Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Andrea Dampier, Fresh Wind Fresh Fire Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the minutes from the April 5,2021 meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation being received by Mindi, Fetterman, CEO and founder of The Inner Truth Project. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Sheriff Ken Mascara thanking Anne Satterlee, Marketing Director at the Sunrise Theatre for providing tickets to "first responders" requested by the show promoter to the H2O Project Hall and Oates performance at the Sunrise Theatre on March 5th. 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

a.

Presentation and acceptance of City Audit on all funds for fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, as prepared by DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley & Barnes, P.A Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Review and approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County regarding Ilous Ellis Park renovation project. Click to View

b.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Pierce and the Khalil Mack Foundation for a public private partnership for site improvements at Ilous Ellis Park. Click to View

c.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to attend FLC Institute for Elected Municipal Officials in Tampa, FL from May 6 through 9th, 2021 in the total amount of $953.82. Click to View

d.

Approve request to purchase a Ford Transit-350 Cargo Van for the Fort Pierce Police Department in the amount of $69,598.71 with awarded grant funds that requires no match. Click to View

e.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $6,099.32 against 1202 N13th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-801-0066-000/5 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $2,947.64 leaving a balance due of $3,151.68 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $6,099.32, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

f.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $7,746.84 against 1006 Avenue H, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-818-0001-000/4 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $3,551.87 leaving a balance due of $4,194.97 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $7,746.84, which requires the item to be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

g.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $4,351.32 against 3106 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2408-123-0014-000/7 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $2,728.82 leaving a balance due of $1,622.50 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $4,351.32, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

h.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $3,748.92 against 3108 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2408-123-0013-000/0 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $2,278.92 leaving a balance due of $1,470.00 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $3,748.92, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

i.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $2,120.02 against 1215 Avenue F, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-823-0009-000/6 owned by Eulene Nelson, by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $770.02 leaving a balance due of $1,350.00 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $2,120.02, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

j.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $11,680.80 against 1218 Avenue E, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-823-0012-000/0 owned by Khader Mohammed and Saika S Siddiqui, by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $8,830.29 leaving a balance due of $2,850.51 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $11,680.80, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

k.

Approve staff recommendation in response request to reduce demolition fees in the amount of $21,363.14 against 1215 Avenue F, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-823-0009-000/6 owned by Eulene Nelson by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $7,427.14 leaving a balance due of $13,936.33 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $21,363.14, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

l.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce demolition fees in the amount of $16,052.44 against 3106 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2408-123-0014-000/7 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $9,287.44 leaving a balance due of $6,765.00 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $16,052.44, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

m.

Approve request to reduce the Building Department lien in the amount of $2,350.00 against 217 N 10th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number: 2409-520-0004-000/6, owned by Ermith Lazare, 3406 Menendez Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34950 to $1,232.74 payable within 6 months. Click to View

n.

Approval of Specific Authorization No. 3 in an amount not to exceed $143,000 for professional engineering services to be provided by Captec Engineering, Inc. Click to View

o.

Approve execution of SFWMD Indian River Lagoon Grant Agreement No. 4600004355 in the amount of $1,320,000 which will provide 90% of the construction funding for a project identified as Georgia Avenue Basin Water Quality Improvements. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-011 Amending Chapter 103, Article II, Administrative Amendments to the Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020). SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Public Hearing for the 2021-2024 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Click to View

c.

Continuation from March 15, 2021 - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Susan Baker, and applicant, Michelle Longarzo, for Conditional Use Approval to operate a Dwelling Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less. The property is located at 1577 Thumb Point Drive and is zoned Single-Family Intermediate density zone (R-2).
Parcel ID: 2401-605-0105-000-0. Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing for a Conditional Use Approval with no new construction located at 1801 Plover Avenue submitted by the property owner, J&J PSL Investments, LLC and the applicant, Michelle Longarzo for Conditional Use Approval to operate a Vacation Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less. The property is located at 1801 Plover Avenue and is zoned Single-Family Intermediate density zone (R-2). PCN:2401-501-0042-000-5. Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Andres Guarnizo and Santiago Suhail and applicant, Michelle Longarzo, to operate a Vacation Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less located at 1507 Faber Court. The property is zoned Single-family Intermediate Residential Zone (R-2). Parcel ID: 2401-605-0057-000-8. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 21-R18 Declaring Certain Property as Surplus Click to View

b.

Resolution 21-R24 Appointing Chad Ingram to 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. Click to View

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

Report 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.

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, April 19, 2021 - 4:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Andrea Dampier, Fresh Wind Fresh Fire Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the minutes from the April 5,2021 meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation being received by Mindi, Fetterman, CEO and founder of The Inner Truth Project. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Sheriff Ken Mascara thanking Anne Satterlee, Marketing Director at the Sunrise Theatre for providing tickets to "first responders" requested by the show promoter to the H2O Project Hall and Oates performance at the Sunrise Theatre on March 5th. 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

	a.	Presentation and acceptance of City Audit on all funds for fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, as prepared by DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley & Barnes, P.A Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Review and approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County regarding Ilous Ellis Park renovation project. Click to View

	b.	Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Pierce and the Khalil Mack Foundation for a public private partnership for site improvements at Ilous Ellis Park. Click to View

	c.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to attend FLC Institute for Elected Municipal Officials in Tampa, FL from May 6 through 9th, 2021 in the total amount of $953.82. Click to View

	d.	Approve request to purchase a Ford Transit-350 Cargo Van for the Fort Pierce Police Department in the amount of $69,598.71 with awarded grant funds that requires no match. Click to View

	e.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $6,099.32 against 1202 N13th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-801-0066-000/5 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $2,947.64 leaving a balance due of $3,151.68 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $6,099.32, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

	f.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $7,746.84 against 1006 Avenue H, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-818-0001-000/4 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $3,551.87 leaving a balance due of $4,194.97 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $7,746.84, which requires the item to be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

	g.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $4,351.32 against 3106 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2408-123-0014-000/7 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $2,728.82 leaving a balance due of $1,622.50 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $4,351.32, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

	h.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $3,748.92 against 3108 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2408-123-0013-000/0 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $2,278.92 leaving a balance due of $1,470.00 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $3,748.92, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

	i.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $2,120.02 against 1215 Avenue F, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-823-0009-000/6 owned by Eulene Nelson, by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $770.02 leaving a balance due of $1,350.00 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $2,120.02, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

	j.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $11,680.80 against 1218 Avenue E, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-823-0012-000/0 owned by Khader Mohammed and Saika S Siddiqui, by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $8,830.29 leaving a balance due of $2,850.51 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $11,680.80, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

	k.	Approve staff recommendation in response request to reduce demolition fees in the amount of $21,363.14 against 1215 Avenue F, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-823-0009-000/6 owned by Eulene Nelson by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $7,427.14 leaving a balance due of $13,936.33 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $21,363.14, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

	l.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce demolition fees in the amount of $16,052.44 against 3106 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2408-123-0014-000/7 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp., by waiving the interest, penalties and administrative costs in the amount of $9,287.44 leaving a balance due of $6,765.00 payable in 60 days. (The proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $16,052.44, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.) Click to View

	m.	Approve request to reduce the Building Department lien in the amount of $2,350.00 against 217 N 10th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number: 2409-520-0004-000/6, owned by Ermith Lazare, 3406 Menendez Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34950 to $1,232.74 payable within 6 months. Click to View

	n.	Approval of Specific Authorization No. 3 in an amount not to exceed $143,000 for professional engineering services to be provided by Captec Engineering, Inc. Click to View

	o.	Approve execution of SFWMD Indian River Lagoon Grant Agreement No. 4600004355 in the amount of $1,320,000 which will provide 90% of the construction funding for a project identified as Georgia Avenue Basin Water Quality Improvements. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-011 Amending Chapter 103, Article II, Administrative Amendments to the Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020). SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Public Hearing for the 2021-2024 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Click to View

	c.	Continuation from March 15, 2021 - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Susan Baker, and applicant, Michelle Longarzo, for Conditional Use Approval to operate a Dwelling Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less. The property is located at 1577 Thumb Point Drive and is zoned Single-Family Intermediate density zone (R-2). Parcel ID: 2401-605-0105-000-0. Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing for a Conditional Use Approval with no new construction located at 1801 Plover Avenue submitted by the property owner, J&J PSL Investments, LLC and the applicant, Michelle Longarzo for Conditional Use Approval to operate a Vacation Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less. The property is located at 1801 Plover Avenue and is zoned Single-Family Intermediate density zone (R-2). PCN:2401-501-0042-000-5. Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Andres Guarnizo and Santiago Suhail and applicant, Michelle Longarzo, to operate a Vacation Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less located at 1507 Faber Court. The property is zoned Single-family Intermediate Residential Zone (R-2). Parcel ID: 2401-605-0057-000-8. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 21-R18 Declaring Certain Property as Surplus Click to View

	b.	Resolution 21-R24 Appointing Chad Ingram to 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. Click to View

15.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	Report 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.


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.