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City CouncilTue, Sep 7, 2021

Council advanced a conditional use ordinance for an indoor axe-throwing business at 5761 Nebraska Avenue and modernized the city's library ordinance on first reading.

20 items on the agenda · 14 decisions recorded

On the agenda

  1. 1Call to Order – Roll Call0:00
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    Pledge of Allegiance

    Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for servicemembers.

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    [00:00:25] We do have a quorum. [00:00:26] I would ask everybody to please stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain [00:00:27] in silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:30] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for [00:00:37] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:48] Thank you.

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    Moment of Silence

    The Council observed a moment of silence, including recognition of the 13 U.S. servicemen recently killed.

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    [00:00:49] You may be seated. [00:00:50] And the 13 servicemen we just lost.

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  4. 4

    Approval of August 11, 2021 Special Meeting and August 17, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

    approved

    Council approved the minutes from the August 11, 2021 Special Meeting and the August 17, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting.

    • motion:Approve the August 11, 2021 Special Meeting and August 17, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. (passed)
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    [00:00:55] Next item is the approval of the August 11th Special Meeting and August 17th 2021 Work [00:01:01] Session and Regular Meeting Minutes. [00:01:03] Move for approval. [00:01:04] Second. [00:01:05] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

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    Swearing In of New Firefighter - Victoria Pitarresi

    New Port Richey Fire Department swore in Victoria Pitarresi as a new full-time firefighter. She had previously served part-time since January 2020 after first being hired through a 2020 hiring process, and improved her scores via personal training to earn the full-time position. Fire Chief Fitch introduced her and the City Clerk administered the oath of office.

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    [00:01:07] Aye. [00:01:08] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:10] Motion passes. [00:01:11] Next, Ms. Manz, we have a swearing-in. [00:01:14] We do have a swearing-in today, and this is an opportunity when we have a part-time employee [00:01:23] that has been with us, that has grown into becoming a full-time member of our staff, [00:01:30] and it truly is an honor and a privilege to have seen her grow. [00:01:36] And I will allow the Chief this evening to say a few words. [00:01:41] If you could join us, Chief Fitch, up front in recognizing Victoria. [00:01:48] And I always say your last name differently. [00:01:51] Every time I pronounce it, but I'm going to try my hand at Pitoresi, Pitoresi. [00:01:59] Thank you for helping me this time as I struggled through, but it truly is our pleasure to have [00:02:07] you on staff. [00:02:08] And thank you for working so hard to earn the full-time position. [00:02:11] I'm glad we got her name out of the way because I knew I was going to mess it up. [00:02:17] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [00:02:18] One of my proudest moments to be able to come in front of you is to always welcome a new [00:02:23] firefighter, and I couldn't be more proud and honored and happy to have Victoria on [00:02:29] our full-time staff. [00:02:30] I'd just like to say a few words about her. [00:02:32] I want to thank her family for coming early and taking some family photos. [00:02:37] I want to thank the ASHA for being here and showing their support. [00:02:40] And District Chief Scott Burford on his night off. [00:02:43] That's Victoria's District Chief. [00:02:47] So Victoria comes as the newest full-time member of our team. [00:02:51] She originally is from Massachusetts. [00:02:54] She moved here at the age of seven, grew up in Pinellas County, graduated from Clearwater [00:02:58] High School. [00:03:00] She had a goal of working in a field that was challenging and ever-changing, and you [00:03:06] chose the right field, that's for sure. [00:03:09] She obtained her firefighter and EMT certifications at Leary Technical College in Tampa and is [00:03:14] currently in paramedic school. [00:03:15] As the City Manager stated, Victoria went through a hiring process back in 2020, and [00:03:22] she started as a part-time firefighter in January of that year, and she quickly won [00:03:27] everybody over with her hard work, eagerness to learn, and her infectious personality and [00:03:32] her positive attitude. [00:03:33] I have to tell you, since I've been here, I've never seen all three shifts give five-star [00:03:41] reviews to one particular part-time firefighter, and that's what happened with Victoria. [00:03:47] So that just never happens. [00:03:49] And I have to tell you a short story about Victoria. [00:03:54] So when she went through the hiring process the first time, she scored not quite to the [00:04:00] top, but close, so she did not score high enough to get a full-time position, that's [00:04:04] why we hired her as a part-time position. [00:04:06] On her time off, on her days off, she liked it here so well that she hired a personal [00:04:10] trainer, and through her tenacity and her determination, she conditioned herself to [00:04:15] improve where she was lacking in her scores, and she ranked at the top the next time. [00:04:22] So I couldn't be more proud to bring her on, and with her eagerness, her dedication that [00:04:26] she showed to improve her scores, I have no doubt she's going to be a great firefighter [00:04:30] here and she's going to serve the city with honor and dedication. [00:04:38] She started here, actually, full-time at the end of July, and we're finally getting around [00:04:42] to swearing her in. [00:04:43] She's done a good job. [00:04:44] She's currently assigned at the B-shift. [00:04:47] And at this time, so without further ado, I'd like to invite the city clerk down and [00:04:52] exchange the oath of office. [00:05:08] I, and state your name. [00:05:09] I, Victoria Pederesi. [00:05:11] A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:05:14] A citizen of the state of Florida and the United States of America. [00:05:18] And being employed by, or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:05:26] And a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer. [00:05:33] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:05:38] That I will support the Constitution of the United States. [00:05:43] And of the state of Florida. [00:05:46] And that I will honestly, faithfully, and impartially discharge the duties. [00:05:55] Of my trust as firefighter, New Port Richey Fire Department. [00:06:03] In and for said city of New Port Richey. [00:06:07] According to the law. [00:06:10] And to the best of my knowledge and ability. [00:06:12] And to the best of my knowledge and ability. [00:06:14] So help me God. [00:06:15] So help me God. [00:06:16] Congratulations. [00:06:17] Thank you. [00:06:25] And her father Anthony is going to pin her badge on. [00:06:43] Applause. [00:06:51] This concludes the swearing in. [00:06:52] Thank you. [00:06:53] Chief, did we have an opportunity for some photos with the other staff members that are in attendance? [00:07:00] Come on down. [00:07:03] Come on down guys. [00:07:12] Come on down. [00:07:33] Congratulations. [00:07:38] Good job. [00:07:43] Good for her. [00:07:47] Thank you. [00:07:48] Thank you. [00:07:49] You're welcome. [00:07:57] Next I'd like to ask Kelly Rodriguez to meet me at the podium.

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    Proclamation - National Recovery Month

    approved

    Mayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring September as National Recovery Month in the City of New Port Richey, recognizing professionals and providers in Pasco County who help those with mental health and substance use disorders. A recipient spoke about the importance of recovery and shared statistics on overdoses in Pasco County.

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    [00:08:12] Oh good. [00:08:18] We're going to get the whole contingent. [00:08:19] I didn't have to invite you separately. [00:08:21] Okay. [00:08:22] Good deal. [00:08:28] Had a great event the other Saturday in the park. [00:08:31] That was quite impressive. [00:08:34] I'm glad it went well. [00:08:37] This is a proclamation from the city of New Port Richey. [00:08:39] Thank you, New Port Richey. [00:08:40] Whereas behavioral health is an essential part of health and one's overall wellness, [00:08:44] and whereas research shows that preventative measures, along with the treatment options, [00:08:50] are highly effective in cases of mental and substance abuse use, [00:08:55] and help aid in the recovery of those not only in our community but around the nation. [00:09:01] Whereas the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County reports an estimated 1,491 people [00:09:08] in Pasco County were impacted by overdose in 2020, a 71% increase from 2019, [00:09:17] and whereas preventing and overcoming mental and substance use disorders is essential [00:09:22] to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally, [00:09:27] and whereas we must encourage relatives and friends of people with mental [00:09:30] and substance abuse disorders to implement preventive measures recognizing [00:09:36] the signs of a problem and guide those in need of appropriate treatment [00:09:40] and recovery support services, and whereas we must encourage [00:09:44] and educate our medical providers to treat addiction as a chronic health condition [00:09:49] and not a moral failing, whereas the city of New Port Richey wishes [00:09:53] to acknowledge the following professionals and providers in Pasco County [00:09:58] who treat those in recovery with respect and care. [00:10:01] Tony Reynolds, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, Baycare. [00:10:06] Selena Paxton, Mental Health Technician, Baycare. [00:10:09] Janelle Dixon, Outpatient Program Director, Westcare. [00:10:15] Missy Coyle, LPN, Baycare. [00:10:18] Lance Mock, Counselor, Baycare. [00:10:21] And Jerry Brewster, Trinity Church of Christ. [00:10:24] Now therefore I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:10:26] do hereby proclaim the month of September as National Recovery Month [00:10:30] in the City of New Port Richey to help more people achieve [00:10:34] and sustain long-term recovery and urge all residents to participate [00:10:38] in the continual education and recognition of those who help sustain [00:10:42] long-term recovery and health-seeking benefits. [00:10:45] Signed, Rob Marlow. [00:10:47] And I have copies of this for everybody I just named, [00:10:49] so you guys are all set if you'd like to say a few words. [00:11:01] Hold the mic around for me. [00:11:03] I always give feedback, so I apologize ahead of time. [00:11:07] To be in recovery means to fight against an unseen demon every day, [00:11:10] one that tells us that we are worthless, unworthy of good things, [00:11:13] one that tells us that we are less than, and that life will never get better. [00:11:17] I am honored to be standing amongst these warriors tonight [00:11:20] and humbled by the work they do in efforts to help our community recover. [00:11:23] They not only fight their own battles, but they reach out to show others [00:11:26] the way without prejudice, without hesitation, [00:11:29] and with passion for service to others. [00:11:31] Every kind word, every outstretched hand, every word of experience, [00:11:35] strength, and hope is an act of love. [00:11:37] National Recovery Month is a time to educate and learn about [00:11:40] substance use disorders and mental health. [00:11:45] Sorry, I lost my spot. [00:11:47] We celebrate those winning the battles. [00:11:49] We mourn those that we've lost. [00:11:50] We strive to do better, each of us. [00:11:53] Each addict is someone's family, someone's neighbor, someone's friend, [00:11:57] someone's co-worker. [00:11:58] We are something to someone. [00:12:00] Someone is praying and begging for recovery for them, [00:12:02] as someone prayed and begged for us to find it. [00:12:05] We have to give recovery back to keep it. [00:12:07] This year, it is particularly important to be and spread the messages of hope. [00:12:13] COVID has caused deeper isolation for many who already hide in guilt and shame. [00:12:18] The number of overdoses and overdose fatalities are higher than ever. [00:12:22] In June this year alone, there were 130 overdoses in Pasco, 25 of which were fatal. [00:12:27] That is three or more overdoses in a day, almost one death daily. [00:12:31] Our community was robbed of them, their magic, their potential, [00:12:34] and their families will mourn eternally. [00:12:36] We must do all we can to show those that are suffering that there is another way, [00:12:40] that there is hope, that they are worthy of recovery and capable of recovery [00:12:44] and deserving of recovery. [00:12:46] Just as addiction does not discriminate, recovery does not discriminate either. [00:12:50] Recovery is for anyone and everyone. [00:12:52] Tell someone you care. [00:12:53] Tell someone there is help. [00:12:55] Tell them that they are worth it. [00:12:56] If there is breath, there is hope. [00:12:58] I will continue to recover out loud so that they won't need to suffer in silence. [00:13:04] I will continue to recover for those who have lost the fight.

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    Proclamation - Constitution Week

    approved

    Mayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2021 as Constitution Week in the City of New Port Richey, marking the 234th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Lisa Gier, representing the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, accepted the proclamation and presented copies of the Constitution to each council member.

    • direction:Mayor proclaimed September 17-23, 2021 as Constitution Week in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
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    [00:13:07] Thank you. [00:13:10] Next, I would like to ask Lisa Gier to meet me at the podium. [00:13:17] Carolyn, if you want to get pictures up close, sit up front. [00:13:24] This is a proclamation of the City of New Port Richey, [00:13:27] where as September 17, 2021, [00:13:31] This is a proclamation of the City of New Port Richey, [00:13:35] where as September 17, 2021, [00:13:38] marks the 234th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America [00:13:44] by the Constitutional Convention, [00:13:47] and where as the Constitution established six basic governing principles for society, [00:13:53] including popular sovereignty, the rule of law, federalism, judicial review, [00:13:59] individual rights, and separation of powers through a system of checks and balances, [00:14:04] and where as it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document [00:14:10] and its memorable anniversary and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it, [00:14:17] and where as Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year [00:14:23] by the President of the United States of America designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week, [00:14:31] where as Constitution Week provides an opportunity for all citizens [00:14:36] to learn of the historic role this document has played in our nation's history. [00:14:41] Now therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:14:44] do hereby proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2021, as Constitution Week in the City of New Port Richey [00:14:52] and urge all citizens to study the Constitution [00:14:55] and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities [00:15:00] that privilege involves. Thank you. If you'd like to say a few words. [00:15:05] Yes. Thank you, Mayor. [00:15:09] Many men and women fought and died to give us the freedoms to write this document. [00:15:15] And since then, many men and women have fought and died protecting it. [00:15:19] So, Mayor and City Council, on behalf of the Pivlice- [00:15:28] In honor of American Revolution, your local chapter. [00:15:32] I'm sorry, I'm tongue-tied. We appreciate the proclamation. [00:15:36] And in recognition of Constitution Week, I'd like to give each of you a copy of the Constitution. [00:15:42] Very good. If you would hand those to the City Clerk, she'll pass them down. [00:15:45] Thank you. Thank you. [00:15:47] Thank you. [00:15:49] Thank you.

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  8. 8Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda15:55
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    Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

    on consent

    Procedural transition to public reading of ordinances; the first reading of Ordinance 2021-2236 regarding a Conditional Use Application for 7561 Nebraska Avenue was announced.

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    [00:16:26] Next is public reading of ordinances. [00:16:29] First one is First Reading of Ordinance 2021-2236, Conditional Use Application for 7561 Nebraska Avenue.

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    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2236: Conditional Use Application for 5761 Nebraska Avenue (Ricky Williams)

    approved

    Council held first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-2236, a conditional use application for an indoor recreational axe-throwing business at 5761 Nebraska Avenue (former CrossFit Warbox location). The applicant Ricky Williams described safety measures, alcohol limitations (two-drink max, wristband system, beer/wine only), and operational plans. Council approved the motion on first reading with the DRC's recommended conditions plus an additional condition added by the City Attorney requiring submission of an indoor floor plan and operational plan for DRC safety review.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2236

    • motion:Move for approval of Ordinance No. 2021-2236 on first reading, with the DRC's operational conditions plus the City Attorney's added sixth condition requiring submission of an indoor floor plan and operational plan for DRC safety review. (passed)
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    [00:16:40] This is Ordinance No. 2021-2236, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:16:45] providing for approval of a conditional use for an indoor recreational axe-throwing business [00:16:50] in the downtown zoning district for the property located at 5761 Nebraska Avenue, [00:16:55] as legally described herein, providing for any necessary conditions on said use and providing for an effective date. [00:17:04] Okay. Thank you. [00:17:06] Thank you. Good evening, Mayor and City Council members. [00:17:09] My name is Brad Quiniz, serving as your contracted planner this evening. [00:17:13] As the Mayor announced and Mr. City Attorney has just read the title, [00:17:17] you have before you this evening a request for a conditional use approval for an axe-throwing business at 5761 Nebraska Avenue. [00:17:24] So I'll give you a short presentation about this request. [00:17:28] First, just some statements of facts. [00:17:30] Again, the address is 5761 Nebraska. [00:17:32] The applicant is Mr. Williams. [00:17:34] Mr. and Ms. Williams are actually here this evening. [00:17:36] They're here with us. [00:17:38] The property owner is 5800 Main LLC. [00:17:41] It's within the City's downtown future land use and within the City's downtown zoning district. [00:17:47] The existing use on the property is currently vacant, [00:17:51] and you all may know it was a former CrossFit Warbox location, but it's currently vacant. [00:17:56] And again, the request is for an indoor recreational axe-throwing business. [00:18:00] So here's an aerial showing the location. [00:18:03] Again, I'm sure you all are aware of where it is, but the address is circled there in the red circle. [00:18:07] It's 5761 there off of Nebraska as part of those businesses. [00:18:14] In terms of the conditional use requirement, why this is before you this evening, [00:18:18] in your land development code, uses that aren't identified as permitted or prohibited within your downtown zoning district, [00:18:25] what your code says is that those uses may be considered for approval by the City Council through a conditional use approval. [00:18:32] So that's why this is there before you this evening, [00:18:35] and an axe-throwing business, as you would expect, is not part of your list of permitted uses nor in your prohibited uses, [00:18:41] so that's why it comes before you this evening. [00:18:44] The findings that you as City Council need to make to approve this conditional use, there's three of them. [00:18:49] One is it contributes to the revitalization of the downtown area. [00:18:54] Secondly, it's compatible with the downtown character. [00:18:57] And lastly, it's compatible with other uses that are permitted by right in the area. [00:19:01] So generally, it revitalizes, it helps revitalization of your downtown, [00:19:05] as well as it's compatible, consistent with the other uses that are there. [00:19:08] So those are the standards by which you review it. [00:19:13] In terms of the characteristics of the proposed use, this is information provided by the applicant primarily, [00:19:20] and again, the applicant's here to give you more detailed information if this is so needed. [00:19:24] Again, this is indoor recreational axe-throwing. [00:19:27] There is a secondary use to this. [00:19:30] They are proposing to serve alcohol as part of this use with limitations, [00:19:35] and they did submit to the City as part of this process operational conditions, [00:19:41] or I'll say limitations, for this use to address potential concerns. [00:19:46] I will go through what I have. [00:19:48] After I'm done, I will ask Mr. City Attorney, he did add one additional one from what I have on my list, [00:19:54] just so you are aware of what that one is. [00:19:57] So in terms of the operational conditions, I'll just kind of go over them quickly. [00:20:01] First, that all employees that work there, they're going to be trained and certified by the World Throwing League. [00:20:05] There's actually an organization that manages this. [00:20:08] So they will be certified through this World Throwing League. [00:20:12] In terms of the alcohol, all employees there will be trained and certified through Serve Safe. [00:20:19] They will make sure that they are properly trained to ensure safe serving of the alcohol. [00:20:25] Intoxicated persons will be prohibited from participating in the event, [00:20:29] and they're also proposing to use a wristband or a bracelet system [00:20:35] to keep track of the number of drinks that folks have. [00:20:38] And again, they can give more details as they are here. [00:20:40] So they do have a system that they're planning to use to regulate the use of alcohol [00:20:45] related to this proposed recreational axe throwing business. [00:20:50] Also related to the alcohol, they are going to limit no more than two alcoholic beverages per participant. [00:20:56] So there will be a limitation. [00:20:58] And also these wristbands will serve as their ability to recognize customers that are under 21 [00:21:03] and not able to consume alcohol. [00:21:06] They will have security cameras that will provide for recording [00:21:09] to make sure everything is recorded if something happens. [00:21:12] They will have it. [00:21:13] And also there's a requirement that they maintain liability insurance [00:21:18] which would then be submitted to the city when they get their business tax receipt [00:21:22] and every year that they renew that. [00:21:24] And now if I could ask Mr. City Attorney to add the additional condition. [00:21:29] If you look at the handout that was given to you tonight, [00:21:32] Brad went through the first five conditions that are set forth in Exhibit A. [00:21:39] The only change is that there's a sixth one that I've added [00:21:44] that I'd recommend that you go ahead and adopt as well. [00:21:48] And it provides that the applicant will provide the city with an indoor floor plan [00:21:54] and an operational plan so that it can be reviewed by the DRC for any safety concerns. [00:22:00] And that can be provided any time up until the time they open. [00:22:03] So they can do it along with the building permit process [00:22:06] or any other process that they're going to have to go through. [00:22:08] But just to give the DRC some safety oversight over the layout of the indoor facility [00:22:15] and any operational standards that they're going to use while they're operating the business. [00:22:20] Thank you, sir. [00:22:21] And I did advise the applicant of that added condition so they are aware of that condition. [00:22:27] Next, your Development Review Committee, we did review this conditional use. [00:22:30] That is part of the process within your code. [00:22:33] What the DRC found that we do see that this indoor recreational axe throwing [00:22:37] is a growing activity in the Tampa Bay region. [00:22:39] I can tell you from personal experience, I've done it. [00:22:41] My sister's done it. [00:22:42] It's something that's active. [00:22:44] People do do this. [00:22:45] And it is a growing industry here within the Tampa Bay area. [00:22:49] We believe it does add diversity to the activities within your downtown [00:22:53] and just add more exciting things potentially to do downtown. [00:22:56] In terms of the impacts, this is an indoor use only. [00:23:00] We don't see any significant external impacts, [00:23:03] anything different than any other use would have down there [00:23:05] because this is an indoor use only for this proposal. [00:23:09] And we do believe that the DRC does believe that the proposed operational conditions [00:23:13] provide sufficient limitation to maintain safety and consistency [00:23:16] with the other uses of the downtown, [00:23:18] including the additional condition that the city attorney just provided to you. [00:23:23] So the DRC does recommend approval subject to the conditions, [00:23:27] including the added condition from the city attorney. [00:23:31] And with that, that is my presentation. [00:23:33] I'd be happy to answer any questions. [00:23:34] And, again, the applicant is here this evening. [00:23:36] Any questions for staff? [00:23:40] Open it up if the applicant would like to say anything. [00:23:52] I wish I would have made a presentation like that. [00:23:55] He definitely blew us out of the water here. [00:23:57] So I'll be quick. [00:23:59] The reason why we're trying to open this business is to bring something new [00:24:02] and exciting to downtown New Port Richey. [00:24:05] Unfortunately, with the exiting of Pete's, [00:24:07] there's really nothing to do downtown except for eat and drink. [00:24:10] We're hoping to change that. [00:24:12] So with your guys' blessings or the team's blessings, [00:24:15] we'd love to bring something new and exciting down to downtown. [00:24:19] So, like I said, if you have any questions, I'd be more than willing to answer anything. [00:24:25] I have one. [00:24:27] When you throw the ax at a target, is this sort of like a concentric circles target [00:24:32] with points on it, not the faces of city council members? [00:24:37] I mean, if you want to have something like that, [00:24:40] we can definitely do that once a month if you want to. [00:24:42] I would like to have a seventh that could not do that. [00:24:45] No. [00:24:46] So what we're doing is most businesses around the Tampa Bay area have been using [00:24:51] a simple two-by-six or two-by-eight and actually have painted circles on that. [00:24:57] So there's actually a company out of Texas that actually has digital projected targets [00:25:02] that actually have different targets. [00:25:05] You can do tic-tac-toe or just the typical targets. [00:25:09] They have zombies for younger people. [00:25:12] We also plan on having Children's Night or Children's Day, [00:25:16] probably Thursday afternoon or something like that. [00:25:18] We're actually going to hang plexiglass and have suction cup axes to keep it, [00:25:22] obviously, safe for the kids. [00:25:24] We're trying to keep it activities for everybody, not just adults. [00:25:28] We do want to have, obviously, adult beverages, [00:25:31] but obviously we have plans to keep that as safe as humanly possible. [00:25:37] Just trying to keep everybody safe, not just for us but our future customers too. [00:25:42] You're just going to have a beer and wine license, is that right? [00:25:44] Yes, we're going to. [00:25:45] And I have one other question. [00:25:47] What is the distance from the throat to the? [00:25:49] Twelve feet. [00:25:50] Twelve feet because a friend of mine did it in the brewery in Wesley Chapel [00:25:54] and it came back at her. [00:25:55] It didn't hit her, but it woke her up. [00:25:57] So that same company that actually makes those projected targets [00:26:00] also has plans for that to not happen. [00:26:04] So if you hang rubber mats from the side, top and bottom, [00:26:07] it actually reduces the amount of bounce back because, obviously, [00:26:10] it's that energy that's bouncing. [00:26:12] Nine times out of ten when you have an axe that comes back, [00:26:15] it's actually an axe that hit the ground first [00:26:18] and then it bounces off the backside of the axe and comes back towards you. [00:26:21] So we do have an avenue to keep that from happening [00:26:24] or happening as little as possible. [00:26:26] That's all that she talked about in her excitement. [00:26:30] We don't want to be the next YouTube video of an axe coming back. [00:26:33] Luckily, I haven't seen any videos of anybody getting hit by one. [00:26:36] She didn't get hit. [00:26:37] But there are ways that you can stop that from happening [00:26:40] or at least reduce it as much as possible. [00:26:42] That's really where I was going with it. [00:26:43] Thank you. [00:26:44] So this is a growing thing. [00:26:47] People like, can you bring your own axe? [00:26:50] I mean, like bowling balls or darts? [00:26:52] Typically, the people that are going to bring their own axe is like a league night. [00:26:56] So typically, it's going to be like a Thursday or a Friday afternoon [00:26:59] or something that you're actually going to have a league night [00:27:01] and most people will have their own axe to throw [00:27:03] just because it's something comfortable. [00:27:05] Their own axe to throw, pun intended. [00:27:06] Yeah, exactly. [00:27:09] It's fun. [00:27:10] I've done it a couple of times myself. [00:27:11] This was even like a week ago. [00:27:12] Had someone that actually had a portable one where they pulled it behind on a trailer [00:27:16] and come up to your business and do it. [00:27:18] So it was pretty fun. [00:27:19] I'm guessing it was at Naughty Ore. [00:27:21] Yeah, that's right. [00:27:22] We were actually down there too. [00:27:23] Oh, okay. [00:27:24] Yeah, we wanted to. [00:27:25] We try to check out the local places. [00:27:27] We've been to one in Crystal River. [00:27:28] I've been to the one in Wesley Chapel. [00:27:30] I've also been to one down in Tampa too. [00:27:32] So we're trying to go to different places to figure out what their best practices are [00:27:35] and figure out what we want to do and what we can improve on [00:27:38] to make it the best possible business for downtown. [00:27:40] What's your expected hours of operation? [00:27:42] So to start out with, we're going to be Thursday evenings, Friday evenings, [00:27:47] and then most of our hours are going to come from that Saturday. [00:27:50] We're probably going to be 12 to 12. [00:27:52] We don't want to be open any later than 12, I believe Thursday. [00:27:56] Correct me if I'm wrong. [00:27:58] I think we're going to do 5 or 6 to 10 on Thursday, [00:28:02] and then 5 or 6 to 12 on Friday, and 12 to 12 on Saturday, [00:28:06] and then probably, like, 12 to 6 or 12 to 5 on Sunday. [00:28:10] Did we get an invite when you do the council members? [00:28:12] Actually, we're just talking about that. [00:28:14] We're going to have – well, obviously, we're going to have like a – [00:28:16] No, the pictures. [00:28:17] Hey, whatever pictures you want to bring, that's completely up to you guys. [00:28:20] I'm not sure. [00:28:22] No, thank you. [00:28:24] This is – open it up for public comment if anybody else wishes to address council on this. [00:28:32] Seeing none, I'm going to bring it back to council. [00:28:34] Move for approval. [00:28:35] Second. [00:28:36] To the maker. [00:28:37] Nothing. [00:28:38] Mr. Murphy, I believe you were the second. [00:28:40] I'm good. [00:28:42] Okay. [00:28:47] I actually seen this on TV. [00:28:52] This is a big thing. [00:28:54] So it's definitely different, [00:28:59] and it's no wonder we don't have it listed as a use in any of our zoning that I'm aware of. [00:29:05] So on that note, best of luck. [00:29:08] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:11] Aye. [00:29:12] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:14] Motion passes. [00:29:16] Next is first reading ordinance 2021-2234. [00:29:20] This is ordinance number 2021-2234, [00:29:23] an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:29:25] providing for amendment of Article 7 of Chapter 2, [00:29:28] Sections 2-211 through 2-223 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances [00:29:33] pertaining to the city's public library, [00:29:35] providing for a nine-member library advisory board, [00:29:38] providing for elimination of alternate members, [00:29:40] providing for a quorum, providing for credit for volunteer hours [00:29:43] at minimum wage to repay debts to the library, [00:29:46] providing for corrections and updating of provisions, [00:29:48] providing for conflicts, severability, and an effective date. [00:30:00] The purpose and large part of the agenda item is to convert the seven-member board to a [00:30:08] nine-member board, and that would be accomplished by converting the alternate members to regular

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  11. 10.b

    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2234: Amendments to the Library Ordinance

    approved

    First reading of Ordinance No. 2021-2234 amending the Library Ordinance. Amendments modernize obsolete terminology (e.g., 'video recording' to 'visual recording', removing references to cassette players and fax machines), add electronic mail for patron notification, allow volunteer hours to offset fines at prevailing minimum wage instead of $1/hour, and eliminate the alternative member designation so all nine board members may vote. Motion to approve passed.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2234

    • motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-2234 amending the Library Ordinance. (passed)
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    [00:30:17] members of the board. [00:30:19] Additionally, the recommendation from the Library Advisory Board is to allow for volunteer [00:30:28] hours to be worked off at a rate of prevailing minimum wage to substitute for fees being [00:30:39] owed. [00:30:40] And there were some other bookkeeping items, and perhaps the Chairman wants to address [00:30:45] that item as well so that we can go forward with talking about this agenda item. [00:30:55] But those are large part, I think, the amendments that are being recommended to you tonight. [00:30:59] Very good. [00:31:00] Thank you. [00:31:01] Go ahead. [00:31:02] Thank you. [00:31:03] Thank you. [00:31:04] That's a hard ordinance to follow, isn't it? [00:31:05] I want to thank City Attorney Driscoll for reviewing our work and for his valuable suggestions. [00:31:14] And some high points to update what City Manager said. [00:31:19] We removed the obsolete wording from the ordinance, such as video recording, and replaced [00:31:28] it with visual recording, just to modernize. [00:31:32] The term cassette player, fax machine, was replaced with audio or visual recording. [00:31:38] And electronic mail was added to notification of library patrons. [00:31:45] And as the City Manager mentioned, the credit for volunteer hours to work off fines is computed [00:31:52] at the prevailing minimum wage instead of the current language of a dollar an hour. [00:31:58] And we also eliminated the term alternative member to allow all nine members to vote. [00:32:06] Are there any questions? [00:32:09] I have one question. [00:32:10] Yes. [00:32:12] The make-up of the board indicated that it provided provisions for two members not to [00:32:20] be necessarily members or be residents of the city, but be residents of Pasco County. [00:32:26] Is that correct? [00:32:27] Yes. [00:32:28] Yes. [00:32:29] Seven are city and two are county. [00:32:30] Two can be, can be, not necessarily have to be, but can be from outside the city, right? [00:32:37] Yes. [00:32:38] We encourage that. [00:32:39] So generally speaking on our advisory committees, I typically have a philosophy that it should [00:32:44] be city residents. [00:32:46] I know that there are, if I know correctly, the library has reciprocating agreements with [00:32:53] libraries outside the city of Pasco County and other Tampa Bay, right? [00:32:58] Am I correct? [00:32:59] Yes. [00:33:00] We're part of the Tampa Bay Consortium. [00:33:01] So based on that, you know, I can understand the purpose maybe of having someone outside [00:33:10] the city on the advisory board, because we do reach, the library services do reach outside [00:33:14] the city as well. [00:33:15] So I just wanted to clarify that, but thank you. [00:33:20] Yes. [00:33:21] We think it's important to have the input of non-city residents too, but we only have [00:33:25] two of them. [00:33:26] I understand. [00:33:27] And it's limited to that, right? [00:33:28] Yes. [00:33:29] Yes. [00:33:30] Mr. Murphy, did you have a question? [00:33:31] No. [00:33:32] Okay. [00:33:33] Mr. Holland? [00:33:35] I'm happy to see a board that has enough members to want nine members on the board, because [00:33:42] we have some boards that are a little bit, have some vacancies right now. [00:33:46] So it's good to have that active board. [00:33:49] Thank you. [00:33:50] Our library director is here, I believe, Andy. [00:33:53] Thank you for all your support. [00:33:55] Opened up for public comment. [00:33:59] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [00:34:01] I move we approve. [00:34:02] Second. [00:34:03] To the maker. [00:34:05] I think, excellent job. [00:34:07] This board is, in my opinion, one of the most active and participative boards that we have, [00:34:15] and it's encouraging to know that they think they can have a nine-member active board. [00:34:21] I'm sure they will. [00:34:22] If the seven are here, any indication of the two to come? [00:34:27] To the second. [00:34:28] Thank you, Ms. Hook, and the rest of the board for all you do. [00:34:31] Appreciate it. [00:34:32] Mr. Altman? [00:34:33] No, I'm happy to comply. [00:34:36] Deputy Mayor? [00:34:37] I just want to know if the seven of you were paid a dollar an hour when you helped take [00:34:42] down the remodeling. [00:34:44] No, I'm happy, thanks. [00:34:50] On that cheerful note, and with none of you having an ax to grind, we'll go for a vote. [00:34:59] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:35:02] Aye. [00:35:03] Aye. [00:35:04] Opposed, like sign. [00:35:05] Motion passes. [00:35:06] Next, the rezoning has been tabled.

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    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2235: Rezoning for 6009 Main Street

    tabled

    First reading of Ordinance No. 2021-2235, a rezoning for 6009 Main Street, was deferred at the request of the applicant.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2235

    • direction:Item deferred to a future meeting at the applicant's request. (tabled)
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    [00:35:11] At the request of the applicant, Dr. Coney, yes. [00:35:14] We'll get that at some point in the future. [00:35:17] Our next item is first reading ordinance 2021-2030.

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  13. 10.d

    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2030: Amendments to Section 7.22.04 of the LDC RE: Murals

    tabled

    First reading of Ordinance 2021-2030 amending LDC Section 7.22.04 regarding murals — revising the definition to exclude window murals, requiring mold-resistant exterior paint, allowing murals in all commercial and mixed-use buildings citywide (rather than only downtown), prohibiting inappropriate images, and giving Council 60 days to approve/deny. After staff presentation, public comment, and Council discussion raising concerns about residential adjacency, advertising via murals, themes, and consultant input, Council voted to send the ordinance to a work session for further discussion.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2030

    • motion:Move the mural ordinance to a work session for further discussion rather than proceeding with first reading approval. (passed)
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    [00:35:22] This is ordinance number 2021-2030, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, amending [00:35:27] section 7.22.04 of chapter 7 of the land development code pertaining to regulation [00:35:33] of murals, providing for revision of the definition of murals to exclude those applied to windows, [00:35:39] providing for requirements for paints used in murals, providing for allowance of murals [00:35:43] in all commercial and mixed-use buildings throughout the city, providing for prohibition [00:35:48] of inappropriate images in murals, providing authority for the owner to remove murals, [00:35:54] providing for severability, providing for conflicts, providing for codification, and [00:35:57] providing for an effective date. [00:35:59] Mr. Cornelius. [00:36:00] Thank you, ma'am. [00:36:01] I'm the mayor and city councilman, Brad Cornelius, which I'm a contractor planner. [00:36:05] So what we have before you tonight is the first reading for an amendment to your mural [00:36:09] ordinance. [00:36:10] Your ordinance is contained within section 7.22.04 of your land development code. [00:36:16] And just so everyone is aware, a mural is defined as a non-commercial message. [00:36:20] It's not regulated as part of your regular signage code. [00:36:23] So it's a non-commercial message. [00:36:26] In terms of the ordinance, I have a very short presentation. [00:36:28] When I'm complete, I will turn it over to Ms. Manz, your city manager. [00:36:31] She has some additional comments after my presentation. [00:36:35] Just to give you a general overview of the changes, I'm basically going to pair it with [00:36:38] what the city attorney just said, pretty much. [00:36:41] What this amendment does, it revises the definition of murals to exclude those that are applied [00:36:46] to windows. [00:36:47] It requires certain paints that are mold-resistant and exterior-grade paint for the murals. [00:36:53] It provides the city council to have 60 days to approve or deny a mural after its submission [00:36:59] to you from the city manager. [00:37:03] And then the last two is it provides for the allowance of murals in all commercial and [00:37:07] mixed-use buildings throughout the city. [00:37:09] That is a change from what you have today. [00:37:11] Today it's limited to your downtown district. [00:37:14] And lastly, it provides for prohibition of inappropriate images in the murals. [00:37:18] So that is the overview of what's in your ordinance. [00:37:22] My last slide is just that your Land Development Review Board did review this ordinance as [00:37:25] it's presented to you this evening, and they did recommend approval of that. [00:37:29] And with that, I'll turn it over to the city manager for additional comments. [00:37:33] Thank you, Mr. Cornelius. [00:37:35] I think it might be appropriate just to provide a little bit of history since this is an ordinance [00:37:41] that was deliberated by the Land Development Review Board over a two-month period of time, [00:37:48] and a lot of discussion occurred. [00:37:52] The impetus for the changes in the mural ordinance emanated from the Cultural Affairs Committee, [00:38:00] and they requested changes not only to the ordinance itself, but also to the city manager [00:38:11] itself, related to the processing of the mural ordinance itself, but also to the location [00:38:24] of where murals should be placed. [00:38:30] And that's where things got a little bit sticky with the Land Development Review Board. [00:38:38] And there were changes made by the Land Development Review Board as it related to the processing [00:38:48] of applications, and that occurred at their first meeting when the public hearing was [00:38:59] related to how long does the city council have to process an application, and the Cultural [00:39:05] Affairs Committee thought perhaps 30 days was an appropriate amount of time, and the [00:39:11] Land Development Review Board thought that the 60-day language that was contained in [00:39:16] the ordinance previously was a more appropriate period of time. [00:39:22] The Cultural Affairs Committee additionally thought that it was appropriate that the city [00:39:29] council would indicate if they were to vote against a mural for whatever reason, that [00:39:38] they were to publicly state their reason for voting not in favor of a mural. [00:39:45] The Land Development Review Board felt that the city council didn't need to state a reason [00:39:53] for not voting in favor of a mural. So those things were changed from the ordinance at [00:39:59] the first public hearing. [00:40:03] There was still some discussion on the table, though, about the location of the public hearing. [00:40:11] The ordinance as it was originally stated is that murals are to be located in the downtown [00:40:19] area exclusively. [00:40:23] The Cultural Affairs Committee had a much broader approach to murals, and they proposed [00:40:32] that they could be located on buildings that were used for commercial purposes or for mixed [00:40:40] commercial and residential purposes. [00:40:44] And that language made the Development Review Committee uncomfortable from a couple of different [00:40:51] perspectives. [00:40:53] One, it took the focus off of the downtown area as an area for impact of murals. [00:41:06] Secondarily, to use language to indicate uses such as commercial and residential purposes [00:41:15] buildings being used for commercial uses or mixed uses really opened it up much wider [00:41:24] than I think they even intended. [00:41:27] Because when you say buildings that are used for, we're not saying buildings that are zoned [00:41:35] for, and buildings that are used for commercial uses or commercial uses and residential uses. [00:41:45] Could mean even that your next-door neighbor could put a mural on their home because they [00:41:53] use it for a residential use, perhaps, and maybe a commercial use if they have an at-home [00:42:01] occupation, so to speak. [00:42:05] At least it would, at least if you agree that you want to extend the location of the murals [00:42:15] I would suggest that you at least change the language to indicate specific zoning districts [00:42:27] rather than properties used as, as a suggestion to you if you're inclined to open it up. [00:42:36] From the Development Review Committee's perspective, though, we believe that the location of the [00:42:44] murals should be focused on the downtown and limited to buildings that are zoned for commercial [00:42:53] uses. [00:42:55] Any questions for staff? [00:43:00] I have a couple. I'm going to give a couple of examples which could border residential [00:43:08] and commercial. And then I'm sorry that Leaning Tower is not here, but I want to give Leaning [00:43:19] Tower as an example. [00:43:21] If they used on the south side of their building and put a mural there, and it's pretty much [00:43:27] residential all down Marine Parkway except right there where it's commercial. [00:43:32] And if they went ahead and put a mural there, now it says that it's not supposed to advertise, [00:43:37] but if they put a bunch of people sitting in the dining room table, in my opinion, you're [00:43:42] telling them that this is a restaurant and they're going to catch on. [00:43:48] So I'm not picking on them alone. I think not so much residential, but it could be as [00:43:54] we develop the old hospital property if Grandma Sally's did it also. [00:44:00] So I have a problem when we're starting to move it from the downtown. I have reservations [00:44:06] that it can be abused. Even if you put it on the on the bar, it's at TJ's on the other [00:44:13] end of Grandma Sally's. You know, everything that's right behind there is, you know, and [00:44:18] even if you put it on the backside on the east side of the building, you know, you're [00:44:22] pointing it into a directions of a residential and I and if you put it as a people sitting [00:44:27] at a bar drinking, you know, let's be realistic. [00:44:30] It's not it's advertising, but it's, you know, it's questionable whether it's in the residential. [00:44:36] I have problems with some of these locations that where they may go or may not go. [00:44:45] Thank you. Open it up for public comment. [00:44:56] Good evening, Council and staff. I'm here to add some. [00:45:00] It has been my intention to make this process a much smoother, much more transparent for [00:45:06] both the business owner and the artist, with an actual application that will have a notary [00:45:11] at the bottom of the form. [00:45:13] I feel as if we, the city, are trying to streamline this from start to finish, that we should [00:45:26] also be considered to have a provisional contract be added to the CAC or any other committees [00:45:33] with a budget so that we are able to secure those funds from the budget rather than forfeit [00:45:37] them at the end of the physical year. [00:45:40] And this contract would either be by the city manager or signed by the city council to be [00:45:45] a binding contractual agreement. [00:45:51] Lastly, murals should be reviewed by the CAC in order to streamline this approval process. [00:45:57] These matters need not be placed in front of city council for review. [00:46:02] And lastly, again, this is in comment to what I just heard about murals not being anywhere [00:46:08] in residential. [00:46:09] That's just ludicrous. [00:46:12] A mural, we can have a garden in our front yard, a vegetable garden in our front yard, [00:46:16] but we can't have a painting or a mural? [00:46:19] Come on, guys. [00:46:20] We're better than that. [00:46:21] Thank you. [00:46:22] Any other? [00:46:23] Seeing no one else coming forward, bring it back to council. [00:46:29] Mr. Mayor? [00:46:30] Yes. [00:46:31] I believe I recall today that I commented on this in communications after having been [00:46:38] invited by the Main Street Group to go to Safety Harbor to review their mural program. [00:46:45] And some of the items that were identified by them to be addressed are not addressed [00:46:53] by this, and particularly the discussion of the use of a mural to in any way indicate [00:47:01] what might be inside, whether it's a mouse on a piece of cheese in front of a cheese [00:47:07] shop or a mural of cakes at a cake shop. [00:47:15] It seems to me that having some of these restrictions in here that don't allow you to indicate that [00:47:24] the business is trying to bring business to itself was put in there because we had a limit [00:47:32] on how much signage we could have on a building and that a mural could turn into a giant advertisement. [00:47:40] Aside from the fact that we have a sign ordinance that limits how much you can put in signage [00:47:47] to 25% of a window, the folks in Safety Harbor, there was an artist and some activists there [00:47:58] that were talking about their experiences, and none of those experiences translated into [00:48:03] the process of developing this mural ordinance to us. [00:48:07] So I bring it up at a meeting. [00:48:10] I think if I recall, then my colleague said, yeah, let's talk about it. [00:48:17] And then the next thing I know, I see this ordinance here in front of us, and now we're [00:48:21] having a discussion of where it can be held. [00:48:23] So I know this is the first reading of an ordinance. [00:48:28] I know we can make adjustments to it, but in my mind, there are a couple of elements [00:48:33] in there that really are policy issues. [00:48:39] Not only who should approve it or what we should approve it by, but our consultant came [00:48:45] to us in our meeting room, unbeknownst to the LDRB or to members of the CAC, and gave [00:48:55] us advice with respect to the downtown with regard to murals. [00:49:01] It was part of a recommendation to us, and that recommendation hasn't been taken to heart [00:49:05] either because that recommendation said for our city to be vibrant, we ought to loosen [00:49:12] up some of our requirements that we have these sort of photographic-ish reproductions of [00:49:18] old New Port Richey, or that it just has to be manatees and dolphins, or I'm not sure [00:49:28] whatever else we could cook up with. [00:49:30] Laura and Fauna. [00:49:32] Yeah. [00:49:33] But they were suggesting that some art with bright colors and attractive be part of it. [00:49:39] So I mean, we paid a lot of money for a consultant to give us some advice. [00:49:44] But advice didn't translate into this process. [00:49:46] And so I would love for us to, you know, I hate to just kick things down the road, but [00:49:53] I'd like to have a discussion with my colleagues about some of those items and not find myself [00:49:59] in a meeting where we're running out of time and we don't really want to give each other [00:50:04] all the time to really discuss it. [00:50:06] I think there are a lot of issues to be discussed. [00:50:10] As far as having, you know, the residential, I'm not so sure that we have any law against [00:50:17] the residents having a mural on their building, do we? [00:50:21] There's no rule against it that I know of. [00:50:25] So it's not like we have to fight for the right to put art somewhere. [00:50:28] I know there are some buildings that have it. [00:50:30] I was going to say, there's at least one residence that has it. [00:50:33] On Madison, yeah. [00:50:35] And one on Washington. [00:50:36] But in addition, there's one other thing that is common in cities that has like a theme, [00:50:42] and I was going to propose it to the Loquat folks, but, you know, in Safety Harbor, they [00:50:48] all have a little, I believe it's an orange, maybe I'm wrong. [00:50:52] You're in Dunedin. [00:50:53] Dunedin is an orange. [00:50:55] Safety Harbor is something else. [00:50:57] I can't remember what it was now. [00:50:59] Markable. [00:51:00] Yeah, remarkable, I can't remember. [00:51:04] Yeah, it's not remarkable, it's typical. [00:51:06] But thank you. [00:51:08] And it's not getting any better either, Councilman. [00:51:12] But I do remember the trip, and I remember getting some advice, and I would love to have [00:51:17] some discussion about, you know, suggesting we have a little common theme. [00:51:23] I think it should be Loquats, just me. [00:51:26] But someone suggested butterflies, I think, from the Main Street group. [00:51:30] Anyway, that's my two cents. [00:51:32] I would entertain a motion that we throw this to a work session, if you're so inclined. [00:51:39] I'll second it. [00:51:41] I'll move then, and talk for a second. [00:51:44] Second, any thoughts? [00:51:46] No, I think it's, you can go a hundred different directions, and I gave two. [00:51:51] Okay. [00:51:52] Mr. Peters. [00:51:53] Yeah, so, you know, a little bit of history. [00:51:56] I'm familiar with our mural program. [00:51:59] My mother-in-law chaired the initial set of murals that was done throughout the city. [00:52:05] And I don't remember the details, I just remember many nights of wringing hands, and meetings, [00:52:12] and talking, and trying to get this whole thing going. [00:52:15] And a lot of thought was given then. [00:52:18] I think still a lot of thought still needs to be, it's my feeling that if you go into [00:52:26] a city and you see murals, it plays a little bit to, like, we spend a lot of time and money [00:52:33] theming our city, and branding our city. [00:52:37] And I think murals can give a projection, whether they mean to or not, about the city. [00:52:45] And it's really important, maybe more important than just a piece of art that we're going [00:52:50] to hang up here, because I think it can extend someone's impression and feelings of the community. [00:52:56] And so I think we need to give this a lot more thought. [00:53:00] Okay. [00:53:01] Mr. Murphy. [00:53:02] Yeah, I agree. [00:53:03] I think we should talk about it a little bit. [00:53:05] I mean, I like, you know, I like how they have it where it's opened up a little bit more. [00:53:11] It's not the may and not shall, and try to expand our scope a little bit on the murals. [00:53:17] I like that. [00:53:18] I like the review process, how that's working. [00:53:20] I'm not sure why CAC's not involved. [00:53:23] But, yeah, I'd like to take a look at it. [00:53:25] But ultimately, as far as where they're placed and what they are, there are some guidelines, [00:53:29] and I guess, you know, ultimately you have the decision to approve or deny if it doesn't work. [00:53:35] So I think we need to just talk about it a little bit. [00:53:38] Yeah, that's my feeling as well. [00:53:41] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:53:45] Aye. [00:53:46] Aye. [00:53:47] Any opposed, like sign. [00:53:48] Ms. Mads, if you would add that to our schedule of future work sessions.

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    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2241: Property Lease Agreement w/CJBJ Ventures LLC

    approved

    Council approved on first reading Ordinance 2021-2241, authorizing a lease with CJBJ Ventures LLC (the Social) for half of a 28-by-10-foot concrete dumpster enclosure pad on the south side of Nebraska Avenue west of Grand Boulevard, at $31.20 per month. The other half of the enclosure will be leased to Gazooz under a separate item.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2241

    • motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2021-2241 authorizing a lease of a portion of city property on Nebraska Avenue to CJBJ Ventures LLC (the Social) for $31.20/month. (passed)
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    [00:53:52] Great, thank you. [00:53:54] Next is First Reading of Ordinance 2021-2241. [00:54:01] This is Ordinance 2021-2241, an ordinance of the City of Newport Ridgey, Florida, [00:54:06] authorizing the lease of a portion of a certain property owned by the city [00:54:09] and located on the south side of Nebraska Avenue west of Grand Boulevard, [00:54:13] providing authorization for execution of the lease agreement [00:54:16] and providing for an effective date. [00:54:19] This item relates to the Nebraska Avenue parking lot improvement project, [00:54:26] more specifically to a 28-by-10-foot concrete pad that was established to house a dumpster [00:54:38] and which will be leased by the social, and the fee of which is $31.20 per month. [00:54:49] It is consistent with the fee that we have charged others who have enjoyed the benefit [00:54:56] of using our dumpster enclosures in the past, and we are recommending that you approve [00:55:03] entering into a lease agreement with the social for use of a portion of our dumpster enclosure. [00:55:12] And just to clarify, that's $31.00 and change, not $31.00 and change? [00:55:16] Yes, it is. It's $31.20 per month. [00:55:19] Okay, thank you. [00:55:21] Open it up for public comment. [00:55:23] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:55:27] I have a question here. [00:55:30] Is the same piece of property the one that Gazooz is going to use? [00:55:34] That's the next one. [00:55:36] Same enclosure, yes. [00:55:38] Okay, that's what I want to know. [00:55:41] I'm just making sure that I want it said out loud that it's all one unit. [00:55:45] It is. [00:55:46] We're renting half to one and half to the other. [00:55:50] I'll answer the question, how many times a week are we having the dumpster emptied? [00:55:59] The dumpsters are emptied at different times by the user of the dumpster depending on their needs, [00:56:11] and we make sure that it's dumped an appropriate number of times and cleaned up after. [00:56:16] Okay, so they pay the dumpster. [00:56:18] They pay that, yes. [00:56:21] Do we have a motion? [00:56:22] I move we approve. [00:56:24] Second? [00:56:25] Second. [00:56:26] To the maker? [00:56:27] Second? [00:56:29] Mr. Altman? [00:56:30] Well, just that one comment you made that made me feel better, which is that you're making sure, [00:56:34] because if you're allowing someone to regulate the times they dump and it's there, it ought to be dumped. [00:56:42] If there's restaurant stuff going in there, somebody ought to be dumping that daily [00:56:47] or perhaps looking at making sure it's daily and having a bigger dump. [00:56:53] I don't know. [00:56:54] But you're on it, so I'll leave it to you to keep track of it. [00:56:57] I'm always on it. [00:56:58] Yeah. [00:56:59] On Robert's behalf. [00:57:00] There you go. [00:57:01] Thank you. [00:57:02] Deputy Mayor? [00:57:03] Is there any chance that there's a water hose or a water outlet there? [00:57:12] There is. [00:57:13] It's right there by that lift station. [00:57:15] Okay. [00:57:16] So they can use that to clean it up. [00:57:18] They could, but the garbage company is supposed to clean it up as well. [00:57:22] They have a hose attachment and everything on their truck. [00:57:26] It's definitely blocking from the parking lot to the restaurants. [00:57:32] You can smell it going either way. [00:57:35] Okay. [00:57:36] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:57:40] Aye. [00:57:41] Opposed, like sign. [00:57:42] Motion passes.

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    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2240: Property Lease Agreement w/Kazu's Sushi LLC

    approved

    Council passed first reading of Ordinance 2021-2240, authorizing a lease to Kazu's Sushi LLC for one-third of a 28-by-10-foot concrete pad in the Nebraska Avenue parking lot at $31.20 per month to house their dumpster.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2240

    • motion:Approve first reading of Ordinance 2021-2240 authorizing lease of city property to Kazu's Sushi LLC. (passed)
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    [00:57:43] Next, first reading ordinance 2021-2240. [00:57:47] This is ordinance number 2021-2240, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:57:53] authorizing the lease of a portion of a certain property owned by the city and located on the south side of Nebraska Avenue, [00:57:58] west of Grand Boulevard, providing authorization for execution of the lease agreement and providing for an effective date. [00:58:05] This lease agreement is for the other one-third of that 28-by-10-foot concrete pad in the Nebraska Avenue parking lot, [00:58:15] and it is for use by Kazoo Sushi Restaurant, also offered for $31.20 per month to house their dumpster. [00:58:27] I'm going to open this up for public comment. [00:58:29] Recommending approval. [00:58:31] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:58:34] Move for approval. [00:58:36] Second. [00:58:38] Move to number three. [00:58:43] Second. [00:58:45] Okay. [00:58:46] Mr. Murphy? [00:58:47] I'm good. [00:58:48] Mr. Altman? [00:58:49] I think this is a red herring, but I'll support it. [00:58:52] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:58:56] Aye. [00:58:57] Opposed, like sign. [00:58:59] Motion passes.

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  16. 11.a

    Re-Appointment of Timothy P. Driscoll, Esq. as City Attorney

    approved

    Council approved a fourth amendment to City Attorney Timothy P. Driscoll's services agreement, extending his contract by one year with no other changes to terms. The original contract dated to September 2016.

    • motion:Approve the fourth amendment to the city attorney services agreement, extending Timothy P. Driscoll's appointment by one year. (passed)
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    [00:59:00] Next, we'll go to business items. [00:59:02] Reappointment of Timothy P. Briscoll as city attorney. [00:59:06] It is with great privilege that I recommend for your consideration this evening the reappointment of Tim Briscoll as our city attorney. [00:59:16] We originally entered into a contract for his services in September of 2016. [00:59:23] This evening, you're considering a fourth amendment to his agreement. [00:59:27] It is for a one-year extension. [00:59:30] Tim has served dutifully and with great distinction. [00:59:35] He has agreed to serve without any amendments to any of the terms of his service, [00:59:42] and we're recommending that you consider the extension to his agreement. [00:59:49] Thank you. [00:59:50] Open it up for public comment. [00:59:52] Seeing nobody come forward, bring it back to council. [00:59:55] I'll move for approval. [00:59:57] Second. [00:59:58] For the maker. [01:00:00] I won't be here for the whole term, but I'll enjoy whatever time for the first half. [01:00:08] Thank you. [01:00:09] The second? [01:00:10] I think he got me elected Deputy Mayor so I wouldn't have to sit next to him. [01:00:16] Get that down. [01:00:20] Mr. Peters? [01:00:21] Yes, sir. [01:00:24] Thank you, Mr. Driscoll. [01:00:26] Thank you. [01:00:27] Appreciate you all. [01:00:28] I value your explanations on how we can keep you out of trouble. [01:00:36] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:00:40] Aye. [01:00:41] Opposed, like sign.

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    2021 Wastewater Treatment Interlocal Agreement – NPR and Pasco County

    approved

    Council approved a fully redrafted 2021 Wastewater Treatment Interlocal Agreement with Pasco County, replacing the 1984 agreement and its nine amendments. Key changes include updated capacity allocations (city 3.8 MGD, county 3.7 MGD of the 7.5 MGD plant), maintained 60-40 ownership, county acceptance of FGUA impact fee liability and chloride remediation responsibility, a new methodology for additional capacity, increased capital cost threshold from $500 to $5,000, and an extended true-up period from 90 to 240 days. Agreement takes effect upon county's acquisition of FGUA.

    • motion:Approve the 2021 Wastewater Treatment Interlocal Agreement between the City of New Port Richey and Pasco County. (passed)
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    [01:00:43] Motion passes. [01:00:44] Next, 2021 Wastewater Treatment Interlocal Agreement between the City and Pasco County. [01:00:50] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [01:00:52] As you all know, we have been operating a wastewater treatment plant since 1963. [01:01:05] And in 1984, we entered into an interlocal agreement with Pasco County. [01:01:12] And that agreement has been amended nine times. [01:01:17] Is that right, Robert? [01:01:19] Right. [01:01:21] And recently, we were given cause to amend that agreement again. [01:01:28] And that was as a result of the fact that Pasco County had entered into an agreement to purchase the Lindrick water system. [01:01:39] And rather than to enter into a 10th amendment, Mr. Rivera ventured into redrafting the full agreement. [01:01:54] And I'm going to allow him to present the provisions of that agreement to you this evening. [01:02:02] Thank you. [01:02:03] And so just to tag on to what Ms. Manson said, we figured that if we went ahead and worked off of the 84 interlocal agreement and created a new one, [01:02:16] then in future negotiations or future review of the interlocal agreement would just have to be that one document and not all 10 of those. [01:02:28] So the major items that changed in the interlocal agreement was the plant is rated at 7.5 million gallons a day. [01:02:38] The ownership remained the same at 60-40. [01:02:43] This was just pertaining to the operation and maintenance and the capacity numbers. [01:02:48] So the city's numbers went from 4.5 million of capacity to 3.8 million. [01:02:56] The county's number went from 3 million to 3.7 million. [01:03:03] The discussion of impact fees that were a FGUA liability, the county agreed that they owed that debt. [01:03:16] And language change that was included that within 45 days, if there was any balance left for those impact fees, [01:03:24] that the county would go ahead and supply that dollar amount to the city. [01:03:34] We had on page 6, we had some minor housekeeping issues that the finance director worked on as far as the O&M methodology and that true-up that we do every year. [01:03:48] In the existing agreement, because the county owns a certain percentage of the plant, [01:03:55] we have a different formula than what we were charging FGUA for the treatment of their influent. [01:04:01] They recognized that and agreed that for the first year subsequent to the acquisition, [01:04:07] that they would go ahead and pay the city 50% of FGUA's bulk rate, [01:04:13] and then they would go to their regular methodology that we have in our interlocal agreement. [01:04:19] We also added language that stated that if either the city or the county felt that the charging for the influent was either insufficient or inflated, [01:04:35] that we could call for a consultant to go ahead and review and come up with that number and verify it, if it was inflated or what have you. [01:04:45] Both parties agreed to share in that cost of that study. [01:04:52] The true-up language was changed from 90 days after October 1 to 240 days. [01:04:59] This would allow the city's auditors to go ahead and get all of their numbers together to where that true-up would reflect a solid number. [01:05:14] On page 11, we added some language that instead of having to take and go into negotiations with another amendment, [01:05:24] we were able to identify a methodology for that type of capacity to where if either one wanted some additional capacity [01:05:34] or needed some additional capacity that wasn't being utilized by the other agency, [01:05:39] there was a method that you could go by to acquire that additional capacity that you needed. [01:05:46] The capital cost for equipment had been at $500 since 1984. [01:05:56] We were able to increase that amount to $5,000. [01:06:02] FGUA had historical exceedances in the chloride limits or saltwater intrusion into the system. [01:06:11] The county acknowledged that and we were able to get them to tell us that they would develop a plan within the first 36 months [01:06:23] and they would commit to repairing 25% of the work over a three-year period. [01:06:29] They've worked with their consultant who's identified a dollar amount that they feel that it would take to go ahead and reduce those chlorides. [01:06:39] We were able to get them to take and identify the regulatory agencies that would be directly associated with any types of fining or consent violations. [01:06:53] They also recognized the fact that in this case, if it did come out that the violation was due to the chlorides [01:07:04] and was due to what the county was supplying the city, that they would be responsible for the full amount of the violation [01:07:12] versus sharing the cost with our percentage rates that we have. [01:07:17] In the current state of the FGUA utility system, they have five wells that they use to supply water to their customers. [01:07:26] The county had indicated that they were going to abandon those wells and perform a capital project to tie into their system and supply water through their water system. [01:07:41] We have two interconnects that are already tied, and so we were able to negotiate a deal to where we would be able to sell them bulk water once the acquisition takes place. [01:07:52] Page 14, we were able to get them to acknowledge the septic to sewer programs, all the neighborhoods that we have that are in the county that are in need of that switchover. [01:08:10] And so we will continue working on the details of that as soon as we finish this interlocal agreement. [01:08:19] We were able to have them recognize that the language that is in there that shows the methodology for the rate charges to our customers that are located within the county [01:08:36] was antiquated and that it needs to be updated to reflect and be a little bit easier to understand. [01:08:43] That's going to be opened up and we'll be discussing that. [01:08:47] They have a couple other agreements with some other cities that are in Pasco County that we've already started reviewing and they look like that should be relatively easy to complete. [01:09:00] We also started discussing about the 1994 reclaim agreement that we have with the county. [01:09:08] We both recognize that once Tampa Bay Water completes their studies that the reclaim, instead of being a disposal where now our agreement says that they can charge us for disposal, [01:09:23] that that reclaim water is more than likely going to become a commodity to where we would be able to earn credits or at least be able to take and get some type of money for it to where we wouldn't have to pay for the disposal. [01:09:41] And then of course the last change that we had was minor. [01:09:45] It just calls out that this agreement will only take place once FGUA is acquired by the county and that's when this agreement will come into effect. [01:09:56] So with that we'd recommend that you approve it. [01:10:00] Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. [01:10:03] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:10:06] Move for approval. [01:10:08] I just want to say thank you not only to Robert and his staff but to the county because I think they've been over backwards to work with us and get this thing done. [01:10:18] A lot different than they're doing with us with the borders of this county. [01:10:24] I think this is the way we should be working together as brothers instead of them and us. [01:10:35] And I also, in the numbers that you supplied me, I saw that we leveled off for a little while for two to three years and then we start increasing back in revenue. [01:10:46] So I'm real happy with this whole project and thank you. [01:10:50] Second. [01:10:52] I just want to thank Robert, Crystal, and Ms. Manns for all the hard work. [01:10:57] There's a lot of moving parts and a lot of things going on at once and you're able to simplify it. [01:11:03] And what I really appreciate is knowing that we're going to see a change in revenue coming in, a loss, [01:11:10] as you guys made plans to how to change that and reverse that to minimize that effect. [01:11:17] And I think that's huge. [01:11:18] It's always good to have a solution to fix the problem going into it so you can put it out there. [01:11:24] So thank you. [01:11:25] Thank you guys for that. [01:11:27] Mr. Allen? [01:11:28] Yeah, I'll support this. [01:11:30] And I want to thank Robert and the city manager both for spending some time with me [01:11:35] because they know I've spent many hours looking at all of these agreements back in the day when I had a different role and had a lot of questions. [01:11:44] For the benefit of most of you all up here, I was very satisfied with the questions [01:11:50] and the ability to get those questions answered without torturing you through some of those details. [01:11:56] But of most importance to me was the capacity that we had in the plant when we were a 60-40 owner [01:12:03] and that we're shifting that capacity more to 50-50 [01:12:07] and to make sure that that reduction in capacity of our ownership of the plant wouldn't affect our ability to grow in the future. [01:12:14] They have convinced me that we're protected in that regard. [01:12:18] And many of the issues I've raised, I appreciate the fact that you all had taken those to heart [01:12:25] and worked through the agreement to satisfy them. [01:12:30] Most importantly, and back to Chopper's point about cooperating with the county, [01:12:36] for many years we tried to expand into the area along Baker Road back there behind the school that's on septics tanks. [01:12:49] And we weren't able to do it because the county wanted us to have people sign up and agree and say they wanted it. [01:12:58] And the state law says that if we put a sewer line in, that someone has to hook up to it. [01:13:03] And it's my understanding that they're softening up and recognizing the importance to our environment [01:13:09] and for our ability to expand our system and what we have into our service area. [01:13:15] So thank you very much. I'm happy to support that. [01:13:18] Thank you. Mr. Peters. [01:13:19] Yes, I would echo Councilman Davis and Altman's remarks as well. [01:13:24] Robert, great job. [01:13:25] You know, this whole water sewer thing, this is a really, really big deal. [01:13:32] We don't think about it, normal citizens, [01:13:34] and not until I'd had an opportunity to really understand the impact both financially and efforts it takes. [01:13:40] It's a big deal. [01:13:41] And this was a potentially really could have been a really detrimental move for us financially. [01:13:49] And so, Robert, I appreciate you and the county for coming to agreements with this. [01:13:54] And plus it's going to, I think it's really going to help our neighboring residents down in Gulf Harbors. [01:14:02] It will actually improve them over time. [01:14:06] And so for that, I'll support this. [01:14:12] Great job, by the way. [01:14:14] And definitely thank you very much for walking me through this very, very complicated change. [01:14:22] It's nice to get so we, instead of having a document with a whole bunch of addenda on it, [01:14:29] we're now back to a single document. [01:14:32] I know that took a lot of work, both Robert and Crystal, and I appreciate it greatly. [01:14:38] There's no further discussion. [01:14:39] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:14:42] Aye. [01:14:43] Opposed, like sign. [01:14:45] Motion passes. [01:14:47] We'll go to communications.

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  19. 9.a

    Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes - July 2021

    on consent

    Acceptance of Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes from July 2021.

  20. 13Adjournment