Council tabled three ordinances: park hours at Sims Park and Orange Lake (2019-2169), and a land use change and rezoning for the former Walgreens at 6300 US 19.
26 items on the agenda · 23 decisions recorded
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.
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[00:00:16] Thank you, ma'am. Quorum, I'm going to ask everybody to please stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:27] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Procedural moment of silence.
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[00:00:46] Thank you. You may be seated.
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Approval of August 20, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the August 20, 2019 regular meeting.
- motion:Approve the August 20, 2019 regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:50] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the August 20th regular meeting minutes. [00:00:54] Move for approval. Second. [00:00:55] Motion and a second. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion carries. Elaine, if you could meet me at the podium, please.
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Proclamation - National Drive Electric Week
approvedMayor Rob Marlowe read a proclamation declaring September 14-22 as National Drive Electric Week in New Port Richey, promoting a tailgate party event at Railroad Square on September 14th featuring electric vehicle information and test drives.
- direction:Mayor proclaimed September 14-22 as National Drive Electric Week in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
Railroad Square in downtown Newport-RitchieRob MarloweNational Drive Electric Tailgate PartyNational Drive Electric Week▶ Jump to 1:06 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:06] Whereas National Drive Electric Week is a nationwide celebration to draw attention to the environmental, economic, and other benefits of plug-in electric vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity, whereas as part of this year's celebration, the City of New Port Richey is hosting a national drive electric week. [00:01:31] Tailgate party on Saturday, September 14th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Railroad Square in downtown New Port Richey, and whereas the event will feature information on clean air electric vehicles and test drives of the newest electric vehicles, the public can also talk with current electric vehicle owners about the benefits of electrical vehicle ownership, and whereas the National Drive Electric Week electric tailgate party will be hosted on Saturday, September 14th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Railroad Square in downtown New Port Richey. [00:01:45] And whereas the event will feature information on clean air electric vehicles and test drives of the newest electric vehicles, the public can also talk with current electric vehicle owners about the benefits of electrical vehicle ownership, and whereas the National Drive Electric Week electric tailgate party will allow the City of New Port Richey to serve as a focal point for electric vehicle use, all while demonstrating the City's commitment to clean energy and urging residents to adopt sustainable practices. [00:02:11] Therefore, I, Rob Marlowe, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the week of September 14th to the 22nd as National Drive Electric Week in the City of New Port Richey, and encourage all residents to participate in the National Drive Electric Tailgate Party and to make the pledge to drive electric with their next vehicle. [00:02:41] Thank you. [00:02:53] I would also point out, as I was explaining to the Deputy Mayor just before the meeting, I picked up an inverter that takes 12-volt and converts it into AC. I can hook it to my car battery, and I can run a refrigerator for days. [00:03:15] And so if any of you were wondering how you keep your food cold during the storm we mercifully didn't have this year, that will be it in my case. [00:03:25] So is everyone welcome over to your house? [00:03:26] No, but they're welcome to come down to Railroad Square, and I'll show it to them. [00:03:31] Bring your refrigerator with you. [00:03:33] I may just bring a box fan. It's a little easier to carry than a fridge. [00:03:38] The next item is reading by title only.
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Proclamation - POW-MIA Recognition Day (By Title Only)
approvedMayor read by title only a proclamation recognizing POW-MIA Recognition Day on September 20th in the City of New Port Richey.
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[00:03:41] POW MIA Recognition Day will be on September the 20th in the City of New Port Richey, and I will pass this back to the clerk to forward on. [00:03:55] The next item on the agenda is for items that are not on the agenda or on the consent agenda.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - June 2019
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from June 2019 without discussion.
- motion:Approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes for June 2019. (passed)
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[00:05:02] Move for approval. [00:05:03] Second. [00:05:04] Any discussion? [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign. [00:05:11] Next item, public reading of ordinances.
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Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes - July 2019
approvedon consentThe Cultural Affairs Committee minutes from July 2019 were approved without discussion.
- motion:Motion to approve the Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes for July 2019. (passed)
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[00:05:02] Move for approval. [00:05:03] Second. [00:05:04] Any discussion? [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign. [00:05:11] Next item, public reading of ordinances.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the listed purchases/payments under the consent-style approval process with a unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:05:02] Move for approval. [00:05:03] Second. [00:05:04] Any discussion? [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign. [00:05:11] Next item, public reading of ordinances.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2169: Amendment to Park Hour Operations for Sims Park and Orange Lake
tabledThe second reading of Ordinance No. 2019-2169 regarding park hour operations for Sims Park and Orange Lake was deferred to the next meeting due to an advertising issue for the rescheduled meeting.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2169
- direction:Postpone the second reading of Ordinance 2019-2169 to the next meeting due to an advertising issue. (tabled)
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[00:05:13] Second reading ordinance 2019-2169. [00:05:17] Mr. Mayor, we're moving that one off because of an advertising issue for the rescheduled meeting. [00:05:22] So we'll do that at the next meeting? [00:05:24] Correct. [00:05:25] Very good.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2154: Future Land Use Plan Amendment, 6300 US Highway 19
tabledFirst reading of Ordinance 2019-2154, a future land use plan amendment to change 0.32 acres of the former Walgreens property at 6300 US Highway 19 from downtown to highway commercial land use category. After significant discussion about whether this single-parcel change would undermine broader Rivergate redevelopment plans and the city's downtown corridor vision, council moved to table the item for 30 days to allow the CRA to discuss it.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2154
- motion:Motion to deny the rezoning request (failed)
- motion:Motion to continue/table the item for 30 days to allow the CRA to discuss the property (passed)
100 Main Street, Safety Harbor5436 Belmond Lane, Holiday, Florida6300 US Highway 19Encore Development CompanyEncore Real EstateFamous TateSt. Petersburg CollegeSunTrustSuncoast NewsVerizonWalgreensCouncilman AltmanMayor MarloweMichael McCranMr. OlmsteadMr. RomagnoliMs. MannsPatrick BedronisSpiro ComitosCRA (Community Redevelopment Agency)Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, Florida Statute Part 3, Chapter 163Department of Economic OpportunityDevelopment Review CommitteeGowans property (former Media General and Euroshop)Newport Richey Community Redevelopment PlanOrdinance No. 2019-2154Ordinance No. 2019-2161Regional Planning CouncilRivergate project▶ Jump to 5:28 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:05:28] The one after that is the first reading ordinance 2019-2154, future land use plan amendment. [00:05:36] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:05:37] We actually have two agenda items to present to you this evening in respect to this item as a result of the fact that the parcel, [00:05:47] which is located at 6300 U.S. Highway 19, has two different land use and two different zoning districts. [00:05:56] It is the former Walgreens property. [00:05:58] We do have Patrick Bergeronis in attendance this evening to represent the owner of the property, Encore Development Company, [00:06:06] and Mr. Romagnoli will introduce the item more fully. [00:06:11] Thank you. [00:06:13] Could you get the PowerPoint up, please? [00:06:16] So I'm going to discuss both these agendas together. [00:06:19] They do go together, but they do need separate approvals, both a rezoning application and a future land use application amendment. [00:06:37] Get Brian to do it for you. [00:06:39] Here we go. [00:06:40] This is the subject parcel of 19 and Main Street. [00:06:43] Basically, this property is divided in two. [00:06:46] You see through the middle is the vacated Acorn Street. [00:06:49] Acorn Street North has the downtown zoning and land use designation, and the southern part has the highway commercial designation. [00:07:04] This is our zoning map and shows where our downtown district is and our highway commercial. [00:07:10] As you can see, downtown goes basically to the east towards the river, and highway commercial is all around it on US 19. [00:07:19] It's very similar for the... [00:07:22] My finger must not be strong enough tonight. [00:07:30] Here we go. [00:07:31] Our future land use map is almost the same, showing where the land use is for downtown and for highway commercial. [00:07:42] So the Development Review Committee reviewed this request and recommends approval. [00:07:46] It represents sound planning practices. [00:07:49] It is not spot zoning and is compatible with both the past use of the building and surrounding uses currently. [00:07:55] It also is consistent with our comp plan, and we do refer to the two future land use amendments that it is compliant with. [00:08:05] If the City Council approves both items, the land use plan amendment will go to several government bodies for approval, [00:08:12] including the Department of Economic Opportunity, the Regional Planning Council, the county, and about a dozen others. [00:08:19] Once we receive their comments, they will come back to the City for the Council to review both items at second reading [00:08:26] and approve them if the Council so desires. [00:08:29] So we believe this makes sense to have one parcel that has the same land use and zoning designation and not be split into two. [00:08:37] Actually, the building is split into two, not just the parcel. [00:08:41] So we expect it will take probably 30 to 60, maybe up to 90 days for comments to come back on the land use plan amendment. [00:08:54] Thank you. [00:08:55] Open up for public comment. [00:09:11] Good evening, Mayor Marlowe, gentlemen of the Council, Ms. Manns. [00:09:16] My name is Michael McCran. [00:09:17] I reside at 5436 Belmond Lane, Holiday, Florida. [00:09:21] I am currently a student at St. Petersburg College in the Public Policy and Administration Program. [00:09:26] The curriculum requires students to conduct case studies of first readings currently being considered by a local municipal government [00:09:32] and present our findings to the legislative body. [00:09:35] I am here tonight to speak to the proposed Ordinance No. 2019-2161, [00:09:40] rezoning of 6300 US Highway 19 from downtown to highway commercial. [00:09:45] The property being discussed was once occupied by Walgreens and has since become vacant as a result of the business relocating. [00:09:52] Because of the vacancy and non-use, the building is starting to suffer deterioration, [00:09:55] which could lead to diminished property value for the owner and diminished tax revenue for the City. [00:10:00] Unfortunately, the US 19 corridor is proliferated with haphazard developments that are generally unsightly [00:10:05] and are poor economic performance not only for the business owners, but also for the City. [00:10:10] But this does not have to be the case forever, especially given the fact the City has committed to improving the economic performance [00:10:16] of the US Highway 19 and the Main Street corridor. [00:10:20] It is important to note that the former Walgreens building occupies a prime real estate business location, [00:10:25] given its position on US 19 and Main Street, and also has great economic potential. [00:10:30] The proposed ordinance change serves as an incentive for a new owner to require the property [00:10:35] and sets the conditions for redevelopment and revitalization of this commercial location. [00:10:39] The future use of this property has potential to lessen the financial impact on the community [00:10:44] by producing an economically productive asset. [00:10:47] The proposed ordinance change also indirectly supports private investment and redevelopment [00:10:51] The proposed ordinance change also indirectly supports private investment and redevelopment [00:10:55] and property improvements once the property is acquired by a new owner. [00:10:59] When this new business becomes viable, it will provide new employment opportunities [00:11:04] and stimulate increased business activities on the existing site as well as in the surrounding area. [00:11:09] The proposed ordinance change takes into consideration the potential and future land use of this location, [00:11:14] which will directly contribute to economic health in New Port Richey. [00:11:18] The proposed ordinance change shows the future business owner the City's commitment to being proactive [00:11:23] in revising zoning designations on individual properties. [00:11:26] The proposed ordinance change supports SMART growth goals as articulated in the New Port Richey Community Redevelopment Plan [00:11:35] and is consistent with the intent of the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, Florida Statute Part 3, Chapter 163. [00:11:42] Consequently, this provides indirect incentives to the businesses that wish to develop a relationship with the City and surrounding community. [00:11:49] I would like to thank Mr. Romanioli, Planning and Development Director, for his time and mentorship in discussing the proposed ordinance change. [00:11:56] I would also like to thank the City Council for allowing me the opportunity to speak. Good night. [00:12:00] Thank you. Anyone else? [00:12:03] Seeing no one else come forward, I bring this back to the Council. [00:12:07] Mr. Mayor, if I could read the title. [00:12:09] Please. [00:12:10] Ordinance 2019-2154, an ordinance amending future land use category for 0.32 acres located on the southeast corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street [00:12:19] from downtown land use category to highway commercial land use category, [00:12:23] further described herein and in Exhibit A, providing for severability, providing for an effective date. [00:12:29] Mr. Mayor, I should also additionally indicate that this is a quasi-judicial review of the matter [00:12:36] and that any ex parte communication needs to be disclosed. [00:12:40] Thank you. I would start off by, do we have any ex parte communications? [00:12:44] No. [00:12:46] In that case? [00:12:48] I'd like to move to deny the request and ask for a second for purpose of discussion. [00:13:00] I think it's died for lack of a second. Do we have one? [00:13:03] Any discussion before making a motion if you choose to, or no? [00:13:06] I shouldn't if we follow the rules, but if you would like, I would be happy to explain my position, if you would allow it. [00:13:16] We talked just at the last week about our excitement about our downtown and what we thought we could see from the corner out. [00:13:23] This is like the third time that we've had, and not spot zoning, but individual parcels that are coming before us, [00:13:30] being run through the existing land use and code. [00:13:36] So if you look at the map that was presented, you would see that the downtown district is all of Highway 19 on the other side, [00:13:42] where the gray, if I'm not mistaken, where the gray properties are, are also designated as part of the downtown. [00:13:49] And so what you're saying is we had this vision of being able to go to 19 and turn into our city [00:13:57] and have a development that would entice and encourage people in. [00:14:01] We have a business that failed there or closed, and we're being told that it's in our economic benefit [00:14:08] without the benefit of the CRA discussing or without the benefit of us getting any really master plan, conceptual idea of this property. [00:14:19] So, you know, we just aren't, we just haven't done the things that we need to do to try to accomplish the goal we've set aside. [00:14:30] And so to turn this one parcel back to commercial effectively says that's okay. [00:14:35] We'd like that shop to be remodeled, reopened, because it's existing. [00:14:42] I just think that, you know, the analysis done by the staff is fine, [00:14:47] but the commentary that it's in our best economic interest to do this, I disagree with. [00:14:52] We want to see buildings out on Main Street, and we want to see a corridor that comes in, not some, [00:15:00] a typical normal corner on what we've all agreed is our big opportunity here. [00:15:06] So I understand you're following what you think are rules, but those who have [00:15:11] spoken to it haven't been around nearly as long as the individuals who created [00:15:15] that, and they did it for a reason, and the reason was to bring a corridor into [00:15:19] our city. So to turn that back into commercial without having any idea that [00:15:27] that structure would change in any way, no opportunity for us to get that [00:15:32] corner. Here we are in New Port Richey that we wanted. I think the CRA would [00:15:37] probably be more interested in identifying and telling us what it [00:15:43] thinks economically fits our redevelopment plan than for us to have [00:15:48] the analysis that was presented. So I would like to, if nothing else, table it [00:15:53] or delay it, but this is not having some vision of the corner. This is just [00:15:59] trying to help someone to sell a piece of property that is currently not [00:16:03] functioning, and we might want to expand that to the whole area, call it all [00:16:08] commercial, do something, but we need some design in place and some design [00:16:14] standards versus someone coming in and saying I'm allowed to do whatever I want [00:16:18] when it's such a critical piece to us. So I'm opposed to it. [00:16:23] Anyone else wish to say something? I would like to know why the building was [00:16:29] built as a commercial business, as Walgreens, and yet the property [00:16:34] was split. I have to admit, sir, I did not do the research on why back in 2000 this [00:16:43] was approved this way, so I could not tell you why it was approved that way. So [00:16:49] I can tell you, though, that downtown does allow a pharmacy. That isn't allowed [00:16:54] use in the downtown area. Not anymore. No, it's not. But in 2000? In 2000 it was. Yeah, so I [00:17:03] think that's how it was accomplished at that time. If you go back to your first [00:17:09] slide, I had somebody that reportedly, or claimed at least, to have been [00:17:20] involved in the engineering for that building when it was built. And as you [00:17:25] see the double green lines running through the building, he indicated [00:17:30] there's a Verizon vault that runs directly under the building with [00:17:35] communication cables all the way through, and that there is a Verizon [00:17:41] easement going smack through the middle of that building. That's something I [00:17:46] would have to do some research on, sir. It was a vacated street, but there may [00:17:52] be some utility reservations out for the vacation. He was speaking in terms of a [00:17:58] six-figure vault to keep the cables underneath the thing, which is going to [00:18:03] make redevelopment of that parcel. We're not certain of that engineering detail, [00:18:08] Mr. Mayor, if you'd allow me. I think Councilman Altman contemplates, as some [00:18:16] of you do, a much bigger development on that corner. We're only tonight, though, [00:18:23] talking about the property that is owned by Mr. Comitos on core development. If [00:18:29] there were a larger assemblage, it would make sense to zone it to a PUD and to [00:18:38] have a master plan for the project. The fact, though, that this property fronts [00:18:44] U.S. Highway 19, virtually every other parcel in the city that fronts U.S. [00:18:50] Highway 19 is zoned highway commercial, creates an impediment for the property [00:18:56] owner in terms of its future use. Mr. Comitos has been very cooperative. I do [00:19:03] expect fully that we will be talking to you about the development of the [00:19:09] additional properties to include the SunTrust building, as well as the [00:19:15] former Media General building, as well as the former downtown gyro and seafood [00:19:22] shop. It's premature to do it at this time, and it may even be unfair to the [00:19:28] property owner. In response to that, if we pulled the slide back up, you would see [00:19:33] that the property directly to the north is downtown. So if it's the goal of the [00:19:38] city to bring fairness, then it ought to be looking at that piece as well. So if [00:19:43] nothing else, I'd like to just continue this meeting, because there is another [00:19:47] piece of downtown right above, and the idea of a corridor kind of fits with our [00:19:52] concept. And so if it's unfair to him, then we just wait for the other four [00:19:57] parcels to come in and ask us to do them. Or maybe it'd be nice if we actually had [00:20:01] a master plan and brought to the City Council a strategic plan so that we [00:20:07] would have the development that we've been asking for and looking for. Could we [00:20:12] continue this for 30 days and just examine it? I don't know. We're not [00:20:21] obligated to do this. I would like more information on that, on what you [00:20:27] brought up, Mayor, you know, for one thing. So, you know, for continuance, I would [00:20:31] like for that part of it to be ironed out, because we might be doing something [00:20:35] we can't do anything about at some point. Deputy Mayor, can you please bring up the [00:20:39] aerial slide? So from SunTrust to Main Street, back to behind the Suncoast [00:20:46] News building, that's known, correct me if I'm wrong, as the Rivergate, is that [00:20:49] correct? Yes. Right. So there's been a lot of talk, there's already a newspaper [00:20:53] article about all these coming in, about developers coming in and developing [00:20:56] that whole numerous number of parcels that we were, I guess, calling the [00:21:02] Rivergate. My question is, if we were to allow the change of zoning and [00:21:08] land use and everything, how does that affect the development, like Mr. [00:21:12] Olmstead was saying, the development for the rest of the Rivergate project? [00:21:17] How do we know those investors are still going to be interested if we allow [00:21:21] that building to be rezoned and made into, are we allowed to say it's in the [00:21:27] Famous Tate, correct? Is that what it's going to be? No, that actually was a proposal up [00:21:34] until last week. Okay. Famous Tate has indicated that they would prefer to stay [00:21:40] at their location in New Port Richey. We weren't rezoning necessarily for them, [00:21:45] but for purposes of allowing expanded retail at the location. I guess what [00:21:55] makes me just pause is, for a couple years now, I've been hearing about this [00:21:59] whole project we're trying to do for that whole Rivergate region there, and [00:22:02] now we're just looking to rezone one parcel out of all of those parcels. The [00:22:08] other parcels are already zoned highway commercial. I know, but that one's not. [00:22:12] A portion of it. Half of it's not. Our city property as well is not zoned highway [00:22:18] commercial, so anything that would be a big plan would require some master [00:22:22] planning. Anyhow, what's the pleasure of the board is fine. It seems like a lot of [00:22:33] effort to go forward with what's a prime piece, and the city ought to be able to [00:22:37] find a way to work through this. This is just so unique, and if I'm reading that [00:22:41] correctly and what I read in the agenda, we have a building that's zoned, half [00:22:45] the building's zoned highway commercial, and the other half is zoned, you know, [00:22:49] Main Street Corridor. I don't think we've ever dealt with something as long as I've been on [00:22:54] council, so this is, I don't know if we need more discussion. I can't recall [00:22:58] having ever seen anything like this either. Like you said, I mean, I'm trying [00:23:02] to figure out how the building was built as a Walgreens with two different [00:23:04] zonings, whenever it was built, but I will say that that current Rivergate, [00:23:10] all the buildings other than SunTrust right there, are becoming [00:23:13] dilapidated. They are becoming overgrown with the landscaping, especially [00:23:18] this building, graffiti on the Suncoast News building. We do need to hold the [00:23:23] current owners responsible for maintaining those buildings until they [00:23:27] sell and it does get redeveloped. That's a side note from what we're dealing with [00:23:30] right now, but I've been wanting to bring it up. I agree with you fully, and I can [00:23:35] attest to the fact that at least the Gowans property, which is the former [00:23:40] media general and Euroshop, are accruing daily fines for their lack of [00:23:46] stewardship in respect to the property. So I'm at a loss here as to what, I'm not [00:23:52] sure I'm ready to approve something tonight. This is just, I mean, I know I [00:23:57] read the agenda and everything, and I was a little bit confused as I was reading it, [00:24:00] but now we're here talking about it publicly together, which is the only [00:24:03] venue we're allowed to do so, and I'm just kind of like, whoa. I would entertain a [00:24:07] motion to table this thing, if that is somebody's plan. Ending what though? What [00:24:13] information from staff are we looking for? How on earth did, to me, my question [00:24:18] would be, how on earth did this ever get approved as a split, and does it? I'd [00:24:27] like to find out more about the utility thing. And I would like to know about the [00:24:30] utilities for sure, and I can give staff that information with people that [00:24:36] told me about them. Mr. Mayor, I would like to point out, because it's a land use [00:24:40] plan amendment, you won't see this again for two months if you did approve it [00:24:44] tonight. So it has to go through all the channels, the state, the Regional Planning [00:24:49] Council, other county agencies. So in effect, it's kind of tabled because it's [00:24:54] going through a process, it'll come back to you. That's not correct. I mean, I'm talking [00:24:57] table and getting it going. Thank you for that suggestion, but that's not [00:25:02] what we do up here on the City Council. We decide whether we want to move [00:25:05] forward. So you're suggesting move it forward and answer the questions. My [00:25:09] question is not going to be answered by that. It's going to be answered by years [00:25:13] of consultants coming to our CRA telling us that Main Street should go out to the [00:25:17] street and invite people from the highway in. And so that's why that was [00:25:22] colored that way. It was done for a purpose, and somebody can come up with a [00:25:26] plan that would accomplish that with a planned unit development. A single owner, [00:25:31] we've got to find a way to satisfy that owner, whatever that takes. But having [00:25:38] another building retrofitted into an existing building is not the answer, in [00:25:43] my view, to economic growth of our city. That is what we're saying we're doing [00:25:48] this change for. Mr. Mayor, I'd only like to make the point that the owner is not [00:25:54] talking about reusing the existing building to house another business at [00:25:59] this time. The only thing he's asking for is permission to rezone a portion of [00:26:04] the property, and the owner's applicant, Mr. Bedronis, is standing and I think may [00:26:09] want to address the group. If you could tell us why you want to do this, if [00:26:12] you're not planning on putting a business there right now, that would [00:26:15] answer some of the concerns and questions I have. Yes, my name is Pat [00:26:19] Bedronis. I'm with Encore Real Estate. I work with Spiro Comitos. We're at 100 Main [00:26:23] Street and Safety Harbor. First, to address the question regarding the [00:26:27] easement, there is an active Verizon easement under there that was built and [00:26:30] encased in a vault. The depth of it I do not know. I don't know as far as any type [00:26:36] of relocation, but I knew that it does exist. There is an easement for it, and it [00:26:41] was known during the design of that Walgreens to put that in place, and it [00:26:45] was approved to be put that way. As far as the split zoning, it was my [00:26:49] understanding when this was originally approved that that DD zoning did not [00:26:54] exist then, that this was high road commercial, and at some point after it [00:26:57] was built that that zoning line came through. That's something I'd like to [00:27:01] know the answer to. As far as a planned use, we've acquired this property some [00:27:09] time ago, and we've been speaking to numerous retailers and tenants, and it's [00:27:12] been very difficult for us to market because of this zoning split. Famous [00:27:16] Tate was one that was willing to go into contract with us. They have recently [00:27:19] dropped it, so we are back marketing the property. We do not know if this would be [00:27:23] a remodel or a full scrape and redevelopment. Obviously, a rezoning [00:27:29] would help us make that decision as to who we can market this to. Can I ask a [00:27:34] question? Would you sell it to the city? We've certainly approached the city as [00:27:39] an option. Can the CRA discuss this? We've had discussions with the owner about that [00:27:47] prospect. This has been identified as such a key to us, and that's why I'm [00:27:52] being as fly in the ointment here. I believe we would love to see it [00:27:55] redeveloped just as much as you, but again, we've held on to this property for [00:27:58] two years trying to come to an agreement with the city. It didn't work for them to [00:28:02] acquire it. Multiple tenants have dropped out, and right now the next step is to [00:28:07] get this zoned properly for the highway 19, the visibility that it has on [00:28:13] highway 19. I would make a motion to continue to allow the CRA to take up [00:28:18] this discussion. It's the redevelopment entity that has the funds that would be [00:28:22] the source of revenue for any purchase or any discussion as to its expectations [00:28:29] of the economics of it. I don't believe that requires a motion from City Council, [00:28:33] but it would be appropriate to table further discussion of this until that [00:28:38] gets done. Table for 30 days? What I would suggest is that you put a [00:28:43] time period on this, because this is an applicant-initiated zoning request, so [00:28:48] you do have to eventually make a decision. So if you could just put a [00:28:50] timetable on when you'll next discuss this. Mr. Altman had suggested 30 days. [00:28:54] Okay. In a CRA meeting? Well, that'll be up to the CRA to put it on the agenda, but [00:29:01] it's the City Council I'm asking you to bring it back at the next meeting after [00:29:05] 30 days from now. To a council meeting, not a CRA meeting. Okay. And I do want to point out [00:29:13] that because of the split land use, and obviously the split zoning for this [00:29:17] property, a decision has to be made to make one zoning and one land use [00:29:21] category for this, whatever that may be. It doesn't have to be the one that's [00:29:24] presented, but there has to be one. Yeah, it's got to be one or the other, right? I [00:29:29] think that's... I agree, and like the applicant said, I would really, really [00:29:32] like to know if that zoning was changed after that building was constructed or [00:29:36] before. I have a motion on the floor. The motion is to postpone for the [00:29:43] meeting 30 days, hence meeting following 30 days. We have a motion and a second. All [00:29:49] those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Next is first
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2161: Rezoning of 6300 US Highway 19 from Downtown to Highway Commercial
tabledFirst reading of Ordinance 2019-2161, which would rezone approximately 0.32 acres at the southeast corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street (6300 US Highway 19) from Downtown to Highway Commercial. No public comment was offered and the council voted to table the ordinance until the first meeting after 30 days.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2161
- motion:Motion to table Ordinance 2019-2161 until the first meeting after 30 days. (passed)
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[00:29:55] reading of Ordinance 21-19-2161. [00:30:00] This is ordinance 2019-2161, an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.32 acres of property [00:30:08] located on the southeast corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street from downtown zoning category [00:30:12] to highway commercial zoning category further described herein and in Exhibit A, providing [00:30:17] for severability, providing for an effective date. [00:30:20] We'll open it up for public comment. [00:30:24] Seeing no one come forward, I'd entertain a motion to table this one for the first meeting [00:30:30] after 30 days. [00:30:31] I move to table this second ordinance as well for the next meeting after 30 days. [00:30:36] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:30:38] Aye. [00:30:39] Opposed? [00:30:40] Like sign.
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Board Appointment: Anna Mae McNally, Cultural Affairs Committee
approvedCouncil approved the appointment of Anna Mae McNally to an open seat on the Cultural Affairs Committee for a two-year term running through September 3, 2021. McNally addressed council briefly, thanking them for the opportunity.
- motion:Motion to approve the appointment of Anna Mae McNally to the Cultural Affairs Committee. (passed)
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[00:30:41] Motion passes. [00:30:42] Next, board appointment, Anna Mae McNally, Cultural Affairs. [00:30:47] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor, the request before you is to approve Anna Mae McNally for an open [00:30:59] seat on the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:31:03] The term of office for the Cultural Affairs Committee is two years and therefore, if this [00:31:09] recommendation is approved by you, her term will run through September 3rd of 2021. [00:31:15] Open it up for public comment. [00:31:20] She's in the audience, if you'd like to come up and say hello. [00:31:24] Please come down if you'd like to. [00:31:29] This is your one and only chance to run screaming out the door saying no, no, no, no, no. [00:31:34] How are you? [00:31:35] I just like to thank you for the opportunity for this position. [00:31:40] I moved to Florida two years ago from New York. [00:31:43] It's been quite the transition, but I'm a small town girl and I think I finally found [00:31:48] my place to get my roots. [00:31:50] So thank you very much for this position. [00:31:52] She's already attended a couple meetings too, so she's been contributing already. [00:31:56] Very good. [00:31:57] Any other public comment? [00:31:58] Seeing none, I'll bring it back to council. [00:32:01] Move for approval. [00:32:02] Second. [00:32:03] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:32:05] No, thank you. [00:32:07] To the second. [00:32:08] Just thank you. [00:32:09] Thank you for serving. [00:32:10] Anyone else? [00:32:12] Likewise. [00:32:14] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:32:16] Aye. [00:32:17] Opposed, like sign. [00:32:19] Motion passes. [00:32:20] Next is reappointment of Timothy P. Driscoll, Esquire, as city attorney.
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Re-Appointment of Timothy P. Driscoll, Esq. as City Attorney
approvedCouncil reappointed Timothy P. Driscoll as City Attorney via a second amendment to his original September 2016 agreement. Driscoll did not request a wage increase, so the original contract provisions remain unchanged. The motion passed unanimously.
- motion:Motion to approve the reappointment of Timothy P. Driscoll as City Attorney via a second amendment to the agreement. (passed)
Judge PublickMr. MurphyMr. UllmanMs. MannsTimothy P. DriscollSecond Amendment to City Attorney Agreement▶ Jump to 32:24 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:32:24] Ms. Manns. [00:32:25] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:32:26] Mr. Driscoll was originally appointed to serve as the city attorney on September 6th of 2016. [00:32:34] The original agreement called for a one-year term with two one-year term renewals. [00:32:41] At this point, the term of that agreement is due to lapse, and as a result, we would [00:32:48] like you to consider the reappointment of Timothy P. Driscoll to serve as city attorney [00:32:55] so that he can continue his service to us. [00:32:59] We would be entering into a second amendment to the agreement. [00:33:05] Mr. Driscoll is not requesting a wage increase, and therefore, provisions of his original [00:33:12] contract remain the same. [00:33:15] Mr. Driscoll has served the city both professionally and with great distinction, and if it meets [00:33:23] with your approval, I would like you to extend the appointment to him. [00:33:28] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:33:32] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:33:35] Move for approval. [00:33:36] Second. [00:33:37] To the Mayor. [00:33:38] Do you have a second thoughts? [00:33:39] Nothing. [00:33:40] Second. [00:33:41] Just so the public knows, this is one of two people us, as Council members, have hired, [00:33:48] actually, and retained. [00:33:51] I'm not sure if the public understands what a critical position this is for the city, [00:33:56] all cities, but what Mr. Driscoll does, and he keeps us out of trouble, he lets us know [00:34:00] what's legal, what's not legal. [00:34:02] Mr. Publick, who is now Judge Publick, did a phenomenal job prior to Mr. Driscoll, but [00:34:06] I believe that Ms. Mann's found an excellent, excellent replacement, and we're, in my opinion, [00:34:12] fortunate to have him on board. [00:34:14] Okay. [00:34:15] Mr. Ullman. [00:34:17] Welcome back to the same place. [00:34:20] Thank you, Mr. Murphy. [00:34:21] Glad to keep you on. [00:34:23] Likewise. [00:34:25] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:34:27] Aye. [00:34:28] Aye. [00:34:29] Opposed? [00:34:30] Like sign. [00:34:31] Motion passes. [00:34:32] Next, Main Street Landing Agreement, Agenda Number 2.
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Main Street Landing Agreement Addendum No. 2
approvedCouncil approved Addendum No. 2 to the Main Street Landing agreement, granting the developer an additional 60 days (until November 10, 2019) to reach 90% substantial completion. The agreement defers $737,500 of a $1,475,000 increment payment until October 1, 2020 with 2% interest accruing six months after completion.
- motion:Approve Addendum No. 2 to the Main Street Landing agreement extending substantial completion deadline by 60 days and deferring payment terms. (passed)4–0
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[00:34:34] Yes, sir. [00:34:35] Mr. Mayor. [00:34:37] The Community Redevelopment Agency was asked in February of 2019 to amend the agreement [00:34:47] in relationship to the Main Street Landings project, which called for substantial completion [00:34:57] of the project at a degree of 90 percent, and set forward a due date of when that was [00:35:08] to occur. [00:35:09] At the time, it was 120 days. [00:35:13] We have been advised by the owners of Main Street Landing that due to some construction [00:35:20] delays, they will not be able to complete the project by the deadline date, and as such, [00:35:26] they have requested an additional 60 days. [00:35:30] That would span until November 10th of 2019. [00:35:36] It would also defer an increment payment due on the project in the amount of $1,475,000 [00:35:46] as a result of the request for additional time to achieve the substantially complete [00:35:56] payment of the agreement the City negotiated for the reduced rate of $737,500 to be paid [00:36:11] after 30 days after the project is substantially complete at 90 percent, and to defer the additional [00:36:22] payment of $737,500 until the project is substantially complete with an interest rate [00:36:33] of 2 percent from the time that the project is 90 percent complete until one year after [00:36:43] the, I'm sorry, until October 1st of 2020, therefore, it would be delaying the payment [00:36:51] one fiscal year in short. [00:36:54] The interest accrual would begin six months after the date the project is complete. [00:37:00] Thank you. [00:37:01] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:37:04] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:37:07] Move for approval. [00:37:08] Second. [00:37:09] Thank you. [00:37:10] Mr. Mayor, before discussion, I'd like to disclose that I have a conflict of interest [00:37:16] as a former owner, and I have a pending employment opportunity. [00:37:20] I will file the appropriate paperwork and abstain from the vote. [00:37:24] Very good. [00:37:25] To the maker. [00:37:26] No, nothing. [00:37:27] I think this opens up a lot of money for the CRA, so I'm happy with the idea. [00:37:32] To the second. [00:37:33] No, nothing right now. [00:37:35] Deputy Mayor. [00:37:36] Nothing further. [00:37:37] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:37:41] Aye. [00:37:42] Aye. [00:37:43] Opposed? [00:37:44] Light sign. [00:37:45] We have four to nothing with one abstention. [00:37:50] Next is recommendation for in-kind support for special events.
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Recommendation for In-Kind Support of Special Events
approvedCouncil approved $58,000 in in-kind support for FY special events: Cotee River Bike Fest ($5,000), Holiday Street Parade ($6,000), Chasco Fiesta ($38,000), Cotee River Seafood and Blues Festival ($4,000), and Main Street Blast ($5,000). A request from Tina Farrell for an additional $2,500 was not incorporated. Public comment included representatives from Chasco Fiesta and the Holiday Street Parade.
- motion:Move to approve the in-kind support of special events as recommended ($58,000 total). (passed)
5760 Colonial DriveBank StreetSims ParkAngela's HouseBourbon on MainChasco FiestaChildren's Burn FoundationCotee River Bike FestCotee River Seafood and Blues FestivalGreater Pasco and Holiday Rotary ClubHoliday Street ParadeMain Street BlastRuth Eckerd HallSIPAngel CookBill PhillipsDebbie MannsMr. AltmanMr. MurphyPatty DermerTina FarrellChasco Fiesta carnival impact discussionFY in-kind special events fundingTDC Visit Florida partnership▶ Jump to 37:55 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:37:56] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, the item before you this evening represents a [00:38:03] recommendation for funding for the oncoming fiscal year in respect to special events. [00:38:14] The support is in the form of in-kind support. [00:38:19] The tradition of the City has been to fund events that are family-friendly in nature, [00:38:26] promote the city as a destination, and provide economic benefit to the local business community. [00:38:35] I think that you'll agree that all of the events being recommended this evening do so, [00:38:42] although, as is the case most of the time these days, the requests for funding exceed [00:38:49] the amount of funding available. [00:38:54] As a result, it was very difficult to establish who would receive funding and in what amount. [00:39:02] Some additional factors that were taken into consideration are the fiscal responsibility [00:39:09] of the event organizer, the direct benefit of their proceeds in terms of local residents, [00:39:19] private sector investment, and media impact. [00:39:22] With that being said, the recommendation before you this evening is to support the [00:39:29] Cody River Bike Fest in the amount of $5,000, the Holiday Street Parade in the amount of [00:39:36] $6,000, Chasco Fiesta in the amount of $38,000, the Cody River Seafood and Blues Festival [00:39:46] in the amount of $4,000, and Main Street Blast in the amount of $5,000, which aggregates [00:39:55] to a total of $58,000 in in-kind support from the City for the events. [00:40:02] You do have a letter at your place this evening from Mrs. Tina Farrell in which she opposes [00:40:10] the recommendation that I have advanced for your consideration and asks for basically [00:40:19] another $2,500. [00:40:24] And with that, Mr. Mayor, it's your call. [00:40:26] I will open it up for public comment. [00:40:45] Hello everybody. [00:40:46] Thank you for allowing me to speak this evening. [00:40:49] I'm Patty Dermer with the Chasco Fiesta. [00:40:51] I am this year's Executive Director. [00:40:54] I want to thank Debbie for her recommendation to the Council. [00:40:58] And we'd just like to point out that the Chasco is one of the biggest and longest running [00:41:02] events. [00:41:03] It is a signature event from the City. [00:41:05] I have the Mayor on record saying so on our video, so thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:41:11] So we have done a lot to try to bring the level of the Chasco Fiesta up. [00:41:15] We've partnered with Ruth Eckert Hall again this year. [00:41:18] It's bringing a higher quality attendee to our events, and it's definitely promoting [00:41:24] the City in a positive light. [00:41:25] So as you know, we do attract around 250,000 to 300,000 people to the event, so we thank [00:41:31] you very much for the attention and the monetary recommendation that Mrs. Mann has recommended [00:41:38] to you guys. [00:41:40] We have partnered again with the TDC Visit Florida Experience this year, so they are [00:41:45] partnering with us. [00:41:46] We're doing a lot with them, trying to cross-market with other events in the area, and we're also [00:41:50] going to be expanding our geofencing reach to try to bring this in as a spring break [00:41:55] destination. [00:41:56] So we'll be doing some marketing in the college towns. [00:41:59] All those people are going to be growing up and going out into the world soon and need [00:42:03] to find a destination to live and to find their careers. [00:42:07] So we have a lot to offer here besides the Chasco Fiesta to do during the day while our [00:42:11] events are going on in the evenings and on the weekends. [00:42:14] So I very graciously ask for your acceptance of her recommendation, and thank you very [00:42:20] much for your continued support of the Chasco Fiesta. [00:42:23] Thank you. [00:42:24] Bill Phillips, 5760 Colonial Drive. [00:42:31] I just asked for you to support the in-kind, but when this discussion happened, I happened [00:42:38] to be at home watching going on. [00:42:42] It came to my mind that you'd spent a lot of time talking about the carnival and what [00:42:47] it was doing and the transition of downtown and what was happening with the Hacienda and [00:42:53] Main Street landings and those things this year. [00:42:56] And since your windfall seemed to happen this evening on your CRA side by getting the Main [00:43:02] Street landings to split the cost of what you gave to them, the million four, I would [00:43:13] ask for you to give serious consideration to sit down with the Chasco Fiesta, ask them [00:43:18] what their net profit is off of that carnival for one year so you can take what's happening [00:43:26] in the city right now and transition over a year's time. [00:43:30] And if that means it's $50,000 or $60,000, I would think that that would be a good time [00:43:37] for you to consider that so that you lessen the impact of what happens from the carnival, [00:43:43] but approve your in-kind, but have that conversation so that you might be able to hit them on their [00:43:50] profit numbers and lessen the damage that happens in Sims Park, happens on Bank Street. [00:43:56] I couldn't say that through my TV set the last time you were having the conversation, [00:44:01] but I do think that you've identified the Chasco Fiesta, and it has been a signature [00:44:07] event since the 30s, had a brief respite during the wartime, but I do think that you spent [00:44:17] a lot of time talking about the carnival and the impact, and I think if you've got those [00:44:22] dollars available and if they're able to make it a spring break destination, along with [00:44:28] going back to the TDC and showing the city's additional involvement, that next year, the [00:44:34] year after, you'll have a better understanding of how the carnival can work, how the downtown [00:44:40] will work with everything else, and I think it's a perfect time for you to take that time [00:44:44] to make it happen. [00:44:45] Thank you. [00:44:46] Thank you, Mr. Feller. [00:44:47] Anyone else? [00:44:48] Excuse me. [00:44:49] Good evening. [00:44:51] Excuse me. [00:44:56] Good evening. [00:44:57] I'm Angel Cook. [00:45:00] We're here for the parade. A couple of years ago, we didn't have the fun to do it, so I [00:45:12] stepped up and did it, and we appreciate it that you all could consider and help us keep [00:45:16] it for the kids. That's kind of what we did it for, and we appreciate the consideration [00:45:23] and hopefully it's approved. [00:45:27] I just want to second that to state that with the Greater Pasco and Holiday Rotary [00:45:33] Club that co-present this, it is a family-oriented event. The community is very involved. We [00:45:40] do try to sell the sponsorships, but with the family draw, the expenses have gotten [00:45:45] a little bit more than what we need because of the turnout, and so any consideration for [00:45:51] that $6,000 is very much appreciated. Thank you. [00:45:54] Thank you. Anyone else? Seeing no one else come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:46:01] Move to approve the in-kind support of special events as is. [00:46:05] I second it as is. [00:46:06] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:46:08] Nothing further. [00:46:09] To the second. [00:46:10] I just think the amount of days of the event and the size of the event, the money has been [00:46:16] allotted appropriately. [00:46:17] Mr. Altman? [00:46:18] No comment. [00:46:19] Mr. Murphy? [00:46:20] This is in reference to a letter from Tina Farrell about the increase. Is there any particular [00:46:27] reason why it's been downgraded year after year? [00:46:37] In response to the question, it hasn't been decreased year after year. They received over [00:46:46] the last three years $6,000, and then $7,500, and then in 2018, $6,000. The thinking on [00:46:56] the Council last year was that we were trying to wean people off the dependency of the city [00:47:02] for special events. Nearly $60,000 in in-kind support is a lot of money for in-kind. I think [00:47:14] one of the factors is that the organizations that are funded aren't really local organizations. [00:47:28] It's uncertain how much local help is given to the Children's Burn Foundation or Angela's [00:47:36] House, but if you'd like to amend the appropriation that's being recommended, I can certainly [00:47:44] find the money in the budget. [00:47:48] I just was wondering if it was more of a, it was just looked at as maybe not a family-oriented [00:47:55] event or something we didn't want to contribute too much to. I was just looking for a particular [00:48:00] reason, no reason, just looking at it. [00:48:03] No, other than the fact that the Farrell's Fund, non, or, I'm sorry, not-for-profit, [00:48:15] or their charitable donations, thank you, Mr. Altman, that are outside of the city, [00:48:20] and that's just a little bit different than some of the other events. [00:48:25] It is probably the least family-friendly of the events we're talking about funding tonight. [00:48:31] They have a group that is their feature band for this year by the name of Jackal, and in [00:48:38] deference to the fact that we're in mixed company, I will not read you the titles of [00:48:43] their songs. [00:48:44] I believe they do use chainsaws, though. [00:48:48] They do on one, which may be one of their better ones. [00:48:52] Smutty is probably the best description of their lyrics. I would hope that there won't [00:48:57] be too many kids at that particular concert. [00:49:00] Mr. Mayor, regarding Bike Fest 2, I might add, there's a lot of people in the city that [00:49:05] don't really agree with that event, and the size of it, and it continues to grow, and [00:49:09] a lot of people in the city that have businesses and that live here full-time that are not [00:49:14] happy with the amount of street closures and the length of the street closures as well. [00:49:19] That's a contributing factor for me with this decision. [00:49:22] Mr. Mayor, while we're under discussion, just two things. [00:49:26] One, as the review of the Chasco Fiesta ended under disclosure, I serve on the board of [00:49:34] that event, but it's all unpaid, and all the members of the board are unpaid, including [00:49:38] Patty, who's working around the clock right now to try to have us recoup our losses from [00:49:45] last year. [00:49:46] But one of the things that we did last year for the first time, we had the folk night [00:49:50] music, which is not usually going to get up on the stage on one of the nights, and [00:49:56] when they got done, they went over to SIP and played. [00:50:00] I spoke today to Bourbon on Main, who is going to have, I'm going to say who they got coming, [00:50:09] they've got the Bearded Brothers are going to be playing there Saturday night. [00:50:16] That's a good band that actually is worthy of one of our night on stage type ideas, but [00:50:22] spoke to them about having us start to promote having our weeknights end a little earlier [00:50:29] so that they can move that crowd into the local bars and restaurants. [00:50:33] So we try to hear those arguments that have been made as to what supports the downtown [00:50:37] businesses, and I'm not sure that my board would agree with it, but I think the other [00:50:43] side of it is we might find ourselves being able to sell beer and make money to support [00:50:50] this entertainment and do other things. [00:50:55] So whatever the details come out of, I think we're listening to what the city is doing. [00:51:02] From a security standpoint, the security director for the Ruth Eckerd Hall knows very well and [00:51:10] has worked with a number of our police members and they work seamlessly together and we had [00:51:16] a follow-up with them and they talked about just how well that relationship was going, [00:51:22] but they bring security. [00:51:24] And so as you evaluate the needs of the city and look at what's being provided, hopefully [00:51:31] there will still be an effort to work with all the events, which I'm sure it will be, [00:51:37] to help them be successful and put good entertainment on. [00:51:40] That's the goal. [00:51:41] Any other comments? [00:51:43] All right, we have a motion on the floor. [00:51:45] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:51:48] Aye. [00:51:49] Opposed? [00:51:50] Like sign. [00:51:51] Motion passes. [00:51:52] Next, request for funding for the Cultural Affairs Committee.
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Request for Funding for Cultural Affairs Committee
approvedCouncil considered a Cultural Affairs Committee recommendation to grant $1,655 to Pasco Pride for showing the documentary 'The Lavender Scare' at the Richey Suncoast Theater during Pride Week. After discussion expressing frustration that the theater had declined to meet with Council, the motion was amended to reduce funding by $500 (the theater rental portion), approving $1,155. Motion passed 4-1.
- motion:Approve Cultural Affairs Committee recommendation of $1,655 for Pasco Pride documentary screening. (withdrawn)
- vote:Approve $1,155 in funding to Pasco Pride for showing 'The Lavender Scare' (excluding the $500 theater rental portion). (passed)4–1
9835 San Mateo Way, Port RitchieRidge RoadCommunity Congregational ChurchFlorida OrchestraKJV Baptist ChurchPBSPasco PrideRichey Suncoast TheaterSmithsonian InstituteUSFCarrieCouncilman DavisDavid K. JohnsonJoan HepsworthLizMelissaMr. AltmanMr. MurphyMs. MansonNina BordersVictor McCluskeyCultural Affairs Committee fundingPride WeekSims Park art platformsThe Lavender Scare documentary▶ Jump to 51:55 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:51:55] Ms. Manson. [00:51:56] Yes, the Cultural Affairs Committee met and considered this item on August 21st, 2019. [00:52:04] The purpose of the request, which was submitted by Pasco Pride, was to receive funding in [00:52:13] order to show a documentary film, The Lavender Scare, at the Suncoast Ritchie Theater. [00:52:22] At the conclusion of discussion amongst the Cultural Affairs Committee, they determined that it would [00:52:29] be appropriate to recommend to you an amount of $1,655 to cover the cost of half of the [00:52:38] theater rental, the public viewing rights to show the documentary film, and marketing [00:52:45] materials as well. [00:52:47] Thank you. [00:52:49] Open it up for public comment. [00:53:00] Good evening, everybody. [00:53:02] My name is Joan Hepsworth. [00:53:04] I live here in Pasco County in Business Center on Ridge Road. [00:53:08] I'm not trying to make any trouble tonight. [00:53:11] I am involved in bringing this movie to the Suncoast Ritchie Theater. [00:53:18] It was played one time on PBS. [00:53:21] It was written by a gentleman by the name of David K. Johnson, who is a USF professor here in Florida. [00:53:27] It was written about 10 years ago. [00:53:29] Subsequently, the information he got from it, which was talking about The Lavender Scare in the 50s, [00:53:35] the second day after Eisenhower was sworn into the presidency, he created an executive order that said [00:53:42] no LGBTQ people could work for the government, and had sort of a kangaroo mock trial situation set up [00:53:50] where people were not allowed to bring lawyers in and were accused of being members of the LGBTQ community [00:53:57] and subsequently removed from their positions. [00:54:00] We would like to have David come out and speak after we show the movie that night. [00:54:05] And we also have another gentleman that we are working with that was working for the government at the time [00:54:10] that was involved in making the decisions on whether people stayed or went to come and speak from the other [00:54:16] side of it as well. [00:54:18] So I thank you for allowing us to consider bringing this movie to the theater here. [00:54:24] It's not being shown in any theaters around. [00:54:26] It was shown, like I said, one time on PBS in June. [00:54:29] It's currently making rounds in the film festival circuit. [00:54:34] The closest place it will be played in the next six months from what I've seen is somewhere outside of Atlanta. [00:54:41] So thank you for your consideration. [00:54:43] And if anybody wants to take a look at this book, they're more than welcome to. [00:54:48] I'd like to loan it to the clerk. [00:54:54] Anyone else? [00:55:02] I'm Pastor Victor McCluskey from KJV Baptist Church. [00:55:09] I just want to bring up one thing, and that is Psalm 1 of the Holy Bible. [00:55:16] Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, [00:55:24] nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [00:55:27] But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. [00:55:34] And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season. [00:55:40] His leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [00:55:45] The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. [00:55:50] Therefore, the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. [00:55:57] For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. [00:56:03] Psalm 1 of the Holy Bible. [00:56:06] Thank you. Anyone else? [00:56:15] I just wanted to say thank you guys for considering the appropriation of funds. [00:56:19] And that, can you hear me? [00:56:21] Name and address. [00:56:22] Nina Borders, Pasco Pride President, 9835 San Mateo Way, New Port Richey in Westport. [00:56:28] Thank you. That is all. [00:56:30] It's going to be a great start to our Pride Week, and we look forward to using the Ritchie Suncoast Theater, [00:56:33] because it's a beautiful venue, and we think it needs to be showed, and people will love to attend it. [00:56:38] So you guys have a wonderful day. Thank you. [00:56:40] Anyone else? [00:56:42] Seeing no one else come forward, I'm going to bring it back to Council. [00:56:46] I'll move to approve the recommendation of the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:56:50] Do we have a second? [00:56:52] I'd like to have a discussion before we go any further. [00:56:55] Okay. I'll retract my motion. [00:56:58] Okay. While I support this movie and the whole project that's going to go on that week or weekend, [00:57:05] I don't support the $500 in monies that are going to go to the Ritchie Suncoast Theater. [00:57:12] They said they're financially stable. They didn't want to meet with us. [00:57:15] And so at this point, I would make a motion that they do something around $1,100, but $500 of that. [00:57:27] Second your motion. [00:57:28] I'll go with $1,100, get the exact number, but some $1,100. [00:57:32] $125? Is that what it is? Less than $500? [00:57:35] Yeah, less than $500. So we have, what, $1,155? [00:57:41] Just a clarification. The Cultural Affairs Committee is requesting $1,655, correct? [00:57:48] Right. [00:57:49] Should I suggest that? [00:57:50] Sorry? [00:57:51] That's correct. To show a movie in Ritchie Suncoast Theater? [00:57:55] Right. [00:57:56] Okay. I'm just clarifying that. [00:57:58] Yeah. So that's why I said I'll support the movie, but I won't support the monies going to the Ritchie Suncoast Theater. [00:58:05] So I'm making a suggestion of $1,155. [00:58:08] That was a motion. I've seconded it. [00:58:10] Okay. [00:58:11] I'm not going to support this motion, not based on the type of movie or what the movie's about by any means, [00:58:17] but that's a lot of money, and I would much rather use Cultural Affairs Committee money for statues, [00:58:24] artwork downtown, things like that. [00:58:26] And we're giving $1,100 to show a movie for an event in Ritchie Suncoast Theater, [00:58:34] and I wish Ritchie Suncoast Theater all of the best. [00:58:36] I met the new director. She seems phenomenal. [00:58:39] But we asked them to come meet with us, and they wouldn't even meet with us. [00:58:42] Now we're going to help fund a movie held in the Ritchie Suncoast Theater? [00:58:45] I have an issue with that. I'm not going to support a dollar of it. [00:58:52] Mr. Murphy? [00:58:54] I kind of have to agree. [00:58:55] I mean, I wish they would come before us and at least talk or do something. [00:59:00] I kind of feel everybody's pain with that whole subject. [00:59:04] I think Melissa's going to do a good job in trying to reach out and change things and do things, [00:59:09] but, I mean, I would think that maybe they should at least come and tell us what they're doing or something. [00:59:17] So I would reach out to them to do that. [00:59:24] Just, again, they were not on the list of supported events in terms of funding on that end. [00:59:31] This is part of a week that we've welcomed them into the city. [00:59:35] They're going to be having to go through their applications. [00:59:38] If this is some way that we can assist. [00:59:42] Who are you referring to when you say they? I'm sorry. [00:59:44] Well, the Pride Week or whatever. [00:59:47] Are you referring to Pasco Pride or Richie Suncoast Theater? [00:59:49] The Pasco Pride. [00:59:50] Okay. [00:59:51] Yeah, the Pasco Pride was not on the list of recommended funding, [00:59:55] so there are costs that they will be incurring, [01:00:00] We were going to be welcoming, and the committee has approved it. [01:00:03] I think Councilman Davis has expressed his concern, that cost, and the concern of Councilman [01:00:11] Murphy gets passed along, it probably gets their attention. [01:00:14] But two, I would not want to penalize the Pasco Pride organization for your feelings [01:00:23] about the theater. [01:00:24] So I'll support the motion, of course I seconded it. [01:00:27] Ms. Manns, is there a specific dollar amount that the Cultural Affairs Committee has for [01:00:34] events or cultural things? [01:00:36] They have an appropriation in the budget each year for events. [01:00:44] It's typically around $15,000 or $20,000. [01:00:50] And they make recommendations to you for use of those funds. [01:00:56] That's correct. [01:00:58] Yes. [01:00:59] And wouldn't the Cultural Affairs, the money that they would allocate, isn't that normally [01:01:04] for events that they put on themselves, not outside events, no? [01:01:07] Didn't they get the Smithsonian Institute in here and do all that themselves? [01:01:11] They did do that themselves, yes. [01:01:13] Once again, it's nothing against Pasco Pride, your event, I just, I don't see this being... [01:01:19] Let me just tell you a couple other things. [01:01:21] They've put on some platforms and art that's going to be in the park. [01:01:26] There'll be like eight platforms, and the art will come for like two years, or a year [01:01:31] and a half, and then they'll change out the art. [01:01:33] So those platforms they've approved. [01:01:35] They've also got the Florida Orchestra coming here, and they're actually going to be in, [01:01:40] what's the church? [01:01:42] Community Congregational Church on December 21st. [01:01:48] Those are events put on by the Cultural Affairs Committee. [01:01:51] The Cultural Affairs Committee is not putting on this movie in Ritchie Suncoast Theater. [01:01:55] That's my point. [01:01:58] I'm only one vote though, so it's just my opinion. [01:02:02] I'd be a lot more comfortable if Ritchie had accepted our invitation to come talk to us. [01:02:11] I'm hearing that from, I think, all of my colleagues right now. [01:02:19] Because we don't know anything about what they're up to. [01:02:22] Zilch, other than what we read in the paper. [01:02:26] I'd be willing to extend that all the branch, with the hopes that they would show up soon to talk to us. [01:02:35] But I just think they need to do it just for informational purposes. [01:02:41] It's a gold mine in the corner of downtown, and it's a secret too. [01:02:48] Right, and once again, I'm not opposed to this movie being shown in the theater. [01:02:52] It's part of a special event that's kind of in downtown and in Sims Park. [01:02:58] But I've made my points, and I'm going to stick to them. [01:03:01] Okay. [01:03:06] Were we going with his amended number then? [01:03:10] Pete, are we going with your number? [01:03:11] Your amended motion. [01:03:12] Yeah, we're going with, I mean, your amendment and your... [01:03:14] Yeah, I second your amendment. [01:03:16] Okay, it's mine now and yours a second, okay. [01:03:18] So it's at $1,155. [01:03:20] I withdrew my motion. [01:03:21] Oh, okay. [01:03:22] Then I propose a motion at $1,155. [01:03:27] And Mr. Altman, seconded your motion as well. [01:03:32] Just thinking out loud while we're in discussion, [01:03:36] would it make any difference if the Ritchie Theater showed up at the next meeting [01:03:44] and actually spent some time with us? [01:03:47] Not tonight. [01:03:49] It's too late. [01:03:50] Okay. [01:03:52] That case, any further discussion? [01:03:57] Okay. [01:03:58] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:04:01] Aye. [01:04:02] Aye. [01:04:03] Aye. [01:04:04] Opposed? [01:04:05] Nay. [01:04:06] We have a 4-1 vote with this. [01:04:12] And the motion is to fund the movie, just not the Ritchie Theater rental. [01:04:23] Yes, ma'am. [01:04:27] Maybe I better do it. [01:04:28] I was going to say somebody ought to communicate to the theater. [01:04:31] I'd be glad to communicate to the theater, Mr. Mayor. [01:04:34] I'm going to buy my season tickets tomorrow, [01:04:37] so I'll be happy to let them know they need to call the city manager [01:04:41] and try to get a little chat, get just an info. [01:04:45] Because I think Carrie is coming up. [01:04:47] Carrie is scary. [01:04:49] We called her. [01:04:50] We asked her for a work session, I believe. [01:04:53] If we could encourage them to call and make arrangements, [01:04:57] I think all of us would love to sit down with them. [01:05:00] I'll say it one more time. [01:05:01] Yes, I'm more than willing [01:05:03] and I'm excited to have a work session with the Ritchie Suncoast Theater. [01:05:06] Everyone knows it's our gem in our city that's underutilized, [01:05:09] and I think Liz is really into it. [01:05:11] I went in there and we bought tickets to the play that's coming up, [01:05:16] so I'm excited to see that. [01:05:18] But once again, I also have to reiterate that I think that [01:05:21] cultural affairs funding should be used for events put on by the
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Partnership Proposal with The Central RE: RAC Memberships
tabledThe partnership proposal with The Central regarding RAC memberships was deferred to the next council meeting at the request of Mr. Starkey, who wished to be in attendance.
- direction:Defer the partnership proposal with The Central regarding RAC memberships to the next council meeting so Mr. Starkey can attend. (tabled)
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[01:05:24] Cultural Affairs Committee. [01:05:25] Very good. [01:05:28] And Ms. Mance, the next item we have, I understand, is being deferred. [01:05:32] That's the partnership proposal. [01:05:34] Yes. [01:05:35] Mrs. Smith has indicated that Mr. Starkey would like to be in attendance [01:05:39] when this item is considered, so we'll be doing that at your next meeting. [01:05:44] Very good. [01:05:45] Next is 2019 School Road Stormwater System Improvements.
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2019 School Road Stormwater System Improvements – Engineering Services
approvedCouncil approved a task order not to exceed $30,900 with Environmental Consulting and Technology Incorporated for engineering services on the 2019 School Road Stormwater System Improvements, including survey work for a detention pond, inlet structures, piping, and berm/sod work to reduce repetitive flooding in the Tanglewood Terrace Phase 1 area.
- motion:Approve task order not to exceed $30,900 with Environmental Consulting and Technology Incorporated for 2019 School Road Stormwater System Improvements engineering services. (passed)
5031 School RoadTanglewood Terrace Phase 1 subdivision, east of Madison Street and just north of Cecilia AvenueEnvironmental Consulting and Technology IncorporatedRivera2019 School Road Stormwater System ImprovementsStormwater Utilities 2003 Master PlanTanglewood Terrace Phase 1▶ Jump to 1:05:49 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:05:51] Mr. Rivera, could you please present the agenda item? [01:05:56] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [01:05:57] This item is for you to consider for approval of the attached task order [01:06:02] in the amount not to exceed $30,900 from Environmental Consulting [01:06:08] and Technology Incorporated. [01:06:11] This is for the engineering services associated with the [01:06:14] 2019 School Road Drainage System Improvements. [01:06:20] In 2016, the City Council approved the purchase of a residential property [01:06:26] located at 5031 School Road. [01:06:31] This property is located in the Tanglewood Terrace Phase 1 subdivision, [01:06:37] which is east of Madison Street and just north of Cecilia Avenue. [01:06:43] This area is included in the Stormwater Utilities 2003 Master Plan. [01:06:51] This is an area where we have repetitive flooding. [01:06:54] We would consider this project. [01:06:56] I think we've brought projects like this similar to you before in the past, [01:07:00] what we would call betterment projects. [01:07:02] While it won't alleviate the flooding, it will reduce the occurrences [01:07:07] and the amount of time that water stays in the street. [01:07:13] The scope of this project would include the surveying work associated [01:07:20] with the construction of a detention pond, as well as inlet structures, [01:07:26] piping, and some berm and sod work. [01:07:30] With that, we would ask that you approve this, [01:07:33] and the money is budgeted in the Stormwater Utility account. [01:07:36] Open this up for public comment. [01:07:39] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:07:41] Move for approval. [01:07:42] Second. [01:07:43] To the maker. [01:07:45] Infrastructure, yes. [01:07:47] To the second. [01:07:49] Keep it simple, right? [01:07:50] It does get a little wet over there when it rains, but it does go down. [01:07:53] It takes a while. [01:07:55] Deputy Mayor? [01:07:56] I will agree with infrastructure, yes, for sure. [01:07:58] Councilman? [01:07:59] Nothing. [01:08:00] Infrastructure, yes, may be the story of the night. [01:08:04] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, [01:08:07] please signify by saying aye. [01:08:09] Aye. [01:08:10] Opposed, like sign. [01:08:12] Motion passes.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) - Emergency Influent Pipe and Valve Replacements – Consideration for approval
approvedCouncil approved an emergency proposal from Lyric Services not to exceed $296,551.98 for Phase 2 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant influent pipe and valve replacements, including permanent piping for aeration tanks 1 and 2, valve installations on tanks 3 and 4, inspection of the Schreiber tank, and construction of a containment berm with culvert and gate valves. Funds will come from the water and sewer account, with Pasco County responsible for a 40% true-up.
- motion:Approve the proposal from Lyric Services not to exceed $296,551.98 for Phase 2 emergency influent pipe and valve replacements at the WWTP. (passed)
Lyric ServicesPasco CountyMr. RiveraAeration tanks 1-4Containment berm projectSchreiber tankWastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2▶ Jump to 1:08:13 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:08:13] Speaking of infrastructure, wastewater treatment plant, [01:08:16] emergency influent pipe and valve replacements. [01:08:21] This is for the ones that busted out. [01:08:23] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor, it is. [01:08:26] And Mr. Rivera has a brief PowerPoint. [01:08:29] Thank you. [01:08:30] This request is for approval of the attached proposal from Lyric Services [01:08:35] in the amount not to exceed $296,551.98. [01:08:43] This is phase two associated with the wastewater treatment plant's [01:08:47] aeration basin tank. [01:08:49] Influent pipe replacements and valve installations. [01:08:53] The total amount includes a $22,758.04 owner contingency. [01:09:01] You're familiar with phase one. [01:09:04] I'll just go ahead and start and recap everything. [01:09:09] We ended up having a break right here in this section of 20-inch pipe [01:09:14] to the tank number two. [01:09:18] Phase one was the installation of the two valves for tank number one, [01:09:23] tank number two, as well as temporary piping to get this tank here back online. [01:09:31] Once we were able to do that, we had talked with you [01:09:33] and told you we were going to come back with a phase, [01:09:36] what we would call a phase two, [01:09:38] that would include the permanent piping for aeration tanks one and two, [01:09:47] right in here, and then we would take the existing pipe structures that we have [01:09:52] that go to our head works of the plant, abandon those lines and grout them. [01:10:00] In this project, it would also include, you can't see it here, [01:10:04] but there's another tank, a Schreiber tank that we have over here. [01:10:09] We were going to take that opportunity to go ahead and inspect that pipe [01:10:14] and see what kind of condition it is, [01:10:16] whether or not we determine whether or not to replace that would be identified [01:10:22] at a later date, but we would be able to do that as far as identifying [01:10:26] whether or not what the condition of it was. [01:10:30] We would also take and come over to the aeration tank three and four [01:10:37] and take and drain those two tanks one at a time, obviously. [01:10:42] We would install the 20-inch valves over right in these two corners here, [01:10:47] and then while we have the pipes empty, we would be able to inspect them [01:10:52] and see what kind of condition they are to determine if we have to replace those. [01:10:57] So worst-case scenario, to completely finish the project, [01:11:01] we possibly could be coming back to you to replace the pipe work [01:11:08] and the tanks three and four and possibly the Schreiber tank. [01:11:14] We feel like these two pipes here have that epoxy coating that we talk about [01:11:21] that we installed today as far as that epoxy coating keeps the methane gas [01:11:26] from deteriorating the pipe and eating into it. [01:11:30] So we feel good about that, but we are going to confirm it. [01:11:34] Once we complete that, we are going to include a construction of a berm [01:11:40] that comes out here along the fence line and will come back around here. [01:11:46] We'll install some culvert pipe as well as some gate valves that we have. [01:11:54] We have an existing lift station that is right here. [01:11:58] So our idea is once we have all of our valves installed in all four of these tanks, [01:12:06] it's going to take what the engineers determined. [01:12:09] It would take about 15 minutes for our staff to get to whatever valve [01:12:15] that needs to be shut down. [01:12:17] There's approximately 600 turns to get these things shut down. [01:12:20] They're huge. [01:12:22] So they're estimating that it would take about 15 minutes for us to shut that down. [01:12:26] So if you did have a spill, the purpose of the berm and that lift station that we have [01:12:33] would be able to contain any minimal spill that came out [01:12:37] and prevent it from going out into the bayou like it did before. [01:12:41] And then, of course, we'd be able to bring our pumps and our VACON equipment in [01:12:46] to be able to pump whatever got out on the ground. [01:12:49] But it would basically contain any future spills that we might have. [01:12:55] But the chances of that happening with all the work that we're doing would be greatly reduced. [01:13:02] And then in addition to that, we've been talking with the engineers as well. [01:13:06] We think that our next step is going to be to get with the consultant [01:13:09] and perform a deficiency analysis on the plan itself to where they can call out [01:13:15] what facilities or elements in that plant might need to be investigated [01:13:21] to where we can hopefully maybe get a jump and prevent anything like this from happening [01:13:27] and we can budget forward in that way of thinking. [01:13:32] While this isn't a budgeted item, it's an emergency item, [01:13:37] we do have the funds in our water and sewer account. [01:13:40] And Pasco County does own a portion of the plant, 40%. [01:13:44] So they would be responsible for a true-up. [01:13:48] And with that, we would ask for your approval and we would recommend it. [01:13:52] Thank you. [01:13:53] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:13:55] Move approval. [01:13:56] Second. [01:13:57] No one come forward. [01:13:58] Back to Council. [01:13:59] We have a motion and a second. [01:14:00] To the maker. [01:14:01] I just want to thank Mr. Rivera's comments for making me seem like I was brief tonight. [01:14:05] So thank you. [01:14:07] It's a complicated thing. [01:14:08] I appreciated your explanation, as I'm sure everyone else did. [01:14:14] Infrastructure good. [01:14:15] Healthy environmental estuaries good. [01:14:19] Yes. [01:14:21] I knew we were doing the pumps, but I didn't know we were doing the berms, [01:14:24] so that's another added safety factor. [01:14:27] Deputy Mayor, I figured you were just being brief. [01:14:30] I normally am, but once again, I commend staff for the quick action they took [01:14:36] to prevent that spill from being much worse, [01:14:38] but it still made me absolutely sick to my stomach that it occurred. [01:14:41] So while we're doing this, it looks like you guys are taking all precautionary measures [01:14:45] to do whatever we can, along with the county, [01:14:48] to prevent something like this ever happening again with these pipes at that plant. [01:14:52] Correct? [01:14:53] There's nothing else that we could do preventatively? [01:14:55] Correct. [01:14:56] You're correct. [01:14:57] We're doing everything that we can. [01:14:58] We're being proactive. [01:15:00] Go the next step, like I said, with the consultants to identify any deficiencies that maybe we've missed. [01:15:06] So just so everyone knows that we had a huge pipe break underground. [01:15:10] I think all of us toured it. [01:15:12] And how much life expectancy was left in that pipe when it broke? [01:15:16] Well, it was installed in 1988, and you should get close to 100 years out of the pipe. [01:15:22] Right, so it wasn't even... [01:15:23] You know, it wasn't anything that we were... [01:15:25] It wasn't broken in, and it still burrs, so things like this do happen, unfortunately. [01:15:31] Mr. Murphy, anything? [01:15:32] Yeah, I wasn't aware of the burm either. [01:15:34] That's awesome. [01:15:35] I love that idea. [01:15:36] I mean, that's just one extra step to make sure that it doesn't happen again. [01:15:39] If it does happen, we can contain it, at least. [01:15:41] So, yeah, I appreciate that. [01:15:42] That's awesome. [01:15:44] That'll keep us out of the paper, so... [01:15:46] Yeah. [01:15:47] Any further discussion? [01:15:49] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:15:52] Aye. [01:15:53] Opposed, like sign. [01:15:54] Motion passes.
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Group Healthcare Renewal
approvedCouncil approved switching the city's group health insurance provider from UnitedHealthcare to Cigna for the coming fiscal year at a cost of $1,267,075.82, representing a 9.3% decrease (~$131,927 savings) versus prior year. The Cigna package includes a $10,000 wellness incentive and a 1.5-month premium holiday, while duplicating existing coinsurance, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums.
- motion:Motion to approve the group health insurance renewal with Cigna for the coming fiscal year. (passed)
Cigna Insurance CompanyUnitedHealthcareCouncilman AllmanMs. MannsMs. WarrenFY group health insuranceGroup Healthcare Renewal▶ Jump to 1:15:55 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:15:55] Next, group health care renewal. [01:15:56] Ms. Manns. [01:15:57] Yes, sir. [01:15:58] Mr. Mayor, the purpose of this agenda item is to consider the group health insurance [01:16:06] for the full-time employees and retirees of the city. [01:16:12] Our current provider for group health care insurance is UnitedHealthcare. [01:16:17] The city pays in excess of $1.4 million for health care benefits. [01:16:24] This year, when we provided an opportunity to UnitedHealthcare for renewal purposes, [01:16:31] they indicated a rate increase at 14.1 percent based on the fact that our experience modifier [01:16:41] for the past year was quite poor. [01:16:44] Therefore, Ms. Warren and I took our group to market and shopped insurance programs. [01:16:53] The recommendation before you this evening is to go to Cigna Insurance Company for the [01:17:00] coming fiscal year. [01:17:03] The rate associated with that is $1,267,075.82. [01:17:10] That represents a 9.3 percent decrease in premium costs over the past year. [01:17:22] In addition to that, Cigna has provided a $10,000 wellness incentive that we can use [01:17:31] to provide rewards and encouragement to our employees that implement better behaviors [01:17:42] in terms of their personal health. [01:17:46] They also have indicated that they would give us a 1.5-month rate premium. [01:17:57] Therefore, we would not pay premiums for three pay periods of the year. [01:18:04] The rate for the total, again, is $1,267,075.82. [01:18:12] That represents a decrease in the amount of $131,927 over last year's costs. [01:18:22] The platform of the program duplicates what is currently provided to the employees and [01:18:29] retirees in terms of coinsurance, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums. [01:18:35] Therefore, we're recommending that you consider our recommendation favorably. [01:18:42] Thank you. [01:18:43] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:18:46] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:18:50] Move for approval. [01:18:51] Second. [01:18:52] The motion is seconded to the maker. [01:18:54] Thank you. [01:18:55] To the second. [01:18:56] Thank you. [01:18:57] Saving some money. [01:18:58] Deputy Mayor? [01:18:59] You should always shop your insurance. [01:19:02] Councilman Allman. [01:19:04] Good to go. [01:19:06] Absolutely. [01:19:08] So, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye.
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Approval of Sale of Four City Owned Properties
approvedCouncil approved putting four city-owned vacant properties, acquired through foreclosure of city liens, out to bid with deed restrictions requiring productive use within a timeline. The properties are 6605 Madison Street ($18,000 min bid), 7440 U.S. 19 ($5,000 min bid), and 6845 & 6849 Garden ($5,000 each or $10,000 combined). Each sale will return for Council approval by ordinance.
- motion:Approve placing four city-owned properties out to bid for sale, with each future sale to return to Council for approval by ordinance. (passed)
6605 Madison Street6845 Garden6849 Garden7440 U.S. 19Sitco gas stationMr. AllmanMr. MurphyMr. RomanoliMrs. VanceRobert2016 flood mapBrazilian peppers removalEdgewater neighborhoodNorth River golf course▶ Jump to 1:19:10 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:19:11] Aye. [01:19:12] Opposed, like sign. [01:19:13] Motion passes. [01:19:15] Next is approval of sale of four city-owned properties. [01:19:17] Mrs. Vance. [01:19:18] Yes, sir. [01:19:19] Mr. Romanoli will present the agenda item. [01:19:22] Go ahead. [01:19:23] Thank you. [01:19:24] Mr. Mayor and members of the Council, we are proposing that four city-owned properties be sold. [01:19:31] Our Code of Ordinances require Council approval before they're put out to bid. [01:19:36] These properties are all vacant and came to the city as a result of foreclosure of city liens. [01:19:42] The city has determined there's no need for these properties for its use. [01:19:46] The plan is for these properties to be offered for bid. [01:19:49] Bidders will have to indicate what they want to do with the properties. [01:19:53] Basically, they're going to be asking or saying that they're going to keep the property vacant for investment purposes. [01:19:59] We're not going to be interested in that bid. [01:20:01] We want a productive use of the land. [01:20:04] Each property has a minimum acceptable bid that we'll go over as I present the properties, [01:20:10] and this will come back to the City Council for approval, and each sale has to be approved by ordinance in the future. [01:20:18] The first property is at 6605 Madison Street. [01:20:21] This is basically across from the hospital. [01:20:24] It is 0.16 acres. [01:20:27] The minimum acceptable bid on this property is $18,000, and I should mention on all these properties, [01:20:32] we have received prospective bidders that have contacted us and want to be notified when they are sold, [01:20:39] so hopefully these things will sell at the bid. [01:20:43] Now, one thing, U.S. City Council do not have to accept the minimum acceptable bid if it comes in, [01:20:48] but this is just a guideline for the bidders of what we're expecting the amount to come in at. [01:20:54] This property is interesting, 7440 U.S. 19. [01:20:57] It is a landlocked piece of property. [01:21:00] There are right-of-way or easements to both U.S. 19 and to Astor Drive. [01:21:07] It's 0.67 acres. [01:21:09] A lot of it is wet, though, and unfortunately the homeless have found this, [01:21:15] so we don't want this kept in our name too much longer. [01:21:20] Minimum acceptable bid on this is $5,000. [01:21:22] I think what Mr. Romanoli means is that we would like to have a house built on the property [01:21:29] and bring it into productive use. [01:21:33] Thank you for correcting what I said there. [01:21:37] There is a $10,000 tax lien probably approaching $11,000 right now, [01:21:42] so while it might be worth more than that, [01:21:44] there is a lien that someone will have to pay off pretty much immediately to keep the property, [01:21:48] and that's why the lower expectation for the bid is being done. [01:21:52] We have two lots in the Edgewater neighborhood next door to each other, 6845 and 6849 Garden. [01:22:00] Both properties, our minimum acceptable bid is $5,000. [01:22:04] Now, one thing in that neighborhood, which is principally mobile homes, [01:22:08] houses can be built there with variances. [01:22:12] We may bid this together as one property because together I think it's 0.14 acres, [01:22:18] and individually it's 0.08 and 0.06 acres. [01:22:22] They're pretty small pieces of land. [01:22:24] So we may bid that as one parcel. [01:22:27] If it is one parcel, it will be a $10,000 expectation as a minimum acceptable bid. [01:22:32] I ask the City Council to approve this measure so we can put these properties out to bid as soon as possible [01:22:37] and get them back on our tax roll. [01:22:39] Mr. Romanelli, this last one would be a stilt house? [01:22:43] Well, it would have to be above the flood zone requirement, yes. [01:22:48] I don't think it's going to be a high stilt house. [01:22:51] I don't know what, because some other houses have been built out there, [01:22:55] but it will have to be elevated, yes, sir. [01:22:57] They were built prior to the 2016 map, [01:23:00] and I'm pretty sure the base flood elevation for those lots is going to be pretty high. [01:23:04] Open this up for public comment. [01:23:07] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:23:09] I just have a question. [01:23:10] If you're going to require them to do something with the property, are you giving them a timeline? [01:23:16] Yes. [01:23:17] They're going to indicate what they want to do with the property, [01:23:19] and part of the ordinance that will be written, the deed restriction that will be recorded, [01:23:26] will commit them to that promise that they made of what they're going to do on that property [01:23:31] and give us the opportunity to foreclose it. [01:23:33] With a timeline? [01:23:34] With a timeline, yes, sir. [01:23:35] Okay. [01:23:36] What if they change their mind? [01:23:37] Well, they can come back to Council and say they want to do a different project on the property. [01:23:42] So they would have to do that before they could proceed with that project? [01:23:45] Yes. [01:23:46] Okay. [01:23:47] Move for approval. [01:23:49] Is there a motion and a second to the maker? [01:23:51] I just want to thank city staff. [01:23:52] The second parcel of land, as Mr. Romanoli pointed out, had become a homeless camp, [01:23:58] and it has access to a Sitco gas station that faces 19. [01:24:02] It's basically a gorgeous little piece of land. [01:24:04] It's on a tidal-fed pond back there. [01:24:07] It's actually on an estuary-type pond. [01:24:09] There's little snook, tarpon, redfish, all kinds of cool fish in there. [01:24:12] And they went in and cleared out all the Brazilian peppers, and it just made a huge difference. [01:24:16] The homeless are no longer there. [01:24:18] And it did open up, you can see from the street, an actual banyan tree. [01:24:22] That's the only banyan tree I've ever seen in the city of New Puerto Rico. [01:24:24] It's absolutely gorgeous. [01:24:25] God knows how long it's been there. [01:24:27] It could have been part of the old golf course, [01:24:28] because this little tidal-fed lake was actually part of the North River golf course back in the day. [01:24:33] So just cleaning out the Brazilian peppers makes such a huge difference. [01:24:36] So thank you, Robert and your department, for doing that. [01:24:40] To the second. [01:24:44] Mr. Murphy? [01:24:45] No. [01:24:46] Mr. Allman? [01:24:47] No, sir. [01:24:48] Go forth and sell. [01:24:50] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:24:52] Aye. [01:24:53] Opposed, like sign. [01:24:56] Motion passes. [01:24:57] Next, we have a three-minute report from the fire department.
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Three Minute Report: Fire Department
The Fire Chief presented a five-month activity report covering 2,000+ calls for service, 817 fire safety inspections, 3,500+ training hours, and community involvement including a USAR team deployment for Hurricane Dorian. The chief also memorialized two recent retirees, former Chief Roy Miller and firefighter Peter Gilardi, and acknowledged a donation from Tom Doby for particulate hoods.
American Red CrossFlorida Fire Chiefs AssociationGenesis SchoolPasco Association for Challenged KidsPasco FirePort Richey Fire DepartmentPeter GilardiRoy MillerTom DobyBay flight trainingFire boat operation trainingHurricane Dorian responseParticulate hoods donationSurface water rescue trainingThree Minute Report: Fire DepartmentUSAR / Light Technical Rescue Team▶ Jump to 1:25:01 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:25:12] Okay, since the last three-minute report that was provided to you back in April, [01:25:18] the fire department has responded to just over 2,000 calls for service. [01:25:23] We've completed 817 fire safety inspections, which includes reinspections and BTR inspections. [01:25:31] We've completed over 3,500 training hours, 48 plan reviews, and 856 residential rental inspections. [01:25:39] Quite a busy time over the last five months. [01:25:43] As the fire department continues to be involved in numerous community events throughout the year, [01:25:49] one picture is we were involved in the Pasco Association for Challenged Kids Summer Program at Genesis School, [01:25:59] and we continue to promote the American Red Cross Smoke Detector Installation Program. [01:26:04] And the three pictures on the bottom of the slide show the most recent activity on Monday. [01:26:11] Our USAR team, our Light Technical Rescue Team, was deployed as part of a Hurricane Dorian response in conjunction [01:26:21] or in coordination with Pasco Fire and New Port Richey Fire for a team of four. [01:26:27] In the far left picture is the total task force that we were included with, with numerous departments in the region. [01:26:36] I'm thankful to say that they were demobilized yesterday and they're back home, so they did not have any activity. [01:26:45] Some of the key training that our department's been involved with over the course of the last few months is bay flight training [01:26:54] with the helicopter medical team. [01:26:57] We've had surface water rescue training at the rec center in coordination with New Port Richey Fire Department. [01:27:03] We completed fire boat operation training with New Port Richey, and we hired two part-time reserve firefighters. [01:27:12] Of significant mention, we lost two retirees. [01:27:18] One was a previous chief. [01:27:20] Back in July, Roy Miller was recognized at the annual Florida Fire Chiefs Association Conference. [01:27:28] I was proud to be represented there on his behalf with his family, and it was a nice memorial service at that time, [01:27:36] along with five other chiefs from the state. [01:27:39] Chief Miller served the fire department from 1971 to 1994, and he was the fire chief from 1986 to 1994. [01:27:48] Back in August, our department paid tribute to retired firefighter Peter Gilardi, who passed away in July, [01:27:56] and he was employed with the city from 1987 to 2013. [01:28:02] And finally, a couple meetings ago, Tom Doby donated the money to purchase particulate hoods for all of our staff, [01:28:11] and he was recognized here at a meeting. [01:28:13] And that's the end of my report. [01:28:16] Very good. [01:28:17] Any questions for the chief? [01:28:19] Thank you. [01:28:20] Thank you.
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