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	A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION TO BE HELD July 26, 2021 AT 5:30 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


	COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS


	COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER


	APPROVAL OF AGENDA


	COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (3 Minutes Max.)


	CONSENT CALENDAR


		1.	APPROVAL OF 7/12/2021 CCM MINUTES (RC)
		2.	AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT RENEWAL (RC): RESOLUTION No. 68-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND TO EXECUTE A SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION TO REFLECT CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
		3.	FEMA STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT APPLICATION (RC): RESOLUTION No. 71-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (FEMA) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY2021 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.


	END OF CONSENT CALENDAR


	COMMISSION ACTION


		4.	R.O.W. ABANDONMENT OF PORTION OF SEMINOLE STREET AND OSCEOLA STREET ALLEY: RESOLUTION No. 70-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA DECLARING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO ABANDON AND TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AUGUST 23, 2021 AT 5:30 PM, AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2021, AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS TO CONSIDER THE ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY, BEING THAT PORTION OF ALLEY, MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
		5.	AUTHORIZATION TO ABANDON RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN SE 16TH COURT AND SE 18TH STREET: RESOLUTION No. 72-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, BEING THAT PORTION OF LAND, WHICH LIES BETWEEN S.E. 16TH COURT AND S.E. 18TH STREET, WHICH IS MORE FULLY DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.


	ORDINANCE SECOND READING


	ORDINANCE FIRST READING


		6.	APPEAL OF DETERMINATION OF COMPARABILITY AT 728 NW DIXIE HWY FOR USE OF RETAIL SALE OF VEHICLE PARTS TOGETHER WITH VEHICLE REPAIR, WITH ALL ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE WITHIN AN ENCLOSED BUILDING. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED URBAN HIGHWAY. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)(RC)
		7.	CHAPTER 16- EMERGENCY MANAGMENT (RC): ORDINANCE No. 2468-2021; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART AMENDING CHAPTER 16- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.


	DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION


		8.	DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR EXTENDING OR REMOVING THE DEADLINE OF THE AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR NON-CONFORMING POLE SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS.


	ADJOURNMENT