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05-11-20 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, May 11, 2020 - 6:30 PM via Videoconference INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was led by Commissioner Anderson. 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 (District 1308) Blythe Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307) Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306) - connected at 5:36 PM Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312) Also Present: Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM) Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA) Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Lori Diaz, Deputy City Clerk 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Commission Priority-Setting/Visioning Workshop on January 8, 2020. 1B. Approve minutes of the Town Hall Meeting on January 11, 2020. 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. 2 COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS 2A. Presentation by North Florida TPO, report on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 through 2024/2025. Denise Bunnewith, Planning Director with North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), addressed the Commission and reported on the projects planned for the area as detailed in the agenda packet. Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 Atlantic Boulevard (SR 10) at Third Street (SR Al A) - Intersection (Modify) Atlantic Boulevard (SR 10) at San Pablo River -Bridge - Repair/Rehabilitation 2021-2022) JTB/Intracoastal Waterway (SR 202) Bridge - Repair/Rehabilitation (2022- 2023) Mayport Road (SR 101) from Atlantic Boulevard (SR 10) to Naval Base - Safety Project (2021-2022) SR A1A/SR 10/ Atlantic Boulevard/3rd Street from 2nd Avenue North to Bay Street - Pedestrian Safety Improvements (2020-2021) Wonderwood Drive (SR116) from Wompi Drive to E of ICWW Bridge - Resurfacing (2021-2022) Commissioner Kelly virtually connected at 5:36 PM) Mayor Glasser opened the floor to the Commissioners for questions. All questions were answered. Commissioner Waters inquired about status of moving the Mayport Road Project- Lane Diet, higher on the priority list. Ms. Bunnewith explained that the process consists of first adopting the priority list, next the Department of Transportation (DOT) programming the dollars. At that point, we can work with DOT to get the project advanced. Ms. Bunnewith will forward a copy of the Complete Streets Guide and send Zoom invitation information for the next North Florida TPO meeting this Thursday to the City. Mayor Glasser inquired about the Mayport to Naval Station corridor safety improvements. Ms. Bunnewith will coordinate scheduling a meeting with DOT. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments for electronic meetings and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. Senior Systems Engineer, Bob Cimon stated there were no registered speakers at this time. DCM Hogencamp stated written comments were received from one person, Terri L. Ray which are attached hereto and made part of this official record as ATTACHMENT A). DCM Hogencamp read the written comments. Mayor Glasser closed Courtesy of the Floor. ATTACHMENT A - Written Comments, City Commission Meeting, May 11, 2020 Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3A. City Manager's Report CM Corbin presented slides and reported on the following: COAB COVID - 19 current implementations, guidelines, and recovery plan. Staff working with DIG Local to deliver food to AB residents. Farmers Market moved to City Hall has been a huge success. Estimate submitted to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Mayport Road Corridor Stakeholders Zoom meeting was held on May 8th. 3B. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. 4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 4A. Proclamation Recognizing Kids to Parks Day (Mayor Glasser) Mayor Glasser proclaimed May 16, 2020 as the tenth Kids to Parks Day and provided a brief background. Commissioner Norris Requested staff to review the "My Town Buys American Initiative" for utilization in our procurement policy to prioritize buying from American businesses. Requested a formal presentation by Finance Director Burns on status of rectifying past City budgets and steps to finalize. Informed that the BEAM "Keep Their Homes Campaign" is underway to help fund rent for beaches residents. If interested in participating, supporting or sharing go to www. Jaxbeam.org/homes. Commissioner Waters Thanked City staff and Police amid COVID-19. Keep in mind the safety of our at -risk in society, masks are a sign of courtesy and concern for our neighbors. Any contributions to BEAM are appreciated. Commissioner Anderson Reminded all of our citizens to respond to the Census. Complimented resident's flowers/ gardens. Requested Chief Gualillo to provide a public announcement regarding bicycles/bicyclists rules, to include that bicyclists are subject to the same rules as a vehicle, and to alert motorists to be aware of bicyclists. Commissioner Kelly Requested a status of how COVID- 19 might affect next year's City's budget. Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 Mayor Glasser Held a zoom meeting with merchants of Beaches Town Center, and provided a status on the businesses. Reported Atlantic Beach at (7) COVID -19 active cases. Prayers for Fleet Landing. BEAM, AB Cares Recognized National Police Week, honoring those in Law Enforcement who have lost their lives. Requested a report on COAB's budget/finance discrepancies which were flagged by our auditors. 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6 CONSENT AGENDA None. 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS 7A. Appointments to the Environmental Stewardship Committee (Commissioner Norris) Commissioner Norris reported on the recommendation to make appointments to fill the two current vacancies of the Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) as detailed in the staff report which is included in the agenda. MOTION: To appoint Romy Vann to the ESC as an At -Large member to fill an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2021 and to appoint Deborah Andrews to the ESC as a District 1308 member to fill an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2020. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Blythe Waters Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Blythe Waters (Seconded By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. Commissioner Norris inquired about the request by ESC Chair Tony Pooley to speak regarding recommendation #3. City Clerk Bartle informed the Commission Mr. Pooley has decided to defer recommendation #3. Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 8 ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8A. RESOLUTION NO. 20-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE/DUVAL COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP), WITH CERTAIN CHANGES AND REVISIONS, DATED DECEMBER 1, 2017, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Building Official Dan Arlington presented slides and reported on the recommendation to adopt the Jacksonville/Duval County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan CEMP), which is included in the agenda. He added that adoption allows COAB to benefit from the Duval County CEMP and it's more extensive planning, risk analysis, and State approval for: State and Federal Funding and grants. Greater access to County assistance before, during, and after an event Allows the City to maximize CRS discount points during our upcoming 5 -year audit. Discussion and questions ensued about our five-year audit, and our points/score. Mr. Arlington reported COAB's point score as a level 7 out of 10, the lower the number the better. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 20-15 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Cindy Anderson Cindy Anderson (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Blythe Waters For Brittany Norris For Motion passed S to 0. 8B. RESOLUTION NO. 20-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO BUILDING INSPECTOR'S VEHICLES, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $ 52,780.00 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Building Official Dan Arlington reported on the recommendation for the Commission to authorize the purchase of two replacement vehicles as detailed in the staff report Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 included in the agenda. Commissioner Anderson wished to clarify that the reason the Building Department has a substantial reserve fund is due to the recent high level of construction at the AB Country Club, which is not a typical occurrence. Building Official Arlington replied that is very accurate. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 20-16. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Cindy Anderson Cindy Anderson (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly For Motion passed 5 to 0. Mayor Glasser thanked Mr. Arlington and Interim Chief Gualillo. 9 ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9A. ORDINANCE NO. 60-20-21 Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF THE EXISTING ATLANTIC BEACH SIGN CODE CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 17 OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPITION OF A NEW ATLANTIC BEACH SIGN CODE, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A AND MADE A PART HEREOF, TO REPLACE THE CURRENT CHAPTER 17 OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS AND MESSAGES; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPT SIGNS; FOR PROVIDING GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO ALL PERMITTED SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SIGNS WITHIN SPECIAL PURPOSE AND SPECIAL PLANNED AREA ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SIGNS WITHIN CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SIGNS PLACED ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN PUBLIC PARKS; PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF UNSAFE, DAMAGED OR POORLY MAINTAINED, AND ABANDONED SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR NONCONFORMING SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CALCULATION OF PERMITTED SIGN SIZE; PROVIDING FOR FEES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Link to Notice and Instructions for viewing the meeting and providing public comments. Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title. CM Corbin addressed the Commission and reviewed the background, stating that this is the seventh public meeting addressing this topic. Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD) Amanda Askew provided a slide presentation titled Sign Code Update (which is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment B). Mayor Glasser opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Glasser requested Bob Cimon, IT Senior Systems Engineer, to call names of registered speakers for this Public Hearing. There were none. Mayor Glasser requested DCM Hogencamp to read submitted/written comments for this Public Hearing. There were none. Mayor Glasser inquired if there were persons in the que wishing to speak for this Public Hearing. There were none. The Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Glasser stated as a result of the workshop the following items require to be addressed: Whether to defer action. Whether to remain silent on flags in the Ordinance. Whether the number of temporary signs should be increased. Whether to delay enforcement to promote education. Mayor Glasser opened the floor to Commission for a motion to defer. There was no one that wished to make a motion to defer. ATTACHMENT B - SIGN CODE UPDATE Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 MOTION: To amend Ordinance No. 60-20-21 to delete Section 17-34 in its entirety and to add new Subsection 17-26, b. 6. to read "Flags." Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Cindy Anderson Commissioner Norris - Does not believe it necessary, at this time, to have flag language in this Ordinance. Commissioner Waters - Does not believe it necessary, at this time, to have flag language in this Ordinance. Commissioner Kelly - In support of omitting regulation of flags. Mayor Glasser - In support of this amendment. Thanked everyone who engaged in the process. Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson (Seconded By) For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. MOTION: To amend Ordinance No. 60-20-21 to update the number of temporary signs to eight. Motion: Brittany Norris Motion died for lack of a Second. MOTION: To amend Ordinance No 60-20-21 to amend Section 17-33 a. 1 to increase the number of residential signs from four to six. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Cindy Anderson Commissioner Kelly - Stated six is a nice medium between four and eight. Commissioner Norris - Is not opposed to eight. Commissioner Waters - Stated six is a reasonable number. Commissioner Anderson - We are doing the best we can with the input received from our citizens. Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 Mayor Glasser - Is conflicted with what is the perfect balance, respects the will of the Commission on this. Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson (Seconded By) For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris For Motion passed S to 0. MOTION: To amend Ordinance No. 60-20-21 to amend Section 17-2, Definitions to remove the word flag or flags from the definition of "sign", "sign face area" and "temporary sign"; to amend 17-33 a.1 and b. 1 to remove two words "and flags"; to revise the definition of "pennant" in Section 17-2 to read in full as follows: "any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in a series, which will flutter or swing in the wind. " Motion: Cindy Anderson Second: Brittany Norris CM Corbin clarified that is six 2x2 signs, there would still be an additional 1 square foot sign permitted for a total of seven. Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson (Moved By) For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris (Seconded By) Against Motion passed 4 to 1. MOTION: To amend Ordinance No. 60-20-21 to modify Section 8 to read "Ordinance shall take effect 60 days from the date of final review and approval". Motion: Cindy Anderson Second: Blythe Waters Commissioner Anderson -In support of a delayed effective date for purpose of ensuring that individuals and businesses have the opportunity to look it over and understand it before it goes into effect. Commissioner Kelly - Wants to reiterate this is a loosening of the sign Ordinance, there is very little individuals and businesses will have to do as a result of passage of this Ordinance. Commissioner Norris - Does not believe it is necessary to delay effective date due to current Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 signs are grandfathered in. Commissioner Waters - Concurred with Commissioner Anderson. Mayor Glasser - Does not believe it is necessary to delay effective date. Would like to finish this, has lingered since 2016. Appreciates all concerns - pros and cons. Commissioner Norris - With political season looming, believes it is best to inform people early in the process, so that people don't feel misled. Does not see the necessity for a delay of the effective date. Commissioner Waters - There is pros and cons on both sides. Commissioner Anderson - Reason for asking for a delay stems from concern raised by a citizen that this would catch people off guard as people are dealing with this pandemic. Mayor Glasser - Stated Commissioner Anderson made a compelling argument. Commissioner Norris asked for clarification of the grandfathering in of signs. CA Durden read Section 17-51 - Nonconforming Signs on page 191 of 241 of the agenda packet. Regarding which signs will be grandfathered- she does not believe it includes signs that did not require permits. She asked for input from CM Corbin and PCDD Askew. PCDD Askew concurred with CA Darden's interpretation. There was discussion regarding wording of the motion, and question of the Commissioners interpretations. Mayor Glasser suggested a third round of discussion. CA Durden provided guidance on how to proceed to a third round. Mayor Glasser asked for a motion to waive the rules to allow for a third round of discussion. She stated this is a subsidiary motion to the motion to amend. Cindy Anderson (Moved By) For Blythe Waters (Seconded By) For Ellen Glasser Against Candace Kelly Against Brittany Norris Against Brenna Durden Motion failed 2 to 3. MOTION: To waive the rules to allow for a third round of discussion. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Candace Kelly Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson Against Blythe Waters For Motion passed 4 to 1. Mayor Glasser noted that this round provides flexibility to discuss what was heard by City Attorney and staff regarding nonconforming signs versus "not permitted" temporary signs. Commissioner Norris -Not in support of motion, concerned with the problem of enforcement. Commissioner Waters - In support of motion, believes listening to the concerns of citizens, allowing them time to have concerns answered before the Ordinance goes into effect, goes a long way in allowing them to feel heard at a very difficult time. Commissioner Anderson - concurred with Commissioner Waters. Commissioner Kelly - After clarification from CA Durden of interpretation that "only permitted signs are grandfathered in" believes Section 51 should state that "everyone's signs" are grandfathered in. Mayor Glasser - Not in support of grandfathering in "not permitted" temporary signs. MOTION: To approve Ordinance No. 60-20-21 as amended. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Candace Kelly Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. 10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10A. Public Hearing - WAIV 20-0001 (2446 Seminole Road) DEFERRAL REQUESTED BY APPLICANT 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 24-105 to allow the subdivision of an existing nonconforming lot into two lots. The current lot is 72.60' x 600' (1 acre) in size. Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 CM Corbin reported that a request to defer has been received. PCDD Askew stated the applicant asked to defer to July 27, 2020. Mayor Glasser opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Glasser requested Bob Cimon, IT Senior Systems Engineer, to call names of registered speakers for this Public Hearing. There were none. Mayor Glasser requested DCM Hogencamp to read submitted/written comments for this Public Hearing. There were none. The Public Hearing remains open and continues to July 27, 2020. MOTION: To defer this item and continue the Public Hearing to July 27, 2020. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Blythe Waters Blythe Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Brittany Norris For Motion passed S to 0. 11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CA Durden - Impressed and thankful for discussion and diligence by Commission and staff on the Sign Code. 12 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Anderson - Concurs with CA Durden. Commissioner Kelly- Congratulated everyone for managing through quarantine this far, do not give up too soon. Commissioner Norris - Thankful to staff. To citizens, continue your passion for our constitutional freedoms. Commissioner Waters - Thankful to staff, saved the City thousands of dollars by not hiring special outside counsel. She understands the appearance of buying vehicles at this time, also Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 understands why the decision makes sense. CM Corbin - Inquired if Commissioner Anderson wished to speak regarding her request to place paid parking topic on the next agenda. Commissioner Anderson replied yes, she requests the topic of providing free parking at Town Center for residents be discussed by Commission. CM Corbin will place topic on next agenda. CM Corbin thankful to everyone for their work on the Sign Code. Mayor Glasser - Thankful to everyone. Encouraged people to continue to engage. She is always available for a constructive sit down and welcomes emails. 13 ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser adjourned the meeting at 9:04 PM. Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk 67,,, Ellen Glasser, Mayor sbolo Date Approved Regular City Commission May 11, 2020 ATTACHMENT A May 11, 2020 Minutes Bartle, Donna From: Terri Ray <terrilray@icloucicom> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 '10:25 AM To: Bartle, Donna Subject: Written Comments for Courtesy of the Floor, City Commission Meeting May 11, 2020 Terri L. Ray, 1748 Ocean Grove Drive . Atlantic Beach . FL 32233, 'fcrriLRay@ieloud.com Comments are as follows: Dear Mayor and Commissioners, I hope you are well and enjoyed a special celebration on Mothers Day. Regarding today's agenda items, 1 respectfully ask: These last few months have been excruciatingly difficult for neighbors and friends. Some handed their office contents with no job to go back to. Business owners, if allowed to start opening back up, are having trouble getting employees back while sorting through new COVID regulations they must comply with. And the self- employed who do not qualify for unemployment benefits are entering a 3rd month with no income to pay bills or feed their family. These heartbreaking stories go on and on. 1 premise the following questions with this backdrop because it truly is such a difficult time for many in our city. My questions are: 1) To not further burden our local businesses with more regulations (sons) now, would ,t make sense to suspend adding regulations at this lime? 2) Will much resident ferocity on the Free Speech aspects of the Proposed Sign Ordinance, the difficult circumstances so many find themselves in and that we are currently In full SCOTUS case compliance, would it not make sense to suspend this action for now until expanded debate and more legal consideration? 3) Would you consider puling on hold buying two new vehicles (>S52,000) for Building Inspectors? I couldr't find the ROI calculation for tris investment but under current financial strain and revenue losses, It seems difficult to project a favorable return. And frankly it Just seems to be the compassionate response since so many taxpaying businesses and residents stopped all spending months ago with a hope to survive. 1 thank you for your consideration and your service to our city. Respectfully. Terri Ray ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes SIGN CODE UPDATE ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes SIGN CODE UPDATE 1966 First sign code adopted Amended 19 times 2013 Definition and size restrictions on flags added Not more than two flags per parcel. If two flags then one must be USA flag. Non -USA flag limited to 24 sq ft.) 2016 Commission signed Resolution No. 16-04 Unconstitutional for the 1st Amendment Directed staff to observe what other Cities develop Bring amended version back to City and make it fit local preferences ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes SIGN CODE UPDATE -CDB Comparisons to Nearby Communities Temporary signs: Residential vs Commercial Number, Size, & Duration? Temporary Sign Regulations (codes updated after 2015) Residential Number Size Height Jax Beach 8 4 so ft 6 ft St. Augustine Beach St. Johns County Fernandina Beach Flagier Beach Atlantic Beach Proposed 3 4sgft 6ft 2 6sgft 6ft 8 6sgft 15ft 1 16sgft 6ft 8 4sgft 4ft Duration 7 days after event 7 days after event 7 days after event 30 days or 3 days after event 90 calendar days 7 days after event, except one year around Commercial Number 4 4 4 4 1 2 Size 16sgft 16sgft 32sgft 32sgft 32sgft 16 sq Height 6ft 6ft 6ft 15ft 6ft 6 ft Duration 7 days after event 7 days after event 7 days after event 30 days or 3 days after event 90 calendar days 7 days after event, except one year around ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes Request for Community Input 45 requests for public input from City Hall: 8 Website Posts/Updates 9 Facebook Posts 4 Next Door Post 8 Email Newsletter Articles/ Graphics 41) City of Atlantic Beach. Florida - Government may 5a?533= .1 Did you know. AB? The City of Atlantic Beach adopted its first sign ordinance in 1966 and has updated it 19 times to address new issues. In 2013. the Atlantic Beach City Commission specifically added flags to its sign regulations by a unanimous vote. ithout public opposition dunng either reading of the ordinance The 2013 ordinance amendment (see nttp /.coab us: DocumentCen .Mev."11 t11;Ordinance-No-60-13-13) defined flags and restricted ythe number of flags to two (2) per pa.. See Mare 4, _-` 1111I- Eno — k1, - sMktC. lb,. .4011 • 2. 1111.1* 11:111NL ca 011111 Nor NUNN ars to ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes Request for Community Input City of Atlantic Reach CITY COMMISSION 5:30 P.M. WORKSHOP 6:30 P.M. 'WHITING BEING HELD BY VIDEOCONFERENCE MONDAY. MAY 11 WORKSHOP TOPIC: SIGN REGULATIONS UPDATE For the agendas and for instructions on how to view and/or listen to the meeting, and how to make public comment. please visit www.coab.us/calendar. Questions? Email info@coab.us or call 247-5809 Ell 1 Utility Bill Monthly Newsletter 1 Visual Preference Survey 7 Newspaper Notices 7 Public Meetings Sign Regulations Update Let's Hear From You! What's your preference? 1 ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes SIGN CODE UPDATE PROPOSED REGULATIONS 3) flags of any kind totaling 80 ft2 (1) 1 ft2 sign 4) 4 ft2 yard signs (1) 30 ft2 banner ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes Community Input/ Feedback 6 people have contacted staff: Flags should be exempt or silent in the code Allow more than 4 temporary signs Defer the sign code ATTACHMENT B May 11, 2020 Minutes Commission Requested changes from 1st Read: 1. Section 17-42 (17): delete from this section as it is covered in section 17-26 (b)(5) 2. Flags (Sec. 17-34): Allow up to 3 flags, no flag can be larger than forty (40) square feet with the total combined sign face area not to exceed 80 square feet 3. Definitions of flag and banner: - staff bring forward language for more detailed definition of a flag and banner (Sec. 17-2) 4. Add allowance for banners in residential areas but limit to one banner, no more than 30 square feet and displayed no more than 7 days 5. Reduce the total allowed temporary signs in residential (17-33) - allow up to 4 signs (365 days per calendar year or seven (7) days after an event)