Draft Min 5-8-06
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 8, 2006
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance 1N ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Donald Wolfson City Manager Jim Hanson
Mayor Pro Tem J. Dezmond Waters III City Clerk Donna L. Bussey
Commissioner Mike Borno City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner Jamie Fletcher
Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Wolfson called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. The Invocation,
given by Commissioner Waters, was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on
Approval of Minutes April 24, 2006.
Mayor Wolfson corrected the statement on page two, paragraph five, by
~„ clarifying that the Governor has not yet addressed the dip in Mayport Road
but has been asked to take action on it.
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on
April 24, 2006 as amended.
~. Moved by Simmons, seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
~.. Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
"'" Joan Carver, 46 Fifteenth Street, commented on the 15`i' Street access
issue. She stated she has received no information regarding the issue and
would like all the neighbors involved to be informed before the
~" Commission acts on it.
Karen Perrin, 1502 Beach Avenue, addressed the 15~' Street beautification
plan and referred the Commission to her email stating that she and her
husband have received no communication or information regarding the
committee, even though her husband is incorrectly listed as the Vice
President. She asked that the issue be deferred until a committee is formed
and the neighbors are informed.
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Michael Hoffmann, 176 Camelia Street, thanked the Mayor and
Commissioners for holding the neighborhood chats. He indicated that the
~" Jordan Park area needs attention given to roads, sidewalks, and paving and
believed the Community Development Block Grant funds could have been
used for those projects. He supported a citizen's suggestion for a pool in
"""' the Donner area and asked the Mayor to consider the possibility of working
with the City of Jacksonville to put a pool along Mayport Road. Mr.
Hoffinann addressed the new cable franchise contract. He questioned the
~" $20,000 immediate payment from Comcast in the current contract and
discussed the issue of the cable company broadcasting government
meetings. He complained about the noise in his neighborhood from the six-
~"' lane Atlantic Boulevard flyover and suggested the Commission ask the
Department of Transportation to install sound barriers, similar to
Jacksonville Beach's request for Butler Boulevard.
Mae Jones, 126 Fifteenth Street, concurred with the comments from the
citizens regarding the Fifteenth Street access issue. She reiterated that the
residents were not informed and had no voice in the issue. She asked to
have the item deferred.
Stephen Kuti, 1132 Linkside Drive, expressed concerns regarding the
possibility of Walmart moving into Neptune Beach and its potential impact
~„ on the Atlantic Beach community. He suggested that language be included
in the resolution in order to emphasize that a `Big Box' retailer on Atlantic
Boulevard would prevent Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach from
,~, extending Town Center down Atlantic Boulevard to Mayport Road and
would interfere with the beautification of the main entryway to the cities.
,,. Carol Mikell,1771 Sea Oats Drive, introduced herself as the chairperson
for the Save Atlantic Beach group. She asked the Commission to take a
non-binding straw vote from the residents in the Core City district, asking
whether they prefer the current or a more restrictive ordinance regarding
Community Character. She believed the City could then review the
responses and act accordingly.
Mayor Wolfson responded by noting that he has discussed that idea with the
City Manager and it is currently under consideration. He pointed out that
+~ the Commission and eitizens involved are just now being able to have
discussions and that, up to this point, the process has centered around
receiving input and advice. Mayor Wolfson stressed that the discussion will
' begin to move forward at the workshop tomorrow night.
Nancy Garcia, Government Affairs Director for Northeast Florida
Association of Realtors (NEFAR), 7801 Deercreek Club Road,
Jacksonville, expressed her displeasure at the misinformation presented
from city officials regarding NEFAR. She clarified the purpose and
membership of the association and stressed that they are not under the
jurisdiction of the State's Department of Business and Professional
Regulations. She addressed incorrect and misleading information stated by
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the City administration and officials regarding NEFAR, including a quote
by the City Manager in a Beaches Shorelines May 6tb newspaper article.
She emphasized that the Save Atlantic Beach group is not a realtor
organization. She asked that the City verify any future information
regarding NEFAR by contacting them directly and refrain from using
~" inflammatory language or misleading information regarding their
association.
'" Steve Rosenbloom, 1417 Beach Avenue, expressed concern that the
proposed standards will make most lots in the Core City nonconforming.
He suggested display boards be used at the workshop tomorrow to show
~"' how the current and proposed regulations affect different lot sizes. He
believed the City Manager's statements in the newspaper were not
appropriate for a professional administrator to make.
City Manager Hanson responded to the comments regarding his quote in the
newspaper. He indicated he was misquoted and did not intend to present
""" any political opinion regarding the Save Atlantic Beach group. He clarified
that his statement was making a point about two separate groups, but that
the article left out "and" in between the words, Save Atlantic Beach and
~. NEFAR.
Jane Wytzka, 352 2"d Street, thanked the Commission for moving forward
with the 35 foot height charter amendment. She commended the City
Manager for the staff report regarding the history of subdivision regulations
~„ in Atlantic Beach. She expressed concern that it was difficult for her to
comprehend NEFAR's position after reading their website. She indicated
the difficulty in attending all the City meetings she would like to attend.
,~, She discussed her displeasure at a particular house being built on Sixth
Street and thanked the Commission for their efforts on the Community
Character project.
Bryan Barker, 1225 Selva Marina Circle, requested that the City
Manager make an effort to correct the misquote in the newspaper. He
~,. disagreed with statements made by the Mayor and Commissioner Fletcher
and stated that the Community Character issue concerns all of Atlantic
Beach.
Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous Meeting
A. City Manager's Follow-up Report
City Manager Jim Hanson referred the Commission to his written report,
which is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A.
His report was a copy of an email from Wanda Forrest which provided the
responses from the Metropolitan Planning Organization to the
Commissioners' questions regarding the Transportation Improvement
Project. He also distributed more information on the projects not included
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in her report at the last meeting. This document is attached and made part
of this official record as Attachment B.
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge receipt of Public Safety Department Quarterly
Report, Code Enforcement Investigation Report, Public Works
and Utility Department Report and New Occupational Licenses
issued in April (City Manager)
B. Approve the Contract Between the City of Atlantic Beach and
Habitat for Humanity of the Jacksonville Beaches, Inc. for
Utility Installation at Sawgrass Chapel Place and authorize the
Mayor to sign the contract (City Manager)
C. Award Bid for the FY 2006 Resurfacing Project to APAC-
Southeast (Bid No. 0506-7 Rebid) and allocate the excess
parking lot resurfacing funds to street resurfacing ($9,000)
(City Manager)
Mayor Wolfson pulled Item 4B for discussion.
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A and C as presented
Moved by Borno, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
„~ Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor questioned any recourse that the City might have if Beaches
Habitat does not reimburse the City's funding. Donna Kaluzniak, Director
~. of Public Utilities, responded that the City has a legal contract requiring
Beaches Habitat to reimburse the City for any costs over $50,000. The City
Manager noted that the City has control of the water and sewer lines for the
~. project and the City Attorney added that the City could refuse to accept the
utilities system if the contract was breached. The Mayor continued to
express his concerns with the contract and discussed it further with the City
~ Manager and City Attdrney.
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item B as presented.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Waters
Votes:
~" Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
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Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None.
Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
'~" A. Resolution No. 06-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE TRAFFIC
~"' IMPACT OF POSSIBLE LARGE RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS ON
ATLANTIC BOULEVARD AND REQUESTING CAREFUL
STUDY BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
'"` TRANSPORTATION (Commissioner Fletcher)
Commissioners Simmons and Waters both voiced support for the resolution
~. because of the impact it could have on the City's traffic.
Mayor Wolfson believed the wording, "... any large `big box' retailer at the
Beaches..." to be very broad language. He suggested incorporating
language so that the resolution focuses specifically on the citizens and
traffic issues of Atlantic Beach.
Motion: To amend the resolution to include the following language
~„ after "... concern over any large `big box' retailer at the Beaches"
"that may adversely impact the traffic patterns of the citizens of
Atlantic Beach".
Moved by Wolfson, seconded by Borno
Votes (on amendment):
~„ Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
City Attorney Jensen cautioned the Commission from being pulled on
another city's coattails into a potential lawsuit. Commissioner Fletcher
~• asked the City Attorney for further clarification. City Attorney Jensen
advised that any resolution which someone could characterize as being
opposed to the Walmart in Neptune Beach could create legal ramifications
for the City. -'
Mayor Wolfson asked the City Attorney if the resolution could be written in
~* a different manner that would make him more comfortable with the
Commission adopting it. City Attorney Jensen responded no.
Motion: To approve Resolution 06-08 as amended.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Simmons
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Votes:
Aye: 2 -Fletcher, Waters
Nay: 3 -Borno, Simmons, Wolfson
MOTION FAILED
Mayor Wolfson noted that his vote against the resolution was based on the
caution given by the City Attorney.
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 20-06-77, Final Reading and Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
Mayor Wolfson read the ordinance by title only and opened the floor to a
public hearing. There being no comments, the Mayor closed the public
hearing and brought the item before the Commission for discussion.
Commissioner Borno explained that the budget amendment would allow for
expending $1,000 from the General Fund for the commissioning of the
~,. U.S.S. Farragut and $10,000 for the Friends of Atlantic Beach Elementary
school.
Motion: To aQprove Ordinance No. 20-06-77 on final reading,
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Borno
~• Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 90-06-193, Introduction and First Reading
~" AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND LAND
~"" DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II, LANGUAGE AND
DEFINITIONS, SEC. 24-17, DEFINITIONS, BY ADDING A NEW
DEFINITION OF SHORT TERM RENTALS; AND FURTHER
AMENDING ARTICLE III, ZONING REGULATIONS, DIV. 4,
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS, BY ADDING A NEW
~„ SUBSECTION p) UNDER SEC. 24-82, GENERAL RESTRICTIONS
UPON LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, TO PROHIBIT
SHORT TERM RENTALS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
~- DATE
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only.
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Commissioner Borno expressed his full support of the ordinance and
mentioned that short term rentals have been an ongoing problem in the City,
particularly during the summer.
City Manager Hanson clarified that people have begun advertising short
term rentals on the Internet and this proposed language would make it
illegal to offer or advertise short term rentals in Atlantic Beach.
Motion: To approve Ordinance No. 90-06-193 on first reading.
~'" Moved by Simmons, seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
""" C. Ordinance No. 40-06-21, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, CREATING RULES FOR CABLE TELEVISION
~" FRANCHISES, ADOPTING CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS,
ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVE REMEDIES AND STANDARD
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, REQUIRING PERFORMANCE
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AND INSURANCE GUARANTIES, REQUIRING OTHER
PROVISIONS CONSISTANT WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY
AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only.
City Manager Hanson explained the rationale behind the $20,000 payment
~„ included in this contract. He noted that once the ordinance is approved, the
franchise will then be placed on the agenda for action. At the request of the
Mayor, the City Manager explained how the cap for liquidated damages
~„ was determined.
Motion: To approve Ordinance No. 40-06-21 on first reading.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Miscellaneous Business 8. Miscellaneous Business
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A. Discussion of 35-foot height limitation language to be considered
within the ordinance authorizing a voter referendum
!~ amendment to the City Charter (City Manager)
The City Manager asked Sonya Doerr, Director of Planning and Zoning, to
present the information in her staff report. Ms. Doerr explained there is a
timeline that needs to be met in order to put this issue before the voters.
She reviewed the recommendation of the Community Development Board
and the language added by the City Attorney in order to address any
'"' structures that might be above the current height limit based upon changes
made to the code over the years.
Commissioner Waters objected to the language limiting the height of any
expansion of the Sea Turtle Inn. He discussed the importance of the Sea
Turtle to the City and strongly suggested leaving the Sea Turtle Inn as an
exception to the height limit and removing any language placing further
limitations on its expansion.
Commissioner Borno pointed out there was no need to change the language
addressing the Sea Turtle Inn because the current owner has reviewed and
has no objections to the proposed ordinance. The City Manager and the
~. Director of Planning and Zoning both confirmed this.
Extensive discussion ensued regarding to what extent, if any, to limit the
height of the Sea Turtle Inn and if certain architectural design elements
should be approved to go above the proposed height limit.
City Manager Hanson summarized that the Commission would like
language drafted so that certain architectural elements in commercial areas
~„ that have been approved over the height limit would still be allowed and
clarifying the input received relating to the Sea Turtle Inn.
~. Mavor Wolfson asked the Commission to think about whether or not to
keep the 25 foot height limit for the commercial zoned areas in Town
Center.
B. Request for a Waiver for 824 Sherry Drive from City Code
Section 19-7 Prohibition on Parking Aprons Along Through
Streets (City Manager)
Rick Carper, Director of Public Works, presented the background of this
~"" request and explained the staff recommendation to deny the request for a
waiver. He pointed out that the driveway modifications were installed
without a permit and staff recommends requiring the owner to remove the
'"" 15-foot section of pavers placed on the north end of the right of way.
Commissioner Borno asked about the pavers and their relation to the
impervious surface of the property.
Commissioner Simmons believed that both sections of pavers on the right
of way should be removed and Commissioner Fletcher concurred.
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Mr. Carper noted that the applicant was in the audience and asked if he
'"" wished to address the Commission.
Ian McAfee, 824 Sherry Drive, stated the ordinance was not in effect
when he first started the project. He discussed the variances he received
~" and indicated that the lot now has more pervious surface than before he
began construction. He claimed there was not much parking space on his
lot and that grass would not grow in the paved section, even without the
'"" pavers. Mr. McAfee pointed out that all of the property was concrete
before he began.
Motion: To deny the request for a waiver for 824 Sherry Drive from
City Code Section 19-7 prohibiting parking aprons along through
streets.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Fletcher
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Motion: To amend the motion to deny the request for a waiver at 824
Sherry Drive from City Code Section 19-7 prohibiting parking a rons
~. along through streets and to require the property owner to remove
both sections of the pavers be installed -15 foot and 10 foot sections.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Fletcher
Commissioner Waters believed the amendment to be harsh and supported
~„ the original staff recommendation. Commissioner Simmons called the
question.
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Aye: 4 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Wolfson
Nay: 1 -Waters
~• MOTION CARRIED
Votes (on Amended Motion):
~* Aye: 4 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Wolfson
Nay: 1 -Waters
MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Waters expressed his opinion that government entities need
to do better at informing people of the law.
C. Request from the 15th Street Beach Access Committee for
~"" matching funds of $4,000 for improvements at 15th Street Beach
Access (City Manager)
"" Timmy Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background on
the request from Greg Saig to beautify 15th Street access. He noted that
Mr. Saig could not attend the meeting that evening but would like to defer
w.
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the item to a later date in order to allow time for the neighbors to
communicate and bring it back to the City.
Motion: To defer action on the request from the 15th Street Beach
Access Committee until it is brought back to the Commission.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Borno
Votes:
'~"' Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
D. History of regulations related to the division of Land and
Subdivision platting or re-platting procedures (City Manager)
City Manager Hanson commended Sonya Doerr, Director of Planning and
~" Zoning, on the effort and time she devoted to researching the details of the
issue and clarifying the complicated subject. He asked Ms. Doerr to give
an overview of her findings. Ms. Doerr reviewed the information in her
staff report and pointed out that the highlighted area in Map B is a large
portion of the City.
Mayor Wolfson also commended Ms. Doerr on a job well done and
commented on the citizen frustrations and misunderstandings regarding this
topic. He thanked Ms. Doerr for sharing the history of the changes and
their evolving process.
E. Proposed revision to Chapter 24, Land Development
Regulations, Article IV, Subdivision Regulations, Section 24-189
_ in accordance with recommendation of the Community
Development Board (City Manager)
~» Sonya Doerr, Director of Community Development, explained the
recommendation from the Community Development Board, as presented in
the staff report. She stated that the CDB recommended that two-lot
~• divisions go to a public hearing before the Community Development Board
for consideration and action, and that a process for appeal to the City
Commission would be provided if a property owner's request was denied.
She noted that this ordinance revision has been discussed for a number of
months.
"` In response to Commissioner Borno's question, Ms. Doerr explained that
the lot sizes would be determined by whatever zoning district requirements
are in place for that particular lot.
Commissioner Waters asked if the process for two-lot subdivision would
still remain ministerial in nature.
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City Attorney Jensen clarified that this would require the requests to go
before the Community Development Board as a quasi judicial hearing,
allowing the City, the owner and citizens to speak and present their
positions.
City Manager Hanson explained that the range of authority is still
ministerial and somewhat limited. He noted that the requests would be
~" approved if they met the necessary requirements. The City Attorney
confirmed that it would still be an administrative type of decision but would
now allow for a public hearing on each request. Ms. Doerr emphasized
~"' that these proposed regulations would apply only to subdivisions and not to
replats.
The Commission continued to discuss the issue of checks and balances and
public input as they relate to administrative decisions.
Motion: To defer action on the item for two weeks.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Fletcher
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Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
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MOTION CARRIED
F. Funding Approval for Computer Network Data Transmission
(City Manager)
Chief Thompson reviewed the information in his staff report and explained
the reliability problems with the wireless network as it currently exists. He
described the proposed solution to run fiber optic cables from City Hall to
the Public Works and Water Plant #1 locations. He stressed the benefits
and importance of moving forward quickly with the project.
Motion: To approve $29,000 in funding from the General Fund
Reserves to be utilized for the fiber optic cable as recommended and to
authorize the IT Division to advertise bids for running the fiber cable
as discussed.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
City Manager 9. City Manager
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A. City Manager's Report
The City Manager had no written report, however, he announced an
emergency issue on which the Commission needed to take action this
evening.
He reported that, at the last meeting, the Commission approved committing
25% of the purchase price of the Buckman Trust property and that the
application deadline is tomorrow. He introduced Alexa Graf, of England
Thames and Miller engineering firm, as the individual writing the grant. He
indicated that, in order to earn enough points for the application to be
funded, Ms. Graf has stated that the City needs to make additional
commitments. She has recommended that they add some recreational
facilities on Dutton Island, and the construction of nature trails and canoe
tie-ups on Crying Child Island. He indicated that a map of the
improvements was distributed to the. Commissioners that evening. This
document is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment
C. He described the additional facilities for Dutton Island as being a small
playground and a horseshoe pit, the least invasive amenity proposed. He
noted that the cost of these amenities will not come from the grant, which is
just for the property acquisition. He believed that the biggest cost would
come from operating this new park as it is situated on an island. He did not
have an estimated cost of the operations yet, but since the grant application
deadline is tomorrow, he asked the Commission to consider this as an
emergency issue and approve the additional commitments.
The Mayor asked questions relating to the extent of the potential
development and accessibility of the park. Ms. Graf answered his questions
,, and provided the information pertaining to the grant application.
Motion: To declare an emergency situation and waive the rules in
~., order to approve the commitment for installation of additional
amenities within the Buckman Trust property as described and for the
operation and maintenance of those amenities on the island as a small
+. park for kayakers/canoeists to use.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Borno
«~ Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
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Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City
City Commissioners Attorney
City Attorney
A. Recommendation for appointments to the Cultural Arts and
Recreational Advisory Committee, the Community
Development Board and the Code Enforcement Board (Mayor)
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Commissioner Waters was sad to announce that Rusty Pritchett will be
resigning as chair of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee.
City Manager Hanson informed the Commission that the first recommended
appointment to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
would fulfill the remaining two months of an expiring term and also be
reappointed for the following term.
Motion: To appoint Kelly Mannel to fill the current vacancy for its
remaining two months and to be reappointed for a full term beginning
""' in July
Moved by Wolfson, seconded by Borno
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
He noted that they will make the next recommendation in July to appoint
Jolyn Johnson to fill that future vacancy on the Cultural Arts & Recreation
Advisory Committee.
Motion: To appoint Richard Ouellette as a regular member of the
Code Enforcement Board.
Moved by Wolfson, seconded by Borno
Votes:
,~„ Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Borno
• Reminded everyone that the Northeast Florida League of Cities will
hold their next meeting at the Sea Turtle Inn on May 18~'.
Commissioner Waters
• Announced the speakers at the NEFLC meeting will be State
Senator Jim King and President of the Florida League of Cities,
Julio Robaina. He urged everyone to attend.
• Mentioned an upcoming meeting in Orange Park on May 15a'
allowing public officials to share ideas on how to make the State
better for the cities. He recommended that someone from the City
attend and offered to forward the information to anyone interested.
• Reiterated the need for a pedestrian crossing timer for the
intersection of Mayport Road and Plaza and asked staff pursue that.
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• Supported the idea of sound walls and suggested pressuring the
FDOT to install them along Atlantic Boulevard.
• Reported a request from the Town Center Agency to present the
overlay to the Commission. The Mayor responded they are
welcome to make a presentation however he reminded them that the
City chose not to prioritize that item as part of its Strategic Plan.
~"' Mayor Wolfson
• Thanked the Commissioners and the City Clerk for attending and
participating in the neighborhood chats. Indicated that he will
~" submit a report from the chats to the City Manager and have it
distributed to the department heads regarding significant concerns
that need to be addressed in the various parts of town.
~"° • Gave a brief follow up report on a meeting he had last Friday at the
_ Beaches with City Manager Hanson, Jacksonville Councilman
Alvarez, Adam Hollingsworth, and an auditor from the City of
Jacksonville. He described it as a frank and candid conversation in
which he told Councilman Alvarez that he would not negotiate with
his financial requests while the Alvarez resolution regarding the
'~ interlocal agreement is still on the table for consideration.
• Asked for a report of the City's status regarding emergency
preparedness for hurricane season.
Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Donald M. Wolfson, Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
•. Donna L. Bussey
City Clerk