City Council
Regular MeetingPort St. Lucie, FL · September 9, 2019
Minutes
121 SW Port St. Lucie
City of Port St.Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, Florida
34984
City Council
Meeting Minutes
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, September 9, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting to begin at 7:00PM or to immediately follow 6:30PM Budget Hearing
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 September 9, 2019, at 7:35 p.m., at Port St. Lucie City
Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida.
2. Roll Call
Council MemberPresent: 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
There was nothing scheduled under this item.
5. Public to be Heard
Frank Johnson spoke about his concerns regarding standing water in the swale, to
which Mayor Oravec responded that someone would follow-up with him.
Michael Loeb spoke about Council’s pay increase but ran out of time.
Steve Carroll spoke against the City Council’s pay increase.
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Mark Gotz spoke against the City Council’s pay increase and stated that he was
not happy with the Cleveland Clinic $1 per year lease, which left the tax payers on
the hook for $58 million. He also stated that he was not happy about offering
Costco land for free, as it did not send a good message. He stated that he was not
happy with the City playing developer with the tax payer’s money and leaving the
City in debt for projects.
6. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda
There being no discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve the Agenda.
Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice
vote.
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilwoman
Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote.
7.a August 12, 2019 Regular Council and August 19, 2019 Special 2019-807
Council Meeting Minutes
This Minutes was Approved.
7.b Approve FY 18-19 Expenditure of Police Forfeiture Funds 2019-793
This Consent was Approved.
7.c Approval to Participate in the Palm Beach County School 2019-755
Board Contract#17C-1T for Electrical Contractors: Service,
Repair and Installation.
This Consent was Approved.
7.d Motion to approve a Minor Site Plan for Del Webb at 2019-818
Tradition Model Home Sales Center (P19-071)
This Consent was Approved.
7.e Motion to approve a Minor Site Plan for PSL Quick Service 2019-833
Restaurant (Dairy Queen) (P19-063).
This Consent was Approved.
8. Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances
8.a Ordinance 19-56, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, Motion to 2019-822
Adopt Ordinance to rezone 141.08 acres of property located
southwest of the intersection of Becker Road and Village
Parkway and south of the Becker Road right-of-way for a
parcel of land legally described as a portion of Parcel 29,
Southern Grove Plat No. 3, from AG-5 (SLC Agricultural -5) to
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MPUD (Master Planned Unit Development) for a project
known as GHO Homes at Southern Grove (Project No.
P19-068).
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-56 aloud by title only. The City
Attorney read the Quasi-Judicial Procedures into the record and stated
that they applied to Items 8 a), 8 c), and 11 a). The City Clerk
administered the Oath of Testimony to staff and other interested
parties. Mayor Oravec opened the Public Hearing and asked if there
were any ex-parte communications to disclose, to which Councilwoman
Caraballo responded that she met the applicant in the audience, but
they did not discuss the item.
Anne Cox, Assistant 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 the
application was a request to rezone 141.08 acres from St. Lucie County
AG-5 (Agricultural – one dwelling unit per 5 acres) to MPUD (Master
Planned Unit Development). Ms. Cox explained that the property was
located south of the intersection of Village Parkway and Becker Road,
and south of the Becker Road right-of-way. The property is legally
described as a portion of Parcel 29, Southern Grove Plat No. 3.
Ms. Cox stated that the proposed MPUD would allow 300 single family
residential dwelling units with a private recreational area/club house, a
sales center and model homes. A pedestrian and bicycle path would be
provided to access the future City park site located directly to the east.
This would also provide access to the future multi-modal trail (Tradition
Trail) which would be located on the east side of the park. Ms. Cox
stated that the Site Plan Review Committee reviewed the request at
their meeting of July 10, 2019 and recommended approval. The
Planning and Zoning Department found the request to be consistent
with the direction and intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and
recommended approval. She clarified that the revision was for Exhibit 8
in the document.
Bill Barbaro, Carnahan, Proctor, and Cross Engineering stated that the
development would connect to a park, once it was constructed. He
explained that they would also be constructing Beck Road for access to
the site.
Mayor Oravec closed the Public Hearing. There being no further
discussion, Councilman Carvelli moved to approve Ordinance 19-22.
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Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated
the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-22. The motion
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8.b Ordinance 19-57, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, 2019-823
Florida, abandoning a portion of a Twenty (20) foot Utility
and Drainage Easement affecting Lot 35, Block 1149, Port St.
Lucie Section Twelve, recorded in Plat Book 12, Page(s) 55, 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 19-57 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec
opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was a presentation, to
which the City Manager responded that the request was to abandon a
20-foot easement. Mayor Oravec closed the Public Hearing.
There being no further discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to
approve Ordinance 19-57. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion.
The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance
19-57. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8.c Ordinance 19-58, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, approving 2019-824
the Tradition Commerce Park North MPUD (P18-113)
Amendment No. 1 and Conceptual Development Plan
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-58 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec
opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any ex-parte
communications to disclose, to which there were none.
Bridget Kean, Senior Planner 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 the application was a
City-initiated application for an amendment to the Tradition Commerce
Park North Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD). Tradition
Commerce Park North MPUD is approximately 486.85 acres that is
located south of SW Discovery Way, east of SW Village Parkway, west
of Interstate 95, and north of the E/W No. 3 road right-of-way in the
Southern Grove Development of Regional Impact (DRI). In 2018, the
Port St. Lucie Governmental Finance Corporation (GFC) acquired
approximately 1200 acres of land within Southern Grove from the
Tradition Land Company, LLC. It included Tradition Land Company,
LLC’s, holdings within the Tradition Commerce Park North MPUD.
GFC’s entitlements in Southern Grove include multi-family residential
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development, hotel rooms, retail, office, industrial, and research and
development use. The proposed amendment to the Tradition
Commerce Park North MPUD expands the permitted uses in the MPUD
to provide for these entitlements. The amendment also includes revised
development standards, updated exhibits, and other miscellaneous
changes. Ms. Kean stated that the development in the Tradition
Commerce Park MPUD would be required to comply with all applicable
conditions in the Southern Grove DRI Development Order. The
property is located within the Southern Grove Expansion Area of the
City of Port St. Lucie Community Redevelopment Area. A component of
the Community Redevelopment Plan for Southern Grove and the DRI is
the development of a multipurpose path known as the Tradition Trail,
which runs through this property. The trail is shown on the attached
concept plan and will be developed as CRA funding permits.
Ms. Kean stated that the Planning and Zoning Department staff found
the request to be consistent with the direction and intent of the future
land use map and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and
recommended approval.
Councilwoman Caraballo requested that the Code address the future
trail system and the future of I-95, as the businesses would be abutting
the highway. She would also like to address transit in the plan to
ensure proper transportation. The City Council expressed concerns
and requested notifications of applications for car washes, gas stations,
and fast food drive-thrus in the employment center of the Southern
Grove Jobs Corridor.
Mayor Oravec closed the Public Hearing. There being no further
discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Ordinance 19-58.
Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the
motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 19-58. The motion passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
9. Other Public Hearings
There was nothing scheduled under this item.
10. First Reading of Ordinances
10.a Ordinance 19-61, An Ordinance Amending Ch. 92 “Animals” 2019-801
Of The City Of Port St. Lucie Code Of Ordinances To Add Sec.
92.19 To Authorize The City Manager To Institute A Pilot
Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate And Release Program; Providing For
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Conflict; Providing For Severability; Providing An Effective
Date.
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-61 aloud by title only.
There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve
Ordinance 19-61. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously by voice vote.
10.b Ordinance 19-62, An Ordinance Amending Ch. 92 “Animals” 2019-802
Of The City Of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Code Of Ordinances By
Amending Section 92.01 “Definitions” And Section 92.14
“Animal Care; Manner Of Keeping” To Revise And Provide
Additional Restrictions For The Tethering Of Animals;
Providing For Codification; Providing For Conflict; Providing
For Severability; Providing An Effective Date.
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-62 aloud by title only. Councilwoman
Morgan inquired as to if the City was working with Ft. Pierce and the
County, to which Chief Bolduc responded that they were trying to make
the laws throughout the County, as consistent as possible.
There being no further discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to
approve Ordinance 19-62. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously by voice vote.
10.c Ordinance 19-63, Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Abandoning 2019-804
a Portion of a Twenty (20) Foot Utility and Drainage
Easement Affecting Lot 3, Block 1670, Port St. Lucie Section
Thirty-One, recorded in Plat Book 14, Page(s) 22, 22A
through 22G, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-63 aloud by title only.
There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Morgan moved to
approve Ordinance 19-63. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously by voice vote.
10.d Ordinance 19-64, Approve an Ordinance for Water, 2019-761
Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Rate Increase for FY
2019-20
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-64 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec
requested a short presentation, to which the City Manager responded
that there was a proposed increase for Utility Fees in the amount of
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1.6%, which reflected the Urban CPI.
There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to
approve Ordinance 19-64. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote.
10.e Ordinance 19-65, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32, 2019-840
Article VIII, Section 32.77 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Port St. Lucie with respect to the Police Officers’
Retirement Trust Fund
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-65 aloud by title only.
There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to
approve Ordinance 19-65. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously by voice vote.
10.f Ordinance 19-66, Motion to Adopt Ordinance Amending 2019-764
Section 158.174(G) of the Zoning Code to Modify the
Provisions for Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading
Requirements for Planned Unit Developments (PUDS).
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-66 aloud by title only.
There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to
approve Ordinance 19-66. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously by voice vote.
10.g Ordinance 19-67, An Ordinance Approving Agreement as to 2019-816
Park and Recreational Facilities Impact Fees and Off-Site
Drainage for Park Site 1
The City Clerk read Ordinance 19-67 aloud by title only.
There being no further discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to
approve Ordinance 19-67. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously by voice vote.
11. Resolutions
11.a Resolution 19-R64, Public Hearing, Quasi-Judicial, Motion to 2019-803
approve a Landscape Modification application for Go Team
Industrial Park Unit 3, Lot 2 (P19-112) to be exempt from
installing an architectural wall on the north and east sides of
the property.
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The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R64 aloud by title only. Mayor
Oravec opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any
ex-parte communications to disclose, to which there were none.
Daniel Robinson, Planner 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. He explained that the application was a request to be
exempt from the requirement of an architectural wall as per Section
154.03 (C) Landscape Buffer Strip Requirements of the City of Port St.
Lucie Land Development Regulations. Landscape buffer strips abutting
residential or open space land use requires a buffer wall.
Mr. Robinson stated that the Planning and Zoning Department staff
found the request to be consistent with the direction and intent of the
City’s Land Development Regulations and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval.
Brad Currie, Engineering, Design & Construction gave a brief
presentation. Vice Mayor Martin inquired as to the reasoning for the
chain-link fence was it to prevent encroachment into the City’s
surrounding preserve, to which Mr. Currie responded that they wanted
the chain-link fence for security.
Mayor Oravec closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Morgan
moved to approve Resolution 19-R64. Councilwoman Caraballo
seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Oravec stated that he
would like to have a discussion regarding the use of landscape walls.
The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of
Resolution 19-R64. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.b Resolution 19-R65, Public Hearing, approving the rate for 2019-757
stormwater utility user fee and adopt the 2019 assessment
roll.
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R65 aloud by title only. Mayor
Oravec opened the Public Hearing.
Irene Sorenson, Property Tax Assessment Manager gave the
presentation and stated that the rate remained at $163.00 for one
equivalent residential unit.
There being no comments, Mayor Oravec closed the Public Hearing.
Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 19-R65. Vice
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Mayor Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion
as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R65. The motion passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
11.c Resolution 19-R71, Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution to 2019-794
reimpose Solid Waste Service Assessments, approve the rate
and the 2019 Assessment Roll.
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R71 aloud by title only. Mayor
Oravec opened the Public Hearing.
Irene Sorenson, Property Tax Assessment Manager gave the
presentation and stated that the annual Solid Waste was increased
from $268.36 to $281.92. She explained that it was an annual
assessment and it appeared on the non-Ad Valorem portion of the tax
bill. Ms. Sorenson stated that the rate was increased due to St. Lucie
County increasing disposal fees for refuse and yard waste. Councilman
Carvelli clarified that the disposal fee increased approximately $13, to
which Ms. Sorenson responded in the affirmative. Mayor Oravec
inquired as to how long the rate remained at $268.91, to which Ms.
Sorenson responded that the rate was 268.36 since 2012. Mayor
Oravec inquired as to how long the Waste Pro special assessment had
been on the tax bill, to which Ms. Sorenson responded that it was on
the tax bill since 2007.
Trevor Miller spoke against Resolution 19-R71 and inquired as to who
negotiated the contract. Mr. Miller asked if there were term limits
regarding the City Council positions.
Vernon Riley spoke regarding reducing garbage pickup to one day per
week to save money.
Steve Carroll spoke against Resolution 19-R71, as there was no
justification for the price increase.
Jeff Davis spoke against Resolution 19-R71 and stated that the Waste
Pro employees were throwing the garbage cans and losing the lids.
Norman Levesque suggested a surcharge for large amounts of rubbish.
Chris White spoke against Resolution 19-R71 and stated that due to a
confrontation with a Waste Pro employee, he was told that they would
not be picking up his garbage. Mr. White stated that he had to call
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every day from June 21st until the end of July to speak with someone.
Mayor Oravec gave a brief history on Waste Pro and how they were
selected to serve the City. He suggested adding the level of service of
trash collection to the Citizen’s Survey and explained that the fee was
based on tonnage, not the number of pick-ups. Mayor Oravec stated
that many cities have done away with their recycling programs, as it
costs more to run it than the amount they receive back. Carmen
Capezzuto, Neighborhood Services Director, explained the new
Revenue Agreement with St. Lucie County and Waste Pro. Councilman
Carvelli explained to the residents that if they had concerns regarding
their property tax bill, then they need to speak with the Property
Appraiser’s Office. Vice Mayor Martin clarified that the increase was for
the landfill fee, not the Waste Pro employees. She explained that all the
improvements within the City have been funded through the Recycling
Program.
Santana White asked if the reimbursement the City received from
recycling could be used to replace destroyed garbage cans instead of
utility box wraps and neighborhood signs.
Jennifer Longo stated that she was opposed to charging an additional
fee to owners of rentals for move-out pickup.
Councilwoman Morgan asked the City Manager to explain the
difference in rates, to which the City Manager responded that the
County increased their rates for solid waste disposal, as there had not
been a rate increase within 10 years. There was a NET increase of
$13/annually, which was for Solid Waste Disposal. Councilwoman
Morgan asked the amount of the current rate, the proposed rate, and
the tipping charge, to which Mr. Capezzuto responded that Waste Pro’s
rate was decreased by .80 cents per house. Mayor Oravec explained
the different processes the City used to collect the resident’s opinions.
Councilman Carvelli suggested using layman’s terms when sending
City-wide letters, allowing the residents to fully understand the
changes. Mayor Oravec stated that he was not happy with Waste Pro’s
level of service and asked if the fine the City charged Waste Pro could
be given to homeowners whose trash wasn’t picked up, to which the
City Attorney responded that it would be determined by the language in
the contract, as they were operating under a franchise agreement with
the City.
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Councilman Carvelli moved to approve Resolution 19-R71. Vice Mayor
Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as
follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R71. The motion passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
11.d Resolution 19-R77, Adopt Resolution and Approve the 2019-812
Revised and Updated Southwest Annexation District No. 1
(a/k/a Southern Grove) Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year
2019/2020.
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R77 aloud by title only. The City
Manager stated that the item was an Annual Rate Resolution for the
Special Assessment in Southern Grove.
There being no comments, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve
Resolution 19-R77. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion.
The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of
Resolution 19-R77. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.e Resolution 19-R78, Approve the Annual Rate Resolution for 2019-809
Streetlighting Special Assessment
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R78 aloud by title only.
Vice Mayor Martin inquired as to if the rate was unchanged, to which
the City Manager responded in the affirmative.
There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to
approve Resolution 19-R78. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion.
The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of
Resolution 19-R78. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.f Resolution 19-R79, Adopt Resolution and Approve the 2019-821
Revised and Updated Southwest Annexation District No. 2
Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R79 aloud by title only.
There being no comments, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve
Resolution 19-R79. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion.
The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of
Resolution 19-R79. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.g Resolution 19-R81, Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2019-713
the Final Subdivision Plat with Construction Plans for Verano
PUD 1, Plat No. 21 (P19-090)
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The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R81 aloud by title only.
There being no comments, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve
Resolution 19-R81. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The
City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution
19-R81. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.h Resolution 19-R82, Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2019-758
Revisions to the Planning and Zoning Department’s Fee
Schedule (P19-092)
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R82 aloud by title only.
Mr. Robinson stated that the application was to propose a revision to
the Building Department’s Fee Schedule. He stated that the intent was
to clarify that the fees would only apply to the Building Department and
to better organize the existing fee schedule. Mr. Robinson stated that
the Planning and Zoning Department recommended approval of the
proposed revisions and the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously
recommended approval of the Resolution.
There being no comments, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve
Resolution 19-R82. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City
Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R82.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.i Resolution 19-R83, Adopt a Resolution to enable 2019-797
amendments to the City Council’s Naming Policy for City
Facilities
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R83 aloud by title only.
There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to table
Resolution 19-R83. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City
Clerk restated the motion as follows: to table Resolution 19-R83 to the
Special Council Meeting held on September 16, 2019. The motion
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.j Resolution 19-R84, Approving Parks and Recreational 2019-814
Facilities Conveyance Agreement with Riverland/Kennedy,
LLC.
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R84 aloud by title only.
The City Manager stated that the park would be built by Riverland and
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gifted to the City. He explained that an Impact Fee credit would be
applied to reimburse Riverland for the park, as units were constructed.
There being no further discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to
approve Resolution 19-R84. Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the
motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of
Resolution 19-R84. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
11.k Resolution 19-R85, Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2019-817
Public Art for Healthcare Center at Tradition and Providing
for a Refund of Previous Contribution to the City’s Public Art
Fund (P16-165).
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R85 aloud by title only.
Katherine Huntress, Planner, stated that the City’s Art in Public Places
Ordinance was repealed and replaced in its entirety in December of
2018, via City Ordinance 18-67. However, the preexisting version (City
Ordinance 13-18) controlled the request for public art approval. She
explained that Section 162.05 provided for a refund, if the artwork on
site was of equal or greater value and approved by the City Council.
Ms. Huntress stated that the Healthcare Center at Tradition site plan
approved October 10, 2017 and on January 25, 2018 the Healthcare
Center at Tradition contributed $50,000 to the Public Art Fund. She
stated that in July 2019, the Healthcare Center at Tradition submitted a
proposal to the Public Art Advisory Board for a permanent public art
work on site and a request for refund of $50,000 and on August 19,
2019, the Public Art Advisory Board recommended approval of artwork
and a refund of the $50,000. Ms. Huntress stated that the Planning and
Zoning Department staff found the petition to be consistent with the City
Ordinance 13-18 and recommended approval. Mayor Oravec stated
that the placement was random, to which Vice Mayor Martin agreed.
Geoffrey C. Smith stated that the pictures did not show the permanent
locations, as they were just to get an idea of the artwork. He suggested
raising the sculptures to avoid them getting lost in the landscaping.
Mayor Oravec would like to discuss the Council setting a fee and
applying it to the City’s Public Art Ordinance. Teresa Lamar-Sarno,
Interim Planning and Zoning Director stated that this was the last item
falling under the old Ordinance.
Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 19-R85 with the
Item coming back to Council for placement in the future. Vice Mayor
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Martin seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as
follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R85 with the Item coming back to
Council for placement in the future. The motion passed unanimously by
roll call vote.
11.l Resolution 19-R86, Accepting Conveyance of Park Site 1 from 2019-820
Riverland/Kennedy, LLC.
The City Clerk read Resolution 19-R86 aloud by title only.
There being no comments, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve
Resolution 19-R86. Councilman Carvelli seconded the motion. The City
Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 19-R86.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
12. Unfinished Business
There was nothing scheduled under this item.
13. New Business
There was nothing scheduled under this item.
14. City Manager's Report
The City Manager gave a recap on the Emergency Operations Center regarding
Hurricane Dorian and thanked everyone for their support. He explained that there
was a miscommunication with Waste Pro picking up over the weekend, and that it
was unacceptable.
15. Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments
Councilwoman Morgan attended the Chamber breakfast on August 27th and on
September 6th she attended the Round Table.
Councilman Carvelli complimented the City Manager, as he was impressed on the
coordination between the City and the County during Hurricane Dorian.
Councilwoman Caraballo stated that there were mixed messages regarding
sandbags and would like to address the issue. She complimented Christina Proulx
and stated that she did an amazing job through the entire process. Councilwoman
Caraballo also thanked the residents for all their help and stated that she would like
to help the Bahamas.
Vice Mayor Martin stated that the organizational structure of the EOC was amazing
and thanked the staff. She thanked the Neighborhood Services Department for all
their hard work. Vice Mayor Martin suggested having an enforcement action for
residents who place large items out on the street during a State of Emergency.
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Mayor Oravec stated that he would be sending a memo addressing several
operations he observed during the process, which would include the use of sand
bags. Mayor Oravec expressed his concerns regarding Waste Pro and their level of
service.
16. Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion of
public to be heard)
17. Adjourn
____________________________ _______________________
Calleigh N. Myers, Deputy City Clerk Karen A. Phillips, City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Port St.Lucie
121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984
Meeting Agenda
Meeting to begin at 7:00PM or to immediately follow 6:30PM Budget Hearing
Monday, September 9, 2019
7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
City Council
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
City Council Meeting Agenda September 9, 2019
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
4. Proclamations and Special Presentations
5. Public to be Heard
6. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
7.a August 12, 2019 Regular Council and August 19, 2019 Special 2019-807
Council Meeting Minutes
7.b Approve FY 18-19 Expenditure of Police Forfeiture Funds 2019-793
7.c Approval to Participate in the Palm Beach County School 2019-755
Board Contract#17C-1T for Electrical Contractors: Service,
Repair and Installation.
7.d Motion to approve a Minor Site Plan for Del Webb at 2019-818
Tradition Model Home Sales Center (P19-071)
7.e Motion to approve a Minor Site Plan for PSL Quick Service 2019-833
Restaurant (Dairy Queen) (P19-063).
8. Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances
8.a Ordinance 19-56, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, Motion to 2019-822
Adopt Ordinance to rezone 141.08 acres of property located
southwest of the intersection of Becker Road and Village
Parkway and south of the Becker Road right-of-way for a
parcel of land legally described as a portion of Parcel 29,
Southern Grove Plat No. 3, from AG-5 (SLC Agricultural -5) to
MPUD (Master Planned Unit Development) for a project
known as GHO Homes at Southern Grove (Project No.
P19-068).
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8.b Ordinance 19-57, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, 2019-823
Florida, abandoning a portion of a Twenty (20) foot Utility
and Drainage Easement affecting Lot 35, Block 1149, Port St.
Lucie Section Twelve, recorded in Plat Book 12, Page(s) 55, of
the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; Providing for
Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective
Date.
8.c Ordinance 19-58, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, approving 2019-824
the Tradition Commerce Park North MPUD (P18-113)
Amendment No. 1 and Conceptual Development Plan
9. Other Public Hearings
10. First Reading of Ordinances
10.a Ordinance 19-61, An Ordinance Amending Ch. 92 “Animals” 2019-801
Of The City Of Port St. Lucie Code Of Ordinances To Add Sec.
92.19 To Authorize The City Manager To Institute A Pilot
Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate And Release Program; Providing For
Conflict; Providing For Severability; Providing An Effective
Date.
10.b Ordinance 19-62, An Ordinance Amending Ch. 92 “Animals” 2019-802
Of The City Of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Code Of Ordinances By
Amending Section 92.01 “Definitions” And Section 92.14
“Animal Care; Manner Of Keeping” To Revise And Provide
Additional Restrictions For The Tethering Of Animals;
Providing For Codification; Providing For Conflict; Providing
For Severability; Providing An Effective Date.
10.c Ordinance 19-63, Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Abandoning 2019-804
a Portion of a Twenty (20) Foot Utility and Drainage
Easement Affecting Lot 3, Block 1670, Port St. Lucie Section
Thirty-One, recorded in Plat Book 14, Page(s) 22, 22A
through 22G, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
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10.d Ordinance 19-64, Approve an Ordinance for Water, 2019-761
Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Rate Increase for FY
2019-20
10.e Ordinance 19-65, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32, 2019-840
Article VIII, Section 32.77 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Port St. Lucie with respect to the Police Officers’
Retirement Trust Fund
10.f Ordinance 19-66, Motion to Adopt Ordinance Amending 2019-764
Section 158.174(G) of the Zoning Code to Modify the
Provisions for Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading
Requirements for Planned Unit Developments (PUDS).
10.g Ordinance 19-67, An Ordinance Approving Agreement as to 2019-816
Park and Recreational Facilities Impact Fees and Off-Site
Drainage for Park Site 1
11. Resolutions
11.a Resolution 19-R64, Public Hearing, Quasi-Judicial, Motion to 2019-803
approve a Landscape Modification application for Go Team
Industrial Park Unit 3, Lot 2 (P19-112) to be exempt from
installing an architectural wall on the north and east sides of
the property.
11.b Resolution 19-R65, Public Hearing, approving the rate for 2019-757
stormwater utility user fee and adopt the 2019 assessment
roll.
11.c Resolution 19-R71, Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution to 2019-794
reimpose Solid Waste Service Assessments, approve the rate
and the 2019 Assessment Roll.
11.d Resolution 19-R77, Adopt Resolution and Approve the 2019-812
Revised and Updated Southwest Annexation District No. 1
(a/k/a Southern Grove) Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year
2019/2020.
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11.e Resolution 19-R78, Approve the Annual Rate Resolution for 2019-809
Streetlighting Special Assessment
11.f Resolution 19-R79, Adopt Resolution and Approve the 2019-821
Revised and Updated Southwest Annexation District No. 2
Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
11.g Resolution 19-R81, Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2019-713
the Final Subdivision Plat with Construction Plans for Verano
PUD 1, Plat No. 21 (P19-090)
11.h Resolution 19-R82, Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2019-758
Revisions to the Planning and Zoning Department’s Fee
Schedule (P19-092)
11.i Resolution 19-R83, Adopt a Resolution to enable 2019-797
amendments to the City Council’s Naming Policy for City
Facilities
11.j Resolution 19-R84, Approving Parks and Recreational 2019-814
Facilities Conveyance Agreement with Riverland/Kennedy,
LLC.
11.k Resolution 19-R85, Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2019-817
Public Art for Healthcare Center at Tradition and Providing for
a Refund of Previous Contribution to the City’s Public Art
Fund (P16-165).
11.l Resolution 19-R86, Accepting Conveyance of Park Site 1 from 2019-820
Riverland/Kennedy, LLC.
12. Unfinished Business
13. New Business
14. City Manager's Report
15. Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments
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16. Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion
of public to be heard)
17. Adjourn
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