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City Commission Regular Meeting

January 28, 2025 ·6:00 PM Amended

City Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. 3 ALSO PRESENT
  5. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass
  6. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
  7. 6 (The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)
  8. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  9. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 25-1844
  10. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass
  11. 10 (All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)
  12. A. Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 2019-49 Rostan Solutions, LLC for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services and Financial Recovery Monitoring Services Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Rostan Solutions, LLC. 24-1618 approved
  13. B. Approve the Disposition of Surplus Fleet Assets in an Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida. 24-1619 approved
  14. C. Approve the Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 2019-48.001 Debris Management Services and Ancillary Preparation/Recovery Services Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. 24-1685 approved
  15. D. Approve the License and Services Agreement with SWORN, Inc. for Members of the North Port Police Department to Participate in a Pilot Program That Uses Advanced Analytics to Enhance Law Enforcement Health and Well-Being. 25-1725 approved
  16. E. Approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for Hurricane Helene DR4828, Agreement Number Z4404 with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for Hurricane Helene and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. 25-1753 approved
  17. F. Approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for Hurricane Milton DR4834, Agreement Number Z4706 with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for Hurricane Milton and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. 25-1761 approved
  18. G. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for November 2024. 25-1773 approved
  19. H. Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of North Port and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 3432, (AFSCME). 25-1785 approved
  20. I. Approve the Appointment of Laurie File as an Alternate I Member to Serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From January 28, 2025, Through January 27, 2028. 25-1796 approved
  21. J. Approve the January 2, 2025 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, January 6, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, January 14, 2025 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 25-1798 approved
  22. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  23. 22 PETITION
  24. A. Consideration of Petition DMA-24-093 Ekos at Arbor Park II (QUASI-JUDICIAL). CC-DMA-24-093 approved with conditions Pass
  25. 23 Consideration of Petition DMA-24-093 Ekos at Arbor Park II (QUASI-JUDICIAL). CC-DMA-24-093
  26. 24 ORDINANCE - First Reading ▶ jump to 139:12
  27. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port, Florida at a Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Finance the New Police Department Headquarters Project Through the Issuance by the City of General Obligation Bonds Payable from the Proceeds of Ad Valorem Taxes Levied on all Taxable Property within the City in Amounts Sufficient to Pay Debt Service on Such Bonds; Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-03 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 139:13
  28. C. An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port, Florida at a Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Finance a New Solid Waste Transfer Station Through the Issuance by the City of Bonds Payable from the Revenues of the City’s Solid Waste District; Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-04 read by title only Pass
  29. 26 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port, Florida at a Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Finance the New Police Department Headquarters Project Through the Issuance by the City of General Obligation Bonds Payable from the Proceeds of Ad Valorem Taxes Levied on all Taxable Property within the City in Amounts Sufficient to Pay Debt Service on Such Bonds; Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2025-03 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 139:13
  30. D. An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port, Florida at a Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Finance Certain Capital Improvements to a Wastewater Treatment Facility Through the Issuance by the City of Bonds Payable From the Revenues of the City’s Water and Sewer Utility System; Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-05 read by title only Pass
  31. 28 ORDINANCE - Second Reading ▶ jump to 194:54
  32. 28 An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port, Florida at a Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Finance a New Solid Waste Transfer Station Through the Issuance by the City of Bonds Payable from the Revenues of the City’s Solid Waste District; Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-04 continued for second reading Pass
  33. E. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-45 Regarding Exceptions to Noise Violations; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2024-47 adopted Pass
  34. F. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed before the Qualified Electors of the City of North Port, Florida at the May 13, 2025 Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Amend the City Charter to Authorize the City Commission to Issue Debt to Respond to a Declared Emergency or Disaster without Prior Voter Approval; Providing for the Full Text of the Proposed Charter Amendment; Providing Findings; Providing for an Effective Date for the New Charter Language if the Proposed Charter Amendment is Approved; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Publication of the Text of the Proposed Charter Amendment; Providing for Filing with the Florida Department of State if the Proposed Charter Amendment is Approved; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-48 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 195:20
  35. 30 An Ordinance of the City Of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Voters of the City of North Port, Florida at a Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Finance Certain Capital Improvements to a Wastewater Treatment Facility Through the Issuance by the City of Bonds Payable From the Revenues of the City’s Water and Sewer Utility System; Providing for Findings; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-05 continued Pass
  36. G. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Calling for a Referendum Question to be Placed Before the Qualified Electors of the City of North Port, Florida at the May 13, 2025 Special Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Amend the City Charter to Remove the Residency Requirements for the City Clerk and City Attorney Positions; Providing for the Full Text of the Proposed Charter Amendment; Providing Findings; Providing for an Effective Date for the New Charter Language if the Proposed Charter Amendment is Approved; Providing for the Filing of the Ordinance with the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections; Providing for Publication of the Text of the Proposed Charter Amendment; Providing for Filing with the Florida Department of State if the Proposed Charter Amendment is Approved; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-49 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 204:44
  37. H. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Hurricane Ian Repairs and Additional Costs to Park Impact Fee Projects P21VET Circle of Honor; P17EPI Environmental Park Improvements; and P24LTC Legacy Trail Connection to Warm Mineral Springs in the Amount of $3,171,180; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-01 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 208:47
  38. I. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 74-151 to Designate Additional City Roadways for the Operation of a Golf Cart; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-02 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 210:35
  39. 34 RESOLUTION
  40. J. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-05 Related to Commission Meeting Schedules, Notices, and Agendas; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-10 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 212:10
  41. K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2020-04 Related to the Procedures and Methods for Public Comment in City Commission Meetings and Workshops; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-11 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 216:18
  42. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  43. A. DIscussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of Paul Jackomin and Ali Akaeva to the Environmental Advisory Board. 25-1795 approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:29
  44. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of Richard Gortz, Charles Wolf, and Jessica Mccamey to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. 25-1797 amended ▶ jump to 231:25
  45. C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Eleventh Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Jon F. Swift, Inc., in the Amount of $72,607.00, for Demolition Services of the Utilities Administration Building. 24-1038 approved Pass ▶ jump to 242:24
  46. 40 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2020-04 Related to the Procedures and Methods for Public Comment in City Commission Meetings and Workshops; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-11 ▶ jump to 216:18
  47. D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Sixth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in the Amount of $332,217.00, for Repairs to the Senior Center. 24-1149 approved Pass ▶ jump to 244:58
  48. E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Eighth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in the Amount of $204,679.00, for Repair Services at the Family Service Center Building. 24-1150 approved Pass ▶ jump to 246:49
  49. F. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Fourth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.003 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Ajax Building Company, LLC., in the Amount of $360,730.13, for Lighting Repairs in the Open Spaces of the City Hall Campus. 24-1152 approved Pass ▶ jump to 249:05
  50. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 251:03
  51. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of Richard Gortz, Charles Wolf, and Jessica Mccamey to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. 25-1797 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 242:21
  52. 45 (The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)
  53. 45 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of Richard Gortz, Charles Wolf, and Jessica Mccamey to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. 25-1797 no action required Pass ▶ jump to 242:21
  54. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 252:50
  55. A. Commissioner Duval's Communications 25-1826 ▶ jump to 252:55
  56. B. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 25-1825
  57. C. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 25-1824
  58. D. Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications 25-1823
  59. E. Mayor Stokes' Communications 25-1822
  60. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
  61. A. City Attorney's Monthly Report 25-1727
  62. B. City Manager Report 25-1752
  63. C. City Clerk's Monthly Report 25-1828
  64. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 260:42
  65. 57 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and provided a staff recommendation. All of these materials are available at the City Clerk's Office, during normal business hours, for inspection and (for a fee) copying. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff member who prepared them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings. NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Copies of the recordings are available (for a fee) at the City Clerk's Office.