A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD February 28, 2022
AT 5:30 PM  COMMISSION CHAMBERS
121 SW FLAGLER AVE.
STUART, FLORIDA 34994

CITY COMMISSION

 

Mayor Merritt Matheson
Vice Mayor Troy McDonald
Commissioner Becky Bruner
Commissioner Eula R. Clarke
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 02/14/2022 CCM MINUTES (RC)

 

2.

BUDGET AMENDMENT #8 - CDBG PROGRAM (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 22-2022; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT No. 8 TO THE FY 2021-2022 GENERAL FUND; APPROPRIATING PROGRAM INCOME FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

3.

TRESSLER DRIVE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - IRL COUNCIL COST-SHARE AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 27-2022; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE COST-SHARE AGREEMENT FOR THE TRESSLER DRIVE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON (IRL) COUNCIL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

4.

STATE REVOLVING FUND AMENDMENT 3 TO LOAN AGREEMENT DW430440 (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 29-2022; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT 3 TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN AGREEMENT DW430440; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT 3; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
5.

 SILVERTHORN RESIDENTIAL PUD - FIRST READING (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2472-2022: 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 A 9.43 ACRE PARCEL ANNEXED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1527-97, OWNED BY TED GLASRUD ASSOCIATES FL LLC, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF SE INDIAN STREET AND SE COMMERCE AVENUE, SAID LAND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT SAID LANDS SHALL CONCURRENTLY BE REZONED FROM COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT “CPUD” TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT  DEVELOPMENT “RPUD” ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; ESTABLISHING THE SILVERTHORN RPUD CONSISTING OF EIGHTY SIX (86) ATTACHED HOMES; APPROVING A MASTER 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.

 

6.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCORPORATE TREE REMOVAL PENALTIES (RC):

 

ORDINANCE No. 2478-2022; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE EXISTING SECTION OF CHAPTER V RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ESTABLISHING “PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS” FOR THE REMOVAL OF TREES IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
ADJOURNMENT