CITY COMMISSION MINUTES March 26, 2024  Mayor LaCascia called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Bob Baker, Planning Commission Chairman gave the invocation. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor LaCascia. ROLLO CALL - Assistant City Manager Sheandolen Dunn  Present: Mayor Joe LaCascia, Commissioner Micheal T. Blethen, Commissioner  Charles Nichols, City Attorney Thomas Cloud and City Manager Patricia  Jackson  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA  Motion by Commissioner Nichols to approve the February 20, 2024 (Regular City Commission Meeting and Workshop) and the reports and other items on the Consent  Agenda; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Blethen.  Motion carried 3/0 by' Voice Vote.  PRESENTATIONSPROCLAMATIONS - None  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Bob Baker (525 Orange Boulevard) - discussed the Mock Planning Commission Meeting held by Polk County. Key factors taken away from the meeting were Consistency and Compatible. He will attend the April 12 Mock Planning Commission Meeting as well as  another on April 19. ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2024-01  Jennifer CodoSalisbury presented al PowerPoint and discussion regarding the Future Land Use Map Amendment in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern is an applicant-initiated Future Land Use Map Amendment in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern "X" to change the Future Land Use from Convenience Center-X (CCX) to Residential Suburban-X (RSX) on approximately 1.44 acres in Polk City, located at 9600 SR 33 (Parcel number 252631- City Attorney Cloud Read the short title only. Mayor LaCascia opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke for or against this Ordinance. Mayor LaCascia closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Nichols to approve Ordinance 2024-01 Applicant Initiated Future Land Use Map Amendment; this motion was seconded by Mayor LaCascia.  000000-044210). First Reading    Roll Call Vote: Motion carried 2/1. ORDINANCE 2024-02  Commissioner Nichols = aye, Commissioner Blethen - nay, Mayor  LaCascia - aye  Jennifer Codo-Salisbury discussed Ordinance 2024-02, Rezoning in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern is an applicant-inttated rezoning in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern "X" to change the zoning from Convenience Center-X (CCX) to Residential Suburban-X (RSX) on approximately 1.44 acres in Polk City, located at 9600 SR 33 (Parcel City Attorney Cloud Read the short title only. Mayor LaCascia opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke for or against this Ordinance. Mayor LaCascia closed the Public Hearing.  number 252631-00000A4210, First Reading  No Discussion.  Motion by Commissioner Nichols to approve Ordinance 2024-02 on First Reading; this  Ordinance was seconded by Commissioner Blethen.  Roll Call Vote: Motion carried 3/0. RESOLUTION 2024-02  Commissioner Nichols - aye, Commissioner Blethen = aye, Mayor  LaCascia-8 aye  Jennifer Codo-Salisbury (CFRPC) discussed a Resolution of the City Commission of Polk City, Florida; approving a Preliminary Site Plan for 9,720 square foot Retail Plaza located on approximately 1.37 Acres in Polk City, at 0 SR 33 (Parcel Number 242701- 000000-021020) in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern; providing a  condition of approval; providing an effective date. City Attorney Cloud Read the short title only.  Commissioner Blethen inquired about flooding in that area. Has all due diligence been Mrs. Codo-Salisbury responded this is a Preliminary and in the green Swamp there are City Attorney Cloud also responded with Stormwater and Drainage Plans must be submitted. This Preliminary Site Plan will go to Florida Commerce for a 60-90 day Additional condition stated that Engineering Plans shall be submitted and reviewed prior Lynn Newman inquired about the community having any recourse if the drainage is not  done?  much more strict guidelines.  Review. The Preliminary Site Plan comes before the Engineer.  to the Construction Plan approval.  maintained.  2    City Attorney Cloud responded that SWFWMD issues the permit. Therefore, that matter Motion by Commissioner Nichols to adopt Resolution 2024-02 Preliminary Site Plan for 9,720 Square Foot Retail Plaza; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Blethen.  would have to be taken up with them.  Roll Call Vote: Motion carried 3/0. CITY MANAGERI ITEMS  Commissioner Nichols = aye, Commissioner Blethen = aye, Mayor  LaCascia- aye  Letters of Interest - A notice will be placed on the website for residents interested in serving on the City Commission, as Polk City still needs to fill the District #2 Seat as well Vacation - City Manager Jackson will be out of the office on April 4, April 8 and April 11.  as the At-Large Seat.  CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS  City Attorney Cloud briefly discussed a new start time for the City Commission Meetings. Recommended 6pm. Motion by Commissioner Nichols to approve the start time of 6pm; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Blethen. Motion carried by Voice Vote.  COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Nichols = None  Commissioner Blethen = Discussed Berkley Road signs will be removed as well as traffic enforcement. City Manager Jackson responded Polk County has gone to FDOTto Mayor LaCascia - Discussed the need for a new Sound System for the Commission City Manager Jackson and Rick Jiles responded that Carlton Music will be coming out to City Commission Vacancies - are being advertised on Polk City's website, newsletter and emailed to the Water customers. Commissioner Blethen would like staff to research utilizing text messaging to share items of great importance to the residents. Chasity Guinn mentioned that we are currently utilizing Twillo. She will investigate using Twillo Mayor LaCascia briefly discussed the homeless population on public property.  get permanent signs. Chamber.  survey what can be done.  for texting information out to the Public.  3    City Attorney Cloud responded that Polk City does not own any type of camping facility. The bill that Governor DeSantis recently passed protects us for the Van Fleet Trail as it  isa State Park.  ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT - 6:55 pm  Gybm) JoelLaCascia, Mayor  Patricia Jacksom,Cg,Manager  4