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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
The attached March 20, 2024 Community Redevelopment Agency minutes were
approved at the May 22, 2024 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Chairmanf
ATTEST:
anette Williams, City Clerk
Regular City Council
& CRA Meeting
March 20, 2024
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24.062 A. Proclamation — Honoring Laura LaPorte — LaPorte Farms
Council Member Jones read and presented a proclamation to Laura LaPorte who has
operated a petting zoo in a farm -like setting, located in Indian River County, since 1994.
A short video of the fun things to do there showing the variety of animals was played.
Council Member Jones thanked her for providing the zoo to the community and he
presented her a cupcake for her upcoming birthday.
24.063 B. Proclamation — Dark Skv Week — ADril 2 to 8.2024
Mayor Dodd read and presented the proclamation to Patrick Mugan. Mr. Mugan thanked
Council for acknowledging light pollution and the risks of excessive light at night.
BriefAnnouncements:
Friday, March 22 — Chamber of Commerce Concert in the Park— 5:30 p.m. to 8: 00 p.m.
(Reckless Shots)
Friday. March 29 — Easter Event at the Twin Piers in Riverview Park
Bunny Sees at 5:30 p.m.
Egg Hunt at 6:45 p. m.
Sebastian Police Department Movie Night Out — Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Friday, April 5 — Chamber of Commerce Concert in the Park — 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(SRHS Band)
Vice Mayor Dixon announced the upcoming events.
Mayor Dodd said the City had a really good turnout in the Centennial tent in Riverview
Park this past weekend and encouraged the Council Members to participate in the future
Centennial events.
PUBLIC INPUT - None
8. Mayor Dodd recessed the City Council meeting and convened the Community —
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:17 p.m.
A. MOTION by Mr. Jones and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve the minutes
of the January 24, 2024 CRA meeting passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0.
B. Annual Sebastian CRA Report FY 22/23 (Transmittal. Renort)
The Community Development Director said before them was the annual report in
accordance with Florida Statutes and recommended approval. MOTION by Mr. Nunn
and SECOND by Vice Chairman Dixon to approve the Annual Sebastian CRA Report for
FY 22/23 passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0.
Regular City Council
& CRA Meeting
March 20, 2024
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9. Chairman Dodd adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:18 p.m.
and reconvened the City Council meeting. All members were present.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes — February 14, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
B. Approval of Minutes — February 28, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
24.064 C. Annual Sebastian CRA Report FY 22/23 (Transmittal, Report)
24.065 D. Approval of Amendment to the ADS-B Tower Lease Agreement with L31-larris
Technologies (Transmittal, Amendment, Lease)
24.066 E. Alcohol Beverage Approval (Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
24.067 F. Alcohol Beverage Approval (Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Council Member Jones to approve
the Consent Agenda passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0.
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS
24.032 A. Natural Resources Board (Transmittal. ADDlication. List. Advertisement)
Mayor Dodd said Mr. Bruggen was an outstanding candidate and he nominated him to
serve on the board. Council Member Nunn seconded the nomination. There were no
further nominations and Mr. Bruggen was appointed to the Natural Resources Board.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
24.068 A. First Reading of Pronosed Charter Amendment Ordinances No. 0-24-05 and 0-
24-06 Relating to Term Limits and Voting on Council Agenda Items.
(Transmittal. 0-24-05, 0-24-06)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION
TO SUBMrF A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO
AMEND SECTION 4.12 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO CHANGE THE TERM OF
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS; PROVIDING
FOR SUCH MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED;
PROVIDING FOR THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION;
ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.