C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, December 13, 2021 - 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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- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Tanya Earley, City Attorney
4.
New Business
a.
Homelessness and Housing in Saint Lucie County
Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator, Louise Hubbard, TCHSC, and Diana Wesloski, St. Lucie County Director of Community Services, provided an update on the county wide approach to homelessness and housing.
b.
Chamber of Commerce Development Review Task Force Recommendations
President and CEO of St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Terissa Aronson, presented the Task Force Recommendation.
A. The Task Force recommends thresholds comparable to St. Lucie County and City of port St. Lucie thresholds for staff approval of projects be established.
l. Non-Residential site plan projects under 10,000 square feet should be approved by staff without requiring City Commission approval.
2. Residential site plans of 50 units or less should also be approved by staff without requiring City Commission approval.
B. An assembly space policy allowing for applicants under 3000 square feet to forgo the conditional use process should be established immediately.
C. The city should establish a voluntary, paid for, pre-application process with fees credited toward any future application fees.
D. Staffing levels at the current time are insufficient for a timely response to any project and should be addressed immediately.
Commission consensus was to move forward with changes.
A. The Task Force recommends thresholds comparable to St. Lucie County and City of port St. Lucie thresholds for staff approval of projects be established.
l. Non-Residential site plan projects under 10,000 square feet should be approved by staff without requiring City Commission approval.
2. Residential site plans of 50 units or less should also be approved by staff without requiring City Commission approval.
B. An assembly space policy allowing for applicants under 3000 square feet to forgo the conditional use process should be established immediately.
C. The city should establish a voluntary, paid for, pre-application process with fees credited toward any future application fees.
D. Staffing levels at the current time are insufficient for a timely response to any project and should be addressed immediately.
Commission consensus was to move forward with changes.
c.
Sunrise Humane Society Update
Executive Director and Veterinarian, Dr. Julie Kittams, and Board President, Becky Arnold, provided an update to the Sunrise Humane Society which included supporting organizations, capital improvements, animal intake and tracking, and the organizations future goals.
d.
Boards and Committee Assignment Overview
City Clerk, Linda Cox opened discussion for the upcoming years Boards assignments.The Mayor and Commission agreed on minor changes and assignments for Commissioner-elect Gaines.
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.
No Comments
6.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
Commissioner Perona will provide updates in the future as most of his meetings take place this week.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr provided an update on the Lincoln Park Main Street Board and the success of the Christmas on Moore’s Creek event. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council met last week, and the Round Table has new staff.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson provided updates on the DBA with project updates to follow. Mainstreet is doing well, and he is now TPO Vice Chair.
Mayor Hudson provided an update on the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities luncheon at Oak and Embers on Wednesday. FMIT is having success in retention but has concerns with cybersecurity. The recommendation was made to FPUA that an annexation presentation take place to inform both the Commission and FPUA of the roles each play in the process. The Council of Aging has experienced funding challenges resulting in budget changes.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr provided an update on the Lincoln Park Main Street Board and the success of the Christmas on Moore’s Creek event. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council met last week, and the Round Table has new staff.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson provided updates on the DBA with project updates to follow. Mainstreet is doing well, and he is now TPO Vice Chair.
Mayor Hudson provided an update on the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities luncheon at Oak and Embers on Wednesday. FMIT is having success in retention but has concerns with cybersecurity. The recommendation was made to FPUA that an annexation presentation take place to inform both the Commission and FPUA of the roles each play in the process. The Council of Aging has experienced funding challenges resulting in budget changes.
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 12:00 P.M.