CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH FLORIDA MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Jacksonville Beach, Florida Council Members: The following Agenda of Business has been prepared for consideration and action at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on Monday, March 5, 2012, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 11 North Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Opening Ceremonies: Invocation Salute to the Flag Roll Call 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Workshop held February 20, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting held February 20, 2012 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS: 4. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: 5. CITY CLERK 6. CITY MANAGER: (a) Approval to Spend Donated Funds for the Additional Improvements at the Seabreeze Babe Ruth Baseball Field RC120305agn Page 1 of 3
Memorandum, Mayor and City Council City Council Agenda for March 5, 2012 (b) Approve Funding for a City-wide Commercial Market Analysis, an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Case Study of the Redevelopment of the 6 th Avenue North Downtown Vision Plan Retail Corridor and Beach Boulevard Between A1A and Penman Road, to Include the Former George Moore Chevrolet Site, and Staff Support Activities by Reynolds Smith & Hills 7. RESOLUTIONS: a) RESOLUTION NO. 1895-2012 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. 8. ORDINANCES: a) ORDINANCE NO. 2012-8010 FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III, ELECTIONS, SECTION 15. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA, TO MAKE CITY ELECTIONS NON-PARTISAN; PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM QUESTION; PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTION DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR SEGMENTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. b) ORDINANCE NO. 2012-8011 FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III, ELECTIONS, SECTION 16. REGULATION OF ELECTIONS, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA, TO DELEGATE CANVASSING DUTIES IN CITY ELECTIONS TO THE DUVAL COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD; PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM QUESTION; PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTION DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR SEGMENTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RC 120305agn Page 2 of 3
Memorandum, Mayor and City Council City Council Agenda for March 5, 2012 c) ORDINANCE NO. 2012-8017 FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER V, CITY MANAGER, SECTION 32. RIGHT OF MANAGER AND OTHER OFFICERS IN COUNCIL, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM QUESTION; PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTION DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR SEGMENTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Respectfully submitted, /s/george D. Forbes CITY MANAGER GDF: cmm 03/01/2012 If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at any meeting, such person may need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, such person 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 to be based. The public is encouraged to speak on issues on this Agenda that concern them. Anyone who wishes to speak should submit the request to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. These forms are available at the entrance of the City Council Chambers for your convenience. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk s Office at (904) 247-6299, ext 10, no later than 2:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2012. RC 120305agn Page 3 of 3
Minutes of City Council Workshop Review of Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2011 Monday, February 20, 2012 6:00 PM City Council Chambers Mayor Fland Sharp called the workshop to order at 6:00 PM. The following City Council members were in attendance: Lee Buck absent Penny Christian Steve Hartkemeyer Rick Knight Tom Taylor arrived late Jeanell Wilson Also present were City Manager George Forbes, Finance Director Harry Royal, auditors Joe Welch and Ryan Tucker of Purvis Gray & Company, and Nancy Pyatte, City Clerk s Office. Purpose of Workshop The purpose of the workshop was to review the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. (copy on file for record) Mr. Welch presented a detailed review of the Audit Report. In summary, he stated that the City received an unqualified opinion on their financial statements and the audit showed no findings of noncompliance. Mr. Forbes gave an overview of the City s accomplishments, noting the long-term debt has been cut in half over the past decade and the City anticipates being debt free by the year 2020. Mr. Forbes stated that the City is doing well, but still faces challenges due to economic factors such as increasing pension and health care costs, declining revenue in the general fund, and funds expecting to be cut 20% in Community Development Block Grants in the upcoming year. The workshop adjourned at 6:40 PM. Submitted by: Nancy J. Pyatte City Clerk s Office Approved: Fland O. Sharp, Mayor Date: March 5, 2012 CCWkshp120220 min Page 1 of 1
Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, February 20, 2012, at 7:00 P.M. In the Council Chambers, 11 North 3 rd Street, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Fland Sharp called the meeting to order. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation was by Council Member Knight, followed by the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Fland Sharp Council Members: Lee Buck absent Penny Christian Steve Hartkemeyer Rick Knight Tom Taylor Jeanell Wilson Also present was City Manager George Forbes and Nancy Pyatte, City Clerk s Office. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Ms. Christian, seconded by Ms. Wilson, and passed, to approve the following minutes, as presented: Special City Council Meeting held February 6, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting held February 6, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor and the Council expressed their sorrow of the recent loss of David Cole, a beaches resident, business owner and generous local events supporter. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS The following people addressed the Mayor and the Council about considering the revision of the City s ordinance, pertaining to Section 6-6, Vending food and food products from vehicles prohibited: Dana Smith, 1828 Sable Palm Lane, Jacksonville Beach FL Michael Binder, 111 South 25 th Avenue, Jacksonville Beach FL Any O Grady, 13129 Annandale Drive S., Jacksonville FL 32225 Javan Frinks, 1012 South 1 st Avenue, Jacksonville Beach FL Andrew Ferenc, 2061 Sea Hawk Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 RC 120220min Page 1 of 3
Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, February 20, 2012 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK (a) Approve Appointment to the Board of Adjustment to Complete the Unexpired Term of an Alternate Member Motion: It was moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Wilson, to approve the appointment of Sylvia Osewalt to complete the unexpired term of the 1 st Alternate to the Board of Adjustment. Roll call vote: Ayes Christian, Hartkemeyer, Knight, Taylor, Wilson, and Mayor Sharp; motion carried unanimously. Motion: It was moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Wilson, to approve the appointment of Michael Gallimore to complete the unexpired term of the 2 nd Alternate to the Board of Adjustment. Roll call vote: Ayes Christian, Hartkemeyer, Knight, Taylor, Wilson, and Mayor Sharp; motion carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER (a) Approve the Monthly Financial Reports Month of January 2012 Motion: It was moved by Ms. Christian, seconded by Mr. Hartkemeyer, to approve the Monthly Financial Reports for the month of January 2012. Roll call vote: Ayes - Knight, Taylor, Wilson, Christian, Hartkemeyer, and Mayor Sharp; motion carried unanimously. (b) Acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2011 Motion: It was moved by Ms. Christian, seconded by Ms. Wilson, to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2011. Roll call vote: Ayes Knight, Taylor, Wilson, Christian, Hartkemeyer, and Mayor Sharp; motion carried unanimously. (c) Approve the Agreement Between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the Northeast Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross for Use of the Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps Station RC 120220min Page 2 of 3
Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held Monday, February 20, 2012 Motion: It was moved by Ms. Christian, seconded by Ms. Wilson, to approve the agreement between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the Northeast Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross for use of the Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps Station. Roll call vote: Ayes Taylor, Wilson, Christian, Hartkemeyer, Knight, and Mayor Sharp; motion carried unanimously. (d) Approve Bid 01-1112 for Roof Replacements at City Buildings Motion: Discussion: It was moved by Ms. Christian, seconded by Ms. Wilson, to approve Bid 01-1112 for roof replacements at City buildings. Mr. Forbes explained that this is for the SCADA building and the adjacent shop building used by Beaches Energy Services. Also noted was a correction to the amount in the supporting memo it should be for $50,500.00. Roll call vote: Ayes Wilson, Christian, Hartkemeyer, Knight, Taylor, and Mayor Sharp; motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business coming before the Council, Mayor Sharp adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Submitted by: Nancy J. Pyatte City Clerk s Office Approval: Fland O. Sharp, Mayor Date: March 5, 2012 RC 120220min Page 3 of 3