Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Dr Rick Carraway with Life Changing Ministries for Jesus Inc

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Presentation by the Florida County & City Management Association - Certificate of Recognition to the City of Fort Pierce by John Coffey for its 100 years of operating under the Commission-Manager form of government. Click to View

b.

211 Awareness Week Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Jack Stepongzi expressing his appreciation for Building Department Permit Specialist Susan Keller's assistance with providing information for the construction of his house. Click to View

b.

Text message from Larry Lee commending Public Works Director Mike Reals and his team for doing a great job keeping the Lincoln Park welcome sign well-maintained. Click to View

c.

Email from Scott Parker expressing his gratitude for Operations Manager Summer Rulapaugh's understanding and kindness during the adoption process for his dog. Click to View

d.

Email from Davida Margolin praising Operations Manager Summer Rulapaugh for transforming the animal shelter into a pleasant facility that provides compassionate care and responds to inquiries about the animals, and commending Community Response Director Peggy Arraiz for the proficient operation of the Animal Adoption Center. Click to View

e.

Email from Andre with A-OK Construction in recognition of Code Enforcement & Animal Control Executive Assistant Katherine Calderon's exceptional customer service. 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.

Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee 2022 Annual Report Click to View

b.

Discussion and direction regarding the future of the City's micro-mobility program. Click to View

c.

Discussion of information provided by the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Giancarlo Annitto, Owner of 803 Avenue B. Click to View

b.

Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Giancarlo Annitto, Owner of 201 North 8th Street. Click to View

c.

Approval to piggyback St. Lucie County Contract C19-02-162 with TRP Construction Group, LLC to install new pavement striping and markings on Okeechobee Road from Hartman Road to 17th Street in the amount of $69,583.72. Click to View

d.

Approval of Specific Authorization No. 4 with Kimley Horn and Associates for professional services for the Indian River Drive Historic Downtown Waterfront Corridor Improvements in an amount not to exceed $826,150.00. Click to View

e.

Approval of the proposed scope of services provided by Kessler Consulting Inc.(KCI), single source purchase, to complete a cost of service study, rate study, and future needs assessment of waste collection services for the City of Fort Pierce in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-005 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 61.76 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street. - SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-007 An Application for Annexation of three parcels of land approximately 18.96 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street - SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-008 An Application for Annexation of four parcel of land approximately 56.67 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-009 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 28.12 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-010 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential High (RH), Residential Medium (RM), and General Commercial (CG) to City designations of Medium Density Residential (RM) (+/- 58.84 Acres) and Mixed-Use Development (MXD) (+/- 21.84 Acres), generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street, Millcreek. Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING Click to View

f.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-011 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County PUD and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street . Parcel ID's 2407-124-0001-000-3, 2407-134-0001-000-4, 2407-144-0001-000-5, & 2408-233-0001-000-1. FIRST READING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-012 review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential Urban (RU) and Commercial (COM) to City designations of High Density Residential (RH) (+/- 80.3 Acres) and General Commercial (CG) (+/- 4.5 Acres).- West Orange located at Orange Avenue and N. Jenkins Road (5 parcels.) Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING Click to View

h.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-013 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road. Parcel IDs: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-014 Amending Chapter 36 - Utilities, Article VIII imposing year-round Irrigation Conservation Measures. FIRST READING Click to View

j.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-015 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 805 Office Plaza, LLC and applicant Bradley Currie of EDC, Inc to change the zoning from High Density Residential, R-5, to Office Commercial, C-1, at approximately 805 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Parcel ID: 2422-602-0001-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

k.

Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-016 - Rezoning two (2) parcels containing approximately 6.88 acres generally located at or near 901-1001 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) to Planned Development (PD). Parcel IDs: 2401-412-0004-000-0 & 2401-412-0005-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

l.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-017 - Review and approval of an Abandonment of Right-of-way, by applicant, Collins Brown Barket, to abandon right-of-way near the southeast corner of Seaway Drive and Carlton Court; abutting the parcel located at 1100 Colonnades Drive to the south. FIRST READING Click to View

m.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-018: Review and approval of an ordinance of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener's error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution No. 23-R14 initiating the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement process with St. Lucie County for annexation of Paradise Park. Click to View

b.

Resolution No. 23-R15 appointing Betty Bradwell as Mayor Hudson's representative on the Police Community Advisory Board. Click to View

c.

Resolution No. 23-R16 adopting City of Fort Pierce Rules and Regulations Click to View

d.

Resolution No. 23-R18 appointing Althea Wilson as the IRSC Representative on the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. 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, February 6, 2023 - 5:05 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Dr Rick Carraway with Life Changing Ministries for Jesus Inc

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Presentation by the Florida County & City Management Association - Certificate of Recognition to the City of Fort Pierce by John Coffey for its 100 years of operating under the Commission-Manager form of government. Click to View

	b.	211 Awareness Week Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Jack Stepongzi expressing his appreciation for Building Department Permit Specialist Susan Keller's assistance with providing information for the construction of his house. Click to View

	b.	Text message from Larry Lee commending Public Works Director Mike Reals and his team for doing a great job keeping the Lincoln Park welcome sign well-maintained. Click to View

	c.	Email from Scott Parker expressing his gratitude for Operations Manager Summer Rulapaugh's understanding and kindness during the adoption process for his dog. Click to View

	d.	Email from Davida Margolin praising Operations Manager Summer Rulapaugh for transforming the animal shelter into a pleasant facility that provides compassionate care and responds to inquiries about the animals, and commending Community Response Director Peggy Arraiz for the proficient operation of the Animal Adoption Center. Click to View

	e.	Email from Andre with A-OK Construction in recognition of Code Enforcement & Animal Control Executive Assistant Katherine Calderon's exceptional customer service. 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.	Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee 2022 Annual Report Click to View

	b.	Discussion and direction regarding the future of the City's micro-mobility program. Click to View

	c.	Discussion of information provided by the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Giancarlo Annitto, Owner of 803 Avenue B. Click to View

	b.	Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Giancarlo Annitto, Owner of 201 North 8th Street. Click to View

	c.	Approval to piggyback St. Lucie County Contract C19-02-162 with TRP Construction Group, LLC to install new pavement striping and markings on Okeechobee Road from Hartman Road to 17th Street in the amount of $69,583.72. Click to View

	d.	Approval of Specific Authorization No. 4 with Kimley Horn and Associates for professional services for the Indian River Drive Historic Downtown Waterfront Corridor Improvements in an amount not to exceed $826,150.00. Click to View

	e.	Approval of the proposed scope of services provided by Kessler Consulting Inc.(KCI), single source purchase, to complete a cost of service study, rate study, and future needs assessment of waste collection services for the City of Fort Pierce in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-005 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 61.76 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street. - SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-007 An Application for Annexation of three parcels of land approximately 18.96 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street - SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-008 An Application for Annexation of four parcel of land approximately 56.67 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-009 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 28.12 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-010 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential High (RH), Residential Medium (RM), and General Commercial (CG) to City designations of Medium Density Residential (RM) (+/- 58.84 Acres) and Mixed-Use Development (MXD) (+/- 21.84 Acres), generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street, Millcreek. Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING Click to View

	f.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-011 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County PUD and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street . Parcel ID's 2407-124-0001-000-3, 2407-134-0001-000-4, 2407-144-0001-000-5, & 2408-233-0001-000-1. FIRST READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-012 review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential Urban (RU) and Commercial (COM) to City designations of High Density Residential (RH) (+/- 80.3 Acres) and General Commercial (CG) (+/- 4.5 Acres).- West Orange located at Orange Avenue and N. Jenkins Road (5 parcels.) Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING Click to View

	h.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-013 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road. Parcel IDs: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-014 Amending Chapter 36 - Utilities, Article VIII imposing year-round Irrigation Conservation Measures. FIRST READING Click to View

	j.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-015 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 805 Office Plaza, LLC and applicant Bradley Currie of EDC, Inc to change the zoning from High Density Residential, R-5, to Office Commercial, C-1, at approximately 805 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Parcel ID: 2422-602-0001-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

	k.	Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-016 - Rezoning two (2) parcels containing approximately 6.88 acres generally located at or near 901-1001 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) to Planned Development (PD). Parcel IDs: 2401-412-0004-000-0 & 2401-412-0005-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

	l.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-017 - Review and approval of an Abandonment of Right-of-way, by applicant, Collins Brown Barket, to abandon right-of-way near the southeast corner of Seaway Drive and Carlton Court; abutting the parcel located at 1100 Colonnades Drive to the south. FIRST READING Click to View

	m.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-018: Review and approval of an ordinance of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener's error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution No. 23-R14 initiating the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement process with St. Lucie County for annexation of Paradise Park. Click to View

	b.	Resolution No. 23-R15 appointing Betty Bradwell as Mayor Hudson's representative on the Police Community Advisory Board. Click to View

	c.	Resolution No. 23-R16 adopting City of Fort Pierce Rules and Regulations Click to View

	d.	Resolution No. 23-R18 appointing Althea Wilson as the IRSC Representative on the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. 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.