121 SW Port St. Lucie

Blvd.

Port St. Lucie, Florida

34984

City of Port St.Lucie

City Council

Meeting Minutes

Monday, November 9, 2020

6:30 PM

Council Chambers, City Hall

Meeting to follow the 6:00 PM Zoning Appeal

1.

Meeting Called to Order

A Special Virtual Meeting of the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port St. Lucie was

called to order by Mayor Oravec on November 09, 2020 at 5:02 p.m., at Port St.

Lucie City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida.

2.

Roll Call

Council Members

Present:

Mayor Gregory J. Oravec

Vice Mayor Shannon Martin

Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo

Councilman John Carvelli (virtual)

Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan

3.

Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge was said at a prior meeting.

4.

Proclamations and Special Presentations

4.a

Presentation of the Builders Association of Florida Inspector

of the Year - John Wolf

Joel Dramis, Building Official, stated that it was the third year in a row,

but the fourth award of excellence in which the Department received

recognition from the State. He stated that Mr. Wolf had been an

employee for 18 years and had helped to execute the Public Provider

Program.

5.

Public to be Heard

There was nothing heard under this item.

6.

Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda

There being no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve the

Agenda. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by

voice vote.

7.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Morgan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Martin

seconded the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

7.a

7.b

7.c

7.d

Award Contract #20200095 for Citywide Curb & Gutter, ADA

Ramps and Miscellaneous Sidewalk Replacement Projects.

This Consent item was Approved the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Purchase of 6 Ford Fusions for the Police

Department from Sunrise Ford Company.

This Consent item was Approved the Consent Agenda.

Amend Services Contract between City of Port St. Lucie and

the Humane Society of St. Lucie County

This Consent item was Approved the Consent Agenda.

Approve the Renewal & Continue to Participate in the State

of Florida Contract #02-25100000-19-1 for the Purchase of

Motor Vehicles with all Approved Vendors.

This Consent item was Approved the Consent Agenda.

7.e

Approve Declaration of Surplus and Trade-In of

Departmental Fixed Asset Item.

This Consent item was Approved the Consent Agenda.

7.f

Approve 2020 Festival of Lights Event License Agreement

This Consent item was Approved the Consent Agenda.

7.g

Approve Major Site Plan Amendment for Med Florida

Professional Center f.k.a. Fidelity Federal (P03-064-A1)

This Consent item was Approved the Consent Agenda.

7.h

Approval to Dispose of Surplus City-Owned Property as per

City Policy #18-01ccd.

The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

8.

Second Reading, Public Hearing of Ordinances

8.a

Ordinance 20-60, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a

Twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot

32, Block 1758, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Five, according

to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page(s) 10, 10A

to 10P, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-60 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished

to speak on the item, to which there was no one. There being no

discussion, the Public Hearing was closed, and Vice Mayor Martin

moved to approve Ordinance 20-60. Councilwoman Caraballo

seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for

approval of Ordinance 20-60. The motion passed unanimously by roll

call vote.

8.b

8.c

8.d

Ordinance 20-61, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a

Twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot

21, Block 2637, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Nine, recorded in

Plat Book 15, Page(s) 30, 30A to 30NN, of the Public Records

of St. Lucie County, Florida.

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-61 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished

to speak on the item, to which there was no one. There being no

discussion, the Public Hearing was closed, and Councilwoman Morgan

moved to approve Ordinance 20-61. Councilwoman Caraballo

seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for

approval of Ordinance 20-61. The motion passed unanimously by roll

call vote.

Ordinance 20-62, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a

Twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot

43, Block 2669, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Nine, according

to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page(s) 30, 30A

to 30NN, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-62 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished

to speak on the item, to which there was no one. There being no

discussion, the Public Hearing was closed, and Councilwoman

Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 20-62. Councilwoman Morgan

seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for

approval of Ordinance 20-62. The motion passed unanimously by roll

call vote.

Ordinance 20-63, Public Hearing, Abandoning a Portion of a

Twenty (20) foot Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot

48, Block 1755, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Five, according

to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page(s) 10, 10A

to 10P, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-63 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished

to speak on the item, to which there was no one. There being no

discussion, the Public Hearing was closed, and Councilwoman Morgan

moved to approve Ordinance 20-63. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the

motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of

Ordinance 20-63. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

8.e

Ordinance 20-64, Public Hearing, An Ordinance amending

the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Port St. Lucie to

Include a Small-Scale Amendment to the Future Land Use

Map for the Coast To Coast Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

(P20-148) to Change the Future Land Use Designation of

Approximately 3.28-Acres from I (Institutional) to RL

(Residential, Low Density) for a Parcel Legally Described as

Tract D, Port St. Lucie Section 11, and Generally Located on

the South Side of SW Leafy Road Between SW Tropical

Terrace and SW Villanova Road (Its Western Connection to

SW Leafy Road).

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-64 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing. (Clerk’s Note: A PowerPoint was shown at

this time.) Patti Tobin, Long Range Planning Administrator, explained

that the item was a small-scale Comprehensive Plan amendment for

3.28 acres from Institutional to Low Density Residential. She stated that

the following item was the rezoning to Residential Estate which would

allow the applicant to subdivide the property into single-family lots. She

explained that it would be turned into three lots to meet the one-acre

requirement for rezoning. She stated that the property, which was

located on the south side of SW Leafy Road between SW Tropical

Terrace and SW Villanova Road, was undeveloped but they were

working with the applicant to decide what vegetation needed to remain.

She said that it was consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and

was recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Board.

Mayor Oravec entered Jennifer Durick’s comment from 8 f) into the

record for this item. He urged the public to visit

www.cityofpsl/trafficcalming to submit requests for traffic calming and

added that the City Council is working on lowering the speed limits in

residential areas. He stated that there were would different kinds of

usages if the property was Institutional, and Low Density Residential

would provide a better quality of life. (Clerk’s Note: A PowerPoint was

shown at this time.) Todd Mowery, Red Tail Engineering, stated that he

would be converting the property into three lots to allow for guest

homes and added that the southern lots on Villanova would connect.

The being no additional comment, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice

Mayor Martin moved to approve Ordinance 20-64. Councilwoman

Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as

follows: for approval of Ordinance 20-64. The motion passed

unanimously by roll call vote.

8.f

Ordinance 20-65, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An

Ordinance Rezoning 3.28 Acres of Property, Located on the

South Side of SW Leafy Road Between SW Tropical Terrace

and SW Villanova Road (Its Western Connection to SW Leafy

Road), from the Institutional (I) Zoning District to the Single

Family Residential (RE) Zoning District for Property Legally

Described as Tract D, Port St. Lucie Section 11 (P20-149).

The City Attorney read the Quasi-Judicial Procedures into the record

for Items 8 f), 8 g), 8h), 8i) and 11 a). The City Clerk administered the

Oath of Testimony to staff and other interested parties and read

Ordinance 20-65 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec opened the Public

Hearing and asked if there were any ex-parte communications to

disclose, to which there was none. Ms. Tobin stated that the staff report

outlined the traffic impacts of the change and it was significantly

reduced as a result of moving to Low Density Residential. (Clerk’s

Note: A PowerPoint was shown at this time.) Ms. Tobin stated that she

had been sworn in and the official file was submitted to the City Clerk 5

days prior to the hearing and asked that it be entered into the record.

She stated that it was the same property and applicant as the above

item, but this request was for the rezoning. She added that the

Residential Estate required one-acre lots and would allow for

single-family residential. She informed the City Council that the request

was consistent with policies in the Zoning code and added that the

Planning & Zoning Board had recommended approval. She stated that

she did not believe that any other property within the City had this

designation. Mr. Mowery stated that he had been sworn in and said that

this was a unique request since a church was previously going to use

the site which would have disrupted the residential neighborhood.

Mayor Oravec entered Jennifer Durick’s comment from 8 f) into the

record for this item. He inquired if there was any public who wished to

speak on the item, there being none the Public Hearing was closed,

and Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Ordinance 20-65.

Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated

the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 20-65. The motion

passed unanimously by roll call vote.

8.g

Ordinance 20-66, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An

Ordinance Rezoning 2.56 Acres of Property Located at the

Southwest Corner of the Intersection of SW Gatlin Boulevard

and East Calabria Circle from RS-2 (Single Family Residential)

to LMD (Limited Mixed-Use Zoning District) for a Project

Known as G. Callas Holdings, LLC (P20-138).

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-66 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was any ex-parte

communication, to which there was none. (Clerk’s Note: Laura Dodd,

Planner II, had computer issues at this time.)

A break was called at 7:32 p.m., and the meeting resumed at 7:39 p.m.

(Clerk’s Note: A PowerPoint was shown at this time.) Laura Dodd,

Planner II, stated that she had been sworn in and the official file was

submitted to the City Clerk 5 days prior to the hearing and asked that it

be entered into the record. She explained that the applicant was

requesting to rezone 2.56 acres from RS-2 to the LMD classification for

the purpose of developing a commercial, retail, and personal services

development; the project was located on the SW corner of the

intersection of Gatlin Boulevard and East Calabria Circle. She stated

that it abutted residential properties, but it was in line with other

commercial development along Gatlin Boulevard. She explained the

current land use, zoning, Concept Plan, elevations and the conversion

district. She stated that it was consistent with policy and met the area

requirements for the conversion district and added that the Site Plan

Review Committee and the Planning & Zoning Board had

recommended approval. Councilwoman Caraballo inquired as to why it

was not being zoned differently since it was creating more uses, to

which Ms. Dodd replied that the surrounding areas were in different

classifications, which included General Commercial, mostly located at

intersections with higher intensity development. She explained that the

applicant’s intention was to remove the higher intensity and the LMD

Classification would limit the commercial uses; she referred to the LMD

Zoning as PUD Light. Jose Chaves, Story Book Holdings, stated that

he had been sworn in and was available for questions. Mayor Oravec

inquired if there was any public that wished to speak on this item, there

being none, the Public Hearing was closed. The Mayor stated that

there was a single-family home on the block and in the surrounding

areas. Councilwoman Caraballo voiced that she would support the item

since the applicant would not be using a more intense use. Mayor

Oravec stated that this was a good example of how the City Council

could see the broader picture of how corridors convert, like Becker

Road and Port St. Lucie Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City

Council to have a discussion at a future Retreat regarding the corridors

in the City. Councilwoman Caraballo stated that Special Exception

Uses were available and could cause issues in the future. There being

no further discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Ordinance

20-66. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk

restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 20-66. The

motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

8.h

Ordinance 20-67, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An

Ordinance to Rezone 298.37 Acres of Property Located West

of Interstate 95, North of Becker Road, East of SW Village

Parkway, and South of the Paar Road Right-of-Way from the

Zoning Designation of Ag-5 (SLC Agriculture-5) to the City’s

MPUD (Master Planned Unit Development) Zoning District

(P20-158).

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-67 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was any ex-parte

communication, to which there was none. (Clerk’s Note: A PowerPoint

was shown at this time.) Bridget Kean, Senior Planner, stated that she

had been sworn in and the official file was submitted to the City Clerk 5

days prior to the hearing and asked that it be entered into the record.

She explained that the applicant was requesting to rezone

approximately 298.37 acres of land from St. Lucie Agricultural 5 to City

of Port St. Lucie MPUD; the property is located within the Southern

Grove DRI and is known as the Traditional Regional Business Park

MPUD. She stated that the property was west of I-95, north of Becker

Road, east of SW Village Parkway and south of the Paar Road

right-of-way.; which was located in a designated regional business

center subdistrict. She said that it would provide for Tradition Trail as

well as 2.6 million of industrial use, 550,000 square feet of mixed

retail/office, and 750 residential units; the units would be limited to the

mixed commercial land use subarea. She explained that there would be

two distinct areas: 144 acres would be a business park along I-95, 68

acres would be mixed commercial development along Becker Road

and SW Village Parkway, and the remaining acres would be for road

rights-of-way and stormwater. (Clerk’s Note: Ms. Kean pointed out the

different areas of the property on a map.) She stated that MPUD was

consistent with the policies and the Planning & Zoning Board had

recommended approval. Dennis Murphy, Culpepper & Terpening,

stated that it had been a pleasure working with the City Council and

staff on the project. Mayor Oravec asked if there was anyone who

wished to speak on the item, to which there was no one, therefore the

Public Hearing was closed, and Councilwoman Caraballo moved to

approve Ordinance 20-67. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the

motion. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of

Ordinance 20-67. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

8.i

Ordinance 20-68, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An

Ordinance Rezoning 1.46-Acres of Property, Located on the

South Side of SE Gena Road, from Single Family Residential

(RS-1) Zoning District to the Multiple Family Residential

(RM-5) Zoning District for Property Legally Described as Lots

1-3, Block 109, South Port St. Lucie Unit 4 (P20-147)

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-68 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was any ex-parte

communication, to which there was none. Ms. Tobin stated that she

had been sworn in and the official file was submitted to the City Clerk 5

days prior to the hearing and asked that it be entered into the record.

She explained that the item was a request to rezone 1.46 acres, 3 lots,

to Multiple Family Residential which was consistent with the Future

Land Use Designation. She stated that the intent was to subdivide two

of the lots into four lots which were located on the south side of SE

Gena Road between SE Delano Road and SE Gena Road. She gave a

brief history of the property and stated that one lot had a single-family

home currently built on it while the other lots were currently vacant. She

explained that a change to RM-5 would allow 7,500 square feet lots.

She informed the City Council that the request was consistent with

policy and the Planning & Zoning Board had recommended approval.

(Clerk’s Note: A PowerPoint was shown at this time.) Mr. Mowery

stated that he had been sworn in and explained that the request was

compatible with the neighborhood and consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan and would meet all setbacks and City

requirements. Mayor Oravec inquired as to what the anticipated

development would be on the lots, to which Mr. Mowery replied

single-family. He inquired if Mr. Mowery spoke with any opposed public,

to which Mr. Mowery replied that he spoke with and answered

questions from one member of the public after the Planning & Zoning

Board meeting.

Kahart Pinder stated that he had been sworn in and spoke against the

rezoning stating that it was not compatible or consistent and should not

be allowed. Mayor Oravec inquired if there was anyone else from the

public to be heard, to which there was no one, therefore the Public

Hearing was closed. Mayor Oravec stated that they recently had a

similar request and denied it, but the difference in this request was a

change in land use. Councilwoman Caraballo stated that the City

Council did not understand the RM-5 on the denied request but

understood it on this item. Councilman Carvelli inquired as to how

many units could be built on the property, to which Ms. Tobin replied

four 10,000 square foot lots but that did not include Lot 3. Councilman

Carvelli stated that it was 1.46 acres and RM-5, therefore 5 units could

be built, to which Ms. Tobin replied that Lot 3 would not be included,

and Lot 1 had a curve which reduced the potential, therefore only four

units could be built. Councilman Carvelli inquired as to what the total

development could be on the total acreage, to which Ms. Tobin replied

that the Code would allow up to five, but the request would allow four.

Councilman Carvelli stated that there was opposition from the

residents. Ms. Tobin explained that she spoke with the residents and

explained the request to lessen the concerns.

Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Ordinance 20-68. Councilwoman

Morgan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Oravec

requested the amount of undeveloped ROI districts in the City. He

stated that the current land use was ROI and inquired as to what

Zoning Districts were compatible per the Comprehensive Plan, to which

Ms. Tobin replied RM-5, Institutional, LMD, and Professional. Mayor

Oravec stated that Land Use was more important since it was a

legislative act of the City Council and the Comprehensive Plan, by rule,

explained which zoning was consistent with the land use.

Councilwoman Caraballo voiced that the law required the City Council

to move forward despite personal opinion. Mayor Oravec stated that the

public could contact him through the City Council office if they had any

questions or concerns. The City Clerk restated the motion as follows:

for approval of Ordinance 20-68. The motion passed unanimously by

roll call vote. Mayor Oravec requested that staff and Keep Port St.

Lucie Beautiful partner with Mr. Mowery and his client on an entryway

into the neighborhood.

8.j

Ordinance 20-70, Public Hearing, Approve Budget

Amendment #2 to Fiscal Year (FY) 19/20.

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-70 aloud by title only. Mayor Oravec

opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished

to speak on the item, to which there was no one. The Public Hearing

was closed, and Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Ordinance

20-70. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk

restated the motion as follows: for approval of Ordinance 20-70. The

motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

9.

Other Public Hearings

There was nothing scheduled under this item.

10.

First Reading of Ordinances

10.a

Ordinance 20-71, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie,

FL Amending Ch. 92, Animals to Amend Sec. 92.01,

Definitions, and to Add Sec. 92.20, Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats

and Rabbits; Providing Codification; Providing for Conflict;

Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date.

(Clerk’s Note: This item was heard after Item 11 a.).

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-71 aloud by title only. There being no

discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to table Ordinance 20-71

to the December 14, 2020 City Council meeting. Councilwoman

Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice

vote.

10.b

Ordinance 20-72, Abandoning a Portion of a Twenty (20) foot

Utility and Drainage Easement affecting Lot 5, Block 1832,

Port St. Lucie Section Seven, according to the Plat thereof,

recorded in Plat Book 12, Page(s) 37, 37A to 37F, of the

Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.

The City Clerk read Ordinance 20-72 aloud by title only. There being no

further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo to approve Ordinance

20-72. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The motion

passed unanimously by voice vote.

11.

Resolutions

11.a

Resolution 20-R115, Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing, A

Resolution Approving a Special Exception Use Application

Permitting Retail or Personal Service Uses, Exceeding Fifty

Percent (50%) of the Building's Gross Floor Area, within the

Limited Mixed-Use Zoning District Classification for G. Callas

Holdings, LLC, for Properties Located at the Southwest

Corner of SW Gatlin Boulevard and SW East Calabria Circle

(P20-139).

(Clerk’s Note: This item was heard after Item 8 j.).

The City Clerk read Resolution 20-R115 aloud by title only. Mayor

Oravec opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there was any

ex-parte communication, to which there was none. Ms. Dodd stated

that she had been sworn in and the official file was submitted to the City

Clerk 5 days prior to the hearing and asked that it be entered into the

record. She explained that the item was requesting a Special Exception

Use to allow retail or personal services uses exceeding 50% of the

building’s gross floor area within and LMD District. She explained the

location, Land Use, Zoning, Concept Plan, Elevations, and showed an

aerial. She added that the Site Plan Review Committee and the

Planning & Zoning Board had recommended approval. Mayor Oravec

requested that staff and the applicant find an opportunity on the Site

Plan for Public Art. Jose Chaves, Story Book Holdings, stated that he

had been sworn in and added that the intentions were to present both

projects together and not separately. Councilwoman Caraballo stated

that in the future, the money a developer pays towards the Public Art

Fund should fund art in that project’s area, to which Vice Mayor Martin

agreed.

Mayor Oravec asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on the

item, to which there was no one. The Public Hearing was closed, and

Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution 20-R115.

Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated

the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 20-R115. The motion

passed unanimously by roll call vote.

11.b

Resolution 20-R119, Authorizing the Acquisition of Real

Property located at 595 SE Chapman Avenue in Port St. Lucie

for the Floresta Drive Improvement Project.

(Clerk’s Note: This item was heard after Item 10 b.).

The City Clerk read Resolution 20-R119 aloud by title only. There being

no discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Resolution

20-R119. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk

restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 20-R119. The

motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

11.c

Resolution 20-R120, Authorizing the City Manager, or his

designee, to Enter Into and Execute a Construction

Agreement with the State of Florida Department of

Transportation for the Purpose of Constructing Sidewalk

Improvements within the Limited Access Right-of-Way of

Interstate 95.

The City Clerk read Resolution 20-R120 aloud by title only.

Councilwoman Caraballo inquired if trees would be removed, if so,

would those changes be mitigated, to which Frank Knott, Project

Manager, replied that a few trees would be removed, and staff was

hoping to have as little vegetation removal as possible. Mayor Oravec

requested that if the sidewalk project made the highway visible or

audible, staff had to backfill it with native vegetation. The City Council

voiced their appreciation of the Florida Department of Transportation

partnership.

There being no further discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to

approve Resolution 20-R120. Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion.

The City Clerk restated the motion as follows: for approval of

Resolution 20-R120. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Mayor Oravec requested a future conversation regarding the gifting of

the land after the cell phone tower installation.

11.d

Resolution 20-R121, Approve the execution of the FPL

Easement along Midway Road west of I-95

The City Clerk read Resolution 20-R121 aloud by title only. There being

no discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Resolution

20-R121. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk

restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 20-R121. The

motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

11.e

Resolution 20-R122, A Resolution of the City Council of the

City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager

to execute the State of Florida Department of Transportation

Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement, necessary to

relocate the City’s utility facilities for the public purpose of

constructing and improving Port St. Lucie Boulevard from

Alcantarra Boulevard to Darwin Boulevard; Providing for

severability; Providing an effective date.

The City Clerk read Resolution 20-R122 aloud by title only. The City

Manager informed the City Council that they should receive an update

in December from FDOT regarding the funding. There being no

discussion, Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Resolution 20-R122.

Councilwoman Caraballo seconded the motion. The City Clerk restated

the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 20-R122. The motion

passed unanimously by roll call vote.

11.f

Resolution 20-R123, Approve the execution of the FPL

Consent Agreement along Midway Road west of I-95

The City Clerk read Resolution 20-R123 aloud by title only. There being

no discussion, Councilwoman Caraballo moved to approve Resolution

20-R123. Councilwoman Morgan seconded the motion. The City Clerk

restated the motion as follows: for approval of Resolution 20-R123. The

motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

12.

Unfinished Business

There was nothing scheduled under this item.

13.

New Business

13.a

Request to Reduce Speed Limit on S.W. Becker Road

Between Veranda Gardens & Gilson Road to 40 MPH

Chief Bolduc explained that the request was to reduce the speed limit

between Veranda Gardens and Gilson Road on Becker Road to be

consistent with the other areas of Becker Road and address new

issues from the road improvements. There being no further discussion,

Vice Mayor Martin moved to approve Item 13 a.) Councilwoman

Morgan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice

vote.

14.

City Manager's Report

The City Manager stated that schools were closed due to the storm and the City

had allowed liberal leave to employees. He informed the City Council that there had

been several small spills from the influx of water in the Utilities system. He stated

that one pipe broke in the Northport Plant and an evaluation would be performed.

Councilwoman Caraballo inquired if Holiday in Lights and holiday activities would

be taking place in the City, to which the City Manager replied that the contest and

the Festival of Lights would be taking place. He stated that the holiday lights would

be turned on Thanksgiving evening. It was the consensus of the City Council to add

more selfie stations at destination spots within each district.

15.

Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments

Councilwoman Morgan- She attended the Best Places to Work luncheon on

October 29th. She stated that the paver issues were critical at the MidFlorida Event

Center. Mayor Oravec agreed and requested that staff find a cost-effective solution

to the issue.

Councilman Carvelli- He requested that staff contact the Port St. Lucie Rotary Club

to ensure that the scholarship tournament be held in the City. He thanked Jesus

Merejo, Chief Assistant City Manager, and the Utility Systems Department for their

hard work and dedication to solve the issues.

Councilwoman Caraballo- She attended the Best Places to Work luncheon on

October 29th. She voiced the same concerns as Councilwoman Morgan and

requested that the Civic Center improve accessibility. It was the consensus of the

City Council to direct staff to create a volunteer program for a courtesy tram system

at the MidFlorida Event Center.

Vice Mayor Martin- She assisted with the Canvasing Board for the past two weeks.

Mayor Oravec- He thanked Vice Mayor Martin for her service on the Canvasing

Board. He stated that the County and the Nation had exceptional voter turnout. He

said that the City was a bipartisan city dedicated to the work of the people and

implementing the Strategic Plan. He stated that he was thankful that the voters of

Port St. Lucie reelected Councilwoman Caraballo and elected Councilman Elect

Pickett.

16.

17.

Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion of

public to be heard)

Adjourn

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

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Karen A. Phillips, City Clerk

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Shanna Donleavy, Deputy City Clerk