City Council

CITY OF PALM COAST COUNCIL MEETING City Hall 160 Lake Avenue Palm Coast, FL 32164 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Mayor Milissa Holland Vice Mayor Nick Klufas Council Member Eddie Branquinho Council Member Robert G. Cuff Council Member Jack D. Howell, II MINUTES City Staff Matthew Morton, City Manager William Reischmann, City Attorney Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council. If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube > All pagers and cell phones are to remain OFF while City Council is in session. A. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Klufas called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG C. ROLL CALL D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. After the Mayor calls for public participation each member of the audience interested in speaking on any topic or proposition not on the agenda or which was discussed or on a previous City Council Workshop, shall come to the podium and state their name. Each speaker will have up to three (3) minutes each to speak. The Mayor will advise when the three (3) minutes are up and the speaker will be asked to take a seat and wait until all public comments are finished to hear  answers to all questions. Once all members of the audience have spoken, the Mayor will close public participation and no other questions/comments shall be heard. Council and staff will then respond to questions posed by members of the audience. Should you wish to provide Council with any material, all items shall be given to the City Clerk and made part of the record. If anyone is interested in discussing an issue further or ask additional questions, individual Council Members and staff will be available after the meeting to discuss the matter and answer questions. E. MINUTES 1. MINUTES OF THE JULY 2, 2019 BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES OF THE JULY 9, 2019 WORKSHOP MEETING Pass Motion made to approve to accept the minutes as presented. by Council Member Howell, II and seconded by Council Member Branquinho. Approved - 4 - Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Council Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II F. PRESENTATIONS 1. PRESENTATION -REQUEST FROM FLAGLER COUNTY SHERIFF FOR DDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FY 2020 Presentation was provided by Chief Mark Strowbridge on behalf of Sheriff Staley, which is attached to these minutes. Topics discussed the real-time crime unit; the need for extra officers; issues being under funded and under staffed and the Sheriff's goal is to have two officers per one thousand residents. G. ORDINANCES FIRST READ 1. ORDINANCE 2019-XX AMENDMENT TO THE TUSCAN RESERVE MPD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO ADD 8 ADDITIONAL UNITS, AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CLARIFY LANGUAGE FOR SIGNS City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record. Attorney Reischmann reminded Council this is a quasi-judicial item. Vice Mayor Klufas called for any ex-parte communications. There were none. Michael Chiumento spoke on behalf of the applicant. Public Comment George Mayo-concerned if City is setting precedence for raising height. Motion made to approved as amended on first reading by Council Member Cuff and seconded by Council Member Howell, II Approved - 4 - Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Council Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II 2. ORDINANCE 2019-XX FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT FOR 49+/- ACRES FROM FLAGLER COUNTY DESIGNATIONS OF COMMERCIAL: HIGH INTENSITY & CONSERVATION TO CITY DESIGNATIONS OF MIXED USE AND RESIDENTIAL OCEAN VILLAGE  City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record. Item number 5 was presented with this item. Michael Chiumento spoke on behalf of the applicant. Public Comment: Ivory Johnson spoke of signage issues not relating to this item. Motion made to approved on first reading by Council Member Howell, II and seconded by Council Member Cuff Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Council Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II 3. ORDINANCE 2019-XX ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR 49+/- ACRE FROM FLAGLER COUNTY DESIGNATIONS GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURE TO CITY DESIGNATIONS OF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-(COM-2) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (COM-2)-OCEAN VILLAGE City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record. Attorney Reischmann reminded Council this is a quasi-judicial item. Vice Mayor Klufas called for any ex-parte communications. There were none. This item was presented with the previous item. Public Comment There were no public comments. Motion made to approved on first reading by Council Member Cuff and seconded by Council Member Howell, II Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Council Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II 4. ORDINANCE 2019-XX FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT FOR 2.8+/- ACRES OF LAND LOCATED 250’ NORTHWEST OF OLD KINGS ROAD EXTENSION AND MATANZAS WOODS PARKWAY INTERSECTION FROM CONSERVATION TO GREENBELT-ADVENT HEALTH City Attorney Reischmann read the title into the record. Public Comment: Mr. Nielebeck was concerned about the increase in traffic. Deborah Wells-concerned for the safety of students and construction noise during testing at Matanzas High School. Jeffrey Seib was not in favor of the development and felt it was too early for the City to be taking an action on this item. Motion made to Approved on first reading by Council Member Howell, II and seconded by Council Member Cuff. Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Council  Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II H. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION 2019-XX ADOPTING THE MAXIMUM MILLAGE (TRIM) RATE AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION FOR THE FY 2020 BUDGET Ms. Helena Alves, Finance Director provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is attached to this item. Public Comments: There were public comments. Motion made to approve the tax millage rate at 4.6989 mills and to set the Budget Hearing date for September 4, 2019 at 5:05 p.m. by Council Member Howell, II and seconded by Council Member Branquinho Approved - 4 - Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Council Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II 2. RESOLUTION 2019-XX APPROVING THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT INITIAL ASSESSMENT Mr. Morton provided a brief overview of this item. Public Comments: There were public comments. Motion made to approve by Council Member Cuff and seconded by Council Member Howell, II Approved - 4 - Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Council Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II I. CONSENT There were no public comments. 1. RESOLUTION 2019-XX APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KIRTON ENTERPRISES TO PROVIDE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR THE INDIAN TRAILS SPORTS COMPLEX IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2. RESOLUTION 2019-XX APPROVING PIGGYBACKING THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT WITH BOULEVARD TIRE CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF TIRES AND RELATED SERVICES Motion made to Adopt on consent by Council Member Howell, II and seconded by Council Member Branquinho Approved - 5 - Council Member Robert Cuff, Vice Mayor Nick Klufas, Mayor Milissa Holland, Council Member Eddie Branquinho, Council Member Jack Howell, II J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION George Mayo asked about the Status of Wawa; Airport Commons-what agreement was reached with County; new law relating to gardens in the front yard.  Debra Wells spoke of the roads on the West Hampton needing repair. Denise Calderwood-provided a status of the homeless population and how Family Lives Matter provided assistance. K. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA CM Branquinho thanked CM Morton for his diligence in response to the City's needs. CM Howell suggested to a young woman in the audience to join the Student Council at Matanzas High School. L. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Nothing at this time. M. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Nothing at this time. N. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Virginia A. Smith, MMC City Clerk