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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 23, 2006
~. CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
~* Attendance IN 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 Sylvia N. Simmons
Commissioner Jamie Fletcher
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Wolfson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag followed the Invocation, given by Mayor Wolfson.
Mayor Wolfson welcomed the audience and explained the process for public
comments.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting on October 9,
2006
Motion: To aaprove the minutes of the Regular Commission Meetinc on
October 9, 2006 with one typocraphical chance.
Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
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MOTION CARRIED
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
The Mayor opened the floor to visitors.
Pat Pillmore, 995 Camelia Street, read a letter she wrote to Mayor Payton. She
~. requested that the city be more specific when using the term "waiver". Ms. Pillmore
presented a small donation to the city showing support to counter any legal actions
taken by citizens regarding the new Residential Standards ordinance.
Jack Robbins, 1435 Linkside Drive, representing Selva Linkside Unit One Home
Owners Association, explained and presented a Speed Humps Petition and also
requested that the Commission prohibit city vehicles from using the Selva Linkside
neighborhood as a cut through.
Stephen A. Kuti, 1132 Linkside Drive, spoke regarding the following:
1) complimented the crew maintaining the city right-a-way in Selva Linkside,
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2) complimented the Utility Director for replacing the fence at the Wastewater Plant,
3) commented on traffic and speeding in the Selva Linkside neighborhood and
requested additional police presence.
Cindy Carey, 394 Eighth Street, reported on the Dutton Island Expansion project and
Acquisition of BuckmanfPritchazd Land Trust. She urged the Commission to attend the
meeting regarding the fundraising for acquisition on October 24, 2006 at Adele Grage
Cultural Center at 7:00 pm. She advised an event called "Marshfest" has been
scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2006 from 8:00 am unti13:00 pm at Dutton
Island. She expressed her appreciation for the support from the Parks Department and
Police Department. She indicated she would be asking the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee for some funding.
Hallie Stevens, 3$2 Seventh Street, Northeast Program Director far the Nature
~"' Conservancy, spoke regazding the proposed Resolution No. 06-13 and urged the
Commission to approve the resolution.
~"' Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous Meeting A. City Manager's Follow-up Report
~" City Manager Jim Hanson reported on the status of the Moody Marine Property and
indicated the design and development application has been received along with the
preliminary site plan. He indicated he would be forwarding a copy to the Commission
~"" this week.
Mr. Hanson reported that Freebird Cafe has decided not to pursue relocating to Atlantic
Beach.
Discussion ensued regarding the height of the structure being proposed at the Moody
location. The Mayor noted that Councilman Graham and other Elected Officials have
expressed opposition to significant heights on the Intracoastal Waterway and believed
Atlantic Beach could give input on the issue if necessary.
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
~, A. Acknowledge receipt of Utility Sales for September 2006
Mayor Wolfson read the Consent Agenda.
Motion• To apurove Consent Agenda as presented.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
~„ Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Cotmittee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None
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Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 06-13
~"' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH SUPPORTING A
SUCCESSOR PROGRAM TO FLORIDA FOREVER AND THE CONTINUED
FUNDING OF PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE FLORIDA THE FLORIDA
~"' COMMUNITIES TRUST, WHICH ASSISTS CITIES AND COUNTIES IN THE
ACQUISITION, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT LANDS
Mayor Wolfson read the Resolution by title only.
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 06-13 as read.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher
Mayor Wolfson expressed the importance of the program and his support for it.
Votes:
Aye: 5 - Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 90-06-196, Introduction and First Reading
~„ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL,
STATE OF FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-06-195, SAID
ORDINANCE PREVIOUSLY ADDING SECTION 24-172, RESIDENTIAL
~,„ DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, THIS ORDINANCE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SAID
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO DELETE PARAGRAPH (c)
„~, (1)i. FROM SECTION 24-172, PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Wolfson read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-06-196 as written on first reading.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Borno
•. Commissioner Waters referred the Commission to his memo, which is attached and
made part of this official record as Attachment A. His memo requested passage of
Ordinance No. 90-06-196 and his logic behind proposing it.
Commissioner Fletcher expressed concern for bringing up new changes pertaining to
the Residential Development Standards at this time. Commissioner Simmons agreed
with Commissioner Fletcher and added objection to what she believed to be last minute
changes.
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Commissioner Waters addressed their concerns and explained the timing and how it
relates to the increased FAR.
Mayor Wolfson noted this proposed change was previously mentioned. He explained
Commissioner Waters' request and expressed his support to bring the smaller lots into
balance.
Discussion ensued regazding conforming and nonconforming houses.
Commissioner Borno indicated he did not consider the number of conforming or
nonconforming houses when he voted on the increased FAR but rather he wanted to
'~" give an advantage to development by utilizing the larger figure.
Votes:
~' Aye: 3 - Borno, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 2- Fletcher, Simmons
MOTION CARRIED
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Miscellaneous Business 8. Miscellaneous Business
A. New Sidewalk Construction for FY 2007
Public Works Director Rick Carper referred the Commission to his staff report and
~" handouts. He explained his recommendation and answered questions from the
Commission.
Commissioner Simmons expressed support for construction of sidewalks on West 10~'
Street and West 6~' Street but did not support taking funds dedicated for Westside of
,~, Mayport Road to apply to Aquatic Drive. She reported the comments she heazd
regarding sidewalks during the Neighborhood Chat meetings and wanted to resolve the
sidewalk problems on Orchid Street and Rose Street.
Further discussion ensued regarding the sidewalk issues raised at the last Neighborhood
Chat meeting. Commissioner Fletcher expressed safety and liability concerns
~, regazding the slope of the sidewalks in that area.
Commissioner Waters emphasized the need to address paving and sidewalks on Main
Street.
City Manager Hanson explained the process used for prioritizing sidewalk and bike
path projects.
Mayor Wolfson requested for staff to report back regazding the second part of the
recommendation.
Motion: Approve construction of sidewalks on West 10th Street and West 6tn
Street with remaining proiect funds held pending a constructability analysis of
Aquatic Drive (survey required to determine if room to place sidewalk in right of
way along western side of street).
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Moved by Waters, seconded by Borno
"~" Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0-
~" MOTION PASSED
B. Budget Modification for West Plaza Bike Path
City Manager Hanson explained the money for guardrail construction and landscaping
on the path was budgeted last fiscal year, but did not get encumbered in time. He asked
'"'' the Commission if he could prepare a budget modification for first reading to add
$15,000 to the project fund.
Motion: Direct staff to urepare a budget modification for first reading to add
$15,000 to Proiect PW0606, Account 131-5002-541-6300.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Borno
Votes:
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Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0-
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C. Recommendation for temporary waiver of requirement to connect to city
sewer system for house at 2359 Seminole Road
City Manager Hanson referred to and explained his staff report, which is attached and
made part of this official record as Attachment B.
~„ Sam Jacobson, owner and resident of 2359 Seminole Road, reported his attempt to
comply with the requirement to connect to the city sewer. He then explained the
various events which led up to the city's recommendation for the temporary waiver.
~„ He expressed agreement to the terms of a temporary waiver as presented in the staff
report.
„~ Discussion ensued regarding the pumps and loss of trees if the system was to be
installed.
Motion: Aaprove a temporary waiver from the city's policy requiring connection
to the city sewer service for the homeowner at 2359 Seminole Road.
Motion by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Commissioner Fletcher addressed the possibility of designating trees as protected
a. specimen trees. City Attorney Jensen suggested to not take action on tree designation
during this agenda item.
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Further discussion ensued regarding the waiver.
~. Amendment to the Motion: To add "until such time in the future when the front
(westward) portion of the lot is developed and require that the provisions of this
waiver be acknowledged and accepted as part of any future transfer in title for
any part or all of this property.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Fletcher
Discussion ensued regarding whether the septic tank failure should be a condition of
the waiver.
Votes:
Aye: 4 -Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
'"' Nay: 1- Borno
MOTION PASSED
Amended Motion: Approve a temporary waiver from the city's policy requiring
connection to the city sewer service for the homeowner at 2359 Seminole Road
until such time in the future when the front (westward) portion of the lot is
~" developed and require that the provisions of this waiver be acknowledged and
accepted as part of any future transfer in title for any part or all of this property
Motion by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0-
MOTION PASSED
D. Discussion and related action on the City Manager's Compensation
Commissioner Borno referred to the City Manager's memo to the Commission and
~„ agreed to respect Mr. Hanson's wishes to decline any bonus if offered. The
Commission concurred and thanked Mr. Hanson for his hard work.
E. Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirees (deferred from Sept. 25, 2006
meeting)
City Manager Hanson referred to his staff report, memo, and the actuarial reports and
explained the status of the city's two pension funds. Mr. Hanson reported his
~. recommendation that it is not an appropriate time to provide a COLA increase to the
city's retirees.
~* Commissioner Waters agreed, but asked to address the COLA for retirees during the
next Strategic Planning process. The Commission concurred with the City Manager's
recommendation and to address it during Strategic Planning.
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City Manager 9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
City Manager Jim Hanson reported on TMDL regulations indicating the latest
recommendation from the committee is that state funding will not be available to help
~* meet the TMDL requirements and explained their reason . He also reported the
Workshop for the Public Safety Building has been scheduled for 4:00 pm on November
27, 2006 prior to the Regulaz Commission Meeting.
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
~. City Commissioners A. Recommendation for reappointments to the Code Enforcement Board
City Attorney (Mayor)
Mayor Wolfson noted the Boazd Member Review Committee's recommendation to
reappoint Mamie Hurd and Bazbaza Weiss to the Code Enforcement Board.
Commissioner Waters reported on both members' service. The Mayor expressed his
support for the recommendation.
Motion: Reappoint Mamie Hurd and Barbara Weiss to the Code Enforcement
Board to serve an additional term.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Waters
~"' Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
'" MOTION CARRIED
B. Recommendation for appointment of a new member to the Cultural Arts
and Recreation Advisory Committee (Mayor)
Mayor Wolfson noted the Boazd Member Review Committee's recommendation to
'"'' appoint Gary Becka to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee to fill the
vacancy of Linda Ginsberg. Commissioner Waters referred the Commission to Mr.
Becka's resume to report his abilities. Commissioner Fletcher reported his knowledge
~' of Mr. Becka and expressed support for his appointment. The Mayor expressed his
support for the recommendation.
Motion: Appoint Gary Becka to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee to fill the vacancv of Linda Ginsberg.
Moved by Borno, seconded by Fletcher
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Borno, Fletcher, Simmons, Waters, Wolfson
Nay: 0
~. MOTION CARRIED
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A. Creation of a committee to study district representation
~* Mayor Wolfson referred to the staff report in the agenda packet and reported the
recommendation. Commissioner Borno asked for a workshop on the topic and
suggested having recommendations for membership to the Committee available.
Mayor Wolfson expressed concern regarding the timeline and recommended moving
forward with a committee as soon as possible. There was further discussion on
timelines. Commissioner Fletcher indicated he has a list of nominees prepared and was
~"" ready to address tonight if possible. Mayor expressed the need for a balance of
representation on the committee and offered other ideas on membership.
Commissioner Simmons shared her ideas regarding districts and membership. Further
~" discussion ensued. Mayor Wolfson asked for a workshop prior to the next Regular
Commission Meeting and the Commission agreed to it. City Manager Hansen
requested all nominations for members be submitted to him and explained the maps and
'"' materials he plans to provide prior to the workshop.
City Attorney Jensen
- Reported he will not be at the next meeting on November 13, 2006.
Commissioner Borno
- Reported he had attended his first meeting regarding the ferry and explained he
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plans to have a Resolution on the next agenda in support of the ferry. Mayor
expressed appreciation for his work with the committee.
Commissioner Simmons
,~„ - Indicated the need to look into the Selva Linkside issues presented earlier.
Commissioner Fletcher agreed with Commission Simmons. The City Manager
was asked to research and report back to the Commission regarding the two
traffic issues.
Commissioner Waters
- Indicated he had attended the Legislative Council meeting. He reported on the
issues addressed and provided the Commission with a handout from the
meeting. He expressed the need to have a representative attend the meetings.
- Agreed that city vehicles should be able to use Plaza instead of using Selva
Linkside streets as a cut through.
- Complimented the Mayor for supporting the lighting of the welcome sign which
can now be seen easier.
- Complimented the City Manager for the selection of the artwork in the
Commission Chambers.
Mayor Wolfson
- Complimented the City Manager for the enhancements to City Hall and the
' Commission Chambers.
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Adjournment
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There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:59 pm.
Donald M. Wolfson, Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bussey
City Clerk
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