C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, March 4, 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 Yves Geffrard - Notre Dame Catholic Mission
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the minutes for the February 19, 2019 Regular Meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
American Red Cross Month Proclamation
b.
Diabetes Alert Day Proclamation
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Email from Curtis Johnson in recognition and appreciation of Officer Femminello going above and beyond to respond to an alarm at his residence recently.
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.
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 and discussion on the Opioid Epidemic
b.
Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending January 31, 2019
c.
Approval of 2017-2018 Final Budget Amendments for Grant Funds: CDBG, SHIP, and Grant Administration
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of a request by Amerigas Propane to install two (2) above-ground 420# tanks at 1814 N. 21st Street.
b.
Notification of Approval for a Minor Amendment to the Site Plan for St. Andrew's Episcopal Academy located at 210 and 320 S. Indian River Drive Fort Pierce, FL.
c.
Travel expenses in the amount of $1,437.90 for Commissioner Rufus Alexander to attend the 2019 Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Spring Conference.
d.
Travel expenses in the amount of $1,437.90 for Commissioner Reginald Sessions to attend the 2019 Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Spring Conference.
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Resolution No. 18-R62 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 1705 N 27th Street to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished.
b.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Pinchuk Warehouse Properties LLC, and applicant Michael J Waldrop Innovation Contracting, to establish the Woodworking Use at 2610 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3), Parcel ID: 2408-507-0018-000-3.
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-008 annexing property located at 2607 Kerr Street. FIRST READING
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-009 - Financial Budget Amendment of the General Fund FY 2018 Budget. FIRST READING
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-004 amending Section 5-94 regarding Building Drainage. FIRST READING.
f.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-005 repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article X(A) currently entitled "Flood Hazard Zones" Sections 5-315 through 5-329. FIRST READING
g.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-006 creating Chapter 5, Article V "Workforce Housing Program". FIRST READING
h.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-007 which amends Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-20, "Fire Prevention and Protection." FIRST READING
i.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 19-010 abolishing the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. FIRST READING
j.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 19-011 - Repealing Chapter 5, Article VIII "Swimming Pools". FIRST READING
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Applications for Consideration for Appointment to the Board of Examiners of Contractors.
b.
Resolution No. 19-R07 determining that the structure located at 1710 Seaway Drive is unsafe and should be condemned and demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on April 1, 2019.
c.
Resolution 19-R08, authorizing the creation and recordation of a 12' wide Edwards Road Canal (Canal No. 9) Right-of-Way located along the south side of the properties situated at 1029, 1031, 1033, and 1035 Trinidad Avenue.
d.
Resolution 19-R09 appointing members to the Communitywide Council.
e.
Discussion of shooting violence in Fort Pierce at the request of Commissioner Sessions.
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.
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.
City Manager's Report and Purchase Order Report
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.
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.