Agenda

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.

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9.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval to submit and accept a continuation grant from Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the ongoing InVest program with funding in the amount of $69,798.02. Click to View

b.

Approve the establishment of Blanket Purchase Orders to vendors for products and services for day to day operations of Indian Hills Golf Course in the total amount of $334,572.00. Click to View

c.

Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $294.66 for Commissioner Alexander to attend the Florida League of Cities' Legislative Policy Committee meeting to be held on October 28, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Click to View

d.

Approval of entering into an Interlocal Agreement (Cooperation on State Lobbying) between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Click to View

e.

Approve the establishment of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Sunrise Theatre in the total amount of $415,400.00.
Click to View

f.

Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $1,607.66 for Demolition Lien against 1807 Orange Avenue, Property ID #2409-701-0021-000-6, owned by Leo & Sheila Cueto, 3167 SW Bessey Creek Trail, Palm City, FL 34990 contingent upon payment of $1,531.67 within 12 months. Click to View

g.

Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $365.50 for Lot Clearing Lien against 1807 Orange Avenue, Property ID #2409-701-0021-000-6, owned by Leo & Sheila Cueto, 3167 SW Bessey Creek Trail, Palm City, FL 34990 contingent upon payment of $91.80 within 12 months. Click to View

h.

Approval to purchase Christmas Tree and ornaments form Clark Sales Display, Inc. in the amount of $9,350.00 for the Avenue A/Indian River Dr. round-a-bout and to award a contract to Let There Be Lights, Inc. to provide Holiday Lights at Marina Square in the amount of $27,000.00 Click to View

i.

Approve Community Mural Project Property Owners Agreement for 464 North 9th Street - east side of building will be site of mural installation. Click to View

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Ordinance 16-021 Amending the Vehicles for Hire Ordinance. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Ordinance 16-023 rezoning properties generally located at 1801 Nebraska Avenue to Planned Development (PD-Mayfair) and approving a Development Plan associated with this district. FIRST READING
Click to View

c.

Ordinance 16-024 - Abandonment of Alleyway being the remaining portion between Atlantic Avenue and Orange Avenue - Totten Subdivision. FIRST READING Click to View

12.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 16-R48 Supporting the St. Lucie County Advanced Transportation Management System Click to View

b.

Discussion at the request of Commissioner Alexander regarding a request by Rock Church seeking use of the City Parking Garage to resolve the parking deficiency at their property located at 617 Orange Avenue to be used as a church. Click to View

c.

Discussion at the request of Commissioner Alexander regarding Jacquin & Sons complaint regarding building permit fee charged to Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc. 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

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) 467-3052 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, October 17, 2016 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Reverend Harry Shaw

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2016 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	IRSC Aspen Award Proclamation being received by Dr. Edwin Massey, President, Indian River State College. Click to View

	b.	Proclamation declaring November, 2016 as World Prematurity Awareness Month being received by Allison Chandler, March of Dimes. Click to View

	c.	Proclamation recognizing Florida City Government Week being received by Shyanne Helms, Communications Manager. Click to View

	d.	Pilot International Founders Day Proclamation being received by Pilot Club of Fort Pierce members. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Corinne and Jack Solomon expressing their gratitude for Officer Al Garcia coming to their aid. Click to View

	b.	Letter from Corinne and Jack Solomon thanking Officer Elizabeth Louis for her kindness and professionalism when she conducted a wellness check. Click to View

	c.	Email from Joyce Jackson commending Solid Waste employee, Roger Guadamuz, for his superior public service attitude and for going above and beyond when assisting her neighbor. Click to View

	d.	Letter from Robertson County Sheriff Bill Holt thanking Detective Streeter for his assistance and dedication during a recent homicide investigation. Click to View

	e.	Email from Shirley Walker commending Officers Wachendorfer, Mohammed and Graziano for their professionalism and courtesy when they responded to a situation at her rental unit. Click to View

	f.	Letter from Assistant State Attorney M. Ryan Williams expressing his gratitude for Sergeant Donald Christman's work as an expert in Police Use of Force on behalf of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Click to View

8.		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. ----

9.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval to submit and accept a continuation grant from Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the ongoing InVest program with funding in the amount of $69,798.02. Click to View

	b.	Approve the establishment of Blanket Purchase Orders to vendors for products and services for day to day operations of Indian Hills Golf Course in the total amount of $334,572.00. Click to View

	c.	Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $294.66 for Commissioner Alexander to attend the Florida League of Cities' Legislative Policy Committee meeting to be held on October 28, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Click to View

	d.	Approval of entering into an Interlocal Agreement (Cooperation on State Lobbying) between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Click to View

	e.	Approve the establishment of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Sunrise Theatre in the total amount of $415,400.00. Click to View

	f.	Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $1,607.66 for Demolition Lien against 1807 Orange Avenue, Property ID #2409-701-0021-000-6, owned by Leo & Sheila Cueto, 3167 SW Bessey Creek Trail, Palm City, FL 34990 contingent upon payment of $1,531.67 within 12 months. Click to View

	g.	Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $365.50 for Lot Clearing Lien against 1807 Orange Avenue, Property ID #2409-701-0021-000-6, owned by Leo & Sheila Cueto, 3167 SW Bessey Creek Trail, Palm City, FL 34990 contingent upon payment of $91.80 within 12 months. Click to View

	h.	Approval to purchase Christmas Tree and ornaments form Clark Sales Display, Inc. in the amount of $9,350.00 for the Avenue A/Indian River Dr. round-a-bout and to award a contract to Let There Be Lights, Inc. to provide Holiday Lights at Marina Square in the amount of $27,000.00 Click to View

	i.	Approve Community Mural Project Property Owners Agreement for 464 North 9th Street - east side of building will be site of mural installation. Click to View

11.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Ordinance 16-021 Amending the Vehicles for Hire Ordinance. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Ordinance 16-023 rezoning properties generally located at 1801 Nebraska Avenue to Planned Development (PD-Mayfair) and approving a Development Plan associated with this district. FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Ordinance 16-024 - Abandonment of Alleyway being the remaining portion between Atlantic Avenue and Orange Avenue - Totten Subdivision. FIRST READING Click to View

12.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 16-R48 Supporting the St. Lucie County Advanced Transportation Management System Click to View

	b.	Discussion at the request of Commissioner Alexander regarding a request by Rock Church seeking use of the City Parking Garage to resolve the parking deficiency at their property located at 617 Orange Avenue to be used as a church. Click to View

	c.	Discussion at the request of Commissioner Alexander regarding Jacquin & Sons complaint regarding building permit fee charged to Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc. 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


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) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.