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06-10-19 Minutes Regular Commission MeetingMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, June 10, 2019 - 6:30 PM Commission Chamber INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was led by Commissioner Blythe Waters CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Associate City Clerk Nadeau 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) Phyllis Nadeau, Associate City Clerk Lori Diaz, Records Clerk/Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Commission Workshop on May 20, 2019. 1B. Approve Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on May 28, 2019 Mayor Glasser asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no corrections and the minutes stand as submitted. ACTION: The minutes stand as submitted. 2 COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS 3 PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. There were no speakers. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 1 of 9 4 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 4A. City Manager's Report CM Gerrity reported two employees obtained specialty licenses. James Vince received the Water Distribution License and Dana Pittman received the Water Treatment Class C License. Mr. Gerrity stated revegetation has started today. CM Gerrity spoke about the purpose of the removable fence at Saturiba Drive and explained this is in lieu of assigning a Police Officer there from sunrise to sunset to regulate parking. There was a hurricane table -top exercise attended by the City Manager, Chief Cook, and several staff members. 413. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (June through August 2019) There was a brief discussion about having a Workshop and/or a Town Hall meeting and identifying a topic. CM Gerrity spoke about working with the Lobbyist on the $600,000 Aquatic Drive project, stating there is $300,000 remaining for budget appropriations. The budget has been presented to Governor DeSantis for review and is pending. Consensus was given to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. 5 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Anderson • Spoke about holiday and summer parking on City rights-of-way, specifically the temporary fence installed on Saturiba Drive. Mayor Glasser • Spoke about the proposed Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) rate increases. There will be a Public Hearing on June 11, 2019. • Stated the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is having a Public Hearing on June 18, 2019 for proposed upgrades at Atlantic Blvd. and Third Street. This will be held at the Library from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. • Announced a Sea Level Rise Forum is scheduled, hosted by the three Beaches Mayors, on June 19, 2019 at Fletcher High School Auditorium, at 6:00 PM. • Stated there will be a reception honoring the retiring Jacksonville Councilman, Bill Gulliford. This will be held at the Adele Grage Cultural Center on June 24, 2019, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. • Spoke about the parking issues on Saturiba Drive and 18th Street and thanked the City Manager, the Police Chief, and Public Works for taking action. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 2 of 9 M 7 8 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None CONSENT AGENDA None COMMITTEE REPORTS None ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 9A. RESOLUTION NO. 19-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID #1819-05 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADSIDE DITCHES AND SWALES. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. CM Gerrity stated this is to clean the ditches along the east side of Mayport Road. Funds are available in the Stormwater account as detailed in the Staff Report of the agenda. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 19-30. Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Blythe Winters Blythe Waters (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Candace Kelly For Motion passed S to 0. 9B. RESOLUTION NO. 19-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $216,000 FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES FUND INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A REPLACEMENT SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM FROM DATA FLOW SYSTEMS FOR THE CITY'S WATER TREATMENT PLANTS; 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. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 3 of 9 As detailed in the Staff Report of the agenda, CM Gerrity stated that the Lift Station's portion of the SCADA replacement is completed and this is the second phase of the water treatment plants SCADA conversion. The wastewater treatment plant is the final phase. Bill Pittman, Public Utilities, explained the staging process for each of the phases for the SCADA conversion. The purpose and goal is to maintain compliance with DEP regulations while monitoring and controlling the water plants outfall. CM Gerrity stated the project funds will be allocated from the Public Utilities Fund Infrastructure Account. MOTION. • To adopt Resolution No. 19-32 as read. Motion: Blythe Waters Second. Candace Kelly Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Blythe Waters (Moved By) For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris For Motion passed 5 to 0. 9C. RESOLUTION NO. 19-33 A RESOLUTION NAMING THE FORMER CITY COMMISSION CHAMBER AT ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER "GULLIFORD HALL" IN HONOR OF FORMER ATLANTIC BEACH MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER BILL GULLIFORD, WHO ALSO REPRESENTED THE BEACHES ON THE JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. DCM Kevin Hogencamp provided the history of Mr. Gulliford's service to the City of Atlantic Beach as a Commissioner, then as a Mayor. Mr. Gulliford continued to represent the Beaches while serving on the Jacksonville City Council. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 19-33 as read. Motion: Blythe Waters Second: Brittany Norris Commissioner Waters • Spoke about Mr. Gulliford's commitment and participation in several organizations throughout the Beaches and Jacksonville area. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 4 of 9 Commissioner Anderson ® Reiterated the same sentiments stated by Commissioner Waters. Mayor Glasser ® Explained that only the current theatre space at the Adele Grage Cultural Center is being renamed, as it was the former City Commission Chamber. Mayor Glasser stated Mr. Gulliford's career spans from 1981 to 2019 serving Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, and the Beaches. Blythe Waters (Moved By) For Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Candace Kelly For Motion passed 5 to 0. 9D. RESOLUTION NO. 19-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CATERPILLAR 420F BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. CM Gerrity explained the purpose for the backhoe purchase and provided a slide presentation, as detailed in the Staff Report of the agenda. Funding has been budgeted in the Stormwater Machinery & Equipment account. A brief discussion ensued regarding the cost and need for the 24 month/2000 hour warranty. All question were answered by Mr. Pittman. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 19-34 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Brittany Norris Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 5 of 9 10 ACTION ON ORDINANCES 10A. ORDINANCE NO. 90-19-241, Public Hearing and First 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 DESIGNATIONS OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF "JOHNSTON ISLAND" FROM COMMERCIAL (CM) AND RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) TO RECREATION/OPEN SPACE (R/O) AND FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) TO COMMERCIAL (CM); PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title. Shane Corbin, Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD), explained this item consists of two Ordinances requiring two separate actions, both pertaining to Johnston Island. Mr. Corbin provided a slide presentation and a brief history of uses on Johnston Island from 2004 to 2010, as detailed in the Staff Report of the agenda. Mr. Corbin explained the proposed Ordinance No. 90-19-241 is to amend Recreation/Open Space and Commercial. The second part, Ordinance No. 90-19-242, is to amend the PUD to allow two restaurants with amenities and a private park. Mr. Corbin confirmed no amplified sound will be permitted. Also no septic systems will be permitted. The developer is required to build the water and sewer facilities on-site. The applicant's representative, Zack Miller, addressed the Commission. Mr. Miller spoke about the proposed uses on Johnston Island as follows: • Maximum of two restaurants and limited retail • Floating docks/marinas • Canoe/kayak launch • Pervious parking area • Recreation/open space • Infrastructure • Above ground refueling stations Mayor Glasser opened the Public Hearing, for both Ordinances. Paula O'Bannon inquired about access from Atlantic Blvd. and if there will be a traffic light. There were no more speakers and Mayor Glasser closed the Public Hearing. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 6 of 9 Inquiries and discussion ensued about plans for ingress/egress on Atlantic Blvd., a new traffic light, ambient lighting, the land use map, fueling stations, building heights, and mean high water lines and possible land shrinkage. Brian Dites, of Kimley Horn, responded that any ingress/egress improvements will require FDOT permits and FDOT transportation analysis. No traffic light is currently proposed. Regarding lighting, Mr. Dites confirmed they would comply with FWC standards. City Attorney Durden suggested that Mr. Corbin and the applicant could work on a proposal for the lighting specifics and present this at the next Public Hearing. Mr. Dites continued that the land use map survey resulted with 3.6 to 3.7 acres. There will be one above ground gas tank for no more than 2 fueling stations. Mr. Dites stated the building heights will not exceed the current 35 ft. height limit. Regarding the possible land shrinkage Mr. Dites stated the mean high water level has been stable and consistent since the 1960s. MOTION: To adopt Ordinance No. 90-19-241 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Cindy Anderson Commissioner Waters spoke about the plans for future use are for public benefit and being consistent with historical use of the island. Commissioner Anderson spoke in support of the future use plans for Johnston Island. Commissioner Kelly spoke in support of the future use plans and that it will be a benefit to citizens. Commissioner Norris spoke in support of the proposed plans and the accessibility to the public. Mayor Glasser spoke about the benefits of the proposed uses of Johnston Island. Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson (Seconded By) For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris For Motion passed 5 to 0. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 7 of 9 11 12 13 10B. ORDINANCE NO. 90-19-242, Public Hearing and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, MODIFYING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) KNOWN AS THE JOHNSTON ISLAND PUD; TO APPROVE AND REPLACE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND WRITTEN DESCRIPTIONS WITH A NEW CONCEPTUAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND WRITTEN DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title. MOTION: To approve Ordinance No. 90-19-242 as read. Motion: Cindy Anderson Second: Brittany Norris Commissioner Kelly spoke about the plans for architectural design and protecting the tide views. Commissioner Norris spoke about the lighting and protecting the night time sky view. Mayor Glasser spoke about the lighting and inquired about allowing for fueling stations. Cindy Anderson (Moved By) For Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For Ellen Glasser For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly For Motion passed 5 to 0. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS City Attorney Durden extended her thanks to the Commission for completing the Ethics Training. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Kelly • Spoke about parking on 18th Street and Saturiba Drive. Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 8 of 9 Police Chief Cook • Reported on Mayport Road traffic enforcement and public safety. • Spoke about striping and fencing used for parking solutions. Commissioner Norris • Spoke about being cautious on responding and reacting to complaints on parking. • Inquired about the use of capital letters for the Resolution and Ordinance titles. Commissioner Waters • Spoke about city wide right-of-way and on -street parking. Commissioner Anderson • Spoke about the temporary fence on Saturiba Drive and expressed her disappointment that there was no input requested from the Commission. Ms. Anderson requested the temporary fence be removed. Mayor Glasser • Spoke about parking and right-of-way issues being on their Priority list. • Stated Mr. Ernest Davis, owner of the Voo Swar, passed away last week. Mr. Davis was this year's recipient of the City's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. CM Gerrity • Extended his appreciation to the Commission on the Resolutions brought before the Commission for consideration. 14 ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM. Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Ellen Glasser, Mayor Regular City Commission June 10, 2019 Page 9 of 9