City Commission Workshop

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes City Commission Workshop CITY COMMISSIONERS Phil Stokes, Mayor Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner APPOINTED OFFICIALS Jerome Fletcher, City Manager Michael Golen, Interim City Attorney Heather Faust, City Clerk 10:00 AM City Commission ChambersMonday, May 5, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stokes called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Vice Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner Barbara Langdon, Commissioner David Duval and Mayor Philip Stokes Present: 4 - Commissioner Demetrius PetrowAbsent: 1 - ALSO PRESENT City Manager Fletcher, Interim City Attorney Golen, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist Lane, Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Deputy City Manager Yarborough, Emergency Manger Aloisio, Deputy Emergency Manager Nevarez, Planning and Zoning Manger Fiorelli, Public Works Director Speake, Public Works Deputy Director Wisner, and Assistant Director of Development Services Barnes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy City Manager Yarborough. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jill Luke: Spoke to recycling at senior center, past commissioner presence at groundbreakings, and linear parking. 2. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES A. 25-2185 Presentation Regarding the 2025 Hurricane Season and City Preparedness Efforts. Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Page 1City of North Port Printed on 5/29/2025 May 5, 2025City Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes Ms. Aloisio and Mr. Nevarez provided a presentation including 2024 hurricane season highlights, improvements, 2025 predictions, primary contributing factors, preparation, and residents’ role. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding employee training sessions, WebEOC, Sarasota County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) representative, and financial impacts. There was no public comment. B. 25-2204 Presentation Regarding an Inventory List of City-Owned Surplus Property Sites that are Appropriate for Use as Affordable Housing Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Mr. Fiorelli provided a presentation including regulations, parcel count, and property utilization. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding list criteria, drainage reservoir designation, Live Local Act, and potential affordable housing locations. There was no public comment. C. 25-2093 Presentation and Possible Direction on a Proposed Assessment for Tamiami Trail Linear Parking. Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Vita Quinn, SCS Engineers, provided a presentation including background, non -ad valorem assessments, costs, assumptions, and recommendations. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding funding options, parking meters, business assessments, economic development, parking strategies, trip calculations, use of Surtax, and maintenance costs. Public Comment: Mike Morales: Spoke to funds previously obtained. D. 25-2124 Presentation and Possible Direction on the Facility Condition Assessment. Mayor Stokes announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Ms. Wisner provided a presentation including facility condition assessment overview, facility condition index (FCI), and needs by priority level. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding funding for maintenance, and funding sources. Page 2City of North Port Printed on 5/29/2025 May 5, 2025City Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes There was no public comment. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. 4. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Stokes adjourned the meeting at 11:53 a.m. By: ___________________________________________ Phil Stokes, Mayor Attest: _________________________________________ Heather Faust, City Clerk Page 3City of North Port Printed on 5/29/2025