7-14-25 Regular City Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, July 14, 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 6:03 PM. DCC Nichols
called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present:
Also Present:
Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 (At Large)
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Rick Carper, Interim Public Works Director (PWD)
Amanda Askew, Neighborhoods Department Dir. (NDD)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1 A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meetings held on June 9 and June 23,
2025.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
1B. Approve minutes of the Board and Committee Training held on June 18, 2025.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
1C. Approve minutes of the Budget Workshop on June 23, 2025.
The Commission approved the minutes as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers provided their comments:
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
Mitch Reeves
George Garcia
Don Wolfson
Brinkley Harrell
Cary Cosgrove
Christine Michel
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (July -Sept. 2025)
CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet and noted the cancelation of
the August 7, 2025, Speaker Series.
There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
3.11. FY 2025-26 Priorities
CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet.
There was a CONSENSUS to proceed with a resolution outlining the priorities.
3.C. FLC Voting Delegate
CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet.
Commissioner Bole indicated he would attend the conference, and there was
CONSENSUS for him to serve as the Voting Delegate.
3.1). Onsite Stormwater
CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet. PWD Carper responded to
questions from the Commission. Commissioner Grant expressed interest in holding a
workshop on this topic.
There was a CONSENSUS for the CM to bring back an ordinance.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bole
• Reported on attending the Beaches Town Center Agency meeting, highlighting their
upcoming Parade of Homes fundraiser and noting that the agency provides scholarships
to Fletcher High School students.
Commissioner Grant
• Announced he would attend an upcoming ESC meeting to explore ways to engage more
homeowners in discussions about tree and landscaping plans. He expressed interest in
the committee adopting a more consultative rather than punitive approach.
Commissioner Kelly
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
5.
6.
• Mentioned attending a Beaches Watch meeting where Police Chief (PC) Gualillo gave a
presentation, which she commended.
Commissioner Ring
• Thanked Former Mayors Gulliford and Wolfson for their service on the Interlocal
Agreement Committee.
Mayor Ford
• Addressed concerns raised by Mr. Cosgrove regarding potential violations of the tree
ordinance. He requested the CA and CM work with him to explore possible relief
options, noting that whether such relief is warranted remains uncertain. He emphasized
the importance of reviewing how the City approaches similar issues moving forward.
• He expressed appreciation for PC Gualillo's presentation at Beaches Watch.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Approve Resolution No. 25-56.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AWARDING BID NO. 2425-03 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CHLORINATION -DECHLORINATION UPGRADES; 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.
6.B. Approve Resolution No. 25-57.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COASTAL VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT TO INFORM FUTURE PLANNING AND RESILIENCE
EFFORTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6.C. Approve Resolution No. 25-58.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FUTURE FLOOD RISK ADAPTATION
PLAN TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND INFORM LONG-
TERM PLANNING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution 25-56, 25-57, and 25-58 (consent agenda items 6A -6C as
written).
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Thomas Grant
For
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
Motion passed S to 0.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH A UTILITY WORK BY HIGHWAY
CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH FOR
UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE THE
MAYPORT ROAD (STATE ROAD A1A) ROAD DIET PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-59.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
For
Thomas Grant
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, AGREEING TO TERMS OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGARDING FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR REDUCED
PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR A COMMENCEMENT AND EXPIRATION DATE FOR SAID REDUCED
PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS TO EFFECTUATE THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 25-60
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Thomas Grant
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
Motion passed unanimously 5 to 0.
MOTION: Amend tonight's resolution that would include a contingency clause giving the
City of Jacksonville and City of Atlantic Beach a specified date and time to come up with an
agreement.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Motion failed
MOTION. Approve Resolution (No.) 25-60.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole (Moved By) For
Candace Kelly For
Jessica Ring Against
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 4 to 1.
8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PENN CREDIT
CORPORATION FOR COLLECTION SERVICES OF PAST -DUE PARKING
AND ANIMAL CONTROL CITATIONS; GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER
SIGNATORY AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
HOLDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION. Approve (Resolution No.) 25-61.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Thomas Grant
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
K.D. RESOLUTION NO. 25-62
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE, THE
CURRENT YEAR ROLLED -BACK RATE, AND THE DATE, TIME AND
PLACE FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER
THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET AS
REQUIRED BY LAW; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID
RESOLUTION WITH THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF DUVAL COUNTY
PURSUANT TO REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 25-62.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Thomas Grant
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.E. RESOLUTION NO. 25-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
LIFEGUARD STATION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 25-63 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second. Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole
For
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
9.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 90-25-254, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
OF THE 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION
OF THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO COMMERCIAL (CM); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
NDD Askew presented Items 9A and 913 using a PowerPoint (which is attached hereto
and made part of this official record as Attachment A).
The public hearing was opened for Agenda Items 9A and 913. There were no speakers
and the public hearing was closed.
7-14-25 Attachment A
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 90-25-254.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole For
Candace Kelly Against
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 4 to 1.
9.B. ORDINANCE NO. 90-25-255, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, REZONING THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN
ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL, TWO- FAMILY
(RG), TO COMMERCIAL, GENERAL (CG); PROVIDING FINDINGS OF
FACT; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 90-25-255.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Thomas Grant
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole For
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
Candace Kelly Against
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 4 to 1.
9.C. ORDINANCE NO. 90-25-256, Public Hearins and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, HEREBY AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER
90-24-253; THIS ORDINANCE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 24-
113(c), LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND WAREHOUSING DISTRICTS, PROVIDING
FOR RECORDATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The public hearing was opened. The following speakers provided their comments:
Christine Michel
The public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Approve Ordinance No. 90-25-256 (on first reading).
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
Candace Kelly
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
Thomas Grant
Motion passed 4 to 1.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
For
For
Against
For
For
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Expressed support for the fire services agreement and emphasized the importance of
continuing to pursue a fair long-term solution.
Commissioner Grant
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
13.
Attest:
• Echoed support for the progress made on the fire services agreement and highlighted the
value of the upcoming third -party study in informing and strengthening future
negotiations.
Commissioner Ring
• Requested information on Neptune Beach's fire services contributions over the past 26
years, prompting a discussion about the differing arrangements between Jacksonville and
the Beach communities.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM.
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk
Date Approved: 712A 2.6 -
Curtis Ford, Mayor
Regular City Commission
July 14, 2025
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ANALYSIS & REVIEW
Per Section 24-62(C)(2) of the Land Development Code, the
Community Development Board shall "indicate the relationship of the
proposed rezoning to the Comprehensive Plan for the City and provide
a finding that the requested change in zoning is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan".
Policy A.1.5.6 Commercial and light industrial development shall be
located and designed so as to minimize adverse effects on residential
areas, traffic facilities and aesthetic character of the City.
Policy A.1.10.4 The City shall actively support the appropriate redevelopment and
infill development of the Mayport Road corridor. Retail and service uses that sustain
neighborhoods, and encourage a more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian friendly
environment shall be encouraged. New development along Mayport Road shall be in
compliance with the Commercial Corridor Development Standards as set forth
within the Land Development Regulations
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Policy A.1.13.4 states that applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan shall be
reviewed and evaluated based upon the following factors:
(a) Consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Plan;
(b) Consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast Florida
Strategic Regional Policy Plan;
(c) Consistency with other adopted policies and plans of the City, the County, the
State or other agencies having regulatory authority over the City;
(d) The potential for adverse impacts to Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the
natural environment or the aesthetic quality of the City,
(e) The potential to cause deficiencies in adopted levels of service or to adversely
impact available water supplies, public facilities, infrastructure and services.
Attachment A to
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Grounds for Decision
FLUM
Future Land Use Map should be
reviewed for consistency with
the Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan discourages
amendments to increase density
within environmentally sensitive
areas, coastal high hazard areas
(CHHA), or areas vulnerable to
flooding. This property does not
contain environmentally
sensitive areas, is not within the
CHHA, and is not vulnerable to
flooding.
REZONING
Per Section 24-62(C)(2) of the Land
Development Code, the
Community Development Board
shall "indicate the relationship of
the proposed rezoning to the
Comprehensive Plan for the City
and provide a finding that the
requested change in zoning is
consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan".
Attachment A to
7-14-25 Minutes
Grounds for Decision
Motion to recommend approval or approval with conditions
finds that the requested zoning map and FLUM amendments
ARE consistent with the Comprehensive plan
• Motion to recommend denial finds that the requested zoning
map and FLUM amendments are NOT consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan