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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
 

Regular Meeting - Monday, February 7, 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 - Chaplain Deanna Smith with Wings of Deliverance Ministries
 
3.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
4.   ROLL CALL
 
5.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
a.   Approval of Minutes from January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View
 
6.   PROCLAMATIONS
 
a.   National Heart Health Month Proclamation Click to View
 
7.   LETTERS TO COMMISSION
 
a.   Complimentary email from Jerry Britt expressing his appreciation for the Public Works Department's maintenance and cleaning of the island's parks. Click to View
 
b.   Phone call from Ross Crittenden for the Mayor and Commissioners commending Raymond Adinolfi, Public Works Sanitation Driver, for being an exemplary employee. 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.   Approval of Agreement for Professional Consulting Services Piggyback Contract with NUE Urban Concepts, LLC for the development of a Mobility Plan in the amount of $99,750. Click to View
 
b.   Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $1,098,290.00, against 1810 S 8th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2415-702-0010-000/8, owned by Lajeunne Beausejour to $2,000.00, to be paid within twelve (12) months. Click to View
 
c.   Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce demolition fees in the amount of $9,553.30 against a vacant lot located on the 500 block of Dundas Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2410-601-0065-000/3 owned by Valeria A Thompson, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $4,605.50, leaving a balance due of $4,948.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $9,553.50 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
 
d.   Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $8,968.00 against  a vacant lot located in the 500 block of Dundas Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2410-601-0065-000/3 owned by Valeria A Thompson, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $4,328.00, leaving a balance due of $4,640.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $8,968.00 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
 
e.   Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $6,174.00 against a vacant lot located in the 500 block of Dundas Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2410-601-0066-000/0 owned by Valeria A Thompson, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $3,005.00, leaving a balance due of $3,169.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $6,174.00 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
 
f.   Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $10,589.18 against 439 Means Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2409-501-0290-000/8 owned by Sheenum Dhiman, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $7,841.25, leaving a balance due of 2,747.93 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all interest, penalties, administration fees and a portion of the lot clearing fees in the amount of $10,189.18 leaving a balance due of $400.00 payable in 60 days, which requires the item 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 $811.65 against 439 Means Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2409-501-0290-000/8 owned by Sheenum Dhiman, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $411.65, leaving a balance due of $400.00 payable in 60 days. Click to View
 
h.   Approval to execute a Certificate of Acceptance for a Justice Assistance Grant Award (JAG: 2021-JAGC-STLU-1-3B-156) for $26,627.00 (no match required) for Law Enforcement Technology. Click to View
 
i.   Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. to attend Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials in Kissimmee, Florida from March 16, 2022 to March 18, 2022 in the amount of  $741.96 Click to View
 
j.   Approval of participation agreement on behalf of the City of Fort Pierce as required under Resolution 21-R44 and as part of the potential settlement of Opioid Litigation.  Click to View
 
12.   PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
a.   Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-001, Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 20-025 to include Phase 1A Site Plan and adopt Planned Development (PD) Guidelines for property generally located at or near 10050 West Midway Road - Willow Lakes.   Second Reading. Click to View
 
b.   Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-003, Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 20-012 to replace the previously approved conceptual master plan with a site plan for the property generally located at or near 322 North 2nd Street - Kings Landing.  Second Reading. Click to View
 
c.   Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-005 Rezoning the property generally located at or near the southeastern interchange of Seaway Drive and North U.S. Highway 1 from Marine Commercial Zone (C-6) to General Commercial Zone (C-3). Second Reading Click to View
 
d.   Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-006 - An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel (parcel 5) at or near 4145 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View
 
e.   Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-007 - An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel (Parcel 6) at or near 4145 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View
 
f.   Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-008 - An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2602 McNeil Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View
 
g.   Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) submitted by property owner, Jill Simpkins, OkeeJen LLC and applicant, Todd Howder, Vice President– MBV Engineering, Inc., for Fort Pierce Commercial located at 5553 and 5555 Okeechobee Road to construct a 241,190 square foot commercial development with retail and a restaurant on Parcel 1, Aldi grocery store on Parcel 2 and future commercial development on Parcel 3. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2419-321-0001-000-5 and 2419-322-0003-000-2. Click to View
 
h.   Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) submitted by property owner, Scavello Management LLC, and applicant MBV Engineering, Inc., for Scavello Taylor Creek Commercial Development generally located at North US Highway 1, adjacent to the Taylor Creek Publix Shopping Center to construct 33,603 square feet of commercial development, consisting of 23,600 square feet of retail, 2,103 square feet of fast casual restaurant space, and 7,900 square feet of fine dining. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 1433-431-0001-000-4. Click to View
 
i.   Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) submitted by property owner, JBL Fort Pierce Industrial, and applicant Engineering Design & Construction, Inc., for Crossroads Parkway Warehouse generally located on the east side of Crossroads Parkway and west of I-95 to construct a 207,458 square foot office/warehouse building. The property is zoned Commercial Parkway (CP-1). Parcel ID(s): 2324-710-0018-000-0, 2324-710-0019-000-7, 2324-710-0020-000-7, 2324-710-0021-000-4, and 2324-710-0022-000-1. Click to View
 
j.   Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by Representative, Dennis Murphy, Principle Planner of Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. and Property Owner, Isle Shores Development, LLC, to subdivide, into five (5) parcels, approximately 0.68 acres of land for the Isle Shores Development located at 1403 Desota Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The Developer/Applicant is required to enter into an agreement with the City of Fort Pierce and post the appropriate bond regarding the completion of the outstanding site work. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Residential (R-4A) 2401-501-0259-000-5.
 
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13.   CITY COMMISSION
 
a.   Resolution No. 22-R04 appointing Ipyana Abayomi as Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.'s appointee to the Arts & Culture Advisory Board. Click to View
 
b.   Resolution No. 22-R05 appointing KeAndrea Davis as Commissioner Gaines' appointee to the Board of Adjustment. Click to View
 
c.   Resolution No. 22-R06 appointing Alexander Edwards as Commissioner Gaines' appointee to the Planning Board. Click to View
 
d.   Resolution No. 22-R07 determining that the structure located at 505 N 13th Street is unsafe and has been condemned in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City Commission. In accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code, the Building Official declared the structure an imminent danger and ordered its immediate demolition. Per the rules of Procedure for Condemnation and Demolition, when such an action is taken, the procedures for demolition shall commence as soon as reasonable possible after the fact. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on 2/22/2022. 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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