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05-13-96 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996 - 5:30 PM Call to order 1. Interviews with planning firms for site design and planning of the Tresca property: 5:30 PM - Diversified Environmental Planning 5:45 PM - Bessent, Hammack & Ruckman, Inc. 6:00 PM - Reynolds Smith & Hills, Inc. 6:15 PM - Dames & Moore, Inc. Adjournment MINUTES OF COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, AT 5:30 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996, TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS TO SELECT A FIRM TO DESIGN TRESCA PROPERTY Present: Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor John S. Meserve, Commissioner Tim Reed, Commissioner Steven M. Rosenbloom, Commissioner Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioner Also: James R. Jarboe, City Manager Maureen King, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fletcher. 1. Interviews with planning firms for site design and planning of the Tresca property: 5:30 PM - Diversified Environmental Planning 5:45 PM - Bessent, Hammack & Ruckman, Inc. 6:00 PM - Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. 6:15 PM - Dames & Moore, Inc. Representatives from each of the listed firms introduced members of their design teams and presented their qualifications to perform the work. Each firm presented slides or other illustrations to highlight similar projects they had performed and briefly summarized some of their initial thoughts regarded design options taking into consideration the characteristics of the land and the environmental features. Following the presentations, the representatives of the firms responded to questions from the City Commission. The City Clerk then provided each commissioner with a ballot on which to rank the firms. Ballots were cast and the results announced at the regular meeting which followed. Ma teen King City Clerk a CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COMMISSION MEETING- MAY 13, 1996 AGENDA Call to order Invocation and pledge to the flag 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 22 and Special Called Meeting of April 30, 1996 2. Recognition of Visitors: A. Calvin Burney with a presentation regarding the Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Improvement Program for FY 1996/1997 through 2000/2001 B. Presentation of Proclamation declaring the week of May 19 - 25, 1996 as Public Works Week 3. Unfinished Business: A. Appointments to the Cultural Arts Board 4. Consent Agenda: A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Works projects report B. Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Facilities Usage report for April, 1996 C. Acknowledge receipt of Building Department report for April D. Acknowledge receipt of Code Enforcement Report for April 5. Action on Resolutions: A. Adoption and presentation of Resolution No. 96-19 recognizing Richard Cox B. Adoption and presentation of Resolution No. 96-20 recognizing Officer Dane Smith 6. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 95-96-67 - Introduction and first reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, TO AMEND CHAPTER 19,BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 19-4, SPECIAL EVENTS RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE STAGING OF SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE B. Ordinance No. 95-96-66 - Introduction and first reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, AND ARTICLE II, DOGS AND CATS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 7. New Business: A. Authorize sale of surplus vehicles in accordance with staff recommendations B. Award contract to Nooney Construction, Inc., for Howell Park improvement pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-14 • Page Two AGENDA May 13, 1996 C. Award contract to Jam-King Commercial Cleaning Services for janitorial service pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-12 D. Award contract to PageNet of Jacksonville for alpha-numeric and digital paging services pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-17 E. Award contract to North Florida Sweeping for street sweeping pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-15 F. Selection of a planning firm to plan and design the Tresca property G. Discussion and related action in connection with establishing a community garden 8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence: A. Report relative to automobile auction held on Saturday, May 4, 1996 B. Report relative to street end beautification projects C. Update on Selva Marina Beautification project 9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk Adjournment 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 Chambers. 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 the City Clerk. • • V V MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH 0 0 CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, T T AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996 E E D D PRESENT: Lyman Fletcher, Mayor John Meserve M S Tim Reed O E Steve Rosenbloom T C I O Y Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioners NAME OF ONE N COMMRS. ND SO AND: Jim Jarboe, City Manager Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney Maureen King, City Clerk The meeting was called to order. The Invocation was given followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 22, 1996. The City Clerk pointed out two corrections to the draft minutes which had been provided to the Commissioners. Motion: Approve minutes of the regular meeting held April 22, REEDRVE X x 1996 with the following corrections: Page 6, the motion on change ROSENBLOOM x x order#4 unanimously carried, and Page 8, Item K, delete the SHAUGHNESSY X words "permit renewal" and replace with "construction FLETCHER X engineering and shop drawing review." The motion carried unanimously. Motion: Approve the minutes of the Special Called Meeting of MESERVE X X April 30, 1996. REED X ROSENBLOOM X X There was no discussion before the vote. The motion carried unanimously. FLETCHERssY X FLETCHER X 7 New Business: (Taken out of Agenda Order) F. Selection of a planning firm to plan and design the Tresca Property At this point in the meeting, Mayor Fletcher briefly explained that just prior to the meeting, interviews with planning firms for site design and planning of the Tresca property had been conducted and since the representatives were present, he would like to announce the selection at this time. V V Minutes - Page 2 NAME OF May 13, 1996 COMMAS. MS Y N Commissioners voted for the firms on ballot forms provided for that purpose, copies which are attached as exhibit A. City Clerk King reported that there was a tie vote for first place between the firms of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. and Dames and Moore, Inc. Mayor Fletcher called for a roll call vote to select the winning firm. Roll call vote was as follows: Commissioners Meserve, Reed, Rosenbloom, and Shaughnessy and Mayor Fletcher unanimously voted for the firm of Dames and Moore, Inc. 2. Recognition of Visitors: A. Calvin Burney of the Metropolitan Planning Organization was not present to present the Transportation Improvement Program for FY 1996/1997 through 2000/2001. Mayor Fletcher expressed his disappointment and stated that he hoped Mr. Burney would be present at a future meeting. B. Mayor Fletcher read in full a Proclamation declaring May 19 - 25, 1996 as Public Works Week and presented the Proclamation to Public Works Director Kosoy and Jack Baldwin, an employee of the Public Works Department. Mayor Fletcher expressed the City's appreciation to the department and asked that the Proclamation be displayed in the Public Works Building. 3 Unfinished Business: A. Appointments to the Cultural Arts Board Mayor Fletcher explained that this Board initially had been set up with two year, non-staggered terms and that the current members terms had expired. He further stated that he would like the members to serve staggered terms, and asked that a Resolution incorporating staggered terms be prepared and presented at the next Commission Meeting. 4 Consent Agenda: A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Works Projects Report B. Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Facilities Usage Report for April 1996 Minutes - Page 3 v V May 13, 1996 NAME OF COMMRS. MS Y N C. Acknowledge receipt of Building Department Report for April 1996 D. Acknowledge receipt of Code Enforcement Report for April 1996 The consent agenda items were received and acknowledged. Action on Resolutions: A. Adoption and presentation of Resolution No. 96-19 recognizing Richard Cox City Manager Jarboe explained that Mr. Cox , who is a resident of Atlantic Beach and teaches computer classes at Florida Community College, has conducted beginning and advanced classes in Word Perfect for City Staff at no cost to the City. He further stated that Mr. Cox was considered to be a valuable resource and that he would continue to offer his expertise, if needed. MESERVE X Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 96-19. REED X X ROSENBLOOM X The Resolution was read in full by Mayor Fletcher. The motion carried SHAUGHNESSY X X unanimously. FLETCHER Mayor Fletcher presented the framed Resolution to Mr. Cox and stated that volunteerism such as that displayed by Mr. Cox was what made Atlantic Beach a special place to live. On behalf of the Commission and those present, Mayor Fletcher thanked Mr. Cox for his work with the City Staff B. Adoption and presentation of Resolution No. 96-20 recognizing Officer Dane Smith Mayor Fletcher read Resolution No. 96-20 in full. MESERVE X X Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 96-20. REED X ROSENBLOOM X The motion carried unanimously. SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X Mayor Fletcher stated that Officer Smith was not present and asked for comments from Public Safety Director Thompson. Public Safety Director Thompson stated that Officer Smith was a young, upcoming, outstanding officer who worked diligently, often spending his own money to achieve this honor. Mayor Fletcher asked that Officer Smith be present at the next Commission Minutes - Page 4 v V May13, 1996 NAME OF COMMRS. MS Y N Meeting to receive the Resolution. 6. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 95-96-67 Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 19-4, SPECIAL EVENTS RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE STAGING OF SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Fletcher read Ordinance 95-96-67 by title only. MESERVE X X Motion: Pass Ordinance 95-96-67 on first reading. REED X X ROSENBLOOM X The motion carried unanimously. SHAUGHNESSY X FLETCHER X The Public Hearing for this ordinance will be held June 10, 1996. B. Ordinance No. 95-96-66 Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, AND ARTICLE H, DOGS AND CATS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Fletcher read Ordinance 95-96-66 by title only. MESERVE X Motion: Pass Ordinance 95-96-66 on first reading. REED X ROSENBLOOM X X The motion carried unanimously. SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X The Public Hearing for this ordinance will be held May 28, 1996. 7. New Business: A. Authorize sale of surplus vehicles in accordance with staff recommendations MESERVE X Motion: Authorize the sale of surplus vehicles in accordance with REED X staff recommendations as presented. SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X 0 Minutes - Page 5 V V May 13, 1996 NAME OF COMMAS. MS Y N There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously. B. Award contract to Nooney Construction, Inc. for Howell Park improvements pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-14 Timmy Johnson, the City's Recreation Director, stated that two bids had been received for improvements to Howell Park and recommended approval of the low bid from Nooney Construction in the amount of$67,600. MESERVE X X Motion: Award the contract for improvements to Howell Park to REED X Nooney Construction, Inc. in the amount of$67,600 pursuant to ROSENBLOOM X X the specifications of Bid No. 9596-14. SHAUGHNESSY X FLETCHER X Commissioner Shaughnessy commended Mr. Johnson for his work on estimating a project cost of$65,000, stating that his estimate was right on target with the Nooney Construction bid. There being no further comments or discussion, the motion carried unanimously. C. Award contract to Jani-King Commercial Cleaning Services for janitorial service pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-12 Motion: Award the contract to Jani-King Commercial Cleaning MESERVE X X Services for janitorial service pursuant to the specifications of Bid REED X ROSENBLOOM X No. 9596-12. SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously. D. Award contract to PageNet of Jacksonville for alpha-numeric and digital paging services pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-17 City Manager Jarboe briefly explained that the bid was for new equipment and the total bid was lower than what the City is currently paying for the same service. MESERVE X X Motion: Award contract to PageNet of Jacksonville for alpha- REED X numeric and digital paging services as outlined in the specifications ROSENBLOOM X of Bid No. 9596-17. SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes - Page 6 v V May13, 1996 NAME OF COMMAS. MS Y N E. Award contract to North Florida Sweeping for street sweeping pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596-15 Motion: Award contract to North Florida Sweeping for street MESERVE X X sweeping in the City pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9596- REED X 15. ROSENBLOOM X SHAUGHNESSY X X FLETCHER X There was no discussion. The motion carried unanimously. F. Selection of a planning firm to plan and design the Tresca property This item was addressed out of agenda order at the beginning of the meeting. G. Discussion and related action in connection with establishing a community garden Discussion and related action on this matter was deferred to a later Commission Meeting. 8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence: A. Report relative to automobile auction held on Saturday, May 4, 1996 City Manager Jarboe presented a brief overview of the auction procedure used and stated that the City had realized over $5,000 from the sale of the surplus vehicles. He further stated that he felt the City had done very well considering the age and high mileage of the vehicles. B. Report relative to street end beautification projects Carl Walker, Beautification Coordinator, presented the following synopsis of the street end/beach access beautification projects' progress: Third Street - This project is now completed and includes an irrigation system using private well water at no cost to the City. The design is clean, simple and easy to maintain and could serve as a model for other projects. Steve Yockey headed up the neighborhood group. Fourth Street - It was reported that this project's neighborhood coordinator is Bonnie Booth and the project will require hook-up to City water. Minutes - Page 7 v V May 13, 1996 NAME OF COMMRS. MS Y N Fifteenth Street - It was reported that this project is in the organizational and design stages. Eleventh Street - The preliminary plan for this project is being drawn up and donations are being accepted. Fourteenth and Twelfth Streets - Plans are being redone for these projects. Ahern Street - It was reported that the Sea Turtle has offered to help with this as a business partner with the residents. Mr. Walker stated that he would keep the Commission apprised of the progress on the incomplete projects. Commissioner Shaughnessy questioned how the projects are being paid for and Mr. Walker indicated that it had been an approximately 60-40 split between the City and residents. C. Update on Selva Marina Beautification Project City Manager Jarboe reported that Selva Marina had spent $4,900 on tree trimming and the City has contributed $2,000 in cash and $3,000 in irrigation pipe to the project, but the existing funds are not adequate to complete the original design of the project. The plans are being revised and Bob Weiss is working with the residents to complete this project. 9. Reports and or Requests From City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk Commissioner Meserve reported that Fleet Landing would be willing to donate a parcel of land it owns on Mayport Road to the City, if the City will reinstall the city sign previously taken down on said property. Commissioner Meserve stated that he would meet with the City Manager to further discuss this matter. Commissioner Meserve also brought up the idea of emergency egress through Hanna Parl (Seminole Road) should Mayport Road become blocked. He suggested that a gate replace the fence on Seminole Road which could be opened for emergency access through the park and allow bicycle and pedestrian access during the daytime. It was estimated a gate would cost approximately $7,000 and federal funds might be available to cover the cost. Commissioner Shaughnessy asked for Public Safety Director Thompson's Minutes - Page 8 V V May 13, 1996 NAME OF COMMRS. MS Y N opinion and he stated that he could see no great opposition. However, the citizens living nearest to the proposed gate may perceive its installation as a precedent for having the gate open all of the time to vehicular traffic.. After some further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that placement of a gate would have to be coordinated between the City, the Navy Base and Hanna Park and that "emergency" would have to be defined. Mayor Fletcher stated that Staff should work out these concerns. Advance notice will be given before the matter is placed on a future agenda so the City can receive citizen input. Commissioner Rosenbloom stated that he would like a representative of the base to be present at future discussions. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. Lyman T. Fletcher Mayor/Presiding Officer ATTEST: Maureen King, C C J City Clerk EXHIBIT A _ MINUTES - MAY 13 , 1996 PLANNING FIRMS TO PLAN DESIGN TRESCA PROPERTY Please grade the following planning firms from 1 - 4 with 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice, etc. DIVERSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 3 BESSENT, HAMMACK& RUCKMAN, INC. REYNOLDS, SMITH& HILLS, INC. 2 DAMES & MOORE, INC. Signed \,,`� �� May 13, 1996 PLANNING FIRMS TO PLAN DESIGN TRESCA PROPERTY Please grade the following planning firms from 1 - 4 with 1 being your_first choice, 2 being your second choice, etc. DIVERSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING BESSENT, HAMMACK & RUCKMAN, INC. REYNOLDS, SMITH& HILLS, INC. DAMES & MOORE, INC. I Signed May 13, 1996 PLANNING FIRMS TO PLAN DESIGN TRESCA PROPERTY Please grade the following planning firms from 1 - 4 with 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice, etc DIVERSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 4I BESSENT, HAMMACK & RUCKMAN, INC. REYNOLDS, SMITH& HILLS, INC. DAMES & MOORE, INC. , Signed M M WIAb (rr— May 13, 1996 PLANNING FIRMS TO PLAN DESIGN TRESCA PROPERTY Please grade the following planning firms front 1 - 4 with 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice, etc. Si: *046 DIVERSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING BESSENT, HAMMACK& RUCKMAN, INC. REYNOLDS, SMITH& HILLS, INC. 3 DAMES & MOORE, INC. 2 Signed 1.., ,tJ_ / May 13, 1996 p J S PLANNING FIRMS TO PLAN DESIGN TRESCA PROPERTY Please grade the following planning firms from 1 - 4 with 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice, etc. DIVERSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING / BESSENT, HAMMACK & RUCKMAN, INC. REYNOLDS, SMITH & HILLS, INC. DAMES & MOORE, INC. Signed /1;21.44LMay 13. 1996 • PLANNING FIRMS TO PLAN AND DESIGN TRESCA PROPERTY TABULATION OF COMMISSION VOTES (Scores 1 - 4 with 1 being first choice) Meserve Reed Rosenbloom Fletcher Shaughnessy Total DIVERSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 3 4 / / 13 BESSENT,LACK&RUCKMAN,INC. It 3' 171T 17 REYNOLDS,SMITH&HILLS,INC. 2 I v1 a /O DAMES&MOORE,INC. r� / 3 3 2 /0