REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MARINA EVENT CENTER - 190 E. 13TH STREET
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
May 19, 2021
6:00 PM

NOTICE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS IN NEED OF A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDINGS SHALL CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER AT 561-812-6590 NO LATER THAN 96 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS; IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICES 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE) FOR ASSISTANCE.

MAYOR


RONNIE L. FELDER


CHAIRPERSON


SHIRLEY D. LANIER - DISTRICT 3

 

CHAIR PRO-TEM


KASHAMBA MILLER-ANDERSON - DISTRICT 2


COUNCILPERSONS


TRADRICK MCCOY - DISTRICT 1


DOUGLAS A. LAWSON - DISTRICT 5


JULIA A. BOTEL - DISTRICT 4


ADMINISTRATION


CITY MANAGER, JONATHAN EVANS


CLAUDENE L. ANTHONY, CMC, CITY CLERK


DAWN S. WYNN, CITY ATTORNEY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such interested person, at own expense, 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, pursuant to F.S. 286.0105.

BE FURTHER ADVISED, the meeting location is subject to change. The public is encouraged to visit the City's website for up to date information on meeting location and information.

 

LOBBYING - ORDINANCE 4001 - ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2011

Lobbyist registration and reporting forms are available for you online and in print. Forms can be obtained in the Office of the City Clerk and Council Chambers. Registration and reporting forms shall be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.

ANY PERSON WHO WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM PLEASE COMPLETE A PINK PUBLIC COMMENT CARD LOCATED AT THE FRONT DESK AND GIVE IT TO THE STAFF PRIOR TO THE ITEM BEING TAKEN UP BY CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN A TOTAL OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO SPEAK ON ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AND THREE (3) MINUTES TO SPEAK ON EACH REGULAR AGENDA ITEM. THE TIME LIMIT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE REDUCED BY A VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL BASED ON THE VOLUMINOUS NATURE OF PUBLIC COMMENT CARDS. IN NO EVENT WILL ANYONE BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A COMMENT CARD TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM AFTER THE RESOLUTION IS READ OR ITEM CONSIDERED.

VIDEO

CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
AGENDA Approval

Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

Disclosures
Adoption of Agenda
Comments From the Public on Consent Agenda (Three Minutes Limitation)
CONSENT AGENDA

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THIS ITEM ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS A COUNCILPERSON SO REQUESTS, IN WHICH EVENT, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS AND CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE ON THE AGENDA.

MINUTES
1.

APRIL 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

CLAUDENE L. ANTHONY, CITY CLERK                         (561) 845-4090

VIDEO2.APRIL 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIDEO3.APRIL 21, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIDEO4.FEBRUARY 25, 2021 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIDEO5.OCTOBER 8, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIDEO6.JUNE 1, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIDEO7.DECEMBER 10, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIDEO8.APRIL 28, 2021 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
RESOLUTIONS
VIDEO9.

RESOLUTION 27-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF RUSSELL BYRD V. CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICES CASE NO. 211130-01845 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $61,698.66; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE PAYMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AFTER RECEIVING A GENERAL RELEASE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

O’NÉ DUPRE, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, 561-845-4880

 

VIDEO10.

RESOLUTION 49-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH (THE “CITY”) AND THE RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE “CRA”) FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES; DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS SHALL BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT AND DESIRE OF THE AGENCY; PROVIDING FUNDING FOR IT SERVICES ANNUAL COST OF $78,000.00 AND TOTAL STARTUP COST OF $207,500 NOT TO EXCEED $285,500.00 IN THE FIRST YEAR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

CHRIS PERSAUD, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, 561-845-4028

 

VIDEO11.

RESOLUTION 55-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA; ACCEPTING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,238; FOR THE CONTINUATION OF REENTRY SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO SET UP A BUDGET FOR THE SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

ORIE BULLARD,  DIRECTOR OF JUSTICE SERVICE CENTER 561-840-3124

 

VIDEO12.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 56-21A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH (THE “LOCAL GOVERNMENT”) AND PALM BEACH COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”) TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORK CONNECTION SERVICES; DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS SHALL BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT AND DESIRE OF THE AGENCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

CHRIS PERSAUD, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, 561-845-4028

 

 


END OF CONSENT AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VIDEO13.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 124-20  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A NAMING AND RENAMING POLICY FOR STREETS, CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES (OR COMPONENT THEREOF), AND CERTAIN CITY REAL OR TANGIBLE PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER PURPOSES.

 

CLARENCE SIRMONS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, 561-845-4060

 

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR FILING
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
14.

ORDINANCE NO. 4168 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE CONE OF SILENCE, AMENDING SECTION 2-166 OF THE RIVIERA BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RESTRICT COMMUNICATION WITH THE MAYOR, MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY PERSONNEL AT CERTAIN TIMES DURING A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT SOLICITATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

ALTHEA PEMSEL, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT , 561-845-3480

 

 

VIDEO15.

ORDINANCE NO. 4166 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 31, ZONING, ARTICLE V, IG GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 31-383 (2), BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION “a” INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE PORT FROM 50 FEET TO 150 FEET, AND DEFINING THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE PORT AS “THAT AREA BORDERED BY W. PORT ROAD & BROADWAY, AVENUE E, AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

CLARENCE SIRMONS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, 561-845-4060

 

VIDEO16.

ORDINANCE NO. 4163  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS", ARTICLE II, "BUILDING AND TECHNICAL CODES", SECTION 22-37—22-60 "RESERVED", BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A NEW PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ENTITLED “RIVIERA BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

 

CLARENCE SIRMONS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR 561-845-4060

 

17.

ORDINANCE 4172 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION”, ARTICLE IV, “CODE ENFORCEMENT”, DIVISION 2, “CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND SPECIAL MAGISTRATE”; CREATING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION”, ARTICLE IV, “CODE ENFORCEMENT”, DIVISION 2, “CODE COMPLIANCE”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

CLARENCE SIRMONS, DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (561) 845-4062

 

 

ORDINANCES ON SECOND AND FINAL READING
VIDEO18.

ORDINANCE NO. 4167 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 20 (UTILITIES), ARTICLE V (WATER), DIVISION II, CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL, TO ENACT CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THE CITY’S DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FROM CONTAMINANTS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CODIFICATION CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

DEIRDRE JACOBS, ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SPECIAL DISTRICT, 561-845-4185

 

 

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - 7:30 PM Non-Agenda Item Speakers (Three Minute Limitation)

Please be reminded the City Council has adopted "Rules of Decorum Governing Public Conduct during Official Meetings" which has been posted at the front desk. In an effort to preserve order, if any of the rules are not adhered to, the Council Chair may have any disruptive speaker or attendee removed from the podium, from the meeting and/or the building, if necessary. Please govern yourselves accordingly.

Public Comments shall begin at 7:30 PM unless there is no further business of the City Council, which in that event, it shall begin sooner. In addition, if an item is being considered at 7:30 PM, then comments from the public shall begin immediately after the item has been concluded.

Any person who would like to speak, during public comments, please fill out a public comment card located at the front desk and give it to the staff before the public comments section is announced.

ITEMS TABLED
REGULAR
VIDEO19.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 57-21A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM FEES AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

DEIRDRE JACOBS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, 561-812-6592

 

 

VIDEO20.

RESOLUTION NO. 53-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 27 LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS FROM FLOCK SAFETY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO MAKE ANNUAL PAYMENTS FOR SAME; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

 

NATHAN OSGOOD, CHIEF OF POLICE, 561-845-4130

 

 

VIDEO21.

RESOLUTION NO. __54-21__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF 24 CAMERAS; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO MAKE PAYMENT TO BROADCAST SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF  $75,059.40; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

 

NATHAN OSGOOD, CHIEF OF POLICE, 561-845-4130

 

 

DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
VIDEO22.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER _________ TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR; PROVIDING FOR POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUDITOR; CREATING AN AUDIT COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING SUCH POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE; REQUIRING AN AUDIT PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE AUDITOR; PROVIDING THE AUDITOR ACCESS TO CITY STAFF, RECORDS AND PROPERTY; REQUIRING PEER REVIEWS OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

ELENA GEORGIEV, INTERNAL AUDITOR, 561-812-6591

 

VIDEO23.

SELECTION OF WOMEN FOR THE WATER TANK ART PROJECT

 

RONNIE FELDER, MAYOR, 561-845-4145

 

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS
VIDEO24.

REAPPOINTMENT OF TWO (2) CURRENT MEMBERS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF (2) NEW MEMBERS TO THE CITY'S LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD.

 

RODNEY E. FREEMAN, LIBRARY DIRECTOR - (561) 845-4196  

 

 

DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER
DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
STATEMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT