Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Items. Regular Agenda - modification(s); motion to approve.
Special Presentations, Proclamations / Recognitions. 3.A. Certificate of Recognition to Heather Neville for 5 years of service on the Citizen Advisory Council for the North Florida Transportation and Planning Organization. (7V. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner).
Public Comments for General Public Comments or Agenda Items not requiring a Separate Public Hearing. (3 minutes per individual).
Consent Agenda - modification(s); motion to approve. (NOTE: Items proposed by the City Manager for consideration by the City Commission are included on the "Consent Agenda."). CA.1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) The following ordinances are tentatively scheduled for 2nd reading on December 11, 2017: None. b) Reminder of upcoming meetings: * December 11, 2017 - Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. CA.2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: • October 9, 2017 - Regular Commission Meeting • October 23, 2017 - Regular Commission Meeting CA.3. Releases of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. CA.4. PROPOSED Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition. (Commission approval required). (To be issued or read at a subsequent meeting). • Proclamation 2017-28: Proclaiming November 25, 2017 as Small Business Saturday. (L Freeman, Commissioner). • Proclamation 2017-30: Recognizes St. Johns County Drug Court for 15 years as a dedicated life changing program. (N. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner). • Proclamation 2017-31: Proclaims November 20, 2017 as St. Augustine Interfaith Community "Beloved Community" Thanksgiving Day. (N. Shaver, Mayor). CA.5. Notification of Proclamations/Certificates of Recognition issued: None. CA.6. Nomination for the Order of La Florida award. (N. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner). CA.7. Formal termination of Interiocal Agreement to provide for funding for Phase 2 Lincolnville Kayak Launch and the Interiocal Agreement to provide for the purchase of a police boat for the City in order to accept financial assistance from the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and District for the Municipal Marina rebuild. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services). CA.8. Approval of Interiocal Agreement between the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District and the City in order to accept financial assistance for the Municipal Marina rebuild. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services). CA.9. Invoice in the amount of $4,515.00 dated October 16, 2017 from Rumreli, McLeod and Brock, PLLC for legal services regarding the MASCI General Contractor, Inc. v COSA matter. (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. The Form is available at: http://www.citystaug.com/document_center/Administration/CityClerk/Presentation SupportServicesRequest04152016.pdf Presentation regarding the recent incident involving a horse and carriage on Avenida Menendez. (T. Burchfield, Assistant City Manager).
Homelessness and Panhandling discussion including strategic initiatives. (J. Regan, City Manager).
Presentation by Michael Kahn, Esquire, regarding constitutional law concepts to address panhandling. (J. Regan, City Manager).
Ordinance 2017-20: Amends Maritime-Use-District to add an "intent" section establishing the rationale for the zoning district; creating a MUD-A zoning district. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
Ordinance 2017-33: Motor Vehicles (Taxis) for Hire - this is an administrative ordinance clarifying the requirements for inspections and medallions, applicability and enforcement to all owners, operators or drivers. (D. May, Assistant City Attorney).
Ordinance 2017-34: Amends the PUD at 220 Nix Boatyard Road which contains the Cat's Paw Marina to construct a new marina office and retail building. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
9.B.1. Resolution 2017-49: Resolution required to be submitted with emergency grant application for payment of a portion of the cost to repair the Light House pier damaged during Hurricane Matthew. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services). 9.B.2. Resolution 2017-50: Resolution required to be submitted with emergency grant application for payment of a portion of the cost to repair the City's Municipal Marina damaged during Hurricane Irma. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services).
9.B.3. Resolution 2017-52: Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds to provide funding for mobility projects. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance). 9.B.4. Resolution 2017-53: Authorizing and approving the sale of not to exceed $24,000,000 Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance).
Resolution 2017-54: Opposing House Tax Reform Bill relating to the Historic Preservation Tax Credit; this proposed legislation eliminates the Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC). (7V. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner).
Staff Reports and Presentations. Renewal of Lease Agreement between the City and the School Board of St. Johns County, Florida for property used by the City for storage and maintenance purposes. (P. Williamson, Director, Public Affairs).
Request for carry-forward funds from the 2017 fiscal year. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance).
Items by City Attorney (See Consent Agenda also). 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.
Reminder of trademark and use of City Seal. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Items by the City Clerk. (See Consent Agenda also.)
14. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. 15. Adjourn.
Nov 13, 2017 City Commission
Call to Order. Roll Call. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Administrative Items. Regular Agenda - modification(s); motion to approve.
Special Presentations, Proclamations / Recognitions. 3.A. Certificate of Recognition to Heather Neville for 5 years of service on the Citizen Advisory Council for the North Florida Transportation and Planning Organization. (7V. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner).
Public Comments for General Public Comments or Agenda Items not requiring a Separate Public Hearing. (3 minutes per individual).
Consent Agenda - modification(s); motion to approve. (NOTE: Items proposed by the City Manager for consideration by the City Commission are included on the "Consent Agenda."). CA.1. Preview of upcoming Commission meetings. a) The following ordinances are tentatively scheduled for 2nd reading on December 11, 2017: None. b) Reminder of upcoming meetings: * December 11, 2017 - Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. CA.2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: • October 9, 2017 - Regular Commission Meeting • October 23, 2017 - Regular Commission Meeting CA.3. Releases of Lien for Unit Connection Fee Mortgage(s): None. CA.4. PROPOSED Proclamations, Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition. (Commission approval required). (To be issued or read at a subsequent meeting). • Proclamation 2017-28: Proclaiming November 25, 2017 as Small Business Saturday. (L Freeman, Commissioner). • Proclamation 2017-30: Recognizes St. Johns County Drug Court for 15 years as a dedicated life changing program. (N. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner). • Proclamation 2017-31: Proclaims November 20, 2017 as St. Augustine Interfaith Community "Beloved Community" Thanksgiving Day. (N. Shaver, Mayor). CA.5. Notification of Proclamations/Certificates of Recognition issued: None. CA.6. Nomination for the Order of La Florida award. (N. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner). CA.7. Formal termination of Interiocal Agreement to provide for funding for Phase 2 Lincolnville Kayak Launch and the Interiocal Agreement to provide for the purchase of a police boat for the City in order to accept financial assistance from the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and District for the Municipal Marina rebuild. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services). CA.8. Approval of Interiocal Agreement between the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District and the City in order to accept financial assistance for the Municipal Marina rebuild. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services). CA.9. Invoice in the amount of $4,515.00 dated October 16, 2017 from Rumreli, McLeod and Brock, PLLC for legal services regarding the MASCI General Contractor, Inc. v COSA matter. (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. The Form is available at: http://www.citystaug.com/document_center/Administration/CityClerk/Presentation SupportServicesRequest04152016.pdf Presentation regarding the recent incident involving a horse and carriage on Avenida Menendez. (T. Burchfield, Assistant City Manager).
Homelessness and Panhandling discussion including strategic initiatives. (J. Regan, City Manager).
Presentation by Michael Kahn, Esquire, regarding constitutional law concepts to address panhandling. (J. Regan, City Manager).
Ordinance 2017-20: Amends Maritime-Use-District to add an "intent" section establishing the rationale for the zoning district; creating a MUD-A zoning district. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
Ordinance 2017-33: Motor Vehicles (Taxis) for Hire - this is an administrative ordinance clarifying the requirements for inspections and medallions, applicability and enforcement to all owners, operators or drivers. (D. May, Assistant City Attorney).
Ordinance 2017-34: Amends the PUD at 220 Nix Boatyard Road which contains the Cat's Paw Marina to construct a new marina office and retail building. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
9.B.1. Resolution 2017-49: Resolution required to be submitted with emergency grant application for payment of a portion of the cost to repair the Light House pier damaged during Hurricane Matthew. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services). 9.B.2. Resolution 2017-50: Resolution required to be submitted with emergency grant application for payment of a portion of the cost to repair the City's Municipal Marina damaged during Hurricane Irma. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services).
9.B.3. Resolution 2017-52: Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds to provide funding for mobility projects. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance). 9.B.4. Resolution 2017-53: Authorizing and approving the sale of not to exceed $24,000,000 Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance).
Resolution 2017-54: Opposing House Tax Reform Bill relating to the Historic Preservation Tax Credit; this proposed legislation eliminates the Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC). (7V. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner).
Staff Reports and Presentations. Renewal of Lease Agreement between the City and the School Board of St. Johns County, Florida for property used by the City for storage and maintenance purposes. (P. Williamson, Director, Public Affairs).
Request for carry-forward funds from the 2017 fiscal year. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance).
Items by City Attorney (See Consent Agenda also). 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.
Reminder of trademark and use of City Seal. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Items by the City Clerk. (See Consent Agenda also.)
14. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. 15. Adjourn.