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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08.04.2020LUCE o �- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting August 4, 2020 F�4-11gQfox•I:U14.11 Convened 6:01 pm Adjourned 7:47 pm The meeting was called to order at 06:01 PM by District No. 5, Chair Cathy Townsend Present Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell, Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz, Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend, Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Alfonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney Doug Baber, HR Manager Eric Gill, Communications Division Director Gino Butto, Chief Information Officer George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director Angela Riggins, Deputy Clerk Lillian O'Farrell, Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Townsend opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following citizens addressed the Board: • Judith Bears • Mark DeRosa • Keri Rocco • Michael Cabral • Reggie Sessions • Mario Wilcox BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM • Tasha Lewis • Griffin Dwayne Bowe There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no items scheduled. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 20-139 - Honoring Dr. Edwin Massey who will retire August 2020 after 47 years of Outstanding Service to St. Lucie County, including 32 years as President of Indian River State College The Recording Secretary read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie AYES: Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Dr. Edwin Massey 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 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie AYES: Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 41-42 Adopted by Consent Vote 2 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM B. COUNTY ATTORNEY Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the Operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY 2020-2021. Staff recommended that the Board approve the Interagency Agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY20/21. Since DJJ is a Department of State Government, this agreement can be approved without a Request for Proposal (RFP). Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Mental Health Court Manager Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for Mental Health Court Staff recommended that the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance with F.S. 287.057(3)(e)(6), and enter into a contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. for staffing the Mental Health Court Manager position(s) that work in the Mental Health Court, and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. The contract will continue services for the next fiscal year (October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021). Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Jail Diversion Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Staff recommended the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance with Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(e)(6) and enter into a contract with New Horizons for the wrap around services that are needed for jail diversion clients beginning October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Revocable License Agreement - Marie Road - Jay Gardens Subdivision - Parcel ID 2311-601- 0097-000-2 - Logsdon Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Logsdon pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Revocable License Agreement - Kaye Street - Parcel ID 2312-414-0018-000-4 - Sizemore - PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING 6. Peacock University, LLC — Business Center Lease C06-12-754 — Lease Termination - PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM 7. Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement - ADD ON Staff recommended that the Board approve the third amendment to the amended and restated facilities use agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, subject to final approval of the County Attorney. Staff also recommended approval of budget resolution establishing a budget for the $2,000,000.00 funding commitment by SFS. Adopted by Consent Vote 8. Appoint Kevin Griffin to Board of Adjustment - ADD ON Staff recommended that the Board approve Commissioner Dzadovsky's appointment of Kevin Griffin to the Board of Adjustment. Adopted by Consent Vote C. COMMUNITY SERVICES Florida Housing Finance Corporation - Corona Virus Relief Fund (CRF) Agreement Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) sub recipient agreement in the amount of $311,567.00, approval of the budget resolution, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote D. HUMAN RESOURCES Budget Resolution - to Accept Grant Funds From Allegany Franciscan Ministries related to the St. Lucie Works Summer Youth Program Staff recommended that such funds are hereby appropriated for the fiscal year 2019-2020 and the County's budget is hereby amended as detailed. Adopted by Consent Vote PARKS & RECREATION 1. Award of Bid No. 20-058, Indrio Schoolhouse Park Restroom Grinder Station Installation Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 20-058 Duplex Grinder Station Installation at Indrio Road Schoolhouse Park to Gulfstream Building Group, Inc. at a cost of $73,444.22 as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM F. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Prima Vista Boulevard Drainage West of US 1 - Change Order No. 1 and Additional Funding Staff recommended Board approval to utilize $400,000.00 sales tax reserve funding in lieu of transportation bond reserves, approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,675.00 and authorization to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. 1st Public Hearing - Creating Section 8.02.02(L), Special Public Events Sites Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. This is the first of two public hearings - Creating Section 8.02.02(L), Special Public Events Sites. Staff recommended the Board to approve a second hearing on August 18, 2020 to hear the proposed draft ordinance. This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial and the Commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: • Chair Townsend spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Bartz spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Dzadovsky spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Hutchinson spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Mitchell spoke with staff and applicant. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1 2. Southern Truss Companies, Inc. - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) from AG-1 (Agricultural-1) to IL (Industrial, Light) Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. Bethany Grupps, Planner Technician presented this item. A County initiated Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) AG-1 to IL. Dennis Murphy representative for the applicant, Southern Truss Companies, Inc., addressed the Board. Staff recommended Board approval for a change in zoning from AG-1 (Agricultural-1) to IL (Industrial, Light). This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial and the Commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: • Chair Townsend spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Bartz spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Dzadovsky spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Hutchinson spoke with staff and applicant. • Commissioner Mitchell spoke with staff and applicant. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, AYES: Frannie Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Muller Road, LLC Road Paving and Fair Share Contribution Waiver Request Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM Emails were received from the following citizens: • The Hernandez Family • Ronald and Tammy Everly • Robert Craig Bethany Grupps, Planner Technician presented this item. Paving Waiver request, requiring the Fair Share Contribution for the construction of a two-lane local roadway to County standards. Muller Road is currently a 50-foot Right -of -Way. The County's minimum standard for local roadways with open swale drainage systems is 70 feet. The access road does not have adequate right -of -way. Representatives for the applicant, David Hays, Senior Project Manager and David Bagot, Engineering Design & Construction addressed the Board. Staff recommended the Board to deny the proposed Paving Waiver, requiring the Fair Share Contribution for the construction of a two-lane local roadway to County standards. If accepted, staff further proposes providing the waiver conditionally. Conditioned that the current and future owners and their heirs/assigns agree to participate and shall be a "yes" vote in any lawfully established MSTU, MSBU or other special assessment district created for the purpose of providing paving and/or drainage improvements to Muller Road. This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: • Chair Townsend spoke with staff , owner and representative for the applicant. • Commissioner Bartz spoke with staff , owner and representative for the applicant. • Commissioner Dzadovsky spoke with staff, owner and representative for the applicant. • Commissioner Hutchinson spoke with staff , owner and representative for the applicant. • Commissioner Mitchell spoke with staff, owner and representative for the applicant. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation in support of MSTU, MSBU or other special assessment district created for the purpose of providing paving and/or drainage improvements to Muller Road and it passed unanimously. 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, AYES: Frannie Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 3. Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Chapter VII, Development Design and Improvement Standards, Section 7.04.00 - Area, Yard, Height, and Open Space Requirements to increase the allowable lot coverage by buildings, within the AG-1, (Agricultural-1) Zoning District -Adoption Hearing Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner presented this Item. The Planning & Zoning Commission, at their June 18, 2010 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend the proposed amendment with inquiries regarding impact to properties within the Towns, Villages and Countryside. Staff recommended Board approval for the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-23 to amend the Land Development Code Text Amendment to increase the allowable lot coverage by buildings, from ten (10) present, to twenty (20) percent within the Agricultural-1 Zoning District. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. 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, Cathy Townsend, Frannie Hutchinson NAYS: None (EXCUSED: None 4. Text Amendment to the Land Development Code by creating development standards to allow cargo containers for storage as accessory use within the Agricultural, Industrial, and AR-1, (Agricultural Residential-1) Zoning Districts. -Adoption Hearing Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner presented this Item. A County initiated Text Amendment to the Land Development Code proposing to allow cargo containers within the Agricultural, Industrial and Agricultural Residential-1 Zoning Districts as an accessory structure. Staff recommended Board approval of the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-22 to amend the Land Development Code Text Amendment to allow cargo containers as accessory structures within the Agricultural, Industrial, and Agricultural Residential-1 Zoning Districts. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie Hutchinson ►Ie\'� R.7T EXCUSED: None 5. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Policy 11.1.4.9. - Workforce Housing Affordability to reduce the minimum workforce housing affordability maintenance period within the Towns, Villages, and the Countryside (TVC) Element - Transmittal Hearing Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. Kara Wood, Planning Consultant, Calvin, Giordano & Associates presented this Item. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Chapter 11, TVC Element, Amending Policy 11.1.4.9, Workforce Housing Affordability, to reduce the minimum workforce house affordability maintenance period within the Towns, Villages, and Countryside Element. Staff recommended the Board to approve transmitting the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, to amend Policy 11.1.4.9, Workforce Housing Affordability, to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM 0 A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, AYES: Frannie Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Section 3.01.03.EE - Planned Town or Village (PTV) Zoning District and Section 4.04.00. - Towns, Villages, and Countryside (TVC), to increase flexibility in Development Standards and Review Process for PTV Zoning within the TVC Overlay Zone - 1st Reading Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. Kara Wood, Planning Consultant, Calvin, Giordano & Associates presented this Item. Amendment to Section 3.01.03.EE, Planned Town or Village Zoning District, and Section 4.04.00, Towns, Villages, Countryside Overlay Zone, to increase flexibility in the development standards and review process in the Planned Town or Village Zoning District within the Towns, Villages, Countryside Overlay Zone. Staff recommended the Board to authorize scheduling a second Public Hearing for the proposed Land Development Code Text Amendment to amend Section 3.01.03.EE, Planned Town or Village Zoning District, and Section 4.04.00, Towns, Villages, Countryside Overlay Zone, to increase flexibility in the development standards and review process in the Planned Town or Village Zoning District within the Towns, Villages, Countryside Overlay Zone. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, AYES: Frannie Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:00 PM 10. REGULAR AGENDA There were no scheduled items. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. Flv#i iLejliR ►il�1_1��L�1�1:Ti•1 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.