Parking Enforcement Update - Code Compliance Manager

• Review proposed ordinance amendment
• Review proposed resolution
• T2 mobile parking app overview

Ms. Peggy Arraiz discussed the proposed revisions to the Parking Code of Ordinances.  The proposed resolution will include a step payment process to assess fines for parking violators in the amount of $25.00 for first violation, $50 for second violation, third and subsequent violations is a mandatory filing with the Clerk of Court and $18.00 for a late penalty.

Ms. Arraiz also gave a brief overview of the T2 mobile parking app that she is proposing for the Code Enforcement Division to utilize.  The company will be presenting to the Parking Committee many options that are available.
 
The general consensus from the Commission is to move forward with the proposed resolutions that the Code Division is introducing.
 

Short Term / Vacation Rentals Enforcement Update - Code Compliance Manager

• Current enforcement activity in R1 & R2 zones
• Moving forward with enforcement in R4A zone
• Discussion on contracting with 3rd party for monitoring and enforcing

Ms. Peggy Arraiz gave a brief update on Short term/Vacation Rental Enforcement. Ms. Rebecca Grohall introduced a company who is scheduled to give a formal presentation to the City at a future date regarding Short Term/Vacation Rentals and how to monitor their rental activities.

Animal Control Enforcement Update - Code Compliance Manager

• Update on enforcement efforts 
• Update on registration program - PetData and PayPal
• Update on implementing OneSolution software

Ms. Peggy Arraiz gave a brief update on the enforcement efforts of Animal Control.  She explained that having PetData and Paypal has increased their efforts in registration while out in the field.  Another software that will be implemented soon will be the Sunguard OneSolution animal control software.

Mr. Mimms reminded the City Commission that at a recent meeting, the City Commission asked for an update on Code Enforcement issues which is the reason for discussion of vacation rentals, animal control and parking enforcement.
 
Ms. Arraiz explained that a sign ordinance will be coming before them in the next few months with amendments.

Mr. Messer gave an update on two outstanding cases related to vacation rentals in regards to conditional use.  He explained that both cases have been filed with the court and currently are awaiting the judge to schedule argument on them.

Review of proposed amendments to Chapter 4 - Animals - Code Compliance Manager

Ms. Peggy Arraiz explained that a recent workshop, it was the consensus of the City Commission to amend the Ordinance to prohibit tethering unattended.  A draft has been created amending Chapter 4 based on information compiled from Martin County and St. Lucie County.

Ms. Arraiz was asked how they would educate the citizens on changes to the Ordinance.  One suggestion was to put flyers in the FPUA mailings.  Another suggestion was to partner with St. Lucie County to put educational information about tethering on the County's television station.

Ms. Arraiz explained that after a warning, continuous non compliance will lead to citations being issued.  The first draft of the Ordinance that will allow Code Enforcement to enter private property if an animal is in distress is being completed and will be submitted to legal for review of legalities.