City Council (2024-12-16)

OPENING CEREMONIES: INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY SALUTE TO THE FLAG

Council Member Janson provided the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Hoffman called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Mayor: Christine Hoffman

Also present were: City Manager Mike Staffopoulos, City Attorney David Migut, Director of Public Works Dennis Barron, Director of Planning and Development Heather Ireland, and City Clerk Sheri Gosselin.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

- Regular City Council Meeting held on December 2, 2024

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to approve the following minutes:

Council Briefing held on December 9,2024

Motion to Amend: It was moved by Ms. Golding, seconded by Mr. Horn, to amend the minutes to include the Council discussed agenda topics to be discussed in the January 6, 2025 Briefing.

Motion to Amend Voice Vote: In a voice vote, the motion to amend passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Voice Vote: In a voice vote, the motion as amended passed unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mayor Hoffman announced Council Member Wagner was recognized by the University of North Florida and the International Healthcare Symposium as the inaugural North Florida Healthcare Leader of the Year.

Voice Vote: In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to approve the agenda.

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for local children in need. She noted the 50th Citizen Police Academy would start on January 9, 2025. Ms. Golding stated Representative Kiyan Michael would hold a town hall on December 21, 2024.

Council Member Janson recapped the recent council briefing and last quarterly pension meeting. He praised the Pension Board for their work. Mr. Janson provided updates from a Florida League of Cities (FLC) Policy Committee meeting he attended, emphasizing affordable housing and impact fees as key priorities for 2025.

Council Member Sutton noted the Police Department Christmas party was well attended. Mr. Sutton recognized the Wingate family and the recent loss of Jenny Wingate on December 11, 2024.

Mr. Janson recognized the recent Wisconsin school shooting.

Mayor Hoffman shared Beaches Museum had a record-breaking Beaches North Pole Express event and announced Christmas at the Cabin, on December 19,2024,and a Menorah Lighting on December 26,2024.

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS: None

CONSENT AGENDA:

Item B Adopt Resolution No.2186-2024 amending the Position Classification and Pay Plan

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voice Vote: In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: None

Item A Approve/Disapprove the appeal of bid protest for Bid No.2425-01 for the Construction of 20 Dune Walkovers

City Manager Mike Staffopoulos provided background. City Attorney David Migut reviewed the bid protest process.

Mayor Hoffman opened public comment.

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The following spoke in support of the bid protest:

- Joseph Lane, 215 North Eola Drive, Orlando

Mayor Hoffman closed public comment.

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to disapprove the appeal of bid protest for Bid No.2425-01 for the Construction of 20 Dune Walkovers.

Discussion: A discussion ensued about underground utilities, types of licenses, dune walkovers, and the previous contractor.