10-9-23 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
'1% tp,,, Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach. FL 32233
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM. CC Bartle
called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present: Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Latrenia Thomas, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director (RCAD)
Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE)
William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
I A. Approve minutes of the Budget Workshop held on August 7, 2023.
Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no
corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted.
I B. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on August 14, 2023.
Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no
corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
Mayor Ford explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to
Visitors.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium.
Jane Stevens invited everyone to the Green Apple Day of Service that will be held at
Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School from 8 a.m to noon on October 14, 2023.
Mark Gabrynowicz spoke about a few historical disasters and encouraged the
Commission to keep sustainability and resiliency in mind when making decisions.
Gregory Powell spoke about agenda item 3B.
Susanne Barker spoke in agreement with the City Engineer's recommendations
regarding Dora Drive.
Nancy Staats expressed concerns regarding Dora Drive.
Lisa Herrold spoke about Dora Drive.
Jackie Beckenbach spoke about agenda item 3B.
Peter Staats spoke in opposition regarding Dora Drive.
RCAD Thomas, on behalf of the Youth Council, Introduced Advisors Tracy Synan and
Kelly Burnett. RCAD Thomas announced that on November 7, 2023, the Youth Council
will be present to tour City Hall and the Police Department. Ms. Syrian and Ms. Burnett
invited the Commission to the Youth Council meetings. They encouraged students, ages
of 14 and up, to attend meetings on the first Thursday of the month at the Adele Grage
Cultural Center.
Brinkley Harrell welcomed the new CM and expressed opinions on Dora Drive.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Oct. - Dec. 2023)
CM Killingsworth reported that the October 16, 2023 workshop has been canceled and
will be rescheduled in the future.
There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
3.B. Dora Drive
CE Swann presented a slide show (which is attached hereto and made a part of this
Official Record as Attachment A) and answered questions from the Commission. CA
Gabriel explained that the request is for a 45 -day extension and that he would send an
amendment to the agreement once it is approved for him to ask for the extension.
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There was a CONSENSUS to direct CA Gabriel to proceed with a 45 -day extension
request for Phase II completion or to terminate the agreement if the extension request is
rejected.
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3.C. 2023 Florida City Government Week Proclamation
Mayor Ford read the proclamation.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Waters
• Asked where the City stood with the Almost Home property. Mayor Ford explained that
he did not move forward on gathering the Commissioners to go and look at the property
due to people still living there; however, they will still have a chance to go and look at
the discretion of the seller. Property Broker, Pete Sherrill answered questions from the
Commission. There was a CONSENSUS to direct the CM to work with the listing agent
to come up with a potential contract.
Commissioner Bole
• Commended CE Swann for a great presentation on resiliency on Thursday October 5,
2023.
• Expressed that he received positive feedback on the paving and striping.
• Informed everyone that today is known as National Indigenous Peoples Day.
• Announced that he is attending the Beaches Town Center meeting on October 10, 2023.
Commissioner Kelly
• Encouraged everyone to attend the ESC Salon Series.
• Spoke about the Parks Master Plan and encouraged the public to provide input on
changes they would like to see.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Approve the revised Interlocal Agreement among City of Jacksonville, City of
Atlantic Beach, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Neptune Beach and the
Commander, U.S. Naval Station Mayport and U.S. Navy for Conduct of the Sea
and Sky Air Show and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
MOTION: Approve (agenda item 6A as written) the interlocal on the sea and sky.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Michael Waters
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole For
Michael Waters (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly (Moved By) For
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Jessica Ring For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23-20
ESTABLISHING THE SAFETY, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE;
ADOPTING THE COMMITTEE PURPOSE; ADOPTING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING CITY
STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title and explained the resolution.
MOTION. Approve Resolution No. 23-38 with an amendment to replace "Charter Review
Committee" with "Safety, Traffic and Parking Committee" in Section 7.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Jessica Ring
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2345
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
FUNDING TO DESIGNATED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS FOR
ARTISTIC, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS OR
PROJECTS UTILIZING FUNDS BUDGETED IN ACCOUNT NO. 001-6010-572-
82-00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDER(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
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RCAD Thomas explained the resolution. Lisa Goodrich, Arts Recreation, and Culture
Committee Member explained the process of distributing grants and answered questions
from the commission.
Commissioner Ring requested a PowerPoint presentation about the grants program.
MOTION. Accept (Approve) Resolution No. 23-45.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Commissioner Kelly spoke about equitable expenditure funds. Ms. Goodrich and DCAR
Thomas answered questions from the Commission.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
None.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Recommended codifying the way committees run.
Commissioner Waters
• Welcomed City Manager Killingsworth.
• Thanked Lisa Goodrich for her work.
• Expressed that he is looking forward to the Air Show.
CM Killingsworth
• Announced that staff are encouraged to wear pink on October 10, 2023 and gather at
8:15 a.m for a group photo.
Mayor Ford
• Addressed meeting decorum.
ADJOURNMENT
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Attest:
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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Phase I ESA
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would be concerning
• Several soil mounds noted that may contain
trash or debris
• Stitches & Screens has several 20' storage
containers that encroach on to the site that
are used for printing, etc.
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Path Forward
• Request a 45 day extension of the due
diligence period
• Conduct Phase II Environmental Assessment
to verify no contamination
• Excavate soil mounds
• Analyze ground water and soil in the vicinity of the
storage containers