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7-24-23 Draft Agenda City of Atlantic Beach Draft Agenda Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, July 24, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. Commission Chamber City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER Page(s) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.A. Approve minutes of the Special Town Hall Meeting on June 27, 2023. 3 - 19 Town Hall Meeting Draft Minutes 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS 2.A. Presentation of check for Aquatic Gardens Drainage Improvement (Senator Yarborough and State Representative Michael) PUBLIC COMMENT 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90-Day Calendar (July-Sept. 2023) 21 - 24 90-Day Calendar (July-Sept. 2023) 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 6. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS. 6.A. Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached amendment to the three-year 25 - 26 (2022-2025) agreement with the Union. PBA Union Negotiations Amendment 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS Page 1 of 30 Regular City Commission - 24 Jul 2023 8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 (Boys & Girls Clubs of America) *Supporting documents for this item will be provided in the Final Agenda* 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 23-25 27 - 30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE 2021 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM Resolution No. 23-25 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER 13. ADJOURNMENT This meeting will be live-streamed and videotaped. The video recording will be posted within four business days on the City's website. To access live or recorded videos, click on the Meeting Videos tab on the city's home page at www.coab.us. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at any meeting, such person may need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any person wishing to speak to the City Commission on any matter at this meeting should submit a request to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this purpose are available at the entrance to the Commission Chamber. Every effort is made to indicate what action the City Commission is expected to take on each agenda item. However, the City Commission may act upon any agenda subject, regardless of how the matter is stated on the agenda. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact -5821 or at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, no later than 5:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the meeting. Page 2 of 30 Agenda Item #1.A. 24 Jul 2023 MINUTES Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 6:00 PM Commission Chamber City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 ATTENDANCE: Present: Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 Also Present: Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1 TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION Potential Water system expansion into Neptune Beach Staff Presentation Mayor's Comments CM Gerrity gave a presentation (which is attached hereto and made a part of this Official Record as Attachment A). Mayor Ford mentioned that the most recent request from Neptune Beach (NB) was for fire suppression purposes that pertained to 572 Atlantic Boulevard (Publix). He advised that communications and updates regarding the potential water expansion could be found on the City's website (http://coab.us/2065/Potential-Water-System-Extension-into-Ne). He read off a list of questions that have been received (which is attached hereto and made a part of this Official Record as Attachment B). 6-27-23 Attachment A 6-27-23 Attachment B 2 PUBLIC COMMENT DCC Nichols called each speaker to the podium. Town Hall June 27, 2023 Page 1 of 17 Page 3 of 30 Agenda Item #1.A. 24 Jul 2023 Nancy Staats mentioned that she is curious about what will be developed at the 500 Atlantic Boulevard property. She expressed that it seems like there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Jim Wheatley expressed concerns about potential parking and traffic issues that could be related to this development. Shelle Thole discussed concerns about the developer of the 500 Atlantic Blvd property. Jackie Beckenbach mentioned that she agreed with the sentiments from Shelle Thole. She expressed concerns about who would benefit from this development. Hank Groff spoke about his love for the beach communities. He encouraged the Commission to consider the effects of an increase in water usage over time. Susanne Barker thanked the Commission for having this meeting and allowing the public to share their thoughts. She mentioned that she feels AB should not provide water for the potential development. Carolyn Zisser communicated that she agrees with the previous comments made and expressed concerns about how this topic came about. Brinkley Harrell expressed concerns about fire emergency water usage. He also addressed concerns about utility rates across the beach communities. Pat Hazouri encouraged the Commission to not approve selling any water to the developer. Cindy Anderson asked additional questions. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED Mayor Ford answered the following questions: Why would AB give water to NB at 125% of what is charged to AB residents and businesses. - CM Gerrity informed that going above the 25% would require permission from the Public Service Commission. Why would AB provide water to the developer and not directly to the City of NB. - Mayor Ford expressed that he would prefer an explicit request from the City Council of NB requesting water. Commissioner Bole shared that he would like to get the Riverkeepers' opinions. He informed everyone that he doesn't know what the developer is building. Commissioner Kelly communicated that it all depends on what is being built. She pointed out that traffic is already an issue and that she is not quite reassured yet. Town Hall June 27, 2023 Page 2 of 17 Page 4 of 30 Agenda Item #1.A. 24 Jul 2023 Commissioner Ring expressed concerns about the green tower and the developer not knowing what's going to be built. Mayor Ford expressed that he doesn't believe the developer under requested when asking for water and that he is not concerned about what will be developed, his concern would be the impact on traffic. Commissioner Waters explained that this could be a frustrating process and that the decision could take a while. CE Swann explained that the pressure system is limited because of the height of the water towers. He explained that the City is in the process of upgrading water plants. He shared that Water Plant #1 should be completed by the end of this year. The earliest the City would potentially be able to provide water to the development is at least two years out. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT Carolyn Zisser commented that the City needs a formal request from NB. Hank Groff encouraged the Commission to think about the finances of this potential development. Kenny Camish expressed concerns about the potential water expansion into NB. Chris Rule, retired fire fighter from the City of Jacksonville Beach, shared his knowledge on water tanks and fire suppression. Jim Wheatley asked if anyone has researched the developers' company that is interested in potentially receiving water from AB. John Rating encouraged the Commission to take their time with this issue and think the matter over carefully. Carolyn Zisser asked a variety of questions. Brinkley Harrell expressed concern for the funding that it could potentially take for a water expansion. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION Mayor Ford expressed that the City Attorney has been directed to not engage unless a formal request was received from the Council of NB. He also mentioned that if there is an agreement to be done, the City of AB would create it and let NB decide on how they would like to proceed. Commissioner Bole explained that the City is still in the discovery stages of this potential project and encouraged citizens to continue to put their questions in writing. Commissioner Ring thanked everyone for attending the meeting and sharing their thoughts. Town Hall June 27, 2023 Page 3 of 17 Page 5 of 30 Agenda Item #1.A. 24 Jul 2023 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Attest: Donna L. 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