Council passed Ordinances 2020-2182 and 2020-2185 on second reading, allowing colleges in commercial and downtown zones, and hired Wanamaker-Jensen to design the Fire Station No. 2 relocation.
15 items on the agenda · 11 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence. The Mayor announced that there would be no Vox Pop (public comment) at this meeting.
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[00:00:12] Here. [00:00:12] City Attorney Driscoll. [00:00:13] Here. [00:00:14] Before we do anything else, I'll announce to anybody that's sitting in one of [00:00:17] those seats that we are not having vox pop tonight. [00:00:20] So if you would all stand and join me for a [00:00:23] pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of our service men and [00:00:26] women at home and abroad. [00:00:27] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the [00:00:32] republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty
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Moment of Silence
The council observed a moment of silence and concluded the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:38] and justice for all. [00:00:44] Thank you. [00:00:44] You may be seated.
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Approval of March 3, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the March 3, 2020 work session and regular meeting.
- motion:Approve the March 3, 2020 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:46] Next item is approval of the March 3rd work session and regular meeting minutes. [00:00:51] Motion to approve. [00:00:52] Second. [00:00:53] We have a motion and a second. [00:00:54] Discussion? [00:00:55] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify [00:00:57] by saying aye. [00:00:58] Aye. [00:00:58] Aye. [00:00:59] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:00] Motion passes.
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Approval of March 5, 2020 Work Session Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the March 5, 2020 work session.
- motion:Approve the March 5, 2020 work session minutes. (passed)
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[00:01:01] Next is approval of the March 5th work session and minutes. [00:01:06] Second. [00:01:07] Discussion? [00:01:08] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:11] Aye. [00:01:12] Aye. [00:01:12] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:14] Motion passes.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda item for purchases/payments by unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda (purchases/payments). (passed)
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[00:01:15] Next, consent agenda. [00:01:18] Entertain a motion. [00:01:21] Move for approval. [00:01:22] Second. [00:01:25] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:28] Aye. [00:01:28] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:30] Motion passes.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2182: Amendments to Chapter 5, Rezonings, Variances, Special Exceptions of the LDC
approvedSecond reading of Ordinance 2020-2182 amending Chapter 5 of the Land Development Code regarding rezonings, variances, and special exceptions, providing guidelines for rezonings and LDC amendments. Staff and the Land Development Review Board recommended approval, and council passed the ordinance with no public comment.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2182
- motion:Adopt Ordinance 2020-2182 amending Chapter 5 of the Land Development Code on rezonings, variances, and special exceptions on second reading. (passed)
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[00:01:31] Next is second reading ordinance 2020-2182. [00:01:35] This is ordinance number 2020-2182, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, amending chapter 5 of the land development code, LDC, [00:01:42] pertaining to rezoning, variances, and special exceptions. [00:01:45] Providing for amendment of section 5.01.00 thereof, pertaining to [00:01:49] rezonings, by adding 5.01.11 thereto. [00:01:53] Providing for guidelines for granting a rezoning, providing for repeal [00:01:56] of section 5.03.03 subsection B thereof, pertaining to special exceptions. [00:02:03] Providing for a new section 5.04.00, providing for guidelines for amendments [00:02:08] to the land development code, providing for conflicts, providing for [00:02:11] severability, and providing for an effective date. [00:02:15] Mr. Mayor, as has been indicated, this is the second reading of this ordinance. [00:02:20] The ordinance specifically provides guidelines for [00:02:25] the consideration of rezonings. [00:02:28] And additionally, the ordinance addresses official zoning map district changes. [00:02:36] And the staff and the land development review board have [00:02:41] recommended in favor of approval of the ordinance. [00:02:45] Very good. [00:02:46] Open it up for public comment. [00:02:48] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:02:52] Second. [00:02:54] Second. [00:02:55] Nothing further. [00:02:56] Mr. Altman? [00:02:57] Mr. Murphy? [00:02:58] Nothing. [00:02:59] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:03:01] Aye. [00:03:02] Opposed, like sign. [00:03:03] Motion passes.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2185: Amendments to Chapter 7, Zoning of the LDC RE: Permitted Uses
approvedCouncil held the second reading of Ordinance 2020-2185, amending the Land Development Code Chapter 7 to allow a university or college as a permitted use in the highway commercial and downtown zoning districts and adding a definition. The ordinance passed on a voice vote with no public comment.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2185
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-2185 amending LDC Chapter 7 to allow a university or college in the highway commercial and downtown zoning districts. (passed)
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[00:03:05] Next, second reading ordinance 2020-2185. [00:03:08] This is ordinance number 2020-2185, an ordinance of the city of Newport [00:03:12] Ridgey, Florida, amending land development code chapter 7 zoning, [00:03:15] amending LDC section 7.09.01 on permitted uses to allow within the [00:03:20] highway commercial zoning district a university or college, amending [00:03:24] LDC section 7.11.01 on permitted uses to allow within the downtown zoning [00:03:29] district a single university or college, amending LDC section 2.01.00 to add [00:03:35] a definition of university or college, providing for conflicts, providing [00:03:38] for severability, and providing for an effective date. [00:03:42] Thank you. [00:03:43] Ms. Manns? [00:03:44] Certainly, Mr. Mayor. [00:03:45] As City Attorney Driscoll indicated, the agenda item specifically allows [00:03:53] for a university or a college to be established in the downtown district [00:03:56] and in the highway commercial zoning district. [00:03:59] That is the only change being contemplated as part of the ordinance. [00:04:05] The staff and the Land Development Review Board feel confident in a [00:04:11] recommendation to you to approve the ordinance, and we're prepared to [00:04:14] respond to any questions that you may have of us in that respect. [00:04:17] Very good. [00:04:18] Open it up for public comment. [00:04:20] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:04:23] Move for approval. [00:04:24] To the maker? [00:04:25] No. [00:04:26] To the second? [00:04:27] Mr. Altman? [00:04:28] We discussed this during the first reading and nothing further as well. [00:04:34] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:04:37] Aye. [00:04:38] Opposed, like sign. [00:04:40] Motion passes.
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2020 Orangewood Lakes Water System Improvements - Engineering Task Order No. 43
approvedCouncil approved Task Order No. 43 with Stroud Engineering in the amount of $42,500 for design, permitting, bid, and construction support services for the 2020 Orangewood Lakes Water System Improvements. The project will install approximately 3,100 linear feet of 12-inch water main, 220 linear feet of additional water main, six hydrant assemblies, and related valves and connections to provide adequate fire protection and water quantity. Construction is expected to begin in August.
- motion:Approve Engineering Task Order No. 43 with Stroud Engineering in the amount of $42,500 for the 2020 Orangewood Lakes Water System Improvements. (passed)
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[00:04:41] Next business item, Oakwood Lakes Task Order, ODAR, number 43. [00:04:46] Orangewood. [00:04:47] Yes, I understand. [00:04:49] Orangewood Lakes Water System. [00:04:50] As you all will recall, the water system was purchased in the end of 2018. [00:04:58] In its current condition, the Orangewood Lakes Water System does not provide for [00:05:04] adequate fire prevention, nor an appropriate quantity of water. [00:05:12] So the purpose of the change order is to upgrade the system to include the [00:05:18] installation of 12-inch diameter water main pipe, 3,100 linear feet of such, [00:05:27] additionally 220 linear feet of a water main pipe, six hydrant assemblies, [00:05:34] and some valves and valve boxes and service connections as are required. [00:05:41] And the task order is in the amount of $42,500 to cover the engineering [00:05:48] services to be provided by Stroud Engineering, who will assist us with [00:05:54] design and permitting and bid and construction support services. [00:06:03] We have Mr. Doe in attendance this evening, if you have any specific [00:06:06] questions about the agenda item. [00:06:08] Very good. [00:06:08] I'll open this up for public comment. [00:06:10] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [00:06:18] I'll second. [00:06:19] To the maker. [00:06:21] This is design, and when would the building, when would the site be? [00:06:30] It is a relatively simple project. [00:06:33] And so our expectation is that the planning will not span beyond a four [00:06:40] month period of time. [00:06:42] So all going well, we'll be in the ground in August. [00:06:45] Does this meet what you said about the original plan? [00:06:51] Second. [00:06:54] Ongoing project that is part of our expansion. [00:06:59] And hopefully we'll get sewer back in there one day, as we've talked. [00:07:07] Councilman? [00:07:09] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:07:12] Aye. [00:07:13] Opposed, like sign. [00:07:15] Motion passes.
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Approval of Firm Rankings for Fire Station No. 2 Relocation Project
approvedCouncil approved staff's ranking of three architectural firms for the Fire Station No. 2 relocation project, which will replace the High Street station with a new ~10,000 sq ft station at Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard. Wanamaker-Jensen ranked first, Spring Engineering second, and Fleischmann-Garcia third. The City Manager will negotiate a fee with the top-ranked firm and return to Council for agreement approval.
- motion:Approve the staff's firm rankings for the Fire Station No. 2 relocation project as submitted. (passed)
High Street stationMarine Parkway and Grand BoulevardFleischmann-Garcia ArchitectsSpring Engineering ArchitectsWanamaker-Jensen ArchitectsAdam DarlingAllmanCharles RuddChris FitchRobert RiveraFire Station No. 2 Relocation ProjectRequest for Qualifications (RFQ)▶ Jump to 7:16 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:07:16] Next is approval of firm rankings for Fire Station 2 relocation project. [00:07:20] In the end of January, the staff let a request for qualifications related [00:07:28] to architectural design to construct a new fire station, roughly 10,000 [00:07:35] square feet in size, to replace the current high street station. [00:07:41] The proposed location for the new station is Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard. [00:07:49] There were five respondents to the request for qualifications, three of [00:07:55] which were invited to participate in interviews. [00:07:59] The interviews were conducted by a staff committee consisting of the fire chief, [00:08:06] Chris Fitch, the assistant fire chief, Adam Darling, Robert Rivera, [00:08:11] the director of public works, and Charles Rudd, the economic development [00:08:17] director who was sitting in it for me at that time. [00:08:22] At the conclusion of the presentations and the response to questions, the [00:08:31] staff ranked the firms based on a value matrix that had been established [00:08:39] in advance of consideration of the firms, and the ranking is as follows. [00:08:45] Wanamaker-Jensen architects were first. [00:08:50] Spring Engineering architects were second. [00:08:53] Fleischmann-Garcia architects came in third. [00:08:56] The process related to the rankings, if you approve the rankings as submitted [00:09:03] by the staff, would be for me to advance the communication to the top-rated [00:09:09] firm and determine if we can come to an agreement on a price for their services. [00:09:17] In the event that we're not able to get their services at what we determined to [00:09:23] be an appropriate fee, then we would move on to the second-rated firm and so [00:09:28] on to the third if we need to do so. [00:09:31] All three were very qualified firms. [00:09:34] I know that it was a very difficult decision to make for the staff, but we [00:09:38] feel confident that the ranking, as advanced to you for your consideration, [00:09:43] is appropriate. [00:09:45] Thank you. [00:09:46] Open it up for public comment. [00:09:48] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:09:52] For approval? [00:09:58] To the maker? [00:09:59] No. [00:10:01] Second? [00:10:02] I want to go in when you were choosing. [00:10:08] You can do it one of two ways. [00:10:11] In this instance, it was the thinking of the staff that rather than to get the [00:10:17] most affordable firm, it would be better to get the best qualified firm, and the [00:10:22] best qualified firm would then save us money from potential change orders or [00:10:27] errors later on in the process. [00:10:31] Deputy Mayor? [00:10:33] Mr. Allman? [00:10:35] Just, I'm probably a little, this is a little different for me than it used to [00:10:46] be way back in the day, so I'm not saying it's not the right way to do it, but [00:10:50] when we selected the firm to build City Hall, or we selected the firm to build [00:10:54] the library, we were presented as a council the firms that were going to do [00:11:03] it, and it's probably been a long time since that's been done, so I'm not [00:11:09] calling it a criticism, but I know that we have the information to review, and [00:11:18] we understand who the candidates are, and I'm happy to vote for the motion. [00:11:22] I miss sometimes letting those guys come up and try to strut their stuff and [00:11:27] tell us themselves what they can do for us in case we have to find out that [00:11:32] we're being approached with a change order ourselves later on and having to [00:11:37] vote for it or approve it, so I'm not saying it's the wrong process, I'm just [00:11:41] commenting that's different than I used to do back when we built it. [00:11:46] We've actually, in recent years, done things through an RFP as well as through [00:11:51] an RFQ, it really is a value-based judgment that we make when entering into [00:11:57] a project, and there's advantages and disadvantages with both systems without [00:12:03] question. We felt that this was the best fit for this type of project, and I [00:12:09] should have mentioned that once a fee is determined, we do come back before you [00:12:16] and ask your approval to enter into an agreement with the firm for the [00:12:20] predetermined price, so you have an opportunity to see some strutting. [00:12:26] I've got them in front of us, knowing that we can sweat them out a little bit if we have to. [00:12:30] That's right. I'm familiar with both of the top two ranked firms, and they're [00:12:36] both excellent, so I think we're hard-pressed to go wrong at this point. [00:12:40] Any further discussion? All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:12:46] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next, request to suspend mass gatherings and public events.
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Request to Suspend Mass Gathering Public Events
approvedCouncil approved suspending all mass gatherings/special events with expected crowds in excess of 10 people in response to COVID-19, through the end of the month, to be re-evaluated. Council also discussed encouraging residents to support local restaurants via takeout and expressed openness to allowing nonprofits affected by Chasco Fiesta cancellation to set up carry-out operations.
- motion:Move to approve suspension of mass gatherings/public events with expected crowds in excess of 10 people through the end of the month. (passed)
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[00:12:54] Mr. Mayor, in large part we are prompted by COVID-19 to institute some standards [00:13:05] as they relate to mass gatherings and related to public events and in public [00:13:14] spaces, and the recommendation before you this evening is to suspend the [00:13:22] operation of all mass gatherings where the expected crowd is estimated to be in [00:13:30] excess of 10 people. So virtually, we are closing down all special events until [00:13:38] such time as it is determined that it's safe to go forward based on the [00:13:44] recommendations of the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease [00:13:52] Prevention. And I'm sorry, Mr. Mayor, I needed to indicate that at this point we [00:14:01] are asking for this suspension to span through March 13th of 2020, at which time [00:14:10] it'll be re-evaluated. I do, there's a typo, sorry. Yeah, thank you. [00:14:21] The 10 and the 50. That's what this is. Basically, it is through the end of the [00:14:34] month, yeah. That would include Tasty Tuesdays, right? Well, yes, it's already been [00:14:39] canceled. We'll have a larger number of restriction for some time after. Continue [00:14:52] to monitor the information that's available to us, and at this point we [00:14:58] feel that the... [00:15:00] Number 10 is an appropriate number. [00:15:09] I know people watch these meetings at home, [00:15:11] and people are glued to their TVs, [00:15:12] so I'm just going to kind of use this opportunity [00:15:15] to urge our residents to stay home as much as possible. [00:15:21] A friend of mine has a, and we've all [00:15:24] heard similar stories on the news, [00:15:26] but a friend of mine has an extended family [00:15:28] member who is a nurse in Italy. [00:15:30] And as we've seen on the news, he [00:15:32] told us about five, six days ago before it actually [00:15:34] hit the news, they were literally [00:15:35] having to let senior citizens pass in Italy [00:15:38] because people didn't adhere to these warnings. [00:15:40] And they went out, and they felt fine, [00:15:42] just like the college kids we see all over Clearwater Beach [00:15:44] right now. [00:15:44] They may feel fine, but they could be carrying this virus. [00:15:47] And what happened in Italy is because people [00:15:49] didn't adhere to these guidelines and stay home, [00:15:51] healthy people were carrying the virus. [00:15:53] And as a result, so many people in certain areas [00:15:58] acquired the virus all at one time. [00:15:59] They just didn't, the hospitals and their economy [00:16:02] just didn't have the resources to treat, [00:16:04] and they still don't, so many people in such a small area. [00:16:07] So to keep something like that happening here [00:16:09] in West Central Florida, in Pasco County, New Port Richey, [00:16:12] yeah, I'm still going to work, but we've [00:16:14] kind of limited our walk-in traffic. [00:16:16] A lot of insurance agencies and offices [00:16:17] are doing that, locking up, working inside the office, [00:16:19] locking the front door, leaving a note on, [00:16:22] you know, call us if you need something. [00:16:24] You know, if you're dropping a piece of paper off [00:16:26] we can't do electronically, we'll come meet you at the door. [00:16:28] And I just hope our residents and residents [00:16:32] in and around the city just take this seriously, [00:16:34] at least for the next two to three weeks. [00:16:36] Stock up on groceries if you need to, but just stay home. [00:16:39] Don't be out intermingling with people. [00:16:41] Stay home. [00:16:42] Get together with friends. [00:16:44] Just let's, no one knows how this is going to play out, [00:16:47] but I think the more we adhere to the request [00:16:51] of these guidelines, I just see in the long run [00:16:53] it's going to be better for the entire nation, [00:16:55] especially if they've got anybody that's [00:17:06] showing any symptoms. [00:17:12] I would differ with you, and we did as recently as tonight. [00:17:18] My wife and I went over. [00:17:29] They've dropped down below 50% occupancy without even trying. [00:17:33] Just very concerned that some of our restaurants [00:17:40] and other small businesses flat right now. [00:17:46] So I would encourage folks, if you're [00:17:49] used to going out to dinner, don't go to the big chains. [00:17:53] Don't go to the big buffets, which my wife and I were [00:17:56] talking about. [00:17:57] Do you really want to go through a buffet line [00:17:58] where you're picking up the same serving spoon [00:18:01] that the person next to you had? [00:18:04] Go to some of the smaller places. [00:18:05] And if you're not comfortable staying in there, [00:18:08] ask them for takeout. [00:18:10] Call the order in and pick it up at the door. [00:18:12] But do try to help these folks get through. [00:18:16] It's going to be rough. [00:18:20] I don't know how the bars are going to make it. [00:18:22] I mean, they're completely shut down. [00:18:30] People have panicked. [00:18:32] People have overreacted. [00:18:35] Just makes no sense, like hoarding toilet paper. [00:18:43] Water. [00:18:44] Yeah. [00:18:45] Like a hurricane's coming. [00:18:46] Like a hurricane's coming. [00:18:48] And my wife and I talked about that as well, [00:18:52] that this is exactly the sort of reaction [00:18:55] that we get any time somebody says the hurricane is coming [00:18:59] somewhere close to West Pasco. [00:19:01] And they run out and buy every lick of paper goods and water [00:19:06] that they can put their hands on. [00:19:10] Stuff. [00:19:10] But it's in May. [00:19:16] Toilet paper. [00:19:17] I don't know why they picked that out. [00:19:21] VR, I think, was the. [00:19:23] Yeah, was that it? [00:19:25] But that isn't one of the symptoms. [00:19:27] Anything else, Mr. Murphy? [00:19:30] Yeah, we've kind of done similar. [00:19:31] We've kind of done lockdown at our office, too. [00:19:33] If you don't work in that office, [00:19:35] you're not getting in pretty much. [00:19:37] That's why we're trying to keep it. [00:19:39] Yeah, I would encourage, even if you [00:19:41] don't go out to eat at a restaurant or something, [00:19:44] get takeout. [00:19:45] Try to at least help the restaurants that are struggling, [00:19:48] trying to get them through. [00:19:50] Like I said, the bars, that's just [00:19:52] going to be survival of the fittest [00:19:54] there, making it through this. [00:19:56] But if you can help in any way, help the small businesses. [00:19:59] But just be safe about it. [00:20:01] Absolutely. [00:20:04] Well, first of all, to my colleague, [00:20:07] councilman who's in youth sports, [00:20:10] I'm assuming we've closed down Pine Hill. [00:20:12] But the Little League is closed. [00:20:14] Your leagues are all closed. [00:20:16] Kids who are working to be all-stars or win tournaments, [00:20:24] this goes beyond the economic disappointments. [00:20:34] Kids out of school, parents having to watch them, [00:20:38] economic hardship, waiting for a big check in the mail [00:20:42] maybe going to come. [00:20:43] And it goes too fast. [00:20:44] And then what are you going to do [00:20:45] for the next couple of months? [00:20:46] So imagine we do have some rough times ahead. [00:20:50] I do want to just confirm the wisdom of the city manager's [00:20:58] decision calling the Chasco Fiesta in the timely manner [00:21:01] that she did. [00:21:02] It was enough time to cancel the $30,000 insurance policy that's [00:21:07] taken out for that event. [00:21:10] It was enough time for many to not buy the product [00:21:13] that they buy. [00:21:15] One of the most devastated of the nonprofits [00:21:18] that benefit from that was the Sotoma Speech and Hearing. [00:21:25] And they've had their barbecue at 1.1 awards. [00:21:30] I think things have changed over the years in terms of that. [00:21:32] But I think that I would like to see the city make a statement, [00:21:38] whether it's the restaurants with the effort [00:21:42] to carry out, or whether it's nonprofits who maybe had [00:21:47] a product and aren't able to do it. [00:21:50] I would like to see the possibility that if any of them [00:21:55] want to or address us, that we would [00:21:57] entertain letting them set up a carry out operation and say, [00:22:01] you know, they may have sold pre-sold Sotoma barbecue [00:22:06] tickets. [00:22:06] And now they've got to worry about giving them back. [00:22:08] How much money? [00:22:09] What have they got? [00:22:09] What are their supplies? [00:22:11] So if it's all right with you, I think [00:22:13] we could put the word out to those [00:22:15] that if they have an idea that is within the law and the rules [00:22:19] of the city that can keep the residents fed [00:22:24] and do anything like that, that we could at least [00:22:29] listen to those opportunities. [00:22:31] I don't know that it's coming. [00:22:32] But time to be creative, maybe. [00:22:37] I don't know. [00:22:37] My understanding is Chasco is now formally delayed until April. [00:22:43] I hope that maybe they could do something in the fall [00:22:46] I've got four of those barbecue tickets myself. [00:22:49] You know, if anybody from Sotoma is listening, [00:22:53] we've got Main Street Blast coming up. [00:22:56] I'd like nothing better than to be able to have barbecue [00:22:59] at Main Street Blast when that is the thing that's coordinating. [00:23:05] My thought is not to have any tables or chairs, [00:23:08] but to actually do what we're encouraging and say, [00:23:11] do a carry out only barbecue and let the word get out. [00:23:14] You might be surprised at how many people [00:23:16] would line up to support that group. [00:23:19] And you know, in Italy, they're singing out of their windows. [00:23:22] I mean, there's not much we can do. [00:23:24] We're all penned up. [00:23:24] There's going to be probably cabin fever [00:23:27] is going to start setting in if this goes on for a long time. [00:23:32] But it's up to them to decide if they want to approach us. [00:23:35] But I just want to say I'm open minded for anything [00:23:37] that the city manager would be able to do. [00:23:42] I would think that would work well [00:23:43] once we get where they jump the number back from 10 up to 50. [00:23:47] Yeah. [00:23:47] Yeah. [00:23:50] That may be something they could do. [00:23:52] From the takeout city. [00:23:55] Hopper, anything? [00:23:58] I just want to say that some of these businesses that are [00:24:02] closed are feeling the tug on their profits [00:24:07] and their business that they might not take their landlord [00:24:12] in. [00:24:20] That would certainly be helpful, I'm sure, for a lot of them. [00:24:26] Is there a motion on this? [00:24:28] Or do we need one? [00:24:29] It's already made. [00:24:31] I've forgotten we've talked so long. [00:24:33] All right. [00:24:33] I have a motion. [00:24:34] Yeah. [00:24:34] Do we want a motion? [00:24:36] Move for approval. [00:24:37] Second. [00:24:38] Any further discussion? [00:24:40] Just once again, all great points. [00:24:42] I like the takeout idea. [00:24:44] The barbecue idea is a good idea, [00:24:45] but I think that's got to be further down, [00:24:46] because you don't want 75 people waiting in line. [00:24:48] I think the whole purpose is social distancing. [00:24:50] But it's a great. [00:24:52] At this point, yeah, we may want, as a city, [00:24:54] just to start thinking outside the box, too. [00:24:56] We can't support our local businesses. [00:24:57] Like you said, if you're going to take out, [00:24:59] maybe get it from a downtown restaurant [00:25:00] rather than a Chili's or a corporate restaurant that [00:25:03] has the financial means to sustain this low time as far [00:25:09] as production and sales, where the smaller business owners [00:25:12] don't have that luxury, a lot of them. [00:25:14] Exactly. [00:25:15] And so I think that's the takeaway for anybody [00:25:17] that's watching tonight. [00:25:19] Please support your local businesses. [00:25:21] Takeout is a wonderful thing. [00:25:23] And they will accommodate you. [00:25:26] As we walked over to Rose's tonight, [00:25:27] we saw somebody walking out of Boulevard Beef [00:25:29] with takeout bags. [00:25:31] So they're happy to do it. [00:25:35] There's no further discussion. [00:25:36] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:39] Aye. [00:25:39] Aye. [00:25:40] Opposed, like sign. [00:25:41] Motion passes.
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Resolution No. 2020-12: Declaring a Local State of Emergency
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2020-12 declaring a local state of emergency due to COVID-19, waiving certain procurement and contracting formalities for a seven-day period, with the mayor having discretion to extend.
Ord. Resolution No. 2020-12
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2020-12 declaring a local state of emergency due to COVID-19 for a seven-day period. (passed)
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[00:25:43] Next, resolution 2020-12. [00:25:46] Resolution number 2020-12, a resolution [00:25:49] of the city council of the city of Newport Ridge, Florida, [00:25:51] declaring a local state of emergency [00:25:53] due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, authorizing [00:25:56] any and all prudent actions which [00:25:58] may be necessary to protect the health, safety, [00:26:00] and welfare of the citizens of the city [00:26:02] and customers of the city's utility systems [00:26:05] pursuant to this declaration. [00:26:07] Ratifying and affirming such actions [00:26:08] taken by city council prior to this declaration [00:26:11] and providing for an effective date. [00:26:22] I think I should, Mr. Mayor, if you'd allow me. [00:26:25] As you know, Governor DeSantis instituted an executive order [00:26:31] earlier this month declaring a state of emergency [00:26:36] related to COVID-19. [00:26:38] The purpose of this agenda item lies within Florida statute, [00:26:43] and it provides for emergency management powers [00:26:47] of political subdivisions. [00:26:49] What I'm asking for specifically for a seven day period of time [00:26:55] is to waive procedures and formalities [00:26:58] related to the performance of public works projects, [00:27:02] entering into contracts, incurring obligations, [00:27:05] employment of permanent and or temporary workers, [00:27:09] utilization of volunteer workers, rental of equipment, [00:27:13] acquisition and distribution with or without compensation [00:27:16] of supplies, materials, and facilities, [00:27:19] and the appropriation and expenditure of public funds. [00:27:25] At the conclusion of a seven day period of time, [00:27:29] at the sole discretion of the mayor, [00:27:32] I am asking that this be extended [00:27:35] if it's appropriate to do so at that time. [00:27:41] There's no one here, so I guess we [00:27:42] can waive the public comment area. [00:27:44] Actually, I asked for public comment before she spoke. [00:27:48] I'll move approval. [00:27:49] OK. [00:27:49] I just have one question. [00:27:52] Is it? [00:27:53] Second. [00:27:58] We can only do it for seven days? [00:28:01] That is the limitation, yes. [00:28:04] I was thinking if it was 14, that would bring us up [00:28:06] to the next council meeting. [00:28:09] That would be our preference, but the state legislature [00:28:13] only enables us to do it for a seven day period of time. [00:28:18] I would trust in you then, Robin. [00:28:20] Thank you. [00:28:20] I would think we're going to revisit this two weeks from now. [00:28:27] Well, I still have a little bit of Robert's rules in me [00:28:31] as the maker. [00:28:32] Let me share a story with you, Mr. Mayor. [00:28:37] We had a hurricane at one point when [00:28:40] I was in my one lucky year to be the chairman of the county [00:28:43] commission, which is always the year in which you're up [00:28:46] for re-election is the person that [00:28:48] gets nominated to be under fire. [00:28:52] But we had a hurricane situation where it declared emergency. [00:28:56] And I remember something in the state law [00:28:58] that says that in the case of an emergency, [00:29:01] it is the mayor or the chairman who, under law, takes over. [00:29:07] So if it got really bad, I think the state law [00:29:11] throws authority to the mayor. [00:29:13] So this resolution really is appropriate in the sense [00:29:16] that the mayor gets the option to continue it [00:29:20] through the city manager. [00:29:21] So there comes a point in an emergency where the rest of us [00:29:24] on the city council, irregardless of whether it's [00:29:26] a strong mayor or weak mayor form of government, [00:29:29] you're the head of the city in that regard. [00:29:31] So once again, not an honor that one would aspire to, [00:29:38] but I think the motion's appropriate. [00:29:42] I think you're a strong mayor. [00:29:44] Well, I'm not in that way. [00:29:46] Not in that sense, but thank you. [00:29:49] Mr. Murphy? [00:29:51] I promise I won't do anything capricious. [00:29:54] Mr. Gallagher was very concerned when I told him that, [00:29:58] because he was a county administrator. [00:30:00] been very concerned. [00:30:01] Oh, I'm in charge now. [00:30:12] For Mr. Gallagher, for those of you who don't know, and I suspect that may only be you, [00:30:21] before he went into public service, he was a teacher at Gulf High School and he taught [00:30:27] a propaganda course called Americanism vs. Communism. [00:30:34] And for years after that class, I kept my copy of the Little Red Book, which I've at [00:30:42] some point lost, but he treated the propaganda that was in the curriculum with every bit [00:30:53] of deference that it deserved. [00:30:57] And then he ran for, he became a city manager and ultimately became the county administrator [00:31:04] for several decades. [00:31:06] No, no, I've read it enough times as a teenager. [00:31:16] Any other discussion? [00:31:18] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:31:21] Aye. [00:31:22] Opposed? [00:31:23] Like sign.
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