06-28-21 Regular Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES
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Monday, June 28, 2021 - 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Deputy City Clerk Diaz 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)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Lori Diaz, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Kim Flower, Records Clerk (RC)
Mayor Glasser requested that Item 9A be moved to after Item 7 and asked for a motion.
MOTION: Move Item 7 after Item 9. (Before the vote, the motion was clarified as: Move
Item 9A to after Item 7.)
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Candace Kelly
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Brittany Norris
For
Motion passed S to 0.
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
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2 COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2A. Presentation of check for Aquatic Garden Phase II/Hopkins Creek by
Representative Cord Byrd.
Mayor Glasser welcomed Representative Cord Byrd who presented a check from the
State of Florida to Mayor Glasser and the Commission in the amount of $500,000 for
Aquatic Garden storm water improvements.
2B. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2020 Audit Report
Director of Finance Burns and Helen Painter of Purvis Gray presented a PowerPoint
entitled City of Atlantic Beach Audit Results for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
2020 (attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as ATTACHMENT A).
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comment and opened the Courtesy of the Floor
to Visitors. Deputy City Clerk Diaz called each speaker to the podium.
Greg Huntington, Waste Management, spoke regarding the residential/commercial disposal
contracts. He thanked the City for being the service provider for the past 14 years and promised
a smooth transition to the new provider, GFL.
Sarah Dark, Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) member and Chair of the Tree
Subcommittee, spoke regarding the tree canopy and supported Ordinance No. 95-21-119,
Chapter 23.
Bruce Andrews, ESC member, spoke regarding the benefits of trees and the loss of the tree
canopy and supported Ordinance No. 95-21-119, Chapter 23.
Sarah Boren, ESC member, spoke regarding the social, communal, economic, and
environmental benefits of trees and supported Ordinance No. 95-21-119, Chapter 23.
Amy Palmer, ESC member, in support of Ordinance No. 95-21-119, Chapter 23 and spoke
about the urgency to act to help decrease the number of trees being removed. She referenced the
tree canopy and the connection to increase property value and tree mitigation.
Rae Brady addressed Commissioners regarding 18th street parking and expressed she is not in
favor of paid parking on 18th and 19th Street. She suggested focusing on the trees.
Romy Vann spoke regarding updates on Ordinance No. 95-21-119, Chapter 23 and thanked
staff for their work. She mentioned the ESC's responsibility is to promote the best possible
approach to assure the quality of life opportunity and positively shape Atlantic Beach's future.
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Stephen Fouraker spoke regarding the tree canopy and was in support of Ordinance No. 95-
21-119, Chapter 23.
Susanne Barker spoke in support of Ordinance No. 95-21-119, Chapter 23 and the preservation
of precocious trees.
Mayor Glasser closed Courtesy of the Floor.
3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3A. Orange Crush
Chief Gualillo reported on the Orange Crush Festival, explaining the importance and
reasoning behind the preparations for the festival. He mentioned the planning for the
festival strengthened the City's relationship with Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.
Chief Gualillo will prepare a cost estimate from the festival and the cost to the City.
Chief Gualillo spoke regarding crime statistics at 18th Street. He reported staff pulled
data regarding crimes in the specific area (18th Street) and compared it to other areas
within the City. He stated that the crime statistics at 18th Street were similar to other
areas of COAB; however, parking violations and noise disturbance issues were higher at
18th Street due to the increase parking. Mayor Glasser asked for the data to be compiled
into a staff report.
3B. 18th & 19th Street Paid Parking
CM Corbin and staff reviewed a presentation regarding a Parking Interlocal Amendment
with Neptune Beach and Resolution (which is attached hereto and made part of this
Official Record as ATTACHMENT B).
A conversation ensued regarding the proposed Resolution detailing 18th & 19th Street
beach access program.
Commissioner Norris suggested payment not be solely dependent on an app, and a pay
machine should be available.
Commissioner Boles inquired about the timeline for the program. Currently, as written,
it is a 12 -month program. CM Corbin suggested reporting back to the Commission in a
few months for an update.
Commissioner Waters mentioned he is not in support of paid parking. He expressed his
concern regarding beach parking creeping into surrounding areas. He asked for a Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) count for beach renourishment. He
expressed his desire to ask City of Jacksonville (COJ) to help with the parking issue and
to help promote the use of Hanna Park.
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Mayor Glasser asked about consistent no parking times for 18th and 19th Street. CM
Corbin replied the parking times would be made consistent. She mentioned residents
could register for free parking for the Town Center and if passed, beach parking.
Mayor Glasser asked for clarification on how the overflow of parking would affect the
surrounding areas. CM Corbin replied by explaining different side street parking zones.
CA Durden spoke regarding the Comprehensive Plan and offered guidance on how terms
are interpreted and the definition of beach access parking.
Mayor Glasses asked about the timeline for ordering kiosks for paid parking. CM Corbin
responded 8-10 weeks.
Commissioner Norris preferred not to start the paid parking program until kiosks are in
place. She expressed her support for calming beach traffic but is not in favor of reducing
the parking spots. She mentioned she spoke with the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services for COJ and was informed Hanna Park is very popular and is not a
feasible alternative for redirecting citizens.
Commissioner Waters expressed his commitment to the ongoing renourishment cost-
sharing concerns. He mentioned his concern with a pilot program not lasting the entire
summer to produce accurate results.
Commissioner Kelly has returned from New England and mentioned there was no free
parking. She stated the our City is growing and it time to make a change and will support
trying the paid parking program.
Commissioner Bole expressed his concern if paid parking would fix the parking
problem. He mentioned that large amounts of fines from the Town Center paid parking
are not paid and wonders if people would pay the fines for the paid parking on 18th and
19th Street.
Mayor Glasser explained Councilmember Diamond would speak at an upcoming
Commission meeting to talk about possible vouchers for residents for Hanna Park. She
mentioned the ease of residents registering for free parking and supports gathering data
during peak seasons. She spoke about the importance of finalizing a decision regarding
the paid parking program and moving on to other significant and equally important topics
related to the City.
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3C. American Rescue Plan Act Update
CM Corbin spoke about the American Rescue Plan and said the City would be receiving
approximately $16,000,000 split into two disbursements.
He stated the new Sunday Atlantic Beach Farmer's Market would tentatively start on
July 11, 2021, with approximately 20-25 vendors, including produce vendors.
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3D. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar
ACTION: There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day calendar.
4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole stated he wants to make certain the City gets the right company to assist
with the Charter Officers' contract review.
Commissioner Kelly thanked the Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) for their hard
work, dedication, and commitment to the tree code review.
Commissioner Waters thanked Chief Gualillo for his dedication and the department's hard work
and preparation during the Orange Crush Festival.
Commissioner Norris requested updated information regarding the unpaid parking fines.
Mayor Glasser advised she sympathized with the Surf Side community during the recent
collapsed building. She explained she had offered the City's support and resources to the Surf
Side community if needed. Mayor Glasser referenced a handout regarding Bridgeport Barge
Update #8 (which is attached hereto and made a part of this official record as ATTACHMENT
C). She explained the barge has been removed and is under State and Federal jurisdiction. An
Environmental survey was completed, and findings showed no adverse impacts to the
environment, public health or to maritime eco system. Mayor Glasser discussed changes going
forward regarding public notifications and mentioned a survey of the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee (CARAC).
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5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6 CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Glasser read the Consent Agenda.
6A. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Financial Report as of May 8, 2021.
MOTION. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly financial Report as of May 8, 2021.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Michael Waters
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Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole
For
Michael Waters (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
7 COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
9 ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9A. Ordinance No. 95-21-119 PUBLIC HEARING and First Readins
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FULLY REVISED CHAPTER
23, PROTECTION OF TREES AND NATIVE VEGETATION, OF THE
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS SET FORTH WITHIN
ATTACHED EXHIBIT A, WHICH GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY
REGULATES THE PROTECTION AND REMOVAL OF TREES AND
VEGETATION WITHIN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA;
REPEALING THE ENTIRETY OF THE CURRENT CHAPTER 23, ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 95-09-98 AS AMENDED TO DATE; SAID NEWLY
ADOPTED CHAPTER 23 CONTAINING THREE ARTICLES; ARTICLE I — IN
GENERAL, PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT, ADOPTION AND
AUTHORITY, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS, AND STRENGTHENING
THE MARITIME FOREST IMPORTANCE; ARTICLE II — LANGUAGE AND
DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR UPDATED DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE III —
TREE AND VEGETATION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance title.
PCDD Askew presented a PowerPoint entitled Recap of Chapter 23 Update (which is
attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as ATTACHMENT D).
Mark Gabrynowicz, Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Chair, spoke about
the importance of Ordinance No. 95-21-119 and explained the process of the changes
and update to the Ordinance.
Commissioner Norris asked for clarification regarding the removal of Laurel Oaks.
PCDD Askew reviewed the process for removing Laurel Oaks and the requirements for
further removal requirements.
Commissioner Bole asked if any developers have reached out to the City regarding input
to revise the tree ordinancd. PCDD Askew said staff reached out to a few developers
about the changes.
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Mayor Glasser asked about the variance process. PCDD Askew explained the new
variance process added to Chapter 23. Mayor Glasser also asked about the process for
requesting an Arborist to assist the City. PCDD Askew said the Arborist is not included
in the Ordinance and would simply be requested as necessary.
PCDD Askew referred to and explained slides on Required Mitigation, slides 16 and 17
of ATTACHMENT D. She also reviewed the recommended standards suggested by
the ESC compared to the staff recommended standards.
CM Corbin requested that they accept ESC's recommendations for Public Property,
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and Historic Corridor. A conversation ensued
regarding the Classification of property/projects. There was consensus to accept the ESC
recommendations for the following classifications: public property, environmentally
sensitive areas, and historic corridor with a map of the areas presented to the Commission
for review.
Discussion ensued regarding mitigation for lot classifications of vacant, developed, and
new construction.
Commissioner Kelly asked about the cost of mitigation. PCDD Askew explained the cost
and the process of mitigation and provided examples.
Commissioner Norris asked about the City's possibility of restricting a person's ability
to develop and get value out of their property. CA Durden spoke about federal and state
laws and explained the Bert J. Harris Act.
ESC Chair Gabrynowicz explained ESC's goal for new construction.
Commissioner Norris and Mayor Glasser expressed their concerns regarding the
proposed mitigation standards for vacant lots.
Discussion continued regarding ESC and Staff recommendations. Commissioner Kelly
said the numbers chosen and presented by the ESC for new construction encourage
people not to cut down the canopy trees.
Mayor Glasser asked PCDD Askew to provide an example and clarification regarding
the proposed mitigation standards for new construction. PCDD Askew provided
clarification and examples.
The meeting recessed from 9:05 PM to 9:15 PM.
Discussion ensued regarding lowering the Diameter at Breast Height (DBH). PCDD
Askew provided examples for different DBH.
Mayor Glasser opened the public hearing.
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Bruce Andrews presented a PowerPoint presentation titled Chapter 23: Protection of
Trees and the Natural Environment (which is attached hereto and made part of this
Official Record as ATTACHMENT E).
Amy Palmer spoke about the importance of tree sizing, importance of mitigation rates,
and possible exemptions and incentives for special circumstances.
Stephen Fouraker spoke about the importance of trees as part of the habit, the 30 -foot
height limit, and builders' clearing lots.
Mark Gabrynowicz spoke about the importance and reasoning of mitigation.
Deputy City Clerk Diaz read a comment from Emma Finn who was in support of
Agenda Item 9A. Emma Finn added additional comments about the importance of trees
within the community.
Mayor Glasser closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Norris asked PCDD Askew's opinion if the code updates in question were
in place the last five years, would it have stopped removing some trees. PCDD Askew
responded it is hard to say but mentioned the proposed changes to the code should make
some people pause before making bad decisions and hopefully bring more people in for
permits before removing trees.
Commissioner Kelly mentioned there is no cost information on the current tree permit
application. PCDD Askew responded the revision of the tree permit application had
been discussed.
Mayor Glasser asked about the staff workload when the tree code is revised. PCDD
Askew mentioned staff currently spends about 30% - 50% of their time processing tree
permits. She stated she was not sure how the code changes would affect the staff's
workload.
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MOTION: Amend the Ordinance to eight (8) inches (across the board) for the Diameter at
Breast Height.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Candace Kelly
CA Durden suggested clarification of the amendment stating ESC proposed six (6) inches DBH
for residential and ten (10) inches for non-residential; staff said eight (8) inches across the board.
The motion was clarified to mean across the board.
Commissioner Norris thanked the ESC and agreed with the value of the trees. She expressed
her concerns regarding swinging one way too strongly and creating Home Rule issues or putting
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the City in a liable position. She noted that educating the community about the rules of
communicating codes is very important, and staff should also focus on that.
Commissioner Bole expressed his support for changing the DBH to six (6) inches.
Commissioner Waters said he wants a happy medium for all the changes.
Mayor Glasser expressed it being hard not to support staff s recommendations because they
deal with these issues every day.
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole
Against
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 4 to 1.
MOTION: Amend to update the Category of Regulate Trees as follows: Change ratio for
Vacant lots to match Staff recommendations; Change ration for lots for Development for trees
under 14 inches DBH to Staffs recommended ratio, trees between 14 to less than 30 -inch DBH
ratio would be 1:1, and trees over 30 inches or greater DBH would be ESC's recommendation
of 1:2; New construction would be as recommended by ESC; and Heritage remains at ESC
recommendations.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Candace Kelly
Commissioner Norris mentioned the importance of balance and the reasoning behind her
choices of ratios.
Commissioner Bole agreed with Commissioner Norris' recommendations and was glad to
support staff s recommendations for vacant properties.
Commissioner Waters stated that the buzz saw was difficult to watch.
Mayor Glasser reviewed the proposed amendments.
CA Durden clarified the amendments proposed.
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Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 95-21-119 as amended.
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.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8A. Resolution No. 21-37
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING JOINDER WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND OTHER
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE FLORIDA
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE OPIOID
EPIDEMIC AND FORMAL AGREEMENTS IMPLEMENTING A UNIFIED
PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution title.
CA Durden explained the Resolution as detailed in the Agenda Packet.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21-37.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Michael Waters
Commissioner Kelly asked for the City's share of contribution. CA Durden explained there is
a formula and that the distribution would be objective.
Commissioner Waters expressed and explained his support for this issue.
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Mayor Glasser thanked Dr. Waters for weighing in.
Ellen Glasser
For
Bruce Bole
For
Michael Waters (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8B. Resolution No. 21-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AWARDING RFP 21-03 SOLID WASTE, YARD WASTE AND RECYCLING
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES CONTRACT.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution title.
CM Corbin presented a PowerPoint titled Waste Hauling Contract for Green for Life
(GFL) (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as
ATTACHMENT F).
PWD Scott Williams spoke about the new company and upcoming changes to waste
management services.
A conversation ensued regarding the new contract and new services.
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MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21-40.
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
Donna Bartle
Motion passed S to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
Item 9A was moved and addressed earlier in the meeting.
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10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
Deputy City Clerk Lori Diaz mentioned tonight was her last meeting before transitioning to her
new position. She said she enjoyed working with the Commission in this capacity and looks
forward to working hard for the City in the Utilities Department.
CA Durden complimented the Finance Director and the changes that happened within the
Finance Department. She mentioned the Code of Ethics training is due by July 1, 2021. She
advised she would be attending the Florida Municipal Attorney Association meeting three days
next week.
12 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole thanked the ESC for their hard work.
Commissioner Kelly asked for an update at a future meeting about protecting the City from
ransomware.
Commissioner Norris thanked FD Burns and the Finance Department; thanked ESC for their
work on the tree code; and thanked Scott Williams for the hard work regarding the new waste
management contract.
Commissioner Waters thanked ESC, Amanda, Scott, and staff for all the hard work.
CM Corbin spoke about and thanked staff for their hard work.
Mayor Glasser mentioned the Commission Priority regarding Blue Zones which identifies and
transform our community to live longer and healthier. Atlantic Beach was not listed as being
part of the Blue Zone; Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach were listed as part of the Blue
Zone and Mayor Glasser is hopeful COAB will be reconsider for the designation based on
COAB's high scores. She advised that the Florida League of Cities annual conference is
scheduled for August 12-14, 2021, and she would be attending. She spoke about tree cutters
soliciting in the City and the desire to educate the community regarding the effects. She thanked
the staff and the ESC for their dedication and hard work. She recalled a recent Commission
meeting where they discussed process and membership numbers of the ESC and apologized to
any member who may have taken it as any criticism. She suggested having a joint workshop
with ESC to find out what is important to incorporate into our vision.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m.
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved:
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Ellen Glasser, Mayor
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ATTACHMENT A of 6-28-21 Minutes
CIN OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Audit Results for the
Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2020
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Financial Audit
Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report
Internal Controls and Compliance Affecting
Financial Reporting
Examination of Compliance with Florida Statute on
Investment of Public Funds
Auditor's ReportsATTACHMENT A of 6-28-21 Minutes
Auditor's Opinion on Financial • Fairly stated in all material respects
Statements and Notes • Unmodified Opinion ("Clean" Opinion)
Internal Control, Compliance, and No material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal contro
Other Matters required to be over financial reporting
reported under Government Auditing • No material instances of noncompliance or other matters
Standards • Prior years finding 2015-1 Financial Reporting has been cleared
Compliance with F.S. 218.415 • The City complied, in all material respects, with compliance
requirements for local government investments
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Auditor's Reports
Management Letter in accordance • No current year findings or recommendations
with Chapter 10.550, Rules of the • Prior years finding 2017-3 Insurance Premium Tax has been cleared
Auditor General No finding of financial emergency
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Significant Estimates an Ju ments
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• Depreciation Expense and Accumulated Depreciation
• Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
• Compensated Absences Liability
• Net Pension Liability, Expense and Related Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
• Net OPEB Liability, Expense and Related Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
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Significant Audit Matters
Accounting Policies • No new accounting matters were adopted during 2020
• No transactions noted for which there is a lack of authoritative
guidance
Financial Statement Disclosures • The disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear
• Significant disclosures: Pension Plans
Adjustments Detected by the Audit • No significant audit adjustments
Process
Difficulties Encountered in No significant difficulties encountered in dealing with management or
Performing the Audit performing the audit
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ATTACHMENT A of 6-28-21inutes
Financial Highlights—Genera Fund
Revenues
Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeitures
Other
Total Revenues
Expenditures
General Government
Public Safety
Transportation
Culture and Recreation
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures
2020
2019
Change
7,183,068
6,701,645
481,423
905,755
795,447
110,308
1,997,831
2,224,731
(226,900)
759,599
785,278
(25,679)
52,945
41,115
11,830
314,956
256,683
58,273
$ 11,214,154 $
10,804,899 $
409,255
2,407,069
2,796,571
(389,502)
6,420,395
6,330,636
89,759
1,384,495
1,436,383
(51,888)
1,209,480
1,368,348
(158,868)
661,967
508,368
153,599
$ 12,083,406 $
12,440,306 $
(356,900)
Net Transfer In (Out) 1,341,608 $ 1,092,648 $ 248,960
Net Change in Fund Balance $ 472,356 $ (542,759) $ 1,015,115
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Financial HighlightS
—GeneralFund
2020
Total
Assets
$
7,867,156 $
Total
Liabilities
$
8591738 $
Fund Balance
2019
/-i-..___
71283,518 $ 5831638
748,456 $ 111,282
Nonspendable
383,102
46,994
336,108
Assigned
3,700,716
3,477,234
223,482
Unassigned
2,923,600
3,010,834
(87,234)
Total Fund Balance
$ 7,007,418 $
6,535,062 $
472,356
Unassigned FB as a % of
Total Expenditures 24% 24%JOIN
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Financial Highlights—Enterprise Funds
Revenues
Utilities
Stormwater
Sanitation
Building Code Enforcement
Total Revenues
2020
9,343,735
894,776
1,924,650
370,961
$ 12,534,122
2019
Change
8,929,265
414,470
894,373
403
1,874,292
50,358
516,385
(145,424)
$ 12,214,315 $
465,231
Expenses
Personnel
2,663,633
2,625,868
37,765
Other Operating Costs
3,103,314
3,862,162
(758,848)
Intergovernmental Charges
1,686,671
1,494,710
191,961
Depreciation
2,571,983
2,577,417
(5,434)
Total Expenses
$
10,025,601
$
10,560,157
$
(534,556)
Operating Income
$
2,508,521
1,654,158
$
999,787
Nonoperating Revenue (Expense)
$
(209,877)
$
731,854
$
(941,731)
::Chng in NP Before Capital Contributions
$
2,298,644
$
2,386,012
$
58,056
Development Charges & Capital Grants
$
431,653
$
808,439
$
(376,786)
P u RV I S
Net Transfers In (Out)
$
(1,131,853)
$
(657,648)
$
(474,205)
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Financial Highlights — Enterprise Funds
Assets
Current Assets
Restricted Assets
Capital Assets & Deferred Outflows
Total Assets and Deferred Outflows
Liabilities
2020
13,032,704
2,515,606
37,902,851
$ 53,451,161
2019
10,705,780
3,807,535
39,653,710
$ 54,167,025
Change
2,326,924
(1,291,929)
(1,750,859)
$ (715,864)
Current Liabilities
2,480,798
2,568,321
(87,523)
Non-current Bonds, Notes and Other
13,106,793
14,856,001
(1,749,208)
Pension, OPEB and related Deferred Inflows
1,864,475
2,342,052
(477,577)
Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows $
17,452,066
$ 19,766,374 $
(2,314,308)
Net Position
Net Investment in Capital Assets
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total Net Position
23,405,942
2,841,843
9,751,310 _
$ 35,999,095 $
23,334,835
4,135,001
6,930,815
71,107
(1,293,158)
2,820,495
34,400,651 $ 1,598,444
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Financial Highlights — Pensions
Additions
Contributions
Investment Earnings
Total Additions
Deductions
Benefit Payments
Administrative Expenses
Total Deductions
Investment Rate of Return
General
Police
1,459,873
1,039,032
1,150,625
607,276
$ 2,610,498 $
1,646,308
1,329,553
715,876
42,469
31,418
$ 1,372,022 $
747,294
6.41%
6.15%
PURVIS
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ATTACHMENT A of 6-28-21 Minutes
Financial Highlights — Pensions
General
Police
Assets
Cash and Investments
21,714,257
13,144,338
Other Assets
20,841
121047
Total Assets
$
21,735,098
$
13,156,385
Total Liabilities
$
4,310
$
3,500
Net Assets Held for Pension Benefits
$
21,730,788
$
13,152,885
Total Pension Liability at 9/30/20
$
24,665,518
$
16,100,283
PURVIS
GRAY
ATTACHMENT A of 6-28-21 Minutes
PURVI GRAY
CER i iFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
purvisgray.com
ATTACHMENT B of 6-28-21 Minutes
Parking Interlocal
Amendment with Neptune
Beach and Resolution
ATTACHMENT B of 6-28-21 Minutes
Interlocal with Neptune
Beach
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PAID PARKING PROGRAM
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PAID PARKING PROGRAM ("First
Amendment") is made and entered into this day of , 2021, by and between the City of
Neptune Beach, Florida, a municipal corporation located at 116 First Street, Neptune Beach, Florida 32266
(hereinafter, "Neptune Beach"), and the City of Atlantic Beach, a municipal corporation located at 800
Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 (hereinafter, "Atlantic Beach"). Neptune Beach and Atlantic
Beach shall be referred to collectively as, the ''Parties".
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement for Paid Parking Program at
Beaches Town Center on , 2019 (the "2019 Interlocal. Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the 2019 Interlocal Agreement to expand the paid
parking program to provide for a pilot paid parking program at the 18"' Street and 19« Street beach
accesses within the City of Atlantic Beach; and
ATTACHMENT B of 6-28-21 Minutes
Resolution
1819TH STREET BEACH ACCESS PROGRAM.,
DETAIL
Pilot program to expand the paid parking fi-om the Beaches
Town Center to the beach access parking along 18111 and 1911,
street between Semiaiole Rd. and Beach Ave. mid as needed
restrict on -street parking: or parking within the right-of-way
iii adjacent neighborhoods from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ATTACHMENT B of 6-28-21 Minutes
Resolution
Parking Rates:
For the start of the pilot program the beach access
parking rates for spaces are:
1.First thirty (3 0) muiutes fi-ee
21or registered Atlantic Beach residents up to three (3)
hours flee (includes the fust 30 minutes free).
3. One dollar ($1) per half hour after the fust thirty (30)
minutes free or after the three (3) hours free for
registered Atlantic Beach residents.
ATTACHMENT B of 6-28-21 Minutes
Resolution
Hour -s of Opei,atiow:
Dining the pilot program for IS' and 1 111 Street. the pay
for parking hours of o eraTion will be fi-oin I 1 a.m. to
nine p.m. Friday. Sattirday and Siniday. Other parkn'124
rules and regulations will be sup ject to eliforc enie t 24/7
(suer as A park-R'ig re ovul ations . illegal parkiaig,, etc.).
N-0 parkillwa. from 9 P.M. to 6 a.m.
As deternifiled by the city mmi ger and after
authorization by Commission, norklii � ��� ill beallowed
in the right-of-way or on -street hi the a c� j a c eiit
neighborhoods fi-om 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ATTACHMENT C of 6-28-21 Minutes
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The June 24 edition of The Beaches Leader did not include the
findings of data released on June 22 from the independent
environmental assessment in connection to the spill of cargo from
the Bridgeport Barge, so I am providing this update about those
results and the reported response to the data by Dr. Quinton White,
Director of Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research
Institute. On June 22, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) endorsed a statement there were "no adverse
effects" from the cargo spill.
From a WJCT piece on June 22, Dr. White said he was "pleasantly
surprised" by the findings. "The material is not as hazardous as we
thought it was. In most cases, the contaminant levels are below
regulatory limits* (see note at end), which is good news. It's not as
harmful as we feared." But, to be fair, he has expressed a lot of
concerns and we are listening.
In summary, we are told there is no evidence over the last three
months that the spilled cargo could have adverse effects to your
health. No public advisory was ever issued by the State and there
has been no evidence of beach contamination. Yes, this is good
news, but there is still much to learn from this unfortunate and
protracted incident, and there are some gaps to address in my
opinion.
I have heard from many of you and read concerns about the spilled
cargo, its composition, why we accept Puerto Rico's waste, how this
accident happened, concerns over the ecological life cycle and food
chain, and why it took so long to move it. Speaking for the City, It is
never a good thing when people ask, "Is it safe?" to swim in the
ocean. We have been listening and reporting this to DEP and other
elected officials.
For background, on March 22, the barge was heading into
Jacksonville from Puerto Rico when she hit the jetties and later ran
aground about 1 mile off the Jacksonville shore of Hanna Park.
Onboard were more than 14,300 tons of Agremax, commonly
referred to a coal ash. The EPA classifies it as solid waste, not as
hazardous waste. According to media reports, it was on its way to a
Georgia landfill, because the Puerto Rican government does not
allow its disposal there.
ATTACH NIEWrO&(�h19jti(n Meks, the cargo compartment remained intact,
with no discharge of cargo reported, but I can attest that the
salvage operation was extremely challenging. In mid-May, following
shifts in the barge's position during bad weather, hatches covering
the cargo compartment blew off, and thousands of tons of cargo
spilled into the ocean.
A unified response team was quickly formed to work with the
responsible party (Dann Ocean Towing), and the unified command
was comprised of state and federal agencies having primary
jurisdiction: the U.S Coast Guard (USCG), DEP, and the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). A full and
independent environmental assessment was required and
conducted by Research Planning, Inc. (RPI), of South Carolina. Like
many, we were frustrated as we awaited the results of the
assessment that included sediment and water samples, both at the
barge site and in background locations. As already noted, no
adverse impacts to public health or to the marine ecosystem were
reported.
Because this incident was not within our municipal jurisdiction, the
City's posture throughout was to provide public updates and to stay
in close contact with the unified response team. I can report that all
have been open and extremely responsive to ALL of our inquiries. To
inform our residents, we have used Facebook posts and our
website, we have responded to media and public inquiries, and we
have referred folks to a public website (maintained by the
responsible party but with oversight of the unified response group).
We have posted pre -incident data from metal testing of the
Agremax material loaded onto the barge in Puerto Rico along with
the post -incident RPI data. We have acknowledged and appreciated
the role of the media to keep the public informed. If you want to
know more about what we have done, please check out the top item
on our website: www.coab.us .
On June 25, the barge was - finally - relocated safely off our
coastline. But this is not over.
We will learn from the DEP on any enforcement of the unauthorized
spill. We will learn from the USCG on its investigation of the barge
accident. Here in Atlantic Beach, we will learn the results of our own
testing of shore water samples. I have and will continue to reach out
to local, state, and federal elected and government officials, local
experts, and environmental groups to engage with them about
lessons learned and possible recommendations.
* There were elevated values for Barium and Boron in surface water.
Of note, these values were reported in BOTH the near -barge AND
background locations — indicating these are the baseline levels
within this region (summarized from the DEP-endorsed statement).
#WeAreAB
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June 24, 2021
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ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Re -cap of Chapter 23 Update
2018, Commission directed Staff & ESC to review code sections
regarding vacant lots and waivers.
Additional issues with the current code were identified through
review including:
CONFUSING AND HARD TO FOLLOW
DIFFICULT TO ENFORCE
DOESN'T ADEQUATELY PROTECT LARGER, MATURE TREES
Subsequent meetings and discussions have led to proposed changes to
the existing tree code.
Staff directed to look at new construction and developed lots
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
COMMMEE
ESC
2018
2019
2020
2021
Commission
2021
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Meetings
8 meetings
6 meetings
8 meetings
10 meetings
3 meetings
35 -Vol NO,-
MEEj\NGS
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
05/17 -05/21 Statistics
at
6-1 total trees removed
•t• E11 trues Flanted
1-1% replacemert rate or trees
(FDr- everp 1 r treE.s bewe
� ren
rem, -wed121 are be.ro oh�,�F�u��
Avefage Cf 5.6 _rEe-C oeing
rernwed aer tm2 remcva
permit.
Average cf US _rceL oeing
pinl-d pn-r trem- rct-v.wl perinit,
671
■ —rees Rerx \red ■ Trm Ptartz!d
8.683 total inches removed
• 5,752 inches planted
-'• 66% replacement rate for inches
(For every 100 inches being
removed, 66 inches are being
planted).
Average of 73 inches being
removed per tree removal
permit.
+.� Average of 48 inches being
planted per tree removal
permit.
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
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8683
5752
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ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Major Proposed Changes
Which trees are regulated (require permit to remove)
Simplify by removing confusing language
e Increased mitigation and new mitigation "categories"
Discourage removal of large trees and "clear cutting" of lots
Give credit for preserving large hardwood trees
Allow tree fund money to be spent on private property
Change the appeals and variance process
Require one shade tree in all residential front yards
Palms may only mitigate for removed palms (not hardwoods)
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Tree Fund Monies
• Proposed Change: Allow trees paid for by the Tree Fund
to be planted on private property
Only in front yards, or side yards on corner lots
Encourage shade trees that impact public spaces. Often times
utilities/powerlines prohibit planting in public right of ways
Property owners would agree to maintain (reduce city
maintenance costs)
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ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Appeals Process
-Appeals occur when there is a disagreement in how the code was applied
-Variances are requests for relief or to deviate from the code
u= Current Code:
Appeals go to Tree Subcommittee
Waivers go to City Commission
Proposed Code:
Appeals go to Tree Subcommittee
Variances go to Community Development Board (replaces waiver option)
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Palm Trees for Mitigation
• Current Code:
Palms may be used to mitigate 40" or 50% of other trees, whichever is less
Results in palms being used to mitigate for some hardwoods
g Proposed Code:
Palms may only be used to mitigate for palms
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Preservation Credit
Current Language:
"Existing onsite trees that are three
(3) inches DBH or greater and
which are neither protected nor
transplanted may be utilized as
credit towards the assessed
mitigation, subject to the other
conditions stated in this section, if
preserved onsite"
"Leftover" language from
original Tree Code with buildable
areas.
Rarely given
Proposed Change:
Eliminate preservation credit, EXCEPT
that New Construction will receive a:
25% reduction in overall
mitigation for every "designated
maritime species" that is 14"+ dbh
that is preserved, up to a 50%
reduction or 40 inches, whichever
is less
Incentive to preserve large
hardwoods during new home
construction
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Regulated Trees
Current Definition:
a. A DBH of six (6) inches or more on residentially zoned property that will be
removed two (2) years prior to or two (2) years subsequent to
construction valued at over ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00);
b. Legacy Trees
c. A DBH of ten (10) inches or more, if zoned non-residential
All trees regulated ($10k construction within 2 years)
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
1611 Linkside Dr. W: This tree was protected and an
after the fact permit and mitigation is required.
1586 Linkside Dr.: These trees were not protected, no
permit or mitigation required. TOTAL of 56"
removed.
22" Laurel Oak
24" Laurel Oak
Current code = No mitigation required
Staff recommendations = 23 inches owed
ESC recommendations = 84 inches owed
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ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Regulated Trees
ESC's Proposed Definition: Staff's Proposed Definition:
a. A DBH of six (6) inches or more A DBH of ten (10) inches or more
Both definitions remove $10k threshold
Easier to understand, follow, and enforce
Eliminates loopholes
Will result in more regulated trees within the city
6" DBH
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ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Required Mitigation
Mitigation = planting new trees and/or paying into the tree fund
Current requirements
Private property: 50%
of
diameter
inches
removed
Public property: 100%
of
diameter
inches
removed
For example,
- If applicant removes 40 diameter
inches on private property, they owe
20 inches of mitigation (i.e. planting
five 4" caliper trees)
UAW �
3-4" caliper oak tree
ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Required Mitigation
9 Proposals include increasing mitigation and creating new
"categories":
Vacant lots (never been built on)
Developed lots (existing homes)
New construction (new homes)
Developed Lot
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ATTACHMENT D of 6-28-21 Minutes
Required M
itigation
C:� ��IFIC_3TILrti E UA I
PROPERTY- YROJECTS
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inchc3 fointccn (14) inchcs
and le!s than tbirty
(3 a) inches
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rnahes owed owed i orches op-ed
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Stall' 1. 0.5 Stall" 1. 0_5 Stan, 1.1
ESC 1.1 I:sc 1:1 ESC 1:2
F.xiatinv I sl F.xiatinv i t) F.xivtincr 1 41
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ESC 1:1.5
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Stall 1.2
ES.0 1_"`
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ESC 1:2
Lxsstma 1:1
Staff 1:2 -
ESC 1:2
1.2
titaff 1-�'.
ESQ: 1:2
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1:2
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isie•lzv: naArawatL irechw=
owed
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Stall i . i
F.3:tIno 1
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ESC' 1.3
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I•:xIStI110 1 -1
Staff 1--2
Staff 1:3
ESC 1:3
ESC 1:4
LxlstinQ 1:1
L•xi.stuua 1:3
Staff 1:2.5
staff 1:4
ESC 1:3
ESC 1:'1
Exlstlu,l. 1.2
Exlstluse 1.3
Staff 1 -1-
ESC 1:3
ESC.- 1:4
Existing 1:2 -
Existing 1:3
Stall' 1.3
Sta11, 1.4
Z.SC 1:3
ESC 1.4
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Di3niet—tc-r at l,cr-ast Din n-, er at breast Dsame.tcr at breast
than fourteen :1 =L) or .grater tb an ffiirry (30) M -Che
the � fouf teen (.1 1) Inc he... or Beatef
-and less tliirr,-
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vacant Sim' 1: 0.:S S•tff 1: 0.5 staff 1:1
Er 1:1 ESC 1:1.5 E C, 1:2
ESC 1:1.5 ESC 1_, I
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New St ai-f 1:1 1:1.,, St aff 1:A!
Const.
A C EN �f -2i�21 Minutes i
Requonire i a
CLASSIFICATION OF CA=C.,ORY OF REGULATED TIME
PROPERTY PROJECTS
Diameter at breast
height (DBH) less
than fourteen (1 4)
inches
Diameter at breast
height (DBH) equal to
or greater than
fourteen (14) inches
and less than thim_ -
(30) inches
Existing 1: 0.5 Existing 1: 0.5
't6aatlott---------------------Staff1 0-5 Staff 1. 0-5-
Staff
1.1 ESC 1:1-5
Diameter at breast
height (D"""
thirty (30:
or Greater
Heritage
Existing 1- 0
Staff 1.1
ESC 1.2
V" LCA' T LOTS
(real penilit exxamvles )
Existing 1:1
Staff 1:1
ESC 1:2-5
ExMilple T
Total filches
removed
>14"
DBH
removed
_30'"
DBH
removed
Inches owed
(existing code)
Inches olved
(staff code)
Iiiclles oNvecl
(ESC code)
1
704
0
0
352
352
701
150
6..
5
108
? 15.5
50
97
67
?70
337
655.5
4
68
34
0
34
34
85
{
„5
33
0 1
137.5
1 137.5
291.5
Required'MR!ga1 Minut ion
CLASSIFICATION OF CATEGORY OF REGULATED TREE
PROPERTY!PROJECTS j
Diameter at breast Diameter at breast Diameter at breast
height (DBH) less height (DBH) equal to height (DBH) of
than fourteen (14) or greater than thirty (30) niches
inches fourteen (i4) inches or greater
I and less than: thim-
(30) inches
Existing 1: 0.5 Existing 1: 0:5 Existing 1: 0-5
Developed lot= Staff 1: 0-5 Staff 1: 0.5 Staff 1:1
ESC 1:1 ESC 1.1.; ESC 1-21
DEVELOPED LOTS
(real Permit examples)
HeritaL,e
Existing 1.1
Staff 1:2
ESC 1:3
Example :�
Total inches
removed
=-14"
DBH
riinoved
>30..
DBH
removed
Inclies owed
(existing code)
Inches o-,N.•ed
(staff code)
Inches owed
(ESC code)
1
47
4'
0
23.5
?3.5
70.
7'
44
33
38.5
55
132
3
102
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148
4
33
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CI_ASSIFIC_4TI0\ OF CA"T"EGORY OF REGULATED TREE
PROPERTY" PROJECTS
Diameter at breast
height (DBH) less
than fourteen (14)
inches
Ratio is expressed as
inches removed:
inches owed
Diameter at breast
Diameter at breast Heritage
height (DBH) equal to
height (DBH) of
or Greater than
thirty (30) inches
fourteen (14) inches
or greater
and less than thin} -
40
I (30) inches
54.5
Ratio is expressed ,= P.Wio is expressed Ratio is expressed as
inches removed: inches as inches removed" incises removed: inches
otic:ed inches owed owed
Existing 1. 0-5 Existing 1. 0:5 Existing 1: 0-5
New construction=- Staff 1:1 Staff 1:1.-5 Staff 1:2
ESC 1:1S ESC 1:2 ESC 1:3
NEW CONSTRUCTION
(real Vernilt exaln��les)
Existing I -I
Staff 1:3
ESC 1:4
Exmiiple
Total inches
removed
X14"
DBH
remo--ed
>30*'
DBH
removed
Inclies owed
(existing code)
Inclies owed
(staff code)
Inches otved
(ESC code)
1
109
40
0
54.5
129
183.5
37
20
0
18.5
47
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3
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0
111
282.5
393.5
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lb
35
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100
146
5
109
0
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54.5
151
226.5
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ATTACHMENT E of 6-28-21 Minutes
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
COMMITTEE
City of Atlantic each
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Means to Reverse Canopy Loss
- Promote resident tree planting
- COAB tree planting programs /
acquisition of land for preservation
- Preservation of existing trees
- Educatio.
- Mitigation for trees removed
under permit
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STEWARDSHIP
av COMMITTEE
City of Atlantic Beac-
ATTACHMENT E of 6-28-21 Minutes
Statistics: 2017-2020
92 "finalized" permits misleadingly claim more trees planted than removed.
0 We are removing a full -canopy mature tree but replacing with "toothpick trees"
that have much higher mortality and a small fraction of the value
Losing crucial environmental benefits from mature trees (reduced storm water runoff,
less flooded areas, dissipating strong winds, carbon sequestration, quality of life, etc.)
0 Irrevocable loss of mature trees will take generations to recover
Hidden Statistics:
• Average of 82 inches removed, but only 53 inches planted
• Plus an unknown quantity removed without permit, many of them large
2011
ATTACHMENT E of 6-28-21 Minutes
2021
Nearly all mature trees destroyed for construction — a number could have been retained — but no incentive
2014
ATTACHMENT E of 6-28-21 Minutes
2017
2018
Mature specimen could easily have been kept, but incentives to do so are weak
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2014
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2018
Most mature trees destroyed for construction, some remain only in public right-of-ways
ATTACHMENT E of 6-28-21 Minutes
Importance of Higher Mitigation Ratio for Mature Trees
One 36 inch Live oak �� Same total inches but 1/3 the value Six 6 inch Live oaks
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Canopy and wind buffer Intercepts 5,760 gal. storm water (year)
- Mature trees with extensive root systems provide enormous wind -climate benefits and mitigate community
flooding with millions of gallons of storm water retention
- Young trees do not and they provide no habitat benefit to wildlife regardless of how many inches are planted
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COMMITTEE
Variance in Chapter 23 Mitigation.-
Existing,
itigation:Existing, Staff, and ESC Recommendations
CLASSIFICATION OF
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PROPERTY/PROTECTS
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Example: 500 inches of regulated mature trees (14-30")
removed for new construction
Existing Code- 500" removed, up to 250 planted
: 500" removed, 750"
planted
ESC Recommendations: 500" removed, 1000"
planted
EVERY SCENARIO RESULTS IN A LOSS OF
OUR TREE CANOPY
ESC proposed
mitigation rates
seek a balance
while more
aggressively
slowing the loss of
canopy
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• Irrevocably reduce our mature tree canopy &
increase the likelihood of community flooding
• Allow developers to reduce the quality of our
community by clear cutting lots, often for non -
AB residents/new construction
• Counter other COAB initiatives, including
resiliency and sustainability measures
• Reduce our capacity to adapt to the changing
climate
G
ENYIRONM"'AL STEWARDSHIP
COMMITTEE
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
Waste Hauling Contract
Green for Life (GFL)
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
Existing Contract with WM
• 7 year contract with Advanced Disposal
• Advanced Disposal acquired By Waste Management in 2020
• COAB experienced high volume of complaints
• COAB asked for a 12 month extension to contract
• Waste Management agreed to 90 day extension with higher
rates
• Extension approved in March 2021
• COAB released RFP
• Contract Ended June
• 2 RFP submittals. GFL scored highest
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
Existing Contract with WM
Advanced Disposal - Number of phone calls made to Public Works concerning the following issues:
1/4/21 - 6/25/21
Month
Garbage Recycling Yard Waste Bulk Items CD Truck/Driver Cart/Toter " Other
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Monthl Total
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January
12
i1
22
6
1
0
2
0
54
February
5
5
5
1 3
1 1 0
1
1
21
March
28
40
28
7
4
0
5
0
112
April
43
22
26
11
3
2
1
2
110
May
36
23
23
10
4
1
2
1
100
June
31
36
33
5
1
1
3
1
113.
2021TOTAL
155
137
1 137
1 42
1 14
4
14
5
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Many calls (N 25%) were reporting street -wide, subdivision -wide and City-wide issues
* Other = garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulk items on streets, lots, residence property
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
SOLID WASTE
Green Today. Green For Life. I gftenv.com
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
GFL at Glance
• 15,000 employees
• 195 hauling sites
• 150 transfer stations
• 88 landfills
• 28 material recovery facilities
RESIDENTIAL
WASTE
GFL provides a wide range of safe, reliable and cost-effective residential waste
collection services to over four million households across North America, Whether
it's a scheduled service contract through a municipality, or a subscription program
for individual residents, GFL provides the same level of superior quality and
efficient service.
Our customers include:
Municipalities
Homeowners
Our services include:
Non -hazardous garbage and recyclables collection
Organics (food/leaf/yard waste) collection
• Bulk items and white goods collection
Planning/ coordination of household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal
• Storage containers for established HHW drop-off sites
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
INDUSTRIALAND
COMMERCIAL WASTE
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GFL offers commercial, industrial and institutional customers the opportunity
to bundle solid waste management services and keep costs down. We safely
collect non -hazardous garbage, recycling and organic material on a scheduled
or call-in basis.
Our customers include:
• Retail stores
• Restaurants
Manufacturing plants
Shopping centers
Our services include:
Construction companies
Distribution centers
Educational institutions
Hospitals
• Non -hazardous garbage and recyclables collection
• Organics (food/leaf/yard waste) collection
• Bulk items and white goods collection
• Short or long-term bin/ container rental
ATTACHMENT F of 6-29-21 inu es
RECYCLING
Our commitment
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Recycling is critical to reducing the amount of waste disposed of in landfills and
ensuring that scarce resources are reused. As such, it forms an integral component
of GFUs commitment to the environment.
Depending on the region and agreements we have with our customers and the
communities we serve, GFL makes every attempt to reduce the amount of waste
going to landfills. We do this by responsibly diverting materials that can be recycled
or processed through our facilities specializing in material recycling, organics
processing and soil remediation.
Material recycling
GFL provides customers with regular collection, bins or storage containers, and
any other resources needed to successfully capture recyclables.
We collect, transfer and process recyclable material across North America. We
operate fully licensed Material Recovery Facilities lMRFs?, where we sort and
prepare materials for market and future use as other goods. What we recycle
varies by region, but includes:
• Wood
Paper
• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Glass
• Aluminum and other metals
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
Key Points of New Contract
• GFL will stay with the existing residential and
commercial collection days to minimize confusion
and same day services for:
• Trash
• Yard debris
• Recycling
• Bulk
• GFL commits to additional collection vehicles to
complete all collection routes by 3:00 pm everyday
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
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ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
Key Points of New Contract
• Drive CAM monitors to record infractions
• Kenny Patterson will be the supervisor of day-to-day
operations
• New trucks ordered on the date of contract award
• No trucks older than 5 years old will be on our roads
$45,000 over 7 years on community cleanups, recycling
education, etc.
ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
Key Points of New Contract
Solid Waste Contract Price Comparison
Advanced
Disposal/Waste
Waste Management
Management
Renewal
% Increase from
% Increase
Current
Proposal/Extension
Current
GFL
from Current
Customers
Residential Monthly Rate
15.841
19.99
26%
$ 17.45
10%
5,885
Per Cubic Yard
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4.99
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ATTACHMENT F of 6-28-21 Minutes
COAB TEAM
• Scott Williams
• Lisa Showman
• Mellissa Burns
• Patty Drake
• Kevin Hogencamp
• Brenna Durden
• Kevin Hogencamp