Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Eldrew Baldwin, First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the minutes for the October 15, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Proclamation recognizing National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Cindy Bridges thanking Jennifer Robinson, Executive Assistant, for her help and Mike Reals, Public Works Director and his staff for being helpful, kind, and accommodating. Click to View

b.

Email from Rev. John Quarterman commending Juan Nunez, Maintenance Worker, Parks & Grounds Division, for going beyond the call of duty. Click to View

c.

Letter from Jim Foley in profound appreciation of Officer Ricardo Pellot's very fine job performance. Click to View

d.

Email from Luke Lewis thanking Shaun Coss, Building Investigator, for his help with a past issue and his professionalism and courtesy. 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.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

a.

Waste Management check presentatiion to Commission Click to View

b.

Presentation of Indian River State College Update/Equity Agenda by Dr. Tina Hart, Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services and Andrew Treadwell, Administrative Director of Legislative & Executive Communications Click to View

c.

Fourth Quarter Financial Report Click to View

d.

Police Department Gang Investigation Update for 2017. Click to View

e.

Amendment 14 - 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Education Summary Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of the annual Humane Society contract for FY 2019 in an amount not to exceed $133,000.00 payable in monthly increments of $11,083.34.. Click to View

b.

Approval of a request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $37,540.00 against 1510 Cornado Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 - Parcel ID #2421-512-0011-000-1 owned by Maria Macias, 1510 Coronado Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 to $750.00 and to pay the $250.00 City Commission administrative fee payable in 60 days. Click to View

c.

Approval of proposal from Beemats in the amount of $125,600 for the annual harvesting, maintenance and replanting of the vegetated mats at Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

d.

Approval of the conveyance of utility easements and Special Warranty Deed for parcels located at the former H.D. King Power Plant site, for the use and benefit of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Click to View

e.

Approval to piggyback the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract No. FSA18-HEH16.0 (Bid award period 10/01/18 through 9/30/19), Specification No. 82, for the purchase of a aquatic weedcutter workboat to remove vegetation from canals and lakes, from Weedoo Greenboat, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL, in an amount not to exceed $74,100.00. Click to View

f.

Approval of proposal dated September 5, 2018 in accordance with RFQ 2018-015 submitted by Don Bergman, Architect, for professional services in conjunction with the Building Department's build-out on third floor of Sunrise Center in the amount of $52,360.00.. Click to View

g.

Approval of travel costs for Commissioner Rufus Alexander to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 14-16, 2018 in the amount of $803.96. Click to View

h.

Approval of travel costs for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 14-16, 2018 in the amount of $803.96. Click to View

i.

Approval of an amendment to the Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, Inc. (TCYSF) revocable license agreement extending their term for another five (5) years and now ending on July 31, 2023. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Quasi Judicial Hearing -Ordinance 18-036 for a Planned Development (PD) for Indian River Villas to rezone the subject site and to authorize the development of a 12 unit multi-family development that will include 2 (6 unit) buildings with garages. Parcel IDs:2410-808-0017-000-7 & 2410-808-0019-000-1 FIRST READING (postponed from October 15, 2018 meeting) Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-037 Amending Chapter 13; Changing the Retirement vesting period from 10 years to 5 years. SECOND READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 18-R52 establishing criteria and procedures for the naming and/or renaming of public facilities. Click to View

b.

Resolution 18-R53 appointing members to the Historic Preservation Board Click to View

c.

Resolution 18-R54 Appointing Members to the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board. Click to View

d.

Resolution No. 18-R55 determining that the structure located at 401 N 21st Street is unsafe and should be condemned and demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on December 3, 2018. 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 and Purchase Order 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, November 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 - Pastor Eldrew Baldwin, First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the minutes for the October 15, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Proclamation recognizing National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Cindy Bridges thanking Jennifer Robinson, Executive Assistant, for her help and Mike Reals, Public Works Director and his staff for being helpful, kind, and accommodating. Click to View

	b.	Email from Rev. John Quarterman commending Juan Nunez, Maintenance Worker, Parks & Grounds Division, for going beyond the call of duty. Click to View

	c.	Letter from Jim Foley in profound appreciation of Officer Ricardo Pellot's very fine job performance. Click to View

	d.	Email from Luke Lewis thanking Shaun Coss, Building Investigator, for his help with a past issue and his professionalism and courtesy. 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.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

	a.	Waste Management check presentatiion to Commission Click to View

	b.	Presentation of Indian River State College Update/Equity Agenda by Dr. Tina Hart, Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services and Andrew Treadwell, Administrative Director of Legislative & Executive Communications Click to View

	c.	Fourth Quarter Financial Report Click to View

	d.	Police Department Gang Investigation Update for 2017. Click to View

	e.	Amendment 14 - 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Education Summary Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of the annual Humane Society contract for FY 2019 in an amount not to exceed $133,000.00 payable in monthly increments of $11,083.34.. Click to View

	b.	Approval of a request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $37,540.00 against 1510 Cornado Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 - Parcel ID #2421-512-0011-000-1 owned by Maria Macias, 1510 Coronado Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 to $750.00 and to pay the $250.00 City Commission administrative fee payable in 60 days. Click to View

	c.	Approval of proposal from Beemats in the amount of $125,600 for the annual harvesting, maintenance and replanting of the vegetated mats at Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

	d.	Approval of the conveyance of utility easements and Special Warranty Deed for parcels located at the former H.D. King Power Plant site, for the use and benefit of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Click to View

	e.	Approval to piggyback the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract No. FSA18-HEH16.0 (Bid award period 10/01/18 through 9/30/19), Specification No. 82, for the purchase of a aquatic weedcutter workboat to remove vegetation from canals and lakes, from Weedoo Greenboat, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL, in an amount not to exceed $74,100.00. Click to View

	f.	Approval of proposal dated September 5, 2018 in accordance with RFQ 2018-015 submitted by Don Bergman, Architect, for professional services in conjunction with the Building Department's build-out on third floor of Sunrise Center in the amount of $52,360.00.. Click to View

	g.	Approval of travel costs for Commissioner Rufus Alexander to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 14-16, 2018 in the amount of $803.96. Click to View

	h.	Approval of travel costs for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 14-16, 2018 in the amount of $803.96. Click to View

	i.	Approval of an amendment to the Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, Inc. (TCYSF) revocable license agreement extending their term for another five (5) years and now ending on July 31, 2023. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Quasi Judicial Hearing -Ordinance 18-036 for a Planned Development (PD) for Indian River Villas to rezone the subject site and to authorize the development of a 12 unit multi-family development that will include 2 (6 unit) buildings with garages. Parcel IDs:2410-808-0017-000-7 & 2410-808-0019-000-1 FIRST READING (postponed from October 15, 2018 meeting) Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-037 Amending Chapter 13; Changing the Retirement vesting period from 10 years to 5 years. SECOND READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 18-R52 establishing criteria and procedures for the naming and/or renaming of public facilities. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 18-R53 appointing members to the Historic Preservation Board Click to View

	c.	Resolution 18-R54 Appointing Members to the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board. Click to View

	d.	Resolution No. 18-R55 determining that the structure located at 401 N 21st Street is unsafe and should be condemned and demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on December 3, 2018. 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 and Purchase Order 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.