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AGENDA
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 15, 2016
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
204 ASH STREET
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Invocation by Reverend Mark Stalnaker of Bible Baptist Church.

 

4.
PROCLAMATION / PRESENTATION
4.1.
PROCLAMATION – SUNSHINE WEEK

PROCLAMATION – SUNSHINE WEEK – Recognizes March 13-19, 2016, as “Sunshine Week.” City Clerk Caroline Best will be present to accept the Proclamation.
Documents: Proclamation Sunshine Week.pdf
4.2.
PROCLAMATION – PURPLE DAY FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS

PROCLAMATION – PURPLE DAY FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS – Recognizes March 26, 2016 as “Purple Day” for epilepsy awareness. Ms. Heather Pinckney and her daughter, Laurel Pinckney will be present to accept the Proclamation.

Documents: Proclamation Epilepsy.pdf
4.3.
PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE

PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE – CRA Advisory Board Chair Arlene Filkoff will provide a Monthly Progress Update.

Documents: CRA Update Presentation.pdf
4.4.
PRESENTATION – AMELIA TREE CONSERVANCY

PRESENTATION – AMELIA TREE CONSERVANCY – Amelia Tree Conservancy Chair Margaret Kirkland, Landscape Designer Arthur Herman, and Civil Engineer Robert Prager will provide a presentation regarding the creation of a tree commission.
Documents: Presentation Amelia Tree Conservancy.pdf
4.5.
BUDGET SUMMARY / INVESTMENT SUMMARY

BUDGET SUMMARY / INVESTMENT SUMMARY – City Manager Martin will answer any questions regarding the budget summary for February 2016.
Documents: Budget Summary Investment Summary.pdf
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA OR ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.1.
UPDATING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES – UPDATED

UPDATING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES – UPDATED RESOLUTION 2016-14 APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF ROBIN JOY MARLEY V. CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves a Settlement Agreement with Robin Joy Marley.  

Documents: Resolution 2016-14.pdf
6.2.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – SHELL COVE

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – SHELL COVE - RESOLUTION 2016-35 APPROVING FINAL PLAT, PAB CASE 2016-04 TITLED “SHELL COVE”; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Accepts and approves the plat titled “Shell Cove” as a final plat.

Documents: Resolution 2016-35.pdf
6.3.
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT APPLICATION

URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT APPLICATION - RESOLUTION 2016-36 APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF ONE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT APPLICATION AND TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the execution of the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Documents: Resolution 2016-36.pdf
7.
RESOLUTIONS
7.1.
COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES - MARCO DESTIN, INC. (ALVIN’S ISLAND)

COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES - MARCO DESTIN, INC. (ALVIN’S ISLAND) – RESOLUTION 2016-37 APPROVING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH A COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES AGAINST MARCO DESTIN, INC. (ALVIN’S ISLAND) FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY SIGN CODE AND FAILURE TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT UNDER STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Attorney to serve the Summons to proceed with the Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Damages against Marco Destin, Inc.
Documents: Resolution 2016-37.pdf
8.
ORDINANCES – FIRST READING
8.1.
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT – TRADE SERVICES

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT – TRADE SERVICES - ORDINANCE 2016-05 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SPECIFIC TO THE TABLE OF LAND USES CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.03.02 TO ALLOW TRADE AND REPAIR SERVICES WITHIN THE C-1 ZONING DISTRICT AND ADDING SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS TO CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6.02.28 SPECIFIC TO C-1 ZONED PROPERTIES, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends the Land Development Code specific to trade services.

Documents: Ordinance 2016-05.pdf
8.2.
ZONING CHANGE – 8 FLAGS SHOPPING CENTER

ZONING CHANGE – 8 FLAGS SHOPPING CENTER - ORDINANCE 2016-06 CHANGING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP TO ASSIGN A ZONING CATEGORY OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) FOR  PARCELS TOTALING 9.49 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON S. 14TH STREET BETWEEN LIME AND JASMINE STREETS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis:  Assigns a Zoning Category of General Commercial (C-2) to 9.49 acres located on S. 14th Street between Lime and Jasmine Streets.
Documents: Ordinance 2016-06.pdf
9.
ORDINANCES – SECOND READING
9.1.
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT – LAND USE DEFINITIONS

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT – LAND USE DEFINITIONS - ORDINANCE 2016-03 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SPECIFIC TO LAND USE DEFINITIONS AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1.07.00, AND CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.03.02; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends the Land Development Code specific to Land Use Definitions.

Documents: Ordinance 2016-03.pdf
9.2.
CODE AMENDMENT – VEHICLES FOR HIRE

CODE AMENDMENT – VEHICLES FOR HIRE - ORDINANCE 2016-04 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE III, TITLED VEHICLES FOR HIRE; AMENDING SECTION 86-91, DEFINITIONS, BY DEFINING TYPES OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE; AMENDING SECTION 86-112 BY REMOVING AND AMENDING SIGN REQUIREMENTS;  AMENDING SECTION 86-136 BY REQUIRING TAXICABS TO POST RATE SCHEDULES CONSPICUOUSLY IN VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTION 86-140 BY REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR LEATHER, VINYL, OR SOME SIMILAR NONABSORBENT FABRIC UPHOLSTERY WHICH CAN BE EASILY CLEANED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends various sections of the City Code pertaining to Vehicles for Hire.
Documents: Ordinance 2016-04.pdf
10.
BOARD APPOINTMENT
10.1.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL

HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL – 1 appointment.
Documents: HDC Board Appointment.pdf
10.2.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD

PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD – 1 appointment.

Documents: PAB Board Appointment.pdf
11.
DISCUSSION – DIRECTION – ACTION ITEM
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).