REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NO

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1 CITY OF PALM BAY, FLORIDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NO Held on Thursday, the 21 st day of February 2013, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 120 Malabar Road, SE, Palm Bay, Florida. This meeting was properly noticed pursuant to law; the minutes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Palm Bay, Florida. The meeting was called to order at the hour of 7:00 P.M. Reverend Kim Wells, Truth Revealed Ministries of Palm Bay, gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MAYOR: William Capote Present DEPUTY MAYOR: Kristine lsnardi Present COUNCILMEMBER: Michele Paccione Present COUNCILMEMBER: Ken Greene Present COUNCILMEMBER: Harry Santiago Jr. Present CITY MANAGER: Sue Hann Present CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Lannon Present CITY CLERK: Alice Passmore Present ANNOUNCEMENTS: Deputy Mayor lsnardi announced the following vacancies and solicited applications for same: 1. One (1) vacancy on the Community Development Advisory Board (represents 'for-profit provider' position). 2. One (1) vacancy on the Youth Advisory Board (represents students in grades 9-12). AGENDA REVISIONS: There were no agenda revisions. CONSENT AGENDA: All items of business marked with an asterisk were considered under Consent Agenda and enacted by the following motion: Motion by Deputy Mayor lsnardi, seconded by Mrs. Paccione, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote,

2 Regu lar Council Meeting No Page 2 of 7 Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea; Councilman Greene, Yea; Councilman Santiago, Yea. RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Individuals were recognized and proclamations read : 1. Volunteer Program (one (1) year of service as City boardmember): a) Code Enforcement Board- Jeffrey Bailey; b)youth Advisory Board - Christopher Robinson. 2. Public Works Department: a)recognizing employee promotions within the Public Works Department; b)recognizing the re-accreditation of the Public Works Department through the American Public Works Association. 3. Business of the Year - U.S. Congressional Certificates - Rob Medina, Community and Military Affairs Representative to Congressman Bill Posey. 4. Recognizing John Gaynor, veteran of World War II. 5. Portuguese American Cultural Center of Brevard, 2013 Carnaval - March 2, PRESENTATIONS: 1. The Ferguson Group, Val Gelnovatch- federal lobbyist. Ms. Gelnovatch provided an overview of the firm's approach to the federal advocacy program; the federal assistance received for the City; and its assistance to the City to adapt to the changes in Washington. Deputy Mayor lsnard i asked that the long term costs be a factor of any grants being considered. Mrs. Paccione felt emphasis should be placed on infrastructure. a) Considerati on of the Fiscal Year Federal Agenda. Motion by Mrs. Paccione, seconded by Deputy Mayor lsnard i, to authorize the City Manager and th e Ferguson Group to pursue the federal legislative agenda. Motion with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote, Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea ; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea ; Councilman Greene, Yea ; Councilman Santiago, Yea. 2. Dr. Visalakshi Srinivasan, MD, Health First- aging services and elder care. Dr. Srinivasan provided an overview of ag ing and the services and elderly care provided by Health First. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT: 1. Fire Department - update. Fire Ch ief Jim Stables provided the City Council with an update on the Fire Department- its accomplish ments, budgetary reorganization, new fire station, and other aspects of the department.

3 Regular Council Meeting No Page 3 of 7 ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1. Regular Council Meeting No ; February 7, Motion by Deputy Mayor lsnardi, second ed by Mr. Santiago to approve the minutes of Regular Council Meeting No Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote, Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea ; Councilman Greene, Yea; Councilman Santiago, Yea. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Ordinance No , amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 185, Zoning Code, by establishing standards for the keeping of chickens in single family residential zoning districts (Case No. T , City of Palm Bay), for final reading. The City Attorney read the ordinance in caption only. The public hearing was opened. Residents spoke fo r and against the ord inance. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Mrs. Paccione, seconded by Mr. Santiago, to adopt Ord inance No Motion carried with members voting as fo llows: Mayor Capote, Yea; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea ; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea ; Councilman Greene, Yea; Councilman Santiago, Yea. 2. Ordinance No , amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 179, Streets and Others Rights of Way, by establishing standards and procedures for the naming and renaming of streets (Case No. T , City of Palm Bay), for final reading. The City Attorney read the ordinance in caption only. The public hearing was opened and Motion by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Santiago, to adopt Ordinance No Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote, Yea; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea ; Councilman Greene, Yea ; Councilman Santiago, Yea. 3. Ordinance No , amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 52, Boards, Subchapter 'General Liability Risk Management Program', by increasing the authority for the settlement of claims, for final reading. The City,Attorney read the ord inance in ca ption on ly. The public hearing was opened and Motion by Mr. Santiago, seconded by Mrs. Paccione, to adopt Ordinance No Deputy Mayor lsnard i asked that Council be provided with a report. The City Attorney stated he would send a report to Council each time there was a settlement. Motion carried

4 Regular Council Meeting No Page 4 of 7 with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote, Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea; Councilman Greene, Yea ; Councilman Santiago, Yea. 4. Ordinance No , amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter200, Utilities Code, by revising and including additional definitions, for final reading. The City Attorney read the ordinance in ca ption only. The public hearing was opened and Motion by Deputy Mayor lsnard i, seconded by Mrs. Paccione, to adopt Ordinance No Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote, Yea; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea ; Councilman Greene, Yea; Councilman Santiago, Yea. 5. Ordinance No , amending the Code of Ordinances, by repealing Chapter 201, Sewer Use, in its entirety, for final reading. The City Atto rn ey read the ordinance in caption only. The public hearing was opened and Motion by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mrs. Paccione, to adopt Ordinance No Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote, Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea; Councilman Greene, Yea; Councilman Santiago, Yea. 6. Ordinance No , amending the Code of Ordinances, by re-creating Chapter 201, Sewer Use, for final reading. The City Attorney read the ordinance in caption only. The public hearing was opened and closed. Motion by Mr. Santiago, seconded by Mr. Greene, to adopt Ord inance No Motion carried with members voting as fo llows: Mayor Capote, Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwo man Paccione, Yea ; Councilman Greene, Yea ; Councilman Santiago, Yea. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce provided an overview of calendar year 2012; councilmembers provided updates on activities of various agencies and boards on which they served as members. PROCUREMENTS: Award of Proposal:

5 Regular Council Meeting No Page 5 of 7 * 1. Scrap metal recycling - RFP No Utilities and Public Works Departments (Mega Man Metals). Staff Recommendation: Award the proposal for scrap metal recycling to Mega Man Metals, Orlando; revenue generated would be based on utilization. The item, considered under Consent Agenda, was approved as recommended by City UNFINISHED AND OLD BUSINESS: 1. Appointment of one (1) member to the Library Advisory Board. Motion by Deputy Mayor lsnardi, seconded by Mr. Greene, to appoint Danny Sale to the Board. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Mayor Capote, Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea ; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea; Councilman Greene, Yea ; Councilman Santiago, Yea. COUNCIL BUSINESS: Councilmembers addressed various subject matters. 1. Deputy Mayor lsnardi suggested that public comments on non-agenda items be added as an agenda heading before Public Hearings. The City Manager asked that responses by staff or Council be allowed at this time too. Council concurred. NEW BUSINESS: * 1. Resolution No , amending Resolution Nos , and , adopting Classification and Pay Plans and the Position Control Plan for employees of the City of Palm Bay. The item, considered under Consent Agenda, was approved as reco mmended by City * 2. Consideration of an agreement with the State Attorney's Office for the prosecution of municipal ordinance violations. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the ag reement. The item, considered under Consent Agenda, was approved as reco mmended by City

6 Regular Council Meeting No Minutes- February 21, 2013 Page 6 of 7 * 3. Consideration of a Declaration to the Public for the closure of the City's landfill. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to file a Declaration to the Public to complete the landfill closure. The item, considered under Consent Agenda, was approved as recommended by City * 4. Acknowledgment of Investment Performance Review Report, prepared by PFM Asset Management LLC, for the quarter ended December 31, The item, considered under Consent Agenda, was acknowledged by the City Council. * 5. Consideration of request from the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to utilize the mobile stage; consideration of City's co-sponsorship of the Relay for Life event. Staff Recommendation: Approve the renta l of the City's mobile stage and co-sponsorship of the American Cancer Society Relay fo r Life in Palm Bay. The item, considered under Consent Agenda, was approved as recommended by City * 6. Consideration of request from the Portuguese American Cu ltural Center of Brevard (PACCB) for the City to co-sponsor its 2013 Carnaval event. Staff Recommendation: Approve sponsorship of the PACCB Carnaval event as requested with the understanding that the City would incur no out-of-pocket expenses. The item, co nsidered under Consent Agenda, was approved as recommended by City 7. Consideration of membership in the Florida League of Mayors. Motion by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Santiago, to approve the appropriation of funds for membership to the Florida League of Mayors ($1,000). Motion carried with members voting as fo llows: Mayor Capote, Yea ; Deputy Mayor lsnardi, Yea; Councilwoman Paccione, Yea; Councilman Greene, Yea ; Councilman Santiago, Yea. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: * 1. Consideration of travel and training for specified City employees. Staff Recommendation: Approve the travel and training as specified.

7 Regular Council Meeting No Page 7 of 7 The item, co nsidered under Consent Agenda, was approved as recom mended by City PUBLIC COMMENTS/RESPONSES: Individuals commented on various issues. 1. Bill Rettinger, former member of the Charter Review Commission, asked that the Commission be reinstituted and explained his reasons fo r same. Council felt reinstituting the Commission at this time wou ld be too soon. It would be considered at a later date. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:15 P.M. ATTEST: