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121 SW Port St. Lucie City of Port St.Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Gregory J. Oravec, Mayor Stephanie Morgan, Councilwoman, District I John Carvelli, Councilman, District II Shannon Martin, Vice Mayor, District III Jolien Caraballo, Councilwoman, District IV Monday, June 24, 2019 6:30 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 1. Meeting Called to Order A Regular Meeting of the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port St. Lucie was called to order by Mayor Oravec on June 10, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at Port St. Lucie City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida. 2. Roll Call Council Members Present: Mayor Gregory J. Oravec, Vice Mayor Shannon Martin, Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan, Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo, and Councilman John Carvelli 3. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance The City Clerk gave the Invocation, and Mayor Oravec led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Proclamations and Special Presentations a) PROCLAMATION - PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH (Clerk’s Note: This item was added at the meeting by Mayor Oravec.) Kelly Tiger accepted the Proclamation and invited the residents to attend Freedom Fest. 5. Public to be Heard Sarah Howard spoke regarding public transportation to Freedom Fest, and requested that the City Council forgive $411, which was assessed by a Special Magistrate regarding a Code violation. The City Attorney requested that Assistant City Attorney Crawford speak with Ms. Howard to help her resolve the issue. Henry Szmyt commended the City's accomplishments and distributed the Southbend Newsletter to Page 1 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 the City Council. 6. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve the Agenda. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. This was approved. 7. Approval of Consent Agenda Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. A motion was made by Councilwoman Caraballo to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote 7.a May 20, 2019 Special Council and May 28, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Minutes This matter was approved 7.b Approve City Participation In Watercrest Senior Living, LLC’s “Reeling In The Seniors” Fishing Tournament. This matter was approved 7.c Approve a Grant Agreement between the City and the Indian River Lagoon Council for the Purpose of Implementing Local Alternative Water Supply, Stormwater Management, and Water Conservation Projects, Specifically the City Of Port Saint Lucie Utility Systems Department Water Quality Restoration Project- Area 2. This matter was approved 7.d Motion: Termination of Restrictive Covenant #340 Executed by Howard G. Stike and Margaret E. Stike with Respect to Lots 8 and 9, Block 1227, Port St. Lucie Section Eight. This matter was approved 7.e Approval to Participate in the US Communities Cooperative (Coop) Contract #4400006645 for Technology Products, Services and Related Products and Services with Unicom Government, Inc. This matter was approved 8. Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances 8.a Ordinance 19-35, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land Usage”, Page 2 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 Chapter 158, “Zoning Code”, Article X.5. “Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Zoning District”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Section 158.187 “Standards For District Establishment”; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. P19-018 The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-35 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing. Senior Planner Kean stated that the Item was a City-initiated Zoning Text Amendment, and it pertained to the MPUD Zoning District. There being no further comments, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Ordinance 19-35. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-35. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. This Ordinance was approved. 13.a 2019 Florida Legislative Session Final Report Deputy City Attorney Gilbert stated that the City's appropriation request was vetoed by the Governor, and Mr. Carmody gave a brief presentation on the 2019 Florida Legislative Session. He explained that 3,500 Bills were filed, and only 197 Bills were passed, which was the trendline. Mr. Carmody encouraged the City Council to include McCarty Ranch and Riverwalk on the agenda for next year, as well as other water quality projects. Councilman Carvelli inquired as to the amount of vetoes by the Governor, to which Mr. Carmody responded that there were 131 million vetoes. Councilwoman Caraballo inquired as to if the CRC would prohibit doubling-up or tripling-up on one item, to which Mr. Carmody responded in the affirmative, and explained that one ballet initiatives needed to be single-subject. (Clerk's Note: This item was for discussion only, and no vote occurred.) 13.b Discussion to determine City Council Consensus to enter into a Right-Of-Way Consent Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, a Florida Corporation, necessary for constructing a Park and Ride Lot on the south side of Gatlin Boulevard between Brescia Street and Edgarce Street. Deputy City Attorney Carland stated that the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) had allocated State Funding for the Gatlin I-95 Jobs Express Park and Ride Lot Page 3 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 (Project). FDOT and the TPO identified two parcels of undeveloped land underneath FPL transmission lines located south of Gatlin Boulevard, between Brescia Street and Edgarce Street, as a preferred location for the Project. To move forward with the Project, FPL was requiring the City to execute a Right-of-Way Consent Agreement for the proposed use of the land as a Park and Ride Lot. She explained that the proposed Right-of-Way Consent Agreement that Florida Power & Light (FPL) was requiring for the Gatlin I-95 Jobs Express Park & Ride Lot contained provisions that the City Attorney's Office would like to highlight since the provisions had the ability to expose the City to significant monetary liability, including a provision requiring the City to reimburse FPL for all costs and expenses if, as a result of the City's use of the land, FPL decided it became necessary to relocate, rearrange or change any of its facilities, in FPL's sole discretion, a provision requiring the City to indemnify FPL Entities, subject to monetary limits, for FPL's negligence, and a provision which excuses FPL of any responsibility for damage or loss to the City as a result of FPL's use of the lands. Mr. Buckwald stated that the FPL Park & Ride was a decade in the making and recommended moving forward on the current location. Mayor Oravec stated that he asked staff to draft a letter to the head of FPL mentioning that should our collaborative effort fail, we would pursue all options, including imminent domain. Vice Mayor Martin agreed and stated that it was disappointing FPL was holding the City at a different standard than other entities. The City Attorney informed the City Council that the City Attorney's Office would begin working on the appraisal and negotiate with FDOT. There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to direct staff to contact the Florida League of Cities for other cities' agreements, explore eminent domain options, and to send a letter to FPL with a deadline. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. This New Business was approved. 9. Other Public Hearings There was nothing scheduled under this item. 10. First Reading of Ordinances 10.a Ordinance 19-36, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Adopting the New Becker Road Overlay District Design Standards (P18-143) and Repealing Becker Road Overlay District Design Standards Dated April 24, 2018; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-36 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Vice Page 4 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 Mayor Martin moved to approve Ordinance 19-36. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote, with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Morgan, Councilwoman Caraballo, Councilman Carvelli voting in favor, and Mayor Oravec voting against. Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve agenda item 2019-572. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: 10.b Ordinance 19-37, An Ordinance Providing for the First Amendment of the Planned Unit Development Document and Conceptual Development Plan for Verano South PUD 1 Pod A Planned Unit Development (P19-044) Located Southwest of the C-24 Canal, and North of Crosstown Parkway and within the Verano DRI; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-37 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Ordinance 19-37. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. This Ordinance was approved. 10.c Ordinance 19-38, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land Usage”, Chapter 158, “Zoning Code”, Article XVI “Amendment and Rezoning Procedures”, Section 158.316 “Application for Amendment”; and Amending Title XV “Land Usage”, Chapter 158, “Zoning Code”, Appendix B “City of Port St. Lucie Land Conversion Manual” (P18-167); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-38 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-38. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote, with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Morgan, Councilwoman Caraballo, Councilman Carvelli voting in favor, and Mayor Oravec voting against. This Ordinance was approved. 10.d Ordinance 19-39, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land Usage”, Chapter 158, “Zoning Code”, Article VIII “Commercial Districts” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Section 158.124 “General Commercial Zoning District (CG)”; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-39 aloud by title only. Page 5 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 Chuck Reller spoke against Ordinance 19-39 and stated that he was the owner of American Personal Storage for 33 years. He explained that the change would negatively impact his business and surrounding self-storage communities. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Ordinance 19-39. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which failed by voice vote, with Vice Mayor Martin and Councilwoman Morgan voting in favor, and Councilwoman Caraballo, Councilman Carvelli, and Mayor Oravec voting against. (Clerk’s Note: Item 10 d) was re-heard after 11 d), at the request of Mayor Oravec.) Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve agenda item 2019-583. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: 10.e Ordinance 19-40, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land Usage”, Chapter 158, “Zoning Code”, Article XI “Supplementary Use Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Section 158.216 “Fences and Walls”; Providing for Conflicts (P18-179); Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-40 aloud by title only. Dan Sorrow, Cotleur & Hearing, requested a two-week extension on the Second Reading. He explained that the variance application was already filed with staff, but they would like to present on July 8th. Mayor Oravec agreed and stated that it was normal process for them to present at the Second Reading. Mayor Oravec inquired as to if the measurements would be based on the finished graded adjacent to the fence, to which Planner Finizio responded that staff was recommending 8-feet from the fence location. Councilman Carvelli inquired as to if finish-grade was the slab-grade or if it was the sloped-grade, to which Planner Finizio responded that the maximum height would be 8-feet from the grade-level. There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-40. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote, with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Caraballo, Councilman Carvelli, and Mayor Oravec voting in favor, and Councilwoman Morgan voting against. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve agenda item 2019-577. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: 10.f Ordinance 19-41, An Ordinance Rezoning 1.81 Acres of Property, Page 6 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 Located on the West Side of Commerce Lakes Drive and South of NW Commerce Center Drive, from Industrial (IN) Zoning District to Service Commercial (CS) Zoning District for a Project Known as AJ Bella Investments, LLC (P19-055); Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-41 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-41. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19 41. 10.g Ordinance 19-42, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land Usage”, Chapter 155, “Sign Code”, Section 155.08, “Regulations for Permanent Identification Signs Requiring Permits” and Creating Section 155.12, “Text Amendments” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-42 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Ordinance 19-42. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19-42. 10.h Ordinance 19-43, An Ordinance providing for the First Amendment of the Planned Unit Development Document and Conceptual Development Plan for the Lake Whitney Place Planned Unit Development (P19-045) Located on the North Side of NW Lake Whitney Place, South of NW University Drive, East of NW Peacock Boulevard, and West of NW California Boulevard; Legally Described as Lots 5 And 6, University Park, St. Lucie West Plat No. 143; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-43 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec asked the City Manager to bring back information as to whether other assisted living facilities and similar uses in St. Lucie West had to comply with the Massing Rule. He stated that he measured several assisted living facilities and they complied with the Massing Rule. Mayor Oravec inquired as to if it was only applicable to the PUD or if there was a similar Massing Rule, and if the Commercial Association of Page 7 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 St. Lucie West supported the change. Councilman Carvelli moved to approve Ordinance 19-43. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. OTHER: Mayor Oravec asked the City Manager to bring back information as to whether other assisted living facilities and similar uses in St. Lucie West had to comply with the Massing Rule. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19 43. 11. Resolutions 11.c Resolution 19-R46, Quasi-Judicial, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Granting a Special Exception Use Provided for in Section 158.124(C)(4) to Allow a Full Service and Self Service Car Wash in the CG (General Commercial) Zoning District for Antema Corp., Legal Description Lot 2, Block 14, First Replat Port St. Lucie Industrial Park, Unit One (P19-058); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (Clerk’s Note: Item 11 c) was heard before 11 a), at the request of Mayor Oravec.) City Attorney Stokes read the Quasi-Judicial Procedures into the record, and stated that they applied to Item 11 a), 11 b), 11 c), and 11 d). The City Clerk administered the Oath of Testimony to staff and other interested parties, and read Resolution 19-R46 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which Councilwoman Caraballo stated that she met the applicants in the lobby, but did not discuss the item. Councilman Carvelli stated that he spoke with the applicants and drove by the property on Sunday. Mayor Oravec stated that he spoke to the applicant briefly before the meeting and asked if there was a presentation. Planner Price stated that the special exception request was to allow a full-service and self-service car wash in a General Commercial (CG) zoning district. According to Section 158.124.C.4, a proposed car wash (full or self-service) located in a CG zoning district was required to obtain a Special Exception Use (SEU). She explained that the car wash was expected to operate between 8:00 am and 6:30 pm, seven days a week, including holidays, and that between 8-10 attendant/s are expected to be on site, either inside an office or outside working on vehicles. Planner Price stated that staff recommended the following conditions prior to the business being open to the public: Obtain approval for a Site Plan Amendment, updated Landscape Plan, and any necessary Construction Drawings so that the property is code compliant, implement of install changes to the approved Site Plan Amendment, Landscape Plan, and any required Page 8 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 construction drawings, obtain sign permits for all the signs, and provide the results of a noise test from a licensed Sound Engineer or Police officer to determine if the noise levels are within the range permitted as per Chapter 94, Noise Code if blowers/driers or automated washing equipment is used. Mr. Morse stated that the car wash was existing for over three decades and requested approval. Councilwoman Caraballo stated that she would like to meet with Mr. Morse and find out if he was given proper customer service. Councilman Carvelli stated that the car wash was a landmark and appreciated Mr. Morse's initiative. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 19-R46. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R46 with staff's recommendations. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R46. 11.b Resolution 19-R45, Quasi-Judicial, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Granting Special Exception Uses Provided for in the St. Andrews Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Sections 158.124(C)(4), 158.124(C)(9), and 158.124(C)(11) of the Zoning Code to Allow a Retail Convenience Store with Automobile Fuel Sales and a Car Wash in the St. Andrews PUD For St. James Energy, LLC, Legal Description Parcel No. 2 of St. Andrews Park (P19-016); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (Clerk’s Note: Item 11 b) was heard after 11 c), at the request of Mayor Oravec.) The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R45 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which each Council Member stated that they received an e-mail. Planner Huntress stated that the request was for a special exception use for a retail convenience store with automobile fuel sales and car wash in the St. Andrews Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District per the St. Andrews PUD and Sections158.124(C)(4), 158.124(C)(9), and 158.124(C)(11) of the Zoning Code. She stated that the property was located on the northwest corner of St. James Drive and NW Hatches Harbor Road. Councilwoman Morgan stated that it was a bad location for a bus stop, as parents were parking along the side and causing a lot of thru-traffic in the shopping plaza, to which the Interim Public Works Director responded that she would work with the School Board regarding the issue. Page 9 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 Herb Green, Cadjazz Engineering gave a brief presentation regarding the Special Exception Use application. Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Resolution 19-R45. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R45. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R45. 11.a Resolution 19-R44, Quasi-Judicial, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Granting a Special Exception Use Provided for in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District per Section 158.124(C)(4) of the Zoning Code to Allow a Car Wash in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District for 7-Eleven, Inc., Legal Description a Portion of Parcel A, Port St. Lucie Section 67 (P18-173); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (Clerk’s Note: Item 11 a) was heard after 11 b), at the request of Mayor Oravec.) The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R44 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which Councilwoman Caraballo stated that she met with the applicant, and Councilman Carvelli stated that he spoke with the applicant and drove by the site. Vice Mayor Martin stated that she spoke with the applicant. Planner Huntress stated that the request was for a special exception use for a car wash in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District per Section 158.124(C)(4), and that the property was located at 9200 South US Highway 1, on the northeast corner of South US Highway 1 and Walton Road. Mayor Oravec inquired as to if the site was within the Community Redevelopment Area, to which Planner Huntress responded in the affirmative. Mayor Oravec inquired as to if staff conducted an analysis with the compatablity with the Community Redevelopment Plan, to which Planner Huntress responded that she was unsure if the CRA Director conducted any studies on the site. Mayor Oravec inquired as to if the site had any special landscape features, to which Planner Huntress responded that there were some existing trees, and the design standards applied to the site. Brad Currie gave a presentation regarding the application for a Special Exception Use. He stated that his client would would be preserving a majority of the existing trees, and that a Landscape Plan would be provided. Councilwoman Morgan expressed her concerns regarding the traffic flow when exiting the carwash, to which Mr. Currie responded that they were providing two stacking lanes and he would speak to his client. Mayor Oravec inquired as to if there were any special landscape features, to which Mr. Currie responded that the archetectural features complied with the Port St. Lucie Design Guidlines. Mayor Oravec stated that he did not answer his question, to Page 10 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 which Mr. Currie responded that there were no special landscape features, as he was not asked to provide a landscape plan. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 19-R44. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R44. The motion passed by roll call vote, with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Caraballo, Councilwoman Morgan, and Councilman Carvelli voting in favor, and Mayor Oravec voting against. ACTION: Motion passed by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R44, with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Caraballo, Councilwoman Morgan, and Councilman Carvelli voting in favor, and Mayor Oravec voting against. 11.d Resolution 19-R47, Quasi-Judicial, A Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use Provided for in Section 158.124(C)(1) to Allow an Enclosed Assembly Use Over 3,000 Square Feet in the CG (General Commercial) Zoning District for Harold and Barry Bennett (P19-080); Located on the South Side of Port St. Lucie Boulevard at 230 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Between Cary Street and Bayshore Boulevard, Legally Described as Port St. Lucie Section 18, Block 766, Lots 13, 14, 23, and 24; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (Clerk’s Note: Item 11 d) was heard after 11 a), at the request of Mayor Oravec.) The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R47 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which Councilwoman Morgan stated that she spoke with the applicant and referred them to Ms. Tobin. Planner Robinson stated that the application was for a special exception use for a fitness center enclosed assembly use over 3,000 square feet in the CG (General Commercial) Zoning District per Section 158.124(C) (1) of the Zoning Code, and was located on the south side of Port St. Lucie Boulevard at 230 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, between Cary Street and Bayshore Boulevard. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Testimony to Linda Venazio, who gave a brief presentation, and requested approval. Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Resolution 19-R47. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R47, and the Special Exception Use only permitted the enclosed assembly use of a recreational facility. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Page 11 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 Resolution 19 R47. 10.d Ordinance 19-39, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land Usage”, Chapter 158, “Zoning Code”, Article VIII “Commercial Districts” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Section 158.124 “General Commercial Zoning District (CG)”; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (Clerk’s Note: Item 10 d) was re-heard after 11 d), at the request of Mayor Oravec.) Mayor Oravec stated that according to Section 158.319, application for amendment of the Zoning Text, the City Council should hold one or more public hearings upon an application for the amendment of the text of the chapter. A notice of hearing shall be published in the newspaper 7 days prior to the initial hearing, and the notice shall include summary description of the proposed text amendment. Mayor Oravec stated that the applicant was obligated to receive a public hearing. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-39 aloud by title only. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Ordinance 19-39. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote, with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Morgan, Mayor Oravec, Councilwoman Caraballo voting in favor, and Councilman Carvelli voting against. (Clerk’s Note: Item 10 d) was re-heard after 11 d), at the request of Mayor Oravec.) ACTION: Motion passed by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19 39, with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Morgan, Mayor Oravec, Councilwoman Caraballo voting in favor, and Councilman Carvelli voting against. 11.e Resolution 19-R48, A Resolution Approving and Accepting the Final Subdivision Plat with Construction Plans for Veranda Preserve West Phase 1 (P19-021) Within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of Veranda St. Lucie Land Holdings, LLC; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R48 aloud by title only. Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Resolution 19-R48. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R48. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R48. Page 12 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 11.f Resolution 19-R49, A Resolution Approving and Accepting the Final Subdivision Plat with Construction Plans for Veranda Plat No. 6 - Veranda Gardens East Phase 1 (P18-148) Within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on The Request of Veranda St. Lucie Holdings, LLC; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R49 aloud by title only. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Resolution 19-R49. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo clarified that there would be no changes to the road obligations, to which the Interim Planning and Zoning Director responded in the affirmative, and stated that they were meeting later in the week to come up with a solution. She explained that the item would return with an amendment. Mayor Oravec asked the City Council if they wanted a full presentation, to which there was no response. There being no further discussion, the City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R49. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19 R49. 11.g Resolution 19-R50, A Resolution Approving and Accepting the Preliminary Plat with Construction Plans for Verano South P.U.D. 1 - Pod A - Plat No. 5 within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of Verano Development, LLC (P19-042); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R50 aloud by title only. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 19-R50. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R50. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R50. 11.h Resolution 19-R51, A Resolution Approving and Accepting the Preliminary Plat with Construction Plans for Verano South P.U.D. 1 - Pod A - Plat No. 6 (P19-043) within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of Verano Development, LLC; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R51 aloud by title only. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Resolution 19-R51. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R51. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Page 13 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R51. 11.i Resolution 19-R52, A Resolution Approving and Accepting the Preliminary and Final Plat for Southern Grove Plat No. 25 (P19-027) Within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of St. Lucie Hospitality at Tradition, LLC; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R52 aloud by title only. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 19-R52. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R52. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R52. 11.j Resolution 19-R53, A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Port St. Lucie Accepting A Partial Assignment of Platted Interests and Granted Interests To Provide Drainage Outfall For The Community Boulevard Drainage System Within Southern Grove By Southern Grove Community Development District No.1 And Southern Grove Community Development District No.5; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R53 aloud by title only. The CRA Director stated that there was a number of drainage easements that carried water into the Water Management Tract, which was owned and maintained by the C.D.D. He explained that the drainage flowed from Community Boulevard through the C.D.D.'s drainage system into a lake system. The CRA Director stated that the item was to grant the City's rights to the easements, as well as the C.D.D.'s rights to have legal access for maintenance. Mayor Oravec requested a copy of the Tradition Master Stormwater Plan with flow arrows. Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Resolution 19-R53. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R53. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. OTHER: Mayor Oravec requested a copy of the Tradition Master Stormwater Plan with flow arrows. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19 R53. 12. Unfinished Business (Clerk's Note: There was nothing heard under this item.) Page 14 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 13. New Business This was approved. 14. City Manager's Report (Clerk's Note: There was nothing heard under this item.) 15. Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments Councilwoman Morgan listed the events that she attended in the past few weeks. __________ Councilwoman Caraballo listed the events that she attended in the past few weeks. __________ Vice Mayor Martin requested that the Wellness Program include annual heart screenings. OTHER: Vice Mayor Martin requested that the Wellness Program include annual heart screenings. 16. Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion of public to be heard) 17. Adjourn Page 15 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 24, 2019 Notice: No stenographic record by a certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. 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