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06-22-20 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, June 22, 2020 - 6:30 PM Commission Chamber INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Glasser led the invocation. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Deputy Clerk Diaz called the roll. ROLL CALL: Present: Also 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) Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312) Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM) Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Lori Diaz, Deputy City Clerk Kim Flower, Records Clerk 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on April 13, 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. Mosquito Control Presentation by City of Jacksonville Mosquito Control Division Chief, Randy Wishard and MCD Entomologist, Dr Benjamin Allen with City of Jacksonville Mosquito Control addressed the Commission and reported on the benefits of mosquito control. They presented a PowerPoint titled Jacksonville Mosquito Control, (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as ATTACHMENT A). All questions were answered. ATTACHMENT A - Jacksonville Mosquito Control PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. Deputy City Clerk Diaz called the speaker to the podium. Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 Rick Carper spoke regarding COAB's contract with Blue Water for spot mosquito control and is not in favor of the 18th Street beautification project at this time. The use of police volunteers and lifeguards is proving effective. Mayor Glasser closed Courtesy of the Floor. 3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3A. City Manager's Report CM Corbin reported on the following: Budget cycle is underway. Selva Marina Dr. odor control was put in place. Finance Dept. found that incorrect journal entries were the reason for the unreconciled City monies and have been corrected. Three employees currently quarantined due to COVID-19, City Hall remains closed, there is discussion to return to virtual meetings. Moving forward with racial equity plan. Commissioner Kelly raised a question to CM Corbin and Interim Chief Gualillo regarding "Safer Watch" to which Chief Gualillo responded that notifications went to specific neighborhoods not city-wide. Mayor Glasser suggested to push -out more information regarding police incidents to the app. 3B. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. 4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 4A. Update Commission Priorities to include our efforts on promoting racial equity. Commissioner Norris) Commissioner Norris requested Commission feedback regarding her request to update Commission priorities to include efforts on promoting racial equity. Commissioner Norris inquired if this required formal action. DCM Hogencamp stated it did not. Discussion ensued and it was agreed to email requested revisions to DCM Hogencamp. 4B. Proclamation Recognizing Juneteenth Freedom Day. (Mayor Glasser) Mayor Glasser read the Proclamation of the City of Atlantic Beach in recognition of June 19th as Freedom Day in Atlantic Beach. Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 Commissioner Kelly Commended Bike Safety program. Requested to hear from the community regarding racial equity solutions. Commissioner Norris Requested more trash cans at 18th and 19th street and additional monitoring of trash. Requested an estimate to implement a smart parking system. Thanked City Staff and Mr. Loretta for 18th Street project. Requested Mr. Bodge to provide explanation/clarification of the typo in the 15DU1 agreement regarding 18th Street listing. Not in favor of removing any parking. Mayor Glasser Requested more education efforts to wear facemasks. Aquatic Gardens Phase II allocation is uncertain. 18th Street has been and will remain in discussions. 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6 CONSENT AGENDA 6A. Acknowledge receipt of the Building Department Monthly Activity Report FY2020 through Q2. 6B. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for May 2020. ACTION: Motion to pull Item 6A. for discussion. Motion: Candace Kelly Commissioner Kelly wished to speak to clarify reasons for the excess in the Building Department budget this year comparing previous year's spending/revenue versus the excess funding this year. MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda Items 6A and 6B. Motion: Second: Brittany Norris Blythe Waters Ellen Glasser Cindy Anderson Blythe Waters (Seconded By) Candace Kelly Brittany Norris (Moved By) For For For For For Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 Motion passed 5 to 0. 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS None. 8 ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8A. RESOLUTION NO. 20-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Interim Chief Gualillo provided a summary of the Resolution as detailed in the agenda packet. All questions were answered. MOTION: To approve Resolution No. 20-20 as read. Motion: Cindy Anderson Second: Brittany Norris Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson (Moved By) For Blythe Waters For Candace Kelly For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8B. RESOLUTION NO. 20-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID #1920-04 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS/PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BUILDING. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Public Works (PW) Director Scott Williams provided a summary of the Resolution as detailed in the agenda packet. Discussion ensued regarding budget, need and use of the building. All questions were answered. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 20-21 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Blythe Waters Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Blythe Waters (Seconded By) For Motion passed unanimously 5 to 0. 8C. RESOLUTION NO. 20-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REPAIRS OF THE COURTYARDS LIFT STATION BY GRUHN MAY, INC. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Interim Public Utilities (PU) Director Troy Stephens reported on the recommendation to approve the invoice for repairs of the Courtyards Lift Station as detailed in the agenda packet. He explained the need for the repair and it being an environmental emergency issue. City staff is discussing next steps for preventative maintenance or pipe replacement at the additional lift stations. All questions were answered. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 20-22 as read. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Candace Kelly Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson For Blythe Waters For Motion passed unanimously S to 0. 8D. RESOLUTION NO. 20-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC, FLORIDA ADOPTING A TELEPHONE ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION POLICY FOR THE CITY COMMISSION AND CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Mayor Glasser recognized misspellings in the Resolution title and requested add "the ability to correct scrivener's errors" to the motion. CM Corbin reported this item was submitted by CA Durden in response to virtual meetings. Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 CA Durden explained the purpose for this policy and provided a summary as detailed in the agenda packet. Discussion and questions ensued regarding "extraordinary" circumstances, the importance of in-person access to elected officials and participation by the Chair member. CA Durden answered questions regarding "extraordinary", stated that a member may participate telephonically no more than three (3) times within 12 months and reiterated the need for a policy. There was further discussion regarding issues and concerns. MOTION: To table Resolution No. 20-23 until next regular Commission meeting to allow for updates of reducing the number of times to participate telephonically to one (1) and removing the ability for Chair position to participate electronically. Motion: Brittany Norris Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: To table Resolution No. 20-23 to allow for updates of reducing the number of times to participate telephonically to two (2) per year, specify interviews may be held telephonically by the Board Member Review Committee and specify that does not apply to committee Chairman. Motion: Candace Kelly CA Durden spoke regarding BMRC and interviewing of a potential candidate. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: To deny proposed Resolution No. 20-23. Motion: Cindy Anderson Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: To table Resolution No. 20-23 until next regular Commission meeting to allow for updates of incorporating restrictive language that will allow policy use only in truly extreme circumstances. Motion: Blythe Waters Second: Brittany Norris Commissioner Waters is in favor of one (1) or two (2) meetings allowed, and only used in extenuating circumstances. Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 Commissioner Kelly is in favor of the amendment. Commissioner Norris is in favor of one (1) meeting allowed, removing the ability of Chair to participate telephonically and used only in extenuating circumstances. Mayor Glasser is in agreement with Commissioner Anderson's input regarding the public's right to be in front of their elected officials. She stated Mayor should not participate telephonically, as the Mayor Pro Tem would attend in her place. She is concerned with issues regarding tie votes. Commissioner Anderson spoke regarding tie votes and the possibility for abuse. She is not in favor of this policy. Commissioner Norris added the policy could open up a possible need for equipment purchases. Blythe Waters (Moved By) For Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For Ellen Glasser For Cindy Anderson Against Candace Kelly For Motion passed unanimously 4 to 1. CA Durden spoke regarding the need for a policy, whether to allow or not allow telephonic participation. 9 ACTION ON ORDINANCES None. 10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10A. Bicycle Safety Program DCM Hogencamp reported that the Bicycle Safety Program, specifically identified in the Commission's Priorities for 2020, is underway. The program is receiving very good response and feedback. Mayor Glasser requested to explore grants for this, as proposed previously by Chief Cook. DCM Hogencamp to follow up with our grant writers and City staff. Noted that enforcement should be included in discussions. 11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CA Durden reminded of ethics training still available for participation and the authorization for virtual meetings will end on June 30th unless extended by the Governor. Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 12 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Norris requested CM Corbin and Finance Director (FD) Burns to provide a report for the public which includes an explanation of the finding of the unreconciled City monies. Mayor Glasser briefly shared her experience attending the ethics seminar and stated that it is not required that public comments report their address in order to speak. 13 ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Attest: 4p1i4t.sf, iAf4eee, Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Ellen Glasser, Mayor ch2./2G' Date Approved Regular City Commission June 22, 2020 ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Jacksonville Mosquito Control Dr. Benjamin Allen ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Diseases and their Vectors Pt 1 West NileVirus(WNV) From birds Flu-like symptoms, neuroinvasive FL: 3- 100 per year Duval: 0-30 per year Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEEV) Complex life cycle 2/3rds asymptomatic Of symptomatic cases, I /3rd die, 3rd suffer brain damage, I /3rd fully recover FL:0-3 per year Duval: 0- I per year St. Louis Encephalitis Also from birds Similar to WNV Very rare clinically Uni 'rrsitp of 1-11,11clu ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Penned pheasants then feather peeking transmission) Epizootic Cycle Wild birds and .Arles pp and other ornit.hophilic rnosqu.toes {Culiseta inelanural 4 it Dead -erica hosts u hssra melanrrra tvlsrnmals, reptiles (rarely ) Primary Summertime Enzootic Cycle lisera i enelimura ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Diseases and their Vectors Pt 2 Dengue Human -Mosquito - Human Called bone -break fever for a reason Can go hemorrhagic 5 strains, catching one makes the others worse FL: 5-200 per year Duval: 0-5 per year ZikaVirus ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Diseases and their Vectors Pt 3 Malaria Severe fever and other complications Kills 1.2 million people a year globally Eradicated in the US, but comes back in travel cases FL: 40- 140 per year Duval: 1-10 per year We do not want it going endemic again ever. Pupae live in the water. They develop into adult. flying mosquitoes in 2-3 days. ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Female mosquitoes lay eggs in containers that hold water. Pupa Larvae live in water. They develop into pupae in as few as 5 days. Eggs Eggs hatch within a few days to months when covered with water. Adult Mosquito Emerging Adult 41111111111001 Egg Rafts irarammelmooroagoo ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Integrated Mosquito Management Public Outreach ' Education Community Partnerships Vector Surveillance INTEGRATED VECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Vector Control Methods Disease Surveillance Quality Control & Research K PHYSICAL BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Our Control Toolbox Min Irldr i . 1 - , t , o• Source Reduction Ditches, tire - removal, education o. Biological Control Mosquito fish, predatory copepods, habitat engineering Larvicides IG Rs, Endotoxins, surface films Adulticides Pyrethroids, Ops ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes In Future... STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE (SIT) A method of biological insect control Mass -rearing of insects takes place in special facilities. 1 h Y a.- IL. Male and female insects are separated. Ionizing radiation is used to sterilize the mate insects. 4) Joint FAOIIAEA Programme Is 6. in I V va . i.wyl rill App. ll.• IAEA r` s s * 11, The sterile male insects are released over towns or cities.., Yl th where they compete with wild males to mate with females. VF;r42,1,, These females lay eggs that are infertile ar,d bear no offspring, reducing the insect population. ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Legal Requirements and Goals Goals is not elimination, but control s Must avoid bees, and notify medically sensitive people We also notify beekeepers To spray: Landing rate of 5/min Trap Count of 25/day Active disease case in human or animal ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Insecticide Resistance U.+ka1e6.. 4.,..„ F..II W GmQ.p>rq O# /6t6.. Dl t.I .*1 S 4reG 4D. Itis& and du fii " 4 x-.-'` tw, I CPL a• -r..., V..0, MGA .. UW. A v.9beM.p combs... and dr 0131.149 Community 336 42.0 61.3 19.2 , 35.0 6.8 .71 16.6 , 40.7 Al 56.8 29.21 16.11.96:: AI 18.117.2 17.9282 56.7 y 21.2 6.0 33155 J•'' 111117.5 1 fl ItatlaY. L1.n... . Y 1M oar.. ea Llbr9tx'rrrr..1 e1ak.r rk. Fig. 1Ob. 100 90 B 60 70 60 / J 5 / 7. 0 o a0 / 2 3020 r fl 10 C 0 1= 30 45 63 75 90 105 120 Timis imin I ATTACHMENT A June 22, 2020 Minutes Any Questions?