February 21, 2024

09:00 a.m.

Health and Human Services Manager Kimberly Kutch

Jasmine Reid, Corporal, United States Marine Corps

Two Generation Summit Day

Recognition of Dr. Frank Cassell - Preserving Local History

Lourdes Ramirez commented on Protect Siesta Key. Ann Hall commented on Library Services. Joe Gilberti commented on primary water supply. Shawn Wilson, Jon Thaxton, Scott Eller commented on Blue CASL Tamiami, LLC. (See Item 27 later this meeting.) Stephen Rees and Charlie Bailey commented on proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Code. (See Item 28 later this meeting.) Becky Ayech commented on recognition of Dr. Frank Cassell, historical markers, and a temporary light at Lorraine Road. Jono Miller commented on the Myakka River Area Variance request. (See Item 30 later this meeting.) Joe Hewes commented on commercial water-based charter boat operators using County boat ramps. (See Item 7 later this meeting.)

Items submitted:  Copies of documents entitled "In The Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit in and for Sarasota County, Florida", and "Free Primary Spring Water Bills to TAPS of 1/5 Million Residents in Palm Beach County Florida", and a copy of correspondence

09:44 a.m. Board Action:  Requested a verbatim transcription of the public comments made by a presenter during the Open to the Public Segment. Requested by Neunder, without objection.

09:45 a.m. Board Action:  Approved Items 2-24, as follows. Moved by Neunder, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

A.

Approved Contract No. 2024-195, an Amendment to a Subrecipient Agreement with Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, Inc., Contract No. 2023-088, for emergency (non-congregate) shelter to backdate the effective date of the Agreement to August 31, 2022;

B.

Approved Contract No. 2024-196, an Amendment to a Subrecipient Agreement with Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, Inc., Contract No. 2023-089, for rapid re-housing to backdate the effective date of the Agreement to August 31, 2022.

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

A.

Adopted Resolution No. 2024-028, amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Resolution No. 2023-166), to modify the description and scope in CIP Project No. 88044 - Fruitville Water Reclamation Facility Demolition;

B.

Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to County Contract No. 2016-315 with Brown and Caldwell (Corporation), for continuing professional consulting services related to engineering services - utilities, to memorialize the parties intent of making the term of the Contract coterminous with the completion date of Work Assignment No. 210271 for the demolition and restoration of the Fruitville Water Reclamation Facility and Tatum Ridge Golf Course (Tatum Ridge Reuse Ponds);

C.

Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Work Assignment No. 210271 to County Contract No. 2016-315 with Brown and Caldwell (Corporation), for the demolition and restoration of the Fruitville Water Reclamation Facility and Tatum Ridge Golf Course (Tatum Ridge Reuse Ponds), increasing the not to exceed amount from $398,060.00 to $414,060.00.

A.

Approved Contract No. 2024-197, a Local Agency Program Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the purchase of Intelligent Transportation Control Systems equipment for Honore Avenue from Richardson Road to Bee Ridge Road, in the amount of $380,959.00;

B.

Adopted Resolution No. 2024-029, authorizing execution and submittal of a Federally Funded Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of FDOT, for the purchase of Intelligent Transportation Systems equipment for Honore Avenue from Richardson Road to Bee Ridge Road from the Approved Products List Contract maintained by FDOT, in the amount of $380,959.00.

A.

Declared the identified tangible personal property as surplus property, authorized the disposal of the surplus property, and to move the surplus property to a disposed of status;

B.

Authorized the disposal of two 2015 Ford F-350 Dump Trucks.

Staff Presenter:  Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Director Nicole Rissler

Public Presenter:  Michelle Stanley

Staff Presenter:  Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Director Nicole Rissler

Public Presenters:  Eric Duggan, Kelly Defebo, and Pete Harvey

Staff Presenters:  Planning and Development Services Director Matthew Osterhoudt, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis, and County Attorney Joshua Moye

Public Presenters:  Shawn Wilson and Scott Eller

Item submitted:  A copy of correspondence

Chair Moran passed the gavel to Commissioner Neunder.

11:39 a.m. Board Action:  Approved a request by Blue CASL Tamiami, LLC, to extend the closing date of Contract No. 2022-213, as amended this date, to March 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with additional language to be determined by the County Attorney, in regards to the Contract not performing as outlined, with a personal guarantee of payment by the officers of the contract of any unused Federal funds up to the full $4,200,000.00. Moved by Moran, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Commissioner Neunder passed the gavel to Chair Moran.

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

A.

The Board considered authorizing the processing of seven publicly-initiated Amendments and two privately-initiated Amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) that have been identified by Staff to be processed as In-Cycle 7 Amendments;

B.

The Board considered waiving the requirement to have Planning Commission first consider the Ordinances related to Cycle 7 UDC Amendments.

Staff Presenters:  Planning and Development Service Planner James Ehrmann and County Attorney Joshua Moye

Item submitted:  A copy of spreadsheets

11:54 a.m. Board Action:  Authorized the processing of seven publicly-initiated Amendments and two privately-initiated Amendments to the UDC that have been identified by Staff to be processed as In-Cycle 7 Amendments. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

A.

Public hearing to consider a proposed Resolution, transmitting Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 2023-A, amending the Future Land Use Map designation on approximately 113.81 acres for property located at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota, from Moderate Density Residential to High Density Residential, to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for review and comment;

B.

Public hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-005, approving Midtown SRQ Development of Critical Concern (DOCC) for the development of 1,479 residential units and 20,000 square feet of commercial uses on approximately 113.81 acres for property located at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota;

C.

Public hearing to consider proposed  Ordinance No. 2024-006, approving Rezone Petition No. 23-22 for property located at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota, from RSF-3  (Residential, Single-Family, 4.5 units/acre) and RSF-4 /PUD (Residential, Single-Family, 5.5 units/acre/Planned Unit Development) to RMF-3/PUD (Residential, Multi-Family 13 units/acre/Planned Unit Development).

Staff Presenters:  Planning and Development Services Planner Hannah Sowinski, Public Works Transportation Mobility Senior Technical Specialist Kwamena Sankah, and County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

Public Presenters:  William Merrill, Kelley Klepper, Juanita Cherry, Reneadre Mosley, and Jeremiah Parker

01:36 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearings. Closed by Moran, without objection.

01:37 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Resolution No. 2024-030. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

01:37 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-005, approving Midtown SRQ DOCC. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

01:37 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-006, approving Rezone Petition No. 23-22. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

01:40 p.m. Board Action: Requested that the County Administrator provide to the Board an update on what opportunities exist for future parks and recreation actives in the Newtown area. Requested by Neunder, without objection.

Note:  Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

Staff Presenters:  Planning and Development Services Environmental Protection Division Environmental Permitting Manager Howard Berna and County Attorney Joshua Moye

Public Presenters:  Jono Miller, Julie Morris, Mason Ward, Becky Ayech, Stacey Mazza-Gilkison, Sean Patton, Rob Patten, Glenn Compton, Ray Westbrook, Maynard Hiss, John Lambie, Susan Schoettle-Gumm, Joseph  DiVito, Michael Delate, Mark Yavarone, and Mark Espinan

Items submitted:  Copies of e-mails, copies of correspondence, a thumb drive, and a copy of a packet entitled "Exhibits"

02:43 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

RECESS:  2:50 p.m. - 3:01 p.m.

03:02 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the request for a continuance relating to Myakka River Area Variance Request No. 2021-163022-RL, to a date uncertain. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note:  Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

03:04 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

03:04 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Resolution No. 2024-031, Budget Amendment No. B2024-019. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

A.

The Board considered the request authorization to file a lawsuit against Christian Cassagnol for property damage;

B.

The Board considered the Final Plat approval for Sienna Park Townhomes at University, Phase 2.

03:06 p.m. Board Action:  Authorized the County Attorney to file a lawsuit against Christian Cassagnol for property damage. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

03:06 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the Final Plat for Sienna Park Townhomes at University, Phase 2. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Commr. Smith commented on the Washington, D.C. National Association of Counties Legislative event.

Commr. Rainford commented on Meals for Wheels.

Staff Presenter:  County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

03:14 p.m. Board Action:  Approved having a second mandatory meeting for Agencies that didn't attend the first meeting on the Health and Human Services contract application process. Moved by Smith, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Commr. Neunder commented on reestablishing the historic tidal connection of Midnight Pass.

Commr. Cutsinger commented on a proposal by Leadership Englewood 2024 and the North Manasota Key Association.

Staff Presenter:  County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

03:20 p.m. Board Action:  Requested that the County Administrator work with Leadership Englewood 2024 on their First Responders Memorial Project and if there are any concerns, to bring it back to the Board. Requested by Cutsinger, without objection.

03:21 p.m. Board Action:  Requested that the County Administrator work with North Manasota Key Association to facilitate the creation of a Neighborhood Improvement District. Requested by Cutsinger, without objection.

Staff Presenter:  Planning and Development Services Director Matthew Osterhoudt

03:36 p.m. Board Action:  Tabled the 2023 Strategic Plan Board Policy Agenda Item - Design Flood Elevation: FEMA Lowering Base Flood, to such time as when the State Senate and the House Bills are completed. Moved by Smith, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Staff Presenters:  Office of Financial Management Program Management Division Manager Steve Hyatt, Office of Financial Management Manager II Laurel Varnell, and County Attorney Joshua Moye

04:09 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the recommended eligibility and scoring criteria, as amended this date for the Resilient SRQ Multi-Family Affordable Housing Program. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Staff Presenter:  Planning and Development Services Planner Everett Farrell

Public Presenters:  Stephen Rees, Jane Grandbouche, Scott Proffitt, Fredy Ayech, Jessica Braemer, Susan Schoettle-Gumm, Becky Ayech, Jesse Hicks, Michelle Beaudon, Daniel Groff, and Luke Davis

Items submitted:  Copies of e-mails, copies of correspondence, and a copy of a presentation

05:16 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

05:18 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Resolution No. 2024-032. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 3-2 vote; Moran and Smith voted "No."

Note:  Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

Staff Presenter:  Planning and Development Services Planner Keaton Osborn

Public Presenters:  Stephen Rees, Kelley Klepper, Joseph Herling, Ellen Barry, William Candy, Frank Konrad, Brian Humlicek, John Alexander, Stephen Schwalbe, and Stephen Schwark

Items submitted:  Copies of e-mails, copies of correspondence, and a copy of a presentation

06:28 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

06:28 p.m. Board Action:  Denied a proposed Resolution, regarding CAP No. 2023-01-SP. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note:  Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.