Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Martin with Fort Pierce Haitian United Methodist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the minutes from the July 5, 2022 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Recognition of Fort Pierce Youth Council Graduating Seniors: Lilly Crawford (Lincoln Park Academy), Grace Fee (John Carroll), and Lishonda Franklin (Fort Westwood) Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.

Presentation by St. Lucie County on Tax Abatement Referendum. Click to View

b.

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority update - Javier Cisneros, Director of Utilities Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of a Partial Release of Unity of Title near 2398 Peters Road. Click to View

b.

Authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney to take all necessary actions to transfer the property held by the city for the use and benefit of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority in accordance with Resolution 22-R26 following the required advertisement. Click to View

c.

Approval of allocation of funding for Jaycee Park playground equipment and materials in an amount not to exceed $650,475.00 (The Kiwanis Club has pledged $300,000.00 toward this project). Click to View

d.

Approve letter to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority offering the City's support and agreement to jointly submit a grant application for potential financial assistance from the State of Florida Resilient Florida Grant Program to offset the total project costs of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility relocation. Click to View

e.

Approval to enter into an Early Lease Renewal with the Yamaha Motor Corporation for 65 New Golf Carts for a 48 month Term beginning on December 1, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $54,600 annually, with 5 carts from our current lease being owned by the City at no additional charge. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative 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. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing Postponed from June 21, 2022 and July 5, 2022 - 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

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-018: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; Rezoning the property generally located at or near 511 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R4-A) to Planned Development (PD); providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. Subject Property: Parcel ID: 2401-502-0026-000-6. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing- Review and approval of a Major Amendment to a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) to construct a 34,065 square foot Retail Warehouse Expansion with associated site improvements at or near 4145 S US Highway 1, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number(s): 2434-314-0003-000-4, 2434-314-0005-000-8 Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Preliminary Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s) Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and Applicant, OMCII LLC, to subdivide approximately 3 acres of land (more or less) for The Oaks at Moore’s Creek (Phase II) located at or near 1206 Avenue B (Lot 1) and Lots 1-10 and 16-24, South of Moore’s Creek and North of Avenue B 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 Medium Density Residential (R-4) Parcel Control Number(s): 2409-518-0001-000-8, 2409-517-0033-000-8, 2409-517-0032-000-1, 2409-517-0031-000-4, 2409-517-0030-000-7, 2409-517-0029-000-7, 2409-517-0028-000-0, 2409-517-0027-000-3, 2409-517-0026-000-6, 2409-517-0025-000-9, 2409-517-0024-000-2, 2409-517-0038-000-3, 2409-517-0041-000-7, 2409-517-0043-000-1, 2409-517-0044-000-8, 2409-517-0045-000-5. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. Resolution 22-R27 establishing polling places for the August 23, 2022 primary election. Click to View

b.

Resolution 22-R28 Setting the time of City Commission meetings on the first and third Monday of each month. 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, July 18, 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 - Pastor Martin with Fort Pierce Haitian United Methodist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the minutes from the July 5, 2022 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Recognition of Fort Pierce Youth Council Graduating Seniors: Lilly Crawford (Lincoln Park Academy), Grace Fee (John Carroll), and Lishonda Franklin (Fort Westwood) Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.	Presentation by St. Lucie County on Tax Abatement Referendum. Click to View

	b.	Fort Pierce Utilities Authority update - Javier Cisneros, Director of Utilities Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of a Partial Release of Unity of Title near 2398 Peters Road. Click to View

	b.	Authorize the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney to take all necessary actions to transfer the property held by the city for the use and benefit of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority in accordance with Resolution 22-R26 following the required advertisement. Click to View

	c.	Approval of allocation of funding for Jaycee Park playground equipment and materials in an amount not to exceed $650,475.00 (The Kiwanis Club has pledged $300,000.00 toward this project). Click to View

	d.	Approve letter to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority offering the City's support and agreement to jointly submit a grant application for potential financial assistance from the State of Florida Resilient Florida Grant Program to offset the total project costs of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility relocation. Click to View

	e.	Approval to enter into an Early Lease Renewal with the Yamaha Motor Corporation for 65 New Golf Carts for a 48 month Term beginning on December 1, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $54,600 annually, with 5 carts from our current lease being owned by the City at no additional charge. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative 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. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing Postponed from June 21, 2022 and July 5, 2022 - 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

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-018: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; Rezoning the property generally located at or near 511 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R4-A) to Planned Development (PD); providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. Subject Property: Parcel ID: 2401-502-0026-000-6. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing- Review and approval of a Major Amendment to a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) to construct a 34,065 square foot Retail Warehouse Expansion with associated site improvements at or near 4145 S US Highway 1, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number(s): 2434-314-0003-000-4, 2434-314-0005-000-8 Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Preliminary Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s) Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and Applicant, OMCII LLC, to subdivide approximately 3 acres of land (more or less) for The Oaks at Moore’s Creek (Phase II) located at or near 1206 Avenue B (Lot 1) and Lots 1-10 and 16-24, South of Moore’s Creek and North of Avenue B 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 Medium Density Residential (R-4) Parcel Control Number(s): 2409-518-0001-000-8, 2409-517-0033-000-8, 2409-517-0032-000-1, 2409-517-0031-000-4, 2409-517-0030-000-7, 2409-517-0029-000-7, 2409-517-0028-000-0, 2409-517-0027-000-3, 2409-517-0026-000-6, 2409-517-0025-000-9, 2409-517-0024-000-2, 2409-517-0038-000-3, 2409-517-0041-000-7, 2409-517-0043-000-1, 2409-517-0044-000-8, 2409-517-0045-000-5. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. Resolution 22-R27 establishing polling places for the August 23, 2022 primary election. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 22-R28 Setting the time of City Commission meetings on the first and third Monday of each month. 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.