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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 6:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018.

CALL TO ORDER

OPENING PRAYER - Kenny Norris, Deputy Chief, Fort Pierce Police Department

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present:

Mayor Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Staff Present:

Interim City Attorney Benjamin Bryan
City Clerk Linda Cox
City Manager Nicholas Mimms

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the minutes from the November 5, 2018 Regular Meeting and November 26, 2018 Special Meeting for City Attorney Finalists.

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Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 5 a.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

PROCLAMATIONS

There were no proclamations issued.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

There were no letters.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Gary Richardson spoke on item 11 c.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Hudson asked the City Commission's approval to have item 13 c heard before the Consent Agenda.

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve the agenda and move item 13 c before the Consent Agenda.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

2019 City of Fort Pierce Legislative Program Presentation and Approval

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Nicole Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Director for St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce, presented the 2019 Legislative priorities. She went over several topics consisting of Economic Development, Budget and Taxation, General Administration (i.e. public records, public safety and school resources, etc.), Environmental and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Health and Human Services, and Education.

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the program as presented.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Presentation and update on Clean & Safe Initiative (CSI) program.

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Peggy Arraiz, Code Enforcement Manager, indicated the Clean and Safe Initiative was adopted by the City Commission in September of 2017 and FPUA began collecting the $1 fee on October 1, 2018. As of the closing of the 2018 Fiscal Year, $267,595 was collected. Some of this money has been used to demolish four structures and 10 structures, that are not yet ready to be demolished, have been secured and clear boarding has been used on the front side windows and doors and wood on the rear.

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the installation of two (2) vertical 120-gallon propane tanks at 3603 River Birch Dr.

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Approve waiver of fees in the amount of $158.53 associated with lot clearing lien against N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID #2403-711-0031-000-2 previously owned by Leon Gilliam, 619 N 9th Street, Fort Pierce, FL and currently owned by John Travers 1630 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL contingent upon payment of $150.00 payable in 30 days. Please note, applicant is requesting a waiver of all fees, including hard costs. Corrected from 11/19/2018 agenda.

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Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $1,600.00 against 1912 Tucker Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-712-0023-000-4 - previously owned by Delfino & Maria Pita, 1912 Tucker Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 and currently owned by Muhammad Saghir, 1912 Tucker Court, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $500.00 payable in 30 days. This amount includes the $250.00 administrative fee, which may be waived by the City Commission.

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Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $69,240.00 against 427 N 12th St., Rear B, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-501-0267-010-1 - previously owned by L Discount Photo & Video Inc, 527 NE 125th St., Miami, FL 33161 and currently owned by South East Builders Group Inc.,152 SW Pilsner Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $1000.00 payable in 30 days. This amount includes the $250.00 administrative fee, which may be waived by the City Commission.

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Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $69,240.00 against 427 N 12th St., Rear A, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-501-0267-010-1 - previously owned by L Discount Photo & Video Inc, 527 NE 125th St., Miami, FL 33161 and currently owned by South East Builders Group Inc., 152 SW Pilsner Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $1000.00 payable in 30 days. This amount includes the $250.00 administrative fee, which may be waived by the City Commission.

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Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $52,690.00 against 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 - Parcel ID Number 2422-604-0002-000-0 - previously owned by Joan R. Stevenson (Est), 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 and currently owned by Evone D. McArthur (sister), 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 to $250.00 to cover administrative fee and payable in six (6) months.This amount may be waived by the City Commission.

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Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $195,250.00 against 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 - Parcel ID Number 2422-604-0002-000-0 - previously owned by Joan R. Stevenson (Est), 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 and currently owned by Evone D. McArthur (sister), 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 to $250.00 to cover administrative fee and payable in six (6) months.This amount may be waived by the City Commission.

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Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $110,610.00 against 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 - Parcel ID Number 2422-604-0002-000-0 - previously owned by Joan R. Stevenson (Est), 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 and currently owned by Evone D. McArthur (sister), 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 to $250.00 to cover administrative fee and payable in six (6) months.This amount may be waived by the City Commission.

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Request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $25,140.00 against 907 (911) N 13th St., Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-813-0031-000-8 - currently owned by Love Center Regeneration Ministries, Inc., P. O. Box 2384, Ft. Pierce, FL 34954 to $1000.00 payable in six (6) months. This amount includes the $250.00 administrative fee, which may be waived by the City Commission.

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Approve the Lease Agreement between Winking Starfish, LLC, d/b/a Crabby's Dockside Fort Pierce, for a term of 20 years plus 2 five year renewal options, in accordance with RFP 2018-010.

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Approve Contractual Agreement for Lincoln Park Main Street to recieve funding through Community Development Block Grant funds as approved in the 2018-2019 CDBG Action Plan in the total amount of $50,000.

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Approve Contractual Agreement for Main Street Fort Pierce to receive funding through Community Development Block Grant funds as approved in the 2018-2019 CDBG Action Plan in the total amount of $50,000.

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Approval of Change Order No. 5 from Lynch Paving and Construction, Co. Inc. for construction of parking improvements at Dreamland Park in an amount not to exceed $183,141.00.

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Commissioner Johnson pulled items 11 f, 11 g, and 11 h for discussion.

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve items 11 a, 11 b, 11 c, 11 d, 11 e, 11 i, 11 j, 11 k, 11 l, and 11 m.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

As to items 11 f, 11 g, and 11 h, Peggy Arraiz, Code Enforcement Manager, explained the costs charged for each property and how they came up with the amount to be waived for each. Additionally, she indicated all three cases were heard by the Special Magistrate. At a future conference agenda meeting, she will explain the process that they go through in preparing these cases.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve items 11 f, 11 g, and 11 h.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Resolution No. 18-R58 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 401 N 21st Street to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished.

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the resolution, read by title only, into the record.

RESOLUTION NO. 18-R58 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN BUILDING OR STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 401 N 21ST ST IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA IS UNSAFE AND A NUISANCE THAT CONSTITUTES A MENACE TO THE BUSINESS, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT SAID BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL BE CONDEMNED AND DEMOLISHED; DECLARING THE PARTIES OF INTEREST WERE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE; AND ORDERING THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE TO AFFECT SUCH REMOVAL AND PLACE A LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IF COMPLETED BY THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE; PROVIDING FOR APPEAL; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Before commencing this Quasi-Judicial Hearing, Ben Bryan, Jr., Interim City Attorney, reminded the Commission when acting as a Quasi-Judicial Body they apply the laws and policies established and are held to stricter procedural requirements, following basic standards established and are held to stricter procedural requirements, following basic standards of notice and due process based on substantial evidence. As such, they conduct these proceedings as judges instead of legislators.

The only other individuals that may be heard are people who might have relevant information and their comments are limited to three (3) minutes each. Members of the public may be permitted to present their non-expert opinions, but the Commission must know that public sentiment is not relevant to the decision, which must be based on competent, substantial evidence.

Mayor Hudson called the proceeding to order.

City Clerk, Linda Cox, confirmed the City complied with advertisement and notice requirements.

Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications; no one had ex-parte communications.

City Clerk, Linda Cox, was asked to swear in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing. Individuals in the audience intending to speak on this item were asked to stand, raise their right hand, and administered an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Those that were sworn in were asked to clearly state their name for the record and confirm they were sworn in at such time as they were asked to come forward to testify.

Peggy Arraiz, Code Enforcement Manager, explained the long history of code enforcement violations for this property. The property is not home-steaded and it is vacant. All building permits are now expired and the title search was completed. Notices were sent to the owner and no reply was received. Ms. Arraiz presented the City Commission with various forms of evidence and is requesting the City Commission approve this resolution for demolition.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no one, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve item 12 a.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by the property owner, Crossroads Parkway FPI, LLC and the applicant, Harry Zuker, to allow the uses of Artisan, Cabinet Shops/Woodworking, Light Industrial Service, Catering Facility (Large Scale), Contractor/Others Performing Services Off-Site, Microbrewery, Research Service, and Wholesale Trade to be permitted at the Nexus Business Park located at 2765 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3), Parcel ID: 2324-311-0005-000-1.

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Mayor Hudson indicated Ben Bryan, Jr., Interim City Attorney, did not have to re-read the Quasi-Judicial Hearing information again. No one requested it be re-read.

Mayor Hudson called the proceeding to order.

City Clerk, Linda Cox, confirmed the City complied with advertisement and notice requirements.

Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications; no one had ex-parte communications.

City Clerk, Linda Cox, was asked to swear in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.   Individuals in the audience intending to speak on this item were asked to stand, raise their right hand, and administered an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Those that were sworn in were asked to clearly state their name for the record and confirm they were sworn in at such time as they were asked to come forward to testify.

Vennis Gilmore, Planning Analyst, explained this is a Conditional Use Application for 2765 Peters Road. Showing an aerial view of the subject site, Mr. Gilmore indicated there are several Conditional Uses being sought in this C-3 zoning located within Nexus Business Park. These include artisan, cabinet shops and woodworking, light industrial services, catering facility, contractors and others performing services off-site, microbrewery, research service and wholesale trade. He noted a request similar to this one was granted for the use of a Biotech Research Facility by the City Commission in February 2009. All affected City Departments have reviewed the proposed Conditional Use and have provided approval with conditions based on compliance with requirements of the City Code. The Planning Board voted unanimously in favor to recommend approval. Because the requested Conditional Use with No New Construction is consistent with City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare, staff recommends the City Commission approve the request with the following conditions:
1.     Please ensure separation of uses; particularly the Police Athletic League from the other uses.
2.     No outdoor storage, other than moving vehicles.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.
Henry Zuker confirmed he was sworn-in. Mr. Zuker indicated he wanted to keep mainly commercial companies in this location. He indicated he was okay with the conditions set forth.
Seeing no one else, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve item 12 b.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 18-038 Amending Code Section 13-27; establishing procedure to be followed by means of which employees returning to City employment from active military duty may claim retirement credit or intervening military service. SECOND READING

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 18-038 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CODE SECTION 13-27; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY MEANS OF WHICH EMPLOYEES RETURNING TO CITY EMPLOYMENT FROM ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MAY CLAIM RETIREMENT CREDIT OR INTERVENING MILITARY SERVICE; REPEALING ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no one, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 12 c.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-039 Approval of a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment (rezoning) submitted by property owner, Autz, Inc. A New York Company, applicant, Mark Youssef, and representative Brad Currie of Engineering, Design, & Construction, Inc. to rezone the property from C-1, Office Commercial to PD, Planned Development to allow for a pharmacy to become an allowed use on the property. Parcel ID: 2417-444-0001-000-7. SECOND READING

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 18-039 - AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2201 S. 25TH STREET FROM C-1, OFFICE COMMERCIAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; FURTHER APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 22-40, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no one, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 12 d.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-040 A voluntary annexation submitted by the property owner Oleander Properties of Fort Pierce, LLC to annex property located at 702 Revels Lane. The property is currently zoned RM-11, Residential Multi-Family 11 du/acre with a Future Land Use of RH, Residential High 15 du/acre. Parcel ID: 2427-701-0082-000-7 SECOND READING

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 18-040 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 702 REVELS LANE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no one, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve item 12 e.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-041 amending Chapter 5, Article I of the Code of Ordinance entitled "Building Code" amending Section 5-1.140 regulating the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. SECOND READING

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 18-041 - AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE"; AMENDING SECTION 5-1.140.2.1, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS MEMBERSHIP; AMENDING SECTION 5-1.140.2.2, PROVIDING FOR BOARD TERMS; AMENDING SECTION 5-1.140.2.3 PROVIDING BOARD QUORUM REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 5-1.140.2.4 PROVIDING BOARD SECRETARY DUTIES; AMENDING SECTION 5-1.140.2.5, TO PROVIDE CONDUCT OF BOARD MEMBER REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 5-1.140.6.1, PROVIDING BOARD RULE MAKING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no one, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 12 f.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-042 Amending Chapter 13; Changing the Retirement vesting period from 10 years to 5 years for the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, correcting Scrivener's error in Ordinance 18-037, adopted by Commission November 5, 2018. FIRST READING

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 18-042 - AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AMENDING CODE SECTION 13-40; DECREASING CREDIT SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR UTILITIES AUTHORITY COVERAGE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ms. Cox indicated this ordinance would correct at Scrivener’s error.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.
Seeing no one else, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 12 g.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

13.

CITY COMMISSION

Resolution 18-R59 reappointing Bob Burdge and Gloria Johnson-Scott to the Planning Board.

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the resolution, read by title only, into the record.

RESOLUTION NO. 18-R59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY PLANNING BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 13 a, Resolution 18-R59.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Resolution No. 18-R60 appointing George "Buster" Johansen as Alternate #1 to the Historic Preservation Board.

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City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the resolution, read by title only, into the record.

RESOLUTION NO. 18-R60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 13 b.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

Resolution 18-R61 Approving Lease of Space in City Hall to Delores Johnson Florida State Representative

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This item was heard before the Consent Agenda.

City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the resolution, read by title only, into the record.

RESOLUTION NO. 18-R61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF SPACE IN CITY HALL TO DELORES JOHNSON, FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 13 c.

AYE:: Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

14.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

There were no public comments.

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager's Report and Purchase Order Report

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Nicholas Mimms, City Manager, thanked the City Commission for attending the Fort Pierce Main Street Sights & Sounds Christmas Parade. At the December 10th Conference Agenda, Mr. Mimms will provide a Fort Pierce Strategic Plan update and the Parks Advisory Committee will provide a presentation and recommendations. In this meeting, they will also conduct the annual review of Board and Committee assignments for City Commission members. The Public Works department will discuss several sanitation collection strategies for our downtown areas. The FPRA will be hosting a pre-proposal meeting for the King Plant Redevelopment. The prospective City Attorney interviews will be conducted on December 6th. The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting an information meeting on December 11th discussing the possible reallocation of tourism funds. On December 12th there will be a New Employee Orientation at the Riverwalk. Also, The Employee Appreciation Holiday Party will be December 15th. From December 16-19th there will be Trolley Tours for tourists and locals.

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

Commissioner Alexander requested information regarding rezoning from C2 to C3 on Avenue D. Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director, reported her findings.

Commissioner Perona thanked staff for their efforts on the Crabby's Lease. He also thanked Fort Pierce Main Street and Sunrise Kiwanis for their continuous efforts on behalf of the community and in the parade. He appreciates the Police Department keeping them safe during the parade. The Skeeter Skoot Ultra Run will take place on December 9th. He thanked the Public Works Department for keeping our downtown clean and thanked our City Clerk, Linda Cox, for her efforts with the Commission’s transportation during the parade.

Commissioner Sessions urged Mr. Mimms to continue to stay on top of Brightline. He enjoyed the Christmas Parade. He indicated there was a tragic car accident that resulted in five deaths of local youth.

Commissioner Johnson indicated he was happy to see the Planning Board meeting minutes attached to their agenda tonight. Ms. Grohall replied to his question of new sign ideas for public notice and what they’re doing to come up with these. In relation to the Historic Preservation Board and the Planning Board of Adjustments, he indicated the public deserves to know what is happening within our community and expressed concerned that they made final decisions rather than the City Commission.

Mayor Hudson indicated she attended the 100th birthday party of veteran, Pete Peterson. St. Paul AME Church is celebrating their 129th Anniversary. There is a Sunrise Theatre Volunteer Appreciation Party on December 10th. There will also be a Holiday Boat Parade on December 8th. She also thanked all involved in the parade.

17.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK	MAYOR COMMISSIONER