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City Commission Regular Meeting

June 11, 2024 ·10:00 AM Amended

City Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 71 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 0:01
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:09
  4. 3 Also Present: ▶ jump to 0:09
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:26
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:26
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 6:51
  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 11:39
  10. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 24-0213
  11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:20
  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 Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 5-Cent Local Option Gas Tax. 24-0666 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:45
  14. B. Approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to Section 336.025(1)(a), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 6-Cent Local Option Gas Tax. 24-0667 approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:31
  15. C. Approve the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects in the Amount of $200,000, 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. 24-0762
  16. D. Approve the Agreement Between Imagine School at North Port, Inc. and City of North Port for the School Resource Officer Program, in the Total Amount of $178,340.00. 24-0764
  17. E. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for April 2024. 24-0768
  18. F. Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-17 Professional Architectural and Engineering Services in the Amount of $3,894,938.00 for City of North Port Police Department Facilities to Expand the Scope of Service of Schenkel & Shultz, Inc. (“Consultant”) to Phase III - Design Development and Phase IV - Construction Documents for the New Police Headquarters for a Total Consultant Fee of $5,350,768.00. 24-0776
  19. G. Approve the First Amendment to Contract No. 2023-07, Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction Services Contract, Phase I, with Wharton Smith, Inc. for the Fire Station 81 Remodel, Increasing the Agreement Fees by $125,315.83 for a New Total Amount of $167,655.92. 24-0787
  20. H. Approve the First Amendment to Contract No. 2020-11 Professional Engineering and Architectural Services for Design of Fire Rescue Station 81 and Temporary Facilities with Schenkel Schultz, Inc. Increasing the Agreement Fees by $911,808.00 for a New Total Amount of $1,277,638.00. 24-0788
  21. I. Approve the May 6, 2024 Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes 24-0793
  22. J. Approve the Appointment of Chris Sterner as a Regular Member of the Historic & Cultural Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From June 11, 2024, to June 11, 2029. 24-0801
  23. K. Approve the Appointment of William Stearns as a Regular Member of the Historic & Cultural Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From June 11, 2024, to June 11, 2029. 24-0803
  24. L. Approve the Appointment of Ann Marie San Antonio as a Regular Member of the Art Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From June 11, 2024, to June 11, 2027. 24-0806
  25. M. Approve the Appointment of Harry Klinkhamer as a Regular Member of the Historic & Cultural Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From June 11, 2024, to June 11, 2029. 24-0824
  26. N. Approve the Appointment of Barry Godin as a Regular Member of the Historic & Cultural Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From June 11, 2024, to June 11, 2029. 24-0825
  27. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  28. 27 PETITIONS:
  29. A. Consideration of Petition PLF-23-185, Replat of Tract F, Second Addition to North Port Charlotte Estates, Kamsler Acres (QUASI-JUDICIAL). CC PLF-23-185 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:03
  30. B. Consideration of Petition PLF-23-256, Sunstone Village F3, Wellen Park, Final Plat (QUASI-JUDICIAL). CC PLF 23-256 approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:37
  31. 30 RESOLUTIONS:
  32. A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting a Non-Exclusive Access and Utility Easement on Portions of Property Lying in Sections 12 & 13, Township 39 South, Range 21 East, Sarasota County Florida, and Bearing Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Numbers 0960130510, 0960130515 and 0961140480; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:28
  33. B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Renaming Activity Centers 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 and Confirming the Use of Existing Names of Activity Centers 2, 3, and 9 for Marketing Purposes; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2024-R-22 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 53:56
  34. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  35. 33 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway Expansion Project. 24-0687 amended Pass ▶ jump to 56:50
  36. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway Expansion Project. 24-0687 approved ▶ jump to 56:50
  37. 34 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway Expansion Project. 24-0687 approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:50
  38. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Temporary Code Enforcement Policy for Non-Commercial Signs in the City’s Public Rights of Way (Requested by Vice Mayor Stokes). 24-0790 ▶ jump to 89:05
  39. 35 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway Expansion Project. 24-0687 ▶ jump to 56:50
  40. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointing a Commissioner to Sit on the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees and the Legislative Advocacy Committee. 24-0809 approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:14
  41. 36 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway Expansion Project. 24-0687 approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:50
  42. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 ▶ jump to 149:32
  43. 37 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway Expansion Project. 24-0687 ▶ jump to 56:50
  44. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 286:51
  45. 38 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Spring Haven Roadway Expansion Project. 24-0687 denied Fail ▶ jump to 56:50
  46. 39 (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.)
  47. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
  48. 40 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Temporary Code Enforcement Policy for Non-Commercial Signs in the City’s Public Rights of Way (Requested by Vice Mayor Stokes). 24-0790 denied Fail ▶ jump to 89:05
  49. A. Commissioner Emrich's Communications 24-0292 ▶ jump to 305:39
  50. 41 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Temporary Code Enforcement Policy for Non-Commercial Signs in the City’s Public Rights of Way (Requested by Vice Mayor Stokes). 24-0790 ▶ jump to 89:05
  51. B. Mayor White's Communications 24-0311 ▶ jump to 306:46
  52. C. Commissioner McDowell's Communications 24-0260 ▶ jump to 306:59
  53. 43 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointing a Commissioner to Sit on the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees and the Legislative Advocacy Committee. 24-0809 approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:14
  54. D. Vice Mayor Stokes' Communications 24-0821 ▶ jump to 308:04
  55. 44 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointing a Commissioner to Sit on the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees and the Legislative Advocacy Committee. 24-0809 approved Pass ▶ jump to 138:14
  56. E. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 24-0243 ▶ jump to 308:18
  57. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: ▶ jump to 315:01
  58. 46 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 denied Fail ▶ jump to 149:32
  59. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 315:21
  60. 47 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 ▶ jump to 149:32
  61. 48 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.
  62. 48 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:32
  63. 49 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:32
  64. 50 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 ▶ jump to 149:32
  65. 51 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:32
  66. 52 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:32
  67. 53 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 ▶ jump to 149:32
  68. 54 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:32
  69. 55 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 ▶ jump to 149:32
  70. 56 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Amendment Language Related to the City’s Bonding Authority 24-0820 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:32
  71. B. Mayor White's Communications 24-0311 ▶ jump to 311:52