C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, September 12, 2022 - 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 September 12, 2022, Conference Agenda Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Arnold Gaines, Commissioner
- Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Tanya Earley, City Attorney
4.
New Business
a.
Review of proposed amendments to the Parking Enforcement Ordinance without paid parking provisions.
Peggy Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager, presented a review of proposed amendments to the Parking Enforcement Ordinance without paid parking provisions. The Commission discussed the proposed changes and enforcement, including permits for business, vendors, special events, contractor, marina, and juror parking. The Commission inquired on time restricted parking. City Attorney Tanya Earley recommended referencing parking time in the ordinance and posting times to allow for flexibility.
b.
Presentation and review of the short-term/vacation rental program, costs and fees.
Peggy Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager, and City Clerk Linda Cox provided an update on the short term/vacation rental program, process, cost and fees. The Commission inquired on process, communication from property owners, renewal, cost, license requirements, staff and administrative cost, and reduced renewal fees. The change for renewal will come back before the commission as a resolution and additional data provided.
c.
Overview of Impact Fee Moratorium
City Manager Nick Mimms presented an overview of the impact fee moratorium. The Commission inquired how impact is made, County involvement, County impact fees, evaluation of existing City impact fees, and FPRA development and attainable housing.
Mr. Mimms commented that there is no current partnership with the County,but it may be discussed at the next joint meeting and that Kevin Freeman, Planning Director would be overseeing the reevaluation of existing impact fees and a law enforcement impact fee, preparing for the impact of growth and development FPRA development and incentives, marketing, and partnerships.
Mr. Mimms commented that there is no current partnership with the County,but it may be discussed at the next joint meeting and that Kevin Freeman, Planning Director would be overseeing the reevaluation of existing impact fees and a law enforcement impact fee, preparing for the impact of growth and development FPRA development and incentives, marketing, and partnerships.
d.
Discussion on City-owned property located at 1920 Seaway Drive (parcel ID: 2401-501-0031-000-1) for potential development.
City Manager Nick Mimms opened discussion on City-owned property located at 1920 Seaway Drive. An RFP will be advertised on September 19th for 1920 Seaway Dr., a pre proposal meeting on October 5th, with proposals due on December 1st. Commissioner Perona recommended caution in making decisions prior to infill.
e.
Discussion regarding Cold Weather Shelters at the request of Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson opened discussion regarding Cold Weather Shelters and the memorandum of understanding and budget between Pastor Hazel Holyman, Executive Director, In the Image of Christ Inc., and Will Armstead, Chief Executive officer of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County, to use the Percy Peek Gym as a cold weather shelter. The Commission inquired on the County EOC, and local church involvement in the efforts and partnerships.
Mr. Mimms clarified that St. Lucie County once facilitated cold weather shelters at the Riverwalk Center, but it stopped, and this should be a County wide effort.
Mr. Mimms clarified that St. Lucie County once facilitated cold weather shelters at the Riverwalk Center, but it stopped, and this should be a County wide effort.
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.
William Goulet
Tanner Goulet
John Nolli
Michelle Danaluk
Dana Frantz
Tanner Goulet
John Nolli
Michelle Danaluk
Dana Frantz
6.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
Commissioner Perona provided an update on the retirement board and COLA, Sunrise Humane Society is meeting at 1 p.m., Jacob Williams and the FMPA and commented on Pierce Cider and Edgar Town.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson provided an update on the Fire Board and expansion, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and TPO.
Commissioner Gaines provided an update on Treasure Coast League of Local Government and affordable attainable housing, retirement board and COLA and certification, Lincoln Park Main Street and helping the family of Private Poindexter, and the Homeless Task Force and Council on aging have not met.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson provided an update on TPO, TDC, The Chamber and leadership classes, Downtown Mainstreet, Edgar Town and replacing the mayor for Coffee with the Mayor.
Mayor Hudson FPUA community workshops, the fiber network in Lincoln Park, budget billing. FMIT meetings, and the Fire District regarding the mulch fire near Traditions, City Clean Up Day on September 24th.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson provided an update on the Fire Board and expansion, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and TPO.
Commissioner Gaines provided an update on Treasure Coast League of Local Government and affordable attainable housing, retirement board and COLA and certification, Lincoln Park Main Street and helping the family of Private Poindexter, and the Homeless Task Force and Council on aging have not met.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson provided an update on TPO, TDC, The Chamber and leadership classes, Downtown Mainstreet, Edgar Town and replacing the mayor for Coffee with the Mayor.
Mayor Hudson FPUA community workshops, the fiber network in Lincoln Park, budget billing. FMIT meetings, and the Fire District regarding the mulch fire near Traditions, City Clean Up Day on September 24th.
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 12:11 P.M.