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03-22-21 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, March 22, 2021 - 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. City Clerk Bartle called the roll. ROLL CALL: Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5 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 None. 2 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. Jim Wheatley questioned not receiving a notification of the recent shooting near his house, he warned of the danger of huge trees near roadways, and stated our infrastructure is in poor quality. He questioned spending decisions. Steve Fouraker spoke on the purpose of the Tree Subcommittee, and provided comments supporting protection of our trees. CC Bartle reported that one written comment was received, (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as ATTACHMENT A). CC Bartle read the comment into the record. Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 ATTACHMENT A - Written Comment submitted for March 22, 2021 Regular Commission Meeting 3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3A. Beach Access and Neighborhood Parking CM Corbin presented an overview of the City of Atlantic Beach Access and Neighborhood Parking which is included in the agenda packet. He welcomed questions or comments. Commissioner Waters stated an accurate parking count is where we need to start. He provided citizen feedback. He is in favor of suggestions and further discussion on extending paid parking throughout Atlantic Beach. Commissioner Bole asked about impacts on beach renourishment of residential parking restrictions. He asked if paid parking spaces still count towards renourishment. CM Corbin answered all questions. Commissioner Norris stated she likes the idea of the 60/50/25 rule and that City Reviews. She stated her concerns regarding extension of paid parking. Commissioner Kelly stated that it appears all the parking solutions require a lot of manpower. CM Corbin replied that the North Beaches Parking Program has stated they would take on whatever we give them. Mayor Glasser is in favor of a comprehensive parking strategy for the City. She spoke on the internal parking count and the rejected proposal for parallel parking in 2018. 3B. Camera Policy CM Corbin invited Chief Gualillo to report. Chief Gualillo listed the topics that are included in the policy. He stated Commander Cameron is assistant administrator of the system and controls all access and grants user rights. Discussion and questions ensued regarding frequency of the random auditing of the activity log, retention of recorded data, will citizen's be notified of changes to the policy or camera views and where are we with camera's for other areas of the City. Chief Gualillo stated it depends on the budget and that Tide Views is on top of the list. Chief Gualillo spoke on the public comment regarding Safer Watch notifications and the shooting incident. He explained the alerts are sent on a case by case basis. He explained different scenarios and reasoning behind sending or not sending out notifications. He provided a brief overview of the shooting incident. 3C. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day calendar. Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 CM Corbin reported the topics for the upcoming Town Hall. 4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Norris welcomed citizens to reach out regarding questions or concerns. She stated she is more than willing to meet and provide insight regarding decisions. 5 6 7 8 Mayor Glasser reported the Tour de Parks is this Saturday and encouraged people to attend. She spoke on her attendance to Sally Clemens' husband's funeral, Mr. Gene Clemens. She spoke on his many accomplishments and also recognized Sally Clemens as a super citizen. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Glasser read the Consent Agenda. 6A. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Financial Report as of February 28, 2021. MOTION. To approve Consent Agenda Item A as written. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Brittany Norris Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris (Seconded By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) This item was deferred to the next regular meeting. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8A. RESOLUTION NO. 21-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF THE VETERANS PARK PREFABRICATED RESTROOM BUILDING. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. CM Corbin reported this project was identified as a priority in the recently completed Parks Master Plan. Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 Public Works (PW) Director Scott Williams reported on the project as detailed in the agenda packet. All questions were answered. MOTION. To adopt Resolution No. 21-19. Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Michael Waters Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. 8B. RESOLUTION NO. 21-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT A BEACHES TRAIL LOOP/EAST COAST GREENWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY BE INCLUDED IN THE NORTH FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S 2021/2022 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. CM Corbin reported on the Resolution as detailed in the agenda packet. All questions were answered. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 21-20. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Candace Kelly Mayor Glasser asked CM Corbin to confirm there were no budget implications. CM Corbin confirmed. Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 8C. RESOLUTION NO. 21-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM #4 TO THE SOLID WASTE, YARD WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC., AND THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR UP TO 90 DAYS BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2021, AT THE RATES IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT A; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM #4 ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A, ALONG WITHPURCHASE 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. CM Corbin reported this short term contract will ensure no gaps in service or raising of rates. PW Director Williams reported on status of complaints. All questions were answered. MOTION. To adopt Resolution No. 21-21 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Bruce Bole Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris For Motion passed S to 0. 8D. RESOLUTION NO. 21-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE UNWARRANTED AND OVERLY BROAD PREEMPTIONS OF MUNICIPAL HOME RULE POWERS; DIRECTING A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE TRANSMITTED TO MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE DUVAL COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. DCM Hogencamp reported on the Resolution as detailed in the agenda packet. Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 0 All questions were answered. MOTION. To amend Resolution No. 21-22 by adding (after the fourth WHEREAS) WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach requests the State Legislature to treat local governments in the same manner as State Legislature wishes to be treated by the Federal Government (Congress). Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Candace Kelly Discussion ensued as to which paragraph to add the amended language. There was Commission agreement to insert language after the fourth WHEREAS. Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Motion passed 5 to 0. MOTION. To adopt Resolution No. 21-22 as amended. Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Candace Kelly Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-21-160, Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title. CM Corbin reported this amendment is a standard practice to keep the budget in line with expenditures. CM Corbin clarified the Commission did not direct a purchase of Lily Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 Street, the money is set aside as an earmark and the item must come back to the Commission in the form of a Resolution for purchase. Finance Director (FD) Melissa Burns was present via zoom. FD Burns reported on amendments regarding the Pension Funds, as detailed in the agenda packet. Discussion ensued regarding clarity for the Ordinance regarding land acquisitions. CM Corbin explained the reasoning. CA Durden clarified if something is in the budget it is not a guarantee of an action. She added the land acquisition projects have been on the agenda under City Manager's Report and have been discussed. She also stated she is in agreement with CM Corbin that having one budget amendment versus several is more productive and efficient. There was further discussion regarding the land acquisition items. CA Durden provided suggestions to further identify the items. CM Corbin also provided suggestions to further identify the land acquisition items. MOTION: To adopt Ordinance No. 20-21-160 with amendment to the staff report and Ordinance to further identify the land parcels that are being funded. Motion: Candace Kelly Second: Michael Waters Commissioner Kelly concurred with CA Durden about having had prior discussions regarding the items and the earmark of funds not being a guarantee of action. Commissioner Norris suggested to postpone the vote and bring back with revisions. She asked if there is a rush for vote today. CA Durden asked FD Burns about concerns of timing for vote on this Ordinance. FD Burns replied no. Commissioner Waters is ok with budgeting for the land acquisitions. Commissioner Bole is in favor of moving forward to earmark the money in the budget. Mayor Glasser asked for clarification of the order if continuing this Ordinance. CA Durden provided options. Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole Against Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris Against Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 Motion passed 3 to 2. 10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None. 11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CA Durden reported it is CM Corbin's birthday this week and also reported her milestone as COAB City Attorney for over five years. She thanked the Commission for the opportunity and looks forward to many more years. 12 13 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Bole spoke on the Bright Future's program and reported he will be bringing forth a Resolution. Commissioner Kelly asked about the Easter Egg Hunt. CM Corbin stated we will be holding the event, more information coming soon. Commissioner Norris is in support of a Bright Future's Resolution and was a recipient. Commissioner Waters is in support of a Bright Future's Resolution and spoke on the internal parking count and the desire to move forward with answers for everybody. CM Corbin reported on the parking situation on Saturday at Russell Park with the opening of baseball. Mayor Glasser is in support of a Bright Future's Resolution. She also reported she is working on the proposal to amend the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the expansion of the Gail Baker Center and replacement of the AB Lifeguard station, will be meeting with Mayor Curry to discuss gas tax options, and encouraged citizens to attend the upcoming events. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Ell Glasser, Mayor Date Approved Regular City Commission March 22, 2021 ATTACHMENT A March 22, 2021 Minutes Bartle, Donna From: City Clerk Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 4:25 PM To: Bartle, Donna; Diaz, Lori; Flower, Kimberly M. Subject: FW: Written Comments for Courtesy of the Floor, City Commission Meeting, March 22, 2021 From: jaxbeacher Sent: Friday, March 19, 20214:24:43 PM (UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk; Waters,Mike Subject: Written Comments for Courtesy of the Floor, City Commission Meeting, March 22, 2021 Patricia Pecina 1850 Ocean Grove Dr. Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233 jaxbeacher@yahoo.com Before you can fix a problem, you have to acknowledge there is a problem. All we have ever asked for is a reasonable neighborhood street that is safe and tranquil for residents and as a beach access- like all the others on the Duval coastline. Instead, our street is a literal free parking lot- leaving no room for anything else. Yet, this commission denies the serious ramifications of the overcrowding- not only on 18th but for the whole city! ® Traffic constantly congesting, speeding, and cruising all the streets like the Daytona500. • Rapidly increased crime activity of break-ins, stalkings, drug dealing, even gas siphoning • Streets and beaches daily trashed with condoms, liquor bottles, diapers, etc. • Pedestrians in noncompliant FDOT streets with no sidewalks or restrooms for beach access • People inventing and arguing over endless possible free parking in our streets and even our front yards. (One drunk parker even called the police on a resident) • Streets and driveways to our homes being barricaded off • Lack of parking and a safe environment for AB residents at the accesses. • And worse of all, 18th and Saturiba residents are now being terrorized. Late Saturday and at 6am Sunday morning, bands of trucks purposely woke neighbors four houses away. Our own commissioner was told, "Go back to bed old man!" ATTACHMENT A March 22, 2021 Minutes Instead of recognizing the problems and finding concrete solutions, we have gotten band-aids that "beautify" and "welcome" more overcrowding. We are left to wonder if our commission really represents the AB residents or just the general public? Or, if you even have the skills to fix this problem? The very simple solution is to make both 18'" and 19th paid parallel parking with pedestrian sidewalks and free access to AB residents; Just like every other Duval street. These all can be done almost immediately!