A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD July 27, 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 - VACANT

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
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
1.

JULY SERVICE AWARDS

 

2.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - JULY 2020

 

3.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATE 

 

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.
4.

APPROVAL OF 07/13/2020 CCM MINUTES (RC)

 

5.

COUNTYWIDE MOU FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 88-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE MARTIN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES COMBINED OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTARY COOPERATION MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

6.

LOBBYING SERVICES (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 89-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, WAIVING A COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES WITH THE JORDON CONNORS  GROUP IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 PER YEAR; PROVIDING ASSURANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

7.

GRANT APPLICATION TO WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 91-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR AN ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY GRANT THROUGH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CITY’S ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
8.

AMENDMENT TO HUDSON'S ON THE RIVER LAND LEASE (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 90-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE LAND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AND HUDSON’S ON THE RIVER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESS.

 

9.

NON-AD VALOREM NOTE $5M FOR PURCHASE OF 301 E. OCEAN PROPERTY (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 94-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXABLE NON-AD VALOREM REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2020 OF THE CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,050,000 TO FINANCE ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, DESIGN, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR CITY HALL PURPOSES AND TO BE USED FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE THEREOF, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED HEREIN; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND PARAMOUNT PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING THAT THE NOTE SHALL BE A LIMITED OBLIGATION OF THE CITY PAYABLE FROM NON-AD VALOREM REVENUES BUDGETED, APPROPRIATED, AND DEPOSITED AS PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITIES AND REMEDIES FOR THE OWNER OF THE NOTE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

10.

AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 93-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TEMPORARY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 301 EAST OCEAN BLVD.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

ORDINANCE FIRST READING
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
11.

LAKESIDE MARKETPLACE CPUD AMENDMENT (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2445-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1601-97, WHICH ASSIGNED COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (CPUD) ZONING TO AN 11.42 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SE MARKET PLACE EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY ONE, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; PROVIDING FOR MASTER SITE PLAN APPROVAL, DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS, A TIMETABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANDATORY PLATTING FOR A 4.02 ACRE PORTION OF ANNEXED PARCEL #F21 TO ACCOMMODATE 24,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS LAKESIDE MARKET PLACE CPUD; DECLARING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ACCEPTANCE BY THE APPLICANT; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

12.

STUART SPRINGTREE RPUD - FLUM AND RE-ZONING (QUASI-JUDICIAL)(RC):

   

ORDINANCE No. 2427-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THEREBY ASSIGNING A FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF “MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” FOR THREE PARCELS EQUALING 13.59 ACRES ANNEXED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2352-2017, OWNED BY STUART 13 ACRES, LLC, TIERRA DEL LAGO, INC. AND STUART HARBOR MARINA AND YACHT CLUB, LOCATED WEST OF S.E. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SOUTH OF S.E. HARRISON STREET, AND NORTH OF THE NATALIE ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK WITH SAID LANDS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT SAID LANDS SHALL CONCURRENTLY ESTABLISH THE STUART–SPRINGTREE RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RPUD CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY (270) MULTI-FAMILY UNITS WITHIN SIX (6) INDIVIDUAL FOUR- STORY APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND ONE (1) THREE-STOREY BUILDING; APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS AND A TIMETABLE 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