Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Reverend Canon Christopher Brathwaite, St. Andrews Episcopal Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2019 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Annie Huff-Hoskins and Gary Hoskins commending Detective Jesse Streeter for his compassion, empathy and extreme diligence while conducting the investigation of their granddaughter's injury. Click to View

b.

Letter from Dan Bradley commending Officer Brandon Adkins for going over and beyond the call of duty and for his patience, demeanor and care shown for the elderly neighbors while handling a situation. Click to View

c.

Letter from Rhea-Lyn Gerstenkorn, President, Florida Crime and Intelligence Analyst Association, Inc., in appreciation of Crime Analyst April Lee's hard work as a volunteer member of the Conference Committee. 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.

World Changers Presentation Click to View

b.

Third Quarter Financial Report Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of Loan Agreement with the Fort Pierce Women's Club to house original A.E. Backus paintings in City Hall and at the Fort Pierce Police Department. Click to View

b.

Approve the award of Sunrise Theatre Catering Services RFP 2019-017 to Annie's Mobile Catering; contract is valid from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, with two additional optional years. Click to View

c.

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for the installation of bus stop stations at various transit stops throughout the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Public Hearing and Resolution 19-R39 - TEFRA Hearing for St. James Christian Academy request to issue tax exempt private activity bonds to be used to acquire the Virginia College Campus in Fort Pierce, FL as required under the Internal Revenue Code. Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-033 - An Ordinance amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the Evaluation and Appraisal Review based amendments. FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-034 Text Amendment 22-22 - An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida Chapter 22, Article III, Section 22-22, amending the use table to allow limited vehicle repair and general vehicle repair uses to be allowed by right in lieu of requiring a conditional use approval; amending the use table by creating a new use category “marine-related repair” and providing for its allowance in certain zoning districts. Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-035 FLUMA - an application submitted by the property owner, Yo No Se LLC, and representative, Darren Guettler, P.E of Velcon Engineering & Surveying, LLC for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for one (1) parcel of land, 1.19 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use Designation, within the Comprehensive Plan, from RM, Medium Density Residential to GC, General Commercial. Said Parcel is generally located south of Ohio Avenue & 417 ft. west of South US Highway 1, Ft. Pierce, FL. 34950. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-036 Rezoning the property generally located at PARCEL ID: 2415-312-0001-010-8, from R-4, Medium Density Residential Zone, TO C-3, General Commercial Zone. FIRST READING
Click to View

f.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-037 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City Of Fort Pierce, Florida; modifying the Harbour Isle Planned Development to revise the previously approved Site Plan for a convenience store with fuel sales on property generally located at 835 Seaway Drive; providing for a severability clause; repealing all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING
Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 19-R37 establishing the City of Fort Pierce Parks Advisory Committee. Click to View

b.

Resolution 19-R38 Appointing a member to the Planning Board following a vote. Click to View

c.

Resolution 19-R40, a resolution of the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, extending the boundaries of the Peacock Arts District, providing for an effective date.

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

Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.

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, August 19, 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 - Reverend Canon Christopher Brathwaite, St. Andrews Episcopal Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2019 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Annie Huff-Hoskins and Gary Hoskins commending Detective Jesse Streeter for his compassion, empathy and extreme diligence while conducting the investigation of their granddaughter's injury. Click to View

	b.	Letter from Dan Bradley commending Officer Brandon Adkins for going over and beyond the call of duty and for his patience, demeanor and care shown for the elderly neighbors while handling a situation. Click to View

	c.	Letter from Rhea-Lyn Gerstenkorn, President, Florida Crime and Intelligence Analyst Association, Inc., in appreciation of Crime Analyst April Lee's hard work as a volunteer member of the Conference Committee. 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.	World Changers Presentation Click to View

	b.	Third Quarter Financial Report Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of Loan Agreement with the Fort Pierce Women's Club to house original A.E. Backus paintings in City Hall and at the Fort Pierce Police Department. Click to View

	b.	Approve the award of Sunrise Theatre Catering Services RFP 2019-017 to Annie's Mobile Catering; contract is valid from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, with two additional optional years. Click to View

	c.	Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for the installation of bus stop stations at various transit stops throughout the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Public Hearing and Resolution 19-R39 - TEFRA Hearing for St. James Christian Academy request to issue tax exempt private activity bonds to be used to acquire the Virginia College Campus in Fort Pierce, FL as required under the Internal Revenue Code. Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-033 - An Ordinance amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the Evaluation and Appraisal Review based amendments. FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-034 Text Amendment 22-22 - An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida Chapter 22, Article III, Section 22-22, amending the use table to allow limited vehicle repair and general vehicle repair uses to be allowed by right in lieu of requiring a conditional use approval; amending the use table by creating a new use category “marine-related repair” and providing for its allowance in certain zoning districts. Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-035 FLUMA - an application submitted by the property owner, Yo No Se LLC, and representative, Darren Guettler, P.E of Velcon Engineering & Surveying, LLC for a Future Land Use Map Amendment for one (1) parcel of land, 1.19 acres in total, to change the Future Land Use Designation, within the Comprehensive Plan, from RM, Medium Density Residential to GC, General Commercial. Said Parcel is generally located south of Ohio Avenue & 417 ft. west of South US Highway 1, Ft. Pierce, FL. 34950. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-036 Rezoning the property generally located at PARCEL ID: 2415-312-0001-010-8, from R-4, Medium Density Residential Zone, TO C-3, General Commercial Zone. FIRST READING Click to View

	f.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 19-037 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City Of Fort Pierce, Florida; modifying the Harbour Isle Planned Development to revise the previously approved Site Plan for a convenience store with fuel sales on property generally located at 835 Seaway Drive; providing for a severability clause; repealing all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 19-R37 establishing the City of Fort Pierce Parks Advisory Committee. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 19-R38 Appointing a member to the Planning Board following a vote. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 19-R40, a resolution of the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, extending the boundaries of the Peacock Arts District, providing for an effective date. 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 Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.


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.