A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD August 24, 2020
AT 5:30 PM  Commission Chambers & ZOOM Telecommunications
121 SW FLAGLER AVE.
STUART, FLORIDA 34994

CITY COMMISSION

 

Mayor Michael J. Meier
Vice Mayor Eula R. Clarke
Commissioner Becky Bruner
Commissioner Merritt Matheson
Commissioner Troy McDonald

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/REMOTE MEETING.

 

In Person: City Hall can accommodate a small number of citizen participants.

 

Teleconference: 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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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.

OATH OF OFFICE - MICHAEL J. MEIER, GROUP 1, MERRITT MATHESON, GROUP 3, EULA R. CLARKE, GROUP 5, AND SPECIAL ELECTION TROY MCDONALD, GROUP 4.

 

PROCLAMATIONS
2.

PATRIOT DAY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

 

3.

NATIONAL SUFFRAGE MONTH - 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT TO THE US CONSTITUTION 

 

PRESENTATIONS
4.

SERVICE AWARDS - AUGUST 2020

 

5.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2020

 

6.

CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBIT IN GAZEBO PARK BY SUSAN KORES, CRA MANAGER, MARTIN COUNTY 

 

7.

KIWANIS CLUB OF STUART - PARK PROPOSAL PRESENTATION

 

COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (5 Minutes 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.
8.

APPROVAL OF 08/10/2020 CCM MINUTES (RC)

 

9.

CONTRACT RENEWAL OF RFP #2017-173: INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 100-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVES THE FIRST OF FOUR (ONE YEAR) RENEWAL OPTIONS OF RFP NO. 2017-173: INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICE TO MSL CPA’S AND ADVISORS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA; THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2021, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

10.

COMMUNITY PLANNING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 102-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR A COMMUNITY PLANNING TECHNICAL GRANT; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR $38,000 TO BE EXPENDED ON A REIMBURSABLE BASIS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

11.

CDBG GRANT APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 104-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-MITIGATION REBUILD FLORIDA GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CITY’S ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY PHASE 1 PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
12.

HONORING DR. EDWIN MASSEY:

 

RESOLUTION No. 101-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, CELEBRATING DR. EDWIN MASSEY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION TO HIGHER EDUCATION AT INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

13.

WALTON BUILDING RELOCATION - MAJOR URBAN CODE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 97-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, GRANTING A MAJOR URBAN CODE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO 111 REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF STUART, AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION; GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE HISTORIC WALTON BUILDING (33 DEGREES) FROM CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT DECKER AVENUE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 209 S ALBANY AVENUE; ALLOWING THE FRONT BUILDING FAÇADE TO BE SETBACK FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE, FOR THE FAÇADE WIDTH OF THE RELOCATED BUILDING TO BE LESS THAN 80% OF THE LOT WIDTH AND FOREGO THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE MINIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF TWO STORIES, FOR ARCADES OR GLAZED OPENINGS AND BALCONIES ALONG THE STREET FACADE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A TIMETABLE OF RELOCATION; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

ORDINANCE FIRST READING
14.

LONE PALM RESIDENTIAL - INFILL HOUSING (QUASI JUDICIAL) (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2439-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF STUART’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VIA A SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE MAP AMENDMENT FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW TO EAST STUART; REZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) TO SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX SUBDISTRICT (SFD) ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AND APPROVING A MAJOR URBAN CODE CONDITIONAL USE FOR PROPERTY TOTALING 0.72 ACRES, OWNED BY LONE PALM PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC, LOCATED BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD AND SE 6th STREET, WEST OF PALM BEACH ROAD; BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DUPLEX LOTS AND THREE SINGLE FAMILY LOTS; DECLARING THE PROJECT 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, PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY THE APPLICANT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 

 

15.

SAILFISH COVE UPUD (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2449-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, APPROVING A REZONING FROM URBAN WATERFRONT TO URBAN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR A 0.925 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37 & 41 S.W. SEMINOLE STREET, SAID LAND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; ESTABLISHING THE SAILFISH COVE UPUD CONSISTING OF THIRTY (30) MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 5,768 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE/COMMERCIAL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTION 2.07.00 STUART LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; ALLOWING A DENSITY OF 26.75 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE ON A .925 ACRE SITE; APPROVING A FINAL SITE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS INCLUDING A TIMETABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT, DECLARING THE PLAN TO BE CONSISTANT 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.

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING
16.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - PUD AMENITY CRITERIA (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2446-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, ADDING A NEW SECTION 2.07.00.J. ENTITLED "PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AMENITY CRITERIA" TO CHAPTER II ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS USES ALLOWED, DENSITY, INTENSITY” TO ADD A METHODOLOGY FOR ATTRIBUTING QUALIFYING AMENITY CRITERIA IN RESPECT OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

17.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2448-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, ADDING A NEW SECTION 2.06.22. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENTITLED "EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE" OF CHAPTER II ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS USES ALLOWED, DENSITY, INTENSITY” IN RESPECT OF STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS GREATER THAN 50 DWELLING UNITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND 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
18.

CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR EAST OCEAN BLOULEVARD AND MEMORIAL TREES AT MEMORIAL PARK

 

ADJOURNMENT