Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Harry Shaw with Good News Missionary Baptist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the Minutes from December 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Roger Templeton thanking Public Works Department employees, Ernest Ricciardi, Equipment Operator III, and Troy Hall, Chief Tree Trimmer, for their invaluable contribution to the success of the 11th Street Clean Spree at Moore's Creek project. Click to View

b.

Email from Lisa Potter expressing her appreciation and gratitude for the Public Works Department's swift response to her request for the cleanup of the area surrounding the Youth Sailing Club at Jaycee Park. Click to View

8.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.

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.

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $77,540.00, against 714 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-816-0015-000/9, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, to $1,500.00 to be paid within 60 days.The applicant is asking to waive all fines in the amount of $77,540.00 leaving a balance due of $0.00, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

b.

Approve purchase of two (2) 2022 Peterbilt Model 520 front end load refuse collection trucks, two (2) 2022 Peterbilt Model 520 automated side load refuse collection trucks, and five (5) Peterbilt Model 337 grapple tucks for the Solid Waste Division in an amount not to exceed $2,116,047.00. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Public Hearing on the Consolidated Annual Evaluation Report for program year 2020. Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-064 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, include one (1) property at or near 3900 S. US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-065 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for property located at or near 2192 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida from Low Density Residential (RL) to City of Fort Pierce General Commercial (GC) SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-066 Rezoning a property generally located at or near 2192 Peters Road from Single-Family, 2 dwelling units per acre (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3). SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use Approval and Site Plan (Development and Design Review) submitted by property owner, RV Development LLC, and Applicant, Macritchie Storage Ventures, LLC, to construct and operate an RV storage lot with an accessory office structure at 2192 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. Parcel ID: 2313-432-0000-000-4. Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-067 Amending Code Section 2-270(c) regarding the maximum pension annuity payments for members hired prior to October 1, 2012. SECOND READING Click to View

g.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-002 Rezoning a property from Medium Density Residential (RM) to Planned Development (PD) generally located on the west side of Oleander Road, approximately 664 feet north of Tumblin Kling Road; PCN: 2433-144-0002-000-3 FIRST READING
Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-004 Modifying Chapter 111 regarding composition, qualifications and attendance requirements of Historic Preservation Board Members. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Selection of Mayor Pro Tem pursuant to Section 23 of the City Charter which requires the City Commission to select one (1) of their number as Mayor Pro Tem at the first regular meeting following January 1. Click to View

b.

Appointment of representative to the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Committee in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement; Mr. Mimms' recommendation is that the appointment be Chief Diane Hobley-Burney or her designee. Click to View

c.

Resolution 22-R01 reappointing Betty Bradwell to the Housing Authority Board. Click to View

d.

Resolution 22-R02 supporting the Florida League of Cities legislative priorities for 2022. 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.

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, January 3, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Harry Shaw with Good News Missionary Baptist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the Minutes from December 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Roger Templeton thanking Public Works Department employees, Ernest Ricciardi, Equipment Operator III, and Troy Hall, Chief Tree Trimmer, for their invaluable contribution to the success of the 11th Street Clean Spree at Moore's Creek project. Click to View

	b.	Email from Lisa Potter expressing her appreciation and gratitude for the Public Works Department's swift response to her request for the cleanup of the area surrounding the Youth Sailing Club at Jaycee Park. Click to View

8.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.		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.

10.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $77,540.00, against 714 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-816-0015-000/9, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, to $1,500.00 to be paid within 60 days.The applicant is asking to waive all fines in the amount of $77,540.00 leaving a balance due of $0.00, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

	b.	Approve purchase of two (2) 2022 Peterbilt Model 520 front end load refuse collection trucks, two (2) 2022 Peterbilt Model 520 automated side load refuse collection trucks, and five (5) Peterbilt Model 337 grapple tucks for the Solid Waste Division in an amount not to exceed $2,116,047.00. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Public Hearing on the Consolidated Annual Evaluation Report for program year 2020. Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-064 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, include one (1) property at or near 3900 S. US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-065 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for property located at or near 2192 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida from Low Density Residential (RL) to City of Fort Pierce General Commercial (GC) SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-066 Rezoning a property generally located at or near 2192 Peters Road from Single-Family, 2 dwelling units per acre (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3). SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use Approval and Site Plan (Development and Design Review) submitted by property owner, RV Development LLC, and Applicant, Macritchie Storage Ventures, LLC, to construct and operate an RV storage lot with an accessory office structure at 2192 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. Parcel ID: 2313-432-0000-000-4. Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-067 Amending Code Section 2-270(c) regarding the maximum pension annuity payments for members hired prior to October 1, 2012. SECOND READING Click to View

	g.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-002 Rezoning a property from Medium Density Residential (RM) to Planned Development (PD) generally located on the west side of Oleander Road, approximately 664 feet north of Tumblin Kling Road; PCN: 2433-144-0002-000-3 FIRST READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-004 Modifying Chapter 111 regarding composition, qualifications and attendance requirements of Historic Preservation Board Members. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Selection of Mayor Pro Tem pursuant to Section 23 of the City Charter which requires the City Commission to select one (1) of their number as Mayor Pro Tem at the first regular meeting following January 1. Click to View

	b.	Appointment of representative to the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Committee in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement; Mr. Mimms' recommendation is that the appointment be Chief Diane Hobley-Burney or her designee. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 22-R01 reappointing Betty Bradwell to the Housing Authority Board. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 22-R02 supporting the Florida League of Cities legislative priorities for 2022. 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.


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.