October 2, 2018 Board of County Commissioners
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Call to Order - -Call to Order by Chair
-Roll Call by the Clerk of the Court
-Invocation
-Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
-Call to Order by Chair-Roll Call by the Clerk of the Court
-Invocation
-Pledge of Allegiance
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Proclamations - -Proclamation Proclamation Recognizing October 2018 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
-Proclamation Proclamation Recognizing October 2018 as Gullah Geechee Month
-Acceptance of Proclamations
Proclamations
-Proclamation Proclamation Recognizing October 2018 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month-Proclamation Proclamation Recognizing October 2018 as Gullah Geechee Month
-Acceptance of Proclamations
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Public Comment - Public Comment
Public Comment
Public Comment
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Consent Agenda - -Deletions to Consent Agenda
-Approval of Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
-Deletions to Consent Agenda-Approval of Consent Agenda
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Regular Agenda - -Additions/Deletions to Regular Agenda
-Approval of Regular Agenda
Regular Agenda
-Additions/Deletions to Regular Agenda-Approval of Regular Agenda
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Item 6 - Porpoise Point Drainage Project Update. On April 17, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to proceed with a request to USACE to initiate a beach erosion study in the vicinity of Porpoise Point through their Continuing Authorities Program (CAP). On May 15, 2018 the Board directed staff to proceed with necessary surveys and continue defining the scope of a drainage improvement project related to re-establishing drainage swales and potential positive outfalls to alleviate flooding and bring this information back to the Board for additional direction. On September 18, 2018 the Board requested an update on the status of these projects in the Porpoise Point area.
Item 6
Porpoise Point Drainage Project Update. On April 17, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to proceed with a request to USACE to initiate a beach erosion study in the vicinity of Porpoise Point through their Continuing Authorities Program (CAP). On May 15, 2018 the Board directed staff to proceed with necessary surveys and continue defining the scope of a drainage improvement project related to re-establishing drainage swales and potential positive outfalls to alleviate flooding and bring this information back to the Board for additional direction. On September 18, 2018 the Board requested an update on the status of these projects in the Porpoise Point area.
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Item 1 - Presentation and update regarding the Hastings Youth Academy. At the request of the County Commission, this presentation is being made to provide background information and an operational update pertaining to the Hastings Youth Academy. The academy is a State-run corrections facility, under the authority of the Department of Juvenile Justice in Tallahassee. In recent years, events have occurred outside the grounds of the facility which have raised concerns within the community and have led to the State appointing a new private-sector facility operator. The presentation will include information from the Sheriffs Office on the background of the facility and introduce the new facility operator who, in turn, will address operational changes being made to the Academy to prevent future community incidents. The new operators will also be prepared to answer any questions the Commission may have pertaining to the Hastings Youth Academy.
Item 1
Presentation and update regarding the Hastings Youth Academy. At the request of the County Commission, this presentation is being made to provide background information and an operational update pertaining to the Hastings Youth Academy. The academy is a State-run corrections facility, under the authority of the Department of Juvenile Justice in Tallahassee. In recent years, events have occurred outside the grounds of the facility which have raised concerns within the community and have led to the State appointing a new private-sector facility operator. The presentation will include information from the Sheriffs Office on the background of the facility and introduce the new facility operator who, in turn, will address operational changes being made to the Academy to prevent future community incidents. The new operators will also be prepared to answer any questions the Commission may have pertaining to the Hastings Youth Academy.
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Item 2 - St. Johns County Art in Public Spaces Program Policy Update. The St. Johns County Art in Public Spaces Program is a partnership between the St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Johns County, that allows art to make a unique contribution to the lives of St. Johns County residents, visitors, and employees, through the exhibition of art in the County Administration Building. The program was created in 2009 and has successfully hosted more than 50 art displays and exhibits since that time. As the initiative has evolved, requests to update the policy governing the program and consider augmenting the scope have emerged from the community. The proposed draft policy includes a formalization of some program components, language updates, revised content regulations, and a new category for larger exhibits featuring regional, state, national, and international artists. In addition, numerous other policy requests generated by members of the community will be presented to the Board for consideration.
Item 2
St. Johns County Art in Public Spaces Program Policy Update. The St. Johns County Art in Public Spaces Program is a partnership between the St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Johns County, that allows art to make a unique contribution to the lives of St. Johns County residents, visitors, and employees, through the exhibition of art in the County Administration Building. The program was created in 2009 and has successfully hosted more than 50 art displays and exhibits since that time. As the initiative has evolved, requests to update the policy governing the program and consider augmenting the scope have emerged from the community. The proposed draft policy includes a formalization of some program components, language updates, revised content regulations, and a new category for larger exhibits featuring regional, state, national, and international artists. In addition, numerous other policy requests generated by members of the community will be presented to the Board for consideration.
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Item 3 - Public Hearing - REZ 2018-03, 2884 N. Fourth Street. Request to rezone approximately 0.72 acres of land from Commercial, General (CG) to Residential, Single Family (RS-3) zoning to allow for residential development, located at 2884 N. Fourth Street. The Planning and Zoning Agency heard this item on August 16, 2018, and voted 5-0 to recommend approval.
Item 3
Public Hearing - REZ 2018-03, 2884 N. Fourth Street. Request to rezone approximately 0.72 acres of land from Commercial, General (CG) to Residential, Single Family (RS-3) zoning to allow for residential development, located at 2884 N. Fourth Street. The Planning and Zoning Agency heard this item on August 16, 2018, and voted 5-0 to recommend approval.
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Item 4 - Public Hearing - COMPAMD 2018-01 Crescent Technical Court (adoption).
Request to adopt a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential-B (Res-B) to Mixed Use District (MD) for approximately 38 acres along Crescent Technical Court. This amendment would accommodate the existing Industrial, Warehousing (IW) zoning at Crescent Technical Park, located west of US Hwy 1 and south of Watson Road. The Planning and Zoning Agency heard this item on September 6, 2018 and recommended to deny adoption of the amendment by a 5-0 vote.
Item 4
Public Hearing - COMPAMD 2018-01 Crescent Technical Court (adoption).Request to adopt a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential-B (Res-B) to Mixed Use District (MD) for approximately 38 acres along Crescent Technical Court. This amendment would accommodate the existing Industrial, Warehousing (IW) zoning at Crescent Technical Park, located west of US Hwy 1 and south of Watson Road. The Planning and Zoning Agency heard this item on September 6, 2018 and recommended to deny adoption of the amendment by a 5-0 vote.
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Item 5 - RFP 18-71 Management of CDBG-DR for Hurricane Projects & Programs. St. Johns County Purchasing Department solicited Request for Proposals (RFP) packages from interested firms to provide Management of CDBG-DR for Hurricane Projects & Programs supported by U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), for countywide use on a continuing basis. Assisting the county in administrating the Sub-recipient agreement with DEO to ensure proper execution and compliance with Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations, and program intent. By providing management of programs and projects, along with a range of services including; a Housing Program, Public Facilities Program, and an Infrastructure Program, in order to help people, properties, and communities recover from storm related damage due to Hurricanes. Staff recommends award of RFP No. 18-71; Management of CDBG-DR for Hurricane Projects and Programs to Tetra Tech, Inc. as the most responsive, responsible Respondent, and approval to enter into negotiations to execute a contract for the above referenced services. The Contract shall have an initial term of five (5) calendar years, and shall have five (5) available one (1) year renewal periods that are exercisable by the County, contingent upon satisfactory performance by the vendor, availability of funds, continued need of the services, and approval by the Disaster Recovery Grant Director and Purchasing Manager.
Item 5
RFP 18-71 Management of CDBG-DR for Hurricane Projects & Programs. St. Johns County Purchasing Department solicited Request for Proposals (RFP) packages from interested firms to provide Management of CDBG-DR for Hurricane Projects & Programs supported by U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), for countywide use on a continuing basis. Assisting the county in administrating the Sub-recipient agreement with DEO to ensure proper execution and compliance with Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations, and program intent. By providing management of programs and projects, along with a range of services including; a Housing Program, Public Facilities Program, and an Infrastructure Program, in order to help people, properties, and communities recover from storm related damage due to Hurricanes. Staff recommends award of RFP No. 18-71; Management of CDBG-DR for Hurricane Projects and Programs to Tetra Tech, Inc. as the most responsive, responsible Respondent, and approval to enter into negotiations to execute a contract for the above referenced services. The Contract shall have an initial term of five (5) calendar years, and shall have five (5) available one (1) year renewal periods that are exercisable by the County, contingent upon satisfactory performance by the vendor, availability of funds, continued need of the services, and approval by the Disaster Recovery Grant Director and Purchasing Manager.
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Item 7 - Consider an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA). Currently there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA) due to an expired term (Mr. Brad Nelson). This vacancy has been advertised for a four week span. Please find attached for your review and consideration eight applications (Andrew Evener - Dist. 4, Gregory Matovina - Dist. 1, Kenneth McClain - Dist. 2, Gurpreet Misra - Dist. 4, Nicholas Morcom - Dist. 2, Meagan Perkins - Dist. 4, Jan Thomas - Dist. 3 and Kevin Van Dyke - Dist. 5) and a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Agency.
Item 7
Consider an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA). Currently there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA) due to an expired term (Mr. Brad Nelson). This vacancy has been advertised for a four week span. Please find attached for your review and consideration eight applications (Andrew Evener - Dist. 4, Gregory Matovina - Dist. 1, Kenneth McClain - Dist. 2, Gurpreet Misra - Dist. 4, Nicholas Morcom - Dist. 2, Meagan Perkins - Dist. 4, Jan Thomas - Dist. 3 and Kevin Van Dyke - Dist. 5) and a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Agency.
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Reports - -Commissioners’ Reports
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