Council passed Ordinance 2018-2125 on second reading setting zoning rules for medical marijuana dispensaries, and closed out the 2015 water mains project.
18 items on the agenda · 17 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 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 service members.
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[00:00:18] Thank you. [00:00:18] If you could all stand join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our service [00:00:23] men and women at home and abroad. [00:00:25] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. [00:00:30] And to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence in honor of service members at home and abroad.
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[00:00:18] Thank you. [00:00:18] If you could all stand join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our service [00:00:23] men and women at home and abroad. [00:00:25] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. [00:00:30] And to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of September 25, 2017 Special Meeting and October 3, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the September 25, 2017 Special Meeting and October 3, 2017 Regular Meeting.
- motion:Approve the September 25, 2017 Special Meeting and October 3, 2017 Regular Meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:42] Thank you. You may be seated. [00:00:47] Next item on the agenda is approval of the September 25th and October 3rd meeting minutes. [00:00:52] Move for approval. [00:00:54] Second. [00:00:56] Hearing no one bring anything up, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:01:04] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes.
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Proclamation - Red Ribbon Week (By Title Only)
approvedCouncil issued a proclamation by title only recognizing Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31) and acknowledging communities affected by illicit drug use and trafficking.
- consensus:Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31) issued by title only. (passed)
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[00:01:07] Next item is a proclamation. This is by title only. Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week, the week of October 23rd to the 31st. [00:01:19] Recognizing the communities that have been plagued by problems associated with illicit drug use and those who traffic in them. [00:01:31] The second proclamation I've got is one that is not by title only.
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Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month (By Title Only)
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation designating October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of New Port Richey. Pasco County Clerk of the Court Paula O'Neill, a breast cancer survivor, accepted the proclamation along with Jennifer, also a survivor, and shared remarks about the importance of early detection.
American Cancer SocietyPasco County Clerk of the CourtJenniferPaula O'NeillRob MarlowBreast Cancer Awareness Month▶ Jump to 1:36 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:36] And I would like to ask Pesco County Clerk of the Court, Paul O'Neill, to please join me at the podium. [00:01:49] Jennifer is also a survivor. [00:01:53] I do. [00:01:55] Thank you. [00:01:57] This is a proclamation of the City of New Port Richey. [00:01:59] Whereas the City of New Port Richey is committed to raising awareness about breast cancer [00:02:03] and the impact it has on our loved ones, friends, colleagues, and community members, [00:02:07] and whereas thousands of women and men in this country take the fight against breast cancer each year, [00:02:14] whereas screening and early detection can make a tremendous difference in overcoming breast cancer, [00:02:19] and whereas the month of October has been officially designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month [00:02:24] to recognize the courage of those who have fought, are fighting, or will fight breast cancer in their lifetime [00:02:30] and honors those who have lost their lives to the disease, [00:02:33] now therefore I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:02:36] do proclaim the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of New Port Richey [00:02:42] and I urge all residents to acknowledge the importance of raising awareness of breast cancer in our community. [00:02:47] As an aside, yes, my family has been affected by breast cancer. [00:03:01] Would you like to say anything? [00:03:03] Thank you. [00:03:05] You know, at commission meetings I have to read the resolution. [00:03:08] This is so nice, a resolution read to us. [00:03:11] Thank you. [00:03:13] It's really, you know, when you hear those words, I think it's cancer. [00:03:18] It's a shocking, a shocking proclamation made to you. [00:03:23] I had worked with breast cancer, with the American Cancer Society for several years before I was diagnosed, [00:03:32] and I'm really fortunate because I knew so many survivors, [00:03:37] and so I knew that the word cancer is a word, not a sentence, [00:03:41] and that it could be, there was that chance of survival, [00:03:45] and I'm really fortunate to be four years past that diagnosis [00:03:50] and healthy and very appreciative of the early detection. [00:03:55] One thing I'd like to note is that I have a beautiful granddaughter that is a year and a half, [00:04:02] and I don't know if I would have ever met her had I not been diagnosed early. [00:04:08] So I do encourage everyone to have those tests so that they can detect anything, any problems in there. [00:04:16] So thank you so much for recognizing us, and Jennifer is a, yeah, great, thank you. [00:04:22] Thank you. [00:04:24] Thank you for that proclamation and awareness. [00:04:27] One thing that I learned this week, I'm going to be a five-year survivor in December, [00:04:32] but one thing I did learn was I went to my surgeon, breast surgeon, [00:04:37] and we chat, and he always says to me, you know, I can't believe you're still alive. [00:04:41] And I'm like, you know, doctor so-and-so, I can't believe you say that to me. [00:04:45] He goes, well, you were a tough case. [00:04:48] I love to see you every year. [00:04:50] And I asked him, I said, what is your, how old is your youngest patient? [00:04:55] And he said 16. [00:04:57] So as you see, it's not about age, it affects everybody. [00:05:01] So please just be aware. [00:05:03] Thank you. [00:05:04] Thank you. [00:05:05] Thank you. [00:05:06] Congratulations. [00:05:07] And for the record, I should add, breast cancer does not just affect women, it also affects men. [00:05:15] Absolutely.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved purchases and payments as presented on the consent-style agenda item.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:06:33] Move for approval. [00:06:34] Second. [00:06:35] We have a motion and a second. [00:06:37] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:06:39] Aye. [00:06:40] Opposed? [00:06:41] Like sign. [00:06:42] Motion passes. [00:06:43] Next is public reading of ordinances.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2018-2125: Development Standards for Dispensing Facilities & Pharmacies
approvedCouncil approved on second reading Ordinance No. 2018-2125 establishing development standards for medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities and pharmacies in C1, C2, highway commercial, office, and light industrial zoning districts; prohibiting them along with restricted personal service uses in the downtown district; and amending definitions for convenience store, grocery store, and pharmacy. No public comment was offered and the motion passed.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2018-2125
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-2125 on second reading establishing development standards for medical marijuana dispensing facilities and pharmacies. (passed)
DavisMs. ManceOrdinance No. 2018-2125Section 2.01.00Section 7.07.07Section 7.08.07Section 7.09.08Section 7.10.09Section 7.11.02Section 7.12.09restricted personal service uses▶ Jump to 6:45 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:06:45] Second reading, ordinance 2018.2125. [00:06:50] An ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida amending the land development code [00:06:53] by establishing section 7.07.07 to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:07:00] and pharmacy development standards in the C1 light general commercial zoning district. [00:07:06] Establishing section 7.08.07 to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:07:12] and pharmacy development standards in the C2 general commercial zoning district. [00:07:16] Establishing section 7.09.08 to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:07:21] and pharmacy development standards in the highway commercial zoning district. [00:07:25] Establishing section 7.10.09 to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:07:30] and pharmacy development standards in the office zoning district. [00:07:34] Amending section 7.11.02 to add medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities, [00:07:39] pharmacies and restricted personal service uses as prohibited uses in the downtown zoning district. [00:07:46] Establishing section 7.12.09 to provide medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility [00:07:52] and pharmacy development standards in the light industrial zoning district. [00:07:56] Amending section 2.01.00 definitions to amend the definition for convenience store [00:08:02] and add definitions for grocery store and pharmacy, providing for severability, [00:08:06] providing for codification and providing for an effective date. [00:08:09] Thank you. [00:08:10] Ms. Mance, do we have a presentation on this tonight? [00:08:12] We don't, Mr. Mayor. [00:08:15] As I'm sure you'll recall from the presentation that we made to you on October 3rd, [00:08:21] the purpose of this agenda item is threefold. [00:08:25] One, to set forward development standards as it relates to both pharmacies [00:08:31] and medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities. [00:08:36] Secondarily, to prohibit pharmacies and medical marijuana treatment center [00:08:42] dispensing facilities in the downtown area. [00:08:46] And lastly, to establish a new definition for convenience stores. [00:08:53] Thank you. [00:08:54] I'll open this up for public comment if anyone wishes to address council on this matter. [00:09:00] Seeing no one come forward, I'll close public comment and bring it back to council. [00:09:06] Move for approval. [00:09:07] Second. [00:09:08] We have a motion and a second. [00:09:09] To the maker. [00:09:10] No, we pointed out the issues and the items. [00:09:14] At our last meeting, I think we got some clarity and understanding [00:09:19] and obviously are establishing the use in a number of acceptable zones in the city [00:09:27] and most accommodating to the public as far as I'm concerned. [00:09:30] Thank you. [00:09:31] To the second. [00:09:32] Yeah, we've had quite a lot of discussion on this. [00:09:35] I just once again want to thank staff for all the research that they did [00:09:38] preparing this ordinance and researching the different facilities and companies. [00:09:42] And we welcome these, at least I welcome these dispensing facilities in our city. [00:09:50] I know the county did not approve it, but we are. [00:09:57] Thank you. [00:09:58] Councilman Davis. [00:09:59] Nothing more. [00:10:00] I just want to reiterate that I have some questions [00:10:04] that may be addressed down the road while Greens leaves. [00:10:08] Councilwoman. [00:10:09] Yes, I just have a question. [00:10:11] I noticed that we moved the convenience store up in the line for alphabetical reasons, [00:10:16] but the fact that we've taken off tattoo parlors, [00:10:21] does that mean that they are permitted now in the downtown? [00:10:25] We have categorized those as restricted personal service uses, [00:10:29] which is listed as number 20 in the prohibited use list. [00:10:33] So those items have all been just kind of neatly combined [00:10:38] into the restricted personal service use category. [00:10:40] So those ones like Pawn Shop as well? [00:10:43] That's correct. [00:10:44] Thank you very much for that clarification. [00:10:46] Thank you. [00:10:47] I'm pleased that we were able to get this settled down [00:10:51] so that we can set the stage for dispensing facilities [00:10:55] to come to New Port Richey. [00:10:58] I know we've had a lot of public interest [00:11:01] and I've had both friends and acquaintances [00:11:05] who have talked to me and said, you know, [00:11:08] I really hate having to drive all the way down to Pinellas County. [00:11:11] So this is distinctly a step in the right direction. [00:11:14] I'm very pleased that we're able to move forward on this. [00:11:17] Any further discussion? [00:11:20] Hearing none. [00:11:21] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:11:23] Aye. [00:11:24] Opposed? [00:11:25] Like sign. [00:11:26] Motion passes.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-2121: Amendments to Police Pension Ordinance (Memorializing Contract Changes)
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2017-2121 amending Chapter 17 (Police Officers' Retirement System) to memorialize contract changes negotiated with the Police Department, including amendments to definitions, contributions, benefit amounts, disability, DROP, and adding a benefit freeze and supplemental benefit component. No public comment was offered and the motion to approve passed unanimously.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2017-2121
- motion:Move for approval of First Reading of Ordinance 2017-2121 amending the Police Officers' Retirement System. (passed)
Councilman DavisArticle 4 Police Officers' Retirement SystemChapter 17 Pensions and RetirementChapter 185 Share AccountsOrdinance 2017-2121Section 17-51 DefinitionsSection 17-51.1 Benefit FreezeSection 17-55 ContributionsSection 17-56 Benefit Amounts and EligibilitySection 17-58 DisabilitySection 17-65.13 Deferred Retirement Option PlanSection 17-65.15 Supplemental Benefit Component▶ Jump to 11:27 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:11:27] Next is First Reading Ordinance 2017-2121. [00:11:30] An Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey [00:11:32] amending Chapter 17, Pensions and Retirement, [00:11:34] Article 4, Police Officers' Retirement System [00:11:37] of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Port Richey, [00:11:40] amending Section 17-51, Definitions, [00:11:42] by amending the definitions of Average Final Compensation [00:11:45] and Salary, adding Section 17-51.1, [00:11:48] Benefit Freeze, New Benefit Structure, [00:11:51] amending Section 17-55, Contributions, [00:11:54] amending Section 17-56, Benefit Amounts and Eligibility, [00:11:59] amending Section 17-58, Disability, [00:12:02] amending Section 17-65.13, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, [00:12:08] adding Section 17-65.15, [00:12:11] Supplemental Benefit Component for Special Benefits, [00:12:15] Chapter 185, Share Accounts, [00:12:17] providing for severability or provision, [00:12:19] providing for codification, [00:12:21] repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith, [00:12:23] and providing an effective date. [00:12:25] Thank you. [00:12:26] Open this up for public comment. [00:12:28] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:12:31] Move for approval. [00:12:32] Second. [00:12:33] To the Maker. [00:12:34] No, sir. [00:12:35] This is all housekeeping and goes along with the ability [00:12:39] for us to negotiate with our Police Department [00:12:42] and come to some common ground [00:12:44] and allow them to have a contract to work on moving forward. [00:12:47] We'll look forward to having that happen [00:12:49] throughout the entire city. [00:12:51] Thank you. [00:12:52] To the Second. [00:12:53] No, I just thank them for their working with us on this. [00:12:57] Deputy Mayor. [00:12:58] I have no comments. [00:12:59] Thank you. [00:13:00] Councilman Davis. [00:13:01] Nothing. [00:13:02] Likewise, I have no comments on this. [00:13:04] If there's no further discussion, [00:13:05] all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:13:07] Aye. [00:13:08] Opposed, like sign. [00:13:09] Motion passes.
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2015 Water System Improvements Project Close-Out
approvedCouncil approved a deductive change order of $48,488 and a final pay request of $95,975.50 for the 2015 Water System Improvements Project. The project, completed by Bund Construction Inc., included installation of approximately 7,000 feet of 8-inch water mains, 10 fire assemblies, and replacement of 2,600 feet of existing water main on Marine Parkway. Remaining funds will be retained as fund balance in the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund.
- motion:Approve the deductive change order of $48,488 and final pay request of $95,975.50 for the 2015 Water System Improvements Project. (passed)
Marine ParkwayBund Construction IncorporatedMr. DavisMr. RiveraMs. Manns2015 Water System Improvements ProjectCIP 2016-17Water and Sewer Funddeductive change order $48,488final pay request $95,975.50▶ Jump to 13:11 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:13:11] Next, we'll go to business items. [00:13:13] The first business item is the 2015 Water System Improvement [00:13:17] Projects Closeout. [00:13:18] Ms. Manns. [00:13:19] Yes, sir. [00:13:20] Mr. Mayor. [00:13:21] Mr. Rivera will present this agenda item. [00:13:24] And the purpose of it is twofold. [00:13:27] First, to approve a deductive change order. [00:13:31] And secondly, to approve a final pay request. [00:13:34] The deductive change order is in the amount of $48,488. [00:13:40] And the final pay request is $95,975.50. [00:13:46] Bund Construction Incorporated was a contractor on this project. [00:13:50] It included the installation of approximately 7,000 feet of [00:13:54] 8-inch water mains and the installation of 10 fire assemblies. [00:13:59] The pipe installation upgrades increased fire protection for [00:14:03] several of the areas within the city. [00:14:05] This included residential as well as commercial properties. [00:14:10] In addition, 2,600 feet of existing water main was replaced [00:14:15] on Marine Parkway prior to the multi-use path project that was [00:14:19] completed. [00:14:20] The purpose of this was to take a proactive approach on a [00:14:23] asbestos material line that was prone to repair. [00:14:27] This project was included and approved in the CIP documents [00:14:32] for 2016-17. [00:14:34] And it was identified as water and sewer construction funds. [00:14:38] Staff would recommend the approval of the deductive change [00:14:41] order as well as the final pay request. [00:14:43] Thank you. [00:14:44] Open it up for public comment. [00:14:46] Seeing no one, come forward to bring it back to council. [00:14:49] Move for approval. [00:14:50] Second. [00:14:51] To the maker. [00:14:52] Was this... [00:14:53] Ms. Manns, could you identify where this money is going to go [00:14:56] back to if it was calculated in this year's capital? [00:15:00] in the capital budget or where the funds will sit so that we will know where they are, because [00:15:08] it looks like it's a change after the fiscal year, correct? And I don't know if you were [00:15:14] already reading the tea leaves that this was going to be a deductive change, it was already [00:15:18] factored into our 17-18 budget, or if this is over and above. I didn't see where it was [00:15:27] going to be factored in at that point, because obviously we hadn't voted on it yet. So, you [00:15:31] know, $50,000 is a pretty nice sum of money, and if there's ways to add it to another project [00:15:39] or push something a little further down the line, I think that would be in the city's [00:15:44] best interest. Okay, in response to the question, the fund [00:15:51] is an enterprise fund, they are proprietary funds, they will be retained as fund balance [00:15:59] in the Water and Sewer Fund, and will be used to implement further improvements within that [00:16:06] range of eligible projects. Appreciate the clarity. Thank you. Mr. Davis, you were the [00:16:11] second? Nothing. Deputy Mayor? Thank you. Councilman? No, nothing, thank you. If there's [00:16:18] no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed,
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2015 Madison Street Streetscape/Multi-Use Path Expansion – ITB17-015 Bid Award
approvedCouncil awarded the ITB17-015 bid for the Madison Street Streetscape/Multi-Use Path Expansion project to Augustine Construction for $664,424.75. The project will streetscape Madison Street from Main Street to Massachusetts Avenue with sidewalk replacement, hardscaping, landscaping, decorative lighting, and amenities similar to Marine Parkway. Staff agreed to bring visual presentations to the next meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve award of ITB17-015 bid to Augustine Construction for the Madison Street Streetscape/Multi-Use Path Expansion in the amount of $664,424.75. (passed)
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[00:16:22] like sign. Next is the Madison Street multi-use path expansion of ITB 17-015 bid award. Yes, [00:16:32] sir, Mr. Mayor. This is a very exciting project to us, and one I know that you've been waiting [00:16:38] for. The low bid on the project was submitted by Augustine Construction in the amount of [00:16:46] $664,424.75, the purpose of which would be to streetscape Madison Street from Main Street [00:16:58] to Massachusetts Avenue. The types of improvements that are proposed as part of the project include [00:17:05] the replacement of existing sidewalks, some hardscaping, landscaping, decorative lighting, [00:17:13] and amenities that are similar to those that were established in conjunction with the Marine [00:17:19] Parkway project. The City has had good experience with Augustine, in fact, they are the contractor [00:17:27] that worked on the Marine Parkway project, and we are recommending to you that you approve [00:17:35] their bid for this project. Thank you. We'll open it up for public comment. Seeing no one [00:17:43] come forward, bring it back to Council. Move for approval. Second. To the maker. Nothing. To the [00:17:49] second. There's a dentist on Madison, Robert, I spoke to you about months and months and months [00:17:54] ago, I was very concerned about losing parking space. Did y'all get everything worked out with [00:17:58] him? Doctor, I'm sorry, Robert, Dr. Goluba and I have had several conversations about the project, [00:18:07] and the City proposed some alternate parking that would replace some of the parking that [00:18:14] exists for him on the west side of his property. He has indicated that he's interested in that. [00:18:23] He recognizes when he sells the property, though, that we will go forward with the [00:18:31] path through his parking area, and that was acceptable to him in my last discussion with [00:18:37] him. Perfect, thank you. I just have a question. The proposed paths and the streetscape expansions, [00:18:45] are those, I think you said some of it is removal of sidewalk, is this necessarily on the east or [00:18:51] west side of Madison, or both sides? The project spans both sides of the road. It does. Okay, and [00:18:58] I'm just curious, will there be some visuals to see what the plan is for those? We can present [00:19:05] that to you at your next meeting. That would be great. I know Ritchie Elementary is on the left, [00:19:10] and the hospital has done extensive on the right, and I was just curious to see how they're putting [00:19:14] that together. Thank you. I believe we attached a couple conceptual drawings in the backup. [00:19:19] Thank you. All we got is a map with a bunch of colored lines on it. That's all we got. Good [00:19:27] stuff that's previous and just coming through, but no visual aids. We can be prepared to make [00:19:35] a presentation to you at your next meeting, and... If you would please. If you wish. Please. Thank [00:19:43] you. Mr. Mayor, I have a few comments. One, I'm a little disappointed there's not more than two [00:19:48] bidders. There's a huge spread between one and two, and it appears that we've done a lot of work [00:19:56] with Augustine, and I really would hate for the outside bidding world to think that they're the [00:20:02] main go-to for the city, because, you know... I don't know how much money you had budgeted or [00:20:08] projected for this project, so I didn't see where that was listed anywhere in the overall documentation, [00:20:14] or you probably wouldn't give a range for what it came in at, but, you know, three hundred and [00:20:19] something thousand dollars between one and two, and not having two or three, and I don't see any [00:20:24] follow-up about other people that might have bid it and why they didn't bid it at the time. So [00:20:29] that's number one. Number two, Mr. Starkey brings up a great point, because I don't know how long... [00:20:34] I'm only assuming you go to Dr. Galuba. I'm just friends with the family for a long time, [00:20:41] and he's a great concern. Dr. Galuba's been my family dentist since 1970-something, and when his sister used to be his [00:20:49] hygienist who I dated, and now she's married to a judge, I always made sure I didn't make her mad, [00:20:54] because she had me a couple times a year. I really want to make sure that Dr. Galuba... [00:20:59] Well, you played in a band with him, Bob. Come on, you've known him for a long time. He's had 40-plus years of this [00:21:07] parking area in front of his business, and because we've obviously been pushing to tie the [00:21:14] hospital and Ritchie Elementary into our streetscape to make it feel more like a downtown feel, I just [00:21:22] want to make sure we see those visual aids, see what the overall impact is, because I think I have [00:21:27] an appointment in December, and I really want to make sure that I understand exactly what's on the [00:21:32] table before I get there, because once you're there, you are there. When he pulls out the [00:21:39] Novocaine, I want to make sure he lets my mouth at least free up by noon or after that. [00:21:45] This is exactly what we've been after for a while. It's nice to see that it's going to be [00:21:51] moving along. Change is always tough. I don't care where it is, but the eventuality of seeing this [00:21:58] part of our northern section connected to the trails, but moreover, to have it connected with [00:22:07] one of our major employers, and hopefully that will bring some additional businesses into downtown [00:22:13] that aren't liquor-based, that are more service-oriented. I think tying those all together [00:22:19] just gives the city a much better feel, a much fresher feel, and then once we pave the rest of [00:22:25] Madison all the way down to Cecilium Gulfide, we'll obviously be showing people that we're [00:22:29] spending their money, that we're assessing them for. Given that my appointment with Dr. Galuba [00:22:35] is before yours, and the last time he talked to me about this particular project, he was wielding a [00:22:41] sharp instrument inside my mouth, I am very happy that you guys came to an accommodation with him. [00:22:47] Any further discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:22:57] Opposed? Like sign. Motion passes. Next is Resolution 2017-32. This is a resolution of the
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Resolution 2017-32 - Imposing & Assessing Cost of Abatement and Removal of Unsafe Structure at 5052 Tangelo Drive
approvedCouncil held a quasi-judicial hearing on Resolution 2017-32 to assess $4,329 in city costs for abatement and removal of an unsafe structure at 5052 Tangelo Drive and to impose a lien on the property. No ex parte communications were declared, no property owner or public comment was offered, and the resolution passed on a voice vote.
Ord. Resolution 2017-32
- motion:Approve Resolution 2017-32 imposing and assessing $4,329 in abatement costs and authorizing a lien on 5052 Tangelo Drive. (passed)
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[00:23:05] City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, setting forth findings of fact and [00:23:09] imposing and assessing cost of abatement and removal on real property located at 5052 Tangelo [00:23:14] Drive, New Port Richey, Florida, 34652. Mr. Mayor, this is a quasi-judicial hearing, the purpose of [00:23:26] which is to assess the cost of abatement for the unsafe structure at 5052 Tangelo Drive, and to [00:23:34] determine if it's appropriate to place a lien on the property against the amount of indebtedness. [00:23:41] The City's costs were $4,329. Our recommendation to you is to approve the resolution and to [00:23:50] authorize and impose the lien. Thank you. This is a quasi-judicial issue, need to know if anyone has [00:23:58] a declaration that they've had to ex parte communications. I have had none. None. That case, [00:24:08] open it up, is the property owner in attendance tonight. Any other party of the public, member of [00:24:16] the public, wish to comment on this? Hearing none, I'll bring it back to Council. To the [00:24:24] second? No, thank you. Deputy Mayor? No comment. Councilman Davidson? Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor [00:24:39] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next is Resolution 2017-33. [00:24:46] A resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, setting [00:24:51] forth findings of fact and imposing and assessing costs of abatement and removal on real property [00:24:55] located at 5820 Missouri Avenue, New Port Richey, Florida, 34652. Thank you. Again, quasi-judicial, so [00:25:03] does anybody need to declare ex parte communications? Ms. Manns, anything? Yes. This, like the agenda item that [00:25:15] preceded it, relates to an abatement and removal of an unsafe structure. The costs incurred by the city in [00:25:25] relationship to this matters $3,688, and the staff's recommendation is for you to approve the resolution and [00:25:33] authorize the imposition of the lien. Very good. Is the property owner in attendance? Seeing no one coming [00:25:42] forward, any member of the general public wish to comment on this? Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to
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Resolution #2017-33 - Imposing & Assessing Cost of Abatement and Removal of Unsafe Structure at 5820 Missouri Avenue
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution #2017-33 imposing and assessing the cost of abatement and removal of an unsafe structure at 5820 Missouri Avenue. Council confirmed the structure had already been removed.
Ord. Resolution 2017-33
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution #2017-33 imposing and assessing the cost of abatement and removal of the unsafe structure at 5820 Missouri Avenue. (passed)
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[00:25:49] council. Move to approve. Second. We have a motion and a second to the maker. Just a question to clarify, is this the house that [00:25:56] had a car issue? Yes, that's right. And so we've, on both of these properties, we have taken them down or we're going to [00:26:07] take them down? I'm sorry, I'm sorry. No, it's okay, they've both been removed. Okay, thank you. Second. No, nothing there. Deputy Mayor? [00:26:16] Comments, thank you. Councilman? No further discussion. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, [00:26:23] like sign. Next is adoption of fiscal year 2018 comprehensive fee schedule. Ms. Manns. Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. At this time each [00:26:32] year, the city staff presents to you a comprehensive fee schedule for the fiscal year. And our tact in that respect is to not be the [00:26:49] highest, not to be the lowest, but to fall about in the middle of the path with some of our comparable communities. And this year we [00:26:57] identified a few fees that were lower than perhaps what they should be in terms of our costs and our placement with comp communities. So [00:27:07] Mrs. Feast prepared a communication to you with an attachment of a proposed comprehensive fee schedule, which identified all fees and
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Adoption of the FY2018 Comprehensive Fee Schedule
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2018-01, the FY2018 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, which increases the residential rental permit from $35 to $50, raises two fire department fees (FEMA rates and plan review/special events/standby), increases per-tent inspection fees by $5, reduces the library computer use fee from $3 to $1 per day, and discontinues the library staff fax fee. Extensive discussion centered on whether Peace Hall fees should apply during major park events and on the per-tent fire inspection fees.
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2018-01 adopting the FY2018 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. (passed)
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[00:27:20] highlighted those that we were requesting be increased. In short, though, we are increasing the residential rental permit, we are requesting that it be [00:27:33] increased from $35 to $50 a year. And there are two fire department fees that we are requesting be increased. One related to FEMA rates and the [00:27:48] second rate is for plan review, special events and standby charges. In the case of the library, we are actually reducing and discontinuing a fee. And the [00:28:01] reduced charge for computer use in the library is from $3 a day to $1 a day. And we are discontinuing the charge for staff providing fax service to [00:28:11] residents, since there is now a self-service kiosk available for residents' use. With that, we're prepared to respond to any questions that you may have of us in [00:28:22] respect to this agenda item, and we're recommending that you consider it favorably. [00:28:27] Thank you. Open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:28:32] I do have a question. This past weekend, there was a special event in the park, and I don't know if the property for Peace Hall was used or not, but there is a fee [00:28:44] that is attached to Peace Hall when there is a special event, and the special event entity is using the park, the Peace Hall. Is it typical for the Peace Hall to be rented ever when there is a major event, or is it just a given that someone would not necessarily use that because of the special event that's going on? [00:29:10] I'm sorry. Oh, you can go ahead, Elaine. [00:29:14] Thank you. Typically, what we try to do is, if we have a request from a citizen to use Peace Hall, it depends on the event. If it's an event such as Chasco that they partially use Peace Hall, but the size of the setup that people would not be able to get to Peace Hall, then we would block it out and not let the public use it. [00:29:38] But some of the events, the streets aren't blocked, and people can actually get to Peace Hall and have parking around it, so we will let them utilize it. But we do try to inform them, even if it's a movie night or a concert or something like that in the park, that those other activities are going on so they have that knowledge before they do decide to rent. [00:29:58] And so, conversely, for the entity that is not using Peace Hall, is it just a given that someone would not necessarily use it? [00:30:00] entity that's renting the park, for the sake of argument, and it is something like a Chasco [00:30:04] or something like Lodge, I'm not sure we are then still charging the cost to use Peace [00:30:11] Hall. [00:30:12] Guess what I'm getting at is when it's a large event like that and it's likely not going [00:30:16] to be used, I'm not sure that I would agree that necessarily that that Peace Hall fee [00:30:23] should be handed off to the entity, if that makes sense. [00:30:27] We don't charge Peace Hall rental to the organization that's having a large event, [00:30:34] even if such as Chasco, for example, that they have the streets closed and you can't [00:30:38] get to Peace Hall, we don't charge them to use it unless they actually want to use the [00:30:44] building. [00:30:45] And that's the piece that was brought to my attention this weekend is that it's almost [00:30:50] like when there's an event the size that just happened this past weekend, it's likely not [00:30:57] going to be used. [00:30:58] I'm just questioning, and I don't know if the word fairness is the right word, but that [00:31:03] if it's not going to be used anyway and they're able to use it that we should charge for that [00:31:07] fee. [00:31:08] That's actually one of the things that we're looking at too with the special event study, [00:31:14] so to speak, that we're doing since we had the work session, because there's also the [00:31:18] same situation with the shelters and sometimes we can't rent them at all with an event in [00:31:26] there. [00:31:27] So we're having the discussion internally, is the city losing money because the event [00:31:31] is in the park and then now we can't rent those shelters. [00:31:35] So it's kind of both. [00:31:37] It's the five picnic shelters and Peace Hall. [00:31:39] So at the current time we don't charge the event unless they specifically want to use [00:31:46] Peace Hall. [00:31:47] Okay. [00:31:48] And that was the piece that I'm bringing to, I don't know how anyone else feels about that, [00:31:52] but that was... [00:31:53] Did I answer? [00:31:54] I'm sorry. [00:31:55] I don't know if I answered the question, but what I was suggesting is that perhaps if we're [00:31:59] renting the entire park to the folks and that encompasses that property, if they're able [00:32:05] to use it or not, certainly there's... [00:32:07] I'm just questioning that we should then charge as well an additional fee for Peace Hall. [00:32:13] That was what I was questioning. [00:32:14] And I didn't... [00:32:15] I was looking to see where the costs were because I was thinking if we are going to [00:32:23] charge them for it, I'm not sure that it's... [00:32:27] It just doesn't seem right to charge the full amount because it's not going to be used anyway [00:32:30] or it's part of the... [00:32:32] I remember this issue came up when it was the gazebo and I know the gazebo I guess is [00:32:37] part of the historic societies, but I was just suggesting that perhaps when it's a large [00:32:45] event that's renting the entire park, Peace Hall is already in there. [00:32:49] I just don't know that it's fair, if that's the right word, to charge that extra dollar. [00:32:56] They need to pay to clean the daggone place up. [00:32:58] They need to take the trash out. [00:33:00] They don't need to put it back on our folks that are already there that seem to do more [00:33:04] trash pulling and cleaning up instead of some of their volunteers sometimes. [00:33:08] And then if our people don't work fast enough, they get harassed because there's not toilet [00:33:12] paper. [00:33:13] And this year for Chasco, literally I had to have an armed guard outside the women's [00:33:17] restroom so they could go put toilet paper in there. [00:33:20] And I don't know that I've ever... [00:33:22] Well, I know I've heard that language a lot over the years, but I really didn't care for [00:33:27] it when one of our custodial people are working all day and he's trying to make sure that [00:33:32] it's kept up. [00:33:34] And then he was treated in such a haphazard manner and then didn't even get a, I'm sorry [00:33:38] out of it. [00:33:39] But I understand that the group thinks they are obligated when we lease them. [00:33:44] So the other thing to do is either up it if they're going to use Peace Hall and or [00:33:48] at least make sure that they have to pay for cleaning it up and everything else. [00:33:52] Because we're not their maids. [00:33:54] We're not their trash collectors. [00:33:56] If they're using it with hardwood floors and restrooms and everything else, I don't want [00:34:01] us taking that additional burden because we already got enough thrown in costs for all [00:34:06] the other stuff that we do on the setup and the takedown. [00:34:09] Mr. Mayor, so just so I'm clear, let's say I'm putting an event on in the park, I'm occupying [00:34:15] the entire park, so our residents that may want to use the park for a picnic that weekend [00:34:22] can't do so. [00:34:23] We are currently not charging for Peace Hall unless they decide to use it. [00:34:28] Is that correct? [00:34:29] Or we charge them either way? [00:34:32] Charging the event holder? [00:34:33] Yes. [00:34:34] We are currently not charging the event holder unless they specifically request to use Peace [00:34:39] Hall. [00:34:40] Right. [00:34:41] I understand where you're coming from, but on this one, I disagree with you. [00:34:48] We give up. [00:34:49] We have to remember this. [00:34:50] I know you're part of an organization that does a lot of events in the park and whatnot. [00:34:53] I get that. [00:34:54] But it's still city park. [00:34:56] It's for city residents to pay city taxes. [00:34:58] I don't see why we would just let them use Peace Hall just because they happen to be [00:35:02] putting an event on. [00:35:03] I agree with Councilman Phillips as far as the cleanup goes. [00:35:05] Now, if they're not going to use it, we're not charging them. [00:35:08] I can see, oh, you have to pay for Peace Hall if you don't use it either way. [00:35:12] I wouldn't agree with that. [00:35:13] But I understand where you're coming from. [00:35:15] We want to be friendly to the non-profits that come in, but it's still a park, too. [00:35:19] So I'm not trying to be ugly to you by any means. [00:35:23] And this is not a particular organization. [00:35:26] I was questioned about it this past weekend, and so I was thinking that if we were doing [00:35:30] something like that, and it's already not going to be used, that perhaps we charge half [00:35:34] as much so that their fee is in place, they have to clean it, all of that. [00:35:38] But it just seems that it's... [00:35:40] But it may not be being requested to be used because someone checked with the lane and [00:35:44] said, well, that's Chaska that weekend, or that's Bike Fest, or that's... [00:35:48] So it may be used, but they're just not asking because they know the event's there. [00:35:53] Yeah, it's probably not likely going to be used if it's a major event. [00:35:55] That was my point. [00:35:56] Either way, it's not a huge deal. [00:35:57] I mean, how much is the fee? [00:35:58] 300 bucks. [00:35:59] It's $300. [00:36:00] $300. [00:36:01] Which is what we're charging them for the amphitheater. [00:36:04] What are we charging for the entire park? [00:36:07] Well, the rental fees would have to be with Peace Hall, as well as if they decide to use [00:36:15] the amphitheater. [00:36:17] The other fees are just their event application, and if they're assessed staff, or materials, [00:36:25] toilet paper, and so forth. [00:36:26] There's no really fee to rent the park. [00:36:29] It's if they use the amphitheater, that's the rental. [00:36:32] And it's on the top of that same page once again. [00:36:34] And what's the $300? [00:36:35] Is that used for cleanup as well? [00:36:37] The $300, yes. [00:36:39] That's for a full day for resident, $300 plus tax. [00:36:43] We do charge a $200 damage deposit, and if everything... [00:36:47] If there's no damage, then they do get that back. [00:36:49] Would you be lower than the $300? [00:36:51] Or do you want to do it all together? [00:36:52] Well, I'm just thinking... [00:36:53] I'm just thinking that likely no one's going to rent it, so if we charge them to use it, [00:37:00] but don't charge the full $300. [00:37:03] I thought it used to be that it was $150, or it was $75, and then $150 for whatever. [00:37:07] I know we've kind of moved that along. [00:37:09] And I get it. [00:37:10] I think that Peace Hall, separate from an event, is an underutilized piece of property [00:37:18] that we own that we're not utilizing. [00:37:20] But I'm just thinking that it just seems that, especially if it's a small non-profit, [00:37:25] if they're able to use it for whether it's comfort or whatever, definitely they need [00:37:29] to clean it. [00:37:30] I'd be sad to know that people are using that and then not taking out the garbage or leaving [00:37:37] it pristine the way they had it. [00:37:39] But it just seemed to me that it would be in the spirit of working with them that we [00:37:47] wouldn't charge the full $300. [00:37:50] I'm just bringing it out there because I said this came to me this weekend, or was approached [00:37:55] this weekend by a couple of folks. [00:37:57] I'm of the opinion that we ought to be charging for it. [00:38:01] If they're using it, it's separate and distinct. [00:38:04] I think particularly since all we're charging them for is the amphitheater, we're probably [00:38:09] undercharging when somebody comes in and takes over the entire park, including all five of [00:38:15] the shelters and Humphrey's Hall. [00:38:18] Because they're only renting the amphitheater currently? [00:38:21] Yeah. [00:38:22] And I think we reduced that. [00:38:24] Was it $450 at one time, Elaine? [00:38:26] That's correct. [00:38:27] Yeah, so that's $300 now. [00:38:30] I think if they're using it, then we need to charge because that's a wooden building. [00:38:35] It's got a lot of age to it, and it's going to have wear and tear. [00:38:38] If you're using it, fine. [00:38:39] If you're not using it, then fine. [00:38:40] Let's charge if you're going to use it. [00:38:41] Well, thank you for allowing me to bring that to you all because that came to us. [00:38:48] Thank you. [00:38:49] We have a motion? [00:38:50] Actually, I want to discuss one other item here. [00:38:51] There was discussion. [00:38:52] There was no motion. [00:38:53] No, I was asking if we had one. [00:38:54] I have a resolution to read as well. [00:38:55] Can I talk first? [00:38:56] Sure. [00:38:57] I'd like to get this housekeeping out of the way. [00:38:58] Okay. [00:38:59] I'm sorry. [00:39:00] Go ahead. [00:39:01] It's Resolution 2018-01, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, [00:39:02] Florida, providing a comprehensive table of amendments to the City of New Port Richey, [00:39:03] Florida, and the City of New Port Richey, Florida, and the City of New Port Richey, [00:39:04] Florida, providing a comprehensive table of amendments to the City of New Port Richey, [00:39:05] Florida, providing a comprehensive table of fees for fiscal year 2018, modifying certain [00:39:14] fees and providing an effective date. [00:39:18] I would like to talk about the tents since I happen to be in kind of a secret organization [00:39:24] that has a tent. [00:39:25] I don't really want anybody to know about it, but I really don't really want to put [00:39:30] tents up. [00:39:33] Let me just check on this with you, Chris. [00:39:36] Don't we have like a set meeting where you discuss the tent situation and what type of [00:39:41] tents and what, you know, the rules about the tents when you have the set meeting? [00:39:48] That's correct. [00:39:49] During the set meetings, we go over all of the tent responsibilities, all the vendor [00:39:53] responsibilities and all the safety requirements involved with that. [00:39:57] Okay. [00:39:59] Where I get confused is if we brought Main Sale, are you people familiar with Main Sale, [00:40:06] the art show in St. Pete? [00:40:08] If we brought them up here, you would want $40 plus $10 a tent. [00:40:15] They have a couple hundred tents for Main Sale, and I think if you sat down with a set [00:40:21] meeting and you had set the rules and regulations that, you know, a walk-by inspection because [00:40:28] they all have to be fire retardant. [00:40:30] They all have to have certain kind of weights. [00:40:32] Certain tents have to have certain weights to hold them in place, and all that said at [00:40:35] the set meeting that it's kind of just a, you know, check and see if they did their [00:40:39] homework. [00:40:40] Is that kind of, am I correct in that? [00:40:45] Well kind of. [00:40:46] We do set out the requirements. [00:40:47] We do do a thorough inspection of all the tents. [00:40:50] Not all tents have to be flame retardant or flame resistant. [00:40:54] If they're larger than 10 by 10 or if they're cooking tents, they have to be. [00:40:59] But then the ones that are 10 by 10s, they have to have certain weight on the corners. [00:41:02] They have to have 15 pounds on each leg. [00:41:04] Right. [00:41:05] So it's a walk-by, these tents, and a quick glance. [00:41:07] I mean, I don't really understand why, you know, if we got an event like Main Sale here, [00:41:11] we'd be charging, you know, $15 a tent to just walk by and make sure they got four weights [00:41:16] on the corner, and it's one of those fire retardant tents that we'd already got the [00:41:19] fire retardant certificate at the set meeting. [00:41:22] Would that be true? [00:41:25] These are fees. [00:41:27] We only, we're proposing increasing the fees for each tent by only $5, and these are an [00:41:35] increase that we felt that there was room to increase those costs, and that's for your [00:41:42] consideration. [00:41:43] Yeah, I just really don't see, I think all the legwork is done at the set meeting and [00:41:48] not, you know, it's just a quick glance through. [00:41:51] Actually, the real legwork is done doing the inspections. [00:41:55] It takes quite a bit of time and quite a bit of manpower to do those inspections when you [00:42:00] get a lot of tents. [00:42:02] It's not just a quick walk-by. [00:42:04] It's making sure that everything is buttoned up on those tents, and we, and extension cords, [00:42:12] we look at fire extinguishers, we look at fire ratings, and we have sign-off sheets [00:42:18] that everybody has on those tents. [00:42:20] But I've been doing this a lot of years, and most of my work is all done prior to me [00:42:26] putting a tent up. [00:42:27] That's why I'm asking. [00:42:28] Can I also offer just a little bit more information, as Mr. Fitch points out? [00:42:34] So there is a lot of legwork that goes on with the staff that does the inspections, [00:42:38] and they do it based on the mutually agreed upon timeframe at the set meeting. [00:42:43] However, oftentimes we find that the event organizer is not prepared at the time they [00:42:48] say they're going to be prepared. [00:42:50] So staff is required to come back out the next day, which is typically on a Saturday, [00:42:54] to re-inspect to make sure they're in compliance. [00:42:57] So there is a good bit of labor involved in the inspections. [00:43:00] But Ms. Pierce, if I'm not mistaken, I don't think that we charge per tent. [00:43:06] We charge, or we had not been. [00:43:08] I thought it was a flat dollar amount for tents. [00:43:12] No, it was 35 and 5. [00:43:17] And that is a very interesting concept because, okay, I was not aware of that as long as I [00:43:30] was doing that with Main Street. [00:43:32] I knew there was a fee for tents, the idea that you had them or you didn't have them, [00:43:37] but the per tent. [00:43:38] Yeah, it's a per tent fee because you have to look at each tent individually. [00:43:41] Correct. [00:43:42] Yeah, I understand all of that. [00:43:44] And it's much needed and it's well received because we're all about the safety of the [00:43:51] event. [00:43:53] So I get that. [00:43:54] But I was not aware that there was a per tent cost. [00:44:00] And the reason I say that is because sometimes there's, well, I just wasn't aware there was [00:44:06] a per tent. [00:44:07] So there you go. [00:44:08] Mr. Mayor? [00:44:09] Yes, sir. [00:44:10] Is there usually a lot of changes from the set meeting to the setup on the same day and [00:44:25] the organizer bringing in other last minute because they had an opening or they wanted [00:44:32] to put another one in a predetermined spot? [00:44:37] So basically, no matter what's agreed to at the set meeting, I imagine that when everybody [00:44:42] shows up, it gets to be a little different. [00:44:47] And over and above that, at least from what we approve on the night that we approve if [00:44:53] it's an alcohol or it's a setup, I have to tell you, there's been many times that what [00:44:59] we approve. [00:45:00] moved on council that night was not even anything in the remote sense of reality when the event [00:45:08] gets set up. I know I'm asking a rhetorical question. I'm asking it and somewhat answering [00:45:15] it, but from what I could tell, because I know some folks came out for the Rap River [00:45:19] run and they weren't able to set up on Friday, but when they came out on Saturday, either [00:45:26] the proximity of tents and all those other things created some unhappiness, but the reality [00:45:33] is what's safe and what's not safe. My question is, do you see a lot of change from the time [00:45:43] we approve it here until they set it up in the field? Don't be shy, please. I'd hate [00:45:49] for you to hold back on my part. Oftentimes that is the case. We do get a lot of surprises. [00:45:59] Some events are great and stick with the plan and the map that we approve at the set meeting, [00:46:05] but we do often get surprises and we try to be as accommodating as we can, but we always [00:46:10] err on the side of safety, so that's probably the best answer I can give you. Can you just [00:46:18] explain the end of the tents again? The proposed fee, $40 plus $10 per tent over one, so it's [00:46:26] $40 for the first tent and $10 each additional tent, is that correct? Okay, I wanted to clarify [00:46:31] that, not $40 a tent. I don't know if that helps Mr. Davis at all. And I can vouch to [00:46:40] Mr. Phillips' comment, as recently as this weekend, the folks that were setting up the [00:46:46] vendor tents were doing so without the benefit of the map that they submitted to City Council, [00:46:52] and so tents went up where they weren't supposed to. Do we have a motion and a second? I'll [00:47:01] move approval. A second. We have a motion and a second. To the maker. Yeah, I mean, [00:47:05] we can come back and tweak this as we go along, but I just think we need to put it in place [00:47:09] so that we can move forward. A second. Nothing. Deputy Mayor? Mr. Bell-Thomas, please don't [00:47:16] think I was coming at you by any means. I just, once again, feel like if we're not charging [00:47:21] them to use Peace Hall, then I'm okay with it. If we are, they're getting the whole park [00:47:24] for $300. And as I said also, it was a couple of different entities came and questioned [00:47:29] me about that, and I honestly didn't have the answer to it, and the more I thought about [00:47:33] it, I just thought, you know, we're not getting anything. But no, no offense taken. I think [00:47:40] it would be really neat, considering that we are a city that hosts as many events as [00:47:45] we do host, that it would really would be neat to host some kind of a, and I'm not suggesting [00:47:51] a work session, but just like an education session, to help everybody understand, you [00:47:57] know, the challenges of putting on events. Because, you know, speaking with the 15 years [00:48:04] that I was doing events, in any city that any event coordinator that does, it's a fluid [00:48:13] animal, and you do have to be somewhat accommodating. You have to follow the rules, absolutely. [00:48:20] But I really would love to have some kind of a, just an education piece to help everybody [00:48:26] understand that, you know, where that all comes from. [00:48:28] I'm sure it's tough, yeah. [00:48:30] Yeah, but I really don't want it to be that, you know, it's, that we're, I just think that [00:48:36] it's an exciting thing that we do, and as a city, we accommodate so many different varieties [00:48:41] of entities, and I think it would be helpful to all of us if we just sat down and had a [00:48:47] conversation or, you know, just a special event 101. I think that it would be really [00:48:52] helpful for all of us. [00:48:55] Just a little comment, I think that maybe we're going to be in the business week at,
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Three Minute Report: Development Department
discussedThe Development Department gave its quarterly report covering hiring of two part-time receptionists via the Urban League, the CicLAVIA event, building division statistics (1,500+ inspections, 579 permits, $12M value), and updates on major projects including Main Street Landing, North Bay Hospital, Medical Center of Trinity, Regency Palms, Osnum Village (veterans housing), Residences at Orange Lake, Volkswagen of New Port Richey, Seaforest Beach Club, and a new Aldi at Main and 19. Council also discussed code enforcement actions on the Argus building at Avery and 19, where fines are accruing and the city plans to foreclose.
- direction:Staff will pursue foreclosure on accumulated code enforcement fines against the Argus property. (none)
5116 Alamanda Drive6821 Garden DriveCorner of Olsner and MainMain and 19Northwest corner, Avery and 19South side of Massachusetts, east of CongressAldiArgusMedical Center of Trinity, West Pasco CampusNorth Bay HospitalOsnum VillageRegency PalmsResidences at Orange LakeSeaforest Beach ClubTrader Joe'sUrban LeagueVolkswagen of New Port RicheyCarol TrappChris MettlerMr. DavisMs. ManceSondra McCoyBeautification award programCicLAVIA eventDowntown call center prohibition ordinanceHighway commercial district commercial standardsHurricane Irma non-emergency condemnation caseLand Review Board (LRB)Main Street Landing ProjectMobile vending ordinanceRedevelopment grants program (42 grants, $110,000+)Wireless communication network ordinance▶ Jump to 48:57 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:49:00] as a city, we're going to be in the business week at, through the chamber, and that might [00:49:04] be an appropriate thing to bring up there, and see what kind of interest they have in [00:49:07] January, and if they do, then continue that conversation. [00:49:11] Thank you. [00:49:14] Appreciate the comments, and if there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please [00:49:21] signify by saying aye. [00:49:22] Aye. [00:49:23] Opposed, the like sign. [00:49:25] Motion passes. Now we're to the three-minute report from the Development Department. [00:49:31] Hello. Last time we chatted about the Development Department was June, so I'm going to tell [00:49:38] you what's been going on since then. Overall, we have been working with the Human Resources [00:49:43] staff to hire two volunteers. We got them from the Urban League, who has a program that [00:49:49] places senior-level staff in the receptionist position. You may have met Sondra McCoy or [00:49:57] Carol Trapp. They both work part-time to fill the duties of the front receptionist desk. [00:50:05] We hosted the CicLAVIA event two weekends ago, with much help from other departments. [00:50:11] We were engaging the public and trying to see what kind of bike traffic we might get. [00:50:17] The bikers were somewhat limited, but those that did attend did enjoy themselves and the [00:50:22] family fun that they had. [00:50:25] The Building Division, since June, has conducted over 1,500 inspections and issued 579 permits [00:50:33] with a value of over $12 million. [00:50:38] In terms of some of the projects that you're aware of, the Main Street Landing Project, [00:50:44] in Building 1, they're working on bathrooms in the commercial units. In Building 2, they're [00:50:49] finishing up some plumbing and electric work, as well as working on the block for the second [00:50:55] floor. [00:50:56] At the North Bay Hospital, you've probably seen them working on the addition to the Emergency [00:51:00] Department. They've been doing all the final work in there, as well as the parking lot [00:51:06] grading and exterior windows. [00:51:10] At the Medical Center of Trinity, West Pasco Campus, they're working on the interior renovations [00:51:16] of the first floor for the 16-bed psychiatric unit. They're going to be ready for drywall [00:51:23] soon. [00:51:25] The condominium project known as Regency Palms, which is at the corner of Olsner and Main, [00:51:31] it's going to have a total of 80 units. It's completed now seven out of the ten buildings, [00:51:37] and we expect the whole project to be completed by next year. [00:51:42] The Osnum Village project, which is on the south side of Massachusetts, is east of Congress, [00:51:49] and it's the apartment development that's going to be for veterans primarily. Permits [00:51:55] have been pulled for all five of the buildings, and two of which are under construction. [00:52:00] The residence is at Orange Lake. The permit applications for four of the buildings have [00:52:06] been submitted or in plan review. [00:52:09] The Volkswagen of New Port Richey property along US-19, we've had permits issued for [00:52:17] the site and the new sales building. They're going to start the demo of the existing sales [00:52:22] building at the end of the month, and they have now submitted applications for the inventory [00:52:28] lot and the car wash. [00:52:32] The Seaforest Beach Club, which has one part developed and the other part undeveloped, [00:52:39] has been purchased by a new home builder, and they bought the 82 vacant townhome lots [00:52:44] earlier this year, and they're going to start construction of that toward the end of this [00:52:48] year. [00:52:51] The building division's been involved in the demolition of the slum and blighted structure [00:52:55] at 5116 Alamanda Drive. We're going to be demolishing the remnants of the structure [00:53:02] at 6821 Garden Drive, and we're going to be bringing forward a substantially damaged property [00:53:10] as a non-emergency condemnation case as a result of Hurricane Irma to a council meeting [00:53:18] in the future, and the staff is working with the Attorney's Office, Code Enforcement, Fire [00:53:23] and Police on the enforcement of the regulations of the hotels on US-19 as well. [00:53:30] In the redevelopment division, we've approved 42 grants totaling over $110,000, therefore [00:53:38] improvements related to driveways, roofs, landscaping, painting, and irrigation. We're [00:53:43] also working on a beautification award program through that division. [00:53:48] And in the planning division, we actually promoted the grant specialist to a planner, [00:53:54] and we're advertising for a senior planner in that position that's being vacated by Chris [00:53:59] Mettler, unfortunately, at the end of this week. [00:54:02] Where's he going? [00:54:04] Off to, I guess, higher ground, better life. It's a loss where... [00:54:10] Yeah, he was really good with the LRB, and he made things, I guess, easier for us to [00:54:18] understand, so please pass along our appreciation for him being here in a time that he's helped [00:54:24] the city. [00:54:25] Thank you very much for the comments. I'll pass those along. With his absence, though, [00:54:29] we're still working on ordinances to the wireless communication network, mobile vending, commercial [00:54:35] standards for highway commercial district, and prohibiting call centers in the downtown. [00:54:42] We're also reviewing plans for the redevelopment of the property at Main and 19, which is going [00:54:47] to house a new Aldi store, and we're working with an applicant for a new wine store in [00:54:52] the downtown. [00:54:53] Very good. [00:54:54] Thank you for asking. [00:54:55] You guys have been busy. [00:54:56] One question. Has the permit been pulled, or maybe you covered it, and I didn't recognize [00:55:02] it, but for the car storage area for the car dealership that we went through with all the... [00:55:08] I guess you want to call it the... [00:55:12] Setbacks. [00:55:13] Yeah, the setbacks and all of the... [00:55:16] Yes, they've now submitted the permit application for the inventory. Yes, sir. Thank you. [00:55:20] Any other questions? [00:55:21] I have a question. [00:55:22] Sure. [00:55:23] So it's my understanding that Aldi has another branch of their company, or maybe it's a separate [00:55:30] company. How come they didn't put their Trader Joe in there? [00:55:33] Yeah, we'll still be working with them on encouraging that, definitely, but... [00:55:38] Do you need me to talk to them? [00:55:41] Yeah, we're certainly trying to encourage that product, but I don't believe we're going [00:55:46] to be successful in that. But we will work to get a very attractive shopping center. [00:55:51] Okay. [00:55:52] Another question is, what's going on with Argus? Are we just finding them day to day, [00:55:59] and then... [00:56:00] And that would be a question that's probably better answered through the code enforcement [00:56:05] staff out of the police department, or perhaps the city attorney's aware of any activity [00:56:11] through the court system on that. [00:56:13] There isn't... I can respond if you'll allow me. [00:56:16] Ms. Mance, I'm sorry, I didn't hear the question Mr. Davis asked. [00:56:19] Argus, Northwest Corner, Avery and 19. [00:56:21] Oh, yes, yes, I'm sorry. Yes, thank you. [00:56:22] There are several outstanding code violations at the building. We do inspect it weekly at [00:56:30] this point, and code violations are accruing fines as established by the special magistrate. [00:56:38] It's significant enough of a number now that I have had discussions with the city attorney, [00:56:44] and we will be foreclosing on the amount of indebtedness to the city as a result of those fines. [00:56:50] Is it safe enough that we can leave it there? Or is it time to take a look at taking it down? [00:56:59] We do not believe it's an unsafe structure. [00:57:02] They've just fallen off the sides. The sides have just fallen off. [00:57:07] Thank you very much. [00:57:09] We're to communications and reports. I'm going to kick it off.
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