4-8-24 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
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Monday, April 8, 2024 - 6:30 PM
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Commission Chamber
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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 and
acknowledged City of Jacksonville's (COJ) Mayor Donna Deegan and District 13 Councilmember Rory
Diamond. He explained that he would like to place item 8C first on the agenda.
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: 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)
Scott Williams, Public Works Director (PWD)
8C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD TAKES ACTION TO ENSURE THAT ATLANTIC BEACH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTINUES TO OPERATE AS THE
COMMUNITY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO
CLOSURE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the resolution.
Mayor Deegan thanked the Commission for inviting her to the meeting and explained
what Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has proposed. She encouraged the
community to continue advocating for Atlantic Beach Elementary (ABE).
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Councilman Diamond thanked Mayor Deegan for her support and thanked the
Commission for their leadership in this cause. He briefly explained some of the history
of schools in Duval County and encouraged the community to continue advocating for
ABE.
Mayor Ford expressed that he would like for ABE to be removed from any consideration
of closure or consolidation into another school. He opened the floor for public comment.
CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium for Public Comment:
Don Wolfson spoke about the interlocal agreement as it relates to consolidation and the
school board.
Mayor Ford reminded everyone to hold their applause.
Penny Rauckis described a few historical facts as it relates to ABE.
Susanne Shaughnessy desired to know if the National Register of Historic Places would
be interested in the history of ABE and if this would make a difference to the school
board.
Lisa Herrold, serving as the co-chair of the AB Preservation, she expressed that the
board would like to thank the Commission for their support.
Gabe Moses encouraged the Commission to not let ABE close.
Donnie Moses expressed gratitude for the Commission's support regarding ABE.
Linda Lanier advocated for keeping ABE open.
Colleen November, representing the save ABE group, thanked the Commission for
taking action on this issue. She invited the Commission and citizens to a community
meeting being held at Community Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on April 10,
2024 at 6 PM.
Elliot Zisser expressed support for the resolution.
Brinkley Harrell expressed that he would like to make sure his tax dollars are being
properly utilized as it relates to the school board.
Joseph Saucedo expressed that he hopes that the school is saved.
Public Comment was closed.
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Commissioner Bole urged the Commission and citizens to continue shedding a light on
this issue.
Commissioner Kelly mentioned that there were a few things in the Comprehensive Plan
that the City should be doing regarding ABE.
Commissioner Ring mentioned the interlocal agreement as it relates to this topic and
encouraged everyone to continue to advocate for ABE.
Commissioner Waters expressed that he would like to see ABE keep going.
Mayor Ford expressed that he would like ABE to stay open. He acknowledged and
thanked past Mayors Don Wolfson, Suzanne Shauhnessy, Bill Gulliford, Ellen Glasser,
and Mitch Reeves.
MOTION. Pass (Approve) Resolution No. 24-21
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Mayor Ford acknowledged former Neptune Beach Mayor Pruette.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
The meeting recessed from 7:30 PM to 7:37 PM.
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on March 11, 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.
2.A. Mayport Robotics Club Presentation
None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Brinkley Harrell spoke about agenda item 8A.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. 90 -Day Calendar (April -June 2024)
CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda.
There was a CONSENSUS to approve the 90 -Day Calendar.
CM Killingsworth and DCM Hogencamp briefly spoke about the community centers
survey.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Ring
• Mentioned that she attended the last Beaches Watch meeting.
• Spoke about the Northeast Florida League of Cities (NEFLC) Grant nominations.
Commissioner Kelly
• Expressed gratitude to City staff for their help with recent recreation events.
• Inquired about what the City is doing to celebrate Juneteenth. DCM Hogencamp
explained that the City has the day off and promotes the history of the holiday.
• Nominated BEAM for the NEFLC Grant.
Commissioner Bole
• Announced the Beaches Town Center Agency Golf Tournament on April 11, 2024.
• Expressed concerns about the 16th Street walkover as detailed in photos (which are
attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A). PWD Williams
explained what his department has done with this walkway to make it safe thus far and
answered questions from the Commission.
There was a CONSENSUS to nominate BEAM for the NEFLC Grant.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Award the Contract for Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance to First
Vehicle Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6.B. Authorize the City to contract with C & L Landscape and Building, Inc. to complete
the repairs to the Dutton Island Docks in the amount of $122,661.28 and authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract.
MOTION. Approve the consent agenda (items 6A and 6B as written).
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7.
8.
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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Sarah Boren, ESC Chair reported as detailed in a slide show presentation (which is
attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment B) and answered
questions from the Commission. Mayor Ford requested that ESC take a look at the cedar
trees located at the AB entrances and requested a follow up on the changes to Chapter
23.
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ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH C & L LANDSCAPE AND
BUILDING, INC. TO PERFORM RENOVATIONS TO THE 18TH STREET
BEACH WALKOVER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE 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.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 24-19.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Commissioner Waters inquired about the landing decks. PWD Williams explained that those are
the stairways going up the walkway. Commissioner Waters also inquired about the asphalt.
PWD Williams expressed that the asphalt will not be touched unless the palm tree in the area is
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able to be removed. The Commission provided permission to remove the palm tree to allow
PWD Williams to update the asphalt.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING A PARKS AND RECREATION RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
(EXHIBIT A); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
CM Killingsworth explained the resolution.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 24-20.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Michael Waters
Mayor Ford thanked Commissioner Bole and CM Ki I 11 ngsworth for their work.
Commissioner Bole thanked staff and expressed that he would like to have this policy on the
website.
Commissioner Kelly thanked DCM Hogencamp for incorporating her concerns.
Commissioner Waters inquired about risks regarding imminent weather. CM Killingsworth
explained that there are policies in place and staff reviews these as needed.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
None.
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10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Expressed that it was great to see the community advocate for ABE.
Commissioner Waters
• Expressed gratitude for the upcoming renovations to the 18th Street walkover.
Mayor Ford
• Expressed gratitude to the community and the Commission for their advocacy.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: -4/ 2-2-/zOM
Curtis Ford, Mayor
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Environmental
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Commission Report
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Presented by:
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ESC Members
Bruce Andrews
Sarah Boren
Mark Gabrynowicz
Daniele Giovannucci
Anastasia Houston
Heather Markaj
Todd Miner
Patrick Nobles
Amy Palmer
Romy Vann
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Volunteer Tree Maintenance:
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AB Green Corps WG
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Chemical Management Plan WG
Stewards of the Park WG
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ESC Subcommittees &Working Groups
ESC Subcommittee Members
Tree Subcommittee (6
Bruce Andrews (Chair); Daniele Giovannucci;
Amy Palmer; Patrick Nobles; Mark Gabrynowicz;
Sarah Boren
Education & Outreach Subcommittee (5)
Anastasia Houston (Co-chair), Patrick Nobles (Co-
chair), Heather Markaj, Mark Gabrynowicz, Sarah
Boren
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee (5
Sarah Boren (Chair), Romy Vann, Mark
Gabrynowicz, Heather Markaj, Todd Miner
Working Group Names
Tree Subcommittee
Volunteer Tree Maintenance WG
Education & Outreach Subcommittee
AB Green Corps
Sustainability & Resilience Subcommittee
Chemical Management Plan WG
Stewards of the Parks WGs
Resilience WG
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Some Accomplishments
Our Mandate
Trees
Beautification
Parks and Open Spaces
Environmental stewardship
Education & Outreach
Events
Newsletter
Campaigns
Social media educational
posts
Collaboration
Other COAB committees
UNF MPH
COJ & CONB
NE FL MSA / CPRG
Local schools
Local groups
Organizational Excellence
Chapter 23 annual update
Annual priority setting
Quarterly tree report
Annual self-evaluation survey
Planner/Calendar/Metrics
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Challenges
Community engagement
Hard to be heard and move items forward
Lack of integration of ESC's mission/priorities across city
Need more collaboration / coordination / support
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ESC 2024 PRIORITIES
MARITIME FOREST
• Plant 150 trees.
- Educate about Chapter 23 ordinance and benefits of trees at least once a month.
• Update and strengthen policies/ordinances negatively affecting trees annually.
• Expand data and understanding of tree canopy and its benefits via at least 3 actions.
2024 Workplan Highlights
PARKS&OPEN SPACES
• Choose at least one action to implement that develops and enhances connectivity and walkability
between parks and within city(.
• Improve experience in parks and opens spaces with at least two significant actions.
• Update and implement Parks Master Plan.
• Expand and convert one community center into a Resilience Hub.
4/21 Earth Day + another tree giveaway
• Educate the community at least once a month about parks and open spaces.
BEAUTIFICATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPACES
Heritage Trees
Start at least three projects.
• Update/pass at least one policy / ordinance that improves public or private spaces.
Marsh education plan
Outreach and educate at least once a month about how to City is beautifying in an environmentally
friendly manner its public spaces and how residents/commercial owners beautify their private spaces.
Chemical Management Plan — FL Friendly first
Explore ways to develop Mayport Road well and in an environmentally -friendly, attractive manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Sustainable & Resilient Community Center
. Work on at least one action item in each focus area of the S&R CAP and plan for 2027 LEED recertification.
• Update/pass at least one policy or ordinance and/or improve at least one internal city practice
Beautify three AB entrances
through staff coordination.
Green & Resilient Building Ordinance
- Find funding.
• Educate the community at least once a month on environmental stewardship, sustainability and
Update Community Action Plan
resilience actions and strategies.
ESC ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Inaugural Awards Program
• Expand outreach through improved COAB website by improving traffic by 50%.
Increase effectiveness, productivity, and improve satisfaction of ESC meetings.
EPA CPRG grant implementation
• Improve internal processes.
• Continue to improve the best practice of annual self-evaluation.
• Increase the number of ESC volunteers/SMEs by at least 20 people.
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"Asks"
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Thank you
Sarah Boren
904-535-0055
sborencoab@gmail.com