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Home My WebLink About06-28-2023 MinutesSEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 — 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Jones called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. A moment of silence was held. 3. Council Member Dixon 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: Administrative Services Director/CFO Ken Killgore Interim City Attorney Andrew Mai City Clerk Jeanette Williams Community Development Director/CRA Manager Lisa Frazier Community Development Manager Dom Bosworth City Engineer/Public Works Director Karen Miller Procurement/Contracts Manager Don Wixon Human Resources Director Cindy Watson Airport Manager Jeff Sabo Police Captain Tim Wood 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None 6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS BriefAnnouncements: Tuesday, July 4 - Freedom Festival — Parade begins at 8:30 am — Vendors, Food, Kids Activities, and Music in Riverview Park from 10:00 am - Fireworks at 9: 00 pm Vice Mayor Nunn announced the festivities scheduled for July 4"'. 7. PUBLIC INPUT Regular City Council & CRA Meeting June 28, 2023 Page 2 Grace Reed, Sebastian, thanked Council for making the decision to run for Council which takes time away from their personal lives. During the past few months, she has determined it is a thankless job with little compensation. She said there are some who are quick to ridicule, defame or threaten their next vote but they don't appear willing to run to take on the task of representing the people. She said in November she will make her decision based on what Council has shown her and how they treat the public and interact with their peers. Ron Mather, Sebastian, said now that people are comfortable not wearing masks, he thought if Council Members were not present at the meetings, their vote should not count; it should go back to the way it was. Vice Mayor Nunn advised the voting precedence is based on state law and the City's Charter and ordinances. They could look at it in a future Charter review but it wasn't something they could just change. Mr. Mather said he contacted Waste Management to see who owns the newly distributed carts and was advised that Waste Management does. He asked if there is a hurricane, why would he want to take care of Waste Management's property. He asked who is liable for it blowing around in the street. Mayor Jones advised that was a legal question for Waste Management. 8. Mayor Jones recessed the City Council meeting at 6:09 p.m. and convened the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. A. Approval of Minutes — September 30, 2022 CRA Meeting B. Approval of Minutes — Anril 26, 2023 CRA Meetiniz MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve the CRA minutes for the September 30, 2022 and April 26, 2023 meetings. Roll call: Vice Chairman Nunn -aye Ms. Dixon - aye Mr. Dodd - aye Mr. McPartlan - aye Chairman Jones - aye Motion carried. 5-0 C. Approve the Sebastian CRA Sustainable Economic Redevelopment Master Plan 2023 (Transmittal, Plan) The Administrative Services Director advised the consultants who were employed to develop the master plan were present and ready to make a presentation. Regular City Council & CRA Meeting June 28, 2023 Page 3 Laura Smith, Urban Analytics Manager, GAI Consultants, Inc. introduced herself and said some benefits of this update were the identification of items that needed to be taken out of the CRA Trust Fund and placed in the City's budget; an inconsistency in the County's contribution that will benefit the City going forward; and a reminder that the CRA will sunset in 10 more years. Natalie Frazier, Senior Analyst, GAI Consultants, Inc. displayed a PowerPoint presentation outlining the process of updating the plan and some of the findings. (See attached) She said GAI recommends evaluating the projects and programs that will remain active within five years of this update to see if extending the agency is necessary; adopting a formal definition of "old fishing village;" developing a formal style guide to provide design criteria to prevent delays in developing and redeveloping the existing structures; modifying each overlay district to adopt the fishing village and style guide; and prioritizing the opportunity sites identified in the plan. Mr. Dodd asked if they should prioritize the five catalysts sites and go forward. The CRA Manager said two sites are currently out for RFP and she is hopeful that Council will be comfortable with what will be proposed to give the City the economic boost they are looking for. There are grant dollars and plans to expand the Working Waterfront area as well as a design to expand the Riverview Park area recommended by 2018 GAI Mr. Dodd asked if separate action was needed to develop Catalyst Site 5 noting developing parks was the number one priority of a recent citizen's survey. The CRA Manager advised there is funding available to move forward with a design for Harrison Street and the overflow parking area. In the next year there is construction money. Ann Gallop, Sebastian, said she had the opportunity to look through the plan and noted it sounds like it is to be a 15-Minute City which is a global agenda affecting rights and freedom which she hopes Sebastian isn't walking into. Llisa Boisvert said she understood that the City didn't pay for the plan and asked who was the benefactor? She said China has some 15-minutes cities and asked if they wanted their privacy invaded. She asked Council to research this before voting on the plan. She said there will be more litigation if this passes. Louise Kautenburg, Sebastian, commended Ms. Boisvert's suggestion that they should all do more research including her as many have missed the material provided where she would have seen the funding doesn't come from the City; the company drafted the plan at the direction of the City; and the aspirations are in balance with what the community asked for in the public meetings. She explained the County takes taxes from all of properties in the CRA and returns those monies back to the CRA as opposed to being thrown into the big bucket so that a majority of the citizens will benefit from the improvements. Vice Chairman Nunn stated the CRA district was founded in 1995 to help redevelop the riverfront area to provide a better community for the citizens. He said the plan did not Regular City Council & CRA Meeting June 28, 2023 Page 4 include anything about cameras, controlling the citizens or hampering their life --only to make it better for the City on the riverfront. Mr. Dodd said he agreed with the people concerned about being controlled and reminded them that this Council refused to put cameras in school zones although he doesn't want to see people speeding through school zones. There seems to be confusion in what's talked about as a smart city which is a technology smart city with cameras and monitors. He has never seen anything in any city that is stopping people going from one zone to another except maybe in Moscow. He said there is a concept called a walkable city, where you build mixed use commercial and residential in the same area so those that live there can walk and shop where they live. They are not going to see Sebastian turn into a smart city. He didn't think the plan was tied to conspiracy things that the people talked about. He said the plan was paid for by state taxes and theoretically anything that government gives is paid for by the taxpayers. He said he doesn't want to see every move monitored with active cameras which is why he doesn't live in New York. He said that he was in favor of the plan. MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Ms. Dixon to approve the Sustainable Economic Redevelopment Master Plan. Mr. McPartlan said he has seen all of the great things completed since the last CRA update and they should look out for growth. He noted that they are being monitored now by carrying cell phones or credits cards with the chips. He said he hoped they go to 2063 and in that short period things could change; he was in agreement with the plan. Roll call: Ms. Dixon - aye Mr. Dodd - aye Mr. McPartlan - aye Chairman Jones - aye Vice Chairman Nunn - aye Motion carried. 5-0 9. Chairman Jones adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened the City Council meeting. 10. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes — June 14, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting 23.107 B. Approve the Ground Lessor Estoppel and Agreement from Sheltair Sebastian, LLC and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Related Documents (Transmittal, Ex. A) Regular City Council & CRA Meeting June 28, 2023 Page 5 23.108 C. Approve the Five Year Fuel Contract Extension with Glover Oil based on Piggyback Pricing from the City of Port St. Lucie for the Period from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2028 (Transmittal, Letter, Amendment #2, Approval Letter) 23.109 D. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Sussman Family Event at the Community Center on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Permittee DOB Verified (Transmittal, Application, Receipt) 23.110 E. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Richards Family Event at the Sebastian Yacht Club on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — Permittee DOB Verified (Transmittal, Application, Receipt) MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Mayor Jones to approve the consent agenda. Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member McPartlan - aye Mayor Jones - aye Vice Mayor Nunn - aye Council Member Dixon - aye Motion carried. 5-0 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS - None 12. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 14. NEW BUSINESS - None 15. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS The Interim City Attorney said this was his last meeting as the Interim City Attorney and he appreciated their confidence in allowing him to serve. He enjoyed his time with them and he looked forward to doing any work he can for them in the future. 16. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The Administrative Services Director said the golf course driving range netting should be completed next week and the new golf carts were delivered last Friday. 17. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None 18. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Vice Mavor Nunn Regular City Council & CRA Meeting June 28, 2023 Page 6 Vice Mayor Nunn said during COVID, someone encouraged him not to take the federal COVID money and his position was that the money was coming from the tax payers even if Sebastian didn't take the benefit. It is more fitting for Sebastian to receive the benefit than another city. He said federal grant money is a wonderful thing because it allows them to take tax money and put it back into our community. B. Council Member Dixon Council Member Dixon said after some of the things that were said tonight, the whole reason she ran during this busy time of her life was because she is raising a young family and she would like it to be a great place for kids to come back and raise their families. She let the public know that she considers the future and looks at the big picture in every decision. C. Council Member Dodd Council Member Dodd said in the newspaper this morning there was an advertisement for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program where funds will be available that can assist families get into affordable housing whether it is repairing an old property or purchasing a new house. He said the Council will open the application process on July 171h. He asked that further information be provided on the City's website. Council Member Dodd asked for a consensus to request the City Manager to move Catalyst Site 5 of the CRA Master Plan forward to produce a working plan to finalize the design as the City could benefit from some of the ideas such as the amphitheater and staging. There was a consensus of Council to move forward. He thanked everyone for their hard work and the citizens that came in to talk to them tonight. Vice Mayor Nunn encouraged the public to look into the SHIP Program. D. Council Member McPartlan Council Member McPartlan said he hoped that Human Resources Director will have a presentation on the AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program in the near future. He said he is interested in bringing come of the community programs to Sebastian. E. Mayor Jones 23.111 i. Consider a Joint Meeting with the Indian River County Board of Commissioners to Identify the Top Five Issues of Mutual Concern Regular City Council & CRA Meeting June 28, 2023 Page 7 Mayor Jones said he has been having a few conversations with Indian River County Commission Chairman Joe Earman with regards to holding a joint meeting on five or six mutual concerns they can work on together. For example, septic to sewer on the river, and asked Council for consensus to have staff draft those concerns and share them with the County. Council Member McPartlan asked if a workshop would be better and include all of the municipalities. Mayor Jones said he would like to hold it in the public so everyone can see that we are all working together. Staff would draft up the concerns and then work with the officials to select a meeting date. There was Council consensus to hold a joint meeting of mutual concerns. 19. Being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:58 p.m. Approved at the July 12, 2023 Regular City Council meeting. Mayor Fred Jones ATTEST /tiJwn.a.,vt,d nette Williams, City Clerk SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA • The Sebastian CRA Redevelopment Master Plan was originally adopted on March 22,1996. • Since then, the Redevelopment Plan has been updated two more times: 1. On December 10, 2003 to expand th Sebastian CRA area to include the adjacent 95-acre Sebastian Blvd. Triangle Area. 2. On October 13, 2010 to update the recommendations and capital improvement schedule. SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue: 06/28/2023 MAJOR PROJECTS COMPLETED Roads & Infrastructure • Main St. Indian River Dr. Realignment, Boat Ramp & Parking Improvements. • Repaving, drainage, added parking, lighting and landscaping/ crosswalks to the "Presidential Streets" & Indian River Dr. • Enhanced parking spaces along Indian River Dr. & U.S. Hwy 1. • Branding & signage throughout CRA Public Spaces. • lighting, restroom upgrades, power outlets & irrigation in Riverview Park. • Shoreline stabilization & landscape projects. Economic Development • Provided matching funds to purchase Working Waterfront Properties and upgrade public facilities. • Financial support for events that attract participants and support to local businesses. • Established grant programs that support public private projects including: Septic -to -Sewer assistance program, Facade, Sign and Landscape grant program, and Parking -in -Lieu program. • Acquired property along the Indian River shoreline for preservation. SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue: 06128/2023 REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN UPDATE The Sebastian CRA was awarded a Community Planning Grant to fund an update to the existing CRA Redevelopment Master Plan. EXISTING CONDITIONS & BASELINE EVALUATION MARKET ASSESSMENT & ECONOMIC ANALYSIS PUBLIC INPUT & PUBLIC u[�1 1M Eel REDEVELOPMENT . _. This 2023 Sebastian CRA Master Plan will help further the vision and aid the City in identifying sustainable strategies and opportunities for the future of its core urban areas. SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue, 06/28/2023 CONCEPTUAL PLANNING DISTRICTS Park District Sebastian Blvd. L Mixed -Use District U.S.-1 Commercial District Riverfront District 6 Sebastian 0000 Blvd. South District Us Commercia strict 'OhS Di La urse , Orange Ave N y. r, c ._. w rn c � � C N LL C at L 0 rr SEgASTIA 5k 0�� District Indian River Lagoon SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue: 06/28/2023 DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT Population 2010 - 162 persons 2022 - 206 persons ■ Sebastian CRA Capture % 200 � 150 O 100 O 50 2010 2020 2022 Est_ 1.0% n 0.7% O 0.5% 2 8 a 0.3% O o. Employment 2010 - 1,092 employees 2022 - 1,464 employees Age Distribution Median Age - 61.8 10-19 5% 20-29 7% 30-39 5% 40-49 9% 50-59 15% Income Median Household - $69,956 6.000 � .ssn°nCRA Cma� sstlaa Per Capita - $46,766 �;:00° Average Disposable - E 300° $ 77,224 a 2000 ~1,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2010 2917 201E 2M9 2720 203 2 2 CRA ffT,TKTYff-TM 2023Masstt I I023 Master Plan Dale of Issue: 06/28/2023 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OBSERVATIONS & FINDINGS Major Themes Infrastructure & Drainage Waterfront, Parks, and Public Spaces Roads, Parking, and Pedestrian Connectivity Improvements Public Safety Preserving Community Character The "Old Florida Fishing Village" is best represented by Active with Natural Tones and Traditional Iconic Elements oiit nunity themes. ACTIVE WITH NATURAL TONES f W. w01&bOOt with feslaUlOOI; boatel k; antl sotlnl.,V uniUes. ■ ..,,11i� - TRADITIONAL & ICONIC ELEMENTS TrW itional caostal builMn, with iccne elements 6 vibrant agents. �.Jim r SINI:\[SINME. —' SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue: 06/28/2023 CATALYST SITES wafT3 i 7W o W#;t , 111FLFXIIpM� 1 \ 1 Hmhwav 1. — 1 4 p Sebastian Blvd. -. Riverview = Triangle Area A oo� -- m od Orange Ave 3 lOgT T N 512! RAW 3 _ H N •. i�ata/t s y Sir a aly(st Site aB Cat r w °l r F Catalyst Site ► (nbmrpnl lwMn9Wwlm�Woralrmr Gata►y &71 MIAp r , dk Catalyst Site 3 ± Catalyst Site 5 r_ n R SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue: 06128/2023 TAX INCREMENT PROJECTIONS The current 30-year operational term of the Agency began in December 2003, therefore Agency is due to "sunset" in December 2033. The Agency may continue beyond its original 30-year term of a period of no more than 60-years. 1,200 V 1,000 800 C 600 U C 0 400 200 Sunset2033 O N M V M (a f` W at O F^y N M 7 In O n W M O M N M V In W n W a) O O O O O O O O O Q O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Low -Moderate -High Historical The CRA will collect between $6.3 million and $7.3 million in tax increment over the next 10-years, 2023 to 2033. SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue: 06/28/2023 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Administration of the Redevelopment Plan • Evaluate the projects, programs, and related activities within the first 5-years following adoption of this 2023 Sebastian CRA Master Plan to determine if a 30-year extension of the Agency is necessary. Overlay Districts • Adopt a formal definition for "Old Florida Fishing Village" • Adopt a formal style guide • Modify each of the Overlay Districts (and underlying zoning districts) Prioritize the Opportunity Sites, previously identified in the 2010 Sebastian CRA Master Plan, that could be ripe for redevelopment and reinvestment in the CRA, including: Riverview Park, Fisherman's Landing Working Waterfront, Sebastian Boulevard Triangle Area, Indian River Drive, and U.S. Highway 1. Progress the Catalyst Projects within the Sebastian CRA. SEBASTIAN CRA 2023 Master Plan Date of Issue: 06/28/2023