MINUTES CITY OF INDIAN ROCKS BEACH REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING

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1 MINUTES CITY OF INDIAN ROCKS BEACH REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING The Indian Rocks Beach Regular City Commission Meeting was held on TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018, in the City Commission Chambers, 1507 Bay Palm Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. Mayor-Commissioner Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by an invocation by Pastor Frank Peterman. PRESENT: Mayor-Commissioner Joanne Moston-Kennedy Commissioner Phillip J. Hanna Commissioner Edward G. Hoofnagle Commissioner Nick Palomba Commissioner Philip M. Wrobel City Attorney Randy D. Mora City Manager Brently Gregg Mims City Clerk Deanne B. O Reilly, MMC Public Services Director Dean A. Scharmen (To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.) Mayor-Commissioner Kennedy recognized her invited guests, family, and public servants that were present to share this special moment in her political career as the Mayor-Commissioner for the City of Indian Rocks Beach. Mayor-Commissioner Kennedy announced that prior to every regular city commission meeting, the Pinellas County Sheriff s Office will be available to address any concerns or questions that IRB residents may have from 6:45 to 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium. 1A. REPORT OF Pinellas County Sheriff s Office. The Pinellas County Sheriff s Office (PCSO) reviewed the February 2018 Crime Analysis Report and addressed the public s and City Commission s questions and/or concerns. Commissioner Wrobel inquired if electric scooters can ride in the bicycle lane, with PCSO responding only if the scooters have pedals and if they are pedaling in the bicycle lane. Page 1 of 9

2 1B. PRESENTATION by Whit Blanton, Executive Director of Forward Pinellas, on an overview of the West Bay Drive Complete Streets Concept Plan. Whit Blanton, Executive Director of Forward Pinellas, provided an overview of the West Bay Drive Complete Streets Concept Plan and stated the goals are to improve economic development and safety for the West Bay Drive corridor. He stated the project is still in the design phase and stated there will be a hands-on workshop in the next 2 to 3 months and the City of Indian Rocks Beach staff will be invited. He stated no plan will be advanced until Forward Pinellas can work with the cities to come up with a solution that everyone supports. He addressed the public s and City Commission s questions and/or concerns. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. Patti Muneio, 309 Bahia Vista Drive, asked if the City could issue temporary 15 th Avenue Boat Ramp stickers to seasonal renters who rent in Indian Rocks Beach for more than 3 months. Kelly Cisarik, 448 Harbor Drive South, stated there is a newly formed Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District Citizen Advisory Task Force and the first meeting of this Task Force is April 3, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., in the IRB Civic Auditorium. She was appointed to this Task Force as an IRB citizen representative. The meeting schedule for this Task Force is the first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., in the IRB Civic Auditorium. 3A. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: City Attorney Mora announced that there will be a City Commission Work Session on April 10, 2018, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., to discuss short-term vacation rentals. 3B. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: City Manager Mims provided a brief status on the following City projects: Gulf Boulevard Undergrounding Project from Whitehurst Avenue to 6 th Avenue. Public Services Director Scharmen is in the process of obtaining 30 easements for placement of transformers. Paving Project. The curbs on South Harbor Drive are almost complete, 12 th Avenue is finished, and the asphalt contractor will be here on April 2, 2018, to begin the 3-step process. Rehabilitation of the Kolb and Nature Preserve Restroom Facilities. Installation of the Gateway Sign at the Gulf Boulevard/Walsingham Road Intersection. The 4 th Street Boardwalk Project. Page 2 of 9

3 Installation of a Sand Volleyball Court in the Nature Preserve. On May 8, 2018, a City Commission Work Session has been scheduled to discuss amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Code. On May 17, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Board will be discussing amendments to the sign ordinance based on Supreme Court rulings. Begun work on the FY Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Projects Budget, and as part of the budget process, a postcard was mailed to ask for public input on the upcoming budget. An information postcard was mailed to inform residents of April 10, 2018 City Commission Work Session on short-term vacation rentals. Congratulated the new City Commission Members. Stated it was a pleasure working with former Mayor Johnson for the past 5 years. Thanked his wife for supporting him as the Indian Rocks Beach City Manager. 3C. REPORTS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: COMMISSIONER HOOFNAGLE: Congratulated new Mayor-Commissioner Kennedy and stated he looks forward to working on her City Commission. Congratulated and welcomed City Commissioner Palomba and stated he looks forward to working with him. Stated he enjoyed election day, camping out 105 feet away from the polling place, and spending time with the candidates, stating they all had a nice time celebrating democracy and sharing some time together. He looks forward to working with the City Commission for the next two years. COMMISSIONER WROBEL: Complimented the Gateway Sign and stated the City received funding from A2K and the IRB Homeowners for the sign. Stated the informational postcards are fantastic. Stated vehicles are still using the pedestrian/bicycle lane to get to Walsingham Road from Crabby Bill s front parking lot to the intersection, and inquired if there is any way to separate the traffic from the pedestrian/bicycle lane. City Manager Mims stated staff has had conversations with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as that right-of-way belongs to the State. He stated unfortunately there are not a lot of good options there. Congratulated Kelly Cisarik on her appointment to the Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District Task Force. COMMISSIONER HANNA: Congratulated Mayor-Commissioner Kennedy, City Commissioner Hoofnagle, and City Commissioner Palomba on the election. Stated the informational postcards are fantastic as well. Page 3 of 9

4 Gateway Sign is great and it is quite a welcoming for vehicular traffic coming over the Indian Rocks Beach Bridge. Congratulated Kelly Cisarik on her appointment to the Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District Task Force. COMMISSIONER PALOMBA: Thanked his wife for allowing him to run for office and for helping him throughout the campaign. He has met so many residents and it has been amazing, there are such great people in IRB that want to help. Congratulated Ms. Kennedy as being elected as the City s first female Mayor- Commissioner. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER KENNEDY: Announced the upcoming City events. Thanked everyone who helped with her campaign. Stated First Monday with the Mayor will start on April 2 nd, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the Civic Auditorium. 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS. None. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. APPROVAL OF the February 13, 2017 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes. B. APPROVAL OF the March 8, 2018 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes. C. CONFIRMING ACTION TAKEN at the March 8, 2018 Special City Commission Meeting. D. RESOLUTION NO Opposing offshore oil drilling and exploration activities. E. AUTHORIZING the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management concerning Alert Pinellas. City Attorney Mora read the Consent Agenda, consisting of Agenda Item Nos. 5A through 5E, by title only. MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANNA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WROBEL, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, CONSISTING OF AGENDA ITEM NOS. 5A THROUGH 5E. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. Page 4 of 9

5 7A. RESOLUTION NO Accepting the official results of the 2018 Municipal Election, for the mayor-commissioner seat and two city commissioner seats, held on March 13, BACKGROUND: An election was held on March 13, Many municipal codes required that election results be ratified or declared by the governing body via resolution once the election results are certified by the canvassing authority. Alternately, codes may provide that election results are self-executing upon certification by the canvassing authority without resolution by the governing body. The City Code is silent on the matter. ANALYSIS: Although the City Attorney s Office is not aware of any statutory authority requiring ratification outside the context of a bond referendum, there is some old case law suggesting that it is necessary. Because the City Code does not directly address the issue, the City Clerk has prepared this resolution in an abundance of caution. The results of the March 13, 2018 Municipal Election are reported as follows: FOR MAYOR-COMMISSIONER SEAT Don House Jr % Cookie Kennedy % FOR CITY COMMISSIONER SEATS (TWO OPEN SEATS) Jude Bond % Edward Hoofnagle % Nick Palomba % CHARTER AMENDMENT NO REFERENDUM ELIMINATING REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN A SEWER FUND EMERGENCY/CONTINGENCY RESERVE Shall the City eliminate the Charter provision requiring it to retain a Sewer Fund Emergency/Contingency Reserve in light of the 2014 sale of its sewer system to Pinellas County? Yes % No % CHARTER AMENDMENT NO REFERENDUM TRANSFERRING $100, FROM THE SEWER FUND EMERGENCY/CONTINGENCY RESERVE TO THE GENERAL FUND Shall the City transfer $100, from the Sewer Fund Emergency/Contingency Reserve to the General Fund in light of the 2014 sale of its sewer system to Pinellas County? Yes % Page 5 of 9

6 No % Total Registered Votes: 3,185 Total Votes Cast: 1,220 Turnout: 38.30% City Attorney Mora read Resolution No by title only. City Clerk O Reilly presented the agenda item, stating these are the official results for the March 13, 2018 Municipal Election. There was no discussion/comments by the City Commission or the public. MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HOOFNAGLE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANNA, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO , ACCEPTING THE OFFICIAL RESULTS OF THE 2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION, FOR THE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER SEAT AND TWO CITY COMMISSIONER SEATS, HELD ON MARCH 13, ROLL CALL: HANNA AYE HOOFNAGLE AYE PALOMBA AYE WROBEL AYE KENNEDY AYE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7B. RESOLUTION NO Appointment of Vice Mayor-Commissioner. BACKGROUND: Charter Section 4.4 authorizes the City Commission to appoint a Vice Mayor-Commissioner from among the members of the City Commission at its first regular meeting following certification each year. The duties of the Vice Mayor-Commissioner shall be to preside over the meetings of the City Commission during the absence of the Mayor-Commissioner, and in general in the absence or the incapacity of the Mayor-Commissioner he shall do and perform those acts and things provided in the City Charter to be done by the Mayor- Commissioner. ANALYSIS: The City Commission should appoint a member of the City Commission to serve as Vice Mayor-Commissioner, which term shall commence on March 27, 2018, and shall expire on the newly-elected City Commission s first meeting following certification of the March 13, 2018, Municipal General Election results. Page 6 of 9

7 City Attorney Mora read Resolution No by title only. There was no discussion/comments by the City Commission or the public. MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANNA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WROBEL, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO APPOINTING COMMISSIONER EDWARD G. HOOFNAGLE TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR- COMMISSIONER EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2018, AND UNTIL THE FIRST MEETING OF THE NEWLY ELECTED CITY COMMISSION FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION OF THE MARCH 12, 2019 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS. ROLL CALL: HANNA AYE HOOFNAGLE AYE PALOMBA AYE WROBEL AYE KENNEDY AYE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7C. RESOLUTION NO Appointing a voting delegate and first and second alternate voting delegates to represent the City at the Barrier Islands Governmental Council (BIG-C) meetings. BACKGROUND: The BIG-C By-Laws, Article III, Section 2, Representation, states that all elected officials of each municipality shall be members of the council, one of whom shall be appointed by the municipality as the voting delegate. Each municipality may appoint other elected officials as alternate voting delegates. Each municipality shall designate their delegates in writing. Delegate #1 - Name - Voting Delegate. Delegate #2 - Name - Alternate to Delegate #1. Delegate #3 - Name - Alternate to Delegate #2. An alternate voting delegate may vote when the voting delegate is absent. Each city is entitled to one vote. The object of the BIG-C is to stimulate communications between the barrier island cities to focus on problems common to all, including but not limited to: tourism, recycling, public transportation, beach preservation, renourishment and access, marine environment, air and water quality, public safety, density management, waterway regulation, taxation based on permanent residents and average transient population, to unite and be able to have one voice addressing the County, State, and Federal Governments while respecting the individuality of each. Page 7 of 9

8 April, April, Voting Delegates Mayor R.B. Johnson - Voting Delegate Commissioner Ed Hoofnagle -1st Alternate Commissioner Phil Wrobel - 2 nd Alternate ANALYSIS: The City Commission needs to appoint a voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates to the BIG-C. The BIG-C meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m., with the location rotation between the membership cities. City Attorney Mora read Resolution No by title only. City Clerk O Reilly presented the agenda item and stated currently the delegates are: former Mayor Johnson as the voting delegate, with Vice Mayor-Commissioner Hoofnagle as the first alternate, and Commissioner Wrobel as second alternate at the BIG-C meetings. Mayor-Commissioner Kennedy stated she would like to be appointed as the voting delegate to the BIG-C. There were no public comments. MOTION MADE BY VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER HOOFNAGLE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PALOMBA, TO APPOINT MAYOR-COMMISSIONER KENNEDY AS THE VOTING DELEGATE AT THE BIG-C MEETINGS. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION. Commissioner Palomba stated he would like to appointed as the first voting delegate at the BIG-C meetings. There were no public comments. MOTION MADE BY VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER HOOFNAGLE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANNA, TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER PALOMBA AS FIRST VOTING DELEGATE AT THE BIG-C MEETINGS. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION. Commissioner Hanna nominated Commissioner Wrobel as the second voting delegate. Commissioner Wrobel declined due to his work hours. Commissioner Hanna nominated Vice Mayor-Commissioner Hoofnagle as the second voting delegate. Page 8 of 9

9 There were no public comments. MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER WROBEL, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PALOMBA, TO APPOINT VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER HOOFNAGLE AS SECOND VOTING DELEGATE AT THE BIG-C MEETINGS. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION. 8. WORK SESSION ITEMS [DISCUSSION ONLY]: None. 9. OTHER BUSINESS. None. 10. ADJOURNMENT. MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HANNA, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR- COMMISSIONER HOOFNAGLE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:12 P.M. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION. April 10, 2018 Date Approved Joanne Moston-Kennedy, Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: Deanne B. O Reilly, MMC, City Clerk /dor Page 9 of 9