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1 Charter Review Board Agenda Packet Wednesday, October 18, 2017

2 October 18, 2017 AGENDA Page 1 SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1660 RINGLING BOULEVARD COMMISSION CHAMBER SARASOTA, FLORIDA 6:00 p.m. Richard Dorfman, Chair, District 2 Anthony Sawyer, Vice Chair, District 1 James F. Gabbert, Chair Pro Tem, District 4 Joseph Hudgins, Parliamentarian, District 4 Steven R. Fields, District 1 Donna Barcomb, District 2 Joe Justice, District 3 Pat Wayman, District 3 Bruce Dillon, District 5 David Samuel, District 5 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 1. MINUTES To approve the Minutes of the meeting dated May 17, BUDGET REPORT 3. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - (Five-minute time limit per person.) Persons desiring to comment before the Charter Review Board are directed to complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or topic to be addressed, and present comments during Open to the Public. (Note: You are not required to sign the Oath if you are speaking at Open to the Public.) 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS To consider a presentation by Charter Review Board (CRB) Member Fields to establish a Special Committee to review the CRB By-laws. 5. NEW BUSINESS To consider proposed amendments for presentation and debate at the next meeting. 6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. MEETING SCHEDULE January 17, :00 p.m. May 16, :00 p.m. Robert L. Anderson Administration Center County Administration Center Commission Chamber Commission Chamber 4000 South Tamiami Trail 1660 Ringling Boulevard Venice, Florida Sarasota, Florida

3 October 18, 2017 AGENDA Page 2 NOTE: Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint, should contact: Sarasota County Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Civil Rights Coordinator, 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34236, Phone: , Teletype (TTY): or adacoordinator@scgov.net. Persons needing assistance are asked to provide notice as soon as practicable in advance of the event to allow time to accommodate the request.

4 CHRONO INSERT FORM MEETING: October 18, 2017 ITEM NO.: 1 MINUTES BUDGET REPORT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE NO PAPERWORK FILED NO ITEMS PRESENTED ITEM CONTINUED TO:

5 May 17, 2017 MINUTES Book 2 Page 188 SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1660 RINGLING BOULEVARD COMMISSION CHAMBER SARASOTA, FLORIDA 6:00 p.m. Richard Dorfman, Chair, District 2 Anthony Sawyer, Vice Chair, District 1 James F. Gabbert, Chair Pro Tem, District 4 Joseph Hudgins, Parliamentarian, District 4 Steven R. Fields, District 1 Donna Barcomb, District 2 Joe Justice, District 3 Pat Wayman, District 3 Bruce Dillon, District 5 David Samuel, District 5 Also present were: Sarah Blackwell, Assistant County Attorney Moana Pele, Deputy Clerk Charlie Maloney, Deputy Clerk (06:00 p.m.) CALL TO ORDER (06:01 p.m.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board Member Fields (06:02 p.m.) ROLL CALL The Roll Call confirmed the existence of a quorum. (06:03 p.m.) 1. MINUTES Approved the Charter Review Board Minutes dated January 18, Moved by Board Member Sawyer, seconded by Board Member Barcomb, carried by a 10-0 vote. Minutes in draft form and are not official until approved by the Charter Review Board. (06:03 p.m.) 2. BUDGET REPORT Chair Dorfman commented on and noted approval of the Charter Review Board Budget Report dated May 4, 2017, without objection. (06:04 p.m.) 3. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Opened and closed without comment.

6 May 17, 2017 MINUTES Book 2 Page 189 (06:04 p.m.) 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS To consider a presentation by Charter Review Board (CRB) Member Fields to establish a Special Committee to review the CRB By-laws. (06:04 p.m.) Noted no objection by Chair Dorfman to reschedule Board Member Fields presentation to establish a Special Committee to review the CRB By-laws to the October 18, 2017, CRB meeting. (06:05 p.m.) 5. NEW BUSINESS Discussions were held on the following topics/issues: consideration of Comprehensive Plan issues before the Charter Review Board (CRB)/proper venue for presentation an amendment to CRB By-laws require Board approval of all proposed recommendations for presentation. (06:07 p.m.) 6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Discussions were held on the following topics/issues: protocol for responding to newspaper inquiries as a Charter Review Board (CRB) Member respond as a citizen/not as a representative of the CRB do not discuss/acknowledge/respond for other CRB Members opinions/possible Sunshine Law violation acknowledgement of CRB Chair Dorfman s recent appointment to the State College of Florida Board of Trustees revised Sarasota County Charter approved by the Board of County Commissioners on May 9, 2017/available on the Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller website. (06:11 p.m.) 7. MEETING SCHEDULE Chair Dorfman discussed the following meeting schedule. October 18, :00 p.m. January 17, :00 p.m. County Administration Center Robert L. Anderson Administration Center Commission Chamber Commission Chamber 1660 Ringling Boulevard 4000 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Florida Venice, Florida Minutes in draft form and are not official until approved by the Charter Review Board. MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:12 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: Chair

7 CHRONO INSERT FORM MEETING: October 18, 2017 ITEM NO.: 2 MINUTES BUDGET REPORT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE NO PAPERWORK FILED NO ITEMS PRESENTED ITEM CONTINUED TO:

8 Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners Organization Code Revenue & Expenditure Report Charter Review Fund 001 October 2016 Through September 2017 Variance Adopted Amended Year to Month to Over (Under) % Budget Budget Date Date Encumbrance Amended Actual Expenditures: Postage and Freight 1,00 1, % Printing and Binding 1,00 1, % Advertising 1,30 1,30 1,30 Operating Expenditures Total 3,30 3, , % Total Expenditures 3,30 3, , % Revenue Less Expenditures (3,30) (3,30) (583.33) 2, User Name: Doreen Buonpastore Run Date: 10/05/2017 Report ID: AVGL1001 (Monthly Amts) Page 1

9 CHRONO INSERT FORM MEETING: October 18, 2017 ITEM NO.: 3 MINUTES BUDGET REPORT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE NO PAPERWORK FILED NO ITEMS PRESENTED ITEM CONTINUED TO:

10 CHRONO INSERT FORM MEETING: October 18, 2017 ITEM NO.: 4 MINUTES BUDGET REPORT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE NO PAPERWORK FILED NO ITEMS PRESENTED ITEM CONTINUED TO:

11 CHRONO INSERT FORM MEETING: October 18, 2017 ITEM NO.: 5 MINUTES BUDGET REPORT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE NO PAPERWORK FILED NO ITEMS PRESENTED ITEM CONTINUED TO:

12 PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT Meeting date: October 18, 2017 Proposer name: John Michael Cosentino New Section: Preserve County-Owned Parks, Preserves, Beach and Water Access and Waterfront Vistas Summary of amendment: The County shall not sell, and shall retain ownership of County-Owned Parks and Preserves, and shall not vacate or sell County-Owned road segments on rights of way along or abutting any beach, river, creek, canal, lake, bay, gulf access or waterfront vista. The County shall encourage maximum right of way use for the public access and viewing of waterfront vistas. Whenever feasible, the County shall make these areas accessible to mobility impaired persons. Text of proposed amendment: Preserve County-Owned Parks, Preserves, Beach and Water Access and Waterfront Vistas. The County shall not sell, and shall retain ownership of County-Owned Parks and Preserves, and shall not vacate or sell County-Owned road segments on rights of way along or abutting any beach, river, creek, canal, lake, bay, gulf access or waterfront vista. The County shall encourage maximum right of way use for the public access and viewing of waterfront vistas. Whenever feasible, the County shall make these areas accessible to mobility impaired persons.

13 PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT Meeting date: October 18, 2017 Proposer name: John Michael Cosentino New Section: Retain or Reacquire Siesta Key Beach Road as Public Right of Way Summary of amendment: Charter Amendment to Retain or Reacquire Siesta Key Beach Road as Public Right of Way. The County shall rescind the vacation of, or reacquire, Beach Road on Siesta Key as it existed on January 1, 2016, and shall not vacate or sell this County-owned road segment(s) or right-of-way. The County shall provide maximum right of way use of Beach Road for public access, including vehicular use and viewing of waterfront vistas. The County shall make this area accessible to mobility impaired persons. Text of proposed amendment: Retain or Reacquire Siesta Key Beach Road as Public Right of Way. The County shall rescind the vacation of, or reacquire, Beach Road on Siesta Key as it existed on January 1, 2016, and shall not vacate or sell this County-owned road segment(s) or right-of-way. The County shall provide maximum right of way use of Beach Road for public access, including vehicular use and viewing of waterfront vistas. The County shall make this area accessible to mobility impaired persons.

14 CHRONO INSERT FORM MEETING: October 18, 2017 ITEM NO.: 6 MINUTES BUDGET REPORT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE NO PAPERWORK FILED NO ITEMS PRESENTED ITEM CONTINUED TO:

15 CHRONO INSERT FORM MEETING: October 18, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 MINUTES BUDGET REPORT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE NO PAPERWORK FILED NO ITEMS PRESENTED ITEM CONTINUED TO: