Board of County Commissioners
Leon County, Florida
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Regular Public Meeting Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 3:30 p.m
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Original Post Date - 2/8/2021


Agenda Item #15 with attachments
Posted on 2/10/2021

Final Public Comments received for the February 16, 2021 meeting.
Posted on 2/17/2021

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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, Twitter 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 by Reverend Don Tolliver, Vice President of The Tallahassee Chapter of the National Action Network

Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Carolyn D. Cummings.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Recognizing Leon County Volunteer Champion Annie Johnson for “Project Annie” Meal Program
  (Chairman Minor/Royle King, Volunteer Services Manager)
   
• Presentation from Cecka Rose Green, Children’s Home Society of Florida Big Bend Region, on behalf of Sabal Palm Elementary, a Community Partnership School
  (Commissioner Dozier / Cecka Rose Green)
   
• Presentation on The Big Bend Continuum of Care and Homelessness
  (Amanda Wander, Executive Director of the Big Bend Continuum of Care)
   
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update
  (Vincent S. Long, County Administrator and Claudia Blackburn, Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Leon County)  

CONSENT                     

1. Minutes:  October 13, 2020 Regular Meeting; November 17, 2020 Reorganization/Regular Meeting
   (Clerk of Court)
    
2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
    
3. Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the January 25, 2021 Annual Retreat
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
4. Consideration of Additional 2021 State Legislative Priorities
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    
5. Resolution Reauthorizing the Housing Finance Authority of Leon County to Issue a Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond for the First Phase of the Magnolia Family / Orange Avenue Apartments Redevelopment Project
   (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)
    
6. Letter of Support to FDOT to Reroute US Bicycle Route 90
   (County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
    
7. Approval of the Plat for Tower Gates Phase 1 Subdivision
   (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    
8. Second Performance Agreement and Surety Device for Summerfield Phase I Subdivision
   (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    
9. Adoption of Proposed New Policy for the Traffic Calming Program
   (County Administrator/ Public Works)

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

10. Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Leon County Contractors’ Licensing and Examination Board Report
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
11. FY 2020 Annual Code Enforcement Board, Nuisance Abatement Board, and Code Compliance Program Report
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
12. PULLED - Status Update Regarding Curbside Collection Service Provided by Waste Pro, Inc.
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

12. Status Update Regarding Curbside Collection Service Provided by Waste Pro, Inc.
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)

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

13. Status Report on the Process to Review and Update the Southern Strategy Goal of the Land Use Element of the Joint County/City Comprehensive Plan During the Forthcoming 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle
    (County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
     
14. Status Update on Amphitheater Support Space; Approval of Agreement with the City of Tallahassee Regarding Programming for County’s Cascades Concert Series and use of Support Space at the North American Properties Cascades Development; and, Extension of Scott Carswell Presents Contract for Concert Promotions
    (County Administrator/ Tourism)
     
15. Consideration of the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency's Recommendations to Reallocate Tourist Development Tax Funds for the Arts, Cultural and Heritage Grant Program
    (County Administrator/ County Administration / Tourism)
     
16. Final Status Report on the Miccosukee Sense of Place Plan
    (County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
17. Request to Schedule the First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Leon County’s Fertilizer Ordinance for May 11, 2021
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
     
18. Bid Award for Private Security Guard Services
    (County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
     
19. Full Board Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.  

20. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Abolishing the Leon County Health Facilities
    (County Attorney)
     
21. Second and Final Public Hearing to Approve a Development Agreement Between Leon County and Pepe Silvia Group, LLC
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)   
     
22. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to Change the Zoning Classification from the Office Residential-3 (OR-3) to the Single-Family Detached Residential (R-2) Zoning District (Parklawn Ct. and Blountstown St.)
    (County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
     
23. First and Only Public Hearing on Adoption of the Annual Update to the Tallahassee Leon County Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Schedule
    (County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
     

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

• none

ADJOURN

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, March 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
All lobbyists appearing before the Board must pay a $25 annual registration fee.  
 For registration forms and/or additional information, please contact the Board Secretary
 or visit the County Clerk website at www.leoncountyfl.gov