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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023 — 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor Jones called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pastor Dennis Trahan from the Bible Baptist Church of Sebastian gave the invocation.
3. Council Member McPartlan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Fred Jones
Vice Mayor Chris Nunn
Council Member Kelly Dixon
Council Member Ed Dodd
Council Member Bob McPartlan
Staff Present:
City Manager Paul Carlisle
City Attorney Manny Anon, Jr.
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
Community Development Director Lisa Frazier
Administrative Services Director/CFO Ken Killgme
Asst. Administrative Services Director Cindy Watson
City Engineer/Public Works Director Karen Miller
Golf Pro Greg Gardner
Police Chief Dan Acosta
Police Lt. Rob Vafiades
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None
6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Citv Attomev Presentation
23.001 i. Florida Government in the Sunshine
The. City Attorney gave an extensive PowerPoint presentation on Government in the
Sunshine, quasi-judicial meeting procedures, and the Sebastian Charter. (See attached)
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Page 2
Mayor Jones called for a recess at 6:52 p.m. and upon return at 6:59 p.m., all members
were present.
BriefAnnouncements:
January 16— City Hall Closed in Observance of Martin Lather King Day
January 14 - Craft Club of Sebastian at Riverview Park —10am — 3pm
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival - 22 S Orange St, Fellsmere:
Thursday, January 19from 4-11pm
Friday, January 10 from 4-11 pm
Saturday, January 21 from 10am-llpm
Sunday, January 22 from 11am-6pm
Sebastian Fine Art & Music Festival — Riverview Park - January 11 & 12
Vice Mayor Nunn announced the upcoming events and included the Sebastian River
High School Marching Sharks would be in the Martin Luther King Day Parade on
Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Gifford.
7. PUBLIC INPUT - None
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes — December 14, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
23.002 B. Approve the Purchase of Two Skydio Autonomous Drones from ADS, Inc. in the
Amount of $20,143.94 for the Sebastian Police Department (Transmittal, Quote,
Contract Amendment)
23.003 C. Approve Snow's Space Coast Superior Event "Sweet Tea Sip & Stroll" Event -
Open to the Public at Riverview Park on:
January 28, 2023 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
January 29, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vice Mayor Nunn asked to pull Item B
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan,
items A and C were approved with a unanimous voice vote. (5-0)
Item B - the Purchase of Two Skydio Autonomous Drones
Vice Mayor Nunn asked for an explanation of how the drones would be used for the
benefit of the public.
The Police Chief described how the drones are portable and easily deployed in rugged
environments and would provide immediate situation awareness for officers responding
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January 11, 2023
Page 3
to calls for assistance. One drone pilot can provide a four comer observation of an area,
aid in search and rescue operations and provide surveillance for large events such as
parades.
He described that having a drone observe the recent event where a boater was shooting at
other fishermen in the dark, it would have been a lot safer for the responding officers.
The City Manager noted that the Sheriffs helicopter was deployed and took fire in that
event.
He said in preparation for the purchase, two officers have been trained to pilot the
aircraft.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Council Member Dixon to approve the
purchase of two Skydio Autonomous Drones from ADS, Inc. for the Sebastian Police
Department.
Roll call: Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS
23.004 A. Citizens Budget Review Advisory Board (Transmittal. ADDlications. List,
Advertisement)
i. Fill Two Additional Member Positions — Terms to Expire November 2023
Council Member Dixon selected Bruce Hoffman to be her representative on the Citizens
Budget Review Advisory Board. He will serve concurrently with Council Member
Dixon's term.
Council Member McPartlan nominated Amber Cerda and Council Member Dodd
nominated Dave Newhart. Being no further nominations, Ms. Cards and Mr. Newhart
were appointed to the additional member positions.
23.005 B. Indian River Countv Citizens Oversight Committee for School Planning
(Transmittal. ADDlications. List. Advertisement)
i. Fill One Sebastian Representative Position
Council Member Dodd nominated Christopher Roberts and Council Member Dixon
nominated Jennifer Pippin.
Roll call on the nominations: Council Member McPartlan - Mr. Roberts
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Mayor Jones
- Mr.
Roberts
Vice Mayor Nunn
- Mr.
Roberts
Council Member Dixon
- Ms.
Pippin
Council Member Dodd
- Mr.
Roberts
Christopher Roberts was appointed to represent the City on the Indian River County
Citizens Oversight Committee for School Planning.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
23.006 A. Discussion on the Purchase of the Sembler Pronerties Located at 1527 and 1528
Indian River Drive (Transmittal. Entails. Sale Info. FS166.045. Charter Sec. 1.02.
Amortization Schedule. DST Proiected Balances)
The City Manager advised that he did make an offer of $1.2M on the property that was
countered at $2.5M and noted the offer could not exceed the appraised amount without a
supermajority vote of Council and he asked for direction.
He noted that if the property was sold to someone else, the dock would have to be
removed if the use changed from aquaculture however the intent of the City would be to
keep the river's view and preserve the aquaculture.
Council Member Dodd said he would love to have the property but they should find grant
money to help pay for it. Council Member Dixon and Vice Mayor Nunn agreed.
Mayor Jones said he would love to expand the important aquaculture operation for the
lagoon but the cost is too much. He suggested holding more negotiations.
Council Member McPartlan said maybe the County could buy it to keep it preserved.
The City Manager advised that he and the Community Development Director did recently
meet with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to discuss additional boat
parking and aquaculture operations at the working waterfront.
23.007 B. Discussion of Stormwater Codes Related to the Building or Newer Homes on
Adiacent Existine Properties (Transmittal. Code Compilation)
The City Manager said this problem is plaguing communities all over Florida and every
circumstance is as unique as the adjoining lots are built upon. The new homes are built
according to code and should be addressed on an individual basis.
He said he was open to suggestions from Council.
Mayor Jones asked if the City was looking at the circumstance upfront since the code
currently prohibits drainage onto other properties. The City Manager said the higher
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property is required to drain and the lower property is required to accept the drainage in
the shared Swale or they will be in violation --there isn't a good solution.
Council Member Dodd said there are many places in Florida where you cannot let a drop
of water come off of your lot. He watched his brother's crew put in cisterns to hold water
from down spouts in Ft. Lauderdale. The simplest thing to say is that it is the existing
resident's problem. The cost of building on an empty lot should include the cost of
determining if there will be a problem.
Vice Mayor Nunn said if a house was built 25 years ago and it's been draining into the
vacant lot next to them, it is in violation since it isn't going into an easement.
Technically, the City will have to go out and enforce the drainage of all of the older
homes who are currently draining into the vacant lots.
Council Member Dodd said Council should provide staff with direction that they would
like something done to address this issue.
Council Member Dixon suggested for any new builds, the builder must survey the
property next to them so they can let the current homeowners know if they are draining
properly or not.
Council Member Dodd said it was not irresponsible to ask someone who is making
money in a business venture to spend money to make sure their venture doesn't impact
someone else's property rights. He suggested they could require an extended elevation
survey.
Council Member Dodd suggested directing City staff to modify the Land Development
Code to address issues related to drainage that's caused by building within mixed use
properties.
Vice Mayor Nunn said the City has responsibility to help find a solution.
The City Manager said they could require a topographical survey five foot outside the
property line that would show the issue. Council Member Dodd said the language should
stipulate identifying what the issue is and whose responsibility it is to address it.
It was the consensus of Council to find ways to alert homeowners of the problem but not
fix the problem.
Sarah Carlson said the City has been working with her as well as the builder of the higher
home next to her who assured her the drainage would not be a problem. She said it is
turning into more of a problem the bigger the storms get. She understood each property
has its own unique nuisances and the inspectors have identified that her property slopes to
the back and there is nothing that can be done. She has the lake in her backyard shown in
the Sebastian Daily news article. She asked Council to continue to work on the problem.
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Magory Hale, representing her mother, said as the houses go up, they are seeing
additional flooding in their backyard. With the latest new house being built, there is a silt
fence that has been leaning over since the hurricane and there is no way to maintain the
off flow with the location of the house. They would like to see something done.
Amanda Longhini-Halbin, 156 Nebraska Circle, said when this year's storms came
through, they dug a trench in the front yard so her yard would drain to the front yard
instead of the back into her pool. She said there have been cases where builders have
come back to install a drainage system. She asked for help.
Karey Halbin, Nebraska Circle, said there we drainage systems established throughout
the City so it is clear there is a problem that needs to be addressed. She said she was sure
they could come up with some solutions.
Ardith Hale, 756 Newhall Terrace, said this year after the hurricane her street was under
water to the point that only three inches of the fire hydrant was visible. She would like to
see some due diligence by the City.
12. NEW BUSINESS
23.008 A. Resolution No. R-23-01 — Avnroved a Collective Bargaining Agreement to be
Effective October 2. 2022 to September 30. 2025 Between the Citv of Sebastian
and the International Union of Police Associations. AFL-CIO Local 6053
(Transmittal. R-23-01_ Agreement)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DULY RATIFYING A THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT FOR ALL FULL-
TIME PERMANENT POLICE OFFICERS AND POLICE SERGEANTS BETWEEN
THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS, AFL-CIO, (IUPA)
AND THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S RATIFICATION AND CAUSE
SAID THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT TO BE PUT INTO EFFECT; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABB.ITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title to Resolution No. R-23-01. The City Manager said this
is an agreement that is beneficial for the employees and the residents. He asked Council
to approve the resolution.
There was no public input.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to approve
Resolution No. R-23-01.
Roll call: Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
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Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
23.009 B. Aoomve the Purchase of Eiehtv (80) New Golf Carts with Full GPS from Club
Car. LLC in the Amount of $528.640.00 and Authorize the Citv Manager to
Execute the ADnmUriate Documents (Transmittal. Ex. A)
The City Manager said the use of the current carts was extended for an extra year since
the batteries were replaced after the single use COVID period and they are now in need
of replacement. He asked for Council approval.
Council Member Dodd noted the Capital Improvement Program only has $400,000 and
he asked how the financials will be balanced. The City Manager responded that it will be
split between two budget cycles.
Council Member McPartlan asked if a solid warranty was included. The City Manager
responded that he is trying to write a contract to have another company to cover the
maintenance of the carts and battery warranties.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Mayor Jones to approve the purchase
of eighty new golf carts with GPS from Club Car, LLC in the amount of $528,640.00 .
There was no public input.
Roll call: Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan -aye
Mayor Jones
Motion carried. 5-0
23.010 C. Authorize the Citv Manager to Execute the Walmart Opioid Settlement
Agreement and Aonromiate Documents (Transmittal. Agreement. Ex. C. Chart)
The City Manager said the City is a named beneficiary to receive funds from this lawsuit
and he asked for approval to use the settlement money for education, training and Narcan.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to authorize the
City Manager to execute the Walmart Opioid settlement agreement.
Council Member McPartlan noted that fentanyl is a huge problem and suggested the
$10,000 should go towards awareness. Council Member Dixon agreed and stated she
would like to see the R.A.D. Kids brought back for the youth.
There was no public input.
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January 11, 2023
Page 8
Roll call: Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
23.011 D. Review and Consider 2023 Council Meetine Dates (Transmittal. Calendar)
It was the consensus of Council to keep the dates as they stand.
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
The City Attorney reported that union negotiations would be held January 31" for the
general employees and supervisors. A resolution for Council ratification would be ready
after that meeting.
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The City Manager wished everyone a Happy New Year and announced that Small
Business Administration funding was still available for those affected by Hurricanes Ian
and Nicole. He would have further information posted the City's website.
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Vim Mayor Nunn
Vice Mayor Nunn asked everyone to think about moving forward with the old compound
site.
He said he didn't appreciate the individual that vandalized his truck and asked that the
person come talk to him if they are upset about something.
B. Council Member Dixon - None
C. Council Member Dodd
Council Member Dodd distributed a draft resolution regarding the Florida League of
Cities issues to consider during the upcoming legislative session. He asked that the
resolution be placed on the next agenda and if the members have any questions about any
of the items to contact the City Manager.
He said he would be sending the City Attorney's presentation to the Florida League of
Cities to view as they would like to increase citizens' education.
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January 11, 2023
Page 9
He said he wouldn't mind seeing an inventory of all of the City's properties given they
will be considering the Harbor Lights property again. He suggested they might want to
consider all properties at the same time.
He apologized to the Mayor for forgetting the box of crayons that he was supposed to
present to him tonight. He explained the Mayor is a Marine and the joking rivalry with
the other military branches is that Marines are known to eat crayons.
D. Council Member McPartlan
Council Member McPartlan wished everyone a Happy New Year
E. Mayor Jones
23.012 i. Harbor Lights Motel Prone tv - 1215 Indian River Drive
Mayor Jones said the building has been razed and he would like to put the property back
out to bid to get it on the tax roll.
The City Manager said it could be back on the agenda noting that they were in a unique
position in that they can dictate what goes back on it. He asked what parameter they
would like to use for the proposal. It was the consensus of Council to use "mixed use."
17. Being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Approved at the J 3 Regular City Council meeting.
ice Mayor for MayorFredJones
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Florida Government
in the Sunshine
January 11, 2023
City Council Meeting
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Prepared by:
Office of the
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City of Sebastian
Florida Government
in the Sunshine
January 11, 2023
City Council Meeting
prepared br:
Silica of the CI[yNttorney
City of Sebastian
Topics for Review
-1 Florida Government in the Sunshine:
Open Meetings
•• Public Records
Quasi-judicial Review
. Specific Charter Provisions - NEW
Nhat is the Sunshine Law?
Florida's Government in the
Sunshine Law, also called the
9RenAeetiugs)dyi, provides a
right of access to
governmental proceedings.
The Government in the Sunshine (((
law is such an important part of \\
Florida law that it is t�
constitutionally guaranteed at
Article I, Section 24 (b) of
the Florida Constitution.
(Exhibit 5)
Open Meetings
Requirements: Florida
Statute 286.011 1
Three Simple
1. Meetings of public boards,
councils and commissions must
be open to the public;
2. Reasonable notice of such
meetings must be given; and
3. Minutes of the meetings must
be taken.
Open Meetings
Requirements
Unless these three
requirements are met, two or
more members of the same
board, council or commission
may not discuss any
matter on which
foreseeable action will be
taken by that board, council
or commission.
Who is covered
under the law?
Does the Open Meetings
law apply toImer�tpers-
elect? t �^'
Yes. Members -elect of public
councils, boards and
commissions are covered by the
Sunshine taw immediately upon
their election to public office.
Does the Open Meetings law
apply to members -elect? t
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Open Meetings Q
Sanctions
• An unintentional violation: non -criminal
infraction punishable by a fine up to
$500.00
• A knowing violation: 2^a degree
misdemeanor ppunishable by a fine of not
more than $500.00 and/or a jail term of
not more than 60 days
• suspension or removal from office
• Attorney's fees and court costs
Florida's Public Records Law
Florida's Constitution
guaranto Goveees rnment
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to Government Records
in Article I, Section
24(a) (Exhibit 5)
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coune of official Nethermost, does not
automaucelly become a public record Just
because It Is stored In a government computer.
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• ecllphollphones/Texdnp while on the Oaa?
How long do public records
have to be retained by the
local government?
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Our City Clerk's office
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oversees the retentionVwx�
of all Oily records.
Please provide copies
of all public records to
the City Clerk.
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Summary of Open Meetings
Law and Public Records Law
Quasi-)udiclal '", /F
Review Procedure &r
• The Florida Supreme Count changed the way
local BBovernmCas review and process land
ygp and other decisions that apply
aepted eeliw.
• The ce$ d decision dramatically changed your
Jobs as de when
n deciding
placing you in ma telp
dCts than want delaw p plies to ansiial matters.
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change In tan law y Council,
to vvuasimorsoal
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toad, aeCodand Zoning tend, special
Magistrate Cade Enforcement and tied
NCdgLdgn Ncatngs (NEW). v
What is the difference
between quasi-judicial t
and legislative actions?
• Decisions that set ogggr
rather than implement or apply policy
are legislative.
• Decisions that Implement or cooly
apadgp "priCy. am quasi-judicial.
• Examples or quasi-judicial matters:
rezoning, site plan approvals,
development plan approvals, appeals
of administrative decisions, code
enforcement proceedings, lien
Reduction and variances. (Exhibit 2A)
So why does it matter? O
Quasi-judicial hearings are where
decisions imQlementlno an adooted
policy are considered:
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and_Zoninq Boar s pin on Comments
where There are facts in the record to
support those opinions.
Professional le ert opinion supported by
facts the expert -knows or has reviewed.
Non-professional jaYJl4rson_ opinion that
is fact -based on Issues that are not
highly technical or scientific.
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to have.
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examina ion by there fti be n0 Cr055-
examindnOn by the parties.
Must the Council, Board or
Commission make a
Finding of Fad? aw
• Legally, N0, The Florida Supreme Court
has stated that findings of fad are not
required in quasi-judicial proceedings.
HOWEVER......
• practically speaking: YES' A hearing
record that includes a finding of facts
based upon om-petent_sub5tifWal
evidence Lends to be upheld by the
courts on appeal.
CAO Recommendation
about Findings of Fad?
• During the discussion and deliberation •
portion of the quasi-judicial hearing, the
council or board Is stronggly a ed to
Op�cgSs.Ch_C3i'iC-q�Le3np [gs�) ny Facts)
frdinancdepps criteria (Law) and base a
decision
nd ngs.u(Exhibit 2, Page 2 3 of 5) factual
• The evidence should address the standards
of the Code (Law)
• These Findings of Fact should be recited in
the motion (Board) or decision (Magistrate)
for Inclusion in the final Order.
What is Due Process and
how does it fit in to a
Quasi -Judicial Decision?
• Due Process means I[p loyjgg the
CStAbli5hC9LulSLset up for the
enforcement and protection of private
rights. (Exhibit 2, Page I of 5).
• quasi-judicial Hearings meet basic Due
process requirements if the parties are
provided notice, provided an potential
to be heard and allowed to oresent
evji1ono and ttp55�Ki colt ne witngs�es.
• Also require swearing -in of those who
speak or testify at the hearing. ,
What Is an ex-parte
communication?
• It is a commpnlconon made Qi
about the case before the heanng
• Ex-psne communications include: all forms of
communications, Inveshgstions. sdc_ybll5 and
expert opinions.
• The safest coursaofaction byadecision-
maker is to a•ofd ax pate rommunisatlon, if
possible. lustsaY-no when someone wants to
discuss a pending qusu-Judicial matter with you
outside of the cchambers. It protects You
and it Wotects the [he pxroceedings
What happens if there is an ex-
parte communication?
• Ex-parte communications must be
disclosed by the council or board memb
pefor_or during the quasi-judicial
hearing. (Exhibit 3 - Ex-Parte
Communiceition Form)
• Thus, providing an adverse party a'
reasonable opportunity to confront,
refute, respond to and/or rebut any suc
disclosure to prevent the appearance
of impropriety. (Exhibit 21s - F.S.
286.0115 (t)(4))
Is there a special way we conduct
Quasi-Judlclal proceedings at the City
of Sebastian?
Summary of Quasi-judicial
Hearings/Proceedings 01
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Sec. 54-1-2.1. - General procedure for legislative and quasi-judicial actions.
The general procedures for review of legislative and quasi-judicial rulings as explained below shall
be established by resolution of the city council.
(a) Class cation of legislative and quasiyudicial rulings. The following table "Classification of
Legislative and Quasi -Judicial Rulings" defines the nature of city rulings affecting land use,
planning and zoning.
CLASSIFICATION OF LEGISLATIVE AND QUASI-JUDICIAL RUL NGS (1)
TYPE OF RULING
LEGISLATIVE QUASI-JUDICIAL
(Creates Uniform (Effectuates or
Applies Adopted
Policy)
Policy)
Comprehensive Plan Adoption
;check;
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
;check;
Change in Future Land Use Map Designation
;check;
Adoption of Land Development Code
;check;
Amendment of Land Development Code
;check;
Generic Change in Zoning Districts
;check;
Rezoning for a Specific Site
;check;
Conditional Use
;check;
Special Use
;check;
Planned Unit Development
;check;
Variance
;check;
Subdivision Plat Approval
;check;
Site or Site plan Approval
;check;
Appeal of Administrative Decisions
;check;
Vesting Determination
;check;
Concurrency Management Determination
;check;
Tree Removal permit
;check;
Sign permit
;check;
;check;
Building permit
Footnote (1): Current as of the effective date of this ordinance. This table shall automatically be
revised to conform to changes In the laws affecting legislative and quasi-judicial decisions of local
governments in Florida.
(b) Legislative or quasi -legislative actions and proceedings. Legislative or quasi -legislative actions
result in formulation of a general public rule or policy that is uniformly applicable to a large area
or a large number of Individuals, interests, or activities.
Sec. 54-1-2.6. - City council's role.
(a) Legislative intent. The legislative Intent of the land development code Is to provide the city council of
the City of Sebastian regulatory pourers necessary to implement the comprehensive plan consistent
with enabling legislation of chapter 163. F.S.
(b) Powers and duties of the city council.
(1) Enact or amend land development code, The city council shall adopt a land development code
consistent with section 163.3202, F.S. Following receipt of a written report from the city planning
and zoning commisslon, the city council may amend or supplement the regulations and districts
fixed by the adopted city land development code. The city council shall hold a public hearing on
such matters, as required by Florida Statutes, if any change Is to be considered, and shall act
on the proposed change after such hearing. In cases where the recommendation of the city
planning and zoning commission is adverse to the proposed change, such change shall not
become effective except by an afgnnative vote of a majority of four members of the city council,
after due process.
(2) Establish fees and appropriate funds. The city council may, by resolution, establish fees,
charges, and expenses imposed by the adopted land development code.
(3) Consider and act on development issues as required. The city council shall consider and act on
development and growth management issues pursuant to this code, chapter 163, F.S., and
other applicable laws and regulations.
(4) Enforce land development code. The city council shall enforce the land development code,
including carrying out appropriate legislative actions.
(5) Appoint and confine members of requisite boards and commissions. The city council shall
appoint and confirm members of the planning and zoning commission, the board of adjustment,
and any other board, commission or committee as may be deemed necessary by the city
council or applicable laws.
(6) Take other actions necessary to implement the land development code. The city council may
take such other action not delegated to the planning and zoning commission, board of
adjustment, code enforcement board, or other entities as the city council may deem desirable
and necessary to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan and the land
development code.
Sec. 54-1-2.8. - Procedures for public hearings.
The following notice requirements are in addition to the requirements as established by Florida
Statutes. The notice provisions contained herein regarding notice by mailing are directory only and failure
to mail such notice shall not affect any action taken on the application. The planning and growth
management director shall establish procedures for the processing of all applications including setting
required application filing deadlines to meet the requirements of this section.
(a) Public hearing. A proceeding requiring a public hearing shall be conducted only after a notice
has been published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, the first
publication of which shall be at least 15 days before the hearing. However, nothing contained
herein shall be inconsistent with Florida Statues governing notices. The public notice shall
contain all information required by Florida Statutes and include at least the following items:
(1) The date, time and place of meeting;
(2) The this of the board conducting such meeting;
(3) A brief description of the matter to be considered; and
(4) A legal description of the property and other appropriate information Identifying the
property involved.
The giving of public notice of heating shall be deemed sufficient when a notice has satisfied the
requirements as established by Florida Statutes. In addition, a copy of such notice shall be mailed to all
property owners within 300 feet of the outer boundary of the property involved in the application including
contiguous property under the same ownership, as shown in the records of the county property appraiser.
If the property involved in the application Is a condominium, then the required notice shall be by certified
mail to the condominium association and by regular mail to the individual owners. The applicant shall
provide the list of the required property owners to the planning and growth management department with
the application for the proposed action at least 20 days before the hearing and shall pay for the mailing
costs.
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Florida Government
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Florida Government in the Sunshine
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January 11, 2023 City Attorney
Memorandum
A. Classification of Legislative and
Quasi -Judicial Rulings
B. F.S. 286.0115 - Access to local
public official, quasi-judicial
proceedings on local government
land use matters; F.S. 252.38 -
Emergency Management powers
of political subdivisions
C. Resolution 20-35
Clerk's Ex Parte Communication, Site
Visit Report
City Charter
Florida Constitution Article I Section 24
01rOF
Manny Anon, Jr
City Ananey
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Man Street I Sebastian. Florida 32958
Tel. (772) 308a2011 email: ram m@dtyAebagan o g
To: City of Sebastian Council Member and Appointed Board Members
From: Manny Anon, Jr., City Attorney
Date: January 11, 2023
Subject: Quasi -Judicial Hearings
This Memorandum supersedes the December 09, 2020 Memorandum and is intended to provide
Council Members with an explanation of quasi-judicial hearings. If you have any questions, or
would like to discuss quasi-judicial matters in more detail individually, please contact me
directly to schedule a meeting.
1. Why Do We Have Procedures?
Quasi-judicial procedures are designed to provide notice and guidance to all parties (and the
public) who appear before the City Council or other City Boards (like the Planning and Zoning
Board or Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing), that meetings wherein quasi-judicial
decisions are required will be governed by predictable and consistent rules. This ensures that all
parties and interested persons are given an opportunity to be heard in an equitable and efficient
manner.
2. Overview of Quasi -Judicial Hearings
At a Quasi -Judicial Hearing, the Board, acting like a judge. applies existing nolicv or law to a set
of facts to determine the outcome. For example, at a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance
application, the Board should apply the City's current policy or code on variances to the specific
variance application at issue and determine whether the application meets the requirements
outlined in the existing variance policy or code. Notably, in a Quasi -Judicial Hearing, the
question is whether the application at issue complies with existing requirements, not whether the
Board likes the project proposed in the application. Members of the Board most go into the
quasi-judicial hearing with an open mind and base their decisions on the competent substantial
evidence and the law presented at the hearing.
3. Due Process
Generally, a party to a Quasi -Judicial Hearing should be provided procedural due process, which
consists of 1. Provide notice of the hearing; 2. Opportunity to be heard at the hearing; 3. Present
evidence at the hearing; and 4. Opportunity to cross-examine witnesses. The breadth of
procedural due process varies depending on the nature of the proceeding and interests involved.
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11 January 2023
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Quasi-judicial hearings require procedural due process; however, the procedural due process
requirements for a quasi-judicial hearing are less stringent than a judicial hearing (ROE are
relaxed).
4. Competent Substantial Evidence
In deciding whether the application does or does not meet the standards, the Board must base its
decision on what is known as "competent substantial evidence." Substantial evidence is such
evidence that a fact at issue can reasonably be inferred from. Competent evidence is defined in
the Florida Supreme Court case of DeOroot v. Sheffield. 95 So.2d 912 (Fla. 1957) as:
Substantial evidence has been described as such evidence as will establish a substantial basis of
fact from which the fact at issue can be reasonably inferred. We have stated it to be such
relevant evidence as a reasonable mind would accept as adequate to support a conclusion... [T]he
evidence relied on to sustain the ultimate finding should be sufficiently relevant and material that
a reasonable mind would accept it as adequate to support the conclusion reached.
In a Quasi-judicial hearing, the applicant has the initial burden to prove that its application meets
the applicable standards by competent substantial evidence. If the applicant meets its initial
burden, the burden shifts to those opposing the application to provide competent substantial
evidence that the application does not meet the standards. In any instance, the Board's ultimate
decision must be supported by competent substantial evidence usVinted at the auasi-iudicial
ham. The evidence should specifically address the standards of the Code. See, Alvev v. City
of North Miami Beach, 206 So.3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2016).
Competent substantial evidence should be based in fact, be reliable and tend to prove a point
such that a reasonable mind would accent it as sufficient to support the conclusion reached.
Competent substantial evidence should not be sneculative. hwothetical or coniecture, instead, it
most be relevant material and within the purview of knowledee of the witness offerine the
evidence.
Typically, professional plamunr staff and non -staff professionals' opinions and comments
constitute competent substantial evidence. Lay testimony from everyday citizens may be
considered competent substantial evidence depending on the circumstances. For example, the
opinion of non -experts on a highly technical or scientific matter would probably not constitute
competent substantial evidence. However, fact -based testimony from a lay person that does not
require scientific or technical expertise likely would. Also, argument of attorneys who
represents the parties at the hearings does not constitute evidence but argumentative.
5. The Law Presented at the Quasi -Judicial Hearing
Quasi-judicial proceedings involve the application of established standards, policy or laws to
individual facts set forth in an application. For this reason, when deciding a quasi-judicial matter,
the Board is restrained to consider the criteria set forth in the applicable Code section at issue.
For example, if the Board is considering a variance, it is limited to applying the competent
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11 January 2023
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substantial evidence to the factors outlined in section 54-1-2.5 (c) (2) of the Code, which reads as
follows:
In order to authorize any variance from the terms of this code, the board of adjustment must find
the following:
a. Existence of special conditions or circumstances. That special conditions and
circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and
which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning
district.
b. Conditions not created by applicant. That the special conditions and circumstances do not
result from the actions of the applicant.
c. Special Prlvileees not conferred. That granting the variance requested will not confer on
the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this ordinance to other lands,
buildings, or structures in the same zoning district.
d. Hardship conditions exist. That literal interpretation of the provisions of the ordinance
would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same
zoning district under the terms of the ordinance and would create unnecessary and undue
hardship on the applicant.
e. Only the minimum variance wanted. That the variance granted is the
minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or
structure.
£ Not iniurous to the rublic welfare or intent of ordinance. That the granting of
the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the comprehensive
plan and this code, and that such variance will not be injurious to the area involved or
otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
g. Conditions and safenuards may be imposed. In granting any variance, the board of
adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with
chapter 163 F.S., the comprehensive plan, and any ordinance enacted under its authority.
Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which
the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of the ordinance.
h. Time limit may be imposed. The board of adjustment may prescribe a reasonable time
limit during which the applicant shall commence and/or complete the subject actions and
conditions approved by the board.
i. No use variance permitted in soecified instances. Under no circumstances shall
the board of adjustment grant a variance to permit a use not generally permitted in the
zoning district involved or any use expressly or by implication prohibited by the terns of
the ordinance in the zoning district. No nonconforming use of neighboring lands,
structures, or buildings in the same zoning district and no permitted use of lands,
structures, or buildings; in other zoning districts shall be considered grounds for the
authorization of a variance. See Section 54-1-2.1 General Procedure for legislative and
Quasi -Judicial Action attached as Exhibit "A".
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11 January 2,023
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A Board decision based on a factor not specifically outlined in section 54-1-2.5 (e) (2) would be
improper.
6. Ex Parte Communications
An er parte communication is any communication, oral or written, between members serving on
the Board and the public, other than those made on the record at the public hearing.
Pursuant to section 286.0115(l)(a), "a county or municipality may adopt an ordinance or
resolution removing the presumption of prejudice from ex parte communications with local
public officials by establishing a process to disclose ex parte communications with such officials
pursuant to this subsection or by adopting an alternative process for such disclosure." See
Section 286.0115, Florida Statue attached as Exhibit °B". IAW 286.0115 (c),'9f adopted by
county or municipal ordinance or resolution, adherence to the following procedures shall remove
the presumption of prejudice arising from ex parte communications with local public
officials.
a. The substance of any ex pane communication with a local public official which relates to
quasi-judicial action pending before the official is not presumed prejudicial to the action if the
subject of the communication and the identity of the person, group, or entity with whom
the communication took place is disclosed and made a part of the record before final action
on the matter.
b. A local public official may read a written communication from any person. However, a written
communication that relates to quasi-judicial action pending before a local public official shall not
be presumed prejudicial to the action, and such written communication shall be made a part
of the record before final action on the matter.
c. Local public officials may conduct investigations and site visits and may receive expert
opinions regarding quasi-judicial action pending before them. Such activities shall not be
presumed prejudicial to the action if the existence of the investigation, site visit, or expert
opinion is made a part of the record before final action on the matter.
d. Disclosure made pursuant to subparagraphs a., b., and c. must be made before or during the
public meeting at which a vote is taken on such matters, so that persons who have opinions
contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communication are given a reasonable
opportunity to refute or respond to the communication.
7. City Ordinance on Quasi -Judicial Procedures
The City, through Resolution 20-35, has adopted Procedures for Quasi -Judicial Proceedings.
Please familiarize yourself with this Resolution, which is attached to this Memorandum as
Exhibit "C". Notably, the Resolution provides the following guidelines for the order of
presentation of quasi-judicial matters:
a. After the Mayor or Chair opens the Quasi -Judicial Hearing;
b. City Attorney reads resolution title;
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c. City Council or Board Members disclose ex-parte communication;
d. City Clerk swears in all who intend to provide testimony;
e. The Applicant or agent shall make a presentation in favor of the request;
f. Staff presents finding, analysis and recommendations;
g. City Council or Board shall ask questions of applicant and staff;
h. Mayor or Chair shall open the floor for anyone in favor of the request;
i. Mayor or Chair shall open the floor for anyone against the request;
j. Applicant provided opportunity to respond to issues raised by staff or public;
k. Staff is provided an opportunity to summarize its position;
1. City Council or Board deliberation the request and ask questions;
in. Mayor or Chair calls for a motion;
n. City Council or Board takes action.
252.38 Emergency management powers of political subdivisions. —Safeguarding the life and property
of its citizens is an innate responsibility of the governing body of each political subdivision of the state.
(1) COUNTIES. —
(a) In order to provide effective and orderly governmental control and coordination of emergency
operations in emergencies within the scope of ss. 252.31-252.90, each county within this state shall be
within the jurisdiction of, and served by, the division. Except as otherwise provided in as. 252.31-252.90,
each local emergency management agency shall have jurisdiction over and serve an entire county. Unless
part of an interjurisdictional emergency management agreement entered into pursuunt to paragraph (3)(b)
which is recognized by the Governor by executive order or rule, each county must establish and maintain
such an emergency management agency and shall develop a county emergency management plan and
program that is coordinated and consistent with the state comprehensive emergency management plan and
program. Counties that are part of an interjurisdictional emergency management agreement entered into
pursuant to paragraph (3)(b) which is recognized by the Governor by executive order or rule shall
cooperatively develop an emergency management plan and program that is coordinated and consistent
with the state comprehensive emergency management plan and program.
(b) Each county emergency management agency created and established pursuant to ss. 252.31-
252.90 shall have a director. The director must meet the minimum training and education qualifications
established in ajob description approved by the county. The director shall be appointed by the board of
county commissioners or the chief administrative officer of the county, as described in chapter 125 or the
county charter, if applicable, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, in conformance with
applicable resolutions, ordinances, and laws. A county constitutional officer, or an employee of a county
constitutional officer, may be appointed as director following prior notification to the division. Each
board of county commissioners shall promptly inform the division of the appointment of the director and
other personnel. Each director has direct responsibility for the organization, administration, and operation
of the county emergency management agency. The director shall coordinate emergency management
activities, services, and programs within the county and shall serve as liaison to the division and other
local emergency management agencies and organizations.
(c) Each county emergency management agency shall perform emergency management functions within
the territorial limits of the county within which it is organized and, in addition, shall conduct such
activities outside its territorial limits as are required pursuant to as. 252.31-252.90 and in accordance with
state and county emergency management plans and mutual aid agreements. Counties shall serve as liaison
for and coordinator of municipalities' requests for state and federal assistance during postdisaster
emergency operations.
(d) During a declared state or local emergency and upon the request of the director of a local emergency
management agency, the district school board or school boards in the affected area shall participate in
emergency management by providing facilities and necessary personnel to staff such facilities. Each
school board providing transportation assistance in an emergency evacuation shall coordinate the use of
its vehicles and personnel with the local emergency management agency.
(e) County emergency management agencies may charge and collect fees for the review of emergency
management plans on behalf of external agencies and institutions. Fees must be reasonable and may not
exceed the cost of providing a review of emergency management plans in accordance with fee schedules
established by the division.
(2) MUNICIPALITIES. —Legally constituted municipalities are authorized and encouraged to create
municipal emergency management programs. Municipal emergency management programs shall
coordinate their activities with those of the county emergency management agency. Municipalities
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without emergency management programs shall be served by their respective county agencies. If a
municipality elects to establish an emergency management program, it must comply with all laws, Hiles,
and requirements applicable to county emergency management agencies. Each municipal emergency
management plan most be consistent with and subject to the applicable county emergency management
plan. In addition, each municipality must coordinate requests for state or federal emergency response
assistance with its county. This requirement does not apply to requests for reimbursement under federal
public disaster assistance programs.
(3) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POWERS; POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. —
(a) In carrying out the provisions of ss. 252.31-252.90, each political subdivision shall have the power
and authority:
L To appropriate and expend funds; make contracts; obtain and distribute equipment, materials, and
supplies for emergency management purposes; provide for the health and safety of persons and property,
including emergency assistance to the victims of any emergency; and direct and coordinate the
development of emergency management plans and programs in accordance with the policies and plans set
by the federal and state emergency management agencies.
2. To appoint, employ, remove, or provide, with or without compensation, coordinators, rescue teams,
fire and police personnel, and other emergency management workers.
3. To establish, as necessary, a primary and one or more secondary emergency operating centers to
provide continuity of govemment and direction and control of emergency operations.
4. To assign and make available for duty the offices and agencies of the political subdivision, including
the employees, properly, or equipment thereof relating to firefighting, engineering, rescue, health, medical
and related services, police, transportation, construction, and similar items or services for emergency
operation purposes, as the primary emergency management forces of the political subdivision for
employment within or outside the political limits of the subdivision.
5. To request state assistance or invoke emergency -related mutual -aid assistance by declaring a state of
local emergency in the event of an emergency affecting only one political subdivision. The duration of
each state of emergency declared locally is limited to 7 days; it may be extended, as necessary, in 7-day
increments. Further, the political subdivision has the power and authority to waive the procedures and
formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law pertaining to:
a. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health,
safety, and welfare of the community.
b. Entering into contracts.
c. Incurring obligations.
d. Employment of permanent and temporary workers.
e. Utilization of volunteer workers.
f. Rental of equipment.
g. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials, and facilities.
h. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
(b) Upon the request of two or more adjoining counties, or if the Governor finds that two or more
adjoining counties would be better served by an interjurisdictional arrangement than by maintaining
separate emergency management agencies and services, the Governor may delineate by executive order or
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rule an intequrisdictional area adequate to plan for, prevent, mitigate, or respond to emergencies in such
area and may direct steps to be taken as necessary, including the creation of an intetjurisdictional
relationship, ajoint emergency plan, a provision for mutual aid, or an area organization for emergency
planting and services. A fording of the Governor pursuant to this paragraph shall be based on one or more
factors related to the difficulty of maintaining an efficient and effective emergency prevention, mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery system on a unijurisdictional basis, such as:
1. Small or sparsc population.
2. Limitations on public financial resources severe enough to make maintenance of a separate
emergency management agency and services unreasonably burdensome.
3. Unusual vulnerability to emergencies as evidenced by a past history of emergencies, topographical
features, drainage characteristics, emergency potential, and presence of emergency -prone facilities or
operations.
4. The interrelated character of the counties in a multicounty area.
5. Other relevant conditions or circumstances.
(4) EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY ORDERS. —
(a) As used in this subsection, the term "emergency order" means an order or ordinance issued or
enacted by a political subdivision in response to an emergency pursuant to this chapter or chapter 381 that
limits the rights or liberties of individuals or businesses within the political subdivision. The term does
not apply to orders issued in response to hurricanes or other weather -related emergencies.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to minimize the negative effects of an emergency order issued by a
political subdivision. Notwithstanding any other law, an emergency order issued by a political subdivision
must be narrowly tailored to sore a compelling public health or safety purpose. Any such emergency
order must be limited in duration, applicability, and scope in order to reduce any infringement on
individual rights or liberties to the greatest extent possible.
(c) An emergency order automatically expires 7 days after issuance but may be extended by a majority
vote of the governing body of the political subdivision, as necessary, in 7-day increments for a total
duration of not more than 42 days.
(d) The Governor may, at any time, invalidate an emergency order issued by a political subdivision if
the Governor determines that such order unnecessarily restricts individual rights or liberties.
(e) Upon the expiration of an emergency order, a political subdivision may not issue a substantially
similar order.
History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 22, ch. 81-169; s. 21, ch. 83-334; s. 102, ch. 92.279; s. 55,
ch, 92-326; a. 14, ch. 93-211; s. 132, ch. 95-148; s. 5, ch. 2000-I40; s. 34, ch. 2001-61; s. 12, ch. 2021-8.
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