City Commission Regular Meeting on 2025-10-14 10:00 AM — North Port, FL
Date: 2025-10-14

4970 CITY HALL BLVD
 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



 Meeting Agenda

 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Phil Stokes, Mayor
 Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Golen, Interim City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting
pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04.

Public comment may be submitted in the following ways:

In Person Attendance: Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may be
submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per
person.

Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will be
available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your public
comment is limited to 2,000 characters.

Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be
accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide
information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds.


CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)


3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


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A. 25-2913 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

 Attachments: Vacancy List


4. CONSENT AGENDA:

(All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items
removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)

A. 25-2451 Approve the Tenth Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-19, Professional
 Engineering Services for the Widening of Price Boulevard, From Sumter
 Boulevard to Toledo Blade Boulevard by and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and Consor North America, Inc. in the Amount of
 $295,796.50.
 Attachments: Amendment Ten to Agreement
 Purchasing Form
 Amendment Nine to Agreement
 Amendment Eight to Agreement
 Amendment Seven to Agreement
 Amendment Six to Agreement
 Amendment Five to Agreement
 Amendment Four to Agreement
 Amendment Three to Agreement
 Amendment Two to Agreement
 Amendment One to Agreement
 Agreement
 Notice of Name Change
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

B. 25-2467 Approve the Contract Addendum for Hosting Services With Vermont
 Systems (RecTrac).
 Attachments: Vermont Systems Hosting Services Addendum
 Vermont Systems Payment Services Addendum
 Vermont Systems Software License, Maintenance and Support Agreement
 Florida Division of Corporations

C. 25-2493 Approve the Seventeenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by
 and between the City of North Port, Florida and Halfacre Construction
 Company for Installation of Portable Office Trailers in the Amount of
 $535,297.64.




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 Attachments: Seventeenth Amendment to Contract No. 2023-17.002
 Contract No. 2023-17.002
 Florida Division of Corporations

D. 25-2532 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's
 Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on
 Sam Shapos Way.
 Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding
 Lease Agreement
 June 24, 2025 Meeting Minutes
 Florida Division of Corporations

E. 25-2813 Approve the Eighteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Phase II by and
 Between the City of North Port and Halfacre Construction Company for
 Construction of the Boca Chica Park in the Amount of $821,336.20.
 Attachments: Eighteenth Amendment to Contract No. 2023-17.002
 Contract No. 2023-17.002
 Boca Chica Site Plan
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

F. 25-2814 Approve the Fourteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by
 and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for
 Construction of the Dallas White Park Multi-Use Field and ADA
 Improvements in the Amount of $1,457,054.
 Attachments: Fourteenth Amendment to Contract 2023-17.001
 Contract 2023-17.001
 Dallas White Park Site Plan
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

G. 25-2834 Approve Agreement No. 2025-02 Non-Exclusive Disaster Debris
 Monitoring Services and Financial Recovery Management Agreement by
 and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Rostan Solutions, LLC
 (Primary Vendor) and Thompson Consulting Services, LLC (Secondary
 Vendor) and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal
 Terms.




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 Attachments: Agreement 2025-02 Rostan Solutions, LLC
 Agreement 2025-02 Thompson Consulting Services, LLC
 RFP 2025-02 Notice of Intent to Award
 RFP 2025-02 Proposal Ranking
 RFP 2025-02 Submittal Rostan Solutions, LLC
 RFP 2025-02 Submittal Thompson Consulting Services, LLC
 RFP 2025-02 Solicitation
 Sunbiz Rostan Solutions, LLC
 Florida Division of Corporations Document Thompson Consulting Services, LLC

H. 25-2835 Approve Agreement No. 2025-01 Emergency Response Services,
 Disaster Debris Management Services, and Ancillary
 Preparation/Recovery Services in the City of North Port by and Between
 the City of North Port, Florida, and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.,
 (Primary Vendor), Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc., (Secondary Vendor),
 and DRC Emergency Services, LLC, (Tertiary Vendor) and Authorize the
 City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms.
 Attachments: Agreement No. 2025-01 Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
 Agreement No. 2025-01 Crowder-Gulf Joint Ventures, Inc.
 Agreement No. 2025-01 DRC Emergency Services, LLC
 RFP No. 2025-01 Notice of Intent to Award
 RFP No. 2025-01 Proposal Ranking
 RFP No. 2025-01 Submittal Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
 RFP No. 2025-01 Submittal Crowder-Gulf Joint Ventures, Inc.
 RFP No. 2025-01 Submittal DRC Emergency Services, LLC
 RFP No. 2025-01 Solicitation and Addenda
 Sunbiz Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
 Sunbiz Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc.
 Sunbiz DRC Emergency Services, LLC

I. 25-2854 Approval of the September 18, 2025 Commission Special Meeting
 Minutes
 Attachments: 9-18-25 Minutes

J. 25-2855 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for August 2025.

 Attachments: Cash Receipts Summary - August 2025

K. 25-2860 Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-38 Lazy River Resurfacing
 Project to Electro Mechanic Industries, LLC in the Amount of $261,484
 Plus a Construction Contingency of $26,148 for an Amount Not to Exceed
 $287,632.


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 Attachments: Contract No. 2025-38
 RFB No. 2025-38 Notice of Intent to Award
 RFB No. 2025-38 with all Addenda
 RFB No. 2025-38 Electro Mechanic Industries LLC Submittal
 Florida Division of Corporations

L. 25-2866 Approval of the September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

 Attachments: 9-23-25 Minutes


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc
 2025-28 at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan;
 Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV,
 Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to
 Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing
 for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing
 for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Attachments: Ordinance No 2025-28 - Second Reading
 Ordinance No 2025-28 - First Reading
 Staff Report with Exhibits
 Staff Presentation
 Ex-Parte through 10-13-25
 PZAB Action Report

B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of
 2025-31 Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the
 Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
 Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2025-31
 June 2, 2025 City Commission Workshop Minutes
 June 2, 2025 Workshop Agenda Item Staff Summary
 North Port and Surrounding Local Government Distance Regulations
 Economic Development Element
 Economic Development and Growth Management Pillar
 April 15, 2025 CEDAB Meeting Minutes


ORDINANCE - Second Reading:



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C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
 2025-30 City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule for Utilities
 Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance - Second Reading
 Ordinance - First Reading
 Business Impact Estimate


RESOLUTION:

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-52 Authorizing the City Commission to Participate in a Joint Meeting With the
 Sarasota County Commission to Receive, Discuss, and Act Upon Matters
 of Mutual Interest; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 25-2904 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Request From the Kiwanis
 Club, Inc. of North Port for Placement of a Portable Building on City Owned
 Property at Dallas White Park, Located at 5900 Greenwood Avenue, North
 Port, Florida, 34287.
 Attachments: Request
 Submission Kiwanis Foundation of North Port Inc.
 2025 Initiative Budget-FINAL 2 copy (2)
 Portable 60x24 New Office Quote (1)

B. 25-2903 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of North Port 2026
 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.
 Attachments: 2025 State Legislative Priorities
 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities
 Sarasota County 2026 Legislative Priorities

C. 25-2709 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Projects for 2026 State and
 Federal Legislative Funding Consideration.
D. 25-2898 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Proposed Ordinance
 Establishing Stricter Residency, Clustering, and Activity Restrictions for
 Registered Offenders and Predators, Including a Comparison of Current
 City of North Port Laws With Ordinances Adopted in Miami-Dade County,
 Putnam County, and Existing State of Florida Density Restrictions.
 (Requested by Commissioner Duval).



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 Attachments: Florida Statute Chapter 775
 Miami-Dade Residence Address Compliance
 2025-021Sexual Offender Act

E. 25-2915 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Suggested Agenda Items for
 the 2026 Convocation of Governments.
 Attachments: January 15, 2025 Convocation Minutes


7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

(The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City
Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with
the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)


8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

A. 25-2907 Commissioner Duval's Communications

B. 25-2908 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

C. 25-2909 Mayor Stokes' Communications

D. 25-2910 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

E. 25-2911 Commissioner Petrow's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

10. ADJOURNMENT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City
Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and
provided a staff recommendation. All of these materials are available at the City Clerk's Office, during normal
business hours, for inspection and (for a fee) copying. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff
member who prepared them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is
available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing
difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings.

NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical
characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services.

No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to
appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the
meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Copies of the recordings are available (for a
fee) at the City Clerk's Office.




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4970 CITY HALL BLVD
 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



 Meeting Minutes
 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Phil Stokes, Mayor
 Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Golen, Interim City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

 Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

ROLL CALL

 Present: 4- Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow, Vice Mayor Barbara
 Langdon and Commissioner Philip Stokes
 Absent: 1- Commissioner David Duval

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist
 Lindner, Police Chief Garrison, Deputy Fire Chief Herlihy, Parks and Recreation Director
 Pfundheller, Planner III Willette-Grondin, Development Services Deputy Director Barnes,
 Public Works Director Speake, Grants Divison Manager Malingowski, and Natural
 Resources Manager Kalev.

 Mayor Stokes acknowledged prior Commissioner James Blutcher.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by James Blutcher.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion to approve the agenda.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval



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2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Ms. Faust played the following voicemail into the record:
 Gary Thalman: Expressed support of the Central Parc Pattern Plan Amendment and the
 Planning and Zoning Advisory Board’s (PZAB) recommendation.

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Brock Mitchell: Expressed support of the Central Parc Development Master Plan
 Amendment.

 In Person:
 Joan Morgan: Spoke to Commission involvement with nonprofits and expressed support
 of Item Nos. 25-2532 and 25-2813.
 Chris Johnson: Spoke to disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts following recent
 hurricanes, partnerships with volunteer organizations, and ongoing case management and
 outreach programs.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


 A. 25-2913 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the
 announcements.

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

 Mayor Stokes announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled
 from the consent agenda for discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item Nos. 25-2532 and 25-2813
 being pulled for discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval


 A. 25-2451 Approve the Tenth Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-19, Professional
 Engineering Services for the Widening of Price Boulevard, From Sumter
 Boulevard to Toledo Blade Boulevard by and Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and Consor North America, Inc. in the Amount of
 $295,796.50.
 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 25-2467 Approve the Contract Addendum for Hosting Services With Vermont
 Systems (RecTrac).
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 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 25-2493 Approve the Seventeenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by
 and between the City of North Port, Florida and Halfacre Construction
 Company for Installation of Portable Office Trailers in the Amount of
 $535,297.64.
 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 25-2532 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North
 Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's
 Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on
 Sam Shapos Way.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Commissioner Langdon spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding nonprofit support, land lease
 terms, policy development, legal review, fundraising, taxpayer spending, and
 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) updates.

 Mr. Golen spoke to redrafting the MOU to clarify termination processes.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding include language regarding
 milestones, cancellation terms, and future MOU revisions.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to direct the City Manager to work with Awaken Food Pantry, Senior Center,
 Kiwanis Club, and the Art Center to identify needs and expectations and to bring
 back for a future meeting an agenda item for discussion and possible action on
 how to approach the space building and other needs in order retain the non-profits
 within the boundaries of North Port. The motion carried on the following vote with
 Mayor Stokes dissenting due to the need of clarification on the order in which
 actions would occur, while expressing overall support for the majority direction
 moving forward:

 Yes: 3- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow and Vice Mayor Langdon

 No: 1- Commissioner Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Mr. Fletcher spoke to lease policy revisions and next meeting date.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion and passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Emrich.

 A motion was made by Mayor Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Langdon, to
 direct the City Attorney to review the Memorandum of Understanding to create
 consistency regarding termination to ensure either party has the right to terminate

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 for any reason.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding inclusion of annual
 milestones, MOU flexibility, avoiding unnecessary fundraising goals, potential updates to
 the MOU during future review, and timeline for bringing the revised document back for
 consideration.

 A motion to amend was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by
 Commissioner Petrow, to include language regarding milestones. The motion to
 amend carried on the following vote with Mayor Stokes dissenting:

 Yes: 3- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow and Vice Mayor Langdon

 No: 1- Commissioner Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

 The main motion as amended carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval


 E. 25-2813 Approve the Eighteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Phase II by and
 Between the City of North Port and Halfacre Construction Company for
 Construction of the Boca Chica Park in the Amount of $821,336.20.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Commissioner Langdon spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding nonprofit lease terms,
 City-owned property use, maintenance, park impact fees, park impact fee refunding
 processing timeline, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and upcoming development
 master plan.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Petrow, to
 approve Item No. 25-2813 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote
 with Commissioner Langdon dissenting due to it not being the proper time to
 evaluate the construction of a new park:

 Yes: 3- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes

 No: 1- Vice Mayor Langdon

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval


 F. 25-2814 Approve the Fourteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk
 Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by
 and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for
 Construction of the Dallas White Park Multi-Use Field and ADA
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 Improvements in the Amount of $1,457,054.
 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 G. 25-2834 Approve Agreement No. 2025-02 Non-Exclusive Disaster Debris
 Monitoring Services and Financial Recovery Management Agreement by
 and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Rostan Solutions, LLC
 (Primary Vendor) and Thompson Consulting Services, LLC (Secondary
 Vendor) and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal
 Terms.
 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 25-2835 Approve Agreement No. 2025-01 Emergency Response  Services,
 Disaster Debris Management Services, and Ancillary
 Preparation/Recovery Services in the City of North Port by and Between
 the City of North Port, Florida, and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.,
 (Primary Vendor), Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc., (Secondary Vendor),
 and DRC Emergency Services, LLC, (Tertiary Vendor) and Authorize the
 City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms.
 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 I. 25-2854 Approval of the September 18, 2025 Commission Special Meeting
 Minutes
 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 J. 25-2855 Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for August 2025.

 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 K. 25-2860 Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-38 Lazy River Resurfacing Project
 to Electro Mechanic Industries, LLC in the Amount of $261,484 Plus a
 Construction Contingency of $26,148 for an Amount Not to Exceed
 $287,632.
 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.


 L. 25-2866 Approval of the September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

 This Item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc
 2025-28 at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan;
 Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV,
 Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to
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 Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing
 for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing
 for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item, stated this is a quasi -judicial hearing, and requested
 a motion to direct the City Clerk to read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only, swore in those wishing to provide testimony,
 and stated there were no aggrieved parties.

 Mayor Stokes called for disclosure of ex-parte communications.

 Commissioner Petrow disclosed a conversation with Williams Parker and other
 representatives. Mayor Stokes spoke to one on one meetings with the City Manager .
 Commissioner Langdon had very minimal conversation in her agenda briefing. Vice Mayor
 Emrich disclosed no ex-parte communications.

 Peter Van Buskirk, Kimley Horn and Associates, being duly sworn, provided a
 presentation including request, zoning and uses, January 2018 concept, July 2018
 concept, Section 21-9, Table 1, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) required
 landscape buffers, landscape buffer areas as proposed in amendment, current buffer plan,
 proposed revisions to the plan, staff recommendations, lake 13, waiver 1, lake 5, waiver 2,
 lake 9, Comprehensive Plan consistency, compliance with applicable findings review
 criteria, and request for approval.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin, being duly sworn, provided a presentation including overview,
 history, site information, proposed changes, waiver requests, staff analysis, Central Parc
 approved and proposed buffers, analysis of buffer changes, required planting locations,
 analysis of requested waivers 1 and 2, request to change the buffer type b to sod for lake
 13, review process pre-application meeting, natural resources concerns, consistency with
 Florida Statutes, the Comprehensive Plan, and ULDC, public comment, neighborhood
 meeting, public notice, legal review, business impact estimate, Planning and Zoning
 Advisory Board recommendation, and staff recommendations.

 Mr. Buskirk provided a rebuttal regarding buffer landscaping, noise reduction, community
 support, villa classification, and state compatibility rules.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided a rebuttal regarding multi-family and single-family
 compatibility, and buffer requirements.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 James Murphy, being duly sworn: Expressed opposition of the item.
 Steven Skoda, being duly sworn: Expressed support of the item and opposition to tree
 plantings near lake 7.
 James Blutcher, being duly sworn: Expressed support of the item and opposition to lake

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 landscaping.
 Ron Barrier, being duly sworn: Expressed support of the item and opposition to tree
 plantings near lake 13.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding sod environmental impacts.

 Mr. Kalev, being duly sworn, provided an overview of ecological perspectives regarding
 sod placement versus vegetation.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding vegetation, waivers, buffer
 options, ecological importance of vegetation around lakes, concerns of erosion and
 flooding, staff communication with residents, Home Owner's Association (HOA) buffer
 approvals, and clarification of options presented.

 Mr. Kalev provided an overview of sod soil stabilization and benefit of trees and shrubs for
 protection against storm events.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided clarity on one on one communications with HOAs, email
 communications with public, and staff recommendations.

 Ms. Willette-Grondin provided closing arguments regarding staff recommendation, buffer
 requirements, and code compliance.

 Mr. Buskirk provided closing arguments regarding report, buffer waivers, neighborhood
 completion, erosion control, and project approval request.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2025-28 to second reading on October 28, 2025 with
 Option 3 including all waivers. The motion failed on the following vote with
 Commissioner Petrow and Mayor Stokes dissenting due to concerns over design,
 ecology, and citizen involvement:

 Yes: 2- Mayor Emrich and Vice Mayor Langdon

 No: 2- Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding voting procedures, waiver
 requests, ecological benefits, citizen input, and applicant compliance concerns.

 Mr. Golen provided clarity regarding meeting procedure.

 Ms. Faust spoke to waiver or no wavier decision procedures.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding planting procedures clarity.

 Ms. Faust spoke to meeting procedure.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2025-28 to second reading on October 28, 2025. The
 motion failed on the following vote with Commissioner Petrow and Mayor Stokes
 dissenting due to concerns over tree removals:



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 Yes: 2- Mayor Emrich and Vice Mayor Langdon

 No: 2- Commissioner Petrow and Commissioner Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding meeting procedures, next
 steps, waiver options, and buffer compromises.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to direct the City Manager and staff to work with the developer and community
 groups to determine if there can be negotiations and movement on both sides to
 minimize the disruption of views and address environmental concerns and to
 continue to second reading on October 28, 2025. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Recess was taken from 12:23 p.m. until 1:04 p.m.


 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of
 2025-31 Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the
 Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; Providing for
 Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for
 Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding distance requirements, bar
 and restaurant definitions, food service percentages, licensing, and state regulation
 consistency.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2025-31 to second reading on October 28, 2025. The
 motion carried on the following vote:



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 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:


 C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
 2025-30 City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule for Utilities
 Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-30 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

RESOLUTION:


 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-52 Authorizing the City Commission to Participate in a Joint Meeting With the
 Sarasota County Commission to Receive, Discuss, and Act Upon Matters
 of Mutual Interest; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Severability; and
 Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Stokes closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,


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 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-52 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 25-2904 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Request From the Kiwanis
 Club, Inc. of North Port for Placement of a Portable Building on City Owned
 Property at Dallas White Park, Located at 5900 Greenwood Avenue, North
 Port, Florida, 34287.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Mayor stokes called for public comment.

 Public comment:
 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Nonprofits: Spoke to community partnerships and Clothing Closet Program.

 In Person:
 Ms. Cislo: Spoke to Clothing Closet needs.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding nonprofit policy consistency,
 lease options and fees, site suitability for the portable, grant timelines and funding, city
 financial impact, and direction to staff to explore space options.

 Mayor Stokes requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Langdon, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich,
 to direct the City Manager to identify options to offer the Kiwanis Club of North
 Port, Inc. space at Dallas White Park. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval


 B. 25-2903 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of North Port 2026
 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding property tax impacts, Senate
 Bill 180 (2025), insurance rate concerns, the new police headquarters, widening Toledo
 Blade Boulevard, construction of the I-75 interchange, and overall infrastructure funding
 strategies.

 There was no public comment.

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 C. 25-2709 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Projects for 2026 State and
 Federal Legislative Funding Consideration.
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding state and federal funding
 priorities,  emergency services facilities,  infrastructure projects, environmental
 preservation, and county coordination on sex offender regulations.

 There was no public comment.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Langdon,
 to approve the list of projects for 2026 state and Federal legislative funding
 consideration, as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 Absent: 1- Commissioner Duval


 D. 25-2898 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Proposed Ordinance
 Establishing Stricter Residency, Clustering, and Activity Restrictions for
 Registered Offenders and Predators, Including a Comparison of Current
 City of North Port Laws With Ordinances Adopted in Miami-Dade County,
 Putnam County, and Existing State of Florida Density Restrictions.
 (Requested by Commissioner Duval).
 Mayor Stokes announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item on behalf of Commissioner Duval.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding sex offender residency
 regulations, legal review, county coordination, and future action.

 Mr. Garrison expressed support of the item and spoke to legislative limits, need for
 Sheriff’s guidance, and regional consistency across Sarasota County.

 Public Comment:
 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Casey Ruark: Expressed support of stricter offender residency restrictions.
 Erik Henderson: Expressed support of stricter offender residency restrictions.
 Danielle Santoro: Expressed support of stricter offender residency restrictions.

 In Person:
 Hannah Crosby: Expressed support of stricter offender residency restrictions and
 referenced related county ordinances and state law.
 Tricia Gibbs: Expressed support of stricter offender residency restrictions and referenced
 related county ordinances and state law.

 E. 25-2915 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Suggested Agenda Items for
 the 2026 Convocation of Governments.

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 Mayor stokes announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding upcoming joint meeting
 preparations, school board and charter school matters, school partnerships, and agenda
 scheduling.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Lynn Hutcherson: Spoke to support for the Central Park Development Master Plan
 Amendment.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 25-2907 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval was absent and did not have a report.


 B. 25-2908 Commissioner Langdon's Communications

 Commissioner Langdon did not have a report.


 C. 25-2909 Mayor Stokes' Communications

 Mayor Stokes did not have a report.


 D. 25-2910 Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Vice Mayor Emrich did not have a report.


 E. 25-2911 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow spoke to events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Stokes called on Charter Officers for reports.

 There were no reports.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 2:37 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: _________________________________________
 Phil Stokes, Mayor

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 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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