Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Rabbi Yaacov Zamstein with Kerem El Messianic Synagogue

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the Minutes from June 06, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Queen Marva Williams-Peters and King Samuel Christopher Peters Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Robert Hale's letter of appreciation for Public Works Facilities Maintenance Manager Rick Stauffer's resourcefulness in addressing an issue caused by a storm. Click to View

b.

Letter from Charles C. Hayek in acknowledgment of the great service provided by Ernie Riccardi, Public Works Department Sanitation Driver. 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

a.

2022 Legislative Session - State Representative Dana Trabulsy Click to View

b.

Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee 2020-2021 Annual Report. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of a twelve (12) month Lease Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Marina View Partners Holding LLC, for a vacant lot at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Melody Lane to provide additional free parking for the public in downtown Fort Pierce. Click to View

b.

Approval to contract with FPUA for the purchase and installation of street lighting along Avenue B from 13th Street to 8th Street at a cost not to exceed $79,373.93. Click to View

c.

Approve Award to CWR Contracting Inc, in the amount of $144,000 and utilizing the piggyback contract for resurfacing to complete raised intersection safety improvements on Binney Drive and Fairway Drive. Click to View

d.

Approve contract award to CWR Contracting Inc. in the amount of $662,141.25 for the FY 2022 Annual Street Resurfacing Program. Click to View

e.

Approve award of the Avenue B Reconstruction (from 13th Street to 8th Street) Bid No. 2022-016 to Heavy Civil, Inc. in the amount of $1,112,846.96. Click to View

f.

Approve increase in blanket purchase order 220128 an additional $40,000.00 with Excelsior Defense, Saint Petersburg, FL, providing City Hall security services. Click to View

g.

Approval to install holiday lighting at Marina Square by Lighting by Design from West Palm Beach Florida, in the amount of $57,539.00 per year / three (3) years ($181.392.00 total). Click to View

h.

Approval of the Grants Division recommendations for PY - Small Business/Marketing Grant Awards in the total amount of $25,000. Click to View

i.

Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Carole L. Mushier for City of Fort Pierce South Beach Maintenance Fund. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Ordinance 22-014 Amending Chapter 22, Section 22-32 to provide for a 5% increase in business tax fees for businesses, professions, or occupations. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-015: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida: Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of a parcel generally located along the east side of South US Highway 1, approximately 250 feet South of Dickson Drive, from City of Fort Pierce General Commercial (GC) to City of Fort Pierce Medium Density Residential (RM); providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-016: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida: Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of two (2) parcels generally located along the south side of Dickson Drive, at the intersection with South US Highway 1, from City of Fort Pierce General Commercial (GC) to City of Fort Pierce Medium Density Residential (RM); providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-017: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida: Rezoning four parcels of land generally located on the east side of South US Highway 1 at the intersection of Dickson Drive and lying north of the existing Gator Trace Planned Development, from General Commercial (C-3) and Planned Development (PD) to Planned Development (PD), for the residential project to be known as Savannah Preserve; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

POSTPONE TO JULY 5, 2022 AT REQUEST OF STAFF. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Preliminary Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s) Karma Capital Investments, LP and Applicant, Kolter Land Partners, LLC (Culpepper & Terpening, Inc.), to subdivide approximately 132.7 acres of land (more or less) for The Preserve at Savannah Lakes Planned Development located at or near the east side of S US Highway 1 at the intersection of Dickson Drive and lying North of the existing Gator Trace Planned Development in 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 during the Final Plat approval process. The property is currently zoned General Commercial (C-3) and Planned Development (PD) Parcel Control Numbers: 2427-433-0002-000-1, 2427-433-0001-000-4, 2434-121-0001-000-8, 2426-333-0015-000-5. Click to View

f.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing: Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by applicant, Surrounded by Love Eternally, to operate a 2,591.1 square foot daycare at 2806 S US Highway 1 Units D1-D7. Property is zoned General Commercial (C-3); Parcel ID 2422-314-0001-000-3. Click to View

g.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use and Site Plan (Development Review) submitted by owner/applicant Huey & Karen Blackman, to construct a single-family home that will be approximately 33 feet and 11-5/8 inches in height from FEMA Based Flood Elevation at 1627 Thumb Point Drive. The property is zoned Single-Family Low Density (R-1); Parcel ID 2401-700-0001-000-3. Click to View

h.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) approval submitted by property owner Scannell Properties #533 LLC and applicant Jeff H. Iravani, Inc., to construct one building totaling 750,500 square feet of office and warehouse distribution space with associated site improvements at SE corner of Kings Highway and White Road approximately ½ mile north of Okeechobee Road and known as Kings Highway Commerce Park Phase II. The property is zoned Commercial Parkway (CP-1); Parcel IDs: 2324-241-0004-000-0, 2324-211-0001-000-6, 2324-214-0002-000-2, 2324-214-0001-000-5, 2324-241-0002-000-6, 2324-241-0003-000-3, 2324-211-0002-000-3, 2324-232-0000-000-4, 2324-210-0000-000-6. Click to View

i.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use and Site Plan (Development Review and Design Review) submitted by owner, U-Haul Co. of Florida and representative Jeffery W. Banker, Highland Engineering, Inc., to construct a four (4)-story storage building totaling approximately 33,888 square feet with associated site improvements at 3602 S US Highway 1. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3); Parcel IDs: 2434-121-0005-000-6, 2434-123-0001-000-4, 2434-123-0002-000-1. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 22-R24 appointing members to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board as a result of the revised structure. Click to View

b.

Resolution 22-R25 appointing Dennis DeVivo to the Board of Examiners of Contractors as a consumer representative. 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 - Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 4:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Rabbi Yaacov Zamstein with Kerem El Messianic Synagogue

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the Minutes from June 06, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Queen Marva Williams-Peters and King Samuel Christopher Peters Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Robert Hale's letter of appreciation for Public Works Facilities Maintenance Manager Rick Stauffer's resourcefulness in addressing an issue caused by a storm. Click to View

	b.	Letter from Charles C. Hayek in acknowledgment of the great service provided by Ernie Riccardi, Public Works Department Sanitation Driver. 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

	a.	2022 Legislative Session - State Representative Dana Trabulsy Click to View

	b.	Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee 2020-2021 Annual Report. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of a twelve (12) month Lease Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Marina View Partners Holding LLC, for a vacant lot at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Melody Lane to provide additional free parking for the public in downtown Fort Pierce. Click to View

	b.	Approval to contract with FPUA for the purchase and installation of street lighting along Avenue B from 13th Street to 8th Street at a cost not to exceed $79,373.93. Click to View

	c.	Approve Award to CWR Contracting Inc, in the amount of $144,000 and utilizing the piggyback contract for resurfacing to complete raised intersection safety improvements on Binney Drive and Fairway Drive. Click to View

	d.	Approve contract award to CWR Contracting Inc. in the amount of $662,141.25 for the FY 2022 Annual Street Resurfacing Program. Click to View

	e.	Approve award of the Avenue B Reconstruction (from 13th Street to 8th Street) Bid No. 2022-016 to Heavy Civil, Inc. in the amount of $1,112,846.96. Click to View

	f.	Approve increase in blanket purchase order 220128 an additional $40,000.00 with Excelsior Defense, Saint Petersburg, FL, providing City Hall security services. Click to View

	g.	Approval to install holiday lighting at Marina Square by Lighting by Design from West Palm Beach Florida, in the amount of $57,539.00 per year / three (3) years ($181.392.00 total). Click to View

	h.	Approval of the Grants Division recommendations for PY - Small Business/Marketing Grant Awards in the total amount of $25,000. Click to View

	i.	Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Carole L. Mushier for City of Fort Pierce South Beach Maintenance Fund. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Ordinance 22-014 Amending Chapter 22, Section 22-32 to provide for a 5% increase in business tax fees for businesses, professions, or occupations. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-015: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida: Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of a parcel generally located along the east side of South US Highway 1, approximately 250 feet South of Dickson Drive, from City of Fort Pierce General Commercial (GC) to City of Fort Pierce Medium Density Residential (RM); providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-016: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida: Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of two (2) parcels generally located along the south side of Dickson Drive, at the intersection with South US Highway 1, from City of Fort Pierce General Commercial (GC) to City of Fort Pierce Medium Density Residential (RM); providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-017: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida: Rezoning four parcels of land generally located on the east side of South US Highway 1 at the intersection of Dickson Drive and lying north of the existing Gator Trace Planned Development, from General Commercial (C-3) and Planned Development (PD) to Planned Development (PD), for the residential project to be known as Savannah Preserve; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	POSTPONE TO JULY 5, 2022 AT REQUEST OF STAFF. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Preliminary Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s) Karma Capital Investments, LP and Applicant, Kolter Land Partners, LLC (Culpepper & Terpening, Inc.), to subdivide approximately 132.7 acres of land (more or less) for The Preserve at Savannah Lakes Planned Development located at or near the east side of S US Highway 1 at the intersection of Dickson Drive and lying North of the existing Gator Trace Planned Development in 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 during the Final Plat approval process. The property is currently zoned General Commercial (C-3) and Planned Development (PD) Parcel Control Numbers: 2427-433-0002-000-1, 2427-433-0001-000-4, 2434-121-0001-000-8, 2426-333-0015-000-5. Click to View

	f.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing: Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by applicant, Surrounded by Love Eternally, to operate a 2,591.1 square foot daycare at 2806 S US Highway 1 Units D1-D7. Property is zoned General Commercial (C-3); Parcel ID 2422-314-0001-000-3. Click to View

	g.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use and Site Plan (Development Review) submitted by owner/applicant Huey & Karen Blackman, to construct a single-family home that will be approximately 33 feet and 11-5/8 inches in height from FEMA Based Flood Elevation at 1627 Thumb Point Drive. The property is zoned Single-Family Low Density (R-1); Parcel ID 2401-700-0001-000-3. Click to View

	h.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) approval submitted by property owner Scannell Properties #533 LLC and applicant Jeff H. Iravani, Inc., to construct one building totaling 750,500 square feet of office and warehouse distribution space with associated site improvements at SE corner of Kings Highway and White Road approximately ½ mile north of Okeechobee Road and known as Kings Highway Commerce Park Phase II. The property is zoned Commercial Parkway (CP-1); Parcel IDs: 2324-241-0004-000-0, 2324-211-0001-000-6, 2324-214-0002-000-2, 2324-214-0001-000-5, 2324-241-0002-000-6, 2324-241-0003-000-3, 2324-211-0002-000-3, 2324-232-0000-000-4, 2324-210-0000-000-6. Click to View

	i.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use and Site Plan (Development Review and Design Review) submitted by owner, U-Haul Co. of Florida and representative Jeffery W. Banker, Highland Engineering, Inc., to construct a four (4)-story storage building totaling approximately 33,888 square feet with associated site improvements at 3602 S US Highway 1. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3); Parcel IDs: 2434-121-0005-000-6, 2434-123-0001-000-4, 2434-123-0002-000-1. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 22-R24 appointing members to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board as a result of the revised structure. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 22-R25 appointing Dennis DeVivo to the Board of Examiners of Contractors as a consumer representative. 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.