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, JUNE 12, 2024
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Gus Gutierrez called the June 12, 2024, Parking Committee meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Dan Cushman; Gus Gutierrez; David BuShea; John Heaning; Edward Dillon; Doris Tillman
- Absent:
- Ryan Collins
- Staff Present:
- Selena Griffett, Project Engineer; Julie Bye, Engineering Executive Assistant; Brittany Meredith, Deputy City Clerk
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the May 08, 2024 Meeting.
Motion was made by David BuShea, seconded by Dan Cushman to approve the Minutes from the May 08, 2024 Meeting.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, Doris Tillman, Edward Dillon, Gus Gutierrez, John Heaning
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.
Staci Dunn
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Parking Ordinance Update
Project Engineer, Selina Griffett let the Committee know she is working with the Code Enforcement department on editing the Parking Ordinance. The Committee discussed the option of a parking pass for downtown residents.
Motion was made by Edward Dillon, seconded by John Heaning to recommend a Residential Central Business district parking permit with an annual fee, limited to 1 permit per 400 sq feet of residential space with a max of 2 permits, in a non-two hour parking area, and with verbiage that states vehicle must be moved within 5 days.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, Doris Tillman, Edward Dillon, Gus Gutierrez, John Heaning
Passed
The Committee then discussed the Commercial Parking permit. They would like to use West Palm Beaches existing requirements for parking for any new developments.
Motion was made by David BuShea, seconded by Edward Dillon to recommend the City adopt parking requirements per the document provided as presented for the West Palm Beach recommendations, The Planning Department will draft the request to go before the Commission at their next meeting.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, Doris Tillman, Edward Dillon, Gus Gutierrez, John Heaning
Passed
6.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Parking Garage Counter System Update
Ms. Griffett let the Committee know she has not heard anything new from the company they are working with on this project.
b.
J.C. Penny Parking Lot Update
Ms. Griffett let the Committee know the cost estimate is between $350,000 and $380,000.
c.
Indian River Drive / Avenue D Lot Lease Update
Ms. Griffett let the committee know the lease went through. It is a one-year lease with a 30-day notice. The project was given to the Public Works department for minor improvements.
7.
COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS
The Committee discussed the upcoming meetings. Mr. Gutierrez mentioned that he will not be available for the meetings in the summer. They then decided David BuShea will be the 2nd Vice Chair in the event the Vice Chair Ryan Collins is not available.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Gus Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 10:17 A.M.
ATTEST:
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