- 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 approve the minutes of the June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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City Manager Nick Mimms requested that item 10c proceed 10b.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Agenda as amended.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Mr. William Wims, President and CEO of New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee expressed his desire to reestablish the partnership with the City of Fort Pierce to offer mental health services including medication to those with need. The mobile response team can be reached at 772-468-3909, 772-672-8470 or 211. The office has multiple locations including a satellite office at 709 S 5th street.
DeVoshay Johnson, IT manager, presented Tyler Technologies (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning process as a replacement for the current infrastructure.
Mr. Johnson shared that the program is cloud based, no hardware is required, and there is capability for barcode and QR code for asset tracking which does require additional equipment. He also confirmed that the program will improve efficiency and transparency while offering employee mobility since it is cloud based.
Tim Vickers, Senior Account Executive, Tyler Technologies explained the program ties to purchasing for seamless integration and also offers geo-fencing for location information. He detailed the timeframe and staff required for program implementation and explained community boards are also available to pose questions searchable by keywords and products.
Mr. Johnson acknowledged that the program has the capability for community engagement, the dashboard is customizable, and training will be ongoing as it is implemented. He indicated that integration is possible because the programs leverage the same technology with technical support and help options within programming. Additionally, during the transition Central Square would be retained and service would continue with no termination penalty.
Mr. Vickers explained that after five years the term would renew with an increase of between three and five percent then locked at agreed upon term; everything currently utilized is offered by Tyler Technologies. He went on to explain that the company has two data centers, Maine, and Texas where information is backed up nightly, compliant, and regularly audited.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve item 10b.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Former State Representative Larry Lee, Jr. provided an update on the Highwaymen Museum and shared new legislation provided grant opportunities.
Mr. Lee explained that the grants can be direct allocations or matching grants. The Highwaymen board would like to raise 1 million dollars for a possible match totaling 2 million. They are currently looking into a property. The plan timeframe is based on the application which may be expedited.
Delores Hogan- Johnson explained the expedited application process and the guidelines for eligibility.
Doretha Hair Truesdell provided the names of the Highwaymen Board members.
Consensus was that the City would move forward to apply for the grant.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve items 11a and 11b.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Ordinance 21-014
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE AVENUE B RIGHT-OF-WAY, BOUND BY A.E. BACKUS AVENUE TO THE NORTH; NORTH 2ND STREET TO THE EAST, AVENUE A TO THE SOUTH, AND THE FEC RAILROAD TO THE WEST; BEING APPROXIMATELY 65.00 FEET WIDE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.SECOND READING.
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 21-014.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communication and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr- No
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson- No
Commissioner Thomas Perona- No
Mayor Hudson- No
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 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.
Staff Presentation:
Vennis Gilmore , Planner, sworn, provided an overview of the request and the staff recommendation for approval of the Conditional Use Application with four conditions.
- Per City Code 125-325. – Amusement Arcades and Arcade Amusement Centers.(2)(f): Amusement arcades or arcade amusement centers shall provide bicycle racks within enough stalls to accommodate one bicycle for each five game machines located within the premises. Bicycle racks shall be located as close as practical to the entrance of the facility and shall not be located in a manner that obstructs any entrances, exits, sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas. Install a bicycle rack with a minimum of 10 bicycle spaces.
- Adhere to City Code Section 125 . 325. – Amusement Arcades and Arcade Amusement.
- No Parking shall be permitted within the 8,361 square foot grass area to the west.
- A Lot Combination and Unity of Title of Parcel ID: 2409-314-0027-000-0 and Parcel ID: 2409-314-0024-000-9, to provide continual access for a sustainable commercial site must be completed.
Mr. Gilmore explained that part of the parcel effects the driveway limiting access if sold in the future, and that it does front 18th street.
Mayor Hudson inquired if future use is a restaurant would be prohibited from selling alcohol, to which Jennifer Hofmeister, Planning Director, sworn clarified that alcohol sales are prohibited due to proximity and future sales would require a Waiver of Distance.
Mrs. Hofmeister explained that fencing could be provided if the applicant decided to join the parcels. Currently, code does not allow for vacant land to be fenced.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Applicant Presentation:
Maria Alvarez, manager, sworn, had no question for staff or comments.
Commission Questions for Applicant:
Applicant stated that a chain will be installed around grassed area, and signage present to prevent illegal parking.
Applicant stated that the vacant lot is fenced, and the south side is residential.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. inquired if security will be provided.
Applicant confirmed that security would be provided.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Daniel Rodriquez, Director of Business Operations, sworn, added that full time security will also address any parking issues.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Comments by the City Commission:
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson expressed concern with parcel number two as it is fenced and adjacent to residential.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 12 b with the four (4) staff conditions.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 21-015 - 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 TWO (2) PARCELS GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 2398 PETERS ROAD 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. FIRST READING
Staff Presentation:
Brandon Creagan, Planner, sworn, provided an overview of the request and the staff recommendation for approval of the Future Land Use Application.
It is consistent with surrounding Future Land Uses and Zoning.
Consistent with Section 125-136 of City Code & the Comprehensive Plan
Does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.
The Planning Board/Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to recommend approval of both requests.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Applicant:
Brad Currie with the EDC. No questions or comments.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve item 12d.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 21-016
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING OF TWO (2) PARCELS GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 2398 PETERS ROAD 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.FIRST READING
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communication and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr- No
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson- No
Commissioner Thomas Perona- No
Mayor Hudson- No
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 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.
Staff Presentation:
Brandon Creagan, Planner, sworn, provided an overview of the request and the staff recommendation for approval of the Future Land Use Application.
Consistent with surrounding Future Land Uses and Zoning.
Consistent with Section 125-136 of City Code & the Comprehensive Plan
Does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.
The Planning Board/Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to recommend approval of both requests.
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 item 12e.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 21-017
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE SIX (6) PARCELS AT OR NEAR 2261 PETERS ROAD 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, 2021; 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.
Staff Presentation:
Brandon Creagan, Planner, sworn, provided an overview of the request and the staff recommendation for approval of the application for Future Land Use.
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the proposed annexation. The Planning Board at their meeting on June 10, 2021, voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the request as presented.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Applicant:
Jeff H. Irvani with JHI Consultants. No questions or comments.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 12f.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R30
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AMENDING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE KEEP FORT PIERCE BEAUTIFUL ADVISORY BOARD; RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD, ELECTION OF PRESIDING OFFICER, MEETINGS, AND QUORUM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Presentation:
Director of Public Works, Mike Reals gave a brief presentation on the revision of the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 13 a.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R31
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING CLAUDETTE PELLETIER, ESQ. AS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE TO PRESIDE OVER CERTAIN CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS; MAKING SUCH APPOINTMENT SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE ORDINANCES AND STATUTES; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATES.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve item 13b.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve item 13c.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF SPACE IN CITY HALL TO BRIAN MAST, UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 13d.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to designate Mayor Linda Hudson as voting delegate.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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.
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Mike Nole
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson expressed that the Ordinance for Vacation Rentals is still being molded, and that he is available to hear the comments of the City residents.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. reiterated the comments made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson and encouraged the residents to voice their concerns by attending his office hours and community engagement events. The next engagement event will be held June 24th at the Blackburn Center, 6:30 pm with guest speaker City Manager Nick Mimms.
Commissioner Thomas Perona expressed his understanding of the sensitivity with short term/vacation rentals and is supportive of the Community and the task force process. He thanked the Commission for sending him to the FMEA Conference and plans to bring updates to the City.
Mayor Linda Hudson announced the Sunrise Humane Society’s open house June 24th and addressed the current social distancing of the Commission.
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