Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Candace Star with C. Star Ministry

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the minutes from the March 4, 2024 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Dawn Bresnak commended Anne Bowen, Marina Concierge, for her exceptional ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ensure customer satisfaction. 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 Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. (EDC) Specific Authorization No. 13 for permitting and engineering design of reconstruction of Citrus Avenue between U.S. Highway 1 and 7th Street in the amount of $99,295.00. Click to View

b.

Approval of CDBG Grant Agreement with Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00. Click to View

c.

Approval of CDBG Grant Agreement with Lincoln Park Mainstreet, Inc.in the amount of $50,000.00. Click to View

d.

Approval of the union contract between the City of Fort Pierce and the Teamsters Local Union Number 769 regarding wages and D.R.O.P. adoption. Click to View

e.

Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement between the Fort Pierce Police Department, the Port St. Lucie Police Department, and any subsequently executing law enforcement agencies. Click to View

f.

ADDED ITEM: Approval of the Financial Assistance Agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Fort Pierce Police Department / City of Fort Pierce for Fentanyl Eradication 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.

Presentation and Public Hearing on the 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-001, Amending Chapter 103, Division I, Section 103-24, Subsection (a), providing Local Administrative Amendments to the 8th Ed. Florida Building Code with regard to Scope and Administration. FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-005: Review and approval of a voluntary annexation by Owner, Harry Blue, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include four (4) parcels at or near the southwest intersection of South 7th Street and Kanner Drive on Duban Terrace. The proposed Future Land Use for the proposed properties is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed zoning of R-4, Medium Density Residential. Parcel IDs: 2427-603-0135-000-3, 2427-603-0136-000-0, 2427-603-0104-000-7 and 2427-603-0134-000-6. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 24-004 providing for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment by owner Ubilla-Duque Holdings, LLC., of one (1) parcel of land to change "Area 1" zoning classification from Commercial, General CG, to General Commercial, C-3, and "Area 2" zoning classification from Residential Multi-Familu (RM-11), to Residential High (R-5) generally located at 3307 S US Hwy 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Parcel IDs: 2427-601-0050-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

*CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2024* Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review), submitted by applicant Francarlos Rivera with TEG Developers, to construct a two-hundred and six (206) unit rental community with an amenity center, a proposed 10.7 acre conservation easement and associated development improvements at 5315 Edwards Road and 5496 Altman Road, more specifically at Parcel IDs: 2430-231-0001-000-4 and 2430-234-0001-000-3. Click to View

f.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, BGDN LLC, and representative, Leslie Olson, Principal of District Planning Group, to construct a 312-unit multi-family luxury apartments development with a Clubhouse, Barbeque and Pool area, Indoor Gym, Tot Lot, and associated site improvements at or near the SE Corner of Graham Road and S. Jenkins Road and approximately 669 feet south of Graham Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number(s): 2418-333-0004-000-0, 2418-333-0003-000-3, 2418-333-0002-000-6, 2418-333-0001-000-9. Click to View

g.

*CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2024* Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a conditional use with no new construction application submitted by One Eleven Orange, LLC, in respect of a proposed 'Family Amusement Center' to be located within the full main level in the Second Generation Space at 111 Orange Ave. Parcel ID: 2410-509-0002-000-1. Click to View

h.

*POSTPONED TO APRIL 15, 2024* Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Major Site Plan Amendment (Development Review) by property owner, Ocean Village POA, and representative, Leslie Olson, Principal of District Planning Group, to construct a 5-court Pickleball Amenity for the Ocean Village Residential Development and associated site improvements at or near 2400 South Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2507-321-0001-000-5. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Submittal of applications to serve on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board to fill an at-large vacancy. Click to View

b.

Resolution 24-R10 appointing Dr. Patrece Frisbee to the Historic Preservation Board as Commissioner Broderick's appointee. Click to View

c.

Resolution 24-R16 appointing Gloria Baxevanis to the Planning Board as Commissioner J. Johnson's appointee. 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 AMENDED CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, March 18, 2024 - 5:05 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Candace Star with C. Star Ministry

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the minutes from the March 4, 2024 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Dawn Bresnak commended Anne Bowen, Marina Concierge, for her exceptional ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ensure customer satisfaction. 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 Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. (EDC) Specific Authorization No. 13 for permitting and engineering design of reconstruction of Citrus Avenue between U.S. Highway 1 and 7th Street in the amount of $99,295.00. Click to View

	b.	Approval of CDBG Grant Agreement with Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00. Click to View

	c.	Approval of CDBG Grant Agreement with Lincoln Park Mainstreet, Inc.in the amount of $50,000.00. Click to View

	d.	Approval of the union contract between the City of Fort Pierce and the Teamsters Local Union Number 769 regarding wages and D.R.O.P. adoption. Click to View

	e.	Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement between the Fort Pierce Police Department, the Port St. Lucie Police Department, and any subsequently executing law enforcement agencies. Click to View

	f.	ADDED ITEM: Approval of the Financial Assistance Agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Fort Pierce Police Department / City of Fort Pierce for Fentanyl Eradication 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.	Presentation and Public Hearing on the 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-001, Amending Chapter 103, Division I, Section 103-24, Subsection (a), providing Local Administrative Amendments to the 8th Ed. Florida Building Code with regard to Scope and Administration. FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-005: Review and approval of a voluntary annexation by Owner, Harry Blue, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include four (4) parcels at or near the southwest intersection of South 7th Street and Kanner Drive on Duban Terrace. The proposed Future Land Use for the proposed properties is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed zoning of R-4, Medium Density Residential. Parcel IDs: 2427-603-0135-000-3, 2427-603-0136-000-0, 2427-603-0104-000-7 and 2427-603-0134-000-6. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 24-004 providing for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment by owner Ubilla-Duque Holdings, LLC., of one (1) parcel of land to change "Area 1" zoning classification from Commercial, General CG, to General Commercial, C-3, and "Area 2" zoning classification from Residential Multi-Familu (RM-11), to Residential High (R-5) generally located at 3307 S US Hwy 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Parcel IDs: 2427-601-0050-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2024 Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review), submitted by applicant Francarlos Rivera with TEG Developers, to construct a two-hundred and six (206) unit rental community with an amenity center, a proposed 10.7 acre conservation easement and associated development improvements at 5315 Edwards Road and 5496 Altman Road, more specifically at Parcel IDs: 2430-231-0001-000-4 and 2430-234-0001-000-3. Click to View

	f.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, BGDN LLC, and representative, Leslie Olson, Principal of District Planning Group, to construct a 312-unit multi-family luxury apartments development with a Clubhouse, Barbeque and Pool area, Indoor Gym, Tot Lot, and associated site improvements at or near the SE Corner of Graham Road and S. Jenkins Road and approximately 669 feet south of Graham Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number(s): 2418-333-0004-000-0, 2418-333-0003-000-3, 2418-333-0002-000-6, 2418-333-0001-000-9. Click to View

	g.	CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2024 Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a conditional use with no new construction application submitted by One Eleven Orange, LLC, in respect of a proposed 'Family Amusement Center' to be located within the full main level in the Second Generation Space at 111 Orange Ave. Parcel ID: 2410-509-0002-000-1. Click to View

	h.	POSTPONED TO APRIL 15, 2024 Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Major Site Plan Amendment (Development Review) by property owner, Ocean Village POA, and representative, Leslie Olson, Principal of District Planning Group, to construct a 5-court Pickleball Amenity for the Ocean Village Residential Development and associated site improvements at or near 2400 South Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2507-321-0001-000-5. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Submittal of applications to serve on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board to fill an at-large vacancy. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 24-R10 appointing Dr. Patrece Frisbee to the Historic Preservation Board as Commissioner Broderick's appointee. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 24-R16 appointing Gloria Baxevanis to the Planning Board as Commissioner J. Johnson's appointee. 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.