City of Gulfport Florida City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 17, 2015

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1 City of Gulfport Florida City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 17, 2015 The Regular Meeting of the Gulfport City Council was held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, located at rd Street South, Gulfport, Florida. Yolanda Roman, Vice Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilmember Michael Fridovich followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Present were Councilmembers Christine Brown, Michael Fridovich, and Daniel Liedtke; Vice Mayor Yolanda Roman; City Manager James O Reilly; City Attorney Andrew Salzman and City Clerk Lesley DeMuth. Mayor Samuel Henderson arrived after the roll was called. Presentations: Vice Mayor Roman presented the awards to the Halloween Decorating Contest Winners: Vinnie Seplesky and Julie O Connor, Haunted House Theme and Beach Bazaar, Commercial Theme. Mark and Sonya Walling, General Theme, were not present. Mayor Henderson presented Police Chief Robert Vincent with a Proclamation declaring November 2015 as Walk Like MADD - MADD Dash Month. Cheryl Hannafin reviewed and answered questions from council on a PowerPoint presentation regarding Phase I of the Water Utility Rate Structure Study. City Manager O Reilly discussed the proposed option of reducing the minimum usage and adding an additional tier for usage above 20,000 gallons and the impact of the anticipated City of St. Petersburg wholesale water/sewer costs surcharge of up to 25% at the expiration of the city s agreement in October of Fiscal Year 2017/2018. City Manager O Reilly advised he will bring back for discussion at a council workshop/s the options for restructuring the water rate structure. Mayor Henderson advised he was very appreciative for all the efforts of city staff and the employees. 1. Public Comment. Cindy Davis, th Street S., spoke on the City of St. Petersburg s pumping of sewage into Clam Bayou. Bill Zinner, Gulfport Coast Guard Auxiliary, thanked the city for repairs made to the Auxiliary building. Chuck Broich, th Street S., spoke of his concerns on the city s transparency regarding the proposed bike trail.

2 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Mayor Henderson recognized Margarete Tober who spoke to the costs of the trail project and she thanked the City Manager and staff for removing tarps from a home on 55 th Street that has been vacant for six years; questioning what the steps were for those dilapidated homes that do not fall within the city s registry ordinance. 2. City Manager Report. City Manager O Reilly provided reminders for the upcoming Historical Designation of the Casino and the Holiday Tree Lighting. 3. City Attorney Report. No Report. 4. City Clerk Report. No Report. 5. Consent: a. Consider approval of the Council Meeting Minutes of October 20, b. Resolution No : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to purchase a multi-passenger SUV for the Police Department from Duval Ford; rescinding Resolution No ; and providing for an effective date. c. Resolution No : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to purchase a 2016 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD vehicle for the Fire Department from Don Reid Ford; and providing for an effective date. d. Resolution No : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to purchase a John Deere 5065e utility tractor, loader, and landscape rake from Everglades Farm and Equipment Company; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read the Consent Agenda. Motion by Councilmember Liedtke, second by Councilmember Fridovich to approve the Consent Agenda. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION 6. Ordinances: a , First Reading: An ordinance of the City of Gulfport, Florida, amending Chapter 6 Beaches, Boats, Boating and Waterfront Structures, Article I. in General, Section Public Casino Boat Dock; prohibiting mooring during the hours that the dock is closed; removing the prohibition on personal watercraft mooring at the dock; prohibiting swimming from the dock; requiring proper registration and compliance with posted size restrictions for vessels moored at the dock; prohibiting the transfer of fuel; providing for the repeal of ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith, to the extent of such conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read Ordinance No by title only. City Manager O Reilly explained the Ordinance.

3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 3 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Mayor Henderson opened the public discussion. Neither hearing nor seeing anyone who wished to speak, Mayor Henderson closed the public discussion. Motion by Vice Mayor Roman, seconded by Councilmember Brown to approve Ordinance No Councilmember Liedtke commented on the popularity of the docks; suggesting additional slips be considered in one to three years. In response to a question by Vice Mayor Roman, City Manager O Reilly clarified the signage will reflect that mooring is limited to four hours. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER FRIDOVICH COUNCILMEMBER LIEDTKE b , First Reading: An ordinance of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Gulfport Lions, Inc., as attached to and made part of this ordinance: providing for the repeal of ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, to the extent of such conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read Ordinance No by title only. City Manager O Reilly explained the Ordinance. Mayor Henderson opened the public discussion. Bob Newcomb, 921 Freemont Street S., spoke of his concerns with the provision of the lease agreement which provides for a dollar a year rent and 50% buy-out at lease end. Neither hearing nor seeing anyone else who wished to speak, Mayor Henderson closed the public discussion. Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Liedtke to approve Ordinance No City Manager O Reilly spoke to Mr. Newcomb s concerns; advising the lease has been in place for over 40 years and his recommendation to council is to renew the lease. Councilmember Fridovich asked Councilmember Liedtke to recuse himself from voting as he is a Lions Club member. City Manager O Reilly advised Councilmember Liedtke did not need to recuse himself. Councilmember Liedtke mentioned the Lions Club upcoming pancake breakfast and that the Club posts events to their Facebook page.

4 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 4 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Mayor Henderson spoke in support of the lease. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER FRIDOVICH COUNCILMEMBER LIEDTKE 7. Resolutions: a : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, providing for a budget amendment for Fiscal Year ; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read Resolution No by title only. City Manager O Reilly explained the resolution. Mayor Henderson opened the public discussion. Neither hearing nor seeing anyone who wished to speak, Mayor Henderson closed the public discussion. Motion by Councilmember Fridovich, seconded by Vice Mayor Roman to approve Resolution No In response to a question by Vice Mayor Roman, City Manager O Reilly explained the BP monies were allocated to insurance proceeds and there were other monies in that account. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER FRIDOVICH COUNCILMEMBER LIEDTKE b : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with Duke Energy to replace the existing roadway lights on Shore Boulevard and the public beach with Sanibel LED light poles and fixtures; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read Resolution No by title only. City Manager O Reilly explained the resolution and Don Sopak, Public Works Director, provided an overview of the lighting project. In response to questions by council, Public Works Director Sopak discussed the locations of the new 22 Sanibel light poles. Mayor Henderson opened the public discussion. Neither hearing nor seeing anyone who wished to speak, Mayor Henderson closed the public discussion.

5 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 5 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Motion by Councilmember Liedtke, seconded by Councilmember Fridovich to approve Resolution No ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER FRIDOVICH COUNCILMEMBER LIEDTKE c : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with Advanced Engineering and Design, Inc., for the preparation of contract documents, permits and bidding/construction administration services for the 31 st Avenue South Waterline and Restoration Project; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read Resolution No by title only. City Manager O Reilly explained the resolution. Mayor Henderson opened the public discussion. Bob Newcomb, 921 Freemont Street S., asked for the placement of a fire hydrant between 55 th and 58 th Streets. Public Works Director Sopak advised that input will be sought from the Fire Department on the project. Neither hearing nor seeing anyone else who wished to speak, Mayor Henderson closed the public discussion. Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Fridovich to approve Resolution No In response to questions by council, Public Works Director Sopak spoke to the area included in the project and explained the city s intent to replace any bad piping. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER FRIDOVICH COUNCILMEMBER LIEDTKE d : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract with Tisdale Construction, Inc., for the renovations to the existing ship store and new marina facility; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read Resolution No by title only.

6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 6 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 City Manager O Reilly explained the resolution. Mayor Henderson opened the public discussion. Neither hearing nor seeing anyone who wished to speak, Mayor Henderson closed the public discussion. Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Roman to approve Resolution No Councilmembers expressed their excitement for this project. Vice Mayor Roman spoke of her desire, moving forward, to have city projects contain a green component. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER FRIDOVICH COUNCILMEMBER LIEDTKE e : A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract with Cardno/TBE for engineering and support services for Phase I of the Shore Boulevard Improvements Project; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk DeMuth read Resolution No by title only. City Manager O Reilly explained the resolution, pointing out the engineers have been requested to provide up to five (5) pavement surface options for the beach parking lot. Mayor Henderson opened the public discussion. Mayor Henderson recognized Margarete Tober who expressed her enthusiasm for the project and asked if a bike trail is included, to which Mayor Henderson advised a multi-use trail is included in the project. Bob Newcomb spoke of his pleasure with the project and requested the city make baffle boxes a part of the project design. Neither hearing nor seeing anyone else who wished to speak, Mayor Henderson closed the public discussion. Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Liedtke to approve Resolution No In response to questions by Vice Mayor Roman on the issue raised about baffle boxes and a date for the open public comment period on the project, City Manager O Reilly advised this was a landscape and design project; not a drainage project and pending tonight s council approval, the comment period would occur once the design was prepared by the engineers.

7 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 7 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBER FRIDOVICH COUNCILMEMBER LIEDTKE 8. Discussion: Social Media Use and Notification Protocol Procedures. David Mather, Director of Library and Information Technology, discussed the creation of an official Facebook page to communicate a positive depiction of the city and the creation of a citywide app and ticketing system through GovQA. City Manager O Reilly reviewed the policy for Dissemination of Information to the Public which had been provided to council and he encouraged residents to register for Code Red. 9. Council Comments/Informational Reports. Councilmember Fridovich requested a Proclamation be issued for Gulfport s first Poet Laureate Peter Hargitai; there was no objections from Council, and reported during his attendance at the National League of Cities he was reminded that Gulfport has an excellent staff. Councilmember Liedtke reported the Florida League of Cities has an upcoming Legislative Conference in Orlando, he will be speaking at Sexton Elementary School during the Teach-In, he thanked those who participated in the VETSports Beach Volleyball Open, advised VETSports anticipated participating in the city s MLK Day Event, and he provided a reminder of the upcoming Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Vice Mayor Roman requested a Proclamation be issued for former Board of Adjustment Member Gina Burke; there was no objections from Council, provided a follow-up of her contacts regarding Clam Bayou, reported on her visit with Congressmen Jolly speaking to an artificial reef project, spoke on the city s Veterans Day Parade, reported on her attendance at the recent Pinellas County Legislative Delegation meeting, spoke on her concerns of SB 416/HB 461 regarding the transfer of utility cost relocations to cities, she mentioned the upcoming MLK Day Event and presented a PowerPoint on the result/ideas from her Town Hall meeting. Councilmember Brown asked Mayor Henderson if he would extend an invitation to Representative Kathleen Peters and John and Marjory Milford to the Historic Dedication Ceremony of the Casino, suggesting the city present the Milford s with a key to the city, etc., for their efforts towards the Casino designation, she spoke on the Historical Society s interested in Lincoln Cemetery; council discussion ensued on their past dialogs regarding the cemetery property; advising they welcomed a presentation by the Historical Society on their proposal during a council meeting, she spoke on information she received and discussion she had regarding the pumping/cleaning-up of the water/sediment in Clam Bayou; providing a handout on a reverse osmosis water purification system, she provided a reminder of her Wednesday office hours, thanked Mr. Newcomb for a Letter to the Editor in the Gabber, advised she was meeting with a member of the community on the development of a coalition of environmentally friendly people, and wished Councilmember Liedtke a Happy Birthday.

8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 8 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Vice Mayor Roman spoke on the Senior Center Food Pantry s need for non-perishable foods. Mayor Henderson thanked Councilmember Brown for the information she provided, he reported he spoke to Mayor Kriseman who advised that his legal team is still looking over the agreement which the city had returned to St. Petersburg, he spoke to Congressman Jolly regarding the city s beach nourishment project, he will also be participating in the Teach-In at Gulfport Elementary and Oakhurst Elementary, he thanked those who attended the Blues Fest and the Food Forest Fundraiser and advised he would provide an update on his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference at a later date. 10. Adjournment. Motion by Councilmember Brown, second by to adjourn. Date Approved: Lesley DeMuth, City Clerk Samuel Henderson, Mayor