City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM Pahokee Commission Chambers 360 East Main Street Pahokee, Florida 33476 CITY COMMISSION: Keith W. Babb, Jr., Mayor Clara Murvin, Vice Mayor Derrick Boldin, Commissioner Juan Gonzalez, Commissioner Sara Perez, Commissioner CITY STAFF: Rodney D. Lucas, City Manager Tijauna Warner, City Clerk Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq., City Attorney Joseph R. Martin, Interim Director of Finance [TENTATIVE: SUBJECT TO REVISION] City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 2 of 3 October 24, 2023 AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. ADDITIONS OF EMERGENCY BASIS FROM CITY MANAGER, DELETIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS E. PUBLIC COMMENTS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS (This section of the agenda allows for comments from the public to speak. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to comment. A public comment card should be completed and returned to the City Clerk. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium or unmute your device, and prior to addressing the Commission, state your name and address for the record) 1. Florida League of Cities John Land Years of Service Award Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. - Eryn Russell, Membership Programs Specialist 2. Proclamation - Honoring Mr. Alvin "AJ" Johnson for 35 Years of Service 3. October Business of the Month - Riguez Barbershop 4. AECOM - Mr. Daniel J. Levy, P.G. and Dr. Byron Winston F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. October 10, 2023 City Commission Meeting Minutes 2. RESOLUTION 2023 - 65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PAHOKEE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2023 HOMECOMING PARADE AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A PARADE PERMIT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES A. ORDINANCE 2023 - 07 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-26(F)(1) OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE’S CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION DISCUSSION” TO LIMIT DEBATE TO TWO MINUTES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A ONE (1) MINUTE REBUTTAL; AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-26 (G)(1) ENTITLED “CITIZEN’S RIGHTS” TO PROHIBIT YIELDING TIME TO ANOTHER SPEAKER; RENUMBERING AND REORDERING AS NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I. RESOLUTION(S) A. RESOLUTION 2023 - 66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE FOR THE COVID-19 RESIDENTIAL UTILITIES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 October 24, 2023 B. RESOLUTION 2023 - 67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT NO. L2104 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any) 1. Discussion and direction of AECOM Potential Proposal K. REPORT OF THE MAYOR L. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER M. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY O. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community events, feel good announcements, if any) P. ADJOURN _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ Any citizen of the audience wishing to appear before the City Commission to speak with reference to any agenda or non-agenda item must complete the “Request for Appearance and Comment” form and present completed form to the City Clerk prior to commencement of the meeting. Should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Reference: Florida Statutes 286.0105) In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with three (3) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting City Clerk Tijauna Warner at Pahokee City Hall, 207 Begonia Dr. Pahokee, FL 33476 Phone: (561) 924-5534. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Number, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statutes 286.26).