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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, July 8, 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 July 8, 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, Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo, Councilman John Carvelli, and Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan Council Members Not Present: Vice Mayor Shannon Martin 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 4.a Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Comprehensive 2019-627 Annual Financial Report (CAFR) The CFO/City Treasurer introduced Christine Noll-Rhan, from Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, the City's independent CPAs. Ms. Noll-Rhan stated that the City's net position increased $154 million in 2018, and on a modified accrual basis, the governmental funds increased $33 million, and the Enterprise Fund Net Position went up $13 million. She said that the General Fund came in at $6.5 million under budget on expenses, and was a positive $5.5 million over on revenues. The General Fund balance, unassigned, had approximately 4 months' worth of expenses left at the end of the year, and the GFOA recommended at least 3 months. She said that part of the increase was because $2 Page 1 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 million came in from FEMA for Irma and Matthew. Ms. Noll-Rhan said that there was a clean unmodified opinion on the financial statements. Ms. Noll-Rhan said that regarding findings, anything that was found was broken into smaller comments, so that it was easier to clear. She explained that there were 6 financial statement findings, 2 of which were material weaknesses, and 4 of which were significant deficiencies. The material weakness were considered large, while significant deficiencies fell below the threshold. She explained that the 6 items were unusual transactions that were not accounted for properly. Ms. Noll-Rhan said that there was one finding for grants in the single audits and while the City was in the compliance thresholds, there was not a true up at year-end between the estimated and the actual. The dollar amount was $22,000, which was not significant, in total, for the grant. She said that there was one finding the last year, which was already cleared. She said that there were 5 comments in the management letter, and they were all processes which did not result in any changes or adjustments in the financial statements, but were areas in which accuracy could be improved, or where theft could be prevented. She pointed out that no theft was found. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to accept the FY 2017-18 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to accpet the FY 2017-18 Comprehensive Annual FInancial Report (CAFR). 4.b Proclamation - Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week (Clerk's Note: This item was added at the meeting by Mayor Oravec.) Mayor Oravec read the Proclamation aloud and presented it to Valerie Lindh, Logistics Coordinator for the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, and Judith Sekscenski, with the Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful Committee. OTHER: This item was added at the meeting by Mayor Oravec. 5. Public to be Heard Sarah Howard spoke about her concerns regarding the traffic circle at Tulip Boulevard and College Park Road, the need for education regarding how to navigate a roundabout, and whose responsibility it is to mow the grass between the sidewalk and the roadway on Tulip Boulevard. The City Manager stated that he would speak to the Public Works Director regarding Ms. Howard's concerns about education on how to navigate roundabouts, and that he would have staff check the grass on TulipBoulevard, Page 2 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 between the sidewalk and the roadway. Mayor Oravec asked the City Manager to work with Communications to provide education regarding roundabouts on a yearly basis. OTHER: The City Manager stated that he would speak to the Public Works Director regarding Ms. Hoard's concerns about education on how to navigate roundabouts. OTHER: The CIty Manager stated that he would have staff check the grass on the Tulip Boulevard sidewalk, pursuant to Ms. Howard's concerns. OTHER: Mayor Oravec asked the CIty Manager to work with Communications to provide education regarding roundabouts on a yearly basis. 6. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda The City Manager asked to have Item 7 e) withdrawn from the Agenda, as there were a few errors. Councilman Carvelli asked if Item 8 d) was removed, to which the City Manager replied that the applicant requested a continuance, and the Council would have to act on the item. There being no further discussion, Councilman Carvelli moved to approve the Agenda, with Item 7 e) removed. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded, the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve the Agenda, with Item 7 e) withdrawn, at the request of staff. 7. Approval of Consent Agenda There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve the Consent Agenda, with Item 7 e) removed. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, and stated that under Item 7 b), he was happy to see that there was time built-in for cancellation of the emergency meals. There being no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve the Consent Agenda. 7.a Approve Amendment #2 to Contract #20170081 for the 2019-616 Port St. Lucie Blvd. and Gatlin Blvd. Intersection Improvements with Sunshine Land Design in the amount of $56,025.00. 7.b Award Contract #20190096 for Catering Services During 2019-621 and Post Emergency to South Florida Carefree Catering, Inc. in the amount of $26,250.00 per day. 7.c Approve Appointment Of Contractor Examining Board 2019-628 Member Page 3 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 7.d Approval to Participate in the City of Tampa Contract 2019-590 #17-P-00914 for Equipment to Outfit Police Vehicles with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. 7.e Approval to Participate in the Sourcewell Cooperative 2019-647 (Coop) Contract #FL-ECA-GC03-121918 for General Construction Services with Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC; Shiff Construction & Development, Inc.; LEE Construction Group, Inc.; Astra Construction Services, LLC; McKenzie Contracting, LLC and Advanced Roofing, Inc. 7.f Award of Contract #20190059 for the Installation & 2019-629 Maintenance of Traffic Signals & Street Lights to Ferreira Construction Southern Division Co., Inc. for the unit prices listed on Schedule “A”. 8. Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances 8.a Ordinance 19-36, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. 2019-657 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. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing. The City Manager noted that Principal Planner Price and staff drafted the Design Standards in-house. Principal Planner Price stated that the item was the First Amendment to the Becker Road Overlay District Design Standards, and that changes were made to tailor the Design Standards more specific to the Becker Road vicinity. She explained that the Becker Road Overlay District extended approximately 3.75 miles, between I-95 and the Turnpike. She said that there were many vacant lots, and there was no commercial development currently. She said that the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan was approved in November of 2018, and the Land Use Conversion Manual, which was the mechanism to convert the lots located along Becker Road into Commercial, Office, and Multi-Family Zoning, was also on the Agenda. She said that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for the Becker Road Design Standards at their May meeting. Principal Planner Price presented the Staff Overview and explained that some of the dominant features would be the buildings and open spaces. She said that the Design Standards placed a high importance on being pedestrian-friendly. One of the proposed changes were to add more landscaping to the buffer along the front. The multi-family Page 4 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 building height was required to be 2 floors in height, and incentives were being offered for office buildings to have at least 2 floors. The proposed architectural style was Florida Vernacular. It was proposed that the corners for major intersections would be enhanced with additional architectural features or open space. Some changes were proposed to the accent roofs on buildings with flat roofs. If it was a hip roof, it would be required to be complete on all sides, and if it was a gable roof, it would need more depth, for dimension. The prohibited and allowed uses were expanded, and the landscape requirements were modified. Principal Planner Price gave an overview of the subdistricts, and said that the 3 building types were residential townhouse, multi-family, and commercial office/mixed use. Mayor Oravec asked if any member of the public wished to speak. There being no comments, he closed the Public Hearing. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-36. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. Mayor Oravec stated that he thought that the land use would create another Port St. Lucie Boulevard Conversion Area. He said that he did not understand the purpose of creating 1.5 million square feet of commercial space, when Veranda Falls, which was located in the corridor, was not fully leased, and the corridor was attached to Southern Grove, where there were 13 million square feet of entitlements that cost the City upwards of $5 million per year. He said that he would continue to oppose the item, and he wished that the Council would reconsider something different. There being no further discussion, the City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-36. The motion passed by roll call vote, with Councilman Carvelli, Councilwoman Caraballo, and Councilwoman Morgan voting in favor, and Mayor Oravec voting against. ACTION: Motion passed by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19-36, with Councilwoman Caraballo, Councilwoman Morgan, and Councilman Carvelli voting in favor, and Mayor Oravec voting against. 8.b Ordinance 19-37, Quasi-Judicial, An Ordinance Providing 2019-658 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 Attorney read the Quasi-Judicial Procedures into the record. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Testimony to staff, applicants, and other interested parties. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing, and asked the Councilmembers if they had any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which they responded in the negative. Page 5 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 The Interim Planning and Zoning Director stated that the official City file was submitted to the City Clerk’s Office 5 days before the meeting to be entered into the record. She explained that item was for an amendment to the Verano South PUD POD A. Verano was a Development of Regional Impact of approximately 3,000 acres. The proposed amendment included a proposed new residential lot, an update to Exhibit 10, an update to the landscaping language, and a few minor edits. Staff reviewed the proposed amendment, and recommended that the Council adopt the ordinance, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Dan Sorrow, Cotleur and Hearing, stated that he represented the applicant and asked for approval of the item. Mayor Oravec asked if any member of the public wished to speak. There being no response, he closed the Public Hearing. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Ordinance 19-37. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-37. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19-37. 8.c Ordinance 19-38, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land 2019-659 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. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing. The Long-Range Planning Administrator stated that the item was a City-initiated text amendment, primarily to the Conversion Manual, and would implement the Future Land Use Map amendments that were adopted by the Council the previous November. Mayor Oravec asked if any member of the public wished to speak. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-38. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-38. The motion passed by roll call vote, with Councilwoman Morgan, Councilman Carvelli, and Councilwoman Caraballo voting in favor, and Mayor Oravec voting against. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve agenda item 2019-659. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed Page 6 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 unanimously. 8.d Ordinance 19-39, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land 2019-660 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. Mayor Oravec asked the City Attorney if the item was requested to be tabled to a date uncertain, to which the City Attorney replied in the affirmative, and added that doing so would be problematic, as it would have to be re-advertised. He said that the item could also be withdrawn and re-filed at a later date. Mayor Oravec asked if the Council was required to grant the applicant's request, to which the City Attorney replied in the negative. Senior Planner Kean advised that the agent for the applicant wished to withdraw the item. The City Attorney said that according to the language of the City’s Code, it would be at the Council's discretion. He continued that if the applicant withdraws it, they can regroup and refile; if you hear it and deny it, they are barred from bringing it back for a year. The Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing, and stated that for the record, previously 3 people voted against the item. Councilwoman Caraballo asked if the applicant could be heard, since he was in the audience, and she would make her decision after that. Councilman Carvelli said that he stood by his previous position, and that he would rather see the applicant apply for a Special Exception Use than have a change to the Code. He said that the vision for the nodes was different than what was proposed. Councilwoman Morgan said that she was in favor of allowing the applicant to withdraw his application.Councilwoman Caraballo requested to allow the applicant to speak. Brad Currie, Engineering, Design, and Construction stated that he represented the applicant, and said that he wanted to postpone the item to work with staff on it. He said that in light of how the vote would likely go, he would rather withdraw the item and come back with a different proposal. Councilwoman Caraballo said that if the item did not come back as something vastly different, her earlier position would not change, but in fairness, she wanted to give the applicant the opportunity to come back. The Mayor asked the City Attorney to opine on allowing a vote to withdraw. The City Attorney said that the way it is written it says that the City Council may allow an application to be withdrawn, so it is discretionary, but it does seem to give rise to that it should be a vote; a motion and vote to allow the applicant to withdraw. Mayor Oravec said that the text amendment would allow self-storage as the anchor of the Becker Road node, and that Becker Road was supposed to have the best development. Councilman Carvelli pointed out that it was a text amendment, but that there was an Page 7 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 applicant involved who initiated the change, and he did not agree with the concept, as it could set a precedent. Mayor Oravec agreed that the Code should not be changed for one piece of property. Chuck Reller spoke against the item, as it was in the Becker Road Overlay, and may not be the best use for the site, as well as that it may not be a good use to have self-storage in the General Commercial Zoning District. There being no further comments, Mayor Oravec closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve the withdrawal of Ordinance 19-39. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: to approve the withdrawal of Ordinance 19-39. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously to approve the withdrawal of Ordinance 19-39. 8.e Ordinance 19-40, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land 2019-661 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. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing. The Interim Planning and Zoning Director said that the Zoning Text Amendment was in response to Council's directive to work with a resident who spoke at Public to be Heard regarding privacy on her residential lot. Staff worked with multiple departments to develop the language. The issue was that on some lots, a 6 -foot high fence did not offer the desired level of privacy, due to the ground level at the fence line. On some lots, the level of the fence line could be several feet below the building's finished floor. Corner lots particularly had the issue, as they had a steep slope. She explained the surrounding jurisdictions' language regarding the topic. She explained that although residents could request a Variance to address the issue, many residents had the issue, and planning best practices were that when there w a s a trend, it was best to consider a Zoning Code revision. The proposed amendment was 8 feet, measured from the finished grade at the fence's location. She said that the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the item and recommended denial, but the Council has two alternate recommendations: 1) to move that the Council adopt the ordinance, as recommended by staff, or 2) to move to table or deny the item and provide direction to staff. Page 8 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 Mayor Oravec asked if any member of the public wished to speak under the item. Dan Sorrow, Cotleur and Hearing, presented a slide show to illustrate the issue that the homeowners were facing. He explained that the issue mainly affected the GDC tracts, and would not affect residential Planned Unit Developments, the western expansion of the City, the Subdivision Code, or commercial applications. There being no further comments, Mayor Oravec closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Morgan said that she could not support the item, as she did not want to become a City of 8-foot fences. Councilwoman Caraballo stated that she was in favor of the item, as she was personally affected by the issue, and felt that it was a private property issue. Mayor Oravec said that he was in favor of trying it out, as if there was an issue, the City could go back. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-40. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The Interim Planning and Zoning Director asked if the motion was to approve the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation to deny, or staff's recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Board? Councilwoman Caraballo amended the motion to approve Ordinance 19-40, based on staff's recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilman Carvelli seconded the amended motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-40, based on staff's recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board. The motion passed by roll call vote, with Mayor Oravec, Councilwoman Caraballo, and Councilman Carvelli voting in favor, and Councilwoman Morgan voting against. A break was called at 7:45 p.m., and the meeting resumed at 7:54 p.m. ACTION: Motion passed by roll call vote to approve Odrinance 19-40, based on staff's recomendation to the Planning and Zoning Board, with Mayor Oravec, Councilwoman Caraballo, and Councilman Carvelli voting in favor, and Councilwoman Morgan voting against. 8.f Ordinance 19-41, Quasi-Judicial, An Ordinance Rezoning 2019-662 1.81 Acres of Property, 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. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing and asked the Councilmembers if they had any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which they responded in the negative. Planner Robinson stated that the official City file was submitted to the City Clerk’s Office 5 days Page 9 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 before the meeting to be entered into the record, and explained that the applicant was proposing a warehouse use for the site, and was requesting to change the zoning of approximately 1.81 acres from Industrial to Service Commercial. The property had a Future Land Use of Service Commercial, and the current Industrial Zoning District designation was not compatible with the Future Land Use designation. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the item at its June meeting. Mayor Oravec asked if anyone wished to speak on the item. There being no comments, he closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Ordinance 19-41. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-41. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19-41. 8.g Ordinance 19-42, An Ordinance Amending Title XV “Land 2019-663 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. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing. The Long-Range Planning Administrator explained that the item was a Sign Code Zoning Text Amendment, and staff worked in consultation with a fast food restaurant as a result of new technology. The Sign Code currently did not allow the private sector to initiate a text amendment, but a provision was included to do so. The amendment would allow 3 menu pre-sale boards at each drive-through, for a total square footage of 60 square feet. The amendment limited the height to 6 feet, and allowed for LED lights. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the item at their June meeting. Mayor Oravec asked if any member of the public wished to speak. There being no comments, he closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-42. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-42. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Page 10 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 Ordinance 19-42. 8.h Ordinance 19-43, Quasi-Judicial, An Ordinance providing 2019-664 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 opened the Public Hearing and asked the Councilmembers if there were any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which they responded in the negative. Planner Huntress stated that the official City file was submitted to the City Clerk’s Office 5 days before the meeting to be entered into the record, and explained that the property was rezoned from Service Commercial to Planned Unit Development in 2012, and the PUD permitted Commercial, Institutional, and Residential uses. The amendment included the removal of the restriction on a maximum building mass of 300 feet, adding Independent Living Facility as a permitted use, and adding parking regulations for independent living units. The Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval of the PUD Amendment and Concept Plan on April 24, 2019. Mayor Oravec asked if the massing requirement was applicable to anywhere else in St. Lucie West, other than Lake Whitney Place, to which Planner Huntress replied that a memo was provided to the City Council explaining that it was required for Multi-Family but not Assisted Living, and examples were provided. Mayor Oravec asked if the memo was part of the packet, to which the Interim Planning and Zoning Director replied that it was emailed. Mayor Oravec asked if it was made part of the packet, to which the Interim Planning and Zoning Director responded in the negative. Frank Baynham, Michael Redd and Associates, stated that he represented the Applicant, and said that when massing was discussed at the last meeting, he submitted information regarding the mass of other buildings. He said that it was important for assisted living facilities to be one facility, so that residents did not have to go out in the elements to get to another part of the building. He said that the Site Plan would show 2 buildings connected by a common area. Mayor Oravec noted that he was inclined to accept the application, but that the presentation was having the opposite effect, and asked if the information Mr. Baynham submitted was entered into evidence, to which he replied that it was supposed to go to everyone. The Interim Planning and Zoning Director added that it was part of the memo. Mayor Oravec asked that memos be Page 11 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 provided as part of the backup for items, going forward. Mayor Oravec asked if any member of the public wished to speak on the item. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-43. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-43. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. OTHER: Mayor Oravec asked that memos be provided as part of the backup for items, going forward. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19-43. 9. Other Public Hearings 9.a Approve FY 2019-2020 Community Development Block 2019-649 Grant (CDBG) Action Plan Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing. The Neighborhood Services Director stated that the item was an annual report that summarized how the Department intended to use Community Development Block Grant funds that were granted. He said that Utilities, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation had requests for funds. He said that there were alternate projects on the list, in case other projects came in under budget or there was an influx of funding from other federal grants. Councilman Carvelli asked for clarification on the 4,825 persons affected on the public facilities category on Page 18 of the Action Plan, to which the Neighborhood Services Director replied that it referred to the population of the Census tract where the project took place. Councilwoman Caraballo stated that she wanted to discuss CDBG funding at a Special Meeting in the future, as she was concerned with security cameras and fiber optics under Alternate Funding. She said that she would like to see an Action Plan of priority projects that could be utilized. Mayor Oravec asked if any member of the public wished to speak on the item. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Item 9 a). Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Item 9 a). The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. OTHER: Councilwoman Caraballo stated that she wanted to discuss CDBG funding at a Special Meeting in the future, as she wsa concerned with secuirty cameras and fiber optics under the Alternate Funding. Page 12 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Item 9 a). 10. First Reading of Ordinances 10.a Ordinance 19-44, An Ordinance Providing for the 2019-623 Abandonment of a Portion of a 20-Foot Utility and Drainage Easement Affecting Lot 9, Block 2244, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Three, Recorded in Plat Book 15, Page(s) 1, 1A through 1V, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-44 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 19-44. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19-44. 11. Resolutions 11.a Resolution 19-R54, A Resolution Approving and 2019-650 Accepting the Final Plat and Construction Plans for Del Webb at Tradition Plat No. 2 within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, on the Request of Kimley-Horn and Associates (P19-036); Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R54 aloud by title only. The Assistant Planning and Zoning Director explained that the application was for the Final Subdivision Plat for the Del Webb at Tradition Plat Number 2. The proposed project was for 174 residential lots, private roads, water management tracts, Open Space tracts, and a parcel for future development. The project was reviewed for compliance with the Southern Grove DRI Development Order, to ensure that there would be adequate public facilities and services, concurrent with the development's impact, and was found to be in compliance. The Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval of the request at their April 10th meeting. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve Resolution 19-R54. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R54. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R54. Page 13 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 11.b Resolution 19-R55, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat 2019-606 for Tradition Plat No. 20 - The Preserve - Phase 2 in the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of D.R. Horton, Inc. (P19-017); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R55 aloud by title only. The Assistant Planning and Zoning director explained that the item was a Final Plat for Phase 2 of The Preserve, Tradition Plat Number 20, and consisted of 63 Single-Family residential lots with private roads and a tract for landscaping. The project was reviewed for compliance with the Tradition Development of Regional Impact Development Order, to ensure that adequate public facilities and services were available, concurrent with the development's impact and was found to be in compliance. The Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval at their March 13th meeting. Mayor Oravec asked if things had improved with The Estates residents, to which the Assistant Planning and Zoning Director replied that staff hadn't heard any complaints from the residents, and town hall meetings had occurred, for which the minutes were included in the packet. Mike Weiss, D.R. Horton, stated that he represented the applicant, and could answer any questions. Mayor Oravec asked if circumstances had improved with the residents of The Estates, to which Mr. Weiss responded in the affirmative. There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 19-R55. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R55. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resoltuion 19-R55. 12. Unfinished Business There was nothing scheduled under this item. There was nothing scheduled under this item. 13. New Business 13.a Approve Major Site Plan - AJ Bella (Warehouses) Project 2019-589 No. P19-006 Planner Robinson stated that the Site Plan would have been a Consent Agenda item, but the related item had to be heard for a Second Reading. Councilwoman Morgan asked if there was a recycling enclosure provided, to which Planner Robinson replied that there was a double enclosure for regular waste, and recycling. Page 14 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Item 13 a). Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Item 13 a). The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Item 13 a). PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - CONTINUED Aniya A announced that the Health, Beauty, and Wellness Expo would be held on July 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Whispering Pines Park, 800 SW Darwin Boulevard, and invited the public to attend. She said that for more information, the public could visit www.freedomentertainmentgroup.com, or call (833) 334-6468, extension 4. OTHER: Mayor Oravec advised that a Public to be Heard card was submitted after the item was heard. OTHER: Aniya A announced that the Health, Beauty, and Wellness Expo would be held on July 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Whispering Pines Park, 800 SW Darwin Boulevard, and invited the public to attend. She said that for more information, the public could visit www.freedomentertainmentgroup.com, or call (833) 334-6468, extension 4. 14. City Manager's Report The City Manager thanked staff for their work on the Freedom Fest event at the Civic Center. OTHER: The City Manager thanked staff for their work on the Freedom Fest. 15. Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments Councilwoman Morgan attended the Kickoff for the Boys and Girls Club 25th Anniversary, the Community Resilience Planning Seminar, and the Freedom Fest event _______________ Councilman Carvelli commended staff for their work at the Freedom Fest event. _______________ Councilwoman Caraballo attended the Freedom Fest event. She stated that a memo would be forthcoming regarding her concerns on the City Manager's performance in attracting Costco. OTHER: Councilwoman Caraballo stated that a memo would be forthcoming regarding her concerns on the City Manager's performance in attracting Costco. 16. Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion of public to be heard) Page 15 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2019 17. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ________________________________ ________________________________ Karen A. Phillips, City Clerk Jeannette C. Baechle, Deputy City Clerk To view this meeting in its entirety, please click on the link below: http://psl.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=10&clip_id=5244 Notice: No stenographic record by a certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. 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