A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD January 27, 2020
AT 5:30 PM  Commission Chambers
121 SW FLAGLER AVE.
STUART, FLORIDA 34994

CITY COMMISSION

 

Mayor Michael J. Meier
Vice Mayor Eula R. Clarke
Commissioner Becky Bruner
Commissioner Kelli Glass Leighton
Commissioner Merritt Matheson

ADMINISTRATIVE

 

City Manager, David Dyess
City Attorney, Michael J. Mortell
City Clerk, Mary R. Kindel


Agenda items are available on our website at http://www.cityofstuart.us

Phone: (772) 288-5306 . Fax: (772) 288-5305 . E-mail: mkindel@ci.stuart.fl.us

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs a special accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the City's ADA coordinator at 772-288-5306 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting, excluding Saturday and Sunday.

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he will need a record of the proceeding, and that for such purpose he 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.

 

(RC) next to an item denotes there is a City Code requirement for a Roll Call vote.
(QJ) next to an item denotes that it is a quasi-judicial matter or public hearing.

WHAT IS CIVILITY? Civility is caring about one's identity, needs and beliefs without degrading someone else's in the process. Civility is more than merely being polite. Civility requires staying "present" even with those persons with whom we have deep-rooted and perhaps strong disagreements. It is about constantly being open to hear, learn, teach and change. It seeks common ground as a beginning point for dialogue. It is patience, grace, and strength of character. Civility is practiced in our City Hall.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
1.

JANUARY SERVICE AWARDS

 

2.

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2019 AND RUNNER UP

 

COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (5 min. max)
PUBLIC COMMENT:   If a member of the public wishes to comment upon ANY subject matter, including quasi-judicial matters, please submit a Request to Speak form. These forms are available in the back of the Commission Chambers, and should be given to the City Clerk prior to introduction of the item number you would like to address.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR:   Those matters included under the Consent Calendar are self-explanatory, non-controversial, and are not expected to require review or discussion. All items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion on an item is desired by any City Commissioner that item may be removed by a City Commissioner from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. If an item is quasi-judicial it may be removed by a Commissioner or any member of the public from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
3.

AWARD RFP # 2020-101 PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SRVICES (RC): 

 

RESOLUTION No. 10-2020;  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO AWARD RFP NO. 2020-101: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO EW CONSULTANT, INC., OF STUART, FLORIDA, ENGINEERING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA, TETRA TECH OF STUART, FLORIDA, AND CARDNO OF STUART, FLORIDA ON AN “AS NEEDED” BASIS.

 

4.

AMENDMENT 1 TO DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND LOAN AGREEMENT (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 14-2020;  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA ADOPTING AMENDMENT 1 TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN AGREEMENT DW430430. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

5.

2019 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 15-2020;  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT (BA #1) TO THE 2019-2020 ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, OPERATING BUDGET; AUTHORIZING RECEIPT AND APPROPRIATION OF THE 2019 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF GENERAL FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR SIMMUNITIONS TRAINING PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER MATTERS.

 

6.

APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BECKY BRUNER AS ALTERNATE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (TCRLC) BOARD MEMBER. (RC)

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
7.

ST. LUCIE ESTUARY ADVOCATE POSITION (RC)

 

8.

CITY OF STUART vs ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RE: LAKE OKEECHOBEE (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 17-2020;  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO SEEK RELIEF FROM SUMMER DISCHARGES INTO THE ESTUARY,  PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

9.

BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 - RIVER DEFENSE FUND (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 18-2020;  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 ANNUAL STORMWATER FUND, OPERATING BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE “RIVER DEFENSE FUND”; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER MATTERS.

 

ORDINANCE FIRST READING
10.

(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 13, 2020 TO DATE CERTAIN OF JANUARY 27, 2020) AMENDMENT TO EXISTING PUD TO URBAN DESIGNATION AND TO RE-ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT TIMELINES (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2421-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, REFRESHING THE NOW DEFUNCT ORDINANCE 2275-2014, AMENDEDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2095-07, FORMERLY THE “HARBOUR WALK PRESERVE COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT” (CPUD) PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL ON A 1.97 ACRE COMMERCIAL PORTION OF THE SITE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “HANEY CREEK TRUST COMMERCIAL PROPERTY” URBAN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (UPUD); PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DESIGN CONDITIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.


11.

ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF COCONUT AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2425-2020; A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY BEING THAT CERTAIN 30-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY, AS SET FORTH ON THE PLAT OF ST. LUCIE ESTATES, SECTION 2, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 22, PALM BEACH (NOW MARTIN) COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS RUNNING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SE 5TH STREET, AND ABUTTING THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF LOTS 10, 11 AND 14, BLOCK 4 DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT “B” ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF A PRIVILEGE FEE: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING
12.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPUD DENSITY AND PARKING (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2423-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE EXISTING SECTION 2.07.00.I OF CHAPTER II ENTITLED “URBAN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (UPUD) DISTRICTS” TO ADD A METHODOLOGY FOR RESIDENTIAL DENSITY CALCULATION AND ADD MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

13.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR PUD APPLICATIONS (RC):

ORDINANCE No. 2424-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE EXISTING SECTION 11.01.00 OF CHAPTER XI ENTITLED “PROCESSING OF PLAN APPLICATIONS” TO AMEND THE REVIEW BOARD PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSALS THAT INVOLVE URBAN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

14.

TRANSFER OF IMPACT FEE CREDITS (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2426-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 32-68 ALLOWING FOR THE TRANSFER OF IMPACT FEE CREDITS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A CONFLICT CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS:   Some of the matters on the Agenda may be "quasi-judicial" in nature. City Commissioners will disclose all ex-parte communications, and may be subject to voir dire by any interested party regarding those communications. All witnesses testifying will be "sworn" prior to their testimony. However, the public is permitted to comment without being sworn. Unsworn testimony will be given appropriate weight and credibility by the City Commission.
DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
15.

DISCUSSION ON FILLING THE GROUP IV COMMISSION SEAT TO BE VACATED BY COMMISSIONER GLASS LEIGHTON IN JUNE.  

 

ADJOURNMENT