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Home My WebLink AboutMInutes 01.12.2021BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting January 12, 2021 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 6:38 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 06:00 PM by District No. 1, Chair Chris Dzadovsky Present Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell, Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz, Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson, Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Angela Riggins, Deputy Clerk 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following citizen addressed the Board: • Jarred Romanello There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM A motion was made to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 1, 2020. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Special Meeting of December 8, 2020. C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Informal meeting of December 8, 2020. D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Regular meeting of December 15, 2020. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 20-001 - Proclaiming January 18, 2021 as "Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida The Deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed unanimously. I RESULT: APPROVE IMOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, AYES: Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 21Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM Dianne Williams Johnson, MLK Committee President along with Kevin Perry, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., President accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board. 7. PRESENTATIONS There were no items scheduled. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 11 - 15 Adopted by Consent Vote B. ADMINISTRATION 1. Appointment to the Housing Finance Authority Staff recommended that the Board vote to ratify the appointment of Michael Blake Combs as Commissioner Mitchell's representative on the Housing Finance Authority. Adopted by Consent Vote 31Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM 2. Sheriff's Appointment to the Citizen's Budget Committee Staff recommended that the Board vote to ratify the appointment of Stephen Reuther on behalf of the Sheriff to the Citizen's Budget Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote C. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Authorization Resolution - FY21 Block Grant FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Staff recommended Board approval of the FY21 FDOT Block Grant (FM# 407187-3-84-01) authorizing resolution and permission for the Chair to sign all applicable documents as approved by the County Attorney. The total project cost is $1,389,914.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Authorization Resolution - FY21 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 Staff recommended Board approval of the FY21 FDOT Block Grant (FM# 407185-3-84-01) authorizing resolution and permission for the Chair to sign all applicable documents as approved by the County Attorney. The FDOT award is $58,920.00 and the local match is $58,920.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Authorization Resolution - Corridor Development Grant Amendment - FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Staff recommended Board acceptance of the authorizing resolution and Public Transportation Grant Agreement Amendment ($180,000.00) for the FDOT Corridor Development Program (FM#444664-1-84-1/Grant G1HS7); and authorization for the Chair to sign documents, as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Authorization Resolution - US1 Frequency Grant Amendment FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Service Development Grant 41 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM Staff recommended Board acceptance of the authorizing resolution and public transportation grant agreement amendment for the Florida Department of Transportation Service Development Grant (FM#442568-1-84-01/G1H55); and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This year total project cost $400,000.00 (FDOT portion $200,000.00 and local match $200,000.00). Adopted by Consent Vote D. PARKS & RECREATION 1. 2021 Civil War Re -Enactment Waiver Request Staff recommended Board authorization to waive $1,200.00 in open space rental fees for the 2020 Raid on Fort Pierce Re -Enactment to be held at the Savannas Recreation Area on March 12-14, 2021 as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Southern Things for Little Wings Waiver Request 2021 Staff recommended authorization to waive $300.00 in open space rental fees for the 2021 Southern Things for Little Wings Car Show to be held at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds on January 16, 2021 as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. 2021 Multi -Year Inmate Labor Contract Staff recommended Board approval of the Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Labor contract and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Staff requested to enter a new three (3) year contract with a three (3) year renewal option in the amount of $57,497.00 per year. Adopted by Consent Vote 51Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS /_�419111►11WKIIaLOIN 01 WA 1. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - Ordinance Amending Membership to Add a County Commissioner Staff recommended Board grant retroactive permission to advertise the proposed ordinance for public hearing on January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, and adopt the proposed ordinance as drafted. The County Attorney presented this item. Ordinance amending membership to add a County Commissioner to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: ADOPT MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, AYES: Cathy Townsend NAYS: None 1 EXCUSED: None *Ordinance number ORD-2021-3 was assigned post meeting*. B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Prima Vista Rezone - Change in Zoning from CO (Commercial, Office) Zoning District to CN (Commercial, Neighborhood) Zoning District Staff recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve the Rezone Petition. 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM Kristopher McCrain, Associate Planner presented this item to the Board. The property owner, and applicant Andrew Russo, with Park Avenue Real Estate Investments LLC, and representative David Milledge with Cotleur & Hearing have submitted a petition for an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for a change in zoning from the CO (Commercial, Office) Zoning District to the CN (Commercial, Neighborhood) Zoning District. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. • David Milledge spoke on behalf of the applicant. There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: • Commissioner Townsend- spoke with staff. • Commissioner Mitchell- spoke with staff. • Commissioner Hutchinson- spoke with staff. • Commissioner Bartz- spoke with staff. • Commissioner Dzadovsky- spoke with staff. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed 4-1. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: Linda Bartz EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA I_�A91LTA II►Ili4l11:7_lIEel ►I 71Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM 1 2 Appointment by the Chair for a Commissioner to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for a One -Year Term Staff recommended that the Board approve, by motion, an appointment made by the Chair for a Commissioner to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for a one-year term. A motion was made to approve the Chair's appointment of Commissioner Cathy Townsend to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Appointment by the Chair for a Commissioner to serve on the Friends of the Library Board for a One -Year Term Staff recommended that the Board approve, by motion, the appointment made by the Chair for a Commissioner to serve on the Friends of the Library Board for a one-year term. A motion was made to approve the Chair's appointment of Commissioner Sean Mitchell to serve on the Friends of Library Board and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM 3. CARES Act Reimbursement Dollars Allocation Staff recommended the approval of the allocation of reimbursement dollars (attached Exhibit 1) in the amount of $30,549,029 for the continuation of some existing programs and services, funding of initiatives that have been discussed with the Board and the allocation of some funds to reserves for future related. In addition, Staff recommended the Board authorizes the County Administrator to enter into agreements with stakeholders to effectuate the expenditure of dollars and adjust numbers based on the actual receipt of expenditures. Staff recommended approval to move funding from General Fund/Fine & Forfeiture Fund reserves to establish these budgets. Once the annual financial audit is complete, a public hearing will be held to finalize the true -up of excess fund balance, which will replenish the General Fund/Fine & Forfeiture Fund reserves. Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator presented this item to the Board. St. Lucie County was allocated $55,543,688 from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, through the U.S. Department of Treasury. As part of the County's plan, funding was allocated to Social Services, Economic Recovery, Public Safety and Health, Municipalities and Reserves for Future COVID 10 expenditures. Based on guidelines from FDEM all funds must be expended by December 30, 2020, and reimbursement documentation provided to FDEM by December 3, 2020. St. Lucie County has met all these requirements. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, AYES: Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Mura Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Bond Resolution 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 PM Staff recommended Board approval of the Mura MSBU Bond Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. The County Attorney presented this item to the Board. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. County offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. 101Page