Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Craig Bridgers, The Crossings Community Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2017 meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Pamela E. Carithers, Executive Director, on behalf of the Lincoln Park Main Street Board of Directors expressing their gratitude for the City's continued support of their program activities. Click to View

b.

Email from Hans Kraaz commending Paul Thomas, Building Official, for his professionalism and diligence. 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.

Request to reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $3,200.00 against 1509 Faber Court, Ft. Pierce, FL, Parcel ID # 2401-605-0058-000-5 which was previously owned by Helen Hall, 1509 Faber Court, Ft. Pierce, FL and currently owned by Florida Beach & Golf Retreats LLC, 7128 Maidstone Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 to $1,600.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

b.

Approve request to submit and accept an award for the 2017-2018 VOCA Victim's Advocacy grant by the Fort Pierce Police Department. Click to View

c.

Permission to submit grant application and receive grant award from Children Services Council of St. Lucie County to help fund 3rd Annual Summer Jam Basketball Camp. Click to View

d.

Approve grant award for Ms. Sonja Johnson, owner of Massage Harmony by Sonja in the amount of $3,000 as an eligible recipient under the 2016-2017 CDBG Grant Award for Small Business. (Postponed from 2/6/2017 meeting) Click to View

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Public Hearing and approval of the sale of the following Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency properties for less than fair value as required by Florida Statutes 163.380(2): 1401 N Second Street and 301 Florida Avenue. Click to View

b.

Review and approve with conditions an application for Site Plan & Design Review submitted by Property Owner(s) S And S Land Company LLC, First Citizens Premises Co Inc, and Representative, Jason Gunther of Thomas Engineering to construct an Aldi Grocery Store at 1412 S US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL. The properties are zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel IDs: 2415-601-0454-010-5, 2415-601-0450-000-4, 2415-601-0449-000-4, & 2415-601-0448-000-7). Click to View

c.

Review and approve with conditions an application for Conditional Use submitted by Property Owners, David and Tiffany Wood, to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six months, at 1123 Hernando Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2401-810-0017-000-6. Click to View

d.

Ordinance 17-002 Amending Chapter 22-60 - Off-street Parking, creating an exemption and special area standard for the Peacock Arts District. SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Ordinance 17-004 Modifying Chapter 9, Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers SECOND READING Click to View

f.

Ordinance 17-005 Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of property located at 2496 Edwards Road from from RM, Medium Density Residential to GC, General Commercial. FIRST READING Click to View

g.

Ordinance 17-006 Amending the Zoning Atlas to rezone property located at 2496 Edwards Road from Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) to General Commercial (C-3). FIRST READING Click to View

12.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

a.

St. Lucie County Public Schools Graduation Rate Update, Wayne Gent, Superintendent Click to View

b.

Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Annual Report and Strategic Plan presentation by Will Armstead, CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Click to View

c.

Monthly Financial Report for the Month ending January 31, 2017 Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 17-R03 authorizing the sale of 500 Orange Avenue in the amount of $139,000 to 4616 Investment LLC. Click to View

b.

Resolution 17-R06 Certifying Appointments/Reappointments to the Planning Board following a vote. Click to View

c.

Resolution 17-R07 Certifying Appointments/Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment following a vote. Click to View

d.

Resolution 17-R08 Appointing Joseph Hayek to the Communitywide Council. Click to View

e.

Appointment/Reappointment to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Click to View

f.

Consider issuing a Letter of Support for the UDT - SEAL Museum in their efforts to secure $500,000.00 in state funding for a 20,000 square foot expansion of the museum. 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 - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Craig Bridgers, The Crossings Community Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2017 meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Pamela E. Carithers, Executive Director, on behalf of the Lincoln Park Main Street Board of Directors expressing their gratitude for the City's continued support of their program activities. Click to View

	b.	Email from Hans Kraaz commending Paul Thomas, Building Official, for his professionalism and diligence. 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.	Request to reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $3,200.00 against 1509 Faber Court, Ft. Pierce, FL, Parcel ID # 2401-605-0058-000-5 which was previously owned by Helen Hall, 1509 Faber Court, Ft. Pierce, FL and currently owned by Florida Beach & Golf Retreats LLC, 7128 Maidstone Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 to $1,600.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

	b.	Approve request to submit and accept an award for the 2017-2018 VOCA Victim's Advocacy grant by the Fort Pierce Police Department. Click to View

	c.	Permission to submit grant application and receive grant award from Children Services Council of St. Lucie County to help fund 3rd Annual Summer Jam Basketball Camp. Click to View

	d.	Approve grant award for Ms. Sonja Johnson, owner of Massage Harmony by Sonja in the amount of $3,000 as an eligible recipient under the 2016-2017 CDBG Grant Award for Small Business. (Postponed from 2/6/2017 meeting) Click to View

11.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Public Hearing and approval of the sale of the following Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency properties for less than fair value as required by Florida Statutes 163.380(2): 1401 N Second Street and 301 Florida Avenue. Click to View

	b.	Review and approve with conditions an application for Site Plan & Design Review submitted by Property Owner(s) S And S Land Company LLC, First Citizens Premises Co Inc, and Representative, Jason Gunther of Thomas Engineering to construct an Aldi Grocery Store at 1412 S US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL. The properties are zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel IDs: 2415-601-0454-010-5, 2415-601-0450-000-4, 2415-601-0449-000-4, & 2415-601-0448-000-7). Click to View

	c.	Review and approve with conditions an application for Conditional Use submitted by Property Owners, David and Tiffany Wood, to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six months, at 1123 Hernando Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2401-810-0017-000-6. Click to View

	d.	Ordinance 17-002 Amending Chapter 22-60 - Off-street Parking, creating an exemption and special area standard for the Peacock Arts District. SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Ordinance 17-004 Modifying Chapter 9, Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers SECOND READING Click to View

	f.	Ordinance 17-005 Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of property located at 2496 Edwards Road from from RM, Medium Density Residential to GC, General Commercial. FIRST READING Click to View

	g.	Ordinance 17-006 Amending the Zoning Atlas to rezone property located at 2496 Edwards Road from Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) to General Commercial (C-3). FIRST READING Click to View

12.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

	a.	St. Lucie County Public Schools Graduation Rate Update, Wayne Gent, Superintendent Click to View

	b.	Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Annual Report and Strategic Plan presentation by Will Armstead, CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Click to View

	c.	Monthly Financial Report for the Month ending January 31, 2017 Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 17-R03 authorizing the sale of 500 Orange Avenue in the amount of $139,000 to 4616 Investment LLC. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 17-R06 Certifying Appointments/Reappointments to the Planning Board following a vote. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 17-R07 Certifying Appointments/Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment following a vote. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 17-R08 Appointing Joseph Hayek to the Communitywide Council. Click to View

	e.	Appointment/Reappointment to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Click to View

	f.	Consider issuing a Letter of Support for the UDT - SEAL Museum in their efforts to secure $500,000.00 in state funding for a 20,000 square foot expansion of the museum. 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.