Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor 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 February 03, 2020 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Love Pizza Month proclamation being received by Scott Van Duzer of the Van Duzer Foundation. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Michael Broderick, Director of Property Management, Trident Properties Management, commending Assistant City Attorney Tanya Earley for her professionalism, guidance and a job well done during a recent Historic Preservation Board meeting. Click to View

b.

Email from Career Source Research Coast, Director of Operations Shelly Batton thanking Caleta Scott and Kaitlyn Ballard for their hard work for making the 5th Annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair a success. 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 CentralSquare Technologies, Annual Maintenance Renewal in the amount not to exceed $85,637.08. Click to View

b.

Approval of City Hall Annex "Old City Hall" Lease to St. Lucie County for a period of three (3) years from the date the agreement is effective, with two (2), one year options, for a total of five (5) years, for a total annual rent of $49,000.00, for utilization by the County's Community Services Department. Click to View

c.

Approval of the following short-listed firms for the Professional Engineering Services RFQ No. 2019-027 for a period of two (2) years with three (3) one year renewal options: Captec Engineering, Cardno, Inc., Culpepper & Terpening, Inc., Engineering Design & Construction, Kimley Horn Associates, Inc., and Marlin Engineering, Inc. Click to View

d.

Approval of Change Order No.4 for RFP No. 2018-004 to Gator Dredging in the amount of $160,243.60 for the dredging of the Intra Coastal Water Way (ICWW). Click to View

e.

Approve waiver of fees in the amount of $1,236.56 associated with the lot clearing lien against 1025 N 12th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34054, Parcel No. 2404-804-0002-000-8 owned by Betty Robinson, P. O. Box 2075, Fort Pierce, FL 34954 contingent upon payment of $1,598.07 payable in 30 days. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Resolution No. 20-R12 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 2607 Avenue D to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 20-004 - An ordinance amending the Future Land Use of four parcels at or near 2152 S Jenkins Road from Medium Density Residential (RM) to High Density Residential (RH). FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 20-005 - An ordinance rezoning four (4) properties generally located at or near 2152 S Jenkins Road from Medium Density Residential (R-4) to High Density Residential (R-5). FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 20-003 - Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Amendment and Design Review submitted by representative Brian Nolan for property owner Cone & Graham, Inc., to rezone 12 parcels from General Commercial (C-3) to Planned Development (PD) and approval of a Site Plan for a 144-unit multi-family development at 1919 South 35th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by Property Owner, Granada Street Properties, LLC and Applicant, Henry Louden, to subdivide approximately 1.9 acres of land for the Granada Street Properties 10 Single-Family Home Cottages to be located at current Lots 3,4,5, and 6, Block 7, Lots 1,3, and 5, Block 8 and a portion of the abandoned right-of-way of Francis Avenue lying between Lot 6, Block 7, and Lot 1, Block 8, in the Palm Haven Subdivision of Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Residential (R-4A) Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 20-R10 Amending membership eligibility for Fort Pierce Youth Council. Click to View

b.

Resolution 20-R11 Appointing members to the Fort Pierce Youth Council 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 - Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 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 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 February 03, 2020 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Love Pizza Month proclamation being received by Scott Van Duzer of the Van Duzer Foundation. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Michael Broderick, Director of Property Management, Trident Properties Management, commending Assistant City Attorney Tanya Earley for her professionalism, guidance and a job well done during a recent Historic Preservation Board meeting. Click to View

	b.	Email from Career Source Research Coast, Director of Operations Shelly Batton thanking Caleta Scott and Kaitlyn Ballard for their hard work for making the 5th Annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair a success. 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 CentralSquare Technologies, Annual Maintenance Renewal in the amount not to exceed $85,637.08. Click to View

	b.	Approval of City Hall Annex "Old City Hall" Lease to St. Lucie County for a period of three (3) years from the date the agreement is effective, with two (2), one year options, for a total of five (5) years, for a total annual rent of $49,000.00, for utilization by the County's Community Services Department. Click to View

	c.	Approval of the following short-listed firms for the Professional Engineering Services RFQ No. 2019-027 for a period of two (2) years with three (3) one year renewal options: Captec Engineering, Cardno, Inc., Culpepper & Terpening, Inc., Engineering Design & Construction, Kimley Horn Associates, Inc., and Marlin Engineering, Inc. Click to View

	d.	Approval of Change Order No.4 for RFP No. 2018-004 to Gator Dredging in the amount of $160,243.60 for the dredging of the Intra Coastal Water Way (ICWW). Click to View

	e.	Approve waiver of fees in the amount of $1,236.56 associated with the lot clearing lien against 1025 N 12th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34054, Parcel No. 2404-804-0002-000-8 owned by Betty Robinson, P. O. Box 2075, Fort Pierce, FL 34954 contingent upon payment of $1,598.07 payable in 30 days. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Resolution No. 20-R12 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 2607 Avenue D to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 20-004 - An ordinance amending the Future Land Use of four parcels at or near 2152 S Jenkins Road from Medium Density Residential (RM) to High Density Residential (RH). FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 20-005 - An ordinance rezoning four (4) properties generally located at or near 2152 S Jenkins Road from Medium Density Residential (R-4) to High Density Residential (R-5). FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 20-003 - Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Amendment and Design Review submitted by representative Brian Nolan for property owner Cone & Graham, Inc., to rezone 12 parcels from General Commercial (C-3) to Planned Development (PD) and approval of a Site Plan for a 144-unit multi-family development at 1919 South 35th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by Property Owner, Granada Street Properties, LLC and Applicant, Henry Louden, to subdivide approximately 1.9 acres of land for the Granada Street Properties 10 Single-Family Home Cottages to be located at current Lots 3,4,5, and 6, Block 7, Lots 1,3, and 5, Block 8 and a portion of the abandoned right-of-way of Francis Avenue lying between Lot 6, Block 7, and Lot 1, Block 8, in the Palm Haven Subdivision of Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Residential (R-4A) Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 20-R10 Amending membership eligibility for Fort Pierce Youth Council. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 20-R11 Appointing members to the Fort Pierce Youth Council 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.