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City Commission Regular Meeting

February 27, 2024 ·6:00 PM Amended

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Agenda — 60 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
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:10
  4. 3 Also Present: ▶ jump to 0:10
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:18
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:17
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 2:43
  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
  10. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 24-0206 ▶ jump to 11:58
  11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass
  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 Contract No. 2022-28 for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services with Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc., in the Amount of $211,265.00 for Project R20FAC Public Works Facility Phase II. approved on consent ▶ jump to 26:46
  14. B. Approve Contract No. 2022-36 for Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction Services Contract Phase I with Ajax Building Company, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $30,790.00 for Public Works Facility Phase II. approved on consent ▶ jump to 32:11
  15. C. Approve Contract No. 2022-02 for Right of Way Mowing, Trimming, and Litter Removal with Walkers Service Inc., to Add Location No. 3 in the Amount of $34,773.30 for a Total Estimated Amount for 2024 is $531,782.82. approved Pass
  16. D. Approve First Amendment to Contract No. 2023-28 for Road Rehabilitation Project to Preferred Materials, Inc., in the Amount of $3,724,860.26, With a Contingency of $670,474.84 for a Total Amount of $4,395,335.10, for an Additional Four (4) New Road Segments Including Toledo Blade Boulevard Phase III, South Salford Subdivision, Tihal Terrace, and Hampshire Circle, for Milling, Resurfacing, and Additional Time to Complete the Requested Work. approved Pass
  17. E. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 2019-48.001 Debris Management Services and Ancillary Preparation/Recovery Services in the City of North Port With Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. approved on consent
  18. F. Approve Contract No. 2023-41 Professional Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) Services & Geotechnical Engineering Services for Price Boulevard - Phase I Widening Project with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the Amount of $4,218,161.04. approved on consent
  19. G. Approve Eighth Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-19, Professional Engineering Services for the Widening of Price Boulevard, from Sumter Boulevard to Toledo Blade Boulevard to Consor Engineers, LLC in the Amount of $218,988.00. 24-0065 approved on consent
  20. H. Approve the Community Development Block Grant Sub-Recipient Agreement, Between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida, for Social Service Case Management, Contract Number B-23-UC-12-0014, in the Amount of $55,000 to Fund Staff Salaries for the Social Services Division, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. 24-0169 approved on consent
  21. I. Approve the Appointment of Gavin Gray as a Youth Member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, to Serve a Term From February 27, 2024, to February 27, 2025. 24-0174 approved on consent
  22. J. Approve the Appointment of Nolan Deming as a Regular Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to Serve a Term From February 27, 2024, to February 27, 2027. 24-0175 approved on consent
  23. K. Approve Work Assignment 2024-01 With Kimley-Horn, in the Amount of $205,749.00, for the Water Distribution System Improvements Project. 24-0177 approved on consent
  24. L. Approve the Appointment of Lacey Holland as a Regular Member of the Community Economic Development Advisory Board, to Serve a Term from February 27, 2024, to February 27, 2027. 24-0185 approved on consent
  25. M. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. CAC2019-0106, the Sarasota County Governmental Management System (GovMax) Hosted Application Service and License Agreement Between Sarasota County and the City of North Port for the County's Continued Provision of Hosting Services for the City of North Port's GovMax Program for the Term of One Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $28,981.85. 24-0189 approved on consent
  26. N. Approve the Appointment of Richard Gortz as a Regular Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to Serve a Term From February 27, 2024, to February 27, 2027. 24-0198 approved on consent
  27. O. Approve Work Assignment No. 2024-02 with CDM Smith, Inc. in the Amount of $499,850.00, for the North Port Wastewater Master Plan Project. 24-0277 approved on consent
  28. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  29. 28 PETITIONS:
  30. A. Consideration of Petition PLF-23-127, Re-Plat Woodlands Commercial Park, Phase 1. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) CC PLF-23-127 approved Pass
  31. B. Consideration of Petition PLF-23-201, Wellen Park Downtown Phase 3 Final Plat (QUASI-JUDICIAL) CC PLF-23-201 approved Pass
  32. C. Consideration of Petition PLF-23-245, Palmera at Wellen Park Phases 1A, 1B, 1C & 1D Final Plat (QUASI-JUDICIAL) CC PLF-23-245 approved Pass
  33. 32 ORDINANCE - FIRST READING:
  34. 32 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ±262.34 Acres Located East of Toledo Blade Boulevard Approximately 1 Mile North of I-75 in Section 6, Township 39 South, Range 22 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2023042804 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From No Zoning Designation District (NZD) Classification to Residential Multi-Family District (RMF) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-05 continued for second reading ▶ jump to 45:19
  35. A. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ±262.34 Acres Located East of Toledo Blade Boulevard Approximately 1 Mile North of I-75 in Section 6, Township 39 South, Range 22 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2023042804 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From No Zoning Designation District (NZD) Classification to Residential Multi-Family District (RMF) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-05 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 45:19
  36. 33 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ±262.34 Acres Located East of Toledo Blade Boulevard Approximately 1 Mile North of I-75 in Section 6, Township 39 South, Range 22 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2023042804 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From No Zoning Designation District (NZD) Classification to Residential Multi-Family District (RMF) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-05 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 45:19
  37. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Annexing ± 2.491 Acres of Real Property Located on the Northwest Corner of North River Road and South Tamiami Trail in the Unincorporated Area of Sarasota County, Florida and Contiguous to the Existing City Limits of the City of North Port, Florida; Redefining the Boundary Lines of the City of North Port to Include the Property; Providing for Findings; Providing for Annexation; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Assessment and Taxation; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-02 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 111:10
  38. 34 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ±262.34 Acres Located East of Toledo Blade Boulevard Approximately 1 Mile North of I-75 in Section 6, Township 39 South, Range 22 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2023042804 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From No Zoning Designation District (NZD) Classification to Residential Multi-Family District (RMF) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2024-05 ▶ jump to 45:19
  39. C. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Incorporate the Revised Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Related Definitions by Amending Sections 17-9 and 17-84; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-04 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 119:55
  40. 36 ORDINANCE - SECOND READING:
  41. 36 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Annexing ± 2.491 Acres of Real Property Located on the Northwest Corner of North River Road and South Tamiami Trail in the Unincorporated Area of Sarasota County, Florida and Contiguous to the Existing City Limits of the City of North Port, Florida; Redefining the Boundary Lines of the City of North Port to Include the Property; Providing for Findings; Providing for Annexation; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Assessment and Taxation; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-02 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 111:10
  42. A. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Annexing ± 6.89 Acres of Real Property Located in the Unincorporated Area of Sarasota County, Florida and Contiguous to the Existing City Limits of the City of North Port, Florida; Redefining the Boundary Lines of the City of North Port to Include this Property; Providing for Findings; Providing for Annexation; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Assessment and Taxation; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-03 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 124:22
  43. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  44. 38 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Incorporate the Revised Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Related Definitions by Amending Sections 17-9 and 17-84; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2024-04 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 119:55
  45. A. Consider the City’s Application for an Exception by Special Permit and for a Variance to the Noise Regulations in the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 46-40 Through 46-45 for an Extension to the Toledo Blade Boulevard Rehabilitation Project. 24-0204 approved Pass ▶ jump to 126:30
  46. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Use of the City Seal on the Mural Located at the North Port Aquatic Center by Catherine Beausoleil (Requested by Mayor White). 24-0324 approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:02
  47. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 140:06
  48. 42 (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.)
  49. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 142:20
  50. A. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 24-0236 ▶ jump to 142:48
  51. B. Mayor White's Communications 24-0304 ▶ jump to 144:09
  52. C. Commissioner McDowell's Communications 24-0253 ▶ jump to 144:15
  53. D. Commissioner Emrich's Communications 24-0285 ▶ jump to 145:37
  54. E. Vice Mayor Stokes' Communications 24-0272 ▶ jump to 147:02
  55. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
  56. A. City Clerk's Monthly Report 24-0224 ▶ jump to 153:01
  57. B. City Attorney's Monthly Report 24-0333 ▶ jump to 153:07
  58. C. City Manager Monthly Report 24-0340 ▶ jump to 153:13
  59. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 153:19
  60. 54 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.