04-22-19 Minutes Regular City Commission MeetingMINUTES
,mss Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, April 22, 2019 - 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. City Clerk Bartle called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1
Cindy Anderson, Commissioner - Seat 2
Blythe Waters, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 3
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Brittany Norris, Commissioner - Seat 5
Also Present: Joe Gerrity, City Manager (CM)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Shane Corbin, Community Development Director
Phyllis Nadeau, Associate City Clerk/Recording Secretary
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve Minutes of the Commission Workshop on April 8, 2019.
B. Approve Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on April 8, 2019.
Mayor Glasser asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes. There were no corrections
to the minutes. Mayor Glasser stated the minutes stand as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor
to Visitors. There were no speakers.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
A. City Manager's Report
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CM Gerrity reported Neptune Beach is meeting to have a rates discussion on the Paid
Parking Program and an update will be forthcoming.
CM Gerrity announced Planner Derek Reeves will be leaving the City and his last day
will be May 1, 2019,
CM Gerrity explained the City has issued a notice to a property owner on Poinsettia St.
to tear down the structure or failure to comply will result in the City doing the demolition.
Chief Cook displayed slides and spoke about areas in Atlantic Beach that the Police
Department has determined crosswalk warning signs should be placed. The next four
locations are as follows:
• Plaza and Parkside
• Plaza and Royal Palm
• Sherry and Sturdivant
• Seaspray and Sailfish
Chief Cook answered questions from the Commission and they concurred with those
locations.
CM Gerrity reported Mr. Anderson will be at the next meeting to give a brief Pension
Board of Trustees presentation.
There was discussion about the property on Poinsettia St. and all questions were
answered.
B. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (May through July)
CM Gerrity reported the LDR Joint Workshop with the Community Development Board
has been scheduled for May 15 and will be added to the calendar.
ACTION.- Consensus was given to accept the 90 -Day calendar and include the LDR Joint
Workshop.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Kelly:
• Congratulated the Recreation Department for the successful Easter Egg Roll.
• Explained the need for board and committee members to complete training and requested
consensus to work with staff and bring back an ordinance or resolution malting it a
requirement. Consensus was given.
Commissioner Norris: No comment.
Commissioner Waters: No comment.
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Commissioner Anderson: No comment.
Mayor Glasser:
• Spoke about merchant feedback on the rate structure for the Paid Parking Program.
• Encouraged everyone to vote on the name change from Mayport Middle School to
Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School.
• Spoke about the LEEDs presentation on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 19-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF A LIGHTNING
PREDICTION AND WARNING SYSTEM FOR THE PRICE OF $26,275;
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.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
CM Gerrity gave a brief history on the decision to purchase the lightning protection
system and answered all questions. Thorguard is the sole manufacturer/distributor of a
lightning system.
MOTION. • To adopt Resolution No. 19-24 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second: Blythe Waters
VOTES:
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Blythe Waters (Seconded By)
For
Ellen Glasser
For
Cindy Anderson
For
Brittany Norris
For
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Motion passed 5 to 0.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 19-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT WITH JEB
T. BRANHAM, P.A., AT A BIMONTHLY RATE OF $3,000, PLUS $1,000
ANNUALLY; 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.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
CM Gerrity explained the proposed contract between the City and Jeb T. Branham, PA,
for Special Magistrate services, noting misunderstandings about the cost of hearings
versus meetings and the frequency of meetings being based on every other month. He
also explained the contract will be reevaluated after six (6) months. Discussion about the
contract ensued and PCDD Corbin answered questions from the Commission.
MOTION. • To adopt Resolution No. 19-25 as read.
Motion: Cindy Anderson
Second. Brittany Norris
VOTES:
Cindy Anderson (Moved By)
For
Brittany Norris (Seconded By)
For
Ellen Glasser
For
Candace Kelly
For
Blythe Waters
For
Motion passed S to 0.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 19-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2018 JAG
DIRECT GRANT.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
Chief Cook and Commander Gualillo addressed the Commission about the Police
Department obtaining a drone. They explained the positive ways this will enhance the
department and contribute to public safety for the community. All questions were
answered.
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MOTION. To adopt Resolution No. 19-26 as read.
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second: Blythe Waters
VOTES:
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
For
Brittany Norris
For
Ellen Glasser
For
Cindy Anderson
For
Blythe Waters (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ACTION ON ORDINANCES
A. ORDINANCE NO. 31-19-13, 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 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION
OF THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FROM
RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) TO COMMERCIAL (CM); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (COMP19-0002)
Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title.
PCCD Corbin provided a slide presentation on this Ordinance to change the current
zoning of three properties, as detailed in the staff report, in order to bring the existing
nonconforming use into compliance. This is for the Voo Swar that was built in 1971 and
has always operated as a restaurant and lounge. There will be a change in the future land
use map and a change in the zoning map. This action will remove the nonconforming
use designation.
Mr. Lewis Washington, owner of Voo Swar, spoke about the proposed changes and
improvements to the property.
Mayor Glasser opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and Mayor Glasser
closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION.• To adopt Ordinance No. 31-19-13 as read.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Blythe Waters
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VOTES:
Ellen Glasser
For
Cindy Anderson
For
Candace Kelly
For
Blythe Waters (Seconded By)
For
Brittany Norris (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 90-19-239, 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 (RG) TO
COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG); PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT;
REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(REZN19-0001)
Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title.
PCCD Corbin stated this is the second step in the process for the Voo Swar property and
amending the future land use map.
Mr. Lewis Washington thanked the Commissioners.
Mayor Glasser opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and Mayor Glasser
closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION. To adopt Ordinance No. 90-19-239 as read.
Motion: Blythe Waters
Second. Brittany Norris
Commissioner Norris extended her thanks to the Voo Swar for being part of the community.
Mayor Glasser spoke about the Voo Swar being an asset to the community.
VOTES:
Blythe Waters (Moved By)
For
Brittany Norris (Seconded By)
For
Ellen Glasser
For
Cindy Anderson
For
Candace Kelly
For
Motion passed S to 0.
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10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Norris - no comment.
Commissioner Waters - no comment.
Commissioner Anderson
• Extended her best wishes to Derek Reeves regarding his departure.
Commissioner Kelly - no comment.
CM Gerrity
• Acknowledged the Recreation Department and CARAC for their work on the City's
Easter Egg Roll and for Arts in the Park.
• Provided an update on the status of the HMPG grants.
Mayor Glasser
• Spoke about the Census meeting and requested that a Commissioner be a point of
contact. Commissioner Kelly agreed to take on that role.
• Reminded the Commission about the requirement for Ethic training.
• Thanked Derek Reeves for his work and wished him well.
There was a brief discussion about assigning Commissioner Anderson as a Commissioner
Liaison to both Pension Boards. Commissioner Anderson accepted the new assignment
which replaces Commissioner Kelly.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Approval Date: M� 13,201q
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