Council tabled mobile food vending rules (Ordinance 2020-2211) amid concerns over state preemption, and advanced first readings on election code and relaxed auto dealership buffers.
20 items on the agenda · 22 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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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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[00:00:13] City Attorney Driscoll. Here. Thank you. I would ask you to all please rise, join me in the [00:00:17] Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our [00:00:20] servicemen and women at home and abroad. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the [00:00:26] United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation [00:00:31] under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women at home and abroad.
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[00:00:17] Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our [00:00:20] servicemen and women at home and abroad. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the [00:00:26] United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation [00:00:31] under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:41] Thank you. You may be seated.
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Approval of September 15, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the September 15th, 10th, and 22nd meetings without discussion.
- motion:Approve the minutes from September 15th and September 10th and 22nd. (passed)
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[00:00:46] First item on the agenda is approval of the minutes from September 15th and [00:00:54] September 10th and 22nd. Move for approval. Discussion? Hearing none, all [00:01:01] those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:01:06] Next, we have by title only a proclamation listing this month as
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Approval of September 10, 2020 and September 22, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the September 10, 2020 and September 22, 2020 Special Meetings by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the September 10, 2020 and September 22, 2020 Special Meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:46] First item on the agenda is approval of the minutes from September 15th and [00:00:54] September 10th and 22nd. Move for approval. Discussion? Hearing none, all [00:01:01] those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:01:06] Next, we have by title only a proclamation listing this month as
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Proclamation - Guardianship Awareness Month
approvedThe Mayor announced a proclamation recognizing Guardianship Awareness Month and asked the City Clerk to deliver it to the appropriate recipients.
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[00:01:14] Guardianship Awareness Month. I would ask the City Clerk to get this to the [00:01:19] appropriate folks. Next, we have Ox Pop. This is for items that are either not on
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Library Advisory Board Minutes - June-August 2020
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Library Advisory Board minutes for June-August 2020 on a voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the Library Advisory Board minutes for June-August 2020. (passed)
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[00:18:33] Move for approval. [00:18:35] Second. [00:18:38] All in favor, please signify by saying aye.
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Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes - August 2020
approvedon consentThe Council approved the Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes from August 2020 as part of routine consent business.
- motion:Motion to approve the Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes from August 2020. (passed)
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[00:18:33] Move for approval. [00:18:35] Second. [00:18:38] All in favor, please signify by saying aye.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the listed purchases/payments without discussion.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:18:33] Move for approval. [00:18:35] Second. [00:18:38] All in favor, please signify by saying aye.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2211: Amendments to Chapter 13 RE: Mobile Food Vending
tabledCouncil considered first reading of Ordinance 2020-2211 amending Chapter 13 to bring the city's mobile food vending regulations into compliance with new state law that preempts local regulation of mobile food dispensing vehicles. After extended discussion about concerns regarding mixed-use areas, residential dwellings within commercial zones, special events like Chasco Fiesta, and proximity to brick-and-mortar restaurants, council voted to table the item so staff could return with revised language.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2211
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-2211 on first reading. (withdrawn)
- motion:Motion to table Ordinance 2020-2211 to allow staff to revise language addressing mixed-use areas, special events, and proximity to brick-and-mortar restaurants. (passed)
- direction:Council directed the city attorney to return with revised ordinance language for first reading. (passed)
GrandNebraskaChasco FiestaCody RiverMain Street LandingMain Street New Port RicheyRosesBakerDebbie MannsMr. AllmanMr. HaleTim DriscollArticle 12 of Chapter 13Ordinance 2020-2211Section 13-560Section 13-561Section 13-564mobile food dispensing vehicle definition▶ Jump to 18:39 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:18:40] Aye. [00:18:41] Opposed? [00:18:42] Light sign. [00:18:43] Motion passes. [00:18:48] Ms. Mance, you had one item you wanted to pull out of order. [00:18:52] Mr. Mayor, that relates to our business items. [00:18:57] In that case, first reading of Ordinance 2020-2211. [00:19:02] This is Ordinance Number 2020-2211, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:19:07] for amendment of Article 12 of Chapter 13 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances [00:19:11] pertaining to mobile food vending, providing for amendment of Section 13-561, thereof, [00:19:16] pertaining to licensing and registration of mobile food vendors, providing for exemption [00:19:20] from registration of mobile food dispensing vehicles as defined by state law, providing [00:19:25] for amendment of Subsection A of Section 13-564, thereof, pertaining to location of mobile [00:19:31] food vendors on public property, providing for designation of public property and streets [00:19:35] for operation of mobile food dispensing vehicles, providing for amendment of Section 13-560, [00:19:41] thereof, pertaining to definition of terms, providing for definition of mobile food dispensing [00:19:47] vehicle, providing for conflict, severability, and an effective date. [00:19:51] Thank you. [00:19:52] Ms. Manns. [00:19:53] Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, the purpose of this agenda item is to bring our mobile [00:19:57] food vending ordinance into compliance with the law as it was changed earlier this year. [00:20:06] In short, the law preempted our local authority to regulate mobile food dispensing vehicles [00:20:13] and Mr. Hale is prepared to present the rest of the agenda item. [00:20:19] Thank you. [00:20:20] I apologize. [00:20:21] Basically, all I have to present is what you've already said. [00:20:25] I mean, this was something that Tim put together right as I arrived and it's something that [00:20:31] we need to do to catch up with the changes that the state has made. [00:20:36] So, really, Tim can answer any questions. [00:20:38] All right. [00:20:39] So, let me at least specifically say that the mobile food dispensing vehicles are exempt [00:20:45] from registration and permit requirements and they also can operate on public properties [00:20:54] in the downtown zoning district and in the commercial zoning districts of the city and [00:21:00] no mobile food vendor shall operate on public property or public rights of way in residential [00:21:06] areas of the city and the new ordinance also creates a definition for mobile food dispensing [00:21:13] vehicles. [00:21:14] With that, I believe I've provided a summary of the important points of the ordinance and [00:21:21] we're hopeful that you'll consider passing the amendment on first reading. [00:21:26] Thank you. [00:21:27] Open it up for public comment. [00:21:30] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:21:33] Move for approval. [00:21:34] I'll second. [00:21:35] Commissioner Baker. [00:21:36] So, in a nutshell, we created this ordinance for our city to have food trucks and then [00:21:40] the state passed legislation to regulate it on a statewide basis. [00:21:44] We're now adhering to that change in legislation. [00:21:47] Correct. [00:21:48] Perfect. [00:21:49] I'll second. [00:21:50] Yeah, I brought this to Debbie's attention when the governor signed it the first of July. [00:21:56] Thank you. [00:21:57] Mr. Allman. [00:21:59] Just two questions. [00:22:01] One, it indicates that one of the things is they can't do it adjacent to residential dwellings. [00:22:07] Should that be clarified on the second reading? [00:22:11] When we have mixed use, we've got residential dwellings and downtown and commercial. [00:22:15] So, we do have some, should we say, single family or residential zoned, property zoned [00:22:23] residential. [00:22:24] The dwelling indicates somebody's living in a residential. [00:22:27] I'm just wondering if that could become something someone would bring up. [00:22:33] Well, it's meant to be a broad-based protection of residential dwellings, whether they're [00:22:37] located within a mixed-use district or not, and whether you sometimes get residential [00:22:43] dwellings that are being used as residence in a commercial area. [00:22:46] So, those are also protected. [00:22:48] And it's just for mobile food dispensing vehicles on public property. [00:22:53] Yes. [00:22:54] And direct answer to your question, if that's something you would like to change for second [00:22:57] reading, that's something you all could discuss and advise us, and we could come back [00:23:01] with some change in that language if you'd like it. [00:23:05] Just a thought. [00:23:06] I mean, we have houses that are in the downtown area that may be wanting it. [00:23:15] Or if it's a house, then it's a house. [00:23:18] That's a residential dwelling. [00:23:20] If it's a retail on the first floor and there's a dwelling above it, does that mean [00:23:25] it's adjacent to a residential dwelling? [00:23:27] Or just for some thought, I thought, as we go to second reading. [00:23:34] And then secondly, you're indicating that the state has overruled local rule, but it [00:23:42] is that they somehow have to be compliant with what's called a mobile vending. [00:23:54] So, I mean, my wife had a hot dog stand when we were trying to fire stuff up back in the [00:24:00] year 2000. [00:24:02] That was our first mobile thing in town. [00:24:05] She wasn't real happy about it, but she went along with it. [00:24:11] We have folks that are in town now that are in carts. [00:24:16] I mean, they're all kind of variety. [00:24:18] So is there a definition of what is permitted? [00:24:22] They're all regulated by the health department. [00:24:25] So what the legislature did is they created a definition of a mobile food dispensing vehicle. [00:24:31] And that is a vehicle that dispenses food but also contains one or more utilities. [00:24:37] So a hot dog cart wouldn't qualify because it doesn't really have a utility, I don't think. [00:24:44] But that's the terminology that the state used. [00:24:48] And that's what's protected by the state law. [00:24:50] So we still have the ability to regulate anything that doesn't fall under that definition. [00:24:54] So we're maintaining our definitions, but we're adding the state definition. [00:24:58] And we're saying with respect to those items, those particular types of vehicles, we are [00:25:03] not going to require a registration or a fee. [00:25:06] The language is really strong that the state basically wants us to stay out of that. [00:25:10] And they will regulate those operations for safety and all the other aspects of it. [00:25:15] So you said vehicle, not motor vehicle. [00:25:18] Because a lot of the food trucks we have are actually trailers that are towed in with large trucks [00:25:22] and then unhooked. [00:25:24] So the trailer would fall under the vehicle description as well then, since it's not a motor vehicle. [00:25:29] It doesn't necessarily have to have a motor integral to it. [00:25:32] That's correct. [00:25:35] So the states register them, but we still have control over what it's doing in our city and how we operate it. [00:25:40] We can control where they are, where they operate, and those kinds of things. [00:25:44] So this ordinance provides that they can operate in the commercial areas and the downtown area. [00:25:48] You certainly can change that to wherever you want. [00:25:50] The only thing we're not allowed to do is completely preempt them from operating anywhere in our city. [00:25:55] We cannot ban them citywide. [00:25:59] So we're protecting, this is intended to protect the residential properties [00:26:03] so that somebody won't have a food truck sitting in front of their house [00:26:07] or in front of their residence, whether they be on the second floor or the first floor, [00:26:11] there just won't be food trucks there. [00:26:13] But again, that's something that you have the discretion to change now [00:26:17] or change second reading or change down the road [00:26:21] if you find out you don't like the way this is operating as stated here. [00:26:25] I would tend to agree with Mr. Allman that we need to make sure we've got something figured out on mixed use. [00:26:33] I could see, probably not likely, but we've got some mixed use locations, [00:26:40] Main Street Landing, somebody conceivably could put a food court, [00:26:44] a food truck or whatever on Main Street or on River right in front of that [00:26:50] and technically that would then be in violation. [00:26:54] They have before. [00:26:56] Go ahead. [00:27:00] I have a question. [00:27:01] In our original ordinance it said that they pretty much had to be invited [00:27:05] by a business downtown to come and utilize the city property [00:27:11] because we did that for Cody River in Ordinance 1 [00:27:14] because they didn't have, especially Cody River, [00:27:17] they didn't have access except on public property. [00:27:21] Is that still part of this? [00:27:23] No, as far as public property, [00:27:26] this would allow them unfettered use of the public streets [00:27:31] if they're parked in legal areas [00:27:33] and they meet this definition of being a mobile food dispensing vehicle. [00:27:37] Then, and we have Chasco Fiesta, [00:27:40] they could just pull up and park and not even be involved with Chasco. [00:27:43] Correct. [00:27:45] How do we control that? [00:27:48] You don't. [00:27:51] They really can't. [00:27:53] Under this new statute. [00:27:55] This is subject to some interpretation. [00:27:57] It's a pretty short statute, unfortunately, [00:27:59] but the language that the legislature used is really broad. [00:28:03] They basically want us to stay hands off of regulating these types of vehicles. [00:28:08] Is there something that we could have? [00:28:11] Let's say Chasco Fiesta, [00:28:13] could we have an ordinance that said you cannot have a commercial business [00:28:20] that's not brick and mortar within 100 yards of Chasco Fiesta's plan? [00:28:27] Again, you can regulate where they're allowed. [00:28:30] That would be the way that you'd have to address that. [00:28:33] Maybe it's a temporary ban on certain areas [00:28:36] that you have to have a permit in certain areas. [00:28:40] You have to be part of the festival, [00:28:42] but I'd have to look at how we can weave that into this particular statute [00:28:46] with the broad language of this statute. [00:28:49] Do we wait on the vote, then? [00:28:51] Or just do that first and second reading? [00:28:53] We can do that second reading if you'd like. [00:28:55] Yeah, I think we probably need to look at these. [00:28:57] They're both good points. [00:28:59] The mixed-use areas [00:29:01] and then also trying to deal with the special event type activities? [00:29:05] It doesn't seem quite supporting for somebody, [00:29:08] be it Chasco or the Main Street New Port Richey folks, [00:29:13] to do a special event [00:29:15] and have food trucks just sort of descend on top of their event. [00:29:19] I'll put something together for the second reading on it. [00:29:22] Move for approval? [00:29:24] We already had a motion. [00:29:26] Any further discussion? [00:29:28] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify. [00:29:31] No, I do. [00:29:33] Okay, go ahead. [00:29:35] Just to look at the specific language you say, [00:29:38] on such other public properties [00:29:42] specifically authorized by approval of the City. [00:29:45] So the word is specifically authorized [00:29:47] and so that goes to your point of where we could do it. [00:29:50] But it sounds like they can only operate [00:29:54] on public ways [00:29:56] in the downtown district. [00:30:00] or other commercial zoning areas, can they operate on the private property in that area? [00:30:06] You say only could operate on the public. [00:30:08] Yes. This is just pertaining to public property, this particular section. [00:30:11] So the private property restrictions remain in place with respect to our ordinances, [00:30:16] where they can be on private property. [00:30:18] Well, the law affects the allocation of public space to these vendors. [00:30:23] And so when you say specifically authorized by approval of the city, [00:30:29] I think that's when we can get some kind of map out. [00:30:31] I mean, there are places that have food truck events, right, [00:30:36] where they get four, five, six trucks come in and it's actually a special event of sorts. [00:30:42] We might want to make a map. [00:30:44] I hate to say it, but, you know, [00:30:46] we could keep it away from the park and our new parking lot and some of those areas [00:30:50] where some other things are being prohibited. [00:30:56] We'll look forward to second reading. [00:30:58] Yes, please, because the more we discuss this, the scarier it gets to me. [00:31:02] I mean, that's why home rule is so important. [00:31:04] All of a sudden we can't regulate where a food truck just comes and parks anywhere in our city, [00:31:08] any time. [00:31:09] I mean, anything you can do to give us more control. [00:31:12] We've already given you direction, but just the more we discuss it, the more. [00:31:16] The classic example is some idiot out of the panhandle coming up with a burr under his saddle [00:31:23] about food trucks and getting something passed through the legislature [00:31:29] with the help of somebody from South Florida, and they have no clue what our situation is. [00:31:34] This is a basic violation. [00:31:36] Well, this food truck group has a very, very large contingency of lawyers, [00:31:46] and just to maintain, because they were finding that all over. [00:31:50] So they put together their group, and they're very strong, [00:31:54] and it's just not just one little entity from one end to the other end. [00:31:58] But I'm also concerned to give an example. [00:32:02] Let's say Roses. [00:32:06] If they parked in Grand or they parked on Nebraska, in my opinion, [00:32:15] a food truck is just about the width of the front door of Roses, [00:32:20] and it's half the width of the Nebraska side. [00:32:26] So I'm concerned about that. [00:32:30] Is there a possibility to deal with placing them close to a brick-and-mortar restaurant? [00:32:39] Again, we can establish locational requirements as to where they can be. [00:32:44] You just can't regulate them by charging a fee or requiring them to register. [00:32:49] But we can establish any areas that you want them to be and want them not to be. [00:32:54] So would it be preferable that we came back maybe again on a first reading with a revised ordinance? [00:33:01] Yeah, I think so. [00:33:02] If that's okay with the maker and the second. [00:33:04] Yeah, definitely. [00:33:05] Because the further we dig into this, the more complicated it sounds. [00:33:11] Maybe you could entertain a motion to table it. [00:33:14] We entertain a motion to table. [00:33:15] Move to table. [00:33:16] All those in favor? [00:33:17] Second. [00:33:18] You don't need a second. [00:33:19] Aye. [00:33:20] Aye. [00:33:21] Aye. [00:33:22] Aye. [00:33:23] All right, we'll table it and send it back for Mr. Driscoll to come up with something else. [00:33:30] First reading ordinance 2020-2209.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2209: Amendments to Chapter 7 RE: City Elections
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2020-2209, amending Chapter 7 of the City Code regarding elections. The amendments align the election code with the city charter, address how council vacancies are filled by separating qualifying for the unexpired (one-year) term from the regular three-year terms, and provide for automatic election when qualified candidates equal available seats. Motion to approve passed on voice vote.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2209
- motion:Move to approve Ordinance No. 2020-2209 on first reading, amending Chapter 7 regarding city elections. (passed)
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[00:33:33] This is ordinance 2020-2209, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:33:37] providing for amendment of Chapter 7 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances pertaining to elections, [00:33:41] providing for repeal of Section 7-1 thereof pertaining to qualifications of candidates [00:33:45] and Section 7-17 thereof pertaining to terms of office of city council members, [00:33:50] providing for the renumbering of Section 7-1.2 thereof pertaining to qualifying period, [00:33:55] providing for amendment of Section 7-9 thereof pertaining to canvassing of ballots, [00:33:59] providing for elimination of the city canvassing and certification boards [00:34:02] when the county canvassing board is available to canvass city elections, [00:34:05] providing for amendment of Section 7-1.6 thereof pertaining to election results, [00:34:10] providing for determination of winners, providing for separate qualifying [00:34:13] and election of candidates for vacant city council positions, [00:34:16] providing for automatic election of candidates when qualified candidates equal the positions available for election, [00:34:22] whether at or after the close of the qualifying period, [00:34:25] providing for tie votes, providing for conflicts, severability, and effective date. [00:34:29] Thank you. [00:34:30] Ms. Vance? [00:34:31] The purpose of this agenda item in large part is to address the process when filling a council vacancy. [00:34:38] There is currently an ordinance in place that provides that in the next regular scheduled council race [00:34:51] that the first two highest vote getters would receive three-year terms, [00:34:59] whereas the third highest vote getter would receive a one-year term. [00:35:06] Based on some discussion that took place at your meeting on September 1st, [00:35:12] we wanted to present you with an option for your consideration, [00:35:17] which in short sets up the election so that the seats are shown separately on the election ballot. [00:35:28] So you could run and register to run for either the three-year term or a one-year term, not both. [00:35:39] And in the event that no one registered to vote, I'm sorry, no one registered to run for the one-year term, [00:35:55] then the person who the council appointed to serve would continue to serve in place for a one-year period of time. [00:36:06] Thank you. [00:36:07] Mr. Driscoll, this also corrects the Scrivener error on the mayor's seat. [00:36:12] Well, it really doesn't correct it because that's in the charter and we're not amending the charter here, [00:36:17] but I think the meaning of the charter is clear that that is a Scrivener's error. [00:36:21] But this does clarify issues where our election code wasn't completely aligned with our charter. [00:36:30] For instance, the qualifying, there's a section that I removed that basically said any resident can qualify for election [00:36:37] when the charter says any resident that's been here for more than six months can qualify for election. [00:36:42] So those two provisions were in conflict. [00:36:45] And there's other provisions that were added in the election code that were already provided for in the charter, [00:36:50] and that creates issues when you talk about amendments. [00:36:54] So that's the main thing that was being addressed there. [00:36:58] As the city manager said, what we're providing now is for qualification for four possible different offices, [00:37:07] one being the mayor, one being the mayor for an unexpired term in the case of a vacancy in the mayor's office, [00:37:14] the other being the regular city council positions for election, and then for a city council vacancy election. [00:37:22] So you would qualify for each of those separately, and then the highest vote-getters would get those offices [00:37:28] according to which office they qualified for. [00:37:31] And, of course, in the case of a regular council election where two members are running, [00:37:36] the two highest vote-getters would get those two seats. [00:37:39] So that was taken care of. [00:37:41] And the other thing that was addressed was a provision that was changed in the law a few years ago, [00:37:46] quite some time ago, actually, that provided that each city was required to amend their ordinances [00:37:53] to provide for a situation in which after a qualifying period ends, there's a death or a vacancy in office, [00:38:01] a withdrawal of a candidate, or otherwise a candidate becomes unqualified for that office, [00:38:06] and that leaves only one person running for that office. [00:38:09] What happens in that particular situation? [00:38:13] So you have options there. [00:38:15] You can reopen the qualifying period, which some cities do, or you can declare them elected. [00:38:21] This would declare them elected. [00:38:23] So if you get to a situation where there's only one person that's qualified for the office, that person gets it. [00:38:28] If there's two and there's two people running for the same office, those two people would get it. [00:38:33] Open it up for public comment. [00:38:36] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:38:39] Move for approval. [00:38:42] Second. [00:38:43] Maker? [00:38:44] No, nothing. [00:38:45] That's exactly what we wanted done. [00:38:47] To the second? [00:38:48] I don't think we would have to add that in the case of the death of one candidate, [00:38:52] the other would be elected as long as they weren't implicated in the death. [00:39:03] I think that goes without saying. [00:39:05] The governor would step in at that point, would he not? [00:39:08] Well, they wouldn't be living in the city anymore. [00:39:12] Just by way of my second, for argument's sake, [00:39:17] in our last election we had a number of people running for office, [00:39:20] and when the top two get in, candidates, [00:39:26] especially when you have a large group of candidates who are thinking primarily by getting themselves into office, [00:39:36] which would be the normal course of action for a candidate, [00:39:40] would be encouraging the folks around them to vote only for themselves. [00:39:45] And so when you get three all running in at the same time, [00:39:49] you're going to find a real odd collection of rationale. [00:39:54] And I think the voters of the city, the citizens, [00:39:59] would be best served by being able to have that unfilled term filled in a separate election. [00:40:07] That's how I got on to City Council, so take that for what it's worth. [00:40:10] But others after me then were done the old-fashioned way, so I'm in favor of the ordinance. [00:40:19] Deputy Mayor? [00:40:20] No comment, thank you. [00:40:21] Mr. Murphy? [00:40:22] No, I'm good. [00:40:23] In my first election there was a short-term seat open, [00:40:28] and Mr. Consolvo came in first, I came in second, [00:40:34] and we got the three-year terms, and Marilyn Deschamps came in third, and she got the two-year term. [00:40:40] So it works either way, but it is sort of odd. [00:40:44] This clarifies things, I think, a lot better, so thank you. [00:40:49] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:40:53] Aye. [00:40:54] Opposed, like sign.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2199: Amendments to Auto Dealership Standards
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2020-2199, which amends auto dealership development standards adopted in October 2019 by relaxing landscape buffering requirements. Buffers along US 19 frontage would be reduced from 10 to 6 feet, lot perimeter buffers from 8 to 4 feet, and buffers abutting residential lots from 10 to 6 feet. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2199
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2020-2199 amending auto dealership buffering standards. (passed)
U.S. 19Mr. AltmanMs. MannsCity landscape improvement grant programHighway Commercial Zoning DistrictLand Development Review Board recommendation (September 17, 2020)Ordinance 2020-2199Subsection 7.09.09 of Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code▶ Jump to 40:55 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:40:55] Motion passes. [00:40:56] Next, first reading ordinance 2020-2199. [00:41:00] This is ordinance number 2020-2199, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:41:05] providing for amendment of subsection 7.09.09 of Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code [00:41:10] pertaining to the vehicle sales dealership development standards in the Highway Commercial Zoning District, [00:41:15] providing for minimum lot depth for said dealerships, [00:41:18] providing for revision of the buffering standards for vehicle sales dealerships, [00:41:22] providing for nonconforming uses, providing for compliance with said standards by existing nonconforming uses [00:41:28] upon adoption hereof, providing for conflicts, severability, codification, and effective date. [00:41:34] Thank you. [00:41:35] Ms. Manns? [00:41:36] In October of 2019, the staff recommended to you that you adopt an ordinance that addresses various development features [00:41:47] related to both new and used auto dealerships located in the city, and you did so. [00:41:56] One of the requirements that was adopted at that time was about landscape buffering, [00:42:04] and the implementation for the landscape buffering portion of the ordinance is due to have been implemented on October 15th of 20. [00:42:18] In that regard, I've been working with a couple of the car dealerships that are very interested in implementing the buffering standards, [00:42:30] and in that regard, we have found some difficulty based on the size of some of the lots [00:42:37] and complying with the minimums as established in the ordinance that you adopted a year ago, [00:42:43] and so I'm asking you to relax those standards. [00:42:47] Specifically, I'm asking that for properties that front U.S. 19, the landscape buffer be reduced from 10 feet to 6 feet [00:43:00] on lot perimeters from 8 feet to 4 feet, and on properties that abut residential lots from 10 feet to 6 feet. [00:43:10] We believe that this is a much more workable and reasonable standard for us to implement. [00:43:17] In that regard, I met with the business owners on July 20th, 2020, and introduced this standard to them [00:43:28] along with a grant program that the city developed to help them implement landscape improvements. [00:43:36] I presented the revised ordinance to the Land Development Review Board on September 17th of 2020, [00:43:45] and they recommended in favor of the amendments of the standards for your consideration. [00:43:52] Thank you. We'll open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:43:57] Move for approval. Second. [00:43:59] To the maker. [00:44:00] If it's workable and they're happy with it, I'm happy with it. [00:44:03] Second. [00:44:04] No, I'm good. [00:44:05] Mr. Altman. [00:44:06] Good. [00:44:07] Deputy Mayor. [00:44:08] No comments, thank you. [00:44:09] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:44:12] Aye. [00:44:13] Opposed, like sign. [00:44:14] Motion passes.
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2021 Utility System Master Plan Update Task Order No. 4 - Engineering Services
approvedCouncil reviewed and approved Task Order No. 4 with Stroud Engineering, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, for the 2021 Utility System Master Plan Update. Brent Heath of Stroud presented the scope, including hydraulic modeling, condition assessments, septic-to-sewer conversion analysis, and potential Pasco County interconnections. The Mayor asked that the City Manager ensure the master plan integrates with the city's broader growth strategy.
- motion:Approve Task Order No. 4 with Stroud Engineering for the 2021 Utility System Master Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $225,000. (passed)
Augustine Construction IncorporatedPasco CountyStroud EngineeringBrent HeathDebbie MannsMurphyRobert Rivera2018-19 Sewer Utility Improvement Project2021 Utility System Master Plan UpdateMaytum Chambers service agreementPipe condition assessment phase onePipe condition assessment phase twoSeptic-to-sewer conversionTask Order No. 4▶ Jump to 44:15 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:44:16] Ms. Mantz, we're now to business items. The item you wanted to advance. [00:44:19] Yes, sir. [00:44:20] We are asking that you move up item 10D, which is the 2021 utility sister master plan update task number four. [00:44:32] And we have Mr. Brent Heath in attendance this evening from Stroud Engineering, [00:44:37] who will work along with Mr. Rivera on the presentation of this agenda item. [00:44:42] Thank you. [00:44:43] Thank you, Ms. Mantz. [00:44:44] Before we get started with Mr. Heath's presentation, [00:44:47] the request before you is to review and consider approval of the attached task order in the amount not to exceed $225,000. [00:44:58] It's submitted by. [00:45:00] engineering and it's for the 2021 utility system master plan update. The [00:45:05] city's current master plan was completed in 2011 and typically these types of [00:45:12] plans are performed every 10 years. I know that we talked during our CIP [00:45:18] presentation to you about this master plan and so we wanted to bring Mr. Heath [00:45:24] in so he could talk to you in a little bit more detail about the elements of it [00:45:29] and why it's so critical to the utility system. We wanted to let you know before [00:45:35] Mr. Heath gets up and presents his presentation that staff did negotiate [00:45:41] with three other firms that we have continuing service agreements with. The [00:45:47] high-end was up to $555,000 and then our low-end came in at $225,000 so we feel [00:45:57] that it is a fair and equitable cost that we would incur and it's especially [00:46:02] spanned over 10 years and I think that the critical component here is that it [00:46:08] would make grants available to us that the legislature has available when it [00:46:13] comes to septic and sewer conversions. So with that I'll turn it over to Mr. Heath. [00:46:19] All right, thank you Robert, Ms. Mance, Mr. Mayor, council members. My name is [00:46:30] Brent Heath. I'm with Stroud Engineering and as Robert mentioned I'm here to talk [00:46:35] about the scope of work and elements that were going to comprise the utility [00:46:41] master plan update for 2021. What we're going to do is go through some of our [00:46:49] the purpose for the master plan and the method and scope of work for the master [00:46:56] plan as well as talk about a couple specific items that are going to be new [00:47:01] to the master planning process. So that's something that hasn't been involved in [00:47:06] prior elements or prior additions and so we'll go through that as well. So the [00:47:15] master plan purpose is essentially it's a planning document that the city is [00:47:22] able to use to identify budget, schedule, and implement projects for the utility [00:47:30] systems that you have. The intent is to use this document for the next 10 to 15 [00:47:36] years and it will comprise both or all of your water, wastewater, and reclaimed [00:47:41] water systems. The basic scope of the project is to identify and record [00:47:48] changes that have occurred to your systems for the past 10 to 15 years, review [00:47:55] and forecast your population projections, as well as what's occurring within your [00:48:00] systems as far as flows and demands, and to look at potential service area [00:48:05] growth. A key element for this particular update is that we will [00:48:11] develop new hydraulic models for each of your systems. This is something that has [00:48:16] been somewhat dated from what has been developed prior, so we will work [00:48:25] on developing those and then being able to use that throughout the process [00:48:31] of the master plan effort. Conduct investigation of condition for each of [00:48:36] your treatment facilities, so that will be involved. Evaluate regulatory [00:48:42] changes and potential impacts to those treatment facilities and what we may [00:48:48] need to do to address that. Provide system improvement recommendations and [00:48:54] the estimated construction or project costs for those projects that are [00:48:59] identified. And then finally to provide a recommended project [00:49:06] phasing plan. So as I mentioned, the hydraulic modeling effort is going to be [00:49:14] one of the critical components of this project. Essentially what it looks at is [00:49:20] it involves all your pumping and piping elements within the city and [00:49:27] provides you a digital representation that you can then look at what's [00:49:32] occurring within your system and how it would be impacted by or what [00:49:39] areas of need are addressed. Part of this effort, we involve field calibration [00:49:45] where we go out and do flow testing and monitor the pressures so that we bring [00:49:50] that back in and make sure that the models that we have developed are [00:49:54] accurate representations of what you have. And once we have that developed, [00:50:01] we're able to go through and find out where you have areas that are in need [00:50:06] of improvement. As far as pipe sizes, pumping new pumps, pump stations, this [00:50:14] has been something that's been ongoing within the city and we've been directly [00:50:17] involved over the past 10 years with some of your water and sewer system [00:50:21] improvements. So some of your lift stations have been undergoing retrofits [00:50:30] or new stations have been developed with the intent to be able to divert flows [00:50:35] or send flows to the wastewater plant in an efficient manner. For the water [00:50:44] system, water treatment plant will be evaluating existing supply wells, [00:50:48] whether or not those wells are still viable or need to be potentially [00:50:55] incorporated into one or two other wells that may be used as your alternative [00:51:01] source supply. Look at your plant capacity, expandability, and the condition [00:51:06] of your existing facilities there at your treatment plant. For the transmission [00:51:11] distribution system, one of the great things about the city of New Port Richey [00:51:17] is that you are a historical city. You have a lot of great elements that you [00:51:24] can visually see around the city and the location. Unfortunately, you have a lot [00:51:29] of aging infrastructure that is something you cannot see. So you have a [00:51:34] lot of old cast iron galvanized steel and asbestos cement piping that is in [00:51:42] the ground and a lot of this piping is undersized. So through the evaluation of [00:51:51] the existing pipe materials and also using the hydraulic models to map out [00:51:58] where you have limitations and not able to meet certain fire flow [00:52:03] capacities within your communities, we'll be able to look at areas [00:52:09] that we can replace those elements. It also includes system expansion. You are [00:52:16] seeing some potential growth and expansion east of Rowan primarily. [00:52:21] You do have infill occurring within the city and then also you have [00:52:28] interconnections and redundancy tie-ins with Pasco County as well. So we'll look [00:52:33] at that and make sure that those are suitable and in good shape. For the [00:52:41] reclaimed water system, the city of New Port Richey produces a significant amount of [00:52:47] reclaimed water. Unfortunately, most of that water goes to Pasco County. So we [00:52:54] would look at trying to identify areas where we can continue to expand system [00:53:00] delivery and also look at your current reclaimed water storage and potential [00:53:07] needs for that. For the wastewater system, we would look at providing a [00:53:15] condition assessment of your existing process treatment facilities out at the [00:53:19] plant. Recently, the city had a phase one pipe condition assessment [00:53:27] for some critical piping that experienced degradation and so that was [00:53:33] recently completed. We have another project for pipe condition assessment [00:53:38] phase two, which is currently undergoing and that is evaluating some of [00:53:43] the other critical process components or piping that's in the ground. And so those [00:53:47] results will also be tailored into the master plan. For the wastewater [00:53:55] collection transmission system, as I mentioned, some of the main components [00:54:03] or early force mains that were installed in the city are of material that is now [00:54:08] currently past its age of use or potential liability to the city. So we [00:54:14] would look at that, make sure that those elements are highlighted and look at [00:54:20] the options for either rerouting or replacement of those lines. And for two [00:54:30] of the elements that we wanted to discuss that were somewhat new to the [00:54:33] process is the conversion of neighborhoods that are currently served [00:54:37] by septic systems within the city and bringing those online into a [00:54:43] collection system to the city's wastewater treatment plant. [00:54:48] I'll stop you on that one. You said within the city, would you mean within the city's [00:54:53] service area? Correct. Yeah, there are some communities that are still in [00:54:58] your service area but outside the city limits. So, you know, this map actually [00:55:02] highlights those communities so you can see that there are some significant [00:55:08] potential connections that can be implemented and those would also be have [00:55:13] to be modeled to make sure that, you know, whatever impacts those communities [00:55:18] bring that that would be able to be handled by your system. [00:55:27] Another main element that we would include is possible interconnection with [00:55:34] Pasco County for the explicit need of redirection of flow. If there's a [00:55:41] critical component or something happens in your wastewater treatment system or [00:55:45] at your treatment plant, you currently have limited options to be able to [00:55:51] handle flows if you have a drop-off in, you know, like your head work system. If [00:55:57] something were to occur, you would need to be able to try to divert flows during [00:56:03] that critical time period to be able to avoid any type of spillage, [00:56:08] overspill, and handling those situations. So we would take a look at the [00:56:14] existing county system where we could potentially interconnect, what it would [00:56:18] take to get flows to those areas and whether or not those systems can handle [00:56:23] it, and what it would take for your system to be able to comply with that. [00:56:28] And so with that, that wraps up my presentation. So if you have any [00:56:33] questions, I'll try to answer those. [00:56:38] The Maytum Chambers service agreement with Pasco County identified that area [00:56:45] within our service area, and that agreement hasn't been revisited in a [00:56:49] long time. So as you're looking at efficiencies and interconnections, there [00:56:54] are a number of properties that we bill water, but the county bills sewer, and so [00:57:00] they have to pick up our quantity so they can build the sewer. There are, you [00:57:06] know, in the spirit of the most efficient manner for us to serve the [00:57:14] people in our urban area or in our service area, I'm curious of two things. [00:57:20] One, in your analysis, who will be helping to provide you with the economic [00:57:27] strategy? We can tell you where we think the growth is going to be, but as an [00:57:32] example, we've spent money buying a lot of these utilities to the east, which is [00:57:38] the reason you're coming to us to tell us we're going to spend some money to make [00:57:42] improvements to our master system. We talked earlier today before this meeting [00:57:49] about the green area in the bottom left of that septic to sewer, and to the west [00:57:57] of that, all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, we have an interested party who's [00:58:00] interested in annexing into the city, building new lines, and those new [00:58:06] developments pay for the lines. We don't have to buy the utility [00:58:12] company. So your efforts sound very scientific and way above my head, but [00:58:19] thankfully folks like you are out there to help us to make sure that the stuff [00:58:22] goes where it belongs when it flushes. But when it comes to putting this [00:58:27] together, I think it would be very helpful for us to also make sure that [00:58:32] you are involved for the fee that you're collecting, that you're involved in the [00:58:39] strategy, the growth strategy of the city beyond the silo of the utility function. [00:58:47] Yeah, I understand what you're saying, and we will be working closely with Robert [00:58:51] and the public works staff to identify those specific areas and, you know, make [00:58:56] sure that there's some accountability on what is going to be [00:59:00] our potential added to your system. I'm asking that maybe it's the city [00:59:05] manager that helps to make sure that your work is incorporating all the other [00:59:10] jobs that we have going with the planning and our strategic plan for [00:59:15] growth. Okay, we'll make sure that Ms. Manns is... Mr. Murphy, anything? No, it's [00:59:23] infrastructure, so, you know, we need it. Unfortunately, it's one of those things [00:59:27] you have to keep up with. If you don't, it's a bigger problem later on, so. Any [00:59:31] other questions? Open up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring [00:59:37] it back to council. Move for approval. Second. To the maker. Nothing. Second. [00:59:43] Is that enough? Deputy Mayor? I mean, it's not pretty, but as we know, it's extremely, [00:59:48] extremely important, so we definitely need to stay on top of it. Thank you for your [00:59:51] presentation. Councilman? We found out the hard way to stay ahead of the game. [00:59:55] Really. In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:00:00] Aye. Aye. Opposed, like, sign. Motion passes. Next. Thank you. Going right back into the sewer. [01:00:06] 2018-29 Sewer Utility Improvement Project bid award. The request before you this evening is to consider entering into an agreement with Augustine Construction Incorporated for the 2018-19 sewer utility improvement project.
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2018-2019 Sewer Utility Improvements Project Bid Award – Consideration for Approval
approvedCouncil awarded the 2018-2019 Sewer Utility Improvements Project bid (low bid of $1,398,282 out of seven bids, high bid $1,834,847.50). The project includes force main replacement/extension at three locations (Avery Road/Astrodrive/Palmetto, Lafayette/Georgia/Grand Boulevard, and Francis Avenue Park) and rehabilitation of the lift station at Lafayette and Georgia, funded by water and sewer construction funds.
- motion:Motion to approve the bid award/task order for the 2018-2019 Sewer Utility Improvements Project in the amount of $1,398,282. (passed)
5743 Montana Avenue, apartment 1, 34653Avery Road and Astrodrive up to PalmettoFrancis Avenue ParkLafayette / Georgia / Grand BoulevardLafayette and Georgia (northeast corner)Leonard Berry Biagi IIMr. MurphyMr. RiveraMs. Mann2018-2019 Sewer Utility Improvements ProjectSCADA systemWater and sewer construction funds▶ Jump to 1:00:08 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:00:27] They were one of seven bids received on the project, and the bid amount is $1,398,282. [01:00:38] And I believe Mr. Rivera has a few words about the project that he'd like to introduce. [01:00:44] And I just wanted to add, too, that they range from this low bid that Ms. Mann just quantified all the way up to a high bid of $1,834,847.50. [01:00:59] And so, as typical with these types of projects, our scope of work has two elements in it. [01:01:08] In this case, we have our force main replacement and extensions, and then we have an existing lift station rehabilitation. [01:01:18] Now, the first location area that we were talking about is we're proposing to install 1,500 feet of 10-inch force main, and then the abandonment of the existing force main, which is an 8-inch. [01:01:36] And then, of course, this would tie in at the lift station at Avery Road and go on Astrodrive up to Palmetto. [01:01:47] And then our location two area that we have consists of approximately 1,400 feet of 6-inch force main from the lift station at Lafayette, which is, see if I can just write down here, [01:02:06] we would head up north and then go down Georgia with the installation of that 6-inch. [01:02:13] We would pick up at Grand Boulevard, if I can see it, I know it's kind of small, we'd pick up at Grand Boulevard and install about 600 feet of 12-inch force main. [01:02:29] And then, of course, the existing force main that goes down Lafayette, which is from Georgia all the way up to almost Lincoln Street, we would abandon and cap. [01:02:44] Our location three, this would be our final location as far as our extension and replacements go. [01:02:51] And we would finish up tying in on Georgia and head out to Francis Avenue Park where the existing lift station is at. [01:03:03] We would, proposing to install about 2,400 feet of 10-inch force main and then 620 feet of 8-inch force main. [01:03:14] And then the only lift station that we have is at Lafayette in Georgia, right here on this, it would be the northeast corner. [01:03:32] And this is the existing lift station, you can tell it has a steel can that basically it's served its useful life, so we'll be upgrading that. [01:03:43] We'll be installing larger dual pumps as well as taking the cabinet and replacing the cabinet and upgrading it with our technology system that we have now that's basically called our SCADA system that I believe you all are familiar with. [01:04:02] And so we have identified the funds, they would be water and sewer construction funds, and we would ask that, we would recommend that you approve the task order that's presented to you in the do not exceed amount, and with that I'll answer any questions that you have. [01:04:18] Questions anyone? [01:04:22] I'm going to open it up for public comment. [01:04:26] Seeing no one come forward. [01:04:31] Sewer line. [01:04:38] Leonard Berry Biagi II, 5743 Montana Avenue, apartment 1, 34653. [01:04:47] Under this drainage condition, the city has gone out there and painted a lot of stuff on the roads. [01:04:55] The alley is a public right of way. [01:04:57] In the process of the construction going on, on that house, they've, at the input of the footers, they cut her sanitary line, and directly across the street of the lot, you can see where the marking of the sanitary line is. [01:05:13] They never came out and located utilities, nothing, built right over it. [01:05:17] So they came out. [01:05:19] I could not verify the contractor's plumbing license. [01:05:23] Sir, does this have anything to do with the force mains we're discussing? [01:05:26] I'm sorry? [01:05:27] Does this have anything at all to do with the force mains we're discussing? [01:05:33] I guess not. [01:05:34] Okay, thank you. [01:05:37] Anyone else? [01:05:38] Move approval. [01:05:40] Second. [01:05:41] To the maker. [01:05:43] Public comments? [01:05:44] I brought it back to council. [01:05:46] Unless this has something to do with the force mains, ma'am, it's out of order. [01:05:50] Oh, not about flooding on the streets? [01:05:52] No, ma'am. [01:05:53] Am I able to get a copy of the city sewer lines that exist? [01:05:56] You can talk to Mr. Rivera. [01:05:58] Okay. [01:05:59] We have a second? [01:06:00] Yes. [01:06:01] Okay. [01:06:02] Second. [01:06:03] Anything? [01:06:04] Nothing. [01:06:05] Deputy Mayor? [01:06:06] No comments, thank you. [01:06:07] Well, actually, it does pertain to the drainage. [01:06:08] Ma'am, you are out of order. [01:06:09] Would you please sit down? [01:06:10] Mr. Murphy. [01:06:11] No, I don't have anything. [01:06:16] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:06:19] Aye. [01:06:20] Opposed? [01:06:21] Like sign. [01:06:22] Thank you. [01:06:23] Next is 2020-21 street improvement task order 41994.001. [01:06:30] The request before City Council is to review task order from HAF Associates for Engineering Services [01:06:42] in the amount of $149,550 for the proposed design, fitting, and construction management phases [01:06:54] of the 2020-2021 street improvement project.
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2020/2021 Street Improvement Project Task Order No. 41994.001 - Engineering Services
approvedCouncil authorized staff to enter into a contract with HAF Associates Incorporated for engineering services on the 2020/2021 Street Improvement Project (Task Order No. 41994.001), funded through the capital improvement program and street improvement fund.
- motion:Authorize staff to enter into a contract with HAF Associates Incorporated for engineering services on the 2020/2021 Street Improvement Project. (passed)
HAF Associates IncorporatedMr. Murphy2020/2021 Street Improvement ProjectCapital Improvement ProgramStreet Improvement FundTask Order No. 41994.001▶ Jump to 1:06:55 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:07:00] They have been the firm that we have worked with on the previous phases of this project [01:07:09] and have determined them to be well qualified to perform this service. [01:07:16] The fee that they are requesting is fair based on current industry standards and the [01:07:23] scope of the work that's being proposed. [01:07:26] We're therefore recommending that you consider authorizing the staff to enter into a contract [01:07:33] with HAF Associates Incorporated and the project is in the capital improvement program and [01:07:41] the street improvement fund to cover their professional services. [01:07:45] Thank you. [01:07:46] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:07:48] Seeing no one come forward, bringing back to Council. [01:07:51] Second. [01:07:52] Second. [01:07:53] We're paving our way through these old potholes. [01:07:59] Mr. Murphy? [01:08:00] No. [01:08:01] Deputy Mayor? [01:08:02] No comments. [01:08:03] Thank you. [01:08:04] In case all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:08:06] Aye. [01:08:07] Opposed? [01:08:08] Like sign. [01:08:09] Motion passes.
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2019/2020 Street Improvements Project Bid Award
approvedCouncil awarded the 2019/2020 Street Improvements Project low bid to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida in the amount of $1,491,146.85. The project covers multiple residential and collector roads including Meehan Court, Mandy Lane, Bandura Avenue, Kentucky Avenue, Jasmine Hills neighborhood streets, Indiana Avenue, George Street, and Hazel Donna Estates. Staff noted bid pricing came in better than the previous project.
- motion:Move to approve award of the 2019/2020 Street Improvements Project low bid to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida for $1,491,146.85. (passed)
5805 Illinois Avenue6013 Adams StreetAlaska Avenue and Harrison StreetBandura Avenue from Cary Street east to Rowan RoadCrossbow LaneGeorge Street from Cecilia to Golf DriveHills DriveIndiana Avenue from Washington Street to the eastern city limitsKentucky Avenue from Madison Street to Davis StreetMandy Lane from Meehan Court to Jasmine DriveMeehan Court from Mandy Lane to Jasmine DriveSarah LaneShane LaneUzzle WayWilliam Tell DriveAjax Paving Industries of FloridaGulf High SchoolGulf Middle SchoolAngela Adino NapolitanoDeputy MayorMr. DavisMr. Rivera2019/2020 Street Improvements ProjectCapital Improvement Program - Street Improvement FundChasco FiestaCycle 6 street paving programHazel Donna Estates neighborhoodJasmine Hills neighborhood▶ Jump to 1:08:10 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:08:10] Next, 2019-2020 street improvement projects bid award. [01:08:14] At this point, we are asking you to consider accepting the low bid which was submitted [01:08:21] by Ajax Paving Industries of Florida. [01:08:25] Incidentally, the contractor that we've worked with for the last three years on the pavement [01:08:36] The bid award is in the amount of $1,491,146.85. [01:08:50] The project funds are also in the capital improvement program noted as being in the [01:08:59] street improvement fund. [01:09:01] And Mr. Rivera can talk about the roads, both arterial and collector and some residential [01:09:09] roads that are included in this year's project. [01:09:23] So the streets that we have included in this project, and before we get started, I just [01:09:28] wanted to let you know something too. [01:09:31] I know that the previous project that we were doing, we came before you and we did a change [01:09:36] order because we wanted to expedite the project and we felt that the inflation, the cost for [01:09:42] construction at that time, that we would get a better deal by keeping those prices. [01:09:48] Well, we went ahead and bid this project out and I had staff review some of those line [01:09:53] items that were in high quantities that pertain to this project and the pricing for this project [01:09:59] was actually better than the previous one that we had. [01:10:02] So the bidding did work out. [01:10:05] And so these are a few of the residential streets that we have proposed, Meehan Court [01:10:11] from Mandy Lane to Jasmine Drive and then Mandy Lane from Meehan Court to Jasmine Drive [01:10:18] and you can see the existing condition of the streets here. [01:10:24] And then we have Bandura Avenue, which we would consider that a collector road from [01:10:28] Cary Street east to Rowan Road. [01:10:31] And you can see where we've performed maintenance, but if you look at the roads, you can see [01:10:36] where there's some depressions from the heavy traffic as well as some alligator cracking. [01:10:43] Our next street that we have is Kentucky Avenue from Madison Street to Davis Street. [01:10:49] And then, of course, this area with this road is what they call an inverted crown that actually [01:10:54] is designed to be used for stormwater drainage as well. [01:10:59] And they typically start to degrade in the center of the road due to that stormwater [01:11:05] and you can see where this portion has fallen apart and it's been repaired. [01:11:09] And then over towards the right, you can see where it started opening up to the sub-base. [01:11:15] And so... [01:11:16] Redesigned with a crown instead of a V? [01:11:18] No, what we'll do is we'll keep it inverted because obviously the surrounding area is [01:11:24] going to remain the same, but we'll take and do full depth remediation and take and go [01:11:29] into the sub-base as well as the asphalt mill, all of that, grind it all up, compact it, [01:11:35] and then we'll put the road back at the existing grade. [01:11:39] So this area is the Jasmine Hills neighborhood. [01:11:43] It is just south of Massachusetts Avenue and east of Congress Street. [01:11:48] Those roads include Hills Drive, William Tell Drive, and Crossbow Lane. [01:11:54] And right here you can see it. [01:11:56] It's an old design. [01:11:58] It wasn't constructed by what we would say city specifications are now. [01:12:04] And you can see where we've done repairs and you can see how thin the asphalt layer is [01:12:10] to where the base is at. [01:12:14] And so the next streets that we have are Indiana Avenue from Washington Street to the eastern [01:12:22] city limits. [01:12:24] And again, this is over on the west portion of it right there at Van Buren and it's hard [01:12:31] to see, but that is an inverted crown as well. [01:12:34] And you can see where the road is deteriorating. [01:12:38] We fixed that pothole, but it's just a continual thing over and over again. [01:12:44] And then we have George Street from Cecilia to Golf Drive. [01:12:48] This street is on the backside or just west of Golf High, and you can see here where we've [01:12:55] patched it several times. [01:12:57] You can see the alligator cracking. [01:12:59] It's beyond its useful life. [01:13:01] You can see some of the depressions. [01:13:04] And then, of course, this is Hazel Donna State. [01:13:07] This is a neighborhood that is just off of Trouble Creek Road on the eastern side of [01:13:11] our city limits. [01:13:13] It includes Shane Lane, Uzzle Way, and Sarah Lane. [01:13:18] And you can see where we have our, again, alligator crack and horizontal cracking. [01:13:23] And then if you look in the center, you can see where this road is similar to what Jasmine [01:13:28] Hills was as far as the thin layer of pavement and the sub-base already degrading. [01:13:36] And so with that, we would recommend that you accept this low bid from AJAC Paving Industries. [01:13:42] We would recommend it, and I'll answer any questions that you may have. [01:13:47] Do we have any questions? [01:13:50] Mr. Rivera, I happened to visit a client at a mobile home park, and it's the first time [01:13:57] I've noticed it, but they actually had concrete running down the middle of the street, and [01:14:02] it was an inverted crown. [01:14:04] Does that make any sense? [01:14:08] Yes and no. [01:14:10] Without being able to look at it, I can't really talk about how good that would be or [01:14:15] not be. [01:14:17] The only thing I will tell you is you're still going to have a seam. [01:14:20] So you still would have a seam on both sides. [01:14:22] Yeah, you would. [01:14:24] And so for us, we found out that you just do the asphalt when you do the inverted crown, [01:14:30] and it's still going to last 25, 30 years. [01:14:37] Thank you. [01:14:38] Open it up for public comment. [01:14:46] Do I have to state my name again? [01:14:47] Angela Adino Napolitano, 6013 Adams Street and 5805 Illinois Avenue. [01:14:53] Since you mentioned, Mr. Rivera, the potholes, I was just curious if Public Works was aware [01:14:58] of the huge... [01:15:00] hole on Alaska Avenue and Harrison Street right in front of the car loop of Gulf Middle [01:15:06] School. It's getting very, very large. It's probably almost the size of a golf cart right [01:15:10] now. [01:15:11] Take care of it. [01:15:14] Thank you. [01:15:15] Thank you for bringing that to our attention. Anyone else? Seeing no one else come forward, [01:15:25] bring it back to council. [01:15:26] Move for approval. [01:15:27] Second. [01:15:28] To the maker. [01:15:29] Nope. Good to see us on track. I'll be curious after this year to see how we are with our [01:15:34] original strategy because I'm having a feeling we're doing pretty good. [01:15:38] Right. If I may say so, this is cycle six. And so as we move forward after this, we will [01:15:45] reevaluate and I think we're at a point now from moving forward that we will be able to [01:15:51] take neighborhoods now. And we'll be able to look and classify the neighborhood itself [01:15:56] as what the condition it is to where instead of, as you notice, the cycles, we've been [01:16:01] trying to tackle the roads as far as what conditions they were. And I think we've caught [01:16:06] up with the worst ones to where now we can just start concentrating on areas. [01:16:10] Very good. Mr. Davis, you were the second. [01:16:13] Yeah. I just want to say that probably 95 percent of the time I'm on George Street is [01:16:18] stagey for Chasco Fiesta. So that's real important. Let's get that fixed. [01:16:24] More infrastructure. Got to keep up with it. [01:16:28] Deputy Mayor? [01:16:30] Yes, this program is just extremely effective. It's working out better than I think any of us [01:16:35] ever could have imagined. And the school bus drivers at Gulf High School are going to be [01:16:39] very, very happy to see George Street repaved because I met with the new principal there [01:16:43] when he took the job. And that was one of the first things this man was there that he [01:16:47] brought to our attention if we could get that paved. So I'm glad to see it on this list. [01:16:50] Thank you. [01:16:51] Thank you. Glad to see us continuing to work along on this. If there's no further discussion, [01:16:57] all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:16:59] Aye. [01:17:00] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next, Gloria Swanson parking lot improvements, change order
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Gloria Swanson Parking Lot Improvements – Change Order No. 1
approvedCouncil approved Change Order No. 1 with Augustine Construction for $66,108.05 to add a historical walk of fame featuring seven lighted pedestal kiosks along the east side of the Hacienda Hotel as part of the Gloria Swanson parking lot project. Funding is from Penny for Pasco funds.
- motion:Authorize Change Order No. 1 with Augustine Construction for $66,108.05 to construct the historical walk of fame. (passed)
Augustine ConstructionHacienda HotelChopperDavisMrs. MannsMurphyChange Order No. 1Gloria Swanson Parking Lot ImprovementsHistorical Walk of FamePenny for Pasco funds▶ Jump to 1:17:02 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:17:06] number one. [01:17:07] Sometime after the Gloria Swanson parking lot project was under design, an idea was [01:17:15] presented to construct a historical walk of fame. The project was proposed to span [01:17:24] the east side of the Hacienda Hotel on the sidewalk. In its final design, it includes [01:17:31] hardscape items such as pavers and lighted pedestals which feature some of the local [01:17:42] historical figures. There are seven kiosks or pedestals included in the project. In order to [01:17:52] obtain pricing for the project, it was determined that there would be some efficiency if we [01:17:59] utilize the existing contractor on the Gloria Swanson parking lot project that turned out to [01:18:07] be the case. The change order which is attached to your agenda item represents an increase in [01:18:16] the construction cost by $66,108.05. The funding for the project is penny per pascal funds [01:18:27] and we are recommending that you consider authorizing change order number one with [01:18:34] Augustine Construction related to the establishment of the historical walk. [01:18:40] Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to [01:18:45] council. Move for approval. Just a really cool idea. It's going to look really good when it's [01:18:51] finished. Mr. Murphy, you were second. I really like it. It's something unique and I think it [01:18:57] just adds to the Hacienda and the draw to New Port Richey. Mr. Davis. It's East Hollywood. [01:19:08] I just want to say that I'm glad that I thought of this one. No, actually, [01:19:12] Chopper, you thought of it, so good job. [01:19:18] When this hit our agenda, I advised Mrs. Manns I was not going to support it because [01:19:22] Augustine Construction couldn't seem to get their work done. I am pleased to report they [01:19:27] actually have asphalt on the glorious Swanson parking lot, finally, so I'll withdraw my [01:19:34] objection to this. I appreciate that, Mr. Mayor. I do have to say that some of the delays were [01:19:39] actually at the city's hand in terms of coordinating this project and other project elements. [01:19:45] Okay, if there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:19:49] Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. We'll go to communications. I'll go ahead and kick this
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