City Council
Regular MeetingMarco Island, FL · January 4, 2021
Minutes
City of Marco Island Florida
51 Bald Eagle Drive
Marco Island, Florida
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, January 4, 2021
5:30 PM
Community Meeting Room
City Council
Chair: Jared Grifoni
Vice-Chair: Greg Folley
City Council: Claire Babrowski,
Rich Blonna, Erik Brechnitz,
Becky Irwin, Joe Rola
City Manager: Mike McNees
City Attorney: Alan L. Gabriel
City Clerk: Laura Litzan
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1. Call to Order
Chair Grifoni called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Present: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
Also Present
Michael McNees, City Manager
Casey Lucius, Assistant to the City Manager
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
Alan L. Gabriel, City Attorney
Tracy Frazzano, Police Chief
Chris Byrne, Fire Chief
Dave Batiato, Deputy Fire Chief
Guillermo Polanco, Finance Director
Daniel J. Smith, Community Affairs Director
Jason Smalley, Planner II
Tim Pinter, Public Works Director
Miguel Carballo, Fleet & Facilities Manager
Jose Duran, Information Technology Director
Martin Luna, Video/Broadcast Technician
Jim Kornas, Recording Specialist
Citizens and Visitors
3. Invocation
A moment of silent prayer and reflection was led by Chair Grifoni.
4. Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Chair Grifoni.
5. Approval of the Agenda
Chair Grifoni indicated a request by City Staff to remove Items 7e. and 7f. from the Consent Agenda for
discussion under Item 13: Items Removed From The Consent Agenda.
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Blonna, that the
Amended Agenda be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
6. Approval of the Minutes
a. ID 20-1198 Approval of the City Council Comprehensive Plan Workshop Minutes of
December 7, 2020
Councilor Rola requested the deferral of the approval of the City Council Comprehensive Plan Workshop
Minutes of December 7, 2020 pending the addition of directional comments on the City's Comprehensive
Plan offered by Councilor Brechnitz and Chair Grifoni at that December 7th Workshop. The Amended
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Minutes will come forward for Council review and approval at the January 19, 2021 City Council Meeting.
MOTION by Councilor Blonna, seconded by Councilor Brechnitz, that the Minutes
of the City Council Comprehensive Plan Workshop of December 7, 2020 be
Approved. NO VOTE TAKEN; ITEM DEFERRED BY CONSENSUS.
b. ID 20-1147 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020
Chair Grifoni requested that the record for the City Council Meeting of December 7, 2020 include the
ballots cast by the Council under Item 7: Appointment to City Council Vacancy. (Editorial Note: Scanned
copies of these ballots are attached under 'Meeting Details' for the December 7th meeting on the City's
website)
MOTION by Vice-Chair Folley, seconded by Councilor Brechnitz, that the
Amended Minutes of December 7, 2020 be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
(Note: As noted under Approval of the Agenda, Items 7e. and 7f. are reflected in these Minutes as Items
13a. & 13b. under Items Removed From the Consent Agenda)
MOTION by Councilor Blonna, seconded by Councilor Irwin, that the Amended
Consent Agenda be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
[Approval of the Amended Consent Agenda Passed All Routine Items Listed Below]
a. ID 20-1197 Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of the Collier County-Wide
Automatic Aid/Closest Unit Response and Mutual Aid Agreement
b. ID 20-1268 Resolution Approving a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction of the
San Marco Road Sidewalk/Shared Use Pathway Project
c. ID 20-1269 Resolution Approving a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction of the
Bald Eagle Drive Sidewalk/Shared Use Pathway Project
d. ID 20-1271 Resolution Approving a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction of the
Inlet Drive Sidewalk/Shared Use Pathway Project
g. ID 20-1276 Approving a Change Order to the San Marco Road Sidewalk Project, in
the Amount of $62,461.12, for the Final Balance Cost Overruns and
Underruns for the Project Construction Contract
h. ID 20-1281 Approving the Purchase of Storage Area Network (SAN Storage) from
DELL in the Amount of $100,643.98, Budgeted and Approved in Capital
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FY21 Budget
i. ID 20-1286 Approving the Purchase Order for American Engineering Consultants of
Marco Island, Inc. for the Design for Parking and Stormwater Improvements
for Durnford Way, in an amount not to exceed $56,000.00
8. Proclamations and Presentations
a. ID 20-1030 Employee Recognition for Years of Service
City Manager McNees called forward the following City employees for recognition by City Council Chairman
Jared Grifoni and the Council:
1) Ms. Kelli DeFedericis (5 years of service); 2) Mr. Scott Reed (Employee of the Quarter)
b. ID 20-1277 Proclamation Honoring the Retirement of Sergeant Brian Hood
Chair Grifoni called forward Sergeant Brian Hood and read aloud the Proclamation honoring him for his 21
years of service and his retirement from the Marco Island Police Department. Sergeant Hood offered a few
comments and conveyed his appreciation and admiration for the men and women with whom he served.
c. ID 20-1288 Proclamation Commending Citizen Roy Birkeland
Chair Grifoni read aloud the Proclamation commending citizen Roy Birkeland who viewed the proceedings
remotely.
d. ID 20-1285 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
Ms. Linda Colombo (Friends of Tigertail), Mr. Mohamed Dabees (Humiston & Moore Engineers) and Ms.
Linda Ryan (Hideaway Beach Tax District Board) presented a morphological assessment of the area in
and around Tigertail Lagoon, and outlined a plan to restore and revitalize the health of the Lagoon and its
surrounding ecosystem.
Public Comment:
Commissioner Rick Locastro, Collier County Board of Commissioners District 1, pledged his support to
help drive action that addresses and corrects the recognized deteriorating condition of Tigertail lagoon and
its surrounding area.
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Rola, that the City
Manager and Staff be directed to work diligently with Collier County officials to
provide funding once the permitting and engineering efforts in support of
revitalizing the Tigertail Conservation Area is completed, be Approved. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
9. Citizens' Comments on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing and Items
Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda
Mr. David Romano. Amber Drive, expressed his frustration and concern with the number of short-term
vacation vacation rental homes on the Island and the lack of a City Ordinance regulating them. He
indicating his intention to bring suit against the City to compel it to act on this issue.
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10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings
Prior to the review of the quasi-judicial items before the Council, City Attorney Alan Gabriel outlined the
purpose of, and the procedural elements supporting, this portion of the agenda.
City Clerk Laura Litzan then read Resolution 21-06 into the record by title only.
City Attorney Gabriel swore in all parties who indicated an intention to provide witness or testimony, and
each Council member conveyed a verbal ex parte disclosure relative to the Petitioner's Appeal on the first
item for review (Resolution - Easement Vacation Request LV-20-000231).
a. ID 20-1153 Resolution - Easement Vacation Request (LV-20-000231) to Vacate
Six-Foot Utility and Drainage Easements along each side of the Common
Lot Line at 1711 Ludlow Road, Marco Island, Florida 34145
City Planner Jason Smalley outlined and explained the basis for the easement vacation request.
No members of the public came forward to offer comment.
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Rola, that Resolution
21-06 - Easement Vacation Request (LV-20-000231) to Vacate Six-Foot Utility and
Drainage Easements Along Each Side of the Common Lot Line at 1711 Ludlow
Road, Marco Island, FL 34145, be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
b. ID 20-1274 Resolution - Conditional Use Petition request (CUP-20-000274) for the
Marco Island Yacht Club located at 1400 North Collier Boulevard, Marco
Island, Florida 34145
City Clerk Laura Litzan read Resolution 21-07 into the record by title only.
Each Council member conveyed a verbal ex parte disclosure related to the Petitioner's Appeal, and City
Attorney Alan Gabriel swore in all parties who indicated an intention to provide witness or testimony on this
item before the Council.
City Planner Jason Smalley noted and explained the interrelationship between this item and Item 10(c)
before the Council, and he addressed questions that were raised by the Councilors.
Attorney Craig Woodward (Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.), speaking on behalf of the Petitioner,
introduced the parties that would be providing testimony:
Mr. David Everitt, Chairman, Marco Island Yacht Club
Mr. Ray Rosenberg, Commodore, Marco Island Yacht Club
Ms. Vicki Bretthauer, Secretary, Marco Island Yacht Club
Mr. Joshua Maxwell, P.E., Chief Engineer, Turrell Hall & Associates
Mr. Tim Hall, Senior Ecologist/Principal, Turrell Hall & Associates
Mr. Chris Hagan, Owner, Hagan Engineering LLC
Following presentations and professional credentials provided by Mr. Woodward and three of the
aforementioned individuals, the following were recognized as subject matter "experts" by the Council:
Mr. Tim Hall
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Mr. Joshua Maxwell
Mr. Chris Hagan
Mr. Craig Woodward
Following this recognition, Attorney Woodward provided a visual review of the Marco Island Yacht Club's
property development since the opening of the Island by the Mackle Brothers in 1965, and each of the
subject matter experts addressed questions and concerns related to the Petition that were raised by
members of the Council.
Public Comment:
The following individuals came forward to offer support for the Resolution and the Conditional Use Petition
Request:
Mr. David Cox, Royal Marco Way
Mr. David Caruso, Abbeville Court
Mr. Jeff Comeaux, Edgewater Court
Ms. Vicki Bretthauer, Cape Marco Drive
Mr. Tom Morrison, Caxambas Court
Mr. Dave Everitt, Orange Court
Mr. Jon Holt, Naples
The following individuals came forward to express opposition to the Resolution and concern with the
Conditional Use Petition Request:
Mr. Frank Brown, Chestnut Court
Mr. Wayne Woodring, Martinique Court
Ms. Jill Kiley, Martinique Court
Mr. Scott Kiley, Martinique Court
Mr. John Nevelus, Honduras Avenue
Ms. Joyce Gonda, Martinique Court
Ms. Jacqueline Estes-Wertzberger - via telephone
Mr. Ed Issler, South Joy Circle
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Irwin, that Resolution
21-07 - Conditional Use Petition Request (CUP-20-000274) for The Marco Island
Yacht Club Located at 1400 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145, be Approved.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
c. ID 20-1273 Resolution - Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-20-000230) for the
Marco Island Yacht Club located at 1400 North Collier Boulevard, Marco
Island, Florida 34145
City Clerk Laura Litzan read Resolution 21-08 into the record by title only.
Each Council member conveyed a verbal ex parte disclosure related to this Site Development Plan
Amendment request, and City Attorney Alan Gabriel confirmed that all parties that intend to testify or
provide witness were previously sworn in.
City Planner Jason Smalley briefly described the proposed Site Development Plan Amendment, and
fielded questions from members of the Council.
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Attorney Craig Woodward, (Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.), on behalf of the Petitioner, introduced
Mr. Chris Hagan (Hagan Engineering LLC), to address questions related to vehicle parking adequacy under
the proposed Amendment.
No members of the public came forward to offer comment.
MOTION by Councilor Irwin, seconded by Councilor Brechnitz, that Resolution
21-08 - Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-20-000230) for The Marco Island
Yacht Club Located at 1400 North Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL 34145, be
Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
11. Ordinances
A. Public Hearings
ID 20-1278 Ordinance - Second Reading - Land Development Code (LDC)
Amendment to Sec. 30-1009 (d)(5), to Allow for Barbed Wire,
Razor Wire, Spire Tips, Sharp Objects or Electricity Charged
Fences for Utility Substations, Sewage Treatment Plants,
Critical Utility Facility or Similar Use
City Clerk Laura Litzan read Ordinance 21-01 into the record by title only.
Community Affairs Director Daniel J. Smith briefly outlined the intent of the Ordinance and
addressed questions from the Council.
No public comments were received.
MOTION by Councilor Irwin, seconded by Vice-Chair Folley, that
Ordinance 21-01 - Second Reading - Land Development Code (LDC)
Amendment to Sec 30-1009 (d)(5) to Allow for Barbed Wire, Razor
Wire, Spire Tips, Sharp Objects or Electricity Charged Fences for
Utility Substations, Water Treatment Plants, Critical Utility Facility or
Similar Use, be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair
Folley, Councilor Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
Motion to Extend the Meeting
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Folley to extend the City
Council meeting to conclude no later than 10:30 P.M., be Approved. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
THE MEETING WENT INTO RECESS AT 9:18 P.M. IT IS NOTED FOR THE RECORD THAT ALL
COUNCILORS WERE PRESENT WHEN THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:25 P.M.)
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B. First Readings
ID 20-1284 Ordinance - First Reading - Proposed Changes to the City of
Marco Island Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 - Planning,
Creating an Application Methodology and General Review
Requirements for Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
City Clerk Laura Litzan read the Ordinance into the record by title only.
Community Affairs Director Daniel J. Smith explained the reasons for the proposed changes
to Chapter 38 of the City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances and addressed questions raised
by members of the Council.
Public Comment:
Mr. Bob Mulhere, Director of Planning for Hole Montes, Inc. (via telephone) complimented and
expressed support for the proposed changes.
MOTION by Vice-Chair Folley, seconded by Councilor Brechnitz, that
Ordinance - First Reading - Proposed Changes to the City of Marco
Island Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 - Planning, Creating an
Application Methodology and General Review Requirements for
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, be Approved. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair
Folley, Councilor Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
12. Resolutions & City Council Items
a. ID 20-1233 Board and Committee Term Limits - Councilor Becky Irwin
Councilor Irwin presented her proposal and recommendation to eliminate the eight (8) year term limit for
citizen volunteers who wish to serve on City Committees and Boards.
After considerable discussion and input from members of the Council, Councilor Irwin agreed to enhance
and refine her proposal and will work with City Manager McNees to schedule this item for a vote at an
upcoming meeting of the Marco Island City Council.
Public Comment:
Mr. Phillip Kostelnik, Channel Court, related his perspective on the benefits of engaging experienced
citizen volunteers on the City's Committees and Boards.
b ID 20-1183 Fire Station 50 60% Construction Document Cost Estimate and Project
Status
Fleet & Facilities Manager Miguel Carballo and Senior Vice President Gordon Knapp of Manhattan
Construction highlighted the Fire Station 50 / Continuity of Operations Center design and construction
budget alignment changes identified to date.
With the engagement and support of Fire Chief Chris Byrnes, Messrs. Carballo and Knapp addressed
concerns raised by members of the Council regarding design element priorities and ongoing project
budget control as this project moves toward the 90% construction document cost estimate level.
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No members of the public came forward to offer comment on this topic.
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Vice-Chair Folley, to Accept the
Fire Station 50 /Continuity of Operations Center 60% Construction Document Cost
Estimate with the Inclusion of the Training Tower Element, Contingent Upon the
Total Project Remaining At or Under Budget When the 90% Construction
Document is Prepared, be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
13. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
a. ID 20-1270 Resolution Approving a Site Development Plan Amendment
(SDP-20-000193) for Chase Bank located at 103 South Barfield Drive,
Marco Island, Florida 34145
City Clerk Laura Litzan noted the correction to the owner of record, and she read the corrected Resolution
21-05 into the public record by title only.
There was no discussion by the Council, and no members of the public came forward to offer comment.
MOTION by Councilor Blonna, seconded by Vice-Chair Folley, that Resolution
21-05 - Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-20-000193) with the Listed
Conditions for Chase Bank Located at 103 S. Barfield Drive, Marco Island, FL
34145, be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
b. ID 20-1272 Approving a Change Order to the North Collier Boulevard Sidewalk
Project, in the Amount of $84,554.00, for the Additional Work to Relocate
Existing Street Lights and Trees along North Collier Boulevard due to
Differing Site Conditions
Public Works Director Tim Pinter explained the reason for the proposed change order, and he received
direction from the Council to address the design oversight with the contractor.
No members of the public came forward to offer comment.
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Irwin, that the City
Manager be Authorized to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the North Collier Blvd.
Sidewalk Project in an Amount not to Exceed $84,554.00, be Approved. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
Motion To Extend The Meeting
MOTION by Councilor Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Blonna, to extend the
City Council Meeting to conclude no later than 10:45 P.M., be Approved. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
Yes: 7- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola, Councilor Babrowski and Chair Grifoni
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14. Council Communications & Future Agenda
Councilor Blonna complimented the City's Parks & Recreation Department, the Christmas Island Style
Committee, the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce and all who assisted and worked with those leaders
and team members to deliver a 'COVID-considerate' Holiday Season.
Vice-Chair Folley shared a summary of his recent discussions with City Manager McNees on the need for
the City to accommodate and provide additional pickleball court availability to meet the already-high and
growing demand for play on the Island.
Councilor Brechnitz requested a report by the City's Finance Director on the status of future planned CIty
initiatives expected to be funded by Collier County's Special 1% Sales Tax receipts. He also expressed
his concern with the lack of time available during Council Meetings for Council Communications on issues
of high citizen concern like the forthcoming Marco Island Assisted Living Facility proposal. He concluded
by encouraging his fellow Councilors to reach out to the City's Department Managers to address questions
or concerns prior to scheduled City Council meetings to reduce the need to use agenda time for questions
of City Staff members.
Councilor Babrowski inquired about the timetable for the initial water quality report from Environmental
Research & Design, Inc. (Note: Public Works Director Tim Pinter provided the response)
Councilor Irwin reminded the Council of her continuing intention to bring forward a discussion regarding
restoration aquaculture (Future Agenda Item "Implementing Water Filtering in Canals").
Chair Grifoni inquired about the status of the citizen-generated road re-naming proposal. He also
communicated an interest by Commissioner Rick Locastro in meeting with the Council, and he added this
and a second item to the Future Agenda.
Vice-Chair Folley requested that the City Staff prepare a list of the key topics for the Council to explore
with Commissioner Locastro prior to the Council's future meeting with him.
ID 20-1149 Future Agenda Items
Chair Grifoni requested that two items be added to the Future Agenda:
1) Christmas Light Displays at the Entrance to the Island (on Collier Blvd. near the Judge S.S. Jolly
Bridge), and;
2) Councilor Discussion with Commissioner Rick Locastro
15. Council Reports
None.
16. City Manager's Report
City Manager McNees advised the Council of the 12/31/2020 expiration of the Federal Families First
Coronavirus Relief Act funding which provided up to 80 hours of paid time off for City employees
compelled to not come to work as a result of quarantine or facillity shutdown situations related to the
coronavirus. Given that this Federal Act was not renewed for 2021, City Manager McNees requested and
received Council endorsement to judiciously apply City funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000 toward
this type of City employee relief accommodation during early 2021.
ID 20-1283 Vacation Rental Report
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Due to time constraints, it was determined that this item would be deferred to a future meeting of the
Council.
17. City Attorney's Report
ID 20-1287 Reimbursement of Legal Expenses - Chairman Grifoni
City Attorney Alan Gabriel provided background on the nature and reason for this reimbursement request.
Chair Grifoni recused himself from the discussion and indicated his intention to file Form 8B -
Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal and Other Local Officials. (Editorial Note: The
referenced Form 8B is attached under 'Meeting Details' for this meeting on the City of Marco Island
website)
No members of the public came forward to offer comment.
MOTION by Chair Brechnitz, seconded by Councilor Irwin, that the performance
of Chair Grifoni's public duties while serving the public interest was appropriate,
and that the reimbursement of his legal expenses in the amount of $3,900.00 by
the City of Marco Island, be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Yes: 6- Councilor Blonna, Councilor Irwin, Councilor Brechnitz, Vice-Chair Folley, Councilor
Rola and Councilor Babrowski
Recused: 1- Chair Grifoni
18. Departmental Reports
ID 20-1148 Monthly Departmental Reports
No comments were offered regarding the Department Reports.
19. Citizens' Comments
No citizen comments were received during this portion of the agenda.
20. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:43 P.M.
___________________________
Jared Grifoni, Council Chair
ATTEST:
___________________________
Laura Litzan, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
___________________________
Jim Kornas, Recording Specialist
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Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Chair: Jared Grifoni
Vice-Chair: Greg Folley
City Council: Claire Babrowski,
Rich Blonna, Erik Brechnitz,
Becky Irwin, Joe Rola
City Manager: Mike McNees
City Attorney: Alan L. Gabriel
City Clerk: Laura Litzan
Monday, January 4, 2021 5:30 PM Community Meeting Room
In accordance with CDC social distancing guidelines, seating at public meetings is limited. The
City encourages those who wish to observe the meeting to do so through the broadcast on cable
TV or the City website (www.cityofmarcoisland.com).
If you choose to attend the meeting in person, you are required to maintain social distancing. All
persons entering the building will receive a health screening consisting of a temperature check
and COVID-19 related questions.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation - Reverend Jessica H. Babcock of the Saint Marks Episcopal Church
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Approval of the Minutes
a. ID 20-1198 Approval of the City Council Comprehensive Plan Workshop Minutes of
December 7, 2020
Attachments: Comprehensive Plan Workshop Minutes of December 7, 2020
b. ID 20-1147 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020
Attachments: Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020
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7. Approval of Consent Agenda
[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items listed below.]
a. ID 20-1197 Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of the Collier
County-Wide Automatic Aid/Closest Unit Response and Mutual Aid
Agreement
Attachments: Resolution 21-01
Collier County Wide Auto Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement
b. ID 20-1268 Resolution Approving a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction
of the San Marco Road Sidewalk/Shared Use Pathway Project
Attachments: Resolution 21-02
San Marco LAP Agreement
c. ID 20-1269 Resolution Approving a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction
of the Bald Eagle Drive Sidewalk/Shared Use Pathway Project
Attachments: Resolution 21-03
Bald Eagle LAP Agreement
d. ID 20-1271 Resolution Approving a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Construction
of the Inlet Drive Sidewalk/Shared Use Pathway Project
Attachments: Resolution 21-04
Inlet Drive LAP Agreement
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e. ID 20-1270 Resolution Approving a Site Development Plan Amendment
(SDP-20-000193) for Chase Bank located at 103 South Barfield Drive,
Marco Island, Florida 34145
Attachments: Resolution 21-05
Staff Report
Application
Review Comments 11-06-20
Site Construction Documents 10-07-19
Civil Plan 08-2018
Site Plan 11-06-20
Architectural Plans & Elevations 04-2018
Architectural Plans & Elevations 11-12-20
Landscape Irrigation Plan 07-31-20
Landscape Pan 08-27-18
Drainage Report 03-05-18
Traffic Impact Analysis 02-12-18
f. ID 20-1272 Approving a Change Order to the North Collier Boulevard Sidewalk
Project, in the Amount of $84,554.00, for the Additional Work to
Relocate Existing Street Lights and Trees along North Collier
Boulevard due to Differing Site Conditions
Attachments: Change Order No. 2 NCB Sidewalk
g. ID 20-1276 Approving a Change Order to the San Marco Road Sidewalk Project,
in the Amount of $62,461.12, for the Final Balance Cost Overruns and
Underruns for the Project Construction Contract
Attachments: Change Order No. 3 San Marco SW
h. ID 20-1281 Approving the Purchase of Storage Area Network (SAN Storage) from
DELL in the Amount of $100,643.98, Budgeted and Approved in
Capital FY21 Budget
Attachments: SHI Quote 19846537
Capex Purchase Request - SAN
i. ID 20-1286 Approving the Purchase Order for American Engineering Consultants
of Marco Island, Inc. for the Design for Parking and Stormwater
Improvements for Durnford Way, in an amount not to exceed
$56,000.00
Attachments: Durnford Way Proposal 12-28-20
Sales Surtax CIP
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8. Proclamations and Presentations
a. ID 20-1030 Employee Recognition for Years of Service
b. ID 20-1277 Proclamation Honoring the Retirement of Sergeant Brian Hood
Attachments: Proclamation
c. ID 20-1288 Proclamation Commending Citizen Roy Birkeland
Attachments: Proclamation
d. ID 20-1285 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
Attachments: Tigertail Lagoon & Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Plan
9. Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and items other
than those appearing on the agenda. TIME CERTAIN 6:00 P.M. OR AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER
[Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 4
minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.]
10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
Please be advised that the following items on the agenda are quasi -judicial in nature. If you wish
to comment upon these items, please inform the Clerk by filling out the available sign -up form. An
opportunity for persons to speak on the items will be made available after the applicant and staff
have made their presentations under oath or affirmation. Additionally, each person who gives
testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be
sworn, your testimony will not be considered. The general public will not be permitted to
cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Council to ask questions of staff or
witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must present evidence of their
authority to speak for the organization. (Council members to communicate ex -parte
communication.)
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a. ID 20-1153 Resolution - Easement Vacation Request (LV-20-000231) to Vacate
Six-Foot Utility and Drainage Easements along each side of the
Common Lot Line at 1711 Ludlow Road, Marco Island, Florida 34145
Attachments: Resolution 21-06
Staff Report
Application
Survey
Warranty Deed
Unity of Title
Adjacent Owners Notification Mail Receipts
Utility Letters Of No Objection
b. ID 20-1274 Resolution - Conditional Use Petition request (CUP-20-000274) for the
Marco Island Yacht Club located at 1400 North Collier Boulevard,
Marco Island, Florida 34145
Attachments: Resolution 21-07
Staff Report
Application
Cover Letter
Site Plan
Environmental Impact Statement
c. ID 20-1273 Resolution - Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-20-000230) for
the Marco Island Yacht Club located at 1400 North Collier Boulevard,
Marco Island, Florida 34145
Attachments: Resolution 21-08
Staff Report
Cover Letter
Application
Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Parking Plan 10-28-20
Parking Letter 11-19-20
Manatee Mortality Map
2017 Memorandum of Understanding
2003 Settlement Agreement
Deed
11. Ordinances
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A. Public Hearings
ID 20-1278 Ordinance - Second Reading - Land Development Code (LDC)
Amendment to Sec. 30-1009 (d)(5), to Allow for Barbed Wire,
Razor Wire, Spire Tips, Sharp Objects or Electricity Charged
Fences for Utility Substations, Sewage Treatment Plants,
Critical Utility Facility or Similar Use
Attachments: Ordinance 21-01
Staff Report
B. First Readings
ID 20-1284 Ordinance - First Reading - Proposed Changes to the City of
Marco Island Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 - Planning,
Creating an Application Methodology and General Review
Requirements for Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
Attachments: Ordinance
Staff Report
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Comparison
Fee Schedule
12. Resolutions & City Council Items
a. ID 20-1233 Board and Committee Term Limits - Councilor Becky Irwin
Attachments: Ordinance 13-04
b ID 20-1183 Fire Station 50 60% Construction Document Cost Estimate and Project
Status
Attachments: Fire Station 50 - 60% Construction Manager Cost Estimate
Fire Station 50 – Construction Funding Breakdown
Fire Station 50 – Value Management High-level Breakdown
13. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
14. Council Communications & Future Agenda
ID 20-1149 Future Agenda Items
Attachments: Future Agenda
Committee Summary
15. Council Reports - None
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16. City Manager's Report
ID 20-1283 Vacation Rental Report
Attachments: Vacation Rental Report
17. City Attorney's Report
ID 20-1287 Reimbursement of Legal Expenses - Chairman Grifoni
Attachments: Invoice
18. Departmental Reports
ID 20-1148 Monthly Departmental Reports
Attachments: Public Works
Water & Sewer
Police
19. Citizens' Comments
[4 minutes per individual – Each individual has one opportunity to speak.]
20. Adjournment
The public hearing will commence as business permits, in the City of Marco Island, Community
Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, Florida. All interested persons are invited to attend the
meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Marco
Island, 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL. 34145. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by City Council with respect to any
matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings for such
purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to based. ADA Assistance:
Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the
City of Marco Island at (239) 389-5010 at least two days prior thereto. Please contact the City
Clerk at laura@cityofmarcoisland.com if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda
by email.
Any Invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Council meeting shall be voluntary
offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views and beliefs expressed
by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council, and the
Council is not allowed by law to endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any speaker.
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