City Council

CITY OF PALM COAST COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING HYBRID MEETING 160 LAKE AVENUE PALM COAST, FL 32164 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 9:00 A.M. Mayor Milissa Holland Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho Council Member Victor Barbosa Council Member Ed Danko Council Member Nick Klufas 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. All pagers and cell phones are to remain OFF while City Council is in session. A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Holland called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG C. ROLL CALL Kate Settle, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. All members were present. D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. And pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures: (1) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes. (2) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the agenda at the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public, there may be discussion by the City Council. (3) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall: (a) direct all comments to the Mayor;  (b) make their comments concise and to the point; (c) not speak more than once on the same subject; (d) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City Council; (e) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and (f) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly. (4) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the identified subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude his or her remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit. Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the meeting. Brian Butka asked when it would be appropriate to speak on the Slowturn Road item. Mayor Holland responded that it is item five on the agenda. Robert MacDonald did not think there was a need for a private security guard. He asked how much the the firm is charging us and how long the City will be using them. Mr. Morton responded to Mr. MacDonald and reported the security firm has been hired for a three month period for $12,000 while the security analysis is being completed. After the analysis is reviewed, the city will decide if there is a need. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION - FEBRUARY AS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Council Member Klufas read the proclamation into the record. Representatives from Family Life Center accepted the proclamation and reported teen dating violence affects the mental health of those affected. It is a problem in Flagler County. They are having an event on Sunday at Hammock Wine and Cheese to assist those in need. 2. PRESENTATION - COVID-19 UPDATES Mr. Morton introduced the item. Captain Ascone reported on the latesst news on COVID -19. It looks like the symptons have started to decline in the County. Vaccines are being distributed at the Fairgrounds. Publix has been very supportive and have been administering 1200 does per week. The second doses are becoming available. Council Member Branquinho offered his help to those administering the vaccine. 3. PRESENTATION - EMPLOYEE AWARDS/RECOGNITION Mr. Morton opened the item. Ben Caoilii made the presentation to Council of those employees who have retired; those employees who have been recognized by the citizens; and those that deserve a special thanks. MINUTES 4. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2021 BUSINESS MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2021 WORKSHOP MEETING Motion by Vice Mayor Branquinho, seconded by Council Member Klufas to accept the minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously after a roll call vote. ORDINANCES (First Read) 5. ORDINANCE 2021-03 SLOW WAY ROAD CLOSURE Attorney Reischmann read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Vice Mayor Branquinho was assured at the last meeting that the safety of the citizens would not be compromised and was satisfied with the information he has received from staff. Public comment. Brian Bukta reported that he did not receive an email regarding the closure of the road. He did not think the issue had been addressed correctly. Janey Holly lives on Slow Way spoke of the problems that have been encountered on Slow Way; resident safety, children at play and property destruction to those who live on Slow Way. She also felt that having the road be a thorough fare was decreasing the property values in the area. In response to Mr. Bukta, she reported going to meetings since October and she never saw Mr. Bukta present. Mayor Holland asked how this issue came about. Mr. Morton explained that the issue was resident driven. Mr. Klufas did meet with twenty-five residents and Mr. Morton. Jason DeLorenzo explained that they used the utility billing information and did geo- mapping to retrieve the email list used for the notification of the meetings. He reviewed the design and assured all the pedestrian walking and bicycling will be available with the gate. Motion by Council Member Klufas, seconded by Council Member Danko to adopt Ordinance 2021-03. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT 6. RESOLUTION 2021-14 APPROVING PIGGYBACKING THE FLORIDA STATE DMS CONTRACT WITH PRISON REHABILITATION INDUSTRIES AND DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. (PRIDE) FOR THE PURCHASE OUTDOOR FURNITURE 7. RESOLUTION 2021-15 APPROVING A MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT WITH HAROLD BECK & SONS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATORS 8. RESOLUTION 2021-16 APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LCD OF FLAGLER, INC. FOR DISPOSAL OF LIME SLUDGE FROM WATER TREATMENT PLANT #2 9. RESOLUTION 2021-17 APPROVING A WORK ORDER WITH CPH, INC. TO PROVIDE MONITORING SERVICES FOR WETLAND SITES 10. RESOLUTION 2021-18 APPROVING A WORK ORDER WITH CONNECT CONSULTING, INC. FOR THE EVALUATION, REHABILITATION AND REPAIR OF WELLS Motion by Council Member Klufas, seconded by Vice Mayor Branquinho to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.) No comments were received. J DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Council Branquinho wanted to clarify that he was not against the security; what he was against is citizens who waves the flag and behave in a manner that is not within the spirt of the flag. Council Member Klufas thanked the employees for their work, not only those that received accolades in the presentation. Council Member Barbosa took issue with a Facebook post written by Council Member Danko. He clarified to his constiuents that he was not invited to Mr. Lowe's home for the discussion regarding the dredging the salt water canals. Council Member Danko responded that it was his understanding that he had been invited and if he had not, he apologized for his post. K. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA No report L. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA No report REPORTING OF EMERGENCY AND SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES FOR JANUARY 2021 M. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Member Branquinho to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Kathleen E. Settle, MMC Deputy City Clerk