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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 22, 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 22, 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 Jolien Caraballo Councilman John Carvelli Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan 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 Recipient of FPCA Operation Cooperation Public/Private 2019-706 Partnership Award OTHER: Chief Bolduc accepted the award and thanked Officer Charlie Lumpkin, the City Council, and the volunteers. Mayor Oravec presented the award to Chief Bolduc who thanked Officer Charlie Lumpkin, and the volunteers who changed the batteries. He thanked the City Council for their contribution to purchase the devices and batteries and added that there were a lot of missing persons cases and that the devices help locate them, on average, within 30 minutes. Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 4.b PROCLAMATION - MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AWARENESS MONTH (Clerk’s Note: This item was added at the meeting by Mayor Oravec.) OTHER: Nadine Kirby accepted the Proclamation and thanked the City Council for joining the Light It Up Green awareness campaign for August 2019. (Clerk’s Note: This item was added by Mayor Oravec at the meeting.) Mayor Oravec read the Proclamation aloud and presented it to Nadine Kirby, who thanked the City Council for joining the Light It Up Green Awareness Campaign for August 2019. She urged the public to illuminate their homes and businesses lime green on August 1, 2019 and stated that the mission was to illuminate, educate, advocate, and raise funds until a cure was found. She stated that the public visit www.lightitupgreen4md.com to donate. 4.c PROCLAMATION- PLAY BALL- PITCH, RUN & PLAY DAY (Clerk’s Note: These items were added at the meeting by Mayor Oravec.) OTHER: Kelly Tiger accepted the Proclamation and invited the public to attend on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She stated that the parade would start at 3:00 p.m., and the game at 6:30 p.m., at First Data Field. (Clerk’s Note: This item was added by Mayor Oravec at the meeting.) Mayor Oravec read the Proclamation aloud and presented it to Kelly Tiger. She invited the public to attend on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She stated that the parade would start at 3:00 p.m., and that the game would follow at 6:30 p.m., at First Data Field. 5. Public to be Heard OTHER: Charlie D’Agata spoke regarding the City Council’s salaries and recent newspaper articles. OTHER: Councilwoman Morgan requested backup and research of the last 20 years of City Council salaries from comparable cities. OTHER: Councilwoman Caraballo requested the top 15 cities in Florida City Council salary history. Charlie D’Agata spoke regarding the City Council’s salaries and recent newspaper articles. He stated that the City Council should be adequately compensated for the rapidly growing city. Councilwoman Morgan requested backup and research of the last 20 years of City Council salaries from comparable cities, to which Vice Mayor Martin stated that she would be interested in reviewing the history. Mayor Oravec Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 requested that staff work with the City Attorney’s office to review the information for an objective basis. Councilwoman Caraballo requested the Top 15 cities in Florida history of City Council salaries. 6. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve the Agenda. Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve the Agenda. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 7. Approval of Consent Agenda ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 7 q) pulled for further discussion. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 7 q) pulled for further discussion. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. Councilman Carvelli thanked Chief Bolduc, Assistant City Manager Graham and Somerset for working together to create the School Resource Agreement. Vice Mayor Martin asked Chief Bolduc if there would be a time delay in cases while waiting for the funds, to which Chief Bolduc replied that the Federal Grants for computers were coming in slowly, but once approved, they should be operating quickly. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 7.a June 10, 2019 Regular Council, June 17, 2019 Special 2019-676 Council and June 24, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 7.b Approve shortlisted firms and start negotiations for the 2019-625 RFQu #20190061 for the Study of Commercial and Residential Fees for the Public Works Department. 7.c Approve two Memoranda of Agreement with Somerset 2019-697 Academy, Inc. for the provision of School Resource Officers 7.d Motion: Termination of Restrictive Covenant #343 2019-692 Executed by Dennis M. Bianco with respect to Lots 7 and 20, Block 1938, Port St. Lucie Section Nineteen. 7.e Approve FY 18-19 Expenditure of Police Forfeiture Funds 2019-705 7.f Award Contract #20190044 On-Site Employee Medical 2019-687 Clinic to PSL Medical Provider, Inc. aka Treasure Coast Medical Associates, Inc. (TCMA) in the amount of $1,563,640 annually. 7.g Motion: Termination of Restrictive Covenant #325 2019-567 Executed by Robin Curby with respect to Lots 26 and 27, Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 Block 1323, Port St. Lucie Section Eleven, and Recorded in Official Records Book 1458, Page 1414, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County. 7.h Award Contract #20190081 Administrative Services for 2019-694 Vision Insurance to Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) in the amount of $15,503.76 annually and $77,518.80 for the total of 5 years. 7.i Award Contract #20190082 Employee Group Dental 2019-689 Administrative Services to Florida Combined Life in the estimated amount of $58,104 annually for a total of $290,520 for the initial five-year contract. 7.j Approve Contract #20180057R for the Reverse Osmosis 2019-703 Membrane Study and Replacement at RO Water Treatment Plant. 7.k Approval to Participate in the Omnia Partners Cooperative 2019-704 Contract #R-BB-19002 for Facilities Management Products & Solutions to include Uniform Rentals from the Cintas Corporation. 7.l Approval to participate in the Sourcewell Cooperative 2019-702 (Coop) Contract #FL-ECA-121918 for indefinite quantity construction 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.m Approve the site plan for Veranda Preserve West Model 2019-634 Home Sales Center (P19-035). 7.n Approve shortlisted firms and start negotiations for RFQu 2019-682 #20190062 Professional Geotechnical Services for Westport Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Expansion. 7.o Approval to Participate in the Martin County Contract 2019-677 #RFP2017-2894 for Security and Access Control Service, Equipment and Installation with Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. 7.p Motion: Termination of Restrictive Covenant #344 2019-578 Executed by David A. Olson and Nicci J. Olson with respect to Lots 52 and 53, Block 1494, Port St. Lucie Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 Section Sixteen, and Recorded in Official Records Book 1177, Page 1148, Public Records Of St. Lucie County. 7.q Award of Contract #20190045 to Chemically Treat Curbs 2019-648 Throughout the City to Coast to Coast Landscaping, Inc. for $116,160 annually. ACTION: Motion passed by voice vote to approve the Item 7 q) with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Morgan, Councilman Carvelli, Councilwoman Caraballo voting in favor and Mayor Oravec voting against. Mayor Oravec stated that he could not support this item, as most countries were banning pesticides/herbicides. Councilman Carvelli moved to approve agenda item 2019-648. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote with Vice Mayor Martin, Councilwoman Morgan, Councilman Carvelli and Councilwoman Caraballo voting in favor and Mayor Oravec voting against. 8. Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances 8.a Ordinance 19-44, An Ordinance Providing for the 2019-700 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. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19-44. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-44 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing and stated that the owners of the property requested to abandon 10-feet in the rear easement to be able to construct a pool and deck. There being no further comments, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve agenda item 2019-700. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: to approve Ordinance 19-44. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 9. Other Public Hearings There was nothing heard under this item. 10. First Reading of Ordinances 10.a Ordinance 19-45, Public Hearing, An Ordinance of the 2019-693 Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Port St. Lucie to Include a Large Scale Amendment to the Future Land Use Map for the Six Diamonds Property (P19-053) to Change the Future Land Use Designation of Approximately 16.17 Acres from Commercial General (CG) and .72 Acres from Open Space Conservation (OSC) to 16.89 Acres of the Future Land Use Designations of High Density Residential (RH)/Commercial General (CG)/Open Space Conservation (OSC) for a Parcel Legally Described as Parcel B, First Replat of Tract E, South Port St. Lucie Unit 15 and Generally Located West of U. S. Highway No. 1, East of Morningside Boulevard, and approximately 840 Feet South of Lyngate Drive; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19-45. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-45 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing. The Long-Range Planning Administrator stated that the property currently had a Future Land Use Designation of General Commercial and a 50-foot strip (.72 acres) of OSC along Morningside, and that the density of the proposed development on 16.89 acres was a total dwelling unit count of 253 units. She added that the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions that the .72 acres remain natural with exotics removed and have pedestrian access to the existing sidewalk. Mike Houston, HJA Design Studio, stated this was a very modern design complex across the street from a medical complex and would be a short commute for those employees. Mayor Oravec stated that the 50-foot buffer was his concern but that it was consistent with the assistant living facility and office building. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve agenda item 2019-693. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: to approve Ordinance 19-45. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 10.b Ordinance 19-46, An Ordinance providing for the 2019-670 abandonment of a portion of a twenty (20) foot Drainage and Utility Easement affecting Lot 39, Block 1758, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Five, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 Page(s) 10, 10A through 10P, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19-46. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-46 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve agenda item 2019-670. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. 10.c Ordinance 19-47, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. 2019-683 Lucie, Florida, providing for the Abandonment of a portion of a twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot 9, Block 2405, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Four, recoded in Plat Book 15, Page 9, 9A through 9W, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19-47. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-47 aloud by title only. There being no discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve agenda item 2019-683. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. 10.d Ordinance 19-48, An Ordinance Rezoning 3.04 Acres of 2019-655 Property, Located on the Southwest Corner of NW Peacock Boulevard and NW Enterprise Drive, From the Institutional (I) Zoning District to the Warehouse Industrial (WI) Zoning District for a Project Known as Horikoshi, Toyoko (P19-085); Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19-48. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-48 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec inquired as to what the land uses would be, to which Mr. Robinson replied that there were no submittals to date. There being no further discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve agenda item 2019-655. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. 10.e Ordinance 19-49, An Ordinance Providing for the 2019-695 Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 Thirteenth Amendment of the Master Planned Unit Development Document for the Tradition Master Planned Unit Development (P19-079) Located South of the Crosstown Parkway, West of I-95 and North and South of Tradition Parkway, Legally Described in Exhibit A; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 19-49. The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-49 aloud by title only. There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve agenda item 2019-695. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote. 11. Resolutions 11.a Resolution 19-R56, A Resolution of the City of Port St. 2019-666 Lucie, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation concerning the construction of sidewalk improvements within and along North Macedo Boulevard from Selvitz road to St. James Drive; providing for conflict; providing severability; providing an effective date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R56. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R56 aloud by title only. The City Manager stated that this was a sidewalk agreement with the state. There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve agenda item 2019-666. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R56. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 11.b Resolution 19-R57, A Resolution of the City of Port St. 2019-633 Lucie, Florida Amending the City of Port St. Lucie Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy to Remove Arterial Roads from Consideration Under this Policy and Clarify the Approval Process; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing an Effective Date ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R57. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R57 aloud by title only. The City Manager stated that citizens had requested that traffic calming was to Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 be on arterial roadways and that it was also in response to a follow-up from a previous Workshop. There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve agenda item 2019-633. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion.The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R57. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 11.c Resolution 19-R58, A Resolution Approving the 2019-680 Preliminary Plat and Construction Plans for LTC Ranch PUD #2 Replat #1 Within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of LTC Ranch Joint Venture (P18-176); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R58. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R58 aloud by title only. The Assistant Planning & Zoning Director stated that the application would allow for 18 lots and 2 water management tracts with shared easements to access the lots. She added that the Construction Plans included the lakes, driveways, and utilities. She said that the property was located west of Glades Cut-Off Road and south of Delcris Drive, and that the Planning & Zoning Board did recommend approval. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve agenda item 2019-680. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R58. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 11.d Resolution 19-R59, A Resolution Approving the 2019-685 Preliminary and Final Plat for LTC Ranch West Within The City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of LTC Midway, LLC (P18-181); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R59. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R59 aloud by title only. The Assistant Planning & Zoning Director stated that the application encompassed about 255 acres and was a replat of Tract “A” of Plat 1 and would create 3 tracts, “A”, “B”, and “C” for future commercial development, as well as Tract “D” for future residential development. She said that the property was located south of Midway Road and west of Glades Cut-Off Road and that the Planning & Zoning Board did recommend approval. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 agenda item 2019-685. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R59. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 11.e Resolution 19-R60, A Resolution Approving the 2019-699 Preliminary and Final Plat With Construction Plans for Riverland Parcel A - Plat Eleven Within the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida on the Request of Riverland Associates I, LLLP (P19-028); Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R60. The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R60 aloud by title only. Mr. Robinson stated that this application consisted of 56.14 acres, which were currently vacant, and was located south of Discovery Way and west of Community Boulevard. It would consist of 185 single-family lots and he added that the project had met all Public Art requirements, and that the Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval. Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve agenda item 2019-699. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R60. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 11.f Resolution 19-R61, A Resolution of the City Council of the 2019-716 City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Right-of-Way Consent Agreement between Florida Power and Light Company, a Florida Corporation, and the City of Port St. Lucie, necessary for constructing a Park and Ride Lot on the south side of Gatlin Boulevard between Brescia Street and Edgarce Street; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 19-R61. (Clerk's Note: This item was heard after Item 13 a). The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R61 aloud by title only. The City Manager stated that this project has been in the works for 7 years and have come to an agreement. The City Attorney stated that negotiating with FP&L was not an easy process and there was one concern with the agreement which dealt with indemnification. He stated that they would indemnify FP&L for their regular negligence and felt that this would be the best agreement they could negotiate. Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 Councilman Carvelli moved to approve agenda item 2019-716. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion. Mayor Oravec and Vice Mayor Martin expressed their appreciation for Ms. Cotner and her team. Councilman Carvelli urged Ms. Cotner to visit the EOC in the City. Mayor Oravec thanked Peter Buckwald and urged that he work with FP&L on charging stations.The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R61. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 12. Unfinished Business There was nothing heard under this item. 13. New Business 13.a Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute, 2019-698 upon review by the City Attorney, a contract with MIDFLORIDA Credit Union for Naming Rights to the Port St. Lucie Civic Center ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Item 13 a). (Clerk’s Note: This item was heard after 13b.) Assistant City Manager Graham showed a list of other cities in the state that participate in naming rights of their centers, and that the City used the Naming Rights and Benefactor Program that already existed. He added that the City followed procurement protocol and placed an ad in the newspaper, along with issuing a press release on the City’s website. The Civic Center Director informed the City Council that they received an offer of $195,000/year for a 5-year contract with an additional 5-year renewal from MIDFLORIDA Credit Union. She stated that the name is being negotiated, but insisted that the City would not lose its identity. Councilwoman Caraballo inquired what the profitability goal was for the Civic Center, to which the Civic Center Director replied that they reached 34% of expenses for the new Fiscal Year and were on the right track. Councilwoman Caraballo inquired if the goal wasn’t met who, essentially, paid for the Civic Center, to which the Civic Center Director replied that the funds came from the General Fund and centers such as this do not pay for themselves, but changes like naming rights would help the taxpayers. Mayor Oravec asked for clarification on Councilwoman Caraballo questions, to which Councilwoman Caraballo replied that there had been citizen discussions and she wanted to make sure that the citizens understood Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 that this was a great move forward. Mayor Oravec replied that it was pure revenue, since the sign installation was at the expense of MIDFLORIDA. Vice Mayor Martin voiced that MIDFLORIDA was a great fit and complimented them for their Public Art on Gatlin Boulevard. Councilman Carvelli agreed with the Civic Center Director’s opinion on the rebranding and congratulated her on her accomplishments thus far. Councilwoman Morgan stated that MIDFLORIDA was very involved in the community and felt that they were a great fit. Mayor Oravec agreed with the Council’s comments and hoped that the City could be incorporated in the logo. There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve agenda item 2019-698. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 13.b Approval of tentative agreement between the City of Port 2019-688 St. Lucie and the International Union of Police Lieutenants ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Item 13 b). (Clerk’s Note: This item was heard after 8 a.) The Interim Human Resources Director stated that the unit represented 9 lieutenants, and that the agreement was for 3 years with no reopeners, provided an increase to the pay scale in the first year with no increases to salaries in the remaining 2 years of the contract and came out to 9.26%. She added that the health care benefits, and Sick Time conversion were in line with other bargaining units and that the pension changes and Off-Duty Detail structure were the same as the other sworn units, which were approved by City Council. She stated that staff recommended approval. Mayor Oravec inquired about the retirement reduction, to which the Assistant Human Resources Director replied that once their fully funded benefit was reached they reduced the employee contribution to 5% instead of 9%, which was in line with the other sworn units. The City Manager stated that by then most employees would be retired or in the DROP. Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve agenda item 2019-688. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The City Manager stated that all bargaining units were negotiated and frustrations have ceased. Mayor Oravec thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication to help the City thrive. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 22, 2019 14. City Manager's Report OTHER: The City Manager stated that the work on the sidewalk over the C-24 Canal had started and added that the Capital Projects Report was listed on the City’s website. The City Manager stated that the work on the sidewalk over the C-24 Canal had started and added that the Capital Projects Report was listed on the City’s website. 15. Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments OTHER: Councilman Carvelli requested that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council be invited to the Crosstown Bridge Grand Opening. Councilwoman Morgan attended the Habitat for Humanity ribbon cutting, the Treasure Coast Builders Association meeting, Coffee with the Mayor, the Chili Cookoff, the Treasure Coast Council of Local Government/ Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities meeting, a Fireboard meeting, the Building Officials meeting and the Chamber of Commerce Spelling Bee Councilman Carvelli attended the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and also viewed the Crosstown Bridge from different viewpoints and congratulated staff and Assistant City Manager Roebling for their hard work. He requested that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council be invited to the Crosstown Bridge Grand Opening. Councilwoman Caraballo attended the Southbend HOA meeting, the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities BBQ, and the Florida League of Cities Policy Committee for Land Use Economic Development. Vice Mayor Martin stated that she did not have an update, but that she was looking forward to the upcoming Council Retreat. Mayor Oravec thanked everyone, especially Councilwoman Morgan for attending events while he was ill. 16. Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion of public to be heard) There was nothing heard under this item. 17. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ______________________ ____________________________ Karen A. Phillips, City Clerk Shanna Donleavy, Deputy City Clerk Page 13 of 13