High-Level Summary The meeting centered on implementing and refining food truck regulations within the city and updating the land development code, while also addressing infrastructure planning and public input processes. Key decisions included advancing a revised food truck framework aligned with state statutes, adopting a 50/50 funding approach for canal dredging grants, and delaying some ordinance changes to secure broader input.

Five Most Important Topics

1) Food Truck Ordinance and Land Development Code (LDC) Updates - The council discussed introducing and refining a new MFD/temporary-kitchen regulation (Section 4.22) to align with state statutes, while preserving safety and operational practicality. Key points included that the ordinance should be compliant with state law, and safety provisions such as buffers and layout are essential. - Direct quotes: - “The intent here is to establish these standards to ensure that we're compliant with the state statute.” - “For safety purposes, that way we're getting the food trucks out of a potential area where there could be someone walking around…” - File/Bylaw numbers noted: Section 4.22 (MFDs/temporary kitchens); references to Florida statutes (e.g., FS509.102 in related discussions) and safety standards (Section 4.14 was cited in safety context). - Public input: Participants discussed public outreach and transparency; public comments are anticipated through hearings and workshops, with input channels including Social Pinpoint and ad hoc meetings. - Quotes illustrating public-input emphasis: - “We ask the residents to provide us comments back… staff will compile all suggested recommendations and bring them back to you.” - “Everyone, if you're a food truck vendor, make sure Mr. Hansen gets your contact info before you get out of this building.”

2) Public Input Process and Stakeholder Engagement - The meeting underscored the importance of broad stakeholder feedback before finalizing regulations, including outreach to food truck operators and residents. The planning process involved ad hoc committees, staff outreach, and opportunities to comment at public hearings. - Direct quotes: - “This is what workshops are for… getting everybody's input.” - “I’ll go out in the hallway and I’ll get my business card to everybody that spoke. That way, we can reach out and connect with them all.” - File/bylaw references: General references to the LDC revision timeline and stakeholder outreach; Social Pinpoint as a public-input platform.

3) Canal Dredging Funding and Waterway Grants (WAP) - A major topic was expanding Intracoastal Waterway/Canals funding eligibility under Waterway Assistance Projects (WAP) to include public canals with a 50/50 cost share for counties under 250,000 population. The council moved to pursue this broader funding, reflecting long-standing local priorities. - Direct quotes: - “From this day on for the next generation of grants, the waterway assistance projects at a 50/50 grant for those counties under a population of 250,000… will be eligible for waterway grants for the canals.” - “The idea that there's a 50-50 match on dredging is certainly something that our community has been calling for.” - File numbers discussed: No specific file number tied to this motion, but the canal-dredging topic is treated as a formal grant-related action within the meeting.

4) Public Events and Community Planning: Veterans Day Parade and Community Outreach - The council reviewed Veteran’s Day parade planning and broader community outreach tied to public events (e.g., promotion, website updates). Public engagement is highlighted as part of building community cohesion and informing residents about forthcoming events. - Direct quotes: - “Please sign up for the Veterans Day parade 11-11. God bless you all.” - “We want to show our appreciation… we're going to have a lot of bands there, a lot of kids there, but most importantly, we're going to have a lot of veterans there.” - Public input: The public was encouraged to participate in events and to provide feedback about event-related policies through city channels.

5) Parking, Traffic, and Park-Area Safety Related to Food Trucks - Several sections highlighted concerns about food trucks occupying parking at parks (e.g., Ralph Carter Park), safety buffers from drive aisles, and the balance between vendor activity and resident parking needs. The discussion stressed safety, parking utilization, and the need for consistent enforcement or design standards. - Direct quotes: - “Sometimes the food trucks that are there are taking up four or five spaces… unsafe way.” - “It doesn’t bring everybody down to 20 mph signs. It’s not going to happen.” (Note: paraphrased sentiment reflecting the broader traffic-safety discussion in the packet.) - The public-input mechanism was again invoked, with residents invited to share their experiences and concerns as part of the ongoing code and site-plan discussions.

Opportunities for Public Input - Public participation was allocated 30 minutes at the meeting’s start for residents to voice concerns. - Public input channels include Social Pinpoint for ongoing LDC and zoning discussions, ad hoc meetings, and upcoming public hearings/PLDRB cycles. - Specific contact opportunities mentioned include: - Public comments at meetings. - Attending workshops and planning board meetings (e.g., PLDRB on November 19, etc.). - Providing input through staff outreach (e.g., staff contact like Mr. Hansen for food-truck feedback).

Motions, Outcomes, and Next Steps - Motion: Expand WAP Grants to Include Public Canals - Outcome: Passed unanimously. - Next Steps: Implement the 50/50 dredging grant program for eligible counties. - Motion: Revise Food Truck Ordinance (work plan to reflect accessory-use language) - Outcome: Passed (ordinance revision direction to staff). - Next Steps: Staff will revise the draft to reflect accessory-use provisions and align with council intent; present revised language at the PLDRB. - Motion: Improve Communication with Food Truck Operators - Outcome: Passed. - Next Steps: Staff (e.g., Mr. Hansen) will share contact information with operators and arrange ad hoc meetings to gather detailed feedback. - Motion: Delay Food Truck Ordinance Revisions - Outcome: Passed. - Next Steps: Revisions deferred to December to incorporate public input and finalize strategy. - Motion: Designated Areas for Food Trucks (marked-off areas vs. full slabs) - Outcome: Consensus reached (informal) to favor marked-off areas rather than slabs; staff to draft accordingly. - Next Steps: Integrate into ordinance draft and pursue stakeholder feedback.

Councillors Present - Mayor: Norris - Vice Mayor: Paneeri - Council Member: Gmbaro - Council Member: Sullivan - Council Member Miller: Absent due to illness (Notes: The consolidated document includes several other sections with different participants; for the purposes of this meeting summary, these are the principal councillors listed as present in the primary sections.)

File Numbers and Bylaw References Mentioned - Section 4.22: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDs) and Temporary Commercial Kitchens (LDC) - Section 4.14: Safety/performance metrics for industrial zones (referenced in safety context) - 5.0102: Transportation access, parking, micromobility - 5.0201 B4: Language on local-street design and collector roads - 5.0304 0304 B3: Corner-lot driveway language (SunRail funding language clarification) - 5.0304 304 B5: Turnaround-driveway dimensions (9 ft x 18 ft) - 5.0402A: Storage-facility parking requirements - 5.03xx series: Various LDC sections related to food trucks and site plans - FS509.102: State statute referenced for temporary kitchens

Bottom line - The meeting produced several forward moves: expanding canal-dredging funding eligibility, moving forward on food-truck ordinance revisions (with public input gathered and a plan to present revised language), delaying some revisions to December to accommodate stakeholder feedback, and formalizing public-input channels (including Social Pinpoint and ad hoc outreach). Public events planning and park-safety considerations also featured prominently, signaling a broad focus on how regulations will affect daily life for residents and business operators alike.