Regular City Commission - 27 Jun 2022 - Minutes - Pdf
MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, June 27, 2022 - 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
Absent:
Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5
Also Present:
Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
1APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A.Approve minutes of the November 22, 2021 Regular Commission Meeting.
Mayor Glasser asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There being none,
Mayor Glasser stated the minutes stand as submitted.
2COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2A.Presentation of $500,000 check for Phase III of Aquatic Gardens.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor
to Visitors. City Clerk Bartle called each speaker to the podium.
Leah Sherman Ford
spoke about homelessness in the City, complimented the Commission on
their job well done with keeping the City beautiful, and shared suggestions on homelessness and
landscaping.
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3CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3A.Accept the 90-Day Calendar (July - Sept. 2022)
Commissioner Kelly announced that she would not be in town for the July 16, 2022,
Town Hall Meeting.
CONSENSUS
There was to accept the change to the 90-Day Calendar.
3B.Paid Parking at 18th and 19th Beach Access
CM Corbin presented the slide show highlighting information regarding the paid parking
program at 18th and 19th beach accesses.
Commissioner Kelly referred to previous language about the use of income from the paid
parking program being used for the upkeep of the Town Center parking and suggested
amending the ordinance to include the upkeep of all paid parking areas not just Town
Center. CM Corbin stated that this could be looked at with CA Durden's
recommendations.
Commissioner Waters spoke about pedestrian safety, walkways, and lighting. He also
suggested using the additional funds to subsidize the payment for additional parking
attendants and signage.
Mayor Glasser spoke about the importance of having the parking regulations be the same
at the beach access and the Town Center.
3C.Selva Preserve Path
CM Corbin presented the slide show regarding the new nature trail Selva Preserve Path.
He spoke about the history, location and additional details of the path.
Mayor Glasser asked about adding a QR code to the signage. CM Corbin said a QR code
could be added in the future.
3D.Benefit Enhancement Recommendations 2022
CM Corbin spoke about the recent salary increase for staff. He reported HR reached out
to current employees regarding their opinions of additional benefits they would like.
Human Resources Director (HRD) Cathy Varian spoke about the process of the survey
and presented potential benefits suggested by employees as detailed in the agenda packet.
CM Corbin and HRD Varian answered questions from the Commission.
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Commissioner Bole asked that the City look into studies that have been done relating to
personal leave. Discussion ensued about the advantages and disadvantages of employees
taking leave and how there needs to be a balance.
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3E.Fire on Beach Avenue
CM Corbin mentioned this is being looked into closely and discussions are ongoing
about the building being rebuilt. No formal proposals have been submitted.
Mayor Glasser asked about the current zoning for the area. CM Corbin responded
residential multi-family.
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3F.Homeless Concerns
CM Corbin explained efforts being made to address homeless issues, noting that CA
Durden reviewed the existing code and has some serious concerns about existing
language and it being outdated. Further preparations are needed before bringing it back
to the Commission.
CA Durden advised that there are a lot of case law changes at the federal level and
explained the importance of working with staff and others to address the concerns.
4REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
4A.In-House Attorney (Commissioner Bole)
Commissioner Bole spoke about the benefits of having a full-time in-house City
Attorney. He encouraged the Commissioners, Mayor, and the public to review the cost
and legal benefits for the City.
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Miscellaneous Reports/Requests
Commissioner Kelly
spoke about current codes regarding dogs and proposed amending the ordinance
to add restrictions for dogs being chained. Commissioner Waters expressed his
support. Mayor Glasser asked that it be put on the next agenda as a discussion
item.
spoke about the numerous emails received about gas stations.
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suggested adding more charging stations for electric cars in the community.
Mayor Glasser
advised she would share her email responses to the Commission regarding the
gas station concerns and the South gate at The Cloister.
spoke about the private event held on Friday and the presentation of a Key to the
City to Greg Franek for his life-saving efforts to wake people up and get them to
safety.
reported on a letter sent to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue for their
extraordinary response.
congratulated the 12 and under baseball team on winning the state championship
for small parks and will be asking for a proclamation to present to the team.
reported on the status of various legislation recently addressed in the State of
Florida.
requested having the topic of prohibiting smoking in public parks and beaches
on the next town hall meeting agenda for discussion and public input.
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5UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6CONSENT AGENDA
6A.Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for May 2022.
CM Corbin asked to carry the item over to the next, Commission Meeting. There was
no objection by the Commission.
7COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
8ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8A.RESOLUTION NO. 22-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
RECREATION
THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO
APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CULTURAL
ARTS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
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ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-42.
Motion:Candace Kelly
Second:Bruce Bole
Mayor Glasser asked for clarification regarding an artist project and a program and expressed
her concerns about art placement and venues. DCM Hogencamp explained that information
would be provided in the application process.
Commissioner Kelly spoke about her interpretation of different types of artists and programs.
Commissioner Waters mentioned he would like clarification regarding the criteria for "for-
profit."
Commissioner Bole explained how he understands the expenditures of the Resolution and
specific questions in the application.
Mayor Glasser mentioned it is essential that CARAC looks at the City's livability goals to align
with those goals when decisions are made. She also mentioned the Commission should come
back in a year to update those goals appropriately.
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Ellen GlasserFor
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)For
Michael WatersFor
Candace Kelly (Moved By)For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
9ACTION ON ORDINANCES
None.
10MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
PLAT22-0001 Public Hearing Request for plat approval as required by Chapter
10A.
24, Article 4 of the Code of Ordinances within the Residential General, Multi-
Family (RG-M) at RE# 172168-0000 (1964 Francis Avenue) and 172171-0000 (1980
Francis Avenue).
Mayor Glasser read the title.
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CM Corbin explained the item. CA Durden clarified that there are two PLATs the
Commission would approve, as detailed in the attached documents and made part of this
Attachments AB
Official Record as and .
Mr. Franklin thanked the staff for working with him.
Mayor Glasser opened the public hearing. There were no speakers, and the public
hearing was closed.
Attachment A to 6-27-22 Minutes
Attachment B to 6-27-22 Minutes
MOTION:
Approve PLAT22-0001, Lambo's Place Unit 1 request for plat approval as
required by Chapter 24, Article 4 of the Code of Ordinances within the Residential General,
Multi-Family (RG-M) at RE# 172168-0000 (1964 Francis Avenue).
Motion:Bruce Bole
Second:Candace Kelly
Ellen GlasserFor
Bruce Bole (Moved By)For
Michael WatersFor
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
MOTION:
Approve plat request for Lambo's Place Unit 2 as required by Chapter 24, Article
4 of the Code of Ordinances within the Residential General, Multi-Family (RG-M) at RE#
172168-0000 (1980 Francis Avenue)
Motion:Michael Waters
Second:Candace Kelly
Ellen GlasserFor
Bruce BoleFor
Michael Waters (Moved By)For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
11CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
CA Durden reminded the Commission of their ethics training and financial disclosure forms,
due no later than July 1, 2022. CC Bartle advised that they are to be submitted to the Supervisor
of Elections.
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CA Durden handed out a copy of HB 921 (attached hereto and made part of this Official Record
Attachment C) and provided an overview.
as .She thanked the Governor for vetoing a Bill
regarding business damages. Lastly, she spoke about receiving a proposed settlement offer
relating to the City's tree litigation (Bourdon vs. COAB) and advised that the litigation would
be discussed in a future shade meeting. She also advised about the process.
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12CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
requested having a briefing on COAB hurricane preparedness.
Commissioner Waters
reported having spoken with representatives of JEA about underground
fiber optics. He wants to know whether there would be more of a delay in solving problems and
getting power back up and running during a storm if the wiring were underground.
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13ADJOURNMENT
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Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Bruce Bole, Commissioner
Date Approved: ______________________
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