Council passed three ordinances on second reading: licensed massage salons in commercial zones, a Fellowship Baptist Church school exception, and expanded golf cart routes.
18 items on the agenda · 13 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Stephen from Troop 40 led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for servicemen and women.
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[00:00:22] Thank you. [00:00:23] I'd like to ask Stephen to come down. [00:00:24] He's with Troop 40. [00:00:25] And ask him to lead everybody in the Pledge of Allegiance. [00:00:26] And if you would remain standing afterwards for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen [00:00:29] and women at home and abroad. [00:00:33] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:43] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Moment of silence for service members at home and abroad followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:29] and women at home and abroad. [00:00:33] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:43] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of February 5, 2019 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the February 5, 2019 work session and regular meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve the February 5, 2019 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:54] Thank you. [00:00:55] You may be seated. [00:00:57] Stephen is working on his communications merit badge, which is why he has to endure our city [00:01:05] council meeting tonight. [00:01:07] Thank you for coming. [00:01:11] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the February 5th work session and regular [00:01:16] meeting minutes. [00:01:17] Move for approval. [00:01:18] Second. [00:01:19] All those in favor? [00:01:20] Aye. [00:01:21] Opposed? [00:01:22] Like sign.
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Presentation by Ayres Associates RE: City Engineering Services
Ayres Associates representatives Chris Martin and Matt Ivey gave a presentation introducing their firm, which serves as the City's engineer. Martin provided an overview of the firm's history, capabilities, and core services including stormwater management, traffic engineering, utility design, and environmental permitting, with emphasis on their work with the City's Development Review Committee.
Courtney Campbell Bridge at the VeteransSims ParkUSF Tampa campusWillow and Kennedy, City of TampaAsh GroupAyres AssociatesCity of TampaFlorida Department of TransportationUniversity of South FloridaBarrett DoeChris MartinDebbie ManceKevin KulowMatt IveyOwen AyresComplete StreetsDevelopment Review CommitteeLIDAR aerial mappingMarshall Center projectSubsurface Utility EngineeringWaterworks Park▶ Jump to 1:23 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:23] The motion passes. [00:01:24] Next we have a presentation from Ayers Associates regarding city engineering. [00:01:28] Ms. Mance. [00:01:29] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:01:30] We have Chris Martin and Matt Ivey in attendance this evening who are the principal representatives [00:01:35] from Ayers and Associates that work with the city as it relates to our development review [00:01:41] committee and any outside services that we need assistance with in terms of engineering. [00:01:49] They're here this evening to give you a brief report and introduce themselves to you. [00:01:56] Thanks, Debbie. [00:01:57] Thank you. [00:01:58] Good evening. [00:01:59] Chris Martin with Ayers Associates, and it has been our pleasure to serve as the city [00:02:05] engineer for the past several years. [00:02:07] Put together a PowerPoint presentation to give an overview of what our firm is all about, [00:02:11] what our capabilities are, and let's get to it. [00:02:16] First up, Ayers Associates. [00:02:18] We have been in the Sunshine State for 30 years, 50-plus-year-old firm. [00:02:24] We started our business in Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. [00:02:28] We came from an acquisition in 2016 from the Ash Group, which was the initial contract [00:02:33] that we started working for the city. [00:02:36] Ayers is a 300-employee firm and comprehensive engineering services, everything from planning [00:02:41] to construction management and everything in between. [00:02:45] History and culture, that is our founder, Owen Ayers. [00:02:49] He was a World War II B-2 bomber, came back from the war and started an engineering company [00:02:54] in Wisconsin. [00:02:55] Here we are today. [00:02:56] We're an employee-owned company and running strong since 1959. [00:03:00] Can I correct you? [00:03:02] It wasn't a B-2? [00:03:04] It was not a B-2. [00:03:05] No, it was not a B-2. [00:03:06] B-2 is more recent times. [00:03:08] It was a bomber of company. [00:03:09] B-20. [00:03:10] B-24. [00:03:11] B-24. [00:03:12] I took the picture of a bomber out of that. [00:03:14] We actually had the picture. [00:03:15] You would have... [00:03:16] Well, I think it says it underneath. [00:03:17] It says it underneath him. [00:03:18] B-2 bomber. [00:03:19] B-2 bomber is a jet. [00:03:20] I couldn't get the picture in there. [00:03:21] B-24, thank you. [00:03:22] Left off the four. [00:03:23] Don't worry if you can't read PowerPoint. [00:03:24] I'm an engineer. [00:03:25] I round it to the two. [00:03:26] Twelve offices in four states. [00:03:27] Got four offices in Florida. [00:03:28] And, in fact, that's an old photo. [00:03:29] We just opened up our fifth office in the Naples area. [00:03:30] Core services, everything from traffic planning, stormwater design, full service civil engineering, [00:03:51] utility engineering, and subsurface utility engineering, which is the utility locating [00:03:55] component of that service. [00:03:57] Grant funding and assistance. [00:03:58] The last marketing brochure I saw, we're up to $161 million worth of grant funding in the [00:04:04] past five years. [00:04:05] Land surveying, landscape architecture, structural engineering. [00:04:09] Our Tampa office is the largest structural engineering team we have in the firm. [00:04:15] Over 20 structural engineers and certified bridge inspectors in our Tampa Hidden River [00:04:20] office. [00:04:21] Environmental permitting, construction services, architecture, full comprehensive slew of services [00:04:25] we provide. [00:04:26] A little bit about myself. [00:04:29] I've got about 23 years of engineering and construction experience. [00:04:32] I've been on all sides of the fence. [00:04:34] Started off for a roadway and construction company. [00:04:38] Spent 10 years there in a variety of roles. [00:04:41] Worked for the Department of Transportation after that in the State Materials Office doing [00:04:45] some mixed design verification. [00:04:47] And for the past 15 years, I've been in the consulting side of the business. [00:04:52] And it has been a pleasure working at the Development Review Committee on behalf of [00:04:56] the city. [00:04:57] And our services at those meetings are primarily focused on the stormwater infrastructure, [00:05:02] the site development, and assuring we abate any flooding issues or drainage issues within [00:05:08] the city. [00:05:10] These next few slides outline some of our relevant experience and the type of services [00:05:16] we may provide for the city and the kind of expertise we use when we're evaluating the [00:05:22] development and projects that we review, development review projects for the Development [00:05:28] Review Committee. [00:05:29] This was a roadway project, Willow and Kennedy, City of Tampa. [00:05:34] Comprehensive intersection improvement project. [00:05:37] Roundabout expertise. [00:05:38] We have the leading roundabout expert in the nation, Kevin Kulow. [00:05:40] He teaches the FDOT on training on all the roundabouts in the state and across the nation. [00:05:47] If you guys have any needs for any roundabout assessments, we are the firm to choose. [00:05:54] Sidewalk program. [00:05:56] Sidewalks seem like a very simple project, but they can end up turning into more complicated [00:06:00] than you would anticipate. [00:06:01] We've done thousands of miles of sidewalk projects. [00:06:06] Park design. [00:06:07] This was a park in Tampa, Waterworks Park. [00:06:10] Comprehensive civil engineering services associated with park design. [00:06:13] And we've been involved with Sims Park and the improvements you've had out there for [00:06:16] quite some time. [00:06:17] The Lynx. [00:06:18] This was a utility relocation project coming off the Courtney Campbell Bridge right there [00:06:23] at the Veterans. [00:06:24] One of the most intensive utility relocation projects we were involved in. [00:06:28] There was over 12 utilities that we ended up having to squeeze into a 12-foot corridor [00:06:32] and had a really unique multi-use path design that we buried all the utilities underneath [00:06:36] that multi-use path, which is a really unique and innovative approach to solving that problem [00:06:41] and it congested right away. [00:06:44] Transportation engineering is really our core focus in the Wisconsin area. [00:06:47] We've got a really strong transportation group in our Tampa office as well. [00:06:52] A lot of our reviews for the city relate primarily on drainage and stormwater, but in addition [00:06:59] to stormwater and access management, making sure that the driveways and improvements will [00:07:04] not adversely affect the traveling public, particularly on 19. [00:07:09] Streetscape beautification. [00:07:10] These are pictures of the University of South Florida. [00:07:14] We've been a service provider for USF for the past 10 years. [00:07:18] This is Sims Park, and currently we are designing a $5 million roundabout at the Tampa campus [00:07:25] for USF. [00:07:27] Traffic engineering is a big component of the services we provide. [00:07:30] Complete streets is a term you'll hear, which is the term for including every means of transportation [00:07:36] within the roadway, whether that's bicycles, pedestrians, and traffic, and providing pedestrians [00:07:42] and bicyclists the means to get to where they need to go. [00:07:48] Roundabout reviews. [00:07:49] Again, Kevin Kulo, leading expert, training the DOT on how to design and evaluate those [00:07:54] improvements. [00:07:57] Stormwater management, which is our major focus here in the city, and assuring that [00:08:00] we don't flood our neighbors and we are maintaining all of the runoff on site and discharging [00:08:08] it appropriately. [00:08:09] Hydraulic experts. [00:08:10] Hydraulic experts. [00:08:11] National training. [00:08:12] These are all of the courses we have trained as part of our firm. [00:08:17] Structural design, as I mentioned, in our Tampa office we have 20 structural engineers [00:08:20] and certified bridge inspectors. [00:08:23] Some of our guys on the Skyway right there. [00:08:27] Emergency response. [00:08:28] It seems like a large amount of our contracts involve an emergency response component, and [00:08:33] if the city is ever in need of those services, we are at your disposal 24-7 to evaluate any [00:08:39] type of hurricane, drainage-related issues, or signage and the impact that would have [00:08:45] on your roadways and infrastructure. [00:08:48] Utility design. [00:08:49] This is my expertise. [00:08:51] We've designed, in our office here, we just did the math, over 150,000 miles of distribution [00:08:56] and collection system design. [00:08:58] Working with Barrett Doe at the city and during the development review committee meetings, [00:09:03] another component of those reviews is ensuring that check valves and the utility infrastructure [00:09:11] is designed appropriately, and we always encourage reclaimed water for all their irrigation, [00:09:15] and Barrett does an excellent job outlining that for those development projects. [00:09:20] Subsurface utility engineering. [00:09:21] Fancy word for utility locating. [00:09:23] These are all the tools in our toolbox. [00:09:25] It's a vacuum excavation truck, which is a glorified Dyson. [00:09:29] It's a big vacuum cleaner. [00:09:31] It sucks up the earth and exposes the pipe without damaging it. [00:09:35] That's the big benefit. [00:09:36] It's a non-destructive means of finding where your underground infrastructure is. [00:09:40] What you see on the bottom there is an electromagnetic locator where you can tap onto the trace wire [00:09:45] that's commonly found on potable water mains and find where that pipe is, and so you can [00:09:50] avoid it for a construction project. [00:09:52] Land surveying, aerial mapping is something that we focus on in Wisconsin, and we're bringing [00:09:56] down here to Florida. [00:09:58] I can't think of another discipline within the engineering market that has grown faster [00:10:04] than land surveying. [00:10:05] When I first started, it was a transit rod, and within 20 years, we are now flying drones [00:10:10] with LIDAR and giving you a million data points that, quite frankly, would have taken years [00:10:14] to do in the past. [00:10:17] More projects. [00:10:18] The Marshall Center up in USF campus, we did all the site planning for that project. [00:10:23] Environmental permitting is a major component of every project these days. [00:10:28] We are well-positioned to handle the slew of environmental services you see there, wetlands, [00:10:33] ecological restoration. [00:10:34] Wetlands is one of the other real facets of what we focus on when we're doing the development [00:10:40] committee reviews for the improvements and preliminary site plan applications we've received [00:10:45] and that I've been involved with the past three years here in the city. [00:10:49] Environmental remediations. [00:10:50] That quick, hopefully I got it under three minutes there, is a broad overview of all [00:10:56] of our services we provide, and again, it's been a pleasure serving the city. [00:11:01] Well, thank you for coming tonight. [00:11:02] Any questions? [00:11:03] Yeah. [00:11:04] Go ahead. [00:11:05] Yeah. [00:11:06] One of the comments you made related to the drainage process and ensuring that all of [00:11:12] the drainage is managed on-site is certainly typical of suburban and residential development.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved purchases/payments without discussion.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:27:38] Move for approval. [00:27:40] Second. [00:27:43] All those in favor? [00:27:44] Aye. [00:27:45] Opposed? [00:27:46] Motion passes. [00:27:47] Next is second reading ordinance 2019-2150.
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Second Reading, Ordinance 2019-2150: Permitting Massage Salons in C-2 General Commercial, Downtown and Highway Commercial Zoning Districts
approvedCouncil held second reading and approved Ordinance 2019-2150, which amends the land development code to permit massage salons as a defined use in C-2 General Commercial, Highway Commercial, and Downtown zoning districts. The ordinance restricts operations to Florida-licensed massage therapists, limits hours to 7 a.m.–9 p.m., and prohibits staff from residing on the premises, in response to prior prostitution activity discovered at local massage parlors.
Ord. Ordinance 2019-2150
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2019-2150 permitting massage salons in C-2, Highway Commercial, and Downtown zoning districts. (passed)
Councilman MurphyMs. ManchLand Development Review BoardOrdinance 2019-2150Section 13-226Section 2.01.00Section 7.08.01Section 7.09.01Section 7.11.01▶ Jump to 27:50 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:27:51] Ordinance number 2019-2150, [00:27:53] an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:27:55] amending section 7.08.01 of chapter seven [00:27:59] of the land development code pertaining to permitted uses [00:28:01] in the C2 general commercial zoning district, [00:28:04] providing for amendment of section 7.09.01 thereof [00:28:08] pertaining to permitted uses [00:28:09] in the highway commercial zoning district, [00:28:11] providing for amendment of subsection 32 [00:28:13] of section 7.11.01 pertaining to permitted uses [00:28:17] in the downtown zoning district, [00:28:19] providing for massage salons as a permitted use therein, [00:28:23] providing for amendment of section 2.01.00 definitions [00:28:27] to add a definition for massage salon, [00:28:30] providing for repeal of section 13-226 [00:28:33] of the code of ordinances, [00:28:35] providing for non-regulation of massage establishments, [00:28:38] providing for severability, [00:28:39] providing for codification, [00:28:41] and providing an effective date. [00:28:43] Ms. Manch, do we have a staff report on this? [00:28:45] We do, Mr. Mayor. [00:28:47] And the purpose of the agenda item [00:28:50] is to add into the land development code [00:28:52] a definition for massage parlors [00:28:55] and to establish some operational considerations for them. [00:29:02] As the city attorney indicated, [00:29:05] the massage salon is defined [00:29:08] and it is done so by a business providing massages [00:29:11] as defined by state law, [00:29:13] performed exclusively by Florida licensed massage therapists. [00:29:20] Additionally, we have operating hours [00:29:23] and the hours that are recommended to you [00:29:25] is that the establishments operate [00:29:27] between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. [00:29:29] And the third consideration is that no staff person [00:29:33] is allowed to reside on the premise of a massage salon. [00:29:39] The Land Development Review Board [00:29:42] reviewed this ordinance in conjunction [00:29:44] with their January meeting, [00:29:47] and at that time they recommended approval [00:29:49] of the ordinance to you. [00:29:50] Thank you, this is a public hearing. [00:29:52] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:29:55] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:29:57] Move for approval. [00:29:58] Second. [00:29:59] To the maker. [00:30:00] We had a discussion on this first reading and I stand by that discussion. It's if you own a massage parlor [00:30:07] We want you to be licensed to do what you're doing and we don't want [00:30:10] People living there. We had I don't know everyone's aware, but there's a couple [00:30:15] Businesses that operated under massage parlors in the city limits and our police department working with the sheriff's department [00:30:21] Figured out there are some prostitution activity going on in those [00:30:25] To massage parlors and that some of the employees were basically living on pallets in the back room with [00:30:33] Some some blankets over and it was pretty despicable. So that's why we're we're passing or hopefully passing this ordinance [00:30:43] Councilman Murphy, I know sir. I have no further comments. There's no further discussion all those in favor, please signify by saying aye
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Second Reading, Ordinance 2019-2151: Special Exception for 5940 Massachusetts Avenue, Fellowship Baptist Church and Academy
approvedCouncil held second reading of Ordinance 2019-2151 granting a special exception for an educational institution (Fellowship Baptist Church and Academy) in the MF30 high-density residential district at 5940 Massachusetts Avenue. Staff explained no new students are being added; existing students are being relocated from the church sanctuary into a renovated residential building. The ordinance passed on a voice vote with no ex parte communications and no public comment.
Ord. Ordinance 2019-2151
- motion:Motion to approve second reading of Ordinance 2019-2151 granting a special exception for an educational institution at 5940 Massachusetts Avenue. (passed)
5940 Massachusetts AvenueFellowship Baptist Church and AcademyMr. AllmanMr. RomanelliMs. VanceMF30 high-density residential districtOrdinance 2019-2151special exception permit▶ Jump to 30:50 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:30:50] Opposed like sign motion passes next to second reading ordinance 2019 dash [00:30:56] 2151 ordinance 2019 [00:30:58] 2151 an ordinance providing for a special exception for an educational institution in the mf30 high-density residential district [00:31:05] For the property located at 5940, Massachusetts Avenue providing for severability providing for an effective date [00:31:10] I [00:31:14] Certainly mr. Mayor as a reminder [00:31:16] This is a quasi judicial hearing and so if anyone has had any ex parte [00:31:21] Communication and respect to this item. This needs to be disclosed [00:31:27] As part of the consideration and [00:31:31] the proposal is [00:31:33] for a special exception permit as a result of a zoning classification of [00:31:39] mf30 and [00:31:41] Mr. Roman only will present the remaining project details [00:31:45] Thank you, Miss Vance. Yes [00:31:47] This is a special exception because it is a school in a residential district and that requires a special exception [00:31:53] There are no new students being added [00:31:55] They're moving the students out of the sanctuary of the church into one of the residential buildings and renovating that so there's no new impacts [00:32:02] From this action. Thank you. We'll ask if there are any in ex parte communications that need to be declared [00:32:07] No [00:32:09] Seeing none. I'll open it up for public comment [00:32:13] Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to council [00:32:16] Who for approval second to the night? Nothing to the second? No, mr. Allman [00:32:23] In that case all those in favor, please signify by saying aye aye opposed like sign [00:32:29] Motion passes next is second reading ordinance
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2153: Amendments to Golf Cart Ordinance
approvedCouncil adopted on second reading Ordinance 2019-2153, amending the golf cart ordinance to open Louisiana Avenue and Main Street from Van Buren to the city limits to golf cart use, remove crossing requirements, and regulate golf cart operation in Sims Park during special events. The City Manager also informed Council that Easy Event Ride has been hired by the Chasco Fiesta committee for park-and-ride shuttle service during Chasco.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2153
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2019-2153 amending the golf cart ordinance on second reading. (passed)
- vote:Voice vote on adoption of Ordinance 2019-2153. (passed)
Louisiana AvenueMain Street from Van Buren Avenue to city limitsSims ParkU.S. 19Chasco Fiesta committeeEasy Event RideLakeside InnAltmanDavisDebbie MannsChasco FiestaFDOT rules regarding U.S. 19 crossingOrdinance No. 2019-2153Section 23-210, Chapter 23 of Code of Ordinances▶ Jump to 32:32 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:32:32] 2019 [00:32:33] 2153 or in this 2019 [00:32:35] 2153 an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida providing for amendment of section [00:32:39] 23 dash 210 of chapter 23 of the New Port Richey code of ordinances pertaining to areas of legal operation of golf carts on city streets [00:32:46] Providing for removal of restrictions on Louisiana Avenue and Main Street east of Van Buren Street providing for removal of crossing requirements [00:32:54] Providing for the operation of golf carts and Sims Park during special events providing for conflict severability and an effective date [00:33:02] We have a report on this [00:33:04] Mr. Mayor as [00:33:06] You will recall [00:33:08] When this ordinance was effectuated there was discussion [00:33:13] That after it had been in place for a certain period of time we would consider some amendments to it at this time [00:33:20] We're recommending that [00:33:22] Louisiana Avenue be opened up for golf cart use and Main Street from Van Bull [00:33:30] Pardon me from Van Buren [00:33:32] Avenue to Congress Street [00:33:35] This has been reviewed by the city's [00:33:38] police department and [00:33:41] it's their recommendation that you consider the [00:33:46] Item favorably, I believe that was from Van Buren to the city limits. Yes. Thank you. Thank you [00:33:54] Opened up for public comment [00:33:57] It's saying no one come forward to bring it back to Council [00:34:01] Go ahead move for approval second to the maker [00:34:08] To the second [00:34:10] just a it's topical but just to inform the council of the [00:34:16] Requests have been made for park and ride for big events [00:34:20] Based on concern about parking in town and the Chesco Fiesta committee [00:34:25] Approved the hiring of a company called easy event ride [00:34:28] Which is the same company the mayor brought us a picture of that. He saw at the Gainesville [00:34:33] I'd followed up and contacted them. So during the week of Chesco, they're coming in and [00:34:39] taking folks from park and ride locations to the event, but in addition during them the [00:34:46] The main the week in between during the weekdays [00:34:49] They're going to have a passenger [00:34:52] ferry [00:34:53] to [00:34:55] Maybe dispatch folks both to and from the park. And so they're hoping to demonstrate the ability to have a little shuttle [00:35:05] Operation part of the process is to keep the downtown business parking spaces available [00:35:10] but it will be available to residents of the city to [00:35:14] to be picked up and delivered back to their homes in order for them not to have to bring their cars out into the [00:35:20] into the crowded [00:35:22] Populated parking areas [00:35:24] Thank you. I [00:35:26] Love it. I love that [00:35:28] This is I never thought I'd say that's when I came before us with this one the coolest ordinance that we passed the original ordinance [00:35:33] Since I've been on council my six years here [00:35:35] I mean, I just re-registered my golf cart news as of December 31st of last year over a hundred golf carts registered in the city [00:35:42] I think it helps slow traffic down. I think it gives us a sense of like downtown [00:35:47] Community people love it what Keltzman Altman is referring to something similar [00:35:52] I said this previously, but my family and I visited Mount Doerr [00:35:55] We wanted to check out the lakeside Inn and my son has a soccer tournament over the summer and we stayed there and there was [00:36:00] a retired police officer from Orlando that ran a golf cart and it was a business and he it was like an eight-seater and [00:36:07] He left business cards all over the city. And if you're a resident or you're just a tourist like I was visiting the city [00:36:14] He you just call him sometimes you gotta wait 15-20 minutes [00:36:17] He'll come pick you up if he has time [00:36:18] I'll take you around the city give you a little tour if he's not waiting on another another person to pick up and he just [00:36:24] Works off donations. He makes a few hundred dollars a day. He's home and you don't even have to pay for it [00:36:29] And it's just a cool downtown concept. I'd love to see the city in the purge [00:36:32] You maybe maybe get there someday sounds like we're kind of on the right track [00:36:35] The the purpose is for that's the intention of the individual to show what he can do [00:36:40] And I think he now has an app where you he can be dispatched [00:36:44] But the goal is to be able to demonstrate so we'll hopefully see how that works [00:36:50] Mr. Davis, I just want to say that this is great to see [00:36:53] I mean, I believe every one of our ordinances is a working document [00:36:57] And this is an example of a working document and we're making changes and you know [00:37:01] And I asked the public anytime you see an ordinance that you think we might you know modify or [00:37:06] You know upgrade, you know that you come see us and we'll take a look at it and see if it might not be appropriate [00:37:13] Thank you [00:37:15] When we first started talking about the [00:37:19] The original ordinance I had been advocating for not putting restrictions on streets [00:37:25] Under the belief which I still hold to this day that people that own and drive golf carts on the street are not generally suicidal [00:37:33] and [00:37:34] They can self police [00:37:37] pretty much and [00:37:38] it they do work as [00:37:41] The equivalent of mobile speed bumps they slow the traffic way down [00:37:46] It has has worked and they've been extraordinarily popular [00:37:53] And [00:37:54] The the thing at the park was I almost an oversight we I [00:37:59] Don't believe any of us expected [00:38:01] that people would drive their golf carts and park behind the shade structures to listen to concerts or watch the movies in the park, but [00:38:07] They come down and we've had I think upwards of 30 or 35 people show up for some of those concerts now [00:38:14] And so we're making these adjustments to to make it a little less crazy in the park [00:38:21] But also to open it up so that people who previously could not get from their houses downtown and the golf carts legally [00:38:27] Can do so and I think that's a wonderful step in the right direction [00:38:31] we'll continue to watch it and [00:38:33] make changes as [00:38:36] Things permit. I know the one big gap that we've got right now are for any of the people [00:38:43] That live on the west side of u.s. 19 because of FDOT rules. There's no legal way for them to get to the east side [00:38:51] And I would say not only no legal way [00:38:55] Probably no safe way [00:38:57] given that [00:38:59] The traffic going through some of those intersections on u.s. 19 that they might use [00:39:05] The drivers are crazy [00:39:07] for lack of a better term and I do know we have people that take their lives in their own hands to [00:39:14] To come across so they can enjoy the downtown in the park with their golf carts. I [00:39:20] Would caution them to be extraordinarily careful and we're we are aware that there's an issue and we would like to work on some solutions [00:39:28] To try to fix that so the folks on the west side can can safely get across to the east side and vice versa [00:39:36] So with that if there's no further discussion all those in favor, please signify by saying aye aye [00:39:43] opposed like sign
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Board Appointment: Helen "Jayne" Brewin, Library Advisory Board
approvedCouncil appointed Helen "Jayne" Brewin as the alternate member of the Library Advisory Board for a three-year term ending February 19, 2022. Staff confirmed she met the requirements; one position on the board remains open.
- motion:Appoint Helen "Jayne" Brewin to the Library Advisory Board as alternate member for a three-year term through February 19, 2022. (passed)
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[00:39:44] motion passes [00:39:46] Next item is board appointment of Helen Jane Bruin to the library advisory board, and I believe miss Bruin is here [00:39:53] She is mr. Mayor, and she indicated an interest to serve on this board the end of last year [00:40:02] since that time we've been able to determine that she meets the requirements set forth for a [00:40:09] position on this board [00:40:11] The recommendation from the staff is to appoint miss Bruin for a three-year period of time which would span through [00:40:19] February 19th of [00:40:21] 2022 the position would be for the alternate member position if you determine [00:40:29] That the staff's recommendation is acceptable to you [00:40:32] There's still one position open on the library advisory board in case anyone is interested in serving [00:40:39] We are looking for qualified applicants. Very good. Mr. Burns. Thank you for [00:40:45] Being willing to put your name in the hat as it were [00:40:51] any public comment [00:41:00] We'll have you out by 930 I hope move approval to the maker [00:41:06] Happy to see you involved. It's [00:41:09] I've enjoyed knowing your family for a long time [00:41:12] The second Thank You Jane bet. I know who recruited you [00:41:18] Councilman Davis and I appreciate the support you're getting from your board already. They're here with you [00:41:26] Councilman Murphy, thank you for serving and I will add my thanks as well [00:41:32] No further discussion all those in favor, please signify by saying aye aye opposed like sign [00:41:38] Motion passes. Next is Fitzgerald's st. Patrick's Day celebration [00:41:44] alcoholic beverage special event [00:41:46] Yes, sir. Mr. Mayor we have [00:41:48] Mr. And mrs. Daniel and Sherry Coonson attendance this evening to represent their plan [00:41:55] for an alcoholic beverage special event application from March 15th through March 17th [00:42:02] to commemorate the st. Patrick's Day celebration [00:42:05] Their specific request is [00:42:10] To hold the event pardon me on Railroad Square and to sell beer and wine on [00:42:16] Friday March 15th from 5 p.m. To 11 on [00:42:20] Saturday March 16th from 5 to 11
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Fitzgerald's St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Alcoholic Beverage Special Exception Event
approvedCouncil approved Fitzgerald's request for an alcoholic beverage special exception for St. Patrick's Day, including extended hours on Sunday March 17th (12pm-11pm) and an extension on Friday's wake event to midnight, given the business's location within the downtown special event boundary.
- motion:Approve Fitzgerald's alcoholic beverage special exception request including extended hours on Friday (to midnight) and Sunday March 17th (12pm-1pm and 9pm-11pm extensions). (passed)
Fitzgerald'sMitchell High SchoolRosesMurphyFitzgerald's Wake eventSt. Patrick's Day Celebrationdowntown special event boundary▶ Jump to 42:24 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:42:24] Their request is also to serve [00:42:27] Alcoholic [00:42:29] Beverages beer and wine, excuse me on Sunday March 17th between the hours of 12 p.m. And 11 p.m [00:42:37] as [00:42:38] I indicated to you in a previous communication [00:42:42] Because the business is located in a downtown special event [00:42:46] Boundary you may if you turn determine that it's appropriate to do so [00:42:53] Extend the hours of their operation to afford them the opportunity [00:42:58] To sell for the extra hours on Sunday, which would be one hour [00:43:04] From 12 p.m. To 1 p.m. And then two hours at the end of the day from 9 to 11 [00:43:12] So they're actually asking for three additional hours on Sunday [00:43:18] Thank you open it up for public comment [00:43:22] Well, the first thing I'd like to say is that that we are working with the gentleman that the young man from Mitchell High School [00:43:29] Everybody's looking into that and everybody's looking at we just don't have the resources that they've produced yet anything. That's really usable [00:43:37] you know and [00:43:39] the plastic [00:43:40] Yes, and I think he's doing a great job. And I think that's something that we're all looking into all over the place [00:43:49] My wife [00:43:51] Went somewhere where they had paper straws and was amused to see that they were wrapped in cellophane which sort of defeated the whole purpose [00:43:59] Yeah [00:44:06] Everybody's I because they know there's going to be a change. So we're just looking into it. I think everybody is very good [00:44:12] Bring it back to council. I'm assuming you're one of the additional hours because Sunday is st. Patrick's Day. Yes [00:44:21] Mentioned on Friday because Fridays are awake. I believe your your time is is what is the time on Friday night? [00:44:31] Five start [00:44:34] Could we get an extension of an hour on that night to 12 [00:44:37] You are located within the special event [00:44:41] Boundary, so the council can determine if that's something of interest to them or not. Certainly [00:44:47] Ask a question. Yes, so tell we haven't had any crazy issues during the st. Patrick's Day party [00:44:52] Back at Danny's right in years past [00:44:56] I'll move [00:45:00] approval of the request to include the Friday. [00:45:05] Let's do that and Sunday at the same time. [00:45:08] I said to include the [00:45:09] Oh, okay. [00:45:10] Okay, then I seconded [00:45:11] to the maker. [00:45:13] No, I think it's a popular spot. And it's a big day for that [00:45:18] particular part of the world. [00:45:21] We have a lot of security besides the police department [00:45:23] there. And we, we shut it down if it's if there's a problem, [00:45:26] maybe there hasn't been a second. [00:45:30] I just wonder why you didn't wear green tonight. [00:45:38] I've never attended the wake. I've heard awesome things about [00:45:41] I'm going to try to attend to this. [00:45:42] We encourage you guys all to be a part of it. You're welcome to [00:45:45] come and be a mourner. [00:45:46] Yeah, come down and enjoy it. It's a lot of fun. [00:45:49] It is. It's a lot earlier. It's not at 11 o'clock at night [00:45:53] No, no. Yeah. Yeah, that's what it is. [00:45:56] Councilman Murphy, I'm looking forward to it. [00:45:58] There you go. [00:46:01] I do enjoy St. Patrick's Day in downtown New Port Richey, when [00:46:05] you guys are doing stuff, because even if I'm not there, [00:46:08] and I'm at the other end of railroad square at Roses or [00:46:10] somewhere else, the people watching is incredible. [00:46:15] Do enjoy it. Wish you the best of luck with this event. [00:46:18] Thank you. [00:46:20] There's no further discussion. All those in favor of the motion [00:46:22] please signify by saying aye. [00:46:23] Aye. [00:46:24] Aye. [00:46:24] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes.
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Quarterly Cash & Investment Performance Report
approvedFinance staff presented the quarterly cash and investment performance report as of December 31, 2018, showing total cash and investments of $23,041,550 with quarterly income of $100,357. Council approved the report, with one councilmember noting frustration with delayed financial reporting software.
- motion:Motion to accept and approve the quarterly cash and investment report as of December 31, 2018. (passed)
Florida Municipal Investment Trust FundState Board of Administration (Florida Prime)Mrs. FeastQuarterly Cash & Investment Performance Report (Q1 FY2019, as of 12/31/2018)▶ Jump to 46:27 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:46:27] Thank you. [00:46:28] Thank you. Next is the quarterly cash and investment performance [00:46:32] report. [00:46:33] And Mrs. Feast is prepared this evening to give you a review of [00:46:38] our current investment portfolio, as well as the [00:46:41] transactions that have been made over the last quarter. [00:46:49] Tonight, you're being asked to review and approve the quarterly [00:46:52] cash and investment report as of December 31st, 2018. [00:46:58] But before you do so, I just have this brief summary of that [00:47:01] report. [00:47:05] As of December 31st, 2018, the total cash and investments held [00:47:10] by the city totaled $23,041,550. [00:47:17] That is comprised of $5.8 million in checking, $7.6 [00:47:23] million in the State Board of Administration, our Florida [00:47:26] prime investment pool, $4.2 million in the Florida Municipal [00:47:32] Investment Trust Fund, and $5.4 million in U.S. Treasury [00:47:38] obligations. [00:47:40] You'll see that income earned in this quarter totaled $100,357. [00:47:48] And compared to last quarter, earnings of $85,000 were earned. [00:47:56] So you can see that there is a increase from the previous [00:47:59] quarter, which is a good representation of the economic [00:48:03] state right now. [00:48:10] This slide gives you the composition, basically, of our [00:48:14] checking and investment funds. [00:48:17] You'll see that we're pretty balanced across the board. [00:48:20] The highest composition or percentage is 33%, which is [00:48:24] held in our Florida prime account. [00:48:27] Next is checking at 25%. [00:48:30] U.S. Treasury obligations, which is actually a treasury bill, is [00:48:35] at 24%, and 18% is our investments in Florida Municipal [00:48:39] Investment Trust Fund. [00:48:41] And this composition is in line with our investment policy and [00:48:46] within the composition requirements. [00:48:52] And this last slide represents or just gives a comparison to [00:48:56] last quarter. [00:48:57] You'll see that we do have an increase of about $3.8 million [00:49:03] compared to last quarter. [00:49:05] And that simply is due to the last quarter, including the end [00:49:10] of the fiscal year, where the city did have to pay out, just [00:49:14] pay out and close out some of their obligations. [00:49:17] So more cash was used in last quarter than this quarter. [00:49:23] And that's all I have. [00:49:24] If you have any questions. [00:49:27] Any questions? [00:49:29] None. [00:49:29] Thank you very much. [00:49:31] Entertain a motion to accept and approve the quarterly cash [00:49:33] investment report. [00:49:35] Move to approve. [00:49:36] Second. [00:49:37] To the maker. [00:49:38] No. [00:49:39] Second. [00:49:39] Thank you. [00:49:40] No. [00:49:40] Deputy Mayor. [00:49:42] Councilman. [00:49:43] No, just this is a report tells us how much cash we have. [00:49:47] Doesn't talk at all about the condition of the city. [00:49:51] Certainly the taxes that were collected and deposited in the [00:49:54] last quarter from property taxes is probably the reason that we [00:50:00] have more funds, but I'm very anxious to see the software [00:50:04] that's been going on for five years. [00:50:07] Good Lord. [00:50:07] We've got to get past that and start getting some financial [00:50:10] reports. [00:50:12] Thank you. [00:50:13] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:50:15] Aye. [00:50:16] Opposed? [00:50:16] Like sign motion passes next approval of the sanctuary
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Approval of Sanctuary Manor ALF Site Plan
approvedCouncil reviewed and approved the site plan for Sanctuary Manor ALF, a 115-unit assisted living and memory care facility at 6450 Seaforest Drive. The 98,706 sq ft building will be developed on 8.32 acres of the 12.42-acre PDD-zoned site. Council expressed concerns about coastal high hazard flood area evacuation but acknowledged the use is permitted.
- motion:Approve the Sanctuary Manor ALF site plan. (passed)
6450 SeaforestSanctuary Manor ALFMr. RomanMs. VanceDevelopment Review Committee recommendationPDD zoningR1 zoningSanctuary Manor ALF site plancoastal high hazard flood area▶ Jump to 50:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:50:20] manor ALF site plan. [00:50:22] Ms. [00:50:22] Vance. [00:50:24] I'm Mr. [00:50:24] Mayor to begin. [00:50:26] I'd like to remind everyone that this is a quasi judicial [00:50:29] hearing and that any ex parte communications need to be [00:50:33] disclosed as a part of the discussion. [00:50:38] This is an R I'd like to remind the council that sanctuary [00:50:43] manor is a matter that was considered by you in the past. [00:50:48] It was actually in June of 2018. [00:50:51] At that time, the applicants were interested in rezoning a [00:50:55] portion of their property from our one to PDD and you rejected [00:51:02] the application for them to do so. [00:51:04] They are back before you this evening for a site plan review [00:51:09] to develop the portion of the property that is already zoned [00:51:13] PDD and Mr. [00:51:18] Roman only has some comments about the proposal, which as [00:51:25] I've indicated does not require rezoning and it also decreases [00:51:29] the number of beds from what they were originally proposing [00:51:32] the whole house on the property. [00:51:34] Thank you. [00:51:36] As a planned development district, sanctuary manors site [00:51:39] plan must be approved by the city council per our city code [00:51:43] of ordinances. [00:51:45] The proposed assisted living facility be located at 6450 [00:51:50] Seaforest, which you see is pretty close to the intersection [00:51:53] of green key road of the 12.42 acre site. [00:51:58] Only 8.32 acres will be developed through this action. [00:52:02] As Ms. [00:52:03] Mann said, you rejected the rezoning in the past. [00:52:06] The yellow box basically at the top is the area that's [00:52:08] going to be developed. [00:52:09] The light yellow will not. [00:52:12] And their, their property goes to that solid line in the [00:52:15] middle of the light yellow. [00:52:18] This is a site plan and I'm sorry, it's not a little bit [00:52:21] darker, but this is the site plan for the development. [00:52:25] It will feature 115 units of senior independent [00:52:29] living and memory care. [00:52:30] The 98,706 square foot building will feature parking [00:52:34] underneath the building. [00:52:36] All residential units will be on the second and third floor. [00:52:40] The development will also feature two monument signs [00:52:42] on Seaforest drive 3.5 feet in height and six feet wide. [00:52:47] The development will have 38 parking spaces and four [00:52:50] spaces reserved for the handicapped. [00:52:52] This was reviewed by the development review committee. [00:52:54] They recommend approval. [00:52:56] The development team is also here. [00:52:57] If you have any questions of them. [00:53:00] Mayor, I might additionally add that although the applicant [00:53:03] is not asking at this time to develop any of the R1 [00:53:07] property, they may at any point in the future ask for [00:53:11] permission to develop that property and it would need [00:53:15] to be developed in concurrence with the R1 zoning [00:53:18] classification. [00:53:20] Thank you. [00:53:21] Given that we're in quasi-judicial, ask if anyone [00:53:24] has any ex parte communications. [00:53:28] Seeing no one being positive, open it up for public comment. [00:53:35] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:53:39] Move approval. [00:53:41] Second. [00:53:42] To the mayor. [00:53:44] Yes, that's 112, 115 more people to come into [00:53:49] the city and it's a low usage as indicated by the [00:53:53] number of parking spaces. [00:53:54] So, you know, hopefully the problems that we are having [00:53:58] with the drainage that has caused some concern will be [00:54:04] addressed separately as it should be. [00:54:07] The second. [00:54:08] Nothing. [00:54:09] Deputy Mayor. [00:54:10] You own the property. [00:54:11] This is a permitted use, right? [00:54:13] So you have the right to build this. [00:54:14] I'm not denying the right. [00:54:15] I do question. [00:54:16] It's totally your choice having an assisted living facility [00:54:20] so close to the coastline as far as just evacuations [00:54:24] and things like that are needed. [00:54:25] But I'm sure you've gone over all that. [00:54:27] You don't have to reply. [00:54:28] It's just something that pops in my head. [00:54:30] It's totally your right to do so. [00:54:31] So we don't have the right to deny that from you. [00:54:33] I wish you luck with your project. [00:54:34] Thank you. [00:54:35] Councilman. [00:54:36] I'll just say no, it was, this is, you know, it's zoned [00:54:40] for that and I know the only other issue was the natural [00:54:43] disaster evacuation type thing. [00:54:46] And I know that last time you guys had that covered. [00:54:48] So really nothing, you know, but move forward. [00:54:54] I share some of the concerns already expressed about the [00:54:57] fact that you're building this in a coastal high hazard [00:55:00] flood area and you do have a very strong responsibility [00:55:07] to make sure that any of the residents that building [00:55:09] get evacuated out well in advance of a storm surge [00:55:14] that may well inundate that whole first floor level. [00:55:18] So with that, if there's no other discussion, [00:55:25] all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:55:27] Aye. [00:55:28] Opposed, like sign. [00:55:30] Motion passes. [00:55:32] Next is bid award on the wayfinding signage
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Bid Award - Wayfinding Signage Project Phase II
approvedCouncil awarded the Phase II Wayfinding Signage Project contract to Pablocki Sign in the amount of $316,081, after rescinding the prior award to Arete Industries. The $11,750 difference covers general conditions for mobilization and will be offset via negative change order/liquidated damages from Arete. Pablocki agreed to complete within 180 days with $1,000/day liquidated damages.
- motion:Approve bid award to Pablocki Sign for Phase II Wayfinding Signage Project in the amount of $316,081. (passed)
Trouble Creek (east, past Meadowlawn Gardens, near Briar Patch)Arete IndustriesPablocki SignCouncilman MurphyWayfinding Signage Project Phase II▶ Jump to 55:35 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:55:36] project phase two. [00:55:39] Thank you, Mr. [00:55:39] Mayor. [00:55:41] The agenda item before you is to enter into a contract [00:55:47] with Pablocki Sign for phase two of the wayfinding [00:55:52] project, signage, wayfinding signage project, excuse me. [00:55:56] The amount that we are requesting that the contract [00:56:01] be in the amount of is $316,081. [00:56:06] As you'll remember from your last meeting, I asked you [00:56:10] to rescind phase two of the wayfinding signage projects [00:56:15] from Arete Industries in the amount of $304,331. [00:56:24] There is a difference of $11,750 between the two [00:56:29] bids, which represent the amount of general conditions [00:56:34] that Pablocki needs and able to mobilize the project. [00:56:40] And in order to address the additional fees, the city [00:56:49] will be retaining general conditions from Arete [00:56:53] Industries and or potentially liquidated damages [00:56:58] for late completion of the project, which will more [00:57:01] than handle this and will be processed as a negative [00:57:05] change order on their final pay application. [00:57:08] Therefore, we are recommending that you consider a [00:57:12] bid award to Pablocki, who was the second lowest [00:57:16] bidder originally on the project, but agreed to [00:57:21] perform the project for the low bid amount with the [00:57:26] addition of the general conditions for mobilization [00:57:31] and they can complete the project within 180 days [00:57:37] of a notice to proceed. [00:57:40] And they too have agreed to a liquidated damages [00:57:42] provision in the amount of $1,000 per day [00:57:46] for late completion. [00:57:48] Thank you. [00:57:49] Open it up for public comment. [00:57:51] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:57:55] Move for approval. [00:57:56] To the maker. [00:57:57] Nothing. [00:57:58] We've been wanting this for a couple of years. [00:57:59] So, you know, let's get her done. [00:58:02] Second. [00:58:02] I love the signs that are up so far that look great. [00:58:04] I mean, I'm a huge fan of the design we went with and [00:58:07] everything, and hopefully this company will finish [00:58:09] the project out. [00:58:12] Just a question on one of the signs that is up because [00:58:18] the vertical banner type looking signs that say [00:58:21] New Port Richey on them. [00:58:23] When you, when you're going out past the Meadowlawn [00:58:28] Gardens and heading east on Trouble Creek, as you're [00:58:32] headed towards the Briar Patch, there's a sign there [00:58:34] that says New Port Richey. [00:58:36] Is that just to make the folks in the Briar Patch feel [00:58:40] good that they're in the city or was it pointed the [00:58:42] wrong direction? [00:58:43] I'm in my mind. [00:58:45] And when I see a sign like that, I feel like I'm just [00:58:46] coming into the city. [00:58:47] But at that particular sign is like, as you're leaving [00:58:50] the city, it's on the right as you head east on Trouble [00:58:53] Creek by the church or the senior center. [00:58:57] And it's like, it's like at the outer edge of the city. [00:59:00] I'm not, I'm not, I haven't inspected that specific [00:59:05] location myself. [00:59:06] I'd be glad to do that and report back to you. [00:59:09] Yeah, I'm just wondering. [00:59:10] The tertiary signs though are meant to be positioned [00:59:15] in a place as an entryway to the city. [00:59:17] Okay. [00:59:18] Well, that may well be in the wrong direction then. [00:59:20] I'm not sure, but it's facing the Briar Patch, which [00:59:23] is in the city. [00:59:23] So I'm sure they appreciate knowing that we know [00:59:26] they're still in the city since they do pay taxes to us. [00:59:30] But that just seemed a curious spot to me. [00:59:32] Thank you. [00:59:33] Councilman Murphy. [00:59:34] No, I'm good. [00:59:36] I look forward to seeing this project finished. [00:59:39] There's no further discussion. [00:59:41] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:59:43] Aye. [00:59:44] Opposed, like sign. [00:59:46] Motion passes. [00:59:47] Next is a three minute report from the library.
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Three Minute Report: Library
The library director presented a three-minute report on library statistics, programs, and successes, including the Snow Event, reptile show, Family Fort Night, Tasty Tuesdays, a free high school diploma program, a new adult literacy program, and an innovation grant for a memory lab. The library's 100-year anniversary celebration was announced for April 2020.
Friends of the LibraryTampa Bay TimesGail SyngageL. Roy AveryMichelle MillerAdult Literacy ProgramFamily Fort NightFree High School Diploma ProgramLibrary 100-year anniversaryMemory Lab innovation grantReptile ShowSnow EventTasty Tuesdays▶ Jump to 59:49 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:59:49] Good evening, city council and mayor. [00:59:57] Thank you for allowing me to. [01:00:00] share a quick summary of library happenings with you. I'll start by reviewing some statistics [01:00:07] that will help illustrate how the library is being used. [01:00:17] The number of borrowed items have almost equaled the number of items that the library [01:00:23] actually holds. There are 1,771 more card holders than there are city residents. [01:00:34] 6,226 more people have visited the library this year as compared to last year during this same [01:00:41] time period. And by borrowing instead of buying, library members have saved [01:00:49] over $1,207,788 during this year. To help illustrate a broader view of the library's [01:01:06] successes, here are some photos of recent classes, events, and initiatives starting [01:01:12] with the snow event in December. That's when the library partnered with local downtown businesses [01:01:19] to offer a free, fun, educational night for kids while parents received coupons and discounts and [01:01:26] specials and were encouraged to go downtown and help our local businesses. [01:01:34] The reptile show occurred during most libraries' least busiest time, so between Christmas and January 1st. [01:01:49] It's usually a dead time for public libraries, but as you can see, we were swamped. We had over [01:01:55] 100 people show up for a reptile show and it was a lot of fun, a great success. [01:02:05] Family Fort Night happened not too long ago. It was a night of storytelling in which families had fun building [01:02:12] homemade forts to read in. And currently, thanks to generous members showing some love, [01:02:22] 29 children have had over $216 in late charges paid down. Each recipient is invited to use their [01:02:31] library card again in a letter that credits an anonymous donor with the good deed. [01:02:41] Tasty Tuesdays continues to be a popular event, perhaps even more so [01:02:46] after Michelle Miller's complimentary article in the Tampa Bay Times in December. [01:02:51] As evidenced earlier today, both produce and parking are hot commodities on Tuesday. [01:02:57] A worrisome statistic I want to share with you is that Florida has over two million [01:03:03] high school dropouts. The library is helping to solve that problem by being one of 38 libraries [01:03:13] in the state that offers a free high school diploma program. Out of the seven scholarships [01:03:20] that we've awarded this year, one person has already earned their diploma with two million [01:03:26] with two more students more than halfway finished. [01:03:31] In a recent article by Gail Syngage, a 28-year-old mother of three and a recent graduate from our [01:03:38] program advised others to take advantage of the program. She said the program will change your [01:03:44] life and will make it all worth it. The library unveiled an adult literacy program as another [01:03:53] step towards achieving success. We unveiled that this month. This is a one-on-one learning [01:04:00] opportunity and it includes various literacies such as reading, writing, [01:04:06] technology, and even some financial literacy events. [01:04:24] Oh, thank you. Recently, the library was awarded an innovation grant for a memory lab proposal [01:04:31] that will assist in the purchase of a professional quality scanner. People will be able to make [01:04:37] free digital copies of their keepsakes and heirlooms, such as the one pictured, [01:04:47] such as the one pictured, which is the library's first succession record of when the library first [01:04:55] opened. And people will also be able to scan old photographs that capture important insights into [01:05:03] their history, such as those listed above. You'll see one of the library's story times, [01:05:12] the founder of the library from 99 years ago, Dr. [01:05:17] L. Roy Avery, and a picture of the inside of the library as it once was. [01:05:24] And I'll show you a few more pictures of the library through the years [01:05:32] so you can see what all the changes that the library has gone through. [01:05:36] And I also wanted to encourage you to mark your calendars for next April, [01:05:43] and that's when the library will celebrate their 100-year anniversary. And we wanted to invite you [01:05:50] early to attend our celebration that the Friends of the Library is already planning. [01:05:57] In the meantime, your library staff look forward to your next visit. Thank you. [01:06:02] Thank you. Any questions? [01:06:09] And she brought her own cheering section.
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