C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 4:30 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - The Reverend Canon Ellis E. Brust, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from February 07, 2022 Regular Meeting
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
Proclamation recognizing Carole Mushier
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Email from Liesl Marelli praising Kim Olson, Animal Control Officer, for her response, dedication, and expertise in capturing loose dogs in her neighborhood.
8.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
9.
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.
10.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
a.
Fort Pierce Lions Club Check Presentation to the City of Fort Pierce for the construction of an outdoor fitness station with ADA accessible amenities at Fenn Park, North 23rd Street and Avenue K.
b.
Presentation about the great happenings at Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve request to reduce the Building Department lien in the amount of $15,560.00 against 808 1/2 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number: 2404-816-0022-000/1, owned by Darshan Patil, 871 NE 207th Ln Apt 201, Miami Beach, FL 33179 to $822.62 payable within 5 months.
b.
Approve Letter of Support for FPUA Grant Application for Solar Panels and Water Feature at Jaycee Park Community Playground Build.
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-006 - An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel (parcel 5) at or near 4145 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING
b.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-007 - An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel (Parcel 6) at or near 4145 S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-008 - An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2602 McNeil Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-009 - Impact Fee Moratorium within Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area. FIRST READING.
e.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) submitted by property owner, Jetson Investment, Inc., and applicant MBV Engineering, for
Jetson TV and Appliances generally located at 4145 S. US Highway 1, to construct an approximate 32,330 square foot warehouse facility addition. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2434-314-0005-000-8 and 2434-314-0003-000-4.
f.
Moved from Item 13b - Resolution No. 22-R08 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 505 N 13th Street to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not have been condemned and demolished.
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Approval of FPUA Resolution UA2021-14 establishing FPUAnet Rates.
b.
Resolution 22-R09 appointing Darrell Drummond to the Board of Adjustment as Commissioner Curtis Johnson's appointee.
c.
Resolution 22-R10 reappointing members to the Board of Examiners of Contractors.
e.
ADDED ITEM - Letter of Support and Application Authoritzation for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Request - Revitalization of the Historic Downtown Waterfront Corridor
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
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.
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 Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting.
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.
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.