- Present:
- Mayor Linda Hudson; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Absent:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney James Messer
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2017 regular meeting.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Dyanna Voss - item 13b
Mayor Hudson would like to postpone items 11a and 11e until the February 6, 2017 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve the agenda as amended.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, to approve items 11a and 11b.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 11c.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
This item has been postponed until the February 6, 2017 regular meeting.
Linda Cox, City Clerk, read the Ordinance, by title only, into the record as follows.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE II (CONTRACTORS), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 5- 16 (DEFINITIONS) TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND CREATE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 5-17 (VIOLATIONS) TO CLARIFY THE BUSINESS ENTITY SUBJECT TO PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 5-18 (EXCEPTIONS) TO CHANGE TITLE AND CLARIFY PARTIES AND ACTIVITIES EXEMPT FROM CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE II; AMENDING SECTION 5-19 (BOARD OF EXAMINERS- MEMBERS; OFFICERS GENERALLY; MEETINGS; RULES) TO CHANGE TITLE AND REFERENCE TO BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 5- 32 (CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY- MANNER OF OBTAINING) TO CLARIFY MANNER OF OBTAINING CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AND REVISE APPLICATION FEE; AMENDING SECTION 5-33 (INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANTS) TO CLARIFY FINDINGS REQUIRED TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY; AMENDING SECTION 5-35 (EXPIRATION; RENEWAL; CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY) TO CLARIFY PROCESS OF RENEWING CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AND PROVIDE FOR EXPIRATION OF INACTIVE COMPETENCY CARDS; AMENDING SECTION 5-36 (FEES) TO REVISE FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY, SERVICE USERS AND LETTERS OF RECIPROCITY; AMENDING SECTION 5-37 (STATE CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS) TO PROVIDE FOR A BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT; AMENDING SECTION 5-48 (RECIPROCITY) TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY BASED ON RECIPROCITY; AMENDING SECTION 5-51 (DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES) TO CLARIFY CONTRACTORS AGAINST WHOM CHARGES MAY BE FILED; AMENDING SECTION 5-52 (GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION) TO CLARIFY ACTS INVOLVING BUSINESS ENTITY; AMENDING SECTION 5-53 (UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS; PROHIBITIONS; PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT) TO CHANGE TITLE, CLARIFY UNLAWFUL ACTS, ADD AN UNLAWFUL ACT, REVISE MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY, CLARIFY PROCESS OF APPEALING CITATION, AND REVISE SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES ASSESSED BY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve item 11b.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Kori Benton, Senior Planner, gave a presentation and was available for questions.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Kevin Smith spoke in opposition.
Seeing no one else, Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 11c with staff condition.
- AYE:
- Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
Kori Benton, Senior Planner, gave a presentation and was available for questions.
Commission discussion included on-premise management and property manager registration.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Carol Mushier spoke on behalf of the South Beach Association.
Kelly Golden spoke in support.
Susan Pheltz spoke in support.
Charlene Adair spoke in support.
Rick Ross spoke in support.
Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Further Commission discussion included reviewing, clarifying the conditions and the applicant making accommodations.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 11d with the following conditions:
1) The applicant provides specificity to the guided maximum occupancy of each unit, ensuring compliance with City Code Section 8.5-43. - Required space in dwelling units, based upon the size of each unit;
2) Registration of the property manager and a second contact, one of which is a resident of the City of Fort Pierce, accessible at all times available to resolve complaints or violations of City Code with 72 hours;
3) Issuance of guide booklets for renters regarding local rules and public service resources to minimize conflicts;
4) The applicant files for and obtains St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within fourteen (14) days of Conditional Use approval; and
5) Adherence to the use limitations presented with the application proposal.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
This item is postponed until the February 6, 2017 regular meeting.
Linda Cox, City Clerk, read the Ordinance, by title only, into the record as follows.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 – ANIMALS; ARTICLE IV – IMPOUNDMENT; SEC. 4-76 – RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS; REQUIREMENT AND FEES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Peggy Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager, gave a brief statement about the changes.
Commission discussion included the ability to change policies in the future and thanking staff for working on this proposal.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve item 11f.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Linda Cox, City Clerk, read the Resolution, by title only, into the record as follows.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING LOT 13 LINCOLN CT, OWNED BY CITY OF FORT PIERCE, TO BE SURPLUS TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE NEEDS AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE I, SECTION 13 OF CITY OF FORT PIERCE CHARTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 13a.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Linda Cox, City Clerk, read the Resolution, by title only, into the record as follows.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, STATING THE CITY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ARE DESIROUS OF ENTERING INTO A FLORIDA SHARED-USE NONMOTORIZED TRAIL GRANT AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE RETROFIT OF THE SHELL ROCK TRAIL, AT INDIAN HILLS RECREATION AREA, TO CONCRETE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER AND EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON THE PART OF THE CITY PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Jack Andrews, City Engineer, gave a brief background on the Greenways Trail system.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve item 13b.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
Dyanna Voss
Matt Samuel
Commissioner Johnson attended a news conference with Congressman Brian Mast and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The parade MLK parade was great.
Commissioner Sessions commended the MLK Committee, stating that the parade was fun.
Commissioner Perona feels the strategic planning was a great exercise, highlighting the progress within the past years and staying consistent with our vision. The parade was wonderful.
Mayor Hudson reminded about the Farmer's Market 20th Anniversary. The Indian River magazine had a History Festival downtown celebrating ten years that was well attended. On January 18, she will be installed as the President of Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities tomorrow at Fort Pierce Yacht Club.
Nicholas Mimms announced the 2nd Annual Job Fair on January 19 at Percy Peek Gymnasium at 10:00 a.m.
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