Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Rev. John S. Liebler, St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the February 16, 2021 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Flood Awareness Week Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Ian Kerner complimenting the following Public Works Department staff for the clean up improvements to Moore's Creek: Ramon Perez, Equipment Operator IV, Bob Hennis, Equipment Operator III, Jeff Pederson Equipment Operator III and Jerome Scott, Equipment Operator III. Click to View

b.

Phone call from Gary Clinton expressing his gratitude to Chad Dawson, Code Enforcement Officer, for his professionalism, courtesy and politeness when he responded to a code complaint. Click to View

8.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

9.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

*PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF* Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Khalil Mack Foundation for a public private partnership for site improvements at Ilous Ellis Park. Click to View

b.

Approval to award Bid No. 2021-012 for Sale of Surplus Property on Cortez Boulevard (2421-500-0060-000-2) to highest ranked responder, Miguel Aguilar. Click to View

c.

Approval to award Bid No. 2021-013 for Sale of Surplus Property at 1207 Avenue L to highest ranked respondent, Team Facey Real Estate, LLC. Click to View

d.

Approval to award Bid No. 2021-014 for Sale of Surplus Property on South 11th Street (2409-826-0005-000-2) to highest ranked respondent, KIB Construction Corp. Click to View

e.

Approval of the Certification of 2017-2018 SHIP Annual Report. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Any Public Comment on these Public Hearing items, if not being offered in person, should be submitted by noon on the day of the meeting using the Sworn Public Comment Form which is available on the city's website at: http://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/8741/Sworn-Public-Comment-for-Public-Hearings

a.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Mardi Executive Center LLC, and Representative, James Alouidor, to operate a Nursing School (College)at 1905 South 25^th Street, #103 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial (C-1). Parcel ID: 2417-441-0001-000-8 Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No Construction submitted by Property Owner, Morris/Satnick FP Assoc LLC, and Representative Tod Mowery, to operate a 31 machine arcade amusement center at 2051 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-313-0005-010-9. Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Waiver of Distance submitted by Property Owner, Levyco LLC, and Representative Mohammad Sohid, to operate a 30-machine arcade amusement center at 2061 South US Highway 1 within 1,250 feet of an arcade located at 2051 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-341-0020-000-4. Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Levyco LLC, and Representative Mohammad Sohid, to operate a 30-machine arcade amusement center at 2061 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-341-0020-000-4. Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, NAG Properties LLC, and Representative, Fred P. Mussari, to operate a Recycling Facility (Waste-Related Use) at 1121 Digiorgio Road in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Light Industrial (I-1). Parcel ID: 2428-421-0002-000-7. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 21-R15 appointing a Fort Pierce Business Owner to serve on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board. Click to View

b.

Resolution 21-R16 Supporting the 2021 Legislative Priorities of the Florida League of Cities and Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities. Click to View

c.

Submittal of applications to serve on the Communitywide Council. Click to View

14.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

Reports Click to View

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.

ADJOURNMENT

Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.

Any interested party may attend the City Commission meeting in person or submit comments on agenda items in writing to the City Clerk no later than noon on the day of the meeting. All meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Cable TV Channel 27 or streamed live online at www.cityoffortpierce.com. Comments on agenda items should be submitted via email to lcox@cityoffortpierce.com; comments must include your name and address to be read into the record. The City Clerk will read all comments on agenda items submitted by the deadline. Please note that the decorum policy applies to both written and oral comments and all comments shall be limited to 3 minutes as read by the City Clerk.

Pursuant to Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, March 1, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Rev. John S. Liebler, St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the February 16, 2021 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Flood Awareness Week Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Ian Kerner complimenting the following Public Works Department staff for the clean up improvements to Moore's Creek: Ramon Perez, Equipment Operator IV, Bob Hennis, Equipment Operator III, Jeff Pederson Equipment Operator III and Jerome Scott, Equipment Operator III. Click to View

	b.	Phone call from Gary Clinton expressing his gratitude to Chad Dawson, Code Enforcement Officer, for his professionalism, courtesy and politeness when he responded to a code complaint. Click to View

8.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

9.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	*PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF* Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Khalil Mack Foundation for a public private partnership for site improvements at Ilous Ellis Park. Click to View

	b.	Approval to award Bid No. 2021-012 for Sale of Surplus Property on Cortez Boulevard (2421-500-0060-000-2) to highest ranked responder, Miguel Aguilar. Click to View

	c.	Approval to award Bid No. 2021-013 for Sale of Surplus Property at 1207 Avenue L to highest ranked respondent, Team Facey Real Estate, LLC. Click to View

	d.	Approval to award Bid No. 2021-014 for Sale of Surplus Property on South 11th Street (2409-826-0005-000-2) to highest ranked respondent, KIB Construction Corp. Click to View

	e.	Approval of the Certification of 2017-2018 SHIP Annual Report. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS Any Public Comment on these Public Hearing items, if not being offered in person, should be submitted by noon on the day of the meeting using the Sworn Public Comment Form which is available on the city's website at: http://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/8741/Sworn-Public-Comment-for-Public-Hearings

	a.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Mardi Executive Center LLC, and Representative, James Alouidor, to operate a Nursing School (College)at 1905 South 25^th Street, #103 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial (C-1). Parcel ID: 2417-441-0001-000-8 Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No Construction submitted by Property Owner, Morris/Satnick FP Assoc LLC, and Representative Tod Mowery, to operate a 31 machine arcade amusement center at 2051 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-313-0005-010-9. Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Waiver of Distance submitted by Property Owner, Levyco LLC, and Representative Mohammad Sohid, to operate a 30-machine arcade amusement center at 2061 South US Highway 1 within 1,250 feet of an arcade located at 2051 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-341-0020-000-4. Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Levyco LLC, and Representative Mohammad Sohid, to operate a 30-machine arcade amusement center at 2061 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-341-0020-000-4. Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, NAG Properties LLC, and Representative, Fred P. Mussari, to operate a Recycling Facility (Waste-Related Use) at 1121 Digiorgio Road in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Light Industrial (I-1). Parcel ID: 2428-421-0002-000-7. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 21-R15 appointing a Fort Pierce Business Owner to serve on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 21-R16 Supporting the 2021 Legislative Priorities of the Florida League of Cities and Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities. Click to View

	c.	Submittal of applications to serve on the Communitywide Council. Click to View

14.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

15.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	Reports Click to View

16.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.		ADJOURNMENT Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.


Any interested party may attend the City Commission meeting in person or submit comments on agenda items in writing to the City Clerk no later than noon on the day of the meeting. All meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Cable TV Channel 27 or streamed live online at www.cityoffortpierce.com. Comments on agenda items should be submitted via email to lcox@cityoffortpierce.com; comments must include your name and address to be read into the record. The City Clerk will read all comments on agenda items submitted by the deadline. Please note that the decorum policy applies to both written and oral comments and all comments shall be limited to 3 minutes as read by the City Clerk. Pursuant to Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.