Meeting Name: City Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/4/2023 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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23-3971 11 ProclamationKey West AYSO Soccer Champions DayReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
23-3829 12 ProclamationSexual Assault Awareness MonthReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
23-3937 13 ProclamationWomen's History Month Honoree - Carmen TurnerReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
23-4013 14 ProclamationNational Public Health WeekReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
23-3979 15 PresentationFIRM (Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe)Received and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-3974 16 PresentationWorkforce Housing Group - Erin Perdu, StantecReceived and Filed  Action details Video Video
23-3967 17 PresentationElisa Levy - Update on Strategic PlanReceived and Filed  Action details Video Video
Min 23-1165 18 Minutes*March 7, 2023Approved  Action details Not available
23-4046 19Approve Ron Ramsingh Employment AgreementResolution*Approving the attached Employment Agreement between the City of Key West and Ronald J. Ramsingh for the position of City Attorney.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4048 110Oppose FL HB 975.SB 798 Solid Waste ManagementResolution*Urging the Florida Legislature to defeat HB 975/SB 798, which would prohibit local governments from prohibiting or restricting private waste management providers; Directing the City Clerk to provide certified copies of this Resolution to certain members of the Florida Legislature.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4042 111Urge Legislature defeat HB 991 pertaining to defamationResolution*Urging the Florida Legislature to defeat HB 991/SB 1220, pertaining to defamation claims, which would restrict the First Amendment Rights of Florida residents; directing the City Clerk to provide this resolution to certain members of the Florida Legislature.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4047 112Urge FL Defeat HB 543 SB 150 concealed weapon no permitResolution*Urging the Florida Legislature to defeat HB 543/SB 150, which would allow concealed carry of weapons and firearms without a license; Directing the City Clerk to provide certified copies of this Resolution to certain members of the Florida Legislature.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4018 113Conch Republic Independence Celebration 2023Resolution*Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached Agreement between the City of Key West, Florida and the Conch Republic Independence Celebration, LLC, the Key West Cultural Preservation Society, Bourbon Street Pub, Inc., Petronia St. Neighborhood Association, Inc., and Sister Season Fund, Inc. for the 2023 Conch Republic Independence Celebration from April 22 through April 29, 2023.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4015 114Key West Songwriters FestivalResolution*Authorizing the Key West Songwriters, LLC DBA Key West Songwriters Festival to conduct a free concert on the 200 block of Duval Street and Greene Street between Fitzpatrick & Ann Streets on May 6, 2023 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. (Set up at 6:00 A.M. and breakdown by midnight); Granting a Special Event Permit pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances for a concert on the 200 block of Duval Street and adjacent Greene Street from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M; Pursuant to terms and conditions set forth by the City Manager.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4016 115Navy League Crew Concert for the USS Lenah Higbee CommissioningResolution*Authorizing the Navy League of the United States, Key West Council, Inc to conduct a crew concert for the USS Lenah Higbee Commissioning on May 10, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Key West Truman Waterfront Coffee Butler Amphitheater; Pursuant to Terms and Conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the enclosed area.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-3906 116 Resolution*Approving execution of the attached "State of Florida Department of Transportation Grant Agreement" (PTGA) between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Key West for Transit Corridor Development Program Assistance of up to 100 percent reimbursement for Key West Transit Facility Roof Repair (Contract G2H33/FM# 452677-1-94-01) in an amount of up to $80,000.00 for SFY23; Authorizing necessary budget transfers and adjustments.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-3969 117Pocket Park LeaseResolution*Approving the attached "Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for three (3) Pocket Parks located in the 600 Block of Louisa Street (Gato Village Pocket Park), 3541 Flagler Avenue (Alvin Frazier III Memorial Park), and 627 Grinnell Street (Grinnell Street Pocket Park), between the Utility Board of the City of Key West the City of Key West.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-3978 118Spencer's Boat Yard DesignResolution*Approving Task Order #0223-01 by Artibus Design, LLC for Structural Engineering Design Services Spencer's Boat Yard (replacement of damaged seawalls, gantry crane piers and wood frame marginal docks) in an amount not to exceed $152, 580.00; Authorizing the City Manger to execute necessary documents in substantial conformance with the Task Order, upon consent of the City Attorney; Authorizing any necessary budget transfers.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4053 119 Resolution*Approving a Task Order under the City’s General Utilities and Infrastructure Contract with Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. in a total amount not to exceed $81,496.01 for the milling, paving and striping of the Simonton Beach Parking Lot; Authorizing any necessary budget adjustments; Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute documents upon consent of the City Attorney.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-3992 120 Resolution*Approve the ranking of responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 22-001 for the Key West Comprehensive Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan by the selection committee; Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute a contract with the highest ranked firm or team, Tetra Tech, Inc.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-3995 121Old Fire House MuseumResolution*Approving the attached Lease Agreement between the City and Old Fire House Preservation, Inc. for 1026 Grinnell Street.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-4017 122Key West Sailing CenterResolution*Approving the attached public benefit "Lease Agreement" between the City of Key West and Key West Community Sailing Center, Inc. for property located at 705 Palm Avenue; Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents upon consent of the City Attorney.PassedPass Action details Not available
22-3132 223 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, modifying the membership of the Development Review Committee (DRC) and transferring the responsibility to approve lot splits from the DRC to the Planning Board, by amending Land Development Regulations Chapter 90, entitled “Administration”, Article II, entitled “Boards, Committees, Commissions”, Division 2, entitled “Planning Board”, Section 90-55, entitled “Functions and Powers”; Chapter 108, entitled “Planning and Development”, Article II, entitled “Development plan”, Division 2, entitled “Development Review Committee”, Section 108-61 entitled “Established and membership.” and Section 108-63, entitled “Powers and duties.”; and Chapter 118, entitled "Subdivisions”, Article III, entitled “Plats and plans”, Division 2 entitled “Lot split and minor subdivision procedures”, Section 118-169, entitled “Lot splits.”; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions, Providing for an effective date.Postponed  Action details Not available
23-4045 124Urge Legistature to defeat HB 1011 re flagsResolutionUrging the Florida Legislature to defeat HB 1011/SB 668, which would prohibit the display of the Conch Republic Flag, the Pride Flag, or any flag other than the United States Flag, the Florida State Flag, and the POW-MIA Flag on public property in the City of Key West and Monroe County; Directing the City Clerk to provide this resolution to certain members of the Florida Legislature.PassedPass Action details Video Video
23-4044 125 ResolutionUrging the Florida Legislature to defeat HB 1421/SB 254, which among many provisions, would prohibit gender affirming treatment for anyone under the age of 18; Directing the City Clerk to provide this Resolution to certain members of the Florida Legislature.PassedPass Action details Not available
23-3983 126Cornish Memorial AME Zion, Inc. Church 1st Annual Jazz Festival at the Coffee Butler AmphitheaterResolutionAuthorizing the Cornish Memorial AME Zion, Inc. Church to have the 1st Annual Jazz in the Keys Music Festival at the Key West Truman Waterfront Coffee Butler Amphitheater on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from noon to 10:00 P.M; Pursuant to Terms and Conditions set forth by the City Manager; Authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the enclosed area.PassedPass Action details Video Video
23-3981 127Establish Auditor Selection Committee and Appoint MembersResolutionEstablishing an Auditor Selection Committee, in accordance with Section 218.391, Florida Statues; Providing for Committee purpose, membership, and duties.PassedPass Action details Video Video
23-4009 128 ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Elisabeth Odou, as former property owner of 2505 Seidenberg Avenue, permitting a release of Lien upon payment by the owners of the mitigated amount of $42,750.00; Providing conditions; Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.PassedPass Action details Video Video
23-4022 129Casa Marina Resort Renovations Temporary Exemption to certain provisions of the sound control ordinanceResolutionApproving a Temporary Exemption to certain provisions of the Sound Control Ordinance, pursuant to Section 26-199 of the Code of Ordinances, to Digney York Associates, LLC (for the owners of the Casa Marina Resort Renovations) for the interior and exterior improvements project of the Casa Marina Resort - 1500 Reynolds Street from May 15, 2023 to December 1, 2023; Providing conditions.PassedPass Action details Video Video
23-4041 130 ResolutionAuthorizing and directing a search for the position of City Clerk; Approving the job description; Approving the job application; Establishing a search in the State of Florida; Establishing a timeline and advertising in certain publications; Authorizing the Human Resources Director to review applications to ensure they meet minimum qualifications; Establishing an Advisory Screening Committee, appointments and procedures; Authorizing any necessary budget transfers or adjustments.PassedPass Action details Video Video
23-4050 131Move-In Assistance ProgramOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Administration" by amending Section 2-707, to amend the Move-In Assistance Program by adjusting eligibility and other requirements; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.Passed to Second ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-3993 132 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida amending Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Streets and Sidewalks" by amending Section 62-1, to include construction debris as unlawful deposit of waste, and amend enforcement provisions by providing authority to address violations of 2-633 and 2-634 to the Special Master pursuant to Section 2-633 and 2-634; and by amending Section 62-2 to amend enforcement provisions by providing authority to address violations to the Special Master pursuant to Section 2-633 and 2-634; Providing for Severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.Passed to Second ReadingPass Action details Video Video
23-3786 233 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending the City's Land Development Regulations, Chapter 102, entitled “Historic Preservation”, by amending Section 102-217, entitled “Required public meetings and staff approval”, by amending the requirements to obtain approval to demolish historic but non-contributing buildings or structures in the Historic District after conclusion of one regular Historic Architectural Review Commission Meeting; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for an effective date.Passed to Second ReadingPass Action details Video Video
22-2997 234 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending the Comprehensive Plan to replace Appendix C: City of Key West Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, as well as amending Comprehensive Plan Chapter 1: Future Land Use Element Objectives 1-1.7, and Policies 1-1.12.6., 1-1.12.7 and 1-1.12.8; Chapter 4: Public Facilities Element, Objectives 4-1.2, and Policies 4-1.2.1 and 4-1.2.2; Chapter 5: Coastal Management Element, Policy 5-1.2.2; Chapter 6: Conservation Element, Policies 6-1.2.2.5, 6-1.2.8, 6-1.2.9, 6-1.2.12, 6-1.2.14 and 6-1.2.19, Chapter 8: Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Policy 8-1.3.5; and Chapter 9: Capital Improvements Element, Policies 9-1.6.1, and 9-4.1.3; Providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency; Providing for severability; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; Providing for the inclusion in the City of Key West Comprehensive Plan; and providing for an effective date.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
22-3298 135 OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Key West, Florida, amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II entitled “Building Codes”, by amending Section 14-35 entitled, "Amendments to Building Code", to reduce maximum flow rates and add new appliances within Florida Building Code, Section 604.4 and P2903.2; and amending Chapter 74 entitled “Utilities”, Article III entitled, “Water and Water Management”, Division 2 entitled, “Conservation”, Subdivision II entitled “Permanent Water Conservation Measures”, and Section 74-295 entitled “Title; purpose”, Section 74-296 entitled, “Definitions”, Section 74-297 entitled, “Restrictions”, Section 74-299 entitled, “Enforcement”, and Section 74-300 entitled, “Variance relief”; Providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency; Providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; and providing for an effective date.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video