- Present:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Mayor Linda Hudson
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- Acting City Manager Johnna Morris
- City Attorney Tanya Earley
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the Minutes of the December 6, 2021 Regular Meeting.
- 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 approve the agenda as set.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve items a and c of the Consent Agenda.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 11b of the Consent Agenda.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 21-064
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL AT OR
NEAR 3900 S US HIGHWAY 1 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, 2022; 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.
Vennis Gilmore, Senior Planner, presented the voluntary application for annexation at or near 3900 S. US Hwy 1. Staff recommends approval.
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. 21-064.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 21-065
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 2192 PETERS ROAD FROM CITY OF FORT PIERCE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Presentation
Jennifer Hofmeister-Drew, Planning Director, presented a Future Land Use Map Amendment for property located at or near 2192 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida from Low Density Residential (RL) to City of Fort Pierce General Commercial (GC). • Staff recommends Approval of the request as 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
• Recommended APPROVAL of the proposed
• Future Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Atlas Map Amendment
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Attorney Lee Dobbins, Dean Mead Law Firm was available for questions.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, to approve Ordinance No. 21-065
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 21-066
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA: REZONING of A PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 2192 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.
Tanya Earley, City Attorney, reviewed the quasi-judicial hearing rules and procedures.
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- Yes
Commissioner Thomas Perona- Yes
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.
Staff presentation
Jennifer Hofmeister-Drew, Planning Director, presented the Rezoning of a property generally located at or near 2192 Peters Road from Single-Family, 2 dwelling units per acre (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3)
Staff recommends Approval of the request as 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
None
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. 21-066.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 21-067
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE; AMENDING CODE SECTION 2-270(c); ALIGNING MAXIMUM PENSION PAYMENTS FOR MEMBERS JOINING SYSTEM BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2012, WITH PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT CODE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Johanna Morris, Finance Director, presented information on Amending Code Section 2-270(c) regarding the maximum pension annuity payments for members hired prior to October 1, 2012.
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. 21-067.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING BROADBAND AND OTHER COMMUNICATION SERVICES SYSTEMS AS OTHER UTILITY OPERATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE SUCH TO BE PROVIDED BY FPUAnet; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve RESOLUTION NO. 21-R67.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES AND LENGTH OF TERMS OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD, REMOVING TERM LIMITS; ADDRESSING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson inquired of the residency requirement. Mrs. Cox replied that the residency requirement would be verified, but all other provisions of the original resolution remain in place.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve RESOLUTION NO. 21-R68.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE SUNRISE THEATRE ADVISORY BOARD, REMOVING TERM LIMITS, ADDRESSING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve RESOLUTION NO. 21-R69.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA MODIFYING THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES AND LENGTH OF TERMS OF THE POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REMOVING TERM LIMITS; ADDRESSING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS; MODIFYING PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve RESOLUTION NO. 21-R70.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 2021, AS PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve RESOLUTION NO. 21-R71.
- 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.
City Clerk Linda Cox has no comments.
Attorney Tanya Earley has no comments.
Commissioner Thomas Perona wished the Commission, Staff and City Happy Holidays and reflected on the memory of Commissioner Alexander.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson wished the Commission, Staff and City Happy Holidays, thanked everyone for their efforts, and is looking forward to 2022 and the swearing in of Commissioner Elect Gaines.
Mayor Linda Hudson wished the Commission, Staff and City Happy Holidays and expressed her gratitude to the City for their graciousness all year.
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