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July 23, 2024 ·10:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 121 items

  1. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04 . Any comment received that does not meet the public comment timing and requirements will be rejected and will not be included in the official record of the meeting. PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to provide public comment on quasi-judicial agenda items must appear before the City Commission to give testimony under oath. Public comment may be submitted in the following ways: In Person Attendance: Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may be submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. When recognized by the Mayor, the Commenter will approach the podium. Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will be available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your public comment is limited to 2,000 characters. PLEASE NOTE: Online public comment cannot be considered as the basis for a quasi-judicial decision and will be read into the record under general public comment. Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds. Voice messages will be forwarded to Commission and played into the record. PLEASE NOTE: Comments provided via voice mail cannot be considered as the basis for a quasi-judicial decision and will be played into the record under general public comment. Florida’s Sunshine Law requires the Commission to discuss this Agenda only in open session. The Commissioners cannot discuss these items with each other before this meeting is called to order. The Commissioners, individually, can however, discuss any item with concerned citizens and staff in preparation for the meeting.
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:17
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:59
  4. 3 Also Present: ▶ jump to 2:59
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 4:35
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:24
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 9:21
  8. 7 (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. The City Commission shall not act, except to direct the City Manager to take action or to schedule the matter for discussion at a later date.)
  9. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 26:43
  10. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 24-0216 ▶ jump to 26:44
  11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:37
  12. 11 (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.)
  13. A. Approve the Consent by the City of North Port, Florida to the Acquisition of Real Property by the West Villages Improvement District for a part of Tract 312, Gran Paradiso Infrastructure CTA-24-051
  14. B. Approve the Consent by the City of North Port, Florida to the Acquisition of Real Property by the West Villages Improvement District for Parcel ID# 0803001010 CTA-24-072
  15. C. Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Community Projects Funding Request Program for Two Mobile Command Units, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. 24-0739
  16. D. Approve Amendment of the Application to the Resilient SRQ Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program in the Amount of $10,314,000 for the Reconstruction of the Myakkahatchee Creek Bridge over Price Boulevard and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City. 24-0815 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:51
  17. E. Approve the Application to the Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program for Email Security Gateway Capabilities and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City. 24-0846
  18. F. Approve the Application for the 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the Amount of $10,800.00, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City 24-0849
  19. G. Approve the First Amendment to the Tenant Lease Agreement Between the City of North Port and the Department of Health in Sarasota County for space at the Family Service Center 24-0853
  20. 18 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to People for Trees, Inc. in Support of the Tour de North Port Event to be Held on October 20, 2024, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 24-0930 ▶ jump to 33:20
  21. H. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to People for Trees, Inc. in Support of the Tour de North Port Event to be Held on October 20, 2024, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 24-0930 approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:20
  22. I. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-41, Professional Engineering Services for Cranberry Boulevard/Hillsborough Boulevard Intersection Improvements Design & Permitting for Lighting Design Modifications to Scope and Price with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $20,615 24-0931 approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:18
  23. J. Approve the Acceptance of a Roca Bite Training Suit Donated by the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida. 24-0936
  24. K. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter Rescinding Grant ID: 3X067 Awarded to the City of North Port under the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Drone Replacement Program. 24-0945
  25. L. Approve the First Amendment to the Paymentus Master Services Agreement for a New Statement of Work Between the City of North Port and Paymentus Corporation and Statement of Work for Payment Processing of Electronic Payments Related to Requests for Public Records in the Amount of $8,750.00. 24-0954
  26. M. Approve the Fifth 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 $92,757, for Hurricane Ian Repairs at the East Kayak Launch at Water Control Structure 106. 24-0965
  27. N. Approve the Sixth 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 $108,196, for Hurricane Ian Repairs at the West Kayak Launch at Water Control Structure 106. 24-0976
  28. O. Approve the Seventh 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 $116,038, for Hurricane Ian Repairs at the Kayak Launch at Water Control Structure 101. 24-0977
  29. P. Approve the Construction Contract No. 2024-15 - Construction of North Port Utilities Administration and Warehouse Facilities with Seagate Development Group, LLC. in the Amount of $28,944,372.00 with a Contingency of $1,499,718.00, for a Total Amount of $30,444,090.00. 24-0980
  30. Q. Approve the Third Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Contract, Phase II With Halfacre Construction Company in the Amount of $14,686.59, for Hurricane Ian Repairs at Kirk Park. 24-0989
  31. R. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Contract, Phase II With Halfacre Construction Company in the Amount of $37,160.42, for Hurricane Ian Repairs at Oaks Park. 24-0988
  32. S. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the Business-to-Business Expo to be Held on August 13, 2024, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 24-0990
  33. T. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C., and the City of North Port Police Department Personnel to Participate in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. 24-0994
  34. U. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2024-16.001 for Preconstruction Services, Phase I, with Ajax Building Company, LLC in the Amount of $359,186.09, for Design Support, Coordination, Project Scheduling, Design and Equipment Evaluation and Recommendations, and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for Project PD21PE, New Police Headquarters. 24-1079
  35. V. Approve the Appointment of Larry Langston as a Regular Member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From June 23, 2024, to June 23, 2027. 24-1083
  36. W. Approve the Appointment of William Hadovski as an Alternate I Member of the Veterans Park Advisory Committee, to Serve a Term From June 23, 2024, to June 23, 2027. 24-1085
  37. X. Approve the Re-Appointment of William English as a Regular Public-At-Large Member of the Veterans Park Advisory Committee, to Serve a Term From July 23, 2024, to July 23, 2027. 24-1087
  38. Y. Approve the Re-Appointment of Donald Bailey as a Regular Member With Amvets Post 312 Preference of the Veterans Park Advisory Committee, to Serve a Term From July 23, 2024, to July 23, 2027. 24-1089
  39. Z. Approve the Appointment of Bella North as a Regular Member of the Environmental Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From June 23, 2024, to June 23, 2027. 24-1090
  40. AA. Approve the June 26, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes 24-1097
  41. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  42. 40 ORDINANCE - FIRST READINGS:
  43. A. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 27.7816 Acres of Land Located South of S. Tamiami Trail (US-41) East of S. West Villages Parkway in Sections 32 and 33, Township 39 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2015141220 in Official Records of Sarasota County, from No Zoning Designation District (NZD) Classification to Village (V) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. REZ-24-079). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-25 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 39:41
  44. 41 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 27.7816 Acres of Land Located South of S. Tamiami Trail (US-41) East of S. West Villages Parkway in Sections 32 and 33, Township 39 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2015141220 in Official Records of Sarasota County, from No Zoning Designation District (NZD) Classification to Village (V) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. REZ-24-079). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-25 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 39:41
  45. B. An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:30
  46. 43 ORDINANCE - SECOND READINGS:
  47. 43 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:30
  48. C. 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 November 5, 2024 General Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Amend the City Charter to Authorize the City Commission to issue Debt in Certain Circumstances 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. 2024-07 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 151:33
  49. 44 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 denied Fail ▶ jump to 59:30
  50. D. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume I; Repealing Chapter 1, Planning Framework; Amending Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element; Repealing and Replacing the Future Land Use Map; Amending Chapter 3, Transportation Element; Amending Chapter 4, Utilities Element; Amending Chapter 5, Conservation Element; Amending Chapter 6, Recreation and Open Space Element: Amending Chapter 7, Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Amending Chapter 9, Public School Facilities Element; Amending Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Element; Amending Chapter 11, Economic Development Element; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-09 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 186:03
  51. 45 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:30
  52. E. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Related to the Construction Traffic Road Fee, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 66-69; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. adopted Pass ▶ jump to 300:38
  53. 46 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:30
  54. 47 ORDINANCE - FIRST READINGS CONTINUED:
  55. 47 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:30
  56. 48 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3, "Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards"; Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources"; Creating a New Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-13 ▶ jump to 302:47
  57. 48 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:30
  58. G. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 29 of the Unified Land Development Code Relating to "Sign Regulations" and Creating a New Chapter 5 "Signs"; Providing for Findings: Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-14 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 427:47
  59. 49 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages AKA Wellen Park); Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Village District Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date (Petition No. VPA-24-078). (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-26 ▶ jump to 59:30
  60. H. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to the Official Zoning Map; Repealing Ordinance No. 2010-15 and the Official Zoning Map, as Amended; Adopting a New Official Zoning Map Pursuant to Chapter 1, Article II, Section 1.2.3. of the Unified Land Development Code; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-15 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 445:16
  61. I. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port , Florida, Section 2.82. – Quasi-Judicial Matters, to Provide for Consistency with the Unified Land Development Code; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-16 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 452:11
  62. J. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-511, Related to Fines for Tree Protection Violations; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-17 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 454:25
  63. 52 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 November 5, 2024 General Election; Providing a Referendum Question Determining Whether to Amend the City Charter to Authorize the City Commission to issue Debt in Certain Circumstances 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. 2024-07 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 151:33
  64. K. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, to Update References for Consistency with the Unified Land Development Code; Amending Chapter 2, Article IV., Division 1. – Hearing Officers; Amending Chapter 4 – Boards and Committees, to Address Commission Liaisons and the Art Advisory Board; Amending Chapter 22, Article II. – Fertilizer and Landscape Management; Amending Chapter 59, Section 59-1 – Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles on Residential Lots; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-18 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 457:49
  65. L. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Article 1 and Sections 26-19, 26-20, and 26-22 through 26-35 of Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 26-1 through 26-20 and 26-22 through 26-23, Relating to Firesafety and Prevention; Providing Direction for State Fire Marshal Review; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-19 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 466:01
  66. 54 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume I; Repealing Chapter 1, Planning Framework; Amending Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element; Repealing and Replacing the Future Land Use Map; Amending Chapter 3, Transportation Element; Amending Chapter 4, Utilities Element; Amending Chapter 5, Conservation Element; Amending Chapter 6, Recreation and Open Space Element: Amending Chapter 7, Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Amending Chapter 9, Public School Facilities Element; Amending Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Element; Amending Chapter 11, Economic Development Element; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-09 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 186:03
  67. M. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Section 34-1 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Mobile Food Vendors; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-20 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 468:46
  68. 55 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume I; Repealing Chapter 1, Planning Framework; Amending Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element; Repealing and Replacing the Future Land Use Map; Amending Chapter 3, Transportation Element; Amending Chapter 4, Utilities Element; Amending Chapter 5, Conservation Element; Amending Chapter 6, Recreation and Open Space Element: Amending Chapter 7, Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Amending Chapter 9, Public School Facilities Element; Amending Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Element; Amending Chapter 11, Economic Development Element; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-09 ▶ jump to 186:03
  69. N. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, to Update References to the Development Services Department in Chapter 34 - Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article II – Business Tax Receipts and Article IV – Adult Oriented Businesses; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-21 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 470:45
  70. 56 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume I; Repealing Chapter 1, Planning Framework; Amending Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element; Repealing and Replacing the Future Land Use Map; Amending Chapter 3, Transportation Element; Amending Chapter 4, Utilities Element; Amending Chapter 5, Conservation Element; Amending Chapter 6, Recreation and Open Space Element: Amending Chapter 7, Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Amending Chapter 9, Public School Facilities Element; Amending Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Element; Amending Chapter 11, Economic Development Element; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-09 denied Fail ▶ jump to 186:03
  71. O. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Solid Waste; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 62, Solid Waste, Article III. - Collection and Disposal, to Clarify Definitions and Update References; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-22 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 475:39
  72. 57 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume I; Repealing Chapter 1, Planning Framework; Amending Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element; Repealing and Replacing the Future Land Use Map; Amending Chapter 3, Transportation Element; Amending Chapter 4, Utilities Element; Amending Chapter 5, Conservation Element; Amending Chapter 6, Recreation and Open Space Element: Amending Chapter 7, Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Amending Chapter 9, Public School Facilities Element; Amending Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Element; Amending Chapter 11, Economic Development Element; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-09 denied Fail ▶ jump to 186:03
  73. P. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to the North Port Road and Drainage District and the Construction Traffic Road Fee; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 66, Special Districts, Article III. – Road and Drainage District, to Eliminate Conflicts with the Unified Land Development Code, Update References, Clarify Enforcement Provisions, and Clarify the Timing of the Payment for the Construction Traffic Road Fee; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-23 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 478:05
  74. 58 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume I; Repealing Chapter 1, Planning Framework; Amending Chapter 2, Future Land Use Element; Repealing and Replacing the Future Land Use Map; Amending Chapter 3, Transportation Element; Amending Chapter 4, Utilities Element; Amending Chapter 5, Conservation Element; Amending Chapter 6, Recreation and Open Space Element: Amending Chapter 7, Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Amending Chapter 9, Public School Facilities Element; Amending Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Element; Amending Chapter 11, Economic Development Element; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-09 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 186:03
  75. Q. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 70 – Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places; Creating a New Article IV – Canopy Road Zone Designation; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-24 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 480:35
  76. R. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 82 – Waterways, Creating a New Article III – Marine Vessel Regulations; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-28 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 486:35
  77. 60 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Related to the Construction Traffic Road Fee, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 66-69; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. adopted Pass ▶ jump to 300:38
  78. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  79. 61 GENERAL BUSINESS:
  80. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval to Transition the City of North Port Tribute Program Relating to Tree, Bench and Paver Donations from a City Commission Approved Program to an Administrative Regulation. 24-0836
  81. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding City Code Section 2-511 Regarding the Settlement and Release of Fines and Liens and Foreclosure Actions on Unpaid Liens (Requested by Commissioner McDowell). 24-0917 approved Pass ▶ jump to 306:52
  82. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Removal of the Single-Family (SF) Lots in the Constitution Drive Area From the Sarasota County Land Acquisition List in Order to Consider Properties That May be More Likely to be Acquired for Conservation Purposes (Requested by Mayor White). 24-1001
  83. F. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3, "Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards"; Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources"; Creating a New Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-13 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 327:56
  84. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the June 27, 2024, Commission Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes 24-1070
  85. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the June 24, 2024 Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes. 24-1078
  86. 66 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3, "Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards"; Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources"; Creating a New Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-13 ▶ jump to 302:47
  87. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the June 3, 2024 Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes. 24-1080
  88. 67 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3, "Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards"; Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources"; Creating a New Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-13 ▶ jump to 302:47
  89. G. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Amendments to the Development Review, Planning & Zoning, and Natural Resources Fees in City Code Appendix A – City Fee Structure, to Provide for Consistency with the Proposed Unified Land Development Code. 24-1103
  90. 68 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3, "Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards"; Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources"; Creating a New Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-13 denied Fail ▶ jump to 302:47
  91. H. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding City Commission Policy #2021-01 - City Commission Travel Expense Policy and Consolidation of Commissioner Budgets for Expenses for Training Education and Travel and Per Diem (Requested by Commissioner McDowell). 24-1108
  92. 69 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3, "Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards"; Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources"; Creating a New Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-13 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 302:47
  93. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 494:29
  94. 70 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code; Repealing All Chapters Except Chapter 29 - Sign Regulations, Creating a New Chapter 1, "General Provisions"; Creating a New Chapter 2, "Development Review"; Creating a New Chapter 3, "Zoning"; Creating a New Chapter 4, "Site Development Standards"; Creating a New Chapter 6, "Natural Resources"; Creating a New Appendix that Includes Definitions and Technical Specifications; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-13 ▶ jump to 302:47
  95. 71 (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. The City Commission shall not act, except to direct the City Manager to take action or to schedule the matter for discussion at a later date.)
  96. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
  97. 72 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 29 of the Unified Land Development Code Relating to "Sign Regulations" and Creating a New Chapter 5 "Signs"; Providing for Findings: Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-14 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 427:47
  98. A. Commissioner Emrich's Communications 24-0295 ▶ jump to 497:08
  99. 73 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 29 of the Unified Land Development Code Relating to "Sign Regulations" and Creating a New Chapter 5 "Signs"; Providing for Findings: Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-14 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 427:47
  100. B. Commissioner McDowell's Communications 24-0263 ▶ jump to 497:14
  101. C. Mayor White's Communications 24-0314 ▶ jump to 497:19
  102. 75 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to the Official Zoning Map; Repealing Ordinance No. 2010-15 and the Official Zoning Map, as Amended; Adopting a New Official Zoning Map Pursuant to Chapter 1, Article II, Section 1.2.3. of the Unified Land Development Code; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-15 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 445:16
  103. D. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 24-1099 ▶ jump to 497:23
  104. E. Vice Mayor Stokes' Communications 24-1100 ▶ jump to 497:27
  105. 77 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port , Florida, Section 2.82. – Quasi-Judicial Matters, to Provide for Consistency with the Unified Land Development Code; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-16 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 452:11
  106. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
  107. A. City Clerk's Monthly Report 24-0230 ▶ jump to 497:33
  108. 79 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-511, Related to Fines for Tree Protection Violations; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-17 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 454:25
  109. B. City Attorney's Monthly Report 24-1071 ▶ jump to 497:37
  110. C. City Manager's Monthly Report 24-1072 ▶ jump to 497:45
  111. 81 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, to Update References for Consistency with the Unified Land Development Code; Amending Chapter 2, Article IV., Division 1. – Hearing Officers; Amending Chapter 4 – Boards and Committees, to Address Commission Liaisons and the Art Advisory Board; Amending Chapter 22, Article II. – Fertilizer and Landscape Management; Amending Chapter 59, Section 59-1 – Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles on Residential Lots; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-18 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 457:49
  112. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 497:53
  113. 83 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.
  114. 83 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Article 1 and Sections 26-19, 26-20, and 26-22 through 26-35 of Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 26-1 through 26-20 and 26-22 through 26-23, Relating to Firesafety and Prevention; Providing Direction for State Fire Marshal Review; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-19 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 466:01
  115. 85 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Section 34-1 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Mobile Food Vendors; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-20 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 468:46
  116. 87 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, to Update References to the Development Services Department in Chapter 34 - Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article II – Business Tax Receipts and Article IV – Adult Oriented Businesses; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-21 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 470:45
  117. 89 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Solid Waste; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 62, Solid Waste, Article III. - Collection and Disposal, to Clarify Definitions and Update References; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-22 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 475:39
  118. 91 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to the North Port Road and Drainage District and the Construction Traffic Road Fee; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 66, Special Districts, Article III. – Road and Drainage District, to Eliminate Conflicts with the Unified Land Development Code, Update References, Clarify Enforcement Provisions, and Clarify the Timing of the Payment for the Construction Traffic Road Fee; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-23 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 478:05
  119. 93 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 70 – Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places; Creating a New Article IV – Canopy Road Zone Designation; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-24 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 480:35
  120. 94 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 70 – Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places; Creating a New Article IV – Canopy Road Zone Designation; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-24 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 480:35
  121. 96 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 82 – Waterways, Creating a New Article III – Marine Vessel Regulations; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-28 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 486:35