Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Items. Modification and motion to approve Regular Agenda.
Special Presentations, Proclamations / Recognitions. 2015-05CA Certificate of Appreciation - Honorable Ronald “Doc” Renuart 2015-24-Mayors’ Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets, (sponsored by Commissioner Sikes-Kline.) Heather Neville, Director, VELO FEST, accepting.
Public Comments for General Public Comments or Agenda Items not requiring a Separate Public Hearing. (3 minutes per individual)
1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) The following ordinances are tentatively scheduled for 2nd reading on June 22, 2015: Ordinance 2015-02 Ordinance 2015-11 Ordinance 2015-12 Ordinance 2015-13 b) Reminder of Upcoming Meetings: June 25, 8:00-10:00a, Special Meeting discussing preliminary budget estimates and Strategic Plan for FY2015/2016. July 13, 4:00-5:00p, Special Meeting discussing the finalization of proposed millage and any other rate adjustments for FY 2015/2016; Discussion regarding VIC Operations. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting of Monday, April 27, 2015 Commission Shade Meeting of Monday, May 11, 2015 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.) 2015-25 Code Enforcement Officers Week June 1-5, 2015 450th Alliance Proclamations Barnes and Noble Casablanca Inn on the Bay The Tini Martini Bar The St. Johns Education Association - Retired LaFleur Law Firm Sagaponack Books Ancient City Tours Home Depot Westaff Kellyco Michael LeGrand Photography, LLC Beacon of Hope Christian School 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None 6. Approval of invoice for legal costs from Susan S. Erdelyi of the Marks Gray law firm for legal services rendered regarding the Wendler v. City of St. Augustine pending litigation in the amount of $2,270.50. I. Lopez, City Attorney 7. Approval of a Cost-Share Agreement between the St. Johns River Water Management District and the City of St. Augustine for Water Conservation and Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Study and matching funds request for $182,240 from Utility Reserves. M. Graham, Director, Public Works 8. License for Use of Real Property between the St. Augustine Initiative for Compassion, Inc., and the City of St. Augustine for the purpose of installation, maintenance and removal of nine (9) decorative obelisks. I. Lopez, City Attorney 9. Approval of Resolution 2015-13 authorizing the execution of a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and the City of St Augustine. M. Graham, Director, Public Works 10. Notification of term vacancy on the Lincolnville Community Redevelopment Steering Committee following the resignation of Laura Stephenson Dumas. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk 11. Notification of term vacancy on the Historic Architectural Review Board pending
Approval of a Cost-Share Agreement between the St. Johns River Water Management District and the City of St. Augustine for Water Conservation and Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Study and matching funds request for $182,240 from Utility Reserves. M. Graham, Director, Public Works
Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting of Monday, April 27, 2015
Appeals. Sufficiency review of an appeal of the Carpenter House Demolition Permit. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
General Public Presentations 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. A Presentation Support Services Request (available on the City’s website) MUST accompany all presentations. Form is available: http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/your_government/CC2014.cfm. Presentation by Len Weeks, President, Sister Cities, regarding the status of the Sister Cities landscaping sponsorship and a progress report of other activities related to the 450th Commemoration celebration. Sponsored by Commissioner Freeman
Ordinances and Resolutions - Public Hearing Required. Ordinances - First Reading. (*for complete Ordinance title see each Ordinance specifically). PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 2015-02, amending Section 28-2 Definitions, to provide a definition for a Special Event Venue; amending Sections 28-163 (RG-1), 28-165 (RGO), 28-167 (RGO-A), 28, 184 (HP-2), 28-185 (HP-3), 28-186 (HP-4), 28-207 (CL-2), 28-208 (CM-1), 28-209 (CM-2), placing the Special Event Venue use into zoning districts as a permissible use or a permissible use by exception; amending Section 28-347 Supplementary Regulations for Certain Uses, placing certain conditions on the Special Event Venue use; amending Section 28-373 Required off-street parking, creating street parking requirements for the Special Event Venue use. D. Birchim, Director, Planning & Building.
Resolutions - Public Hearing Required 1. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution 2015-16, implementing the long and short-term objectives of the City’s Community Development Plan related to a Community Development Block Grant application. T. Fleming, Dep. Dir., General Services 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution 2015-17, approving the project for inclusion in the Community Development Block Grant application, authorizing $50,000 in matching funds, to be used for the Lincolnville Region Utility Rehabilitation Project in the de Haven and South Streets service area, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents to the grant. See attached memorandum for important, explanatory information. T. Fleming, Dep. Dir., General Services
Ordinances and Resolutions - No Public Hearing Required. Ordinances – First Reading. *for complete Ordinance title see each specifically. Consideration of Ordinance 2015-11, modifying the Horn at Harbor Isle Planned Unit Development (Ord. 2002-08, allowing for extension of phasing and completion dates for a residential townhouse community known as Sunset Point. D. Birchim, Director, Planning & Building.
Staff Reports and Presentations. Discussion regarding City Commission training. T. Burchfield, Assistant City Manager
Items by City Attorney (See Consent Agenda also) A. Information provided related to the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). I. Lopez, City Attorney B. 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 Manager. Report on the Conch House Reggae Sunday event that occurred on May 24, 2015. This is an ongoing effort which includes a SANDS meeting occurring June 3, 2015. At the time of this agenda distribution, there is no written report available.
Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
Jun 08, 2015 City Commission
Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Items. Modification and motion to approve Regular Agenda.
Special Presentations, Proclamations / Recognitions. 2015-05CA Certificate of Appreciation - Honorable Ronald “Doc” Renuart 2015-24-Mayors’ Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets, (sponsored by Commissioner Sikes-Kline.) Heather Neville, Director, VELO FEST, accepting.
Public Comments for General Public Comments or Agenda Items not requiring a Separate Public Hearing. (3 minutes per individual)
1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) The following ordinances are tentatively scheduled for 2nd reading on June 22, 2015: Ordinance 2015-02 Ordinance 2015-11 Ordinance 2015-12 Ordinance 2015-13 b) Reminder of Upcoming Meetings: June 25, 8:00-10:00a, Special Meeting discussing preliminary budget estimates and Strategic Plan for FY2015/2016. July 13, 4:00-5:00p, Special Meeting discussing the finalization of proposed millage and any other rate adjustments for FY 2015/2016; Discussion regarding VIC Operations. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting of Monday, April 27, 2015 Commission Shade Meeting of Monday, May 11, 2015 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.) 2015-25 Code Enforcement Officers Week June 1-5, 2015 450th Alliance Proclamations Barnes and Noble Casablanca Inn on the Bay The Tini Martini Bar The St. Johns Education Association - Retired LaFleur Law Firm Sagaponack Books Ancient City Tours Home Depot Westaff Kellyco Michael LeGrand Photography, LLC Beacon of Hope Christian School 5. Notification of Proclamation/Certificate of Recognition issued: None 6. Approval of invoice for legal costs from Susan S. Erdelyi of the Marks Gray law firm for legal services rendered regarding the Wendler v. City of St. Augustine pending litigation in the amount of $2,270.50. I. Lopez, City Attorney 7. Approval of a Cost-Share Agreement between the St. Johns River Water Management District and the City of St. Augustine for Water Conservation and Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Study and matching funds request for $182,240 from Utility Reserves. M. Graham, Director, Public Works 8. License for Use of Real Property between the St. Augustine Initiative for Compassion, Inc., and the City of St. Augustine for the purpose of installation, maintenance and removal of nine (9) decorative obelisks. I. Lopez, City Attorney 9. Approval of Resolution 2015-13 authorizing the execution of a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and the City of St Augustine. M. Graham, Director, Public Works 10. Notification of term vacancy on the Lincolnville Community Redevelopment Steering Committee following the resignation of Laura Stephenson Dumas. A. Ratkovic, City Clerk 11. Notification of term vacancy on the Historic Architectural Review Board pending
Approval of a Cost-Share Agreement between the St. Johns River Water Management District and the City of St. Augustine for Water Conservation and Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Study and matching funds request for $182,240 from Utility Reserves. M. Graham, Director, Public Works
Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: Regular Commission Meeting of Monday, April 27, 2015
Appeals. Sufficiency review of an appeal of the Carpenter House Demolition Permit. I. Lopez, City Attorney.
General Public Presentations 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. A Presentation Support Services Request (available on the City’s website) MUST accompany all presentations. Form is available: http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/your_government/CC2014.cfm. Presentation by Len Weeks, President, Sister Cities, regarding the status of the Sister Cities landscaping sponsorship and a progress report of other activities related to the 450th Commemoration celebration. Sponsored by Commissioner Freeman
Ordinances and Resolutions - Public Hearing Required. Ordinances - First Reading. (*for complete Ordinance title see each Ordinance specifically). PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 2015-02, amending Section 28-2 Definitions, to provide a definition for a Special Event Venue; amending Sections 28-163 (RG-1), 28-165 (RGO), 28-167 (RGO-A), 28, 184 (HP-2), 28-185 (HP-3), 28-186 (HP-4), 28-207 (CL-2), 28-208 (CM-1), 28-209 (CM-2), placing the Special Event Venue use into zoning districts as a permissible use or a permissible use by exception; amending Section 28-347 Supplementary Regulations for Certain Uses, placing certain conditions on the Special Event Venue use; amending Section 28-373 Required off-street parking, creating street parking requirements for the Special Event Venue use. D. Birchim, Director, Planning & Building.
Resolutions - Public Hearing Required 1. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution 2015-16, implementing the long and short-term objectives of the City’s Community Development Plan related to a Community Development Block Grant application. T. Fleming, Dep. Dir., General Services 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution 2015-17, approving the project for inclusion in the Community Development Block Grant application, authorizing $50,000 in matching funds, to be used for the Lincolnville Region Utility Rehabilitation Project in the de Haven and South Streets service area, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents to the grant. See attached memorandum for important, explanatory information. T. Fleming, Dep. Dir., General Services
Ordinances and Resolutions - No Public Hearing Required. Ordinances – First Reading. *for complete Ordinance title see each specifically. Consideration of Ordinance 2015-11, modifying the Horn at Harbor Isle Planned Unit Development (Ord. 2002-08, allowing for extension of phasing and completion dates for a residential townhouse community known as Sunset Point. D. Birchim, Director, Planning & Building.
Staff Reports and Presentations. Discussion regarding City Commission training. T. Burchfield, Assistant City Manager
Items by City Attorney (See Consent Agenda also) A. Information provided related to the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). I. Lopez, City Attorney B. 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 Manager. Report on the Conch House Reggae Sunday event that occurred on May 24, 2015. This is an ongoing effort which includes a SANDS meeting occurring June 3, 2015. At the time of this agenda distribution, there is no written report available.
Items by Mayor and Commissioners.