Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Father John Liebler, St. Simon the Cyrenian

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the minutes from the February 11, 2019 special closed meeting. Click to View

b.

Approval of the minutes from the March 4, 2019 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Special Presentation Click to View

b.

Proclamation recognizing Parents' & Children's Day Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Crystal Samuel, President, Fort Pierce Lions Club, thanking Mayor Hudson, Commissioner Johnson, Director of Public Works, Mike Reals, Code Enforcement Officer Janey Vanderhorst and Officers Damien Spotts and Bill Hall for giving their valuable time to attend a Dining in the Dark Awareness Dinner in February. Click to View

b.

Email from Cathy Roberts, VP Relationship Manager III, Seacoast Bank, expressing her gratitude for a job well done by the Fort Pierce Police Department and the detectives whose professionalism and diligence apprehended each suspect of the February 23rd robbery. 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

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $62,600.00 against 1022 Avenue H, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 - Parcel ID Number 2404-818-0016-000-2 previously owned by Beverly A Prince, 601 Saunders St, Apt. W2, Hinesville, GA 31313 and currently owned by Deloris Faniel, 4703 Evergreen Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 to $722.44 payable in 6 months. Click to View

b.

Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $30,140.00 against 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-821-0020-000-3 previously owned by Krista Duhart & Norma White, 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 and currently owned by Carlson Family LLC, 2103 Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $1,500.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

c.

Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $416,040.00 against 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-821-0020-000-3 previously owned by Krista Duhart & Norma White, 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 and currently owned by Carlson Family LLC, 2103 Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $1,800.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

d.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Rufus Alexander to attend the 2019 National Conference on Preventing Crime in Black Communities from May 28, 2019 through May 31, 2019 in the amount of $957.12. Click to View

e.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Reginald Sessions to attend the 2019 National Conference on Preventing Crime in Black Communities from May 28, 2019 through May 31, 2019 in the amount of $957.12. Click to View

f.

Approval of travel for Mayor Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days from March 25, 2019 to March 27, 2019 in the revised amount of $655.72 as milege is not needed. Click to View

g.

Approve request for installation of above-ground diesel tank located at 1309 Easter Avenue. Click to View

h.

Approval of selection of Counsel for Opioid Litigation. 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, Igor Kublitskiy and representative, Jeff Binner, to establish a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of thirty-one (31) days at 2005 Mimosa Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Intermediate Density Zone (R-2), Parcel ID: 2412-503-0061-000-0. Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction & Design Review submitted by Property Owners, Sid & Elissa Ghezzar, & Representative, Thomas Cooper, to construct a single family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), located at 410 S. Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential (R4-A) Parcel ID: 2401-502-0006-000-0 Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19–012 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, Abandoning a portion of the Delaware Avenue right-of-way, lying east of south Indian River Drive fronting the west bank of the Indian River; being approximately 25.00 feet wide; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-008 annexing property located at 2607 Kerr Street. SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-009 - Financial Budget Amendment of the General Fund FY 2018 Budget. SECOND READING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-004 amending Section 5-94 regarding Building Drainage. SECOND READING. Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-005 repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article X(A) currently entitled "Flood Hazard Zones" Sections 5-315 through 5-329. SECOND READING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-006 creating Chapter 5, Article V "Workforce Housing Program". SECOND READING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-007 which amends Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-20, "Fire Prevention and Protection." SECOND READING Click to View

j.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 19-010 abolishing the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. SECOND READING Click to View

k.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 19-011 - Repealing Chapter 5, Article VIII "Swimming Pools". SECOND READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution No. 19-R10 determining that the structure located at 608 S. 6th Street is unsafe and should be condemned and demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on April 15, 2019. Click to View

b.

Resolution No. 19-R11 Appointing members to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. 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, March 18, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Father John Liebler, St. Simon the Cyrenian

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the minutes from the February 11, 2019 special closed meeting. Click to View

	b.	Approval of the minutes from the March 4, 2019 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Special Presentation Click to View

	b.	Proclamation recognizing Parents' & Children's Day Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Crystal Samuel, President, Fort Pierce Lions Club, thanking Mayor Hudson, Commissioner Johnson, Director of Public Works, Mike Reals, Code Enforcement Officer Janey Vanderhorst and Officers Damien Spotts and Bill Hall for giving their valuable time to attend a Dining in the Dark Awareness Dinner in February. Click to View

	b.	Email from Cathy Roberts, VP Relationship Manager III, Seacoast Bank, expressing her gratitude for a job well done by the Fort Pierce Police Department and the detectives whose professionalism and diligence apprehended each suspect of the February 23rd robbery. 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

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $62,600.00 against 1022 Avenue H, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 - Parcel ID Number 2404-818-0016-000-2 previously owned by Beverly A Prince, 601 Saunders St, Apt. W2, Hinesville, GA 31313 and currently owned by Deloris Faniel, 4703 Evergreen Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 to $722.44 payable in 6 months. Click to View

	b.	Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $30,140.00 against 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-821-0020-000-3 previously owned by Krista Duhart & Norma White, 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 and currently owned by Carlson Family LLC, 2103 Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $1,500.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

	c.	Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $416,040.00 against 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-821-0020-000-3 previously owned by Krista Duhart & Norma White, 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 and currently owned by Carlson Family LLC, 2103 Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $1,800.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

	d.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Rufus Alexander to attend the 2019 National Conference on Preventing Crime in Black Communities from May 28, 2019 through May 31, 2019 in the amount of $957.12. Click to View

	e.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Reginald Sessions to attend the 2019 National Conference on Preventing Crime in Black Communities from May 28, 2019 through May 31, 2019 in the amount of $957.12. Click to View

	f.	Approval of travel for Mayor Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days from March 25, 2019 to March 27, 2019 in the revised amount of $655.72 as milege is not needed. Click to View

	g.	Approve request for installation of above-ground diesel tank located at 1309 Easter Avenue. Click to View

	h.	Approval of selection of Counsel for Opioid Litigation. 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, Igor Kublitskiy and representative, Jeff Binner, to establish a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of thirty-one (31) days at 2005 Mimosa Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Intermediate Density Zone (R-2), Parcel ID: 2412-503-0061-000-0. Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction & Design Review submitted by Property Owners, Sid & Elissa Ghezzar, & Representative, Thomas Cooper, to construct a single family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), located at 410 S. Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential (R4-A) Parcel ID: 2401-502-0006-000-0 Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19–012 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, Abandoning a portion of the Delaware Avenue right-of-way, lying east of south Indian River Drive fronting the west bank of the Indian River; being approximately 25.00 feet wide; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-008 annexing property located at 2607 Kerr Street. SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-009 - Financial Budget Amendment of the General Fund FY 2018 Budget. SECOND READING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-004 amending Section 5-94 regarding Building Drainage. SECOND READING. Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-005 repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article X(A) currently entitled "Flood Hazard Zones" Sections 5-315 through 5-329. SECOND READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-006 creating Chapter 5, Article V "Workforce Housing Program". SECOND READING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-007 which amends Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-20, "Fire Prevention and Protection." SECOND READING Click to View

	j.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 19-010 abolishing the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. SECOND READING Click to View

	k.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 19-011 - Repealing Chapter 5, Article VIII "Swimming Pools". SECOND READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution No. 19-R10 determining that the structure located at 608 S. 6th Street is unsafe and should be condemned and demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on April 15, 2019. Click to View

	b.	Resolution No. 19-R11 Appointing members to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. 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.