Special meeting on hiring new St. Augustine Beach City Attorney, as Building and Zoning Director Takes Leave of Absence

A Daytona Beach law firm has withdrawn from consideration.   Environmental and land use planning use lawyer Ralf Brookes' application was rated a close second; the City Attorney decision may be made Monday, February 10, 2020 at 5:30 PM, just before the meeting of the City Commission with the Planning and Zoning Board.

At the 6 pm Monday February 10 meeting, there will be discussion of the behavior of City managers toward PZB, resulting in the resignations of the PZB Chair and Vice Chair, Ms. Jane West and Ms. Elyse Sloan.

Building and Zoning Director BRIAN WILLIAM LAW has taken a leave of absence, and may not attend the meeting.

Here are the agendas for the February 10, 2020 meetings in St. Augustine Beach:

AGENDA
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 AT 5:30 P.M.CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, 2200 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
THE CITY COMMISSION HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ABOUT TOPICS THAT ARE ON THE AGENDA MUST FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD IN ADVANCE AND GIVE IT TO THE RECORDING SECRETARY. THE CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE MEETING ROOM. THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONS WHO WANT TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION UNDER “PUBLIC COMMENTS.”
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

1. The goal of Commission meetings is to accomplish the public’s business in an environment that encourages a fair discussion and exchange of ideas without fear of personal attacks.
2. Anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience and lack of respect for others is unacceptable behavior. Demonstrations to support or oppose a speaker or idea, such as clapping, cheering, booing, hissing, or the use of intimidating body language are not permitted.
3. When persons refuse to abide by reasonable rules of civility and decorum, or ignore repeated requests by the Mayor to finish their remarks within the time limit adopted by the City Commission, and/or who make threats of physical violence shall be removed from the meeting room by law enforcement officers, either at the Mayor’s request or by an affirmative vote of a majority of the sitting Commissioners.
   “Politeness costs so little.” – ABRAHAM LINCOLN

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SECTION 1-5 OF THE CITY CHARTER: VOTE TO DETERMINE THAT MEETING IS AN EMERGENCY (Super Majority Vote Required)
5. IF AFFIRMATIVE, DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS RE: NEXT STEPS FOR SELECTING A CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
JOINT CITY COMMISSION AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M.CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, 2200 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
THE CITY COMMISSION HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ABOUT TOPICS THAT ARE ON THE AGENDA MUST FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD IN ADVANCE AND GIVE IT TO THE RECORDING SECRETARY. THE CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE MEETING ROOM. THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONS WHO WANT TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION UNDER “PUBLIC COMMENTS.”

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RULES OF CIVILITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The goal of Commission meetings is to accomplish the public’s business in an environment that encourages a fair discussion and exchange of ideas without fear of personal attacks.
Anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience and lack of respect for others is unacceptable behavior. Demonstrations to support or oppose a speaker or idea, such as clapping, cheering, booing, hissing, or the use of intimidating body language are not permitted.
When persons refuse to abide by reasonable rules of civility and decorum, or ignore repeated requests by the Mayor to finish their remarks within the time limit adopted by the City Commission, and/or who make threats of physical violence shall be removed from the meeting room by law enforcement officers, either at the Mayor’s request or by an affirmative vote of a majority of the sitting Commissioners.
“Politeness costs so little.” – ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CALL TO ORDER

3. ROLL CALL
4. WELCOME BY MAYOR ENGLAND
5. TOPICS
   
   1. Expectations: What are Commission’s expectations of the Planning Board, specifically related to what may the Board do to help the Commission do its work? (This was suggested by the Board’s Chairperson, Kevin Kincaid.)
   2. Values: Discussion of values so that Board members can clearly understand the value they provide to the Commission. (Suggested by Mr. Kincaid)

c. Principles: How may the principles of the Planning Board be aligned with the Commission’s principles to better serve the City? (Also suggested by Mr. Kincaid)

4. Communication: How can communication between the Board and the Commission be improved?
5. Variances and final development orders: Need for the Board to cite specific reasons for approval or denial. (Suggested by Commissioner Samora)
6. Planner: Discussion of whether a City staff planner needed. If so, to do what in particular? Would a consultant planner be more cost effective for specific projects?
7. Dealing with sea level rise, resiliency and sustainability issues: Discussion of the role of the Planning Board as the City’s land planning agency to review proposals from residents and the Sustainability and Environmental Planning Advisory Committee and provide recommendations to the City Commission as to which proposals should be accepted and whether a consultant planner is needed to develop and help implement them.
8. Training: When to schedule training by the City Attorney on the Sunshine Law and related matters.
9. Joint Meetings: When to have them.
10. Other issues that the Board and Commission may want to discuss.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. CLOSING REMARKS BY MAYOR ENGLAND AND CHAIRPERSON KINCAID
8. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE:
The agenda material containing background information for this meeting is available on a CD in pdf format upon request at the City Manager’s office for a $5 fee. Adobe Acrobat Reader will be needed to open the file.
NOTICES: In accordance with Florida Statute 286.0105: “If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this scheduled meeting or hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose the 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.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Manager’s Office not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address provided, or telephone 904-471-2122, or email sabadmin@cityofsab.org.