HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-22 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022
10:00 AM
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Monday, August 22, 2022, City to Commission Workshop to
order at 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin (at 10:06 a.m.), Commissioner
Marlon B. Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, and Commissioner Elvin Villalobos.
Also present were: City Manager Kathleen Gunn, Interim Assistant City Manager Levent
Sucuoglu, City Attorney John Herin, and City Clerk Kimberly Dillon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Marlon Bolton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Ap-enda
La.T02500 — Noise Ordinance
Presentation by John Herin Jr., City Attorney
City Attorney John Herin outlined changes to the Noise Ordinance between first
and second reading which staff had made at the direction of Commission. He
explained the process staff had undergone to create an Ordinance which would
provide for more effective mechanisms for enforcement and allow the City to
recoup staff costs.
Mayor Gomez discussed definitions and stated while large special events were
covered by the Ordinance, she had concern there was not enough in it to protect
resident quality of life. She noted additional clarification was needed related to first
and second offenses. City Attorney Herin responded.
Commissioner Placko asked how noise across the golf course would be addressed.
City Attorney Herin discussed Code Enforcement procedures.
Lb. T02512 — Special Events Ordinance
Presentation by John Herin Jr., City Attorney
City Attorney John Herin outlined changes staff had made to the Special Events
Ordinance, including augmenting definitions and language which tracked with the
Noise Ordinance related to enforcement and providing for recouping staff costs. He
noted there were also clarifications of authority of the Fire Marshall and appropriate
penalties for violations. He stated under the Ordinance, events which would be
serving alcohol would be required to go before the City Commission.
Commissioner Villalobos asked how use of fireworks outside of the specified dates
were being addressed. City Attorney Herin stated it could qualify as a violation of
the Noise Ordinance and added that he would conduct additional research as to
State preemptions on the matter.
Mayor Gomez asked that additional clarification be added regarding the number of
permits to be issued to a particular applicant. She suggested edits to language
regarding noise penalties, division locations, and signage.
1.e.Referendum Questions Update
Presentation by John Herin Jr., City Attorney
City Attorney John Herin explained at the time proposed Charter Amendments
were discussed at the Commission, there were questions regarding the
Commissioners' role as educators versus advocates. He stated staff had put together
a more detailed memorandum to clarify and make sure the City was compliant with
State law. He noted language which was prohibited by Statute.
Discussion continued to clarify the limitations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 10:31 a.m.
Minutes transcribed by Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. and submitted by Kimberly Dillon, City
Clerk.
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Kimberly Dillon, CMC
Michelle J. Gomez, ayor
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