City Council
Regular MeetingPort St. Lucie, FL · February 10, 2020
Minutes
121 SW Port St. Lucie
City of Port St.Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, Florida
34984
City Council
Action Agenda
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, February 10, 2020 6:30 PM Council Chambers, City Hall
*REVISED AGENDA* ADDITION OF ITEM 12A
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
4. Proclamations and Special Presentations
4.a Proclamation - Engineers Week February 17 - 21 2020-180
4.b Present an Update on the Turnpike Project Development and 2020-072
Environment Study
OTHER: Mayor Oravec would like an update from FDOT after the workshops are held.
5. Public to be Heard
OTHER: Faith Pullen spoke about the Spay/Neuter Program, puppy mill legislation, and Zoning change
notice signage on Morningside Boulevard and Lyngate.
OTHER: John Harley spoke regarding the noise from Crosstown Parkway.
OTHER: Cathie Lopp spoke regarding the noise from Crosstown Parkway.
OTHER: Luis Gonzalez spoke against Planned Parenthood.
OTHER: Deacon Mario Lopez spoke against Planned Parenthood.
OTHER: Councilman Carvelli would like to enhance the Landscape Plan along Crosstown to help with
noise reduction.
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OTHER: Vice Mayor Martin requested to speed up the process regarding the noise buffer.
OTHER: Mayor Oravec requested that Brian Lloyd connect with Ms. Pullen regarding her concerns.
6. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve the Agenda.
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve the Agenda, with Item 12 b), Humane
Society Board Nominations added.
Approved
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
Approved
7.a January 13, 2020 Regular Council and January 21, 2020 2020-149
Special Council Meeting Minutes
7.b Approve a Minor Site Plan for Heron Preserve Amenity 2020-144
Center (P19-165)
7.c Approve Minor Site Plan for Verano South Pod A Model Row 2020-147
(P19-072)
7.d Approve renewing the contract with Retail Strategies for a 2020-132
twelve (12) month period to implement Port St Lucie’s retail
recruitment program.
OTHER: Mayor Oravec would like Retail Strategies to take another run at Costco, Trader
Joes, Whole Foods, and Too Jays.
7.e Award Contract #20190133 to provide Continuing Contracts 2020-121
for Architectural Services.
8. Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances
8.a Ordinance 19-84. Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending 2020-124
the Comprehensive Plan to Include a Large Scale
Amendment to the Future Land Use Map (P19-171), to
Change the Future Land Use Designation for approximately
31.13 acres of Land Located on the Western Side of S. Indian
River Drive, Between the Indian River Lagoon and the
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Savannas Preserve State Park, from Open Space Recreation
(OSR) to Open Space Conservation (OSC) for the St. Lucie
County - Walton Scrub Preserve property (P19-171).
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 19-84.
Approved
8.b Ordinance 20-07, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An 2020-139
Ordinance Approving the First Amendment of the Planned
Unit Development Document and Conceptual Development
Plan for Verano South Pod B Planned Unit Development,
Located South of the C-24 Canal, and North of Crosstown
Parkway and Within the Verano DRI (P19-202)
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 20-07.
Approved
8.c Ordinance 20-08, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a 2020-140
Twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot
28, Block 182, South Port St. Lucie Unit Fourteen, recorded in
Plat Book 16, Page(s) 29, 29A to 29C of the Public Records of
St. Lucie County, Florida.
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 20-08.
Approved
8.d Ordinance 20-09, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An 2020-141
Ordinance to Rezone Approximately 0.68 Acres of Property
Located Near the Intersection of SW Savage and SW Gatlin
Boulevards from RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) to LMD
(Limited Mixed-Use) for a Project Known as Aracelly &
Veronica Forero Rezoning (My First Place Childcare,
P19-157).
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 20-09.
Approved
8.e Ordinance 20-10, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending 2020-142
the Master Sign Program for the City Center PUD (Planned
Unit Development) (P19-231).
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Ordinance 20-09 and
to remove the verbiage, ‘The existing decorative pilasters may be removed’ and the
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City Council would like to view the signs before being installed.
Approved
9. Other Public Hearings
10. First Reading of Ordinances
10.a Ordinance 20-11, An Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 2020-125
31.13 acres of Land Located on the Western Side of S. Indian
River Drive, Between the Indian River Lagoon and the
Savannas Preserve State Park From Multi-family Residential
(RM-5) to Open Space Conservation (OSC) (P19-172).
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 20-11.
Approved
10.b Ordinance 20-12, Abandoning a Portion of a Twenty (20) foot 2020-131
Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot 11, Block 1828,
Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Five, recorded in Plat Book 15,
Page(s) 10, 10A to 10P, of the Public Records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 20-12.
Approved
10.c Ordinance 20-13, An Ordinance Expanding the Boundaries of 2020-110
Verano #2 Community Development District.
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Ordinance 20-13.
Approved
11. Resolutions
11.a Resolution 20-R09, Quasi-Judicial Hearing, A Resolution 2020-129
Approving a Landscape Modification Plan in Lieu of an
Architectural Wall for Sapphire V6, Inc. (P19-177)
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to continue Resolution 20-R09 to
the February 24, 2020 meeting.
Continued
11.b Resolution 20-R17, A Resolution of The City Council of The 2020-003
City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing The Mayor To Enter
Into An Interlocal Agreement With St. Lucie County For The
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Installation, Maintenance, And Use Of Transit Bus Stop
Seating Stations Within The City of Port St. Lucie Owned And
Maintained Road Right-Of-Ways; Providing For Conflict;
Providing For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date.
OTHER: Mayor Oravec would like to augment the bus shelters with Public Art.
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 20-R17.
Approved
11.c Resolution 20-R18, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary 2020-113
and Final Subdivision Plat with Construction Plans for
Riverland Parcel C - Plat One (P19-162)
OTHER: Mayor Oravec requested that the Paseo video be placed as a Special
Presentation on the next Council Agenda.
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote to approve Resolution 20-R18.
Approved
12. Unfinished Business
12.a Discuss and determine an official name of the Westmoreland 2020-173
Property
OTHER: Vice Mayor Martin requested that they refrain from using an individual’s name
when naming the property.
OTHER: Councilman Carvelli suggested assigning a temporary name at commencement.
OTHER: It was consensus of the Council to hire a professional marketing firm to assist
with the naming and branding of the Westmoreland Property.
Discussed
12.b Humane Society Board of Directors Nominations. 2020-181
(Clerk’s Note: This item was added to the Agenda at the request of Mayor Oravec.)
ACTION: Motion passed unanimously by voice vote to approve Item 12 b).
Approved
13. New Business
13.a Discuss 2020 State Legislative Update 2020-143
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(Clerk’s Note: This item was for discussion only and no vote occurred.)
Discussed
14. City Manager's Report
15. Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments
OTHER: The City Council requested that staff review the Code regarding clear shutters on transom
windows.
16. Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion of
public to be heard)
17. Adjourn
Notice: No stenographic record by a certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing
meeting. Accordingly, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council,
board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or
she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (F.S. 286.0105)
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before Council Meetings. On Meeting nights, a copy of backup material is available in the
reception area of City Hall for public review. Please leave the agenda and backup material
in good order for others to review.
Notice: Anyone wishing to speak during Public to be Heard is asked to fill out a yellow
Participation Card and submit it to the City Clerk. Anyone wishing to speak on any Agenda
Item is asked to fill out a green Participation Card and submit it to the City Clerk.
Participation Cards are available on the side table in Council Chambers, at the reception
desk in City Hall lobby, and in the City Clerk’s Office.
Notice: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk’s
Office at 772-871-5157.
As a courtesy to the people recording the meeting, please turn all cell phones to silent or
off. Thank you.
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Agenda
City of Port St.Lucie
121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984
Meeting Agenda
*REVISED AGENDA* ADDITION OF ITEM 12A
Monday, February 10, 2020
6:30 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 February 10, 2020
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
4. Proclamations and Special Presentations
4.a Proclamation - Engineers Week February 17 - 21 2020-180
4.b Present an Update on the Turnpike Project Development and 2020-072
Environment Study
5. Public to be Heard
6. Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
7.a January 13, 2020 Regular Council and January 21, 2020 2020-149
Special Council Meeting Minutes
7.b Approve a Minor Site Plan for Heron Preserve Amenity 2020-144
Center (P19-165)
7.c Approve Minor Site Plan for Verano South Pod A Model Row 2020-147
(P19-072)
7.d Approve renewing the contract with Retail Strategies for a 2020-132
twelve (12) month period to implement Port St Lucie’s retail
recruitment program.
7.e Award Contract #20190133 to provide Continuing Contracts 2020-121
for Architectural Services.
8. Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances
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8.a Ordinance 19-84. Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending 2020-124
the Comprehensive Plan to Include a Large Scale Amendment
to the Future Land Use Map (P19-171), to Change the Future
Land Use Designation for approximately 31.13 acres of Land
Located on the Western Side of S. Indian River Drive,
Between the Indian River Lagoon and the Savannas Preserve
State Park, from Open Space Recreation (OSR) to Open Space
Conservation (OSC) for the St. Lucie County - Walton Scrub
Preserve property (P19-171).
8.b Ordinance 20-07, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An 2020-139
Ordinance Approving the First Amendment of the Planned
Unit Development Document and Conceptual Development
Plan for Verano South Pod B Planned Unit Development,
Located South of the C-24 Canal, and North of Crosstown
Parkway and Within the Verano DRI (P19-202)
8.c Ordinance 20-08, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a 2020-140
Twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot
28, Block 182, South Port St. Lucie Unit Fourteen, recorded in
Plat Book 16, Page(s) 29, 29A to 29C of the Public Records of
St. Lucie County, Florida.
8.d Ordinance 20-09, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An 2020-141
Ordinance to Rezone Approximately 0.68 Acres of Property
Located Near the Intersection of SW Savage and SW Gatlin
Boulevards from RS-2 (Single-Family Residential) to LMD
(Limited Mixed-Use) for a Project Known as Aracelly &
Veronica Forero Rezoning (My First Place Childcare,
P19-157).
8.e Ordinance 20-10, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending 2020-142
the Master Sign Program for the City Center PUD (Planned
Unit Development) (P19-231).
9. Other Public Hearings
10. First Reading of Ordinances
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10.a Ordinance 20-11, An Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 2020-125
31.13 acres of Land Located on the Western Side of S. Indian
River Drive, Between the Indian River Lagoon and the
Savannas Preserve State Park From Multi-family Residential
(RM-5) to Open Space Conservation (OSC) (P19-172).
10.b Ordinance 20-12, Abandoning a Portion of a Twenty (20) foot 2020-131
Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot 11, Block 1828,
Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Five, recorded in Plat Book 15,
Page(s) 10, 10A to 10P, of the Public Records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
10.c Ordinance 20-13, An Ordinance Expanding the Boundaries of 2020-110
Verano #2 Community Development District.
11. Resolutions
11.a Resolution 20-R09, Quasi-Judicial Hearing, A Resolution 2020-129
Approving a Landscape Modification Plan in Lieu of an
Architectural Wall for Sapphire V6, Inc. (P19-177)
11.b Resolution 20-R17, A Resolution of The City Council of The 2020-003
City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing The Mayor To Enter
Into An Interlocal Agreement With St. Lucie County For The
Installation, Maintenance, And Use Of Transit Bus Stop
Seating Stations Within The City of Port St. Lucie Owned And
Maintained Road Right-Of-Ways; Providing For Conflict;
Providing For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date.
11.c Resolution 20-R18, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary 2020-113
and Final Subdivision Plat with Construction Plans for
Riverland Parcel C - Plat One (P19-162)
12. Unfinished Business
12.a Discuss and determine an official name of the Westmoreland 2020-173
Property
12.b Humane Society Board of Directors Nominations. 2020-181
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13. New Business
13.a Discuss 2020 State Legislative Update 2020-143
14. City Manager's Report
15. Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments
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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Notice: No stenographic record by a certified court reporter will be made of the
foregoing meeting. Accordingly, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
City Council, board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at
such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for
such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to
be based. (F.S. 286.0105)
Notice: Public and Press are invited to review all the backup for Council Meetings.
Copies are available in the City Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Monday before Council Meetings. On Meeting nights, a copy of backup material is
available in the reception area of City Hall for public review. Please leave the agenda
and backup material in good order for others to review.
Notice: Anyone wishing to speak during Public to be Heard is asked to fill out a yellow
Participation Card and submit it to the City Clerk. Anyone wishing to speak on any
Agenda Item is asked to fill out a green Participation Card and submit it to the City Clerk.
Participation Cards are available on the side table in Council Chambers, at the reception
desk in City Hall lobby, and in the City Clerk’s Office.
Notice: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons
needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City
Clerk’s Office at 772-871-5157.
As a courtesy to the people recording the meeting, please turn all cell phones to silent
or off. Thank you.
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