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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08082001HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Barnes called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rev. Bob Shields of Alliance Community Church gave the invocation. ROLL CALL Cib/Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Mr. Joe Barczyk Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. Mr. James Hill City Council Absent: Vice Mayor Ben A. Bishop (excused) Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Finance Director, Mark Mason Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Public Works Director, Terry Hill Regular City Council Meeting August 8, 2001 Page Two 01.192 01.057 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the wdtten agenda may be added only upon a majodty vote of City Council members (R-99-21) Mayor Barnes added the Employee of the Quarter presentation under Presentations. PROCLAMATIONS, ANN ..OUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS A. Rep. Mavfield to Present Le,qislative Update Representative Mayfield was not in attendance. B. Employee of the Quarter Mayor Barnes presented the Employee of the Quarter certificate to Genevieve Murray. CITY ATTORNEY MA-I-rERS Reported that he attempted to attend the August 7, 2001 Indian River County Commission meeting regarding the Kirrie project but arrived after the fact and Mayor Barnes represented the City. Advised that the land use plan amendment ordinance scheduled for adoption tonight can be acted upon since it does not become effective until the school siting policy is adopted. Noted that the TRIM notices going out will include the preliminary assessment for all properties, and that vacant properties will be adjusted at a later time. Said staff members would address any public groups to give information on the stormwater utility if requested Requested authorization for attendance at the Florida League of Cities Conference. MOTION by Majcher/Barczyk "1 make a motion to change the meeting scheduled for attorney Rich Stringer to Florida League of Cities which is August 217-23rd and 25th.'' ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - absent Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 CITY MANAGER MATTERS A. Announce Public Workshop for Stormwater Utility Reported on a staff public information workshop on the stormwater utility at council chambers on Tuesday, August 21st, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. 2 Regular City Council Meeting August 8, 2001 e Three 10. CITY CLERK MATTERS The City Clerk requested permission for her attendance with the Deputy City Clerk at a Florida Association of City Clerks session at the Florida League of Cities conference on the afternoon of August 24, 2001. MOTION by Barczyk/Hill "1 move to approve our city clerk, Sally and her assistant, Jeanette to attend the League of City on the August 24th tO attend the City Clerk Association." ROLL CALL: Mr. Bishop - absent Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 The City Clerk reported that she and the deputy would join the newly formed Indian River County Clerks Association which will meet on a monthly basis with guest speakers, CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Hill Attended the MPC meeting this morning and in the approved improvements plan, $240,000 enhancements for CR512 were identified. Mr. Hill noted the City will have to compete for this funding in the Spring. B. Mr. Majche..~ None. C, Mayor Barnes Reported on the Indian River County Commission meeting and the two agenda items which pertained to Sebastian-Dodgertown and the Kirrie project. Suggested a workshop prior to a City Council meeting to discuss recreation issues as copied to Council by the City Clerk's office on August 22, 2001 at 6 pm. Announced the Keep Indian River Beautiful Arts and Craft Show September 8th and 9th, 2001 at Riverview Park from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Announced the September 15. 2001 coastal cleanup also sponsored by Keep Indian River Beautiful, Noted some new home construction sites need container to hold debris. Regular City Council Meeting ust 8, 2001 Four Announced the first public hearing on the budget has been rescheduled for September 6, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the council chambers, due to conflicting dates with Indian River County. With consensus of Council, the riverfront plan workshop was scheduled for August 29, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. D. Mr. Bishop Absent. E. Mr. Barcyz.k. Discussed Schumann Dr. median problems - dead and overgrown plants. Discussed a resident using a RV for storage on her property, 2 boats parked, business truck, two other trucks with two additional cars, and said he would like code enforcement to look into this residence. Described last Saturday's problem at Barber Street Sports Complex with people parking on grass and in driveways during the football games at which an ambulance did not have access to respond to an injury. He also described a great deal of trash left at the Complex that day. Noted that the City has given authorization for a permit for someone to live in their RV which is parked on their construction site while their home is being built. 11. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion, There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. A. Approval of July 25, 2001 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 01.127 Authorize the City Manager and Mayor to Attend the Florida Historical Preservation Board Meeting in Tallahassee 9/10-9/11 (No Backup) MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "Move approval of items a and b of the consent agenda." ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - absent MOTION CARRIED 4-0 Aegular City Council Meeting August 8, 2001 Page Five 12. PUBLIC HEARING 01.179 A. Second Reading and Public Hearing for Ordinance No. O-01-17 - Amendi.p,q LDC to Ban Operation of Lar.qe-Scale Free-Standin.q Mulchin.q Machines (City Attorney Transmittal 7/27.!01, O-01-17) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 50-54 CERTAIN MULCH MACHINES PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.; and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-01-17 by title. The City Manager stated this ordinance is in response to Council's direction to ban mulching machines in the City. Being no input, Mayor Barnes closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. MOTION by Majcher/Hill "1 make a motion to pass Ordinance No. O-01-17." ROLL CALL: Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - absent Mr, Barczyk - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 01.099 B. Second Reading and Public Hearing for Ordinance No. O-01-181 Davis Annexation (GMD Transmj,,.ttall O-01-18, Letter of Request, Location Map and Chapter 171.044 F,S,) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF EIGHTY (80) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PART OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 39 PROVIDING FOR INTERIM LAND USE AND ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-01-18 by title. The Growth Management Director described the proposed voluntary annexation of the County enclave. He responded to questions from Council regarding access to the property. Aegular City Council Meeting ugust 8, 2001 Page Eleven MOTION by Barczyk/Majcher "Move to adopt Ordinance 0-01-18." ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill Mayor Barnes Mr. Bishop Mr. Barczyk Mr. Majcher - aye - aye - absent - aye - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 01.099a Second Reading and Public Hearing for Ordinance No. O-01-09, Davis CLUP Amendment (GMD Transmittal 7/16/01, O~..0...1-09, Application for Land Use Change, Conceptual Plan, Location May, Staff Report, P & Z recommendation, and the DCA (ORC) Report) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH AMENDS THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO DESIGNATE INITIAL LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATION AS LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 6 UNITS PER ACRE (L- 2) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF EIGHTY (80) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PART OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 39; AUTHORIZING FINDINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILiTY; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE, Mayor Barnes opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-01-09 by title. The Growth Management Director responded to questions from Council regarding commercial usage within the PUD as recommended by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, noting that during the conceptual phase it is too early to tell whether this will be implemented. Charlie Stachel, asked if the developer could take advantage of the allowed eight units per acre allowed by medium density and the Growth Management Director responded that the designation is medium family residential. The Growth Management Director further explained that with maximum buildout it will be tough to go past six units per acre. The City Attorney stated that any change to the conceptual plan will have to be done by ordinance. Being no further input, Mayor Barnes closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting lust 8, 2001 ge Seven MOTION by Barczyk/Hill "Move to adopt Ordinance No. O-01-09." ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - absent Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 01.099b Second Reading and Public Hearing for Ordinance No. O-01-101 Davi.s.. Rezoning (GMD Transmittal, O-0.,1-10, Proposed Amendment/P.ape 2 Application for Rezonin.cl, Concept.gal Plan, Location Map, Staff Report, P & Z Recommendation, .a..nd the DCA (ORC) Report) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R) FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION AS AGRICULTURE (A-l) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF EIGHTY (80) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PART OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 39; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Barnes opened the quasi-judicial public hearing at 7:48 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-01-10 by title, and described a proposed amendment as follows: "Section 2, in accordance with the attached Conceptual Development Plan, including the 4 conditions recommended by the planning and zoning commission." The City Attorney advised this amendment should be included in the motion. Brian Davis, applicant, and Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director, were sworn in and the applicant briefly addressed Council. Mr. Davis asked where the main thoroughfare would be located. The City Attorney responded that this would be addressed at each phase and what each traffic analysis would determine. The Growth Management Director gave staff presentation. This development would be single family homes lining the existing perimeter, expanding the Highlands. Maureen Murphy asked if there would be an access from South Moon Under and when told there would not, she said she was in favor. The applicant had no further input. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:54 p.m.) Being no further input, Mayor Barnes closed the quasi-judicial public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting ~ugust 8, 2001 Eight MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "Move to adopt Ordinance No. O-01-10 as amended." ROLL CALL: Mr. Bishop - absent Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 13. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not othe~vise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit of ten minutes for each speaker Carolyn Corum expressed concern for the Schumann Drive median; inquired when netting will be installed at the Barber Street Sports Complex baseball fields to protect people on the bleachers. Sal Neglia expressed concern for work being done on city restrooms. The City Manager said he will clarify these issues in his next report to City Council, Mr, Barczyk asked if the police patrolled these restrooms. Charlie Stachel, Coral Reef Street, Sebastian, suggested that CR512 be renamed Sebastian Rivers-Indian Rivers Parkway and asked that it be included in the Pelican Brief for vote of the public; and read a prepared statement regarding his recommendation on stormwater assessments for unimproved lots. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS 01.009 Interview and Appoint Alternate Member Position on the Plannin.,q and Zoning. Commission ('City Clerk Transmittal 7/26/01, Application, .Board Member, List, Advertisement) City Council appointed Lisanne Monier to the term which will expire January I st, 2002. MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "Move to appoint Ms. Monier to the unexpired term vacated by Mr. Verge." ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Bishop - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Regular City Council Meeting ust 8, 2001 Eight 15, 16, 17, OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS - None. Being no further items, Mayor Barnes adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:08 p.m. Approved~t the August 22nd, 2001 Regular Council Meeting. &s amended-see Hill matters. Walter Ba~'ne~ Mayor _S~lly A. M~3t'o, CMC City Cler~. 9