Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Items. A. Modification and approval of Regular Agenda. B. Reminder of future meetings.
Special Presentations. Recognition of the St. Augustine Municipal Marina as a Clean and Resilient Marina by the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection. Presentation by Sheena Chin-Greene, FDEP/Coordinator, Florida Green Lodging Program to Sam Adukiewicz, Harbor Master, Municipal Marina and Mayor Joe Boles.
Check presentation for Salt Run and San Sebastian Dredging from Florida Inland Navigational District (FIND) representative Carl Blow. Mayor Boles and City Commissioners accepting.
Proclamations / Recognitions. 2014-32 Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2014-35 Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2014 2014-33 Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October
450th Commemoration Alliance Proclamations. Vilano Beach Main Street, Inc. Oldest Wooden School House
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) 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinances 2014-10, 2014-11, 2014.12 will be heard on October 27, 2014. b) 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinance 2014-13 will be heard on October 27, 2014. c) 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinances 2014-17, 2014-18 will be heard on October 27, 2014. d) Assuming passage on first reading, 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinance 2014-19 will be heard on October 27, 2014. e) Appeal of HARB Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness for 118 Avenida Menendez is currently scheduled for hearing on December 8, 2014. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting, September 22, 2014 Special Budget Meeting, September 25, 2014 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition, and 450th Commemoration Alliance Partner Proclamations: (Commission approval required). (To be read at a subsequent meeting.) 450th Alliance Partner Proclamations: Spanish Dutch Convoy, Inc Menorcan Cultural Society Harbor Community Bank Discovery Map of St. Augustine The Red Sable The Gifted Cork Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project Ripple Effect Adventure Outfitters Gullah-Geechee Group, Inc. 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: Constitution Day - September 17th Daughters of the American Revolution CareFest 2014 Shine the Light Day - September 27 Somebody Cares, Inc. 6. Approval of Municipal Marina mooring field settlement for $16,700.27, to be paid from reserves. J. Piggott, Director, General Services. 7. Approval of compensation due for incentive pay to Cmdr. T. M. Perry, SAPD, for $1,295.00, for the period October 2003 through July 14, 2014. M. Litzinger, Comptroller 8. Request from Linda Abbott, Coordinator of the Christmas Parade, for waiver of fees, estimated to be $6,774.00. P. Williamson, Director, Public Affairs.
Determination of Legal Sufficiency. A. Discussion relevant to the legal sufficiency of an application to appeal the Historic Architectural Review Board’s (HARB) Approval of a Certificate of Demolition for partial demolition of property located at 100 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. A preliminary review of the appeal application raised the issue of whether the applicant had sufficient standing to file the appeal. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
General Public Presentations. 1. Overview of the “Livable City Initiative” as it relates to the update of the zoning code to balance residential and commercial needs. J. Regan, City Manager.
2. Presentation of the “residential perspective” by Susan Rathbone relevant to re-zoning of properties, with emphasis on the properties located along the Anastasia Boulevard/Flagler Boulevard commercial corridor bounded by Gerado Street and Moultrie Place in Davis Shores. Sponsored by Commissioner N. Sikes-Kline.
3. Presentation of “putting the Flagler Blvd. example” in a City-wide context including Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) and staff recommendations. D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Zoning.
Ordinances and Resolutions - No Public Hearing Required. Ordinances – First Reading. *for complete Ordinance title see each Ordinance specifically. 1.Consideration of Ordinance 2014-19, amending Section 26-61 of the Code of the City of St. Augustine; providing for review and recommendation by a not-for-profit agency of applications for an expenditures from the Care and Share account and issuance of vouchers to assist indigent city utility customers in paying their utility bills. M. Litzinger, Comptroller
Resolutions (see Staff Presentations and Consent Agenda also). *for complete Resolution title see each Resolution specifically. 1. Consideration of Resolution 2014-40, pledging a fifty percent (50%) cash match for a $350,000 major architectural rehabilitation, 2014-2016 Special Category Historic Preservation Grant for a total project value of $525,000 toward rehabilitation of the St. Augustine Waterworks Pumping Station Building at 184 San Marco Avenue. D. Birchim, Director, Planning & Building.
Items by City Attorney A. Discussion regarding local government impact of Amendment 2. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
B. Litigation update on Whetstone appeal. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
C. Approval to retain Susan Erdelyi, attorney with Marks Gray law firm to represent the City on Wendler Harris Act litigation. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
D. Sunshine, Public Records and Ethics Minute. No Presentation. Information provided by the City Attorney’s office as an on-going series to keep the Commission abreast of relevant developments. City Attorney’s Office.
Items by City Clerk. A. Consideration of Commission Meeting Schedule for 2015. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.
Items by City Manager. A. Discussion relevant to requisite criterion for service on the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB).
B. Discussion of the Procedural Review relevant to 62A Spanish Street. http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/the-city/documents/ProceduralReview62-ASpanishStreet.pdf. T. Burchfield, Asst. City Manager.
Additional Item C
15A. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. Discussion regarding a possible amendment to the City’s existing human rights ordinance. Mayor J. Boles 16. Adjourn.
Oct 13, 2014 City Commission
Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Items. A. Modification and approval of Regular Agenda. B. Reminder of future meetings.
Special Presentations. Recognition of the St. Augustine Municipal Marina as a Clean and Resilient Marina by the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection. Presentation by Sheena Chin-Greene, FDEP/Coordinator, Florida Green Lodging Program to Sam Adukiewicz, Harbor Master, Municipal Marina and Mayor Joe Boles.
Check presentation for Salt Run and San Sebastian Dredging from Florida Inland Navigational District (FIND) representative Carl Blow. Mayor Boles and City Commissioners accepting.
Proclamations / Recognitions. 2014-32 Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2014-35 Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2014 2014-33 Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October
450th Commemoration Alliance Proclamations. Vilano Beach Main Street, Inc. Oldest Wooden School House
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) 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinances 2014-10, 2014-11, 2014.12 will be heard on October 27, 2014. b) 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinance 2014-13 will be heard on October 27, 2014. c) 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinances 2014-17, 2014-18 will be heard on October 27, 2014. d) Assuming passage on first reading, 2nd Reading/Public Hearing relative to Ordinance 2014-19 will be heard on October 27, 2014. e) Appeal of HARB Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness for 118 Avenida Menendez is currently scheduled for hearing on December 8, 2014. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting, September 22, 2014 Special Budget Meeting, September 25, 2014 3. Release of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. 4. Proposed Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition, and 450th Commemoration Alliance Partner Proclamations: (Commission approval required). (To be read at a subsequent meeting.) 450th Alliance Partner Proclamations: Spanish Dutch Convoy, Inc Menorcan Cultural Society Harbor Community Bank Discovery Map of St. Augustine The Red Sable The Gifted Cork Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project Ripple Effect Adventure Outfitters Gullah-Geechee Group, Inc. 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: Constitution Day - September 17th Daughters of the American Revolution CareFest 2014 Shine the Light Day - September 27 Somebody Cares, Inc. 6. Approval of Municipal Marina mooring field settlement for $16,700.27, to be paid from reserves. J. Piggott, Director, General Services. 7. Approval of compensation due for incentive pay to Cmdr. T. M. Perry, SAPD, for $1,295.00, for the period October 2003 through July 14, 2014. M. Litzinger, Comptroller 8. Request from Linda Abbott, Coordinator of the Christmas Parade, for waiver of fees, estimated to be $6,774.00. P. Williamson, Director, Public Affairs.
Determination of Legal Sufficiency. A. Discussion relevant to the legal sufficiency of an application to appeal the Historic Architectural Review Board’s (HARB) Approval of a Certificate of Demolition for partial demolition of property located at 100 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. A preliminary review of the appeal application raised the issue of whether the applicant had sufficient standing to file the appeal. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
General Public Presentations. 1. Overview of the “Livable City Initiative” as it relates to the update of the zoning code to balance residential and commercial needs. J. Regan, City Manager.
2. Presentation of the “residential perspective” by Susan Rathbone relevant to re-zoning of properties, with emphasis on the properties located along the Anastasia Boulevard/Flagler Boulevard commercial corridor bounded by Gerado Street and Moultrie Place in Davis Shores. Sponsored by Commissioner N. Sikes-Kline.
3. Presentation of “putting the Flagler Blvd. example” in a City-wide context including Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) and staff recommendations. D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Zoning.
Ordinances and Resolutions - No Public Hearing Required. Ordinances – First Reading. *for complete Ordinance title see each Ordinance specifically. 1.Consideration of Ordinance 2014-19, amending Section 26-61 of the Code of the City of St. Augustine; providing for review and recommendation by a not-for-profit agency of applications for an expenditures from the Care and Share account and issuance of vouchers to assist indigent city utility customers in paying their utility bills. M. Litzinger, Comptroller
Resolutions (see Staff Presentations and Consent Agenda also). *for complete Resolution title see each Resolution specifically. 1. Consideration of Resolution 2014-40, pledging a fifty percent (50%) cash match for a $350,000 major architectural rehabilitation, 2014-2016 Special Category Historic Preservation Grant for a total project value of $525,000 toward rehabilitation of the St. Augustine Waterworks Pumping Station Building at 184 San Marco Avenue. D. Birchim, Director, Planning & Building.
Items by City Attorney A. Discussion regarding local government impact of Amendment 2. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
B. Litigation update on Whetstone appeal. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
C. Approval to retain Susan Erdelyi, attorney with Marks Gray law firm to represent the City on Wendler Harris Act litigation. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
D. Sunshine, Public Records and Ethics Minute. No Presentation. Information provided by the City Attorney’s office as an on-going series to keep the Commission abreast of relevant developments. City Attorney’s Office.
Items by City Clerk. A. Consideration of Commission Meeting Schedule for 2015. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk.
Items by City Manager. A. Discussion relevant to requisite criterion for service on the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB).
B. Discussion of the Procedural Review relevant to 62A Spanish Street. http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/the-city/documents/ProceduralReview62-ASpanishStreet.pdf. T. Burchfield, Asst. City Manager.
Additional Item C
15A. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. Discussion regarding a possible amendment to the City’s existing human rights ordinance. Mayor J. Boles 16. Adjourn.