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City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, May 16, 2016 5:30 PM Community Meeting Room City Council Chairman: Bob Brown City Council: Joe Batte, Ken Honecker, Larry Honig, Amadeo R. Petricca, Victor Rios and Larry Sacher City Manager: Roger Hernstadt City Clerk: Laura Litzan - City Attorney: Alan Gabriel City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2016 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Present: 6- Vice-Chair Petricca, Chairman Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor Batte and Councilor Rios Absent: 1- Councilor Sacher Also Present Roger T. Hernstadt, City Manager Laura Litzan, City Clerk Alan L. Gabriel, City Attorney Al Schettino, Police Chief Dave Baer, Police Captain Mike Murphy, Fire Chief Chris Byrne, Deputy Fire Chief Guillermo Polanco, Director of Finance Tami Scott, Zoning Administrator - Growth Management Tim Pinter, Director of Public Works Jeff Poteet, General Manager - Water & Sewer Alex Galiana, Parks Administrative - Facility Coordinator Lisa Smith, Recording Specialist Citizens and Visitors 3. Invocation - Led by Chairman Brown 4. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Vice-Chair Petricca 5. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Councilor Batte suggested a change in the order of the agenda, to move the resolution proclaiming May 16, 2016 Deputy Fire Chief Chris Byrne Appreciation Day (Item 12.c) before City Council Items (Item 6). MOTION by Councilor Batte, seconded by Councilor Rios, to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the amended changes. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 6- Vice-Chair Petricca, Chairman Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor Batte and Councilor Rios Not Present: 1- Councilor Sacher [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] (EDITORIAL NOTE: THE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 16, 2016 DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF CHRIS BYRNE APPRECIATION DAY WAS HEARD AS THE FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS, BUT SHOWN IN THE MINUTES IN NUMERICAL SEQUENCE.) City of Marco Island Florida Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2016 MEETING WENT INTO RECESS AT 5:42 P.M. IT IS NOTED FOR THE RECORD THAT THE SAME COUNCILORS WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 5:54 P.M. 6. City Council Items A. (*)Approval of Minutes 1. ID 16-846 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2016 This item was approved under the Consent Agenda. B. Presentations / Community Proclamations 1. ID 16-811 Update from State Representative Kathleen Passidomo regarding the 2016 legislative session Representative Passidomo provided an update about the legislative session and the projects funded for Marco Island which include; Marco Island Marine Fire Rescue Facility, Marco Shores Alternative Water Solution and the San Marco Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project. She also commented on the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) issue and the current standing being a local bill and recommended Marco Island Island and Collier County come to an agreement and bring their request for a COPCN back to the legislative delegation. She also talked about the Everglades Restoration Project and there being two hundred million dollars per year allocated in funding for that project. 2. ID 16-862 Beautification Advisory Committee Report Beautification Advisory Committee Chairwoman Susan LaGrotta provided Council with their annual update report and was available to answer their questions and concerns. C. Council Communications and Discussion (per 2f) - 15 minute limit Councilor Rios had no comment. Vice-Chair Petricca presented a slide show of the camping that is occurring on Sand Dollar Island and questioned who is responsible for patrolling. Police Chief Schettino advised enforcement falls on the City. Councilor Honig had no comment. Councilor Honecker had no comment. Councilor Batte had no comment. Chairman Brown had no comment. 7. Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and items other than those appearing on the agenda. 1. Mr. Mike Barbush, 690 Palm Avenue Goodland, supports the COPCN for Goodland and is asking for a 7-0 vote to give Goodland Road back to Collier County. City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2016 2. Mr. Gerald Swiacki, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee applauded Vice-Chair Petricca bringing his position paper on Veteran's Community Park in front of Council and asking for Council consideration in moving it forward. 8. City Manager's Report A. Departmental Reports ID 16-847 City Manager’s Report Zoning Administrator/Growth Management - Tami Scott Parks Administrative/Facility Coordinator - Alex Galiana Director of Finance - Guillermo Polanco B. Community Announcements City Clerk Laura Litzan announced community events occurring May 16 through June 6, 2016. 9. City Attorney's Report ID 16-848 City Attorney’s Monthly Report City Attorney Alan Gabriel provided his report and was available to answer Council's questions and concerns. He commented on the Planning Board and the issues associated with documents coming forward before they are fully reviewed. The City requires agenda items coming before Council be submitted on the Monday prior to their meeting, which is a quick turn around. 10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings: None 11. Ordinances: None 12. Resolutions for Adoption a* ID 16-871 A Resolution Extending the Contract with Maudlin & Jenkins, LLC to Perform the City's Annual Financial Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending on September 30, 2016 This item was approved under the Consent Agenda. b* ID 16-868 A Resolution Authorizing the FY2016 Operating Funds for the Purpose of Leasing a Temporary Office Trailer from Modspace in the amount of $14,008.00 This item was approved under the Consent Agenda. c ID 16-869 A Resolution Proclaiming May 16, 2016 Deputy Fire Chief Chris Byrne Appreciation Day On behalf of City Council, Fire Chief Mike Murphy read Resolution 16-40 proclaiming May 16, 2016 Deputy Fire Chief Chris Byrne Appreciation Day. City of Marco Island Florida Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2016 MOTION APPROVED BY TACIT AGREEMENT d ID 16-874 A Resolution Approving a Site Improvement Plan (SIP) for the re-development of Island Plaza located at 664 Bald Eagle Drive (Editorial History: The petitioners have submitted a Site Improvement Plan (SIP) for redevelopment of the existing shopping center located at 664 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island Florida 34145 ("Island Plaza"). Redevelopment includes, complete facade upgrade including new paint, horizontal siding, shaker siding, stone, new roof, new roof dormers, colonnade, railing system, signage, stair/clock tower, pedestrian node, new landscape, site lighting, trash enclosures and exterior seating areas. Any landscape mitigation required by the owner will be prioritized for the "Town Center" vicinity/corridors. Although not required by the SIP, the petitioner is also proposing the development of twenty-one parking spaces along Herb Savage Way. The owner will construct and maintain the new parking spaces that will be open for public use.") City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, Resolution 16-43 approving a Site Improvement Plan (SIP) for the redevelopment of Island Plaza located at 664 Bald Eagle Drive. City Attorney Alan Gabriel read into the record, the three items based upon the Planning Board's recommendation; 1. Line 144, Change "any" to "all" so that not just one but all creditors/mortgagees consent; 2.It was agreed that the developer would hold harmless the City, so it is not liable on easement area at pedestrian node owned by developer; 3. At lines lines 209-210, although the developer is to maintain and install the alley parking there was and is still nothing stating it will be at the developer's cost and added to the resolution. Mr. David Luebke, representing Island Plaza Investments, agreed with the proposed revisions. He requested a change in the verbiage on line 231, to replace "SIP-Site Improvement Plan " to "Parking Plan" and the City Attorney concurred. The motion maker and seconder amended their motion to include the amended verbiage. Public Comment: None MOTION by Councilor Honecker, seconded by Vice-Chair Petricca, to approve Resolution 16-43 approving a Site Improvement Plan (SIP) for the re-development of Island Plaza located at 664 Bald Eagle, amended to include the Planning Board's recommendation and the Petitioner's amended verbiage. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 6- Vice-Chair Petricca, Chairman Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor Batte and Councilor Rios Not Present: 1- Councilor Sacher e ID 16-870 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Reverse Osmosis Membranes for the South Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $136,440.00 (Editorial History: The reverse osmosis (RO) membranes at the South Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) has reached the end of their service life. The existing membranes were installed in 2009 and 2010. RO membranes have a life expectancy of 5-6 years.$140,000. per year for replacement of the RO membranes is included in the City's CIP budget approved by Council. There are six membrane trains at the SWTP. Each membrane train has the capacity for 2010 membrane elements, however given the increased efficiency of new membranes being manufactured today, 180 elements can be City of Marco Island Florida Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2016 installed to achieve the same results. The City will be replacing one membrane train per year for the next six years to spread the cost of replacements over the six year period.) City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, Resolution 16-41. General Manager of Water & Sewer Department Jeff Poteet provided his report and answered Council's questions and concerns. Public Comment: None MOTION by Councilor Rios, seconded by Chairman Brown, to approve Resolution 16-41 authorizing the purchase of reverse osmosis membranes for the South Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $151,440.00. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 6- Vice-Chair Petricca, Chairman Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig, Councilor Batte and Councilor Rios Not Present: 1- Councilor Sacher f ID 16-867 A Resolution Authorizing the Final Design and Construction Budget based on the Findings of the July 28, 2015 Traffic Study for Collier Blvd. and Saturn Ct. (Editorial History: Based on requests from citizens, the Council in the summer of 2015 directed the City Manager to conduct a traffic signal warrant analysis in the area of Collier Boulevard between Bayside Court and Seaview Court. This study was completed in August 2015 and was presented to City Council on September 9, 2015. The analysis indicated that a traffic signal is warranted and recommends that this signal be installed at the intersection of Saturn Court and Collier Boulevard. By consensus, Council directed the City Manager to begin the design process. Staff solicited proposals for the design in November 2015 and in December 2015 which was presented to Council. Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, PA, was selected as the design consultant. The consultant completed three signal concepts. Upon acceptance, final design will proceed with plans and a bid package will be completed in July 2016.) City Clerk Laura Litzan read, by title only, Resolution 16-38. Director of Public Works Tim Pinter gave his report was available to answer Council's questions and concerns. Mr. Norman J. Trebilcock with Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, 1205 Piper Boulevard, Suite 202 Naples, Florida 34110, gave a presentation and answered Council's questions and concerns. Public Comment: 1. Resident of South Seas, questioned the traffic study count numbers and in his opinion the pedestrian flow is heavier at Bayside than Saturn Court, and commercial trucks utilize Bayside, not Saturn Court. 2. Mr. Joseph Oliverio, owner of Joey's Pizza and Pasta 257 North Collier Boulevard and Doreen's Cup of Joe 267 North Collier Boulevard, is in negotiations with the property north and is proposing a different parking matrix to make a T-intersection at Bayside and also questions the traffic study results too. City of Marco Island Florida Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2016 3. Mr. Chuck Downton, resident of South Seas East Condominium, also questions the traffic study results and believes the traffic light needs to be at Bayside. 4. Mr. Joe Burkhardt, resident of South Seas questioned the time frame when the traffic study was taken and wondered if the bridge construction played a part in the numbers. MOTION by Councilor Honig, seconded by Councilor Batte, to approve Resolution 16-38 authorizing the final design and construction budget based on the findings of the July 28, 2015 traffic study for Collier Boulevard and Saturn Court. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Petricca, Chairman Brown, Councilor Honecker, Councilor Honig and Councilor Batte No: 1- Councilor Rios Not Present: 1- Councilor Sacher MEETING WENT INTO RECESS AT 8:00 P.M. IT IS NOTED FOR THE RECORD THAT THE SAME COUNCILORS WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:06 P.M. 13. Citizens' Comments: None 14. Council / City Manager Communications and Future Agenda (per 2g) ID 16-849 Future Agenda Items Councilor Honecker commented Council has a meeting on the Monday before the election (November 7th) and the next Council meeting after that is the first Monday in December. Technically that would leave Council with only three members and not a quorum since no one will be sworn in, following the November 8, 2016 election, therefore he recommended staff move that meeting to the 2nd Monday in November (the 14th). The majority of Council concurred (5-1) Vice-Chair Petricca opposed. It was agreed by consensus to hold a Budget Workshop on July 8, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Councilor Rios brought up Goodland Road and Chairman Brown suggested bringing it back for a future agenda. The City Manager commented the rankings from the design firm on the Goodland Road project will be presented on the June 6, 2016 Council meeting. Councilor Honig will be providing Council with a position paper on Goodland Road and Councilor Honecker commented that he may also prepare a position paper. ID 16-872 Development of Veterans’ Community Park Vice-Chair Petricca commented on his position paper regarding Veterans' Community Park and believes it is time to provide funds in order to move forward. Council concurred by consensus (6-0) Councilor Sacher was absent, to put this on a future agenda as a discussion item. The City Manager suggested possibly starting the discussion during the budget workshop on July 8, 2016 since the June 6, 2016 agenda is full. Councilor Honig objected and believes the topic needs to be discussed during a regular Council meeting and during season. City of Marco Island Florida Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2016 15. Adjournment There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 P.M. ____________________________________ Robert C. Brown, Council Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________________ Laura Litzan, City Clerk PREPARED BY: ____________________________________ Lisa Smith, Recording Specialist City of Marco Island Florida Page 7