- Present:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.; Mayor Linda Hudson
- Absent:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Sara Hedges
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to excuse Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson from the meeting.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve the agenda as set.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the consent agenda.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-059
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 5, POLICE OFFICERS’ RETIREMENT/PENSION FUNDS, SUBDIVISION II – POLICE OFFICERS’ RETIREMENT TRUST FUND; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-381, DEFINITIONS TO REFLECT LANGUAGE SIMILAR TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATUTORY DEFINITION OF POLICE OFFICER CONTAINED IN FLORIDA STATUTE §185.02(16); BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2-386 AND 2-387 TO PROVIDE FOR THE BENEFIT COMMENCEMENT DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECOND READING
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No.23-059
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 23-053
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL OF +/- 3.72 ACRES LOCATED AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 3307 S US HWY 1 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; MAINTAINING THE SAINT LUCIE COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION OF COMMERCIAL GENERAL/RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY; MAINTAINING THE SAINT LUCIE COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL HIGH; 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 A EFFECTIVE DATE.FIRST READING
Staff Presentation:
Kerry Charles, Planner, presented the review and approval of a voluntary annexation at or near 3307 S. US. Hwy 1.
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.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Gaines inquired on the proposed use. Ms. Charles commented that the use would be residential.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Alejandro Toro, EDC, representing the applicant, commented that the commercial portion would be used for the applicants' business.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No.23-053
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
ORDINANCE NO. 23-061
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 1703 TOTTEN ROAD, FORT PIERCE, FL 34947 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 AS GENERAL COMMERCIAL; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION GENERAL COMMERCIAL; 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 A EFFECTIVE DATE. FIRST READING
Kerry Charles, Planner, presented the review and approval of a voluntary annexation at or near 1703 Totten Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
As proposed, the annexation meets the standards of the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy Section 1.11 regarding annexations.
Questions of Staff:
None
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. 23-061.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick - No
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - No
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- No
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Ryan Altizer, Senior Planner, presented the application for Final Plat at 601 Hernando Street.
Recommendation
Staff's recommendation is that the City Commission vote APPROVAL of the final plat, with one condition:
The applicant will supply two (2) Mylars for appropriate signatures and then the plat is recorded with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts in accordance with Florida State Statute 177.111.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the plan for the development of homes with a smaller footprint and setbacks. Mr. Altizer confirmed the proposed use and setbacks.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Tod Mowery, Redtail DG, representing the applicant, provided additional information on the lot and explained the plan for it.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson inquired on access to the property and residential square footage. Mr. Mowery explained the access points and provided the square footage is fifteen hundred.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve the Final Plat with one (1) condition.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
RESOLUTION 23-R59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 3.38+/- ACRES BETWEEN AVENUE B AND CANAL TERRACE; DETERMINING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST AND WELFARE OF THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE BUDGET ITEMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve Resolution 23-R59.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., 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 – No comment
City Attorney Sara Hedges – No comment
Commissioner Curtis Johnson wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving and commented on Stoney BBQ and other organizations giving back, thanking them for their work.
Commissioner Broderick commented on giving during the holiday season and applauded City staff for their work with the Treasure Coast Food Bank.
Mayor Hudson wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving and commented on the Fire District providing meals on Thanksgiving as well as Mustard seed on 10th and Orange.
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