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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Agenda 09-02-2008 September 2, 2008 6:00 P.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA WELCOME ALL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED. ALL MEETINGS PROVIDED WITH WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS FOR PUBLIC CONVENIENCE. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PLEASE MUTE THE VOLUME ON ALL LAPTOPS AND PDAS WHILE IN USE IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES - Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board meeting. CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests. REGULAR AGENDA – Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS – These items may be heard on the first and third Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, or on a second or fourth Tuesday, which begins at 9:00 A.M., then public hearings will be heard at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior to the listed time. The Chairman will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time. Comments will be limited to five minutes. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the Chairman will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the board. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION – Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies for distribution. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to five minutes. DECORUM – Please be respectful of others’ opinions. MEETINGS - All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 P.M. and on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Assistive Listening Device is available to anyone with a hearing disability. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. September 2, 2008 6:00 P.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Joseph E. Smith, Chairman District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis, Vice Chairman District No. 3 Doug Coward District No. 2 Charles Grande District No. 4 Chris Craft District No. 5 I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the August 22, 2008 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. There are no proclamations/Presentations scheduled for September 2, 2008. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 47 B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Interlocal Agreement – Use of Airport Facilities by the St. Lucie County Sheriff – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. 2. Donation of Right-of-Way – Sunshine Road Development, LLC – 10 feet on Turnpike Feeder Road – Resolution No. 08-269 – Consider staff recommendation to accept the Corporate Warranty Deed, authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 08-269 and direct staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 3. The Salvation Army – 5-foot Sidewalk Easement on South Market Avenue – Resolution No. 08- 263 - Consider staff recommendation to accept the Sidewalk Easement, authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 08-263 accepting the Sidewalk Easement and direct staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 4. Donation of Right-of-way – The School Board of St. Lucie County – 25 feet on South Jenkins Road – Resolution No. 08-264 – Consider staff recommendation to accept the Special Warranty Deed, authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 08-246 and direct staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 5. Havert L. Fenn Center / Special Needs Shelter - Parcel I.D. No. 2416-504-0633-000-6 - Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - Water, Sewer and Electric Utility Easement - Consider staff recommendation to approve the Utility Easement in favor of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, authorize the Chairman to execute the Easement and direct staff to record the Easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. C. AIRPORT 1. Resolution No. 08-271 – Consider staff recommendation to accept the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #416248-1-94-01 in the amount of $264,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $66,000 for a total project cost of $330,000 to conduct the Master Drainage Plan Update at St. Lucie County International Airport, and authorize Chair or designee to execute same. 2. PBS&J Work Authorization No. 3 - Consider staff recommendation to approve the PBS&J Work Authorization No. 3 for continuing construction phase services for Bid package No. 1 and construction phase services for Bid Package #2, for the Runway 9L/27R and Parallel Taxiway project at the St. Lucie County International Airport for the lump sum amount of $501,890, and authorize the Chair or designee to execute the same. 3. Acceptance of the Grant Offer from the Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) - Consider staff recommendation to accept the Grant Offer from the FAA (Project Number 3-12-0023-030-2008) in the amount of $38,760 for the next phase of the installation of perimeter fencing at the St. Lucie County International Airport; approve Budget Resolution No. 08-273, and authorize the Chair or designee to execute same. D. GRANTS 1. Staff recommends that the Board authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) for an amount not to exceed $1,260,456 to be used toward the cost of constructing an Intermodal th Transfer Facility at 8 Street and Avenue D in FDOT FY 09/10. 2. Staff recommends that the Board authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) for an amount not to exceed $4,385,400 to be used toward the cost of constructing the intersection at Kings Highway and Orange Avenue in FDOT FY 09/10 and FY 10/11. 3. Staff recommends Board approval to submit a grant application to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), St. Lucie River Issues Team (SLRIT) for $150,000 toward the estimated $300,000 cost of conducting a feasibility study on the withdrawal and reclamation of water and nutrients from the C-25 Canal. 4. Staff recommends that the Board authorize the submittal of a grant application to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), St. Lucie River Issues Team (SLRIT) for an amount not to exceed $600,000 to be used toward the estimated cost of acquiring a parcel of land along Ten Mile Creek and Selvitz Road to be known as Becker Preserve. Note that the Environmental Resources Department approves this project. 5. Staff recommends the Board approve the submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Grant Program for an amount not to exceed $200,000 to assist in providing income tax assistance to underserved, low-income populations, including those that are disabled, non-urban, Native American, or limited English proficient taxpayers. 6. Cultural Affairs Division - Approve a grant agreement with the Navy UDT SEAL Museum for a $100,000 from the Art in Public Places account to be used toward the SEAL Memorial Sculpture - Consider staff recommendation to approve the grant agreement with Navy UDT SEAL Museum for a $100,000 from the Art in Public Places account to be used toward the SEAL Memorial Sculpture. GRANTS (contd.) 7. Submittal of a grant application to the South Florida U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Chapter – National Natural Talent Design Competition – Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal of the South Florida U.S. Green Building Council Chapter – National Natural Talent Design Competition Grant application for master plan design and completion, for the Oxbow Eco-Center Master Plan Project. E. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Engineering Division – Road Repair Agreement with Sunline Engineering Contractors, Inc. for the repairs to St. James Boulevard - Consider staff recommendation to approve the Road Repair Agreement with Sunline Engineering Contractors, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. 2. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-216 from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for funds in the amount of $350,000 to enhance the operation of the County’s computerized Traffic Signal system - Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution No. 08-216 from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for funds in the amount of $350,000 to enhance the operation of the County’s computerized Traffic Signal system. 3. Engineering Division - D’Albora mining permit application – request to schedule a public hearing – consider staff recommendation to approve to schedule a public hearing to be held on October 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter to consider the request of the D’Albora mining permit application. 4. Angle Road Sidewalk Project – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Fifth Amendment to Work Authorization 5 with Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc. for additional design efforts in the amount of $58,155.00, and authorize the Chairman to sign. F. HUMAN RESOURCES Reclassification of Marketing & PR Specialist to Tourism Development Manager - Consider staff recommendation to approve the reclassification of the Marketing & PR Specialist position to that of Tourism Development Manager. G. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Approve the utilization of two surplus lots to construct affordable housing for first time homebuyers – Consider staff recommendation to approve to utilize two surplus lots for the construction of affordable housing for first time homebuyers, transfer the title to the bank during the construction period, authorize the Chair to sign the County Deed as prepared by the Property Acquisition Division, and record in the Public Records of St. Lucie, County, Florida. 2. Modification No. 1 to revise program budget, scope of work and national objective for the St. Lucie County CDBG DRI Grant #08DB-D3-10-66-01-A05 - Consider staff recommendation to approve Modification No. 1 to revise program budget, scope of work and national objective for the St. Lucie County CDBG DRI Grant #08DB-D3-10-66-01-A05 and authorize the Chair to sign all documents necessary. H. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Budget Amendment 08-029 and 08-033 - Consider staff recommendation to approve to cancel Budget Amendment 08-029 and to revise Budget Amendment 08-033 for the purchase of capital equipment for the Parks and Recreation Department. PARKS AND RECREATION (contd.) 2. Approval to purchase and install an Evos Shade Pyramid canopy from Landscape Structures, Inc. off of the U.S. Communities National Contract #040377 - Consider staff recommendation to approve to purchase and install a 30’ x 30’ Evos Shade Pyramid for the Ilous Ellis Playground from Landscape from Landscape Structures, Inc., a vendor on the U.S. Communities National Contract #040377 at a cost of $8,503.99. I. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Engineering Division – Prima Vista Boulevard Reconstruction – Rio Mar Drive to U.S. 1 - Consider staff recommendation to accept the project, release retainage in the amount of $134,743.27, and make payment in the amount of $134,743.27. J. ADMINISTRATION Annual Fire Control Report - Consider staff recommendation to accept the Annual Fire Control Report from the State Division of Forestry. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Continuance of the petition of New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for a Major Adjustment to an Approved Conditional Use Permit to: ??Expand Mental Health Facilities (Medical and other health services) and Social Services in the I (Institutional) Zoning District; ??Allow for the proposed “Children’s Crisis Facility”; Consolidate previous New Horizons Conditional Use Permit approvals (File No.: CUMJ 120081380) Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 08-150 which would grant a Major Adjustment to the New Horizons Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions contained therein. B. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Request of the applicant (Willow Lakes, LLC, Midway Properties, LLC, and Red River, LLC) that a previously scheduled public hearing for the Provences Development of Regional Impact Application of Development Approval (File No: DRI 06-01) be continued. – Consider staff recommendation to continue the public hearing for the Provences DRI Application for Development Approval until a recommendation has been made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. C. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of Home Dynamics Sedona, LLC for a 12 Month Extension of the Final Planned Unit Development th (PUD) Site Plan project known as Sedona PUD located at the southwest corner of South 25 Street and Edwards Road (File No. BCC 220081425) - Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08- 230, which would grant a 12 month extension to the Sedona Final PUD. The new date of expiration for this project would be October 17, 2009. D. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Ordinance No. 08-025 amending Section 7.04.00 Area, Yard, Height, and Open Space Requirements Table 7-10 Lot Size and Dimensional Requirements to permit the construction of a handicap ramp to encroach up to 50% of any required front, rear and side yard setback – This is the first of two public hearings with this Board. No action is required at this time. The second public hearing will be September 9, 2008. E. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of Ruth Battle for a conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a free standing drink place with alcoholic beverages to be known as Heritage Nightclub at 6708-6710 South US-Highway 1 in a CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District – Consider staff recommendation to adopt Draft Resolution No. 08- 181 granting a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a free standing drinking place (alcoholic beverages) in the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District at 6708-6710 South US Highway 1 in St. Lucie County, Florida. F. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of Jacqueline Rhaheed for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a Family Residential Home within a 1,000 foot radius of another such Family Residential Home in the RS-4 (Residential, Single Family – 4 du/ac) Zoning District for property located at 2682 Mohawk Avenue – Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit application and finds that the petition meets the standards of review as set forth in Section 11.07.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and is not in conflict with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Draft Resolution No. 08-178 is attached for consideration, subject to four limiting conditions of approval. G. COMMUNITY SERVICES The First Public Hearing for the FFY 08 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application - Consider staff recommendation to receive public comments as required prior to application of the CDBG. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc. for a Major Adjustment to an approved Major Site Plan to allow the addition of 9.05 acres and a 14,107 square foot Children’s Crisis Facility (File No.: SPMJ 120081381) - Consider staff recommendation to adopt Draft Resolution No.08-234 granting approval of the Major Adjustment to the New Horizons Site Plan, with conditions there, subject to the Board’s approval of the associated Conditional Use Permit. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Preliminary Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Final Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. 3. The September 18, 2008 Planning & Zoning Board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 25, 2008, because of the budget hearing by the BOCC on the 18th. 4. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. th 5. The St. Lucie County Master Gardener 25 Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Extension 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. 6. The St. Lucie Cooperative Extension will hold a Spread the Shade Plant a Tree, Tree Give-A-Way on October 25, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at City Hall 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie. 7. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. 8. The November 4, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled due to the General Election. 9. County offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 to observe Veteran’s Day. 10. The National Navy UDT-SEAL will host its FREE annual Veterans’ Day Celebration (Muster) on November 15, 2008. This will be the first Muster the Museum has hosted since receiving National Designation by the United States Congress. This year’s Muster, which will be the biggest and best yet, will include celebrities, activities for the entire family, and demonstrations by the US Navy Seals! For more information, please contact the Museum at 772-595-5845, or via the Internet at www.NavySEALmuseum.com. 11. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Annual Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Chamber. 12. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. 13. County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2008 and Friday, November 28, 2008 to observe Thanksgiving. 14. The December 23, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled. 15. County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2008 and Friday, December 26, 2008 to observe Christmas. NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.