C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, July 1, 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 - Pastor Jimmy Lloyd with Fairlawn Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of minutes from June 17, 2024 meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Ken Pruitt complimented Planning Director Kev Freeman for his exceptional openness, inclusivity, and outreach efforts at Safe Harbor Harbortown Marina at the June 10, 2024 Planning Board meeting.
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.
William Wims, Chief Executive Officer and President of New Horizons of the Treasure Coast with a presentation on mental health resources available in our community.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve award of Frances Avenue Roadway Improvements, Bid No. 2024-020 construction contract to the low bidder, PRP Construction Group, LLC, Indiantown, FL in an amount not to exceed $402,650.60.
b.
Approval of Travel for Commissioner Arnold Gaines, to attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 14, 2024 to August 17, 2024 in the amount of $1608.94.
c.
Approval of Travel for Mayor Linda Hudson, to attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 14, 2024 to August 17, 2024 in the amount of $1608.94.
d.
Approval of Travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 14, 2024 to August 17, 2024 in the amount of $1608.94.
e.
Approval of Amendment 1 to Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant Agreement with State of Florida Department of Commerce
f.
Approval of expenditure in the amount of $5,500.00 for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to participate in Leadership Florida.
g.
Approval of the Award Agreement from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement JAG22—Countywide Grant in the amount of $31,524.00.
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.
WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT - Ordinance 24-011: Review and approval of a voluntary annexation by Owner, Ignacio and Amelia Garcia, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at 2507 Rolyat Street. The proposed Future Land Use of the property is General Commercial (GC), with a proposed Zoning of Office Commercial (C-1). The Parcel ID is 2419-601-0049-000-2. FIRST READING (Postponed from May 6, 2024)
b.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and Approval of an application for a Major Site Plan Amendment (Development Review & Design Review) by property owners, J. A. Development Partners, LLC, Shad Properties Group LLC, and Matthew Lyle Wynne II LLC, and Authorized Agent, Jeff H. Iravani, Inc., to construct two (2) flex-space buildings totaling 390,000 square feet of office and warehouse distribution space with associated site improvements the northeast corner of South Kings Highway and White Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number(s): 2313-332-0000-010-0, 2313-333-0001-000-7, and 2313-331-0000-000-4.
c.
Quasi-Judiical Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use No New Construction by applicant Bryan Arruda, to operate Play Money Family Fun Center located at 2765 Peters Road, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2324-311-0005-000-1, bay #s 22-28.
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-021 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of one (1) parcel generally located at or near 515 South 2nd Street, from City of Fort Pierce (OP) Offices-Professional and Business Services to City of Fort Pierce (CBD) Central Business District; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. Subject Parcel:2410-810-0002-000-6. - FIRST READING
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 24-012 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Pierce, Chapter 24 - Nuisances. SECOND READING
f.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 24-013 - An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Pierce, Chapter 1, Article II - Code Enforcement. SECOND READING
g.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-019 - amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 to delete Business Tax Receipts and replace with Certificate of Use. SECOND READING
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Resolution 24-R26 Addressing Non-Compliant Liens
b.
Resolution 24-R35 establishing Certificate of Use Fees
c.
Resolution 24-R36 designating property located at 601 North Causeway Drive as a Fort Pierce Historic Property and a Locally Significant Site.
d.
Resolution 24-R37 authorizing the execution of a Reconstruction Agreement with All Digital All Day, LLC to remove the existing sign at 7049 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 and construct a replacement sign pursuant to Florida Statutes.
e.
Resolution 24-R38 Amending the Rules of Procedure for Special Magistrate.
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.