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3-11-24 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, March 11, 2024 - 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 6:30 PM. CC Bartle called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 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: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA) Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD) Scott Williams, Public Works Director (PWD) Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE) I APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 A. Approve minutes of the Special Called Meeting held on October 30, 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. 113. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on February 26, 2024. 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 Regular City Commission March 11, 2024 CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium. Kendell and Neil King spoke about stormwater drainage at their residence. Jim Wheatley expressed concerns about traffic, construction on 5th Street (St.), and agenda item 8A. Ken and Brenda Simon expressed concerns about agenda item 8A. Brinkley Harrell expressed concerns about City projects, agenda items 8A and 3B. 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. 90 -Day Calendar (Mar. - May 2024) CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet. There was a CONSENSUS to approve the 90 -Day Calendar. 3.B. Ahern Street Link to Ahern Proiect Presentation PCDD Askew presented as detailed in a slideshow presentation (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A). Commissioner Bole expressed concerns about towing that occurs behind Ragtime Tavern. PCDD Askew briefly explained a solution to these concerns. Commissioner Waters thanked PCDD Askew for her work and inquired about the STOP Committee being tasked with this topic. PCDD Askew communicated her understanding of the committee's tasks. Commissioner Ring inquired about spacing for bike lanes. PCDD Askew explained the options and expressed the needs of the community. Commissioner Ring indicated that she favors Option #1 which includes eight to nine angled parking spaces. Commissioner Bole provided more input on this discussion. Mayor Ford inquired about bike lane connectivity. PCDD Askew explained that staff has looked at the amount of right-of-way the City has to place a potential bike lane or multi- use path. CM Killingsworth extended further input on this topic and explained the challenge of bike lanes in certain areas. He expressed that staff is not opposed to bike lanes however, there are areas where it is not appropriate and that there are parking needs that need to be met. He informed that staff has looked at how to make it best and that Option #1 has presented to be the best compromise. Regular Cite Commission March 11, 2024 There was a CONSENSUS to move forward with Option #1. 3-11-24 Attachment A 3.C. The Makings of a Strategic Plan CM Killingsworth presented as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from the Commission. There was a CONSENSUS to bring the mission statement back as a resolution. 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Bole • Spoke about risk information and liability. • Briefly spoke about grants. • Expressed that he would like to see the draft liability policy soon. Commissioner Kelly • Mentioned that someone has stepped up to fill the open position on the STOP Committee. Mayor Ford recommended that the committee move forward without a replacement. Commissioner Ring expressed that she would be okay with placing another member on the Committee and requested to take a vote on this decision. Commissioner Bole expressed that the member is from his district and that he is okay with not placing another member on the Committee. Commissioner Waters agreed with Mayor Ford and Commissioner Bole's sentiments. Commissioner Ring • Spoke about the splashpad. Commissioner Waters • Briefly spoke about police cameras throughout the City and expressed that he would get the STOP Committee's input on this topic. Mayor Ford • Commended the Parks, Recreation and Police departments for their work with Tour de Parks. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Ford explained the process for the consent agenda and asked the Commission if any items should be pulled. Commissioner Ring expressed that she would like to discuss item 6B. MOTION. Remove 6B from the consent agenda. Motion: Jessica Ring Second. Candace Kelly Regular City Commission March 11, 2024 Motion passed unanimously S to 0. 6.A. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Second Amendment to Radio Services Agreement between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville. Mayor Ford read the title of item 6A. CA Gabriel explained that item 6A is still an item on the consent agenda. A unanimous vote was taken. 6.B. Approve the schedule of streets to be included in the 2024 Milling & Paving project and approve the Main Street proposed speed humps locations. Mayor Ford read the title of item 6B. CM Killingsworth explained this item as detailed in the agenda packet. PWD Williams answered questions from the Commission. Mayor Ford read the title of item 6B. MOTION: Approve (agenda item 6B). Motion: Jessica Ring Second. Bruce Bole Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. DCC Nichols informed the Commission that she did not hear a motion for agenda item 6A. CA Gabriel explained that 6A was passed and who made the motion and second for item 6B. CC Bartle further explained that a motion was not heard for item 6A. MOTION: Approve the consent agenda. Motion: Bruce Bole Regular City Commission March 11, 2024 7. 8. 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. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO. 2324-03 FOR 20th STREET LIFT STATION ACCESS WIDENING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS 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. CM Killingsworth explained the resolution. CE Swann explained the need for the resolution and answered questions from the Commission. Mayor Ford requested that an outside vendor provide suggestions for this project. MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 24-10. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Mayor Ford requested that CM Killingsworth look at options for this project. He expressed that he would like to know what the City is doing with other lift stations and what has been conveyed to the property owners that are directly affected. Curtis Ford Against Bruce Bole (Moved 4y) For Michael Waters Against Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring Against Regular City Commission March 11, 2024 9. Motion failed 2 to 3. 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S 2024 PRIORITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. CM Killingsworth explained that he discussed this item during agenda item 3C. MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 24-12. Motion: Jessica Ring Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-24-172, Introduction and First Reading. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CM Killingsworth explained the ordinance. MOTION: Approve Ordinance (No.) 20-24-172 (on first reading). Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Regular City Commission March 11, 2024 Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CA Gabriel • Followed up on the Form 6 discussion and answered questions from the Commission. CC Bartle • Announced that the City Clerk's Office will have a Records Management Specialist starting on March 18, 2024. 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Ring • Thanked CM Killingsworth for his work with the priorities. Commissioner Waters • Announced the Annual Donut Dash Run that will occur on April 13, 2024 in order to support Fletcher High School Band. • Mentioned that he would be taking his dog to the Paws in the Park event and encouraged everyone to bring their dogs. Commissioner Kelly • Spoke about a message she received announcing the closing of East Coast Drive. Commissioner Bole • Announced that the Beaches Town Center Agency will be hosting a Golf Classic on April 11, 2024. • Briefly spoke about Dancing in the Streets. • Expressed that resolutions that are not a unanimous vote should be done by a roll call vote. CA Gabriel expressed that if there is a lack of clarity, a roll call vote is an option. CC Bartle encouraged everyone to review Section 2-19 of the City's Code. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM. Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Date Approved: -4 L2- 02 -LI Curtis Ford, Ma or Regular City Commission March 11, 2024 A m 0 7 LO pievi 0 *26fl-S T 2761S Sr* T� *10 ., �, Z ST I EA COASr DR Ah Ah i • S14 �i! City of Atlantic Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan U51-1 14 r. r Connectivity & Paths Opportunities r W,z �r@,*" �11",-Uftw fo 011fts"C4, 7�sM�:fcr pant: Identified Oopmlunrties Existing Mullt-use Path City Park 0 Beach Access Seminole to the Beach and the Beaches Town Center" 4b Ap Pet T11 City of Atlantic Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan "Seminole to the Beach and Town Center" Possible next steps (Ahern SO 1 . Install "shared roadway" markings on both sides of the street. The section of Ahern Street west of East Coast W. is too narrow for a bike lane or paved shoulder and the existing on street parking and development pattern makes it difhcult to widen the existing sidewalk or install a shared use path 2 Install a bike lane . paved shoulder and/or a sidewalk on the northern portion of Ahern Street" between East Coast Dr. and Ocean Blvd. This option may require reorienting on -street parking and/or additional pavement for a portion of the street. Installing a bike lane and sidewalk will sepa rate both pedestrians and bicyclists from vehicular traffic. 3. Install a sidewalk on the southern portion of Ahern Street between East Coast Drive and Ocean Boulevard. This option would improve the "walk -ability" of this part of Town Center by allowing pedestrians to walk on a sidewalk, rather that on the street. /Wproximatety 2.000 square feet sNt w _ moi- h1��'i rl'f p� l l ♦ _. .... ..... . City of Atlantic Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan AHERN STREET W! f' + l + . �.• ;"^fit • , COAB hired a consultant to help design the Ahern Complete Streets project Crawford, Murphy &Tilly (CMT)'s mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients' needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for our employees. ®AVIATION ®MUNICIPALITIES ® AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT ® SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ® WATER RESOURCES ® CIVIL & SITE ® BUILDINGS ® RAIL & MULTI -MODAL ® QUALITY OF PLACE ® ENVIPONMENTAL ® ELECTRICAL & CONTROLS ® GIS & ASSET MANAGEMENT ® ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY & VALUE SOLUTIONS ® STRATEGIC FUNDING Option #1 (recommended) • 8' multiuse path on north side — vehicles @ the NWC still able to park in existing parking spaces • 6' sidewalk on south side with angled parking • Adds 8-9 angled parking spaces on south side of ROW. (note now the westerly driveway entrance on Ahern will be closed for the Ragtime parking lot reconfiguration) �1 � •�: !X!51 lN[• r'W it il_ _ - _Q a 0X0.1.I F Q r L.r INC W PRNATF ?'r:A AIK Q 0 f W U RELOCATEEX ISTINf V w DR1CK CROSSWALK N I -00POSrO r[VSM RR/CK storwALK Q RYW iR(;"OSEO 1Y Ri QQON � �.-b �l J i - ` _ - - _ _ , FX/tiTIM1'(: oAVi MFM1'1 FOGF� ` � ' AHfRN ST. :Il—agOFOSEO �.,Rcwus.:J (' WHJTF sf pfFlN[: rrrvl ^ � 9' _ S'_ II R�,n 40 i Ul�c 1(.kK RXW PROROSF^+� ' t RAISLO BRICK SJDt1v,1,'Xj ....... -""--r--- -__ - - SMFFT CONCEPT PLAN FrMbl! A Option #2 (Bike lane on north side) • 4' sidewalk on the north side with a 4' bike lane (currently would be the only area in the city with a bike lane). Based on field mtg. and survey consultant reduced sidewalk fro 5' to 4' accommodate parking at the NWC (area circled in red) • 4' sidewalk on south side -Upon review would reduce down from 5' sidewalk to 4' to continue to all parking at the NWC • Adds 7 spaces (note now the westerly driveway entrance on Ahern will be closed for the Ragtime parking lot reconfiguration) RW 2V - qN w. CMT R=15' Para)!el Parking e' Bike tate 5' Sidewalk (Both sides) $rArer ar PUWZP..4 F ASPARlJ1Q1T OP T�A.XWP0"4 MOXC] CONCEPT PL, VS P r Para)!el Parking e' Bike tate 5' Sidewalk (Both sides) $rArer ar PUWZP..4 F ASPARlJ1Q1T OP T�A.XWP0"4 MOXC] CONCEPT PL, VS Option #3 (8' Shared path on both sides) • 8' multiuse path on north side (vehicles @ the NWC will block (overhang) on sidewalk) —area circled in red • 8' multiuse path on south side • Adds 7 spaces (note now the westerly driveway entrance on Ahern will be closed for the Ragtime T parking lot reconfiguration) P r 1 t d TArf (W #F.(WII)4 _ WV DWAL Par00/60 Puking V Shared -Use Path (Boh sides) CONCEPT PLANS Wf 0 14 '