Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor: Dr. Delores Williams, God's Kingdom Station House of Prayer, Inc.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the July 1, 2019 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Randy B. Nelson, Criminal Justice Administration Graduate Program Director, Bethune-Cookman University, thanking Chief Hobley-Burney for speaking to the law enforcement professionals that attended the Community Engagement training on June 21, 2019. 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.

Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending May 31, 2019 Click to View

b.

Presentation on City of Fort Pierce Recreation Activities Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

*PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF ~~Approval of 13 month lease agreement with RDK Truck Sales of Tampa Florida for 3 new sideload collection trucks in amount of $18,401.74 due monthly.~~ Click to View

b.

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for the lease of office space in the Sunrise Center for the utilization of the Guardian ad Litem Program. Click to View

c.

Approval of Revocable License Permit between the City of Fort Pierce and The Galleria at Downtown Fort Pierce, LLC for the installation of an awning in front of the Braford Restaurant. Click to View

d.

Request to reduce lot clearing lien in the amount of $604.86 against 1506 N 16th Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID No. 2404-515-0039-000-9 owned by Letitia Knowles, 874 SW Duncan Terrace, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $170.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

e.

Request to reduce lot clearing lien in the amount of $432.58 against 1508 N 16th Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID No. 2404-515-0038-000-2 owned by Letitia Knowles, 874 SW Duncan Terrace, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $125.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-028 amending Floodplain Management Ordinance. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Review and approval of Ordinance 19-029 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; abandoning Francis Avenue right-of-way, being bounded on the south by the north line of Lot 1 Block 8 of said Plat of Palm Haven and bounded on the north by the south line of Lot 6 Block 7 of said Plat of Palm Haven and on the west by the northern extension on the west line of Block 8 until it meets the south line of Block 7 and on the east by the northerly extension of the east line of Lot 1 Block 8 until it meets the south line of Block 7 of the Palm Haven subdivision within the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; providing for a replacement easement; 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

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-030: Transmittal Hearing for an application submitted by the property owner & applicant Neill Farms FP, LLC, and representative Brian Nolan, AICP, ASLA of Lucido & Associates, for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for two (2) parcels of land, 19.07 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use designation for parcel IDs 2419-323-0001-000-1 & 2419-323-0002-000-8, from GC, General Commercial, to RM, Medium Density Residential. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-031 - an application submitted by the property owner, St. Lucie County, applicant Blue Sky Communities, and representative Dennis Murphy of Culpepper & Terpening, for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for a parcel of land, 9.186 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use designation for parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8, from GC, General Commercial, to RH, High Density Residential. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-031 - an application submitted by the property owner, St. Lucie County, applicant Blue Sky Communities, and representative Dennis Murphy of Culpepper & Terpening, for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for a parcel of land, 9.186 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use designation for parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8, from GC, General Commercial, to RH, High Density Residential. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-032 Review and approval of an application for Zoning Atlas Map Amendment to rezone property from C-3, General Commercial to R-5, High Density Residential on Parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING
Click to View

e.

Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-032 Review and approval of an application for Zoning Atlas Map Amendment to rezone property from C-3, General Commercial to R-5, High Density Residential on Parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING
Click to View

f.

Hearing on written notice of appeal filed by Silas Construction and Development to appeal a decision made by the Board of Examiners of Contractors of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida on May 14, 2019, pursuant to the Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, Sec. 5-51(i). Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 19-R32 Approving the donation of City of Fort Pierce owned land for the North Causeway Bridge Replacement project to FDOT. Click to View

b.

Resolution 19-R33 Appointing or Reappointing individuals to serve as regular and alternate members for the City Commission on the Civil Service Appeals Board following a vote. Click to View

c.

Resolution 19-R34 Naming Citrus Avenue Kayak Launch Click to View

d.

Resolution 19-R35 Revising Quasi-Judicial Procedures 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.

July 1, 2019 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.

DOWNLOAD PDF PACKET PRINT AGENDA READING MODE
C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, July 15, 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 - Pastor: Dr. Delores Williams, God's Kingdom Station House of Prayer, Inc.

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the July 1, 2019 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Randy B. Nelson, Criminal Justice Administration Graduate Program Director, Bethune-Cookman University, thanking Chief Hobley-Burney for speaking to the law enforcement professionals that attended the Community Engagement training on June 21, 2019. 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.	Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending May 31, 2019 Click to View

	b.	Presentation on City of Fort Pierce Recreation Activities Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF ~~Approval of 13 month lease agreement with RDK Truck Sales of Tampa Florida for 3 new sideload collection trucks in amount of $18,401.74 due monthly.~~ Click to View*

	b.	Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for the lease of office space in the Sunrise Center for the utilization of the Guardian ad Litem Program. Click to View

	c.	Approval of Revocable License Permit between the City of Fort Pierce and The Galleria at Downtown Fort Pierce, LLC for the installation of an awning in front of the Braford Restaurant. Click to View

	d.	Request to reduce lot clearing lien in the amount of $604.86 against 1506 N 16th Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID No. 2404-515-0039-000-9 owned by Letitia Knowles, 874 SW Duncan Terrace, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $170.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

	e.	Request to reduce lot clearing lien in the amount of $432.58 against 1508 N 16th Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID No. 2404-515-0038-000-2 owned by Letitia Knowles, 874 SW Duncan Terrace, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $125.00 payable in 30 days. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-028 amending Floodplain Management Ordinance. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Review and approval of Ordinance 19-029 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; abandoning Francis Avenue right-of-way, being bounded on the south by the north line of Lot 1 Block 8 of said Plat of Palm Haven and bounded on the north by the south line of Lot 6 Block 7 of said Plat of Palm Haven and on the west by the northern extension on the west line of Block 8 until it meets the south line of Block 7 and on the east by the northerly extension of the east line of Lot 1 Block 8 until it meets the south line of Block 7 of the Palm Haven subdivision within the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; providing for a replacement easement; 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

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-030: Transmittal Hearing for an application submitted by the property owner & applicant Neill Farms FP, LLC, and representative Brian Nolan, AICP, ASLA of Lucido & Associates, for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for two (2) parcels of land, 19.07 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use designation for parcel IDs 2419-323-0001-000-1 & 2419-323-0002-000-8, from GC, General Commercial, to RM, Medium Density Residential. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-031 - an application submitted by the property owner, St. Lucie County, applicant Blue Sky Communities, and representative Dennis Murphy of Culpepper & Terpening, for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for a parcel of land, 9.186 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use designation for parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8, from GC, General Commercial, to RH, High Density Residential. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-031 - an application submitted by the property owner, St. Lucie County, applicant Blue Sky Communities, and representative Dennis Murphy of Culpepper & Terpening, for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for a parcel of land, 9.186 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use designation for parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8, from GC, General Commercial, to RH, High Density Residential. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-032 Review and approval of an application for Zoning Atlas Map Amendment to rezone property from C-3, General Commercial to R-5, High Density Residential on Parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-032 Review and approval of an application for Zoning Atlas Map Amendment to rezone property from C-3, General Commercial to R-5, High Density Residential on Parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	f.	Hearing on written notice of appeal filed by Silas Construction and Development to appeal a decision made by the Board of Examiners of Contractors of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida on May 14, 2019, pursuant to the Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, Sec. 5-51(i). Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 19-R32 Approving the donation of City of Fort Pierce owned land for the North Causeway Bridge Replacement project to FDOT. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 19-R33 Appointing or Reappointing individuals to serve as regular and alternate members for the City Commission on the Civil Service Appeals Board following a vote. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 19-R34 Naming Citrus Avenue Kayak Launch Click to View

	d.	Resolution 19-R35 Revising Quasi-Judicial Procedures 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.	July 1, 2019 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.