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2-10-25 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, February 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM s� 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 6:00 PM. CC Bartle called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 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) Victor Gualillo, Police Chief (PC) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 111. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on January 27, 2025. Commissioner Kelly mentioned her request for a joint workshop with ESC. Mayor Ford requested that the minutes be amended to reflect this. Commissioner Ring suggested reinstating summaries and requests in the Commissioner reports. CC Bartle recommended deferring approval until the changes are made and brought back for review. 1A. Approve minutes of the Town Hall meeting held on January 25, 2025. The Commission approved the minutes as submitted. 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 Gladys Holt Golden Proclamation Mayor Ford read and presented a proclamation (which is attached hereto and made a part of this official record as Attachment A) to the family of Gladys Holt Golden. 2-10-25 Attachment A Teen Council Mayor Ford briefly introduced the Teen Council and thanked them for being at the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT The following speakers provided their comments to the public: Mark Gabrynowicz Susanne Barker Lisa Herrold Mary Emerson -Smith Brinkley Harrell Amy Palmer Mitch Reeves Jackie Beckenbach 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Additional Update CM Killingsworth explained that the elected officials' email is no longer in use, and a new method for contacting commissioners is available on the website. 3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Feb. - April 2025) There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar as amended by Commissioner Ring to update the time of the Regular Commission Meetings. 3.11. Draft eBike legislation PC Gualillo presented as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions from the Commission. The Commission requested that an ordinance be brought to the next meeting. 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Bole • Announced a Beaches Town Center Agency meeting for February 11, 2025. • Announced Dancin' in the Street. Commissioner Grant • Commented the ESC ordinance. Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 5. 6. 7. 8. Commissioner Kelly • Spoke about emails from citizens regarding concerns about the Donna Run. Commissioner Ring • Announced the Mayport flyover closure • Provided details about Neptune Beach's program and requested Commission discussion on potential school zone automated speed enforcement cameras. Mayor Ford suggested this discussion be added to an agenda for discussion Mayor Ford • Clarified that the committee ordinances on the agenda were not a reflection of dissatisfaction with volunteers, who are doing a great job. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. CONSENT AGENDA None. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (ATTACHMENT A) WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERTAINING TO IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH -OWNED RIGHT-OF- WAY ON PLAZA AT MAYPORT ROAD/STATE ROAD AlA IN ATLANTIC BEACH; 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. MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 25-13. Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-25-177, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 FOR APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing was opened, there were no speakers, and the public hearing was closed. MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 20-25-177. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. 9.11. ORDINANCE NO. 95-25-125, Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 (BEACHES AND PARKS), ARTICLE III (PUBLIC PARKS), TO ADD A NEW SECTION 5-34 ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IN CITY -OWNED PARKS AND FACILITIES; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2-10-25 Attachment B MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 95-25-125 as read (on first reading). Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Bruce Bole Commissioner Grant encouraged staff to ensure consistency in implementing the parking regulations. Commissioner Bole presented photos illustrating park activities (which are attached hereto and made a part of this official record as Attachment B). Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 CA Gabriel recommended including a provision under the CM's authority, as approved by the CA, and highlighted the need for a renumbering provision due to the existing Section 5-34 in the Code. MOTION: Add the changes as noted by CA Gabriel. Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Thomas Grant Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. MOTION. Approve Ordinance (No.) 5-25-71 as amended on (first reading). Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Thomas Grant For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. 9.D. ORDINANCE NO. 95-25-124, Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, PROTECTION OF TREES AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, DIVISION 3. — PERMITS, SEC. 23-23: PERMITS PROCEDURES, AND SEC. 23-25: APPEALS; AMENDING DIVISION 6. -VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES BY MOVING SEC. 23-52.-, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE -INTENT, INTO A NEW DIVISION 7, ENTITLED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE, AND RENUMBERING WITH NEW SECTIONS, OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF SAID AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 CM Killingsworth explained agenda items 9C and 9D simultaneously. MOTION: Approve Ordinance (No.) 95-25-124 (on first reading). Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Thomas Grant Commissioner Bole inquired about the number of members and shared his thoughts on the ordinance. Commissioner Kelly shared her perspective on the ordinance changes and expressed a preference for ESC to have nine members. Commissioner Ring emphasized the importance of finding a middle ground and prioritizing efficiency. The CC and CM addressed her questions. Commissioner Grant inquired about the number of meetings referenced in another committee's ordinance and suggested a middle ground of having nine members for ESC. Mayor Ford shared his thoughts on the ordinance, referencing aspects of Florida Statutes, and proposed placing signage to highlight AB as a tree city and educate citizens. MOTION: Ordinance (No.) 95-25-124 be amended to increase the board count from seven to nine. Motion: Thomas Grant Second: Jessica Ring MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 95-25-124 to increase the board from seven to nine, increase the quorum from four to five, and the majority. Motion: Thomas Grant Second: Jessica Ring Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole Against Thomas Grant (Moved By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For Motion passed 4 to L MOTION: Approve Ordinance (No.) 95-25-124 (on first reading) as amended. Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 10. 11. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Thomas Grant Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) Against Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly Against Jessica Ring For Motion passed 3 to Z 9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 5-25-71, Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING PORTIONS OF PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE CREATION OF THE ARTS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE COMMITTEE; CHANGING THE TITLE OF CHAPTER 5 TO BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE ARTS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE COMMITTEE INCLUDING: PURPOSE; MEMBERSHIP; TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP; FILLING OF VACANCIES; REMOVAL OF MEMBERS; DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; CITY STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT; PROCEDURES AND RULES; ORGANIZATION OF OFFICERS AND LIABILITY TO CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 5-25-71 with the amendment of adding two members to the seven, quorum from four to five, with the majority of five to pass. Motion: Jessica Ring Second. Thomas Grant Curtis Ford Bruce Bole Thomas Grant (Seconded B1) Candace Kelly Jessica Ring (Moved By) Motion passed 4 to 1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None. For Against For For For CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS None. Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Kelly • Briefly addressed the vacancies on ESC. Commissioner Ring • Thanked the Mayor for his announcements at AB Elementary. Mayor Ford • Inquired about an update on ESC awards and commended the ESC's efforts. • Announced the annual Homecoming Founders Day at Bishop Golden's Church on February 16, 2025. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM. Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Date Approved: 2V 25 co-, a-4 Curtis Ford, Ma or Regular City Commission February 10, 2025 Attachment A to 2-10-25 Minutes Proclamation of the eftp of Atlantic �eac�j in Recognition of Gladys Holt Golden 2025 Black History Month Honoree WHEREAS, Bishop Gladys Holt Golden was born to the parentage of the late Rev. Herbert and Ida Mae Holt on August 21, 1933, and departed this life on July 8, 2004; and WHEREAS, Bishop Golden received her education in Cordele, Georgia, from Gillespie-Seldon Institute, accepted Christ in her life, and was a true warrior traveling in revivals; and WHEREAS, in 1972, the Lord guided her to hold services from the living room of her home; through her vision the Holy Church of the Living God Revival Center in Atlantic Beach was built in 1976; and through her ministry many lives were touched; and WHEREAS, it is believed that Bishop Golden is the first Black woman pastor to build a church in Atlantic Beach; and WHEREAS, a devoted wife and mother of six children, and a charitable community member, Bishop Golden was a Godly example of how we should live life every day, and it is fitting to honor her for her everlasting contributions to the Atlantic Beach community during Black History Month 2025; and WHEREAS, her son, Dr. Percy J. Golden, continues to lead the Revival Center today as Senior Pastor, and is instrumental in preserving the history and culture of his elementary school through the Rhoda Martin Cultural Heritage Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 1, Curtis Ford, Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach, hereby express my deep appreciation for the dedicated service and contributions of Bishop Gladys Holt Golden, who is believed to be the first Black woman pastor to build a church in Atlantic Beach, and I appeal to the entire Atlantic Beach community to join me in recognizing Bishop Golden as a 2025 Black History Month Honoree. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Atlantic Beach to be affixed this 10`x' day of February 2025. Curtis Ford, M yor i NO ol f` _ � ` �.+'�.�1�'r �. � fh l� 2- .,fir.' '.,���j������� :�.R, � 7' �xYy'`y*, n :i-'� y k ���.•,!'!4 ,•h ,.jF , - - a I �� I - ��, �. 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