REMINDER: Year-Round Conservation Measure Limits Landscape Irrigation to Two-Days-Per Week

The months of March and April historically are dry seasons throughout south Florida, and rainfall numbers for February were below average. Water usage monitoring systems are indicating water consumption has increased in the morning hours and code enforcement officials have observed irrigation taking place on days irrigation is not allowed.
The City of Stuart reminds residents and businesses in city limits to limit irrigation to no more than two days a week.
City Ordinance #2202-10, which went into effect July 1, 2010, mandates:

Odd street addresses may irrigate lawns and landscapes on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays before 10 a.m. and/or after 4 p.m.
Even street addresses, no street addresses, or those that irrigate both even and odd addresses within the same zones, which may include multi-family units and homeowner associations, may irrigate lawns and landscapes on Thursdays and/or Sundays before 10 a.m. and/or after 4 p.m.
Any plant material may be watered using low-volume irrigation such as drip or micro-irrigation systems, rain barrels, container or hand watering with a hose and automatic shut-off nozzle is permitted anytime.

Landscape Irrigation systems may be operated during restricted days and/or times for cleaning, maintenance, and repair purposes with an attendant on site in the area being tested. Landscape irrigation systems may routinely be operated for such purposes no more than once per week, and the run time should not exceed 10 minutes per zone.
Watering of new landscaping is permitted up to 90 days following the installation of new lawns and landscaping as follows:

On the day new landscaping is installed, new plantings and the soil may be irrigated once without regard to the normally allowable watering days and times. Soil irrigation is also allowed immediately prior to planting.
New plantings that have been in place for 30 days or less may be watered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and/or Sundays, only before 10 a.m. and/or after 4 p.m.
New plantings that have been in place for 31 to 90 days may be watered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Saturdays, only before 10 a.m. and/or after 4 p.m.
Irrigation is limited to the areas containing new landscape only. An entire irrigation zone may be watered only if new landscaping is planted on at least 50 percent of that zone. If new landscaping is planted on less than 50 percent of an irrigation zone, only the new plantings may be watered.

City of Stuart code enforcement and police officers in conjunction with water usage monitoring systems, will be identifying and notifying offenders of the year-round landscape ordinance. Violators will be provided no more than one written warning. Penalty for the first violation is $25; second violation, $50; third and subsequent violations, $100 for each violation. Each day in violation of the ordinance will constitute a separate offense.
The two-day-a-week restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. A healthy landscape only needs 1-inch to 1.5 inches of water per week during the summer growing season and only as needed to supplement rainfall. During the winter season, when a lawn goes dormant, it requires even less.
Per the South Florida Water Management District resources, the following sprinkler system runtimes will keep lawns and landscape healthy:

Conserving water year-round is an integral part of managing and protecting water supplies for today and for our future generations.
For more information or clarification on the year-round irrigation ordinance, call (772) 600-1206.

Operation Green Light

Suspended driver license? During Operation Green Light, pay overdue court obligations, including traffic and criminal fees---you can save up to 40% on fees, inquire about a payment plan, and become eligible to have your driver license reinstated.
Operation Green Light takes place March 13, March 20 and March 25.
For further information, contact the Martin County Clerk's Compliance Division at (772) 221-2306, visit the website or email.

Temporary Road & Lane Closures

The following temporary road and lane closures are scheduled accommodate festivals, special events, road paving and utilities projects.

S.E. Ocean Boulevard from S.E. Flagler to S.E. Palm Beach Road will be closed Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 4 a.m. - 1 p.m. for the Marathon of the Treasure Coast. Electronic signage and road detour signs will be in place. Learn more HERE.
Various streets Zone-5 (St. Lucie Crescent area, Michaels Court, Pine Ave., and SE Ocean Ave.), Monday-Tuesday, March 6-7, 2023, for asphalt restoration. More info HERE.
Sections of S.E. High School Ave., from S.E. Ocean Blvd., to 5th Street, March 2-30, 2023, will be closed for the installation of a utility force main replacement. Lane and road closures with detours and traffic control signage will be place. Both motorists and pedestrians can expect traffic delays.

For additional information, please call (772) 288-5398 or (772) 221-4700.

Dates to Remember & Special Notices

Coffee with the Mayor - March 2023 Invite

Summary of the February 23 City Commission Meeting

City of Stuart Commission meetings are conducted in the City Hall Chambers and are streamed live. (View HERE). City Hall Chambers are open to the public during the meetings.
Summary of Action Items / Presentations:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF 02/13/2023 CCM MINUTES (RC).
2. AWARD OF RFP #2023-201 DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 13-2023; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF RFP #2023-201, DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES TO THE TWO TOP RANKED FIRMS, CROWDER GULF OF MOBILE, ALABAMA AS THE PRIMARY CONTRACTOR, AND DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
3. AWARD OF RFP #2023-202: DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 14-2023; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF RFP #2023-202, DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES TO THE TWO TOP RANKED FIRMS, THOMPSON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC. OF MAITLAND, FLORIDA AS THE PRIMARY CONTRACTOR, AND TETRA TECH, INC. OF MAITLAND, FLORIDA AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
4. BUDGET AMENDMENT #10 FROM ARPA FUNDS TO MATCH KIWANIS FOR PARK ENHANCEMENTS (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 16-2023; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING BUDGET ADMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE 2022-2023 BUDGET; APPROPRIATING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF KIWANIS PARK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Item #3, Award of RFP #2023-202: Debris Monitoring Services was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Motion to approve Consent Calendar, Items 1,2 and 4 moved by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Clarke, and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
Representatives from Kiwanis Club of Stuart were on hand to make public comment on the award of funds for Kiwanis Park. It was noted that the Club raised its share of funds within two months. The Club's annual Pancakes and Reading in the Park will occur Saturday, March 4, and that everyone was invited to attend.
Discussion on Item #3, Award of RFP #2023-202 followed with Commissioner Bruner asking for clarification on the ownership of the company - if it differed from the other company, which was confirmed it was. Motion for approval made by Commissioner Bruner, seconded by Commissioner Collins, and motion carried unanimously 5/0.
COMMISSION ACTION
5. GREEN REUSE AREA DESIGNATION (RC):

RESOLUTION No. 09-2023;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DESIGNATING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 980, 1050, AND 1120 SE MONTEREY ROAD EXTENSION, STUART, FLORIDA, IDENTIFIED BY MARTIN COUNTY FOLIO NUMBERS 16-38-41-000-000-00013-0, 16-38-41-000-000-00014-0, AND 16-38-41-000-000-00016-0 (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SUBJECT PROPERTY”), AS FURTHER IDENTIFIED BY THE ATTACHED MAPS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS “THE LANDFILL”, PURSUANT TO SECTION 376.80, FLORIDA STATUTES OF FLORIDA’S BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION, JOB CREATION AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF SAID DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
This was the second reading of Resolution No. 09-2023. Commissioner Bruner motioned for approval, Commissioner Clark seconded, and the motion passed unanimously 5/0.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
6. STUART AUTO VAULT, LLC., PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION ON MONTEREY ROAD (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2510-2023; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A PARCEL OF LAND FRONTING SE MONTEREY ROAD, CONSISTING OF 0.34-ACRES, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Motion to approve made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Rich, motion approved 5/0.
7. STUART AUTO VAULT, LLC., PETITION FOR REZONE TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS ON MONTEREY ROAD (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2512-2023; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; TO REZONE A 0.34-ACRE PARCEL; LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SE MONTEREY ROAD; BEING MORE DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED, FROM B-1 BUSINESS (COUNTY) ZONING DESIGNATION TO B-4 LIMITED BUSINESS/MANUFACTURING (CITY) ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Motion to approve made by Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Clarke, motion approved 5/0.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
8. CENTRAL PARKWAY - SMALL-SCALE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC): (THIS IS A SINGLE READING ITEM)
ORDINANCE No. 2486-2023; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THEREBY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM “COMMERCIAL” TO “MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” FOR A 4.88-ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT 751 SE CENTRAL PARKWAY, SAID LAND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; DECLARING THE PLAN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
A presentation was made by the Johnston Group outlining Florida Law and Comprehensive Plans. Questions and comments were heard. Commissioner Rich made a motion to approve the land use designation, Commissioner Clarke seconded. Motion carried 3/2 with Commissioners Bruner and Collins dissenting.
9. 751 SE CENTRAL PARKWAY - REZONING FROM COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2487-2023; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE REAL PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT “CPUD” TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT “RPUD” FOR A 4.88-ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT 751 SE CENTRAL PARKWAY; SAID LAND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; ESTABLISHING THE SAILFISH CAY RPUD CONSISTING OF SIXTY (60) TOWNHOUSE UNITS; APPROVING A MASTER SITE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS AND A TIMETABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT, DECLARING THE PLAN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
A presentation was made by the Johnston Group outlining the rezoining and site plan for the 4.88 acre low impact development planned for Sailfish Cay. Low impact development (LID) components included in the plan were outlined: rain gardens, permeable pavement, rainwater catchment, engieered infiltration, biswales, rain harvesting and green roofs.
Johnston Group offered to match funds for the Poppleton Creek Dog Park earmarked by the City for improvements since the park would be an asset to residents of Sailfish Cay. Assisting drainage challenges of adjacent Town Park North were also discussed. Four conditional amendments will be added to the ordinance for vote at the March 13 City Commission meeting.
A movement to approve was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Rich, and passed 4/1 with Commissioner Collins dissenting.
DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
10.NORTHPOINT VENTURES, LLC V. CITY OF STUART
Pending lawsuit was discussed, including appointing Mayor McDonald to attend the mediation on behalf of the City of Stuart.
Movement to approve was made by Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Clarke, and approved 5/0.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

Slide from Sailfish Cay Feb. 27, 2023 City Commission Meeting on LID features.

FUTURE CITY OF STUART MEETINGS

Community Redevelopment Board
March 7, 2023, 4:00 p.m.

Local Planning Agency
March 8, 5:30 p.m

Special Commission Meeting - Sailfish Cay / City Manager Position
March 9, 4:00 p.m.

Special Commission Meeting - Attorney - Client
March 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Regular City Commission Meeting
March 13, 4:00 p.m.

Magistrate Hearing
March 15, 2:00 p.m.

Local Planning Agency (LPA)
March 15, 5:30 p.m.

Community Redevelopment Agency
March 27, 4:30 p.m.

Regular City Commission Meeting
March 27, 5:30 p.m.

Calendar of Events

Park Tai Chi
With FAI Certified Instructor Patti Craig
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Memorial Park, 300 SE Ocean Blvd
Every Thursday, 10 a.m.
Downtown Riverwalk Stage, 300 St. Lucie Avenue
More information: (772) 288-5340

Riverside Yoga
Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Riverwalk State, 300 St. Lucie Avenue
More information: (772) 288-5340

Yoga on the Lawn
Every Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.
Memorial Park, 300 SE Ocean Blvd
$5
More information: (772) 288-5340

Zumba
With Certified Instructor Linda Mendoza
Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Riverwalk Stage, 300 St. Lucie Avenue
More information: (772) 288-5340

Market on Main
Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Flagler Park, 201 SW Flagler Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street
More Information: (772) 286-2848

Rock'n Riverwalk
Every Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Riverwalk Stage, 300 St. Lucie Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street and DBA
More information: (772) 286-2848