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 5:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 03, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hudson called the January 03, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Commission to order at 5:05 P.M.
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Kenneth Mills with Save the Children
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Mayor Linda Hudson
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Tanya Earley
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from December 19, 2022 Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the Minutes from the December 19, 2022 Regular Meeting.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Message from Linda Tapia, SLPS district staff, commending Fort Pierce Police Officers Spotts, Maldonado, Lalima, and Spotts for their representation of Honesty, Pride & Integrity while protecting the citizens at the San Juan Diego’s 14th Annual Procession of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
8.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the Agenda as set.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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.
No comments
10.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Award of Bid No. 2022-028, Fuel Dispensers Replacement, to Spactco Energy Solutions, LLC, Sunrise, FL, in the amount of $97,561.00.
b.
Approval of a five (5) Year contract between Motorola Solutions and the Fort Pierce Police Department to provide third party services from Evidence OnQ and Easy Street Draw to the incoming Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System, in an amount not to exceed $150,103.05 total for the 5 years.
c.
Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. to attend the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials in Kissimmee, Florida from March 01, 2023 to March 03, 2023 in the amount of $796.67.
d.
Approval of travel for Commissioner Arnold S. Gaines to attend the Florida Black Caucus of Elected Officials in Kissimmee, Florida March 1, 2023 to March 03, 2023 in the amount of $796.67
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve the Consent Agenda.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-040 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City at Chapter 121-Subdivisions, Sections 121-8, 121-9 and, 121-10 relating to the general provisions, review, and procedure for platting property. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-040
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 121 – SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 121-8,GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUBDIVISION OF LAND; SECTION 121-9, PLAT PROCEDURE; CITY PLANNING BOARD REVIEW; AND SECTION 121-10, PLAT SPECIFICATION; AMENDING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS; STREAMLINING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR AN OPTIONAL PRELIMINARY PLAT; AND SPECIFYING A FINAL PLAT BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE STATUE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECOND READING
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-040
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 121 – SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 121-8,GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUBDIVISION OF LAND; SECTION 121-9, PLAT PROCEDURE; CITY PLANNING BOARD REVIEW; AND SECTION 121-10, PLAT SPECIFICATION; AMENDING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS; STREAMLINING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR AN OPTIONAL PRELIMINARY PLAT; AND SPECIFYING A FINAL PLAT BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE STATUE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; 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 Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No. 22-040.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
b.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-041 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by owners 135058, 136681 and 11765663 Canada, Inc and applicant Rebecca Grohall of MBV Engineering to change the future land use from General Commercial, GC to Medium Density Residential, RM, at approximately 3000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2419-111-0002-000-7 & 2419-113-0001-000-6 . SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-041
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 PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 3000 VIRGINIA AVE, FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL, GC, TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, RM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECOND READING
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-041
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 PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 3000 VIRGINIA AVE, FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL, GC, TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, RM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; 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 Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Ordinance No. 22-041.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-042 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 135058, 136681 and 11765663 Canada, Inc and applicant Rebecca Grohall of MBV Engineering to change the zoning from General Commercial, C-3, to Medium Density Residential, R-4, at approximately 3000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2419-111-0002-000-7 & 2419-113-0001-000-6. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-042
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 3000 VIRGINIA AVE, FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-3) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECOND READING
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-042
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 3000 VIRGINIA AVE, FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-3) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; 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 Michael Broderick to approve Ordinance No. 22-042.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-043 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners, Red Hawk Rebar, LLC and the representative, Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. for a Major Amendment to an approved Planned Development by reducing the proposed building footprint from 40,000 square feet to 32,000 square feet, and site improvement changes, at 4280 Bandy Boulevard, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2431-505-0008-000-6 SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-043
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 4280 BANDY BOULEVARD AND KNOWN AS RED HAWK REBAR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECOND READING
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-043
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 4280 BANDY BOULEVARD AND KNOWN AS RED HAWK REBAR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No.22-043.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-044 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Amendment by owners, Kiva Development, LLC, and representative, Matthew H. Scott, Esq. of Dunay, Miskel, & Blackman, LLP, to change the future land use from General Commercial, GC, to Medium Density Residential, RM, at or near 3037 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2325-111-0001-000-2. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-044
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 3037 SOUTH JENKINS ROAD, FROM CITY OF FORT PIERCE (GC) GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE (RM) MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 22-044.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
f.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-045 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners, Kiva Development, LLC, and representative, Matthew H. Scott, Esq. of Dunay, Miskel, & Blackman, LLP, to change the zoning from General Commercial, C-3, to Medium Density Residential, R-4, at or near 3037 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Parcel ID: 2325-111-0001-000-2. SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-045
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 3037 SOUTH JENKINS ROAD, FROM C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE TO R-4, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE; 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 NO. 22-045
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 3037 SOUTH JENKINS ROAD, FROM C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE TO R-4, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE; 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 Arnold Gaines to approve Ordinance No. 22-045.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
g.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-046: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, St Joseph FTP LLC and representative, Chris Ossa, P.E. – Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, FL 34947. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is GC, General Commercial, with a proposed Zoning designation of C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID: 2313-332-0000-010-0 SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-046
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL AT OR NEAR 2605 KERR STREET 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, 2024; 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. SECOND READING
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-046
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL AT OR NEAR 2605 KERR STREET 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, 2024; 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. SECOND READING
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Ordinance No. 22-046.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
h.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-001 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and Approximately 600 feet south of East Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is GC, General Commercial, with a proposed Zoning designation of C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID: 3403-804-0043-000-7. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-001
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH US HIGHWAY 1 AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET SOUTH OF EAST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and Approximately 600 feet south of East Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use Designation of General Commercial (GC) and zoning of General Commercial (C-3).
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Don Cuozzo, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc, was available for questions.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-001
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH US HIGHWAY 1 AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET SOUTH OF EAST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and Approximately 600 feet south of East Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use Designation of General Commercial (GC) and zoning of General Commercial (C-3).
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Don Cuozzo, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc, was available for questions.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Ordinance No. 23-001.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
i.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-002 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include two (2) parcels at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and approximately 800 feet south of East Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designations for the subject properties are RH, High Density Residential and GC, General Commercial, with proposed Zoning designations of R-5, High Density Residential Zone and C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID(s): 3403-502-0069-000-8, 3403-502-0070-000-8. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-002
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE TWO (2) PARCELS GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH US HIGHWAY 1 AND APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF EAST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include two (2) parcels at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and approximately 800 feet south of East Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use Designation of General Commercial (GC) and zoning of General Commercial (C-3) for parcel 3403-502-0069-000-8, and a Future Land Use Designation of High-Density Residential (C-3) and zoning of High-Density Residential (R-5) for parcel 3403-502-0070-000-8.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Don Cuozzo, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc, was available for questions.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-002
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE TWO (2) PARCELS GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH US HIGHWAY 1 AND APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF EAST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include two (2) parcels at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and approximately 800 feet south of East Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use Designation of General Commercial (GC) and zoning of General Commercial (C-3) for parcel 3403-502-0069-000-8, and a Future Land Use Designation of High-Density Residential (C-3) and zoning of High-Density Residential (R-5) for parcel 3403-502-0070-000-8.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Don Cuozzo, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc, was available for questions.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Ordinance No. 23-002.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
j.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-003 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include four (4) parcels at or near the southeast corner of Melville Road and West Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed Zoning designation of R-5, High Density Residential Zone. Parcel ID(s): 3403-312-0000-000-4, 3403-312-0001-010-4, 3403-311-0005-010-9, 3403-311-0005-050-1. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-003
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) PARCELS GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MELVILLE ROAD AND WEST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include four (4) parcels at or near the southeast corner of Melville Road and West Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use designations of RH, High-Density Residential and the Zoning designation of R-5, High-Density Residential Zone.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-003
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) PARCELS GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MELVILLE ROAD AND WEST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include four (4) parcels at or near the southeast corner of Melville Road and West Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use designations of RH, High-Density Residential and the Zoning designation of R-5, High-Density Residential Zone.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 23-003.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
k.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-004 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of Melville Road and approximately 1400 Feet South of West Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed Zoning designation of R-5, High Density Residential Zone. Parcel ID: 3403-502-0075-000-3. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-004
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE EAST SIDE OF MELVILLE ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1400 FEET SOUTH OF WEST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of Melville Road and approximately 1400 Feet South of West Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use Designation of High Density Residential (RH)) and zoning of High Density Residential (R-5).
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-004
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE EAST SIDE OF MELVILLE ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1400 FEET SOUTH OF WEST MIDWAY 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, 2024; 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. FIRST READING
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of Melville Road and approximately 1400 Feet South of West Midway Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations. Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed annexation along with the Future Land Use Designation of High Density Residential (RH)) and zoning of High Density Residential (R-5).
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 23-004.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem pursuant to Section 23 of the City Charter which requires the City Commission to select one (1) of their number as Mayor Pro Tem at the first regular meeting following January 1.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to nominate Commissioner Gaines as Mayor Pro Tem.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
b.
Resolution No. 23-R01 appointing Ryan Collins as an at-large member and Doris Tillman as Commissioner Broderick's appointee to the Parking Committee.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PARKING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PARKING COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Resolution No. 23-R01.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
c.
Resolution No. 23-R02 Appointing Bruce Murray to the Police Community Advisory Committee as Commissioner Broderick's appointee.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R02.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
d.
Resolution No. 23-R03 appointing Uline Daniel as a member of the Planning Board as Commissioner Broderick's appointee.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE CITY PLANNING BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE CITY PLANNING BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Resolution No. 23-R03.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
e.
Resolution No. 23-R04 reappointing Bob Burdge to the Infrastructure Surtax Committee as Commissioner Broderick's appointee.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R04.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
f.
Resolution No. 23-R05 reappointing Jamiebeth Galinis as Commissioner Broderick's appointee to the Board of Adjustment.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Resolution No. 23-R05.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
g.
Resolution No. 23-R06 reappointing Sheila Bradley and Ionis Jefferson to the Fort Pierce Housing Authority.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF SHEILA BRADLEY AND IONIS JEFFERSON AS COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF SHEILA BRADLEY AND IONIS JEFFERSON AS COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R06.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
h.
Resolution No. 23-R07 Authorizing the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four Hardscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for Orange Avenue (S.R. 68) from North 32nd Street to US 1 (S.R. 5).
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA TO ENTER INTO A HARDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR JOINT RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROAD 68/ORANGE AVENUE FROM NORTH 32ND STREET TO US HIGHWAY 1 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON THE PART OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA TO ENTER INTO A HARDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR JOINT RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROAD 68/ORANGE AVENUE FROM NORTH 32ND STREET TO US HIGHWAY 1 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON THE PART OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R07.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
i.
Resolution No. 23-R08 appointing Shirley Walker to the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board as Commissioner Broderick's appointee.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE KEEP FORT PIERCE BEAUTIFUL ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE KEEP FORT PIERCE BEAUTIFUL ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Resolution No. 23-R08.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
j.
Resolution No. 23-R09 appointing Mark Arlington to the Parks Advisory Committee as Commissioner Broderick's appointee.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; CORRECTING THE TERMS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.RESOLUTION NO. 23-R09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; CORRECTING THE TERMS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; CORRECTING THE TERMS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.RESOLUTION NO. 23-R09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; CORRECTING THE TERMS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R09.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
k.
Resolution No. 23-R10 appointing Megan Dirsa-DuBois to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee as Commissioner Broderick's appointee.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-R10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-R10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Resolution No. 23-R10.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
l.
Resolution No. 23-R11 appointing members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission cast their votes by ballot, read by the City Clerk, and the following were selected:
Banking and Mortgage Industry Representative
William Talley
Advocate for Low Income Persons
Caleta Scott
Real Estate Professional
Vernea Jones
Essential Service Personnel Representative
Rafael Sanchez
City Resident
KeAndrea Davis
Residential Home Builder
Philip Thompson
At Large
Chad Ingram
At Large
Leslie Olson
Elected Commissioner
Arnold Gaines
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission cast their votes by ballot, read by the City Clerk, and the following were selected:
Banking and Mortgage Industry Representative
William Talley
Advocate for Low Income Persons
Caleta Scott
Real Estate Professional
Vernea Jones
Essential Service Personnel Representative
Rafael Sanchez
City Resident
KeAndrea Davis
Residential Home Builder
Philip Thompson
At Large
Chad Ingram
At Large
Leslie Olson
Elected Commissioner
Arnold Gaines
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Resolution No. 23-R11.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, 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.
Pat Ruby
Chris Ossa
Chris Ossa
15.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a.
Reports
City Manager Nick Mimms announced that twenty-three local households will receive assistance in purchasing homes due to funds allocated from American Rescue Plan and SHIP funds from Fiscal Year 22 and 23 and provided the itinerary for the Conference Agenda meeting.
City Clerk Linda Cox-Announced her absence from the FPRA and Conference Agenda meetings.
City Attorney Tanya Earley – Clarified that an expert will be presenting the sound demonstration and the proposed ordinance will be going before the planning board on January 9th.
City Clerk Linda Cox-Announced her absence from the FPRA and Conference Agenda meetings.
City Attorney Tanya Earley – Clarified that an expert will be presenting the sound demonstration and the proposed ordinance will be going before the planning board on January 9th.
16.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
Commissioner Gaines wished the residents happy new year, commented on the newly formed board, addressed the misinformation on homelessness, and spoke about his first year as a Commissioner.
Commissioner Broderick wished everyone a happy near, shared Commissioner Gaines concerns with County Commissioners, and is looking forward to 2023.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson wished everyone a happy new year, addressed the challenges with social media misinformation on homelessness and the opening of the cold weather shelters during those cold nights.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commenter on his excitement about 2023, the Strategic Plan, Precast Specialties complaints, and items on the conference agenda.
Mayor Hudson commented on the February 3rd groundbreaking on the new wastewater treatment plant, presentation by Jason Mittler on the FPUA internet project for Lincoln Park, State of the City presentation, and 100-year Celebrations of the police department and Sunrise Theatre.
Commissioner Broderick wished everyone a happy near, shared Commissioner Gaines concerns with County Commissioners, and is looking forward to 2023.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson wished everyone a happy new year, addressed the challenges with social media misinformation on homelessness and the opening of the cold weather shelters during those cold nights.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commenter on his excitement about 2023, the Strategic Plan, Precast Specialties complaints, and items on the conference agenda.
Mayor Hudson commented on the February 3rd groundbreaking on the new wastewater treatment plant, presentation by Jason Mittler on the FPUA internet project for Lincoln Park, State of the City presentation, and 100-year Celebrations of the police department and Sunrise Theatre.
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.
Mayor Linda Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:19 P.M.
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