The meeting will be held in the Leon County Courthouse, County Commission Chambers, Fifth Floor, located at 301 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

The media and the public can access the meeting in real time on Comcast channel 16, Prism channels 16 and 1016-HD, the Leon County Florida channel on Roku, the County’s Facebook page, YouTube channel and web site.

Citizens wishing to provide input on any item(s) on the published agenda (or a non-agenda subject) for the upcoming meeting may share public comment by using one of the following three options:

• In-person at the meeting; or
• Register to provide comments using communications media technology during the meeting through the registration form using the following link https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/coadmin/agenda/. Citizens wishing to comment during the meeting must register by 8 p.m. on the day before the meeting to provide County staff sufficient time to provide instructions to citizens for comment during the meeting; or
• Written comments via online submission prior to the meeting using the following link https://leoncountyfl.gov/PublicComments. Written comments should be submitted by 8 p.m. on the day before the meeting in order for the written comments to be distributed to the County Commission prior to the meeting. Written comments submitted after the 8 p.m. deadline on the day before the meeting (up until 1 p.m. the day of the meeting) will be provided to the Commissioners but the County cannot guarantee that the Commissioners will have adequate time to review those comments prior to the meeting. All written comments will be added to the official record and posted on the County webpage.

Anyone needing assistance with submitting comments for the official record may contact County Administration via email at LCG_PublicComments@leoncountyfl.gov or via phone at 850-606-5300.

Please note that Board of County Commissioners Policy 01-05, Article IX., Section E., entitled “Addressing the Commission”, and Article IX., Section F., entitled “Decorum”, shall remain in full force and effect.

Face coverings are required to be worn inside the Leon County Courthouse. Capacity inside the chambers is limited to allow adequate room for physical distancing. Overflow space will be set up if needed.

 

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Kristin Dozier

 

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Proclamation Recognizing the Retirement of Althemese Barnes, Executive Director of the John G. Riley Center
  (Chairman Minor)

• Recognizing Leon County Volunteer Champion Peggy Sandford for “Rags2Bags” Mask Program
  (Chairman Minor/Royle King, Volunteer Services Manager)
   
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination Update
  (Vincent S. Long, County Administrator and Claudia Blackburn, Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Leon County)

 

CONSENT

1. Minutes: July 14, 2020 Regular Meeting; July 14, 2020 Budget Workshop; and November 10, 2020 Joint County/City Public Hearing
   (Clerk of Court)

2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
    
3. Commissioner Appointment to the Water Resource Committee
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
4. Proposed Amended Board Policy No. 96-4 to be entitled “Public Records, Electronic Communications, and Records Retention”
   (County Attorney)
    
5. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Abolishing the Leon County Health Facilities Authority for February 9, 2021
   (County Attorney)
    
6. Amended and Restated Administrative Law Judge Services Contract with the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings
   (County Attorney)
    
7. Approve the County’s Coordinated Public Health Communications Plan to Build Community Trust and Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccine
   (County Administration/ Community & Media Relations)
    
8. Authorization to Proceed with the Drafting an Ordinance to Amend Development Standards for Community Service Uses in the Rural Zoning District
   (County Administration/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
    
9. FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant
   (County Administration/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Emergency Management)
    
10. Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Calendar
    (County Administration/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
11. Approval of Administrative Leave for COVID-19 Related Illnesses
    (County Administrator/ Human Resources)
     
12. Homeless Encampments Status Report
    (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)
     
13. Child Protection Examinations Agreement with The Children’s Home Society of Florida
    (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)

14. Status Update on the Essential Library Initiative
    (County Administrator/County Administration/ Library)
     
15. Approval of Plat for Fletcher Oaks Subdivision Phase II
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
16. Local Agency Program Supplemental Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for Construction of the Big Bend Scenic Byway Project
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
     
17. Lease Agreement with Tallahassee Astronomical Society for a Portion of Cypress Landing Park
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
18. Status Update and Approval of the Continuation of the Joint Project Services Agreement with Choose Tallahassee
    (County Administrator/ Tourism)
     

Status Reports: (These items are included under Consent.)

19. Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Performance and Financial Report
    (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
20. FY 2020 Annual Housing Finance Authority of Leon County Report
    (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)
     
21. FY 2020 Annual Domi Education Entrepreneurial Community Impact Report
    (County Administrator/ PLACE/ Office of Economic Vitality)

 

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDAED ITEMS

3. minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.

Citizens wishing to provide input on any item(s) on the published agenda (or a non-agenda subject) for the upcoming meeting may:

• • Provide in-person comments during the meeting; or
  • Submit their written comments prior to the meeting using the following link https://leoncountyfl.gov/PublicComments; or
  • Register to provide comments using communications media technology during the meeting through the registration form using the following link https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/coadmin/agenda/

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

22. Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
     
23. Sale and Purchase of Land to Relocate Proposed Northeast Park
    (County Administrator/ County Administration/ Office of Resource Stewardship/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
24. Purchase of the Supervisor of Elections Voting Operation Center Property and Awarding the Related Financing
    (County Administrator/ County Attorney/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
     
25. Use of County Parks During COVID-19 and the County’s Sponsorship of Visitor-Generating Community and Athletic Events
    (County Administrator/ County Administration/ Tourism/ Parks & Recreation)
     
26. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Recommencement of Road Improvements for the Tower Oaks Subdivision Two-Thirds Paving Project and Approval of the Bid Award for Construction of the Project
    (County Administrator/ Public Works/ Purchasing)
     
27. Bid Award for Reconstruction of the Drive Thru Lane, Wash Rack and Push Walls at the Leon County Solid Waste Transfer Station
    (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Public Works/ Purchasing)
     
28. Nominations to the Governor for Appointment to the Children’s Services Council of Leon County
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
     
29. Full Board Appointments to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Tourist Development Council, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Animal Classification Committee and CareerSource Capital Region Board
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)

 

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.

30. First of Two Public Hearings to Consider a Development Agreement Between Leon County and Pepe Silvia Group, LLC
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
31. Second and Final Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Article VIII of Chapter 10 of the Leon County Code of Laws Entitled “Floodplain Management”, and Amending Section 10-1.101 Entitled “Definitions”, Section 10-4.327 Entitled “Topographic Alterations”, and Section 10-4.303 Entitled “Stormwater Management Design Standards”
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
32. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Leon County Code of Laws Currently Entitled “Building and Construction Regulations”
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)

 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON NON-AGENDAED ITEMS

3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss issues that are brought forth by speakers.

 

COMMENTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

Items from the County Attorney
Items from the County Administrator
Discussion Items by Commissioners

 

RECEIPT AND FILE

• Housing Finance Authority of Leon County FY 2020 Audit and Financial Statements