Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Charles Hendley, Greater Mt. Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Judith Cruz, President/CEO, Treasure Coast Food Bank thanking the City of Fort Pierce for a Public Service Grant Award in the amount of $5,000 to the food bank. Click to View

b.

Email from Jim Bede in recognition of Anne Bowen, Marina Concierge, who is an asset to the City of Fort Pierce. 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 City of Fort Pierce 2020 Legislative Program by Nicole L. Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Director, St. Lucie County. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Perona to attend the FPPTA Trustee School on October 06, 2019 - October 09, 2019 for the Fort Pierce Retirement Board in the total amount of $1,543.88 Click to View

b.

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County and Port St. Lucie for the operation of a temporary animal shelter effective October 1, 2019. Click to View

c.

Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to ensure efficient maintenance, service and repair of all City owned facilities, amenities and equipment, in the total budgeted amount of $1,099,000.00. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Ordinance 19-038 Levying and collecting taxes for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019 and Ending September 30, 2020, adopting Final Millage Rate. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Ordinance 19-039 Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2020, beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

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. SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Legislatve 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. SECOND READING
Click to View

e.

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. SECOND READING Click to View

f.

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. SECOND READING Click to View

g.

Legislative 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. SECOND READING
Click to View

h.

Legislative 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. SECOND READING
Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 19-R41 appointing a member to serve on the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Click to View

b.

Resolution 19-R42 appointing members to serve on the Parks Advisory Committee. 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 Click to View

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 Special Meeting - Monday, September 23, 2019 - 5:05 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Charles Hendley, Greater Mt. Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Judith Cruz, President/CEO, Treasure Coast Food Bank thanking the City of Fort Pierce for a Public Service Grant Award in the amount of $5,000 to the food bank. Click to View

	b.	Email from Jim Bede in recognition of Anne Bowen, Marina Concierge, who is an asset to the City of Fort Pierce. 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 City of Fort Pierce 2020 Legislative Program by Nicole L. Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Director, St. Lucie County. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Perona to attend the FPPTA Trustee School on October 06, 2019 - October 09, 2019 for the Fort Pierce Retirement Board in the total amount of $1,543.88 Click to View

	b.	Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County and Port St. Lucie for the operation of a temporary animal shelter effective October 1, 2019. Click to View

	c.	Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to ensure efficient maintenance, service and repair of all City owned facilities, amenities and equipment, in the total budgeted amount of $1,099,000.00. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Ordinance 19-038 Levying and collecting taxes for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019 and Ending September 30, 2020, adopting Final Millage Rate. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Ordinance 19-039 Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2020, beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	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. SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Legislatve 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. SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	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. SECOND READING Click to View

	f.	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. SECOND READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative 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. SECOND READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative 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. SECOND READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 19-R41 appointing a member to serve on the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 19-R42 appointing members to serve on the Parks Advisory Committee. 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 Click to View

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.