Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Ames Pittman, Westside Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the May 3, 2021 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Public Works Week Proclamation Click to View

b.

Haitian Flag Day Proclamation being received by Carol King, President of the Treasure Coast Cultural Festival, Inc. Click to View

c.

Building Safety Month Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from William Perry thanking Mayor Hudson for her prompt response to his concerns about noise pollution and also in appreciation of Deputy Chief Ridle's professional, knowledgeable and helpful responses to his questions. Click to View

b.

Email from Christine Kesl in recognition of Susan (Soo) Keller's, Permit Specialist, Building Department, quick response and outstanding customer service provided over the years. 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 by Tom Kindred, Regional Director of IRSC Small Business Development Center's activities Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval to submit Florida Department of Community Affairs grant application for General Operating Support in the amount up to $150,000 for the Sunrise Theatre. Click to View

b.

* REMOVED FROM AGENDA - Approval of Communitywide Council recommendation for PY 2020-2021 Public Service Grant Awards in the amount of $23,000. Click to View

c.

Approval of North 17th Street Roadway Improvements Change Order No. 1 in the total amount of $211,431.88. Click to View

d.

Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $21,200.00, against 1202 N 13th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-517-0011-000/8, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, 966 NW Leonardo Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, to $1,250.00 to be paid within 30 days. Click to View

e.

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with FPUA, the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County creating a Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) to fund the cost of providing potable water to the Mura area in unincorporated St. Lucie County. Click to View

f.

Approve letter of support for the Manatee Observation and Education Center's (MOEC) grant application to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Click to View

g.

Approval to provide cost of living adjustments for Teamsters Union and Non-Bargaining Employees for a total cost of $353,545.00 in accordance with a tiered approach. Click to View

h.

ADD ON ITEM: Approval of letter of support for the St. Lucie County Cultural Alliance grant application to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Continued from April 19, 2021 - Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Andres Guarnizo and Suhail Santiago and applicant, Gary K. Oldehoff, Esq., 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). Glynda Cavalcanti, Terry Shafer and Irving Shafer, collectively, have been granted Intervenor status and will be represented by Michael Lawlor. Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-004 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include two (2) properties at or near 2398 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-012 Amending Chapter 103, Article IX, Property Maintenance Ordinance and Housing Code and creating Article XI, Mobile and Manufactured Homes. SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-013 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include one (1) property at or near 2192 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution No. 21-R26 determining that the structure located at 1909 N 16th Street is unsafe, has been condemned in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City Commission and should be demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on June 21, 2021. Click to View

b.

Resolution No. 21-R27 determining that the structure located at 427 N 14th Street, Building #3 (rear) is unsafe, has been condemned in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City Commission and should be demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on June 21, 2021. Click to View

c.

Resolution 21-R28 appointing Jamiebeth Galinis to the Board of Adjustment as Commissioner Perona's appointee. Click to View

d.

Resolution 21-R29 Establishing an Auditor Selection Committee Click to View

e.

ADD ON ITEM: Memo to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board transmitting the Aqualia unsolicited proposal and requesting a joint meeting to discuss the proposal. 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

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, May 17, 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 Ames Pittman, Westside Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the May 3, 2021 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Public Works Week Proclamation Click to View

	b.	Haitian Flag Day Proclamation being received by Carol King, President of the Treasure Coast Cultural Festival, Inc. Click to View

	c.	Building Safety Month Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from William Perry thanking Mayor Hudson for her prompt response to his concerns about noise pollution and also in appreciation of Deputy Chief Ridle's professional, knowledgeable and helpful responses to his questions. Click to View

	b.	Email from Christine Kesl in recognition of Susan (Soo) Keller's, Permit Specialist, Building Department, quick response and outstanding customer service provided over the years. 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 by Tom Kindred, Regional Director of IRSC Small Business Development Center's activities Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval to submit Florida Department of Community Affairs grant application for General Operating Support in the amount up to $150,000 for the Sunrise Theatre. Click to View

	b.	* REMOVED FROM AGENDA - Approval of Communitywide Council recommendation for PY 2020-2021 Public Service Grant Awards in the amount of $23,000. Click to View

	c.	Approval of North 17th Street Roadway Improvements Change Order No. 1 in the total amount of $211,431.88. Click to View

	d.	Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $21,200.00, against 1202 N 13th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-517-0011-000/8, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, 966 NW Leonardo Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, to $1,250.00 to be paid within 30 days. Click to View

	e.	Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with FPUA, the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County creating a Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) to fund the cost of providing potable water to the Mura area in unincorporated St. Lucie County. Click to View

	f.	Approve letter of support for the Manatee Observation and Education Center's (MOEC) grant application to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Click to View

	g.	Approval to provide cost of living adjustments for Teamsters Union and Non-Bargaining Employees for a total cost of $353,545.00 in accordance with a tiered approach. Click to View

	h.	ADD ON ITEM: Approval of letter of support for the St. Lucie County Cultural Alliance grant application to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Continued from April 19, 2021 - Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Andres Guarnizo and Suhail Santiago and applicant, Gary K. Oldehoff, Esq., 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). Glynda Cavalcanti, Terry Shafer and Irving Shafer, collectively, have been granted Intervenor status and will be represented by Michael Lawlor. Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-004 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include two (2) properties at or near 2398 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-012 Amending Chapter 103, Article IX, Property Maintenance Ordinance and Housing Code and creating Article XI, Mobile and Manufactured Homes. SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-013 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include one (1) property at or near 2192 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution No. 21-R26 determining that the structure located at 1909 N 16th Street is unsafe, has been condemned in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City Commission and should be demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on June 21, 2021. Click to View

	b.	Resolution No. 21-R27 determining that the structure located at 427 N 14th Street, Building #3 (rear) is unsafe, has been condemned in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City Commission and should be demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on June 21, 2021. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 21-R28 appointing Jamiebeth Galinis to the Board of Adjustment as Commissioner Perona's appointee. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 21-R29 Establishing an Auditor Selection Committee Click to View

	e.	ADD ON ITEM: Memo to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board transmitting the Aqualia unsolicited proposal and requesting a joint meeting to discuss the proposal. 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

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.