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

   The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.

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   [00:00:15] Thank you. [00:00:16] If you could all stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence [00:00:21] in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:24] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:29] and to the republic for which it stands, [00:00:32] one nation, under God, indivisible, [00:00:35] with liberty and justice for all.

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   Moment of Silence

   Moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

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   [00:00:21] in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:24] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:29] and to the republic for which it stands, [00:00:32] one nation, under God, indivisible, [00:00:35] with liberty and justice for all.

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   Approval of April 3, 2018 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes from the April 3, 2018 work session and regular meeting via voice vote.

   • motion:Motion to approve the April 3, 2018 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)

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   [00:00:43] Thank you. You may be seated. [00:00:48] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the April 3rd work session and regular meeting minutes. [00:00:53] Is there any motion to approve? [00:00:55] Second. [00:00:56] Second. Thank you. [00:00:57] Any discussion? [00:00:58] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:02] Aye. [00:01:03] Aye. [00:01:04] Aye. [00:01:05] Aye. [00:01:06] Aye. [00:01:07] Aye. [00:01:08] Aye. [00:01:09] Aye. [00:01:10] Aye. [00:01:11] Aye. [00:01:12] Aye. [00:01:13] Aye. [00:01:14] Aye. [00:01:15] Aye. [00:01:16] Aye. [00:01:17] Aye. [00:01:18] Aye. [00:01:19] Aye. [00:01:20] Aye. [00:01:21] Aye. [00:01:22] If you could meet me down at the podium.

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   Presentation to Outgoing Council Members Bill Phillips and Judy DeBella Thomas

   Outgoing council members Bill Phillips and Judy DeBella Thomas were presented with certificates of appreciation for their service to the City of New Port Richey. Phillips, absent, had his remarks read aloud thanking citizens and colleagues after eight years total on council. DeBella Thomas gave farewell remarks reflecting on 10 years of service, including saving the historic hotel, park renovations, and the Recreation and Aquatic Center remodel.

   👤Bill Phillips👤Bruce Fry👤Judy DeBella Thomas👤Ted#Certificate of Appreciation#Historic hotel preservation#Main Street annual conference#Old post office renovation#Recreation and Aquatic Center remodel

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   [00:01:46] We have a certificate of appreciation to Bill Phillips [00:01:49] and recognition of your dedication and service [00:01:51] to the citizens of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:54] Council member April 92 to April 94, [00:01:58] April 2012 to April 2018, [00:02:02] Deputy Mayor April 2013 to 2014, [00:02:06] and 2015 to 2016. [00:02:09] Please give our best. [00:02:14] He's written some notes here. [00:02:16] Please. [00:02:17] Sure. [00:02:18] In his absence, he wrote some comments [00:02:20] he wanted me to relay to everyone. [00:02:23] He's sorry he wasn't unable to make tonight's city council meeting [00:02:26] and to accept his certificate of service on the city council [00:02:30] for the past six years. [00:02:32] He would like to thank the citizens of New Port Richey [00:02:34] for the honor to be elected on three occasions [00:02:36] to represent them for a total of eight years. [00:02:39] The last six years have seen a number of substantial changes [00:02:41] to our city and the new direction. [00:02:44] Thank you to the city manager, department directors, [00:02:47] and especially the city employees [00:02:49] for their daily commitment to the city. [00:02:51] Special thanks to all of the council members and mayors [00:02:53] that it has been my privilege to serve with over the years. [00:02:56] We all bring our own talents and skills [00:02:58] to the council with one goal [00:03:00] and that is to provide the leadership necessary [00:03:02] to move the city forward. [00:03:04] To Mr. Bella Thomas, congratulations again [00:03:06] for 10 years of service to the city [00:03:08] and may God bless you and your family. [00:03:10] His last words were, [00:03:12] Thank you. [00:03:14] Thank you. [00:03:16] Thank you. [00:03:23] If you would join me down at the podium. [00:03:42] I present it to Judy de Bella Thomas [00:03:44] in recognition of your dedication and service [00:03:46] to the citizens of the city of New Port Richey [00:03:48] Council Member April 2008-2018 [00:03:50] Deputy Mayor April 2014-2015 [00:03:58] And additionally Bill asked us to give you something. [00:04:10] And I'm not sure but I think Ted has something to say. [00:04:14] Ted. [00:04:26] Oh I'd love to get a picture of my guys here. [00:04:34] Now if you want to guys come on down. [00:04:37] Come on down. [00:04:41] Absolutely. [00:04:43] If you can get a picture. [00:05:06] Good morning everyone. [00:05:37] Okay. [00:05:39] It's up to you, Judy. [00:06:09] First of all I want to say [00:06:11] is that I wanted to do something phenomenal [00:06:13] and let myself go down [00:06:15] to the animals of the city. [00:06:17] So kind of like the mayor that went off the bridge [00:06:19] and went up in the river [00:06:21] and I was thinking about that and then I heard [00:06:23] a still small voice [00:06:25] like my mother's voice [00:06:27] saying to me, [00:06:29] I'm going to New York. [00:06:31] With that said, [00:06:33] I just have a few words. [00:06:35] I moved to New Port Richey [00:06:37] over 40 years ago. [00:06:39] Married and was able to raise [00:06:41] three children here in a safe [00:06:43] and healthy environment. [00:06:45] For most of my business career [00:06:47] I lived and worked in downtown [00:06:49] able to walk to work, not that I did [00:06:51] ever, but I could have. [00:06:53] And when our children were grown [00:06:55] I was encouraged to run for city council. [00:06:57] I took that leap and lo and behold [00:06:59] citizens of New Port Richey [00:07:01] did elect me. [00:07:03] And the good Lord determined I would get re-elected [00:07:05] enough times to fill out [00:07:07] a full 10 years [00:07:09] and now here we are. [00:07:11] In seemingly a blink of an eye [00:07:13] a decade has passed. [00:07:15] And much has happened in that time. [00:07:17] We've seen a lot of changes [00:07:19] in the city since I was first elected. [00:07:21] There were many difficulties to overcome [00:07:23] when I first climbed on board. [00:07:25] The first few years [00:07:27] we wrangled with what to do with our historic [00:07:29] hotel. There were actually [00:07:31] people who wanted to tear it down [00:07:33] back then and charge people to watch us do it. [00:07:35] And there's no way [00:07:37] that could ever have allowed that to happen. [00:07:39] And I'm so pleased to have been part [00:07:41] of saving it. So happy to see [00:07:43] where we are with it now [00:07:45] and eager to have us host a Main Street [00:07:47] annual conference in a few years. [00:07:51] There are other accomplishments [00:07:53] and I'm so pleased to have been part of [00:07:55] the renovation of our beautiful park [00:07:57] with features that I first saw in my travels [00:08:00] to visit our grandchildren. [00:08:02] Yes, I became a grandmother [00:08:04] the first year that I was elected [00:08:06] and my children have since added an additional five. [00:08:08] I can't believe I'm a grandmother. [00:08:10] The remodeling of the [00:08:12] Recreation and Aquatic Center, [00:08:14] the renovation of the old post office. [00:08:16] I'm going to do a nod to Bruce Fry [00:08:18] who reminded all of us [00:08:20] that we owned that building. [00:08:22] The people I've been able to help, [00:08:24] the businesses who opened, [00:08:26] the friends that we've made. [00:08:28] The office determined to be a voice [00:08:30] for our residents and the businessmen [00:08:32] and women in our downtown. [00:08:34] I was a business owner in the downtown [00:08:36] for almost 15 years. [00:08:38] I know the struggles and effort it takes [00:08:40] to do that [00:08:42] and I appreciate and applaud you [00:08:44] for doing it. [00:08:46] I reminded myself that the voice [00:08:48] had to be for those who elected me, [00:08:50] for those who did not [00:08:52] and for those who didn't even vote. [00:08:54] During this last ten years [00:08:56] I believe I've made a mark on the city [00:08:58] and it has made a mark on my heart. [00:09:00] I love her. [00:09:02] I love the experience of serving [00:09:04] and there are many of you [00:09:06] who I will hold dear in my heart. [00:09:08] I pray that some of the things I brought [00:09:10] to the City Council will have [00:09:12] a lasting positive effect on the city [00:09:14] I love so much. [00:09:16] There are a lot of difficulties to overcome [00:09:18] and there certainly will be more to follow. [00:09:20] I so thoroughly enjoyed working [00:09:22] beside all of you. [00:09:24] There was a sense of focus [00:09:26] that allowed us to work together [00:09:28] in an unselfish way [00:09:30] to make the city better for its residents [00:09:32] the business community [00:09:34] and for the staff. [00:09:36] So it's not goodbye, it's just goodnight. [00:09:38] I just thank all of you for coming here tonight. [00:09:40] I thank all of the staff [00:09:42] and it's been such a delight to serve you all. [00:09:44] Thank you. [00:10:14] I believe the next item on the agenda is that of our City Clerk.

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   Administration of Oath of Office to Newly-Elected Council Members

   Newly-elected council members Peter Altman and Matt Murphy were administered the oath of office and sworn in as council members of the City of New Port Richey.

   👤Matt Murphy👤Peter Altman#Oath of Office

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   [00:10:36] If you would like to take it away. [00:10:45] Judy. [00:10:55] Is that her laptop for you? [00:10:57] No, I don't believe so. [00:10:59] She didn't recognize it. [00:11:01] Okay, I'd like to invite Peter Altman down [00:11:03] to take his oath of office. [00:11:15] Raise your right hand. [00:11:17] I, Peter Altman [00:11:19] a citizen of the State of Florida [00:11:21] and of the United States of America [00:11:26] and a full-time resident of the City of New Port Richey [00:11:32] and being an officer of the City of New Port Richey [00:11:37] and a recipient of public funds as such officer [00:11:40] do hereby solemnly swear or affirm [00:11:47] that I will support the Constitution [00:11:49] and the laws of the United States [00:11:55] and the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida. [00:12:00] I further swear or affirm that I will [00:12:05] in all respects [00:12:08] observe the provisions of the charter [00:12:10] and ordinances of the City of New Port Richey [00:12:17] and will faithfully discharge the duties [00:12:19] of the office of council member [00:12:25] of said city to the best of my ability. [00:12:38] Congratulations. [00:12:49] And I invite Matt Murphy down for his oath of office. [00:13:01] Raise your right hand. [00:13:03] I, Matt Murphy [00:13:06] a citizen of the State of Florida [00:13:09] and of the United States of America [00:13:12] and a full-time resident of the City of New Port Richey [00:13:17] and being an officer of the City of New Port Richey [00:13:22] and a recipient of public funds as such officer [00:13:27] do hereby solemnly swear or affirm [00:13:31] that I will support the Constitution [00:13:33] and the laws of the United States [00:13:37] and the Constitution and the laws of the State of Florida. [00:13:42] I further swear or affirm that I will [00:13:46] in all respects [00:13:49] observe the provisions of the charter [00:13:51] and ordinances of the City of New Port Richey [00:13:57] and will faithfully discharge the duties [00:13:59] of the office of council member [00:14:04] of said city to the best of my ability. [00:14:16] Congratulations. [00:14:18] Thank you. [00:14:34] Welcome aboard, gentlemen.

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   Election of Deputy Mayor

   approved

   Council elected Jeff Starkey to retain the position of Deputy Mayor by unanimous voice vote.

   • motion:Motion to elect Jeff Starkey to retain the position of Deputy Mayor. (passed)

   👤Jeff Starkey

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   [00:14:37] The next item on the agenda [00:14:40] is the election of a deputy mayor. [00:14:43] Entertain a motion. [00:14:46] I make a motion for Jeff Starkey to retain the position. [00:14:49] We have a motion and a second for Jeff Starkey. [00:14:52] Any other nominations? [00:14:55] Hearing none. [00:14:58] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:15:00] If I'm just saying aye, aye, opposed, like sign. [00:15:03] Jeff, thank you. [00:15:05] My honor, thank you. [00:15:07] Next, I would like to have representatives of the Rotary

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   Proclamation - Rotary Club of New Port Richey Fruit Tree Peninsula

   approved

   Mayor Rob Marlowe presented a proclamation commending the Rotary Club of New Port Richey for collaborating with the city and its environmental committee to plant trees for Earth Day, including a passive park at Main Street and Nebraska Avenue. The Rotary Club planted more than 140 trees and donated $2,100 toward planting 10 fruit trees (peach, plum, loquat, and olive). A dedication of the passive park was announced for April 20, 2018 at 11 AM.

   📍Main Street and Nebraska Avenue🏢City of New Port Richey Environmental Committee🏢Keep Pasco Beautiful🏢Rotary Club of New Port Richey👤Marilyn👤Rob Marlowe#Arbor Day#Earth Day#Fruit Tree Peninsula#passive park dedication April 20, 2018

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   [00:15:12] Club of New Port Richey come down and meet me. [00:15:30] That'll be fine. [00:15:46] Marilyn. [00:15:47] Whereas, to celebrate Earth Day, the Rotary Club of [00:15:51] New Port Richey collaborated with the city of New Port Richey and its environmental committee to plant several new [00:15:58] trees within the city limits at Main Street and [00:16:00] Nebraska Avenue. [00:16:03] The passive park will include pavers and a raised planter, [00:16:06] along with a plaque denoting this mutual project. [00:16:09] And whereas the Rotary Club of New Port Richey, along with [00:16:12] the Rotary Clubs throughout the world, are planting trees [00:16:14] representing the number of members in their clubs, the [00:16:18] New Port Richey Rotary members planted more than 140 trees [00:16:23] in honor of this project, along with Keep Pasco Beautiful [00:16:26] and its seedling giveaway at Arbor Day, and individual [00:16:32] plantings by members of the club. [00:16:34] And whereas the Rotary Club generously donated $2,100 [00:16:39] towards the planting of 10 trees, which will include [00:16:42] peach, plum, loquat, and olive. [00:16:45] And whereas the Rotary Club of New Port Richey and the city [00:16:48] of New Port Richey invite the public to attend the [00:16:50] dedication of the passive park on Friday, April the 20th at [00:16:57] 2018 at 11 AM. [00:17:00] Now, therefore, I, Rob Marlow, mayor of the city of New Port Richey, do hereby commend the Rotary Club of New Port Richey [00:17:06] for their generous donation and for their outstanding [00:17:09] commitment to preserving and enhancing our environment. [00:17:12] Thank you. [00:17:20] Thank you.

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   Proclamation - Volunteer Recognition Day (By Title Only)

   approved

   Council issued a proclamation by title only recognizing April 18th as Volunteer Recognition Day.

   • motion:Proclamation by title only recognizing April 18th as Volunteer Recognition Day. (passed)

   👤Gibbs#Volunteer Recognition Day

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   [00:17:45] Hey Mayor. [00:17:50] Next item on the agenda is Volunteer Recognition Day. [00:17:59] This is a proclamation by title only recognizing April the 18th as Volunteer Recognition Day. [00:18:06] And if you would pass that down to the City Clerk. [00:18:12] Next is Vox Pop. [00:18:14] This is an opportunity for anyone in the City. [00:18:19] Excuse me, we have a presentation by Mr. Gibbs.

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    Presentation by The Gibbs Planning Group RE: New Port Richey Retail Market Analysis

    discussed

    Mr. Gibbs of The Gibbs Planning Group presented findings from a retail market study commissioned two years ago, confirming that downtown New Port Richey has strong market potential to double its restaurants and retail shops. He recommended restoring buildings to authentic historic character with features like large windows, flower boxes, and historic signage to attract better developers and retailers. The report will be made available via the Economic Development Director or on the city website.

    🏢The Gibbs Planning Group👤Mr. Gibbs👤Mr. Iazzoni👤Ms. Manns#New Port Richey Retail Market Analysis

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    [00:18:21] Oh, okay. Thank you. [00:18:24] Mr. Gibbs. [00:18:36] Good evening. [00:18:42] I have been delighted to be here for the last three days getting to know New Port Richey. [00:18:48] We were commissioned by the City to do a retail market study two years ago. [00:18:55] And our findings during this trip really confirm what we told you then. [00:18:59] The downtown has a large potential to expand the number of restaurants and retail shops that you have right now. [00:19:09] We conservatively estimate that you could double. [00:19:12] The market is strong enough that you could double the amount of businesses that you have in your downtown right now. [00:19:17] That doesn't mean that you should double it or that you have the room to double it. [00:19:20] But the market is strong enough to do that or to either for existing businesses to significantly increase their sales. [00:19:29] Downtown New Port Richey has the sort of place making that a lot of popular retailers and restaurants and real estate developers are looking for right now. [00:19:41] It's a historic pre-war downtown that's walkable and surrounded with nice neighborhoods. [00:19:48] So we're very happy to confirm that this is a very strong market. [00:19:53] The only nuance that we found is that the downtown doesn't really have many of the buildings haven't been restored to an accurate historic character [00:20:03] that a lot of the better developers and retailers are looking for. [00:20:07] They like to see the buildings really look like they did historically with large windows, flower boxes, historic awnings and signage and things like that. [00:20:17] So the market's here. It's a very nice walkable downtown and I think there's an extraordinary amount of potential. [00:20:24] Research has found that when you have a walkable historic downtown, [00:20:30] that property values around the downtown increase significantly in the neighborhoods and that you can attract a lot of new businesses. [00:20:40] A lot of businesses are leaving the suburban office parks right now and trying to locate in historic walkable downtowns [00:20:47] because that's where the talent wants to work and they're chasing talent right now. [00:20:52] So if you could restore the downtown to a high level and increase its walkability, [00:20:57] we think that you could increase property values significantly, attract a lot of new retailers and restaurants here [00:21:03] and probably attract a lot of significant new employment centers to come into this market. [00:21:10] So thank you. [00:21:11] Thank you. [00:21:12] Can I ask you a question? [00:21:13] Yes, please. [00:21:14] Ms. Manns, I was talking to some business owners today. [00:21:16] If a business owner or any resident for that matter would like a copy of the retail market analysis report that Mr. Gibbs completed, [00:21:23] would they reach out to you? [00:21:24] Who would they reach out to? [00:21:25] Is it going to be on our website or if they want a hard copy, who would they contact? [00:21:28] They could either contact Mr. Iazzoni, the Economic Development Director, or myself, [00:21:33] and we will additionally make it available on the website. [00:21:36] Perfect. [00:21:37] Thank you. [00:21:38] Any other questions? [00:21:40] Thank you very much. [00:21:42] I appreciated having the presentation you did last night and the one this morning. [00:21:46] Thank you. [00:21:47] It was my pleasure. [00:21:48] Thank you and good night. [00:21:49] Thank you. [00:21:50] Good night.

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11. 11Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 21:51
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    Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - February 2018

    approvedon consent

    Council approved the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from February 2018.

    • motion:Motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes for February 2018. (passed)

    #Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - February 2018

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    [00:29:05] Move for approval. [00:29:07] Second. [00:29:08] We have a motion and a second. [00:29:10] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:12] Aye. [00:29:13] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:15] Motion passes. [00:29:17] Next is business items, and these are consideration of appointments to intergovernmental committees.

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13. 12.b

    Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes - February 2018

    approvedon consent

    Council approved the Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes for February 2018 on a voice vote.

    • motion:Motion to approve the Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes for February 2018. (passed)

    #Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes - February 2018

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    [00:29:05] Move for approval. [00:29:07] Second. [00:29:08] We have a motion and a second. [00:29:10] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:12] Aye. [00:29:13] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:15] Motion passes. [00:29:17] Next is business items, and these are consideration of appointments to intergovernmental committees.

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14. 12.c

    Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

    approvedon consent

    Council approved purchases/payments as presented.

    • motion:Approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)

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    [00:29:05] Move for approval. [00:29:07] Second. [00:29:08] We have a motion and a second. [00:29:10] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:12] Aye. [00:29:13] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:15] Motion passes. [00:29:17] Next is business items, and these are consideration of appointments to intergovernmental committees.

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15. 13.a

    Consideration of Appointments to Intergovernmental Committees

    approved

    Council made appointments to intergovernmental committees. Starkey remained on the MPO (vice chair), Davis remained on the Pasco Tourist Development Board, the Mayor remained on Tampa Bay Water, Altman was appointed to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (replacing Bill Phillips), and a new colleague (Murphy) was appointed to the Suncoast League of Cities.

    • motion:Appoint Starkey to remain as the City's representative on the MPO. (passed)
    • motion:Appoint Davis to remain on the Pasco Tourist Development Board. (passed)
    • motion:Appoint the Mayor to remain on Tampa Bay Water. (passed)
    • motion:Appoint Pete to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. (passed)
    • motion:Appoint the new colleague (Matt) to the Suncoast League of Cities. (passed)

    👤Bill Phillips👤Davis👤Matt👤Pete👤Starkey#MPO#Pasco Tourist Development Board#Suncoast League of Cities#Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council#Tampa Bay Water

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    [00:29:28] We have a number of committees that members of the City Council sit on. [00:29:35] First of all, I would ask if anyone that is currently on a committee wants off of that committee [00:29:41] or wants to stay on it. [00:29:43] Mr. Starkey. [00:29:44] If my council members are okay, I'm currently the representative for the City of New Puerto for the MPO, [00:29:51] and I'm vice chair on that committee, and I'm enjoying it, and I think we're getting a lot done. [00:29:57] If it pleases everybody and everyone agrees. [00:30:00] I would like to keep that position if possible. [00:30:03] It works out of my schedule. [00:30:04] I would move to appoint you to that position. [00:30:07] I'll second it. [00:30:08] Thank you. [00:30:09] All those in favor? [00:30:10] Aye. [00:30:12] Very good. [00:30:13] I'd like to take a step. [00:30:14] I'd like to stay in the Pasco Tourist Development Board. [00:30:17] I've got a couple projects I'm working on with the board [00:30:19] and with the director. [00:30:21] So I'd like to stay on that board also, if that's OK. [00:30:24] I would move approval to have you remain on that board, [00:30:29] Mr. Davis. [00:30:31] Second. [00:30:32] All those in favor? [00:30:33] Aye. [00:30:34] Opposed? [00:30:35] Like sign? [00:30:36] Likewise, I'm on Tampa Bay Water that has traditionally [00:30:39] been the mayor. [00:30:41] We've got a bunch of stuff in progress, [00:30:43] and I would like to stay on that as well. [00:30:47] I make a motion that you stay there, [00:30:49] as long as you bring us clean water. [00:30:51] I'll do my best. [00:30:55] Second that motion. [00:30:56] Thank you. [00:30:57] All those in favor? [00:30:59] Aye. [00:30:59] Opposed? [00:31:00] Like sign? [00:31:01] Next one is one that is open. [00:31:04] Bill Phillips was on it. [00:31:05] It's the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. [00:31:09] It meets on Fridays. [00:31:12] Either of you guys have a burning desire [00:31:14] to be on Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council? [00:31:16] It's kind of leaning towards the Suncoast League of Cities. [00:31:21] Would you take the Regional Planning Council, Pete? [00:31:24] Sure, I'd be happy to. [00:31:26] How often do they meet? [00:31:28] Every other month, and it's on a Friday morning. [00:31:30] Is it every other month? [00:31:31] I thought it was every month. [00:31:34] I may be mistaken. [00:31:34] I think it's once a month. [00:31:36] It may be, but it's an important group for us to be on. [00:31:39] It's with all the different communities in the Tampa Bay [00:31:42] area in regional planning. [00:31:44] I've had the good fortune of serving on all of those boards [00:31:47] at one time or another, so I'll be happy to. [00:31:49] OK, thank you for stepping up. [00:31:51] All right, we've got a motion and a second. [00:31:54] Yes? [00:31:55] I'm sorry, who motioned and who seconded? [00:31:57] I'll make a motion. [00:32:00] You going to second it? [00:32:00] I'll second it. [00:32:01] You make it. [00:32:02] Cool, I make a motion. [00:32:03] We've got a motion and a second. [00:32:05] All those in favor? [00:32:06] Aye. [00:32:07] Opposed, like sign. [00:32:08] I would move my new colleague to the Suncoast League of Cities. [00:32:12] I'll second it. [00:32:14] All those in favor? [00:32:16] Aye. [00:32:17] Opposed, like sign. [00:32:18] That's actually a good one to get your feet wet in on, Matt. [00:32:21] So it's a great group of people. [00:32:24] Very good, thank you. [00:32:25] Thank you.

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16. 13.b

    Proposed Parklet Program

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    Council discussed a proposed parklet program for the downtown area, an 18-month pilot with guidelines on placement, design, and operation. Significant discussion focused on whether to allow alcohol/food service on parklets, weather/anchoring requirements, and leasing arrangements with permittees. Council directed staff to revise the guidelines to address alcohol consumption (tied to leasing the space to the adjacent business and their liquor license), clarify weather/movement requirements, and bring back a revised program.

    • direction:Council directed staff to revise parklet guidelines, including looking into allowing alcohol consumption on parklets through leasing the space to the adjacent business, and clarifying weather/movement requirements. (none)

    📍4529 Breakwater Boulevard, Spring Hill, Florida📍5832 Indiana Ave📍6041 Florida Avenue📍Main Street📍Wyoming Avenue🏢Cigar Bar🏢Jilly's🏢John's Old Gas Station🏢Rose's Bistro👤Bob Langford👤Deb Morris👤Debbie Manns👤Driscoll👤John Cain👤Lisa Bolster👤Mrs. Fierce👤Murphy👤Phillips👤Starkey👤Walt Casson#18-month pilot program#March 27 work session#Parklet Program#downtown parklet guidelines

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    [00:32:29] Next item is the proposed parklet program. [00:32:32] Ms. Manns? [00:32:33] Yes, thank you, Mr. Mayor and members of the City Council. [00:32:37] As you are all aware, we conducted a work session [00:32:41] related to a parklet program on March 27 of this year. [00:32:47] Typically, I would have the honor of allowing [00:32:55] Mrs. Fierce to present the program. [00:32:58] Unfortunately, she's out of the office today [00:33:01] and unable to make the presentation this evening. [00:33:04] So I will do that in her absence. [00:33:08] Since the meeting on March 27, the staff [00:33:11] has contemplated the matter further [00:33:14] and developed some program guidelines, which we would [00:33:18] like you to consider. [00:33:21] In large part, the proposed program [00:33:28] applies to the downtown area. [00:33:31] And it is for an 18-month period of time. [00:33:36] The first thing that I want to say [00:33:39] is really what a parklet is. [00:33:42] I think it's important because some people watching at home [00:33:45] might not realize what a parklet is. [00:33:49] And typically, it's a platform that [00:33:51] occupies either one or two on-street parking spaces. [00:33:55] And the parklets always provide space for seats and tables. [00:33:59] And they offer residents and visitors an opportunity [00:34:02] to sit and enjoy the neighborhood street life. [00:34:07] Whoa, I went backwards. [00:34:10] All right, placement. [00:34:12] The city guidelines are rather intensive. [00:34:16] So what I've done on the PowerPoint [00:34:18] is just highlighted some points that you [00:34:20] may want to deliberate on further [00:34:24] before we finalize the guidelines. [00:34:27] And the first relates to placement. [00:34:31] And we are suggesting that parklets only [00:34:34] be placed on streets with speed limits posted [00:34:38] less than 25 miles per hour. [00:34:42] We did recommend that only one parklet per block [00:34:47] be established, the purpose of which [00:34:49] is not to overly restrict the number of on-street parking [00:34:54] spaces that are available on a block during the pilot program [00:35:00] period. [00:35:02] We are also recommending that the placement not [00:35:06] be situated in a way that obstructs [00:35:08] any public utilities. [00:35:13] Help me out. [00:35:14] Hit the right button, I think you said, right? [00:35:17] I think I got it now. [00:35:19] Design, the standards set forth in the proposed guidelines [00:35:27] being advanced by the staff for your consideration this evening [00:35:31] are as follows. [00:35:33] They must include some form of seating [00:35:36] and some form of vegetation. [00:35:39] The outside edge of a parklet must [00:35:42] be 18 inches away from the travel lane. [00:35:46] And they must be either flush with curb or be ADA accessible. [00:35:52] We are recommending they be built [00:35:53] from light-colored materials to aid in visibility. [00:35:57] We are additionally suggesting that wheelstops [00:36:00] be required on each end of the parklet. [00:36:04] In terms of operation, as I indicated to you previously, [00:36:08] we are talking about an 18-month period of time [00:36:12] and assigning the cleaning and maintenance responsibility [00:36:16] of a parklet to a permittee. [00:36:18] And we are also requesting that the permittee [00:36:25] be enabled to move the parklet in the situation [00:36:31] of extreme weather events. [00:36:34] And with that, the staff is prepared [00:36:37] to recommend in favor of the adoption of the program. [00:36:42] Very good. [00:36:43] I'm going to hold off on questions from council [00:36:46] until we have an opportunity to hear from the public. [00:36:50] Each of you should have gotten an email and a letter [00:36:52] from Walt Casson. [00:36:54] And there is a copy on the dais for you as well. [00:36:59] Anyone in the audience wish to come up and address council [00:37:04] on the parklets? [00:37:23] Hi, do you need my name and address? [00:37:24] Lisa Bolster, 4529 Breakwater Boulevard, Spring Hill, [00:37:28] Florida. [00:37:30] Thank you. [00:37:32] So I'm just a little confused. [00:37:34] I thought that the packet that was outlined [00:37:38] would be discussed in its entirety. [00:37:41] So it won't be. [00:37:41] It's just that over. [00:37:43] We can bring up any part. [00:37:44] Any piece of it, Lisa. [00:37:46] OK. [00:37:46] So then I would like to a discussion [00:37:49] of the prohibiting of alcohol and food on the parklet. [00:37:57] I was going to bring that up as well, but go ahead. [00:38:00] OK. [00:38:02] Basically, I would just like it explained [00:38:04] what the reasoning is behind that prohibiting factor. [00:38:10] If you'll allow me to respond, Mr. Mayor. [00:38:12] I'm sorry. [00:38:13] Sure. [00:38:15] Mr. Mayor, I just as a new member of the council here, [00:38:18] I just want to try to understand how these meetings go. [00:38:22] Do we continue to have dialogue? [00:38:25] OK, so do you want me to? [00:38:26] I can stay in line. [00:38:28] My preference would be to hear what [00:38:29] everybody has to say before we start getting into a discussion [00:38:32] if that's OK. [00:38:33] That's fine. [00:38:34] She had one specific question about the alcohol. [00:38:37] That leads to other discussion. [00:38:39] OK, so I'll just state in the entirety. [00:38:41] So my interest in that point is that parklets are public spaces. [00:38:47] And we've never disputed that they be used for public use. [00:38:51] And we understand that as the sponsor [00:38:54] or the permittee of the parklet. [00:38:57] But there is a precedence in New Port Richey [00:39:01] for alcohol being allowed in public areas, [00:39:06] both in public areas that are run by a business [00:39:10] and also that of the city park itself. [00:39:13] So if you could just address that, because it [00:39:15] seems like it's almost discriminatory in this case [00:39:18] that it would be disallowed. [00:39:22] So that's it. [00:39:23] Thank you. [00:39:24] Anyone else? [00:39:27] Ms. Mance, would you care to address the issue? [00:39:29] I certainly would, Mr. Mayor. [00:39:33] The first point that I'll talk about is the prohibition of food. [00:39:36] There is no prohibition of food. [00:39:40] The way that the guidelines are crafted, [00:39:43] though, it says no food service. [00:39:45] So you would have to carry your own food out. [00:39:48] It can go either way. [00:39:51] The staff just wanted to give you a standard [00:39:54] upon which to respond to. [00:39:57] The prohibition of alcohol relates [00:39:59] to a couple of different things. [00:40:01] And I have to say that in my most recent conversation [00:40:04] with the bolsters about this topic, [00:40:06] they indicated that they had no interest in serving alcohol [00:40:10] on the parklet. [00:40:11] It sounds, though, today as if that may have changed. [00:40:16] And I don't think that we necessarily [00:40:17] need a prohibition against serving alcohol on parklets. [00:40:22] I think the only thing we need to ensure [00:40:25] is that we have the appropriate insurance indemnifications [00:40:30] related to that and that their liquor license allows for it. [00:40:34] And we may need to change some of our ordinances related [00:40:37] to sidewalk serving as well. [00:40:39] Thank you. [00:40:40] I'm just going to make sure we've got no one else [00:40:43] in the public. [00:40:47] Hi. [00:40:54] Bob Langford, Wyoming Avenue. [00:40:59] I don't know anything about what you're looking at [00:41:02] or anything like that. [00:41:03] I got here a little late. [00:41:04] I apologize for that. [00:41:06] I wanted to be here for the change of guard and all. [00:41:10] But anyway, for the parklet thing, [00:41:13] I was at the experimental. [00:41:15] I'm calling it. [00:41:16] I don't know what else to call it. [00:41:18] Experimental parklet thing. [00:41:20] And I thought that it was a great idea. [00:41:26] And it was a new and fresh idea, especially [00:41:32] when New Port Richey is looking for just that, [00:41:34] new and fresh ideas. [00:41:36] I didn't see where it was harmful to anybody or anything. [00:41:43] I thought it was just a great thing. [00:41:46] And so this alcohol part of it, I [00:41:49] hope you'll allow it if that's what they want. [00:41:55] But in any case, I think it's a great idea, [00:41:59] no matter what you disallow or allow for it. [00:42:04] But I think you ought to try to benefit the business as much [00:42:08] as possible. [00:42:09] And I think it'll benefit the city as well [00:42:12] by doing something that's quite out front [00:42:16] and seem very, very friendly at the public. [00:42:20] I don't know if there was another night, [00:42:21] but I'm glad I was there the night I was. [00:42:23] Thanks. [00:42:24] Thank you, Bob. [00:42:25] Anyone else? [00:42:26] Thank you. [00:42:39] Hello. [00:42:40] Deb Morris, 5832 Indiana Ave. [00:42:42] I just have a question I may not have understood. [00:42:46] I did read it at home before I came, [00:42:48] but I don't have it in front of me right now. [00:42:50] The idea of, I think the verbiage was service [00:42:54] of alcohol or food, but I know food's not the issue. [00:42:58] But the service would, to me, would be going out and serving [00:43:03] somebody alcohol. [00:43:04] Whereas if you buy your drinks inside [00:43:09] and are wandering about and carry them out and sit down, [00:43:11] is that service? [00:43:14] Or just being outside, sitting down, [00:43:16] and having your whatever you're having? [00:43:21] Like, because service is, to me, serving. [00:43:25] Like, you have a server going out and serving [00:43:29] on that parklet, patio, outdoor area, whatever you want to, [00:43:33] wherever it is. [00:43:34] But to just be able to carry it out yourself is not really, [00:43:41] I don't know. [00:43:42] I mean, I just was wondering. [00:43:44] That's all. [00:43:44] And not where we applaud it and are like it, so. [00:43:49] Thank you. [00:43:51] Anyone else? [00:43:59] John Cain, 6041 Florida Avenue. [00:44:04] As I understand it, a lot of the businesses [00:44:10] that are in the downtown that serve food and alcohol [00:44:13] in the past, there was criteria. [00:44:17] And so the criteria was that they had to have it gated in [00:44:24] and it was on their adjoining property. [00:44:28] Some examples that come to mind are [00:44:30] Rose's Bistro, the Cigar Bar, the new John's Old Gas Station. [00:44:38] I don't know what they call it now. [00:44:41] And so, I mean, I really don't believe anybody's looking. [00:44:47] I would like to steer this away from people feeling slighted. [00:44:52] I don't think the object of this is to pick on anyone [00:44:57] or for anyone to feel slighted or discriminated. [00:45:00] However, there has been an existing criteria and that criteria involves a lot of laws both [00:45:08] state laws and so when you're talking about a parklet on public property, you have to [00:45:19] now transverse the public property on the sidewalk to get to it with alcohol leaving [00:45:27] a building. [00:45:28] It is not fenced in adjoining, a little bit different. [00:45:33] That's the only thing I can see and I'm not speaking to this or against it, I'm just trying [00:45:40] to kind of brainstorm some of the things that I'm seeing that could be somewhat of a difficulty [00:45:47] here and I don't hear that being mentioned as much as this is becoming an emotional topic [00:45:54] with people that are either for or against it and I would seek the advice of the professionals [00:46:01] that at least is not here, you know, that deal with these topics for our city. [00:46:07] I put a lot of trust in them and once again, I really don't think anybody's trying to slight [00:46:12] anyone here and we are trying to move forward despite some of the remarks I've heard over [00:46:18] the past year about naysayers and how some of the people of the city don't like change [00:46:23] or whatever have you. [00:46:25] You know, speaking as an older citizen, I don't like to be grouped up, but I just like [00:46:30] to see organized and lawful change. [00:46:32] I just don't like to hurdle. [00:46:34] That might be something that happens as you get old, I don't know, but thank you. [00:46:38] Thank you, John. [00:46:39] Anyone else? [00:46:41] Seeing no one else come forward, I'll bring back to council and for the benefit of my [00:46:45] two new colleagues, when somebody asks a specific question during Vox Pop or coincidentally [00:46:53] when we're having a discussion like this, we try to get them answered fairly contemporaneously [00:46:59] with them. [00:47:00] The biggest problem has been Vox Pop where somebody would come and would ask a question, [00:47:05] we'd all sit here and then not address it until the end of the meeting and of course [00:47:10] by that time they were long gone. [00:47:12] It's something we've been trying for the last few months and it seems to have been working. [00:47:17] May I reply, Mr. Mayor? [00:47:20] Certainly. [00:47:21] I'm with you on that and I think that what I would ask is that you would consider allowing [00:47:24] all of the folks to say what they have to say so we can hear it all and we can all on [00:47:30] the council make our notes and generate the questions so we can have one conversation [00:47:35] of understanding versus having it happen after each speaker. [00:47:41] If that would work, I think it will help everybody to get their opinion out and then we can still [00:47:45] contemporaneously reply. [00:47:48] As it is, to have the public speak and to have all those questions be addressed directly [00:47:54] to staff has the conversation already around second base before it gets back up to us in [00:47:59] my view. [00:48:00] Good point. [00:48:01] Thank you. [00:48:02] We are going to bring it back to council. [00:48:05] The discussion of the alcohol, I'll just toss this out for your consideration. [00:48:12] I believe we are going to have a discussion on alcohol in public places involving sidewalks, [00:48:21] specifically Main Street. [00:48:25] In the fairly near future, we have one microbrewery in operation. [00:48:30] We've got a second one that's coming up within the next month or so and we've got a restaurant [00:48:37] with potentially a deli built into it also opening up within the next two months. [00:48:47] It's something we're going to address because I have a feeling all three of them are going [00:48:50] to want on-sidewalk dining either on their own property or on city property or some combination [00:48:57] thereof. [00:48:59] My personal view is we could just leave the alcohol part of this parklet silent for the [00:49:06] time being and address it comprehensively when we do the other. [00:49:10] I'll open it up for discussion if somebody would like to kick off. [00:49:14] I'll just make a couple of quick comments and then I'd like to hear whether or not you [00:49:18] all are in favor of the parklet since you weren't here when we had the work session [00:49:20] and the discussion. [00:49:21] So I'd like very, very eager to hear your input. [00:49:24] I'm not really wanting to table alcohol issue too long. [00:49:28] If you can, valid points brought up from the public, I personally am in favor of allowing [00:49:35] a patron to go inside an establishment, purchase a beer or a glass of wine, walk across the [00:49:40] sidewalk and sit and consume that on the parklet. [00:49:43] Same with food. [00:49:44] Mr. Driscoll, I'm going to defer to you. [00:49:49] You are the expert. [00:49:50] We had some concerns originally and then since then I went to a Rowdies game in downtown [00:49:55] St. Pete and I was driving out of downtown St. Pete and it seemed like every establishment [00:49:59] had people that were actually serving on sidewalks, not necessarily parklets, walking [00:50:06] across the sidewalk to public spaces, I'm sure they leased from the city. [00:50:10] But do we need, in your opinion, should we address the consumption of beer, wine, alcohol [00:50:18] outside of a microbrewery or another restaurant with or without railing around that now? [00:50:24] Or do it separately from the alcohol and food allowed on the parklet? [00:50:30] Should we look at it as two different issues or one and the same like the mayor is suggesting? [00:50:34] That's my question to you. [00:50:35] I think you could look at them as the same issue, one and the same, and just come up [00:50:39] with a comprehensive regulation that addresses all of it. [00:50:43] And we would need to make some ordinance changes because basically this is consumption in a [00:50:47] public space, outside public space, which is currently prohibited. [00:50:52] It would open the door to other people bringing their own beverages, especially in the parklets [00:50:58] area. [00:50:59] It might be a little bit different if you're talking about a sidewalk that's immediately [00:51:02] adjacent to a business and that's what you see like in St. Petersburg. [00:51:06] You see that they actually serve in those spaces and we can certainly address that, [00:51:10] the outdoor cafe, but this extends it even further and now it's into the street. [00:51:15] So there is a subtle difference there that might complicate that, but it's also if it's [00:51:21] something that you want to do, we can probably come up with a way to do it. [00:51:25] So you just have to task us with that requirement and we can come up with some regulation to [00:51:30] address it, but I just want people to know that if these are going to be truly public [00:51:34] spaces in the parklet, then that means anybody can bring their own beer from whatever source [00:51:40] and so you just have to think about the implications of that. [00:51:43] We're not going to advertise it, but we just did. [00:51:47] So I would like to task you to look into that, if my colleagues would agree, and then [00:51:51] the only second issue I have, it was brought up some concerns about having them tied down [00:51:56] when Hurricane Susan and things like that come. [00:51:59] Is that something the building department thought was not necessary or where are we [00:52:03] on that because I didn't see that address unless I overlooked it. [00:52:07] I haven't seen the ordinance. [00:52:10] I know that several contractors asked me about it when the example went up and they wanted [00:52:17] it permitted, built to code, which would require it to be anchored. [00:52:24] They should be anchored, in your opinion. [00:52:26] If they're going to be left out there in inclement weather. [00:52:28] I mean, how do you regulate that? [00:52:31] Do you put in the ordinance if we're under hurricane watch or warning you have to remove [00:52:34] your parklet? [00:52:35] If you'd allow me, Mr. Mayor, I can respond to the comments being made by Deputy Mayor [00:52:40] Phillips. [00:52:41] The guidelines as, I'm sorry, to Deputy Mayor Starkey, the guidelines as set forth do not [00:53:00] require and do not contemplate that they be permanently fastened, only that in the event [00:53:08] of unfavorable weather, which would dictate that it be moved, that it be movable to a [00:53:14] safe location. [00:53:23] Right now I believe yours is just on piano dollars, correct? [00:53:26] That's how you got it to the back of the building? [00:53:31] Right but that's how you moved it, correct? [00:53:33] So I'm in a safe location, whether you move it to the back of the building or leave it [00:53:36] out front, it's still a flying projectile possibility, correct? [00:53:43] Less so than most cars. [00:53:44] Less so than most? [00:53:45] It weighs as much as some cars? [00:53:46] Absolutely. [00:53:47] I mean, maybe you've got to have more time if you want to move it and copy it in. [00:53:57] So the people can hear you. [00:53:59] Thank you. [00:54:00] I guess I didn't realize they weighed that much. [00:54:06] It was a point that was brought up by some other... [00:54:07] Yeah, being that we've seen it moved already. [00:54:09] We moved it the one time we moved it after the citation. [00:54:14] And where it's now is it's tucked in next to the side of the building. [00:54:19] I mean, I don't know, but let's say there was a category storm that came up that was [00:54:24] a category four or five or something that would lift a car and move it. [00:54:29] But right now it weighs more than a car. [00:54:32] So I don't see that. [00:54:35] And parklets, if anyone reads about the parklets themselves, they're rarely tied down. [00:54:42] It's not the same type of a structure. [00:54:45] It doesn't function the same way. [00:54:46] It's not a, you know, I've never read anything about that at all. [00:54:56] But the weight of it alone prohibits movement in itself, I mean. [00:55:05] Alderman or Murphy? [00:55:08] I would think we probably just need to tighten that up a little bit as far as what we're [00:55:11] saying inclement weather, you know, it should be a case of a hurricane or evacuation or [00:55:15] something like that. [00:55:16] And maybe make it where at that point either tie it down or move it. [00:55:21] But we have inclement weather every day here in Florida. [00:55:23] They'd be moving it back and forth, you know, twice a day. [00:55:26] Maybe if our area's under a hurricane watch or warning, that would be... [00:55:29] Is there something that a city calls for if a certain category is in effect that cars [00:55:37] need to be off the street? [00:55:40] Like, is there something that the city issues and says, well, there's a Category 5. [00:55:45] We were making a declaration that cars need to be removed from the street? [00:55:51] Because if that were the fact, then I would think you'd go by the same guideline. [00:55:54] I didn't realize how much they weighed. [00:55:56] It was just a concern. [00:55:57] So I wanted to bring it up because I didn't see it addressed in here at all. [00:55:59] Thank you. [00:56:00] Can I... [00:56:01] I'm sorry. [00:56:02] Can I just make one comment about one other thing that you discussed as well? [00:56:05] It was the alcohol. [00:56:08] We... [00:56:09] Just please keep in mind, too, that we insure and are responsible for the maintenance of [00:56:14] the parklet. [00:56:16] So to allow... [00:56:18] Just to say, well, anyone can bring beer onto it. [00:56:20] There's... [00:56:21] I don't... [00:56:22] There's something... [00:56:23] I don't... [00:56:24] Just look into that, too. [00:56:25] Because I have to insure this. [00:56:28] I have liability. [00:56:30] And I also have to monitor it. [00:56:33] So now if somebody... [00:56:34] If there isn't somebody there that I can watch that's going and taking beer on it at any [00:56:38] given time, I, you know, I just want that to... [00:56:42] I've got a little experience in this whole thing. [00:56:45] And I... [00:56:46] Sorry, I wasn't at the work session. [00:56:50] But I did bring these questions up to Debbie when I met with her. [00:56:55] First of all, their licenses... [00:56:58] We're going to have to lease the property so they can... [00:57:01] The sidewalk and the parklet, the parking spot to them. [00:57:04] And that's because their license is going to have to be an extension of their building. [00:57:08] So we're going to end up leasing that property to them. [00:57:12] Once we lease that property to them, then the only alcohol that can be on that property [00:57:18] is their alcohol. [00:57:21] You couldn't bring your own six-pack to Jilly's at Chasco Fiesta. [00:57:26] Not on my property. [00:57:28] So... [00:57:29] And the alcoholic and beverage people will tell you that. [00:57:31] So, you know, they're there to keep an eye on that. [00:57:34] So what we're really looking at, in my mind, is we're looking at leasing the sidewalk with [00:57:40] some restrictions on how wide it has to maintain open, you know, so the public can walk through [00:57:45] that space and then the parklet. [00:57:47] And so then they can have one license, and they only have one anyhow, so they can have [00:57:52] an extension of their premises. [00:57:53] So they'll go to the alcoholic and beverage and say, hey, my building's now this big. [00:57:56] I have this outside area. [00:57:59] And then they're going to control... [00:58:01] They have to control that with the police department and how they handle it. [00:58:05] The people can go to their parklet, and they can drink out there, but they can't walk next [00:58:09] door to the... [00:58:10] In your particular case, can't walk next door in front of the theater or anything like that. [00:58:16] They have to stay in the area that we lease to them. [00:58:21] So what we need to do is work out a lease with these people that want the parklet, and [00:58:26] then maintain some kind of sidewalk accessibility. [00:58:31] And I think that's what you see downtown St. Pete, especially on Beach Drive. [00:58:35] You'll see some chairs and tables up near their building, and then you'll see an area [00:58:41] open up so the public can walk through, and then you'll see more chairs and tables out [00:58:45] on the edge of the street. [00:58:48] I have a little concern about the tying down. [00:58:52] And I only know this because I was dating a lady a bunch of years ago, had a Gremlin, [00:58:58] that's how old this story is, was parked where Hooters is on Mandalay and Clearwater, and [00:59:05] some person came around and rear-ended that Gremlin and sent about three parking spots [00:59:12] down. [00:59:13] So I'm concerned about, say, in your particular case, if somebody turned off Main Street on [00:59:17] Grand and gunned it a little bit and caught your parklet, that would be waking up a lot [00:59:21] of people. [00:59:22] So I consider, you know, if you want to take a look at a couple parklets, I think the outdoor [00:59:28] part of Fitzgerald's is almost like a parklet. [00:59:31] They went ahead and put in some concrete blocking so people come out of that parking lot and [00:59:36] run right into the Fitzgerald's, they've got some protection there. [00:59:40] So I think there needs to be some discussion on protecting the people that are there. [00:59:45] I'm all for it, I think that it's a great idea. [00:59:49] The access of electricity to these things, the service, it all becomes the responsibility [00:59:54] of the people that we lease the property to. [00:59:57] And them maintaining the... [01:00:00] you know, the integrity of their space and their alcohol in their space. [01:00:04] Thank you. [01:00:05] Councilman? [01:00:06] Yes, sir. [01:00:08] I think I would like to step back and look at it from a little bit of a back [01:00:13] in the distance, a little farther. [01:00:15] And I have to say that I appreciate the consultant, the Gibbs planning group, [01:00:21] and to be walking into this seat and sitting at this dais with you [01:00:26] all, just as this fresh information about retailing, marketing, walkability, [01:00:34] and the suggestions and advice that Mr. Gibbs gave last night, [01:00:40] particularly with the slideshow, is one that I'm really sorry that the staff [01:00:45] has not fully been able to absorb and see. [01:00:48] Because we're talking about an ordinance. [01:00:52] And what Mr. Kasson has suggested, as he put this in front of us, [01:00:58] was sort of a test pilot opportunity. [01:01:02] And so in order, I think, to expedite allowing this parklet, which [01:01:06] it seems the council has leaned towards doing, to move forward, [01:01:10] I would follow Councilman Davis's plan to say, let's enter into a lease. [01:01:16] Let's recall that parking space, a part of the sidewalk, so to speak, [01:01:21] and make it become a part of the sidewalk, [01:01:24] rather than start talking about the parking lots. [01:01:27] I was also at the non-event event. [01:01:30] And I also witnessed the man who was coming to deliver the wine backing up [01:01:38] into a few bicycles that were there next to the parklet. [01:01:41] So there's no doubt that safety is going to be a factor, especially when [01:01:45] you put a parklet in the center parking space of a row of spaces [01:01:50] where there's backing up. [01:01:52] It's been suggested we have so many golf carts in the city [01:01:57] that we might want to think of ways to accommodate [01:02:00] some golf carts in some place. [01:02:03] It's also suggested that we have a lot of elderly folks. [01:02:06] It'd be nice if more young folks joined in to go to the theater. [01:02:10] But there are no handicapped spaces for the folks coming to the theater. [01:02:16] And what we heard from the experts, and with no disrespect [01:02:22] to the staff who were not at that meeting to hear what was said, [01:02:27] I think the staff needs to hear what we were told, [01:02:31] those who were in the audience, many of you who were there, [01:02:34] who were told some very basic corrective measures [01:02:42] that the city ought to consider when it comes to its parking rules. [01:02:46] In particular, the number of parking spaces [01:02:48] that businesses are required to have. [01:02:51] There's this whole theory that we've paid money to hear from. [01:02:56] And I don't want to continue to proceed [01:03:00] without integrating some of that thought into our downtown. [01:03:05] Perhaps Mario would be the one to speak to it, since this was his rodeo. [01:03:11] But I know that the individual has a potential [01:03:16] to do exactly what Walter Kasson said. [01:03:20] And I'm going to be struck by lightning for saying this, [01:03:23] because I made a comment about too many consultants and too much money [01:03:29] being spent on advice. [01:03:31] But I was so impressed with this gentleman. [01:03:34] And I understand that he can do a walkability and parking [01:03:40] and sidewalk plan and look at our downtown [01:03:45] that he does for many other cities. [01:03:48] Walter Kasson, just to get it into the record, [01:03:50] has suggested retain an outside consulting firm [01:03:53] to develop a pedestrian facilities plan that [01:03:57] would be in the best interest of the city [01:03:59] and would not favor any particular business. [01:04:03] The consultant may or may not recommend parklets. [01:04:06] So I would be in favor of approving this parklet opportunity, [01:04:11] asking the staff to enter into a lease, as Mr. Davis has provided, [01:04:15] that would allow them to fully explore that. [01:04:19] Also, as Mr. Kasson has suggested, on a one-year basis. [01:04:23] And so let's test out this parklet while we [01:04:27] get some advice about our whole city configuration. [01:04:32] It's not a parking study. [01:04:34] It's a millennial walkability retail drawing study. [01:04:38] And I think some of you were at that. [01:04:40] I'd be very curious if we could dovetail a little bit of what [01:04:44] I just learned into this discussion. [01:04:46] Thank you, Mayor. [01:04:47] Mr. Gibbs, could you come down? [01:04:48] Just one quick question while you're here. [01:04:51] I wasn't there last night. [01:04:52] I was there this morning. [01:04:53] So basically what I'm hearing is up until now [01:04:55] during this parklet discussion, I kept hearing public space, [01:04:59] public space, public space. [01:05:01] Well, now under what you're proposing, [01:05:03] leasing that space from the city, [01:05:07] that is no longer public space, correct? [01:05:10] Well, no, you still maintain. [01:05:11] It's public. [01:05:12] But maintain is different than regulating. [01:05:14] No, no, no, they still have to lease the property to them [01:05:17] to be able to have alcohol out there. [01:05:19] And probably even the food, well, food would have, [01:05:21] probably with the health department even [01:05:23] having food out there. [01:05:24] So it is still public space, or it's not? [01:05:26] Well, we lease the space to them, [01:05:28] but with the restriction that they [01:05:30] have to maintain a sidewalk area that you can pass. [01:05:34] I guess where I'm confused, you're right, [01:05:35] I understand the sidewalk area. [01:05:36] But if I lease my house to a tenant, it's not public space. [01:05:39] Space is space. [01:05:40] I mean, that's where I'm confused. [01:05:41] And I'm not knocking your idea. [01:05:42] No, no, no. [01:05:43] But like I said, if they're going to regulate, if we have, [01:05:45] I mean, worst case scenario, I'll just throw it out there. [01:05:48] We have a vagrant drug addict who [01:05:51] decides to buy three Tallboys and go sits on their parklet. [01:05:54] If it's public space and we allow alcohol consumption [01:05:58] by their customers, that they walk out there [01:06:00] with their own alcohol, then if it's public space, [01:06:04] that's what you're saying, how do you regulate that, correct? [01:06:09] This was intended, from what I've read and seen so far, [01:06:12] to be a public space, truly open to the public, [01:06:15] that you don't have to be a customer [01:06:17] of a particular business to sit there, [01:06:18] that anyone can sit there. [01:06:19] Right, that's how I read it. [01:06:20] That it's not just associated with restaurants. [01:06:22] It's a park is what it is. [01:06:24] That's what we have to nail down, [01:06:25] because it sounds like we're veering away [01:06:27] from that now, which I'm not necessarily opposed to. [01:06:30] But you have to tell us how you see it ending up. [01:06:33] And this is intended to be a pilot program. [01:06:37] They're intended to be movable. [01:06:39] You're talking about leasing, and you're talking about maybe [01:06:42] making it more of a permanent addition to the street. [01:06:45] That becomes a little bit different. [01:06:47] So you just have to tell us what it [01:06:49] is that you want this to end up being. [01:06:50] And I know you're trying to figure it out as well. [01:06:52] Right, exactly. [01:06:52] So more discussion on one, Councilman. [01:06:54] I hope you don't get struck by lightning. [01:06:56] I don't think that's going to happen. [01:06:57] It's a bad place to live for lightning, I know that. [01:07:00] But you spoke briefly this morning about parking. [01:07:05] I don't think it's any secret we're [01:07:06] trying to make downtown, historic downtown New Port Richey, more of a walkable community, correct? [01:07:11] And what we have that's so unique [01:07:14] is we have what other cities and other suburbs [01:07:18] are trying to build, yet ours is historic, [01:07:21] and it's already here. [01:07:22] A concern that has been brought up as well with Mr. Kassin [01:07:26] as well in this letter is parking. [01:07:28] And I hear some people say, we don't have enough parking. [01:07:32] This morning, Mr. Gibbs, you were saying based [01:07:34] on amount of retail space, we have currently [01:07:38] more than double what the plans are for most walkable cities. [01:07:42] Could you address the public's concerns there [01:07:45] with parking based on what you presented this morning? [01:07:48] Yes, thank you. [01:07:51] Lift the mic up so that people can hear you. [01:07:53] Thank you. [01:07:54] As I understand, and this is all I'm hearing, [01:07:57] all the second hand, but as I understand it, [01:08:00] you currently have about six cars [01:08:03] of parking for every 1,000 square feet of commercial space. [01:08:07] Your code requires 10 cars per 1,000 for restaurants. [01:08:12] That standard is used in suburbs where [01:08:16] you can build a Chili's restaurant [01:08:18] and surround it with parking lots. [01:08:20] But it's really hard to build in walkable cities. [01:08:23] And it seems to me like the parking standards [01:08:26] that I've been told, I haven't researched them, [01:08:29] is more appropriate for a non-walkable place. [01:08:32] And that if a property owner is trying [01:08:35] to adhere to your parking code, you'd [01:08:38] have to have so many parking lots in your downtown [01:08:41] that it wouldn't be a walkable place. [01:08:43] As a rule of thumb, the most walkable downtowns [01:08:46] have about half of the parking that you currently [01:08:49] have per 1,000 square feet, about three cars [01:08:52] per 1,000 square feet. [01:08:53] Of retail alone. [01:08:54] Of commercial, yes. [01:08:56] And that's because there's shared parking opportunities. [01:08:59] And the theory is you squeeze the buildings together [01:09:03] and people either park directly in front [01:09:05] of the buildings on the street or they [01:09:07] walk a block or two away. [01:09:09] So it just seems to me like the parking standards [01:09:12] that I've been told are really not [01:09:15] appropriate for a walkable downtown. [01:09:16] And we work on planning a lot of new towns for developers. [01:09:21] And in the new towns we build from scratch, [01:09:24] we build only about three to four cars [01:09:27] per 1,000 square feet of retail. [01:09:29] About half of what you have right now. [01:09:31] Because when we try to build a suburban model, [01:09:34] we just end up with parking lots. [01:09:36] And there's so much parking that people [01:09:38] have to drive between the businesses [01:09:40] and then you need more parking. [01:09:41] So that's probably something that should be studied. [01:09:45] A lot of cities right now, many, many cities [01:09:49] are removing the minimum parking entirely [01:09:52] and not requiring any minimum parking. [01:09:54] And they're implementing maximum parking [01:09:57] to keep the downtowns walkable. [01:09:58] This is Marquette, Michigan for example, [01:10:01] doesn't require any parking in the downtown area. [01:10:04] So it's a new movement and it's working around the country [01:10:10] and it's something you probably should consider. [01:10:13] Thank you. [01:10:14] And then back to the parklets. [01:10:15] I really think we need to try to have an open discussion [01:10:19] public space or leased space to the business owner [01:10:21] where we want to go. [01:10:22] If I could just comment about parklets. [01:10:24] I'm from a small city. [01:10:26] We've had parklets for about 20 years. [01:10:29] And it's Birmingham, Michigan. [01:10:32] They've been extremely successful. [01:10:34] We're now to a point that we have too many parklets [01:10:37] because we have too many per block [01:10:38] and that's hurting the retailers. [01:10:40] But, and you can get to that point. [01:10:42] But it really livens that downtown [01:10:45] to have people dining outside. [01:10:47] And our sidewalks are too narrow [01:10:49] to allow dining on the sidewalk. [01:10:51] So we have to have parklets. [01:10:53] And it's really been a huge bonus for our downtown. [01:10:56] And our downtown constantly gets rated [01:10:58] as one of the best walkable downtowns in the country. [01:11:01] And a lot of it has to do with parklets. [01:11:03] And parklets is the wrong term. [01:11:05] Technically a parklet is a public park. [01:11:09] And a dining deck is a privately leased space. [01:11:12] So it's just a term of art [01:11:16] and that might be leading to some of your confusion. [01:11:19] But a parklet technically is a totally public space. [01:11:22] So we have to decide, do we want parklets or dining decks? [01:11:25] Dining decks, yes, right. [01:11:26] But in our case, in Birmingham, [01:11:28] they've been highly, highly successful. [01:11:30] And we recommend cities. [01:11:33] We just recommended Delray Beach do it. [01:11:36] And we're recommending it all over the country. [01:11:37] What are they? [01:11:39] In your city? [01:11:41] Are they parklets or dining decks? [01:11:43] We're recommending dining decks, yeah. [01:11:45] That's what you have in your city, dining decks? [01:11:47] Yes. [01:11:48] Yeah, it really is nice in the evening [01:11:51] to have a lot of people dining outside. [01:11:53] It's been very, very successful where it's done. [01:11:56] The restaurants love it [01:11:57] because they get a little more seating. [01:11:58] But it really makes your downtown lively and walkable. [01:12:03] Councilman Murphy, you got any thoughts on this? [01:12:06] Definitely like the dining deck thing. [01:12:09] But I mean, I know that we started this as a pilot, [01:12:11] just kind of see where it would go [01:12:12] and kind of learn as we went, do the best we can [01:12:15] as far as setting up the guidelines and rules. [01:12:18] Do we want to, you know, that's a question. [01:12:19] Do we want to move forward with that pilot program [01:12:21] and then kind of implement this stuff later on as we go? [01:12:25] Because that would be the question I would ask everyone. [01:12:28] Because if we stop now and say, okay, [01:12:30] we're going to start working on the dining deck, [01:12:32] that may be more time down the road. [01:12:34] I'm not sure how long that would take. [01:12:35] But definition-wise, I mean, they may look the same. [01:12:39] But as far as rules and regulations, [01:12:41] they are two totally different animals. [01:12:43] So before moving on with anything, [01:12:45] I think we need to decide, do we want dining decks [01:12:47] or do we want parklets? [01:12:49] I personally would be in favor of dining decks. [01:12:52] You would obviously have to change the verbiage in here. [01:12:55] I'm in favor of food and alcohol [01:12:58] being allowed on the dining decks [01:13:00] if the patrons have to carry it out themselves. [01:13:03] That's not going to kill anybody, but. [01:13:06] I would ask the city attorney, [01:13:07] would that simplify writing the ordinance [01:13:10] if we were talking about dining decks [01:13:13] as opposed to parklets? [01:13:14] It would take longer to implement to get the, [01:13:17] we'd have to change ordinances to accomplish that. [01:13:21] And now I think you're talking about [01:13:23] a more permanent structure [01:13:25] or a more permanent configuration, it sounds like. [01:13:28] I don't know that these, [01:13:29] are you considering these to be temporary? [01:13:31] That's still a pilot program, I would say. [01:13:33] I still think pilot. [01:13:34] And with all due respect to Councilman Davis, [01:13:38] I don't want to have any permanent structures out there [01:13:41] until we see how these are going. [01:13:43] My thought is that we've got [01:13:47] a whole bunch of moving pieces here [01:13:50] and parklet or dining deck may just be [01:13:53] one very small part of that. [01:13:57] We've got staff has already been looking [01:14:00] and I don't know how far along they are [01:14:03] on a study of putting Grand Boulevard [01:14:07] south of the downtown onto a rather severe road diet [01:14:12] and opening up area for multi-use traffic [01:14:17] outside of the roadway. [01:14:20] I've had conversations with Mrs. Mance [01:14:23] about why is that stretch of Grand [01:14:26] that's actually south of Railroad Square [01:14:31] as wide as it is, does it need to be, [01:14:35] are we creating our own speeding problems [01:14:38] by having a three oversized lanes [01:14:40] running through that block? [01:14:43] And would we be better off if we expanded [01:14:45] the sidewalks out into there [01:14:46] and narrowed the whole thing down? [01:14:49] Much like the city did with Main Street [01:14:51] back when I think you were mayor. [01:14:53] And so a parklet or a dining deck, [01:15:00] is just a piece of that, and if I were going to say, let's just do this, I would say, set [01:15:11] the dining deck up for some short period, whether it be 12 or 18 or 24 months, with [01:15:17] the understanding that if things go south, we can go to Lisa and her husband and say, [01:15:25] this isn't working, take it out of here, or in the event of a Cat 5 storm, put it somewhere [01:15:31] where you can tie it down. That would be what I would see pending the opportunity to do [01:15:41] the more involved studies that say exactly how much roadway do we really need there, [01:15:46] and is it possible for us to expand the sidewalks and fix it so that people can have outdoor [01:15:50] dining at every one of the restaurants on that one block area? [01:15:56] Mr. Mayor, I'm sorry, I should probably clarify, the dining decks and parklets are really the [01:16:04] same structure. In Michigan, all of our dining decks are removed in the winter, and they're [01:16:09] totally temporary, they're built in small sections, we have to remove them every winter. [01:16:15] And ours are, some of our streets have 22,000 cars per day on them, they're busy two lane [01:16:20] streets, but they've worked very well. [01:16:24] I don't believe we've gotten near that on grant. Councilman Davis? [01:16:27] I'd like to make a proposal that we move forward with a dining deck with SIPs and see if we [01:16:33] can get a contract for them so they can go to the beverage department with the lease [01:16:38] and be able to move their alcohol outside their building. [01:16:41] I'll second. We have a property owner that would like to make a comment. [01:16:49] Thank you for affording me the conversation. My name is Bob Carroll, and I own the old [01:16:58] municipal building, and I'm extremely proud that Walt entrusted me with that structure. [01:17:10] My concerns with the conversations, I don't know that you're affording the building official [01:17:19] an opinion here, and I've heard this thing called a structure. So are we going to allow [01:17:28] structures to be built, whether it's portable or anchored, to be built by whom? [01:17:40] We all that, all the folks downtown, particularly on Main Street and Grant, we have all types [01:17:50] of hurricane expenses. The glass that I put in that building isn't everyday glass. We're [01:18:00] in a wind zone. The code is definitely in favor of really strong things for airborne [01:18:14] missiles. So in your consideration, I really think in Michigan, and I respect everything [01:18:27] that he said, and I'm in favor of a lot of the things that he's wanting to do. If I told [01:18:35] you how much just the glass costs in my building, it doesn't compare to a portable structure. [01:18:44] So there's an unfair advantage if you think about it. So I'm penalized because I own the [01:18:52] structure and the property. So you're going to have a completely different code and a [01:18:58] completely different outlook because somebody wants to expand their business and not pay [01:19:06] the overhead and all the upkeep and expenses. So if you want to talk about taking an advantage [01:19:17] or you're selecting people out, step in my shoes one day and buy the glass and all the [01:19:27] aluminum and the anchoring. Then there was conversations of possibly electric. Now we've [01:19:36] got another dynamic going on. Next thing you know, they're going to want waterfalls. [01:19:42] Now we've got plumbing going on. So I don't know that we've really looked at this thing [01:19:51] for the zone that we're in. [01:19:55] Thank you. Councilman? [01:19:59] I would say that there's a motion on the floor in a second and we could retain the conversation [01:20:05] to that. Who seconded that, by the way? [01:20:08] I did. [01:20:09] I believe Mr. Starkey did. [01:20:10] What's the clerk have on that? [01:20:11] I have Deputy Mayor Starkey. [01:20:12] Oh, we've got to listen to the tape, man. I beat him. [01:20:17] I'll be happy to give it up. I would like to make a comment before we vote. [01:20:21] Please go. I'd like to as well. [01:20:23] Yes, I propose a move forward with the dining deck. And on top of that, we really need to [01:20:32] I keep hearing we have these codes, these ordinances, these rules. The downtown's changing. [01:20:37] We're putting breweries where there's very, very wide sidewalks. So while you're looking [01:20:41] at the alcohol with the dining decks, I'd also like to look at Mr. Carroll's building, [01:20:48] for example. He already has ordinance one in there. Mr. Starkey's building is going [01:20:53] to have Coder River Brewing Company. That is an extremely wide sidewalk. To me, that's [01:20:57] a tough comparison to compare to, say, Roses, where they had to have the railing up. [01:21:03] But I know that's a rule, an ordinance, a law, a code that we, not me, but the council [01:21:09] at the time, created. But sometimes you change as your city evolves. [01:21:13] So for instance, at Mr. Carroll's building, I think the property owner should be able [01:21:19] to have a table and a couple chairs out there. And if someone wants to sit out there at the [01:21:24] table and just lighten up on the red tape restrictions on whether or not we need this [01:21:28] railing around it when there's 10, 12 feet to the parallel parking spot and then another [01:21:34] 8 feet to the road. So I'd like to look at dining and both with alcohol and food outside [01:21:42] of businesses. I'd like you to present, Ms. Manns, or someone from the building department, [01:21:50] what our current codes are visually and how we can adapt those as our city evolves to [01:21:55] help attract more patrons on the dining decks, the sidewalk, outside, enjoying the outside [01:22:02] atmosphere. And then my other question was, someone, a resident brought this to my attention, [01:22:06] I don't know if it's true, as far as Fitzgerald's patio, do they own that entire piece of land [01:22:11] out to the railing or do they lease any of that from the city? [01:22:15] I'm not prepared to answer the question. I'm sorry, I don't know the answer. [01:22:18] I don't know for sure. [01:22:19] Okay. It doesn't matter to me either way. [01:22:20] I think they own it because that used to be a parking, what it was, a laundry mat. [01:22:25] That's why someone brought it up. They're like, well, it used to be parking. Did they [01:22:27] buy the parking? [01:22:28] Yeah. [01:22:29] I don't care. [01:22:30] No, no, it was parking for the building. [01:22:31] Okay, perfect. So I don't care either way, but I just want to look at the whole picture. [01:22:34] Definitely the dining decks, but let's keep people outside. Let's make it easy, is my [01:22:40] point. [01:22:41] Mr. Drummond, I believe you were, I was a close second to the second. Go ahead. [01:22:47] Yeah, I'll support the motion, and I think that just to understand the motion, I think [01:22:53] he, Mr. Davis included in that as we have in others. So it sounds to me like we're [01:23:00] looking to just basically generate a lease and determine how to lease that space to that [01:23:06] individual. And the fact that it's in a parking area, we're just going to have to [01:23:12] identify through safety with the police and building department whether it's the particular [01:23:18] parking space in front of them, whether it's a parking space that has a better curb, which [01:23:22] is right next to them, or wherever it goes or belongs so that the parking lot can still [01:23:27] be functional. But I'm not so sure we need an ordinance to create the same kind of leases [01:23:34] that we have for public spaces that we can redesignate. We call it a piece of sidewalk [01:23:39] that used to be the road, and we could get them in business, I think, pretty quickly. [01:23:44] I would rather not create ordinances until we get, and I'd like to do a follow-up motion [01:23:50] if I can that relates to the larger picture that you're bringing. But I support the motion [01:23:55] as it's made if I understand it correctly, which is to expedite getting a lease for that [01:24:03] space. [01:24:05] You're the maker, is that correct? [01:24:07] Yep. [01:24:08] Did you have any other comments? [01:24:10] Councilman Murphy. [01:24:11] No, I support the motion too for the dining decks. [01:24:13] Yeah, and I would concur that I think we're going to have another motion here right now [01:24:18] as soon as we get done with this to cover the broader issue, which I think we do need [01:24:24] to deal with. I will ask the city attorney, can we move forward with this motion, or do [01:24:30] we need to do something with this ordinance? [01:24:33] Well, I think you're going to probably see that for alcohol, you're going to need an [01:24:37] ordinance change to support this. [01:24:39] But it's probably not the ordinance that's on the agenda. [01:24:42] Correct. Right. So what I would suggest to you, I understand the motion to be that you [01:24:47] want us to move forward on allowing the dining decks with alcohol, and we will see what measures [01:24:53] need to be taken to do that, and we'll bring those back to you. And it may be with a specific [01:24:59] agreement and your approval of a specific agreement for a specific space that's identified [01:25:04] in a use agreement with the city that lays that out, and it may also require an ordinance [01:25:10] to fully, to get the alcohol in place, which you could get the use agreement up and running, [01:25:15] and they might just have to wait a little while to serve their alcohol until the ordinance [01:25:18] is adopted. [01:25:19] Does that work for everybody? [01:25:20] Perfect. [01:25:21] In that case, all those in favor of the motion, please signify by saying aye. [01:25:25] Aye. [01:25:26] Opposed, the like sign. Mr. Altman, you had a... [01:25:28] Well, just in terms of the comment of fairness that was raised, and I think it's important. [01:25:32] And also, relating to the comment of Mr. Kasson, who was an old, you know, early city engineer [01:25:41] and probably drew up a lot of this town and his records in his surveying business, he [01:25:48] attended the meeting of the program for Mr. Gibbs, and I've got to not put words in his [01:25:56] mouth, but I've got to think that his item B in the letter that came before us was a [01:26:01] result, because he wrote it today, of him hearing about all of this, which is, you know, [01:26:06] it does cause the older, you know, original founders of our city to see the excitement [01:26:13] that can be drawn by some of the changes, and I think I'm very proud to see that he's [01:26:17] left an open door for us. I mean, back when I was on here at the beginning, we had many [01:26:23] more struggles to try to open up this town to that kind of activity. So B, for the record, [01:26:30] says retain an outside consulting firm to develop a pedestrian facilities plan that [01:26:36] would be in the best interest of the city and wouldn't favor any particular business, [01:26:41] and the consultant may or may not recommend Parklet. So I'd like to make a motion to [01:26:47] direct staff to come back to us with a proposal. If they can use the individual that we've [01:26:54] already had studying us as a part of a follow-up contract where you don't have to go out [01:26:58] for proposals, I would favor that. But if you can't, then let us know what you would need. [01:27:04] But I think that the whole issue of how many parking spaces we need, all of this new [01:27:09] information we're being told, I don't think we should be waiting to take action. [01:27:14] So a couple of you only have a year left before you have to face another five or six opponents there, [01:27:19] since you're encouraging that we have so much interest in our city. I'd like to see us do [01:27:25] something within the next year where we have all five of us and we all get to work together [01:27:31] and see what we can come up with. [01:27:33] Second. [01:27:34] We have a motion. Second. [01:27:35] I just want to say that if I can speak for Mr. Gibbs and quote him this morning, [01:27:39] we can just send him a letter and he'll help us. We don't have to pay him. [01:27:43] That's what he said this morning. [01:27:45] He said that business owners didn't have to pay him. [01:27:48] Chili's can. City can. [01:27:51] To the second, did you have any comments? [01:27:53] Well, I guess my question is, are we able to contract Mr. Gibbs to do that for us [01:27:58] without putting it out to other parties? [01:28:02] Well, if the motion is to hire a consultant, then we'll make sure that the way you do it is legal. [01:28:07] So you're not hiring a consultant. [01:28:09] You want to hire this consultant. [01:28:10] Well, my motion is to determine first if this is a logical X, that he has special knowledge. [01:28:19] I know when you have, and I'm looking at the finance department and Mr. Izzoni, they can help me. [01:28:23] But we have hired somebody. [01:28:26] He's studied the town. [01:28:27] He's given a report. [01:28:28] We've paid him money. [01:28:30] He's met with the community. [01:28:32] You hire a new consultant. [01:28:33] He's going to come in. [01:28:34] He's going to set up a bunch of lunches. [01:28:35] He's going to meet with everybody. [01:28:36] He's going to talk to them. [01:28:37] He's going to get citizen input. [01:28:39] He's gone a path. [01:28:40] I think this is a natural next step of that path. [01:28:43] And the gentleman is highly regarded. [01:28:45] He knows the folks that came here. [01:28:47] Twenty-five years ago, Fred Kent came here, who was from the Project of Public Spaces, [01:28:53] who was probably the premier downtown renovation firm ever. [01:28:59] And Mr. Gibbs knows those people. [01:29:02] I'm very impressed. [01:29:05] You're not going to find a local engineering firm that travels the country, that sees what works, that can give advice. [01:29:13] I think he's got a special knowledge. [01:29:16] So I'm sorry. [01:29:18] I'm going on. [01:29:19] No, that's why I seconded the motion. [01:29:20] I agree. [01:29:21] Okay. [01:29:22] Councilman Murphy? [01:29:25] You're directing that the city manager come back with a proposal from this consultant, and then you'll approve that proposal. [01:29:32] I want you to bless it and put your holy water on it and say that it's a fair motion. [01:29:37] But I think it is. [01:29:38] You look concerned, Ms. Means. [01:29:41] There's an issue of fee, which we need to address. [01:29:44] Yes, I don't want to leave that open, yes. [01:29:46] And I'd rather not leave that open. [01:29:48] Right. [01:29:49] And I'd rather have discussions with the consultant, and when I'm comfortable, bring back a recommendation to you. [01:29:54] That's my motion. [01:29:55] That's the motion. [01:29:56] He said it was free. [01:29:57] Yeah, it's free. [01:30:00] If it's not free, you need to dicker with the consultant. [01:30:03] We'll get SIPs to call them. [01:30:05] Well, Councilman, is there a value or a price you'd like to keep it under, [01:30:08] or just let Ms. Manns negotiate and come back to us? [01:30:10] I'd say let her negotiate it. [01:30:11] If she thinks that it's out of line, if we don't have money in the budget, [01:30:14] if we have to have them come back and say, [01:30:16] you have to do less of this and more of that. [01:30:19] I'm certainly not trying to give anybody a blank check, [01:30:22] but certainly there are standards that we can determine are reasonable. [01:30:27] I see Crystal Feist trying to grab her microphone. [01:30:30] I don't know how loud it's going to be. [01:30:31] Preparing just in case. [01:30:33] But just to reiterate a little bit of what Councilman Altman said, [01:30:38] if we have a current agreement with him for a certain scope of services [01:30:42] and we do want to extend that out, then we could possibly, [01:30:46] just considering all factors, do an addendum to that agreement, [01:30:50] just if everyone's in agreement. [01:30:53] I think those of us on Council will defer to your expertise [01:30:56] and that of the City Manager in that regard, [01:30:59] and to the City Attorney to make sure we keep it legal. [01:31:02] There's no further discussion on this. [01:31:04] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:31:06] Aye. [01:31:07] Opposed, like sign. [01:31:09] It is now 8.30. [01:31:11] We have sometimes stopped for a few minutes if somebody needed to take a break. [01:31:16] Keep going. [01:31:18] Keep going? [01:31:19] Okay. [01:31:20] Next item is the Emergency Resolution 2018, [01:31:24] Abatement and Removal of Unsafe Structure at 5620 Virginia. [01:31:28] This is Resolution 2018-08, a resolution requesting the nuisance abatement [01:31:33] of a structure subject to a condemnation order of the building official, [01:31:36] pursuant to Section 6-171 through Section 6-183 of the Code of Ordinances [01:31:43] of the City of New Port Richey, finding a hazard to the safety of persons [01:31:47] or property on the subject property, condemning the subject property, [01:31:51] and authorizing the demolition and removal of the nuisance at the subject property, [01:31:55] finding the subject property to consist of parcel ID number 05-2616-0030-04500-0020, [01:32:05] located at 5620 Virginia Avenue, legally described as Lot 2 [01:32:10] and the east one half of Lot 3, Block 45, City of New Port Richey, [01:32:15] according to map or plat thereof recorded in plat book 4, [01:32:19] page 49 of the public records of Pasco County, Florida. [01:32:23] Thank you. [01:32:24] Ms. Manns? [01:32:24] Sure. [01:32:25] Mr. Mayor, we apparently have the property owner in attendance before us this evening, [01:32:30] and as the city attorney indicated, this is property on Virginia Avenue, [01:32:37] and it's located between Grand Boulevard and Mount Vernon Avenue. [01:32:44] On the property, there were two structures. [01:32:48] There is a single-family dwelling as well as an accessory structure. [01:32:53] The accessory structure was significantly damaged by fire on March 16, 2018. [01:33:01] In that regard, the building official determined that the structure meets the definition of unfit [01:33:06] and unsafe and indicated that it should be abated under our emergency condemnation procedures. [01:33:15] In that regard, the property owner has been noticed. [01:33:19] The property owner hired a contractor who presented himself today

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    Emergency Resolution No. 2018-08: Abatement and Removal of Unsafe Structure at 5620 Virginia Avenue

    approved

    Council adopted Emergency Resolution No. 2018-08 authorizing abatement and removal of an unsafe fire-damaged structure at 5620 Virginia Avenue. The property owner had already obtained a demolition permit with a licensed contractor, who is expected to complete the work within three weeks; the resolution allows the city to act if the contractor fails to do so.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2018-08

    • motion:Approve Emergency Resolution No. 2018-08 for abatement and removal of the unsafe structure at 5620 Virginia Avenue, allowing the property owner's contractor three weeks to demolish before city action. (passed)

    📍5620 Virginia Avenue👤Councilman Davis👤Mr. Altman👤Mr. Murphy#Emergency Resolution No. 2018-08

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    [01:33:25] in the city's building department to obtain a permit to handle that demolition. [01:33:32] The staff's recommendation to you this evening is to go forward with the emergency resolution [01:33:42] in the event that the contractor fails to demolish the property [01:33:47] within the three-week period of time that he has. [01:33:52] This is quasi-judicial. [01:33:55] So the property owner, I presume, is you? [01:33:58] Yes. [01:33:58] Would you like to address counsel? [01:34:01] I have the permit with you if you'd like to see it. [01:34:05] I will believe you. [01:34:07] I hope he has it done on time. [01:34:10] You know, he says he's going to have it done this weekend. [01:34:14] I move for approval. [01:34:15] Wait, before you do that, do we want to hear from the building official? [01:34:21] We do need to make a record in this type of quasi-judicial proceeding. [01:34:25] Can you just testify as to the condition of this particular building [01:34:29] and why it needs to be taken down? [01:34:33] Yes, sir. [01:34:33] And the homeowner agrees with this, too. [01:34:35] She's not fighting this demolition. [01:34:37] It was just she wanted to do it herself. [01:34:39] The fire was probably 85 to 90 percent destroyed. [01:34:43] I think there's like one wall and a half, another wall that may be standing. [01:34:47] The roof's gone. [01:34:48] The building's destroyed, just completely destroyed. [01:34:51] But she did come in with a licensed contractor this afternoon and pulled the permit [01:34:55] and he's assured us that he will remove it as soon as possible. [01:34:59] Very good. [01:35:00] Do we have any substantially affected parties? [01:35:05] You mean like neighbors or something? [01:35:08] Yeah, neighbors. [01:35:09] Not that I see. [01:35:10] Well, I was asking if any of them were here and wanted to speak. [01:35:14] Do we have any members of the general public that wish to address counsel on this issue? [01:35:21] Seeing none, I will bring it back to counsel. [01:35:23] Councilman Davis? [01:35:24] Yeah, I move for approval. [01:35:27] It sounds like she's trying her best and she's got the permit and she's got the contract. [01:35:30] So let's go. [01:35:31] Second. [01:35:32] Motion and a second. [01:35:33] To the maker, a second. [01:35:36] Mr. Altman? [01:35:37] Mr. Murphy? [01:35:39] Okay, so it's going to, we're going to, what we're going to do is resolve to, for the emergency [01:35:47] removal of this, but you've got three weeks for your contractor to take care of it. [01:35:51] So we don't have to. [01:35:52] Okay. [01:35:53] Okay? [01:35:54] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:35:56] Aye. [01:35:57] Opposed, like sign. [01:35:58] Thank you very much. [01:35:59] Thank you.

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    Orange Lake Improvements Project Bid Award - Consideration for Approval

    approved

    Council awarded the bid for Phase 2 of the Orange Lake Improvements Project to Augustine Construction Incorporated for $1,297,796. The project includes pollution control boxes, a diffusion system, littoral zone creation, slide gates for flood control, and east/west boardwalks with canopy structures extending 120-150 feet into the lake.

    • motion:Motion to approve the low bid from Augustine Construction Incorporated for the Orange Lake Improvements Project Phase 2. (passed)

    🏢Augustine Construction Incorporated👤Councilman Davis👤Councilman Murphy👤Mr. Doe👤Ms. Vance#Bollard style lighting#Capital improvement funds#Orange Lake Improvements Project Phase 2#Sims Park

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    [01:36:00] Thank you for coming. [01:36:01] Thank you. [01:36:02] We usually don't see these people. [01:36:03] Next item is the Orange Lake Improvements Project Bid Award. [01:36:08] Ms. Vance? [01:36:09] Okay, Mr. Mayor. [01:36:11] This agenda item relates to phase two of the Orange Lake Project. [01:36:19] It includes the installation of several control boxes for pollution, a diffusion system, a [01:36:27] littoral zone creation, slide gates for flood control, the installation of boardwalks on [01:36:34] both the west and east sides of the lake as part of the outreach portion overlooking the [01:36:41] creations. [01:36:44] The low bid on the project was submitted by Augustine Construction Incorporated in the [01:36:50] amount of $1,297,796. [01:36:56] There were two bidders on the project. [01:36:59] Mr. Doe, is there any other detail that we need to report to the council in respect to [01:37:03] this agenda item? [01:37:04] No, Ms. Vance, no. [01:37:06] We are recommending that you consider approval to the low bid, Augustine. [01:37:11] Thank you. [01:37:12] Is there anyone who has a comment? [01:37:15] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to council. [01:37:18] Could someone tell me where the funds are coming from? [01:37:23] Ms. Vance? [01:37:25] Yes, the project is being implemented through use of our capital improvement dollars. [01:37:33] If you're requesting something more specific than that, I do not have it at this time and [01:37:38] I'd be prepared to present it to you at your next meeting. [01:37:46] As a background for our particular two new council members, this is the second phase [01:37:52] of the, if you count the couple of phases at Sims Park, it would be actually the third [01:37:59] or fourth phase of the improvements between Sims Park and Orange Lake. [01:38:04] The biggest item on this, other than the pollution control stuff, is adding the boardwalks [01:38:09] so people can actually go out on the lake. [01:38:12] We have any number of people that come down there, it seems almost on a weekly basis to [01:38:18] take wedding photos and the like, and the thought was having the boardwalks out there [01:38:23] would actually provide a wonderful photo setting for wedding and other photos. [01:38:31] The drawing leaves a little bit to be desired. [01:38:35] I think I don't, I can't tell what it's going to look like. [01:38:38] It looks like it's colored in with crayons. [01:38:40] I'm not sure what it's, how much money we're paying for it or where the design is for it. [01:38:46] Mr. Mayor, in response, although I fear this clicker, I know that we have a couple of pictures [01:38:52] that are better than what was presented in your packet. [01:39:16] Okay, maybe a little bit bigger. [01:39:22] That provides a more descript rendering of what is proposed. [01:39:37] There's both an east and a west canopy structure, which extends out on the end of the boardwalk. [01:39:48] I've included some distances in case that was of interest to you on the number of linear [01:39:54] feet and the size of the canopy. [01:39:57] The canopies are the same as the pavilions that have already been established in Sims [01:40:03] Park. [01:40:04] They'll mirror all of the architectural features that are included. [01:40:11] The, I think the interesting thing for you to know is that the span, it ranges from 120 [01:40:20] feet to 150 feet out into the lake. [01:40:25] And I think I have another picture, so I'm going to try my hand at the clicker. [01:40:30] Oh, that's it, the two? [01:40:35] Okay. [01:40:36] All right, so hopefully that gives you a better idea of what to expect in terms of [01:40:42] that improvement. [01:40:45] There have been some much better drawings over the years. [01:40:48] Well, it's not the drawing, it's what we're going to have, and it's going to be sticking [01:40:51] out in the lake, and it's cubical, as we've been talking about the old 20s, so I'm not, [01:40:57] you know, I know that's the architecture of our park, but I'll defer to the rest of you [01:41:03] all. [01:41:04] I'm going to end this. [01:41:05] I don't want to snag this out from under you at the end of your run, but I thought we could [01:41:13] have had a little more design to it. [01:41:14] Yeah, if I recall, we had several other photos, I thought, from maybe the initial Sims Park [01:41:22] presentation that I recall seeing. [01:41:24] Didn't we have photos other than those two? [01:41:26] I'm certain that we do, Mr. Deputy Mayor, and I apologize for not having included them [01:41:33] in the packet as a reminder to you of the detail, but I don't have any additional photos [01:41:39] this evening. [01:41:40] I'd be glad to pass them along in the City Manager's Report if that's acceptable to you. [01:41:44] Well, I remember liking what I saw quite a bit, and there was more than just those two [01:41:48] photos that we just showed the new Council members. [01:41:52] Wasn't there several more as part of the initial Sims Park presentation, right? [01:41:57] Yes. [01:41:58] I have it on my laptop and on this. [01:42:01] Just real quick, you don't have the initial Sims Park presentation, where do you bring [01:42:04] it up now? [01:42:07] I've already got my pink coffins on the bridge, so you guys go ahead. [01:42:10] I would like to move to approve. [01:42:13] We have a motion to approve. [01:42:15] Do we have a second? [01:42:18] I'll second it. [01:42:19] Thank you. [01:42:20] To the Mayor? [01:42:21] Yes, Mr. Mayor. [01:42:22] Let's point out, there wasn't a whole lot to see for the new Council members based on [01:42:31] those two photos. [01:42:32] Can we ensure, I'm sure this is going to be a popular spot for people that are out taking [01:42:36] a nice walk in the evening, can we please ensure there's nice and classy deck lighting [01:42:42] along the boardwalk where people, it's not just a very dark space, but not gaudy over [01:42:48] lighting hanging from the railings, just where it's nicely lit up where it's going to look [01:42:51] nice looking across the water. [01:42:52] I'm sure that's included in the plan, correct? [01:42:54] Yes, sir, it is, Mr. Deputy Mayor. [01:42:56] Some Bollard style lighting. [01:42:57] That's what I meant. [01:42:58] Thank you. [01:42:59] Thank you. [01:43:00] Councilman Davis? [01:43:01] Nothing. [01:43:02] Councilman Murphy? [01:43:03] No. [01:43:04] Councilman? [01:43:05] Hey, it looked a lot better in the other picture. [01:43:11] It really did. [01:43:12] I swear it did. [01:43:14] Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:43:18] Aye. [01:43:19] Opposed? [01:43:21] Motion passes. [01:43:23] Cultural Affairs Committee funding request. [01:43:25] Ms. Vance? [01:43:26] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [01:43:29] The request before you this evening is submitted based on a recommendation of the Cultural Affairs [01:43:35] Committee and it is prompted by an application submitted by the West Pasco Art Guild. [01:43:44] Their plan is to hold an art show at Peace Hall and there is a fee associated with rental [01:43:53] of the hall, so their request was for $300 to rent Peace Hall and the Cultural Affairs [01:44:01] Committee voted in favor of making a recommendation to you to consider the approval of the funding [01:44:07] request. [01:44:08] Thank you. [01:44:09] Thank you. [01:44:10] Open it up for public comment. [01:44:13] Seeing no one, come forward to bring it back to Council. [01:44:15] May I ask a question? [01:44:16] Yes. [01:44:17] So, I might understand this. [01:44:18] So, we give Cultural Affairs Committee money so they can pay to rent Peace Hall and they're

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19. 13.e

    Cultural Affairs Committee Funding Request - West Pasco Art Guild Art Show

    approved

    Council approved a Cultural Affairs Committee funding request from the West Pasco Art Guild for an art show. A clarification was made that the Art Guild is requesting funding rather than a fee waiver.

    • motion:Approve the Cultural Affairs Committee funding request for the West Pasco Art Guild Art Show. (passed)

    🏢West Pasco Art Guild👤Councilman Davis👤Councilman Murphy#Cultural Affairs Committee Funding Request

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    [01:44:22] paying the money back to us in the city. [01:44:24] Can't we just waive the fee? [01:44:26] No. [01:44:27] No. [01:44:28] So, the Art Guild is asking for it. [01:44:29] Right. [01:44:30] Okay. [01:44:31] Thank you for the clarification. [01:44:32] Move approval. [01:44:33] Second. [01:44:34] To the maker. [01:44:35] Good. [01:44:36] To the second. [01:44:37] Councilman Davis? [01:44:38] Nothing. [01:44:39] Councilman Murphy? [01:44:40] No. [01:44:41] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:44:42] Aye. [01:44:43] Aye. [01:44:44] Opposed, like sign. [01:44:45] Motion passes. [01:44:46] As has been our custom for probably the last year or so, we have a three-minute report [01:44:47] from one of the departments each meeting to try to help keep all of us informed. [01:44:48] Thank you. [01:44:49] Thank you. [01:44:50] Thank you. [01:44:51] Thank you. [01:44:52] Thank you. [01:44:53] Thank you. [01:44:54] Thank you. [01:44:55] Thank you. [01:44:56] Thank you. [01:44:57] Thank you. [01:44:58] Thank you. [01:44:59] Thank you. [01:45:00] Thank you. [01:45:01] Thank you. [01:45:02] Thank you. [01:45:03] Thank you. [01:45:04] Thank you. [01:45:05] Thank you. [01:45:06] Thank you. [01:45:00] to speed on what they're doing. [01:45:01] And tonight, it is the library. [01:45:05] Thank you. [01:45:06] It's my pleasure to share an update [01:45:09] of library happenings with all of you. [01:45:14] In the past year, we've had some changes [01:45:17] with extended hours, as well as some new staff. [01:45:23] More recently, we've had one of our staff members [01:45:27] become a counselor of the American Library Association. [01:45:32] She was elected this week. [01:45:34] In the future, we have two staff members [01:45:37] who will be presenting at the Florida Library Association, [01:45:42] which is held next month. [01:45:45] In addition to that, the library installed

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    ↳You arrived here from a search for “Signing Savvy” — transcript expanded below

    Three Minute Report: Library

    The Library Director presented a three-minute report highlighting a new 3D people counter showing 64,298 visitors since October 1 (averaging 378/day), and reviewed library offerings including books, Wi-Fi hotspots, seed library, meeting rooms, classes, summer programming, and online databases. The city has engaged Williams Associates Architects Limited to conduct a space needs assessment study, with recommendations expected to be presented to council closer to summer.

    🏢ArtistWorks🏢BrainFuse🏢Chilton Library🏢Freegal🏢Kanopy🏢Lynda.com🏢Mango Languages🏢National Geographic🏢Newport Richey Public Library🏢RB Digital🏢Signing Savvy🏢Williams Associates Architects Limited#Family Fortnight#Lifehack for Teens#Money Smart Week#Seed Library#Space Needs Assessment Study#Summer reading program (June 2 - July 31)

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    [01:45:47] a new 3D people counter [01:45:50] to help us keep more accurate statistics. [01:45:58] What you see up there is a video rendering [01:46:01] of our people counter, which is at the front door. [01:46:04] And it gives us very detailed information, [01:46:08] which is helpful in tracking trends [01:46:10] in the way that the library is used. [01:46:15] A heat map is at the top of the page, [01:46:18] which actually is quite helpful [01:46:19] because it gives you an average number [01:46:22] of people entering the door per hour for the past month. [01:46:28] And then this is a data map of all of the people [01:46:34] who have entered the library's front door, [01:46:37] which is at a sum of 64,298, [01:46:41] an average of 378 people per day, [01:46:45] and a maximum of 618 people per day. [01:46:50] And that is since the fiscal year began on October the 1st. [01:46:55] And you may ask, what are all these people [01:46:57] coming in and out of the library about? [01:47:03] Here's a listing of just some of the things [01:47:05] that your New Port Richey Public Library offers. [01:47:11] You can borrow books, magazines, CDs, [01:47:14] even Wi-Fi hotspots to take home. [01:47:18] Seeds from the Seed Library, [01:47:19] the most recent gaming for your gamers. [01:47:23] You can get all this research assistance. [01:47:27] You can use meeting rooms, tutor rooms, [01:47:30] and a newly added quiet room. [01:47:33] We have all sorts of events and classes [01:47:36] that are free and available to the public, [01:47:38] including book clubs and foreign language classes, [01:47:42] computer, meditation, yoga. [01:47:46] We offer class tours and literacy nights [01:47:49] and story times, of course, [01:47:51] with early literacy activities [01:47:57] and Lifehack for Teens, which is a very popular program, [01:48:01] and special events like last week's Family Fortnight, [01:48:04] which had families coming into the library [01:48:06] and building tents, blanket tents. [01:48:11] We also have next week, [01:48:13] the library has a special event series, [01:48:17] which runs with Money Smart Week, [01:48:21] and we have various people from various city departments [01:48:26] that are taking part in presenting [01:48:28] informational programs to the public. [01:48:33] But that's not it. [01:48:34] This summer, we have got a lineup of fun-filled events [01:48:39] and activities for kids and families [01:48:42] from June 2nd until July 31st. [01:48:47] And everyone will have a great time learning. [01:48:54] But that's not it. [01:48:55] There are lots of things that are happening [01:48:57] outside of the library, too, [01:48:59] and the only thing that you need is your library card, [01:49:02] which is pictured in the top right-hand side. [01:49:05] We've got some phenomenal new databases, [01:49:07] like Signing Savvy, if you wanna learn a new language. [01:49:11] Have you ever considered American Sign Language? [01:49:14] And Canopy, which allows you to stream movies, [01:49:17] and it also includes public performance rights, [01:49:20] so if you're a teacher and you're wanting to show something [01:49:22] from National Geographic, you can do so in your classroom. [01:49:30] BrainFuse, tutoring help, which is online and available. [01:49:35] Lynda.com, that offers tons of instruction [01:49:39] by well-known industry experts. [01:49:41] ArtistWorks, as well as Chilton Library, [01:49:47] and the Small Engine Repair, [01:49:50] where you can learn how to repair just about anything [01:49:53] that has a motor and runs on oil or gasoline. [01:49:59] Freegal, where you can download up-to-date music. [01:50:04] RB Digital, magazine and books, and even Mango Languages. [01:50:09] Over 70 languages you can learn [01:50:11] by using this free database. [01:50:16] But that's not all. [01:50:18] These vital resources support the evolving needs [01:50:21] of our unique community, and going along with this, [01:50:26] the city has chosen Williams Associates Architects Limited [01:50:32] to analyze the library's usage and resources [01:50:36] in a space needs assessment study. [01:50:39] And that process has started, and it has been ongoing, [01:50:44] and after assessing current and projected conditions [01:50:50] and trends and demographics and usage statistics, [01:50:55] and having focus groups and community meetings [01:51:00] with community stakeholders and city council [01:51:05] and advisory boards and the public, [01:51:08] Williams will present the assessment and recommendations [01:51:12] for improvements to city council, [01:51:15] and that will happen closer to the summertime, [01:51:18] just to give you a projected idea. [01:51:22] Thank you. [01:51:23] Thank you. [01:51:25] Next is communications and reports. [01:51:28] Generally I'll go last, but tonight I think [01:51:30] I'll take Mayor's prerogative and go first. [01:51:33] For those of you who haven't seen Frank's tweets, [01:51:39] we sold the First Baptist Church property tonight, [01:51:43] and that means in fairly short order,

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22. 15Adjournment▶ 1:57:30