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 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, April 5,2021.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hudson called the April 5, 2021 Regular Meeting of the City Commission to order at 6:00 PM.
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Apostle Vonie Austin-James, Women of Excellence International Ministries
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Mayor Linda Hudson
- Absent:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Peter Sweeney
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to excuse Commissioner Rufus Alexander.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the minutes from the March 1, 2021 regular meeting and the March 15, 2021 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2021 and March 15,2021 Regular Meetings.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Email from Jill Marasa, Vice President Business Retention & Expansion, Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, expressing gratitude to Jenn Hofmeister, Planning Director and Brandon Creagan, Senior Planner, for their teamwork and expediency, which resulted in the site plan approval for a one million plus square foot facility.
b.
Email from Charlene Adair in appreciation of the wonderful help by Public Works employees, Henry Duhart, Maintenance Worker and Jose Velez, Facilities Maintenance Technician, that contributed to the success of the Great American Cleanup event.
c.
Email from Luke A. Croghan thanking Joe Sweat, Marketing Specialist, for his news release with valuble information concerning the long-term COVID- 19 vaccination site at the Fort Pierce Recreation Center.
d.
Email from Elyse Mermelstein commending Sara Delgado, Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's office, for the care and concern displayed when providing her with information for the vaccinations dispensed at the Fort Pierce Recreation Center.
8.
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.
Holly Theuns
9.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to set agenda with the removal of 12b.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
10.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
a.
Unveiling of the Highwaymen License Plate.
Presentation by former State Representative Larry Lee, Jr. He and the original Florida hall of fame Highwaymen have worked together to create a design which was recently approved and unveiled to the community. Former State Representative Delores Hogan-Johnson explained her work in bringing the license plate into fruition. Chris Craft, explained that before the Division of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will manufacture the tag, 3,000 vouchers must be pre-sold by October 15, 2022. Thom Jones with the Education Foundation remarked that a portion of proceeds will be shared with the St. Lucie Education Foundation, Inc. to fund area education and art projects. Doretha Hair Truesdell, wife of Alfred Hair, expressed her thanks to Mayor Linda Hudson and the Commission, for the support of the Highwaymen.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Letter of support for the League of Women Voter's partnership with Sea and Shoreline Aquatic Restoration project titled: "Tackling Estuarine Based Climate Change via Wrack Harvesting/ Planting of Manatee Seagrass Rhizomes within the Fort Pierce Inlet - Tucker's Cove area," seeking a grant for the Indian River Lagoon Council for our St. Lucie County area-- Fort Pierce inlet-- Tucker's Cove.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the consent agenda.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-003- Text amendment to Chapter 28, Creation of Special Use Permit. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
Ordinance 21-003
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION"; AMENDING SECTION 28-31(26) – PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; AMENDING SECTION 28-36 TO ADD SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED; AMENDING SECTION 28-37 – APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-38 – STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-39 – ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION; AMENDING SECTION 28-40 – APPEAL OF DENIAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-41 – DUTIES OF PERMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 28-42 – INTERFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 28-43 – REVOCATION OF PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-44 – DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Ordinance 21-003
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION"; AMENDING SECTION 28-31(26) – PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; AMENDING SECTION 28-36 TO ADD SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED; AMENDING SECTION 28-37 – APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-38 – STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-39 – ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION; AMENDING SECTION 28-40 – APPEAL OF DENIAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-41 – DUTIES OF PERMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 28-42 – INTERFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 28-43 – REVOCATION OF PERMIT; AMENDING SECTION 28-44 – DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No 21-003.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
b.
PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-004 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include two (2) properties at or near 2398 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida.
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-005 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for a property located at 2564 South Kings Highway from Mixed Use (MXD) to General Commercial (GC) SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
Ordinance 21-005
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 A PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 2564 SOUTH KINGS HIGHWAY FROM CITY OF FORT PIERCE MIXED USE (MXD) TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Ordinance 21-005
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 A PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 2564 SOUTH KINGS HIGHWAY FROM CITY OF FORT PIERCE MIXED USE (MXD) TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No 21-005.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-006 rezoning a property located at 2564 South Kings Highway from Residential Single Family, 2 du/ac (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3). SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
Ordinance 21-006
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING A PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 2564 SOUTH KINGS HIGHWAY FROM CITY OF FORT PIERCE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 2 UNITS PER ACRE, E-2 TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE GENERAL COMMERCIAL, C-3; 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, she closed the public hearing.
Ordinance 21-006
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING A PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 2564 SOUTH KINGS HIGHWAY FROM CITY OF FORT PIERCE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY 2 UNITS PER ACRE, E-2 TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE GENERAL COMMERCIAL, C-3; 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, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve Ordinance No 21-006
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-007 Text Amendment of Chapter 4 and Chapter 125 to amend the minimum distance requirements for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on or off-premises and to make properties with C-6 Zoning eligible to obtain an alcoholic beverage license. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
Ordinance 21-007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, PART II, CODE OF ORDINANCES; SUBPART A, GENERAL ORDINANCES; CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; SECTION 4-6 AREAS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHED FOR CONSUMPTION ON- OR OFF-PREMISES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE MINIMUM DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS, BAR/LOUNGES, AND NIGHTCLUBS, ELIMINATING DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS FOR PROPERTIES FRONTING CERTAIN ROADWAYS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBSEQUENT ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS OR SCHOOLS WITHIN 500 FEET OF AN EXISTING LICENSED VENDOR OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AMENDING CHAPTER 125, SUBSECTION 125-401 AREAS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - DESIGNATED, TO ALLOW FOR PROPERTIES IN THE MARINE COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-6) TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. requested clarification on the ability for all to apply and recieved confirmation.
Ordinance 21-007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, PART II, CODE OF ORDINANCES; SUBPART A, GENERAL ORDINANCES; CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; SECTION 4-6 AREAS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHED FOR CONSUMPTION ON- OR OFF-PREMISES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE MINIMUM DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS, BAR/LOUNGES, AND NIGHTCLUBS, ELIMINATING DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS FOR PROPERTIES FRONTING CERTAIN ROADWAYS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBSEQUENT ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS OR SCHOOLS WITHIN 500 FEET OF AN EXISTING LICENSED VENDOR OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AMENDING CHAPTER 125, SUBSECTION 125-401 AREAS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - DESIGNATED, TO ALLOW FOR PROPERTIES IN THE MARINE COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-6) TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. requested clarification on the ability for all to apply and recieved confirmation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No 21-007.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
f.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-008 Text Amendment of Chapter 125 to facilitate the construction of duplexes on nonconforming lots as well as clarify and correct the maximum density allowed in certain zoning districts. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
Ordinance 21-008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 125 - ZONING, SECTION 125-70 - NONCONFORMING LOTS, TO ALLOW FOR DUPLEXES TO BE CONSTRUCTED; AMENDING CHAPTER 125, SUBSECTION 125-193(A) SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY ZONE (R-3), TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION AS TO THE RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE OF THE ZONE AS WELL AS THE DENSITIES PERMITTED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AMENDING SUBSECTION 125-243(E) TO PROVIDE FOR CLARIFICATION OF DENSITIES PERMITTED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Ordinance 21-008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 125 - ZONING, SECTION 125-70 - NONCONFORMING LOTS, TO ALLOW FOR DUPLEXES TO BE CONSTRUCTED; AMENDING CHAPTER 125, SUBSECTION 125-193(A) SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY ZONE (R-3), TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION AS TO THE RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE OF THE ZONE AS WELL AS THE DENSITIES PERMITTED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AMENDING SUBSECTION 125-243(E) TO PROVIDE FOR CLARIFICATION OF DENSITIES PERMITTED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No 21-008.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
g.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-009 - Final Budget Amendment of the General Fund 2019-2020 Budget. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
Ordinance 21-009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019-20 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA BY INSERTING THEREIN A SCHEDULE ATTACHED HERETO AND DESIGNATED AS THE 2019-20 FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENT. THE SAID SCHEDULE PROVIDES FOR THE INCREASES AND/OR DECREASES IN REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No 21-009.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
h.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-010 - Impact Fee Moratorium within Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area. SECOND READING.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF CITY IMPACT FEES FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY’S DESIGNATED URBAN INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT AREA REQUIRED BY SECTIONS 113-8, 113-15 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 113-19 OF THE CITY CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF CITY IMPACT FEES FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY’S DESIGNATED URBAN INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT AREA REQUIRED BY SECTIONS 113-8, 113-15 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 113-19 OF THE CITY CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No 21-010.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
i.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-011 Amending Chapter 103, Article II, Administrative Amendments to the Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020). FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
Ordinance 21-011
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 103, ARTICLE II, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE"; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC), 7TH EDITION (2020); CORRECTING CODIFICATION ERRORS OF LOCAL TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No 21-011.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Resolution No. 21-R17 determining that the structure located at 515 N 14th Street is unsafe, has been condemned in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the City Commission and should be demolished. A hearing to determine this matter is scheduled before the City Commission on May 3, 2021.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R17
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN BUILDING OR STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 515 N 14TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, 34950 IS UNSAFE AND A NUISANCE THAT CONSTITUTES A MENACE TO THE BUSINESS, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT ALL PARTIES OF INTEREST MUST SHOW CAUSE WHY THE STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE DEMOLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE; AND NOTIFYING ALL PARTIES OF POTENTIAL ACTION BY THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE FOR FAILURE TO ACT; AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING ON MAY 3, 2021 AT 6:00 PM, IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired if the applicant has any rebuttal or issue with May 3, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R17
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN BUILDING OR STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 515 N 14TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, 34950 IS UNSAFE AND A NUISANCE THAT CONSTITUTES A MENACE TO THE BUSINESS, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT ALL PARTIES OF INTEREST MUST SHOW CAUSE WHY THE STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE DEMOLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE; AND NOTIFYING ALL PARTIES OF POTENTIAL ACTION BY THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE FOR FAILURE TO ACT; AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING ON MAY 3, 2021 AT 6:00 PM, IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired if the applicant has any rebuttal or issue with May 3, 2021.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve resolution 21-R17 setting a hearing on May 3, 2021.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
b.
Resolution 21-R19 appointing members to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SUNRISE THEATRE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
By a vote of the City Commission, Dee Meely, James Taylor, Holly Theuns, Melanie George, Dennis DeVivo and Jessica Ching have been appointed to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SUNRISE THEATRE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
By a vote of the City Commission, Dee Meely, James Taylor, Holly Theuns, Melanie George, Dennis DeVivo and Jessica Ching have been appointed to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Resolution 21-R19.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
c.
Consideration of FPUA's FY2019 Final Budget Amendment
John Tompek, Director of Utilities and Barbara Mika, Financial Service Director presented the annual amended budget which includes the distribution to the City of $6,342,445, an increase from last year. The final Budget Amendment reflects revenues in the amount of $107,660,685, a decrease of $2,103,751(1.9%) as compared to the Amended FY 2020 Budget, which was approved by the Board July 21, 2020. The Final Budget Amendment reflects expenses in the amount of $104,281,145 (budget basis), a decrease of $7,906,764 (7.0%) from the Amended FY 2020 Budget figure of $112,187,909. Also presented is a recap of FPUA’s expenses as presented in the financial statements and the calculation of the Change in Net Position.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the FPUA’s FY 2020 Final Budget Amendment.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
d.
Acceptance of the FPUA Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2020.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve the FPUA Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2020.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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.
Henry Schmidt
15.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a.
Reports
City Manager Nick Mimms presented Jennifer Hofmeister, Planning Director and Rebeca Guerra, Assistant Planning Director for an Interim Update on the Short -Term Rental Task Force.
Rebeca Guerra presented the task force members, schedule, plans, and process for vacation rentals. A Conference Agenda Meeting is scheduled for June 14 , 2021 which will include the state mandated/restrictions, keeping the Conditional Use process or allow in all districts, pros and cons, process, registration, accountability, and enforcement.
Commissioner Thomas Perona inquired on the number of applications requiring approval prior to June 14th Conference Agenda Meeting. In addition, will current applicants be affected by the impending standards.Jennifer Hofmeister expects more applications prior to the Conference Agenda Meeting.
Attorney Pete Sweeney addressed the question from Commissioner Perona explaining that we cannot apply law that is not yet law.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on the fee schedule and structure.
Rebeca Guerra explained that the fee schedule and structure will be available at a later date and time.
City Manager Mimms provided updated information on the Strategic Action Plan for 2021 and the FPRA annual report. He discussed the meeting schedule for the Commission for the following week to include Conference Agenda and Parks Advisory Board.
Attorney Pete Sweeney has no comments.
City Clerk Linda Cox has no comments.
Rebeca Guerra presented the task force members, schedule, plans, and process for vacation rentals. A Conference Agenda Meeting is scheduled for June 14 , 2021 which will include the state mandated/restrictions, keeping the Conditional Use process or allow in all districts, pros and cons, process, registration, accountability, and enforcement.
Commissioner Thomas Perona inquired on the number of applications requiring approval prior to June 14th Conference Agenda Meeting. In addition, will current applicants be affected by the impending standards.Jennifer Hofmeister expects more applications prior to the Conference Agenda Meeting.
Attorney Pete Sweeney addressed the question from Commissioner Perona explaining that we cannot apply law that is not yet law.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on the fee schedule and structure.
Rebeca Guerra explained that the fee schedule and structure will be available at a later date and time.
City Manager Mimms provided updated information on the Strategic Action Plan for 2021 and the FPRA annual report. He discussed the meeting schedule for the Commission for the following week to include Conference Agenda and Parks Advisory Board.
Attorney Pete Sweeney has no comments.
City Clerk Linda Cox has no comments.
16.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. commented on his excitement about the Highwayman plates and what it means to the City.
Commissioner Thomas Perona met with Dr. Tom Moore at Indian River State College regarding the Sunrise Theatre. He recommends staff to reach out as the college may be of assistance.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson spoke with Dr. Tom Moore as well about opportunities with the college. Commissioner Johnson is submitting an application for the Quincey Ave Field to be renamed in honor of Layne Chesney. In addition, Guardian Ad Litem has moved into the Sunrise Center Building.
Mayor Linda Hudson thanked Commissioner Thomas Perona for speaking with Dr. Moore.
Commissioner Thomas Perona met with Dr. Tom Moore at Indian River State College regarding the Sunrise Theatre. He recommends staff to reach out as the college may be of assistance.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson spoke with Dr. Tom Moore as well about opportunities with the college. Commissioner Johnson is submitting an application for the Quincey Ave Field to be renamed in honor of Layne Chesney. In addition, Guardian Ad Litem has moved into the Sunrise Center Building.
Mayor Linda Hudson thanked Commissioner Thomas Perona for speaking with Dr. Moore.
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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.
Mayor Linda Hudson adjourned the meeting at 7:59 pm
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