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AGENDA
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
204 ASH STREET
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034r
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION

 Invocation by Reverend Wardell Avant of Kingdom Ministries.

4.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
4.1.
PROCLAMATION – TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN MONTH –

Recognizes the month of March 2017 as “Take Stock in Children Month.” Take Stock in Children of Nassau County, Inc., Executive Director Andrea Cummings, Executive Board President Robert Henderson and Development Chair Dee Torre will be present to accept the Proclamation.

Documents:
  1. Proclamation Take Stock in Children Month.pdf
4.2.
PROCLAMATION – AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH –

Recognizes February 2017 as “African American History Month.” Mr. Stanley Lofton will be present to accept the Proclamation.

Documents:
  1. Proclamation African American History Month.pdf
4.3.
PRESENTATION – FERNANDINA BEACH MAIN STREET PROGRAM –

Mr. Jeff Kurtz of Fernandina Beach Main Street will provide a synopsis of projects occurring within each of the four Main Street Councils (Promotions, Economic Restructuring, Organization, and Promotion).

Documents:
  1. Presentation Fernandina Beach Main Street Program -Quarterly Update.pdf
4.4.
PRESENTATION - GREENWAY NATURE CENTER –

Mr. Chris Occhuizzo will provide a presentation outlining an initiative to establish a world-class Greenway Nature Center to promote environmental education, ecotourism, and ways to enjoy the Greenway for residents and visitors alike.

Documents:
  1. Presentation Greenway Nature Center.pdf
4.5.
BUDGET SUMMARY –

Comptroller Patti Clifford will answer any questions regarding the budget summary for January 2017.

Documents:
  1. Budget Summary.pdf
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE GENERAL AVIATION TERMINAL PROJECT AS ADVERTISED IN THE NEWSLEADER ON JANUARY 25, 2017
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA OR ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1.
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-69 - ARTS AND CULTURE NASSAU MEMBERSHIP –

RESOLUTION 2017-24 AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-69 PERTAINING TO ARTS AND CULTURE NASSAU BY AMENDING THE NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS; ALLOWING MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TO BE AMENDED; ESTABLISHING A QUORUM;  ESTABLISHING TWO YEAR TERMS FOR ALL MEMBERS; ALLOWING ALTERNATE MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves various changes to Arts and Culture Nassau membership.

Documents:
  1. 2017-24 Amending Res 2016-69 Arts and Culture Nassau Membership.pdf
7.2.
AWARD OF BID #17-01 – RANDSTAD –

RESOLUTION 2017-25 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID #17-01 TO RANDSTAD FOR STORMWATER LABOR; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the award of Bid #17-01 to Randstad.

Documents:
  1. 2017-25 Award of Bid 17-01 Randstad.pdf
7.3.
BUDGET AMENDMENT – STORMWATER –

RESOLUTION 2017-26 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STORMWATER BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a budget transfer in the amount of $10,200 from Stormwater Professional Services account to various accounts within the Stormwater fund.

Documents:
  1. 2017-26 Budget Amendment Stormwater.pdf
8.
RESOLUTIONS
8.1.
LEASE AGREEMENT – MAHARAJ TENNIS, LLC –

RESOLUTION 2017-27 APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH AND MAHARAJ TENNIS, LLC TO LEASE THE NORTHERN CLUSTER OF TENNIS COURTS LOCATED AT 1218 ATLANTIC AVENUE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the Lease Agreement between the City of Fernandina Beach and Maharaj Tennis, LLC to lease the northern cluster of tennis courts (Courts 1 and 2) located at 1218 Atlantic Avenue.

Documents:
  1. 2017-27 Lease Agreement Maharaj Tennis LLC.pdf
8.2.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – RIVERBEND –

RESOLUTION 2017-28 APPROVING FINAL PLAT, PAB CASE 2017-01 TITLED, “RIVERBEND”; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Accepts and approves the plat titled, “Riverbend,” as a final plat.

Documents:
  1. 2017-28 Final Plat Approval Riverbend.pdf
8.3.
QUIT CLAIM DEED – FERNANDINA LUMBER AND SUPPLY COMPANY

RESOLUTION 2017-29 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO FERNANDINA LUMBER AND SUPPLY COMPANY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the execution of the quit claim deed to Fernandina Lumber and Supply Company.

Documents:
  1. 2017-29 Quit Claim Deed Fernandina Lumber and Supply Company.pdf
8.4.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT – CITY CLERK BEST –

RESOLUTION 2017-30 AMENDING THE CITY CLERK’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TO CLARIFY THAT VACATION TIME IS ACCRUED AT THE SAME RATE AS EXEMPT EMPLOYEES WITH THE SAME YEARS OF SERVICE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the amendment to City Clerk Best’s employment agreement.

Documents:
  1. 2017-30 Employment Agreement Amendment City Clerk Best.pdf
9.
ORDINANCES – SECOND READING
9.1.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT – 2700 ATLANTIC AVENUE –

ORDINANCE 2017-03 CHANGING THE CITY’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO ASSIGN A LAND USE DESIGNATION OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 4.73 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2700 ATLANTIC AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Assigns a Future Land Use Map designation of General Commercial (GC) to 4.73 acres located at 2700 Atlantic Avenue.

Documents:
  1. 2017-03 Future Land Use Map Amendment 2700 Atlantic Avenue.pdf
9.2.
Quasi-judicial – ZONING MAP AMENDMENT – 2700 ATLANTIC AVENUE –

ORDINANCE 2017-04 CHANGING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP TO ASSIGN A ZONING DISTRICT OF COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-1) FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 4.73 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2700 ATLANTIC AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Assigns a Zoning Category of Community Commercial (C-1) to 4.73 acres of land located at 2700 Atlantic Avenue.

Documents:
  1. 2017-04 Zoning Map Amendment 2700 Atlantic Avenue.pdf
10.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
10.1.
GREENS AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE –
1 appointment.
Documents:
  1. Board Appointment Greens and Oversight.pdf
10.2.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FIREFIGHTERS’ AND POLICE OFFICERS’ PENSION PLAN –
1 appointment.
Documents:
  1. Board Appointment Police and Fire Pension Plan.pdf
10.3.
HISTORIC DISTRIC COUNCIL –
1 appointment.
Documents:
  1. Board Appointment Historic District Council.pdf
10.4.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 appointment.
Documents:
  1. Board Appointment Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.pdf
11.
CITY COMMISSION DISCUSSION (NO ACTION)
11.1.
NATURAL HAZARD ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE –
This item is placed on the agenda at the request of Vice Mayor Kreger.
Documents:
  1. Discussion Natural Hazard Adaption and Resilence.pdf
11.2.
SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL PARKING –

This item is placed on the agenda at the request of Commissioner Smith.

Documents:
  1. Discussion Sliders Seaside Grill Parking.pdf
12.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
13.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
14.
CITY CLERK REPORTS
15.
MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
16.
ADJOURNMENT

• A THREE (3) MINUTE TIME LIMIT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR ALL SPEAKERS (EXCEPT IN A QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING). A “REQUEST TO SPEAK” FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS.  THE FORM SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK UPON COMPLETION.

• IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA MAY BE BROUGHT UP FOR DISCUSSION BUT NO ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE CITY COMMISSION. IF APPROPRIATE THE ITEM MAY BE SCHEDULED ON A FUTURE AGENDA.

• THE MAYOR WILL DETERMINE THE ORDER OF THE SPEAKERS AND MAY IMPOSE MORE RESTRICTIVE TIME LIMITS.

• ONE PERSON WILL SPEAK AT A TIME AND ADDRESS COMMENTS TO THE MAYOR, NOT INDIVIDUAL CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS.

• THE CITY COMMISSION MAY ASK QUESTIONS OF SPEAKERS WHO WILL HAVE ONE MINUTE TO RESPOND. ADDITIONAL TIME MAY BE GRANTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MAYOR OR BY A MOTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION.

• SPEAKERS MAY FILE COPIES OF THEIR REMARKS WITH THE CITY CLERK WHO WILL MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO THE COMMISSION.

• FERNANDINA BEACH CITIZENS WILL SPEAK BEFORE NONRESIDENTS AND SPEAKERS WILL LIMIT REMARKS TO THE SPECIFIC SUBJECT MATTER.

• DISCUSSION – DIRECTION - ACTION ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION BY EITHER MOTION AND VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, OR BY A CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COMMISSION.

• PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 95-32, IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA IT REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THE ITEM AN EMERGENCY BEFORE ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.

• QUASI-JUDICIAL - DENOTES THAT THE ITEM MUST BE CONDUCTED AS A QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE AND FLORIDA STATUTES. ANY PERSON WISHING TO APPEAL ANY QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISION MADE BY THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS MADE. 
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate should contact the City Clerk at (904) 310-3115 or TTY/TDD 711 (for the hearing or speech impaired).