C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, December 14, 2020 - 9:00 a.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner
- Absent:
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- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Peter Sweeney, City Attorney
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson participated by phone.
Commissioner Perona arrived at 9:09 a.m.
Commissioner Perona arrived at 9:09 a.m.
4.
New Business
a.
Draft Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan presentation
Jennifer Hofmeister, Planning Director and Kori Benton, St. Lucie County Planning were present. Scott Lagueux, Moffat & Nichol and Leslie Olson, St. Lucie County Planning participated by telephone. The group provided an overview of the draft Port Master Plan.
Ms. Hofmeister explained the current status of the Land Use and Zoning of the properties within the port area and the options the city could take. After discussion, consensus was to move forward with a comprehensive plan and zoning amendments to Planned Industrial Development which will adopt the master plan for the port properties.
Ms. Hofmeister explained the current status of the Land Use and Zoning of the properties within the port area and the options the city could take. After discussion, consensus was to move forward with a comprehensive plan and zoning amendments to Planned Industrial Development which will adopt the master plan for the port properties.
b.
Presentation by Michael Broderick, Parking Committee Chair, regarding the committee's recommendation to address parking surrounding the St. Lucie County Courthouse.
Audria Moore-Wells, Special Projects Coordinator and Michael Broderick, Parking Committee Chairman were present to discuss three recommendations from the parking committee.
As a follow up to the discussion regarding reserved parking for sheriff office employees, consensus was to move forward with identifying 11 parking spaces along Indian River Drive for reserved parking Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., utilizing placards to identify authorized vehicles.
In reference to Loading Zone signage, consensus was to move forward to develop consistent signage for loading zoning, but keeping in mind that the draft parking study may result in future adjustments and changes.
The lease for temporary parking across from the Manatee Center and Seven Gables House is expiring and the new owner is seeking a slight increase in the quarterly rent. Consensus was to move forward with a new lease for the parking area.
As a follow up to the discussion regarding reserved parking for sheriff office employees, consensus was to move forward with identifying 11 parking spaces along Indian River Drive for reserved parking Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., utilizing placards to identify authorized vehicles.
In reference to Loading Zone signage, consensus was to move forward to develop consistent signage for loading zoning, but keeping in mind that the draft parking study may result in future adjustments and changes.
The lease for temporary parking across from the Manatee Center and Seven Gables House is expiring and the new owner is seeking a slight increase in the quarterly rent. Consensus was to move forward with a new lease for the parking area.
c.
Planning Items for Discussion:
- Process for approving Dwelling Rentals
- Temporary Fee reduction and waivers for Planning Fees
- Chapter 125 in order to facilitate the construction of duplexes on non-conforming lots within in-fill neighborhoods
- Waiver of Distance for Alcohol
- Edgartown Zoning District code revisions
- Expansion of the Central Business District (CBD) and C-4 zoning district
Jennifer Hofmeister, Planning Director and Michael Broderick, Planning Board Vice Chair, were present to discuss the status of short-term dwelling rentals in Fort Pierce. They will proceed with establishing a task force of stake holders to make recommendations on the City on how it may proceed to handle dwelling rentals in the future.
Jennifer Hofmeister, Planning Director and Rebeca Guerra, Assistant Planning Director, made a presentation to address potential code changes to Chapter 125 to address non-conforming lots, waivers of distance, Edgartown Overlay District modifications and expansion of the Center Business District and C-4 Zoning classification.
Consensus was to move forward with the proposed changes. As to the expansion of the Central Business District, those changes should move forward once the information form the Colliers Retail Study is received and that information can be incorporated into the proposed changes.
Jennifer Hofmeister, Planning Director and Rebeca Guerra, Assistant Planning Director, made a presentation to address potential code changes to Chapter 125 to address non-conforming lots, waivers of distance, Edgartown Overlay District modifications and expansion of the Center Business District and C-4 Zoning classification.
Consensus was to move forward with the proposed changes. As to the expansion of the Central Business District, those changes should move forward once the information form the Colliers Retail Study is received and that information can be incorporated into the proposed changes.
d.
Annual Review of Boards and Committees served on by the Mayor and Commission.
The following changes to Boards and Committees assignments were made by consensus.
Mayor Hudson will take over Commissioner Perona’s seat on the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Byway’s Committee and the St. Lucie County Fire District. She will assume Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson’s seat on the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments. Mayor Hudson will serve as an alternate on the following committees: Roundtable and Transportation Planning Organization.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson will take over Mayor Hudson’s seat on the Retirement Board, the Chamber of Commerce Board and the Fort Pierce Area Council. Commissioner J. Johnson will serve as an alternate on the following committees: Sunrise Theater, St. Lucie County Land Acquisition and Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson will take over Mayor Hudson’s seat on the Roundtable and Transportation Planning Organization. He will assume Commissioner Sessions’ seat on the St. Lucie County Land Acquisition & Selection Committee and Treasure Coast Education, Research & Development Authority. He will assume Commissioner J. Johnson’s seat on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Commissioner Perona’s seat on the Port Advisory Board. Commissioner C. Johnson will serve as an alternate on the Lincoln Park Main Street board.
Commissioner Perona will assume Commissioner Sessions’ seat on the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. Commissioner Perona will serve as an alternate on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
Commissioner Alexander will assume Commissioner Sessions’ seats on the Fire Board and Lincoln Park Mainstreet Board, and serve as an alternate on the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities.
Mayor Hudson will take over Commissioner Perona’s seat on the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Byway’s Committee and the St. Lucie County Fire District. She will assume Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson’s seat on the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments. Mayor Hudson will serve as an alternate on the following committees: Roundtable and Transportation Planning Organization.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson will take over Mayor Hudson’s seat on the Retirement Board, the Chamber of Commerce Board and the Fort Pierce Area Council. Commissioner J. Johnson will serve as an alternate on the following committees: Sunrise Theater, St. Lucie County Land Acquisition and Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson will take over Mayor Hudson’s seat on the Roundtable and Transportation Planning Organization. He will assume Commissioner Sessions’ seat on the St. Lucie County Land Acquisition & Selection Committee and Treasure Coast Education, Research & Development Authority. He will assume Commissioner J. Johnson’s seat on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Commissioner Perona’s seat on the Port Advisory Board. Commissioner C. Johnson will serve as an alternate on the Lincoln Park Main Street board.
Commissioner Perona will assume Commissioner Sessions’ seat on the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. Commissioner Perona will serve as an alternate on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
Commissioner Alexander will assume Commissioner Sessions’ seats on the Fire Board and Lincoln Park Mainstreet Board, and serve as an alternate on the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities.
5.
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.
Destin, Inc. read by City Clerk.
Chad Ingram
Chad Ingram
6.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
The Mayor and Commissioners provided updates on their respective committee activities.
7.
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 Hudson adjourned the meeting at 1:49 p.m.