01-22-22 Town Hall Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Town Hall Meeting
r Saturday, January 22, 2022 - 10:00 AM
3 Commission Chamber
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3
Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5
Absent: Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Also Present: Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Amanda Askew, Planning and Community Development Director
(PCDD)
Steve Swann, City Engineer
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and explained the meeting format.
There was consensus to start with those from the public who wished to speak on topics that were
not on the agenda.
2 PUBLIC COMMENT - OPEN TOPICS
Korey Marcello spoke about his concerns with trucks coming into the neighborhood and the
Town Center area during inconvenient hours of the night and the noise being disruptive.
DCM Kevin Hogencamp reported efforts being made to address the concerns and noted that no
code has been violated. DCM Hogencamp and CM Corbin answered questions from the
Commission.
Constance McDaniel expressed the same concerns as Mr. Marcello.
Mayor Glasser inquired whether this type of nuisance activity would be addressed in a LDR
Update. CM Corbin believed it would be done through an update to the noise ordinance. Mayor
Glasser mentioned the opportunity to bring up the topic during the priorities meeting.
Commissioner Norris inquired about the next steps and CM Corbin explained the need for staff
to first meet with businesses to talk about challenges and to come up with a compromise. Mayor
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Glasser suggested getting the police department's input on this issue to help determine
parameters for the next steps. Commissioner Norris agreed with the suggestions and asked Mr.
Marcello and Ms. McDaniel whether any internal measures have been taken to try to help rectify
the level of noise being heard in the house. Marcello explained that his recent efforts of having
additional insulation installed and purchasing noise -cancelling devices did not rectify the noise
problem.
Commissioner Bole requested data on the number of complaints. Mayor Glasser suggested
having the topic on the next agenda for discussion. Discussion ensued and Mr. Wheatley
answered questions about the specific noises being disruptive.
Jim Wheatley expressed concerns about the quality of recent street repaving and the location
chosen for repaving. He mentioned a few areas needing repairs and asked about the criteria and
approval process for choosing which streets will be repaved and why they are not being done to
specifications.
CM Corbin and Mayor Glasser explained the process handled by the Public Works Director and
addressed Mr. Wheatley's concerns about the quality and frequency of resurfacing projects.
Jim Wheatley also expressed concerns about how impervious surface requirements are being
processed.
Mayor Glasser and CM Corbin explained the process. CM Corbin offered to provide and go
over any calculations with Mr. Wheatley.
Commissioner Norris added comments about the process and suggested that Mr. Wheatley email
the addresses of concern to staff.
Commissioner Waters encouraged Mr. Wheatley to attend a Community Development Board
meeting to witness the process of variances and the Board's careful consideration of both sides.
Commissioner Bole spoke about the permit process being difficult and believes it could be
improved.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Micromobility Devices Regulations (Commercial Rentals)
CM Corbin gave a brief overview of the topic.
Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD) Amanda Askew presented
slides (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Records as Attachment
A). There was discussion and questions answered about the proposed ordinance,
geofencing, enforcement, and the moratorium.
CM Corbin reported that he asked CA Brenna Durden to be prepared to comment on
whether users can be warned and the businesses be fined. During further discussion, it
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was requested to have CA Durden weigh in on whether geofencing and confiscation can
be part of the ordinance.
Eric Sherline, Business Owner of Southern Breeze Cart Rental LLC, shared his
experience with scooter rentals and made suggestions to geofence, brick and mortar -
rent and return, and confiscate and fine when it's outside of allowable areas. He spoke
about not allowing scooters on sidewalks or in the Town Center business district and
limiting the age of renters and passengers. Mr. Sherline answered questions from the
Commission.
Commissioner Norris reiterated the need for the city attorney's opinion on geofencing
and how enforcement works for businesses not in our city limits.
Mayor Glasser confirmed with PCDD Askew that she was given the information she
needed.
Attachment A - Micromobility Devices Proposed Ordinance
Micromobility Device Regulations (All Users)
There was a 5 -minute break from 11:05 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. (Mayor Glasser and DCC
Hogancamp departed from the meeting during the break.)
Mayor Pro Tem Norris resumed the meeting as acting Mayor and turned the floor over
to CM Corbin.
CM Corbin explained this topic's relationship with 1A, which had been discussed.
Eric Sherline explained his email which was included in the agenda packet and answered
questions about the various E -Bike Classifications. CM Corbin explained the City's
current regulations and the need for updates to our Code. Karl Hankin explained that
Classes 1 and 2 are no problem, but other Classes are a concern.
CM Corbin explained St. Pete Beach's ordinance and his idea to use it as a template for
a starting point. He asked for direction from the Commission. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Bole suggested banning the use of Classes 3 and 4 on the beach.
Commissioner Waters spoke in support of allowing Classes 1 and 2 on the beach.
Mayor Pro Tem Norris expressed ADA concerns with limiting access and spoke in favor
of banning the higher classes from the beach and sidewalks.
The Commission also agreed with the minimum age requirement of 16.
There was consensus to move forward with preparing an ordinance.
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CM Corbin reported his intention to draft an ordinance and collaborate with Mr. Sherline
and Mr. Hankin.
Priority Setting Workshop
CM Corbin spoke about the upcoming Priority Setting Workshop. He gave a brief
overview of the materials included in the agenda packet and advised that Mayor Glasser
wants to add Recreation as a priority.
Commissioners Bole and Waters agreed to wait until the workshop to discuss priorities.
Commissioner Norris spoke about budgeting for projects. City Engineer Steve Swann
presented and explained the various Capital Improvement Projects as detailed in the
agenda packet and answered questions.
Commissioner Waters requested a list of the Top 10 or 15 things that are most important.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Norris adjourned the meeting at 11:46 a.m.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Ellen Glasser, Mayor
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Date Approved by Commission
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Attachment A
Background 1-22-22 Minutes
Jan. 25th 2021 Commission approved 1 -year moratorium for
shared motorized scooters, electric personal assistive mobility
devices and Micromobility devices.
Concern about commercial providers operating, renting or
leasing in and on streets, sidewalks, row's, parks & beaches
LJ Obstructions /obstacles
❑Operated in unsafe manner
❑ Failing to observe traffic regulations
LJ Dangerous maneuvers
LJ Devices abandoned
DOwners of devises are often more experienced riders than
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Attachment A
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ORDINANCE -O.75 -?2-26
.A,- ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH. FLORIDA.
XXIEN-DING C ILAPTER 21 TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES TO ADD NEW
.ARTIC'LE NII, PROHIBITION OF COMMERCIAL RENTAL. OR LEASE AND
USE OF RENTED OR LEASED, ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY
DEVICES, NUCROMOBILITY DEVICES AND 'MOTORIZED SCOOTERS;
PROVIDENG FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFEC'TIN7E DATE.
Attachment A
Definitions 1-22-22 Minutes
"Electric Personal assistive mobility device" is defined as anNr self-balailci�12. mvo-
nontaildeni- wheeled device. deli ailed to transport only one person, with an electric
Propulsion system with average power of 7750 watts ( 1 horsepower). the ni umn
speed of iirhich. on a paved level surface when powered solely by such apropulsion
system ii-lfile bei�icr ridden bv cin operator ii-lio �veif�s 1 �4 potmds. is less thin '4 wiles
per lour.
Definitions
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" M1C1omob111ty device" 1s (Jetllied as any motorized transportation device Made
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Attachment A
Definitions 1-22-22 Minutes
('Motorized scooter" is detiii�d as any motorized transportation de-ice that is powered
by a. Motor with or without a seat or saddle for the use of the rider. which is desimied
to travel on not more than three NA, -heels. and which is not capable of propelling the
device at a speed heater than 0 miles per hotu on level growid. The teen does not
include an " electric bicycle" as defined in Section 316. C.03'. Florida Statutes.
Attachment A
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The con-miercial rental or lease and the use of rented or leased electrical personal assistive
devices. nicroniohthty devices and motorized scooters. as said teinis are defined fii thiN
Article. within the City is prohibited.
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Attachment A
Enforcement 1-22-22 Minutes
Each violation would constitute a separate civil infraction by a sworn police officer
Fust -violation: $
Second violation: S
Third and all subsequent violations: S