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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 5, 2019 Council Chambers at 5:30 PM AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 5, 2019 Council Chambers at 5:30 PM 1. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 - 9 A. July 15, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes City Council Regular Meeting - 15 Jul 2019 - Minutes - Pdf 11 - 12 B. July 18, 2019, Special Meeting Minutes City Council Special Meeting - 18 Jul 2019 - Minutes - Pdf 13 - 16 C. July 29, 2019, Special Meeting Minutes City Council Special Meeting - 29 Jul 2019 - Minutes - Pdf 3. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 17 - 23 A. Ordinance No. 12-2019 - Formula Business Moratorium Ordinance FIRST READING Agenda Memo - Ordinance No. 12-2019 - Formula Business Moratorium Ordinance - Pdf 25 - 34 B. Ordinance 13-2019 - Electronic Reader Board Signs FIRST READING Agenda Memo - Ordinance 13-2019 - Electronic Reader Board Signs - Pdf 35 - 41 C. Ordinance No. 14-2019 - Municipal Public Service Tax (MPST) FIRST READING Agenda Memo - Ordinance No. 14-2019 - Municipal Public Service Tax (MPST) - Pdf 43 - 48 D. Ordinance No. 15-2019, regarding the City's Communications Service Tax (CST) FIRST READING Page 1 of 92 Agenda Memo - Ordinance No. 15-2019, regarding the City's Communications Service Tax (CST) - Pdf 49 - 53 E. Resolution No. 27-2019 - Special Assessment for Dredging Hoffman Bayou Agenda Memo - Resolution No. 27-2019 - Special Assessment for Dredging Hoffman Bayou - Pdf 55 - 60 F. Resolution No. 28-2019 - Special Assessment for Dredging Woodland Bayou Agenda Memo - Resolution No. 28-2019 - Special Assessment for Dredging Woodland Bayou - Pdf 4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 61 - 62 A. Splash Pad Spectator Area Expansion – Bid Results Agenda Memo - Splash Pad Spectator Area Expansion – Bid Results - Pdf 63 - 66 B. Warren Averett Engagement of Services Agreement Agenda Memo - Contractual Services Request - Pdf 67 - 71 C. Authorization to Bid FY 2019 Roadway Resurfacing Agenda Memo - Authorization to Bid FY 2019 Resurfacing Project - Pdf 73 - 81 D. Daniel Drive Easement Agreement Agenda Memo - Daniel Drive Easement Agreement - Pdf 83 - 92 E. Biosolids Hauling & Disposal Contract Authorization to Bid Agenda Memo - Biosolids Hauling & Disposal Contract Authorization to Bid - Pdf 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Volunteer Fire Department Follow Up Discussion 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. PUBLIC FORUM 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT If any person decides to appeal any decisions made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or public hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and any evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The public is invited to comment on matters before the City Council upon seeking and receiving recognition from the Chair. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodation in order Page 2 of 92 to participate in a public hearing you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (850) 934-5115 or at 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze at least one (1) week prior to the date of the public hearing. Page 3 of 92 Page 4 of 92 MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers July 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Gulf Breeze, Florida, was held in Council Chambers on July 15, 2019, at 5:30 PM. 1. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Fitch, Mayor Pro Tem Naile, Councilman Torgersen, and Councilman Schluter COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilman Hebert 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 1, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Mayor Pro Tem Naile made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 1, 2019, meeting. Councilman Torgersen seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. B. July 8, 2019, Special Meeting Minutes Councilman Torgersen made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2019, meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Naile seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. 3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Recognition of the 2019 Citizen Academy Participants The City Council recognized and thanked the graduates of the 2019 Citizens Academy. The Council also recognized Buz Eddy's role as facilitator of the Academy. Mr. Eddy addressed the Council and then presented the graduates with plaques. The following citizens participated in the 2019 Citizens Academy: John Adams, Jeremy Diamond, Laura Giberman, Seth Grant, Jim Green, Mia Jerrems, Amy Stulajter, David Stulajter, David Tillar, Beau Vignes, Bill Wein, Michael Werner, and Christa Wilson. 4. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES A. Resolution No. 24-2019 Approving a Plan of Finance for Viera Charter Schools, Inc., and the Issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 in Capital Trust Agency Bonds Reference: City Manager memo dated July 9, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 15, 2019 Page 1 of 5 Page 5 of 92 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-2019 approving a plan of finance for Viera Charter Schools, Inc., authorizing issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 in Capital Trust Agency bonds. Mayor Pro Tem Naile made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-2019. Councilman Torgersen seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. B. Resolution No. 25-2019 Approving a Plan of Finance for Cedar Grove MG LP, a Florida limited partnership, whose general partner is AOF Florida Affordable Housing Corp., and the Issuance of not to exceed $30,000,000 in Capital Trust Agency Bonds Reference: City Manager memo dated July 9, 2019 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-2019 approving a plan of finance for Cedar Grove MG LP, a Florida limited partnership, whose general partner is AOF Florida Affordable Housing Corp., authorizing issuance of not to exceed $30,000,000 in Capital Trust Agency bonds. Councilman Schluter made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-2019. Councilman Torgersen seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. C. Resolution No. 26-2019 Approving a Plan of Finance for Northstar Academies, Inc., and the Issuance of not to exceed $60,000,000 in Capital Trust Agency Bonds Reference: City Manager memo dated July 9, 2019 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-2019 approving a plan of finance for Northstar Academies, Inc., authorizing issuance of not to exceed $60,000,000 in Capital Trust Agency bonds. Councilman Torgersen made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-2019. Mayor Pro Tem Naile seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. D. Blueways Memorandum of Understanding and Proclamation (This item was moved from Consent Agenda) Reference: Director of Parks & Recreation memo dated July 8, 2019 Recommendation: That Council authorize the signing of the attached Memorandum of Understanding and Proclamation, establishing the City of Gulf Breeze as Blueway Community, as recognized by the Florida Paddling Trail Association. Mr. Pulley addressed the Council and answered questions. He introduced Lynn Howe, Chairman of the City's Advisory Park Board, and Dan Brown, Superintendent of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 15, 2019 Page 2 of 5 Page 6 of 92 Councilman Schluter made a motion to approve staff's recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Naile seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. 5. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING The City Attorney advised the Council of Quasi-Judicial proceedings. The City Attorney asked the Council if they had any exparte communications. There were none. The City Clerk swore all witnesses who were going to testify during the proceeding. A. Development Review Board Referral for a Seawall and Upland Retaining Wall at 96 Highpoint Drive Reference: Director of Community Services memo dated July 9, 2019 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the seawall and upland retaining wall request for 96 Highpoint Drive. Director of Community Services presented on behalf of the City and Keith Johnson with Wetland Sciences presented on behalf of the applicants. Councilman Torgersen made a motion to approve the Development Review Board's recommendation to approve the seawall and upland retaining wall request for 96 Highpoint Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Naile seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Emergency Pump Rental for Reuse Pumping Station Reference: Utility Manager memo dated June 26, 2019 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the expenditure of $7,155.00 paid to Hydra Service for the rental of a an emergency portable pump for the reuse pump station. Councilman Schluter made a motion to approve staff's recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Naile seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. 7. ACTION ITEMS A. Comprehensive Rate Study for Water & Sewer Utilities Reference: Assistant Director of Public Services memo dated July 15, 2019 Recommendation: The City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Raftellis Financial Services for the comprehensive water and sewer utilities rate study for a fee of $93,800. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 15, 2019 Page 3 of 5 Page 7 of 92 Mayor Pro Tem Naile made a motion to approve staff's recommendation. Councilman Torgersen seconded the motion. The vote for approval was 4 - 0 unanimous with Councilman Hebert absent. B. Replacement of the Fire Department's Support Truck Reference: Fire Chief memo dated June 26, 2019 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of a 2019 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD crew cab pickup truck from the Florida State Term Contract for $37,482.30 and using the remaining balance of $7,517.70 to outfit the vehicle with the necessary emergency warning lights, decals and siren.
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