Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
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 January 9, 2017: Ord. 2016-28 b) Reminder of upcoming meetings: January 9, 2017 – Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. January 23, 2017 – Briefing related to infrastructure and Hurricane Matthew – 3 p.m. January 23, 2017 – Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. February 7, 2017 – Town Hall meeting – RB Hunt Elementary School Cafeteria – 7 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: November 14, 2016 – Regular Commission Meeting. 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 a subsequent meeting) 2017-01 Arbor Day 2017-02 Florida Jewish History Month 5. Notification of Proclamations/Certificates of Recognition issued: 6. Notification of the receipt of a grant in the amount of $19,051.00 from the Department of Justice for a new server to handle all e-mail correspondence and to purchase additional surveillance cameras. (B. Fox, Chief, St. Augustine Police Department). 7. Request to refund 60 San Marco Ave $1,015.67 for over charges of a commercial utility account. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance). 8. Resolution 2016-49: Approves a Historic Preservation Tax Exemption for 34 Cordova Street. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building). 9. Request for authorization for membership into the FlaWARN (Florida’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network) and authorizes the City Manager to execute the required Mutual Aid Agreement. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 10. Request for authorization by Commission for execution of the FDOT US1 Sidewalk, Utility Relocations Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement and the Developer’s Agreement for LaQuinta Hotel. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 11. Request for approval of Subordination Agreement between City and State of Florida Department of Transportation. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 12. Request for authorization for City Manager to execute utility easement for TECO gas service in Toques lot. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 13. Invoice number 91463 dated November 14, 2016, from Marks Gray, P.A. for services regarding Wendler v. City of St. Augustine in the amount of $19,729.48; Invoice number 92079 dated December 2, 2016 from Marks Gray, P.A. for services regarding Wendler v. City of St. Augustine in the amount of $28,913.72. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Appeals. Determination of Legal Sufficiency regarding an appeal of the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) designation of the property at 32 Granada Street (HARB Case 2016-021) as a local landmark and the scheduling of the appeal hearing to January 9, 2017. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
Presentation by Judith Dembowski, Executive Director of St. Francis House providing the status of the damage and repair of St. Francis House as a result of Hurricane Matthew. (Comm. N. Sikes Kline).
Status report by Terry Shaw from the HNTB regarding St. Augustine Traffic Impact Study – Tours, Franchises and Vehicles for Hire. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works).
Ordinance 2016-28: This is an administrative ordinance created pursuant to recent case law and decisions to provide for waiver of certain fees and costs upon application and qualification by an individual. (D. May, Assistant City Attorney).
Resolution 2016-42: This Resolution urges the legislature to limit “spoiler” candidates’ ability to close primary elections. (Comm. Sikes Kline).
Resolution 2016-48: This Resolution authorizes a salary supplement to each of the City’s officers and employees not to exceed two hundred dollars. (M. Litzinger, Director Financial Services).
Staff Reports and Presentations. A. Hurricane Matthew Expenses staff report to include debris removal and emergency protective services estimates. (M. Breidenstein, Director, Budget and Performance Management).
Items by City Clerk. (See Consent Agenda also). A. Requests for board appointments: Civil Service Board Code Enforcement Adjustment and Appeals Board
Discussion regarding the Anastasia Mosquito Control District property and the interest of the City Commission to submit a property acquisition proposal.
Discussion and confirmation of Commission intergovernmental board assignments with the Tourist Development Council (TDC), North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, Sister Cities Association, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council, Intergovernmental Committee and the Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB).
14. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. 15. Adjourn.
Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
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 January 9, 2017: Ord. 2016-28 b) Reminder of upcoming meetings: January 9, 2017 – Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. January 23, 2017 – Briefing related to infrastructure and Hurricane Matthew – 3 p.m. January 23, 2017 – Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. February 7, 2017 – Town Hall meeting – RB Hunt Elementary School Cafeteria – 7 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: November 14, 2016 – Regular Commission Meeting. 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 a subsequent meeting) 2017-01 Arbor Day 2017-02 Florida Jewish History Month 5. Notification of Proclamations/Certificates of Recognition issued: 6. Notification of the receipt of a grant in the amount of $19,051.00 from the Department of Justice for a new server to handle all e-mail correspondence and to purchase additional surveillance cameras. (B. Fox, Chief, St. Augustine Police Department). 7. Request to refund 60 San Marco Ave $1,015.67 for over charges of a commercial utility account. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance). 8. Resolution 2016-49: Approves a Historic Preservation Tax Exemption for 34 Cordova Street. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building). 9. Request for authorization for membership into the FlaWARN (Florida’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network) and authorizes the City Manager to execute the required Mutual Aid Agreement. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 10. Request for authorization by Commission for execution of the FDOT US1 Sidewalk, Utility Relocations Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement and the Developer’s Agreement for LaQuinta Hotel. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 11. Request for approval of Subordination Agreement between City and State of Florida Department of Transportation. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 12. Request for authorization for City Manager to execute utility easement for TECO gas service in Toques lot. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works). 13. Invoice number 91463 dated November 14, 2016, from Marks Gray, P.A. for services regarding Wendler v. City of St. Augustine in the amount of $19,729.48; Invoice number 92079 dated December 2, 2016 from Marks Gray, P.A. for services regarding Wendler v. City of St. Augustine in the amount of $28,913.72. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Appeals. Determination of Legal Sufficiency regarding an appeal of the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) designation of the property at 32 Granada Street (HARB Case 2016-021) as a local landmark and the scheduling of the appeal hearing to January 9, 2017. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
Presentation by Judith Dembowski, Executive Director of St. Francis House providing the status of the damage and repair of St. Francis House as a result of Hurricane Matthew. (Comm. N. Sikes Kline).
Status report by Terry Shaw from the HNTB regarding St. Augustine Traffic Impact Study – Tours, Franchises and Vehicles for Hire. (M. Graham, Director, Public Works).
Ordinance 2016-28: This is an administrative ordinance created pursuant to recent case law and decisions to provide for waiver of certain fees and costs upon application and qualification by an individual. (D. May, Assistant City Attorney).
Resolution 2016-42: This Resolution urges the legislature to limit “spoiler” candidates’ ability to close primary elections. (Comm. Sikes Kline).
Resolution 2016-48: This Resolution authorizes a salary supplement to each of the City’s officers and employees not to exceed two hundred dollars. (M. Litzinger, Director Financial Services).
Staff Reports and Presentations. A. Hurricane Matthew Expenses staff report to include debris removal and emergency protective services estimates. (M. Breidenstein, Director, Budget and Performance Management).
Items by City Clerk. (See Consent Agenda also). A. Requests for board appointments: Civil Service Board Code Enforcement Adjustment and Appeals Board
Discussion regarding the Anastasia Mosquito Control District property and the interest of the City Commission to submit a property acquisition proposal.
Discussion and confirmation of Commission intergovernmental board assignments with the Tourist Development Council (TDC), North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, Sister Cities Association, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council, Intergovernmental Committee and the Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB).
14. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. 15. Adjourn.