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04-12-21 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesSf. MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting " Monday, April 12, 2021 - 6:30 PM Commission Chamber INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Bole 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 Mayor Glasser asked for a motion to move Item l OA. to after Item 2. MOTION: To move Item 10A. to after Item 2. 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 S to 0. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on February 22, 2021. 113. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on March S, 2021. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 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. 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. Frederick Kerber spoke regarding parking issues regarding his narrow street. Michael Diaz spoke regarding beach parking issues. He emphasized the need for enforcement of our laws. He suggested to market Hannah Park. Kelly Diaz spoke regarding beach parking issues. She emphasized the need for enforcement of our laws. She suggested parking on one side of the street on every street, a parking plan for consistency and better signage throughout the City. She suggested to market Hannah Park. Seth Dalton spoke regarding the beach re -nourishment program and stated we have the highest contribution of cost share at about 94%. He emphasized safety concerns at 18th Street. Mark Stuart spoke regarding desirability of real estate in Atlantic Beach and provided data. Phyllis Cadle spoke regarding the algae problem in Sherman Creek. Carole Mayedo spoke regarding the algae problem in Sherman Creek. She suggested find solutions for now until there is a long term plan in place. She asked if citizens could fund with reimbursement from the City. (Item 10.A was moved to after Item 2. and before Item 3.) 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10A. Beaches Town Center Parking Study North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Planning Director, Denise Bunnewith was present and provided history. She stated this parking study was requested by City of Neptune Beach but was delayed due to COVID. She introduced Terry Shaw of Kimley-Horn. She spoke on an upcoming East Coast Greenway study. Terry Shaw, consultant to the North Florida TPO provided an overview of the slides on pages 247-274 of the agenda packet. He stated the study's primary focus was Town Center parking and did not address any neighborhood parking issues. Questions and discussion ensued regarding the Flowbird app data, and the parking garage. Mr. Shaw stated the study provides parking alternatives and that the City of Neptune Beach has not taken formal action regarding the study. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 Further discussion ensued regarding Lemon Street extension and the Kmart parking lot. All questions were answered. 3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3A. Review of 2014 FDEP Beach Parking Inventory CM Corbin reported on the review of beach parking inventory as detailed in the agenda packet. He stated the big takeaways are on page 83. City Engineer (CE) Steve Swann reported that this count was solely in the context of cost share eligibility and only includes parking spaces that are clearly discernible to the public. He stated if not clearly marked then DEP is not inclined to count it. He spoke about subjectivity, spaces not counted, duty and contract. He clarified we are not under contract with the state or City of Jacksonville. He gave a brief overview of the current beach parking summary included in the agenda packet. Commissioner Waters emphasized appreciation for the doing the count. He questioned the mistake in the 15DU1, guidelines to officially address the mistake, Waters park, and inconsistencies. CE Swann stated as far as specifics we can play around with the numbers, but there is not a lot of wiggle room. Commissioner Waters asked for clarification about beach re -nourishment qualifications. He asked about our cost sharing percentage in comparison to other cities. CE Swann replied it will change the amount of cost share that the City of Jacksonville will have to pay the state. Commissioner Waters spoke further about cost share of other cities and another official count. Mayor Glasser asked questions about the inventory and the process for removing spaces. CE Swann responded about cost share eligibility. CM Corbin explained the removal of 9 spaces. He stated all calculations and direction were public and on the website. He encouraged citizen input and questions. Mayor Glasser asked for next steps. She requested a final product. CE Swann stated he is confident in the count and is open to create more parking spaces that are clear and discernable. Commissioner Waters asked about the permanence of Policy D. of the Comprehensive Plan. CM Corbin replied the Comprehensive Plan is typically updated every three to five years but if the Commission wishes to update sooner we could do that. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 4 CM Corbin continued his report on: • Workshop on the Tree Code and Connectivity Plan was successful. • The RFP is out for Waste and Recycling Haulers. • May 8 is the tentative date for a neighborhood meeting on Main Street traffic calming. • Virtual Songwriter's event was successful. • Smart Bins are in use around town. • ESC is partnering with Word Revolt for an Earth Day event. • Enlighten Festival is coming up. 3B. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. Discussion ensued regarding availability for the June 21 Waiver Hearing. Commissioner Kelly reported she will not be available. Mayor Glasser requested the Commission to email CC Bartle if not able to attend. MOTION. • To move Item 4B. ahead of Item 4A. 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. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 413. Proclamation Recognizing Water Conservation Month (Mayor Glasser) (This item was moved out of sequence and acted on at this time.) Mayor Glasser read the Proclamation and presented it to Deirdre Irwin, St. Johns River Water Management District Water Conservation Coordinator. Ms. Irwin thanked the City for helping bring awareness about the importance of water conservation. DCM Hogencamp provided reasons for water conservation and provided designated days for watering: Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 • Wednesdays and Saturdays for addresses that end in an odd number • Thursdays and Sundays for addresses that end in an even number. 4A. Proclamation Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Mayor Glasser) Mayor Glasser reported on efforts to bring awareness to this issue. She stated the Proclamation was presented off site. 413. Proclamation Recognizing Water Conservation Month (Mayor Glasser) (This item was acted on earlier in the meeting.) 4C. Request for Commission Workshop on Parking (Commissioner Waters) Commissioner Waters thanked the staff for the recent internal parking space count. He questioned cost sharing and believes our number is high at 94%. He spoke about reducing our cost share, finding reasonable adjustments without jeopardizing beach re - nourishment, and solutions brought forth not being heard. He requested a Commission vote on a new FDEP official count and to hold a workshop on parking. Mayor Glasser has no objection to scheduling a workshop. She stated she has solutions for discussion. Commissioner Norris expressed concerns on a workshop to further discuss the FDEP count and cost share but is in favor of a workshop for holistic parking solutions. Commissioner Waters further emphasized the need to solve the problem with beach re - nourishment cost sharing and clarity on discrepancies. Mayor Glasser listed options for a legitimate workshop as neighborhood creep outside of Town Center, confusing signage, and comprehensive strategies for all beach accesses. She spoke about ways to alleviate the distrust happening with the numbers, such as inviting DEP to come to a meeting and requesting COJ to provide a letter to clarify the cost share. She emphasized she did not want to risk beach re -nourishment. Commissioner Bole emphasized the need to address public safety issues. He suggested workshop topics of enforcement of current policies and discussing the affects for citizens from the other side of town. Commissioner Kelly suggested topics of the quantity of marked parking spots, compliance with existing parking regulations, neighborhood creep and investigating reclaiming some rights of ways that can be used for parking. Commissioner Norris added discussion of paid parking at beach accesses. Commissioner Waters stated he does not believe we will jeopardize beach re - nourishment, we have room to improve safety and he believes COJ will bend a little to reduce the number to one that is safe. CM Corbin to email the Commission with proposed workshop dates. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 Commissioner Bole reported he will be attending the Town Center Agency meeting and stated he would appreciate support of the Bright Future's proposed Resolution. Commissioner Kelly reported on the successful April 10 Town Hall meeting, reported it is Animal Control Week and recognized our Animal Control Officers. Commissioner Norris reported on May 8 there will be experiments with traffic calming techniques on Main Street. She spoke about trying out solutions for 1 st Street, discussion of an entrance to Hannah Park to help with congestion at 18th Street and 19th Street and requested to bring in a traffic engineer. Commissioner Waters asked if Chief Gualillo had any information regarding the shooting on Seminole Road. Chief Gualillo stated they are working on leads. Commissioner Waters requested an update on the possibility of a roundabout in place of the 5 -way stop on Seminole. Mayor Glasser commented on the roundabout and the letter she sent to COJ regarding access to Hannah Park. She reported that Councilman Diamond is putting forward legislation to provide free access for the military. She reported on additional legislation. (Mayor Glasser called for a five minute break at 8:43 pm. Meeting resumed at 8:50 pm.) 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6 CONSENT AGENDA 6A. Approve the 9-1-1 Interlocal Agreement for the distribution of 9-1-1 funds for call taker salaries and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 9-1-1 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville. 6B. Declare the list of property as surplus so that the items on it may be disposed of in the most beneficial way to the City. MOTION. To approve Consent Agenda Items 6A and 6B as read. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Candace Kelly Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 7 Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Motion passed 5 to 0. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) ESC Chair Mark Gabrynowicz was present to report on the ESC summary of activities in 2020, which is included on pages 115 through 121 of the agenda packet. He spoke about issues with quorum, challenges of having an (11) member committee and what the committee is doing to be more efficient. Mayor Glasser suggested the Commission look at operation of all committees. She stated that there should be a notification to the Commission before a work group is started. Mr. Gabrynowicz stated he believes that they are much more efficient in small groups. He spoke regarding the Earth Day event with Word Revolt. 7B. New Appointments to the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees and Community Development Board (Commissioner Norris) Commissioner Norris reported on the item. She recognized Mr. Newman who is present. Mr. Newman introduced himself and provided his experience and background. Mayor Glasser expressed her thanks. MOTION: 1) To appoint Jeff Newman as the fourth member on the General Employee's Pension Board of Trustees effective immediately for the term expiring December 31, 2023; AND 2) To appoint Rob Miller as the sixth member on the General Employee's Pension Board of Trustees effective immediately for the term expiring December 31, 2023, AND 3) To appoint Richard Schooling as the alternate member on the Community Development Board effective immediately for the term expiring December 31, 2023. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Bruce Bole Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Brittany Norris For Motion passed S to 0. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8A. RESOLUTION NO. 21-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID #2021-09 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADSIDE DITCHES AND SWALES. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. CM Corbin provided background and stated Public Works (PW) Director Scott Williams and his team are present for questions. (PW) Director Williams provided details as included in the agenda packet. All questions were answered. MOTION. To adopt Resolution No. 21-23. 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 S to 0. 8B. Resolution No. 21-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF UP TO $57,400 TO ARTREPUBLIC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC ART/MURALS ALONG THE MAYPORT ROAD CORRIDOR; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE CITY'S REDEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. CM Corbin provided background as detailed in the agenda packet. Jessica Santiago with ArtRepublic was present and reported tremendous support from the community, she reported on input received from the community engagement meetings and success with private donors. Questions and discussion ensued regarding the flyover, and funding of the digital art. Commissioner Noris requested a breakdown of uses for the $57,400. Mayor Glasser asked for clarification of the budget year and asked if funds are coming out of the public art grant program account. CM Corbin spoke about the public art grant funds. CA Durden recommended to fill in the blank in Section 2. of Resolution No. 21-25 with the Redevelopment Fund and the account number. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 21-25 with the addition of the words Redevelopment Fund and the account number in Section 2. Motion: Brittany Norris Second. Candace Kelly Mayor Glasser stated she appreciated the flexibility on the flyover and to the Commission for willingness to commit to this public art. Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters For Motion passed S to 0. 8C. Resolution No. 21-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW MULCHER ATTACHMENT FOR OUR CATERPILLAR SKID STEER LOADER. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. PW Director Williams reported that the machine will tremendously help with the workload and staff time on jobs. All questions were answered. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 21-26 as read. Motion: Candace Kelly Second. Michael Waters Ellen Glasser For Bruce Bole For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly (Moved By) For Brittany Norris For Motion passed 5 to 0. 8D. Resolution No. 21-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO RESPECTFULLY OPPOSE SENATE BILL 86, WHICH WOULD REMOVE THE STATE'S PROMISES TO PROVIDE (1) 100% TUITION FOR ACADEMIC AND MEDALLION SCHOLARS, AND (2) A FULL TEXTBOOK STIPEND TO STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE THE ACADEMIC SCHOLARS AWARD; 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. Commissioner Bole reported on the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet. CA Durden reported on a modification to Senator Baxley's bill and suggested to add the ability to change Senate and House Bill number, if it changes from Bill 86. MOTION. To adopt Resolution No. 21-27 with the ability to add the proper Senate and House Bill number, if not Bill 86. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Michael Waters Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Ellen Glasser For Michael Waters (Seconded By) For Candace Kelly For Brittany Norris For Motion passed S to 0. Mayor Glasser directed staff to send out the adopted Resolution. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 9 8E. Resolution No. 21-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REALLOCATE $937,500 IN FUNDING FOR ATLANTIC BEACH PROJECTS IN ITS FIVE- YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Resolution by title. Mayor Glasser reported on the resolution as detailed in the agenda packet. She stated in response to her May 2 letter, Councilmen Diamond requested us to prepare a Resolution in efforts to move this forward. Mayor Glasser stated a separate discussion can be had on pros and cons of a public restroom at the lifeguard station. Mayor Glasser thanked Councilman Diamond. MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 21-28 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 S to 0. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-21-160 Public Hearing and Final 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 provided a brief introduction. Mayor Glasser opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present who wished to speak. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 There were no written comments submitted. Mayor Glasser closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: To adopt Ordinance No. 20-21-160 as read by title. 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 S to 0. 9B. ORDINANCE NO. 15-21-16 Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 15-95-7 ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON NOVEMBER 13, 1995, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (THE "ORIGINAL ORDINANCE"); AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, UTILITIES SYSTEM REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2021, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,300,000 TO REFUND THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT DW160710 AND THE CITY'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT WW160700; APPROVING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND OTHER ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELIVERY OF SUCH BOND; PROVIDING FOR SALE OF THE BOND BY RESOLUTION FOLLOWING SOLICITATION OF COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FROM COMMERCIAL BANKS AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER; PLEDGING THE CITY'S PLEDGED REVENUES DESCRIBED IN THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Glasser read the Ordinance by title. CM Corbin provided a brief introduction. Finance Director (FD) Burns provided reported on this Ordinance as detailed in the agenda packet. All questions were answered. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 10 11 12 MOTION. To adopt Ordinance No. 15-21-16 as read by title. Motion: Brittany Norris Second: Candace Kelly Ellen Glasser Bruce Bole Michael Waters Candace Kelly (Seconded By) Brittany Norris (Moved By) Motion passed S to 0. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 10A. Beaches Town Center Parking Study (This item was acted on earlier in the meeting.) For For For For For CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CC Bartle reported currently we have BMRC, ESC and CARAC vacancies and no applications. She commented on ESC Chair Gabrynowicz's mention of issues with meeting quorum. She suggested consider changing the number of members. Mayor Glasser suggested staff and Commission liaisons provide input. Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming Board/Committee member training. CA Durden reminded the Commission to do the mandatory four hour ethics training, deadline is July 1. She stated any work groups, and subcommittees of committees must meet in the Sunshine, meetings must be noticed and minutes must be kept. She reminded Commission not to speak with each other or exchange notes with each other. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Bole commented on his statement regarding attending a Beaches Town Center meeting, he thanked DCM Hogencamp and staff for assisting him with the Bright Futures Resolution. Commissioner Norris requested Commissioner Bole request feedback on the Town Center Parking Study presented tonight, and how much of the information Neptune Beach has shared with the agency. Commissioner Waters thanked CM Corbin and staff for the parking space count and stated he looks forward to further discussion on beach re -nourishment cost sharing. Regular City Commission April 12, 2021 13 Mayor Glasser requested Commissioner Bole report to the Merchants Association regarding the upcoming Orange Crush Festival, that we are prepared and staff and herself will be visiting merchants with information. She reported on the barge sitting off the coast of Hannah Park, she thanked Commissioner Waters for his civility and commented on Facebook posting. She stated her intention is to put information out. She apologized for any statement that was misinterpreted. She welcomed working together. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m. Attest: V��a� V 'KM -L Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk C("�- Elfe"n' — � 1'e Glasser, Mayor -51z�/2- Date Approved Regular City Commission April 12, 2021