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08-23-21 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, August 23, 2021 - 6:30 PM Commission Chamber INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. City Clerk Bartle called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5 Also Present: Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM) Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Kim Flower, Records Clerk (RC) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Joint Workshop of the City Commission and Environmental Stewardship Committee on February 1, 2021. 1B. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on July 26, 2021. Mayor Glasser asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no corrections to the minutes. Mayor Glasser stated the minutes stand as submitted. 2 COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. No one wished to speak. Mayor Glasser closed the public hearing. 3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3A. Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report - 0 Lily Street CM Corbin reported buried trash was found in the northern part of the property at 0 Lily Street. The estimated cost of removal and refurbishing the land is $50,000. He reviewed the report's details and a map of the located waste. He explained the property owner was Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 unaware of the buried trash. CM Corbin mentioned the option of lowering the sales price to the property owner and is awaiting a response regarding the request. Mayor Glasser asked if mitigation would be required on the lot after removing the trees to remove the trash. CM Corbin explained the City would not be required to mitigate the land. Commissioner Bole asked if any toxic materials were found buried on the land. CM Corbin said the assessment did not show any toxic materials. Mayor Glasser asked if the recent finding would affect the appraised price. CM Corbin said he is awaiting a return call from the appraiser. The Commission requested an update regarding the new appraised price. CA Durden informed the Commission an extension allowing the City to conduct its due diligence had been requested to the seller, and the City is awaiting a response. She said if the seller does not grant the extension, the City would then decline to move forward in purchasing the property. 3B. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (September through November 2021) Discussion ensued regarding proposed dates for an additional Budget Workshop. There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. Lastly, CM reported on the installation of generators. 4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 4A. Florida League of Cities Conference/Tree Protection (Mayor Glasser) Mayor Glasser referred to a handout regarding the Priority and Policy Position Recommendations from the Florida League of Cities (which is attached hereto and made part of the Official Records as Attachment A) as she spoke about the proposed resolutions. Attachment A to 8-23-21 Minutes 4B. Grant Processing - WellFest (Mayor Glasser) Mayor Glasser spoke about the conflict relating to CARAC member, Tracy Marko, in receiving grants. CA Durden explained a waiver process in Florida Statute, Chapter 112 and discussion ensued. CA Durden recommended the City Manager relay the information about the needed waiver to Ms. Marko. Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 Miscellaneous Reports/Requests Commissioner Kelly spoke about the Department of Children and Family Services handbook containing a lot of information. She proposed that all City staff working at the COAB childcare facilities become certified through the Department of Children and Family Services. CM Corbin indicated he will put it on the next agenda. Commissioner Waters mentioned having received citizen concerns regarding the roundabout verse the five -way stop. He requested input from the Commission regarding an update of the roundabout and an agenda item be placed on an upcoming meeting agenda for discussion. Mayor Glasser reported that historical information about roundabouts had been placed on the City's website and supports having the roundabout topic on an upcoming agenda for further discussion. She spoke in support of licensing Childcare Center Directors; spoke about the loss of three local first responders to COVID; and recognized City Clerk Donna Bartle for her 30 years of service to the City of Atlantic Beach. 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Glasser read the Consent Agenda. 6A. Acknowledge receipt of the Financial Report as of June 30, 2021. Commissioner Kelly asked to pull the Financial Report from the consent agenda to have the opportunity to discuss some of the entries in it separately. Commissioner Kelly indicated there were some number amounts out of line this year from last year. CM Corbin agreed to take notes regarding her concerns and discuss them with Director of Finance Melissa Burns. Commissioner Kelly listed her concerns. Mr. Corbin was asked to email the responses and also report on them at the next Commission meeting. MOTION: Approve Consent Agenda Item A as written with the updates that come from the City Manager. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Bruce Bole Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS 7A. Environmental Stewardship Committee Update ESC Member Sarah Boren presented a PowerPoint regarding the ESC's LEED 4.1 Certification and Green Works Community Action Plan Outreach Strategy (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Records as Attachment B). Ms. Boren asked for direction from the Commission regarding their outreach strategy. Commissioner Kelly agreed community outreach and education are important. Commissioner Boles spoke in favor of community outreach and the use of social media. Commissioner Waters spoke in favor of the community outreach efforts. Commissioner Norris asked for clarity about the marketing efforts and some lump sums. She mentioned the amount of paper waste the ESC would be creating and the return on investment regarding paper mailouts. Ms. Boren clarified the mailout would only be a postcard and would be mailed to owners, not renters. Commissioner Norris asked if the marketing materials would be bio -degradable or recyclable. Ms. Boren said she would focus on recyclable and bio -degradable materials. Commissioner Norris suggested a small budget for digital advertising. Mayor Glasser explained another committee completed a citywide survey and suggested a survey software for consistency. She also suggested having staff work on marketing trends that are also environmentally responsible. Ms. Boren clarified the survey is planned to last approximately six weeks. After the completion, additional outreach would occur, and the results would be presented to the Commission. Commissioner Norris asked about the proposed budget for the ESC committee. CM Corbin explained the budget had not been allocated. Discussion ensued regarding the allocation options. Commissioner Norris asked about the $3,000 budget for postcards. PCDD Askew responded that staff downloads address from the Property Appraiser's website, creates a template, and Staples creates and mails out the postcards. Approximately 3,600 — 4,000 mailouts would go out. ATTACHMENT B to 8-23-22 Minutes 8 ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8A. RESOLUTION NO. 21-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO. 2021-13: MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ATLANTIC BLVD. MEDIANS, AIA YPORT RD. FLYOVER AREAS, MAYPORT RD. MEDIANS, AND CITY PARKS/COMMON AREAS, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION. Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 Mayor Glasser read the resolution by title. PWD Williams reported on the resolution as detailed in the staff report. Questions ensued regarding the renewal of contracts, mowing, and replacement of plants. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21-45. Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Candace Kelly Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. 8B. RESOLUTION NO. 21-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO. 2021-14: MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION. Mayor Glasser read the resolution by title. PWD Williams spoke about the bids and confirmed that Roundup is not used. MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 21-46. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Bruce Bole Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8C. RESOLUTION NO. 21-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO. 2021-15 FOR THE 20TH STREET DUNE WALKOVER Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 REHABILITATION PROJECT, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION. Mayor Glasser read the resolution by title. PWD Williams reported on Resolution No. 21-47 as detailed in the agenda packet. Questions ensued regarding the location and accessibility of the access. MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 21-47. Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Michael Waters Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. 81). RESOLUTION NO. 21-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE ADDITIONAL FLEET VEHICLE DURING THE 2020- 2021 FISCAL YEAR. Mayor Glasser read the resolution by title. CM Corbin summarized the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet and PC Gualillo answered questions. MOTION. Adopt Resolution No. 21-48. Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Candace Kelly Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 9 10 ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9A. ORDINANCE NO. 90-21-246, Public Hearing and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (RM) TO RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH); PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title. PCD Amanda Askew presented a PowerPoint titled COMP21-0001 & Ord. No. 90-21- 246 275 Sailfish Dr. (which is attached and made part of this Official Record as Attachment C). Mayor Glasser opened the public hearing. Jean Bakkes spoke and answered questions regarding income of proposed housing, monthly price range for apartments, benefits of the proposed improvements, increased safety, and construction delays due to accessibility of material. Mayor Glasser closed the public hearing. PCD Amanda Askew spoke regarding the oversight of the land use regarding the property. Attachment C to 8-23-22 Minutes MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 90-21-246 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Brittany Norris Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10A. Recreation User Fees CM Corbin presented the slides provided in the agenda packet. Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 Commissioner Kelly asked about the fees for upkeep on the facilities, and CM Corbin indicated he would provide that information later. A discussion ensued regarding the current fees for rental facilities, amenities, events, and organizations. Mayor Glasser spoke briefly about the history of some of the fees for different organizations. She spoke about the need for standardization of rates and current contracts for all users of the facilities. She said there should be a provision for the City Manager to deny a renter who did not follow the rules or clean up the facilities. She requested lists of all the users of all facilities and prices of current upkeep on all facilities. Commissioner Bole suggested that we start looking at the dollar amount and even look at the macro number on what is coming and going in the facilities to which Mayor Glasser agreed. Mayor Glasser requested a map of facilities and the amounts for rentals and upkeep for each facility. She stated there should be a provision on how to allow other organizations to use regularly scheduled facilities. She requested a change to the ordinance to include all City facilities, not just Parks and Recreation facilities, including City Hall. She requested a yearly Resolution regarding City budgeted events. Commissioner Kelly mentioned that when Public Works' budget was submitted, it clearly showed line items explaining exactly where the money was being used. She explained when the Recreation Department budget was submitted, it included lump sums of money and no clear explanation regarding what the money was being used for. 11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CC Bartle thanked Mayor Glasser for recognizing her for her 30 years of service to the City. 12 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER CM Corbin apologized for the last presentation and said he would get the requested information back to the Commission as soon as possible. Mayor Glasser • Advised about the 911 ceremony • Reported on the status of her request for a transit shelter for one of the bus stops • Spoke about the school board's emergency meeting about masking and advised if anyone wanted to have an emergency meeting about masking and COVID, she would be open to scheduling a meeting • Spoke about other counties and their mandates. Commissioner Waters agreed about the importance of COVID safety protocols and supported any future meetings regarding COVID. Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 13 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Glasser adjourned the meeting at 8:51pm. Attest: 4077"� Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Elle Glasser, Mayor Date Approved: z�1� zo z2 - Regular City Commission August 23, 2021 Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes III` LC V FLORIDA I EAOt}E OF CITIE€ Priority and Policy Position Recommendations Finance, Taxation & Personnel ® Priority: Communication Services Tax Reform • Policy Position: Local Business Tax Preservation Land Use & Economic Development • Priority: Economic Development Incentives • Policy Position: Annexation Municipal Administration • Priority: Short -Term Rentals • Policy Position: Cybersecurity Transportation & Intergovernmental Relations • Priority: Transportation Funding • Policy Position: Affordable Housing Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works • Priority: Tree Protection • Policy Position: PFAS Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes I e IV r IVt Wa 3WI Idle 2019 Florida Statutes Tide XI :,C&ptet m COUNTY ORGANIZATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND PROGRAMS INTERGOVERNMENTAI. RELATIONS SECTION 045 Tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property. 163.045 Tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property.— (1) A local government may not require a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or mitigation for the pruning, trimming, or removal of a tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property. (2) A local government may not require a property owner to replant a tree that was pruned, trimmed, or removed in accordance with this section. (3) This section does not apply to the exercise of specifically delegated authority for mangrove protection pursuant to ss. 403 93'1'1.--W3.9131, History.—s. 1, ch. 2019-155, Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Copyright ® 2000- 2021 State of Florida. boas;(I4Jalu,,tlfi0nP4c.g{rv)Latvsl5lafutes/t61�J/16$.6,35 W123j21, 10, 16 KA Page 1 n! 1 Attachment A 5-23-22 Minutes Tree Protection Priority Statement: The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation to close loopholes and create standards in current law exemptions from municipal tree ordinances that have caused litigation and abuses, including the clearcutting of land pre -development and the removal of healthy trees that present little, if any, risk to persons or structures. Current law should be amended to apply only to developed, single-family residential property, identify industry -appropriate standards for assessing tree risk, and identify necessary documentation. Background: Local government tree ordinances ensure the maintenance of healthy trees and canopies that are beneficial for habitat, climate adaptation and mitigation, nutrient uptake and filtration, storrnwater management, open space, quality of life and community character. In 2019, in the wake of several hurricanes that caused extensive vegetation damage, the legislature passed a bill that was intended to provide residential homeowners flexibility to quickly address immediate hazards to their homes caused by storm -damaged trees. The bill created section 163.045, F.S., which exempts homeowners from obtaining prior authorization from a local government before pruning or removing these immediate hazards, Specifically, the statute provides that a local government may not require a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or mitigation for the pruning, trimming, or removal of a tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property, Key terms in this new statute are vague and undefined, which has led to conflicts and litigation since it becarne law. • "danger" is not a term used or commonly understood by industry professionals (arborists and landscape architects); • "residential property" is vague; some claire the term applies to vacant or undeveloped land that is simply zoned for residential use, as well as commercial property; i -� C", J "documentation" is vague and does not clearly require a physical inspection by the professional in accordance with any professionally recognized standards. Contact: Rebecca O'Hara, Deputy General Counsel — 850.701.3692 — robarafu4cities.com Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes While repealing the statute is unlikely, property owners, arborists, landscape architects, and local governments would benefit by clarifying ambiguities in the statute that have caused conflicts. The League worked with the Florida Society of Landscape Architects and the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture on specific recommendations for clarification. SB 916 (Brodeur), which was filed for the 2021 Session but did not pass, represents the work product of these organizations. The League will work with these organizations again in the 2022 Session to pass similar legislation. Contact: Rebecca O'Hara, Deputy General Counsel — 850.701.3692 — rohara@flcities.com Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes Proposed Florida League of Cities 2021 Resolutions City of Orlando 2. Florida City Govenvnent Week 3. Florida Territory Bicentennial 4. National Flood Insurance Program 5. Cybersecurity Assistance 6. American Infrastructure Bonds 7. HAS 8. Investing in Infrastnicture Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes 2021-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 18-24,2021, AS "FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK" AND ENCOURAGING ALL FLORIDA CITY OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THIS CELEBRATION BY PARTICIPATING IN THE "MY CITY: I'M PART OF IT, I'M PROUD OF IT!" ACTIVITIES. WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to the people and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and WHEREAS, city government provides services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents, making their city their home; and WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens and is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along the understanding of the services provided by cities and their benefits; and WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have j oined together to teach students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of activities; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week was created in 1991, and this year marks thirty years of recognizing the significant role played by city government in our lives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., encourages all city officials, city employees, school officials and citizens to participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida City Government Week. Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc,, supports and encourages all city governments to promote, sponsor and participate in My City; I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It! Section 3. A copy of this resolution be provided to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Cabinet, the Florida School Boards Association and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc,, in conference assembled at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, this 101 Day of August 2021. ATTEST: Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes Antonio Ortiz, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Commissioner, City of Orlando Jeannie Garner, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes 2021-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., URGING CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, floods are the most common and destructive natural disaster in the United States and Florida; and WHEREAS, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 1968 to make affordable flood insurance available to homeowners, renters and business owners in exchange for using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) generated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for floodplain management by participating communities; and WHEREAS, the Flood Disaster Act of 1973 requires the purchase of flood insurance as a condition of receiving any form of federal or federal -related financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes with respect to the insurance of buildings; and WHEREAS, the NFIP provides affordable flood insurance to property owners by encouraging local governments to adopt and enforce floodplain and water management regulations, best practices and techniques; and WHEREAS, these mitigation efforts reduce and prevent flooding on new and improved structures, thereby saving lives and reducing injuries, reducing economic losses, maintaining and protecting critical infrastructure, and reducing the liability borne by local governments and their elected officials; and WHEREAS, flooding is a serious risk in Florida due to the state's geography and proximity to water, both coastal and inland; and WHEREAS, this issue is a critical concern for our state as Florida has the largest number of participants in the NFIP with more than 1,7 million policies in force; and WHEREAS, the NFIP is set to expire on September 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, a lack of long-term reauthorization causes uncertainty for beneficiaries and providers; and WHEREAS, there is still no viable private market for homeowners and businesses to acquire sufficient flood insurance coverage; and WHEREAS, accurate mapping is fundamental for local governments to assess and communicate risk to their communities and property owners; and WHEREAS, the current federal mapping process often results in local governments having to rely on inaccurate maps that do not take into account locally built flood protection features and communities building off of outdated mapping, which results in artificially inflated risk. Further, many areas of the country are not mapped or mapped accurately, which results in communities not being aware that they are at risk of flooding; and Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon all of us to have a long-term, sustainable and viable NFIP with rates that are affordable; and WHEREAS, FEMA is scheduled to launch a new risk rating system called Risk Rating 2.0 to address deficiencies in the traditional mapping process that was originally scheduled to go into effect October 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, Risk Rating 2.0 will be used as a basis for new flood insurance rates, but the technical details and the actuarial data on which premiums will be based have not been clearly defined by FEMA, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., supports a long-term National Flood Insurance Program that utilizes a flood risk rating system that is transparent, equitable and affordable. Section 2. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the administrator of FEMA, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, this 14th Day of August 2021. ATTEST: Antonio Ortiz, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Commissioner, City of Orlando Jeannie Garner, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes 2021-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC., URGING CONGRESS AND THE ADNIINISTRATION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND FEDERAL FUNDING TO CITIES TO STRENGTHEN AND ASSESS CYBERSECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE. WHEREAS, local governments are entrusted with gigabytes of personally identifiable, confidential and proprietary information about the businesses and citizens that live and operate within their jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, numerous high-profile cyber incidents in the public sector have highlighted the emerging challenges that cities face in protecting this data; and WHEREAS, the "hidden" impact on local government operations when a system is compromised could result in longer response times for police and fire personnel, delays in service delivery to utility customers or holdups in the permitting process for businesses; and WHEREAS, the loss of personally identifiable, confidential and proprietary information has its own critical and personal cost impacts, but also damages public trust in government; and WHEREAS, many cities are embracing technology -driven governance while security threats are increasing in frequency and sophistication. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress and the Administration to partner with cities to help strengthen their security measures to thwart future cyberattacks, specifically in the areas of technical assistance, training and infrastructure improvements. Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support the State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act which would create a grant program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security, to bolster state and local cybersecurity operations. Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, this 14'x' Day of August 2021. ATTEST: Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes Antonio Ortiz, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Commissioner, City of Orlando Jeannie Garner, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes 2021-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC., URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT MAXIMIZES THE FLEXIBILITY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCING TOOLS TO ADDRESS LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS. WHEREAS, Florida faces much-needed infrastructure challenges without a dedicated source to fund improvements; and WHEREAS, this deteriorating infrastructure impedes Florida's ability to compete in an increasingly global marketplace; and WHEREAS, delaying these investments only escalates the cost and risks of an aging infrastructure system, an option that Florida municipalities can no longer afford; and WHEREAS, Sens. Michael Bennet (D -CO) and Roger Wicker (R -MS) reintroduced the American Infrastructure Bonds Act, that would create "direct pay," taxable municipal bonds to help local governments finance critical public projects; and WHEREAS, the American Infrastructure Bonds Act would allow state and local governments to issue direct payment bonds for any public expenditure that would be eligible to be financed by tax-exempt bonds with the U.S. Department of the Treasury paying a percentage of the bond's interest to the issuing entity to reduce the cost for the state and local governments; and WHEREAS, direct payment bonds are attractive to investors who do not receive the tax advantage from traditional tax-exempt bonds; and WHEREAS, the bipartisan American Infrastructure Bonds Act would help municipal governments invest in much-needed infrastructure improvements by expanding financing options while preserving local decision-making; and WHEREAS, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, which eliminated tax- exempt advanced refunding bonds; and WHEREAS, Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (D -MD) and Steve Stivers (R -OH) reintroduced the Investing in Our Communities Act, legislation that restores the tax -exemption for advanced refunding bonds; and WHEREAS, the use of tax-exempt advance refunding bonds allows municipalities to take advantage of lower interest rates, therefore, saving taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS these bonds are used to support a wide range of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, water systems and broadband. Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support the Investing in Our Communities Act that would restore tax-exempt advance refunding bonds. Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support the American Infrastructure Bonds Act that would expand infrastructure financing options for cities and improve the ability for cities to invest in critical infrastructure projects. Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, this 14'' Day of August 2021. ATTEST: Antonio Ortiz, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Commissioner, City of Orlando Jeannie Garner, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes 2021-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC., URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL CONTAN U NATION. WHEREAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of nearly 5,000 man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, PFBS and GenX manufactured and used in a variety of industries; and WHEREAS, PFAS are a group of chemicals that are pervasive in the environment, do not breakdown easily and can accumulate in people causing adverse health effects; and WHEREAS, PFAS has contaminated Florida's groundwater resources, including: three areas identified under the federal third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR3) sampling of public supply wells; 22 areas identified by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sampling of certified fire training facilities; 27 areas identified by sampling of select State Cleanup Program sites; 15 areas identified by DEP sampling of select dry-cleaning program sites; and 20 current and former federal facilities; and WHEREAS, in 2018 the Local Government Advisory Committee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was charged by the EPA to provide recommendations and input on the EPA's development of a national plan to manage PFAS, and to identify specific actions and tools that states, local governments and tribal communities need to address PFAS contamination; and WHEREAS, in 2019 EPA announced a comprehensive nationwide action plan for addressing PFAS, including identifying both short-term solutions for addressing these chemicals and long-term strategies that will help states, tribes and local government; and WHEREAS, Congress is considering bills to increase the regulation and testing of PFAS, including the PFAS Action Act, that would require EPA to designate PFAS as hazardous substances, and the Filthy Fifty Act, which would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct testing, removal and remediation of PFAS at all military installations formerly used as defense sites, and state-owned facilities of the National Guard in the United States; and WHEREAS, in 2021 the Division of Waste Management of the DEP introduced a dynamic plan to address the complex issues associated with PFAS, which would require coordination with other states and federal agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to adopt legislation that would address PFAS contamination on non-federal grounds. Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to adopt legislation that would exempt local governments and ratepayers from financial liability for PFAS contamination cleanup costs because local governments served as receivers of PFAS chemicals and did not cause or contribute to the contamination. Section 3. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges the federal government to coordinate with the DEP to continue the cleanup efforts on federal military sites, and to provide technical and financial assistance to communities for testing, monitoring, mapping, public education, water supply treatment, and pursuit of alternative water supplies if necessary. Section 4. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the administrator of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, this 10 Day of August 2021. ATTEST: Antonio Ortiz, President Florida League of Cities, Inc, Commissioner, City of Orlando Jeannie Garner, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes 2021-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., URGING CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH CITIES TO REBUILD AND STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE. WHEREAS, municipalities of all sizes own, zone and maintain a significant portion of America's critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to grow, investing in infrastructure for transportation, water and broadband access is essential to Florida's prosperity; and WHEREAS, the lack of federal investment in Florida's transportation system continues to adversely impact cities, which are the economic engines of our state; and WHEREAS, an estimated $48 billion is needed over the next 20 years to meet Florida's needs for drinking water, wastewater, flood control, nutrient pollution, Everglades restoration and beach and inlet erosion; and WHEREAS, making broadband more accessible, reliable and affordable in underserved or unserved areas can dramatically improve the quality of life for Floridians. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., strongly urges Congress and the Administration to support an infrastructure package that makes a significant federal commitment in strengthening the nation's transportation, water and broadband infrastructure and specifically: • Directs federal funding to the Surface Transportation Block Grant program and other safety and technology grant programs that are accessible to all cities, towns and villages; • Provides financing, funding and flexibility to meet Florida's growing water infrastructure needs and address the impacts of climate change; and • Invests in urban and rural broadband infrastructure to close the digital divide and remove obstacles to municipal, public-private and co -op -provided broadband. Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., strongly urges Congress and the Administration to partner directly with local governments, who are closest to their citizens, as full stakeholders in all federal programs that impact their communities. Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the Florida Congressional Delegation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the National League of Cities and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, this 14'x' Day of August 2021. ATTEST: Attachment A 8-23-22 Minutes Antonio Ortiz, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Commissioner, City of Orlando Jeannie Garner, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff Attachment A 5-23-22 Minutes Jg," 30p&N"d��4N1 i. "'n Z / ?O onmental StewardshipCommittee i ee Month1y i° Update rfryJ" � ' tl .A f LEED 4.1 Certification &` Green Works Community Action Plan Outreach Strategy LEED for Cities v4.1 Certification 4. A�� 311M y. wt� I= � ; 'ate Wit .......... 46 � .. .� y � -Y e, .� _w •�. 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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA urutea states am roc cnes r1 ,;'v 2(NQ Performance Score Attachment B B-23-22 Minutes History • 2018 Commission Visioning — Commissioner Kelly suggested COAB seek LEED for Cities certification • July 2019 COAB became first city in Florida to receive LEED for Cities Silver certification; Score of 58 • ESC's 2020 & 2021 Workplans included creating a Green Works Community Action Plan to complement the LEED for Cities certification. • August 2021 Draft Green Works Community Action Plan that is a combination of COAB LEED for Cities Pilot roadmap and v4.1, STAR Communities, City of Satellite Beach, and City of Orlando action items, goals and organization Attachment B 202'1 Local Government Leadership Program 1,21-21 Minutes Bank of America Grant Billings, MT Long Beach, CA Coral Gables, FL Tempe, AZ Durango, CO Houston, TX Hattiesburg, MS Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL Racine, WI Kansas City, Mo Wilmington, NC Pinellas County, FL Atlantic Beach, FL West Palm Beach, FL Claremont, CA Leadership Program Participants 2417-202 1 2021 (15) ; 2020 (20) 2019 (15) 10 10 ! 2017 (s))' Attachment B B-23-22 Minutes 19 LEED for Cities and Communities: Existing Project Checklist Y ? N Cities Communities 0 0 0 INTEGRATIVE PROCESS POSSIBLE: 5 POSSIBLE: 5 Credit Integrative Planning and Leadership 1 1 Credit Green Buildinq Policy and Incentives 4 4 0 0 0 NATURAL SYSTEMS AND ECOLOGY Prereq Ecosystem Assessment Credit Green Spaces Credit Natural Resources Conservation and Restoration Credit Light Pollution Reduction Credit Resilience Planning POSSIBLE: 9 REQUIRED ................. - - 2 1 4 POSSIBLE: REQUIRED 2 -- - 2 1 4 0 0 0 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE POSSIBLE: 15 POSSIBLE: 15 Prereq Transportation Performance 6 6 Credit Compact, Mxed Use and Transit Oriented Development 2 2 Credit Access to Quality Transit 1 1 Credit Alternative Fuel Vehicles 2 2 Credit Smart Mobility and Transportation Policy 2 2 Credit High -Priority Site 2 2 Project Nacre Project ID Date Y ? N Attachment B Cities Communities 0 0 0 1 MATERIALS AND RESOURCES POSSIBLE: 10 POSSIBLE: 10 Prereq Solid Waste Management REQU62ED REQUIRED -Prereq Waste Performance 4 5 Credit Special Waste Streams Management 1 1 Credit Responsible Sourcing for Infrastructure 2 2 Credit Material Recovery 1 - Credit Smart Waste Management Systems 2 2 j 0 0 0 QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE: 20 POSSIBLE: 20 Prereq Demographic Assessment REQUIRED REQUIRED Prereq Quality of Life Performance 6 6 Credit Trend tnprovements 4 4 Credit Distributional Equity 4 4 Credit Environmental Justice 1 1 Credit Housing and Transportation Affordability 2 2 0 0 0 POSSIBLE: 11 POSSIBLE: 11 Credit Civic and Community Engagement 2 2 Prereq Water Access and Quality REQUIRED REQUIRED Credit Civil and Human Rights 1 1 Prereq Water Performance 6 6 Credit Integrated Water Management 1 1 0 0 0 INNOVATION POSSIBLE: 6 POSSIBLE: 6 Credit Stormwater Management 2 2 Credit Innovation 6 6 Credit Smart Water Systems 2 2 0 0 0 REGIONAL PRIORITY POSS13LE:4 POSSIBLE: 4 0 0 0 'ERGY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS POSSIBLE: 30 POSSIBLE:30 Credit Regional Priority 4 4 Prereq Power Access, Reliability and Resiliency REQUIRED REQUIRED Prereq Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Performance 14 18 Credit Energy Efficiency 4 4 0 0 0 TOTAL 110 110 Credit Renewable Energy 6 6 Credit Low Carbon Economy 4 - 40-49 50-59 60-79 80+ Points Credit Grid Harmonization 2 2 CERTIFIED SILVER GOLD PLATINUM OIntegrative Process ONatural Systems &Ecology OTransportation &Land Use OWater efficiency OMaterials &Resources OQuality of Life OInnovation O Regional Priority Ir- Green Works Community Action Plan & Outreach (Implementation of LEE ��.L T YDS 1Y 1 Y Z{ �f certification) .o � I to Focus Areas of Community Action Plan •Climate & Energy •Green Buildings & Infrastructure •Governance, Education & Outreach • Natural Systems & Ecology •Quality of Life / Livability •Solid Waste •Transportation and Land Use •Water Attachment B 8-23-22 Minutes INITIAL SURVEY —Temperature Read Short Survey — 7 Questions; under 5 min • How important is conservation, sustainability practices, and climate resiliency to you? • Rank focus areas by priority • Any key areas missing? • Share how you have been env. Friendly • Share top 3 favorite aspects of AB • Would you like to be a part of a focus group or larger contact group as we develop this plan? • What is your home zip code? Attachment B 8-23-22 Minutes More Detailed Survey — 18 Questions; 10-15 min • How important is conservation, sustainability practices, and climate resiliency to you? • Rank focus areas by priority • Any key areas missing? • What do you think should be in a GWCAP without fail? • How important is it for the City to set goals and targets in the short, medium and long term and be accountable to these commitments? • Do you think local tax dollars should be spent on energy and water conservation and sustainability and resiliency best practices including education of residents and the community as a whole? • Share how you have been environmentally friendly • If you could only use one word to describe Atlantic Beach, what would it be? • Are you aware that the City of Atlantic Beach has a resiliency adaptation plan and is pursuing LEED for Cities recertification? • How should the City engage residents to participate in its sustainability and resiliency efforts personally and at the community planning and implementation scale? We welcome your ideas! • Would you like to be a part of a focus group or larger contact group as we develop this plan? • What is your home zip code? • Demographic questions: How long have you live at this home zip code? Age? Gender? Financial description of household? Education level? Attachment B Answers to Previous Questions Presented to the ESC Yes multiple times and all had chance to provide feedback on initial survey at last ESC meeting Request for more detail & sample questions Provided today & in individual meetings Who is going to do outreach ESC LEED Subcommittee will prepare all outreach materials as well as disseminate and ESC Outreach Subcommittee review & vet materials How are we right sizing plan & not over -promising Need to learn priorities /urgency of residents. City is not committing or promising anything — it is just gathering information Commitment of staff time Met with staff and discussed each outreach strategy and time commitment Attachment B Staff Time for Outreach P 8"23-22 Minutes Mix of traditional and modern outreach techniques • Initial survey (Short & Long; Digital/In-Person) -- Low • Focus Groups — Low • Meeting/Roundtable with business representatives -- Low • Meeting/Roundtable with youth -- Low • Community Charrette • Town Hall like meetings in each district -- Low • Booths at events like Cultural & Green Market -- None • Commission Workshop - �of7f� . tt... • Final follow up surveys — Low • COAB newsletter insert — Low • Social media with hashtag (FB, LI, IG & Twitter) — Low • Flyers at businesses, schools, community centers — None/ESC • Articles in the Beaches Leader and Times Union — None/ESC • Webpage with email and phone number to send feedback to -- Low • Hard copies of plan and surveys at City Hall -- Low Budget, Timeline & CC Help Requesting small budget for outreach -- $3,980 • $180 for survey software • $200 yard signs (repurpose) • $200 posters for windows • $3,000 postcard mailing • $400 to incentivize survey Attachment B 6-23-22 Minutes • Enter to win free tree assessment or dinner at a local restaurant • First 100 respondents get an AB Loves Trees mask or water bottle Timeline • Implement Survey — 1.5 months • Execute other techniques (e.g., Charrette, Roundtables, Webinars) — 2 months • Final community workshop — 1 month • Draft to Commission — Q1 2022 What City Commission Can Do • Approve small budget • Push outreach like initial survey on your SM channels • Work with your ESC District member on district town hall • Commit to each getting 20-50 people to take the initial survey s' it •a' �; THANK YOU Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes COMP21=0001 Ord. No. 90-21-246 275 Sailfish Dr. Request for a Future Land Use Map (PLUM) amendment to change the designation of 275 Sailfish Dr. from Residential Low Density (RL) & Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential High Density (RH) Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes The Future Land Use Map (PLUM) is part of the city's Comprehensive Plan and aims to provide for appropriate land development within the city. The PLUM designates residential densities (dwelling units per acre) throughout the city i.e. low density allows 6 dwelling units per acre of land Med. density allows up to 14 units per acre of land High density allows up to 20 units per acre of land The FLUM is not the same as the zoning map Required for every municipality in Florida Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Existing F"LUM is e i n j _ P ! Sb I moor jr 5 L ' \ Q i { n i i x i p +r►ATA 3 j .. 1 ; UpOatedAugi.st.2018. Data Sources. ABGIS(2018l. COJPAW018): SJRWMD USF WS. FNAI. FDEP MAP A-'1: !-- FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) City of Atlantic Beach 2018-2030 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map Series 1.1 the ever,f of any cont ct bMween any maps and the text of the Comprenens+ve Pian, the Ile,' Y the Comprenenswe Plan Shan can" Future Land Use Designations Residential Low Density (RL) Up to six (6) dwelling units per acre Residential Medium Density (RM) Seven (7) to fourteen (14) dwelling units per acre Residential High Density (RH) Fifteen i 15 to twenty (20i dwelling units per acre - Conservation (CON) Recreation/Open Space (RIO) Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) Central Business District (CSD) Marsh Oaks Business District Saltair Business District Commercial (CM) - Light Industrial (L/l) -- Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Areas designated as Conservator are approumate. N Exae boundaries to be oeterm"d by environmental survey 1\ �' F 0 0-25 0.5Miles S Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Site Context and Details 718 0-T 131` '13 151• 15 128 13 i t1 148 t . R 128 128 - �'t � ;��: rte•; +� � � ;. A 17 • - r..r 128 1 N 751 �'� , .. •� ,,! _- � 115, 651 00 w .. Wa •�;y, � ' �� w ��Ie6E.S £s 645 ' { *q ".�; .. ,�. .� - •fit • � � �' � ia' "g � �^r�I� � Atlantic Blvdti , Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Site Context and Details Currently has two future land use designations Majority of the property is designated low density (RL) and a small portion is designated medium density (RM) 1.89 acres in size —1.74 acres in RL N.15 acres in RM The current FLUM designation allows about 12 total residential units on this property Future Land Use Designations Low O">tty O%L) LV io Wv (6� dwdlm urft or!- ,•, -e Resid*nual Medium D*niwty (RM) X110 *"%" 04) OI4 tMft &W an Few (is) to NW" CW# ftdi WftPWWM Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Site Context and Details Apartment complex with 32 units Built in 1975, prior to the city's first FLUM and Comp Plan Legally existing non -conforming use (exceeds density) Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Site Context and Details Allowed to continue as is ("grandfathered in") 01 However, code prohibits expansion or relocation of non -conforming uses. So they can remodel/renovate but cannot expand. Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Proposed Hmendment Proposal is to amend the FLUM to designate this property Residential High Density (RH). This would allow up to 37 total units on the site (32 existing). The applicant recently purchased the property and has plans to remodel/renovate. Applicant would like to bring the property into conformance with the FLUM to allow potential additions/expansions. Future Land Use Designations Residenliai Law Gan%ity IRL; Res defltiaf Medium Density (RM) Stn tit M lower ria} 1- ON 1+g unn ow ear Rasidantial Nigh Dan-tfity (RH) Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Considerations Consistency with Comprehensive Plan (in staff report) Objective A.1.5 Sound Development Patterns Objective A.1.10 Surrounding Land Uses Objective A.1.11 Appropriate Land Use Patterns Currently has 32 apartment units Built prior to FLUM designations Change to High Density would allow 5 additional units Attachment C 8-23-22 Minutes Required Action 1 CDB RECOMMEND approval of FLUM held a public hearing and Vote on Ord. No. 90-21-246 which will change the future land use designation from residential low and medium density to residential high (requires two public hearings).