C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, October 3, 2022 - 5:05 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Tim Barton with First United Methodist
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Transcription of a voice message from Shawn Holt commending Jacolby Washington, Solid Waste Division Manager, for doing an awesome job.
b.
Letter from Bishop William and Shirley Adderly and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Mill Sr. thanking the City of Fort Pierce for honoring Cee Cee Ross Lyles and all 9/11 heroes and acknowledging IT Director DeVoshay Johnson and Communication Specialist Joe Sweat's contributions to the program's success.
c.
Complimentary email from Allie Comer in appreciation of the excellent customer service provided by the City Clerk and her staff in the Clerk's Office.
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.
ADDED ON ITEM: Community Response Director update on Animal Shelter Services
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve the Amended 2019 DEO Grant Funding Agreement extending the expenditure period to June 30, 2023.
b.
Approval of the lease agreement between the Housing Authority of Fort Pierce and the City of Fort Pierce, for the premise is located at 2304 Avenue I (R.I.C.H. House).
c.
Approval of travel for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Legislative Conference in Kissimmee, Florida from November 30, 2022 to December 02, 2022 in the amount of $821.15.
d.
Approval to piggyback the Sourcewell Contract No. 101221-SCA for the purchase of a New 900-ECO 12 -YD Truck Mounted Combination Sewer Cleaner, in the amount of $475,000, from Jet-Vac Equipment Company, LLC, Apopka, FL.
e.
Approve the emergency purchase of the Theatrical Dimming System for the Sunrise Theatre, from Rebekah's Dream, West Palm Beach, FL, in the amount of $66,111.00.
f.
Approval of a First Amendment to the Service Agreement with the Sunrise Humane Society, amending the termination clause for an effective date of October 4, 2022.
g.
Approval of a First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Sunrise Humane Society, amending the termination clause for an effective date of October 4, 2022.
h.
Approval of Letter of engagement with GrayRobinson, P.A. for State Lobbyist Services in the amount of$ 54,000.00.
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-024 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by the City of Fort Pierce to change the future land use from Residential Medium Density, RM, to General Commercial, GC, at 2900 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID:
2419-333-0001-000-2. SECOND READING
b.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-025 - Review and approval of an application of a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment submitted by the City of Fort Pierce to change the zoning from Single Family Intermediate Density, R-2, to General Commercial, C-3, at 2900 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID:
2419-333-0001-000-2 SECOND READING
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-030 - Review and approval of an application for a voluntary annexation by property owners Canadian Corporation and applicant Jeremy Mears of the parcel at or near 3000 Virginia Avenue. Parcel ID: 2419-111-0002-000-7. FIRST READING
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-031 - Annexing three (3) parcels at or near the northeast corner of South Kings Highway and White Road. FIRST READING
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-026amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of one (1) parcel generally located at or near the south side of Graham Road and approximately 600 feet east of South Kings Highway from RL, Low Density Residential to GC, General Commercial. FIRST READING
f.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 22-029
- an ordinance rezoning the property generally located at or near the south side of Graham Road and approximately 600 feet east of South Kings Highway, from (R-1) Low Density Residential Zone to (CP-1) Commercial Parkway Zone. FIRST READING
g.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s) Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and Applicant, OMCII LLC, to subdivide approximately 3 acres of land (more or less) for The Oaks at Moore's Creek (Phase II) located at or near 1206 Avenue B (Lot 1) and Lots 1-10 and 16-24, South of Moore's Creek and North of Avenue B in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned Medium Density Residential (R-4) Parcel Control Number(s): 2409-518-0001-000-8, 2409-517-0033-000-8, 2409-517-0032-000-1, 2409-517-0031-000-4, 2409-517-0030-000-7, 2409-517-0029-000-7, 2409-517-0028-000-0, 2409-517-0027-000-3, 2409-517-0026-000-6, 2409-517-0025-000-9, 2409-517-0024-000-2, 2409-517-0038-000-3, 2409-517-0041-000-7, 2409-517-0043-000-1, 2409-517-0044-000-8, 2409-517-0045-000-5.
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
PULLED - Postponed from September 19, 2022 and being pulled at the request of staff - Resolution No. 22-R34 Adopting revisions to the City of Fort Pierce Personnel Rules and Regulations.
b.
Resolution 22-R37 - establishing the conditions to be covered under the Clean & Safe Community Initiative and establishing an expiration date.
c.
Resolution 22-R38 Providing for the publication of polling places for the November 8, 2022 general election.
d.
Resolution 22-R39 appointing members to the Civil Service Appeals Board.
e.
Request from In the Image of Christ, Inc. for three-year funding of Emergency Inclement Weather Shelter services in the amount of $16,762.50 annually.
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.
Reports
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.