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   Pledge of Allegiance

   The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.

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   [00:00:20] Please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment [00:00:21] of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:24] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:30] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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   Moment of Silence

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   [00:00:20] Please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment [00:00:21] of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:24] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:30] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:40] Thank you. [00:00:41] You may be seated.

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   Approval of February 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

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   Council approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023 regular meeting.

   • motion:Motion to approve the February 7, 2023 regular meeting minutes. (passed)

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   [00:00:44] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the February 7th regular meeting minutes. [00:00:49] I move we approve. [00:00:50] Second. [00:00:51] Any discussion? [00:00:52] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:00:56] Aye. [00:00:57] Opposed? [00:00:58] Like sign. [00:00:59] Motion passes.

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5. 5Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 1:00
6. 6.a

   Library Advisory Board Minutes - November 2022

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   The Library Advisory Board minutes from November 2022 were presented as part of the consent or informational portion of the agenda.

   👤Yeager#Library Advisory Board Minutes - November 2022

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   [00:10:01] So, kudos to Representative Yeager for helping us with that.

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7. 6.b

   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

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   [00:10:01] So, kudos to Representative Yeager for helping us with that.

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8. 7.a

   First Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2270: Rezoning of +/-3.67 Acres on Pinewood Drive

   approved

   First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-2270 to rezone approximately 3.67 acres on Pinewood Drive (Timberwood Subdivision Lots 31-50) from MF10 Multifamily to PDD Planned Development District to allow a 28-lot townhome development by JCR Development LLC. Council discussed parking concerns (two-car garages, no guest parking, sidewalk blocking) and density in a flood area before passing the motion to approve on first reading.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2023-2270

   • motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-2270 rezoning approximately 3.67 acres from MF10 to PDD. (passed)

   📍Pinewood Drive South of Petunia Court, Timberwood Subdivision Lots 31-50🏢JCR Development LLC🏢Landmark Engineering👤Angela Halber👤Katie Vander Mead👤Mr. Allman👤Mr. Hall👤Ms. Mann#MDR 14 future land use#MF10 Multifamily#Ordinance No. 2023-2270#PDD Planned Development District Residential#Plat Book 15 pages 8-9#Timberwood Subdivision

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   [00:10:06] Absolutely. Anything else? [00:10:09] None. We'll go ahead to the reading of public first reading, Ordinance Number 2023-2270. [00:10:18] This is Ordinance Number 2023-2270, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:10:23] providing for amendment of the Land Development Code, LDC Zoning District Map, [00:10:26] providing for rezoning of approximately 3.67 acres of property [00:10:30] generally located at Pinewood Drive South of Petunia Court, [00:10:34] Timberwood Subdivision Lots 31-50 inclusive, [00:10:38] as recorded in Platte Book 15, pages 8-9 of the Public Records of Pasco County, [00:10:44] as shown on the map attached here to Exhibit A, and legally described herein, [00:10:49] providing for amendment of the Zoning District Designation for said property [00:10:53] from MF10 Multifamily 10 to PDD Planned Development District Residential, [00:10:59] providing for conflicts, severability, and an effective date. [00:11:03] As indicated by the City Attorney, the proposed rezoning is from Multifamily Residential [00:11:12] to Planned Development District in large part. [00:11:17] The rezoning is prompted by the existing wetland on the site, [00:11:22] and Mr. Hall has prepared a short PowerPoint presentation for you this evening [00:11:28] which further describes the proposed rezoning. Mr. Hall? [00:11:33] Thank you, Ms. Mann. [00:11:47] The property is asked to be rezoned by JCR Development LLC [00:11:52] from the MF10 Multifamily to a PDD Planned Development District [00:11:57] to allow for 28-lot townhome development subject to development standards. [00:12:02] The project is located at the right-of-way area of Petunia Court at the end of Pinewood Drive. [00:12:11] It is approximately 3.7 acres, and there is an existing platted 20-lot subdivision [00:12:18] that is undeveloped at the site location. [00:12:25] The zoning and future land use map show that it is currently at MF10 [00:12:31] and the future land use at MDR 14 would allow for this type of development [00:12:37] to be moved forward at this site location. [00:12:41] To the north is single-family, to the south is vacant proposed multifamily, [00:12:46] to the east is currently vacant, and to the west is multifamily residential development. [00:12:53] This is the existing site plan. [00:12:56] I've taken the liberty of rotating it 90 degrees so it would fit better and show more on the property. [00:13:02] But to the west, or the left side, is Petunia Drive, [00:13:08] and you can see that the actual road there of Pinewood Drive stops to the west. [00:13:19] It would be continued down and developed into that area. [00:13:23] What this doesn't show in the existing site plan is there is an existing wetlands to the east of the site, [00:13:30] and this project has no current development standards beyond the normal code requirements. [00:13:37] The proposed site plan, which is also rotated in the same orientation, [00:13:41] shows that the road would be continued down, and there are a total of 28 lots proposed on this. [00:13:48] They would be basically duplex lots, type two townhomes that connect on one property line. [00:13:56] Also, the development standards would require sidewalks to be placed along Pinewood Drive and Petunia Court, [00:14:03] and also there's a proposed amenity area along the wetland area that is a gazebo, [00:14:10] and there would be some viewing station from there. [00:14:13] So it would be less roadway that's developed, [00:14:16] and they would maintain or minimize any development into the wetland area. [00:14:21] This is a representative example of what the townhomes would look like. [00:14:28] This shows two of the units connected by a single wall with the garages out in front, [00:14:33] and I'm available to answer any questions that you may have about this proposed development. [00:14:41] Thank you. [00:14:42] Open it up for public comment. [00:14:45] Seeing no one. [00:14:46] Okay. [00:14:52] I actually represent the applicant, so I'm not sure if it's my turn to speak or not. [00:14:57] Is that public comment? [00:14:58] Okay, great. [00:14:59] If you would like to. [00:15:00] Okay. My name is Angela Halber. I'm here just to answer questions. [00:15:04] I think the presentation that's been presented did a better job than I could do to add anything. [00:15:12] It would basically be a replication of what we would present, but we are here for questions. [00:15:17] The engineer is here, as well as the representative from the applicant. [00:15:23] Thank you. Any other public comment? [00:15:27] Seeing none, I'll close public comment and bring it back to Council. [00:15:36] I move we approve. Second. [00:15:39] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:15:41] So, I do have a few questions, Mayor, if I may. I wanted to get this going. [00:15:46] So, a couple of things. The question is, immediately to the west of that, of the street there, [00:15:57] because the street was turned the other way, but on the west, I think it's also vacant property [00:16:03] that is, you know, looking at is kind of set up and plotted much the same way. [00:16:08] Is that a future part of this project, or is that owned by someone else, or can you speak to that? [00:16:16] I'm not sure of the ownership of that, but the development to the west is very similar layout to this [00:16:23] as far as a subdivision down a straight cul-de-sac. [00:16:27] There are several lots that have been presently developed. [00:16:29] There are some single homes on those lots, and then the majority of that, I guess it's about 50% developed, [00:16:38] are duplexes, which are similar to the layout of what is proposed in this development. [00:16:44] So, there is some development on that. [00:16:46] Already there, okay. I didn't see it when I looked at it. [00:16:49] I got this thing about parking, right? So, I looked at the renderings there. [00:16:56] I couldn't quite make out, was that a two-car garage or a single garage on those units? [00:17:02] If we could have the applicant's rep come up. [00:17:05] I can comment before the applicant comes up that the requirements in our code are two parking spaces per unit, [00:17:12] and this was laid out to accommodate those two spaces. [00:17:17] Yes, that's correct. It's two spaces per unit. [00:17:22] Okay, so is it a two-car garage? [00:17:25] Yes, it is. [00:17:26] All right, and the distance between the garage and, okay, [00:17:30] we're proposing a sidewalk on one side of the street, right? [00:17:35] I believe. No? [00:17:37] I thought you mentioned there was going to be a sidewalk on Petunia and also on... [00:17:41] Right, there would be a sidewalk along Pinewood Drive on both sides of the proposed new road that would come in, [00:17:50] and then Petunia Court only on the south side. [00:17:52] Okay, right, I got the rights. [00:17:54] So, what's the distance between the garage and the sidewalk? [00:18:01] The question is, can we park a car there without parking it on the sidewalk? [00:18:07] On-street parking is not part of this? [00:18:11] No, this would be on the driveway. I'm thinking between the garage and the sidewalk. [00:18:15] Is there, on the driveway, is there enough space on the driveway to park a car without... [00:18:22] Katie Vander Mead with Landmark Engineering. [00:18:26] There is, it's to park in the garage in those, but there is enough space on the sidewalk [00:18:32] to park a car without parking it on the sidewalk. [00:18:36] Okay, thank you. [00:18:39] Katie Vander Mead with Landmark Engineering. [00:18:43] There is, it's to park in the garage in those, but there is enough space to park a car in, [00:18:51] but it would block the sidewalk in those, so it's proposed to park into the garage. [00:18:57] Right, so if there's an additional car, or like most people, they can't get their cars in the garage [00:19:03] or like most people, they can't get their cars in the garage because they've got all their stuff in there, [00:19:09] then the car would, in parking the driveway, would be blocking the sidewalk. [00:19:13] Yes. Or any guests? [00:19:19] Anything else, Mr.? To the second. [00:19:22] I was going to say, it looked to either side of it like it was similar to what was built there already. [00:19:30] So, I mean, it looks like it fits in. [00:19:34] I know it's probably a big haul to make it a few extra feet to the sidewalk, to the house, to the condo, [00:19:41] but it could cause a problem, but, you know, it's something that if everybody's doing it, [00:19:47] then we've got code enforcement out there, but, I don't know, something to think about. [00:19:54] Mr. Allman. [00:19:55] Yeah, just no questions on this topic, [00:20:01] but I would suggest that perhaps in the format of how you handle these meetings, [00:20:07] we would ask the questions before we have a motion. [00:20:10] Once a motion's made, then it's Robert Trulls doesn't allow discussion or questions. [00:20:15] So, maybe the first step should be, do we have questions so that we can all be informed, [00:20:21] so that we can debate among ourselves if we need to? [00:20:24] Thank you. [00:20:25] Good point. [00:20:28] Councilwoman? [00:20:29] My question, do you have any guest parking there at all? [00:20:35] No, there is. [00:20:36] So, if a car doesn't fit in the driveway and there's no guest parking, what happens when Grandma comes over? [00:20:43] Again, this is already a platted, the current plat doesn't accommodate guest parking either. [00:20:53] So, again, this is a proposal to change the zoning, and it's changing the number of units, [00:21:02] but all the parking is on the individual lots. [00:21:07] Golf cart parking only in the front? [00:21:09] Yeah, there you go. [00:21:11] Golf cart, right. [00:21:13] All the more reason to be able to get across 19. [00:21:17] My only concern is density, particularly in a high hazard flood area. [00:21:26] Are we running into a density issue there? [00:21:31] No, the density meets the allowable code zoning or the future land use for that area. [00:21:37] So, we're not increasing? [00:21:39] No. [00:21:40] Okay. [00:21:41] It is increasing what has been originally platted, but it is still within the existing futures. [00:21:47] Within the land use. [00:21:48] Okay. [00:21:49] That's fine. [00:21:50] Any other questions or comments? [00:21:52] No, I thought it was a very attractive project, and I'm a real – too much development in this west side of this county [00:22:01] was done in poor planning for as far as parking a number of vehicles in living dwellings, in my opinion. [00:22:10] We see that driving all over the county. [00:22:12] But anyway, this is being a dead-end street, and it's only going to be affecting the people, the residents of that neighborhood. [00:22:19] If somebody has to park on the street or something, neighbors are going to have to work it out. [00:22:23] So, it's just one of those things that maybe we might want to look at in a future thing about how we allow parking setbacks [00:22:33] and driveways and so forth in that space. [00:22:35] But I think it's a very attractive project, and I think it will be an improvement for that area, actually. [00:22:43] Very good. [00:22:44] Anything else? [00:22:46] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:22:49] Aye. [00:22:50] Opposed, like sign. [00:22:52] Motion passes. [00:22:53] Next is second reading, ordinance number 2023-2266.

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   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2266: Rezoning of +/-27.7 Acres on Sea Forest Drive

   approved

   Council held second reading of Ordinance 2023-2266, rezoning approximately 27.7 acres on Sea Forest Drive to PDD for a 388-unit senior multifamily apartment complex. The revised site plan added 35 automobile parking spaces and 21 golf cart spaces (now 1.2 ratio, up from 1.1). The ordinance passed on second reading.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2023-2266

   • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2023-2266 on second reading, rezoning 27.7 acres on Sea Forest Drive to PDD for a 388-unit senior multifamily complex. (passed)

   📍401 East Jackson Street, Tampa, Florida📍Sea Forest Drive🏢Port Richey Leased House Associates 3LLLP👤Devin Quest👤Mr. Hall#Main Street Landing / Stonehaven (referenced as comparison)#Ordinance No. 2023-2266#PDD Plan Development District

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   [00:23:03] Ordinance number 2023-2266, an ordinance rezoning 27.7 acres of property located on the Seaforest Drive [00:23:12] and north of Main Marine Parkway from PDD Plan Development District, Plan District Residential subcategory [00:23:19] to PDD Plan Development District, Residential Plan District subcategory [00:23:24] with a site plan and development standards revision further described herein in Exhibit A, providing for an effective date. [00:23:32] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, this item was originally before you on December 20th of 2022, [00:23:39] at which time we were considering the rezoning of the property to a PDD. [00:23:44] At that time, there were some concerns related to the parking on the project, [00:23:52] and what was specifically proposed at that time was a 1.1 ratio for car parking, [00:24:00] and at that time, there was no golf cart parking provided on the property. [00:24:06] Since that time, this 388 multifamily unit complex has been redesigned to provide for additional parking, [00:24:16] and Mr. Hall has a PowerPoint presentation prepared for you in that respect. [00:24:26] As had been mentioned, the property owner, New Port Richey Leased House Associates 3LLLP, [00:24:32] requests to revise the existing site plan to allow for a 388-unit multifamily apartment building [00:24:38] for senior citizens subject to development standards. [00:24:42] The project is located off of Seaforest Drive. [00:24:46] I think this is the plan that everyone wants to see where was the additional automobile parking added to this. [00:24:53] You can see the light green area. [00:24:55] There's parking on the north side of the property and on the south side of the property, [00:24:59] and that was a total of 35 additional automobile spaces, [00:25:03] and then they also added area for 21 golf cart spaces, which is the yellow strip on the south end of the site. [00:25:13] The next plan shows the same layout with the additional parking area [00:25:17] and the site plan amenities that consist of pool, outdoor kitchen, fire pits, passive play area, bocce ball, [00:25:24] treeline entrance drive and landscape median, fountains in the sculpted and landscape retention ponds, [00:25:30] boardwalks or walking trails and gazebos throughout the site, and sidewalks along Seaforest Drive. [00:25:38] It's the same project as was presented in December of last year, just showing again the additional parking areas. [00:25:46] The building style stays the same as was proposed previously, [00:25:51] and I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. [00:25:56] Also, the applicant's here with his design team, so they can discuss any other questions you may have. [00:26:03] First, I'll open it up for public comment. [00:26:07] Seeing no one coming forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:26:10] Any questions? [00:26:13] Yeah, I've got a question. [00:26:16] You know, I don't recall the split on these apartments. [00:26:21] Was there a percentage split between one-bedroom and two-bedroom? [00:26:25] I don't know that there was any three-bedroom. [00:26:28] Were there? [00:26:31] The applicant can come up and speak in more detail. [00:26:33] It's my understanding there's a small number of three-bedrooms because of the design and layout of the structure. [00:26:39] The three-bedrooms fit into the end units of the building in its entirety, but they speak in more detail. [00:26:50] Devin Quest, 401 East Jackson Street, Tampa, Florida. [00:26:55] Yes, that is correct. [00:26:58] The unit mix is approximately 45% one-bedrooms, 45% two-bedrooms, [00:27:03] and then there is a small number of three-bedrooms, about 10%, which are on the ends of the buildings. [00:27:08] They have the corner for the additional wall of glass to keep that third-bedroom, which is designed more like a den, separate. [00:27:19] Yes. [00:27:21] Okay, thank you. [00:27:23] Any other questions? [00:27:24] So that means we'd probably have about 470 or so actually bedrooms if we're probably close to that, you know, 450 or something like that. [00:27:36] Correct. [00:27:37] So we have 450 bedrooms, and how many total parking spaces? [00:27:46] I believe there's 485 parking spaces right now, which is a 1.2%. [00:27:53] Original design that we saw in December was 1.1%, so they went up about 10%, and then added in the bulk. [00:28:00] Does that include the 20 golf carts, or will golf carts be on top of that? [00:28:05] Golf carts are on top of that. [00:28:06] Okay. [00:28:07] So the reason I'm just looking at that, that was one of my original concerns on our first reading was the number of spaces that would be there, [00:28:18] and I wanted to make sure that we got above that one space per bedroom is kind of what a number I was looking for, [00:28:28] Personally, there will be more than 20 golf carts there by the time you're 50% full, so I think you're short on that, or still do. [00:28:39] I think that maybe as the operator or owner, you'll maybe need to find additional space going forward, but I appreciate the increase in space. [00:28:53] Thank you. [00:28:55] Any other questions, or I'd entertain a motion. [00:28:58] I'll move for approval on second reading. [00:29:00] I'll second. [00:29:01] To the maker. [00:29:02] I think we've seen all of the design. [00:29:05] It provides some density. [00:29:07] The only thing, as earlier in the meeting is, it doesn't allow all those golf carts you're expecting to cross over into our downtown, [00:29:13] so I think the common theme here for our city is to be more walkable, less density. [00:29:20] We've had a lot of arguments about parking spaces in the commercial corridor being traditionally over-required. [00:29:28] I understand the concerns about the residential, but I also know that in a facility that large, even if it's fully utilized, [00:29:40] there's always going to be some folks who are out of town or who are not there or some changes, [00:29:47] so I know there was a lot of concern about the Main Street landing turned into Stonehaven. [00:29:53] Even fully occupied, there was never a shortage of parking. [00:30:00] at that facility because, again, folks are not all home at the same time. [00:30:06] So they may all be living there, but half of them, some work at night, some work at day. [00:30:11] One thing I would suggest is that the biggest waste of parking spaces [00:30:17] in my mind is individually labeled parking spaces for everyone. [00:30:22] So there has to be a number of parking that are visitor or guest parking. [00:30:27] And in that regard, at Main Street Landing, you were allowed one parking space per unit [00:30:33] to be in the downstairs covered underneath. [00:30:37] And they were not labeled either. [00:30:39] So I think the labeling of secure spaces leaves a lot of empty spaces, [00:30:44] and as efficiently as that is, I just throw that out for your first suggestion. [00:30:51] To the second. [00:30:52] Yep. I like the changes, too. [00:30:53] Parking was the big issue. [00:30:54] And, again, if we're going to have more golf carts, [00:30:57] we can fit two golf carts in every parking space, right? [00:30:59] So if we can cross 19 and we have more golf carts, that makes it a little bit easier. [00:31:03] So I think it's good. [00:31:05] Deputy Mayor? [00:31:06] Yeah. You know, obviously, this is a retirement community, 62 and above. [00:31:11] And, you know, those people, you know, if they move in at 62, are going to have another 20 years plus, [00:31:18] who knows how much longer, of driving. [00:31:22] And so, and those people don't work normally. [00:31:26] Some of them will be working, obviously, but they'll be home. [00:31:29] But, again, I applaud you for finding some additional parking space. [00:31:35] Thank you. [00:31:36] Councilman? [00:31:37] No, I'm good. [00:31:38] We talked about it in the first reading. [00:31:39] Okay. In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:31:43] Aye. [00:31:44] Opposed, like sign. [00:31:46] Motion passes. [00:31:48] Next, we'll go to business items, acceptance of a donation from the Pasco, Florida Kennel Club.

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10. 8.a

    Acceptance of Donation from Pasco Florida Kennel Club for New K-9

    approved

    The Pasco Florida Kennel Club presented a $9,500 donation check to the New Port Richey Police Department for the purchase of a new police canine. Council accepted the donation by unanimous voice vote.

    • motion:Motion to accept the $9,500 donation from the Pasco Florida Kennel Club for the purchase of a new police canine. (passed)

    📍19508 Hiawatha Road, Odessa🏢Pasco Florida Kennel Club👤Aaron Eck👤Jeannie St. John👤Mark Garcia#Budget resolution for donation acceptance#Police K-9 program

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    [00:31:54] Yes, we have Ms. Jeannie St. John and a fellow representative from the Pasco, Florida Kennel Club [00:32:00] in attendance this evening to present a check for the purchase of a new canine dog. [00:32:05] And if we could have the police chief join them up front for the presentation, that would be great. [00:32:11] Thank you. [00:32:14] Hi, I'm Jeannie St. John. [00:32:16] I live at 19508 Hiawatha Road in Odessa. [00:32:20] I'm the treasurer for the Pasco, Florida Kennel Club. [00:32:24] And with me tonight is Mark Garcia. [00:32:26] He's with the Pasco, Florida Kennel Club Donation Committee. [00:32:31] Just a quick fact, the Pasco, Florida Kennel Club was formed in 1979. [00:32:37] We are not a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership, [00:32:44] purebred dogs, responsible breeding, health, training, sportsmanship, and education, all related to dogs. [00:32:52] Every year, we give back to the community. [00:32:55] And this year, the Donation Committee selected the City of New Port Richey Police Department. [00:33:01] And we would like to present this check in the amount of $9,500 to the City Council of New Port Richey [00:33:08] for the purchase of, this will be our second purchase of a police canine. [00:33:13] And we know this dog will be a great asset for New Port Richey Police Department. [00:33:18] Thank you. [00:33:19] I haven't seen the first dog, so I can't wait until I see the second one. [00:33:36] Thank you very much, Jeannie. [00:33:38] We're asking that the council obviously accept this donation and approve the budget resolution for this. [00:33:43] So this is a great donation. [00:33:46] We currently have four dogs. [00:33:48] One of our dogs is getting older and will be retiring out probably within the next year. [00:33:52] So we have to decide what kind of dog we want to get. [00:33:55] And there are so many different disciplines that these dogs use. [00:33:59] Some talk about bloodhounds. [00:34:00] Some talk about a German Shepherd where you have tracking and also narcotics detection. [00:34:05] So we are going to use this money to get a dog within this fiscal year. [00:34:09] And we have to kind of figure out what is the best dog that would be suited for our needs. [00:34:14] So thank you very much for the generous donation. [00:34:17] We will keep you updated every step of the way. [00:34:19] I will see the first dog, right? [00:34:20] Yep, you will. [00:34:21] I know he's in training still, so, you know. [00:34:24] The dog she's talking about is in training right now with canine Aaron Eck. [00:34:29] So, you know, when he gets out, we'll have you over to the PD and, you know. [00:34:32] Well, I thought you'd come to one of our meetings. [00:34:34] I'll go to any meeting you want to go. [00:34:35] I'll be there. [00:34:36] Just let me know. [00:34:37] All right. [00:34:38] So thank you. [00:34:39] Thank you, Albert, Mayor, Council. [00:34:40] And thank you very much. [00:34:42] We have any public comment? [00:34:43] I'm going to bring it back to Council to entertain a motion to accept. [00:34:49] I move we accept the donation. [00:34:50] I second. [00:34:51] Any discussions? [00:34:52] Hearing none, all those in favor, say aye. [00:34:56] Aye. [00:34:57] Opposed, like sign. [00:34:58] Thank you very much for your generous donation. [00:35:00] Thank you.

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11. 8.b

    Board Re-Appointments: Dell deChant, Rose Mohr and Amber Blais, Environmental Committee

    approved

    Council reappointed three members to the Environmental Committee: Dell deChant (chairman) and Rose Mohr (vice chairman) for two-year terms expiring February 21, 2025, and Amber Blais for a term expiring March 2, 2025.

    • motion:Motion to approve the reappointments of Dell deChant, Rose Mohr, and Amber Blais to the Environmental Committee. (passed)

    👤Amber Blais👤Dell deChant👤Rose Mohr#Environmental Committee

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    [00:35:02] Next board reappointments to the Environmental Committee. [00:35:05] Yes, we have three reappointments this evening to the Environmental Committee. [00:35:10] We have an appointment of Del Deschamps, who serves as the chairman. [00:35:16] Rose Moore, who serves as the vice chairman, both of whom's terms expired on February 2nd. [00:35:24] If you choose to reappoint them, the terms are for two-year periods of time, so their [00:35:30] terms would elapse on February 21st of 2025. [00:35:36] The third appointment is for Amber Blas, whose term expires on March 2nd, 2023, and her term [00:35:46] would span through March 2nd, 2025, if you choose to reappoint her as well. [00:35:53] They have all been very good members to the board. [00:35:56] Thank you. [00:35:57] Open up for public comment. [00:35:58] Seeing none, bring it back to Council. [00:36:00] Move for approval. [00:36:01] Second. [00:36:02] Discussion? [00:36:03] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:36:08] Aye. [00:36:09] Aye. [00:36:10] Opposed, like sign. [00:36:11] Motion passes. [00:36:12] Next is a request for approval of library services and technology grant agreement.

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12. 8.c

    Request for Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) "From Room to Zoom: Tech and AV Transformations" Grant Agreement. Project Number 22-LSTA-A-B-06

    approved

    Council approved a grant agreement with the Florida Department of State Division of Library and Information Services for the LSTA 'From Room to Zoom: Tech and AV Transformations' grant, allowing the library to acquire new AV equipment for its community meeting rooms. The local one-third match (~$22,900) will be met through staff time, existing operational funds, and Friends of the Library contributions.

    • motion:Move to approve the LSTA 'From Room to Zoom' grant agreement with the Department of State Division of Library and Information Services. (passed)

    🏢Department of State Division of Library and Information Services🏢Friends of the Library🏢Institute of Museum and Library Services👤Andy Fagar👤Ms. Vance#From Room to Zoom: Tech and AV Transformations#LSTA Grant Project Number 22-LSTA-A-B-06#Library Services and Technology Act

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    [00:36:17] Yes, it is. [00:36:20] And our librarian, Andy Fagar, wrote a grant application, which was successful, and I'll [00:36:28] let her tell you a little bit about it. [00:36:30] Thank you, Ms. Vance. [00:36:32] Good evening, Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and City Council. [00:36:35] The request before you tonight is to approve the library services and technology award [00:36:41] from Room to Zoom. [00:36:44] It's a grant agreement that would allow the library to enter into an agreement with the [00:36:49] Department of State Division of Library and Information Services. [00:36:54] As you're aware, the LSTA grant, otherwise known as the Library Services and Technology [00:37:02] Act, is the only federal program that's exclusively for libraries. [00:37:08] It's administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, specifically, in our [00:37:16] case, the Division of Library and Information Services. [00:37:20] Our state library uses the funds to support expanding information resources by way of [00:37:26] a competitive grant application process. [00:37:30] We applied for this grant in April 2022. [00:37:36] The application was read and reviewed on July 8th and 9th by a panel of 20 people who ranked [00:37:47] our library's application one of the highest and most deserving. [00:37:53] The equipment that we have requested in this application can be used by library members [00:38:00] as well as staff and basically anyone who wants to use any of the library's three community [00:38:07] meeting rooms. [00:38:08] So it would ensure an equitable learning experience and increased engagement for virtual, [00:38:16] hybrid, in-person training, educational opportunities, lifelong learning opportunities. [00:38:25] Basically it can be used by anyone and everyone with a library card. [00:38:32] One of the conditions of receiving this award is that projects must provide local matching [00:38:39] funds that equal one-third of the grant award, so in this case $22,900. [00:38:45] In our case, our grant committee accepted our match of using staff time as they present [00:38:53] programs, already budgeted library operational funds, and financial assistance from our Friends [00:39:00] of the Library organization. [00:39:03] All tasks must be performed by September 30th of this year, and it's staff's recommendation [00:39:14] to allow the library to enter into this agreement. [00:39:17] Very good. [00:39:18] Open up for public comment. [00:39:21] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:39:24] Move for approval. [00:39:25] Second. [00:39:26] Any discussion? [00:39:27] Any discussion? [00:39:28] Just wondering, will there be residual equipment that we'll have after this grant period is [00:39:39] over or is this all services that we're talking about? [00:39:42] These are actually new pieces of equipment. [00:39:46] We actually didn't purchase any when we did the renovation project in good faith of Andy's [00:39:53] writing skills, and we felt pretty confident that the grant would be successful, and we [00:40:01] were right, and she was successful, so. [00:40:04] Thank you. [00:40:05] Any other discussion? [00:40:06] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:40:10] Aye. [00:40:11] Aye. [00:40:12] Opposed, like sign. [00:40:13] Motion passes. [00:40:14] Next is approval of an agreement with Tyler Technologies. [00:40:18] The request before you is to enter into an agreement with Tyler for an amount not to [00:40:25] exceed $82,000, the purpose of which is to transition to some cloud services, and I'm

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13. 8.d

    Approval of Agreement with Tyler Technologies RE: Cloud Services

    approved

    Council approved an agreement with Tyler Technologies to move the city's enterprise system from six on-premises servers to a cloud-based SaaS environment for improved security and disaster recovery. The contract spans three years and four months, with this fiscal year's prorated cost covered now and remaining years to be budgeted in future cycles.

    • motion:Motion to approve the agreement with Tyler Technologies for cloud services. (passed)

    🏢Tyler Technologies👤Mr. Altman👤Mr. Green

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    [00:40:35] going to allow Mr. Green to represent the agenda item. [00:40:40] Thank you, everyone. [00:40:43] For all of you that don't know, Tyler Technologies is our enterprise system that we use throughout [00:40:51] all the city departments. [00:40:54] Currently, it's housed between six servers, and the goal is to enter an agreement with [00:41:06] Tyler Technologies to move into their SaaS environment, which means it'll be cloud-based. [00:41:12] What that would allow us to do is to have more security and disaster recovery preparation, [00:41:19] and the request is of the council to approve this agreement. [00:41:27] If you have any other questions, I'm open for comment right now. [00:41:31] Thank you. [00:41:32] Open up for public comment. [00:41:35] Hearing none, I bring it back to council. [00:41:37] I had one question. [00:41:38] This will allow you to decommission the existing physical servers? [00:41:43] That is correct. [00:41:45] Is this a recurring expense? [00:41:48] Is this an annual expense, or is this like a conversion expense to make this a one-time [00:41:52] conversion? [00:41:56] This will be an annual expense for this year. [00:42:00] It's prorated because of when our existing contract is up. [00:42:08] This amount is for this fiscal year so that we could start the project and get it rolling, [00:42:14] and then the full contract is three years and four months, but for this fiscal year, [00:42:23] this is going to cover that. [00:42:25] For the next budget season, we'll budget for the other three years, for the next three [00:42:31] fiscal years. [00:42:33] As the mayor indicated, we'll secure some savings not having to maintain and operate [00:42:39] the servers that we have existing, right? [00:42:43] Yes. [00:42:44] What will happen is we'll be on the latest and greatest technology. [00:42:48] It'll be in the vendor's environment. [00:42:52] We will be protected from when we have disasters or hurricanes and things like that. [00:42:59] It'll be web-based. [00:43:02] We won't have to deal with a lot of the carrying and feeding of the servers and the licensing, [00:43:09] so it's to our benefit to move towards the cloud for the security and the disaster recovery [00:43:14] purposes. [00:43:15] Exactly the same reasons in my own business, we've been moving to cloud services. [00:43:23] We're just a little close to the coast. [00:43:26] Any other questions? [00:43:27] I'd entertain a motion. [00:43:28] Move we approve. [00:43:29] Second. [00:43:30] To the maker, anything else? [00:43:31] Yeah, no. [00:43:32] I think it's a great move. [00:43:33] Yeah, it costs a little money, but the alternative, we don't know what it could possibly cost. [00:43:44] It's been a concern of mine since being on a council to step up our security and our [00:43:51] operations there, so I think this is an excellent move. [00:43:56] Second. [00:43:57] Nothing further. [00:43:58] Mr. Altman? [00:43:59] No, it hurts to remember the cost that we did just in the recent years to purchase new [00:44:05] stronger, better servers and the amount of money we've got invested in the physical equipment, [00:44:10] but it reminds me of when the county bought all of its voting machines, the touchscreen [00:44:18] voting machines, and then learned that we had expenses to maintain and keep the building [00:44:25] refrigerated and et cetera, and those machines were never used because they were outlawed. [00:44:34] So let's keep the cloud going. [00:44:37] We've got a system. [00:44:38] I'll follow the advice, and it would be good to get off of the hard drive purchase train. [00:44:45] Councilwoman? [00:44:46] Nope, nothing to add. [00:44:48] Yeah, just in response to Mr. Altman's concern, one of the problems, if we were not to do [00:44:55] this, is that on an all too frequent basis, we would be doing hardware refreshes that [00:45:00] now won't be necessary. So there is some significant savings there [00:45:03] because servers are not cheap. Don't doubt it. [00:45:07] Any other discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor please signify by saying [00:45:13] aye. Aye. Opposed like sign. Motion passes. [00:45:17] Next, resolution 2308. This is resolution number 202308, a resolution of the [00:45:24] City Council of the City of Newport Ridgey, Florida, [00:45:26] authorizing and requesting the enforcement of Pasco County Chapter 14 [00:45:30] pertaining to animals by the Pasco County Animal Services Department within [00:45:35] the city limits, providing for approval of an interlocal agreement with [00:45:39] Pasco County for animal control services within the city as provided herein. [00:45:46] Back in January of 2014, the City Council authorized an ordinance which relinquished

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14. 8.e

    Resolution No. 2023-08: Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services

    approved

    Council adopted Resolution 2023-08 approving an amended interlocal agreement with Pasco County for animal control services. The new agreement uses a per capita basis rather than zip code, reducing the city's annual fee from $165,220 to $139,447.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2023-08

    • motion:Move to approve Resolution 2023-08 and authorize the city manager to enter into the interlocal agreement with Pasco County for animal control services. (passed)

    🏢Pasco County Animal Services👤Altman👤Ms. Mance#2014 animal control agreement#Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services#Resolution No. 2023-08

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    [00:45:54] control for animal control services to Pasco County, which was a very good move. [00:46:00] The request before you this evening is really an amendment and it calls for two [00:46:10] actions on your part. The first is to adopt the resolution which was [00:46:15] introduced by the city attorney and that authorizes and requests that the animal [00:46:21] control services be administered within city limits by Pasco County Animal [00:46:27] Services, and the second request is to approve a new interlocal agreement. [00:46:33] The difference in what we're presenting to you this evening and what was presented to [00:46:38] you back in 2014, in large part, is that the 2014 agreement encapsulated a [00:46:52] geographical area that was represented by zip code, whereby the new agreement is a [00:47:01] per capita basis, which more accurately would reflect our population rather than [00:47:09] a population bearing our zip code. And so we will be paying a more appropriate fee [00:47:18] for animal control services that is administered to our service area. So our [00:47:25] fee will be reduced from $165,220 to $139,447 for the fiscal year. So we're recommending that you adopt the resolution [00:47:45] 2023-08 and that you authorize the city manager to enter into the interlocal [00:47:51] agreement with Pasco County. [00:47:53] I have a question for the city attorney. Is that two separate items or is that all included? [00:47:57] It's all included in the resolution. So if you include, if you pass the resolution, it'll take care of both items. [00:48:02] Open it for public comment. Seeing none, bring it back to council. Any questions, discussion? Entertain a motion. [00:48:12] Move to approve. Second. To the maker. [00:48:15] No, I think it's a good thing. We'll save some money and let the county keep taking care of them. [00:48:20] Second. Thanks, Ms. Mance, for getting that price down a little bit. [00:48:24] Mr. Altman. If it's on a per capita basis, I wonder if we took $139,000 and determined a per capita amount and then looked at the population of the county, [00:48:39] if we would see that we're paying our share. And if that's the case, then it's always curious to me to know where the county gets the money [00:48:49] for the things that they say we haven't already paid for, because we do pay a full complement of property taxes, [00:48:59] although I know counties get shares of state sales tax and other things, which is always a good dodge when you try to get to the bottom of that question.

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15. 8.f

    Rejection of Bid for ITB23-006 2023 Misc. As-Needed Pipeline Construction Project

    approved

    Council rejected the sole bid from Roland Incorporated for ITB23-006, the 2023 As-Needed Miscellaneous Pipeline Construction Project, because pricing on items like concrete and asphalt was 400-500% higher than current contracts. Staff was authorized to begin a rebidding process. Staff confirmed there would be no delays to current or upcoming projects despite the prior contract having ended.

    • motion:Move to approve staff's recommendation to reject the sole bid for ITB23-006 and authorize rebidding. (passed)

    🏢Roland Incorporated👤Altman👤Robert Rivera#2023 As-Needed Miscellaneous Pipeline Construction Project#ITB23-006

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    [00:49:10] So that's a rhetorical comment, I guess. [00:49:14] So I guess we're paying about $8 a head to control our animals, right? [00:49:20] Looks like it. Mr. Altman, I share some of the same concerns with you, but I suspect that's not a battle we're going to win. [00:49:31] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:49:39] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next, rejection of bid ITB23-006. [00:49:48] This is the 2023 as-needed miscellaneous pipeline construction bid, and Mr. Rivera, if you could represent the agenda item. [00:49:58] Thank you, counsel. This was a sole bid that was submitted by Roland Incorporated. [00:50:04] Basically, you're aware of these types of projects that we have or contracts that we have. [00:50:09] This is for emergency response contractors on board to where, if we have utility conflicts or items that come up, [00:50:18] that we need to have a contractor on board that we can go to that's already been vetted and we have our pricing locked in. [00:50:26] When we took a look at this sole bid, some of the main items that we looked at were between 400 and 500 percent higher [00:50:34] than what we typically have with some of our contracts that we have now, meaning concrete and asphalt. [00:50:41] So because it was a sole bid and the inflated costs associated with it, [00:50:46] we would recommend that you approve the rejection of the bid and allow staff to start the rebidding process for this type of project. [00:50:57] Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to counsel. [00:51:03] Move to approve the recommendation. Second. [00:51:07] To the maker? Yeah. Makes sense. [00:51:10] To the second? Nothing. [00:51:12] Deputy Mayor? I've got a question, Robert. Our current contract ends when? [00:51:19] The current contract has ended. Has ended. [00:51:23] So what kind of position does that put us in now if we're needing new services and we don't have someone on our contract? [00:51:34] We typically have enough projects going on at one time to where we would be able to do a change order with another project. [00:51:44] The problem with that is we would have to take and spend time putting it on the next council agenda, [00:51:49] getting it before you to get approval instead of being able to grab a contractor and start that work immediately. [00:51:56] So the second thing is, us doing this and having to rebid this, what kind of effect does this have on our current projects that's underway and our upcoming projects? [00:52:11] Will that delay them getting started? [00:52:15] No, there won't be any delays. Okay. [00:52:18] Councilman? [00:52:20] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes.

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16. 8.g

    Rejection of Bids for ITB22-017 Recreation and Aquatic Center Locker Rooms Renovation Project

    approved

    Council rejected both bids received for the Recreation and Aquatic Center Locker Rooms Renovation Project (ITB22-017) because the bids significantly exceeded the budgeted amount and had already lapsed. Staff indicated they intend to redirect the appropriated funds to support construction of Fire Station #2 at an upcoming meeting.

    • motion:Reject both bids received for ITB22-017 Recreation and Aquatic Center Locker Rooms Renovation Project. (passed)

    🏢Dauntless Contracting🏢SC Signature Construction Corp👤Allman👤Ms. Mance👤Ms. Moore#CIP#Fire Station #2#ITB22-017#Recreation and Aquatic Center Locker Rooms Renovation Project

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    [00:52:27] Next, rejection of bids for ITB 22-0017. [00:52:34] For the Recreation and Aquatic Center Locker Rooms Renovation Project. [00:52:39] This is the second time that we'll be asking you to reject the bids, and I can't see you over there. [00:52:49] Ms. Moore could represent the item. [00:52:52] Thank you, Ms. Mance, Deputy Mayor, Mayor, and City Council. [00:52:57] On September 23rd, we received two bids, one from Dauntless Contracting and the other from SC Signature Construction Corp. [00:53:08] Both bids were significantly higher than what was budgeted in our CIP. [00:53:17] With that, I ask that you consider rejecting both bids. [00:53:24] It might additionally be noted that both bids have actually already lapsed because they were only good through January 21st of 2023, [00:53:35] but as an additional measure, we're asking you to reject them as well. [00:53:39] Thank you. Open it up for public comment. [00:53:42] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:53:46] For approval? [00:53:47] Second. [00:53:48] To the maker? [00:53:49] Nothing. [00:53:50] Second. [00:53:51] Mr. Allman? [00:53:53] No, I'm assuming that it will be rebudgeted and that it's going to cost us more money, [00:53:59] so I think that unless there's a sense that prices are going to drop, so we'll find out when the time comes. [00:54:07] There are actually a couple of different reasons that we're asking you to reject the bids. [00:54:15] The first is that they're higher than what they should be. [00:54:19] The second is that we plan at your next meeting to ask you to consider approving a bid award on the construction of fire station number two, [00:54:33] and we will need to be very prudent in our spending, [00:54:38] and part of our recommendation will be to use the money that we have appropriated for the restroom project at the Recreation and Aquatic Center [00:54:49] to support the construction of fire station number two, [00:54:53] and our thinking is that the recommendation will be based on the fact that the fire station number two is more important of a project at this time. [00:55:05] Thank you. [00:55:06] And that maybe you'll agree with us. [00:55:07] Appreciate it. [00:55:08] Deputy Mayor? [00:55:09] You know, Howard Center is very nice, and it is still relatively modern and new by those standards, [00:55:18] and I think that, you know, our participants on that, although we'd love to have new locker rooms and so forth, [00:55:24] they understand those things will age, and I think it's just we make sure we pay attention and maybe extra effort that even though it's old, [00:55:33] it's, you know, spick and span, spotless all the time. [00:55:36] I think that our participants would overlook their little age on that, so that would be my opinion. [00:55:43] Thank you. [00:55:44] There's no further discussion. [00:55:45] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:55:47] Aye. [00:55:48] Opposed, like sign. [00:55:50] Motion passes. [00:55:51] Next, memorandum of agreement with the IAFF Local 1158.

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17. 8.h

    Memorandum of Agreement w/IAFF, Local 1158 RE: COLA and Rental Inspection Program

    approved

    Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1158 providing a 4.5% COLA salary increase retroactive to October 1, 2022, and removing the rental inspection program from the firefighters' contract (Article 9, Section 8) so it can be transferred to the code/ordinance department for administration.

    • motion:Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1158 providing a 4.5% retroactive COLA and removing the rental inspection program from the firefighters' contract. (passed)

    🏢International Association of Firefighters, Local 1158👤Debbie Manns#4.5% COLA retroactive to October 1, 2022#Amended career ladder plan#Article 9, Section 8 of IAFF labor agreement#IAFF Local 1158 Memorandum of Agreement#Rental Inspection Program

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    [00:55:57] This agenda item relates to two contract issues with the International Association of Firefighters. [00:56:11] The first relates to a salary increase for the union-covered members of the staff. [00:56:25] The second relates to the administration of the rental inspection program. [00:56:31] When it relates to a salary increase, the contract in the previous year called for an increase based on a pay-for-performance salary compensation program. [00:56:53] This year, it was the firefighters' preference to have a straight COLA-based system rather than pay-for-performance. [00:57:06] Much of their apprehension had to deal with some of the factors that might be considered, [00:57:17] such as it puts a focus on quantifiable measures. [00:57:22] It doesn't reinforce teamwork. [00:57:24] Some people consider that subjective measures could be taken into consideration. [00:57:31] So from their perspective, a straight-based COLA was preferred. [00:57:39] After much discussion, the thinking was that a 4.5% COLA would be an appropriate amount for them, [00:57:54] particularly in lieu of the fact that it was only one year ago that they had a market rate assessment done. [00:58:07] It was confirmed that they were making market rate wages. [00:58:12] The commitment that you made and I made to them and to all city employees was that a market rate assessment would be done for every city employee every third year. [00:58:25] They were done a year ago. [00:58:30] The police were done this year. [00:58:32] General employees will be done next. [00:58:36] So that was the decision that was ultimately proposed to them and ultimately ratified by their union through a memorandum of understanding [00:58:54] that was executed on January 10th of 2023. [00:58:59] The second part of the agreement related to the rental inspection program, [00:59:06] which is something that they've been administering for almost a two-year period of time. [00:59:14] And they do that on an overtime basis. [00:59:19] And they very much, to their credit, have been very responsible in the administration of the program. [00:59:27] At the onset of the program, they were, even on an overtime basis, [00:59:35] were able to administer the program for less than what the city was paying for a full-time person with benefits. [00:59:49] Though, as time has gone on and you have provided further direction to me, [01:00:00] on what we want to do in respect to housing programs, [01:00:08] it isn't necessarily as well suited [01:00:12] in the fire department as it once was. [01:00:16] There are advantages then to moving it [01:00:20] into the ordinance department for administration [01:00:25] by trained ordinance professionals [01:00:29] who can be much more holistic in their approach [01:00:32] and work every day rather than every third day. [01:00:38] So because it is part of their contract language [01:00:43] that had to be negotiated out of their contract. [01:00:47] So you'll see from my communication to you [01:00:52] that when they conducted their vote on January 26th [01:00:57] they also recommended that the language [01:01:01] contained in their labor agreement [01:01:03] under article nine section eight was also deleted [01:01:06] so that the reference to the rental inspection program [01:01:10] would be removed from their contract. [01:01:13] So thereby they were agreeing to give up that program. [01:01:19] So the memorandum of understanding did two things. [01:01:24] It provides for a 4.5 retroactive pay increase [01:01:30] to October 1st, 2022 which is the beginning [01:01:34] of the fiscal year. [01:01:36] And it also calls for the release [01:01:43] of the rental inspection program [01:01:47] from the firefighters IAFF contract. [01:01:50] And with that I'm prepared to respond [01:01:53] to any questions that you may have of me. [01:01:55] The amended career ladder plan [01:01:58] is attached to the council communication. [01:02:02] Thank you. [01:02:03] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:02:05] Seeing no one come forward bring it back to council. [01:02:09] I'll move for approval. [01:02:12] Second. [01:02:13] The maker. [01:02:14] I mean there's a lot of moving parts [01:02:16] whenever it comes to negotiating these agreements [01:02:20] and I appreciate the explanation given. [01:02:24] I think the timing of retroactive salary increases [01:02:30] also must take into consideration [01:02:33] the budget for the department and how that goes. [01:02:36] So my concern continues to be that we are informed [01:02:41] as a council as to the condition of our budget [01:02:46] as the year goes through. [01:02:47] So I'll make a move to approve it. [01:02:51] I'll move for approval. [01:02:52] Second. [01:02:54] Yes you know I get it the market rate [01:02:57] and so forth the negotiation. [01:03:00] I do as a city manager explain it. [01:03:04] I think that the inspection program has grown to the point [01:03:09] and that it's better suited elsewhere now. [01:03:13] And so I appreciate the fire department giving that up [01:03:17] and it will go forward with this increase. [01:03:22] Councilwoman. [01:03:23] Yeah I agree with that too. [01:03:24] I think moving it is the right thing to do. [01:03:28] It seems that making this move make it more streamlined [01:03:32] and run more efficiently so sounds good. [01:03:37] And likewise I think it's a good move. [01:03:39] So any further discussion? [01:03:42] Hearing none all those in favor please signify by saying aye. [01:03:46] Aye. [01:03:47] Opposed like sign. [01:03:48] Motion passes.

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