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02-08-21 Regular City Commission Adopted Minutes.-s' '-t` „r MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, February 8, 2021 - 6:30 PM Commission Chamber INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Waters led the invocation. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Mayor Glasser introduced the mini Mayors. Kingsley Kilis called the meeting to order. Abby Mullen asked City Clerk Bartle to call the roll. ROLL CALL: Present: Also Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Michael 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) 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 Workshop on January 11, 2021. 1B. Approve minutes of the Commission Workshop on January 25, 2021. 1C. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on January 25, 2021. 1D. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on November 23, 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. Recognition of Police Department 2020 Employees of the Year • Officer of the Year - Carl Johnston - Detective • Civilian Employee of the Year - Quiana Brown Emergency Communications Officer • Volunteer of the Year - Joe Esparza - Volunteer Regular City Commission February 8,2021 Chief Gualillo spoke about the nomination process. He introduced Adam Wolf, from Wolf Retirement and stated that Mr. Wolf is a resident of Atlantic Beach and has helped sponsor the departments Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the year for three years. He stated Mr. Wolf is present to provide gift cards for tonight's award recipients. Chief Gualillo expressed thanks and appreciation to Mr. Wolf for his help making these awards possible each year. Chief Gualillo invited Commander Cameron to the podium to present the 2020 volunteer of the year award. Commander Cameron spoke regarding Volunteer of the Year Joe Esparza's duties and his dedication. He reported over 200 volunteer hours worked by Mr. Esparza. He presented the 2020 Volunteer of the Year award to Joe Esparza. Mr. Esparza stepped up to the podium, accepted the award and spoke about the unexpected gains of receiving a police and staff family through this experience. Chief Gualillo spoke regarding Civilian of the Year Quiana Brown's background, and professionalism. He presented the 2020 Civilian of the Year award to Quiana Brown. Ms. Brown stepped up to the podium and expressed thanks and appreciation. Chief Gualillo spoke regarding Officer of the Year Carl Johnston's character and dependability. He reported 23 years of service with the Police Department. Mr. Johnston was at a training and not able to attend. Mayor Glasser expressed thanks and appreciation. Commissioner Waters expressed thanks and appreciation. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Glasser explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. City Clerk Bartle reported there were no speaker forms submitted. Mayor Glasser reported no written comments were submitted before the deadline. Mayor Glasser closed Courtesy of the Floor. 3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3A. City Manager's Report • The new high tech camera is in place for providing a higher quality video of our public meetings. • In response to a workshop and open house we continue to work on the Tree Code and Connectivity Plan. Regular City Commission February 8, 2021 3B. Jessica Santiago - Art Republic CM Corbin provided background of the Mayport Road Redevelopment Vision Implementation Plan. He stated as a result of that plan the Facade grants and Public Art grants were created and have been utilized for only a few buildings. He stated we have reached out to Art Republic, who have implemented beautiful murals in Jacksonville and are here to present their concept for Mayport Road. Jessica Santiago was present and provided background on the work of Art Republic. She emphasized the desire to impact human health and wellness through art. She presented an overview of slides which are included in the agenda packet. She provided the timeline and proposed beginning the project on Earth Day. She also emphasized the project as resident driven. CM Corbin spoke regarding next steps. Discussion and questions ensued regarding funding of the murals, style of the murals, inclusion of local artists, stakeholders and involving the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee (CARAC). Ms. Santiago answered all questions and explained the digital installations. Mayor Glasser emphasized that all lighting be sea turtle friendly. She asked CM Corbin what he needed from the Commission. CM Corbin stated if no objections, he will move forward with reaching out to property owners and stakeholders. He stated this will be a large public engagement effort. Phillip Walker, local AB artist, was present and spoke in support of Art Republic. He stated this will be a good opportunity for Mayport and for local artists. He stated he has worked with Jessica for the last few years and it has been amazing. 3C. December 2020 Recreation Report (Recreation Director Johnson) CM Corbin reported the Commission will be provided periodic reports from the Recreation Department that will include information regarding use of our facilities, such as number of users, who is using, and a financial report of user's fees. He stated anything else Commission wants to see in the report let us know and we will add it. Recreation Director Timmy Johnson provided an overview of recreation programs and special events as detailed on page 75 of the agenda packet. CM Corbin continued his report. • He addressed a letter received regarding the proposed purchase of Lily Street. He stated in response to meetings held and a vote on a Resolution directing staff to do due diligence on the property, staff worked diligently to gather information regarding what we could or could not do with the property. He stated this topic would require multiple public meetings and would not be Regular City Commission February 8, 2021 expected to move forward without public input. Commissioner Kelly clarified the purpose of the purchase of the Lily Street property would be for protection from sea level rise. CM Corbin stated that is correct and spoke regarding protection from storm surge. He stated additional information regarding uses for the property were part of the due diligence. He stated he would like to wait before we bring this topic back for time to receive community input. Mayor Glasser requested clarity about development of the property. Commissioner Norris stated she has spoken with CE Swann and it is possible but would take a lot of work due to literally building on the marsh. Commissioner Waters reported input received input from several people who do not want to spend almost $300,000 to do this. 3D. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day calendar. 4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 4A. AB Parking (Commissioner Waters) Commissioner Waters introduced his topic and wished to open discussion on concerns and solutions for 18th Street parking. The following points were stated for discussion: • The tax paying people do not want to pay. • A need to address the difficulty in registering on the website. • A need for data from Town Center businesses on how paid parking has affected business? • A need for additional bike racks, and golf cart parking. • Citizens want to know how much revenue has been made and where the money is going. • Is Town Center paid parking an example- why move it to other streets? • Find out if golf cart parking spaces can be changed to count towards our re - nourishment spaces. • To request or perform a new parking space survey. • To address ways to promote Hannah Park. • Safety concerns at 18th Street. Commissioner Norris stated she met with residents regarding Lily Street. She stated taxes are also paid by the marsh side and we need to do the same for the marsh side as we do for the beach side regarding protection from rising water. She stated she is hesitant of a Town Center survey due to COVID. She agreed the parking program is not user friendly and not to extend it until it is perfected. She is hesitant about changing golf cart parking spaces. She stated that discussion to limit parking is not well taken by Regular City Commission February 8, 2021 residents in her district as this limits their access. She suggested before we spend more staff time on a parking survey to review prior efforts. She stated she is not in favor of sending people to Hannah Park as a way to keep them from certain beach accesses. Commissioner Bole stated he is in favor of a review of our parking survey and data that has been collected. Commissioner Kelly requested funds collected from the parking program be included in the Financial Reports. Commissioner Waters reiterated concerns of safety, quality of life, and property value's going down. CM Corbin proposed an internal survey. He stated the survey would be very detailed and transparent and could be completed within two to three weeks. Mayor Glasser spoke about her successful day with the mini mayors. She spoke about Lily Street and is in favor of protection and preservation of our marsh. She reported on upcoming legislation and requested place this on an upcoming agenda. She reported Councilman Rory Diamond confirmed that a bike pump track /park is going in on Mayport Road. She stated she is in favor of an internal parking survey, and a second check on golf cart parking spaces towards the re -nourishment count. 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None 6 CONSENT AGENDA None. 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS 7A. Appointments to Pension Boards CM Corbin reported on the reappointments as detailed in the agenda packet. Commissioner Bole stated having been on that Board he highly recommends both Mr. Liggero and Mr. Kenyon. MOTION: 1) To reappoint Robert Liggero as the fithh member on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees effective immediately for the term expiring December 31, 2023, and 2) reappoint Nicholas Kenyon as the fifth member on the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees effective immediately for the term expiring December 31, 2023. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Bruce Bole Mayor Glaser provided thanks to Mr. Liggero and Mr. Kenyon. Regular City Commission February 8,2021 Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8 ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8A. Resolution No. 21-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A CIVILITY PLEDGE FOR THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Commissioner Norris reported on the updated civility pledge and stated updates include stronger language of how the Sunshine Laws apply to conversations on social media. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 21-07 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Michael Waters Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8B. Resolution No. 21-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FLORIDA SENATE BILL 596 AND COMPANION HOUSE BILL 6023, WHICH WOULD REPEAL FLORIDA STATUTE 163.045 TO ENABLE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REGULATE MATTERS RELATING TO TREES LOCATED ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. DCM Hogencamp reported on the item as detailed in the agenda packet. Regular City Commission February 8, 2021 MOTION: To adopt Resolution No.21-08. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Michael Waters Commissioner Norris recommended a recent webinar by Jason Pizzo regarding Effective Legislation and stated she will forward to City Clerk for distribution. She also stated to receive updates on active legislative text homerule to 50457. Commissioner Waters is in support of the Resolution. Commissioner Bole is in support of the Resolution. Mayor Glasser recommend the updates by texting homerule to 50457 and spoke about home rule. Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Candace Kelly For Motion passed 5 to 0. 9 ACTION ON ORDINANCES None. 10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10A. User Fees for Parks and Recreation Facilities CM Corbin reported this topic arose when it was pointed out that the Green Market was not being charged a fee to use Russell Park. Recreation Director Johnson provided an overview of page 94 of the agenda packet. He explained the process for renting a facility, which is to direct them to our website for completion of the online application. He stated the application is reviewed and the applicant is contacted. He reviewed page 97 of the agenda packet. Discussion ensued regarding the price structure, a cost benefit analysis, where the funds go and uniform charging. Director Johnson replied that funds go into the General Fund, and no cost analysis has been done. CM Corbin provided background and suggested to look at the differences in services in relation to fees. Director Johnson went through the list and reported which agencies we provide Regular City Commission February 8, 2021 funding to, that the City has a relationship with, and that we have contracts with. Mayor Glasser requested a recommendation from Mr. Johnson. He recommended to simplify the process for City Manager and staff; a simplified arrangement in the form of a contract, i.e. a standard contract with yearly review. Discussion ensued regarding the contract and scenarios/concerns to consider. Mayor Glasser requested CM Corbin to proceed with a draft document. CA Durden provided her legal prospective She stated she will work with Director Johnson and CM Corbin to provide a draft. Mayor Glasser suggested to examine City sponsored groups (groups that receive a grant from the City) as a way to differentiate. 10B. Review of 2016 Mayport Road Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) proposal (Mayor Glasser) Link: Mayport Road CRA Plan - August 2016 Mayor Glasser reported this item required discussion as to whether or not to proceed. She referred to page 10 of the document linked to the agenda packet regarding different factors that help areas qualify as being blighted. CM Corbin stated CA Durden, City Engineer (CE) Swann and himself are knowledgeable in this area and he believes staff could get it done without hiring an outside consultant. Discussion ensued regarding the process. CA Durden provided the steps, main points and important factors to consider. She stated she agreed with CM Corbin that they are a great tool for local government. Commissioner Kelly questioned whether we should wait and see what we already put in place for Mayport Road works for generating change and renewal. CA Durden advised to pick a time when property values are on the low side. Mayor Glasser expressed concerns regarding Jacksonville and stated their capital improvement plan for the next five years does not include Atlantic Beach. She stated she does not believe we benefit by waiting. The Commission was in agreement for staff to proceed with updating the study and to determine whether we qualify or not. 11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS None. Regular City Commission February 8, 2021 12 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Norris reported that there are open spots on our Boards and Committees and invited citizens to apply. Commissioner Bole invited residents to get involved. Mayor Glasser stated she will reach out to DEP regarding golf carts and parking spaces, and is in support of a comprehensive look at the beach side parking spaces for comparison to DEP's and for marking those spaces. She requested to review prior recommendations regarding congestion at Atlantic Beach Elementary. She stated she continues to work on ways to promote Hannah Park and that she was misinformed that we give veterans free access. She will be reaching out to Councilman Rory Diamond. She provided information regarding the Blue Zones project and stated they are interested in meeting with us (AB). She thanked our Police Department. CM Corbin requested recommendations of stakeholders to join the Public Art initiative. 13 ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Attest: 4„, 164,e& Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Ellen Glasser, Mayor Date Approved Regular City Commission February 8, 2021