MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARKING COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Gus Gutierrez; David Bushea; Michael Broderick; Doris Tillman; Tom Perona
- Absent:
- Dan Cushman; Marvin Grimsley; Anton Kreisl
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from the September 15, 2021 Meeting
Motion was made by David Bushea, seconded by Doris Tillman
- AYE:
- Tom Perona, David Bushea, Doris Tillman, Gus Gutierrez, Michael Broderick
- Other:
- Anton Kreisl (ABSENT), Dan Cushman (ABSENT), Marvin Grimsley (ABSENT)
Passed
4.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Parking Committee will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Parking Committee will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Proposed Parking Ordinance
Walker Parker Consultants introduced themselves and gave a presentation with their recommendations on the parking program and how the program would work.
After the Walker presentation, Peggy presented the updated Parking Ordinances and mentioned paid parking, permits, late payments, electric car charging stations and immobilization of vehicles, as well as how the City Commission will establish the fees. The Committee members gave their comments and suggestions and came up with hours for the paid parking times, event parking, etc.
After the Walker presentation, Peggy presented the updated Parking Ordinances and mentioned paid parking, permits, late payments, electric car charging stations and immobilization of vehicles, as well as how the City Commission will establish the fees. The Committee members gave their comments and suggestions and came up with hours for the paid parking times, event parking, etc.
b.
Cobbs Landing/Marina Parking Discussion
Mr. Broderick began conversation on the two parking spaces on the North side of Cobb's Landing. Audria Moore-Wells clarified that those parking spaces are a part of Cobb's Landing lease with the City. They relocated the handicap parking space to extend the outside eating area. The Committee closed the discussion without making any decisions/motions.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Discuss Potential Locations for Parking Structures/Walker
Chairman Broderick decided to move this item to the November meeting due to the time.
7.
COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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