07-26-21 Regular City Commission Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, July 26, 2021 - 6:30 PM
svi Commission Chamber
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
Following the Pledge, Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. City Clerk Bartle called
the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
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)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Public Meeting between Mayor Pro Tern Norris and
Commissioner Waters on March 24,2021.
1B. Approve minutes of the April 19,2021 Special Called Meeting.
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. Jacksonville City Council Member Rory Diamond (various topics of interest
affecting Atlantic Beach).
Mayor Glasser welcomed Councilman Rory Diamond.
Councilman Diamond highlighted the following topics relevant to Atlantic Beach:
Land Use and Zoning Committee
Investigation of JEA
Created approximately 18 bills to assure government transparency
Combined with the three beaches' mayors to promote a Sexual Assault
Awareness campaign
Continue the fight to assure as much tax money as possible is returned to the
Beach community, including Mayport docks
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Support Penman Road updates
Completion of the pier in 2022
Accurately manage Hanna Park, including incentives for families and patrons
CIP plans
Creation of The Fire Watch program (NE Florida's fight against Veteran's
suicide)
Re-Districting to possibly include Intracoastal West area
Properly distributed COVID-19 programs, assistance, and testing centers
Future Bill proposal to stop the Mayor of Jacksonville from being able to close
the Beaches without obtaining consent from local leaders of the Beach
community
Councilman Diamond answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Glasser opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. No one wished to speak. Mayor
Glasser closed Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors.
3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3A. Paid Parking
CM Corbin reported on the two proposed changes from Neptune Beach regarding the
paid parking for 18th and 19th Street in Atlantic Beach as follows:
Increase in the revenue split just for the 18th and 19th Street spaces (50/50 split)
Install cash machine on 18th Street only due to surveillance camera on the street
CM Corbin stated if the Commission agrees with the proposed changes from Neptune
Beach, amendments would be made to the document immediately,allowing for Neptune
Beach to add the agreement to their next agenda for approval.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed amendments from Neptune Beach about the
50/50 split in revenue from the 18th and 19th Street parking.
The Commission agreed to propose the following counter-offer with Neptune Beach:
Immediate approval and program start-up at the consistent rate of 70/30 split.
Postpone program start-up and request document showing data for an increase in
cost to justify rate split.
3B. Accept the 90-Day Calendar
ACTION: There was CONSENSUS to accept the 90-Day Calendar.
COVID-19 Update: CM Corbin spoke about the recent spike in COVID-19,
mentioning a few staff members and a child in the afterschool program testing positive
recently.
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Vision Statement: Deputy City Manager Kevin Hogencamp spoke about the need for
Vision and Mission statements for the COAB and the plan to create both statements with
the help of the residents, staff, and Commission.
4 REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Kelly proposed using some of the parking funds to clean up the corner of Ahern
Street and East Coast Drive.
Commissioner Norris requested an update on Sherry Drive near Atlantic Beach Elementary.
Mayor Glasser gave a brief history of her efforts, explained her plans to speak with the principal
again, and emphasized the importance of managing expectations.
Commissioner Waters asked CM for follow-up regarding a previous conversation regarding
no parking on 19th Street during certain hours, removing some bike racks on 19th Street to
convert into low-velocity vehicle parking, and parking at Waters Park. CM Corbin explained
the signs had been changed, showing the allowed parking times on 18th and 19th Street. Before
making any changes regarding parking,he would want to present the changes to the Commission
first. He reviewed the options with the Commission and was directed to bring the topic back for
further discussion at a future meeting.
Mayor Glasser mentioned the COAB earned a City Catalyst Grant from Florida League of
Cities for a project to create ADA-accessible playground equipment. She also mentioned the
community mourns the loss of Dr. Leon Haley from UF Health.
5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6 CONSENT AGENDA
6A. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021.
6B. Acknowledge receipt of the Building Department Quarterly Report through Q3.
MOTION: Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B as written.
Motion: Brittany Norris
Second: Candace Kelly
Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Brittany Norris (Moved By) For
Ellen Glasser For
Bruce Bole For
Michael Waters For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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7 COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
8 ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
None.
9 ACTION ON ORDINANCES
None.
10 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
10A. Jacksonville City Council Member Rory Diamond (various topics of interest
affecting Atlantic Beach).
CM Corbin mentioned Public Works and Public Utilities had their department's FY2021-
22 budget review last week and tonight the Police Department would conduct their
budget review.
Police Chief Gualillo reviewed his PowerPoint titled 2022 Police Budget Presentation
along with the pay scales of Police Union Employees (which are attached hereto and
made part of this Official Record as ATTACHMENT A). He explained his and the
union's proposals and requested feedback on which option(s) to include in the proposed
budget.
PC Gualillo and FD Burns answered questions from the Commission regarding salaries,
recruitment, retention, pension costs, and benefits.
The Commission provided feedback and gave direction to include the 10.5 Hour Shift
option in the proposed budget and open the pay issue.
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11 CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12 CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
None.
13 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at p.m.
Attest:
424;ee,
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Date Approved:
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ATTACHMENT A
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2022 Police Budget
Presentation
ATTACHMENT A7-26-21 Minutes
Challenges
Officers are not happy with the work schedule
The Department needs to provide adequate training
We need to provide appropriate staffing levels for
service and safety
Attracting and Retaining Officers is a problem:::
Staffing plans have to consider-not only crime rates
and calls for service but also types of service:per-formed
and the ability to allow employees time off
ATTACHMENT A
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Scheduling Options
10.5 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shifts
5/4, 5/4,...6/4
Pro - 24 training days / Pro - 1 Officer on PL
year No .0T coverage
Con — need to cover needed
Leave with OT, frequently Con — significant
causing Off. to work reduction of training
multiple of their ,days off days
Solution — Increase: 0Solution -` Increase
manpower OT Budget
ATTACHMENT A
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Budget Impact of Staffing Options
10.5 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift
110,000 increase in 150,000 increase in OT -
salary & benefits for 2 for training
Off. positions
24,000 increase for
equipment
114,000 increase in
vehicles (7 year invest.
Or $16,285 per year)
i5O,285 Per year
ATTACHMENT A
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Per Capita Officer Ratios
Per 1.000 Residents
Agency Ratio Pop.
NB 22 Officers 3 .03 7,259 2019.. USCB)
JB 67 Officers 2 .83 23,628 2019 USCB)
AB 30 Officers 2 . 16 13,872 2019 USCB)
JSO 1800 .0ff. 1 .9 911,507. 2019 USCB)
My desire is to bring the agency up to 36 sworn
positions or 2.6 Officers per 1000 residents
Additional Officers would also help maintain adequate
staffing levels
ATTACHMENT A
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Community Security Cameras $50K
ATTACHMENT A
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Current Pay Pay w/No Changes 1 Pay w/Proposed Changes
Employee Officer/Sergeant Current Step Hourly Rate Annual Salary '.+;Step(as of Oct 1,2021) Hourly Rate Annual Salary Difference .,,Step(as of Oct 1,2021) Hourly Rate Annual Salary Difference
Rustic()8onifacio Officer 4 $21.25 $46,410.00 S $22.27 $48,637.68 $2,227.68 .i 5 $23.83 $52,042.32 $5,632.32
William Cassidy Officer 12 $31.42 $68,621.28%%tl; 13 $32.44 $70,848.96 $2,227.68"sg' 13 $34.71 $75,808.39 $7,187.11
Andressa Damascene Officer 3 $20.24 $44,204.16 .t., 4 $21.25 $46,410.00 $2,20584
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4$ 22.74 $49,658.70 $5,45454
Paul Diakos Sergeant 7 $38.55 $84,193.20 ,r 8 $40.57 $88,604.88 $4,411.68 ic,, 8 $43.41 $94,807.22 $10,614.02
Jason Fissel Officer 14 $34A4 $75,216.96 ..: 14 $34.44 $75,216.96 0.00 i"F 14 $36.85 $80,482.15 $5,265.19
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Robert Harding Officer 14 $34.44 $75,216.96 1 14 $34A4 $75,216.96 0.00 / 14 $36.85 $80,482.15 $5,265.19
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Jimmy Hundley Sergeant 6 $37.54 $81,987.36 ,,-';, 6 537.54. 581,987.36 0.00 ter: 7 $41.25 $90,086.72 $8,099.36
Yavonne Ikram Officer 5 $22.27 $48,637.68 n, 6 $23.80 $51,979.20 $3,34152 ,. 6 $25.46 $55,617.74 $6,980.06
Charles Jamison- Sergeant 5 $3650 $79,716.00 6 $37.54 $81,987.36 $2,271.36. - 6 ' $40.17 $87,726.47 $8,010.47
Barrett lockers Officer 1 $19.22 $41,976.48 -': 1, 519.22 $41,976.48 0.00 'f: 1 $2057 $44,914.83 $2,938.35
Carl Johnston Officer 14 $34.44 $75,216.96 `,, 14 '$34.44 $75,216.96 0.00 Cr. 14 $36.85 $80,482.15 $5,265.19
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Dustin Joiner Officer 6 $23.80 51,979.20,i`: 7 525.32 $55,298.88 $3,319.68:-; 7 $27.09 $59,169.80 $7,190.60
Griffin Kelly Officer 2 $19.73 $43,090.32,jir, 3 $20.24 $44,204.16 $1,113.84-,-¢' 3 $21.67 $47,298.45 $4,208.13
Jeremy Manini Officer 2 519.73 $43,090.32 " 2 $19.73 $43,090.32 0.00 2 $21.11 $46,106.64 $3,016.32
Robert McLendon Officer 2 $19.73 - $43,090.32 zs 3 - $20.24 $44,204.16 $1,113.84 , 3 $21.67 $47,298.45 $4,208.13
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Kevin Miley Officer 3 $20.24 $44,204.16 . 4 $21.25 $46,410.00 $2,205.84 `. 4 $22.74 $49,658.70 $5,454.54
Cody Miller Officer - 2 $19.73 $43,090.32;A%j, 3 $20.24 $44,204.16 $1,113.84',,v,, 3 $21.67 $47,298.45 $4,208.13
Adrian Moore Sergeant 2 $32.44 $70,848.96,. t 3 $34.44 $75,216.96 $4,368.00 ' 3 $36.85 $80,482.15 $9,633.19
Christopher Pegram Sergeant 7 $38.55 , $84,193.20 s 8 , $40.57 $88,604.88 , $4,411.68 8 - $43.41 $94,807.22 $10,614.02
Corey Rhodes Officer 4 $21.25 $46,410.00 5 522.27 $48,637.68 $2,227.68 # 5 $23.83 $52,042.32 $5,632.32
Jennifer Richardson Officer 2 $19.73 543,090.32 f . 2 $19.73 , $43,090.32 0.00 Fk; 2
r,;,, 21x11 $46,106.64 $3,016.32
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Mason Shaffer Officer S $26.85 $58,640.40 r'."x1 9 $28.37 $61,960.08 $3,319.68fii. 9 53035 $66,297.28 $7,656.88
Timothy Stafford Officer 3 $20.24 $44,204.16;v 4 $21.25 $46,410.00 $2,205.84'4 4 $22.74 $49,658.70 $5,454.54
Josef VanHof Officer 6 $23.80 $51,979.20',,,r, 6 $23.80, $51,979.20 0.00 21 7 $27.09 $59,169.80 $7,190.60
1,389,307.92 1,431,393.60 $42,085.68 1,537,503.44 $148,195.52
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