Agenda - City Commission May 11, 2026

City Commission Meeting · 2026-05-11 · agenda_packet

[3560 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd, Prado Ave; case Ordinance 2026-13] This document is an agenda for the City of St. Augustine City Commission meeting on May 11, 2026. It includes administrative items, special presentations, public comments, consent agenda items, appeals, general public presentations, items requiring public hearings, ordinances and resolutions, staff reports, and items by city officials. Key agenda items include a proclamation for "Problem-Solving Court Month" and "National Historic Preservation Month," an ordinance to vacate a right of way at 3560 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd and Prado Ave, an ordinance amending anchoring and dockage statutes, a traffic signal maintenance agreement, and a request to install new signage in Davis Shores Park. The document also details branding updates for city special events like "Light-Up! Night," "Concerts in the Plaza," and "Fireworks Over the Matanzas." Additionally, it lists open positions on various city boards and committees. A previous meeting on March 23, 2026, is also summarized, detailing discussions and decisions on ordinances related to pension plans, right-of-way vacation, and resolutions concerning the dates for "Nights of Lights." Public comments during the March meeting focused on the "Nights of Lights" event, with concerns raised about traffic, parking, and economic impact. [Riberia Street] Discussion regarding speeding on Riberia Street. The City Commission previously voted against speed humps or traffic delineators due to emergency vehicle response times to an Assisted Living Facility. Mayor Sikes-Kline requested the issue be revisited with data to find solutions that do not reduce emergency response times. Mr. Birchim agreed to look into the issue. Proclamation declaring May 14, 2026 as 'The Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association of Florida 34th ANNIVERSARY DAY'. The proclamation recognizes the organization's mission and the service of its members during the Vietnam Era. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of St. Augustine and the Professional Firefighters of St. Augustine, Local No. 2282. The MOU modifies Article 15 – Holidays to provide additional wages (six hours of overtime at 1.0) for employees required to work mandatory overtime for an entire 24-hour shift to meet minimum staffing requirements on one of seven specified holidays. This provision is not intended to replace customary shift exchanges. The MOU requires ratification by the City Commission.