A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD April 13, 2020
AT 5:30 PM  Commission Chambers & Virtual via Zoom
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

THIS MEETING WILL BE A HYBRID IN PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING.

 

***PUBLIC COMMENT - Comment will be taken at the beginning of the meeting for ALL agenda items. This is done to help control the virtual nature of the meeting.***

 

In Person: City Hall can accommodate a small number of citizen participants. Overflow citizens will be directed to Flagler Place (201 Flagler Ave., Stuart) where larger rooms can accommodate social distancing. Public comment will be taken live via audio/video conference with commissioners.

 

Virtually: Citizens can attend from the comfort of their home via telephone, computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Click the below link or call the below phone number to attend.

 

The city reserves the right to revoke anyone’s virtual attendance for cause, just as the sergeant at arms would at an in person meeting.

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Meeting ID: 417 912 820
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
1.

WATER CONSERVATION MONTH - APRIL 2020

2.

GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH - APRIL 2020

PRESENTATIONS
3.

SERVICE AWARDS - MARCH AND APRIL

4.

COVID-19 CITY UPDATE BY CAPTAIN DEREK ORTADO

COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (5 Minutes Max.) (ALL COMMENTS FOR EVERY AGENDA ITEM TAKEN AT THIS TIME)
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.
5.

RFP #2020-102, PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 36-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA REQUESTS AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR RFP #2020-102, PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX TO THE TOP RANKED FIRM, CAPTEC ENGINEERING OF STUART, FLORIDA PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

6.

APPROVAL OF 03/09/2020 CCM MINUTES (RC)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
7.

SAINT LUCIE ESTUARY LAKE DISCHARGE ELIMINATION VISION STATEMENT (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 37-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SAINT LUCIE ESTUARY LAKE DISCHARGE ELIMINATION VISION STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFINING A FOCUSED VISION FOR THE CITY IN ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, AND OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE; REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ADOPT AN OPERATIONAL GOAL TARGETING AN 11 FOOT LAKE OKEECHOBEE ELEVATION (NGVD) BY JUNE 1ST EACH YEAR; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

ORDINANCE FIRST READING
8.

ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY AT OSCEOLA STREET (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2431-2020; AN 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 50-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY, AS SET FORTH ON THE PLAT OF KRUEGER PARK, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 25, PALM BEACH (NOW MARTIN) COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS RUNNING EAST TO WEST, 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
9.

AMENDMENT TO CITY TREE REPLACEMENT CODE TO COMPLY WITH STATE STATUTE AND INNOVATIVE STORMWATER DESIGN (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2432-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE EXISTING CHAPTER V OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED ‘RESOURCE PROTECTION RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS’ TO COMPLY WITH STATE STATUTE REGARDING TREE REMOVAL PERMITS AND TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE STORMWATER TREATMENT AND LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND TO ALLOW THE CITY’S TREE REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE UTILIZED FOR INNOVATIVE STORMWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS ON PUBLIC LANDS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

10.

AVONLEA PUD AMENDMENT PARCEL B (PARCEL 16) (QUASI-JUDICIAL)(RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2434-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, BEING THE THIRD AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 2307-2015, ALSO KNOWN AS THE “NEW AVONLEA PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)” CONSISTING OF 12.40 ACRES ZONED RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (RPUD), 16.24 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (CPUD), AND 20.4 ACRES OF WETLAND/UPLAND PRESERVE ZONED RPUD, FOR A TOTAL OF 49.04 ACRES; SAID PUD BEING GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN NE DIXIE HIGHWAY TO THE SOUTH, LAND ON BOTH SIDES OF GREEN RIVER PARKWAY ON THE WEST, LAND ON BOTH SIDES OF CARDINAL AVENUE ON THE EAST AND THE CITY BOUNDARY TO THE NORTH, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; AMENDING SAID PUD TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE MASTER PARCEL SITE PLAN FOR THE AVONLEA CROSSINGS PARCEL B (PARCEL 16); PROVIDING FOR A MASTER OFF-SITE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE PUD; PROVIDING FOR REVISED AND ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED AND NEW TIMETABLES FOR DEVELOPMENT, DECLARING THE PLAN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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
ADJOURNMENT