Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the November 6, 2023 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Voice message from Ross Crittendon commending Solid Waste Division Driver Raymond Abernathy for providing outstanding customer service. Click to View

b.

Jan DalCorso of Paws Fur Recovery Rescue & Landlord Assn sent a thank you card expressing her gratitude for the City of Fort Pierce taking over the operation of the animal shelter and making it into such a success. Click to View

c.

Solid Waste Division Manager Jacolby Washington was commended by Sharon Mastronardi for going above and beyond the normal course of business. Click to View

d.

Letter from Gary Porter, Community Relations Director, Treasure Coast Food Bank, thanking the City of Fort Pierce for sponsoring their 9th 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.

Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Bax 815 Holdings, Inc., owner of 150 S. 19th Street. Click to View

b.

Approval to increase the funding allowance for the Emergency Rehabilitation Strategy for SHIP/CDBG from $50,000 to $100,000 in the FY23-24 Annual Action Plan/LHAP. Click to View

c.

Approval of contract renewal with Granicus LLC, Palatine, IL in the amount not to exceed $216,510.02. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Quasi-Judicial Hearings follow a strict set of rules and procedures which can be found on the City’s website using this link: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/6740/Quasi-Judicial-Procedures. All Quasi-Judicial decisions by the City Commission must be based on competency substantial evidence. Competent substantial evidence is evidence which will establish a substantial basis from which the fact at issue can reasonably be inferred. It includes fact or opinion evidence offered by an expert on a matter that requires specialized knowledge and that is relevant to the issues to be decided. It is evidence a reasonable mind could accept as having probative weight and adequate to support a legal conclusion. Hypothetical, speculative, fear or emotion based generalized statements that do not address the relevant issues and that cannot be reasonably said to support the action advocated, are not competent substantial evidence.

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-059 Amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 5, Police Officers' Retirement/Pension Fund to modify definitions and clarify benefit commence date. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-053: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner Jose Ubilla-Duque of Ubilla-Duque Holdings, LLC, represented by Alejandro Toro of Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. The applicant request to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 3307 S. US. Hwy 1 in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is General Commercial (GC)/High Density Residential (RH), with a proposed Zoning designation of General Commercial (C-3)/Residential High (R-5). Parcel ID: 2427-601-0050-000-7 - FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-061: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner, George Ortiz, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 1703 Totten Road 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. Parcel ID: 2417-323-0001-000-5 - FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Final Plat, submitted by applicant Tod Mowery of Redtail Design Group, to subdivide 1 parcel of land, approximately 0.81 acres, into 6 platted lots at 601 Hernando Street, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2401-502-0085-000-7. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R59 Authorizing the execution of a deed to transfer fifteen (15) residential lots and a right of way, known as Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II, approximately 3.38 acres located between Avenue B and Canal Terrace, to OMCII, LLC, a Florida limited liability company. 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, November 20, 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

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the November 6, 2023 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Voice message from Ross Crittendon commending Solid Waste Division Driver Raymond Abernathy for providing outstanding customer service. Click to View

	b.	Jan DalCorso of Paws Fur Recovery Rescue & Landlord Assn sent a thank you card expressing her gratitude for the City of Fort Pierce taking over the operation of the animal shelter and making it into such a success. Click to View

	c.	Solid Waste Division Manager Jacolby Washington was commended by Sharon Mastronardi for going above and beyond the normal course of business. Click to View

	d.	Letter from Gary Porter, Community Relations Director, Treasure Coast Food Bank, thanking the City of Fort Pierce for sponsoring their 9th 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.	Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Bax 815 Holdings, Inc., owner of 150 S. 19th Street. Click to View

	b.	Approval to increase the funding allowance for the Emergency Rehabilitation Strategy for SHIP/CDBG from $50,000 to $100,000 in the FY23-24 Annual Action Plan/LHAP. Click to View

	c.	Approval of contract renewal with Granicus LLC, Palatine, IL in the amount not to exceed $216,510.02. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS Quasi-Judicial Hearings follow a strict set of rules and procedures which can be found on the City’s website using this link: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/6740/Quasi-Judicial-Procedures. All Quasi-Judicial decisions by the City Commission must be based on competency substantial evidence. Competent substantial evidence is evidence which will establish a substantial basis from which the fact at issue can reasonably be inferred. It includes fact or opinion evidence offered by an expert on a matter that requires specialized knowledge and that is relevant to the issues to be decided. It is evidence a reasonable mind could accept as having probative weight and adequate to support a legal conclusion. Hypothetical, speculative, fear or emotion based generalized statements that do not address the relevant issues and that cannot be reasonably said to support the action advocated, are not competent substantial evidence.

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-059 Amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 5, Police Officers' Retirement/Pension Fund to modify definitions and clarify benefit commence date. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-053: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner Jose Ubilla-Duque of Ubilla-Duque Holdings, LLC, represented by Alejandro Toro of Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. The applicant request to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 3307 S. US. Hwy 1 in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is General Commercial (GC)/High Density Residential (RH), with a proposed Zoning designation of General Commercial (C-3)/Residential High (R-5). Parcel ID: 2427-601-0050-000-7 - FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-061: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner, George Ortiz, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 1703 Totten Road 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. Parcel ID: 2417-323-0001-000-5 - FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Final Plat, submitted by applicant Tod Mowery of Redtail Design Group, to subdivide 1 parcel of land, approximately 0.81 acres, into 6 platted lots at 601 Hernando Street, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2401-502-0085-000-7. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R59 Authorizing the execution of a deed to transfer fifteen (15) residential lots and a right of way, known as Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II, approximately 3.38 acres located between Avenue B and Canal Terrace, to OMCII, LLC, a Florida limited liability company. 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.