Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Reverend Liz Roundtree with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from December 05, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Congratulations to the Sunrise Theatre and staff from Senator Gayle Harrell as being selected as one of the 2022 Best of the Best Community Choice Awards. Click to View

b.

Congratulations to the Sunrise Theatre and staff from Msebenzi Masondo, Broker Associate Engel & Volkers as being the winner of the TCPalm 2022 Best of the Best Community Choice Awards. Click to View

c.

Letter from Gary Porter, Director of Community Relations, thanking the entire City of Fort Pierce team for their Kick-Off Sponsorship of Treasure Coast Food Bank’s 8th annual “Pack the House” event. 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.

POSTPONED FROM 11/21/2022 AND PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST - Authorization to terminate Fisherman's Wharf Bulkhead Boat Ramp and Basin (Phase I) Project Agreement with St. Lucie County Click to View

b.

Approval to purchase Microsoft O365 product licenses in the amount not to exceed $108,231.40 per year for the next three years under a new agreement from SHI., Somerset, NJ. Click to View

c.

Approval of contract with Swagit, Plano, Tx for the annual renewal of ADA compliance for FPTV services in the amount not to exceed $68,328.00 Click to View

d.

Approval of annual renewal of software maintenance and support for CentralSquare in the amount not to exceed $99,135.68. Click to View

e.

Approval of Specific Work Authorization No. 5 to RFQ 2016-014 providing professional services for the preliminary design and permitting of the Fort Pierce Seaplane Base in an amount not to exceed $78,225.00. Click to View

f.

Approval of proposal from Beemats, New Smyrna Beach, FL, in the amount of $171,072.00 for the annual harvesting, maintenance and re-nourishment of vegetated mats at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

g.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Michael Broderick to attend the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials in St. Augustine, Florida from January 20, 2022 to January 22, 2022 in the amount of $1096.03 Click to View

h.

Approval for Mayor to execute participant agreement for the potential settlement of Opioid Litigation. Click to View

i.

Approval to award the Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II Infrastructure Improvements to the sole bidder, PRP Construction Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $635,449.15. This award request is $495.00 higher than the submitted bid which was corrected due to an error in addition by the proposer. Click to View

j.

Approval to renew Congressman Mast's lease for office space at City Hall for two (2) years commencing January 3, 2023. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-036 amending Chapter 34 - Article I and Chapter 34 - Article II establishing Parking Regulations. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-038 Amendments to Chapter 109 of the Code of Ordinances entitled Floodplain Management. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-040 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City at Chapter 121-Subdivisions, Sections 121-8, 121-9 and, 121-10 relating to the general provisions, review, and procedure for platting property. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-046: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, St Joseph FTP LLC and representative, Chris Ossa, P.E. – Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, FL 34947. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is GC, General Commercial, with a proposed Zoning designation of C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID: 2313-332-0000-010-0 FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by Brighter Care Adult Daycare Center LLC to operate an adult daycare at 415 Avenue A Street Fort Pierce FL 34950. Parcel ID: 2410-506-0005-000-3 Click to View

f.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) with a Conditional Use to construct a 114-unit multi-family innovative residential development with a 2,534 square foot clubhouse, 800 square foot pool, and associated site improvements at or near 4701 Regina Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 3403-501-0025-000-5. Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-041 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by owners 135058, 136681 and 11765663 Canada, Inc and applicant Rebecca Grohall of MBV Engineering to change the future land use from General Commercial, GC to Medium Density Residential, RM, at approximately 3000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2419-111-0002-000-7 & 2419-113-0001-000-6 . FIRST READING Click to View

h.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-042 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 135058, 136681 and 11765663 Canada, Inc and applicant Rebecca Grohall of MBV Engineering to change the zoning from General Commercial, C-3, to Medium Density Residential, R-4, at approximately 3000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2419-111-0002-000-7 & 2419-113-0001-000-6. FIRST READING Click to View

i.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-043 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners, Red Hawk Rebar, LLC and the representative, Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. for a Major Amendment to an approved Planned Development by reducing the proposed building footprint from 40,000 square feet to 32,000 square feet, and site improvement changes, at 4280 Bandy Boulevard, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2431-505-0008-000-6 FIRST READING Click to View

j.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-044 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Amendment by owners, Kiva Development, LLC, and representative, Matthew H. Scott, Esq. of Dunay, Miskel, & Blackman, LLP, to change the future land use from General Commercial, GC, to Medium Density Residential, RM, at or near 3037 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2325-111-0001-000-2. FIRST READING
Click to View

k.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-045 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners, Kiva Development, LLC, and representative, Matthew H. Scott, Esq. of Dunay, Miskel, & Blackman, LLP, to change the zoning from General Commercial, C-3, to Medium Density Residential, R-4, at or near 3037 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2325-111-0001-000-2. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Submission of applications to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). Click to View

b.

Resolution 22-R48 authorizing the execution of a Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity supporting Downtown Waterfront Corridor infrastructure improvements. Click to View

c.

Resolution 22-R49 Supporting the 2023 Legislative Priorities of the Florida League of Cities 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, December 19, 2022 - 5:05 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Reverend Liz Roundtree with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from December 05, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Congratulations to the Sunrise Theatre and staff from Senator Gayle Harrell as being selected as one of the 2022 Best of the Best Community Choice Awards. Click to View

	b.	Congratulations to the Sunrise Theatre and staff from Msebenzi Masondo, Broker Associate Engel & Volkers as being the winner of the TCPalm 2022 Best of the Best Community Choice Awards. Click to View

	c.	Letter from Gary Porter, Director of Community Relations, thanking the entire City of Fort Pierce team for their Kick-Off Sponsorship of Treasure Coast Food Bank’s 8th annual “Pack the House” event. 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.	POSTPONED FROM 11/21/2022 AND PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST - Authorization to terminate Fisherman's Wharf Bulkhead Boat Ramp and Basin (Phase I) Project Agreement with St. Lucie County Click to View

	b.	Approval to purchase Microsoft O365 product licenses in the amount not to exceed $108,231.40 per year for the next three years under a new agreement from SHI., Somerset, NJ. Click to View

	c.	Approval of contract with Swagit, Plano, Tx for the annual renewal of ADA compliance for FPTV services in the amount not to exceed $68,328.00 Click to View

	d.	Approval of annual renewal of software maintenance and support for CentralSquare in the amount not to exceed $99,135.68. Click to View

	e.	Approval of Specific Work Authorization No. 5 to RFQ 2016-014 providing professional services for the preliminary design and permitting of the Fort Pierce Seaplane Base in an amount not to exceed $78,225.00. Click to View

	f.	Approval of proposal from Beemats, New Smyrna Beach, FL, in the amount of $171,072.00 for the annual harvesting, maintenance and re-nourishment of vegetated mats at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

	g.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Michael Broderick to attend the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials in St. Augustine, Florida from January 20, 2022 to January 22, 2022 in the amount of $1096.03 Click to View

	h.	Approval for Mayor to execute participant agreement for the potential settlement of Opioid Litigation. Click to View

	i.	Approval to award the Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II Infrastructure Improvements to the sole bidder, PRP Construction Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $635,449.15. This award request is $495.00 higher than the submitted bid which was corrected due to an error in addition by the proposer. Click to View

	j.	Approval to renew Congressman Mast's lease for office space at City Hall for two (2) years commencing January 3, 2023. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-036 amending Chapter 34 - Article I and Chapter 34 - Article II establishing Parking Regulations. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-038 Amendments to Chapter 109 of the Code of Ordinances entitled Floodplain Management. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-040 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City at Chapter 121-Subdivisions, Sections 121-8, 121-9 and, 121-10 relating to the general provisions, review, and procedure for platting property. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-046: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, St Joseph FTP LLC and representative, Chris Ossa, P.E. – Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, FL 34947. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is GC, General Commercial, with a proposed Zoning designation of C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID: 2313-332-0000-010-0 FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by Brighter Care Adult Daycare Center LLC to operate an adult daycare at 415 Avenue A Street Fort Pierce FL 34950. Parcel ID: 2410-506-0005-000-3 Click to View

	f.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) with a Conditional Use to construct a 114-unit multi-family innovative residential development with a 2,534 square foot clubhouse, 800 square foot pool, and associated site improvements at or near 4701 Regina Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 3403-501-0025-000-5. Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-041 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by owners 135058, 136681 and 11765663 Canada, Inc and applicant Rebecca Grohall of MBV Engineering to change the future land use from General Commercial, GC to Medium Density Residential, RM, at approximately 3000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2419-111-0002-000-7 & 2419-113-0001-000-6 . FIRST READING Click to View

	h.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-042 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 135058, 136681 and 11765663 Canada, Inc and applicant Rebecca Grohall of MBV Engineering to change the zoning from General Commercial, C-3, to Medium Density Residential, R-4, at approximately 3000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2419-111-0002-000-7 & 2419-113-0001-000-6. FIRST READING Click to View

	i.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-043 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners, Red Hawk Rebar, LLC and the representative, Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. for a Major Amendment to an approved Planned Development by reducing the proposed building footprint from 40,000 square feet to 32,000 square feet, and site improvement changes, at 4280 Bandy Boulevard, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2431-505-0008-000-6 FIRST READING Click to View

	j.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-044 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Amendment by owners, Kiva Development, LLC, and representative, Matthew H. Scott, Esq. of Dunay, Miskel, & Blackman, LLP, to change the future land use from General Commercial, GC, to Medium Density Residential, RM, at or near 3037 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2325-111-0001-000-2. FIRST READING Click to View

	k.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-045 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners, Kiva Development, LLC, and representative, Matthew H. Scott, Esq. of Dunay, Miskel, & Blackman, LLP, to change the zoning from General Commercial, C-3, to Medium Density Residential, R-4, at or near 3037 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2325-111-0001-000-2. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Submission of applications to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). Click to View

	b.	Resolution 22-R48 authorizing the execution of a Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity supporting Downtown Waterfront Corridor infrastructure improvements. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 22-R49 Supporting the 2023 Legislative Priorities of the Florida League of Cities 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.