A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD March 8, 2021
AT 4:00 PM  Commission Chambers
121 SW FLAGLER AVE.
STUART, FLORIDA 34994

CITY COMMISSION

 

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

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.

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:   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.

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.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.

ARTS MOMENT - ELLIOTT MUSEUM PRESENTATION BY ROB STEELE, PRESIDENT & CEO OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MARTIN COUNTY


PRESENTATIONS
2.

SERVICE AWARDS - MARCH 2021

 

3.

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AND RUNNER-UP 2020

 

4.

THE 100 CLUB OF MARTIN COUNTY IN RECOGNITION OF RESERVE OFFICER SERGEANT DAVID SCHOONOVER


5.

FLORIDA'S CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 - MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE


COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (3 Minutes Max.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
6.

APPROVAL OF 02/22/2021 CCM MINUTES (RC)


7.

AWARD OF ITB# 2021-104; SHEPARD PARK BOAT PARKING IMPROVEMENTS (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 29-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVES THE AWARD OF ITB #2021-104, SHEPARD PARK BOAT PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TOTAL UNIT PRICE OF $529,072.08 TO FERREIRA CONSTRUCTION SOUTHERN DIVISION CO, INC.. OF HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

8.

PLAT OF NEW AVONLEA PUD PARCEL 2 (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 31-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO APPROVE A PLAT TITLED “NEW AVONLEA PUD FIRST REPLAT”, WITH LANDS SITUATED IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, CONTAINING 3.11 ACRES, PREPARED BY ROBERT F. KEMERSON OF VELCON ENGINEERING AND SURVERYING, LLC,  A FLORIDA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR AND MAPPER NO. 6285, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

9.

PLAT OF NEW AVONLEA PUD PARCEL 12 (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 32-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO APPROVE A PLAT TITLED “NEW AVONLEA PUD SECOND REPLAT”, WITH LANDS SITUATED IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, CONTAINING 3.11 ACRES, PREPARED BY ROBERT F. KEMERSON OF VELCON ENGINEERING AND SURVERYING, LLC,  A FLORIDA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR AND MAPPER NO. 6285, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
10.

EXTENSION #11 TO THE DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR COVID-19 (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 22-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY PERTAINING TO COVID-19; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.


11.

AUTHORIZATION OF MAYOR TO SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS REQUESTING DIRECT FEDERAL COVID-19 FUNDING RELIEF (RC):

 

RESOLUTION NUMBER 33-2021A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEND CORRESPONDENCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS REQUESTING THEIR SUPPORT OF DIRECT FEDERAL COVID-19 FUNDING RELIEF FOR ALL CITIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
12.

FOURWINDS AT ST LUCIE; REZONING (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2460-2021; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, REZONING FROM (R-1) SINGLE FAMILY TO (R-2) DUPLEX ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY TOTALING 0.75 ACRES, OWNED BY 245 ST LUCIE, LLC AND 257 4WINDS, LLC, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ST LUCIE BOULEVARD AND SE FOURWINDS DRIVE; BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; 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.

 

13.

CENTRAL PARKWAY LOFTS - MAJOR AMENDMENT TO RPUD (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2461-2021; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING A 6.65 ACRE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF TWO PARCELS OPPOSITE ONE ANOTHER ON S.E. CENTRAL PARKWAY APPROXIMATELY MIDWAY BETWEEN ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH S. KANNER HIGHWAY TO THE WEST AND U.S. HIGHWAY ONE TO THE EAST TO APPROVE A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE “CENTRAL PARKWAY LOFTS (NORTH)” AND THE CENTRAL PARK LOFTS (SOUTH) RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (RPUD) CONSISTING OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY SIX (196) MULTI-FAMILY UNITS WITHIN FIVE (5) INDIVIDUAL FOUR-STORY APARTMENT BUILDINGS; WITH SAID LANDS BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; 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.

 

 

14.

FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING CODE OF ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2462-2021;AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "CONSERVATION" IN RESPECT OF STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF REGULATING FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING AND THE USE OF RAIN SENSOR DEVICES ON AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.


DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
ADJOURNMENT