3-24-25 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
'S.s�Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 6:00 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 6:00 PM. RMS Weippert
called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Absent: Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Michelle Weippert, Records Management Specialist (RMS)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Victor Gualillo, Police Chief (PC)
David Cameron, Police Commander
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on March 10, 2025.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
1B. Approve minutes of the Joint Workshop between the City Commission and the
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) held on March 13, 2025.
Commissioner Kelly commented about the minutes having no record of the speakers
positions and recommended deferring approval until they are reviewed for additions and
resubmitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers provided their comments.
Ken Simon
Regular City Commission
March 24, 2025
Brenda Simon distributed a handout to the Commission (which is attached hereto and
made a part of this official record as Attachment A).
Thom Underwood
3-24-25 Attachment A
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (March -May 2025)
There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
3.B. Kiosk Replacement at 18th & 19th Streets
CM Killingsworth provided an update on paid parking options and requested consensus
from the Commission.
Commander Cameron answered questions from the Commission.
There was a CONSENSUS to move forward with transitioning from a kiosk to an app -
based parking system.
3.C. U.S. Tennis Association assessment and survey
DCM Hogencamp provided an update and answered questions from the Commission.
Additional Updates
CM Killingsworth
• Requested that the Commission provide him with priorities within the next two
weeks.
Spoke about potential days/times for budget workshop meetings. There was a
CONSENSUS to hold Budget Workshops at 5:00 PM in June and July,
preceding the regular Commission meetings.
Notified everyone about the Neighborhoods Department which includes
Planning, Permitting, and Parks and Recreation.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Grant
• Spoke about noise and safety concerns from the 20th St. lift station and expressed the
need to take a close look at it.
Commissioner Kelly
• Spoke about the City's vision, as it relates to resiliency and urged the Commission to
keep resiliency in mind when they consider goals.
Mayor Ford
• Addressed comments from the Simons. Spoke about an agreement he had with the
previous city manager to not take on projects that would impact neighborhoods or
adjacent neighbors without first informing them and allowing them time to ask questions
and receive responses.
Regular City Commission
March 24, 2025
• Requested that the city manager look into whether there are any checklists, Codes,
Statutes, FEMA regulations, etc. in place regulating projects that impact neighborhoods
or adjacent neighbors, and whether they are being followed.
• Requested that the 20th St. lift station topic be placed on the April 14, 2025 agenda. CM
Killingsworth explained the noise standards and answered questions from the
Commission. CM Killingsworth advised that he would commit to screening any portion
of the generator above the fence. Commissioner Grant requested the City address any
noticeable inconveniences. CA Gabriel answered questions on permitting city projects.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Authorize the City to contract with Jax Utilities Management, Inc. to complete the
stormwater construction for the Howell Park Restoration Project in the amount of
$38,745.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6.B. Approve the 9-1-1 Interlocal Agreement for the distribution of 9-1-1 funds for can
taker salaries and authorize for the City Manager to sign the 9-1-1 Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville.
There were no items pulled for discussion.
A unanimous vote was taken on items 6A & 6B as written.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)
Lisa Goodrich, ARCC Chair, gave an update on ARCC's FY2024-2025 priorities. She
reported on the FY2025-2026 priorities as detailed in her handout (which is attached
hereto and made a part of this official record as Attachment B), provided information
about programs, and answered questions from the Commission. She also reported
ARCC's requests for an increase to their grant budget from $75,000 to 100,000, since
they are taking on the programming for Marsh Oaks, and for the City to provide funding
to Atlantic Beach Elementary in the amount of $10,000 annually without having them
go through ARCC's grant process. Discussion ensued about granting funds to local
schools.
3-24-25 Attachment B
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS FROM THE TREE
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND FOR DEFINED TREE PLANTINGS ON
PUBLICLY OWNED LANDS ON SARATOGA CIRCLE AND FORRESTAL
CIRCLE WITHIN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
Regular City Commission
March 24, 2025
9.
PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 25-28.
Motion: Thomas Grant
Second: Candace Kelly
CM Killingsworth answered questions from the Commission.
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT (EXHIBIT A) FOR THE
USE OF SECURITY CAMERAS BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF
NORTHEAST FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR MAYOR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 25-29 as read.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly For
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 75-25-29, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, CREATING WITHIN CHAPTER 21, NEW
ARTICLE VIII, REGULATION OF BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, AND
PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES, OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF SAID
Regular City Commission
March 24, 2025
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The public hearing was opened, there were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 75-25-29 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Jessica Ring
PC Gualillo and CM Killingsworth answered questions from the Commission. Discussion
ensued about the use of a -bikes on the beach. Mayor Ford asked for an amendment that would
eliminate the language restricting the use of a -bikes on the beach.
(No vote was taken on this original motion.) 0 to 0.
MOTION: Amend Ordinance No. 75-25-29 amending the removal of "or upon the beach" to
Section 21-107(b). (Amend Ordinance No. 75-25-29 by removing "or upon the beach" in Section
21-107(b).)
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second: Thomas Grant
Discussion ensued.
Curtis Ford For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly Against
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Motion passed 3 to 1.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 75-25-29 (as amended).
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Jessica Ring
Curtis Ford For
Thomas Grant For
Candace Kelly (Moved By) Against
Jessica Ring (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 3 to 1.
Regular City Commission
March 24, 2025
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 57-25-25, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 13-2 CAMPING AND
OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC STREETS/PUBLIC PLACES PROHIBITED;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 57-25-25.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Thomas Grant
The public hearing was opened, there were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
Curtis Ford For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly For
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 95-25-126, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 4 ANIMALS, TO MODIFY THE CLASSIFICATION
OF DOGS AS DANGEROUS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW, TO ADD
DISTURBING THE PEACE PROVISION, TO AMEND THE RUNNING AT
LARGE AND CITATIONS AND PENALTIES SECTIONS, TO ADD A NEW
IMPOUND AND BOARDING FEES PROVISION; 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; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The public hearing was opened, there were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 95-25-126.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford For
Thomas Grant For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Regular City Commission
March 24, 2025
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
9.1). ORDINANCE NO. 20-25-178, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The public hearing was opened, there were no speakers, and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 20-25-178 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford
For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Mayor Ford
• Informed everyone about his upcoming participation in the Legislative Action Days in
Tallahassee.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.
Attest:
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ARTS, RECREATION & CULTURE COMMITTEE
FICAL YEAR 2025-26 PRIORITIES
COMMUNICATIONS
Improve timely communication of the available arts, recreation, culture, education, and history
programs, events, and activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure residents are aware of upcoming available
offerings, such as utilizing QR codes or creating city maps that include all parks, the Turtle
Crawl, and heritage trees
• Improve the city website's navigability with a robust user-friendly search feature to enable
users to efficiently get the information they are seeking. Include grantees in website
calendar. Archive out of date reference material.
• Develop and publish a professionally designed quarterly catalogue of departmental and
grantee programming. Include section for Turtle Crawl description and map.
PROGRAMMING
Enhance arts, recreation and culture programming.
• Develop a menu of offerings for Marsh Oaks Community Center that includes:
o Programming contracted by the City
o Potential grant awards to "fill holes"
o Groups or organizations for private or public use (e.g., rentals, club meetings)
o Organizations that could provide information for resident services (vets, etc.)
• Gather data and feedback to enable evaluation of the effectiveness, success, and value of
events and programs (e.g., electronic surveys, attendance records, testimonials). Create
process for analysis and reporting of the data.
• Reinstate an event similar to "First Night", a family -friendly New Year's event, in
conjunction with the 100`" commemoration of the establishment of Atlantic Beach
• Facilitate the installation of three (3) volleyball courts in Atlantic Beach for two (2) beach
locations and one at the Marsh Oaks development.
HUMAN RESOURCES & COLLABORATION
Support the Neighborhoods Department's productivity and efficiency.
• Work with staff to establish the needs and requirements for an effective Volunteer Program
for the city's newly established Volunteer Coordinator to use as a framework
0 Cooperate with ESC and staff on overlapping events