Administrative Items. A. Modification and approval of Regular Agenda. B. Reminder of upcoming Commission Meetings. None.
Special Recognition to Herschel E. Shepard for his work on the Avenida Menendez Seawall as Historic Masonry Conservator; and his many contributions to the City of St. Augustine. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
General Public Comments concerning items not on the agenda or on items NOT requiring a separate public hearing. (3 minutes per individual)
1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-01, relevant to prohibition, removal repair and refinishing of on-site signs and sign structures, will occur March 10, 2014. b) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-03, amending Chapter 20, Article IV, City Employees’ Retirement System, Section 20-11 and creating Section 20-147, will occur March 10, 2014. c) 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 March 10, 2014. d) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-06, relevant to the Downtown Improvement District Assessment Phase One 2014, describing improvement, necessity, part or portion of improvement to be paid by special assessment, will occur April 14, 2014. e) Appeal - the appeal of a HARB decision to deny permit for demolition of 80 Markland Place has been rescheduled to April 28, 2014. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting of February 10, 2014 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): a) 3555 Lewis Speedway, 32084 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition, and Proclamations/450th Commemoration Alliance Partner Proclamations (Commission approval required). To be read at the March 10, 2014 Meeting: Proclamation honoring the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America celebrating the 75th Anniversary in honor of ownership of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum 450th Alliance Proclamations (3) Florida History Illustrations PACT Prevention Coalition of St. Johns County Aviles Street Merchant Association 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None. 6. Approval of Subordination of City Utility Interests relevant to a request from FDOT for the new State Road 313 project. M. Graham, Director, Public Works. 7. Approval of Cost Share Agreement for Utility Service at 116 San Marco Avenue relevant to the hotel located at the northwest corner of San Marco and Old Mission. M. Graham, Director, Public Works. 8. Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the City of St. Augustine and the National Park Service relevant to funding the 450th Commemoration Federal Commission. R. Brown, City Attorney. 9. Approval of Grant Award No. 2014-JAGD-STJO-2-E6-024 to St. Augustine Police Department in the amount of $5,746.00, which will be utilized for traffic cones, portable message boards and an upgrade to the connectivity of the Mobile Data Terminals. L. Lueders, Chief, SAPD. 10. Approval of invoice for legal services and costs dated February 6, 2014 from the Gunster law firm for services rendered regarding the Whetstone v. City of St. Augustine pending lawsuit for $2,345.30. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the City of St. Augustine and the National Park Service relevant to funding the 450th Commemoration Federal Commission. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Consideration of 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.
Consideration of 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.
Consideration of 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 and further regulating gas stations, including limiting the number of fueling stations, on King Street (including West King St.), San Marco Avenue and Anastasia Boulevard to a maximum of eight (8). M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Consideration of Ordinance 2014-06, ordering the making of an improvement to Spanish Street, Hypolita Street and Treasury Street; describing the nature of the improvement and necessity for the improvement, affirming the City’s intent to use and to authorize the use of the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
Consideration of contract for purchase relevant to 102 Bridge Street. M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building; Irene Arriola, Real Estate Agent.
Consideration of acceptance of the tennis courts in Lighthouse Park, pursuant to a County Deed, stating that in the event the Grantor (County) does not maintain the conveyed property, the same automatically reverts to the Grantor (County). M. Knight, Director, Planning &Building.
Items by City Attorney (See Consent Agenda also) A. Discussion regarding regulation of Pedi-cabs, Segway personal transport vehicles, small battery operated golf-carts, the operation and parking thereof. R. Brown, City Attorney.
13. Items by City Clerk. (See Consent Agenda also). One (1) appointment to Civil Service Board. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.
Items by City Manager. A. Update on the Riberia Pointe Master Development Plan. The current design is scheduled to incorporate an aquarium and a children’s museum. Discussion will include a request for budget authorization in the amount of $60,000 to establish a Master Development Plan that will include approval of Planned Unit Development zoning. J. Regan, City Manager.
Progress report relevant to the development of a strategic transportation plan that will include short and long-term objectives. J. Regan, City Manager.
Feb 24, 2014 City Commission
Administrative Items. A. Modification and approval of Regular Agenda. B. Reminder of upcoming Commission Meetings. None.
Special Recognition to Herschel E. Shepard for his work on the Avenida Menendez Seawall as Historic Masonry Conservator; and his many contributions to the City of St. Augustine. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
General Public Comments concerning items not on the agenda or on items NOT requiring a separate public hearing. (3 minutes per individual)
1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-01, relevant to prohibition, removal repair and refinishing of on-site signs and sign structures, will occur March 10, 2014. b) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-03, amending Chapter 20, Article IV, City Employees’ Retirement System, Section 20-11 and creating Section 20-147, will occur March 10, 2014. c) 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 March 10, 2014. d) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-06, relevant to the Downtown Improvement District Assessment Phase One 2014, describing improvement, necessity, part or portion of improvement to be paid by special assessment, will occur April 14, 2014. e) Appeal - the appeal of a HARB decision to deny permit for demolition of 80 Markland Place has been rescheduled to April 28, 2014. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting of February 10, 2014 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): a) 3555 Lewis Speedway, 32084 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition, and Proclamations/450th Commemoration Alliance Partner Proclamations (Commission approval required). To be read at the March 10, 2014 Meeting: Proclamation honoring the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America celebrating the 75th Anniversary in honor of ownership of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum 450th Alliance Proclamations (3) Florida History Illustrations PACT Prevention Coalition of St. Johns County Aviles Street Merchant Association 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None. 6. Approval of Subordination of City Utility Interests relevant to a request from FDOT for the new State Road 313 project. M. Graham, Director, Public Works. 7. Approval of Cost Share Agreement for Utility Service at 116 San Marco Avenue relevant to the hotel located at the northwest corner of San Marco and Old Mission. M. Graham, Director, Public Works. 8. Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the City of St. Augustine and the National Park Service relevant to funding the 450th Commemoration Federal Commission. R. Brown, City Attorney. 9. Approval of Grant Award No. 2014-JAGD-STJO-2-E6-024 to St. Augustine Police Department in the amount of $5,746.00, which will be utilized for traffic cones, portable message boards and an upgrade to the connectivity of the Mobile Data Terminals. L. Lueders, Chief, SAPD. 10. Approval of invoice for legal services and costs dated February 6, 2014 from the Gunster law firm for services rendered regarding the Whetstone v. City of St. Augustine pending lawsuit for $2,345.30. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the City of St. Augustine and the National Park Service relevant to funding the 450th Commemoration Federal Commission. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Consideration of 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.
Consideration of 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.
Consideration of 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 and further regulating gas stations, including limiting the number of fueling stations, on King Street (including West King St.), San Marco Avenue and Anastasia Boulevard to a maximum of eight (8). M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Consideration of Ordinance 2014-06, ordering the making of an improvement to Spanish Street, Hypolita Street and Treasury Street; describing the nature of the improvement and necessity for the improvement, affirming the City’s intent to use and to authorize the use of the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
Consideration of contract for purchase relevant to 102 Bridge Street. M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building; Irene Arriola, Real Estate Agent.
Consideration of acceptance of the tennis courts in Lighthouse Park, pursuant to a County Deed, stating that in the event the Grantor (County) does not maintain the conveyed property, the same automatically reverts to the Grantor (County). M. Knight, Director, Planning &Building.
Items by City Attorney (See Consent Agenda also) A. Discussion regarding regulation of Pedi-cabs, Segway personal transport vehicles, small battery operated golf-carts, the operation and parking thereof. R. Brown, City Attorney.
13. Items by City Clerk. (See Consent Agenda also). One (1) appointment to Civil Service Board. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.
Items by City Manager. A. Update on the Riberia Pointe Master Development Plan. The current design is scheduled to incorporate an aquarium and a children’s museum. Discussion will include a request for budget authorization in the amount of $60,000 to establish a Master Development Plan that will include approval of Planned Unit Development zoning. J. Regan, City Manager.
Progress report relevant to the development of a strategic transportation plan that will include short and long-term objectives. J. Regan, City Manager.