Agenda
CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 1, 2009, 5:00 PM, CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. DISCUSSION
3.1 Hometown Democracy Proposal.
3.2 Brief Update from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Committee.
4. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 2009, 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Invocation by John Coverdell w/Prospect Baptist Church.

4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATION

4.1 PROCLAMATION – VFW POST 54 – Recognizes the dedication of VFW Post 54. Commander Tom Gora will be present to accept the Proclamation.

4.2 PRESENTATION – FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE OF JACKSONVILLE UPDATE РDr. Stephen Wallace, President of the Florida State College of Jacksonville, will give a brief update on Florida State College.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting – October 6, 2009; Work Session – November 3, 2009; Regular Meeting – November 3, 2009.

5.2 SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTION – RESOLUTION 2009-176 APPROVING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FOR CITY SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves one (1) additional application for exemption of City Sewer and refuse costs.

5.3 AUTHORIZATION TO DEFEND РSPELL – RESOLUTION 2009-177 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND THE CITY IN CERTAIN LITIGATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes defense in Case No. 09-CA-1039, Rosa Lee Spell v. City of Fernandina Beach, et al.

5.4 AUTHORIZATION TO DEFEND – BORNS, ET AL. – RESOLUTION 2009-178 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND THE CITY IN CERTAIN LITIGATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes defense in Case No. 09-CA-1488, Patricia Borns, et al. v. City of Fernandina Beach Historic District Council.
5.5 AUTHORIZATION TO DEFEND – CHAMBERS, ET AL. – RESOLUTION 2009-179 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND THE CITY IN CERTAIN LITIGATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes defense in Case No.:3-09-CV-104J 20HTS, Bradley Chambers, et al. v. City of Fernandina Beach.

6. REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

6.1 CITY RESIDENTS

6.2 NON-CITY RESIDENTS

7. RESOLUTIONS

7.1 ADOPTION OF THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT РRESOLUTION 2009-180 ADOPTING THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT FOR THE FERNANDINA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; STATING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BASED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE REPORT; AND APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES. Synopsis: Adopts the proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the City’s Comprehensive Plan and approves the transmittal to DCA.

8. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING

8.1 CODE AMENDMENT РCEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE – ORDINANCE 2009-22 AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 PERPETUAL CARE BY AMENDING SECTION 30-56 PERPETUAL CARE TRUST FUND; AMENDING SECTION 30-57 PERPETUAL CARE SERVICE; FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends the City’s Code regarding the Cemetery’s Perpetual Care Trust Fund.

9. BOARD APPOINTMENT

9.1 HOUSING AUTHORITY – 1 Appointment.

9.2 WATERFRONT FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP – 4 Appointments.

10. DISCUSSION – DIRECTION – ACTION ITEMS

10.1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO §196.1997, FLORIDA STATUTES.

11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

12. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

13. CITY CLERK REPORTS

14. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

15. ADJOURNMENT