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CRA Advisory Committee Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019, IN FORT PIERCE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Jon Neprud; Lillian Jimenez; Michael Brown, Jr.; Plythe Freedman; Kristina Gibbons; Curtis Johnson; Chair Charlie Frank Matthews
- Absent:
- Al Johnson; Hoyt Murphy, Jr.
- Staff Present:
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- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Rebeca Guerra, Interim Planning Director
- Caleta Scott, Grants Administration Manager
- Vennis Gilmore, Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the June 19, 2019 meeting
Motion was made by Jon Neprud, and seconded by Plythe Freedman to approve the minutes from the June 19, 2019 meeting.
- AYE:
- Lillian Jimenez, Michael Brown, Jr., Plythe Freedman, Kristina Gibbons, Jon Neprud, Chair Charlie Frank Matthews
Passed
4.
CHAIRMAN VIEWPOINTS
The chair introduced the newest CRA member, Curtis Johnson Jr. and asked the CRA members to attend the CRA Community meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Riverwalk Center.
The chair introduced the newest CRA member, Curtis Johnson Jr. and asked the CRA members to attend the CRA Community meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Riverwalk Center.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Pan Handling
Mr. Brown suggested that the city piggyback on St. Augustine's pan handling ordinance by possibly creating geographically limited zones. Committee members mentioned that Vero has signs up that say, "Pan Handling Discouraged." Mr. Mimms explained there are several components to creating an ordinance that may be challenged and could be unconstitutional. Chairman Matthews suggested that the committee review ordinances from other cities, come up with an idea and then make a recommendation to the FPRA Board.
Mr. Brown suggested that the city piggyback on St. Augustine's pan handling ordinance by possibly creating geographically limited zones. Committee members mentioned that Vero has signs up that say, "Pan Handling Discouraged." Mr. Mimms explained there are several components to creating an ordinance that may be challenged and could be unconstitutional. Chairman Matthews suggested that the committee review ordinances from other cities, come up with an idea and then make a recommendation to the FPRA Board.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
July 15, 2019 FPRA Meeting Update
Chairman Matthews said the presentation and recommendation at the FPRA meeting was well-received. The chair suggested that the committee stay focused on ideas for Fisherman's Wharf and eliminating blighted areas.
Chairman Matthews said the presentation and recommendation at the FPRA meeting was well-received. The chair suggested that the committee stay focused on ideas for Fisherman's Wharf and eliminating blighted areas.
b.
St. Lucie County Veteran's Housing Project
Wayne Teegardin, Veteran's Service Manager for St. Lucie County, gave a presentation on the proposed veteran's housing project. Mr. Teegardin explained he was tasked with tackling homelessness in St. Lucie County. Mr. Teegardin showed examples of tiny homes that may be used. Mr. Teegardin said the house will be a HUD certified structure and the veteran's will be able to stay in the home for 12- 24 months and during that time they will be rehabilitated and case managed. Mr. Teegardin stated the county wants to turn the housing over to an owner/operator for the long term. Mr. Teegardin also stated that the veterans will have to pay rent that they can afford, using HUD based vouchers.
Wayne Teegardin, Veteran's Service Manager for St. Lucie County, gave a presentation on the proposed veteran's housing project. Mr. Teegardin explained he was tasked with tackling homelessness in St. Lucie County. Mr. Teegardin showed examples of tiny homes that may be used. Mr. Teegardin said the house will be a HUD certified structure and the veteran's will be able to stay in the home for 12- 24 months and during that time they will be rehabilitated and case managed. Mr. Teegardin stated the county wants to turn the housing over to an owner/operator for the long term. Mr. Teegardin also stated that the veterans will have to pay rent that they can afford, using HUD based vouchers.
c.
Future Utilization of 1207 Avenue L
Mr. Mimms explained the county deeded the property to the City of Fort Pierce due to the taxes not being paid. Mr. Mimms said the city has a desire to create a community land trust. Mr. Mimms asked the committee for their thoughts on what the city should do with the property. The committee discussed putting the property up for sale or fixing up the house for the homeless.
Mr. Mimms explained the county deeded the property to the City of Fort Pierce due to the taxes not being paid. Mr. Mimms said the city has a desire to create a community land trust. Mr. Mimms asked the committee for their thoughts on what the city should do with the property. The committee discussed putting the property up for sale or fixing up the house for the homeless.
A recommendation for the FPRA Board was made by Chairman Matthews to sell the property located at 1207 Avenue L.
- AYE:
- Jon Neprud, Lillian Jimenez, Michael Brown, Jr., Plythe Freedman, Kristina Gibbons, Chair Charlie Frank Matthews
Passed
d.
CRA Advisory Committee Education
Mr. Mimms said he would like to send 2-3 members to the October 2019 FRA conference in Tampa and the City Manager's office will handle the travel arrangements. Ms. Guerra said the conference is a great opportunity to learn more and if you cannot attend the entire conference, you can attend certain classes or the CRA boot camp.
Mr. Mimms said he would like to send 2-3 members to the October 2019 FRA conference in Tampa and the City Manager's office will handle the travel arrangements. Ms. Guerra said the conference is a great opportunity to learn more and if you cannot attend the entire conference, you can attend certain classes or the CRA boot camp.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT
8.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms. Jimenez provided her ideas for Fishermans Wharf. Ms. Freedman suggested the committee does their due diligence on ideas, to make sure they have worked somewhere else.
Mr. Mimms said the city has wrapped up negotiations with the Lindsey School of Arts for the St. Anastasia building and the developer's agreement, with Audobon Development, will be wrapped up in the next 30 to 60 days.
Mr. Neprud provided the committee with a handout from Spilowski Planning about helping out CRA's. Mr. Neprud also mentioned he has a contact in Los Angeles whose function is to take old screen theaters that are abandoned and restore them back to class, and they are very excited about the Lincoln Theater.
Mr. Neprud said that Fishermans Wharf will need to be dredged for a ferry service and possibly a dock will need to be built to accommodate the ferry.
Ms. Freedman handed out an e-mail from Pierce Harbour regarding the changes needed within the CRA area. Ms. Guerra stated she would hand this information over to the CRA consultant.
Ms. Jimenez provided her ideas for Fishermans Wharf. Ms. Freedman suggested the committee does their due diligence on ideas, to make sure they have worked somewhere else.
Mr. Mimms said the city has wrapped up negotiations with the Lindsey School of Arts for the St. Anastasia building and the developer's agreement, with Audobon Development, will be wrapped up in the next 30 to 60 days.
Mr. Neprud provided the committee with a handout from Spilowski Planning about helping out CRA's. Mr. Neprud also mentioned he has a contact in Los Angeles whose function is to take old screen theaters that are abandoned and restore them back to class, and they are very excited about the Lincoln Theater.
Mr. Neprud said that Fishermans Wharf will need to be dredged for a ferry service and possibly a dock will need to be built to accommodate the ferry.
Ms. Freedman handed out an e-mail from Pierce Harbour regarding the changes needed within the CRA area. Ms. Guerra stated she would hand this information over to the CRA consultant.
9.
ADJOURNMENT