02-24-20 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 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
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Brittany Norris, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Absent: Cindy Anderson, Commissioner -Seat 2 (District 1308)
Blythe Waters, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Also Present: Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Lori Diaz, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Glasser announced agenda Item 10A. Public Hearing -Request for a waiver, has been deferred
until March 235 20205 as requested by the applicant. Anyone wishing to speak may do so today during
Public Comment, when the Public Hearing opens toward the end of today's meeting, or at the March
23rd meeting.
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
lA. Approve minutes of the Commission Workshop on November 18, 2019.
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. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on November 25, 2019.
Mayor Glasser asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no
corrections to the minutes. Mayor Glasser stated the minutes stand as submitted.
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COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the
Floor to Visitors. City Clerk Bartle called each speaker to the podium.
Scott Fosko spoke regarding item 10A. and expressed concerns that the existing lot is already
a non -conforming lot, and approving the waiver would create two non -conforming lots. He
stated his biggest concern is the precedent that would be set should the City start subdividing
properties with non -confirming dimensions.
Mayor Glasser closed Courtesy of the Floor.
Mayor Glasser advised anyone wishing to share their concerns to email the Commission at
www.coab.us.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3A. City Manager's Report
CM Corbin reported:
• Wished happy birthday to Mayor Glasser.
• Attended first Legislative Action Day in Tallahassee and met with elected
officials from throughout the state.
• Took first class to obtain Redevelopment Administrator Designation.
• COAB nominated for the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership award
based on our LEED for Cities designation last year, award ceremony will be
held on March 4th.
• Proposal for a Budget amendment will be forthcoming and will include the cost
of the traffic study at the 5 -way, and an amendment for the Police Department.
Questions and discussion ensued regarding the charge for resident parking at Town
Center and tree removal permits.
3B. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (March through May 2020)
There was CONSENSES to accept the 90 -Day Calendar.
REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
4A. Leroy Everett Day Proclamation kMayor Glasser)
Mayor Glasser reported on the event in which SFC Everett was honored with
dedication of the "U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Leroy Everett Memorial Parkway"
at Dutton Island Preserve. The day included reflections, presentations and a reception.
She expressed gratitude for the work of City staff and everyone in the community who
contributed to the beautiful event.
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Mayor Glasser reported that:
• Weed Wrangle will take place on Saturday morning at Howell Park.
• Wellfest will also take place on Saturday morning at Johansen Park.
• Dreams "A Dream Differed" Play took place last week, it was a great
production, Mayor Glasser thanked everyone involved.
Mayor Glasser commented on paid parking spaces and beach re -nourishment and
legislation regarding tree trimming and tree removal.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Finance Report for January 2020.
MOTION.• To Accept Consent Agenda
Motion: Candace Kelly
Second: Brittany Norris
Candace Kelly (Moved By)
Brittany Norris (Seconded By)
Ellen Glasser
Motion passed 3 to 0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Mayor Glasser stated that the ESC asked to defer this item to a future meeting. The
item will be moved to the March 9, 2020 Regular Commission meeting.
ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8A. RESOLUTION N0.20-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FEDERALLY -FUNDED SUBAWARD AND
GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER Z1612 AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title.
CM Corbin addressed the Commission in regards to our Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements for Hurricane Dorian. Commissioner
Kelly recommended the grant funds be deposited into the Police Pension Fund. Mayor
Glasser responded she is not sure if that is allowed. Mayor Glasser spoke about the
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request for reimbursement, and grant agreement which is included in the agenda
packet. Finance Director Ms. Burns to further research how the funds may be used.
MOTION: To approve Resolution No. 20-12.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Candace Kelly
Ellen Glasser For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Brittany Norris (Moved By) For
Motion passed 3 to 0.
9 ACTION ON ORDINANCES
9A. ORDINANCE NO. 95-20-118 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BEACHES AND
PARKS, BY AMENDING SECTION 54, LITTERING, ADOPTING NEW
SECTION TO PROHIBIT THE OUTDOOR RELEASE OF BALLOONS AND
SKY LANTERNS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title.
Planning and Community Development Director (PCCD) Amanda Askew addressed
the Commission and reported on the background and proposed ordinance as outlined in
the staff report in agenda packet.
There were questions and discussion regarding educating the public and enforcement
by the Police Department.
Chief Gualillo addressed the Commission and stated the way the Code is written it is a
civil infraction which will result in a line.
MOTION: To approve Ordinance No. 95-20-118
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Candace Kelly
Ellen Glasser For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Brittany Norris (Moved By) For
Motion passed 3 to 0.
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10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
10A. Public Hearing - VV Al 20-0001
Request for a waiver as permitted by Section 24-66 to waive the provision of a
minimum 75 foot lot width as required by Section 24405 to allow the subdivision
of an existing nonconforming lot into two lots. The current lot is 72.60' x 600' (1
acre) in size.
Mayor Glasser opened the Public Hearing, there were no speakers present.
The Public Hearing to remain open and continued to March 23, 2020.
Mayor Glasser stated for the record, those in attendance earlier in the meeting were
informed of the ability to speak during public comment, email the elected officials
and/or return on March 23rd.
MOTION: To continue the Public Hearing to March 23, 2020.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Candace Kelly
CA Durden addressed the Commission and asked that any emails regarding this item be
forwarded to CC Bartle to be included in the public record. This includes past emails on this
item.
Mayor Glasser requested CC Bartle communicate this to the other Commissioners .CC Bartle
to add the emails to the agenda packet of the March 23rd meeting.
Ellen Glasser For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Brittany Norris (Moved By) For
Motion passed 3 to 0.
11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner KeIII
y Inquired about the legal fees acquired during the time of non-
compliance for 198 Poinsettia Street and if they would be recouped from Wells Fargo. CM
Corbin replied that in negotiations to complete the resolution of the case, the City would
request the Special Magistrate release the fines.
CA Durden spoke about our Code related to City Attorney fees in the matter of 198 Poinsettia
Street.
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Mayor Glasser- Expressed being pleased with the mediation and outcome of the 198
Poinsettia Street situation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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Date Approved:
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