This Commission Meeting was
conducted utilizing Communications Media Technology. Some Staff members were
present in the Commission Chambers while others were present via the Zoom
application to respect the social distancing guidelines.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT IN CHAMBERS:
Shirley Groover Bryant, Mayor
Tambra Varnadore, Vice Mayor, Commissioner, Ward 2
Tamara Cornwell, Commissioner-at-Large 2 (Joined the meeting @ 7:03pm)
Sheldon Jones, Commissioner-at-Large 1
Harold Smith, Commissioner, Ward 1
Brian Williams, Commissioner, Ward 3
STAFF PRESENT IN CHAMBERS:
Mark Barnebey, City Attorney
Xavier Colon, Interim CRA Director
Jim Freeman, City Clerk (Not Present)
Kera Hill, Development Services Supervisor
Cheryl Miller, Finance Director
Mohammed Rayan, Public Works Director
Scott Tyler, Chief of Police
Cassi Bailey, Assistant City Clerk
Penny Johnston, Executive Assistant
STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY:
Todd Williams, Information Technology (IT) Consultant
1. Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Father Glen Graczyk, from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, opened the Commission meeting in prayer.
All persons intending to address the City Commission were duly sworn.
2. PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL ARBOR DAY
Commissioner Smith presented the Proclamation. Kera Hill, Development Services Supervisor, accepted the Proclamation.
3. PROCLAMATION: SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS DAY
Commissioner Varnadore presented the Proclamation. Tari Allan and team, from Centerstone Trauma Services, accepted the Proclamation. April 27th, 2022 was declared as Sexual Assault Awareness Day.
4. PROCLAMATION: SUNCOAST REMAKE LEARNING DAYS
Commissioner Cornwell presented the Proclamation. Karen Windon, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, the Patterson Foundation, accepted the Proclamation.
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5. CITY COMMISSION AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION: Commissioner Cornwell moved, Commissioner Jones seconded and the
motion carried 5-0 to approve the April 18, 2022 City Commission Agenda with the removal of the last bill in 5b. and the removal of 5f.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Betty Rhodes gave her opinion on redistricting. She also expressed concern with the lack of police officers at Lincoln Memorial Middle School when school is dismissed.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: 03/07/2022, 04/04/2022
b. Legal Bills- last bill removed
c. Special Function Permit – Fire Charity Fishing Tournament
d. Special Function Permit – S.A.W.
e. Debris Management Contract Extension
f. Invitation to Bid Recommendation-
7th Street Extension (removed)
g. Resolution 2022-09 Council of Governments
MOTION: Commissioner Cornwell moved, Commissioner Jones seconded, and the
motion carried 5-0 to approve the April 18, 2022 Consent Agenda as presented by staff with the removal of item C for discussion.
Cornwell asked for clarification on the Fire Charity Fishing Tournament.
MOTION: Commissioner Cornwell moved to approve item 7c from the Consent
Agenda as presented by staff. Commissioner Jones seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Attorney Lobeck spoke regarding the first readings for the three Ordinances below. He encouraged the Commissioners to not move forward with the first readings until the full Ordinances had been produced.
Attorney Barnebey clarified that the full Ordinances are not required to have a first reading. He recommended moving forward with the first readings.
The Commissioners decided to move the first readings to the May 2nd City Commission Meeting.
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8. FIRST READING ORDINANCE 2022-05 AMENDMENT TO RIVIERA DUNES
DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDER
(K.HILL/M.BARNEBEY/B.CORNELIUS)
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 665, AS AMENDED, THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR THE RIVIERA DUNES
DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF
U.S.
41 AND SOUTH OF HABEN BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING
SECTION 6, SUBSECTION G – TRANSPORTATION AND ADDING NEW CONDITIONS FOR
TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION AND TRAFFIC MONITORING CONSISTENT WITH SECTION
380.06, FLORIDA STATUES; ADDING A NEW TABLE A(1) RELATED TO THE PROPOSED
RIVIERA DUNES APARTMENTS GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN; AMENDING MAP H TO REFLECT
CURRENT CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 663, AS AMENDED, FOR THE RIVIERA DUNES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-MIXED USE
PROJECT, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF U.S. 41 AND SOUTH OF HABEN BOULEVARD;
PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING SECTION 1 - SUBSECTION 8 – TABLE 1 AND
TABLE 2 TO UPDATE PARCEL IDENTIFICATION, DEVELOPMENT AREAS AND USES CONSISTENT
WITH CURRENT CONDITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 1-SUBSECTION 13 TO UPDATE THE LAND
USE EXCHANGE CONDITIONS AND TABLE 3 LAND USE EXCHANGE MATRIX TO REFLECT
PREVIOUS CHANGES IN THE LAND USE EXCHANGE MATRIX THAT WAS ADOPTED WITH THE
RIVIERA DUNES DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENTS
PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE 03-774 AND ORDINANCE 08-956; AND UPDATE THE CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA; APPROVING ADOPTION
OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WTHIN THE RIVIERA DUNES DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT FOR A
MULTI-FAMILY, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 255 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
ON 8.37 ACRES OF PROPERTY; GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF U.S. 41
SOUTH OF HABEN BOULEVARD AT THE WESTERN ENTRANCE TO THE RIVIERA DUNES
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All 3 first readings were moved to May 2nd.
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Public Comments:
The following individuals gave their opinions on the development of the Riviera Dunes Apartments.
· James Bailie (in opposition of the project)
· Attorney Dan Lobeck (in opposition of the project)
· Lynn Daniel (in opposition of the project)
· Cindy Ortiz (in opposition of the project)
· George Ernst (Provided a written comment via email - in favor of the project)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 10.1, REGARDING THE REGULATION OF MOORING OR ANCHORING OF LIVE-ABOARD VESSELS, FLOATING STRUCTURES, AND CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VESSELS; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS, DEFINITIONS, VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC HEARING opened at 7:57pm
Allen Tusing expressed his opinion on the boats in the waterways. He stated that he is worried about the vessels’ waste and sewage.
Ellen Wile asked for clarification as to what is allowed in the Ordinance. She also asked to hear more about the code enforcement that will occur.
PUBLIC HEARING closed at 8:00pm
Commissioner Varnadore asked about delivering the violations. Chief Tyler clarified the procedures. Attorney Barnebey also spoke on the current restrictions in the City codes.
Commissioner Smith asked if we could enforce this Ordinance. Chief Tyler responded that if the Commission passes it, they will use the Ordinance and enforce it.
Commissioner Williams questioned if the derelict vessel fund is the City’s fund, or the State’s fund. Attorney Barnebey clarified that it is the City’s fund.
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MOTION: Commissioner Varnadore moved, Commissioner Williams
seconded, and the motion carried 5-0 to adopt Ordinance
2022-04.
12. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2021-12 MANATEE FRUIT COMPANY
REZONE PID #2414520058 (K. HILL)
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA REZONING APPROXIMATELY 34.43+/-
ACRES OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON 17TH STREET WEST, APPROXIMATELY 430 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION ON 17TH STREET
WEST AND 24TH AVENUE WEST,
FLORIDA, FROM CITY ZONING PD-H (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING) TO CITY ZONING
E-R, (ESTATE RESIDENTIAL), AND AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (MANATEE FRUIT COMPANY)
Applicant withdrew their application. No action was needed.
The City Commission Meeting was recessed to open the April 4, 2022 CRA Meeting at 8:14 P.M.
Mayor Bryant reconvened the meeting at 9:43 P.M.
STANDING AGENDA ITEMS:
13. Traffic Update
None
COMMENTS:
14. DEPARTMENT HEADS’ COMMENTS
Mr. Colon announced that the CRA Advisory Board Meeting would be on May 4, 2022. He also stated that a Special Function Permit would be coming forward for approval for the July 1st, City of Palmetto’s 125th Anniversary event.
Commissioner Cornwell asked about the band for the 4th of July event. Mr. Colon answered that it
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has not been finalized.
Mr. Rayan provided updates on the following topics:
· Chloramine Station- Went online 1 ½ weeks ago.
· MLK Project is near completion.
· Police Department Project- Building foundation is completed. Plumbing, mechanical and electrical are being put in. Vertical construction should begin in May.
· Reuse Water Supply- More restrictions may be forthcoming.
· Paving Schedule will be made available at the next meeting on May 2nd.
Commissioner Varnadore expressed her concerns with the Reuse Water Supply and enforcing possible restrictions.
Commissioner Williams asked to be updated when problems arise.
Commissioner Jones questioned the future of 21st Street, and the possibility of sidewalks.
Cheryl Miller provided updates on upcoming finance matters.
Chief Tyler gave updates on the Police Department.
Attorney Barnebey recapped the workshop discussion of redistricting and instructed the Commission to make a motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Varnadore moved, Commissioner Jones seconded,
and the Motion carried 4-1 to bring back the Redistricting
Discussion after the first of the year. Commissioner Cornwell
voted nay.
Attorney Barnebey provided an update about the meeting they had with the Chairman of the County Commission and the County Attorney. The County and the City are going to update their interlocal agreement and it will be brought back before the Board.
MOTION: Commissioner Williams moved, Commissioner Smith seconded,
and the Motion carried 4-1 to extend the meeting for 10
minutes. Commissioner Cornwell voted nay.
15. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Bryant asked the Commissioners which date, May 10th, or 11th, they would be able to come listen to a presentation by Scott Paine from the Florida League of Cities. It will be from 5:30-7:30 P.M. The Commissioners agreed to May 11th.
Attorney Barnebey asked for consensus from the Commissioners for June 1st to be the Public Hearing for the Riviera Dunes’ Ordinances. The Commissioners agreed.
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Manatee County asked the City for a letter of support to go to Vern Buchanan’s office regarding the implementation of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the MLK Aquatic Center from the other side of U.S 41 Highway.
Palmetto High School’s remodeling budget was increased to $39 million by the School District of Manatee County.
16. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
None
Vice Mayor Varnadore adjourned the meeting at 10:16 P.M.
Minutes approved: MAY 2, 2022
JAMES R. FREEMAN
James R. Freeman
City Clerk