02-26-07MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 26, 2007
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Donald Wolfson Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons
Mayor Pro Tem J. Dezmond Waters III City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner Mike Borno City Manager Jim Hanson
Commissioner Jamie Fletcher City Clerk Donna L. Bussey
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Wolfson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag followed the Invocation, given by Commissioner Waters.
Mayor Wolfson welcomed the audience and explained the process for public
comments.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on
February 12, 2007.
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on
February 12, 2007 as written with one correction to strike "and the COBRA Bill"
on page 7, under Commissioner Fletcher's comments.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Waters.
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors.
Mayor Wolfson opened the floor to visitors and explained the process for public
comments.
Michael Hoffman, 176 Camelia Street, addressed noise and air pollution on the west
side of Atlantic Beach. He stated he was against the decibel measurement system and
believes that does not work because you can still hear the bass. He also summarized
the study on air pollution that he had previously distributed to the Commission.
Pat Pillmore, 995 Camelia Street, stated (1) the sidewalk looks good; (2) Jacksonville
Beach is looking for a magistrate and eliminating the Planning Board, which she
believes is a bad plan because the citizens need to be informed; and (3) she understands
that two properties on Plaza were processed as one property which gave the two
properties an average for the permeable surfaces and one house gained in square
footage and the other lost and stated she hopes that it is not true. Mayor Wolfson
informed Ms. Pillmore that he would have Sonya Doerr review this issue and asked Ms.
Pillmore to provide them with the addresses.
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Jack Robbins, 1435 Linkside Drive, stated he is for the approval of the Selva Marina
Country Club application that will come before the Commission at the next meeting
and urged the Commission to follow the staff and Community Development Boazd's
recommendations to let the application~o through to the State. He also stated he is
against the property at Linkside and 11 Street being developed because of the
environmental reasons and requested any help the Commission can give, through the
Community Development Board, to preserve this piece of land. Commissioner
Fletcher stated he was recently informed that the permit was withdrawn on that piece of
property, pending further information.
Ralph Tiernan, Owner of Fly's Tie Irish Pub, stated he was here to request the
Commission establish a decibel level they can conform to. He stated in the past year
since the sound problem started, they have been policing themselves by dropping from
95 decibels down to 65 decibels, based on the bass levels. He stated if the Commission
would determine a decibel level the Fly's Tie will abide by it. He stated they have also
put in $3,000 of soundproofing in the past year.
Rick Sichta,1833 Atlantic Boulevard, attorney for Fly's Tie, stated they are trying
to get a reasonable decibel level that all businesses will have to abide by.
Commissioner Borno questioned when the soundproofing was put in. Mr. Tiernan
replied it was put in immediately after the original complaints. Commissioner Waters
questioned what they have come up with that creates the least consternation in the
neighborhood. Mr. Tiernan stated the nature of some of the bands was a problem,
which he eliminated. He also stated the complaints have been inconsistent.
No one else in the audience spoke and Mayor Wolfson closed the public portion of the
courtesy of the floor to visitors.
A. Steve Fouraker, Beaches Leader -Newspaper Rack Proposal
Steve Fouraker, 387 6te Street, representing the Beaches Leader and The Publishing
Group, summarized his written report on the modular newspaper racks in Atlantic
Beach. He stated they are proposing that each location will have a combination of
metal modulaz newspaper racks and plastic modular racks which will be the same
height and color. The metal modular racks will be for coin vended publications like
USA Today or the Times Union and the free publications, such as the car magazines
and the digest of homes, would be in the more economical plastic units. The Times
Union has offered to put up the modulars_ He stated he will be the contact person for
any concerns regarding these newspaper racks.
Commissioner Borno questioned who would supply the plastic racks. Mr. Fouraker
stated those will be furnished by Publisher's Distribution Service.
Commissioner Waters stated he does not like the look of the plastic rack and questioned
why the racks cannot all be metal for consistency. Mr. Fouraker stated he is trying to
assemble a group of different companies and different publications and believes in
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order for that to hold over time they have to take into consideration the economics of
smaller publications are not those of lazger publications. The plastic racks that allow
for multiple publications are much cheaper. From speaking with the different
publishers, he stated in order to display their product they are going to need to be able
to afford what they are offering them. If that becomes a problem, he expects they will
break away from this group and at that point they will try to establish their first
amendment position to display their products wherever they want to. Commissioner
Waters questioned how the plastic racks were secured, to which Mr. Fouraker replied
they are all bolted to the ground. Commissioner Waters expressed concern that the tops
of the racks not be flat. Mayor Wolfson stated that Mr. Fouraker should work that out
with the City when it gets down to that detail. Mr. Fouraker agreed and stated that
when the time comes, Commissioner Waters should express his concern to the City
Manager who will inform the Times Union who will be building the modular units.
Commissioner Waters suggested that a letter be written to the Times Union thanking
them for their consideration.
Mayor Wolfson questioned who the City would deal with as the contact person should
Mr. Fouraker leave or retire. Mr. Fouraker stated that as a City, Atlantic Beach would
not be dealing with an organization as such. The power the Commission has is to say,
we're not happy with this arrangement, we aze going to pass an Ordinance that restricts
the ability and makes them conform. Mayor Wolfson stated that as this gets to
finalization he believes there will be some communication to The Publishers Group
from the Commission acknowledging what has been done and what expectations aze, as
a matter of record, to be perpetuated in the future with changes in administration, etc.
Mayor Wolfson questioned Mr. Fouraker's comment regarding the first amendment
right to self expression and wanted to know, once this is established, could the City see
another publication come in to set up shop, claiming freedom of expression, and put in
a separate rack. Mr. Fouraker stated he hoped not, but he cannot guazantee that. His
and the group's assessment is that the publishing people who operate in this area is
quite small and they really control the outlets and have a good handle on who goes in
where they have contracts. They have quite a bit of influence over other publications
and feel they could convince a publication not to break out and be a renegade with
regards to this, but the City has whatever power they want to exercise to come up with
a solution. Mayor Wolfson asked if some new publication comes up, is there an ability
to expand the racks. Mr. Fouraker stated yes, if there is room in that particulaz location.
Mayor Wolfson stated, since the racks are made of metal and will rust, the color chosen
should be something that would not show rust. Mayor Wolfson asked if there was any
location in West Atlantic Beach for the newspaper rack modules to be installed. Mr.
Fouraker stated there are not any newspaper racks currently on public property in West
Atlantic Beach, except at the Commissary. Mayor Wolfson requested the City
Manager look into locations for these racks in West Atlantic Beach_
B. Request from Marsh Preservation Society for additional funds to
reimburse MarshFest 2006 expenses.
There was no representative present regarding this request.
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Motion: Annrove $1.753.07 to reimburse MarshFest 2006 for the uublic festival
on behalf of Buckman Trust.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wolfson
Commissioner Borno stated he is adamantly against any additional funding. He stated
this was a group that came to the City wanting to put this festival on and they are
looking for the City to be a bank. Commissioner Simmons agreed and stated, although
she is a supporter of the marsh as a citizen, as a commissioner in charge of the people's
money, she believes it is a bad practice to have a private group put on an event and then
come to the City and state they would like reimbursement for the cost of the event. She
believes this is a bad precedent. She would like to not make a decision without a
representative present. She believes they need to come to us with a plan and a budget.
Commissioner Waters disagreed and stated this is a private group with a very public
service and if things work out, there will be a public park on the west side of the City
like the one at the beach on the east side of the City. He said someone has to start the
ball rolling. He believes the City's investment at this time is minimal and the reward in
the end is very good, even if this is a sloppy way to do business.
Commissioner Borno stated he appreciated everyone's comments but reiterated if you
are going to plan something, you plan something and you come to the City and we
work it out. Don't come to the City after the fact and want the City to be a bank to
make the books look good. It is not a good way to do business, it's sloppy.
Votes:
Aye: 3 -Fletcher, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 2 -Borno, Simmons
MOTION CARRIED
Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous
Meeting A. City Manager's Follow-up Report
City Manager Jim Hanson referred the Commission to his written report, which is
attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A. His report addressed
the following topics: Continued Traffic Enforcement in Selva Linkside Subdivision,
Complaints from Resident at 680 Palm Avenue, and Request for Reports of Building
Permits Issues.
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE
ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL
BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS
DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN
PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS.
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A. Acknowledge receipt of Monthly Building Department Report, Financial Report
and Utility Sales Report for January 2007.
B. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with JEA and authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement.
Motion: Aanrove Consent Agenda Items as read.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Borno.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None
Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
None
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 95-07-93, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF
DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, BEACHES AND
PARKS, ARTICLE III, SECTION 5-32, FEES AND CHARGES, AS SET FORTH
WITHIN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO SET FORTH CONDITIONS FOR
USE AND USER FEES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES,
PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Wolfson opened the floor to the public.
Pat Pillmore, 995 Camelia Street, questioned whether there was any differentiation in
fees for the people on contract with the City who use the building.
Timmy Johnson stated yes those with contracts, such as ABET, pay a fee of $200 for
the entire year so they do not fall under this Ordinance at all. They have a separate
contract.
No one else from the audience spoke so the Mayor closed the floor to the public.
Motion: Aonrove Ordinance No. 95-07-93 as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Waters.
Mayor Wolfson explained some of the items he wanted put into this Ordinance were
not included. After a lengthy discussion regarding fees and the reduced recurring use
charge the Commission agreed to vote on the Ordinance as written.
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Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 20-07-83, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-07-83 on first reading as presented
Moved by Borno, seconded by Simmons.
Commissioner Borno explained this is an adjustment to the 2007 budget and it is
necessary to fund the cost of the new contract for sanitation for the remainder of the
fiscal year.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous 8. Miscellaneous Business
Business
A. Shangri La Sewer Improvements and Agreement with Beaches Habitat.
Mr. Hanson explained that there is money in the budget this year to eliminate the lift
station. He stated Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Director has worked a deal, in conjunction
with the Habitat project, which saves the City a lot of money. Ms. Kaluzniak
summarized her written report. Mr. Hanson explained the reason for eliminating the
lift station is that a PVC sewer line is much less expensive to maintain than a sewer lift
station with pumps, wet wells, controls, etc., so it is being done for savings in future
maintenance.
Motion: Approve Agreement with Habitat for Humanity to reimburse $16,476 92
for additional cost for construction of sewer improvements at the north portion of
the Shan~ri La Lift Station proiect and Authorize the City's Annual Utility
Contractor. Gruhn May, Inc., to complete sewer construction for the south
portion of the Shan~ri La Lift Station proiect in the amount of $87,102 30 and
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Simmons.
Commissioner Borno congratulated the staff for the $50,000 savings.
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
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B. Mandalay Pazk -Proposed Ocean & Seminole Intersection Improvement
Mr. Hanson stated this is also in the budget this yeaz and asked Rick Carper to give an
overview of his proposal. Rick Cazper gave a presentation on the proposed changes to
the intersection to make turning easier, the addition of a bike path and the modifications
necessary to include a sidewalk, which he does not recommend. Commissioner Borno
questioned whether the reason this was put in the budget this year was a traffic safety
issue. Mr. Carper stated that was correct. Commissioner Fletcher stated although this
is a very difficult intersection, having checked with staff he has not heard of a lazge
number of accidents. He requested that this be deferred pending traffic engineering
analysis. Commissioner Waters stated that when cazs are turning onto Ocean, it causes
a backup of cazs on Seminole but this does not eliminate that problem because there is
no planned turn lane. He does not agree with the elimination of the proposed sidewalk.
Commissioner Simmons stated she believes this is unnecessary money. She stated,
although the turn is awkward, she feels if a left turn from Ocean onto Seminole and a
right turn when traveling north on Seminole onto Ocean were prohibited, it would save
a lot of money. She stated she also is against putting a bike path in until they know
what path the bike path is going to take, as well as changing the sidewalk to an 8-foot
sidewalk when there is already an existing sidewalk. She stated rather than spend the
$50,000 to change the intersection, perhaps they could clean up the corner. Mr. Carper
agreed that he gets more complaints about the maintenance and the appearance than he
does about the safety. Commissioner Simmons agreed that if they put up no left turn
and no right turn signs and put in a curb, if possible, depending upon the flow of the
water, this would be far less expensive than $50,000. Mayor Wolfson asked Chief
Thompson if there is a record of accidents at this location. Chief Thompson stated
there have not been an excessive number of accidents at that location and the ones that
occurred have been DUI-related rather than due to the intersection. Mayor Wolfson
concurred and stated he is reluctant to support this as well. Commissioner Borno
suggested considering installing curbs on the east and west sides of the sidewalk with
some drainage cuts in it, which would deter vehicles from turning across the sidewalk.
Mayor Wolfson suggested this be approached as a possibility of a volunteer
beautification, deter the turning from a left and put some finish there such as shrubs or
trees so people cannot turn through there. Commissioner Waters stated the intersection
is dangerous and at night it is difficult to find the turn. He believes it would be better if
it was changed to one-way traffic on Ocean. Commissioner Borno requested that staff
take the Commission's suggestions, evaluate them and come back to the Commission
with their recommendations.
C. Request from Attorney for Fly's Tie Pub to Amend City Noise Ordinance
David Thompson explained why decibel levels do not fix the sound problems and
believes there are other ways to address the sound issues. He stated he has spoken with
other Police Departments who currently have ordinances with decibel levels. He
reported he was told they were very disappointed with the results because there are still
people disturbed by the music but when the police officer comes to that location and
they check it with a meter, if it doesn't meet the decibel number nothing is done which
then makes the citizens unhappy because the police aren't fixing their problem. He
suggested they speak with some of the people who have made complaints to try to
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resolve the sound problem and come up with some acceptable noise levels and stated if
those people are willing to participate, he would be glad to facilitate that conversation
to try to come up with some resolution everyone can agree to and get along with.
Commissioner Fletcher stated he does not agree to changing a working ordinance
because one business does not seem to be able to comply. Commissioner Simmons
stated if the decibel level has already been lowered from 90 to 65 and they are still
getting complaints, she is afraid they might not like the decibel level the Commission
would have to go to if they chose to use a decibel level. She stated, although it might
only be a few nights a yeaz when conditions aze such that there are complaints at 65, the
lower decibel level would have to be maintained all yeaz long during all conditions and
she believes this might hurt Fly's Tie more than it would help them. Commissioner
Borno stated he is not going to change the Ordinance as it stands and stated nobody
would like the decibel levels he would come up with. He encourages that an action and
resolution be worked out in a very short time period. Mayor Wolfson concurred with
the Commission and stated he does not see the need to change the ordinance but
believes it is important for there to be the ability to cooperate between the business and
the residents but in a situation like this the ordinance is very cazefully written and gives
the guidelines to understand what the rights are to the surrounding neighborhood. He
stated to the representatives of Fly's Tie that if the City is still getting complaints since
the extra soundproofing was installed, then the Commission believes more needs to be
done and can be done and he believes they can work with their neighbors in a
cooperative spirit which will not be so cost prohibitive that it will drive them out of
business. He stated the City does not want to see them leave and expressed he believes
they provide a good business and a good venue for our community and the Commission
is not telling them they do not want the Fly's Tie here. Mayor Wolfson stated he
concurs with his fellow Commissioners and does not believe we need to go forward on
this. He stated if they cannot find a resolution, then the Commission will have to
readdress the problem.
D. Annual Public Safety Report for 2006
David Thompson summarized the written Public Safety Report, which included violent
crime statistics, property crime statistics, crime rate comparisons, drug arrest statistics,
police workload, emergency response time, highlights of the Crime Suppression Unit,
Fire/Rescue statistics, Code Enforcement statistics, and Animal Control statistics. He
pointed out that the violent crime rate, which includes murder, rape, robbery and
aggravated assault, has gone down considerably this year and has consistently gone
down over the yeazs. Commissioner Simmons questioned whether the report related to
Drug Arrests could separate the pot and pazaphernalia busts from arrests for drugs that
drive crime, such as crack, heroin, etc. Chief Thompson stated these figures could be
pulled out to reflect this and he will provide this to the Commission. Commissioner
Fletcher stated he was proud of Chief Thompson, his force and Alex Sherrer of Code
Enforcement for everything they have done. Mayor Wolfson questioned whether
Atlantic Beach has a drug trafficking problem. The Chief stated there have been some
instances in the past, including one in Oceanwalk where they seized 220 kilos of
cocaine; however, he stated the vast majority of the distribution network comes in from
sources in Jacksonville. He stated there aze some people in Atlantic Beach who are
involved in the distribution, but said for the most part we are on the outside of that
activity.
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City Manager 9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
None.
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
City Commissioners
City Attorney A. Recommendation for new appointments to the Cultural Arts and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
Motion: Anarove Aaaointment of John Lon bottom and Mark Howard to
comalete the terms of Alicia Paley and Darrell Prather on the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee.
Moved by Wolfson, seconded by Borno.
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Borno
Stated he has had personal experience with Lori Gaglione in several other
committees. Stated she is a real sharp lawyer and a good advocate for what she
gets involved in and believes she will be an asset when the time comes.
Stated the sanitation press release is exceptional and concise. He believes it will
alleviate the misunderstandings.
Responded to the Fletcher High School letter on the science facility, stating he
and Commissioner Simmons had the opportunity to attend the School Boazd
Open Meeting last Thursday night with Art Graham. He stated the School
Boazd committed to give them a feedback in approximately two weeks on what
the immediate quick fixes could be and what fixes could be in place by August
for the next school yeaz.
Commissioner Simmons
• Stated one of the big problems is there are a lot of students who should not
really be attending Fletcher High School but are coming from other school
districts and aze fudging their way in. She stated the Superintendent is using
multiple methods of verification to track down where students really do live.
She stated, according to information given at the meeting, Fletcher is
overcrowded as a whole, not just in the science azea, but Sandalwood and Terry
Pazker aze under their student level ability. Mayor Wolfson stated they will
address this issue at the next beaches Mayors meeting.
• Stated she understands the new trash containers are 96 gallons compazed to the
33-gallon standazd trashcan.
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Commissioner Fletcher
Attended US Navy's public hearing last Friday on the potential environmental
impact of a possible new sonar range off our coast. The first proposed site is in
Norfolk but we are second in line as an alternative for this permanent sonar
training installation. He stated there are serious concerns about placing the
sonar site directly offshore from Atlantic Beach, in particular, in terms of
potentially devastating impact on marine life. He stated the National
Oceanographic and Aerospace Administration has determined sonar at various
frequencies does indeed kill marine life, causes mass teachings, and other
forms of harm to the marine life. He stated the U.S. Navy has publicly agreed
to the position that sonar does cause harm to marine life. Currently an
environmental impact study (EIS) is being conducted, which is why they were
at the Sea Turtle having a public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher stated he
requested a copy of the EIS. He stated that while the decision as to where to
place the sonar training site will not be made for a year or two, he will carefully
monitor the situation because of the potential economic impact and quality of
life in Atlantic Beach and may ask the Commission to take some action on this
issue at a later time.
Commissioner Waters
• Suggested sending a letter to the news publishers who are involved in the news
rack issue, showing the Commission agrees with the position and thanking
them for their participation. Mayor Fletcher agreed to this and asked Mr.
Hanson to draft the letter. Mayor Wolfson stated the letter is a good way to
express, for our records, what our expectations are.
• Stated the JFK is being decommissioned and questioned if invitations have
been sent out yet. Mayor Wolfson stated the invitations have not gone out yet
but is confident invitations will be going out for officials in the City.
Mayor Wolfson
• Reminded the Commissioners that the Strategic Planning is this Tuesday and
Wednesday nights from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Ocean Room at the Sea Turtle.
He stated the public and the press are invited to attend.
• Stated, at the end of March, Commissioner Waters, Mr. Hanson and he will be
attending the Florida League of Cities Conference and Jacksonville Day in
Tallahassee. He stated he is concerned about the Legislative Alert regarding
property tax reform and asked that the Commissioners review it. He also stated
that he will put this item on the agenda for the next Commission Meeting and
would appreciate the Commissioners' feedback so when he attends the
conference in Tallahassee he can speak for all of the Commission.
• Stated the Palms Apartments has changed owners and they are intending to
redevelop this property. He wants to raise awareness that it will be
unacceptable for this property to be left in its current condition for any length of
time.
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Commissioner Borno
• Regarding the sonaz range, he stated it is not detrimental all the time they use
the range. He stated it is a passive (listening) and active range, but being an ex-
diver, nothing will make you come out of the water any faster than someone
lighting off sonaz anywhere neaz you.
• Stated he will miss the next meeting.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declazed the meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
ATTACHMENT A FEB~ xYEb 200
February 20, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jim Hans
SUBJECT: Follow-up eport
Continued Traffic Enforcement in Selva Linkside Subdivision; At the last City Commission
meeting on 2/12/07, a resident from the Selva Linkside subdivision said that the Atlantic Beach
Police Department had not lived up to their commitment to provide continuing traffic
enforcement in the Linkside subdivision. Specifically, he said that the residents "have not seen
police" in the neighborhood. Attached for your review is a log of all police calls in the Linkside
subdivision for the period of January 1 ~` through February 12~'. During that time, there were a
total of 24 traffic stops made on several different days.
.Complaints from Resident at 680 Palm Avenue; A resident living at 680 Palm Avenue
appeared before the City Commission at the January 8~' meeting to voice several complaints
about conditions along her street and criminal activity. Public Safety Director David Thompson
met with her a couple of days later to understand her complaints and then worked with various
city departments to get them resolved. Attached is a summary of both their complaints and what
the City has done or will do to address each of them.
Request for Reports of Building Permits Issued; A request was made at the last Commission
meeting to be notified of permits issued for lazge projects. Attached is such a list. Our intent is to
have these included monthly with the Building Department Monthly Activity Report. If
additional information is needed, please let me know.
AGENDA ITEM # 3A
FEBR(IARY 26, 2007
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To: Jim Hanson, City Manager
From: David E. Thompsl~~i; Chief of Police/DPS
CC:
Date: 2/15/2007
Re: Police Presence in Selva Linkside
The attached printout shows that the police department has been in Selva Linkside on 52 specific
occasions since January 1, 2007. The majority of those occasions were for traffic enforcement.
Anyone who suggests that the police have not been working traffic in the Selva Linkside Subdivision is
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AGENDA ITEM # 3A
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Report on Palm Avenue
February 6, 2007
At the January 8, 2007 City Commission meeting, Ms. Janice Gilpin addressed the City
Commission about some problems in her neighborhood. She lives at 680 Palm Avenue
in Atlantic Beach, and she voiced a number of concerns that involve various departments
in the City govei-mnent. Before she left the meeting, she met with the Police Chief to
exchange contact iiformation so that they could meet and discuss these issues. Chief
Thompson met with Ms. Gilpin on the afternoon of January 12, 2007 at her address on
Palm Avenue.
This report is intended to summarize the concerns expressed by Ms. Gilpin, and the
notations in blue fonts are the city staff members' ideas relative to her concerns.
Aesthetics: The City of Atlantic Beach has invested significant funding into
beautification projects around the city. Palm Avenue is ii great need of some
beautification. The inserted photographs show that the roadway and the adjacent
properties are unsightly, unkempt, and in need of some attention. The fence at the
iltersection of Palm Avenue and Seminole Road is unsightly.
Public Worlcs: Public Worls offered to remove the fence, but Ms. Gilpin said that
s.l1e would rather paint the fence and leave it there. Public Worlcs has also agreed
to reniove.etisting, unsightly plants, and take over the maintenance of the area
between the curb and the property line.
2. Maintenance: There are trees and foliage overhanging the roadway, and there is
evidence of erosion on the roadway near the intersection of Seminole Road and
Palm Avenue. Motorists tend to cut the confer and run off of the pavement when
turning from Seminole Road onto Palm Avenue. It would be helpful to place
something attractive near the comers to encourage motorists not to cut the corner.
Public Works: Pavement repair patclung has been completed, and the trees and
sluubs around the lights Dave been trinln7ed.
Lighting: There is heavy foliage, and only one street light on Palm Avenue. The
foliage blocks most of the light emanating from the streetlight, and additional
streetlights near the parking area at tlZe east end of the street are needed. At the
present tune, people utilizing the parking area must do so ii the dark, which
sometimes encourages bad behavior.
Public Worlcs: Tree Master to trimn.ied around lights at Palm & Seminole, mid
block of 1?al.m a.~~d at first light south on Magnolia..
Public Safety/Parks and .Recreation: A streetlight will be recommended at the
northeast corner at Palm Ave at the intersection. with. Magnolia Street. This will
improve the lighting in the area and in the parking lot area.
AGENDA ITEM # 3A
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
4. Pedestrians: This roadway is heavily traveled by pedestrians, especially in the
afternoons. Many young people cut through Palm Avenue going to or coming
from Hov~ell Park. The pedestrians and vehicles aze forced to share the same
roadway. Additionally, there is no clear delineation of where the public right-of-
way ends and where private property begins. As a result, pedestrians often walk
through the yards of the homeowners living on this street.
Residents would like to have a sidewakc to provide a safe place for pedestrians,
and they suggested a pedestrian crossing at Palm Avenue and Seminole Road.
Ideally, they would like the sidewakc on the north side of t'~e roadway (across the
street from the homes).
Public Worlcs: The proposed sidewalk has been. evaluated using standard scoring
form -scores 53, which vJOUId be #5 belwld Main Street (on hold pending bike
path decision, W. 9t" W 1St (disapproved by Commission) and Aquatic Drive.
Therefore it is likely to be constructed in the next budget year. If funds are
available, it may be constructed this .fiscal year. A pedestrian. crossing on
Seminole, if appropriate, will be added after the sidewall: is colvpleted.
Public Safety: Supports the idea of adding a sidewalk to keep the pedestrians out
of the roadway with the vehicles. If a sidewalk is added, then adduig a pedestrian
CroSSing at Pahi~ Avenue and Seminole Road would be appropriate.
5. Crime: Ms. Gilpin and some of her neighbors have experienced some criminal
incidents at their houses. Specifically, they have had some burglaries and
attempted burglaries. It is evident that there are some environmental factors that
make their houses more likely targets for burglars as compared to other areas of
the city.
Police Department: Cringe Prevention Officer Tiffany Layson has contacted Ms.
C~ilpil~ to provide guidance relative to burglaries. Officer Layson will also offer.
her services to the neighbors and. encourage neighbors to take some measures to
reduce their I-islc of burglaries.
AGENDA ITEM # 3A
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Large Projects/High Visibility
5.1.06 28 Dudley St Arcon Construction
New Commercial/Santuary $1,000,000.00
9.20.06 150 Sherry Dr Batson Cook Construction
New Commerciai/Ministry Center $3,500,000.00
1.12.07 2391 Ocean Breeze Ct Richard Thompson Construction
New Single Residence $1,150,000.00
1.31.07 1 Ocean Blvd Phase 1 Sea Turtle Choate Construction
Renovate Commercial $3,000,000.00
1.18.07 801 Atlantic Blvd Design Build Group Credit Union
New Commercial $1,170,000.00
1.10.07 1769 Beach Ave Gary Grider Construction
New Single Residence $1,387,500.00