Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Mary Sirmons, Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2021 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Commissioner Rufus Jerry "Butch" Alexander Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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 of Home Rule Hero Award to Mayor Hudson by Councilwoman Caraballo, Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities, and brief presentation on Home Rule and Advocacy efforts. Click to View

b.

Presentation of recommendations by Police Community Advisory Committee Click to View

c.

Third Quarter Financial Report Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve request from the Fort Pierce Police Department Charitable Trust, Inc. to initiate an Open Call for Submissions for the Naming of a Facility identified as the small park area at the SW corner of vacant property across from the FPPD Main Station at 920 S US Highway 1. Click to View

b.

Approval of Agreement for Purchase and Development of Fisherman's Wharf with Pierce 1 Marina, LLC which was approved by the FPRA Board on August 10, 2021. Click to View

c.

Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Bid No. 2020-044 Street Resurfacing Program for CW Roberts Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $44,000.00 for the construction of traffic calming speed tables on Bayshore Drive. Click to View

d.

Approval of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement modification #1 for the North 17th Street (Orange Ave to Ave D) Drainage Improvements Project. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Presentation and Public Hearing on the 2021 Annual Action Plan Draft. Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, School Board of St. Lucie County Florida, and Representative, HJA Design Studio, to operate a self-storage business at 4204 Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID: 2418-434-0001-000-9 Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of application for Waiver of Distance submitted by Property Owner Bamboo Palms, and Representative Architectonic Inc., to operate a 1,130 sq ft Amusement Arcade Center with 22 arcade machines at 1717 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2415-311-0004-000-3, 2415-311-0004-010-6. Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Bamboo Palms and Representative is Architectonic, Inc., to operate a 1,130 sq ft Amusement Arcade Center with 22 arcade machines at 1717 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2415-311-0004-000-3, 2415-311-0004-010-6. Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Ocean Village POA, Inc., and Representative, Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC c/o Jodah B. Bittle, P.E., for the construction of proposed racquet court coverings to be built within the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) at 2400 S Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone, (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2507-321-0001-000-5 Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-015 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Mixed Use (MXD) to General Commercial (GC). SECOND READING (Adoption Hearing) Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-016 rezoning two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Residential Single Family 2 Units Per Acre (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3). SECOND READING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-027 - Text Amendment to Chapter 125-321: Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) to remove the requirement for a Conditional Use approval for structures seaward of the CCCL. FIRST READING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-028 creating Chapter 12, Section12-7 of the Code of Ordinances establishing proof of residency requirements for candidates seeking the office of commissioner and/or mayor-commissioner. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Approval and acceptance of the FPUA FY2022 Annual Budget and FY2021 Amended Budget. Click to View

b.

Resolution 21-R45 designating property located at 809 North 9th Street as a Fort Pierce Historic Property and a Locally Significant Site.

Click to View

c.

Resolution 21-R46 Establishing a Special Election in the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

d.

Resolution 21-R47 appointing an at-large member to the Planning Board. Click to View

e.

Resolution No. 21-R48 appointing Barbara Marshall-Bennett to serve as the District 1 representative on the FPUA Board, filling the unexpired term of Charlie Frank Matthews. Click to View

f.

Resolution 21-R49 amending Resolution 21-R37 regarding the refunding of the FPRA Bonds. Click to View

g.

Discussion on the Coronavirus and associated protective measures requested by Commissioner Curtis Johnson 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.

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, August 16, 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 - Rev. Mary Sirmons, Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2021 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Commissioner Rufus Jerry "Butch" Alexander Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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 of Home Rule Hero Award to Mayor Hudson by Councilwoman Caraballo, Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities, and brief presentation on Home Rule and Advocacy efforts. Click to View

	b.	Presentation of recommendations by Police Community Advisory Committee Click to View

	c.	Third Quarter Financial Report Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve request from the Fort Pierce Police Department Charitable Trust, Inc. to initiate an Open Call for Submissions for the Naming of a Facility identified as the small park area at the SW corner of vacant property across from the FPPD Main Station at 920 S US Highway 1. Click to View

	b.	Approval of Agreement for Purchase and Development of Fisherman's Wharf with Pierce 1 Marina, LLC which was approved by the FPRA Board on August 10, 2021. Click to View

	c.	Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Bid No. 2020-044 Street Resurfacing Program for CW Roberts Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $44,000.00 for the construction of traffic calming speed tables on Bayshore Drive. Click to View

	d.	Approval of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement modification #1 for the North 17th Street (Orange Ave to Ave D) Drainage Improvements Project. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Presentation and Public Hearing on the 2021 Annual Action Plan Draft. Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, School Board of St. Lucie County Florida, and Representative, HJA Design Studio, to operate a self-storage business at 4204 Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID: 2418-434-0001-000-9 Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of application for Waiver of Distance submitted by Property Owner Bamboo Palms, and Representative Architectonic Inc., to operate a 1,130 sq ft Amusement Arcade Center with 22 arcade machines at 1717 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2415-311-0004-000-3, 2415-311-0004-010-6. Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Bamboo Palms and Representative is Architectonic, Inc., to operate a 1,130 sq ft Amusement Arcade Center with 22 arcade machines at 1717 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2415-311-0004-000-3, 2415-311-0004-010-6. Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Ocean Village POA, Inc., and Representative, Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC c/o Jodah B. Bittle, P.E., for the construction of proposed racquet court coverings to be built within the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) at 2400 S Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone, (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2507-321-0001-000-5 Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-015 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Mixed Use (MXD) to General Commercial (GC). SECOND READING (Adoption Hearing) Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-016 rezoning two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Residential Single Family 2 Units Per Acre (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3). SECOND READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-027 - Text Amendment to Chapter 125-321: Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) to remove the requirement for a Conditional Use approval for structures seaward of the CCCL. FIRST READING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-028 creating Chapter 12, Section12-7 of the Code of Ordinances establishing proof of residency requirements for candidates seeking the office of commissioner and/or mayor-commissioner. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Approval and acceptance of the FPUA FY2022 Annual Budget and FY2021 Amended Budget. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 21-R45 designating property located at 809 North 9th Street as a Fort Pierce Historic Property and a Locally Significant Site. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 21-R46 Establishing a Special Election in the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 21-R47 appointing an at-large member to the Planning Board. Click to View

	e.	Resolution No. 21-R48 appointing Barbara Marshall-Bennett to serve as the District 1 representative on the FPUA Board, filling the unexpired term of Charlie Frank Matthews. Click to View

	f.	Resolution 21-R49 amending Resolution 21-R37 regarding the refunding of the FPRA Bonds. Click to View

	g.	Discussion on the Coronavirus and associated protective measures requested by Commissioner Curtis Johnson 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.	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.