Council created a Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee on second reading and approved $66,701 for smart sewer manhole sensors in lieu of an FDEP penalty.
15 items on the agenda · 10 decisions recorded
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Pledge of Allegiance
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[00:00:21] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for [00:00:28] 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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Approval of June 18, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the June 18, 2024 work session and regular meeting minutes 5-0, with two corrections noted: on page 7, the maximum density figure was corrected from 66 to 62, and on page 9, a clarification was made regarding Councilman Butler's meeting with Mr. Pollack on the sign ordinance.
- vote:Approve the June 18, 2024 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)5–0
- motion:Amend the minutes to correct page 7 density from 66 to 62, and clarify on page 9 that Councilman Butler's meeting with Mr. Pollack concerned the sign ordinance but not as related to the state order. (passed)
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[00:00:40] I need approval for the June 18th, 2024 work session and regular meeting minutes. [00:00:57] All those in favor, say aye. [00:00:58] Aye. [00:00:59] Opposed? [00:01:00] Five, zero. [00:01:01] Presentation for the- [00:01:02] Oh, Ms. Mayor, was that for both the work session and the regular? [00:01:07] If we can go back, I do have two suggestions in those minutes. [00:01:11] I can pull it up here. [00:01:12] On page- Attorney Driscoll, do I have to make the- can I just put them both together? [00:01:18] Why don't you announce what you want to do and then they can decide. [00:01:23] On page seven, it says Ms. Aldry said the maximum density is 66. [00:01:29] The developer is proposing, but it doesn't say, it doesn't clarify. [00:01:33] So when I went back to the video, it's 62. [00:01:36] So if we could put 62 there. [00:01:38] And then page nine, it says that Councilman Butler stated he did have a meeting with Mr. [00:01:46] Pollack on the issue. [00:01:48] I stated on the sign ordinance, but not as it related to the state order. [00:01:55] So if those two- do I need to make a motion for those? [00:01:57] Do we have a second to that? [00:01:58] Those changes? [00:01:59] Yeah, I'll second the changes. [00:02:00] Second. [00:02:01] All those in favor? [00:02:02] Aye. [00:02:03] Aye. [00:02:04] Aye. [00:02:05] Aye. [00:02:06] Aye. [00:02:07] Aye. [00:02:08] Aye. [00:02:09] Aye. [00:02:10] Aye. [00:02:11] Aye. [00:02:12] Aye. [00:02:13] Aye. [00:02:14] Aye. [00:02:15] Aye. [00:02:16] Aye. [00:02:18] Good evening, honorable council members, city staff, city attorney, as always, city manager.
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Presentation - Environmental Committee Annual Report
discussedThe Environmental Committee presented its annual report via former mayor Rob Marlow, highlighting events participated in and seven recommendations: promoting city environmental programs, designating a staff member for environmental/food system coordination, discouraging polystyrene at city events, creating herbicide/pesticide-free zones, adopting a native planting ordinance, increasing tree planting/reforestation, and pursuing an agro-tourism designation. Council discussed potential 100-year anniversary branded recyclable to-go containers with sponsorships, and the Resiliency Action Plan from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.
- direction:Centennial Committee to consider 100-year anniversary branded recyclable to-go boxes with possible business sponsorships. (none)
Little RoadMain StreetPark DriveQueens AveUS 19Centennial CommitteeFruit Tree PeninsulaGrand GardensMain Street ProgramMilan Urban Food Policy PactTampa Bay Regional Planning CouncilAmber BlazeColin AichemulaCouncilman AltmanDebbieDel DeshantJudyLinda BlakeMargaret CarswellMattRob MarlowRose MooreTia RoweTom O'Neill100-year anniversary / CentennialAgro-tourism designationArbor DayChasco FestivalCollards FestivalLoquat FestivalMonarch ButterfliesNative Planting OrdinanceOkra OccasionPFASPolystyrene/styrofoam banResiliency Action Plan▶ Jump to 2:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:02:26] Del Deshant, chair of the committee, and I just want to very briefly introduce the committee [00:02:33] membership and what our tasks are. [00:02:37] Our vice chair is Rose Moore. [00:02:39] Our secretary is Linda Blake, although Linda has just recently stepped off the committee. [00:02:44] Members of the committee are Amber Blaze, Tia Rowe, Tom O'Neill, and Rob Marlow. [00:02:50] And we understand, and Judy, you can help me on that. [00:02:53] Has Margaret Carswell gotten her application in or not? [00:02:56] I have not received it. [00:02:58] We have at least one opening and an opening for two alternates, and our staff liaison [00:03:04] is Colin Aichemula. [00:03:05] I don't know if Colin is here tonight or not, but if he's not, we miss him. [00:03:11] He is here? [00:03:12] Yep. [00:03:14] Good to see you. [00:03:15] So I wanted to also just let you know that presenting our annual report briefly tonight [00:03:21] will be the former mayor of our fair city, Mr. Rob Marlow, and we're very lucky to have [00:03:25] Rob on the committee. [00:03:27] And Rob said that one thing that he would agree to if he did do the presentation was [00:03:34] that there would be no PowerPoints, especially long 45-minute boring PowerPoints. [00:03:40] I said, Rob, you sold me on that. [00:03:43] So without further ado, I want to introduce Rob, who's going to go over the annual report [00:03:47] and also touch base on some of the proposals that we have. [00:03:50] So without further ado, former mayor of Rob Marlow. [00:03:52] Thank you. [00:03:53] I didn't figure you guys wanted to be out here until midnight. [00:03:59] You have an annual report that was in your packet, and there's also a summary, which [00:04:06] is what I'm going to reference. [00:04:08] We've got a number of events that we've been involved in the last year, including Arbor [00:04:14] Day, the Collards Festival, the Loquat Festival, the Okra Occasion, maintaining our membership [00:04:22] in the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, which is really cool because there are only two [00:04:26] cities in the whole state that are part of that, supporting the Fruit Tree Peninsula [00:04:33] and Grand Gardens and just a whole bunch of stuff, Monarch Butterflies. [00:04:40] So what I'd like to do is jump right to the recommendations, because I think those are [00:04:45] the most important ones. [00:04:49] First of all, promote the city's environmental programs and initiatives. [00:04:52] We've got a bunch of them. [00:04:53] I'd like to see us continue to promote those. [00:04:59] Environmental and food system city support services. [00:05:03] What we don't have at the moment is a member of the staff who is designated to try to coordinate [00:05:12] those sort of activities on behalf of the city. [00:05:16] There was some discussion that we needed an apartment head, and some of us said, no, let's [00:05:21] start small. [00:05:22] Let's get a person who is defined as having that responsibility. [00:05:28] It doesn't even need to be a full-time responsibility. [00:05:29] They can do something else, but at least get one person that's responsible so that when [00:05:35] you guys have questions, the city manager's got a question about how things are going, [00:05:39] they know who to go to. [00:05:41] The second is to discourage the use of polystyrene, i.e. styrofoam, food and drink containers [00:05:49] at city-approved events. [00:05:52] Historically, the committee has recommended banning them, taking a little different course [00:05:58] to discourage them. [00:06:01] As I've spoken to some of you before, if we could have somebody in one of the big events [00:06:07] or one of the groups that is in one of the bigger events take point on it and start using [00:06:16] some of the alternatives to styrofoam for their carry-out packaging for their food. [00:06:21] And I don't want to put Councilman Altman on the spot, but specifically I was thinking [00:06:26] at Chasco, if you had one or two big vendors that did that at Chasco, I think it would [00:06:33] jump and everybody else would pretty much fall in line. [00:06:38] The packaging is not that much more expensive than the styrofoam, and the problem with styrofoam, [00:06:44] like the PFAS stuff that I know you've been talking about from a chemical standpoint, [00:06:49] styrofoam just basically lasts forever. [00:06:52] And if we go to something that's easily recycled or compostable, that would make a huge difference. [00:07:00] The fourth item is herbicide, pesticide-free zones and non-toxic community. [00:07:05] Again, we'd like to see the city start by doing that with some of the city parcels. [00:07:14] We've had ongoing discussions, for instance, at the Fruit Tree Peninsula. [00:07:19] You really don't want to use herbicides and pesticides where you're trying to grow food. [00:07:26] So, if we can get that so that we're encouraging people to use alternatives to chemicals to [00:07:37] keep the pests under control, that would be super. [00:07:40] Another one, and this will take a change in the ordinances, specifically as they pertain [00:07:49] to the way that yards are monitored for growing too high. [00:07:57] And that's a native planting ordinance. [00:08:00] We've got some good examples of how that works real well. [00:08:04] I would point out the perennial peanuts along US 19. [00:08:10] And yeah, they may be a little bit higher than what we might think of as a yard. [00:08:14] They're gorgeous. [00:08:15] If I could figure a way to get my wife to let me plant perennial peanuts in my yard, [00:08:19] I would, because they're basically no maintenance and they're pretty. [00:08:25] The problem we've got now is, and there have been some folks that have gotten cited for [00:08:31] having the native plants in their yards. [00:08:35] I think council needs to look at that and take a balance. [00:08:39] And then the sixth item is increasing tree planting and reforestation. [00:08:45] We are encouraging the city to, as you go into budget session, to allocate a significant [00:08:51] amount of money to buying native trees that we can get out into the communities. [00:08:57] There are some areas in the community that are almost deserts, because when they were [00:09:03] originally built back in the 50s and 60s, they clear cut them just like has been happening [00:09:10] out on Little Road, if you've seen that mess. [00:09:15] But they don't have decent trees. [00:09:16] And if we can get shade trees that we can get to the people that are residents in our [00:09:25] community and get them to put the shade trees in, it won't help me and it won't help some [00:09:30] of you guys, because it may take 30 or 40 years, but at some point there will be a beautiful [00:09:36] canopy in those neighborhoods. [00:09:39] And the way to do that is to start now and the next generation will enjoy it. [00:09:45] And last would be to pursue an agro-tourism designation, trying to promote the fact that [00:09:53] we do have urban gardens, we do have the Grand Garden, we've got some other things [00:09:59] along the same lines that are moving along. [00:10:03] We need to get the word out and say, hey, New Port Richey is cutting edge, this is a [00:10:09] great place, come and visit, see what we're doing with our gardens, with our urban agriculture. [00:10:17] So we're here to help support all of you and to make sure that we get this done as [00:10:26] best as we can following your lead. [00:10:29] And with that, it's respectfully submitted by the Environmental Committee. [00:10:38] And on one last personal note, we're in the process of moving out of town, and so within [00:10:44] the next few weeks, I will no longer be a city resident, which means I will no longer [00:10:48] be able to be on the Environmental Committee. [00:10:51] If the Council sees fit to allow at least a limited number of non-residents to be on [00:10:57] some of these committees, I certainly would be more than happy to continue to participate. [00:11:02] That's all we've got. [00:11:03] Thank you. [00:11:04] Go away. [00:11:05] Okay. [00:11:06] I was wondering if we have any questions up here. [00:11:07] I'm going to save a lot of my comments for the end, but I did have two things I just [00:11:12] want to run by you. [00:11:13] With the eco-tourism designation, I saw it cited the Florida tourism. [00:11:20] Is that where that designation would come from? [00:11:22] Yeah. [00:11:23] Okay. [00:11:24] And then I don't know if you saw it, but just on a commentary note, I mean, I know for sure [00:11:27] Tom O'Neill's seen it, and you're not too far off of it, but I don't know how much you'd [00:11:31] be going north. [00:11:32] Park Drive is a perfect example of that shade canopy. [00:11:35] I mean, you drive down that, and no matter what time of day, it is nice temperature, [00:11:39] and I purposely go that way to get the good temperature. [00:11:42] But other than those two things, I'll save everything else. [00:11:47] One of the things, and I did send copies to the city manager, back in the 90s, the scouts [00:11:55] were doing a cleanup along Main Street, and got a picture, which happened to include City [00:12:00] Hall, and there were no trees anywhere. [00:12:01] And of course, now we've got this lovely canopy out there, but that's the timeframe that you've [00:12:07] got if you're looking at putting trees in. [00:12:09] It's going to take decades for them to grow out. [00:12:13] Yeah, a couple things. [00:12:16] The comment you made about going from mandatory to advising and recommending kind of causes [00:12:26] me to want to bring up the Resiliency Action Plan that's been promoted among the 26 cities [00:12:32] and five counties, which is a very strong plan to deal with the region, working to provide [00:12:44] the kind of environmental improvements and protections from not only storm surge and [00:12:49] rising sea level, but also the intense heat and other issues. [00:12:55] I would love, and they have asked if they could come and make a presentation to the [00:13:00] City Council at a future date. [00:13:04] But the adoption of that plan is not to say that any of the recommendations are mandatory, [00:13:11] but simply to say that it's a good platform for the city to pick and choose. [00:13:16] So some cities like certain things, don't like others, but there's been a strong effort [00:13:21] to try to get councils to approve that, and I'd like to see that come forward. [00:13:27] And then get it shared with the Environmental Committee in advance of that, so you can see [00:13:33] the actual document, which you can find online, I think, at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning [00:13:38] Council. [00:13:40] The other thing, in terms of leading the way, there was also a request at one point to make [00:13:44] it mandatory. [00:13:45] We couldn't have plastic straws, and you all remember the conversations we'd had, folks [00:13:51] up here had worked hard to promote that. [00:13:55] With the hundred-year anniversary, Debbie, what's the possibility that we could think [00:14:01] about getting a supply of 100-year anniversary to-go boxes that we could then offer to the [00:14:10] different stores, maybe at a price that would be no more than the to-go boxes they're doing? [00:14:15] Like talking to the former mayor, it's just a marginal increase in cost, but it would [00:14:23] kind of be neat if all our restaurants were sending out, you know, recyclable to-go containers. [00:14:29] Maybe we could trigger it off with our anniversary and put some more promotion on top of it, [00:14:37] as if we're sponsoring it. [00:14:39] What a good advertisement for everybody who would come in and use one of our restaurants. [00:14:43] Just a thought. [00:14:44] I don't know what you all think about it, but... [00:14:46] I can just say that we'll bring it up at Centennial Committee. [00:14:48] Yeah, bring it up at your committee and see if there's some support for that. [00:14:53] You know, how that would work, I don't know, in conjunction with the Main Street Program [00:14:57] or who's using what. [00:15:00] But that stuff is expensive, and to the degree that people could save a few dollars and we [00:15:06] could get a sponsorship or sort of a little promotional time, it would help us to beat [00:15:14] what I saw was a little bit of criticism for that incredibly well-attended event this Saturday [00:15:21] that there could still have been more promotion. [00:15:23] I don't recall where I saw that, but it's a promotion, maybe an opportunity. [00:15:28] Anyway, that's it. [00:15:30] Thank you. [00:15:31] Matt, maybe one step further to thinking about your sponsorship thing for those. [00:15:39] I mean, we could, if you wanted to open it up to community for that kind of stuff, too, [00:15:44] for advertising, there's a lot of attorneys, a lot of different people who spend a lot [00:15:49] of money on that stuff already for events in downtown. [00:15:53] So maybe one of them might want to sponsor those containers. [00:15:58] They're on coasters around town. [00:16:00] Yeah, they're on coasters, they're on those net wipe things, they're on all kinds of different [00:16:05] things for promotion, so why not add that as somebody promoting their business at the [00:16:11] same time? [00:16:12] It's a good idea. [00:16:13] It's a win-win. [00:16:14] I think people would bite on that for sure. [00:16:15] Oh, and the Native Planning Ordinance, I guess I haven't really ever dove deep into that. [00:16:25] I've noticed places around town that have a little bit of overgrowth, and it looks good [00:16:30] the way they have it presented, gardens, too, off of Queens Ave, I think it is. [00:16:37] There's one yard, it's nothing but vegetables, and it looks really good. [00:16:42] But maybe that would help if we were defining what native plants were and what they could [00:16:47] be, because I know we have a lot of people, and I've talked to them, and they're like, [00:16:49] oh no, that's a native plant, I don't have to cut that. [00:16:52] I don't know whether it was or not, I don't think they did either. [00:16:55] They're just trying to get out of cutting the lawn, but it would be good if we could [00:16:59] define that a little bit, maybe. [00:17:00] Can I comment on that one just for a minute? [00:17:01] That topic was probably, and Rob will remember this too, that was probably the one that got [00:17:10] the most comments on the committee as far as our proposals went, was the Native Plan [00:17:15] Ordinance, because so many people over just the last year have for one reason or another [00:17:19] been cited or visited by code saying that their yards are overgrown, and I know for [00:17:24] a fact three of them had native plants growing, then had very specifically planted native [00:17:30] plants in their yard for that, you know what I'm talking about. [00:17:34] So this particular proposal got by far the most interest on the committee, and we shared [00:17:40] with you a sample ordinance, too, that could be, perhaps with some nuances from the city [00:17:45] attorney, be adjusted to fit in our own community. [00:17:51] I think it also would lend to probably less water use. [00:17:56] Absolutely, because the native plants are already adapted, acclimated to this environment, [00:18:01] so they don't use as much water. [00:18:03] Absolutely true. [00:18:04] I won't go through the long list of all the advantages of it. [00:18:07] It attracts pollinators, bees, butterflies, all the insects that are used to those plants [00:18:12] for generations are attracted to those gardens that are planted with the wildflowers, the [00:18:18] native plants, and they're also low maintenance. [00:18:21] Yeah, as I said, we could go on and on on it, but the advantages are numerous. [00:18:27] I just want to say that I think that you should work with the city and our website as far [00:18:32] as the ag tourism, because then when people go to look at our site, they'll see that, [00:18:38] and then there's something that might attract different people in the tourism type thing. [00:18:42] Okay. [00:18:43] Besides our site. [00:18:44] Yeah, as Rob said, too, we stand ready to work with you. [00:18:46] I mean, I, for one, will dedicate as much time and energy to these projects as you want [00:18:51] to. [00:18:52] Yeah, we'll go through Collin, and he'll find out how we should get in. [00:18:54] And Collin knows that, too. [00:18:56] Yeah, and how you get yourselves on the ag tourism. [00:19:00] Yeah, okay, and one last note on those flowers. [00:19:02] I don't want to let that go. [00:19:04] The question was, Matt was asking, can we tell which ones they are? [00:19:07] Do we know what the native plants are? [00:19:09] We absolutely do. [00:19:11] And we can supply a list of the wildflowers, including the nurseries where you can get [00:19:15] them. [00:19:16] So we can answer that question. [00:19:17] Matt did. [00:19:18] What's that? [00:19:19] I didn't say we didn't know, I just said Matt did know. [00:19:23] Well, I know you were overthinking it. [00:19:26] All right, thank you very much. [00:19:29] Thank you. [00:19:30] Thank you.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentThe consent agenda item for Purchases/Payments was approved unanimously by the City Council after no public comment was offered.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda item for Purchases/Payments. (passed)5–0
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[00:27:10] Seeing no one else, we'll come back to the consent agenda. [00:27:14] Move for approval. [00:27:17] Second. [00:27:18] All those in favor signify. [00:27:19] Well we've got to ask public comment. [00:27:23] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for a vote. [00:27:26] We already got first and second. [00:27:30] Okay, all those in favor signify by aye. [00:27:33] Aye. [00:27:34] Aye. [00:27:35] Those opposed? [00:27:36] So we have five nothing.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2302: Creating the Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee
approvedCouncil passed the second reading of Ordinance 2024-2302, creating a Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee as a task force intended to help lower flood insurance rates for residents. The ordinance passed unanimously 5-0 with no public comment.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2302
- motion:Move approval of Ordinance 2024-2302 creating the Flood Risk and Preparedness Public Information Committee on second reading. (passed)5–0
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[00:27:37] Public reading of ordinance, second reading of ordinance 2024-2302, creating a floods [00:27:43] risk and preparedness public information committee. [00:27:48] This is ordinance number 2024-2302, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:27:53] providing for amendment of article four of chapter two of the code of ordinances pertaining [00:27:57] to boards, committees, and commissions of the city. [00:28:00] Providing for a flood risk and preparedness public information committee. [00:28:04] Providing for duties, membership, meetings, and procedures of the committee. [00:28:07] Providing for complex severability and an effective date. [00:28:10] Do we have any public comment? [00:28:14] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:28:20] I'll move approval. [00:28:21] I'll second. [00:28:22] I'll second. [00:28:23] Any comment? [00:28:24] No. [00:28:25] I'll second. [00:28:26] Just to say that I'm very excited that this is moving forward and that this is a step [00:28:35] in the right direction. [00:28:36] It's a task force to make sure that we're, you know, holding this process accountable [00:28:41] and it's another step in lowering our home insurance, excuse me, lowering our insurance [00:28:45] rates and so that's always a good thing. [00:28:47] All good? [00:28:48] All good. [00:28:49] All those in favor signify by aye. [00:28:52] Aye. [00:28:53] Those opposed? [00:28:54] We have five nothing. [00:28:55] Business items, board appointments, Tad Clemmons and Kevin Robinson to the Parks and Recreation
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Board Appointments: Tad Clements and Kevin Robinson, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
approvedCouncil appointed Tad Clements and Kevin Robinson to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for three-year terms ending July 2, 2027. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
- motion:Approve the appointments of Tad Clements and Kevin Robinson to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for three-year terms through July 2, 2027. (passed)5–0
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[00:29:00] Board. [00:29:03] The request before you this evening is to appoint both Tad Clemmons and Kevin Robinson [00:29:10] to the Parks and Rec Advisory Board for a three-year period of time and they have both [00:29:16] complied with all of the requirements to serve on the board. [00:29:20] I'm not sure if either of them are in attendance this evening at our meeting, but if you see [00:29:27] forward, if you see that it's appropriate to go forward with an appointment, their term [00:29:34] of office would span through July 2nd of 2027. [00:29:39] Do we have any public comment? [00:29:43] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for comment and vote. [00:29:47] I'm going to move to approve. [00:29:49] I'll second. [00:29:52] I just want to say that I had a chance to speak with the chair of the Parks and Rec [00:29:56] Committee about the two appointments and that they are [00:30:00] are well on their way to become a part of that board, [00:30:03] and they've been members with the rec center, [00:30:06] so they'll be able to serve it well. [00:30:08] And to just offer a momentary praise [00:30:11] to the Office of the City Manager, [00:30:12] because I had previously expressed concern [00:30:15] over applications sitting in limbo, [00:30:18] being reviewed for a very long duration of time, [00:30:20] and I saw that both of these applications [00:30:22] were presented to the council within two meetings, [00:30:26] so I appreciate that. [00:30:28] Anybody else? [00:30:29] No, I think we're good. [00:30:32] No, we're good. [00:30:33] Welcome. [00:30:34] Well, they're probably not here, because doesn't the board [00:30:36] meet at 730 in the morning? [00:30:38] They actually have changed their meeting times, [00:30:41] and now they're meeting in the evenings. [00:30:44] OK, well, when are they meeting? [00:30:46] I'll have to communicate that to you. [00:30:47] OK, yeah, please do, because that's [00:30:49] one of the reasons I never went. [00:30:52] So OK, all those in favor, signify by aye. [00:30:55] Aye. [00:30:55] All those opposed? [00:30:57] We have five nothing.
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Request to Purchase Sanitary Sewer Smart Manhole Covers
approvedCouncil approved a not-to-exceed $66,701 purchase of Smart Cover manhole sensor systems for 10 manholes tied to lift stations along the river. The purchase serves as an in-kind project in lieu of paying a $30,117 FDEP penalty for three unauthorized discharges, providing SCADA redundancy to detect sewer backups.
- motion:Move to approve the purchase of sanitary sewer smart manhole covers, not to exceed $66,701. (passed)
Florimar TerraceMain Street by the bridge in front of Beef O'Brady'sBeef O'Brady'sFDEPWidow Fletcher'sMr. RiveraMs. MannsFDEP civil penalty $30,117In-kind project ($45,000 minimum)SCADA systemSmart Cover manhole sensorsWastewater treatment plant breaker remediation▶ Jump to 30:58 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:30:58] Request to purchase a sanitary sewer smart manhole covers. [00:31:04] This is a request to purchase some smart cover systems [00:31:10] to be used in conjunction with our manhole covers, [00:31:13] and Mr. Rivera will be presenting fully [00:31:16] the agenda item. [00:31:17] Thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:31:18] The amount is a not-to-exceed amount of $66,701. [00:31:25] On May 3rd of this year, FDEP cited the city [00:31:30] with civil penalties of $30,117. [00:31:34] This was due to three unauthorized discharges that [00:31:38] went into our surface waters. [00:31:40] The first discharge was from the wastewater treatment plant. [00:31:45] We had a breaker system go down that was tied into six pumps. [00:31:51] Of the 71.5 thousand gallons that the three discharges were, [00:31:58] approximately half of that amount [00:32:00] was water from the wastewater treatment plant that [00:32:02] was fully treated. [00:32:04] It was cleaner than the existing water that was in the bayou, [00:32:07] but it still was an unauthorized discharge [00:32:11] and counted against the city. [00:32:13] The other two, oh, and our remediation work on that [00:32:17] was we ended up separating all six pumps [00:32:20] into separate breakers so that if one went down, [00:32:24] you still had five that were operational. [00:32:26] And then there was a gate that we [00:32:28] were able to extend to where it increased [00:32:31] our capacity of a little over 100,000 gallons [00:32:35] to allow us additional time should something like this [00:32:38] happen again. [00:32:40] DEP reviewed that, approved it. [00:32:42] The other two discharges were sewer force mains. [00:32:46] One was located at Main Street by the bridge [00:32:49] in front of Beef O'Brady's. [00:32:51] That was repaired. [00:32:52] The last discharge that we had was off [00:32:56] of Florimar Terrace that was over by the Widow Fletcher's [00:32:59] restaurant. [00:33:01] That was a force main as well we repaired. [00:33:03] We also did our due diligence to take a look at the existing [00:33:06] pipe conditions, their materials, history [00:33:10] as far as repairs go. [00:33:12] Did we need to go ahead and have a project that would [00:33:16] replace those pipes in that area? [00:33:19] We feel confident that our repairs [00:33:20] that we made were sufficient. [00:33:22] We also presented all of that to FDEP. [00:33:27] They agreed and said that they were fine. [00:33:31] So we could pay the penalty, or we [00:33:34] could go ahead and propose an in-kind project [00:33:38] at one and a half times minimum of the penalty. [00:33:41] In this case, that would have been approximately $45,000. [00:33:47] So with that, we ended up taking a look [00:33:49] at what could we do that would have an environmental impact [00:33:53] along the river. [00:33:55] And so we've proposed to put the smart cover manholes sensors [00:34:00] on the 10 manholes that are tied directly into our lift [00:34:05] stations along the river. [00:34:07] And what this does is it would supply us [00:34:09] with the redundancy when it comes to our SCADA system. [00:34:13] As you know, the SCADA system is the computer software [00:34:17] that we have that notifies our standby people to respond [00:34:20] if our lift stations go down, pumps go down, [00:34:22] those types of things. [00:34:24] This portion here would incorporate a redundancy [00:34:27] so that if that system was to fail, [00:34:30] then the backup of any effluent that we had in our system [00:34:34] would go to that first manhole. [00:34:36] And then that system would notify our standby person. [00:34:40] And so we presented the proposal to FDEP. [00:34:45] They approved it. [00:34:46] And obviously, we're coming to you to ask you for approval. [00:34:50] And we do have funds in our construction account [00:34:55] to pay for the purchases. [00:34:58] And so with that, we would recommend approval. [00:35:00] And I'm here if you have any questions. [00:35:02] Would anybody with public comment? [00:35:05] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back [00:35:07] for discussion and vote. [00:35:08] I move for approval. [00:35:10] I'll second. [00:35:12] No, it's important. [00:35:15] We need that stuff for maintenance [00:35:17] and just being able to keep track of everything. [00:35:21] It's just needed. [00:35:22] So I'm glad you guys are on top of it. [00:35:26] And who would have thought we had smart sewer lids? [00:35:30] Technology, right? [00:35:32] All the smart technology. [00:35:35] Anything that's going to help us to prevent an issue [00:35:38] or at least be able to slew it is going to definitely help us. [00:35:42] And I think having this as a backup plan is a great option. [00:35:47] Yeah, just we've already heard the story [00:35:50] when we approved the settlement agreement of this, [00:35:52] I believe, a few weeks back. [00:35:56] The only request I would have is when [00:35:58] they set those new smart lids, if they [00:36:01] are a little taller than the others, [00:36:03] that they not be so tall as to be bumpy. [00:36:06] So it's always tricky when you retrofit manhole covers [00:36:12] if there are any in the road. [00:36:14] Maybe there are not, but those that are in the road, [00:36:17] I think extra care to make sure that they don't create [00:36:21] a whole lot of cursing or trips to the auto repair [00:36:29] or make them in conjunction with paving sometimes even works too. [00:36:34] So however that goes. [00:36:35] If I may, the main box is attached [00:36:40] to the underbelly of the existing manhole. [00:36:42] Right. [00:36:46] Three questions, if you don't mind. [00:36:48] First one, so no structural changes to the exterior? [00:36:52] Just something attached to the bottom of the manhole? [00:36:54] OK. [00:36:55] My two questions are, when we talked about the work that [00:36:59] was done, the six pumps that were separated in the gate [00:37:02] and the work done on the force main, [00:37:05] that was an additional cost that was not factored into the 45? [00:37:09] Correct. [00:37:10] Those were additional costs. [00:37:11] We did immediate repairs. [00:37:13] OK, so 45 plus. [00:37:15] Did they come from a different fund or same construction fund? [00:37:22] If you need to get back to me. [00:37:23] No, no, no. [00:37:23] I remember the work all came from the operational costs. [00:37:29] One from sewer collections account for the force main [00:37:33] breaks, and then the wastewater treatment plant [00:37:35] account, operating account. [00:37:37] OK. [00:37:38] And I said three. [00:37:39] I have one more. [00:37:42] That's out of how many in the, and I [00:37:45] don't know if you can rough estimate this, [00:37:47] what would you say is that as a percentage of the ones [00:37:50] in the general vicinity related to the river? [00:37:55] Is there any way to calculate that [00:37:56] or be able to determine what we're hitting when we say 10? [00:37:59] Because I'm assuming we just hit 10 to get to the 45, [00:38:03] but we could have done more? [00:38:05] Not what we were aiming to do. [00:38:08] We've got 10 lift stations that are located along the river, [00:38:11] so we were able. [00:38:12] That's why our dollar amount of 66 is more than the 45. [00:38:15] Because we wanted to get every manhole [00:38:18] preceding a lift station that's adjacent to the river. [00:38:21] OK. [00:38:22] OK, that makes more sense. [00:38:23] Thank you for clarifying that. [00:38:25] And then I would just say, questions aside, [00:38:27] that we could have chose to do this a lot differently [00:38:32] and not been, you know, ate the feed
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Grand Blvd. Bridge Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation - Engineering Services
approvedCouncil approved a task order with Shroud Engineering Consultants for engineering services to relocate the potable water line and force main attached to the Grand Boulevard bridge, both temporarily and permanently, in connection with the bridge's planned replacement after a failed inspection. The not-to-exceed amount is $91,650 and includes design, permitting, plan preparation, bid documents, and construction services.
- motion:Motion to approve the task order with Shroud Engineering Consultants for Grand Blvd. Bridge water and wastewater utility relocation engineering services, not to exceed $91,650. (passed)5–0
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[00:38:35] and tucked it under the consent agenda [00:38:38] or found some way to go around what would have [00:38:41] been the best for the public. [00:38:42] But we chose to be very transparent about what [00:38:45] took place and to come up with a solution that I believe [00:38:48] is very unique to what happened and tries [00:38:51] to address that and solve that. [00:38:53] So hats off to the city staff for putting this agreement [00:38:57] together. [00:38:59] I'll just, my only statement is we're ahead of the game. [00:39:02] And a lot of times, we're not ahead of the game. [00:39:06] All those in favor say. [00:39:08] All those in favor. [00:39:09] Aye. [00:39:10] Those opposed. [00:39:12] That's a 5-0. [00:39:13] Grand Bridge water and water trace rate utility relocation [00:39:17] engineering services. [00:39:19] The purpose of this agenda item is [00:39:22] to relocate both on a temporary basis and a permanent basis [00:39:26] the potable water line and the forest main [00:39:30] that are attached to the bridge on Grand Boulevard, which [00:39:38] as you all are already aware, will [00:39:42] be replaced as a result of a failed inspection report. [00:39:47] And Mr. Rivera will tell you all about that project. [00:39:49] Sure. [00:39:50] Thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:39:50] I'll just add a little bit to it. [00:39:52] The amount is in a do not exceed amount of $91,650. [00:39:58] This is for engineering services from shroud engineering [00:40:01] consultants. [00:40:03] As Ms. Manns had stated, we have facilities [00:40:05] attached to both sides of the bridge. [00:40:08] This includes the design permitting, plan preparation, [00:40:12] and bid documents. [00:40:14] We did review the preliminary cost estimate. [00:40:18] We are between 13% and 15% that we're expecting, [00:40:24] depending if that construction estimate is [00:40:27] a little high or a little low. [00:40:28] That stands within the industry standards [00:40:31] that we're seeing right now. [00:40:33] And so we have worked with shroud engineering. [00:40:35] They're very familiar with our utility system. [00:40:37] And we would recommend that you do approve the task [00:40:41] order in front of you. [00:40:43] And Robert, it does include construction services [00:40:45] as well, doesn't it? [00:40:46] Yes, ma'am. [00:40:47] OK. [00:40:48] Does we have any public comment? [00:40:51] I'll move to approve. [00:40:54] Second. [00:40:54] OK. [00:40:56] I hadn't brought it back yet. [00:40:57] That's my punch. [00:40:59] Did you see somebody coming? [00:41:01] OK. [00:41:02] Go ahead then. [00:41:02] I have no comments. [00:41:04] Second. [00:41:05] No, sir. [00:41:05] Second. [00:41:08] We're good. [00:41:08] We're good. [00:41:09] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:41:11] Aye. [00:41:11] Those opposed, it's 5-0.
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Resolution No. 2024-14: Opioid Settlement Matters
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2024-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Kroger opioid settlement participation agreement (to preserve the city's rights should the Florida AG opt back in) and to act on the city's behalf on future opioid litigation decisions in consultation with outside counsel and the city attorney.
Ord. Resolution No. 2024-14
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2024-14 authorizing the City Manager to enter the Kroger opioid settlement participation agreement and to act on the city's behalf on future opioid litigation decisions in consultation with outside counsel and the city attorney. (passed)5–0
Kroger CompanyDebbie MannsUnidentified CouncilmemberUnidentified CouncilmemberFlorida Attorney General opioid settlementsKroger opioid settlementResolution 2024-14opioid litigation▶ Jump to 41:13 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:41:14] Resolution 2024-14, opiate settlement matters. [00:41:19] This is resolution number 2024-14, [00:41:22] a resolution of the city council of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, authorizing the city manager [00:41:27] to take action in legal matters related to the city's opioid [00:41:31] claims as provided herein. [00:41:34] Mr. Mayor, members of the council, [00:41:35] this is actually a two-part agenda item. [00:41:39] The first relates to a settlement announcement [00:41:42] that was made by the Kroger company. [00:41:46] And they specifically have volunteered [00:41:54] to pay $1.2 billion to states and to local governments [00:41:59] in the states where they do business to resolve claims. [00:42:05] At this point, the Florida attorney general [00:42:08] has opted out of settlements. [00:42:12] And the reason I'm asking you to agree [00:42:17] to allow me to execute the participation agreement [00:42:21] is only to preserve the city's right, [00:42:24] should she change her mind, and allow [00:42:28] us to participate in the settlement plan. [00:42:35] The second part of the agenda item [00:42:38] relates to future opiate defendants. [00:42:43] These claims have been coming in with some regularity, [00:42:47] as you have come to expect, I'm sure. [00:42:50] And there is a degree of a sense of urgency [00:42:56] when they request decisions on these matters. [00:43:03] Most of the decisions have to do with whether or not [00:43:06] a certain law firm is included, whether or not [00:43:11] a defendant is dropped, or they dismiss or add a claim. [00:43:17] And sometimes it's difficult to get it in front of you [00:43:21] before a decision has to be made. [00:43:24] And so what we are asking is that you [00:43:27] allow me to act on your behalf in those instances [00:43:32] as long as I review with the city's outside council [00:43:36] and the city attorney those decisions that must be made. [00:43:42] So the recommendation, in short, is [00:43:44] to authorize that I enter into the participation agreement [00:43:48] regarding the potential settlement agreement [00:43:51] with the Kroger company. [00:43:53] And additionally, to act on your behalf in specific regard [00:43:57] to authorizing actions required on the city's opiate claims [00:44:02] and litigation in consultation with our outside council [00:44:07] and the city attorney. [00:44:09] Are we voting twice or once? [00:44:11] You can combine it in one motion to approve both requests. [00:44:16] Comment? [00:44:18] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion. [00:44:21] I move to approve. [00:44:23] I'll second. [00:44:25] Now I just think time's going to be of the essence. [00:44:27] We've got to make sure that decisions are made. [00:44:29] And I think that this is really important for us [00:44:31] to be involved in. [00:44:34] Only thing I'll say is I've heard recently [00:44:36] the main culprit who created these pills [00:44:39] is found in their way to not be allowed some [00:44:47] of the bankruptcy type shelter. [00:44:53] So I know there's some uncertainty out there. [00:44:55] So I'm interested to keep alert to what's [00:44:58] happening in the big. [00:45:00] That's the bigger picture as well. [00:45:03] Is there a vehicle in this resolution for a notification to council of any settlements [00:45:10] that are entered or added or dropped? [00:45:14] How is the council being notified? [00:45:17] There isn't any language in the resolution that requires that we, the city attorney or [00:45:26] I notify you, but we'll notify you of settlements and we've been bringing before you any use [00:45:33] of the opiate funds for approval. [00:45:39] I'm comfortable with it. [00:45:43] I just want to stay on the boat, that's my personal opinion. [00:45:47] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:45:49] Aye. [00:45:50] Those opposed, that's five nothing.
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Resolution No. 2024-15 Travel Expenses Clarification for City Council Members
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution No. 2024-15, which clarifies the term 'travel expenses' in the city's travel reimbursement policy for City Council members to include attendance at ceremonial, memorial, or civic functions as representatives of the city. The resolution passed 5-0 after brief discussion.
Ord. Resolution No. 2024-15
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution No. 2024-15 clarifying travel expenses for City Council members to cover ceremonial, memorial, and civic functions. (passed)5–0
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[00:45:53] Resolution 2024-15, Travel Expenses, Clarification for City Council Members. [00:45:58] This is resolution number 2024-15, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing for a clarification for the term travel expenses in the performance [00:46:08] of official duties as related to the city travel reimbursement policy for city council [00:46:13] members only. [00:46:15] Providing for appearance or attendance at ceremonial, memorial, or civic functions or [00:46:19] events by city council members, providing for acknowledgment by members, and providing [00:46:24] for conflicts and an effective date as provided herein. [00:46:28] As you'll recall, this matter was brought up several council meetings ago, specifically [00:46:39] related to city council members' attendance at events other than business meetings. [00:46:49] Most of which, though, would be considered to be inherent to their responsibilities as [00:46:55] city council members. [00:46:58] The thinking was that the city's per diem and travel expense policy didn't specifically [00:47:06] consider that because it spelled out more specifically the language which would cover [00:47:18] city employees attending business meetings exclusively. [00:47:25] And in order to address the matter, the city attorney drafted a resolution which provides [00:47:31] an eligibility for travel-related expenses for elected officials who attend an event [00:47:39] or an activity as a representative of the city which qualifies as a ceremonial function [00:47:50] which requires their attendance. [00:47:52] Do you have any public comment? [00:47:58] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:48:02] How do you feel about it, Mr. Mayor? [00:48:06] Discussion and vote? [00:48:08] Yeah, time for discussion. [00:48:09] I mean, do you have a... [00:48:10] I don't have an opinion right now. [00:48:12] I'll have an opinion after. [00:48:13] We have a... [00:48:15] Okay. [00:48:15] Somebody wants to... [00:48:16] No discussion for me then. [00:48:17] Okay. [00:48:18] I'll move to approve. [00:48:20] Do we have a second? [00:48:22] I'll second. [00:48:23] Second. [00:48:24] Mayor? [00:48:29] I'm going to start by just bringing up the fact that contextually here, we are considering [00:48:37] clarifying an ordinance or resolution, or excuse me, clarifying language within our [00:48:41] charter and within our code on this item that was presented just a couple weeks ago, yet [00:48:47] there are items that the public have brought up over the duration of the last two years [00:48:53] that this council has indicated they want to consider, but there has been absolutely [00:49:00] zero movement whatsoever to consider those. [00:49:04] And so that being said, I just want to give credence to the public that has come and exercised, [00:49:09] as it says in here, their civic attendance before us and made an appeal for us to consider [00:49:16] something and that we make sure we're offering the same due diligence we're offering ourselves [00:49:21] right now to them as well. [00:49:24] And with all that said, that was my only real reservation. [00:49:27] I think that the clarification does just that. [00:49:29] It clarifies. [00:49:30] It doesn't add anything. [00:49:31] It doesn't take anything away. [00:49:32] It clarifies ceremonial, memorial, civic appearances, or attendance, and I think that's what would [00:49:37] be expected. [00:49:38] So... [00:49:39] Move to second. [00:49:40] Second. [00:49:41] Pete. [00:49:42] Pete seconded. [00:49:43] I have nothing to say on this matter. [00:49:48] I don't have anything to add either. [00:49:53] You won't see me trying to get money to go this side of West Pasco. [00:49:57] If I go to East Pasco or go out of the county, that's a different discussion. [00:50:01] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:50:03] Aye. [00:50:04] Those opposed? [00:50:05] It's five-nothing. [00:50:06] Communications.
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