11-25-13 AgendaCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AT 6:30 PM
and
WORKSHOP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
for
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS ON DECEMBER 9, 2013 COMMISSION
MEETING
Special Called Meeting:
Call to order.
1. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
2. Justice Assistance Grant
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prior to the meeting. For your convenience, forms for this purpose are available at the entrance to the Commission
Chambers.
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 the City Clerk by 5:00 PM, Friday, November
22, 2013.
WORKSHOP:
Call to order.
*Discussion of Agenda Items on December 9, 2013 Commission Meeting:
1. A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of November 12, 2013.
B. Approve the minutes of the Commission Workshop of October 21, 2013.
C. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Meeting of October 28, 2013.
D. Approve the minutes of the Commission Workshop of October 28, 2013.
2. Courtesy of Floor to Visitors
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. City Manager's Follow -up Report.
4. Consent Agenda
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
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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.
A. Acknowledge receipt of the Building Department Monthly Activity Report, List of New
Business Taxes and Utility Sales Report for October.
B. Extend the Utility Contractor contract for one additional year to Gruhn May, Inc. at the
current contract prices, effective January 11, 2013.
C. Award the construction contract to F & G Construction for $39,848.00 to complete the
Tideviews ADA Trail using the funds in account 320 - 6040 -572 -6300 to fully fund the
project and authorize staff to sign associated paperwork.
D. Award the annual contract for Welding Troubleshooting and Repair to Hutchinson
Welding & Repair, LLC at the prices submitted in Bid No. 1314 -01.
E. Award the contract for beach cleaning services to Beachcombers North, Inc. (Bid No.
1213 -13) in the amount of $32,916.00 for one year, from November 1, 2013 through
October 31, 2014, and authorize City Manager to sign the new contract.
F. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Radio Services Agreement between the City of
Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville.
5. Committee Reports
None.
6. Action on Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 13 -19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TERMINATING THE
APPOINTMENT OF ALAN C. JENSEN AS CITY ATTORNEY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Resolution No. 13 -20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH APPOINTING THE FIRM
OF KOPELOUSOS, BRADLEY AND GARRISON, P.A. AS INTERIM CITY
ATTORNEY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 13 -17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH TERMINATING THE
APPOINTMENT OF JAMES R. HANSON, AS CITY MANAGER AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 13 -18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH APPOINTING NELSON
VAN LIERE AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
7. Action on Ordinances
A. ORDINANCE NO. 20-13-126, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2013 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 90 -13 -220, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III, ZONING REGULATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW
DIVISION 10, FLORIDA - FRIENDLY USE OF FERTILIZER ON URBAN
LANDSCAPES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. Miscellaneous Business
A. Crosswalk on Seminole Road at David Street (deferred from 10/28/13 Workshop). (City
Manager)
B. Community Development Board recommendation on boats /trailers in front yards. (City
Manager) (Note: Community Development Board meeting is on 11/19/13 and their
recommendation will be forwarded to the Commission as soon as it becomes available.)
C. Request for a Waiver from City Code Section 19 -7 Driveway Limitations to allow a
Circular Driveway on a Lot with Less Than 100 Foot Frontage. (City Manager)
D. Mayor Pro -Tem Appointment. (City Manager)
E. Board Member Review Committee Appointment. (City Manager)
F. Report on Activities of the North Florida Utility Coordination Group (NFUCG) and
approval to sign the Joint Defense /Common Interest Agreement. (City Manager)Award
G. Marsh Multipurpose Path Design and Permitting RFP #14 -03. (City Manager)
(Note: Proposals from consultant are to be opened and scored and report will be
forwarded to Commission prior to the December 9, 2013 meeting.)
9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report.
10. Reports and /or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney
A. Human Rights Ordinance (Commissioner Mark)
B. Discussion concerning Audio/Visual/ Logistical Issues at meeting locations throughout
the City. (Commissioner Beckenbach)
C. Videotaping meeting/additional budget (Commissioner Woods)
D. Discussion on possible amendments to City Code Chapter 11 Noise to prohibit
commercial construction within a residential community on Sundays. (Commissioner
Mark)
E. Discussion on possible amendments to City Code Chapter 11 Noise to prohibit
commercial lawn service companies before 9:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays and
Sundays. (Commissioner Mark)
Adjourn
*Formal action (if needed) will be taken at the Commission Meeting of December 9, 2013.
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 by 5:00 PM, Friday, November
22, 2013.
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