Proclamations / Recognitions. 2013-12CA Joseph Rubino, Certificate of Appreciation Vice-Mayor/Commissioner Sikes-Kline sponsoring. 2014-01 recognizing the 2014 as the third year of the 450th Commemoration and the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. D. Ste. Claire, Director, 450th Commemoration, sponsoring.
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) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2013-30, establishing the 110 St. George Street Planned Unit Development (PUD) pursuant to Section 28-289 of the Code to allow an elevator, will occur at the January 27, 2014 meeting. b) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-02, conforming the requirements of Section 6.14 of the City Charter to the requirements of Section 100.061, Florida Statutes, with reference to the dates for elections of the offices of City Commissioner and Mayor, will occur at the January 27, 2014 meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: - Vision Meeting of November 4, 2013 - Joint City-County Commission Special Meeting of November 18, 2013 - Regular Commission Meeting of December 9, 2013 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition (Commission approval required). To be read at the Commission Meeting of January 27, 2014: - Harbour Island Tennis Centre - MD Innovations - Business Solutions Unlimited, LLC - Tobacco Free St. Johns 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None. 6. Notification of two (2) term expirations on the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB). Appointment will be made at the regular Commission meeting of March 24, 2014. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk. 7. Notification of vacancy of one (1) term on the Civil Service Board. Appointment to be made at the regular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2014. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk. 9. Approval of invoice for legal services and costs dated December 5, 2013 from the Gunster law firm for services rendered regarding the Whetstone v. City of St. Augustine pending lawsuit. The amount currently due is $3,155.90. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Approval of Tourist Development Agreement between St. Johns County and the City in the amount of $160,000, relevant to tourist related services and operation of the Visitor Information Center. T. Burchfield, Assistant City Manager.
Presentations (maximum of 10 minutes per presentation) All presentations using video or power-point must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office not less than 5 days prior to the Commission Meeting at which they will be presented. 1. Presentation by John Regan regarding the University of Florida and the public television (Public Broadcasting System/PBS) film documentary project that will tell the complete 450 year history of St. Augustine, and includes a request for $75,000 from reserves. Sponsored by J. Regan, City Manager.
Public Hearing - Ordinance 2013-33, establishing the zoning for property containing approximately 12 acres lying on the west side of Lewis Speedway, north of School House Road and east of Varella Avenue, to the classification of Residential, Low-One (RL-1). M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Public Hearing - Ordinance 2013-35, amending Section 3-23 of the City Code to permit extension of the last date for display of lights at the termination of Nights of Lights. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Public Hearing - Ordinance 2013-36, amending Section 12-2 of the Code providing for fire inspection fee to be paid by the property owner of the commercial structure. M. Arnold, Fire Chief, SAFD.
Ordinances – First Reading. 1. Consideration of Ordinance 2014-02, conforming the requirements of Section 6.14 of the City Charter to the requirements of Section 100.061, Florida Statutes, with reference to the dates for elections of the offices of City Commissioner and Mayor. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Resolutions (see also Staff Presentations and Consent Agenda). 1. Approval of Resolution 2014-01, urging the United States Congress to Take Immediate Action to Delay or Repeal the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Staff Reports, Appointments and Presentations. A. Update regarding Public Works projects. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
Items by City Clerk. (see Consent Agenda also). A. One (1) appointment to the Citizen’s Advisory Committee, Northeast Florida Transportation Planning Organization. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.
Jan 13, 2014 City Commission
Proclamations / Recognitions. 2013-12CA Joseph Rubino, Certificate of Appreciation Vice-Mayor/Commissioner Sikes-Kline sponsoring. 2014-01 recognizing the 2014 as the third year of the 450th Commemoration and the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. D. Ste. Claire, Director, 450th Commemoration, sponsoring.
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) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2013-30, establishing the 110 St. George Street Planned Unit Development (PUD) pursuant to Section 28-289 of the Code to allow an elevator, will occur at the January 27, 2014 meeting. b) Public Hearing/2nd Reading - Ordinance 2014-02, conforming the requirements of Section 6.14 of the City Charter to the requirements of Section 100.061, Florida Statutes, with reference to the dates for elections of the offices of City Commissioner and Mayor, will occur at the January 27, 2014 meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: - Vision Meeting of November 4, 2013 - Joint City-County Commission Special Meeting of November 18, 2013 - Regular Commission Meeting of December 9, 2013 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition (Commission approval required). To be read at the Commission Meeting of January 27, 2014: - Harbour Island Tennis Centre - MD Innovations - Business Solutions Unlimited, LLC - Tobacco Free St. Johns 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None. 6. Notification of two (2) term expirations on the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB). Appointment will be made at the regular Commission meeting of March 24, 2014. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk. 7. Notification of vacancy of one (1) term on the Civil Service Board. Appointment to be made at the regular City Commission Meeting of February 24, 2014. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk. 9. Approval of invoice for legal services and costs dated December 5, 2013 from the Gunster law firm for services rendered regarding the Whetstone v. City of St. Augustine pending lawsuit. The amount currently due is $3,155.90. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Approval of Tourist Development Agreement between St. Johns County and the City in the amount of $160,000, relevant to tourist related services and operation of the Visitor Information Center. T. Burchfield, Assistant City Manager.
Presentations (maximum of 10 minutes per presentation) All presentations using video or power-point must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office not less than 5 days prior to the Commission Meeting at which they will be presented. 1. Presentation by John Regan regarding the University of Florida and the public television (Public Broadcasting System/PBS) film documentary project that will tell the complete 450 year history of St. Augustine, and includes a request for $75,000 from reserves. Sponsored by J. Regan, City Manager.
Public Hearing - Ordinance 2013-33, establishing the zoning for property containing approximately 12 acres lying on the west side of Lewis Speedway, north of School House Road and east of Varella Avenue, to the classification of Residential, Low-One (RL-1). M. Knight, Director, Planning & Building.
Public Hearing - Ordinance 2013-35, amending Section 3-23 of the City Code to permit extension of the last date for display of lights at the termination of Nights of Lights. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Public Hearing - Ordinance 2013-36, amending Section 12-2 of the Code providing for fire inspection fee to be paid by the property owner of the commercial structure. M. Arnold, Fire Chief, SAFD.
Ordinances – First Reading. 1. Consideration of Ordinance 2014-02, conforming the requirements of Section 6.14 of the City Charter to the requirements of Section 100.061, Florida Statutes, with reference to the dates for elections of the offices of City Commissioner and Mayor. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Resolutions (see also Staff Presentations and Consent Agenda). 1. Approval of Resolution 2014-01, urging the United States Congress to Take Immediate Action to Delay or Repeal the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. R. Brown, City Attorney.
Staff Reports, Appointments and Presentations. A. Update regarding Public Works projects. M. Graham, Director, Public Works.
Items by City Clerk. (see Consent Agenda also). A. One (1) appointment to the Citizen’s Advisory Committee, Northeast Florida Transportation Planning Organization. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.