City Council Emergency Meeting

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CITY OF BRADENTON

CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING MINUTES

October 5, 2024

8:00 P.M.

The City of Bradenton City Council met at the Public Safety Operations Center (PSOC), 2905 59 th

Street West, Bradenton, Florida, at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2024.

Present: Mayor Gene Brown; Councilwoman Ward I Jayne Kocher; Vice Mayor Ward II Marianne

Barnebey; Councilman Ward III Josh Cramer; and Councilwoman Ward IV Lisa Gonzalez Moore.

Councilwoman Ward V Pam Coachman was excused.

City Officials: Rob Perry, City Administrator; Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer; and Tamara

Melton, City Clerk.

The emergency meeting was called to order at 8:01 p.m.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION:

a) Clerk: Resolution 24-102 for Tropical Storm Milton

Rob Perry, City Administrator, provided an update on Tropical Storm Milton which included the

projected path, preventative measures in place, communications, and activation of the PSOC facility

the following day.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-102 was made by Vice Mayor Barnebey and seconded

by Councilwoman Kocher. The motion passed 4-0. Councilwoman Coachman was excused.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio CD or DVD recording of the meeting is available upon

request.

Approved by City Council

November 6, 2024

Agenda

AGENDA

BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING

8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024

PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS CENTER - 2905 59TH STREET WEST

1.

EMERGENCY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION

a)

Clerk :

Resolution 24-102 for Tropical Storm Milton

Resolution 24-102

3.

ADJOURN

RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR AGENDA AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE CITY COUNCIL

Please place all cell phones on silent!

PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING: Appointments on the agenda, all items from Department Directors and other interested parties must be submitted before 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting. Anyone wishing to be placed on the agenda must contact the City Clerk by phone 941-932-9463 or email: cityclerk@cityofbradenton.com and give their name, business name (if applicable), whether they are resident taxpayers of the City and their business before Council. Appearances before Council will be authorized by the Mayor or Councilperson in charge of the meeting. NOTE: The Mayor may ask a city department to look into an issue prior to the meeting to see if the issue can be resolved. If the Mayor or Councilperson in charge of the meeting feels the request is justified, they will instruct the City Clerk as to its placement on the agenda.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require

assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance:

City of Bradenton

ADA/Title VI Coordinator

101 Old Main Street

Bradenton, FL 34205

ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com

941-932-9400

TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771

La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com.

AT COUNCIL MEETING:

Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on any non-agenda item, agenda item, future agenda item or topic of relevance to the City. Citizen comment related to any public hearing item shall be provided during the duly noticed public hearing in order to maintain an accurate

record of the proceedings. All citizen comments related to quasi-judicial items are required to be under oath and such comments will be invited to be presented during the duly noticed public hearing for such items.

If an individual (or agent) wishes to address the City Council, they should complete a comment card available at the back of the Chamber and submit such card to the City Clerk.

At the appropriate time during the meeting, the Mayor will call speakers to come forward. After being recognized by the Mayor, the individual should come to the podium and, for the public record, state their name and address, and then provide any relevant comments or testimony related to the item they wish to address. In the case of an agent, they shall identify themselves and the party they represent. The speaker should then proceed to state their position or present their information.

An individual appearance for citizen comment will be limited to three (3) minutes unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor or consensus of the Council. Additional time will be allowed (up to 10 minutes at the discretion of the Mayor or consensus of the Council) for public hearing items if the speaker is officially representing a group of five or more people, provided that written authorization is provided that the person is authorized to speak on behalf of the group.

Note: If handouts are being distributed, please provide a minimum of ten (10) copies to the City Clerk. If you wish to display a drawing or rendering, contact Tamara Melton, as indicated above, prior to the meeting. Any submissions commented on, photographs, letters, renderings, etc. will be kept by the City Clerk for the official record.

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105: If an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, council, agency, or commission at this meeting, such individual will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT We, the Mayor, City Council and Employees of the City of Bradenton, agree to: *Establish a process to promote positive interaction among ourselves and the citizens of Bradenton in a positive and nonthreatening environment. *Encourage visible, involved and active participation among all. *Promote improved communication through active listening, providing feedback and honest expression of ideas. *Utilize consensus for decision making. *We realize that though we may disagree, we will be respectful of each other. *We will direct all comments to the issues and will avoid personal attacks.

AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS CENTER - 2905 59TH STREET WEST 1. EMERGENCY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. EMERGENCY DECLARATION a) Clerk: Resolution 24-102 for Tropical Storm Milton Resolution 24-102 3. ADJOURN RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR AGENDA AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE CITY COUNCIL Please place all cell phones on silent! PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING: Appointments on the agenda, all items from Department Directors and other interested parties must be submitted before 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting. Anyone wishing to be placed on the agenda must contact the City Clerk by phone 941-932-9463 or email: cityclerk@cityofbradenton.com and give their name, business name (if applicable), whether they are resident taxpayers of the City and their business before Council. Appearances before Council will be authorized by the Mayor or Councilperson in charge of the meeting. NOTE: The Mayor may ask a city department to look into an issue prior to the meeting to see if the issue can be resolved. If the Mayor or Councilperson in charge of the meeting feels the request is justified, they will instruct the City Clerk as to its placement on the agenda. Non-Discrimination Statement: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9400 1

TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com. AT COUNCIL MEETING: Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on any non-agenda item, agenda item, future agenda item or topic of relevance to the City. Citizen comment related to any public hearing item shall be provided during the duly noticed public hearing in order to maintain an accurate record of the proceedings. All citizen comments related to quasi-judicial items are required to be under oath and such comments will be invited to be presented during the duly noticed public hearing for such items. If an individual (or agent) wishes to address the City Council, they should complete a comment card available at the back of the Chamber and submit such card to the City Clerk. At the appropriate time during the meeting, the Mayor will call speakers to come forward. After being recognized by the Mayor, the individual should come to the podium and, for the public record, state their name and address, and then provide any relevant comments or testimony related to the item they wish to address. In the case of an agent, they shall identify themselves and the party they represent. The speaker should then proceed to state their position or present their information. An individual appearance for citizen comment will be limited to three (3) minutes unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor or consensus of the Council. Additional time will be allowed (up to 10 minutes at the discretion of the Mayor or consensus of the Council) for public hearing items if the speaker is officially representing a group of five or more people, provided that written authorization is provided that the person is authorized to speak on behalf of the group. Note: If handouts are being distributed, please provide a minimum of ten (10) copies to the City Clerk. If you wish to display a drawing or rendering, contact Tamara Melton, as indicated above, prior to the meeting. Any submissions commented on, photographs, letters, renderings, etc. will be kept by the City Clerk for the official record. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105: If an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, council, agency, or commission at this meeting, such individual will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 2

PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT We, the Mayor, City Council and Employees of the City of Bradenton, agree to: *Establish a process to promote positive interaction among ourselves and the citizens of Bradenton in a positive and nonthreatening environment. *Encourage visible, involved and active participation among all. *Promote improved communication through active listening, providing feedback and honest expression of ideas. *Utilize consensus for decision making. *We realize that though we may disagree, we will be respectful of each other. *We will direct all comments to the issues and will avoid personal attacks. 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.a Item Cover Page DATE: October 5, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Tamara Melton, Clerk ITEM TYPE: Resolution AGENDA SECTION: EMERGENCY DECLARATION SUBJECT: Resolution 24-102 for Tropical Storm Milton SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Declaring a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Milton. SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution 24-102. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 24-102 4

RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, DECLARING THAT THE THREAT OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IS IMMINENT AND THAT THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON SHALL BE INSTITUTED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, there is currently a tropical disturbance known as Tropical Storm Milton in the Gulf of Mexico and is predicted to make landfall on the west coast of Florida; and WHEREAS, Governor DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for several Florida counties, which included Manatee County, on October 5, 2024. WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton is within the predicted impact zone. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA: 1. The emergency operating guidelines set forth within the Emergency Management Plan of the City of Bradenton are hereby declared to be in effect until the threat and effect of such emergency has passed. 2. The nature of the state of emergency is the possible landfall of a tropical wave that may develop into a well-defined tropical wave that, if direct or indirect landfall occurs, may have a significant impact to the City of Bradenton and the adjacent communities. 3. The City of Bradenton’s Mayor, Vice Mayor, Public Works Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and any other City officials, including all Public Safety officials, are authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to carry out the emergency provisions of the City of Bradenton, County of Manatee, State of Florida. This includes following guidelines in accordance with the Emergency Operations Implementation and Emergency Pay Policy as memorialized by Resolution 24-55. 4. The Mayor, or City Administrator in the Mayor’s absence, is authorized to extend this local state of emergency by proclamation in increments of no more than seven (7) days for so long as conditions warrant. 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, WITH A QUORUM PRESENT AND VOTING ON THIS 5 TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. ATTEST: Tamara Melton, City Clerk Gene Brown, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott Rudacille, City Attorney 5