Chopper Davis sworn in as mayor and Matt Murphy appointed deputy mayor, with outgoing Mayor Rob Marlowe honored for nine years of service.
25 items on the agenda · 16 decisions recorded
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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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[00:00:18] everybody please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain [00:00:21] standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at [00:00:25] home and abroad. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:31] and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with [00:00:38] liberty and justice for all. Thank you. You may be seated.
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Moment of Silence
Moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:21] standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at [00:00:25] home and abroad. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America [00:00:31] and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with [00:00:38] liberty and justice for all. Thank you. You may be seated.
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Approval of March 15, 2023 Work Session and March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023 Work Session and the March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting.
- vote:Approve the March 15, 2023 Work Session and March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:46] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the March 15th and March 21st meetings. [00:00:55] All those in favor please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed like sign. Motion
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Approval of April 6, 2023 Work Session and Special Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the April 6, 2023 Work Session and Special Meeting without discussion.
- vote:Approval of the April 6, 2023 Work Session and Special Meeting Minutes. (passed)
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[00:01:01] passes. Next is approval of the April 6th work session and special meeting [00:01:05] minutes. Any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor please signify by saying [00:01:12] aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion passes. Next item on the agenda I think is Mr. Mayer and I'd like to be
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Presentation of Years of Service Award to Mayor Rob Marlowe
Mayor Rob Marlowe was presented with a Years of Service Award recognizing his nine years of service to the city. Remarks praised his commitment and hard work in advancing the city.
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[00:01:24] able to present an award to you for your nine years of service. He's still [00:01:40] the mayor, he gets to call the shots. [00:02:01] I have not had the benefit of serving one with more better intention and [00:02:07] commitment to working hard and to advancing the city. So thank you very much for your service. [00:02:12] Thank you.
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Administration of Oath of Office to Mayor Chopper Davis
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to newly elected Mayor Chopper Davis, who then thanked his family, supporters, fellow candidates, citizens, council, and staff.
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[00:02:20] Councilmembers, it is weird addressing you from this side of the podium but I want [00:02:26] to wish all of you the best of luck in the coming year. I think you guys have [00:02:31] some great opportunities coming up and I would like to ask Chopper Davis if he [00:02:37] would come up here because I think he's the next person on the agenda tonight. [00:02:54] I'd like to ask the clerk to join Chopper Davis up front to administer the oath of [00:03:00] office. [00:03:14] I, Chopper Davis, as citizen of the State of Florida, and of the United States of America, and a full-time resident of the City of New Port Richey, and being an officer of the City of New Port Richey. [00:03:30] And a recipient of public funds, as such officer, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm, that I will support the Constitution, and the laws of the United States, and the Constitution, and the laws of the State of Florida. [00:03:49] I further swear or affirm, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions, of the Charter and Ordinances, of the City of New Port Richey, and will faithfully discharge, the duties of the office of Mayor, of said City, to the best of my ability. [00:04:12] Thank you. [00:04:14] First of all, I'd like to thank my family. I have some family members. I don't know if they're going to admit that they know me, but they're back there. Then I'd like to also thank all my friends that helped me get to this position. Not only this race here, but the races when I was on City Council. And a lot of you are here today, and thank you very much. [00:04:41] I'd also like to thank the citizens of the town, because the citizens of the town are the ones that elected me and brought me here tonight. I'd like to also thank Wayne Scott and Kate Conley, because they showed their love of this community too, and that's very important when you have a race like this. [00:04:59] And now I'm looking forward to working with these gentlemen and ladies behind me. I think we're going to have a great time together. And also the staff that's sitting here on either side, City Manager and the City Attorney. They all need an applause too. Thank you. [00:05:25] He told me this is an ejection seat.
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Appointment of Deputy Mayor
approvedCouncil appointed Matt Murphy as Deputy Mayor by unanimous voice vote.
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[00:05:32] All right. To continue on, we're going to do some proclamations. Oh, we've got to pick a Deputy Mayor first. Deputy Mayor. [00:05:40] We have a suggestion for Deputy Mayor. [00:05:42] I'd like to make a motion for Matt Murphy to be the Deputy Mayor. [00:05:46] Do we have a second? [00:05:47] I'll second. [00:05:49] All right. Do we have a vote now? [00:05:52] All those in favor, say aye. [00:05:54] Aye. [00:05:55] Aye. [00:05:56] That sounds unanimous to me. [00:05:58] Any opposed? [00:05:59] Any opposed? [00:06:01] Okay. [00:06:03] So now we're going to go to some proclamations, and the first one is the Alcohol Awareness Month, and I'd like the person representing them to come down, please.
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Proclamation - Alcohol Awareness Month and PowerTalk 21 Day
approvedThe City Council issued a proclamation declaring April as Alcohol Awareness Month and PowerTalk 21 Month in New Port Richey, recognizing the role of parents in preventing underage drinking. Bonnie Snyder of the Alliance for Substance Addiction Prevention (ASAP) accepted the proclamation and discussed community outreach, with the Mayor inviting her to contribute information to the city's quarterly newsletter.
- direction:Mayor directed Bonnie Snyder to coordinate with city staff to include ASAP information in the city's quarterly newsletter. (none)
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[00:06:28] A little different than we've done in the past, I'm going to have the attorney read the proclamation, and then I'm going to talk a little bit with this lady about her whole project. [00:06:38] All right. This is a proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of the City of New Port Richey. [00:06:42] Whereas the City of New Port Richey recognizes the importance of parents talking with their teens about alcohol and drugs in order to reduce the risks and dangers posed to teens and communities, [00:06:53] and whereas high school students who use alcohol or other substances are five times more likely to drop out of school or believe good grades are not important, [00:07:01] and whereas 27% of middle school students try alcohol before graduating from eighth grade, [00:07:07] significantly increasing the risk that they would develop alcohol problems later in life, [00:07:11] and whereas underage drinking contributes to more than 4,300 deaths among people below the age of 21 in the United States each year, [00:07:20] and whereas the majority of kids say their parents are their primary influence when it comes to decisions about drinking alcohol, [00:07:27] and whereas Power Talk 21 was created by Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 2011 as a day to encourage parents and caregivers to embrace their important role [00:07:36] in influencing America's youth and their decisions about drinking alcohol, [00:07:40] and whereas during the month of April, MADD and PASCO ASAP encouraged parents to use Power Talk 21 as a part of the Power of Parents program [00:07:49] to create a sustained and prolonged conversation about underage drinking and other drugs among middle school and high school students. [00:07:57] Now, therefore, I, Chopper Davis, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the month of April as Alcohol Awareness and Power Talk 21 month [00:08:06] in the City of New Port Richey and urge all citizens to join the local and national efforts to raise awareness of the importance of parents and teens [00:08:14] talking together about alcohol to reduce the risks and dangers posed to teens in our community. [00:08:21] I'd like to just have a little discussion with you. [00:08:24] I was shocked at the numbers of the youth that have been experienced long before they're even of age, [00:08:31] and I know your program helps that a lot, but it also has to address the parents that get them involved. [00:08:36] So I'd like you to talk a little bit about educating the parents as well as the parents talking to the youth. [00:08:42] All right. Thank you, Mayor. Let me start off. My name is Bonnie Snyder. [00:08:46] And, you know, the importance of engaging our parents and our youth, and as it relates to alcohol and substance abuse and substance addiction, [00:08:55] I am a proud member of our alcohol, our Alliance for Substance Addiction Prevention, or ASAP. [00:09:04] And that initiative was designed to address the community risk factors that lead people or that can lead to addiction and substance misuse. [00:09:15] And so we engage the community. You know, you do not have to be, you know, part of an agency or whatnot, [00:09:20] just a concerned community member to be a part of, you know, our initiative. [00:09:25] And it is important to have, you know, parents, you know, engage parents or any concerned community member to help with that initiative. [00:09:32] Do you have programs where you engage the parents before we have a problem with the child? [00:09:37] Absolutely. You know, I kind of am dual-hatted. [00:09:40] So part of what I do is I'm in the community doing one-time presentations. [00:09:45] I'm in the community doing groups. You know, we're in the community disseminating our information. [00:09:51] We have a monthly coalition meeting that, you know, people can come and learn about what we're doing. [00:09:57] We have a newsletter here in the city, and I'd like you to get with the staff and maybe get some information in the newsletter [00:10:03] so we can get it out to the parents when they get this. [00:10:05] Absolutely. [00:10:06] I think it's a quarterly, right? Yeah, quarterly newsletter. [00:10:09] I think you have some prepared things you want to talk about. [00:10:12] I do. Thank you, sir. [00:10:15] Whew. [00:10:24] Thank you, Mayor Davis and New Port Richey City Council members. [00:10:31] As the co-chair of the Alliance for Substance Addiction's Alcohol Initiatives Committee, [00:10:35] it is my honor to accept this proclamation in observance of Alcohol Awareness Month. [00:10:41] The Alcohol Initiatives Committee and its partnership with Mothers Against Drug Driving [00:10:45] and the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Florida enjoy the joint mission of addressing limited access to underage youth, [00:10:53] as well as reducing the number of DUI arrests. [00:10:57] Statistics indicate that in the United States, underage drinking contributed to more than 4,300 deaths among people in the United States each year. [00:11:07] In Florida, one-third of the people killed in crashes were impaired-related. [00:11:13] 3,819 were seriously injured due to an impaired driver. [00:11:22] In the Tampa Bay area, approximately 495 people are arrested for DUI each month. [00:11:31] As the proclamation said, in 2011, Mothers Against Drunk Driving started PowerTalk 21 [00:11:36] to encourage parents and caregivers to embrace the importance of their role in influencing youth [00:11:42] and their decisions regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs. [00:11:46] It is part of the Power of Parents program to create a sustained and prolonged conversation [00:11:53] about underage drinking and other drugs amongst middle school and high school students. [00:11:59] The Alcohol Initiatives Committee continues to distribute its best practices brochures to retailers [00:12:05] in an effort to educate them on strategies to restrict underage access and promote responsible alcohol sales. [00:12:14] The restrictions we faced during the recent COVID-19 pandemic highlighted many concerns we were not aware that existed, [00:12:22] to include drinks on the go and home and curbside delivery. [00:12:27] Because of these concerns and others, we continue our mission to develop strategies [00:12:31] to combat the challenges we face on a daily basis. [00:12:35] The increase of incidents of violence, assaults, robberies, child abuse, intimate partner violence, [00:12:45] alcohol-related hospital admins, and impaired drivers remain as areas of focus. [00:12:52] As this coalition continues its mission to address the issues of alcohol and substance misuse within Pasco County, [00:12:59] we likewise remain grateful to support and recognition you, our community leaders and policy makers, provide to us. [00:13:08] Again, I would like to thank you, as the chair of this committee, for your continued support of ASAP and its initiatives. [00:13:16] Thank you, and we look forward to getting with us and getting in our newsletter.
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Proclamation - Earth Day
approvedMayor Chopper Davis read a proclamation declaring April 22, 2023 as Earth Day in the City of New Port Richey, recognizing the partnership between the Public Library, Environmental Committee, FarmNet, and Keep Pasco Beautiful for an Earth Day event. Adele (longtime environmental advocate) accepted the proclamation and previewed Saturday's activities including presentations, seedling giveaways, and a WALL-E movie screening at Sims Park.
- motion:Proclaim Friday, April 22, 2023 as Earth Day in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
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[00:13:37] You and I have been friends for 30, 40 years, and I think Earth Day is your day. [00:13:42] Could you read the proclamation, please? [00:13:44] Yes, I will. Thank you, sir. [00:13:45] This is a proclamation of the mayor of the city of New Port Richey, [00:13:48] whereas Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970, as a day of education about environmental issues, [00:13:54] and whereas Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world when people take time to appreciate humankind's connection to the Earth [00:14:01] and to raise awareness of our environmental challenges and invest in our planet. [00:14:06] And whereas Earth Day Network collaborates with more than 17,000 partners and organizations [00:14:12] in more than 193 countries, and over 1 billion people are involved in activities worldwide each year, [00:14:18] making it the largest civic event in the world. [00:14:21] And whereas the city of New Port Richey, has a deep and abiding commitment to protecting its natural environment [00:14:26] and restoring its ecosystems through public policy, education, and financial investment [00:14:31] to enrich our culture and safeguard the future for ourselves and future generations. [00:14:37] And whereas to celebrate Earth Day, the New Port Richey Public Library has partnered with the Environmental Committee, [00:14:43] New Port Richey FarmNet, and Keep Pasco Beautiful to host an event on Saturday, April 22nd at 1130 a.m. [00:14:51] to discuss initiatives on how to create a better world. [00:14:54] Now, therefore, I, Chopper Davis, mayor of the city of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 22nd [00:15:00] in 2023 as Earth Day in the city of New Port Richey and urge all citizens to take an active [00:15:05] interest in their environment and help protect it for future generations. [00:15:11] First of all, I'd like to say Adele and I have probably known each other for 40 years [00:15:14] and I think he's been involved in economic development and Earth Day and these types [00:15:18] of activities since the day I met him and I just really appreciate all that you've done [00:15:24] for the city. [00:15:25] I would ask you a few questions but I know you have no problem talking and so I don't [00:15:29] need to ask you questions because you'll fill it all in without me even asking the [00:15:32] questions but the Earth Day is this Saturday and it's here at the library and so please [00:15:38] come by because we have all three of those, I think three units together and keep New Port Richey beautiful. [00:15:46] It's all yours. [00:15:47] Before you go, Chopper, I just want to say congratulations to you. [00:15:52] As Chopper's right, we have known each other for 40 years and I don't know if you noticed [00:15:55] when Chopper said, I've known this guy for almost 40 years and for 34 years we've been [00:16:01] friends. [00:16:02] But it's all true, it's all true. [00:16:11] That's all true too. [00:16:13] Thank you Chopper and again congratulations too and this is your night so you are right [00:16:19] that I can probably take up a lot of your time talking but I'm not going to, it's really [00:16:23] your night but I want to thank the city council, city managers, city staff for the support [00:16:30] of the New Port Richey Environmental Committee and specifically the many events that we hold [00:16:34] to try to raise awareness but not just the events, the events are kind of fun things [00:16:39] like this Earth Day where there'll be people talking, we'll have a giveaway that I'll mention [00:16:44] a little bit about in just a moment but it's really not just coming to the events and kind [00:16:49] of enjoying the festivities and getting a little bit of learning and hearing people [00:16:53] talk but a real important part of it is, I'm going to turn around for demonstration purposes, [00:16:58] another really important part of it is to do what I'm about to do by demonstration, let [00:17:01] me see if I can get it right because I do a lot of it but to roll up your sleeves and [00:17:07] to really get involved. [00:17:09] Events are wonderful but if we are not doing work in the community at the grassroots level [00:17:14] on the ground in our own way, all the talk and the films and the exciting things that [00:17:19] we learn about really don't go anywhere, so in a way it's kind of like alcohol awareness [00:17:23] too, it's one thing to know about it but it's quite another to do something about it and [00:17:26] that's what this event is really about coming up on Saturday, so what's going to happen [00:17:30] on Saturday is we're going to have some presentations as always, we're going to have a slideshow [00:17:35] on the work of the New Port Richey Environmental Committee, we're going to have a presentation, [00:17:39] very short presentation from the Sierra Club about the upper parts of the Pethales-Chascote [00:17:44] River and what's being done to try to improve what you might call the headwaters of the [00:17:48] river. [00:17:49] We're also going to have a presentation that's going to deal with some local initiatives [00:17:52] that are going on in the community, things that you can do to help and I'll do a short [00:17:56] presentation that's going to be titled, let me see if I can get it right, From Your Residence [00:18:00] to Your River, Three Things You Can Do Right Now to Heal the Earth and I'll talk about [00:18:05] those three things. [00:18:06] You'll go away with at least three tangible things that you can do at the end of it and [00:18:10] if you're among the first 20 that come, what are we going to get, city manager? [00:18:16] The first 20 that come will get milkweed seedlings, they're going to get seedlings [00:18:20] that you can plant in your yard right now for the first 20 that come and the rest of [00:18:24] the folks that come will get, going to get wine, right, wildflower seedlings. [00:18:31] I was looking to Ann because she had done the kind of the legwork together with Public [00:18:34] Works that got the wildflower seedlings and I also want to acknowledge that the Parks [00:18:41] Department is going to have a Earth Day event at Sims Park, which didn't show up in our [00:18:45] proclamation because I learned about it a little bit late in the game, but Lori, what [00:18:50] are we going to have at Sims Park that evening or late day? [00:18:53] We're going to have a movie, right, I think it's a great movie, I think it's WALL-E, it's [00:19:00] the movie WALL-E about the little robot that kind of saves the planet, it's a wonderful [00:19:03] tale. [00:19:04] So anyway, enjoy Earth Day, but more importantly, roll up your sleeves and let's all get to [00:19:08] work and try to make the planet a little bit better place. [00:19:10] Thank you all very much, thank you city council as well.
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Proclamation - Day Of Remembrance
approvedMayor Chopper Davis issued a proclamation designating April 18, 2023 as Day of Remembrance in the City of New Port Richey in memory of Holocaust victims, survivors, rescuers, and liberators. A representative from the Jewish Community Center of West Pasco accepted the proclamation and spoke about the importance of remembrance and combating bigotry.
- direction:Proclamation issued declaring April 18, 2023 as Day of Remembrance in New Port Richey. (passed)
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[00:19:15] I really didn't know much about this and so I'm going to let the lawyer read this and [00:19:35] then from there you can, we'll ask a couple questions. [00:19:39] Alright, this is a proclamation of the office of the mayor of the city of New Port Richey, [00:19:43] whereas the Holocaust was the state-sponsored systemic persecution and annihilation of [00:19:48] six million European Jews alongside more than five million other innocent victims by Nazi [00:19:53] Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945. [00:19:58] And whereas it is important that every resident honor those resilient enough to survive the [00:20:03] terrible atrocities of the Holocaust that defy our imagination and to never forget the [00:20:08] precious lives that were so senselessly lost. [00:20:12] And whereas the history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral [00:20:16] responsibilities of individual societies and governments, and whereas pursuant to an act [00:20:22] of Congress in 1980, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council designates the day of remembrance [00:20:28] of the victims of the Holocaust to be Yom Hashoah, being Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. [00:20:36] And whereas the day of remembrance has been set aside for the people to remember the victims [00:20:40] of the Holocaust as well as to reflect on the need for respect of all peoples, now therefore [00:20:46] I, Chopper Davis, mayor of the city of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim April 18th, 2023 [00:20:52] as Day of Remembrance in the city of New Port Richey in memory of the victims of the Holocaust [00:20:57] and in honor of the survivors as well as the rescuers and liberators and urge all residents [00:21:02] to work to promote human dignity and confront hate whenever and wherever it occurs. [00:21:09] Yeah, that is today, in case people haven't figured that out. [00:21:13] And what's really important to me and this young gentleman here, because he's a couple [00:21:17] years younger than I am, that our parents taught us a lot about this and we actually [00:21:21] met a lot of people that were survivors. [00:21:24] Not so many are still alive today, but what they went through and how they lived their [00:21:28] lives and to be contributors to this community just totally amazes me. [00:21:33] And I'll let you fill the rest in. [00:21:35] Thank you so much. [00:21:36] Thank you so much to the city of New Port Richey, to the mayor and council, and all of the officers [00:21:42] and staff for recognizing this day. [00:21:45] There aren't really many cities around that do this and so it is very much appreciated. [00:21:51] So today we remember the horrible tragedies and loss encountered in the Holocaust, however, [00:21:58] it's not just a day of remembering tragedy, it's a day of hope. [00:22:02] It's a testament to how we can recover from such a disaster that the city of New Port Richey [00:22:07] is issuing this proclamation, not only to remember what happened not so long ago, but [00:22:13] to ensure that love and respect will conquer evil wherever we encounter it. [00:22:19] We in the Jewish community are well aware that we must strive to protect the gains that [00:22:23] we've made during better times in our history while we try to repair the world and make [00:22:29] those gains available to all. [00:22:32] Even though we indeed entered the promised land immediately after the death of our prophet [00:22:38] Moses, we were exiled from that land by foreign conquerors and have endured several thousand [00:22:43] years of subjugation, anti-Semitism culminating in the Holocaust, of which my own father was [00:22:50] the only survivor of his family that remained in Europe during the war. [00:22:54] Thus, it is not enough to gain freedom initially, but we must hold on to that freedom, not only [00:23:00] for ourselves, but for all on earth. [00:23:04] We appreciate the opportunities and ideals that are embedded in our American society. [00:23:09] However, we're starting to live in a period where discourse in our nation has descended [00:23:14] into one that gives platform for those who might divide us, and it's really important [00:23:19] on this Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, that we recommit ourselves to fighting [00:23:25] injustices whenever and wherever we see them, and to practice the Hebrew tikkun olam, the [00:23:31] repair of the world, so that generations of all faiths can reach their own promised land. [00:23:38] We must agree to disagree and fight the ideologies of bigotry and hatred, rather than attacking [00:23:45] those people who hold differing views. [00:23:48] The memory of all those who suffered and perished during the Holocaust should be a blessing [00:23:52] and inspiration for all that we do during our own brief time on this good earth. [00:23:57] Again, thanks to the city of New Port Richey for recognizing this important day. [00:24:02] It's very much appreciated. [00:24:04] Thank you. [00:24:10] If you'll tolerate just another minute or two, if I could get our congregants to come [00:24:14] up from the Jewish Community Center of West Pasco, maybe we can take a quick picture. [00:24:20] Do you want to get in a picture with them? [00:24:24] You all need to get in a picture with them. [00:24:50] Very good. [00:24:52] Yeah, thank you. [00:24:54] I'm so happy that you made it work. [00:25:20] Thank you all. [00:25:22] Thank you. [00:25:53] He left his book. [00:26:04] He left his book on the lectern. [00:26:06] You might tell him. [00:26:08] He left his book on the lectern. [00:26:10] Oh. [00:26:12] I thought you'd be the one. [00:26:23] That wasn't what I intended, but it's very nice. [00:26:43] The last proclamation is, by title only, it's Volunteer Recognition Day, and I'm sure that
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Proclamation - Volunteer Recognition Day (By Title Only)
Mayor read by title only a proclamation recognizing Volunteer Recognition Day, thanking volunteers who assist businesses in town and noting the city will recognize its volunteers on Thursday the 20th.
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[00:26:50] in a lot of businesses in town we have volunteers, so I'd like to thank those volunteers that [00:26:54] are helping the businesses in town. [00:26:56] We actually in the city are going to recognize our volunteers on the 20th, I guess Thursday [00:27:02] night, Thursday night, so that's by title only, but thanks again for being volunteers. [00:27:07] And just one little sidebar, because you're sitting here and we're filming this, you all [00:27:11] became volunteers for me whenever I need you. [00:27:15] All right, moving on, we're going to go to Vox Pop, and do we have anybody signed up?
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Budget Amendment
approvedon consentConsent agenda was moved and approved unanimously. The transcript fragment for this specific budget amendment item contains only the consent agenda approval before transitioning to ordinance readings.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:36:55] Consent agenda. [00:36:56] Move for approval on the consent agenda. [00:36:57] Do we have a motion? [00:36:58] I move we approve. [00:36:59] I got it. [00:37:00] Okay, and all those in favor? [00:37:01] Aye. [00:37:02] Those opposed? [00:37:03] So, we have a unanimous again. [00:37:04] Now, public reading of ordinances. [00:37:05] The first one is... [00:37:06] Ordinance number 2023. [00:37:07] Sorry, I cut you off, Mayor. [00:37:08] That's okay. [00:37:09] Ordinance number... [00:37:10] zoning district map, providing for rezoning of approximately 0.46 acres of property generally
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentConsent agenda items, including purchases/payments for City Council approval, were approved unanimously by motion.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:36:55] Consent agenda. [00:36:56] Move for approval on the consent agenda. [00:36:57] Do we have a motion? [00:36:58] I move we approve. [00:36:59] I got it. [00:37:00] Okay, and all those in favor? [00:37:01] Aye. [00:37:02] Those opposed? [00:37:03] So, we have a unanimous again. [00:37:04] Now, public reading of ordinances. [00:37:05] The first one is... [00:37:06] Ordinance number 2023. [00:37:07] Sorry, I cut you off, Mayor. [00:37:08] That's okay. [00:37:09] Ordinance number... [00:37:10] zoning district map, providing for rezoning of approximately 0.46 acres of property generally
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Library Advisory Board Minutes - January and February 2023
approvedon consentLibrary Advisory Board minutes from January and February 2023 were approved as part of the consent agenda by unanimous vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda, including the Library Advisory Board minutes for January and February 2023. (passed)
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[00:36:55] Consent agenda. [00:36:56] Move for approval on the consent agenda. [00:36:57] Do we have a motion? [00:36:58] I move we approve. [00:36:59] I got it. [00:37:00] Okay, and all those in favor? [00:37:01] Aye. [00:37:02] Those opposed? [00:37:03] So, we have a unanimous again. [00:37:04] Now, public reading of ordinances. [00:37:05] The first one is... [00:37:06] Ordinance number 2023. [00:37:07] Sorry, I cut you off, Mayor. [00:37:08] That's okay. [00:37:09] Ordinance number... [00:37:10] zoning district map, providing for rezoning of approximately 0.46 acres of property generally
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2273: Rezoning of +/-0.46 Acres on 5746 Meadowlane Street
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance 2023-2273 to rezone approximately 0.46 acres at 5746 Meadow Lane Street from office to residential office, to allow construction of four single-family detached homes by Quality Building Development. Both staff and the Land Development Review Board recommended approval, and Council approved the motion unanimously.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2023-2273
- motion:Approve first reading of Ordinance 2023-2273 rezoning 5746 Meadow Lane Street from office to residential office. (passed)
5746 Meadow Lane StreetQuality Building DevelopmentJillMattMr. HallDevelopment Review Committee (DRC)Land Development Review Board (LDRB)Ordinance No. 2023-2273Parcel 0826160250-03501-0050Parcel 0826160250-03501-0060Parcel 0826160250-03501-0070Parcel 0826160250-03501-0080▶ Jump to 37:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:37:34] located at 5746 Meadow Lane Street, consisting of four lots and having parcel identification [00:37:37] numbers 0826160250, 03501, 0050, 0826160250, 03501, 0060, 0826160250-03501, 0070, and [00:38:00] 0826160250, 03501, 0080, as shown on the map attached here, too, is Exhibit A and legally [00:38:10] described herein, providing for amendment of the zoning district designation for said [00:38:14] property from office to residential office, providing for conflicts, severability, and [00:38:19] an effective date. [00:38:21] Thank you. [00:38:22] Do we have any public comment on that ordinance? [00:38:26] Seeing none, I'll bring it back to the Council. [00:38:29] Mr. Mayor, if you'll allow me, Mr. Hall has a PowerPoint presentation on this agenda item. [00:38:34] Oh, okay. [00:38:35] All right. [00:38:36] Sorry. [00:38:37] Go ahead. [00:38:38] Mr. Hall. [00:38:39] Thank you. [00:38:40] Thank you, Mayor. [00:38:41] We... [00:38:42] There were a lot of numbers and things going on through there, so let me just summarize [00:38:43] briefly what we're actually talking about this evening. [00:38:48] The owner of this property, Quality Building Development, has requested to rezone the property [00:38:52] from office to residential office zoning for proposed use of four single-family detached [00:38:59] homes. [00:39:00] The staff has prepared a report. [00:39:01] It's available as part of the public record. [00:39:05] The property is located on the southeast corner of Meadow Lane Street and George Street. [00:39:09] It's approximately four, six acres, and there's four lots that actually make up this group [00:39:17] of parcels. [00:39:19] The future land use map shows it as office, or the existing zoning shows it as office, [00:39:25] and the future land use shows it as residential office. [00:39:28] The difference between those categories is office, you're only allowed to put an office-type [00:39:32] building in there, and a residential office zoning is, of course, as it sounds, you're [00:39:37] allowed to put residential use or an office in there. [00:39:41] The existing use presently on the property is vacant. [00:39:48] Keep in mind this is for rezoning tonight, but I added this so you could see an example [00:39:52] of what the proposed one of those lots would be. [00:39:56] The DRC is currently in review or would be reviewing these individual submittals for [00:40:02] lots to ensure that they meet code compliance. [00:40:05] This is a rotated view, and the north would be to the right, and that would be the Meadow [00:40:10] Lane Street. [00:40:12] There are five-foot side setbacks that are required by code, and the front setback is [00:40:17] 25 feet, which would allow for a car to park in the driveway, and that's what our standard [00:40:23] code requirements are. [00:40:25] This is an example presented by the applicant of what the building would look like, something [00:40:31] to this style, not specifically this one, and remember there would be four individual [00:40:36] lots that would be developed similar to that. [00:40:41] The LDRB did have review and recommendation from the DRC of approval, and the LDRB recommended [00:40:49] approval for the rezoning to a residential office also. [00:40:53] So in summary, the applicant requested to rezone the property from office standard to [00:40:59] office residential use to construct four single-family homes, and if the applicant and or their representative [00:41:05] is in attendance, they can come and speak on behalf of the development. [00:41:11] Does anybody here speak in favor of? [00:41:14] Anybody here speak opposed? [00:41:15] Are we bringing it back to council then? [00:41:19] I'll move approval. [00:41:22] Second. [00:41:23] Do we have any other discussion up here? [00:41:27] Yes, sir. [00:41:28] I'd just like to comment again that the recommendations to us were both for approval from the staff [00:41:35] as well as the Land Development Review Board. [00:41:38] I think as we proceed in our comprehensive plan review and our future land use maps, [00:41:47] that we will probably want to look at some of these definitions. [00:41:53] As example, some places have medical office, some have, you know, limitations as to what [00:41:58] kind of office can go on the street, and our city seems to be converting more to some retail [00:42:04] and so I'm going to be interested to see how separating, how much we want to separate [00:42:10] live-work housing. [00:42:12] So if it's a live-work housing, does it have to be an office? [00:42:17] Can it also be something else that could serve the neighborhood? [00:42:21] But that's the motion, I'm in favor of it, and we'll see what happens. [00:42:27] Second. [00:42:28] Yeah, I'm in favor as well, due to the recommendations that we've received. [00:42:34] Of course, there's residential dwellings across the street already. [00:42:40] The back of this backs up to actually a parking area that services some office space. [00:42:48] And you know, it wouldn't surprise me to see that might get converted as well to residential [00:42:52] in the future. [00:42:53] But I think it fits well for the neighborhood, and so I'm in favor of the project. [00:42:59] Matt, anything? [00:43:00] I'm good, thank you. [00:43:01] Jill, anything? [00:43:02] I'm good, I'm in favor of it too. [00:43:03] All right, all those in favor, say aye. [00:43:04] Aye. [00:43:05] Those opposed? [00:43:06] It's unanimous again. [00:43:08] All right, and the next ordinance is 2023-2274. [00:43:14] This is ordinance number 2023-2274, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:43:20] for amendment of the Land Development Code Zoning District Map. [00:43:24] Providing for rezoning of approximately 1.36 acres of property, generally located at the [00:43:28] northeast corner of Orchard Lake Road and Congress Street, having parcel identification
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2274: Rezoning of +/-1.36 Acres on Orchid Lake Road
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance No. 2023-2274 to rezone approximately 1.36 acres at the northeast corner of Orchid Lake Road and Congress Street from C2 commercial to light industrial. The applicant, Iconic Ophthalmic Equipment, LLC, intends to construct an office and manufacturing warehouse for a medical equipment business. DRC and LDRB recommended approval; council made a motion and second and discussed parking calculations.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2023-2274
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-2274 rezoning the property from C2 to light industrial. (passed)
Northeast corner of Orchid Lake Road and Congress StreetIconic Ophthalmic Equipment, LLCBillieMr. HallMs. MannSteveDRC recommendation of approvalLDRB recommendation of approvalOrdinance No. 2023-2274Parcel 352516015000000070▶ Jump to 43:31 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:43:33] number 352516015000000070, as shown on the map attached here to Exhibit A, and legally [00:43:44] described herein. [00:43:45] Providing for amendment of the Zoning District designation for said property, from commercial [00:43:50] C2 to light industrial, providing for conflict, severability, and effective date. [00:43:56] This property, Mr. Mayor, is located at the northeast corner of Orchard Lake and Congress [00:44:01] Street, as indicated by the City Attorney. [00:44:03] The application is for a rezoning from C2 to light industrial, and Mr. Hall has prepared [00:44:09] a PowerPoint presentation related to this request. [00:44:13] Thank you, Ms. Mann. [00:44:15] As mentioned, this is a request from Iconic Ophthalmolic Equipment, LLC, the property [00:44:21] owner, to rezone from C2, a general commercial district, to a light industrial, to construct [00:44:26] an office and manufacturing warehouse building for medical equipment business. [00:44:31] Staff has prepared a report and is available for the public record. [00:44:35] The location of this property is on the northeast corner of Orchard Lake Road and Congress. [00:44:40] It's approximately 1.36 acres. [00:44:44] The existing use is vacant currently. [00:44:48] It is zoned C2 commercial. [00:44:50] The future land use is light industrial. [00:44:52] The proposed used office manufacturing warehouse, it would be required to rezone to industrial [00:44:57] to allow for this development. [00:45:00] As you can see, there is development that's industrial use to the north and the east and [00:45:04] the surrounding areas. [00:45:13] This request is for the zoning, but what I have done is included the site plan map that [00:45:19] the DRC would be reviewing to make sure that it meets all code standards, and it's an example [00:45:23] of what we're currently reviewing on the first draft of this. [00:45:27] It shows the office warehouse building with the parking around the backside of that with [00:45:33] access to Orchard Lake Road and then also Congress Street. [00:45:38] The DRC did review this application for light industrial and recommended approval. [00:45:44] The LDRB also reviewed the application and recommended approval for rezoning to light [00:45:50] industrial. [00:45:53] In summary, it is from C2 to light industrial to construct an office and manufacturing warehouse [00:46:04] building for medical equipment business, if the applicant and or representative is available [00:46:09] to come speak to the podium at this time. [00:46:11] I've been more than happy to answer any other questions you might have also. [00:46:16] We have any public comment on this? [00:46:18] You're bringing it back? [00:46:20] We have a move for approval? [00:46:21] I've got a question. [00:46:22] All right. [00:46:23] It's up here. [00:46:24] Move for approval? [00:46:25] Sure. [00:46:26] I'll make a motion. [00:46:27] Do we have a second? [00:46:28] Second. [00:46:29] Okay, it's open for discussion. [00:46:30] Go ahead. [00:46:31] So, going back to the site plan just briefly, you know, it's important that we have use [00:46:43] for zoning for this type of business and industrial, and it seems to be an appropriate spot for [00:46:48] it. [00:46:49] I'm curious about the site plan and the amount of parking I saw on that parcel for that warehouse, [00:46:58] and I thought, as I'm familiar with that area, looking around other buildings, that seemed [00:47:03] to be quite a lot of parking. [00:47:06] That seemed to be an abnormal amount of parking for those occupancies that I see over there. [00:47:12] Is that within line? [00:47:13] Well, this site plan is a concept at this time. [00:47:17] It's in the first stage of review. [00:47:19] The code requires a specific amount of parking for warehousing based upon the square footage [00:47:26] of the building. [00:47:27] It doesn't limit it, though. [00:47:28] There's also some offense offices in there, so there's some calculations that need to [00:47:31] be done. [00:47:32] Honestly, I haven't done the calculation on this yet to see whether it's above or below. [00:47:38] There is also required or a maximum amount of impervious coverage, which is the amount [00:47:43] of pavement or area that is paved, including the building, so it would have to meet the [00:47:50] thresholds of the impervious, have to meet the parking calculations, and there's also [00:47:53] landscape calculations, so this is an example of the alignment of things. [00:47:58] It will certainly adjust depending on what the requirements are. [00:48:01] Okay. [00:48:02] Steve, thank you. [00:48:04] Yeah, I think that's a good question, and it goes to a point which has been a recommendation [00:48:10] to this body three years ago to review our parking requirements. [00:48:15] Now, that was primarily focused on the retail and the walkability of downtown. [00:48:19] I understand that, and these sort of parking numbers come from engineering studies and [00:48:25] such and trips and what have you, but yeah, I'll be curious to get updated on that as [00:48:33] it goes because, yeah, we need all the drainage area and green space we can get, and hopefully [00:48:41] we'll review sort of the science of parking calculations in the future so we can react [00:48:48] to some of the advice that we've been given. [00:48:52] Thank you. [00:48:54] Billie? [00:48:55] Yeah, I think that it fits in with what else is there. [00:48:58] I think that we have industrial there already, so I think we're fine. [00:49:03] Yeah, I'm for it. [00:49:04] It goes along with our comprehensive plan, and it fits.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2270: Rezoning of +/-3.67 Acres on Pinewood Drive
discussedCouncil held the second reading of Ordinance 2023-2270 to rezone approximately 3.67 acres on Pinewood Drive from MF-10 (Multifamily) to PDD (Planned Development District) to allow a 28-lot townhome development by JRC Development. Discussion focused on a late-added requirement for the developer to extend Petunia Court within existing right-of-way; council agreed to modify the development standards so the extension stops at the easternmost edge of Pinewood Drive rather than continuing further to undeveloped property.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2023-2270
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2023-2270 with revised development standards section 4(6) requiring developer to design and construct Petunia Court within public right-of-way from current termination at Oakwood Drive to the easternmost edge of Pinewood Drive.
8515 Palm River Road, Tampa, Florida, 33619Pinewood Drive south of Petunia Court, Timberwood Subdivision, Lots 31-50JRC DevelopmentLandmark EngineeringDavid BellKellyMattMr. HallMs. BanzDRC reviewLDRB review (December)MF-10 to PDD rezoningOrdinance No. 2023-2270Plat Book 15, pages 8-9Timberwood Subdivision Lots 31-50▶ Jump to 49:05 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:49:07] Yeah, and I'd want to add, too, it has green spaces, which none of the surrounding warehouses [00:49:15] do, so I think it's a great step forward, and we're looking forward to you working with [00:49:19] it and bringing more stuff back. [00:49:20] All those in favor? [00:49:21] Aye. [00:49:22] Those opposed? [00:49:23] That would be unanimous. [00:49:25] Okay, the third ordinance is the second reading of 2023-2270. [00:49:33] This is ordinance number 2023-2270, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:49:39] for amendment of the Land Development Code Zoning District Map, providing for rezoning [00:49:43] of approximately 3.67 acres of property generally located at Pinewood Drive south of Petunia [00:49:49] Court, Timberwood Subdivision, Lots 31-50 inclusive, as recorded in Platte Book 15, [00:49:57] pages 8-9 of the Public Records of Pasco County, as shown on the map attached here [00:50:01] to Exhibit A, and legally described herein, providing for amendment of the Zoning District [00:50:06] designation for said property from MF-10, Multifamily 10, to PDD, Planned Development [00:50:13] District, Residential, providing for conflict, severability, and an effective date. [00:50:18] This agenda item was considered by you earlier this year, and there were some concerns related [00:50:26] to the roadway system. [00:50:28] Mr. Hall does have a PowerPoint presentation, and he will present the item as well as address [00:50:33] that specific matter. [00:50:36] Thank you, Ms. Banz. [00:50:37] The property owner, JRC Development, requests to rezone the property from MF-10, Multifamily [00:50:44] 10, to PDD, Planned Development District, to allow for 28-lot townhome development subject [00:50:50] to development standards. [00:50:52] Staff has prepared a report that is available in part of the public record, and there should [00:50:57] also be a revised ordinance that came to you that had some changes in some of the verbiage [00:51:04] on there specifically. [00:51:08] The location map, it's at Petunia Court and Pinewood Drive. [00:51:12] The lot size is approximately 3.7 acres, and presently there is a platted existing [00:51:19] 20-lot subdivision on this parcel. [00:51:22] It is currently undeveloped. [00:51:23] There has been some tree clearing in the middle of that, but it is a relatively undeveloped [00:51:28] property. [00:51:29] It is undeveloped. [00:51:31] The existing land use, as I mentioned, is undeveloped. [00:51:34] The zoning is MF-10, Multifamily, with the future land use of medium-density residential [00:51:40] at 14, to the north is single-family residential, south is currently vacant with proposed multifamily, [00:51:47] to the east is vacant, and to the west is a multifamily development. [00:51:54] The existing site plan, this is a rotated version of the map, and to the left side of [00:51:59] the map is where Petunia Road is, and Pinewood Court is the court or cul-de-sac that goes [00:52:04] through the middle. [00:52:06] There are 20 lots that presently have been platted. [00:52:11] The existing site plan, as it's drawn, disregards wetlands that actually exist on the site [00:52:18] in this bottom half of the area, and there are no development standards beyond our normal [00:52:24] code requirements presently for this development. [00:52:31] The applicant has requested, again, this is a rotated alignment, the same as the previous [00:52:37] sheet that shows to the left side where Petunia is adjacent to the property. [00:52:44] It's a rotated view that shows 28 lots, and the wetland areas, the property has been, [00:52:51] or the plan has been redesigned to have minimal impact on the wetland area, and then also [00:52:59] it provides sidewalks along Pinewood Drive and Petunia Court, and a proposed amenity [00:53:06] with a gazebo and implementing a wetland area or integrating design features with the wetland [00:53:15] area. [00:53:16] The LDRB did review in December and recommended approval as it meets the comprehensive plan [00:53:21] and the future land use map, and it came to you for first reading some time ago. [00:53:29] Architectural style, this is a townhome development, somewhat of a duplex, they are attached to [00:53:34] condo units. [00:53:36] It is architecturally styled building. [00:53:38] These plans are currently, again, in the beginning stages of review at the DRC, and when they [00:53:44] come through they would have to meet the current requirements in our code and the additional [00:53:50] development standards that are presently being requested of the developer. [00:53:57] The ordinance that you have is slightly revised from the previous one that you saw in February [00:54:03] 21st because of some right-of-way issues that became apparent in this area. [00:54:13] The existing pavement along Petunia actually stops at Oakwood Drive, which is the gray [00:54:20] area where the red hits in that area. [00:54:23] There is existing right-of-way all through to the edge of the property. [00:54:28] Also the pavement dead ends north of the property, so it just stops in these two areas. [00:54:36] So to create a better circulation system and maintain the level of service in the area, [00:54:40] the road should be connected on both of these areas to maintain circulation and improve [00:54:46] on circulation in the area. [00:54:48] The proposed developer should be required to design and construct Petunia Court within [00:54:57] the public right-of-way to city standards from the current termination of Oakwood Drive [00:55:06] to the subject property's easternmost property line, and this stipulation has been added [00:55:11] to the development standards for Council's consideration. [00:55:16] When there is existing right-of-way and a development comes that is adjacent to existing [00:55:22] right-of-way that's not development, it's common practice to have the developer be required [00:55:27] to connect to all the existing public right-of-ways that have been completed to improve on circulation [00:55:34] and maintain level of service in that area. [00:55:38] In summary, the applicant requests to rezone the property from MF10 to multifamily to plan [00:55:46] development residential to allow for 28-lot townhome development subject to development [00:55:52] standards. [00:55:53] The applicant and engineer are in attendance and they may wish to come on down and speak [00:55:58] further on the property and development as it's proposed. [00:56:08] Good evening Mayor, Councilmen, Councilwomen. [00:56:11] My name is David Bell with Landmark Engineering, 8515 Palm River Road, Tampa, Florida, 33619. [00:56:19] I represent the developer and owner of these properties. [00:56:23] I appreciate Mr. Hall's explanation of our project. [00:56:28] The one thing that caught us by surprise, which we found out yesterday, was this addition [00:56:32] of Petunia or requesting it. [00:56:35] It was added to the ordinance under section 4, number 6, vehicular circulation, requiring [00:56:43] our developer to extend Petunia Court all the way to the easternmost property line of [00:56:50] the property. [00:56:52] That kind of caught us by surprise since we've been in this process six or seven months and [00:56:56] had two public hearings and staff meetings. [00:56:59] Yesterday was the first we heard of this requirement. [00:57:03] We don't disagree that it's a wise idea, it's just kind of a shock to get it at the [00:57:08] last minute. [00:57:10] In speaking with my client, we're in agreement to construct Petunia Court. [00:57:17] We had already promised to do a turnaround there with the fire marshal and staff earlier [00:57:24] or later at the end of last year. [00:57:28] What we would request is that we stop at Pinewood Drive, not continue it to the easternmost [00:57:34] section. [00:57:35] I don't know if you can put up that section. [00:57:41] Right now, the right-of-way stops at the easternmost property and there's another vacant piece [00:57:49] to the east of us. [00:57:51] All we're asking is that we would be able to stop at Pinewood and whoever develops the [00:57:56] next piece be able to extend Petunia. [00:57:59] It's already city right-of-way. [00:58:02] We weren't planning on touching it. [00:58:03] That's the only request that we have. [00:58:05] We appreciate. [00:58:06] I'll be happy to answer any questions. [00:58:08] How many feet further down the road is that? [00:58:10] It's about 100 feet, 120 feet. [00:58:16] We'd just be removing trees and creating a dead-end situation. [00:58:21] We'd have to blockade the road anyway to prevent people from going down there. [00:58:26] Do we have any questions up here before we get going? [00:58:33] I guess the first question would only be, because you just heard about this at the last [00:58:39] minute, if you would like more time to reflect on it before we make our decision because [00:58:42] we can always continue this hearing if you want us to. [00:58:47] I think we're okay with extending Petunia because we already were going to have to do [00:58:52] some improvements there. [00:58:54] The issue is more, do we put in the extra money to go nowhere? [00:58:59] It's the bridge to nowhere. [00:59:01] Yes, it may be used in the future, but who knows when that will be. [00:59:04] But it's also to the edge of your property. [00:59:06] Correct. [00:59:07] No, it's actually already right-of-way. [00:59:09] This is already city right-of-way. [00:59:10] Everything north of the gray area is city right-of-way. [00:59:30] We were already going to extend Pinewood south into the development. [00:59:35] It's already platted right-of-way. [00:59:38] What are they actually contesting? [00:59:41] What area? [00:59:43] What they're talking about is, it's my understanding, the agreement of connecting from here to here. [00:59:50] However, this area, because it heads off to undeveloped property, they're requesting to [00:59:56] have the portion from this not. [01:00:00] not be required in their development. [01:00:03] So they will connect, so it makes a connection [01:00:07] this way and this way, and not that piece right here. [01:00:12] That's correct. [01:00:13] Thank you. [01:00:14] Thank you. [01:00:16] Does anybody else have any questions? [01:00:18] Just to be clear, so what we see there, red, [01:00:20] is new proposed pavement, right? [01:00:23] Everything in red? [01:00:24] Yeah, what's in red is actual right-of-way [01:00:26] that the city owns, but the ordinance [01:00:30] or the development standards as written [01:00:32] says that they would pave all of that area [01:00:36] because the right-of-way currently exists. [01:00:42] Mr. Chairman. [01:00:43] Any other thoughts here? [01:00:44] Do we do public comment before we move? [01:00:46] Well, we're just talking with this gentleman [01:00:48] at the point, you know, questions of him. [01:00:50] Yeah, I'm not gonna negotiate with him. [01:00:52] That section of Petunia wouldn't be used [01:00:55] with any traffic or anything, though, right? [01:00:57] Well, it depends on when they develop further. [01:00:59] Right, but currently it wouldn't be used at all, okay. [01:01:04] All right, do you have any questions from the? [01:01:06] So if you were to, okay, so the pavement's [01:01:11] gonna have to stop somewhere. [01:01:13] Correct. [01:01:14] Either it's gonna stop at the entrance [01:01:15] into this street, this new project, [01:01:18] or it's gonna go another 100 feet. [01:01:20] Correct. [01:01:22] Irregardless of where that stop is, [01:01:25] what is that stop gonna look like? [01:01:26] What's it gonna be? [01:01:27] We're gonna put a big sign or, you know? [01:01:31] If I may comment, what it'll look like, [01:01:32] Oakwood Drive presently goes north and south [01:01:36] and east and west, but it stops [01:01:38] as a T intersection right here. [01:01:41] Right. [01:01:42] So it would be creating this circumstance [01:01:45] right at this area. [01:01:48] There'll be a T intersection. [01:01:51] Okay. [01:01:53] So that's currently just trees right now, right? [01:01:55] Correct. [01:01:56] In the right-of-way? [01:01:58] What is on the right-hand side where the road [01:02:02] would be at some other point down the road? [01:02:04] What's the next major road going there? [01:02:09] Well, there's actually a commercial project [01:02:12] that fronts US-19 there, so. [01:02:15] So that will never go all the way through? [01:02:16] I don't believe so, no. [01:02:19] Until that building goes away, there's a building. [01:02:23] But the people that would be developing on that property [01:02:26] would have to go back and pave your section of the right-of-way? [01:02:30] No, the city section. [01:02:30] Section, but it would be, okay. [01:02:36] I'm ready to make a motion, but I wanna hear, [01:02:38] I guess we have to hear from the public first. [01:02:40] I just ask, is anybody from the public like to speak? [01:02:44] Make comment, too. [01:02:45] Yeah, okay, we'll bring it back. [01:02:46] Go ahead, Matt. [01:02:48] Okay, thank you. [01:02:49] So, and maybe this will go to the police chief, too. [01:02:52] I mean, I notice when we have subdivisions [01:02:54] that are built that way, and we have an extension built, [01:02:57] sometimes it attracts people hanging out down there, [01:03:01] or homeless down there on that end, [01:03:05] or trash dumping and things like that. [01:03:07] So please leave that up, please. [01:03:10] So, I don't have any input about that [01:03:12] or anything you've seen, it's just, [01:03:13] when I see and drive around and see that, [01:03:15] especially that long of an extension [01:03:19] that goes nowhere and it ends, [01:03:21] it just seems that it accumulates things. [01:03:25] Dumping, people hanging out. [01:03:27] You know, when I was a kid, that's where we went [01:03:29] to hang out and get in trouble, you know? [01:03:32] Those kind of spots, but that'd be my only concern [01:03:35] is creating a little blight [01:03:37] if it doesn't get developed anytime soon. [01:03:42] Kelly. [01:03:43] So, yeah, I would, I kind of have the same ideas as Matt [01:03:48] is that, you know, by adding that extra there [01:03:50] that's not really gonna be used for anything currently, [01:03:53] wouldn't be used until if and when [01:03:55] somebody develops the other property. [01:03:57] I think that it would kind of be a waste [01:03:59] and kind of be putting a section there [01:04:01] where people will be going and parking [01:04:03] and doing whatever in an area that they shouldn't be. [01:04:08] Point of order, Mr. Mayor. [01:04:09] I'm trying to say that I wish we could get to a motion [01:04:13] after we go through the process [01:04:14] because the discussions we're having [01:04:16] are to the merit of this [01:04:17] and not to a question of the circumstances. [01:04:20] I understand, but right now I'm aware of a question [01:04:22] where we're trying to get answers from this gentleman. [01:04:25] And that'll help me make a decision [01:04:28] whether I even want to vote or even want to propose something. [01:04:31] If we get a motion in a second, you'll have to vote. [01:04:33] But, you know, the bottom line is [01:04:35] we're discussing a motion that hasn't been made yet. [01:04:38] All right, go ahead. [01:04:39] Do you want to make a motion? [01:04:40] No, I think if we have to go to the public, [01:04:42] I already asked the public. [01:04:43] Now, sir, would you like to make a motion? [01:04:45] Can I jump in and just make a suggestion [01:04:47] on the motion to help assist in the discussion? [01:04:52] So if you are in agreement with the developer's request, [01:04:56] and I'd just like to state [01:04:58] what the document could say for the record. [01:05:01] And the new provision is section six [01:05:04] under development standards, section four of the ordinance. [01:05:07] Prior to issuance of first certificate of occupancy, [01:05:10] developer shall design and construct Petunia Court [01:05:12] within the public right-of-way to city standards [01:05:15] from the current termination at Oakwood Drive [01:05:18] to the easternmost edge of Pinewood Road. [01:05:22] Is that the right name of the road? [01:05:25] Period. [01:05:25] So the rest of that would be cut off, [01:05:27] which would, that would give you [01:05:29] the straight line to what's there. [01:05:31] It would be Pinewood Drive. [01:05:33] Pinewood Drive, thank you. [01:05:35] My motion, Mr. Mayor? [01:05:37] That's great. [01:05:37] And I'll second it. [01:05:38] Okay, so under discussion, I would just say [01:05:41] that when you look at the drawing up there [01:05:43] and you see all of the other Oakwood Drive [01:05:47] to the left that's undeveloped, [01:05:49] this property owner is connecting across from Petunia [01:05:56] to their point and to the point [01:06:01] of whether or not something happens or doesn't, [01:06:04] the argument of the connectivity would fall [01:06:09] to the next property to the right in the same way [01:06:12] that this is falling to this property owner. [01:06:15] So I appreciate your being right on top of it, [01:06:19] but I think given the circumstances and the time involved [01:06:22] and the fact that the comments made by my colleagues [01:06:26] who can now put it on the record under the motion [01:06:30] if you want, I would agree with you. [01:06:34] Second? [01:06:35] So, yes, I'll say it again, [01:06:37] that I think that it should stop there. [01:06:38] I think that if and when the other properties develop, [01:06:40] then they can extend it at that point, [01:06:42] but I think that we would be putting it there for no reason. [01:06:47] Yeah, so I didn't get asked my question. [01:06:50] Was that we talked a little bit about wetlands [01:06:53] and revision to the site plan and so forth. [01:06:57] We spent some time on this previously. [01:06:59] The number of units or lots did not change. [01:07:04] We got moved around a little bit, right? [01:07:06] The original plan had approved 20 lots. [01:07:10] This redesign is 28 lots, [01:07:12] but it still comes in compliance with the future land map
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Board Appointment: Lewis Curtwright, Library Advisory Board
approvedCouncil appointed Lewis Curtwright to the Library Advisory Board for a three-year term ending April 18, 2026. Mr. Curtwright addressed the council, sharing his background as a New Port Richey resident and library patron, and urged continued investment in the library.
- motion:Motion to approve the appointment of Lewis Curtwright to the Library Advisory Board for a three-year term ending April 18, 2026. (passed)
Mitchell High SchoolNew Port Richey LibraryRiverside HospitalUniversity of FloridaAndy FeigartBrenda CurtwrightJenniferLewis CurtwrightMayor DavisNicholas BassiniRon BeckerLibrary Advisory Board▶ Jump to 1:07:15 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:07:15] and the comprehensive plan. [01:07:16] They could actually have more lots if they get fit. [01:07:18] They just ran out of room. [01:07:19] So they're not maximizing their density. [01:07:25] And just for the record, [01:07:26] my concern was illegal dumping. [01:07:29] If you have that long stretch back up to the woods, [01:07:32] you can have homeless population, [01:07:34] legal dumping, things like that. [01:07:36] So that was my concern. [01:07:38] All right, all those in favor? [01:07:42] Aye. Aye. [01:07:43] Opposed? [01:07:45] Carries. [01:07:46] All right, business items like the board appointment. [01:07:53] Yeah, I'm not certain if Mr. Lewis, [01:07:55] Kurt Wright is in attendance. [01:07:56] He is, and we're glad to see him. [01:08:00] He has submitted an application for membership [01:08:02] on the city's library advisory board. [01:08:05] The term on the board is for a three year period of time. [01:08:09] He has demonstrated himself to be a qualified applicant [01:08:14] to serve on the board. [01:08:16] And if you determine to appoint him this evening, [01:08:20] his term of office will span through April 18th of 2026. [01:08:26] Lewis, would you like to come up and speak for a second? [01:08:30] I'm sorry. [01:08:34] This is super surreal for me. [01:08:35] So I just wanted to say thank you first. [01:08:36] I guess we're saving the best for last [01:08:38] with the library advisory board business, [01:08:39] but I just wrote something quick. [01:08:41] I just wanted to say, you know, [01:08:43] I'm a longtime listener and a first time caller [01:08:45] of the city council. [01:08:46] So thank you for having me [01:08:46] and congratulations to you, Mr. Mayor Davis. [01:08:50] You did a great campaign. [01:08:51] So I feel very honored [01:08:52] that we get to share an inauguration meeting. [01:08:54] So yeah, I just also wanted to just invite you all, [01:08:58] of course, including the mayor [01:08:59] and the city council members [01:08:59] to please come to a library advisory board meeting. [01:09:01] If you, I know you're all very busy, [01:09:03] but I was speaking with Ms. Andy Feigart over there. [01:09:07] Maybe we could get you guys some read posters [01:09:08] to put in the, you know, the ones that they print out. [01:09:10] So, you know, I'm a huge fan of the library myself [01:09:13] and I'd love to see you there. [01:09:16] Let's see. [01:09:17] I just wanted to say something. [01:09:18] I wanted to say thank you to my mom, Brenda, [01:09:19] who chose Riverside Hospital to have me [01:09:22] when she gave birth to me in 1987. [01:09:25] It's actually now North Bay, like it's a North Bay plant. [01:09:28] I don't know. [01:09:29] Yeah, but do you remember, I don't know if you remember, [01:09:30] in 1987, it was Riverside Hospital. [01:09:32] So I was born there [01:09:34] and we've lived in New Portage since 1990. [01:09:36] So I'd also want to thank my, [01:09:38] I know this is the library advisory board. [01:09:40] It's not like I'm going to be the mayor myself, [01:09:41] but you know, this is my chance [01:09:43] to get just one thing set out. [01:09:44] So I just wanted to thank my dad and my sister too. [01:09:47] Gold status for you. [01:09:48] There's plenty of time. [01:09:49] I know you guys really like me. [01:09:50] I know. [01:09:51] I know like Sally Field. [01:09:52] I graduated from Mitchell High School in 2005 [01:09:55] and I went to the University of Florida. [01:09:56] So I got my master's, my bachelor's there. [01:09:58] So I stay in touch with the Alumni Association [01:10:01] and I'm pretty fortunate. [01:10:02] I've been involved in student government since 1998 [01:10:04] when I was in fifth grade. [01:10:05] So I stayed there until 2010 when I got my master's [01:10:08] and I've been in the airline industries for 13 years [01:10:11] and I've been very fortunate. [01:10:13] So New Portage has been where I was. [01:10:15] Basically, I just wanted to give you an example [01:10:17] of a product of investing in the library. [01:10:19] I've been to 93 countries all over the world [01:10:21] and been pretty fortunate to get a good education [01:10:24] because of the investments that we've had [01:10:25] in the library system. [01:10:26] So you're looking at a product of the New Portage Library [01:10:29] and I stand here today really honored and fortunate. [01:10:31] I want to also thank my friend Jennifer who came [01:10:34] and I'm just looking forward to hopefully [01:10:38] a really good three productive years [01:10:39] and just implore you to continue funding the library [01:10:42] and investing in the staffing and the resources [01:10:45] and the materials there. [01:10:47] And I'm just looking forward to working [01:10:48] with Andy Fieger at the director, [01:10:51] Chair Ron Becker and the Vice Chair, Nicholas Bassini. [01:10:54] They've been super great and welcoming with open arms [01:10:56] and all of you, including the public, [01:10:58] are all welcome to come anytime. [01:10:59] So thank you so much. [01:11:00] Thank you. [01:11:01] Thank you. [01:11:02] Awesome. [01:11:03] Wow. [01:11:03] Thank you. [01:11:04] Thank you. [01:11:05] Thank you. [01:11:06] Thank you. [01:11:07] Thank you. [01:11:08] Thank you. [01:11:08] I guess that was a public comment there, right? [01:11:10] Right. [01:11:12] All right, anybody would like to? [01:11:15] I would move we approve. [01:11:16] I second. [01:11:17] And all those in favor? [01:11:19] Aye. [01:11:20] And I think this three ladies in the front [01:11:23] should be real happy. [01:11:23] They got a young man to keep an eye on. [01:11:25] All right, thank you very much, sir.
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Consideration of Appointments to Intergovernmental Committees
approvedCouncil reorganized intergovernmental committee appointments, with the Mayor accepting the Tampa Bay Water appointment and Kelly Mothershead being named as deputy/backup on the MPO (transportation). Other members retained their existing committee assignments.
- motion:Motion that the Mayor become the Tampa Bay Water appointment, Kelly Mothershead serve as deputy on the MPO, and all other committee assignments remain unchanged. (passed)
MPOSuncoast League of CitiesTampa Bay Regional Planning CouncilTampa Bay WaterKelly MothersheadRob MarlowMPOResiliency CommitteeSuncoast League of CitiesTampa Bay Regional Planning CouncilTampa Bay Water▶ Jump to 1:11:32 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:11:32] Okay, we have a consideration for appointments [01:11:33] for inter-government committees. [01:11:37] Somebody help me with that. [01:11:40] I'm happy where I am. [01:11:41] I think a number of us have moved up in our ranks. [01:11:45] That leaves the water part, perhaps. [01:11:49] Well, the mayor took me to the meeting yesterday [01:11:53] and introduced me, everybody, [01:11:55] and they think I'm gonna be there, so I'll accept it. [01:11:59] Any other, you guys are happy with your committee? [01:12:02] You're happy with your committees? [01:12:04] Let me suggest something, if I may, [01:12:06] because I was also named to be [01:12:08] like the backup in transportation, [01:12:11] and I know that the assignment [01:12:13] for the Suncoast League of Cities [01:12:14] has not been as fulfilling, perhaps, [01:12:18] if they haven't had as many meetings, [01:12:19] but I would suggest, perhaps, [01:12:22] if you were willing and interested [01:12:23] to be the second on the transportation, [01:12:27] that it might be something that you could, [01:12:29] of the MPO, that it might be something [01:12:31] that you would enjoy. [01:12:33] Also, you do another thing. [01:12:37] Regional Planning Council, I'm on, so. [01:12:38] Yeah, but there's another thing that you're on. [01:12:41] You volunteered. [01:12:43] Resiliency. [01:12:44] Resiliency, or not, maybe. [01:12:45] Well, that's through the [01:12:47] Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, [01:12:48] so that's the committee of that. [01:12:50] So I'm the vice chair of that committee. [01:12:53] All right, I didn't know how. [01:12:55] Yeah, it's the same thing. [01:12:56] All right, then, everybody's happy with where you're at? [01:12:59] Everybody approves? [01:12:59] I'll make a motion that we leave the, [01:13:04] that the mayor becomes the Tampa Bay Water appointment, [01:13:07] and that the deputy on the MPO [01:13:12] be Kelly Mothership. [01:13:14] And everybody else stay where they are? [01:13:15] Yeah. [01:13:16] Okay, all those approve? [01:13:18] Need a second. [01:13:19] Second. [01:13:20] Okay, all those in favor? [01:13:22] Aye. [01:13:22] Aye. [01:13:23] What's Rob Marlow say? [01:13:25] This is when we're supposed to run out of here, [01:13:27] or something like that? [01:13:29] Anyway, we're late for that. [01:13:30] You missed it. [01:13:32] That slogan went out when he went out. [01:13:35] Oh, okay, I just checked. [01:13:37] We thought. [01:13:39] Okay, and then we have a request for purchase
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Request to Purchase Chemical Analyzer for Water Treatment Plant
approvedCouncil approved a sole-source purchase of one chemical analyzer from ChemScan Incorporated, not to exceed $44,536, to replace a 14-year-old unit at the water treatment plant used for analyzing ammonia and chloramines in the disinfection process. Funding is included in the Water Production Division's operating budget.
- motion:Motion to approve the purchase of a chemical analyzer from ChemScan Incorporated for an amount not to exceed $44,536. (passed)
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[01:13:42] of chemical analyzer and water treatment plant. [01:13:46] That's correct, Mr. Rivera. [01:13:48] Thank you, Ms. Vance. [01:13:50] This item for you to consider for approval [01:13:52] is a proposal submitted by ChemScan Incorporated. [01:13:56] This is in the amount of, [01:13:58] not to exceed cost of $44,536. [01:14:03] This is for a purchase of one chemical analyzer. [01:14:08] ChemScan is the sole manufacturer of the equipment. [01:14:11] The piece of equipment is used [01:14:13] for water disinfection process [01:14:15] at our water treatment plant. [01:14:17] It actually treats or analyzes ammonia and chloramines. [01:14:22] The existing analyzer that we have is 14 years old. [01:14:27] The manufacturer recommends replacing every 15. [01:14:31] To give you an example, after 10 years, [01:14:33] a portion of the top unit can be repaired and certified. [01:14:38] After 15 years, there's no repairs [01:14:40] that could be certified with the piece of equipment. [01:14:43] So it has served its useful life. [01:14:45] We would recommend that you do approve the purchase, [01:14:48] and funding is included [01:14:49] in the Water Production Division's operating budget. [01:14:54] Any public comment at this time? [01:14:57] We're gonna move for approval. [01:15:00] we approve? Second. Any other further comments? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Aye. Those [01:15:09] opposed? It's unanimous. All right, the last item, Ms. Mann's asked me to table for a while,
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ITB23-016 Activity Pool Resurfacing Bid Award
Bid award for ITB23-016 Activity Pool Resurfacing.