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 retiring Mitch Owens for his work with the City over the past 37 years involving 20 separate bond financing issues. (N. Shaver, Mayor) Proclamation 2017-30: Acknowledging the St. Johns County Drug Court’s 15 years as a Dedicated Life Changing Program. (N. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner). Proclamation 2017-32: Proclaims December as Revive Civility Month. (N. 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 2 nd reading on January 22, 2018: Ordinance 2018-04 Ordinance 2018-05 b) Reminder of upcoming meetings: January 22, 2018 - Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. CA.2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: December 11, 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 read at a subsequent meeting). None. CA.5. Notification of Proclamations/Certificates of Recognition issued or to be issued prior to next Commission meeting:: CA.5. 2017-21CA: Issued: Certificate of Appreciation issued to Miss Carrie Johnson. (N. Shaver, Mayor). Proclamation 2018-01: To be issued: Proclaims Friday, January 19, 2018 as Arbor Day. (N. Shaver, Mayor). CA.6. Invoice in the amount of $1,037.90 dated December 5, 2017 from Marks Gray, P.A. for legal services regarding the Wendler v COSA matter. (I. Lopez, City Attorney). End of Consent Agenda
Appeal and Public Hearing. 6.A. Hearing of the City of St. Augustine City Commission on remand from the Circuit Court of St. Johns County in re: Beemer & Associates, XV, L.C. v. City of St. Augustine case number CA16-517, quashing the City Commission’s order to deny a use by exception and conservation overlay zone permit for a mini-warehouse facility. This hearing will be held pursuant to section 28-29 (g) (6) as remanded for further proceedings consistent with the court’s order dated November 28, 2017. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
7. 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 11.B. Follow up discussion regarding the legal avenues regarding panhandling and additional information by Michael Kahn, Esquire, regarding constitutional law concepts to address panhandling. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Ordinance 2017-09: Adopts higher regulatory standards to further protect property from flooding to include elevation requirements for new homes, foundation requirements for new residential construction and elevation requirements for new buildings and structures outside flood hazard areas. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
Ordinance 2017-35: Amendments to the “Communications Right-of-Way Ordinance” to comply with recent legislative changes to Florida Statute §337.401. (D. May, Assistant City Attorney).
Resolution 2017-46: Declares a salary supplement to City employees. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance).
Resolution 2017-51: Revises the tour route for Ripley’s Sightseeing Train Stop #15. (R. Franklin, Mobility Program Manager).
Resolution 2017-55: Authorizes the City Manager to execute commercial and residential leases involving the City properties or properties leased for City purposes that have a monthly rental of less than $4,000 per month. For properties having a monthly rental of $4,000 or more, it requires leases to be placed on City Commission agenda for review and approval. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services).
Resolution 2017-56: Supports the National Park System to encourage congress to create resources to address deferred maintenance needs in the National Parks. (N. Shaver, Mayor)
Resolution 2017-57: Equal Employment Opportunity Plan recognizing the City’s commitment to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services).
Financial update – month of October, 2017. (C. LaFleur, Deputy Director, Finance).
Mobility Program Status. (R. Franklin, Mobility Program Manager).
Notifications of statutory Development Order extensions. (I. Lopez, City Attorney). i) Madeira ii) Sebastian Inland Harbor
Approval of the sale of bottom land at English Landing. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Review and approval of 2018 City Commission schedule. (D. Galambos, City Clerk).
Request for appointments to fill two term expirations on the St. Augustine Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees. (D. Galambos, City Clerk).
Code Enforcement Adjustment and Appeals Board request to fill one term expiration and notification of two term vacancies. (D. Galambos, City Clerk)
Items by City Manager. 13.A. Distribution of evaluation form and highlights of the Fiscal Year as related to the Strategic Plan. (J. Regan, City Manager).
14. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. 14.A. Requesting the City join in signing a non-binding “Resilient Infrastructure Statement of Principles” from the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Foundation which will improve resiliency requirements for buildings and infrastructure systems built before and after flood-related catastrophes; enhance the use of natural defenses in planning and preparedness; and reduce unsustainable development in high-risk areas. (N. Shaver, Mayor). 15. Adjourn
Dec 11, 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 retiring Mitch Owens for his work with the City over the past 37 years involving 20 separate bond financing issues. (N. Shaver, Mayor) Proclamation 2017-30: Acknowledging the St. Johns County Drug Court’s 15 years as a Dedicated Life Changing Program. (N. Sikes-Kline, Commissioner). Proclamation 2017-32: Proclaims December as Revive Civility Month. (N. 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 2 nd reading on January 22, 2018: Ordinance 2018-04 Ordinance 2018-05 b) Reminder of upcoming meetings: January 22, 2018 - Regular Commission Meeting at 5:00 p.m. CA.2. Approval of Minutes from prior commission meetings: December 11, 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 read at a subsequent meeting). None. CA.5. Notification of Proclamations/Certificates of Recognition issued or to be issued prior to next Commission meeting:: CA.5. 2017-21CA: Issued: Certificate of Appreciation issued to Miss Carrie Johnson. (N. Shaver, Mayor). Proclamation 2018-01: To be issued: Proclaims Friday, January 19, 2018 as Arbor Day. (N. Shaver, Mayor). CA.6. Invoice in the amount of $1,037.90 dated December 5, 2017 from Marks Gray, P.A. for legal services regarding the Wendler v COSA matter. (I. Lopez, City Attorney). End of Consent Agenda
Appeal and Public Hearing. 6.A. Hearing of the City of St. Augustine City Commission on remand from the Circuit Court of St. Johns County in re: Beemer & Associates, XV, L.C. v. City of St. Augustine case number CA16-517, quashing the City Commission’s order to deny a use by exception and conservation overlay zone permit for a mini-warehouse facility. This hearing will be held pursuant to section 28-29 (g) (6) as remanded for further proceedings consistent with the court’s order dated November 28, 2017. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
7. 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 11.B. Follow up discussion regarding the legal avenues regarding panhandling and additional information by Michael Kahn, Esquire, regarding constitutional law concepts to address panhandling. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Ordinance 2017-09: Adopts higher regulatory standards to further protect property from flooding to include elevation requirements for new homes, foundation requirements for new residential construction and elevation requirements for new buildings and structures outside flood hazard areas. (D. Birchim, Director, Planning and Building).
Ordinance 2017-35: Amendments to the “Communications Right-of-Way Ordinance” to comply with recent legislative changes to Florida Statute §337.401. (D. May, Assistant City Attorney).
Resolution 2017-46: Declares a salary supplement to City employees. (M. Litzinger, Director, Finance).
Resolution 2017-51: Revises the tour route for Ripley’s Sightseeing Train Stop #15. (R. Franklin, Mobility Program Manager).
Resolution 2017-55: Authorizes the City Manager to execute commercial and residential leases involving the City properties or properties leased for City purposes that have a monthly rental of less than $4,000 per month. For properties having a monthly rental of $4,000 or more, it requires leases to be placed on City Commission agenda for review and approval. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services).
Resolution 2017-56: Supports the National Park System to encourage congress to create resources to address deferred maintenance needs in the National Parks. (N. Shaver, Mayor)
Resolution 2017-57: Equal Employment Opportunity Plan recognizing the City’s commitment to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons. (J. Piggott, Director, General Services).
Financial update – month of October, 2017. (C. LaFleur, Deputy Director, Finance).
Mobility Program Status. (R. Franklin, Mobility Program Manager).
Notifications of statutory Development Order extensions. (I. Lopez, City Attorney). i) Madeira ii) Sebastian Inland Harbor
Approval of the sale of bottom land at English Landing. (I. Lopez, City Attorney).
Review and approval of 2018 City Commission schedule. (D. Galambos, City Clerk).
Request for appointments to fill two term expirations on the St. Augustine Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees. (D. Galambos, City Clerk).
Code Enforcement Adjustment and Appeals Board request to fill one term expiration and notification of two term vacancies. (D. Galambos, City Clerk)
Items by City Manager. 13.A. Distribution of evaluation form and highlights of the Fiscal Year as related to the Strategic Plan. (J. Regan, City Manager).
14. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. 14.A. Requesting the City join in signing a non-binding “Resilient Infrastructure Statement of Principles” from the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Foundation which will improve resiliency requirements for buildings and infrastructure systems built before and after flood-related catastrophes; enhance the use of natural defenses in planning and preparedness; and reduce unsustainable development in high-risk areas. (N. Shaver, Mayor). 15. Adjourn