City Council Regular Session Meeting 5-18-2020 -CMT Only
Calendar Date:
City Council Meeting 6:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Lake City will meet on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Regular Session.
Place: Due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the City of Lake City will hold the May 18, 2020 meeting via telephonic and video conferencing communications media technology.
All attendees accessing the video feed and the phone call audio-only will be muted at all times except when invited by the Council to speak at specific times during the meeting.
Members of the public may attend the meeting online at:
https://cityoflakecity.webex.com/cityoflakecity/onstage/g.php?MTID=e91a3...
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Telephonic by toll number (long distance call, no cost to the city), audio-only: 1-408-418-9388, Enter access code: 717 629 885 #
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Telephonic by toll-free number (cost per minute billed to the city, no cost to the caller), audio-only: 1-844-992-4726, Enter access code: 717 629 885 #
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The public may participate at the appropriate time via: (i) video conference by utilizing the software chat function and raise hand function to request to speak; or (2) telephonically when the chair requests public comment. The Chair will allow for sufficient time for all participants to be heard. Audio-only callers will hear a beep on the phone when the chair un-mutes the audience phone line for public comment.
There is a great guide on how to use Webex as a participant, click here.
Those attendees wishing to share a document must email the item to submissions@lcfla.com no later than noon on the day of the meeting.
THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION – Council Member Chris Greene
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS
Building Safety Month - May 2020
3. MINUTES
February 3, 2020 Workshop-Code Enforcement
February 19, 2020 Workshop-Radio System
Special Called Emergency Meeting-April 2, 2020
Regular Session-April 6, 2020
Regular Session-April 20, 2020
Regular Session-May 4, 2020
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS
None
6. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
Citizens are encouraged to participate in City of Lake City meetings. The City of Lake City encourages civility in public discourse and requests that speakers direct their comments to the Chair. Those attendees wishing to share a document and or comments in writing for inclusion into the public record must email the item to submissions@lcfla.com no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Citizens may also provide input to individual council members via phone calls, letters and e-mail that will become public record.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approve request for the Police Department to apply for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Solicitation FY2020 Formula Grant Solicitation in the amount of $43,455.00. The funds will be used toward the purchase of a Motorola Bi-directional Antenna (BDA) for use for Public Safety Communication Officers to dispatch police and fire through enhanced radio system capabilities.
8. OLD BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 2020-2151, (first reading) if adopted, will amend Chapter 6 of the Code of the City of Lake City, Florida, titled “Alcoholic Beverages” by amending Section 6-1, titled “Definitions”; and amending Section 6-8, titled “Possession, Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on Streets, Sidewalks, Parks and Other Public Places - Prohibited”; and amending Section 6-9 titled “Same – Waiver for Special Events”; providing for severability; providing for conflict; providing for codification; and providing for an effective date.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-2151 (first reading)
RESOLUTIONS:
City Council Resolution No. 2020-046, if adopted, will authorize the execution of an Amendment to the State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, amending the annual compensation the City will receive from the State of Florida to $153,681.21.
City Council Resolution No. 2020-047, if adopted, will ratify the Mayor’s extension of the State of Emergency arising from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
City Council Resolution No. 2020-048, if adopted, will authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement and the acceptance of a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, for and on behalf of the United States, for one hundred percent (100%) of allowable costs associated with the Lake City Gateway Airport Improvement Program, not to exceed sixty-nine thousand dollars ($69,000.00).
City Council Resolution No. 2020-049, if adopted, will authorize the termination of the Grant Agreement between the City of Lake City and the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, for costs associated with the development of an Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan at the Lake City Airport.
City Council Resolution No. 2020-050,if adopted, will accept the bid (Bid No. ITB-017-2020) from H & H Liquid Sludge Disposal, Inc., for the collection, transportation and disposal of wastewater sludge at a rate of $33.75 per wet ton, and authorizes the City to execute an agreement with the provider.
City Council Resolution No. 2020-051, if adopted, will authorize Task Assignment Number Ten to the continuing contract with Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, for Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments on twelve parcels of real property associated with the City’s Interlocal Agreement with the Lake Shore Hospital Authority.
Discussion and Possible Action: IDP’s request for an extension regarding Blanche Construction (Joe Helfenberger)
10. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
Consider request for the Growth Management Department to reclassify the existing position of Community Development Administrator (WG 15 - $41,846.84 - $67,151.89) to Planning Technician Position (WG 10 – ($31,573.62 - $50,666.39) (Joe Helfenberger)
Consider request for the IT Department to reclassify the existing position of IT Systems Specialist (Grade 12 - $34,806.88 - $55,859.64) to
IT Systems Administrator Position (Grade 15 - $41,846.84 - $67,151.89) and approval to reallocate additional funds in the amount of $5,447.00 to fund this new position for the remainder of this budget year. (Joe Helfenberger)
11. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
12. ADJOURNMENT
To receive a copy of the agenda packet with supporting documentation, please contact the City Clerks Office at clerk@lcfla.com or 386-719-5826.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City with respect to any matter considered at its meetings or hearings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in these meetings should contact the City Manager’s Office at (386) 719-5768.
