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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
& COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 —6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor Hill called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. A moment of silence was held.
3. Council Member Dodd led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Jim Hill
Vice Mayor Fred Jones
Council Member Ed Dodd
Council Member Bob McPartlan
Council Member Chris Nunn
Staff Present:
City Manager Paul Carlisle
City Attorney Manny Anon, Jr.
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
Leisure Services Director Brian Benton
Community Development Director Lisa Frazier
Administrative Services Director/CFO Ken Killgore
Asst. Administrative Services Director Cindy Watson
City Engineer/Public Works Director Karen Miller
Airport Manager Jeff Sabo
Police Captain Tim Wood
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no objection to Council Member Dodd's request to add the discussion of the City's
Local State of Emergency after agenda item #8.
6. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
22.171 A. Florida Lea¢ue of Cities President Jolien Caraballo and Ambassador Ervn Russell
Presentation to Mavor Jim Hill — John Land Years of Service Award for 20 Years
of Service
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Ms. Russell joined Mayor Hill and President Caraballo at the podium. She recognized
Mayor Hill with the John Land Years of Service Award for his 20 years of service to the
City.
Mayor Hill thanked the community for their support for the last two decades and affirmed
the City's membership in the Florida League of Cities has also been a blessing to the
community. He noted that Council Member Dodd is on the league's board of directors
which will bring the light of Sebastian throughout the State of Florida.
22.171 B. Florida League of Cities President Julien Caraballo and Ambassador Ervn Russell
Presentation to Council Member Ed Dodd — 2022 Leeislative Session Home Rule
Hero Award
Ms. Russell then recognized Council Member Ed Dodd who received the 2022 Home
Rule Hero Award for giving the local government's perspective to state officials during
this past legislative session.
Council Member Dodd thanked Ms. Russell and said, "local voices for local choices" is
the key to representing the citizens.
President Caraballo expounded on his comment that local control provides the ability to
call the council members and let them know what you need in your community. She said
Sebastian has excellent representation with the Florida League of Cities and asked that
everyone band together and ensure they protect home rule.
22.172 C. Proclamation - National Make a Difference Dav — October 22. 2022 - Florida
Societv Children of the American Revolution State President James Hamilton
Mayor Hill read and presented the proclamation to Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton
explained the Children of the American Revolution trains the youth of American to have
patriotism, love of country and heritage.
22.172 D. State President James Hamilton Special Recoenition to Citv Council "Come and
Recoenize Everyone Servine"
Mr. Hamilton presenteda certificate and pin to Mayor Hill for recognizing him, his
program and his service to the community through the proclamation previously
presented.
22.173 E. Proclamation — Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Month — October —
Accented by Dr. Hollv Hamilton
Mayor Hill read and presented the proclamation to Dr. Hamilton. She thanked Council
for bringing awareness to this cancer that affects many in the community. She invited
everyone to the Hunt for Hope in Riverview Park on Saturday.
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Presentation to Mavor Jim Hill
Vice Mayor Jones presented an award on behalf of Council and the employees to Mayor
Hill for his 20 years of service to the community. Mayor Hill acknowledged that while
Council is dedicated to community, it's the employees that make everything tick in the
City of Sebastian.
BriefAnnouncements:
Saturday, October 15" — 2nd Annual Unity Cup Golf Tournament Fundraiser for the
COPE Unit — Sebastian Municipal Golf Course - 7: 00am to 3: 00pm
Thursday, October 10th — Sebastian PD Community Night Out — Riverview Park —
5:00pm — 7:30pm — Serving snowcones, popcorn, and hotdogs
Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 23 — Barb Snow's Halloween Boo Bash — Riverview
Park — (Sat 9: 30am-5pm) (Sun 10am-4pm)
October 24 until November 5 Early Voting in the Council Chambersfrom 8 a.m. until p.m.
Friday, October 18th — Leisure Services Department Halloween Costume Contest —
registration begins @ 5:30pm — Actual contest @ 6:15pm — Sebastian PD COPE Unit's
Family Movie Night — 7:00pm — 8:30pm — in the field next to the Twin Piers - "Hocus
Pocus " (1993 — Rated PG)
Saturday, October 29th — Sebastian Exchange Club Junior Blue Water Open Fishing
Tournament — Twin Piers by Riverview Park— 9:00am — 2:00pm
November e, 5d', 6°i - The 19id Annual Clambake Lagoon Festival at Riverview Park —
(Friday 2-9pm) (Saturday 11 am-9pm) (Sunday Ilam-5pm)
Thursday, November 10th —FDOT Public Meetingfor the U.S. I Reconstruction and
Resurfacing— Council Chambers
Friday, November I P° — Veterans Day Observance at Veterans Memorial in Riverview
Park— ll am
Vice Mayor Jones announced the upcoming events.
7. Mayor Hill recessed the City Council meeting and convened the Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:20 p.m.
A. MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the minutes of the
July 27, 2022 CRA Meeting passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0.
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Approve Grant Request for 1716 U.S. Hivhwav 1 — Krasco Real
Investments. Inc. (Transmittal. Anolication. Ouote. Tax Receint. Deed.
Letter)
The City Manager asked the board to approve the grant request in the amount of
$5,000.00. There was no public input.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the grant request
from Krasco Real Investments.
Roll call: Vice Chairman Jones - aye
Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. McPartlan - aye
Mr. Nunn - aye
Chairman Hill - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
22.159 C. Annrove DEO Grant Agreement for Riverfront CRA Sustainable Economic
Redevelopment Plan (Transmittal. Contract. Letter)
The City Manager said this would provide for an economic plan along the river.
There was no public input.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Jones and SECOND by Mr. Dodd to approve the
Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunities Grant Agreement for the CRA
Sustainable Economic Redevelopment Plan.
Roll call: Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. McPartlan - aye
Mr. Nunn - aye
Chairman Hill - aye
Vice Chairman Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
22.160 D. Approve CSA #4 GAI Consultants. Inc. Communitv Solutions Groun (GAI/CSG)
DEO FY 2022-2023 Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant
(Transmittal. CSA#4. Ex. A)
The City Manager said this would allow GAI Consultants to develop the sustainable
economic plan for the riverfront. There was no public input.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the Continuing Services
Authorization #4 to GAI Consultants, Inc.
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Roll call: Mr. MCParlan - aye
Mr. Nunn - aye
Chairman Hill - aye
Vice Chairman Jones - aye
Mr. Dodd - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
8. Chairman Hill adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting and
reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:24 p.m. All members were present.
Added LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
The City Manager said extending the City's emergency was a precautionary measure to
receive FEMA authorization to bring in a debris contractor to take away the stone related
vegetation from Hurricane Ian. There was no public input.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve
the Declaration of a Local State of Emergency in the City of Sebastian passed with a
unanimous voice vote. (5-0)
9. PUBLIC INPUT
Leonel Morejon-Almagro introduced himself and said he would like to be on the next
agenda with an outline on how to bring a 24 hour, seven day a week children's
emergency clinic to Sebastian. Mayor Hill advised him to contact the City Manager.
Trevor Loomis, President, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, briefly described the lack
of affordable workforce housing and said Habitat for Humanity would like to work with
the City to acquire land to mitigate the housing crisis issues.
Frank Nolan described the difficulties in obtaining affordable housing for himself and his
friends. He warned there will be additional homeless people unless something is done to
address the housing crisis.
Sarah Carlson said in 2017, she bought an older home surrounded by vacant lots which is
no longer the case. New homes, built higher to the new code, have filled in the vacant
lots making her home the new neighborhood retention pond. She said she has spoken to
the Stormwater Department who has informed her that addressing the flooding issue was
her responsibility. She has spent $10,000 to make corrections and doesn't feel that she is
done yet. She asked if there was anything that can be done for her and the others like her
with older homes.
Mayor Hill asked her to contact the City Manager directly.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes — September 13, 2022 Regular City Council/1st Budget
Hearing
22.161 B. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement to Transfer the
Ownership of the Newly Constructed Airport Sewer System and New Public
Works Facility Potable Water Service to the Indian River County Utility Services
Department (Transmittal, Legal Description)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TRANSFER
OF OWNERSHIP, THROUGH A BILL OF SALE, FOR THE NEWLY
CONSTRUCTED AIRPORT SEWER SYSTEM AS WELL AS THE NEW PUBLIC
WORKS COMPOUND'S POTABLE WATER SYSTEM, THIS SALE WILL BE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, CARE OF WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION, TO
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
22.174 C. Award Invitation to Bid #22-10 Re -Bid to Curren Flooring Company for the
Installation of New LVT Flooring at the Police Department in the Amount of
$20,514.21 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate
Documents (Transmittal, Bid Does)
22.162 D. Approve CSA #5 Under the Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard, LLC under the "As -
Needed Engineering Consulting Services Agreement" for Consulting Services to
Provide Surveying, Design, and Construction Administration for a Replacement
Box Culvert at the Crossing of Schumann Drive over the Schumann Waterway in
the Amount of $44,120 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the
Appropriate Documents
22.163 E. Resolution No. R-22-29 — FDOT PTGA — Providing for the Repainting of the
Markings on Runway 10-28 and Taxiway Bravo and Authorize the City Manager
to Execute the Appropriate Documents (Transmittal, Agreement, R-22-29)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT (PTGA) WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING THE DESIGN COST OF
FM450933-1-94-01 "RUNWAY 10-28 AND TAXIWAY BRAVO MARKINGS" AT
THE SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABB.ITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
22.137 F. Approve the Temporary Storage Lease Agreement at the Sebastian Municipal
Airport for the Rotary Club of Sebastian, Inc. (Transmittal, Agreement)
22.164 G. Approve the Temporary Storage Lease Agreement at the Sebastian Municipal
Airport for the Sebastian Clambake Foundation, Inc. (Transmittal, Agreement)
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22.165 H. Approve the Emergency Expenditure to Remove Two In -Ground Fuel Tanks on
the Harbor Lights Property by AST Florida Environmental in the Amount of
$16,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents
(Transmittal, Cost Estimate, Code)
22.175 1. Approve the Third Party Confidential Settlement Agreement with Ms. D.
Lamoureux at No Cost to the City and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the
Required Documents (Transmittal)
22.166 J. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Rigaud Family Event at the Community
Center on October 22, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to I1:00 p.m. - Permittce DOB
Verified (Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
22.167 K. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Siena Family Event at the Yacht Club on
November 19, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Permittee DOB Verified
(Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
22.168 L. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Harden Family Event at Community Center
on November 26, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Permittee DOB Verified —
(Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
22.169 M. Consider Allowing the Use of the Community Center at No Charge by AA Alco-
Thon of Sebastian to Serve as a Place of Refuge During the Holiday Season
(Transmittal, Request, Application, Schedule)
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to approve the
consent agenda items A-M.
Roll call: Mayor Hill - aye
Vice Mayor Jones - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Council Member Nunn - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS
22.034 A. Plannine and Zonine Commission (Transmittal. ADDlications, List. Ad. R-12-38)
Fill One Unexpired, Alternate Member Position — Term to Expire January
1, 2023
Vice Mayor Jones nominated Dennis Haddix. Council Member Nunn nominated Susan
Lorusso. There were no further nominations.
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Roll call on the nominations: Vice Mayor Jones - Haddix
Council Member Dodd - Haddix
Council Member McPartlan - Lorusso
Council Member Nunn - Lorusso
Mayor Hill - Haddix
Dennis Haddix was appointed to fill the unexpired term until January 1, 2023.
22.097 B. Construction Board (Transmittal. Aonlications. List. Ad)
Fill One Regular Member, Electrical Contractor Position —New Term will
Expire September 30, 2025
ii. Fill One Alternate Member, Concerned Citizen Position — New Term will
Expire September 30, 2025
MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to renew the
current incumbents for the two positions. Mr. Scheskowsky was appointed to serve in the
regular member, electrical contractor position until September 30, 2025. Mr. Roberts
was appointed to serve in the alternate member, concerned citizen position until
September 30, 2025.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearine — Fair Housine Trainine and Community Develooment Block
Grant Proaram Review
22.001 i. The City is Seeking Input from Potential Stakeholders, Community -Based
Organizations; Non -Profits, Local Governments, Low -Income Residents
and the General Public on the Current Program and the Needs of Low -
Income Citizens (Transmittal, Synopsis, Poster)
Corbett Alday, Guardian Community Resource Management, CDBG
Administrative Services Consultant described the parameters of Fair Housing Act
and gave the annual housing activity update on the program. (See attached
PowerPoint presentation)
There were no questions or comments regarding the Fair Housing Act.
22.001 ii. Award Invitation to Bid (ITB#22-11) CDBG Housine Rehabilitation
Proiect Fundine to Oualified Bidders to Rehabilitate Four Sinele-Family
Home Units in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00 (Transmittal. Bid
Tab. Exhibits A-E. Attachment A)
Mr. Alday reported that he has four qualified low -to -moderate houses to serve.
There is $104,824 in the construction budget with a $2,731 carry over, leading to
a total budget of $107,555 that will provide an average of $21,746 worth of
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improvements per house; leaving $18,570 for possible change orders. Mr. Alday
said construction would take place from October to January.
For the next funding cycle, he plans to advertise in November; hold orientation in
December; evaluate applications in January/February; hold inspections during
February/March; distribute invitations to bid in April/May; and begin construction
in June/July.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to
award the project funding to the qualified contractors to rehabilitate the four
single-family homes under the Community Development Block Grant Program.
There was no public input.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Council Member Nunn - aye
Mayor Hill - aye
Vice Mayor Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
22.098 B. Ordinance 0-22-13 — First Reading and Transmittal Hearing- Recuest for
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Mao and Text Amendment — Graves
Brothers Comoanv (Transmittal. 0-22-13. Staff Report. Justification Statement,
P&Z Minutes)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP BY
ESTABLISHING A LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF MU (MIXED USE) FOR
ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATION OF AG-1
(AGRICULTURAL) ON PROPERTY CONSISTING OF 1913.593 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS, LOCATED SOUTH OF COUNTY ROAD 510, WEST OF LAND ADJACENT
TO 74Ta, AVENUE, NORTH OF 69ru STREET, AND EAST OF 9e' AVENUE;
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT WITH SITE SPECIFIC POLICIES;
AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITYANTERPRETATION; PROVIDING FOR
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
PROVIDING AN ADOPTION SCHEDULE.
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 0-22-13 and Mayor Hill opened the
public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
The City Manager said this was for the future land use as recommended unanimously by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Dr. Graham Cox said he would like to see an annexation agreement before they change
the use of the land.
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Dr. Tim Glover, President, Friends of St Sebastian River, said he would like assurances
that resources will be protected and there will be amenities in the public interest provided
through the annexation agreement. The Indian River Neighborhood Association, the
Pelican Island Audubon Society and the Clean Water Coalition would like to see
increased stomtwater retention.
Peter Hinck, Sebastian resident, said he has been listening to all of the organizations and
he wanted to let Council know that they have the best interests for Sebastian in mind and
asked them to work together.
Charles Stadelman said he would like to see all of the City's boards included on the land
use to give input on the water quality, wildlife and types of housing that are planned for
the property.
Dianna Bolton said this annexation will provide for 10-12 units per acre which comes up
to about 40,000 more new residents and argued there was no provision for green space or
conservation.
Mayor Hill asked if she reviewed the agenda transmittal because what she was saying
wasn't true. She said she did not.
Council Member Dodd said the rezoning of this property will be done in the planned unit
development process which will become a legal part of the land use map that can't be
changed. He went over the site specific policy conditions pertaining to the mixed use
development section of Ordinance No. 0-22-13 with his comments in bold italics:
Policy 1-1.7.1: 1913.593 +/- acre property located South of County Road 510, West of
Land Adjacent to 74' Avenue, North of 60 Street, and East of 900 Avenue, more
specifically described in City Ordinance No. 0-22-13 shall be developed subject to the
following policies:
a. Rezoning of the property shall be done through a Planted Unit Development
process as described in Article XX of the Land Development Code. The owner
will come back to the City with a preliminary plat that identifies what and
where they plan on building within that development and once Council
approves Nrat preliminaryplat, tiny can't change it without coming back for
approval again.
I. Housing types shall be mixed to meet various income levels and lifestyle
choices. There are many laws that talk about property rights and we can ask
a developer to do mixed types of income but we can't fell hint what to build,
that's a property rights issue however we can defend our mixed use criteria
in court.
c. Future dedication of ROW upon mutual consent of the land owner to the
appropriate entity that promotes an interconnected, extended and improved
grid road system, along with a well -planned transportation system of roads
and streets throughout the development, in coordination with Indian River
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County, to specially include 81" Street, 771d Street, and 73rd Street, as well as
74' Avenue. We have identified some roads the City is interested in.
d. Provision for a mixed -use "Town Center" area. The developer will build a
town center that will have a residential area around the center in some way
and it shouldn't be confused with what is happening on CR510 because that
project includes a town center with a residential area behind the town
center.
e. Future dedication and donation of institutional lands necessary for
governmental services such as post offices, public safety, schools, etc. that
may be needed for increases in necessary services, as identified by
concurrency analysis in accordance with the City of Sebastian land
development codes and ordinances at the time of development That is all part
of what they are going to do with the land.
f. Strategic assembly of commerce and industrial development consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan Mixed Use Land Use. This talks about
commercial and industrial, if there will be industrial development.
g. Future dedication of conservation lands to appropriate entity at the time of
development to include any natural areas of significant importance, and the
provision of greenway trails to promote a system of connectivity and access
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and land development codes.
This is included in this document.
h. Dedication of City Park and recreational lands above what will be required in
the individual residential subdivision developments. Allocation of parks and
recreational lands consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and land
development coeds specifically: a minimum of 1 acres11000 residents of
publicly accessible recreation lands, and a minimum of 2 acre/1000 residents
of other recreational lands. This is included in this document.
i. Increased buffers adjacent to low density areas outside of the PUD area. This
is included in this document.
j. As a condition offuture developments, sufficient land area shall be allocated
for infrastructure required to support the development and mandate hook-up to
central potable water and wastewater systems for new developments prior to
receiving development orders. Therefore, lire proposed development, the
Graves Brothers Sebastian South, must provide sewer and water service as a
condition of development. These services may be provided by the County
however no septic systems would be allowed in accordance with City policy
and land development codes. This means float the property owner has to deal
with the County's utility.
k. The property shall be master planned on a minimum of no less than 500 acre
units as part of an overall Planned Development project using the PULP zoning
district and process. The property owner can come back with a preliminary
plat with a 500 acre tract and what they intend to do with it but they can't
develop in 100 acre tracts.
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1. The property shall consist of a mix of uses of a minimum of 30 percent non-
residential to 70 percent residential This is consistent with mixed use
categories across the state. The only way to get affordable housing is to get
smaller footprints and higher densities/smaller lot sizes.
m. The property shall require a minimum aggregate total of 50% open space.
Each of the following uses shall qualify to meet the open space requirement:
conservation area; greenways and trails; all public parks greater than one
acre, whether passive or recreational; pervious portions of agricultural land;
all common open space; upland preserves; undeveloped lands suitable for
passive recreation, conservation, stormwater uses, wetlands preservation,
preservation of habitat for protected species which is left un-developed, and
any portions of the Real Property conveyed to the County or City for a
wastewater treatment plant, fire station or police station, golf courses shall
not be considered to be open space.
He said all of the arguments are covered in this document. He said the annexation agreement
that is being worked on will solve all of the other problems but there is a process the City
has to follow; they can't solve all of the problems before they do anything. The City
intends to follow the process by sending this FLUM to the state, Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council and the County.
MOTION by Council Member McPardan and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to
approve the future land use map for the Graves Brother property on first reading for
transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunities.
Council Member Nunn asked that if the groups want to have Council take them seriously
to stop spreading misinformation and use the information that is in the agenda backup.
Vice Mayor Jones added the citation from the Land Use Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan:
The "Mixed Use" FLUM designation and PUD development approval process
provides the City with tools and the regulatory authority to guide and direct the
location, uses and intensities of residential and non-residential uses, while
providing additional regulations to ensure land use compatibility, buffering and
open space provisions, prevention of urban sprawl, and protection and
management ofnatural resources.
Roll call: Council Member McPartlan
- aye
Council Member Nunn
- aye
Mayor Hill
- aye
Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Motion carried. 5.0
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
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14. NEW BUSINESS
22.024 A) Resolution No. R-22-30 — FDOT PTGA for the Design and Construction of Four
Sauare Hangars at the Sebastian Municipal Aimort and Authorize the Citv
Manager to Execute the Ammrooriate Documents (Transmittal Agreement. R-22-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT (PTGA) WITH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR FUNDING THE COST OF
PROJECT NUMBER FM445949-1-94-01 FOR THE DESIGN AND BUILDING OF
FOUR SQUARE HANGARS AT THE SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager explained that originally staff was trying to have two square hangars
built but could not get the construction materials into the budget. Subsequently the City
received a grant for two additional hangars. To receive a scale of value, the City
Manager requested Council to consider the construction of all four hangars at once. The
City Attorney read the title of Resolution No. R-22-30. There was no public input.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to
approve Resolution No. R-22-30.
Roll call: Council Member Nunn
- aye
Mayor Hill
- aye
Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Council Member MCPartlan
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
22.106 B) Anmrove a Stonecron Drainage Imurovements Phase II Contract with the Florida
Division of Emergencv Management's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with a
Match of S354.511 and Authorize the Citv Manager to Execute the Amoromriate
Documents (Transmittal. Contract)
The City Manager said this project location is one of the main outfalls for the central part
of the highlands towards the river. He requested approval.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Jones and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to approve the
Stonecrop Drainage Improvements Phase II Contract with the Florida Division of
Emergency Management.
The City Engineer displayed a map of the Laconia Street area that will improve with the
project.
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Roll call: Mayor Hill - aye
Vice Mayor Jones - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Council Member Nunn - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
22.075 C) Amrove the Recommended Increase in W apes to Exemot Personnel Based on the
Waee and Compensation Studv (Transmittal. Chart)
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to table this
item until the completion of union negotiations passed with a voice vote of 4-1. (Nay -
Council Member Nunn)
Council Member Dodd said the traditional process has been that union negotiations are
completed then exempt employees receive the same increase structure as the union
receives.
22.170 D) Aramove the Aonlication Process of a 319(h) Grant to Convert the Remainina
Pmnerties in the CRA from Sentic to Sewer - Consider Commitment Match
(Transmittal. Summarv)
The City Manager asked if Council would like to actively seek the 319 grant that will pay
for the connections and part of the infrastructure. The commitment would require a 40%
match to make the grant award viable. Applications would be reviewed in March/April
preceding an application deadline of Jamary/February. He said 95% of the property
owners must agree to convert to receive the award.
He said he provided a chart of what it would cost for the property owners to convert their
septic systems on their own but the City does not have an estimate for the property
owners with the 319 grant coupled with additional grant monies from the County to cover
the lift station.
Council Member Dodd said the issue is the 95% acceptance rate required by the property
owners. The state does have a statute that requires that once the collective system is
available you have to hook up within one year but no one enforces the statute.
He said the federal government is putting $500M in a I % loan program, for five years, to
create these kinds of new utilities that are needed. The County could apply for this
money and probably ask the City to help pay for it. He said this next five year window is
the time to strike.
He said they will need to let the property owners know the cost and ask them to pay for it.
If the property owner says no, they will have to pay a $150-$200 a day code violation fee
(until they hookup) plus the cost of hooking up which Council must be willing to enforce.
His contention is that if they can't make it happen in CRA they don't even need to talk
about the highlands; it is an important first step.
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October 12, 2022
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Council Member McPartlan and Mayor Hill agreed. The septic tanks in the CRA district
are so close to the river. Council Member Nunn and Vice Mayor Jones suggested getting
the environmentalists on board to help push this agenda.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve
the implementation of the septic to sewer program within the CRA and authorize the City
Manager to spend up to $25,000 for support services to prepare the paperwork required.
Rufus Standefer said he has been talking to scientists who report the most alarming issue
in the river is the disappearance of the small critters. As a photographer, he offered to do
anything he could to show what they can't see.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Council Member Nunn - aye
Mayor Hill - aye
Vice Mayor Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
The City Attorney reported there would be police negotiations the next day with the new
union and the Public Employee Relations Commission has finally issued an order to have
the general employees vote in the new union.
16. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager announced the ribbon cutting for the new Public Works Facility would
be held October W from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and invited the public to come out.
He said the one-time pickup of vegetation debris would be starting any day.
17. CITY CLERK MATTERS
The City Clerk expressed her gratitude for serving the residents with Mayor Hill during
the last 20 years.
18. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Vice Mayor Jones did not have any additional matters.
B. Council Member McPartlan said he has been in Port Charlotte for a week
assisting with the hurricane recovery and the news coverage isn't giving the level
of devastation any justice. He praised those that have been helping with
donations and advised that people should make sure the charities are reputable
before making donations.
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October 12, 2022
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C. Council Member Nunn thanked the City Manager for working on debris removal.
He apologized for the frustration he displayed earlier in the meeting noting there
are groups that do the right thing and he appreciated that.
D. Council Member Dodd said affordable/attainable housing is going to be a hot
topic in Tallahassee starting March and because it is a major issue throughout the
state, he asked if anybody has any good ideas to send them to him at his City's
email address, cdoddna.ci[vofsebastian.ore, and he will transmit than to
Tallahassee.
He stated this was Mayor Hill's last meeting and he recognized how much he has
contributed to the City over the last 20 years and invited the public to give him a
round of applause.
E. Mayor Hill said he was grateful that the citizens have allowed him to serve as
Mayor and Council Member and be a part of a lot of amazing things during the
last 20 years.
He said while Council receives the praise, staff members are the real people who
do the work and he recognized former City Attorneys Richard Stringer, Bob
Ginsburg, Jim Stokes and current City Attorney Manny Anon.
He also recognized former City Managers Terrence Moore, Al Minner, Joe
Griffin and current City Manager Paul Carlisle.
He also recognized his favorite people, former City Clerk Sally Maio and current
City Clerk Jeanette Williams.
In recalling the Council Members that he has worked with, he said his mentor was
Walter Barnes who was elected the same time as him and served as Mayor for
four years straight. He said Walter Barnes taught him how to handle meetings
with grace and elegance. He also said it has been a pleasure working with
Council Member Dodd, who is also an example of grace and elegance.
With regard to the current Council, he said the future is in great hands and he was
very proud to call than his friends.
19. Being no further business, Mayor Hill adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Approved at the November 21, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Eyed Jones
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