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Staff said the city will implement core HR and payroll modules first and evaluate additional optional modules in later phases. During discussion Commissioner Riznicki asked about the total contract figure shown in the packet and whether the budget appropriately phases implementation costs. City staff said the contract document presented the fully‑burdened cost if all optional modules are implemented over three years; staff said the city is signing only for core modules initially and will bring any module expansions and corresponding budget adjustments back to the commission.

Commissioners asked about in‑house capacity for implementation, potential integration costs and whether additional temporary staff may be needed during the implementation phase. Staff said IT and human resources will lead the implementation and will return to the commission with any recommended staffing or budget changes needed to support the rollout.

Action: Motion to authorize the city manager to execute the NeoGov contract (corrected final contract amount reviewed by staff); roll call vote was unanimous in favor.

Why it matters: The product replaces or consolidates several legacy systems and is intended to standardize payroll, timekeeping and recruitment processes while integrating with the city’s finance ERP. Commissioners said they wanted clearer budget phasing and transparency on potential staff support needs during implementation.

Next steps: Staff will execute the contract for core modules, begin integration work with the ERP vendor and return to the commission with a project schedule, detailed budget phasing and any staffing requests tied to the implementation plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting - June 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission authorized the city manager to sign a contract with NeoGov (governmentjobs.com) for HR, payroll and related cloud modules and approved integration planning with the city’s finance ERP; the vote was unanimous.","taxTitle","St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",48406,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6206711,"Commission adopts resolution opposing offshore oil and gas leasing within 250 miles of Florida coast",958,11355000,12313000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee&start=11355&end=12313","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee/thumbnail_11355000.jpg","/articles/6206711/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/Commission-adopts-resolution-opposing-offshore-oil-and-gas-leasing-within-250-miles-of-Florida-coast","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206711-83ce0e4cb174a679171d8f3d2c902751/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166462&Signature=bJ5~4KknYoD0JGbjKIYlwhcvZa~vTgOknJHyiizrVMe~UHCoGRTEqrd92ZYQSQ7celBLF3tiVTIzFbGpTxaoZj9tWxmVkbDhXpzTA6hOOk~vC5~XFBAI1Gotuiz4gUXQm6VFsr7jf8ltJMTQtE35yLUGC2t~IFYX-nv~BwER6ItpPT6u4tTv90kD11OYIimS~IIgD4HZJ4qgRGNPUpHsX2rhPfFvcafBewHvbxjoHH8dKROszcll0kO52iWaF-3~1-5i10CuoH2Tp~GQFZCU5r2gK7PoRFm1C9Cn7PHfQCmkyQdG5AjITcjaFJqKt4u-YTcd7ZxafeCOSyrLxv4lqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission adopted a resolution on June 10 opposing offshore oil and gas development within 250 miles of Florida’s coast and directed staff to transmit the city’s position to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and other state and federal contacts.

Adam (city staff) presented background: a national Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) request for information raised the possibility that areas currently subject to moratoria could be considered for future leasing programs. Adam told the commission the comment period closed June 16 and that the resolution language before the commission is similar to prior municipal actions taken in 2009, 2018 and 2023 by the city and regional partners.

Commissioner Mulholland said he opposed the resolution, arguing national energy policy and security considerations require all available energy options; he also said he sympathized with residents harmed by spills in the past but would not support a categorical local prohibition. Several commissioners said the city’s beaches and economy are vulnerable to offshore spills and that an expressed city position opposing near‑shore leasing would be appropriate. Commissioner Reznicki asked whether the resolution carried any financial protections or remediation guarantees; staff said the resolution is an expression of municipal policy and would not create legal compensation mechanisms.

Roll call: Commissioner Mulholland — No; Vice Mayor Marriott — Yes; Commissioner Robinson — Yes; Commissioner Reznicki — No; Mayor Petrillo — Yes. Motion carries 3–2.

The city will forward the adopted resolution and comments to BOEM and the city’s state and federal lobbying representatives.

Why it matters: St. Pete Beach’s economy depends heavily on beach tourism and coastal recreation, and commissioners cited the potential economic and ecological harms of oil and gas incidents as a reason to register opposition during the federal comment period.

Next steps: Staff will transmit the adopted resolution to BOEM and the city’s lobbyists and include the resolution in the public comment record.","The commission voted 3–2 to adopt a resolution opposing proposed offshore oil and gas exploration and leasing within 250 miles of Florida’s coastline and directed staff to transmit the city’s position to federal agencies and lobbyists.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6206716,"Commission approves recorded‑music permit for La Dolce Vita; owner agrees to sound governor and limits",2416,8923000,11339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee&start=8923&end=11339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee/thumbnail_8923000.jpg","/articles/6206716/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/Commission-approves-recordedmusic-permit-for-La-Dolce-Vita-owner-agrees-to-sound-governor-and-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206716-519b6afb40bebfceea50efce02dbe0d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166462&Signature=WnTwEGpdkqOwNLLxCu8EpsgfVl9RJuSrztwVyf~2bNHFQr5SlKZcIZuEZgIIBOeYM2VypVT5X1~OkiawX~wcBhAgPfLtXn~XMN5HZzWnW-YJBM45ZVX2PYeGb3tQBdlQOe2-Fuq-BeQUs3ZigFFC-N2NK81IQyuuOlRHygpu8TCJeCKJUiJREU9FTkJEypyzGIdHCawmPVLEp2uhLYOFrFdFLRbEgOk6KC0B2h33EYqqCi6unNqu2KDju2U8fglXRYhCj-KNb3YRH~oJ4p0QzEfILbEsHK2M-0HsWIlVAWJQEnWnt~ou8ScFb490lqYhX4kkHdN04~3ZA5xv7VnCwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission approved a conditional‑use permit for recorded outdoor music at La Dolce Vita Trattoria (7141 Gulf Boulevard), subject to conditions drafted by staff and trimmed at the applicant’s request to remove live‑music authorization.

Planner Brandon Berry summarized the application as an existing permitted outdoor dining area where the owner proposed recorded music during business hours. Berry said the parcel is in the Special Planning Area of the code, which imposes an additional standard that music not be audible to neighboring residences. Because of that standard staff recommended a sound‑governing limiter, limits on bass (weighted DBC readings) and a lower threshold for automatic return to the commission if the city documents two substantiated violations.

Agent Pietro Bartoli said the owner had withdrawn the live‑music portion of the request and would operate with low‑level ambient recorded music only. He told commissioners the restaurant planned permanently installed speakers with a governor and that management would be present whenever music was played. Berry and the applicant agreed to staff conditions that require testing to confirm the music is not audible at nearby residences and to set the limiter consistent with city standards.

After discussion the commission adopted staff recommendations with an added condition drafted by the city attorney that the CUP be specific to the current owner/operator; the applicant asked condition 2 (the live music authorization) to be stricken, which the commission approved. The final roll call was unanimous: Commissioner Riznicki — Yes; Commissioner Mulholland — Yes; Vice Mayor Marriott — Yes; Commissioner Robinson — Yes; Mayor Petrillo — Yes. The CUP includes permanent speaker installations with a governing device, operational hours not later than 10 p.m., DBC limiting for low bass, and the same two‑strike substantiated complaint return trigger used elsewhere.

Why it matters: The Special Planning Area standard — that amplified music not be audible to neighboring residences — is stricter than the citywide 65‑dBA standard. Staff and the applicant agreed the governor and DBC standard give a measurable compliance pathway for code enforcement.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the resolution language, post the approved conditions and verify installation and testing prior to allowing recorded music at the approved levels.","The commission approved a conditional‑use permit (CUP 25058) for recorded music at La Dolce Vita Trattoria, 7141 Gulf Boulevard, with sound‑governing equipment required, limits on decibel rises over ambient and a prohibition on live amplified music in the approval as amended.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6206721,"Commission approves conditional‑use permit for outdoor music at The Wharf with sound‑governor condition and owner‑specific limit",5785,3067000,8852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee&start=3067&end=8852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee/thumbnail_3067000.jpg","/articles/6206721/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/Commission-approves-conditionaluse-permit-for-outdoor-music-at-The-Wharf-with-soundgovernor-condition-and-ownerspecific-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206721-d25409031a65d22a0de4c15f26719569/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166462&Signature=gu6cHZLR-TQR3ukxq5DbH79rcSXdPSLA2hamqY6ycXq4q3HpSZ5ulKDBK0Aetg0zy5TiquWZ6RW8ZkBk1pL2zvf45QN3rBOCDzQ4NJcHlngI0NnoXNHpTD~h0aIYLo6tXwCoMPGEXd2Y-DWcqJGnmjq-FIOvRLGC1YN48XpA7ssmAlkxi7tgUBlr3USe~5AU0ierOcgceyyc~WHofnGvTHwEzmw0xnZrlqWtbzVGu7hHNXTR2UmlqIjlvj2Fb~8s~B92ial3MBirmx5GyaX84sXprpBwJlxQwzAcmdWH6YT80lCVjs13EQplHSrw933uCuDfrYy1IGvVVwKJE4WoZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission on June 10 granted a conditional‑use permit (CUP 25057) for outdoor amplified music at The Wharf, 2001 Pass‑a‑Grille Way, subject to conditions the city adopted to limit hours, speaker orientation and volume controls.

Planner Bridal Berry presented the staff report and described the request as limited to a small existing stage and patio area for visiting musicians on Wednesday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Berry told commissioners the stage \"is about 250 feet from the nearest residential property\" and that the applicants proposed to use temporary equipment rather than permanently installed, high‑powered amplifiers.

The application drew extended public comment from residents who said music from nearby restaurants and bars has been audible in homes and asked the commission to adopt enforceable controls. Michael Khan, who lives on First Avenue Pass‑a‑Grille, said the sound has sometimes required him to raise the television volume in his living room and warned a single performer with a loop device can sound like a band. Other speakers, including Ken Bridal and Rich Lorenzen, said they support the Wharf and asked the commission to allow the business to continue music at manageable levels.

Several commissioners described enforcement as the central issue. Commissioner Mulholland said the city has demonstrated \"unenforceable\" problems with noise in several locations and urged a consistent requirement of sound‑governing equipment when a CUP touches residential areas. Commissioner Marriott said she favored a targeted, practical approach but also sought assurances the permit would be easy to reexamine if problems reoccurred. Berry told the commission staff had recommended including either sound‑governing equipment or a strict temporary speaker standard and had proposed an automatic return to the commission after two substantiated noise complaints.

Applicant representative Danielle L. Vaughn, Esq., said the Wharf’s stage is small and regularly used by a single visiting musician with one speaker who plays for customers waiting to be seated. \"This is not a stage that is going to be able to fit an entire band,\" Vaughn said, and stressed the business does not intend larger amplified shows.

After discussion the commission approved a motion to adopt staff conditions, with two modifications: require sound‑governing equipment (rather than leaving it optional) and make the CUP specific to the current owner/operator (so a change of ownership or operator would require a new or amended CUP). Vice Mayor Marriott moved approval; the motion did not record a second on the minutes.

Recorded vote: Commissioner Robinson — No; Commissioner Riznicki — No; Commissioner Mulholland — Yes; Vice Mayor Marriott — Yes; Mayor Petrillo — Yes. The motion carried 3–2 and the resolution was adopted. As approved, the CUP includes limits on hours (W–S, 6:00–9:30 p.m.), a requirement that speakers be directional and oriented toward the patio, a permanent or permanently‑controlled amplification system with a software or hardware limiter accessible only to management, and an automatic review and return to the commission if there are two substantiated violations within one year.

Why it matters: The commission framed the decision as balancing neighborhood livability and the local business economy. Commissioners emphasized the city’s limited enforcement resources and that a consistent technical mitigation (sound‑governing equipment set to a measurable receiving standard) makes enforcement and compliance clearer for staff and for businesses.

Next steps: Staff will document the approved conditions in the resolution, notify the applicant and file the CUP terms with code enforcement; commissioners can rescind or revisit the CUP if the conditions are violated.","After extended public comment and debate about enforcement, the City Commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing amplified outdoor music at The Wharf (2001 Pass‑a‑Grille Way) with a requirement for sound‑governing equipment and a condition that the approval is specific to the current owner/operator.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6206726,"St. Pete Beach staff report near 4,500 post‑storm permit applications; residents urge faster permits, fee relief and more resiliency funding",620,150000,770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee&start=150&end=770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761028-f8d63a3dd89426198465dc4bda2f5eee/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6206726/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/St-Pete-Beach-staff-report-near-4500-poststorm-permit-applications-residents-urge-faster-permits-fee-relief-and-more-resiliency-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206726-f2167e8c9f06c74aa5e61435b54735d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166462&Signature=Je8iqqGhzqWaT5BbS3TF-b6LIDpJtmVuuuFsGhUaSyHyIhkPbvgr3XMebJaWNop4oJh-5-yf7EtTtmOtB73OaWpOFiQ5L8F6-ZZMGxhKVO7iPHBCxTzb2NNht-mHXkiCnOh-W5Cn5qBu~fpMumnC7SVFUwZOZaqExTuDgJrxym4JJVdkUxpuwZUNRUxEM2y-Dqz-OK2YfNeeW7tm4TeOulb3HlXRSF0C8dsz7SC-DkS-oLavkdgdW~mXsWo35hrYFygnsKLHgVJ4M8y9DfHNk1EDwx7eqbdgUmpoRlIhCDNJi8ClhfMpZEPUkLxuRCU2gfmItmmvxxCPPiCf1WWyuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Development Director Laura Canary told the City Commission on June 10 that recovery work from last year’s storms is continuing and that staff are shifting some focus to hurricane preparedness.

\"Through June 1, we've received just under 4,500 applications,\" Canary said during the briefing, adding that staff are averaging about 54 permit issuances a day and about 103 inspections a day as the office works toward a 60 permits‑per‑day goal. Canary said city staff had issued 3,385 permits, had 300 submissions that needed additional information and were still processing appeals and outstanding assessments.

The presentation summarized the city’s substantial‑damage (SD) determinations and appeals process. Canary said the city had completed 3,520 SD assessments and mailed a final batch; of the SD letters described in the briefing, 1,693 properties were determined ‘‘not substantially damaged’’ and 826 were determined ‘‘substantially damaged.’’ She said the city had received 948 appeals by the stated cutoff date; 761 appeals had been approved and 187 were in progress.

City Attorney Ralph described the county and state appeal routes for building‑official determinations. He said appeals of a building official’s final decision go to the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board and that filing is currently $100. On floodplain determinations, Canary said the city is awaiting additional technical guidance from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the FEMA technical advisory committee before finalizing proposed local rules and an ordinance that will include criteria, appeals and “deviations” rather than the term ‘‘variance.’’

Canary also outlined preparedness work underway: staff have delivered National Incident Management System and incident command system training across departments, completed damage assessment training with Pinellas County, and scheduled a tabletop exercise on June 16. She said the comprehensive emergency management plan and departmental emergency plans are being updated, and that the substantial damage administrative plan is being revised to document procedures for future events.

During audience comment several residents described continuing difficulties with permitting, the appeals process and the cost of repairs. Mark Kanak (3693 Vinzetto Drive East) said he successfully appealed an SD letter that originally found his house 30‑percent damaged; after appeal the SD determination was changed to 79 percent so he could apply for certain grant funds. \"I got the substantial damage increased to 79 percent so we could apply for some of the grant money,\" Kanak said, and asked the commission to streamline the elevation and permit steps so repairs can move faster.

Paula Manati (230 Little Drive) told commissioners she was charged for a permit related to an air‑conditioning repair and asked the city to consider extending fee waivers for residents still rebuilding. \"I don't really think that it should be done,\" she said of charging fees for storm‑related repairs, arguing residents still face other expenses nine months after the storm.

Other speakers pressed the commission to prioritize flood mitigation and resiliency spending. Mary McReynolds and other residents urged the city to accelerate projects they said address sewage and standing water in homes during high tides and storms. Don Cesar Property Owner Corporation board member Kathy Garchow described neighborhood resiliency plans the city listed as medium‑ and long‑term needs and urged the commission to fund a resiliency adaptation program.

Commissioners asked staff for additional details. Vice Mayor Marriott asked whether the daily averages Canary cited were cumulative averages rather than current day‑to‑day intake; Canary said the 269 figure is a cumulative average since the recovery began and that intake is lower on many days now. Commissioner Mulholland pressed staff for clearer standard operating procedures (SOP) that would keep city managers and commissioners better informed in an emergency; Canary and the fire chief said departmental SOPs are being updated and that the emergency operations organization chart and assignments are being clarified so whoever holds a title can step in quickly.

Canary said staff are also coordinating with FEMA and the Florida Department of Emergency Management and that Pinellas County has posted updated recovery information online, including a breakdown of a regional allocation of $813 million now under local planning and discussion.

What the commission directed: The briefing produced no formal votes. Commissioners asked staff to continue refining administrative and appeal procedures, to return with clarification about the variance/ deviation language following FDEM guidance, and to present more detail on permit‑processing timelines (including average time to demolition permits and final closeouts) and the duration of temporary staff needed to sustain current throughput. Commissioners also requested staff look into options for targeted assistance or a process to consider fee waivers for residents who can document unresolved financial hardships tied to storm recovery.

Why it matters: The city is still processing thousands of recovery permits and appeals while entering hurricane season. Residents said delays and fees are slowing repair and elevation work, and some asked the commission for more direct financial relief or expedited permit handling. City staff said they are updating administrative rules and pursuing technical guidance from FDEM and FEMA before adopting new floodplain administrative rules.

Next steps: Staff will return with clarifications on the appeal and variance/deviation process after FDEM feedback, additional timeline metrics for demolition and closeout permits, and options for how the city could consider targeted fee relief for verified hardship cases.","Community Development Director Laura Canary briefed the commission on recovery work including permitting, substantial‑damage (SD) assessments and hurricane preparedness plans. Residents at public comment urged faster permit processing, fee waivers for storm‑related repairs and more funding for flood resilience.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission authorizes city manager to execute NEOGOV HR/payroll contract; cost, timing and module rollout described

Commission adopts resolution opposing offshore oil and gas leasing within 250 miles of Florida coast

Commission approves recorded‑music permit for La Dolce Vita; owner agrees to sound governor and limits

Commission approves conditional‑use permit for outdoor music at The Wharf with sound‑governor condition and owner‑specific limit

St. Pete Beach staff report near 4,500 post‑storm permit applications; residents urge faster permits, fee relief and more resiliency funding