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CITY OF PALMETTO CITY COMMISSION MEETING February 22, 2016 7:00 PM

PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT We may disagree, but we will be respectful to one another. We will direct all comments to issues. We will avoid personal attacks.

516 8th Avenue West Palmetto, Florida 34221

(941) 723-4570 http://www.palmettofl.org

Shirley Groover Bryant, Mayor

Commission Members Harold Smith, Vice Mayor, Commissioner Ward 1 Tamara Cornwell, Commissioner-at-Large 2 Jonathan Davis, Commissioner-at-Large 1 Tambra Varnadore, Commissioner, Ward 2 Brian Williams, Commissioner, Ward 3

Anyone wishing to speak before the City Commission or the CRA Board must complete the Speakers Card prior to the meeting, stating name, address and topic to be addressed. Speakers making public comment will be sworn-in. All comments will be limited to two minutes.

Call to order, followed by a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Swearing-in of all persons intending to address City Commission.

RECOGNITION: Chief Tyler will recognize Dispatch Supervisor Maria Sanchez as Civilian of the Year.

1. CITY COMMISSION AGENDA APPROVAL

Action Request: Motion to approve the February 22, 2016 Agenda.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

Public Comment: Comments shall be limited to two minutes. Commission does not generally take action on any matter raised during these public comments, but may direct the matter to be placed on the agenda of a future meeting, if appropriate.

3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

A. Clerk's Office 1. Minutes: January 25, 2016 and February 1, 2016 (TAB 1) 2. Special Function Permits: a. DeSoto Children's Parade March 25, 2016 (TAB 2) b. DeSoto Seafood Festival April 1-3, 2016 (TAB 3) c. First Baptist Church Movie in the Park March 11, 2016 (TAB 4) d. Food Truck Fundraiser March 4, 2016 (TAB 5) e. Easter Sunrise Worship Service March 27, 2016 (TAB 6) 3. Resolution 2015-03 FY16 BB&T Lease Documents (TAB 7) 4. Resolution 2015-04 FY16 Bullet Proof Vest Grant Allocation (TAB 8) 5. Resolution 2015-05 Living Seawall Project (TAB 9)

Action Request: Motion to approve the February 22, 2016 Consent Agenda.

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4. LIVING SEAWALL CONTRACT (M. Barnebey/J. Freeman) (TAB 10)

Action Request: Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with sole source vendor Reef Innovations, Inc in the amount of $311,526 and approve a 10% contingency of $31,152.

5. LIEN REDUCTION REQUEST 2002 10 STREET WEST (J. Fenton) (TAB 11)

Action Request: Motion to collect the lien amount of $6,046.68.

6. LAMB PARK TENNIS COURT AND BASKETBALL COURT MAINTENANCE DISCUSSION (TAB 12) Staff will provide an update on the utilization and cost information for repairs.

7. PUBLIC HEARING CU PERMIT 2015-02 This item was inadvertently advertised in the newspaper for a Public Hearing on February 22, 2016 by the City Commission. The actual Public Hearing is March 7, 2016 as stated at the February 1, 2016 Commission meeting.

Action Request: No action required, the Public Hearing is on March 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as same can be heard in these Chambers.

8. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2016-01 POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION PLAN (M. Barnebey) (TAB 13)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE V POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT PLAN, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO; AMENDING SECTION 22-171, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 22-172 MEMBERSHIP; AMENDING SECTION 22-174, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 22-176 BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY; AMENDING SECTION 22-178, DISABILITY; AMENDING SECTION 22-180, OPTIONAL FORMS OF BENEFITS; AMENDING SECTION 22-185, MAXIMUM PENSION; AMENDING SECTION 22-195, PRIOR POLICE SERVICE; AMENDING SECTION 22-198, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; ADDING SECTION 22-200, SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT COMPONENT FOR SPECIAL BENEFITS; CHAPTER 185 SHARE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Open the public hearing. Close the public hearing after public comment.

Action Request: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-01.

9. 1st READ ORDINANCE 2015-02 ELECTIONS (A. Foley) (TAB 14)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 12 IN ITS ENTIRETY, REGARDING ELECTIONS, INCLUDING AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS; AMENDING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FILING FEES, THE TIME OF FILING THE OATH AND FEES, EARLY VOTING AND THE PROCEDURE FOR CANVASSING VOTES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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Action Request: Motion to schedule Ordinance 2015-02 for a public hearing on March 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as same can be heard in these Chambers and direct staff to advertise for same.

10. 1st READ ORDINANCE 2015-03 CODE ENFORCEMENT (A. Foley) (TAB 15)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-81 AND 2-83 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Action Request: Motion to schedule Ordinance 2015-03 for a public hearing on March 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as same can be heard in these Chambers and direct staff to advertise for same.

11. JANUARY CHECK REGISTER (Informational Only) (TAB 16)

12. TRAFFIC UPDATE

13. DEPARTMENT HEADS' COMMENTS

14. MAYOR'S REPORT