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7-12-10 vMINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 12, 2010 CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD Attendance IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Mike Borno Commissioner Carolyn Woods Mayor Pro Tem John L. Fletcher City Attorney Alan C. Jensen Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty City Manager Jim Hanson Commissioner Paul Parsons Recording Secretary Nancy E. Bailey ABSENT: City Clerk Donna L. Bartle (Excused) Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Borno called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of June 28, 2010. Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of June 28, 2010, as written. Moved by Fletcher, Seconded by Parsons Votes: Aye: 5 -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. Mayor Borno opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. He welcomed the audience and explained the process for public comments. Sally Clemens, 1638 Park Terrace West, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the kayak concession that was approved for Dutton Island. She pointed out some of Edward Hogan's past experience and accomplishments, stating having this concession at Dutton Island will be an asset for Atlantic Beach. She further addressed illegal aliens working for Atlantic Beach companies being a legitimate concern but stated there is also a concern that after aone-year residency in Atlantic Beach they could be our Mayor or Commissioner. She further stated at the June 14 Commission meeting, the Commission delayed until the next ballot cycle to tighten the Charter to make citizenship a requirement to be a qualified elector. She stated it is not currently required that an Atlantic Beach resident seeking political office present his birth certificate or passport. She suggested that clearer, stronger language should be in our Charter which hopefully voters will approve in the next election ballot cycle in Atlantic Beach. Chip Greene, 344 St6 Street, distributed a summary to the Commission regarding his request. He addressed the Commission regarding the requirement of storage of on-site Jutv 12 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Paee 2 storm water for the new home he and his wife are building on 5th Street. He stated they believe this ordinance is over burdensome to new home builders and explained how difficult it is to meet the requirements of this ordinance. He asked the Commission to repeal this ordinance and change it to something less restrictive and more reasonable and take this heavy burden away from the citizens of Atlantic Beach. Jolyn Johnson, 2322 Beachcomber Trail, addressed the Commission regarding lifeguards, stating all entrances to the public beach should have a lifeguard for safety reasons as they are paid for by all of the residents of Atlantic Beach. She made several suggestions including, reduce the services of the lifeguards to a group of taxpayers who live in the area and reduce their taxes by the same amount of funds not being spent; reduce the number of hours of all the lifeguards in order to be able to place a lifeguard at all entrances; or reduce spending in an area that will affect everyone in a community so all can share the burden of loss. Mike Lee, 1703 Park Terrace East, addressed the Commission regarding the lifeguard issue, stating he and his three small children use the 17th Street access (Dewees) and he does not understand why this access was cut entirely while the Oceanwalk access, with less usage, was left in place. He stated if the determination was really based on population counts he believes 17th Street should be considered strongly because there are more folks there on weekends and weekdays than at Oceanwalk. Bishop Percy Golden, 1700 Francis Avenue, addressed the Commission to thank them for allowing their festival to be held. He further stated he is in the process of trying to organize the other pastors in the community to get involved. No one else from the audience spoke so Mayor Borno closed the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting from Previous A. City Manager's Follow-up Report. Meeting City Manager Jim Hanson discussed the City's fiscal condition, stating we are better off than other cities and have had no major service level cuts. He stated this is due to conservative budgeting and putting money into the water, sewer, stormwater and parks projects when it was available, which helps us have fewer major project needs and expenses now. Mr. Hanson also reminded everyone that the budget workshops will begin the first week in August. He further asked that Item 8C be moved up for discussion here. He stated reducing the lifeguard staffing was one of many steps taken to help balance the budget and asked David Thompson to report on the lifeguards. Item 8C was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time. 8C. Lifeguard Staffing. Assistant City Manager David Thompson introduced Lifeguard Captain John Phillips. Mr. Thompson summarized his staff report outlining several options for the Commission's consideration as follows: July 12 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 3 Options/Costs #1: Leave the budget and the lifeguard coverage as they presently exist. Educate the beachgoers relative to the risks and the choices that they have available to them. No change in budget is required. Option #2: Restore funding for the Oceanwalk tower Monday-Friday. Based on the remaining summer schedule, staffing this tower through Labor Day will cost approximately $4700. Option #3: Restore funding for the 17th Street tower on weekends/holidays. Staffing this tower through Labor Day will cost approximately $1,300. Option #4: Restore funding for both Oceanwalk and 17th Street towers to 2009 levels. This will cost approximately $6,000. Discussion ensued with Mr. Thompson and Mr. Phillips answering several questions from the Commission. Motion: Go with Option #4 -restore funding for both Oceanwalk and 17th Street towers to 2009 levels and add $6,000 to the budget amendment ordinance. Moved by Woods, Seconded by Parsons. Discussion ensued and Mr. Thompson and Captain Phillips answered more questions regarding hours of coverage and the need for coverage, staffing and cost, with Mr. Phillips stating he would like to see nine towers out on weekdays, instead of. seven, and eleven on the weekends, instead of nine. Captain Phillips stated he does not currently have the staff to man more than one additional tower and would have to hire an experienced lifeguard for the other, because the training hours involved would not allow him to hire an inexperienced lifeguard this late in the summer. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to restore funding to return lifeguard coverage at all accesses. Commissioner Woods withdrew her motion and Commissioner Parsons withdrew his second. calk and 17th a~uroximate cost of $10,700 and add $10.700 to budget amendment Ordinance 20-10-104. Moved by Woods, Seconded by Parsons. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED 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 Julv 12, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 4 BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS. A. Acknowledge receipt of the Business Tax Receipt Report and the Building Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2010. Mayor Borno read the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Woods pulled Item A. She pointed out our year-to-date numbers on the Building Department Monthly Activity Report are up over 50% in total value of construction which she believes is a small sign of the economy continuing to get stronger. Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item A, as read. Moved by Parsons, Seconded by Daugherty. Votes: Aye: 5 -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports None. Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions A. Resolution No. 10-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT RENEWAL BETWEEN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Borno read Resolution No. 10-09 by title. Motion: Approve Resolution No.10-09 as read. Moved by Woods, Seconded by Fletcher Public Works Director Rick Carper explained the reason for the Resolution, which is required by FDOT in order to renew the annual maintenance contract. Votes: Aye: 5 -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances July 12.2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 5 A. Ordinance No. 20-10-104, Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. Mayor Borno read Ordinance No. 20-10-104 by title. Motion: Amend Ordinance No. 20-10-104 as presented to include action voted on in Item 8C. Moved by Fletcher, Seconded by Parsons. Votes: Aye: 5 -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-10-104 as read Moved by Woods, Seconded by Fletcher. Finance Director Nelson Van Liere explained the budget modifications in Ordinance No. 20-10-104 and answered questions from the Commission. Mr. Hanson further explained the Chamber of Commerce has informed us they will not need the $15,000 that was budgeted for this year and will not be making a request for any money next year. Votes: Aye: 5 -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Miscellaneous 8. Miscellaneous Business Business A. Sign violations. Community Development Director Sonya Doerr summarized her staff report showing several slides of sign violations, stating our current sign code does not allow any kind of commercial banner, pennant, or flag. She further stated a business owner had requested we consider changing our sign ordinance to allow these. She stated staff recommends the City maintain and enforce the sign ordinance as written. Discussion ensued and Ms. Doerr answered questions from the Commission. Commissioner Fletcher agreed we have to keep the Mayport Corridor looking pretty but stated he does not want to get over zealous with code enforcement. He stated he does not want us to act like a police state. B. Request by Roberts Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church to Abandon the Existing Walter Road Right-of--Way in Exchange for New Right-of--Way. Mr. Carper explained the request, showing slides of the site plan for the proposed new right-of--way. July 12, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Paee 6 Motion: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance and other paperwork for the Commission to consider at the next meetinE. Moved by Parsons, Seconded by Woods Discussion ensued and Mr. Carper answered several questions. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED C. Lifeguard Staffing. This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting. City Manager 9. City Manager A. City Manager's Report. City Manager Jim Hanson reported the Movies in the Park will begin August 21 with "The Princess and the Frog" at Donner Park; "Furry Vengeance" will be shown September 18 at Sunrise Church; and on October 23 at Russell Park, in connection with the campout, "How to Train a Dragon" will be shown. The final movie will be Karate Kid on November 20, location to be determined. (Subject to change.) Mr. Hanson reported there was another alcohol deployment on July 7, which checked 18 businesses to see if sales would be made to minors and only one buy was made at the Citgo on Mayport Road. Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney City Commissioners City Attorney Commissioner Daugherty • Gave an update on the back-to-school fundraiser for children at Donner Center to be held on August 6 at Atlantic Theatres. Stated he would leave information in City Clerk's office on Dignity-U-Wear. Commissioner Fletcher • Wants to put on the agenda for discussion the issue brought up by Chip Greene tonight regarding the on-site water retention requirement. Commissioner Parsons • Agreed with Commissioner Fletcher that the Commission needs to discuss the on-site water retention requirement. Commissioner Woods • Stated she is agreeable to looking at the on-site water retention requirement also. July 12, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 7 Was contacted by a couple of parents who were excited to restart the Teen Council and stated they will attend the next Commission meeting to address the Commission. Mayor Borno • Stated there are numerous ways to handle water retention which they can discuss when this is on the agenda. Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ~~ ~~ ~v~c.c-, Mike Borno, Mayor/Presiding Officer ATTEST: Nancy E. iley Acting City Clerk