REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
MARINA EVENT CENTER - 190 E. 13TH STREET
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
September 15, 2021
6:00 PM


NOTICE

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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
VIDEO1.

AUGUST 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

CLAUDENE L. ANTHONY, CMC, CITY CLERK, 561- 845-4090

 

 

RESOLUTIONS
VIDEO2.

RESOLUTION 95-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM OF RONALD D. SIBEL V. CITY OR RIVIERA BEACH, OJCC CLAIM NO.: 15-026537TAH; AUTHORIZING GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC. TO MAKE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($422,235) AS FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIMS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

DAWN S. WYNN, CITY ATTORNEY, 561-845-4068

 

 

VIDEO3.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 89-20  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT IN THE CASE OF KWAMAIN O’NEAL V. THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, CLAIM NO.: 000160-007952-PP-01; AUTHORIZING GALLAGHER BASSETT TO MAKE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($55,000) AS FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

DAWN S. WYNN, CITY ATTORNEY, 561-845- 4069

 

 

VIDEO4.

RESOLUTION 101-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NORTH OCEAN AVENUE FOR TRIATHALON OF THE PALM BEACHES AND WODAMANIA CROSSFIT COMPETITION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RICHARD BLANKENSHIP, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, 561-845-4072

 

 

COMMUNITY BENEFITS REQUESTS ON CONSENT
VIDEO5.

INLET GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL - $3,447.64 - MAYOR RONNIE FELDER- PROVIDING SUPPORT TO INLET GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.

 

 

VIDEO6.

NELSON'S OUTREACH MINISTRIES - $500- MAYOR RONNIE FELDER- NELSON'S OUTREACH MINISTRIES IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES OUTREACH TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THIS MINISTRY PROVIDES WEEKLY FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY FAMILIES.

 

 

VIDEO7.

DIXON ALTERNATIVE FAMILY SERVICES-$1500.00-COUNCILMAN McCOY THE DIXON PROJECT PICKS UP AND DELIVERS MEALS TO THE ELDERLY, FEEDS THE HOMELESS, GIVES OUT HYGIENE PRODUCTS, FACE MASKS, HELPS WITH PAST DUE UTILITIES TO OUR MEN AN WOMEN ON PROBATION, WE HELP PAY PAST DUE PROBATIONS FEES TO OUR RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY.

 

 

VIDEO8.

FAITH DELIVERANCE CHURCH OF GOD-$1500.00-COUNCILMAN TRADRICK MCCOY-FOOD PANTRY

 

 

VIDEO9.

RIVIERA BEACH CARES HOMELESS COALITION FOR FAMILILES, INC.-$1500.00-

COUNCILMAN TRADRICK MCCOY- PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR RIVIERA BEACH RESIDENTS WITHIN 12-24 HOURS OF THEIR HOMELESS CRISIS.  FAMILIES MUSST HAVE A CHILD BETWEEN 0-18 YEARS OF AGE, SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCE IN RIVIERA BEACH.  ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE LINKING FAMILIES TO LOCAL AND COUNTYWIDE SUPPORT SERVICES AND NAVIGATION TOWARDS SUSTAINED LIVING SITUATION FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES.

 

 

VIDEO10.

RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY OUTREACH-$1500.00-COUNCILMAN TRADRICK MCCOY-PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.

 

 

VIDEO11.

RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY OUTREACH - $1000 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER - THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUNDS WILL PROVIDE TOOLS THAT ASSIST FAMILIES WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION.

 

 

VIDEO12.

THRIVE FOR A CHANGE - $750 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER - THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARDS.

 

 

VIDEO13.

1ST STUDIO ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER - $750 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER- THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS AIMING FOR POSITIVE HEALTH RELATED CHANGES IN THE COMMUNITY.

 

 

VIDEO14.LISA'S LIL' WONDERS - $750 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER - THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE YOUTH
VIDEO15.

OPERATION HOPE - $1000 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER - THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS IN NEED OF FOOD AND PERSONAL ITEMS.

 

 

VIDEO16.NELSON'S OUTREACH MINISTRIES -$750 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER - THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT WEEKLY FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS TO RESIDENTS IN NEED.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR FILING
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
VIDEO17.

PRESENTATION FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE -- PRESENTED BY PBCSOE WENDY SARTORY LINK

 

CLAUDENE L. ANTHONY, CMC, CITY CLERK, 561- 845-4090

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES ON SECOND AND FINAL READING
VIDEO18.

ORDINANCE NO. 4178 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED, “PARKS AND RECREATION”, REPEALING ARTICLE III, “BOATS”; CREATING ARTICLE III, “BOATS, FLOATING STRUCTURES, LIVE-ABOARD VESSELS AND OTHER WATERCRAFT”; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY, SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT, AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

DAWN S. WYNN, CITY ATTORNEY, 561-845-4068

 

 

VIDEO19.

ORDINANCE 4187 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, FIXING THE ADJUSTED TAX VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; LEVYING A TAX ON REAL PROPERTY AND TANGIBLE BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 FIXING THE MILLAGE RATE OF 8.4520 MILLS THEREON FOR SAID YEAR; THAT THE MILLAGE RATE OF 8.4520 is 3.08% HIGHER THAN THE ROLLED BACK RATE OF 8.1996; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RANDY M. SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 561-845-4040

 

 

VIDEO20.

ORDINANCE 4188 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RANDY M. SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 561-845-4040

 

 

VIDEO21.

ORDINANCE4189 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MODIFYING AND UPDATING THE CITY’S FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021/2022 THROUGH 2025/2026; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RANDY M. SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 561-845-4040

 

 

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
22.

ORDINANCE 4169 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION (AB-19-02) FROM BLP BLUE HERON, LLC. REQUESTING THE ABANDONMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 57,520 SQUARE FEET OF CANAL RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND NORTH OF THE VACANT PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED BY PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER 56-43-42-29-37-000-0030, LOCATED NORTH OF WEST BLUE HERON BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF WEST 23RD STREET, EAST OF RJ HENDLEY AVENUE, AND WEST OF AVENUE ‘O’; ESTABLISHING A PERPETUAL CITY UTILITY ACCESS EASEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT, AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

CLARENCE SIRMONS, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, 845-4060

 

 

23.

ORDINANCE 4171 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION (RZ-18-02) FROM BLP BLUE HERON, LLC. REQUESTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM AN “OP” OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION TO A “CG” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 4.91 ACRES OF VACANT LAND IDENTIFIED BY PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER 56434229370000030, AND INCLUDING LAND FORMERLY DESIGNATED AS A CANAL RIGHT OF WAY,   LOCATED NORTH OF WEST BLUE HERON BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF WEST 23RD STREET, EAST OF RJ HENDLEY AVENUE, AND WEST OF AVENUE ‘O’; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

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

 

 

24.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION (LU-18-02) FROM BLP BLUE HERON, LLC. REQUESTING A FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT FROM AN OFFICE DESIGNATION TO A COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 4.91 ACRES OF VACANT LAND IDENTIFIED BY PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER 56434229370000030. AND INCLUDING LAND FORMERLY DESIGNATED AS CANAL RIGHT OF WAY, LOCATED NORTH OF WEST BLUE HERON BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF WEST 23RD STREET, EAST OF RJ HENDLEY AVENUE, AND WEST OF AVENUE ‘O’; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT, AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

CLARENCE SIRMONS, AICP, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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
VIDEO25.

RESOLUTION 99-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING SITE PLAN APPLICATION (SP-21-03) FROM RIVIERA BEACH JOF ESA I LLS AND THIRTEENTH STREET LLC. REQUESTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR RECONFIGURATION OF THE PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND SITE TO SUPPORT A 117,700 SQUARE FOOT THIRD TIER DISTRIBUTION CENTER FACILITY ON 11.93 ACRES OF LAND IDENTIFIED BY PARCEL CONTROL NUMBERS 56-43-42-32-40-001-0000, 56-43-42-32-40-002-0000 AND 56-43-42-33-00-000-3010, HAVING A ZONING DESIGNATION OF GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (IG), HAVING A FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF INDUSTRIAL (IND); PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

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

 

 

VIDEO26.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 107-21  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT APRIL 1, 2021 TO MARCH 31, 2024 BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) AN ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH TO INCLUDE A REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE; APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S EXECUTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

EUREKA YOUNG, ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR, 561-845-4880

 

 

VIDEO27.

RESOLUTION 102-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR $50,000 TO ASSIST WITH EXPANDING COMMUNITY GARDENS AND THE URBAN FARM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RICHARD BLANKENSHIP, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, 561-845-4072

 

 

DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
VIDEO28.

2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT, 2021-2022 DRAFT AUDIT PLAN, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

 

ELENA GEORGIEV, INTERNAL AUDITOR, 561-

 

 

 

VIDEO29.

DISCUSSION ON REVISING THE COMPOSITION OF THE CITY'S CANVASSING BOARD .

 

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

 

 

30.

FIRE STATION 86 SINGER ISLAND PRESENTATION

 

JOHN M CURD, FIRE CHIEF, 561-845-4104

TERRANCE BAILEY, CITY ENGINEER, 561-845-3472

 

 

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