [00:36:21] Can we look into doing that so we don't have to worry about keep stocking the paper towels [00:36:26] to dry your hands off? [00:36:27] I mean, I'm sure it's a little bit more money, but if it's coming in under bid, why not, [00:36:30] right? [00:36:31] Just one less thing our staff has to do. [00:36:33] Councilman Davis? [00:36:35] What was, refresh my memory, what did Kimberly Horn get for this project? [00:36:41] Her contract was for $36,850, which was in the percentage allowed by the CDBG funding. [00:36:49] Thank you. [00:36:50] Councilwoman? [00:36:51] No, it, were you going to say something, Ms. Vance, about the stainless steel or the? [00:36:56] I was just going to indicate to you that when the Sims Park improvement project was bid, [00:37:02] an alternate for steel appliances was considered, and you're correct, the price markup for [00:37:11] that finish is very high, and so much so, in that case, it wasn't something that we [00:37:18] could go with, but we are installing industrial grade materials in the restrooms. [00:37:24] Thank you. [00:37:25] And these will be smaller restrooms, all right? [00:37:27] Yes, it will be. [00:37:29] I'm not a big fan of the, a lot of the stainless, it looks institutional in many cases in a [00:37:37] bad way, and the ceramic stuff, I think, actually just looks better. [00:37:45] Any other discussion? [00:37:46] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:37:50] Aye. [00:37:51] Opposed? [00:37:52] Like sign.

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11. 10.b

    HVAC Maintenance Contract Bid Award

    approved

    Council awarded an annual HVAC maintenance contract for eight commercial HVAC units to Air Mechanical Service Corporation, the low bidder at $80,000 per year. A councilwoman raised concerns about recurring condensation issues at the library, which staff attributed to the building's age and many windows but agreed to have the contractor investigate.

    • motion:Approve HVAC maintenance contract with Air Mechanical Service Corporation for eight commercial HVAC units at $80,000 annually. (passed)

    🏢Air Mechanical Service Corporation👤Mr. Rivera#City Library HVAC condensation issue#HVAC Maintenance Contract Bid Award#Public Works Department

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    [00:37:53] Next is the HVAC maintenance contract bid award. [00:37:56] Mr. and Mr. Mayor, the city is being asked to consider bids that were submitted for annual [00:38:08] maintenance contractors on eight units of commercial HVAC systems in the city. [00:38:20] The low bid was submitted by Air Mechanical Service Corporation for an annual amount of $80,000, [00:38:28] and their bid, as well as their service history, was investigated by the Public Works Department, [00:38:40] and based on that review, they are recommending that you consider approval of a contract with [00:38:47] Air Mechanical Service Corporation for the eight units. [00:38:50] Thank you. [00:38:51] Open it up for public comment. [00:38:53] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:38:56] Move for approval. [00:38:59] We have a motion. [00:39:03] Second. [00:39:04] Second, thank you. [00:39:05] To the maker. [00:39:06] Nothing. [00:39:07] To the second. [00:39:08] You have a typo in line four. [00:39:14] I think it's supposed to be the contract terms is two years. [00:39:18] Beyond that, when I read the budget this year, I understood from the notes in the budget that initially, [00:39:24] this contract was budgeted lower, but once you got bids, it established this $80,000 amount, [00:39:35] and that's what was reposted in the budget that we approved last week. [00:39:42] Is that correct? [00:39:43] Yes, sir. [00:39:44] Yes, sir. [00:39:47] Thank you. [00:39:48] Councilwoman? [00:39:49] Yeah, I was looking to see the site locations on page three includes the library of the eight. [00:39:58] You know, it has always puzzled me how that library, you know, in the summertime, [00:40:06] the windows are sweating, and I don't know if it's the size of the unit is not the right size [00:40:13] or if it's the maintenance of it or whatever, but I'd like to think that these folks in maintaining it [00:40:23] and taking care of it will hopefully figure out a reason for why that happens every summer. [00:40:31] We'll have them look at it, but typically I think what you're dealing with with the library is an old structure [00:40:35] that the insulation and all the weather-tight items that you can install or that the newer buildings have, [00:40:41] you don't have in that structure, and so a lot of times it creates some of those issues, [00:40:46] but we will definitely have the contractor take a look at it and see if we can minimize it. [00:40:50] I'm sure that a big part of it is just the fact that there's so many windows. [00:40:54] But anyway, thank you. [00:40:55] Appreciate that. [00:40:56] Deputy Mayor? [00:40:57] No comments. [00:40:58] Thank you. [00:40:59] Likewise here. [00:41:00] There's no further discussion. [00:41:01] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:41:03] Aye. [00:41:04] Opposed? [00:41:05] Like sign. [00:41:06] Motion passes. [00:41:07] Next is utility service agreement for Larson Plaza. [00:41:10] Yes. [00:41:11] Mr. Rivera? [00:41:12] Thank you. [00:41:13] This request for council is to consider for approval the utility service agreement between the city and Elaine Departu. [00:41:20] This agreement calls out for the city to supply sewer. [00:41:24] We already supply water to Larson's Plaza.

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12. 10.c

    Utility Service Agreement – Larson Plaza - 7712 Massachusetts Ave.

    approved

    Council approved a utility service agreement for Larson Plaza, an existing development outside city limits but within the city service area, to connect to city utilities after septic system failure. Staff noted no cost to the city and recommended approval.

    • motion:Approve the utility service agreement for Larson Plaza at 7712 Massachusetts Ave. (passed)

    📍7712 Massachusetts Ave.🏢Heather Hill Nursing Home🏢Larson Plaza👤John Earl Larson#Utility Service Agreement – Larson Plaza

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    [00:41:28] This is an existing development that is on the south side of Massachusetts, just east of Rowan. [00:41:34] It is outside the city limits, but it's inside the city service area. [00:41:39] The result of this request is due to the existing development's septic system failure, [00:41:45] so they're requesting that they have the city tie in to their existing septic system. [00:41:53] The utility agreement calls out the requirements of the utility specifications that the development needs to follow [00:42:00] before the city will accept the system that they're putting in place. [00:42:05] There is no cost to the city, and we would recommend approval of the agreement. [00:42:09] Thank you. [00:42:10] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:42:12] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:42:15] Move for approval. [00:42:16] Second. [00:42:17] To the mayor. [00:42:18] No, sir. [00:42:19] To the second. [00:42:20] Something for nothing. [00:42:21] I'll take it. [00:42:22] Deputy Mayor. [00:42:23] No comment. [00:42:24] Councilman. [00:42:25] No comment. [00:42:26] Thank you. [00:42:27] Just an aside. [00:42:28] Larson Plaza was named after a gentleman by the name of John Earl Larson, [00:42:31] who was a contractor back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. [00:42:35] He had a dog whose name was Heather, and Heather Hill Nursing Home is named after the German Shepherd. [00:42:43] And that's the reason my daughter, who is roughly the same vintage, is named Jennifer and not Heather. [00:42:49] I think Mr. Larson also served on council. [00:42:52] I believe he did. [00:42:53] Yes, he did. [00:42:54] Yep. [00:42:57] Small world. [00:42:59] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:43:03] Aye. [00:43:04] Opposed, like sign. [00:43:05] Motion passes. [00:43:06] Next is the 2016 Circle Boulevard Improvement Projects Closeout.

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    2016 Circle Blvd. Improvements Project Close-Out

    approved

    Council approved a deductive change order of $4,855.90 and a final pay request of $46,555.32 to Augustine Construction for the 2016 Circle Boulevard Improvements Project, funded by CDBG funds and stormwater utility fees. Councilman Phillips suggested retaining the cost savings in anticipation of potential roadway damage from upcoming lake dredging activities.

    • motion:Approve deductive change order of $4,855.90 and final pay request of $46,555.32 to Augustine Construction for the 2016 Circle Boulevard Improvement Project. (passed)

    📍Circle Boulevard🏢Augustine Construction👤Deputy Mayor👤Phillips#2016 Circle Boulevard Improvements Project#Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)#Stormwater Utility Fee

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    [00:43:10] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:43:12] Late last year, the city received community development block grant funds for the purpose of improvements on Circle Boulevard. [00:43:24] The stormwater utility fee was also used to finance the improvements. [00:43:30] The purpose of this agenda item before you this evening is first to approve a deductive change order in the amount of $4,855.90. [00:43:40] Additionally, to approve the final pay request in the amount of $46,555.32 to Augustine Construction [00:43:50] related to the completion of the 2016 Circle Boulevard Improvement Project. [00:43:55] Thank you. [00:43:58] Open this up for public comment. [00:44:00] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:44:03] Move for approval. [00:44:04] Second. [00:44:05] To the maker. [00:44:07] No, I'd just like to keep the cost savings in the account, just in anticipation that once we start our dredging activities, [00:44:19] that we might have some damage to that roadway. [00:44:24] Don't think it hurts to already have a sourcing fund since it's also been brought to my attention by a couple of citizens [00:44:34] that we pave roads and then we immediately come back and cut big assholes in them. [00:44:41] I try to answer them. [00:44:43] I can't make up for piping. [00:44:47] I can't make up for other issues. [00:44:50] We tried to make it look as nice as we could. [00:44:52] We put stop signs on it. [00:44:54] We've done all we can to slow people down and to make it safer and to protect it. [00:45:00] the duck crossing there, but over and above, I can only imagine that once we do our dredging [00:45:07] of the lake, that I anticipate that we'll have some curb damage and some other things. [00:45:13] I just part and parcel, and I'd hate for you to have to come back and ask us for money [00:45:18] that we already saved or put somewhere else, because I'd hate to go chase it down again. [00:45:23] It was awful hard to find it in the budget this year and figure out where everything [00:45:29] went. [00:45:30] I really don't want to go chasing this down. [00:45:31] It's strictly a suggestion, a recommendation, maybe a thoughtfulness to our next project. [00:45:39] Thank you. [00:45:40] To the second. [00:45:41] Deputy Mayor? [00:45:42] I think it looks good. [00:45:43] I do. [00:45:44] They did a good job overall. [00:45:46] Councilwoman? [00:45:47] No, thank you. [00:45:49] I agree with Councilman Phillips. [00:45:51] Keep the money handy. [00:45:53] I've seen exactly what he's talking about happen in the past, including in front of [00:45:57] my house where Public Works very carefully paved the street and then came back a few [00:46:01] months later to run sewer pipes down it. [00:46:05] For good measure, the fire department decided in its infinite wisdom to practice taking [00:46:10] their very large trucks around the tightest corner in the entire city, busting up the [00:46:16] sidewalk in the process. [00:46:17] I think that is the tightest corner in the city. [00:46:20] It is. [00:46:21] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:46:25] Aye. [00:46:26] Opposed? [00:46:27] The like sign. [00:46:28] Next is approval of a long-range plan for library services and approval of the state

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14. 10.e

    Approval of Long Range Plan for Library Services 2017-2022 and Approval of State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement for 2017-2018

    approved

    Council approved the corrected Long Range Plan for Library Services 2017-2022 and the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement for 2017-2018. The revised plan softened language on library expansion (evaluating renovation needs rather than endorsing an addition) and on staffing (additional staff as a long-range goal subject to city funding/discretion rather than four immediate full-time hires).

    • motion:Approve the Long Range Plan for Library Services 2017-2022 and the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement for 2017-2018 together as one item. (passed)

    👤Jason Jonas👤Mrs. Spiker#Florida Department of State library aid#Long Range Plan for Library Services 2017-2022#State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement 2017-2018#YOLO (library tween/teen volunteer group)

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    [00:46:31] aid to libraries grant agreement. [00:46:34] Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council. [00:46:38] You have a corrected long-range plan covering the year 2017 through 2022 at your places. [00:46:48] Unfortunately, the wrong attachment accompanied this agenda item when it was initially sent [00:46:56] to you. [00:46:57] The purpose of bringing it before you this evening is to seek your approval of the long-range [00:47:03] plan for the library service. [00:47:06] As this was discussed at your last meeting, there were two issues related to the Florida [00:47:12] Department of State library aid that needed to be further addressed before you felt comfortable [00:47:22] approving the plan. [00:47:25] The first was related to a proposed expansion of the library. [00:47:31] The language now reads that we will evaluate the need for expansion and plans detailing [00:47:39] possible renovations of the space rather than a blanket endorsement for an addition. [00:47:48] The second point relates to library staffing. [00:47:53] And when the library board was in front of you last week, they were recommending for [00:47:59] four additional full-time positions to the library staff. [00:48:04] Since that time, they have convened a meeting and were agreeable to indicate in their long-range [00:48:14] plan that it is a long-range plan, in fact, to add additional staff to the library, but [00:48:22] it would be at the discretion of the city based on a recommendation and available funding. [00:48:31] We have the library director, of course, with us this evening. [00:48:34] Mrs. Spiker, is there anything else that I should mention or that you'd like to bring [00:48:40] up at this time? [00:48:43] I really, you covered it all, unless council has some questions that I can provide further [00:48:48] detail to. [00:48:49] Questions, anyone? [00:48:50] I'm not sure it's a question or a comment, but it seemed that traditionally part-time [00:48:57] employees or part-time volunteers at the library was a pretty neat job for high school [00:49:06] students or college students. [00:49:08] And I wonder, are we tapping into the resources that we have with the high schools in our [00:49:13] community as well as the colleges? [00:49:16] That's an excellent question. [00:49:18] The library does have a YOLO group, which is comprised of tweens and teens that do volunteer [00:49:25] at the library under the direction of the youth librarian. [00:49:30] And they participate and help shelf books and keep the area clean and assist with programming [00:49:37] and other functions, other city functions from time to time. [00:49:44] So we do attempt to reach out to those honor societies and groups that are willing and [00:49:51] looking for opportunities to volunteer. [00:49:55] Thank you. [00:49:56] I just have a soft spot in my heart for that because that was like the key job that high [00:50:00] schoolers and college, that I did as well as, you know, it was a long waiting list to [00:50:07] get that coveted job of part-time at the library. [00:50:10] So it was helpful to then, through the needs for the library. [00:50:18] So thank you, I appreciate that. [00:50:20] Just one step further on that same thought, we had 25 kids here on Monday. [00:50:26] You weren't here, but they were really eager to help out someplace. [00:50:32] So I think we probably have access through Jason Jonas to that group, and you might just [00:50:38] reach out to him. [00:50:39] Excellent, thank you. [00:50:40] I talked to four of them at lunch, and they were really willing to help and volunteer. [00:50:47] Two of them are going to Harvard, so we want those two in our library. [00:50:53] Do we need to handle these as two separate items? [00:50:56] I think you could approve them as one item. [00:50:58] Okay, so I'm going to open these two items together up for public comment. [00:51:04] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:51:08] Move for approval, and appreciate those two corrections. [00:51:11] I like that approach better. [00:51:15] That's approval of both the long-range plan and the approval of the state grant agreement? [00:51:21] Correct. [00:51:22] Do we have a second? [00:51:23] I'll second that. [00:51:24] Thank you. [00:51:25] To the maker? [00:51:26] Nothing more. [00:51:27] To the second? [00:51:28] No, I, too, appreciate the fact that you took to heart the idea of the wish list versus [00:51:37] the reality. [00:51:38] So what I'm hearing, I believe, is that this is based on funds available and approval of [00:51:48] specific things. [00:51:49] Correct. [00:51:50] Thank you. [00:51:51] Thank you. [00:51:52] Councilman? [00:51:53] No, sir. [00:51:54] Deputy Mayor? [00:51:55] I agree. [00:51:56] It's important to have a planned emphasis on the plan, and I'm glad we clarified those [00:51:58] two issues. [00:51:59] Very good. [00:52:00] I would have a follow-up question. [00:52:01] When you mentioned the tweens and teens, what ages are you actually looking for? [00:52:09] We're looking, generally, about 12 years old, 12 and 13, but at all times, they would be [00:52:14] under the direction of the youth librarian. [00:52:17] We also have regular library volunteers that typically start at an older age, so hopefully [00:52:26] we can get more involvement from all groups. [00:52:30] I've got some granddaughters that will be at that age before I know it, so I'll keep [00:52:35] that in mind. [00:52:38] There's no further discussion. [00:52:39] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:52:42] Aye. [00:52:43] Opposed? [00:52:44] Like sign. [00:52:45] Next, interlocal agreement regarding administration of hurricane loss mitigation program funds.

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15. 10.f

    Interlocal Agreement with Pasco County Regarding the Administration of Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Funds

    approved

    Council approved an interlocal agreement with Pasco County for the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program, allowing city residents to access county-administered grant funds (from a $194,000 county award) for wind-resistance retrofits such as hurricane windows and doors. The county will retain 10% for administration, and Lisa Fierce will be the city staff contact for resident questions.

    • motion:Move to approve the interlocal agreement with Pasco County for administration of Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program funds. (passed)

    🏢Florida Division of Emergency Management🏢Pasco County👤Councilwoman Davis👤Lisa Fierce#$194,000 grant award#Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program

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    [00:52:49] Yes, sir. [00:52:50] Mr. Mayor, in June of 2017, Pasco County was advised by the Florida Division of Emergency [00:52:58] Management that they had been awarded $194,000 for county mitigation projects as part of [00:53:07] a funding cycle for hurricane loss mitigation program. [00:53:13] They have entered into interlocal agreements with all of the communities in Pasco County. [00:53:22] They are now asking that we join in that. [00:53:26] They are requesting that they retain 10% of the grant total for administrative purposes. [00:53:35] The grant funds can be used to retrofit improvements to improve wind resistance of single-family [00:53:42] structures, installation of hurricane or hurricane-resistant windows and doors is an example of an eligible [00:53:51] expenditure under the grant program and the city attorney has reviewed the proposed agreement [00:53:59] and we are recommending to you that you allow us to enter into the interlocal agreement. [00:54:03] Very good. [00:54:04] Open it up for public comment. [00:54:06] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:54:09] Move for approval. [00:54:10] Second. [00:54:11] To the maker. [00:54:12] Get on board and make it available to our citizens. [00:54:18] Very good. [00:54:19] To the second. [00:54:20] Are there going to be any restrictions based on income or property values or anything with [00:54:25] this program? [00:54:26] I know it's a county program. [00:54:30] Based on the information that's provided, there are not income restrictions on participation [00:54:36] of the program. [00:54:37] The only restrictions relate to other grant programs that you may have already participated [00:54:44] in. [00:54:45] Thank you. [00:54:46] Councilman Davis. [00:54:47] Nothing. [00:54:48] Councilwoman. [00:54:50] Two questions. [00:54:51] So our residents who would like to tap into this money would go through the county for [00:54:56] the funds and the county would administer that? [00:54:59] On our behalf, that's correct. [00:55:01] And then the place where it says that it may be that the funds are not equitably distributed [00:55:08] because it just may happen that way, but how are we going to let our residents know? [00:55:15] Because it sounds like there's a defined amount of money and once the monies are gone, they're [00:55:20] gone. [00:55:21] So I think it would be important for us to get the news out to our residents that they [00:55:25] need to jump on this quick. [00:55:26] If there's any kind of time constraints on it. [00:55:30] Councilwoman, we will stay connected to Pasco County. [00:55:35] As you're indicating, it really is a small amount of money, particularly when you think [00:55:41] about the costs associated with either the hurricanes or windows or doors or strengthening [00:55:48] roofs. [00:55:50] And so as soon as the money is let, we will issue a press release along with the county [00:55:58] so that the information is disseminated to our residents. [00:56:02] Can you put it on the Facebook page? [00:56:04] Can you do a couple other things just so we can say that we tried to maximize the exposure [00:56:11] of the dollars available? [00:56:13] Absolutely. [00:56:14] And our website. [00:56:15] Because I don't know how many people get much out of press releases anymore. [00:56:23] I will tell you that I no longer take the paper. [00:56:28] They made so many changes in the last couple of years. [00:56:31] I read most stuff online, but at this point in time, their coverage has drastically changed [00:56:41] and I think we need to use every other means possible to notify. [00:56:50] Will there be someone within the city organization that they could ask questions of? [00:56:58] Because, you know, it's daunting trying to go out to the county building and figure out [00:57:04] exactly where you're supposed to go and how you're supposed to see or whatever. [00:57:10] I'm just, you know, you said it's not a lot of money, but every dollar that somebody can [00:57:15] put in their home to strengthen it's a net benefit. [00:57:20] Yes. [00:57:21] And the point I was trying to make by saying it's not a lot of money is that it won't be [00:57:24] spread very far countywide, but we certainly will assign a member of the city's staff to [00:57:32] interface with the public as it relates to questions that they may have about the program [00:57:36] and that will be assigned to Lisa Fierce. [00:57:39] Ms. Fierce. [00:57:40] Thank you. [00:57:41] Any other questions, comments? [00:57:45] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:57:48] Aye. [00:57:49] Opposed? [00:57:50] Like sign.

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16. 10.g

    Rejection of Bids ITB17-016 Wayfinding Project

    approved

    Council voted to reject all bids received for ITB17-016 Wayfinding Signage Project. The low bidder failed to submit the required 5% bid bond, and the other two bids substantially exceeded the engineer's estimate of $545,940. Staff will rework the bid documents (with consultant KMA Design) and rebid with broader advertising.

    • motion:Motion to reject the bids received for ITB17-016 Wayfinding Project and allow staff to rebid the project. (passed)

    📍Highway 19🏢City of Tampa🏢Florida Wildlife Commission🏢KMA Design🏢Retay Industries👤Councilman Phelps👤Mr. Balatomas👤Ms. Manns#ITB17-016 Wayfinding Project#Penny for Pasco#Wayfinding signage rebranding (end of 2017 goal)

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    [00:57:51] Motion passes. [00:57:52] Next is rejection of bids 1TB17-016, Ms. Manns. [00:57:57] Sure. [00:57:58] Certainly, Mr. Mayor. [00:58:00] On July 22nd, 2017, bids were solicited for the purchase and installation of wayfinding [00:58:08] signage and the cost of the project based on our engineer's estimates were $545,940. [00:58:22] I'm afraid the wrong number is indicated in the council memo that you received on this [00:58:28] agenda item. [00:58:30] Three bids were received publicly, opened, and read. [00:58:35] The results are demonstrated to you on a tabulation sheet. [00:58:40] The low bidder did not submit a bid bond in the amount of 5% of their base bid. [00:58:51] That was a requirement set forward in the bid specifications. [00:58:57] The remaining two bidders bid amounts in excess of the engineer's estimate to a degree [00:59:06] that we feel that the project should be rebid in its entirety. [00:59:11] Therefore, the staff is recommending that you officially reject the bids that were received [00:59:17] on July 22nd, allow the staff to work a little bit further on the project, and come back [00:59:25] to you with a bid award later this year. [00:59:30] Open it up for public comment. [00:59:33] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:59:36] Mr. Mayor, I have to declare a conflict. [00:59:39] I work for Retay Industries, who was the apparent low bidder on the project. [00:59:46] I filed the proper paperwork, but I will take my three minutes. [01:00:00] Well, I think if you've done your due diligence and came back to us, then it's best we take a look at it, and if they all three want to come back and take a look at it, we'll welcome them back. [01:00:10] We have a second. [01:00:13] Can I just, can we just clarify, we're voting on the rejection and, yes, okay, and I'll second that. [01:00:19] Okay, and to the second. [01:00:21] Yeah, I'm just surprised that so few participated in something like this. [01:00:25] I would think that sign makers would want to make their mark on a city that's in the process of where we are right now. [01:00:31] I'm just surprised. [01:00:32] In response to the point you're making, we've learned that the city's consultant on the project only advertised the project in one source, [01:00:43] so it's not really a traditional source for sign makers. [01:00:47] When the city rebids the project, we'll be much more aggressive in our recruitment of qualified bidders. [01:00:57] What's the name of the company that did the study and design? [01:01:01] KMA Design. [01:01:03] Did they not, I'm sure they have resources on where we would want to bid, correct? [01:01:07] They do, and in recent discussions with them, they've made some recommendations to us in that regard. [01:01:16] Councilman Phelps, you were asked to reserve your time. [01:01:19] Yeah, thank you, Mr. Mayor. [01:01:20] Ms. Manns gave the wrong date on when the proposals were actually submitted. [01:01:27] She mentioned July. [01:01:28] It was actually August 22nd, and the bids were actually opened, and they were opened in the chamber here, [01:01:34] they were opened in public on the 23rd. [01:01:43] I work for Retail Industries as their director of sales, and I convinced them that they ought to bid on this project. [01:01:57] They followed their due diligence. [01:02:00] I was not involved, except I dropped the bid off. [01:02:03] That's all I did. [01:02:06] Then, of course, we had to follow up after. [01:02:09] Some of the protocols in the bid weren't exactly ... [01:02:15] Immediately after the pricing came in, there were questions about how the pricing bracketed out, [01:02:21] but then there was the question of, let's go find out why people didn't bid. [01:02:26] If you read the responses, you'll understand why. [01:02:32] Long and short, we've been working on trying to get this wayfinding program together for almost two years now. [01:02:40] Almost a year ago, we gave approval on some design concepts. [01:02:46] Then we go out to bid. [01:02:48] Ms. Manns is correct. [01:02:51] The base bond, we did not supply the total amount of the bid bond. [01:03:03] We came in about $318,000 before the city's contingency. [01:03:11] The way the document read was, you do it on your base bid amount. [01:03:15] We were short $900. [01:03:17] I will grant that. [01:03:20] Over and above that, I want to be clear that we did our due diligence. [01:03:26] Some of the other companies, immediately after it was bid, it was, well, why didn't they bid? [01:03:31] Then they go out and ask them. [01:03:32] They never came to our company and said, what did you do? [01:03:35] How did you approach this? [01:03:37] Obviously, we looked at this relationship as a long-term relationship. [01:03:42] Whether I was on council or not, it's a five-year plan. [01:03:47] It's a $900,000 opportunity. [01:03:50] It's a company locally that has Pasco County employees that are paying in the penny for Pasco, [01:03:56] that are involved in the process. [01:03:59] There were some aggressiveness in the bid itself, [01:04:04] and trying to get the work done in a very tight time frame. [01:04:09] Over and above that, there were some things in the bid that weren't correct. [01:04:15] Locations of signs, because any of you that know me know that I'm going to take a look at that. [01:04:23] I'm going to look at what's in the bid. [01:04:25] I'm going to evaluate where these signs are supposed to be going. [01:04:28] Some of that documentation wasn't quite there. [01:04:33] It's all right that we go back out to re-bid it. [01:04:36] We're losing time, and that's fine. [01:04:40] I've filed my paperwork. [01:04:41] Over and above that, when you go back out, you're going to broaden the field. [01:04:46] Everybody knows what our number is now, because we've already put it out there. [01:04:50] I don't know what kind of changes that KMA is going to do. [01:04:54] Maybe staff and everybody else should have done a better job on where this was bid out to, [01:04:59] because there was a mandatory pre-bid meeting. [01:05:02] To be honest with you, when the bids came back, [01:05:05] we were surprised that a couple other companies didn't bid, but we understood why. [01:05:11] Over and above that, it's going to be a little bit of a challenge, I believe, [01:05:18] especially after the hurricanes and the amount of work that people are doing. [01:05:24] My only recommendation to staff, to the consultant that's on board, [01:05:34] and to us on council, is to make sure that this doesn't go out and comes back and goes out and comes back, [01:05:42] because the whole game plan was to rebrand ourselves by the end of 2017, [01:05:48] and that's not going to happen. [01:05:52] There's a lot of points that I could talk about with the bid documents and a number of things, [01:06:00] but I just, like I said, I understand the rejection. [01:06:05] I just wanted to make sure that it was clearly pointed out that Arita Industries did all of their due diligence, [01:06:13] came within very close to what the budget amount was, which was $300,000 in the first phase, [01:06:19] and off of that amount was I think it was like $900 on a bid bond, [01:06:25] and we recognize that there will be a lot of different players and stuff, [01:06:29] but there are some things with the bid package that leave a lot of ambiguity back to the signed vendor [01:06:39] in delivering what the city wants and some of the things that the city was asking for when it came to site prep, [01:06:50] filming before and after. [01:06:52] There's a lot of things, so I would only recommend that you get the signed consultant back [01:06:59] and really further design, because there were five separate sign types [01:07:05] and 94 different signs that had to be installed within 120 days, [01:07:13] and there were eight or nine monument signs that were going to have to be done, [01:07:19] as well as a couple of signs on Highway 19. [01:07:22] So it was very aggressive, but I convinced my company that it was the right thing to do [01:07:28] to go out and to bid for this project and really did. [01:07:32] So with that, I understand the rejection, and obviously it'll be time to see what the new bid document does look like. [01:07:45] Thank you. [01:07:47] The estimated cost, you mentioned $560,000. Is it $300,000 or $560,000? [01:07:51] It's $545,940. That is the engineer's estimate for the project. [01:07:59] Is $300,000 just a misprint? [01:08:00] That is a misprint. [01:08:02] That was in the budget. That was in last year's budget. That's in this year's budget. [01:08:06] There was no $555,000, and in none of the documentation was there anything that talked about that. [01:08:13] It had $300,000 as the base bid, and I'm just pointing out that... [01:08:19] Well, that's why I'm getting clarification, because your company that you work for... [01:08:23] Came in far under the engineers. [01:08:25] Far under, yeah, almost $200,000 under, rather than $65,000 over based on what's on the memo. [01:08:30] Just to further explain, the implementation of the project was always considered to be a multi-year project, [01:08:40] which is why the total project is in excess of the amount of money that was appropriated for last fiscal year [01:08:49] and the oncoming fiscal year. [01:08:55] It's also, I think, additionally appropriate to note that it's not uncommon for us, as a city staff, [01:09:02] to investigate why people didn't bid on a project. We learn from them as a result of it, [01:09:09] and some of the suggestions that were made will be reflected in the new bid document [01:09:16] so that we're certain to get more competitive bids. [01:09:20] Thank you. [01:09:22] Can I just ask another question? [01:09:24] I know that we went through a very interesting challenge with the roof that we did on the old incubator building, [01:09:31] and I always had trouble with the idea that we have to take the low bid on something. [01:09:37] When we're looking at a project of this size, and our engineer is saying $545,000, [01:09:43] and the one bid is $1,007,500, and then the low bid is $365,000, [01:09:51] it just gives pause to how could it be that much of a discrepancy in it? [01:09:57] If it was a couple hundred thousand, but... [01:09:59] That's another reason that the city staff felt it was appropriate to disqualify the bids. [01:10:04] The spread was great. [01:10:08] It may have been the fact that there were liquidated damages attached to the project [01:10:15] if you weren't able to complete it within a four-month period of time, [01:10:20] and we may look at that as well before we let the next project bid, [01:10:27] which I expect could happen in the short term. [01:10:31] We already have a meeting scheduled with KMA [01:10:35] and have already had several phone conferences with them in regard to this matter, [01:10:40] and they understand the sense of urgency attached to an award. [01:10:44] Deputy Mayor. [01:10:46] Since you're not voting, I guess I can ask you questions regarding the bid. [01:10:51] Am I allowed to do that? [01:10:52] Yeah, you're more than welcome to answer, but I may choose not to. [01:10:56] Yeah, that's fine. [01:10:58] Mr. Balatomas said, you know, quite a range. [01:11:00] If you ask me, I mean, the company with the million-dollar range probably just didn't want the job. [01:11:04] So, yeah, if you want to pay us that much. [01:11:05] We were really surprised. [01:11:06] Well, how are you? [01:11:07] I mean... [01:11:08] We were really surprised, [01:11:09] and the 565 number that's being thrown out tonight, never had it in play. [01:11:16] Never had that number, you know, it was never shared from an engineering standpoint. [01:11:21] We looked at what the bid document or the budget amount was because it's public knowledge. [01:11:27] $300,000. [01:11:28] $300,000. [01:11:29] Either of you take this year and next year with $150,000, still $450,000. [01:11:32] I'm sorry, go ahead. [01:11:33] Please ask me a couple of other questions. [01:11:36] And Hazarete, have they done similar projects? [01:11:39] We've done like-kind projects. [01:11:42] We do work for the city of Tampa. [01:11:44] We do work for the city. [01:11:46] We have the Florida Wildlife Commission sign program. [01:11:50] Like-kind, dollar for dollar for this project? [01:11:58] No, but like-kind in projects like this. [01:12:04] I understand staff's position. [01:12:07] Yeah, we were surprised when we saw the bids come in the way they did. [01:12:12] We looked at the project two or three different ways [01:12:15] because I convinced them that it's a local project [01:12:22] and that we didn't mark up every vendor in ours that you would standardly do [01:12:29] because we really wanted to be engaged with the city now and in the future. [01:12:35] Because I'll tell you, trying to chase sign projects around the state like this [01:12:41] is very time-consuming and very expensive. [01:12:44] And we pride ourselves in wanting to work with communities in our area. [01:12:55] If you look at most of the street signage [01:12:57] and some of the other things that have been done, [01:12:59] monument signs and all those up and down 54, [01:13:02] about 75% of that's from a retail. [01:13:05] They're in Odessa. [01:13:07] Like I said, I recognized when it came in all of the things that came back around. [01:13:12] I can just tell you that my owners are anxious to bid the project again, obviously, [01:13:22] but they are a bit turned off with how the process was [01:13:28] because I will tell you, riding around the city and finding all these signs [01:13:32] and where they're at and how they come together makes it very interesting. [01:13:37] Thank you for clarifying that. [01:13:41] Any further discussion? [01:13:44] Hearing none, all those in favor of the motion to reject the bids, [01:13:47] please signify by saying aye. [01:13:48] Aye. [01:13:50] Opposed, like sign. [01:13:52] And we have one abstention. [01:13:55] Next is a three-minute report on technology solutions.

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17. 10.h

    Three Minute Report: Technology Solutions Department

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    Brian from Technology Solutions presented an overview of the new city website and mobile app launching at the end of the month, demonstrating features including community sections, government resources, citizen reporting tools, push notifications, and integrated calendars. Council expressed enthusiasm; Councilman Bradford offered to form a committee to expedite completion within three weeks.

    • direction:Councilmember proposed forming a committee (including Mario, Casey, library and Public Works representatives) to help finish the website/app rollout within about three weeks. (none)

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    [01:14:01] Good evening, Mayor and Council. [01:14:03] For my report this evening, I'm going to overview the new city website [01:14:07] and mobile app getting ready to launch at the end of the month. [01:14:11] I'm going to go through a series of slides. [01:14:13] This slide here starts at the top of the home page. [01:14:17] As you can see, we broke up the site into community, open for business, [01:14:22] government, visitor, and residential. [01:14:25] In the background, we changed out these slides here to depict the city's assets [01:14:29] and different facilities throughout the city. [01:14:37] Dance the slide for me, Nathan. [01:14:38] I have a technical problem. [01:14:39] There we go. [01:14:42] Down along the bottom, we put commonly used items on the website, [01:14:45] paying your utility bill, looking up the yard debris schedule, [01:14:49] upcoming events throughout the city. [01:14:51] We put a link to download the mobile app because we want to encourage residents [01:14:54] to do so, parks and recreation, and then city departments. [01:14:59] Excuse me. [01:15:00] As you scroll down the page, you land on the community section. [01:15:04] Here, you have news and events posted by the city, [01:15:08] upcoming events, which will integrate with Main Street and the Chamber, things like that, [01:15:14] the city's newsletter, and then photos and historical information from the community. [01:15:22] As you continue to move down, you have the government landing site. [01:15:26] Here, you have obviously council, city manager, quick links for the charter, ordinances, [01:15:34] upcoming calendar events related to government meetings, the CRA budget, things like that. [01:15:40] You have watch council meetings live right here, [01:15:42] so we encourage the citizens to go on and view the meetings online. [01:15:49] Across the top, I put this slide in here just to kind of show you, [01:15:53] in case you weren't on the specific government page, [01:15:56] you can still access the resources just by highlighting across the top, [01:16:00] and they're listed there in the drop-down. [01:16:03] And then we move down to business. [01:16:05] We've got, you know, apply for a business license, apply for your permit. [01:16:09] We're going to be working with Economic Development and Development Department [01:16:13] to kind of fine-tune some of our quick links as we move forward. [01:16:18] And then down the bottom, citizens can sign up for the newsletter, [01:16:23] and it has our contact information and regular business hours. [01:16:29] Moving on to the mobile application, which you would download to your phone. [01:16:33] Excuse me, Brian, I'm sorry. [01:16:34] Could you answer when you were talking about when you were asking them for their email, [01:16:38] so that they could then receive the newsletter via email? [01:16:40] Yes, ma'am. [01:16:41] Excellent. Thank you. [01:16:43] A lot of the same elements here represented. [01:16:45] You have community, departments, calendar. [01:16:48] As you move forward, you have a list of links that the community will most likely engage in. [01:16:55] Departments, the listing for contact, both by phone number and email as you go through. [01:17:03] Calendar, this shows a monthly depiction, [01:17:05] so you can see what dates have some kind of event, and then below it, it's in a list format. [01:17:11] This actually moves up so you can scroll through the list if you'd like. [01:17:17] Facilities, this gives a little detail on the facilities. [01:17:20] It gives you the option to do a map, get driving directions to the facility. [01:17:27] And then reports. [01:17:28] Reports is going to be used for citizen engagement back to the city. [01:17:31] They can actually report graffiti in an area or a street light out, pothole, [01:17:37] get in contact with animal control. [01:17:40] The citizen would use their app. [01:17:41] They can take a photo. [01:17:42] It'll put the GPS location where they're at, and then that would come back to the city, [01:17:47] and then we would work with the departments, [01:17:49] and they'd reach back out and follow up with the city so that they can get their issue resolved. [01:17:55] And then in closing, the app gives us the ability to do push notifications to our citizens. [01:18:00] So for events like Irma, when we're trying to get alerts and emergency information out there, [01:18:06] we can broadcast that out to everyone who has the app. [01:18:09] We can also use it for community engagement. [01:18:12] If you're in Sims Park this weekend at 7 o'clock and you're attending one of the concerts, [01:18:18] we can alert you based on a radius around Sims Park that in the upcoming weekend [01:18:25] or somewhere at the rec center there's another event coming. [01:18:30] So we can target specific areas. [01:18:33] We can also use it for information for road closures or boil water notices as we move forward. [01:18:41] That's what I have for you this evening. [01:18:43] Any questions? [01:18:45] I have a question. [01:18:46] So where does the Nixle come into play with this? [01:18:49] Nixle will still be in place. [01:18:51] It's a separate application. [01:18:53] This would just be another means for us to get information out to our citizens. [01:18:59] I've been looking forward to this for a couple years, you know. [01:19:05] And I think you've got a great start, but I think you need a team. [01:19:10] And sometimes I think you probably ask for help, [01:19:13] but you probably don't get it because it's taken two years to get this far. [01:19:17] So I'd like to offer my services as part of the team. [01:19:22] I'd like to suggest maybe Mario from Economic Development, that gives us a department head. [01:19:28] Yourself as a division head, I think that's what your title is. [01:19:31] Is that correct? [01:19:33] Casey from the rec center. [01:19:35] Andy, help us with somebody from the library. [01:19:39] And maybe somebody from Public Works. [01:19:41] And probably there's some other people that would be invited to come to this committee meeting. [01:19:46] But I would like to keep it moving. [01:19:48] It's taken two years to get this far. [01:19:50] I'd like to take it about three weeks to get it finished, like you said. [01:19:55] That's my proposal. [01:19:56] I'm making an assumption. [01:19:57] I would assume that you are getting information and input from all of the departments to get to this point. [01:20:03] We are. [01:20:04] We're working with all the departments. [01:20:06] We've been collecting information and content. [01:20:08] One of our current challenges is keeping our content up to date. [01:20:12] So we need to work with all the departments to make sure as we move forward [01:20:16] and we launch the new site that that continues to grow [01:20:19] and that that's constantly changing with new information as it comes up. [01:20:22] I think that would probably be helpful having a committee then. [01:20:25] We get to see them regularly. [01:20:28] Deputy Mayor. [01:20:29] I agree with you. [01:20:30] Content up to date is, first and foremost, the most important aspect of this new website in that I love it. [01:20:36] I can't stand our current website. [01:20:38] I don't even like going to it. [01:20:39] It's just you open it up, like, whoa, what is all this stuff? [01:20:42] You know what I mean? [01:20:43] People, I work on the computer on a daily basis. [01:20:45] I could tell you what companies I want to quote through [01:20:48] and what companies I don't want to quote through based on ease of use. [01:20:51] And we're trying to attract millennials to our city. [01:20:54] They don't want to scroll and search and take 20 seconds to find what they're looking for. [01:20:59] They want to be able to find it in five seconds. [01:21:01] And I can't blame them with the technology we have today. [01:21:03] So I love the app. [01:21:05] I love the new website. [01:21:06] We do need to keep it relevant. [01:21:07] We do need to keep it up to date. [01:21:09] But I'm very, very best, no offense to the department heads, [01:21:12] but this is the most happy I've been after a three-minute report in quite some time. [01:21:16] No offense. [01:21:17] You all do a great job. [01:21:18] But this is just very, very much needed. [01:21:20] So I'm very excited about it. [01:21:23] And since one of my pet peeves has been our inability to have a calendar in one place [01:21:28] that covers everybody, it's music to my ears to hear. [01:21:31] The main street and the chamber and everybody's going to have their stuff on that calendar. [01:21:38] So it's one place where people can go. [01:21:43] Brian, thank you very, very much. [01:21:47] We're to communications and reports. [01:21:49] Councilman? [01:21:50] I just want to mention that this is breast cancer month, [01:21:54] and I don't know if we had a proclamation or if we can have one in two weeks, [01:21:58] but I'd like to have something out there about breast cancer. [01:22:01] Yeah, and thank you for noticing my tie. [01:22:05] But that's all I have tonight. [01:22:07] Deputy Mayor. [01:22:08] I think it's extremely important that we as a city engage our schools [01:22:13] and engage the faculty and administration of our schools. [01:22:17] And it was just a really, really awesome experience having the students from Gulf Middle School [01:22:22] come here for Student Government Day. [01:22:24] They all did a phenomenal job. [01:22:26] I remember how nervous I was in middle school to do anything in front of anybody publicly, [01:22:29] even in the classroom, just giving a presentation in front of your own class. [01:22:33] And I know it was scripted. [01:22:34] These kids got up here and just did an absolutely phenomenal job. [01:22:37] So kudos to them and to Principal Jones and his staff. [01:22:41] I'd like to see more of it with Rich Elementary, with Gulf High School, with Gulf Middle School. [01:22:45] I think when we engage our schools, it gets kids more involved in our community [01:22:50] and what we're trying to do, and it keeps them out of trouble. [01:22:53] And the kids that were here I don't think are ever going to get in trouble. [01:22:56] It's the student council at Gulf Middle School. [01:22:58] But it was just a really, really cool experience. [01:23:01] I was only here for part of the morning and then at lunch, [01:23:03] but I could tell it was a great day for them outside the school, [01:23:06] and I think every one of them enjoyed it and got a lot out of it. [01:23:09] And I think our staff and everyone that attended got a lot out of it on our side as well. [01:23:13] So very, very well done with our staff setting it up and the logistics with Gulf Middle School. [01:23:19] And I'd love to see more of it. [01:23:21] Can I just add something to this? [01:23:23] I asked one of the teachers at the lunch what she learned, [01:23:26] and she says, Well, I learned what happened when I flushed my toilet. [01:23:29] So even the teachers learned something. [01:23:31] And I have it on good authority. [01:23:33] The kids found the wastewater treatment plant to be the highlight of the trip. [01:23:37] So for whatever that's worth. [01:23:40] Councilwoman?

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