Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - New Covenant Prayer Center, Bishop Fisher

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the January 16, 2018 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Proclamation recognizing Charles and Hassie Russ. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

a.

St Lucie County UF/IFAS & City of Fort Pierce Watershed and Lagoon Life Education Program Update. Click to View

b.

First Quarter Financial Report Click to View

c.

Indian Hills Golf Course update. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve 3 year contract with St. Lucie County Tourism for the installation of Fort Pierce City Web Cams in an amount not to exceed $2,820.00. Click to View

b.

Approve transfer of $358,000 to address the Golf Course funding shortage. Click to View

c.

Approve award of the Canal Right-of-Way Mowing and Debris Removal Services (Bid) maintenance contract to the low bidder, Dunn's Tractor Services, LLC., Fort Pierce, FL, in an amount not to exceed $246,700.00. Click to View

d.

Approval of additional amount $220,800.00, in accordance with the attached proposals from Beemats, LLC., New Smyrna Beach, FL, for the replacement of floating vegetative islands at the Indian Hills Recreation Area damaged by Hurricane Irma. Click to View

e.

Request approval to piggyback Martin County's Contract for Marine Contracting Services, RFB #2017-2935, as awarded to Brothers' Construction, Inc. along with the subsequent approval of a $28,500 construction contract for the temporary repair of the Melody Lane seawall and sidewalk. Click to View

f.

Approve contract with Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. for consultation services for the update of the Leadership and Strategic Plan for an amount not to exceed $23,000 in professional fees. Click to View

g.

Approve Gentile Corporation as the lowest responsive bidder to Bid #2018-006 for an amount not to exceed $25,710 for rehabilitation of 206 North 18th Court, funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Click to View

h.

Approve to replace two (2) inoperable Apogee Control Panels by Siemens Industry, Inc., Fort Pierce, FL, at the Sunrise Theatre in an amount not to exceed $12,245.00. Click to View

i.

Approval of Communitywide Council recommendations for three (3) Commercial Facade Grant awards. Click to View

j.

Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $66,840.00 against 808 S 12th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID # 2416-501-0038-000-6 - owned by Mario Douge', 808 S 12th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $300.00 payable in 60 days and to waive the $250.00 administration fee that may be imposed by the City Commission. Click to View

k.

Approval of a one (1) year extension of a Conditional Use & Design Review Approval for the Mandel/Perkins Residence located at 324 S. Ocean Drive until February 6, 2019. Click to View

l.

Approval of the purchase of twenty-eight (28) decorative street sign assemblies in an amount not to exceed $22,588.00 from Capital Streetscapes, Austin, TX, for the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Improvement Project. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction, submitted by Property Owner, Raul Arenas and Applicant, Andrew Drucker to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months with a minimum rental period of one (1) month, at 1218 S. 11th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned R-1, Single-Family Low Density Zone (Parcel ID 2415-703-0063-000-7). Please postpone to February 20, 2018. Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing (Waived) - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction, submitted by Property Owner, Colonnades IV LLC, Representative Charles Hayek, and Applicant Angel French to operate Sunrise City Spa located at 305 S. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial Commercial (C-1), Parcel ID: 2410-705-0011-000-9. Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing (Waived): Review and approval of an application for Site Plan, Design Review, and Conditional Use, submitted by Property Owner(s), Lawnwood Medical Center, Inc. and Representative, Adam Crunk, PE to complete an 11,150 SF addition to the existing Lawnwood Pavilion Facility, in order to provide for an additional twelve (12) beds within the psychiatric extension of the facility which is located at 1860 N Lawnwood Circle, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial (C-1) Parcel IDs: 2416-504-0199-030-0 & 2416-504-0207-000-1 Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-001 Eliminating the Time of City Commission Meetings from the Code of Ordinances. SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-002 Eliminating the Alternate Position on the Planning Board. SECOND READING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-003 Amending Chapter 18 to provide for the acceptance of letters of credit to secure site improvements. SECOND READING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 18-004: An Ordinance Amending the Effective Date of City Ordinance 16-018. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Submittal of applications for appointment or reappointment to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. Click to View

b.

Submittal of applications for appointments or reappointments to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Click to View

c.

Resolution 18-R03 authorizing the execution of FDOT's Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) providing partial funding for the construction costs associated with the proposed intersection improvements within the intersection of Ohio Avenue and US Highway One (SR 5). Click to View

d.

Resolution 18-R04 - Setting the time of City Commission Meetings; such resolution does not change the day or times of city commission meetings. 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.

City Manager's Report Click to View

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) 467-3065 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 5, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - New Covenant Prayer Center, Bishop Fisher

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the January 16, 2018 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Proclamation recognizing Charles and Hassie Russ. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

	a.	St Lucie County UF/IFAS & City of Fort Pierce Watershed and Lagoon Life Education Program Update. Click to View

	b.	First Quarter Financial Report Click to View

	c.	Indian Hills Golf Course update. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve 3 year contract with St. Lucie County Tourism for the installation of Fort Pierce City Web Cams in an amount not to exceed $2,820.00. Click to View

	b.	Approve transfer of $358,000 to address the Golf Course funding shortage. Click to View

	c.	Approve award of the Canal Right-of-Way Mowing and Debris Removal Services (Bid) maintenance contract to the low bidder, Dunn's Tractor Services, LLC., Fort Pierce, FL, in an amount not to exceed $246,700.00. Click to View

	d.	Approval of additional amount $220,800.00, in accordance with the attached proposals from Beemats, LLC., New Smyrna Beach, FL, for the replacement of floating vegetative islands at the Indian Hills Recreation Area damaged by Hurricane Irma. Click to View

	e.	Request approval to piggyback Martin County's Contract for Marine Contracting Services, RFB #2017-2935, as awarded to Brothers' Construction, Inc. along with the subsequent approval of a $28,500 construction contract for the temporary repair of the Melody Lane seawall and sidewalk. Click to View

	f.	Approve contract with Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. for consultation services for the update of the Leadership and Strategic Plan for an amount not to exceed $23,000 in professional fees. Click to View

	g.	Approve Gentile Corporation as the lowest responsive bidder to Bid #2018-006 for an amount not to exceed $25,710 for rehabilitation of 206 North 18th Court, funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Click to View

	h.	Approve to replace two (2) inoperable Apogee Control Panels by Siemens Industry, Inc., Fort Pierce, FL, at the Sunrise Theatre in an amount not to exceed $12,245.00. Click to View

	i.	Approval of Communitywide Council recommendations for three (3) Commercial Facade Grant awards. Click to View

	j.	Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $66,840.00 against 808 S 12th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID # 2416-501-0038-000-6 - owned by Mario Douge', 808 S 12th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $300.00 payable in 60 days and to waive the $250.00 administration fee that may be imposed by the City Commission. Click to View

	k.	Approval of a one (1) year extension of a Conditional Use & Design Review Approval for the Mandel/Perkins Residence located at 324 S. Ocean Drive until February 6, 2019. Click to View

	l.	Approval of the purchase of twenty-eight (28) decorative street sign assemblies in an amount not to exceed $22,588.00 from Capital Streetscapes, Austin, TX, for the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Improvement Project. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction, submitted by Property Owner, Raul Arenas and Applicant, Andrew Drucker to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months with a minimum rental period of one (1) month, at 1218 S. 11th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned R-1, Single-Family Low Density Zone (Parcel ID 2415-703-0063-000-7). Please postpone to February 20, 2018. Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing (Waived) - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction, submitted by Property Owner, Colonnades IV LLC, Representative Charles Hayek, and Applicant Angel French to operate Sunrise City Spa located at 305 S. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial Commercial (C-1), Parcel ID: 2410-705-0011-000-9. Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing (Waived): Review and approval of an application for Site Plan, Design Review, and Conditional Use, submitted by Property Owner(s), Lawnwood Medical Center, Inc. and Representative, Adam Crunk, PE to complete an 11,150 SF addition to the existing Lawnwood Pavilion Facility, in order to provide for an additional twelve (12) beds within the psychiatric extension of the facility which is located at 1860 N Lawnwood Circle, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial (C-1) Parcel IDs: 2416-504-0199-030-0 & 2416-504-0207-000-1 Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-001 Eliminating the Time of City Commission Meetings from the Code of Ordinances. SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-002 Eliminating the Alternate Position on the Planning Board. SECOND READING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-003 Amending Chapter 18 to provide for the acceptance of letters of credit to secure site improvements. SECOND READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 18-004: An Ordinance Amending the Effective Date of City Ordinance 16-018. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Submittal of applications for appointment or reappointment to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. Click to View

	b.	Submittal of applications for appointments or reappointments to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 18-R03 authorizing the execution of FDOT's Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) providing partial funding for the construction costs associated with the proposed intersection improvements within the intersection of Ohio Avenue and US Highway One (SR 5). Click to View

	d.	Resolution 18-R04 - Setting the time of City Commission Meetings; such resolution does not change the day or times of city commission meetings. 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.	City Manager's Report Click to View

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) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.