C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
REVISED CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, May 20, 2024 - 5:05 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Father John with St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from the May 06, 2024 Regular Meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
National Public Works Week
b.
National Safe Boating Week
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Email from Carmen M. Lineberger, Managing Assistant United States Attorney, acknowledging Sgt Francois for her invaluable institutional knowledge and diligent investigation related to three defendants being federally charged in the mail carrier robberies.
b.
Email from Jacques Chester extending sincere thanks to Officers White, Stokes, Miklosh, and Charles of the Fort Pierce Police Department for effectively resolving a community issue by evicting squatters and also acknowledging their commitment and beneficial impact on the community.
c.
Email from Debra Mijal expressing immense gratitude for the sea grape trimming along S Ocean Drive, for the landscapers' exceptional work, and the enhanced park's appearance.
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.
Presentation of the 2024 Final Legislative Report by Ryan Matthews, of GrayRobinson.
b.
Youth Council update on their participation in the 2024 Florida League of Cities Youth Legislative Action Days and the EMPOWER YOUTH Day of Giving, a community service project.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Authorization to terminate Agreement dated October 27, 2020 to Lease and Improve the 1134 and 1138 Avenue D with Lincoln Park Young Professionals in accordance with Section 16(a) of the lease agreement.
b.
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County and all local law enforcement agencies for the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center and 911 Board of Governors.
c.
Approve two (2) Agreements for Tax Deed Sale Surplus Proceeds between the City of Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
d.
Approve transfer from the Clean & Safe Community Initiative restricted fund to the Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center budget to cover veterinary costs in the amount of $200,000.00.
e.
Approval to purchase mitigation credits from Bear Point Mitigation Bank in the amount of $32,000.00 to satisfy Army Corp of Engineer's Notice of Violation.
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Quasi-Judicial Hearings follow a strict set of rules and procedures which can be found on the City's website using this link: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/6740/Quasi-Judicial-Procedures. All Quasi-Judicial decisions by the City Commission must be based on competency substantial evidence. Competent substantial evidence is evidence which will establish a substantial basis from which the fact at issue can reasonably be inferred. It includes fact or opinion evidence offered by an expert on a matter that requires specialized knowledge and that is relevant to the issues to be decided. It is evidence a reasonable mind could accept as having probative weight and adequate to support a legal conclusion. Hypothetical, speculative, fear or emotion based generalized statements that do not address the relevant issues and that cannot be reasonably said to support the action advocated, are not competent substantial evidence.
Quasi-Judicial Hearings follow a strict set of rules and procedures which can be found on the City's website using this link: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/6740/Quasi-Judicial-Procedures. All Quasi-Judicial decisions by the City Commission must be based on competency substantial evidence. Competent substantial evidence is evidence which will establish a substantial basis from which the fact at issue can reasonably be inferred. It includes fact or opinion evidence offered by an expert on a matter that requires specialized knowledge and that is relevant to the issues to be decided. It is evidence a reasonable mind could accept as having probative weight and adequate to support a legal conclusion. Hypothetical, speculative, fear or emotion based generalized statements that do not address the relevant issues and that cannot be reasonably said to support the action advocated, are not competent substantial evidence.
a.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 24-014 - An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Pierce, Chapter 28 - Parks, regarding fishing, hours, prohibited activities, parking and special use permits. SECOND READING
b.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-016 review and adoption of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by property owner Janica Jules, of one (1) parcel of land to change the Future Land Use from Boundary Commercial (BC), to General Commercial (GC), at 3720 Okeechobee road - Parcel ID: 2417-331-0002-000-7 - SECOND READING
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-017 providing for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment by owner Janica Jules, of one (1) parcel of land from Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) to General Commercial (C-3) at 3720 Okeechobee Road, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2417-331-0002-000-7 - SECOND READING.
d.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-058 - An ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce amending the city's zoning atlas and establishing a zoning designation of planned development (PD) for three (3) parcels containing approximately 122.8 acres and being generally located at or near the northeast corner of Selvitz Road and Devine road and west of Christensen road in Fort Pierce, Florida; Subject property: Parcel ID(s):
2432-211-0006-000-3,
2432-211-0005-000-6,
2432-343-0001-000-4 - FIRST READING
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Resolution No. 24-R27 appointing members to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.
b.
Resolution No. 24-R28 authorizing a lease agreement for three (3) parcels located at Avenue D and Indian River Drive Temporary Public Parking for a term of twelve (12) months.
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.