TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reconsideration of Agenda Item No. 23-1548, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Temporary Moratorium on Affordable Housing Under the Live Local Act, Discussed During the City Commission Regular Meeting Held on October 24, 2023.
Recommended Action
To be determined.
Background Information
During the City Commission Regular Meeting held on October 24, 2023, the Commission approved a temporary moratorium on affordable housing projects under the Live Local Act. The following motions were made during discussion of the item:
• A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner McDowell, to direct the City Manager to move forward with the process of putting a moratorium in place with regard to affordable housing development under the Live Local Act.
• A motion to amend was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner Stokes, to add language stating the Moratorium will be in effect for 12 months from adoption. The motion to amend carried on the following vote with Commissioner Emrich and Vice Mayor White dissenting:
Yes: 3 - Mayor Langdon, Commissioner McDowell and Commissioner Stokes
No: 2 - Vice Mayor White and Commissioner Emrich
• The main motion as amended carried on the following vote with Vice Mayor White dissenting due to prioritizing completion of the ULDC rewrite with the inclusion of provisions defending against the Live Local Act and Commissioner Emrich dissenting due to upcoming State legislation:
Yes: 3 - Mayor Langdon, Commissioner McDowell and Commissioner Stokes
No: 2 - Vice Mayor White and Commissioner Emrich
Commissioner Stokes has requested reconsideration of this item.
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Unknown
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Commission Direction
2. Policy for reconsideration: Commission Policy 2021-03 - Rules of Order and Rules of Decorum <https://www.northportfl.gov/files/assets/main/v/1/city-government/commission-rules-of-order-and-decorum-for-boards-policy.pdf>
Prepared by: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk on behalf of Commissioner Stokes
Department Director: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk