Invocation by Reverend Anthony Daniels of Macedonia A.M.E. Church.
PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE – CRA Advisory Board Chair Arlene Filkoff will provide a Monthly Progress Update.
PRESENTATION – PARKS AND RECREATION - Jay Robertson, Recreation Manager, will provide a Quarterly Report detailing events and projects from October 2015 to present, as well as report on upcoming events and projects that pertain to the Parks & Recreation Department.
PRESENTATION – BEACH RENOURISHMENT / DREDGING UPDATE - Mr. Erik Olsen of Olsen Associates, Inc. will provide a brief update regarding dredging and beach renourishment.
BUDGET SUMMARY - Controller Patti Clifford will answer any questions regarding the budget summary for December 2015.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Reorganizational Meeting – December 15, 2015; Regular Meeting – December 15, 2015; and Special Meeting – December 21, 2015.
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - RESOLUTION 2016-03 DECLARING CERTAIN TITLED CITY PROPERTY SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Declares certain property as surplus, and authorizes the disposal of such.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) –– AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU AND THE AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA RESTORATION FOUNDATION - RESOLUTION 2016-04 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND THE AMELIA ISLAND FERNANDINA RESTORATION FOUNDATION FOR THE CITY TO CONTRIBUTE $25,000 TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PLATFORM AT THE TRAIN DEPOT IN FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the Memorandum of Understanding with the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Amelia Island Fernandina Restoration Foundation for the construction of a platform at the Train Depot. The total City financial contribution is $25,000 in FY 2015/2016.
FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE – RESOLUTION 2016-05 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY DURING THE ANNUAL AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE EVENT ON MARCH 10-13, 2016; APPROVING THE METHODOLOGY FOR COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARKING FEES COLLECTED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the use of Airport property for the annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance event to be held March 10-13, 2016, and the Facilities Use Agreement; approves the use of the municipal parking lot located in the vicinity of 3rd Street and Alachua Street on Thursday and Friday, March 10-11, 2016. Also approves the methodology for the collection and distribution of parking fees collected during the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – BONHAMS AMELIA ISLAND AUCTION – RESOLUTION 2016-06 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY BY BONHAMS AND BUTTERFIELDS AUCTIONEER CORPORATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANNUAL AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE EVENT IN MARCH, 2016; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the use of Airport property for parking for the Bonhams Auction event to be held on March 8-11, 2016, along with the Facilities Use Agreement.
NON-AERONAUTICAL RENTAL AND USE AGREEMENT – SPORTSCAR VINTAGE RACING ASSOCIATION (SVRA) – RESOLUTION 2016-07 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY BY THE SPORTSCAR VINTAGE RACING ASSOCIATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the use of Airport property for the SVRA event to be held March 17-20, 2016, and the Non-Aeronautical Rental and Use Agreement. Also approves the annual use of municipal Airport property for such and similar use each March until December 31, 2020.
BUDGET AMENDMENT & LEASE/PURCHASE APPROVAL – TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT - RESOLUTION 2016-08 APPROVING THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A 2016 PIERCE PUMPER FIRE TRUCK FROM TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT; APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016; AMENDING THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PLAN; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the five (5) year lease/purchase of a 2016 Pierce Pumper for the Fernandina Beach Fire Department and a transfer in the amount of $42,000 to the Fire Truck Equipment account. Also revises the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan by increasing the Fire Truck line from $400,000 to $442,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT – POLICE DEPARTMENT – RESOLUTION 2016-09 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a total increase of $30,800 in two Police Equipment accounts for funds needed to purchase equipment for new vehicles.
PURCHASE APPROVAL - GOVCONNECTION – RESOLUTION 2016-10 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DELL STORAGE DEVICE FOR $22,750 FOR THE IT DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE WSCA/NASPO CONTRACT (#MNWNC-108); AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the purchase of one (1) Dell EqualLogic storage unit for $22,750 through the Florida Participation Addendum to the Dell WSCA/NASPO Contract #MNWNC-108.
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT – TREE PROTECTION & LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS – ORDINANCE 2015-36 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SPECIFIC TO TREE PROTECTION AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1.07.00, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.05.00, AND CHAPTER 11.04.08; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves and adopts modifications to the Land Development Code pertaining to tree protection and landscape requirements.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT – 112 SOUTH 3RD STREET – ORDINANCE 2016-01 CHANGING THE CITY’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO ASSIGN a FUTURE LAND USE MAP CATEGORY OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) FROM MIXED USE (MU), FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 0.22 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 112 S. 3RD STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Assigns a Future Land Use Map Designation of Central Business District (CBD) to .22 acres located at 112 South 3rd Street.
ZONING CHANGE – 112 SOUTH 3RD STREET – ORDINANCE 2016-02 CHANGING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP TO ASSIGN A ZONING MAP CATEGORY OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-3) FROM MIXED USE (MU-1), FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 0.22 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 112 S. 3RD STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Assigns a Zoning Category of Central Business District (C-3) to .22 acres located at 112 South 3rd Street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT – ORDINANCE 2015-24 STATING ITS INTENT TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2003-36 TO AMEND ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS AND OBJECTIVES 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.04 AND 6.06 OF THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS CHANGES RECOMMENDED AS A RESULT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLANNING PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves amendments to the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the recreation and open space element.
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATES – ORDINANCE 2015-35 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SPECIFIC TO PROVISIONS WHICH REGULATE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMELIA RIVER WATERFRONT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA, REVISING CHAPTER 4 SECTIONS 4.01.01 AND 4.02.03(E); AND CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8.01.02; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves and adopts modifications to the Land Development Code pertaining to the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ PENSION PLAN - 2 appointments.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL COUNCIL (NEFRC) LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES - This item is placed on the agenda at the request of Commissioner Kreger.