A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD August 10, 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
1.

ARTS MOMENT - DANFORTH / CLEVELAND VIDEO

 

PROCLAMATIONS
2.

FLORIDA WATER PROFESSIONALS MONTH - AUGUST 2020

PRESENTATIONS
3.

CARES ACT PRESENTATION

 

4.

LAKE OKEECHOBEE SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL (LOSOM) 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.
5.

APPROVAL OF 07/27/2020 SCM BUDGET WORKSHOP #2 AND 07/27/2020 CCM MINUTES (RC)

 

6.

TYLER TECHNOLOGIES ILA STUART MARTIN SHERIFFS OFFICE (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 98-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF  STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AND THE MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR SHARING OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN TYLER INTEGRATED CAD, MOBILE CAD AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER MATTERS.

 

7.

HOUSE OF HOPE LICENSE AGREEMENT RENEWAL (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 99-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LICENSE AGREEMENT RENEWAL NO. 1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF STUART AND HOUSE OF HOPE FOR THE OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 520 SE FLORIDA STREET; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
8.

AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM AND SUBMIT A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 95-2020; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR THE CITY MANAGER, TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF STUART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND THE CITY CDBG HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (HAP) AND AUTHORIZE LOCAL REVENUES AS CDBG LEVERAGE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

ORDINANCE FIRST READING
9.

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 "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.

 

10.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (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 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT GREATER THAN 5,000 SQUARE FEET AND 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.

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING
11.

HARBOR GROVE APARTMENTS RPUD - FLUM AND RE-ZONING (QUASI-JUDICIAL)(RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2436-2020; 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 CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM “COMMERCIAL” TO “MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” FOR TWO PARCELS EQUALING 13.93 ACRES, OWNED BY TED GLASRUD ASSOCIATES, FL, LLC, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF S.E. COMMERCE AVENUE, SOUTH OF S.E. INDIAN STREET, AND NORTH OF S.E. FISCHER STREET WITH SAID LANDS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT SAID LANDS SHALL CONCURRENTLY ESTABLISH THE AHS AT HARBOR GROVE RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RPUD CONSISTING OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (324) MULTI-FAMILY UNITS WITHIN NINE (9) INDIVIDUAL THREE-STORY APARTMENT BUILDINGS; 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.

 

12.

ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR MOORE'S CEMETERY (RC):

 

(To be continued to date certain of October 12, 2020)

ORDINANCE No. 2433-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, CREATING CHAPTER 13, CEMETERIES, IN THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SET OF REGULATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE, SALE, USE, AND MAINTENANCE OF CEMETERY SPACES IN THE CITY’S MOORE’S CEMETERY, AND TO PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CEMETERY, 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
ADJOURNMENT