Proclamations / Recognitions. 2014-07 Community Empowerment Day, Larry Roselle, Stephanie Burkhardt, Cathy Burkhardt accepting. Sponsored by Vice Mayor/Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline.
General Public Comments concerning items not on the agenda or on items NOT requiring a separate public hearing. (3 minutes per individual).
Modification and approval of Consent Agenda items (NOTE: Items proposed by the City Manager for consideration by the City Commission are included on the “Consent Agenda.”). 1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) Assuming passage at the 3.24.2014 Commission meeting, Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-04, amending Sections 28-2 and 28-338 of the Code, redefining the term “Service Station” to include Gas Station and limiting number of fueling stations at specified locations, will occur April 14, 2014. b) Public Hearing-Resolution 2014-10 (associated with Ordinance 2014-06, passed 2.24.2014), relevant to the Downtown Improvement District Assessment Phase One, describing improvement, necessity, part or portion of improvement to be paid by special assessment, will occur April 14, 2014. c) Appeal of a HARB decision to deny permit for demolition of 80 Markland Place tentatively rescheduled to April 28, 2014. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Special City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2014, relevant to discussion of Wendler v. City of St. Augustine Special City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2014, relevant to discussion of Whetstone v. City of St. Augustine Regular Commission Meeting of March 10, 2014 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition, and Proclamations/450th Commemoration Alliance Partner Proclamations (Commission approval required). 2014-09 April is Water Conservation Month. Sponsored by Commissioner Horvath. 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None. 6. Approval of Resolution 2014-09, urging tobacco retailers to stop the sale and marketing of flavored tobacco in the City of St. Augustine. Sponsored by Commissioner Horvath. 7. Approval of funds to repair the tennis courts owned by the City and located at Lighthouse Park. The estimated repair cost is $15,000.00, to be taken from the General Fund reserves. J. Piggott, Director, General Services. 9. Approval of invoice for legal services and costs dated March 10, 2014 from Gunster law firm for services rendered regarding the Whetstone v City of St. Augustine pending lawsuit in the amount of $824.55. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Appeals. Appeal of HARB decision to uphold Architectural Review Official’s determination relevant to 179 San Marco Avenue. M. Knight, Dir., Planning & Building.
Public Hearing-Ordinance 2014-04, amending Sections 28-2 and 28-338 of the Code of the City of St. Augustine to include the term “Gas Station” in the definition of service station, further regulating gas stations, including limiting the number of fueling stations, on King Street, West King St., and Anastasia Boulevard to a maximum of eight (8) fueling stations; and prohibiting new service stations located on and fronting San Marco Avenue. M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Public Hearing-Ordinance 2014-01, creating Section 3-24 of the Code of the City of St. Augustine; prohibiting vacant on-site signs and sign structures; requiring removal of vacant on-site signs and sign structures; requiring repair and refinish of exposed finish or façade after removal of vacant on-site signs and sign structures. M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Public Hearing-Ordinance 2014-03, amending General Employees’ Pension, Chapter 20, Article IV, amending Section 20-111 automatic retirement allowance; and creating Section 20-147 relevant to cost of living adjustments. T. Burchfield, Asst. City Manager.
Approval of request for budget authorization to add additional lighting to the Downtown Improvement District project for Spanish and Treasury Streets in the amount of $88,000.00 as a loan from the Utility Reserves. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
Approval of authority to convey to B. Lupient Revocable Trust, the rights, title and interest of the City of St. Augustine in lands adjacent to and appurtenant to 103 Marine Street. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Appointment to fill two (2) term vacancies on the Historic Architectural Review Board. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.
Review and consideration of a Letter of Intent to sell to St. Augustine Aquarium, LLC approximately 1.9 acres of land located at the southern end of Riberia Street on Riberia Pointe. J. Regan, City Manager.
Mar 24, 2014 City Commission
Proclamations / Recognitions. 2014-07 Community Empowerment Day, Larry Roselle, Stephanie Burkhardt, Cathy Burkhardt accepting. Sponsored by Vice Mayor/Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline.
General Public Comments concerning items not on the agenda or on items NOT requiring a separate public hearing. (3 minutes per individual).
Modification and approval of Consent Agenda items (NOTE: Items proposed by the City Manager for consideration by the City Commission are included on the “Consent Agenda.”). 1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) Assuming passage at the 3.24.2014 Commission meeting, Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-04, amending Sections 28-2 and 28-338 of the Code, redefining the term “Service Station” to include Gas Station and limiting number of fueling stations at specified locations, will occur April 14, 2014. b) Public Hearing-Resolution 2014-10 (associated with Ordinance 2014-06, passed 2.24.2014), relevant to the Downtown Improvement District Assessment Phase One, describing improvement, necessity, part or portion of improvement to be paid by special assessment, will occur April 14, 2014. c) Appeal of a HARB decision to deny permit for demolition of 80 Markland Place tentatively rescheduled to April 28, 2014. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Special City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2014, relevant to discussion of Wendler v. City of St. Augustine Special City Commission Meeting of March 10, 2014, relevant to discussion of Whetstone v. City of St. Augustine Regular Commission Meeting of March 10, 2014 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition, and Proclamations/450th Commemoration Alliance Partner Proclamations (Commission approval required). 2014-09 April is Water Conservation Month. Sponsored by Commissioner Horvath. 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None. 6. Approval of Resolution 2014-09, urging tobacco retailers to stop the sale and marketing of flavored tobacco in the City of St. Augustine. Sponsored by Commissioner Horvath. 7. Approval of funds to repair the tennis courts owned by the City and located at Lighthouse Park. The estimated repair cost is $15,000.00, to be taken from the General Fund reserves. J. Piggott, Director, General Services. 9. Approval of invoice for legal services and costs dated March 10, 2014 from Gunster law firm for services rendered regarding the Whetstone v City of St. Augustine pending lawsuit in the amount of $824.55. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Appeals. Appeal of HARB decision to uphold Architectural Review Official’s determination relevant to 179 San Marco Avenue. M. Knight, Dir., Planning & Building.
Public Hearing-Ordinance 2014-04, amending Sections 28-2 and 28-338 of the Code of the City of St. Augustine to include the term “Gas Station” in the definition of service station, further regulating gas stations, including limiting the number of fueling stations, on King Street, West King St., and Anastasia Boulevard to a maximum of eight (8) fueling stations; and prohibiting new service stations located on and fronting San Marco Avenue. M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Public Hearing-Ordinance 2014-01, creating Section 3-24 of the Code of the City of St. Augustine; prohibiting vacant on-site signs and sign structures; requiring removal of vacant on-site signs and sign structures; requiring repair and refinish of exposed finish or façade after removal of vacant on-site signs and sign structures. M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Public Hearing-Ordinance 2014-03, amending General Employees’ Pension, Chapter 20, Article IV, amending Section 20-111 automatic retirement allowance; and creating Section 20-147 relevant to cost of living adjustments. T. Burchfield, Asst. City Manager.
Approval of request for budget authorization to add additional lighting to the Downtown Improvement District project for Spanish and Treasury Streets in the amount of $88,000.00 as a loan from the Utility Reserves. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
Approval of authority to convey to B. Lupient Revocable Trust, the rights, title and interest of the City of St. Augustine in lands adjacent to and appurtenant to 103 Marine Street. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Appointment to fill two (2) term vacancies on the Historic Architectural Review Board. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.
Review and consideration of a Letter of Intent to sell to St. Augustine Aquarium, LLC approximately 1.9 acres of land located at the southern end of Riberia Street on Riberia Pointe. J. Regan, City Manager.