Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Bishop Stafford Fisher, New Covenant Prayer Center

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2018 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Proclamation recognizing Captain John Brandon and Captain Dan Porter Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Tom Fitzgerald in recognition of the friendlier crew and remarkable change at Indian Hills Golf Course under the direction of Danny Visconti, Golf Course Manager. Click to View

b.

Email from Peggy Belgard and Kathy Rice thanking Caleta Scott, Lincoln Park Revitalization Coordinator, for the soil donation and in appreciation of a true community effort towards the successful completion of the MRC kids' garden. 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.

Presentation of $3,000 donation from Second Life Animal Sanctuaries Inc. for TNVR Program. Click to View

b.

Presentation and update on Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return (TNVR) program. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of travel costs in the amount of $803.96 for Commissioner Reginald Sessions' attendance to the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference held on November 14-16, 2018. Click to View

b.

Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Fort Pierce and Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association PBA October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2018 and a Memorandum of Understanding. Click to View

c.

Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Fort Pierce and International Union of Police Associations October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2019 and a Memorandum of Understanding. Click to View

d.

Approval to enter into a new Early Lease Renewal with Yamaha Motor Corporation for 65 new golf carts for a period of 48 months beginning December 1, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $46,800 annually. The new terms will also include 5 golf carts from our current fleet at no charge that we will own outright. Click to View

e.

Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $474,300.00 against 621 N 9th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID #2403-711-0032-000-9 previously owned by Eva Gilliam, 14860 Harrison Street, Miami, FL 33176 and currently owned by John Travers, 1630 Seaway Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 to $850.00 (includes the $250.00 City Commission administration fee) payable in 6 months. Click to View

f.

Approve waiver of interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $12,253.60 associated with demolition lien against 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2410-604-0030-000-8 owned by Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 contingent upon payment of $9,500.00 within 24 months. Click to View

h.

Approve waiver of fees in the amount of $158.53 associated with lot clearing lien against 621 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID #2403-711-0032-000-9 previously owned by Leon Gilliam, 619 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL and currently owned by John Travers 1630 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL contingent upon payment of $150.00 payable in 30 days. Please note, applicant is requesting a waiver of all fees, including hard costs. Click to View

i.

Approve waiver of fees in the amount of $129.92 associated with lot clearing lien against 621 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID #2403-711-0032-000-9 previously owned by Leon Gilliam, 619 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL and currently owned by John Travers 1630 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL contingent upon payment of $125.00 payable in 30 days. Please note, applicant is requesting a waiver of all fees, including hard costs. Click to View

j.

Approve request to waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $2,984.53 associated with lot clearing lien against 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2410-604-0030-000-8 owned by Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 contingent upon payment of $573.16 within 24 months. Click to View

l.

Approval of Specific Authorization No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $20,865.00 (reimbursed by USDA NRCS) for professional engineering services relating to the canal stabilization of a portion of Canal No. 9 situated between Oleander Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard. Click to View

m.

Approval of a project Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and NRCS in the amount of $696,860.22 for canal stabilization of a portion of Canal No. 9, commonly refered to as Edwards Road Canal. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative 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 SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 18-038 Amending Code Section 13-27; establishing procedure to be followed by means of which employees returning to City employment from active military duty may claim retirement credit or intervening military service. FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-040 A voluntary annexation submitted by the property owner Oleander Properties of Fort Pierce, LLC to annex property located at 702 Revels Lane. The property is currently zoned RM-11, Residential Multi-Family 11 du/acre with a Future Land Use of RH, Residential High 15 du/acre. Parcel ID: 2427-701-0082-000-7 FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-041 amending Chapter 5, Article I of the Code of Ordinance entitled "Building Code" amending Section 5-1.140 regulating the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-039 Approval of a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment (rezoning) submitted by property owner, Autz, Inc. A New York Company, applicant, Mark Youssef, and representative Brad Currie of Engineering, Design, & Construction, Inc. to rezone the property from C-1, Office Commercial to PD, Planned Development to allow for a pharmacy to become an allowed use on the property. Parcel ID: 2417-444-0001-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

f.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Waiver of Distance for a 2COP – Beer & Wine License for sale of alcohol for on premise consumption at 1409 Delaware Avenue submitted by the applicant Claufene Belizaire. The property is zoned C-3, Parcel ID: 2409-818-0003-000-3. Click to View

g.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by the applicant, Coldwell Banker Paradise, to establish Dwelling Rentals, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of one (1) month at 355 S. Ocean Drive # 803, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-522-0051-000-2. Click to View

h.

Quasi-Jucicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by the applicant, Coldwell Banker Paradise, to establish Dwelling Rentals, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of one (1) month at 355 S. Ocean Drive # 802, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-522-0001-000-7. Click to View

i.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by the applicant, Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. to construct a new one-story 2,796 sq. ft. pre-school at 2706 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Intermediate Density Zone (R-2), Parcel ID: 2421-513-0014-000-5. Click to View

j.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by the applicant, Red Lion Construction, Inc. to construct a new one-story 26,926 sq. ft. Assisted Living Facility at 4201 S. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial Zone (C-1), Parcel ID: 2432-411-0001-000-2. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution No. 18-R56 determining that the structure located at 1705 N 27th Street is unsafe and should be condemned and demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on December 17, 2018. Click to View

b.

Submittal of application for the Historic Preservation Board Click to View

c.

Resolution No. 18-R57 authorizing the sale of 505 N 7th Street to Maloma Peterkin of Dreamchasers Preschool, in the amount of $75,000 for the purpose of a pre-school program. 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) 467-3065 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 19, 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 - Bishop Stafford Fisher, New Covenant Prayer Center

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2018 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Proclamation recognizing Captain John Brandon and Captain Dan Porter Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Tom Fitzgerald in recognition of the friendlier crew and remarkable change at Indian Hills Golf Course under the direction of Danny Visconti, Golf Course Manager. Click to View

	b.	Email from Peggy Belgard and Kathy Rice thanking Caleta Scott, Lincoln Park Revitalization Coordinator, for the soil donation and in appreciation of a true community effort towards the successful completion of the MRC kids' garden. 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.	Presentation of $3,000 donation from Second Life Animal Sanctuaries Inc. for TNVR Program. Click to View

	b.	Presentation and update on Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return (TNVR) program. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of travel costs in the amount of $803.96 for Commissioner Reginald Sessions' attendance to the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference held on November 14-16, 2018. Click to View

	b.	Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Fort Pierce and Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association PBA October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2018 and a Memorandum of Understanding. Click to View

	c.	Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Fort Pierce and International Union of Police Associations October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2019 and a Memorandum of Understanding. Click to View

	d.	Approval to enter into a new Early Lease Renewal with Yamaha Motor Corporation for 65 new golf carts for a period of 48 months beginning December 1, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $46,800 annually. The new terms will also include 5 golf carts from our current fleet at no charge that we will own outright. Click to View

	e.	Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $474,300.00 against 621 N 9th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID #2403-711-0032-000-9 previously owned by Eva Gilliam, 14860 Harrison Street, Miami, FL 33176 and currently owned by John Travers, 1630 Seaway Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 to $850.00 (includes the $250.00 City Commission administration fee) payable in 6 months. Click to View

	f.	Approve waiver of interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $12,253.60 associated with demolition lien against 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2410-604-0030-000-8 owned by Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 contingent upon payment of $9,500.00 within 24 months. Click to View

	h.	Approve waiver of fees in the amount of $158.53 associated with lot clearing lien against 621 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID #2403-711-0032-000-9 previously owned by Leon Gilliam, 619 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL and currently owned by John Travers 1630 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL contingent upon payment of $150.00 payable in 30 days. Please note, applicant is requesting a waiver of all fees, including hard costs. Click to View

	i.	Approve waiver of fees in the amount of $129.92 associated with lot clearing lien against 621 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID #2403-711-0032-000-9 previously owned by Leon Gilliam, 619 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL and currently owned by John Travers 1630 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL contingent upon payment of $125.00 payable in 30 days. Please note, applicant is requesting a waiver of all fees, including hard costs. Click to View

	j.	Approve request to waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $2,984.53 associated with lot clearing lien against 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2410-604-0030-000-8 owned by Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 811 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 contingent upon payment of $573.16 within 24 months. Click to View

	l.	Approval of Specific Authorization No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $20,865.00 (reimbursed by USDA NRCS) for professional engineering services relating to the canal stabilization of a portion of Canal No. 9 situated between Oleander Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard. Click to View

	m.	Approval of a project Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and NRCS in the amount of $696,860.22 for canal stabilization of a portion of Canal No. 9, commonly refered to as Edwards Road Canal. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative 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 SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 18-038 Amending Code Section 13-27; establishing procedure to be followed by means of which employees returning to City employment from active military duty may claim retirement credit or intervening military service. FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-040 A voluntary annexation submitted by the property owner Oleander Properties of Fort Pierce, LLC to annex property located at 702 Revels Lane. The property is currently zoned RM-11, Residential Multi-Family 11 du/acre with a Future Land Use of RH, Residential High 15 du/acre. Parcel ID: 2427-701-0082-000-7 FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-041 amending Chapter 5, Article I of the Code of Ordinance entitled "Building Code" amending Section 5-1.140 regulating the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-039 Approval of a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment (rezoning) submitted by property owner, Autz, Inc. A New York Company, applicant, Mark Youssef, and representative Brad Currie of Engineering, Design, & Construction, Inc. to rezone the property from C-1, Office Commercial to PD, Planned Development to allow for a pharmacy to become an allowed use on the property. Parcel ID: 2417-444-0001-000-7. FIRST READING Click to View

	f.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Waiver of Distance for a 2COP – Beer & Wine License for sale of alcohol for on premise consumption at 1409 Delaware Avenue submitted by the applicant Claufene Belizaire. The property is zoned C-3, Parcel ID: 2409-818-0003-000-3. Click to View

	g.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by the applicant, Coldwell Banker Paradise, to establish Dwelling Rentals, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of one (1) month at 355 S. Ocean Drive # 803, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-522-0051-000-2. Click to View

	h.	Quasi-Jucicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by the applicant, Coldwell Banker Paradise, to establish Dwelling Rentals, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of one (1) month at 355 S. Ocean Drive # 802, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-522-0001-000-7. Click to View

	i.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by the applicant, Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. to construct a new one-story 2,796 sq. ft. pre-school at 2706 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Intermediate Density Zone (R-2), Parcel ID: 2421-513-0014-000-5. Click to View

	j.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by the applicant, Red Lion Construction, Inc. to construct a new one-story 26,926 sq. ft. Assisted Living Facility at 4201 S. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Office Commercial Zone (C-1), Parcel ID: 2432-411-0001-000-2. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution No. 18-R56 determining that the structure located at 1705 N 27th Street is unsafe and should be condemned and demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on December 17, 2018. Click to View

	b.	Submittal of application for the Historic Preservation Board Click to View

	c.	Resolution No. 18-R57 authorizing the sale of 505 N 7th Street to Maloma Peterkin of Dreamchasers Preschool, in the amount of $75,000 for the purpose of a pre-school program. 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) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.