July 21, 2015 City Commissioner Agenda

This regular meeting will be held on July 21, 2015, at 6:00 PM, in City Hall Commissioner Chambers at 204 Ash Street.

Here is the agenda for the Fernandina Beach City Commission. This regular meeting will be held on July 21, 2015, at 6:00 PM, in City Hall Commissioner Chambers at 204 Ash Street.

AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and Invocation by Pastor Beth Fogle-Miller of United Methodist Memorial Church.

4. PRESENTATION/PRESENTATIONS
4.1. PROCLAMATION – GULLAH/GEECHEE NATION APPRECIATION WEEK
PROCLAMATION – GULLAH/GEECHEE NATION APPRECIATION WEEK – Proclaims July 25, 2015 through August 2, 2015 as “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week”. Queen Quet, High Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, will be present to accept the Proclamation.

4.2. PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE
PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) UPDATE – CRA Advisory Board Chair Mike Zaffaroni will provide a Monthly Progress Update.

4.3. PRESENTATION – COLIN BAENZIGER & ASSOCIATES
PRESENTATION – COLIN BAENZIGER & ASSOCIATES – Mr. Colin Baenziger of Colin Baenziger & Associates will provide an update concerning the status of the City Manager search.

4.4. BUDGET SUMMARY
BUDGET SUMMARY – Controller Patti Clifford will answer any questions regarding the budget summary for June 2015.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

6. RESOLUTIONS
6.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT – CITY COMMISSION – RESOLUTION 2015-102
BUDGET AMENDMENT – CITY COMMISSION – RESOLUTION 2015-102 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the transfer of funds in the total amount of $13,318 to the City Commission Health Insurance account from various Commission and Human Resources’ accounts for unbudgeted Health Insurance costs

6.2. BUDGET AMENDMENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-103
BUDGET AMENDMENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT – RESOLUTION 2015-103 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the transfer of funds totaling $80,000 for higher than budgeted salaries expenses in the Fire Department.

6.3. BUDGET AMENDMENT – UTILITY DEBT SERVICE FUND – RESOLUTION 2015-104
BUDGET AMENDMENT – UTILITY DEBT SERVICE FUND – RESOLUTION 2015-104 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Amends the transfers out to Utility Debt Service in the Water Impact Fee Fund and the Water Fund for FY 2014/2015 due to lower than anticipated Water Impact Fee revenue.

6.4. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES APPROVAL – VRL ARCHITECTS, INC. – RESOLUTION 2015-105
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES APPROVAL – VRL ARCHITECTS, INC. – RESOLUTION 2015-105 APPROVING VRL ARCHITECTS, INC.’S COMPENSATION FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,145.33 RELATING TO ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE CITY BUILDING AT 25 N. 4TH ST.; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves VRL Architects, Inc.’s compensation for reimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,145.33 relating to their engineering services for the renovation and rehabilitation project at the City building at 25 N. 4th St.

7. ORDINANCE – FIRST READING
7.1. ANNUAL PAY & CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ORDINANCE 2015-16
ANNUAL PAY & CLASSIFICATION PLAN – ORDINANCE 2015-16 ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, PURSUANT TO SECTION 120 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 62-247 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Establishes the Pay and Classification Plan for FY 2015/2016.

7.2. AMELIA PARK PUD MODIFICATIONS – ORDINANCE 2015-11
AMELIA PARK PUD MODIFICATIONS – ORDINANCE 2015-11 MODIFYING THE AMELIA PARK PUD REMOVING THE MANDATORY COMMERCIAL COMPONENT, PROVIDING FOR LIMITED COMMERCIAL USES, AND RECLASSIFYING THE PROPERTY AS TRANSECT T5 FOR PARCELS 29-3N-2B-0000-0003-0140, 00-00-31-127A-0006-0020, 00-00-31-102P-00E2-0000, 00-00-31-102P-00A2-0000; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves modifications to the Amelia Park PUD.

7.3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – WETLANDS POLICY – ORDINANCE 2015-17
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – WETLANDS POLICY – ORDINANCE 2015-17 STATING ITS INTENT TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2003-36 TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF NET DENSITY TO INCENTIVIZE WETLAND PRESERVATION AND MODIFY POLICY 5.08.02 TO REMOVE REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH CATEGORIZED WETLANDS; AND APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL OF SUCH PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY FOR REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3184(3), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Amends Policy 5.08.02 of the City’s Comprehensive Plan pertaining to wetlands.

7.4. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT – NET DENSITY DEFINITION – ORDINANCE 2015-18
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT – NET DENSITY DEFINITION – ORDINANCE 2015-18 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, REVISING CHAPTER 1 SECTION 1.07.00 REGARDING THE DEFINITION FOR NET DENSITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Amends Chapter 1 of the Land Development Code pertaining to net density.

8. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING
8.1. VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION – AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY – ORDINANCE 2015-02
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION – AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY – ORDINANCE 2015-02 ANNEXING 15.70 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY BETWEEN HIRTH ROAD AND CHEM CELL ROAD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Annexes 15.70 acres on Amelia Island Parkway between Hirth Road and Chem Cell Road.

8.2. FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT – AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY – ORDINANCE 2015-03
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT – AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY – ORDINANCE 2015-03 CHANGING THE CITY’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO ASSIGN A CITY FUTURE LAND USE MAP CATEGORY OF HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR) FROM NASSAU COUNTY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 15.70 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY BETWEEN HIRTH ROAD AND CHEM CELL ROAD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Assigns a Future Land Use Map Designation of High Density Residential (HDR) to 15.70 acres located on Amelia Island Parkway between Hirth Road and Chem Cell Road.

8.3. ZONING CHANGE – AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY – ORDINANCE 2015-04
ZONING CHANGE – AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY – ORDINANCE 2015-04 CHANGING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP TO ASSIGN A CITY ZONING CATEGORY OF HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) FROM NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENTIAL GENERAL 1, FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 15.70 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY BETWEEN HIRTH ROAD AND CHEM CELL ROAD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Assigns a Zoning Category of High Density Residential (R-3) to 15.70 acres located on Amelia Island Parkway between Hirth Road and Chem Cell Road.

8.4. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT APPROVAL – AMELIA ISLAND TROLLEYS AND TRANSPORTATION, LLC – ORDINANCE 2015-08
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT APPROVAL – AMELIA ISLAND TROLLEYS AND TRANSPORTATION, LLC – ORDINANCE 2015-08 AMENDING ORDINANCE 2012-30 BY APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AMELIA ISLAND TROLLEYS AND TRANSPORTATION, LLC TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AS A PILOT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the amendments in the First Amendment to Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Amelia Island Trolleys and Transportation, LLC.

8.5. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION – 2374 SHANNON ROAD – ORDINANCE 2015-09
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION – 2374 SHANNON ROAD – ORDINANCE 2015-09 APPROVING A VACATION OF A 0.04 ACRE PORTION OF SHANNON ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY TERMINATING AT 2374 SHANNON ROAD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Synopsis: Approves the vacation of public right-of-way totaling approximately 0.04 acres and terminates at the end of Shannon Road at the applicant’s property identified as 2374 Shannon Road.

9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9.1. BOARD APPOINTMENT-AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
BOARD APPOINTMENT-AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION – 1 appointment.

10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
12. CITY CLERK REPORTS
13. MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT