CITY OF LABELLE WORKSHOPBPECIAL MEETING MARCH11,2024 6:301 P.M.  The meeting commenced with an opening prayer provided by a community member.  Commission members present at the meeting were Commissioner Hugo Vargas, Commissioner Bobbie  Spratt, Mayor Julie Wilkins, and Commissioner Daniel Akin. Proposed Mobile Home Ordinance Presentation  Alexis Crespo, the planning consultant for the City ofLaBelle presented an update on the Mobile Home Replacement Ordinance. The discussion highlighted issues faced by property owners regarding replacing dilapidated housing with mobile homes. Concerns were raised about the 2020 ownership requirement and potentialupdatesi to the ordinance. However, based on community feedback, the decision was made to keep the current code, with specific cases like inheritance and lot assembly for individual instances to be dealt  with on a case-by-case basis. Duplex. Rezone Presentation  Ms. Crespo then gave a presentation on a pending zoning application involving the potential rezoning ofa parcel ofl land from multifamily R3 zoning to RNU zoning. The community provided input on its viewpoints regarding changing land use designations to allow for duplex and triplex development. The consensus was to move towards single-family zoning, recognizing the community's preference for limiting such developments An update from Superintendent of Public Works, Mitchell Wills was provided on infrastructure projects, with plans toj pave roads and improve drainage in parts oft the community. The timeline for these projects was disçussed, as was the community notification process for upcoming construction activities. The discussion shifted to address challenges related to farmworker housing and the impact of state legislation on housing affordability and community dynamics. The attendees expressed the need for better regulation and enforcement measures to address the issues with rental housing used by farmworkers. City Attorney Derek Rooney and Ms. Crespo provided potential strategies to incentivize the construction ofl larger housing projects, potentially as a solution to the problem ofabundant farmworker housing within residential  due to ongoing concerns related to farmworker housing.  neighborhoods.  Participants discussed ongoing problems with commercial vehicles and trailers parking illegally, particularly on Saturdays, and the need for better enforcement. It was suggested that increasing parking fines might act as adeterrent. After some discussion, it was agreed that the City would follow up with Hendry County Sheriff's Office to address these concerns more robustly, with the possibility of adjusting penalty charges., There was a discussion on the enforcement of no overnight parking policies and frustrations were expressed due to the policy not being effectively executed. The deputies present acknowledged the issue and expressed Community members present voiced concerns about speeding along Martin Luther King (MLK). Jr. Blvd. and provided suggestions for implementing speed bumps or some form of speed control to reduce the risk. Responses from staff and the deputies suggested the need for a coordinated approach, such as implementing  aneed for clearer instructions for weekends when more oversight may be required.    fixed speed signs, but recognized challenges due to MLK being a major thoroughfare for emergency There was discussion on possibly creating fixed pick-up and drop-off points for the agricultural worker Conversation continued about how to enforce the parking regulations on MLK on Saturdays during the flea. Community members called for better communication and enforcement to keep the area clean.  vehicles.  transportation buses to avoid the buses having to drive through the neighborhood.  markets.  The meeting concluded at 8:00 p.m.  APPROVED:  OODRCD DANIEL AKIN, VICE-MAYOR  Attest:  (no Auitu JESSIZUBATV DEPUTYCIY CLERK  2