Neptune Beach public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Development Board
The Transportation and Infrastructure Planning Committee is meeting to discuss priority projects for legislative funding. The agenda includes a presentation by The Southern Group and discussion of which projects to prioritize. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by The Southern Group (Jim Gilmore)
- Discussion of priority projects for legislative funding
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including quarterly payments for a resiliency partnership, replacement of the Neptune House lift station, an employee handbook amendment, and a contract for the senior activity center porch. They will also hold a first reading and public hearing on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023. A workshop session follows with committee reports and discussions on a right-of-way purchase and a license agreement.
- Approval of quarterly installments for Resiliency Lab partnership with Smart North Florida
- Neptune House lift station replacement
- Resolution 2022-09 amending the Neptune Beach Employee Handbook
- Award of CONB 2022-03 for Senior Activity Center porch and exterior finishes
- First read and public hearing on Ordinance 2022-07, Budget Amendment 2023-01
Community Development Board
The Transportation, Infrastructure Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and prioritize infrastructure projects. The main agenda item is the Infrastructure Priority List, with time for public comment and committee member input.
- Infrastructure Priority List review
- Public comment period
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on adopting the city employee handbook and approve a Community Development Block Grant contract for the Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center. A workshop follows to discuss infrastructure projects, city services fees, and potential town hall meetings.
- Adoption of the Neptune Beach Employee Handbook
- Approval of CDBG Public Service Grant contract ($250,000) for Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center
- Approval to bid on Senior Activity Center porch and exterior finishes (Bid No. 2022-03)
- Adoption of new fee schedule for city services (Resolution 2022-07)
- Discussion on hosting a City Council town hall meeting
Community Development Board
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding an emergency meeting with a single substantive item: a declaration of a state of emergency. The agenda contains no other business items, only procedural steps for calling the meeting to order and adjourning.
- Declaration of state of emergency
City Council
The Transportation and Infrastructure Planning Committee is meeting to hear a guest presentation from Jeff Sheffield, Executive Director of the North Florida TPO. The presentation covers the TPO's role in regional transportation planning, including the Long Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled on this agenda.
- Guest presentation by Jeff Sheffield, Executive Director, North Florida TPO
- Overview of TPO responsibilities: Long Range Transportation Plan (20-year), Transportation Improvement Program (5-year), Unified Planning Work Program
- TPO covers Duval, Clay, Nassau counties and part of a fourth county, over 3,000 sq. mi., population approx. 1.4 million
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on the final millage rate and the final budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2022, as well as an amendment to the current FY 2022 budget. The council will also consider approving a contract with the Fraternal Order of Police and the sale of surplus vehicles. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.
- Ordinance 2022-04: adopting final millage rate and levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2022-23
- Ordinance 2022-05: adopting final budget and appropriating funds for FY 2022-23
- Ordinance 2022-06: amending the FY 2022 operating budget
- Consideration of approval of Fraternal Order of Police contract
- Consideration of approval of surplus vehicles
City Council
The Transportation and Infrastructure Planning Committee will meet to discuss critical infrastructure needs including wastewater, water, stormwater, and asphalt asset management. A guest from FDOT will present. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2022.
- FDOT guest presentation by Jim Knight, Urban Transportation Development Manager
- Discussion of wastewater infrastructure needs
- Discussion of water infrastructure needs
- Discussion of stormwater infrastructure needs
- Discussion of Asphalt Asset Management Plan
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special and workshop meeting to consider approving tree trimming for Beaches Town Center and 1st Street, followed by a workshop with presentations on impact fees, departmental scorecards, committee reports, and a discussion on Airbnb/short-term rentals. No ordinances or contracts are proposed.
- Approval of tree trimming for Beaches Town Center and 1st Street
- Impact Fee Presentation by Mr. Terrell K. Arline
- Discussion on Airbnb/Short-Term Rental regulations
- Committee reports from Charter Review, Finance, and Land Use and Parks
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a second reading and public hearing on a major ordinance amending multiple chapters of the city code, including alcoholic beverages, coastal construction, and land development regulations. The council will also consider setting the proposed millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, approve an interlocal agreement for opioid settlement funds, and discuss contracts for the City Hall roof replacement and audio/video upgrades.
- Ordinance 2022-03 (second reading) amending Chapters 4, 8, 17, 18, and 27 of the city code
- Consideration of proposed millage rate
- Resolution 2022-06 approving interlocal agreement for opioid litigation settlement proceeds
- Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Ardurra Group, Inc. for City Hall roof replacement project
- Upgrade and improve audio/video equipment in Council Chambers
City Council
The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss four topics in the proposed land development code update (Ordinance 2022-03): uses in the C-1 zoning district, architectural requirements for the RC/NC Overlay, density clarifications for the RC Overlay, and Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). The Community Development Board conditionally approved the code on June 8, 2022, with revisions, and staff is presenting recommendations for council discussion. No formal action is expected; the meeting is for discussion and consensus only.
- Discussion of uses in C-1 district, including restaurants, retail, and personal services
- Review of RC/NC Overlay architectural requirements
- Proposed density clarifications for RC Overlay, including duplex lot size changes to 8,500 sq ft
- Discussion of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and their removal from special exception
- Staff recommends limiting restaurant hours to 7am-10pm and removing outdoor seating in C-1
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the first reading and public hearing of Ordinance 2022-03, which proposes amendments to several chapters of the city code, including alcoholic beverages, buildings, coastal construction, sales, streets, and the Unified Land Development Regulations. Following the special meeting, a workshop will be held for council comments, committee reports, and issue development, with no proposed ordinances or contracts listed.
- First reading and public hearing of Ordinance 2022-03, amending Chapters 4, 8, 17, 18, and 27 of the City Code
- Workshop includes departmental score card and committee reports from Charter Review, Finance, and Land Use and Parks
- No proposed ordinances or contracts listed for the workshop
- Public comments are scheduled in the workshop
Community Development Board
The Neptune Beach Community Development Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on various land use, zoning, and development-related items. The agenda includes items such as comprehensive plan amendments, zoning code text amendments, and site plan reviews. Specific details are limited due to the agenda's formatting, but the board will address matters affecting property development and land use regulations in the city.
- Discussion of comprehensive plan amendments
- Review of zoning code text amendments
- Site plan review for development projects
- Consideration of land use applications
- Public hearings on zoning matters
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 6, 2022. They will consider a variance request for a commercial building on Marsh Point Road, adopt a new city services fee schedule, approve the sale of a police vehicle, and discuss drainage options for the 400 block of South Street.
- Variance request V22-06 for lots on Marsh Point Road to reduce rear and side setbacks for a 2-story commercial building
- Resolution 2022-06 adopting a schedule of fees for various city services
- Sale of 2016 Ford Explorer Police 4WD for $10,999.99 on GovDeals
- Proposed drainage alternatives for the 400 block of South Street
Community Development Board
The Community Development Board is reviewing a draft of the Unified Land Development Code Revisions. The agenda includes discussion of the draft, public comments, and open discussion. The attached materials list numerous proposed changes across many chapters, including definitions, land use, accessory structures, tree protection, and stormwater regulations.
- Proposed changes to Chapter 17 (Sales) include adding 'Temporary' to Open Air Sales and Markets, clarifying food truck operations, and adding a fee for applicants.
- Chapter 18 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places) proposes removing allowance for parking areas in the right-of-way beyond a driveway apron.
- Article I (Definitions) proposes adding definitions for terms like 'Food Truck', 'Drive-thru Facility', 'Hazard Tree', and 'Motorized kick scooter'.
- Article IV (Land Use) proposes moving restaurants to Special Exception in C-1, removing outdoor seating as an allowable use, and removing strip malls in C-1.
- Article X (Streets, Sidewalks, & ROW) proposes adding language that no new cul-de-sacs shall be created in Neptune Beach.
Community Development Board
The Community Development Board is meeting to discuss and review a draft of the Unified Land Development Code Revisions. The agenda includes a detailed list of proposed changes to various chapters, covering topics such as definitions, land use, accessory structures, tree protection, and stormwater. Public comments and open discussion are also scheduled.
- Proposed changes to Chapter 17 (Sales) include adding 'Temporary' to Open Air Sales and Markets, clarifying food truck operations, and adding a fee for applicants.
- Chapter 18 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places) would remove allowance for parking areas in the right-of-way beyond a driveway apron and revise R-4 to RC Overlay.
- Article I (Definitions) would add numerous new definitions, including food truck, motorized kick scooter, and low impact design (LID).
- Article IV (Land Use) includes changes such as moving restaurants to Special Exception, removing outdoor seating as an allowable use, and prohibiting strip malls in C-1.
- Article IX (Tree Protection) would remove sycamore tree from the approved list and add language that fines go to the city tree mitigation fund.
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a traffic calming application for McCollum Circle, the final rendering of the Senior Activity Center, a resolution to modify parking rates for residents, and a review of draft Land Development Code changes. No ordinances or contracts are proposed for this meeting.
- Traffic calming application for McCollum Circle (Cedar Street to Valley Forge Rd E.)
- Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center final rendering discussion
- Resolution No. 2022-05 modifying parking rates and availability for residents
- Dancin' in the Streets event on May 21, 2022
- Draft Land Development Code changes: Coastal Construction, Accessory Structures, Concurrency, Wellfields, Parking, Advertising, Nonconforming uses
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a largely ceremonial agenda, including recognition of former Vice Mayor Fred Jones, a Water Conservation Month proclamation, and the 2021 Police Department Employee of the Year award. There are no ordinances, variances, development orders, or new business items on the agenda, and the consent agenda is empty. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comments.
- Recognition of former Vice Mayor Fred Jones
- Water Conservation Month Proclamation - April 2022
- 2021 Neptune Beach Police Department Employee of the Year - Officer Joseph Dzamko
- Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022, March 21, 2022 (Special and Workshop) meetings
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a roundtable workshop to obtain direction on proposed amendments to the Land Development Code. Staff will present options for each of 12 code sections, and the council will provide direction on which language to adopt. Public comment is invited on each item.
- Side setbacks in RC Overlay: 5' vs 7'
- Building height measurement: average roof point vs pitch
- Arcades in CBD: retain or remove
- Porch/stoop encroachment: 10' vs 5' front, 3' side
- Lot coverage in RC Overlay: 60% vs 50%
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution supporting Ukraine, approve two new city positions (Accounts Payable and Payroll Accountant, and Pump Mechanic), and confirm Danielle Dyer-Tyler as Chief Financial Officer. A workshop will follow to review draft changes to the Land Development Code, including sections on alcoholic beverages, open air sales, streets, tree protection, and stormwater management.
- Resolution No. 2022-04 supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression
- Approval of new positions: Accounts Payable and Payroll Accountant, Pump Mechanic
- Confirmation of Danielle Dyer-Tyler as Chief Financial Officer
- Review of draft Land Development Code changes (Charter Section 4.07, Chapters 4, 17, 18, 27)
- Public comments and committee reports (Finance, Land Use and Parks, Charter Review)
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance amending rules for personal vehicles on city beaches. The council will also appoint members to the Community Development Board and elect a Vice Mayor. Several proclamations and approval of prior meeting minutes are on the agenda.
- Ordinance 2022-02 (second read): amends Section 7-29 on use of personal vehicles on city beaches
- Resolution 2022-03: appointing members to the Community Development Board
- Election of Vice Mayor
- Proclamation honoring Fletcher High School Girls Soccer Team as State 6A Champions
- Proclamation designating March as Irish American Heritage Month
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting and workshop. In the special meeting, they will vote on three supplemental agreements for engineering services related to the Florida Boulevard culvert replacement and other water projects. The workshop will include a discussion on a proposed ordinance to prohibit electric bicycles on the beach, as well as a review of draft land development regulations.
- Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Ardurra Group, Inc. for post-design services on Florida Boulevard Culvert Replacement Project
- Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for surface water discharge elimination feasibility and planning
- Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for surveying services to locate rights-of-way
- Discussion of Ordinance No. 2022-02 to amend Section 7-29, Article II, Chapter 7 (Beaches and Waterways) to prohibit electric bicycles on city beaches
- Review of first draft of Chapter 27, Unified Land Development Regulations, including variances, special exceptions, and land use
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items. They will conduct a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance amending the FY2021 operating budget, and a first reading on an ordinance restricting personal vehicles on beaches. They will also consider a resolution appointing a police retirement board member, a resiliency lab MOU, a letter opposing state vacation rental bills, and a council seat appointment.
- Ordinance 2022-01: second reading to amend FY2021 operating budget
- Ordinance 2202-02: first reading to amend beach vehicle use rules
- Resolution 2022-02: appoint member to Police Officers' Retirement Board
- Consider letter opposing Senate Bill 512 and House Bill 325 on vacation rentals
- Selection for Council Seat 5
City Council
The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the first reading and public hearing of Ordinance 2022-01, which amends the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2021 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021). Following that, a workshop meeting will include the City Manager's report, committee updates, and discussions on a parking zone proposal and the first draft of revisions to the Unified Land Development Code.
- Ordinance 2022-01: first reading and public hearing to amend FY 2021 operating budget
- Mobility Management Department year-end report and parking zone proposal
- Discussion of first draft of Chapter 27, Unified Land Development Regulations, Article I and II