Minutes of 07-26-04- Note Item 6AJ""'' MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 26, 2004
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor John Meserve City Manager Jim Hanson
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Beaver City Clerk Maureen King
Commissioner Paul B. Parsons City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons
Commissioner J. Dezmond Waters III
Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Invocation
given by the Mayor, was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12,
2004
Commissioner Simmons pointed out a scriveners error (that had already
been corrected). Beaver requested that the vote on Resolution 04-07 be
changed to reflect that he voted nay and Commissioner Waters voted aye.
Motion: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
July 12, 2004 as amended.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Meserve commented on the number of e-mails and letters he
received concerning Items 7C and 7D (proposed development of Johnston
Island) and thanked the citizens for their input.
He indicated that due to the large number of citizens present to address
those items, he would move them up on the agenda. The Mayor further
commented that as one of the three Commissioners who voted to approve
the ordinances on first reading, he now had second thoughts on his vote. He
believed that legally, the Commission probably was not setting a
precedence in this issue, but if approved, others might come along and
make the same request. The Mayor then made the following motion:
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Motion: Limit the height of any development the Commission permits
on Johnston Island to no more than 35 feet.
Mayor Meserve invited comments from the Commissioners concerning the
motion.
Commissioner Waters believed the City Code was flawed in that it did not
set height limits of 35 feet for Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and
Special Use Districts, but allowed the Commission to determine the height.
He further stated that the Commission always had the right to set a height
above 35' in Commercial and Industrial Districts, and believed the
Commission should decide whether or not it wished to surrender that right.
He thought that a limit for development should be set at 35-feet---nothing
above the tree canopy. He requested that staff prepare an ordinance to close
all loopholes in the City Code relative to a 35-foot height limit.
Commissioner Beaver stated that he would like to qualify what happened at
the previous meeting, and indicated that when he voted on the 69-foot
height, it was not to vote for that height for the condominium, but to
continue the dialogue with the potential developer after he heard input from
the citizens and Commissioners.
Commissioner Simmons stated that she was proud to be a member of a
community whose citizens were so concerned and so involved.
Commissioner Parsons believed the Commissioners should have begun with
a lower height limit and required the developer to make his argument for a
higher limit. He indicated that he did not want to see commercial
development on the island. Commissioner Parsons stated that he had also
received numerous a-mails and calls and thanked the residents for their
input.
Moved by Meserve, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0 -
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor indicated that he would like to defer final reading on Items 7C
and 7D until such time as the developer, Bridge Tenders LLC, come back
with another plan limiting the height to 35-feet or state they are no longer
interested in developing the property.
Motion: Defer action on Items 7C and & 7D until such time as the
developer comes back and tells the city how he wants to proceed.
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C. Ordinance No. 31-04-03 Introduction and Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA AMENDING THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP,
AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 95-90-48, AS AMENDED,
SAID ORDINANCE NUMBER 31-04-03, WHICH SHALL
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION AS ESTABLISHED
ON THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) FOR LANDS
AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM CONSERVATION TO
RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY AND GENERAL
COMMERCIAL RELATED TO A SMALL SCALE
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY KNOWN AS JOHNSTON
ISLAND, PROVIDING FOR INTENT; AUTHORITY;
FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; FINDINGS OF FACT;
SEVERABILITY; RECORDATION AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
D. Ordinance No. 52-04-02 -Introduction and Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY
OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 52-04-02, REZONING LANDS AS DESCRIBED
HEREINAFTER FROM CONSERVATION (CON) TO PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); TO BE KNOWN AS THE
JOHNSTON ISLAND PUD; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL
CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Due to the fact that the ordinances were advertised for a public hearing, the
Mayor opened the floor for concurrent public hearings on Ordinances 7C
and 7D.
Former Mayor Lyman Fletcher of 884 East Coast Drive provided
background information concerning previous annexations and stated that
the property was annexed so the city could control development of the
marshlands and Johnston Island.
He explained the Comprehensive Plan amendment procedure and requested
that the Commissioners stop, slow down and think how approval of a Mixed
Use PUD would affect future development of other parcels in the city.
Former Community Development Board Chair Don Wolfson of 1725
Beach Avenue also reviewed the history of the annexation and explained
the Conservation Land Use Designation recommendation made to the City
Commission by the Community Development Board. He believed any
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan warranted an in-depth study and
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should not be taken lightly. He also opposed any consideration of
exceeding the 35-foot height limit. He believed the Commissioners should
be more aware to the sentiments of the community. He believed the
property should be developed residential under the Conservation Land Use
designation.
Former Mayor Suzanne Shaughnessy of 168 Oceanwalk Drive stated
that while she was Mayor, the land was zoned Open Rural (now called
Conservation) to keep the Intracoastal Waterway pristine and prevent major
development as has occurred in South Florida. She urged the
Commissioners to think carefully before approving any Comprehensive
Plan amendments or zoning changes in response to a single project.
Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive reminded the Commissioners that the
Community Development Board on February 24, 2004, unanimously
recommended denial of the request. He believed the applicant's appeal
should have been made within thirty days and the Commission committed
an illegal action by taking action ninety-one days after the CDB meeting.
He believed the applicant should wait one year before resubmitting a
request.
Former Commissioner Mike Borno of 223 Oceanforest Drive N. urged
the Commissioners not to consider rezoning the property until after the
developer comes back with a plan that does not exceed the 35-feet height
limit. He also indicated that he favored the 35-foot limitation and was
opposed to the leasing of any public parking spaces (Item GA)
Carolyn Woods of 303 6th Street, a member of the Community
Development Board, explained the actions of the CDB relative to the
request and stated that she believed the development was inconsistent with
the Comprehensive Plan as a mixed use development and failed to meet
current zoning regulations. She further stated the request did not comply
with Section 24-129 of the code.
Woody Winfree of 335 3rd Street stated that she appreciated the work the
Commissioners do for their constituents, but she believed they should have
a "vision" for what was needed in the city. She believed development of
Johnston Island would not be part of the vision.
Sandy Golding of 1203 18th Avenue N. in Jacksonville Beach, urged the
Commissioners not to pass the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. She
believed the land should remain Conservation. She stated that she lived in a
city with numerous high-rises, and a group of citizens were working to have
a referendum placed on the November ballot to place the height limit of 35-
feet in the City Charter. She indicated that the Commissioners might wish
to consider doing the same thing.
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Pat Pillmore of 995 Camelia Street stated that she did not understand why
the Commissioners voted on the ordinances on first reading when there
were questions that needed answers. She believed the Comprehensive Plan
was a trust for future generations that should be protected and preserved.
She believed it was important to preserve green spaces for the future.
Penny Riley of 159 Third Street opposed high-rise development. She
favored preservation of the marshlands for future generations.
Pat Ketteringham of 1661 Park Terrace East, athirty-two year resident
of the city, opposed high-rise development.
Jamie Fletcher of 340 Garden Lane thanked the Commissioners for
remembering that they represent the citizens of Atlantic Beach and pointed
out that Atlantic Beach was a community that wanted no compromise when
it came to the height limit.
Chris Anderson of 1679 Seminole Road favored the 35-foot height limit.
He also urged the Commissioner to consider more affordable housing so the
children of current citizens could afford to live in Atlantic Beach.
Sandy Forsyth of 2345 Seminole Reach Court favored enforcing the
current 35-foot height limit, and believed if one exception was made, it
would lead to future exceptions. Mr. Forsyth favored a referendum to place
the height limit in the City Charter.
Patrick Rose of 2087 Vela Norte Circle informed the Commissioners that
the restaurant located on Johnston Island never did a very good business
due to ingress/egress problems. He believed a condominium project might
suffer the same fate and they might not sell.
Ethan Soergel 336 9th Street thanked the Commissioners for listening to
the citizens of Atlantic Beach.
Valerie Britt of the Pablo Point Civic Association opposed the proposed
land use amendment and distributed information concerning her objections.
A copy of the information is attached and made part of this official record
as Attachment A.
Blythe Waters of 1829 Seminole Road stated that she grew up in Atlantic
Beach and thought that two visions for the city were at odds---economic
development for the city or keeping conservation land. She believed there
was a price for each and keeping conservation land was not cheap. She
believed the residents attending the meeting were willing to pay the price to
keep the land conservation.
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Anew resident of Atlantic Beach, who was retired Navy, stated he was
happy to be a resident of Atlantic Beach and complimented the residents for
being so visionary. He hoped the city would remain the way it is.
Mike Kring of 1580 Selva Marina Drive stated that over the years he had
observed the development of the city's Comprehensive Plan, and he urged
the Commissioners to keep the Comprehensive Plan and preserve what
Atlantic Beach citizens now enjoy. He believed increasing density was not
in keeping with the spirit of the community.
Richard Bell of 1952 Beachside Court stated he enjoyed the character of
Atlantic Beach and urged the Commissioners to preserve the present way of
life.
Adam Tumbloom, a visitor from England, stated that he was impressed
with the sensitive, intelligent approach to urban planning he observed in
Atlantic Beach. He urged the Commissioners not to jeopardize what the
city enjoys and to listen to the citizens.
Mike Fogg of 366 Plaza inquired as to the reason each Commissioner, at
the previous meeting, voted to change the Comprehensive Plan.
Rita Fairbairn of 211 Seminole Road urged the Commissioners to keep
the city the way it is and not change the Comprehensive Plan.
No one else spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Meserve, seconded by Simmons (Defer action on Items 7C and
7D until such time as the developer comes back and tells the city how he
wants to proceed.)
Votes:
Aye: 3 -Beaver, Parsons, Meserve
Nay: 2 -Simmons, Waters
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor stated that the Commission would carefully consider any issues
on whether or not to change the Future Land Use Map. The Mayor
indicated that he would put his thoughts on this issue in writing and would
make them available to the public.
At 8:25 p.m. the Mayor called a recess and the meeting was reconvened at
8:35 p.m.
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Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
Harriet James of 89 Dewees Avenue stated that her property faced
Mandalay Park, and she did not mind the proposed parking, but objected to
the removal of any trees to create the parking.
Bill Taylor of 9510`h Street stated that when the units were built, signs
were posted indicating private parking, and the owners could also park at
the end of the condominium on land, which was later sold. He indicated
that there was no parking problem for many years until the signs were
removed. Mr. Taylor stated that the owners were asking for the use of ten
spaces for access to their homes, and 95% of the time the residents who live
there already used more than ten public spaces. He believed the city would
not be losing any spaces.
Sally Clemens of 1638 Park Terrace West believed that citizens should
know more about the city's finances and suggested that the Finance
Director provide a monthly accounting to the Commissioners and in the
Tideviews newsletter.
Rita Giblin of 40 10`h Street opposed the leasing of the parking spaces, but
stated that if they were leased, that they not be sold with the property. Ms.
Giblin favored the construction of more parking spaces for all residents.
Jim Naughton of 1719 Beach Avenue opposed the leasing of the parking
spaces, and commented that he did not think the 16`h Street residents were
aware of the proposal to create more parking spaces in Mandalay Park. He
believed the proposed lease fee was too low and stated the parking issue
was not the city's problem to solve.
Bill Permenter of 78 Dewees Avenue opposed the leasing of the parking
spaces and the construction of parking spaces in Mandalay Park. He
believed the city's green spaces should be retained and there should be
public input before any decisions were made.
Sandy Forsyth of 2345 Seminole Reach Court commented that he did not
want to see the city become a place just for those who live at the beach. He
opposed the leasing of the parking spaces, and stated that the residents knew
of the parking problem and should handle their own problems. He inquired
as to why the 10`" Street access was not posted for "No Parking" from
midnight to 6:00 a.m. like other street ends. He suggested the residents try
to work out an agreement with the adjacent condominium for parking.
Barbara Mears of 1604 Coquina Place opposed the proposed parking in
Mandalay Park. She believed no trees should be cut down and that the
homeowners in the area should be notified of the proposed parking. She
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believed the Tree Board and Community Development Board would also be
opposed. Ms. Mears urged the Commissioners to deny the request.
Kelly Elmore of 1650 Beach Avenue also opposed the parking in
Mandalay Park and the leasing of the parking spaces. Mr. Elmore stated
that Mandalay Park contained one of the remaining natural live oak tree
canopies in the city and removal of the trees would go against what the city
is all about.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive commented on the following items:
1) That speeding was still a problem on Sherry Drive, (2) He resented the
letter opposing the additional increase in homestead exemption, (3) He
believed the Commissioners should not raise the water and sewer rates
Item 7B), and suggested that they at least lower the base utility rate and
give some type of rebate for those residents who install water-conserving
fixtures, (3) Suggested the addition of a right hand turn lane going south on
Seminole Road, (4) Inquired concerning the status of the back entrance to
the Post Office from Plaza, and (5) Requested the City Attorney's opinion
relative to the 10`" Street parking, and inquired if residents could legally be
denied ingress/egress to their property.
Fran Ferguson Root of 1665 Beach Avenue believed more time was
needed to address the 10`" Street parking issue. She believed the 10`h Street
parking spaces should remain open to the public.
Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
from Previous Meeting
A. Present proposed design for aesthetic improvements to the 5-
points intersection
Public Works Director Rick Carper presented a conceptual plan of the
improvements to enhance the aesthetics of the 5-points intersection, which
included new paving, decorative crosswalks and planting areas at a cost of
65,000.
Commissioner Parsons inquired if irrigation was available, and Mr. Carper
responded it was included in the proposal. Commissioner Parsons
commented that he would like the area at the end of Plaza for display of art.
Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge receipt of the monthly report from Public Safety
Department (City Manager)
B. Extend the contract for janitorial services with Atlantic Coast
Total Office Care, Inc. for one year at current prices (City
Manager)
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C. Award a contract to C. C. Borden Company in the total amount
of $367,186 for City Hall addition and remodeling pursuant to
the specifications of Bid No. 0304-12, base bid and alternates 1
and 2, with a budget increase in the amount of $3,736.00 (City
Manager)
D. Award a contract to USA Services for every other month street
sweeping for city streets, Public Works yard and City Hall
Parking lot (Bid No. 0304-20 Item #1, Option A, Alternate Bid
1 Option A and Alternate Bid #2 Options) at a total cost of
12,390 per year starting August 1, 2004; award a contract to
Surface Management Corporation for FDOT sweeping (Bid No.
0304-20 Item #2 Option B) at a total cost of $3,936 per year
starting August 1, 2004 (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A through D as presented.
There was no discussion.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
None.
Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 04-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE LEASE OF PARKING SPACE
AGREEMENT FOR OWNERS OF ISLAND CLUB
CONDOMINIUMS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN SAID LEASES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 04-07.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Commissioner Waters read a prepared statement providing information that
parking needs have changed over the years. He believed it was a
reasonable expectation that homeowners should be able to park in front of
their home or across city right-of--way. He indicated that the property
owners could remove their patio walls and create parking on private
property but this would make the area unattractive and eliminate the on-
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street parking spaces. Commissioner Waters stated that it was not the
city's intent to devalue property or degrade the quality of life in the area.
Commissioner Waters suggested that the 10th Street parking could be
increased by an additional four spaces by restriping the area and making the
spaces a little narrower. This would leave 10-12 spaces for public parking
on the east end for the public. He believed parking could be redistributed to
16th Street where there currently is no parking. He reported that all over
the city citizens were using the public right-of--way, and it should be no
different for the residents of the Island Club Condominiums.
Commissioner Simmons stated that she had problems with moving forward
with the request since two different issues had become intertwined. She
believed no action should be taken until after meetings had been scheduled
with both parties.
Mayor Meserve stated that he was opposed to the lease agreement in that
the residents set an arbitrary figure of $300, which he felt was too low. He
also believed the 16th Street residents should have an opportunity to give
input on the proposed Mandalay parking. The Mayor expressed concern,
that if the request was approved, there could be legal issues in the future if
someone decided not to honor the agreement under the all-or-none
stipulation, and requested a legal opinion on this aspect. He believed the
city was blameless in this matter and was now being asked to fix the
parking problem.
Commissioner Beaver agreed with the Mayor, and reiterated his concern
that lease fee of $300 was too low. He agreed with Commissioner
Simmons' comments and stated the Commission should defer and rethink
the request. He further stated that he would like to be able to help the
condominium owners, but not at the expense of the other residents in the
city.
Commissioner Parsons suggest aten-year agreement at $405.70 a month to
cover the costs to create the additional parking at Mandalay Park.
Discussion ensued and it was thought that the creation of the additional
parking spaces would require removal of six trees in the park -three palms,
two oaks, and a sweet gum.
Motion: Defer action on the request to the next meeting in order to
give the residents of 16th Street time to see the plan for Mandalay Park
and to receive their input.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
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Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 25-04-37 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 6, BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE II, BUILDING CODE, ADDING A NEW SEC. 8-25,
BOATHOUSES AND DOCKS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 25-04-37 on final reading.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing. No one spoke and the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
City Manager Hanson explained that Commissioner Simmons requested the
inclusion of "gazebos on docks" after "boathouses" in the ordinance and
distributed an ordinance showing the changes.
Discussion of the change ensued and the City Attorney clarified that the
insertion of "gazebos" was a minor change and would not require another
public hearing.
Amendment to the motion: Add the gazebo language to ordinance No.
25-04-37.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters (Approve Ordinance No. 25-04-
37, as amended, on final reading)
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 80-04-69 Public Hearing and Final Reading
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 UTILITIES, ARTICLE
II, WATER WORKS SYSTEM, SECTION 22-27 DELETING (1)
CUSTOMERS WITHIN CITY, (a) SINGLE UNITS, (b) MULTIPLE
UNITS, AND DELETING SECTION 22-27(2) CUSTOMERS
OUTSIDE THE CITY. ADDING SECTION 22-27 (1) MONTHLY
WATER BASE FACILITY CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR SPECIFIC
RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND IRRIGATION
BASE FACILITY CHARGES AND PROVIDING FOR A PHASED IN
INCREASE IN COMMERCIAL WATER BASE FACILITY
CHARGES BASED ON METER SIZE OVER A FOUR YEAR
PERIOD, ADDING SECTION 22-27(2) SCHEDULE OF WATER
VOLUME CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF AN BLOCK RATE STRUCTURE AND CREATING SECTION
22-27(2)(a) ESTABLISHING RATES AND BLOCKS FOR THE
SINGLE FAMILY UNITS, CREATING SECTION 22-27(2)(b)
ESTABLISHING RATES AND BLOCKS FOR THE COMMERCIAL
UNITS AND CREATING SECTION 22-27(2)(c) ESTABLISHING
RATES AND BLOCKS FOR THE SINGLE UNIT IRREGATION
ACCOUNTS AND CREATING SECTION 27(2)(d) ESTABLISHING
RATES AND BLOCKS FOR THE MULTIPLE UNIT AND
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS, ADDING SECTION 22-27(3)
CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE CITY. AMENDING ARTICLE III,
WASTE WATER SYSTEM, DIVISION 7, SEWER RATES AND
CHARGES, SECTION 22-166 MONTHLY BASE CHARGE TO
RENAME THE CHARGE WASTE WATER BASE FACILITY
CHARGE, TO CHANGE THE CHARGE AMOUNT FOR ALL
CLASSES AND TO DELETE SECTION 22-166(c) MONTHLY BASE
SURCHARGE FOR REVENUE GENERATION. TO AMEND
SECTION 22-167 SCHEDULE OF WASTE WATER VOLUME
CHARGES DELETING SECTION 22-167(a), (a)(1), (a)(2) AND
REPLACING THEM WITH SECTION 22-167 (a) ESTABLISHING A
BLOCK RATE STRUCTURE, (a)(1) ESTABLISHING RATES AND
BLOCKS FOR SINGLE FAMILY INDIVIDUAL METERED
HOMES, (a)(2) ESTABLISHING RATES AND BLOCKS FOR
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL AND ALL COMMERCIAL UNITS
AND DELETING SECTION 22-176 REVENUE GENERATION
SYSTEM ESTABLISHED, DELETING SECTION 22-177
DISPOSITION OF REVENUES FOR SEWER SYSTEM CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS, DELETING SECTION 22-178 USE OF
ACCRUED FUNDS, DELETING SECTION 22-179
CERTIFICATION OF REVENUE GENERATION SYSTEM,
DELETING 22-180 ANNUAL DEPOSIT TO SEWAGE SYSTEM
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNTS AND TO PROVIDE AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only.
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Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 80-04-69 on final reading.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
He stated that he resented the city profiting from the rate increase and
thought the base rate should be reduced and rebates given when water
conserving appliances were installed.
No on else spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Meserve explained that the city was adjusting its rate structure to
comply with the SJRWMD mandate to adopt water-conserving rates. He
indicated the additional revenue would be used to fund aten-year capital
plan for the system.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Agenda Items 7C and 7D were taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in
the meeting.
C. Ordinance No. 31-04-03 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA AMENDING THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP,
AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 95-90-48, AS AMENDED,
SAID ORDINANCE NUMBER 31-04-03, WHICH SHALL
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION AS ESTABLISHED
ON THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) FOR LANDS
AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM CONSERVATION TO
RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY AND GENERAL
COMMERCIAL RELATED TO A SMALL SCALE
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY KNOWN AS JOHNSTON
ISLAND, PROVIDING FOR INTENT; AUTHORITY;
FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; FINDINGS OF FACT;
SEVERABILITY; RECORDATION AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
D. Ordinance No. 52-04-02 -Public Hearing Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY
OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 52-04-02, REZONING LANDS AS DESCRIBED
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HEREINAFTER FROM CONSERVATION (CON) TO PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); TO BE KNOWN AS THE
JOHNSTON ISLAND PUD; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL
OCONDITIONS; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
E. Ordinance No. 80-04-68 -Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 UTILITIES,
ARTICLE II WATERWORKS SYSTEM, SECTION 22-27.1
UTILITY DEPOSITS PARAGRAPH (B) DELETING
REFERENCE TO THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 80-04-69 on final reading.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive inquired how long the city has been
collecting interest on deposits, and stated that the citizens who pay deposits
should not be deprived of interest. Mr. Marchioli believed it was illegal not
to pay interest on deposits. City Manager Hanson stated that interest would
be paid on current deposits.
No one else spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
F. Ordinance No. 95-04-88 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
REWRITING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 12, NUISANCES, OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 95-04-88 on final reading.
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The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing. No one spoke and the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
There was no discussion.
Commissioner Parsons commended Code Enforcement Officer Sherrer for
rewriting the ordinance.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
8. Miscellaneous Business
A. Public Hearing and action on an application for ause-by-
exception filed by Joseph's Pizza to allow on-premise
consumption of beer and wine in a restaurant located within the
Central Business District at 30 Ocean Boulevard (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Use-bv-Exception filed by Joseph's Pizza as
recommended by the Community Development Board at their July 20,
2004 meeting.
Commissioner Waters commented that Ocean 60 restaurant and Ragtime
restaurant, located in the same block as Joseph's Pizza, both experienced
heavy nighttime patronage. He suggested that the Commission might want
to look into parking requirements for businesses selling alcoholic beverages.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
B. Appointment to fill an unexpired term on the Community
Development Board (City Clerk)
Mayor Meserve stated that he would like to appoint David MacInnes to fill
the unexpired term of Mary Walker on the Community Development Board.
Commissioner Beaver stated that he had asked Chris Lambertson to apply
for the opening due to his experience with the City of Jacksonville Planning
Commission.
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Motion: Appoint David MacInnes to fill the unexpired term of Marv
Waker on the erode Enforcement Boardr
Moved by Meserve, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
C. Approve contract with State Attorney's office and authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreement (City Manager)
Motion: Approve contract with State Attorney's office and authorize
the City Manager to sign the agreement.
There was no discussion.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
D. Authorize Insituform Technologies, Inc. to provide cured-in-
place piping work for sewer rehabilitation in Mini-System B in
the amount of $120,000, piggybacking on the JEA contract WCS-
123-00 (City Manager)
Motion: Authorize Insituform Technologies, Inc. to provide cured-in-
place piping work for sewer rehabilitation in Mini-System B in the
amount of $120,000, piggybacking on the JEA contract WCS-123-00.
City Manager Hanson stated that the city was fortunate to be able to
piggyback on the JEA contract and would save approximately $30,000.
There was no discussion.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
E. Discussion of acreage requirements for residential and mixed
use PUD (Comm. Waters)
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Commissioner Waters referenced the earlier motion relative to limiting the
height to 35-feet and requested that staff prepare an ordinance to close
loopholes in the City Code which would allow any development higher than
35-feet. He pointed out that the passage of those changes would take away
any discretion on the Commission's part to consider anything higher than
35-feet, such as the facade at North Beach Center. He believed that the
requirement would close loopholes in the PUD process.
Community Development Director Doerr stated that during two meetings in
August, she would be bringing back to the Commission ordinances relative
to the Comprehensive Plan amendments and the height limit could be
included in the ordinance as a Comprehensive Plan Policy. She indicated
that the current document proposed to limit the height to 35-feet for
residential land use, but if it was the consensus of the Commission, it could
be included as a Comprehensive Plan Policy.
Commissioner Parsons stated that he did not want to go over 35-feet in
Residential or PUD districts, but he believed facades should not be limited
to 35-feet in the Commercial districts.
Community Development Director Doerr explained that since the city
implemented zoning regulations, there has been a provision for the
Commission to approve height waivers in Commercial and Industrial
districts. She indicated that when the Central Business and PUD Districts
were added, a provision for height waivers was included. She further stated
as the Comprehensive Plan amendments were now proposed, once they go
into effect, an applicant could not request a waiver to the height limit in
residential development, but could in non-residential districts.
Discussion ensued. The Mayor favored the ability to negotiate various
aspects of PUD's, which could result in a nicer project with a mix of
housing and green space. He believed that including the 35-foot limitation
in all zoning districts would limit future Commissions who might then just
change the code. He believed the Commission should do what they think is
best, make the code as ironclad as desired, but to think the process through.
Commissioner Simmons clarified that the Commission was not eliminating
PUD's, but was putting a 35-foot limit on the designation.
Community Development Director Doerr requested that the Commissioners
not confuse the zoning and land use regulations with the Comprehensive
Plan. She indicated that the height issue could be addressed in the
Comprehensive Plan, if it was the desire of the Commission to do so, and
indicated that PUD's through the zoning procedure could be amended as
well. She requested Commission direction on the changes.
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Commissioner Simmons stated that she believed Commissioner Waters
requested amendments to the zoning code and requested clarification.
Commissioner Waters believed the zoning code addressed height issues
more than the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Doerr responded that the
Comprehensive Plan amendments would address height and residential land
use. She indicated even a PUD must be assigned a land use designation.
It was explained that the Bridge Tenders' request was submitted before the
proposed new Comprehensive Plan amendments, and the implications
would be different under the new amendments. She further explained that
after the Comprehensive Plan amendments are completed, there would be a
series of fixes and glitch changes to the zoning and development regulations
to implement the Comprehensive Plan amendments, which come toward the
end of the year.
Commissioner Waters requested that change(s) be implemented to limit the
height of buildings throughout the city to 35-feet. Mayor Meserve
requested that the changes be drafted and brought back for a discussion
item.
9. City Manager
City Manager's Report A. City Manager's Report
In addition to his written report, which is attached and made part of this
official record as Attachment B, City Manager Hanson reported on the
following:
Certificate of Taxable Values
The Certificate of Taxable Values had been submitted with the same
millage rate of 3.0394 mills as last year. He believed there was no need for
an increase, but indicated the Commission could lower the rate if they
wished.
Budget Workshops
Budget Workshops have been scheduled for August 9th and 23Ta at 5:00 p.m.
and if another workshop was needed, it would be held on August 30th
Reports/Requests 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City
City Commissioners Attorney
City Attorney
City Attorney
Johnston Island Comments
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In response to comments made earlier in the evening City Attorney Jensen
stated that property owners came to the city and made application for a
small-scale amendment and a rezoning and were entitled to do that and go
through the process.
He indicated that some of the comments made by the audience would seem
to indicate that the Commission should have "killed" the request and denied
the applicant due process. He indicated that the applicants were entitled to
due process under the law. He pointed out that the Community
Development Board had made a recommendation only to the City
Commission and since no action was taken, the recommendation would not
be subject to appeal. He informed the Commission that they had followed
the correct procedure and afforded the applicants due process.
Commissioner Waters clarified the action taken on Johnston Island. City
Attorney Jensen responded that the item was deferred unless the owners
bring back an application to continue the project within the 35-foot height
limit. Discussion ensued. It was pointed out that the property owners had
the right to come back with another plan but they would have to go through
the same process again, beginning with the Community Development
Board.
Community Development Director Doerr pointed out that the applications
were not denied. She indicated that she advised the Community
Development Board that if there was substantial change in the plan of
development, it would be brought back to them for their recommendation.
Commissioner Parsons indicated that numerous times during the meeting, it
had been brought up that the city had the right to retain the Conservation
classification and under that classification, the owners had a right to build
something on their property. He then inquired what type of development
could occur under the Conservation classification.
City Attorney advised that the Commission was not required to change the
zoning. He indicated that there were no permitted uses under Conservation
zoning and any development would have to be approved as a Use-by-
Exception, following the procedure set in the code. The City Attorney
further advised that there was a list of items permitted under the Use-by-
Exception. Community Development Director Doerr pointed out that the
uses were the same as those allowed under Open Rural Zoning. She then
read the list.
Community Development Director Doerr advised the Commissioners that
the Department of Community Affairs had requested that the city take out
the provision of one residential unit per acre as "allowed by right" in the
July 26, 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 20
Conservation classification and indicated they wanted it to go through the
amendment process instead.
Discussion ensued. Commissioners Parsons stated that it was his
understanding that the city could not keep the property zoned Conservation.
Commissioner Simmons inquired concerning the city's vulnerability in
court due to the zoning designation when the property was annexed.
Mayor Meserve requested that City Attorney Jensen bring back information
at a future meeting concerning development rights relative to the Johnston
Island property, including how the property could be developed under the
Conservation classification.
Commissioner Beaver
Distributed information concerning the origin of the proposed
Constitutional amendment for the additional $25,000 homestead
exemption and indicated it would not be on the November ballot.
Requested that a resolution of appreciation be prepared to recognize the
service of Mary Walker on the Community Development Board.
Requested that the minutes of the previous meeting be amended to
reflect that he had voted nay and Commissioner Waters had voted aye
on Resolution 04-07
Suggested that consideration be given to suspending the short- term
rental regulations for two weeks during the Super Bowl.
Commissioner Simmons
Commented on Voting Smart Florida and requested that items not be
placed on an agenda without background information.
Commented that the old part of the Adele Grage Cultural Center needed
to be spruced up.
Inquired how the city would meet with the residents living in the
vicinity of Mandalay Park and requested that this item be included on
the agenda for the next meeting.
Stated that she understood that rentals for the Super Bowl were
somewhat unique, but indicated that she had received complaints from
residents living near properties that were being illegally used as short-
terrn rentals and requested that the regulations not be suspended.
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Commissioner Parsons
Agreed with Commissioner Beaver and believed the city should support
the Super Bowl and suspend the regulations for two weeks. He also
believed the city should support the Super Bowl Committee in any way
that it could.
Inquired when construction of the skate park would begin. City
Manager Hanson responded that the architect was finishing the plans,
and there was no schedule for construction at this time.
Commissioner Waters
Commissioner Waters also agreed with Commissioner Beaver
concerning waiving the rules for short-term rentals. He indicated that
the planners for Dancing in the Street needed direction regarding
organizing events during the Super Bowl.
Reported that the residents living around Johansen Park have been
putting their yard trash in the park for pick up instead of in their own
yards, and they were killing the grass in the park. He also reported that
earlier in the year there were reports of partying in the park and inquired
of Chief Thompson if this was true. Chief Thompson responded that the
city had dealt with partying and underage drinking in every park in the
city. He indicated he would investigate if there were complaints relative
to Johansen Park and get back with Commissioner Waters. City
Manager Hanson stated that barricades were to be installed to prevent
driving into the park.
Mayor Meserve
Super Bowl Venue Update
Reported that he had attended several meetings concerning the Super
Bowl and planning for events at the beach were somewhat on hold due
to funding issues. He indicated that Neptune Beach was reluctant to
hold Dancing in the Street when it was determined it would cost
75,000 for security for the event. He indicated that Neptune Beach
would readdress this matter at their next meeting.
The Mayor believed the city should have a traffic plan and it should be
funded. He further indicated that there would be a meeting on August
5th, that either Chief Thompson or City Manager Hanson would attend.
The Mayor stated that he would continue to work with the City of
Jacksonville for funding for transportation so the anticipated crowds at
the beach can move back and forth from downtown.
July 26 2004 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 22
Adjournment
He further indicated that even if there was no city sponsored venue, the
crowds would come to the beach and the security plan being established
by Chief Thompson would still have to be executed.
There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Q.t.(Jt.~~¢.i~
Maureen King
Certified Municipal rk
J/ ATrCACHNIEI~T a
JV JUI~'Y 26, 2004 COMMISSIGP~T I~~IEE'CING
V
RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL OF
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FLUM ORD. 31-04-03
APPLICATION FILE SSA-2004-01
FROM CONSERVATION TO MEDIUM DENISTY
RESIDENTIAL
AND
REZONING ORDINANCE 52-04-02
JOHNSTON ISLAND)
AND REFERENCE TO
DCA ORC'S FOR DCA 04-lER FOR THE COASTAL
HIGH HAZARD AREA DATED JUNE 4, 2004
Presented by Valerie Britt
For Self as Resident and For Pablo Point Civic Association, Inc.
Competency to Testify:
Current and Past Positions Ltclacde
PPCA Director of Land Use & Zoning
WBCA Growth Management Team Leader
GACC Planning & Zoning Chair
1000 Friends of Florida Community Steward Award
CPAC Comprehensive Plan and Growth Management Chair
CPAC Land Use & Zoning Sub-Committee Member
Member Metropolitan Planning Organization CAC
GACC Land Use & Zoning Chair
Member JTA Committees
CPAC Transportation Subcommittee Member
T~~ ~4C3LtG ~car~ Y!q ..- A ~ g .
PRIMARY OBJECTI(jNS TO THE CHANGE OF
THE CITY'S COMRPEHENSIVE PLAN (FLUM)
And without a change in the FLUM, there can be no
companion rezoning to residential medium density)
Inappropriately adding a marina on the ICW --shared with Pablo
Point-- in the city of Atlantic Beach without going through the
mandated development of regional impact (DRI) process for a
municipality that does not have a boat facility Biting plan to allow
for a waiver under SB 1906 passed in 2002 for F.S. 163
Increasing residential density in the Coastal High Hazard Area
contrary to state law and inconsistently with the State and
Regional Plans, adversely affecting the safe evacuation of the
residents of Pablo Point, and the beaches, who also are in the
CHHA
Inconsistent with the State's recommendations in their June 2004
Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report (ORC's)
Made to the City of Atlantic Beach regarding the Coastal High
Hazard Area (CHHA), which requires the city to divert growth
away from the CHHA
Adversely impacts Pablo Point's intersection, the first light west
of the proposed higher density development, with a right out only
exit from the development, resulting in new traffic at link 409 San
Pablo Road which is at 135% capacity
By Valerie Britt (credentials attached)
Atlantic Beach Minutes & Agendas
C. Ordinance No. 31-04-03 Public Hearing
and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AS
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 95-90-48, AS
AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE NUMBER 31-
04-03, WHICH SHALL CHANGE THE LAND
USE DESIGNATION AS ESTABLISHED ON
THE 2005 FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM)
FOR LANDS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM
CONSERVATION TO RESIDENTIAL,
MEDIUM DENSITY AND GENERAL
COMMERCIAL RELATED TO A SMALL
SCALE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY KNOWN
AS JOHNSTON ISLAND, PROVIDING FOR
INTENT;. AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF
CONSISTENCY; FINDINGS OF FACT;
SEVERABILITY; RECORDATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
D. Ordinance No. 52-04-02 - Public.
Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE. CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, COUNTY. OF DUVAL, STATE OF
FLORIDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE NUMBER
52-04-02, REZONING LANDS AS DESCRIBED
HEREINAFTER FROM CONSERVATION (CON)
TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); TO
BE KNOWN AS THE JOHNSTON ISLAND PUD;
PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS;
PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS.. CLAUSE; REQUIRING
RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN
LL EFFECTIVE DATE
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State of Florida
Department of Community Affairs
Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home. "
Jeb Bush
Governor
June 4, 2004
The Honorable John Meserve
Mayor, City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Dear Mayor Meserve:.
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Thaddeus L.
Cohen
Secretary
The Department has completed its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Atlantic
Beach (DCA 04-lER), which was received on Apri12, 2004.. Based on Chapter 163, F.S., we have prepared the attached
report that outlines our findings concerning the amendment.. It is particularly important that the City address the objections
set forth in our review re ort so that these issues can be successfully resolved prior to adoption. We have also inc u e or
your consideration copies o all local, regional, and state agency comments received by the Department.
Within the next 120 days, the City should act by choosing to adopt, adopt with changes, or not adopt the proposed
amendment. For your assistance, our report outlines procedures for final adoption and transmittal.
We are available to work with your staff to develop an approach to assist the City in responding to our report and
developing an acceptable solution. Deparhnent staff will be in contact with City Planning staff to coordinate a meeting in
Atlantic Beach at your convenience.
If you or your staff have any questions or if we may be of further assistance,. please contact James Stansbury,
Principal Planner, at (850)922-1818 or james.stansbury@dca.state.fl.us.
Sincerely,
Charles Gauthier, AICP
Chief of Comprehensive Planning
VH/js
Encl.: Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report
External Agency Comments
cc: Ms. Sonya Doer, City of Atlantic Beach
Mr. Ed Lehman, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
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TRANSMITTAL PROCEDURES
Upon receipt of this letter, the City of Atlantic Beach has 120 days in which to adopt, adopt with
changes, or determine that the. City will not adopt the proposed amendment. The process for adoption of
local government comprehensive plan amendments is outlined in s. 163.3184, Florida Statutes (F.S.),
and Rule 9J-11.011, F.A.C.. The City must ensure that all ordinances adopting comprehensive plan
amendments are consistent with the provisions of Chapter 163.3189(2)(a), F.S.
Within .ten working days. of the date of adoption, the City must submit the following to the
Department:
Three copies of the adopted comprehensive plan amendments;
A listing of additional. changes not previously reviewed;
A listing of findings by the local governing body, if any, which were not included in the
ordinance; and
A statement indicating the relationship of the additional changes to the Department's Objections,
Recommendations and Comments Report.
The above amendment and documentation are required for the Department to conduct a
compliance review, make a compliance determination and issue the appropriate notice of intent.
In order to expedite the regional planning council's review of the amendments,. and pursuant to
Rule 9J-11.011(5), F.A.C., please provide a copy of the adopted amendment directly to the Executive
Director of the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council.
Please be advised that Section 163.3184(8)(c), Florida Statutes,. requires the Department to
provide a courtesy information statement regarding the Department's Notice of Intent to citizens who
furnish their names and addresses at the local government's plan amendment transmittal (proposed) or
adoption hearings. In order to .provide this .courtesy information. statement, local governments are
required by law to furnish the names and addresses of the citizens requesting this information to the
Department. Please provide these required names and addresses to the Department when you
transmit your adopted amendment package for compliance review. In the event no names,
addresses are provided, please provide this information as well. For efficiency, we encourage that
the information sheet be provided in electronic format.
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INTRODUCTION
The following objections, recommendations and comments are based upon the Department's
review of the City of Atlantic Beach's proposed amendment to their comprehensive plan pursuant to s.
163.3184, Florida Statutes (F.S.).
The objections relate to specific requirements of relevant portions of Chapter 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Chapter 163, Part II, F.S. Each objection includes a recommendation;
of one approach that might be taken to address the cited objection. Other approaches maybe more
suitable in specific situations. Some of these objections may have initially been raised by one of the
other external review agencies. If there is a difference between the Department's objection and the
external agency advisory objection or comment, the Department's objection would take precedence.
Each of these objections must be .addressed by the local government and corrected when the
amendment is resubmitted for our compliance review. Objections that are not addressed may result in a
determination that the amendment is not in compliance. The Department may have raised an objection
regarding missing data and. analysis, items that the local government considers not applicable to its
amendment. If that is the case, a statement justifying its non-applicability pursuant to Rule 9J-5.002(2),
F.A.C., must be submitted. The Department will make a determination on the non-applicability of the
requirement, and if the justification is sufficient, the objection will be considered addressed.
The comments following the objections and recommendations section, are advisory in nature.
Comments will not form bases of a determination ofnon-compliance. They are included to call
attention to items raised by our reviewers. The comments can be substantive, concerning planning
principles, methodology or .logic, as well as editorial in nature dealing with grammar, organization,
mapping, and reader comprehension.
Appended to the back of the Department's report are the comment letters from the other state
review agencies and other agencies, organizations and individuals. These comments are advisory to the
Department and may not form bases of Departmental objections unless they appear under the "Objec-
tions heading in this report.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
OBJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS
FOR
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 04-1ER
June 4, 2004
Division of Community Planning
Office of Comprehensive Planning
This report is prepared pursuant to Rule 9J-11.010, F.A.C.
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Objections, Recommendations, and Comments Report
for
City of Atlantic Beach 04-1
June 4, 2004
OBJECTIONS
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The amendment package proposes significant revisions to the City's comprehensive plan to reflect the
recommendations in the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The Department has identified
objections to objectives and policies that affect development within the coastal high hazard area and
emergency evacuation, along with wetlands protection, wellhead protection, transportation, and capital
improvements. The Department will continue to work with the City to resolve these issues consistent
with the statutory and regulatory requirements as the City seeks to make the comprehensive plan a better
guide for managing growth within the community.
Any references to policies and objectives are referring to the proposed policy or objective number
Objection: Coastal High Hazard Area; -Rule 9J-5.012(3)(b)6.; Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
requires the com rehensive lan to direct option awa from the coastal hi hazard area (CHHA).
e i as proposed policies to address this requirement. However, t e ity as propose
amendments to other policies which run. counter to this requirement: The change to the Commercial
land use category to allow medium density residential has the effect of increasing the density on the
existing commercial parcels located within the CHHA. Proposed policies A.1.7.5, A.1.7.6, D.2.1.2, and
D.2.3.2., allow for increases of residential density in the CHHA if the increases can be "mitigated." The
term "mitigation" is vague, and neither Chanter 163, F.S., or Rule 9J-5 F A C'., = r »~ ; f; r ; Crp.acac of
residential densities. in the CHHA if they are "mitigated." -The data submitted with the amendment
includes a map depicting the CHHA. However, the ordinance and the proposed element are not clear
that the map would be adopted in the comprehensive plan as required by Rule 9J-5.006(4), F.A.C.
Sections 163.3177(2), 163.3177(6)(a), 163.3177(6)(g)7, and 8., and 163.3178(2)(h), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.006(2), 9J-5.006(3)(b)5.; 9J-$.006(4)(b)6., Rule 9J-5:005(5), Rule 9J-5.012(2)(e)3., 9J-5.012
3)(a), Rule 9J-5.012(3)(b)6., 7., and (c)7.; F.A.C.
Recommendation: The City should address. population in the CHHA consistently throughout the
comprehensive plan. The. commercial land. use category should allow residential development only on
commercially designated property outside of the CHHA. This change would-also address the concern
with Objective A.1.2. Increases of residential densities within the CHHA should not be allowed and the
use of "mitigation" tot is en s ould be eleted. The City must adopt the map deprctmg e A as
part of the future land use map (FLUM) series with the goals, objectives and policies of the
comprehensive plan.
Objection: Wetland; Rule 9J-5.012(3)(a), F.A.C., requires that the City identify the types, values,
functions, sizes, conditions and locations of wetlands. Rule 9J-5.012(3)(b), F.A:G, requires that the
comprehensive plan then direct incompatible uses away from wetlands and where incompatible land
uses are allowed to occur, consider mitigation as one means to compensate for the loss of the wetland
functions. The City did not provide a wetlands map pursuant. to Rule 9J-5.006(4), F.A.C., identifying
the wetlands within the City's boundaries along with the types, values, functions, sizes and conditions of
the wetlands. Policies A:1.9.2., D.3.2.8., prohibit "adverse impacts" and "significant and adverse"
impacts to wetlands but do not adequately describe the types of impacts that can occur based on the
criteria for wetlands identified in Rule 9J-5.012(3)(a), F.A.C., above. The city appears to be attempting
to address the. largest remaining wetland system along the western boundary of the City by designating it
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Conservation on the FLUM. However, .the City allows residential at a density of 1 unit per acre within
the Conservation land use category, which is not appropriate for a Conservation district. Policy
A.1.6.3., states that the City will not approve FLUM amendments that impact Environmentally Sensitive
Lands as defined in the Conservation Element of the. comprehensive .plan. Environmentally Sensitive
Lands address "jurisdictional wetlands" in Policy D.3.2.8., and the City's overall wetland protection
system should protect all wetlands. The policy addresses wetland protection at the time of a future land
use map amendment but does not address development at the permitting level that maybe consistent
with the FLUM but the wetlands onsite still warrant protection, minimization of impacts, and mitigation.
Sections 163.3177(6)(a), 163.3177(6)(d),-and 163.3177(6)(g), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.006(3)(b)4., 9J-5.013(2)(b)4., 9J-5.013(2)(c)6., and 9J-5.013(3), F.A.C
Recommendation: Develop a wetlands map of the city that meets the criteria in Rule 9J-5.013(3),
F.A.C. Adopt this map with the FLUM series supported with data and. analysis. Based on the map
adopt policies that direct specific incompatible Land uses away from the wetlands. This may be based on
the type of land use as well as the type, size and other characteristics ofthe wetlands. Address
protection of the wetlands at the development stage of the land use as well as the FLUM. Adopt policies
that clearly direct future land development regulations that will address prohibiting certain uses in
wetlands. aswell as minimizing the impacts to the wetlands and mitigating. any impacts to .wetlands.
Delete the provision allowing 1 dwelling unit per acres in the Conservation land use category.
Objection: Wellhead Protection; Rule: 9J-5.006(3)(c)6., F.A.C., requires that the comprehensive plan
include a policy addressing.protection of potable water wellfields by designating appropriate activities
and land uses within wellhead protection areas. ,Policies A.1.1.4., C.3.1.2., D.3.2.3., and D.3.2.4., all
defer protection of the wellhead protection areas to `the land development regulations. The policies do
not provide adequate direction to guide the land development regulations including guidance regarding
the incompatible land uses that should be directed away from the wellhead protection areas as well as
the measures that should be taken to protect the areas. The amendment package also did not include a
map of the .existing and planned potable water wells as required pursuant to Rule 9J-5.006(4), F.A.C.
Sections 163.3177(6)(a), 163.3177(6)(4), and 163.3177(8), F.A
Rules 9J-5.006(4), 9J-5.013(2)(c)l., and 9J-5,005(2), F.A.C..
Recommendation: Provide more detail in the policies directing what are considered incompatible land
uses and the methods by which those uses will be directed away from the wellhead protection areas and
the methods by which the wellhead protection areas will be protected. Include a map of the existing and
planned potable water wells as part of the future land use map series supported with adequate data and
analysis.
Objection: Capital Improvements Schedule; Rule 9J-5.016(4)(a), F.A.C., requires that the
comprehensive plan include a financially feasible schedule of capital improvements. A schedule of
capital improvements was included in the data and analysis. However, there is no reference in the draft
adoption ordinance to the schedule nor was it included with the draft GOPs.
Sections 163.3177(3), 163.3177(10)(h), 163.3178(2)(1), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.016(3)(b)2., and 9J-5.016(4)(a), F.A.C.
Recommendation: Include a financially feasible schedule of capital improvements in the adopted
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GOPs. Ensure that the revenue sources for all of the improvements in the schedule are also identified.
Objection: Objectives D.1.2., G.1.2., and G.1.5., do not have any text included within the objective,
only the number and title of the Objective. The proposed objectives have not established a meaningful
and predictable standard pursuant to Rule 9J-5.005(6), F.A.C.
Sections 163.3177(6)(a), 163.3177(8), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.005(6), and Rule 9J-5.005(2), F.A.C..
Recommendation: Include text guiding the supporting policies and consistent with the appropriate goal
and supported with adequate data and analysis.
Objection: Future Land Use. Categories; Rule 9J-5.006(3)(c)7., F.A.C., requires that-the future land
use categories include densities or intensities. The Public/Semi Public Land Use category does not
include an intensity standard. Based on this concern, the Department also objects to proposed future land
use map amendment. #9 that proposes to designate a 2.3-acre parcel as Public/Semi Public. The
proposed FLUM amendment is not supported with adequate data and analysis to demonstrate
consistency with the comprehensive plan including suitability, compatibility, and availability of
infrastructure.
Rule 9J-5.006(4)(c), F.A.C., requires that mixed use land use categories include a percentage mix of
uses. The proposed Commercial land use category with both commercial and residential uses allowed
does not include. a percentage of the mix of the uses. required for parcels designated with the
Commercial land use category.
Sections 163.3177(2), 163.3177(6)(a), and 163.3177 (10)(a), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.005(5), and 9J-5.006(4)(c), F.A.C.
Recommendation: Include an intensity standard for the Public/Semi Public land use category that is
supported with adequate data and analysis.. Demonstrate .that there are adequate facilities for proposed
amendment #9 and that the site is suitable and compatible with surrounding land uses. Include a
percentage of the mix of uses required for parcels.. designated withthe Commercial land use category.
Please keep in mind when amending this land use category the concerns identified with it in regards to
the CHHA.
Objection: Future Land Use Map. Series; Rule 9J-5.006(4)(b), F.A.C., requires that the
comprehensive plan include. a map series identifying: 1) existing and planned public potable waterwells,
and wellhead protection areas; 2) beaches and shores; 3) flood plains; 4) wetlands;. 5) minerals and soils;
and 6) coastal high hazard areas. Thepotable waterwell, wetland and CHHA map were previously
discussed in this report. The other maps were included in the data and analysis supporting the
amendments. However, the draft adoption ordinance and the proposed goals, objectives and policies
were not clear that these-other amendments were going to be adopted as part of the future land use map
series with the proposed goals, objectives and policies.
Section 163.3177(2), 163.3177(6)(a), and 163.3178(2)(h), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.005(5)(b), and 9J-5.006(4)(b), F.A.C.
Recommendation: Adopt these maps clearly in the adoption ordinance supported with adequate data
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and analysis. Include color copies of the maps in the future land use element along with goals,
objectives and policies.
Objection: Future Transportation Map; Rule 9J-5.019(5), F.A.C., requires the Transportation
Element include a Future Transportation Map. The proposed Transportation Element did not include a
Future Transportation Map.
Sections 163.3177(6)(a), and 163.3177(6)(j), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.005(5), 9J-5.006(4), and Rule 9J-5.019(5) F.A.C.
Recommendation: Include a Future Transportation Map with the adopted goals, objectives and policies
of the Transportation Element.
Future Land Use Map amendments
Amendment # 10
Objection: the City has proposed to amend the FLUM to designate a 4.4-acre parcel as Central
Business District. The Central Business District is shown as a -land use category on the FLLTM.
However, there is no Central Business District described as a future land use category in the
comprehensive plan. The Central Business District is described in the FLUE as an allowable zoning
designation under the Commercial land use category. Therefore, the proposed amendment would create
an internal inconsistency between the FLUM and FLUE.. Furthermore, the amendment was not
supported with any data .and analysis demonstrating suitability, compatibility, or availability. of public
facilities to support the site.
Sections 163.3T77(2); 163.3177(6)(a), 163.3177(8); 163.3177(10)(h), F.S.
Rules 9J-5.005(5), and 9J-5.006(3)(c)7., F.A.C.
Recommendation: Adopt a Central Business District land use category consistent with the
requirements of Rule 9J-5.006(3)(c)7., F.A.C. Support the amendment with adequate data and analysis.
Alternatively, designate the site with an appropriate land use category supported with adequate data and
analysis or do not adopt the amendment.
COMMENTS
Comment: Policies addressing the provision of affordable housing should also address very low
income housing as well as low and moderate income housing.
Comment: The objectives and policies referring to the Stormwater Plan should provide more direction
on the priorities and improvements in the Stormwater Plan.
Comment: Policy D.2.2. requires the City to implement a temporary moratorium on construction after
a hurricane occurrence until redevelopment policies have been determined. The comprehensive plan
should provide more direction on what the policies and priorities would be based on the damage that has
occurred rather than waiting for the aftermath of a hurricane.
Comment: Objective C.1.2. and Policy C.1.2.1. refer to a "10-year".Capital Improvements Schedule.
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Based on discussions with the City's consultant this will be changed to refer to the City's "5-year"
Capital Improvements Schedule.
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Objection: Consistency with the State Comprehensive
Phan
The proposed amendments are not consistent with the following goals and policies of the State
Comprehensive Plan:
Public Safety (6) Goal and Policies (b) 22. and 23
Water Resources (7) Goal and Policies (b) 1., and 5.
Land Use (IS) Goal and Policy (b)6
Public Facilities (17) Goal and Policy (b) 7
Transportation (19) Goal and Policies. (b) 3., 9., 12., and 13
Plan Implementation (25) Goal and Policy (b) 7
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ATTACHMENT B
C?I,Y 'l6, 2004 COMMISSION MEETING
July 15, 2004
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jim Hanso
i~"tyManager
SUBJECT: City Man er's Report
Dog Show in Russell Park; A dog show will be held in Russell Park on Saturday, August 28th
between 3:00 and 8:00 pm. The Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee will sponsor
this event.
Skate Park Funding; Jacksonville City Councilman Art Graham has reported that the
Jacksonville City Council has given final approval to a grant of $35,000 to go towards funding of
the new skate park in Russell Park.
Neighborhoods Conference• The Annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference will be sponsored
by the City of Jacksonville this year. It will be held from September 16-18th at the Adams Mark
Hotel. There are several special events and tours planned in connection with this conference.
One of these is a tour of neighborhoods in Atlantic Beach and Mayport Village, which will be
held on Friday, September 17th between 9:30 and 2:00 pm. The City of Atlantic Beach will
provide a lunch for tour participants and Mayor Meserve will serve as tour guide. Portions of the
registration packet describing the tours and various conference sessions are attached for your
information. If any elected officials would like to register for the conference, please check with
Maureen King.
Conference at-a-Glance
All events will be at the Adam's Mark Hotel except the Friday Night Super PartyandPepRallyatAlltelStadium, site of Super Bowl X:XXIX on Feb. 6, 2005.
Thursday, September 16
3-8 p.m . ..............Registration
6-8 p.m . ..............Kickoff Reception, River Terrace
Friday, September 17
7 a.m.-3 p.m. ..........Registration
8-9:30 a.m .............Bank of America Opening Breakfast, Grand Ballroom
Featuv~inB John McKnight and Glenda Hood
9 a.m.-5 p.m. ..........Exhibits open
9:30 a.m.-noon ..........Morning tours
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.........Extended tours
9:45-11:15 a.m. ........Workshops/Session 1
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ....Lunch on-your-own
1:45-3:15 p.m. ......Workshops/Session 2
2-4:30 p.m. ...........Afternoon tours
2-4:30 p.m. ...........Professional Development Track workshops
3:30-5 p.m. ...........Workshops/Session 3
6-9 p.m . ..............Friday Night Super Party and Pep Rally, Bud Zone,
Alltel Stadium
9:30-11:30 p.m. ........Roclcin' on the River Cruise (optional/extra charge)
Saturday, September 18
7-11 a.m . .............Registration
8-9 a.m . ..............Continental breakfast
9 a.m.-noon ...........Exhibits open
9-10:30 a.m............Worlcshops/Session 4
9:30 a.m.-noon. ........Tours
9:30 a.m.-noon .........Professional Development
Track workshops
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ...Workshops/Session 5
12:30-2 p.m. ..........Closing Awards Luncheon
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JULY 26, 2004
Special Events
Thursday
Kickoff Reception, 6-8 p.m., Adam's Mark River Terrace: Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton will welcome
attendees to the 8th Annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference during a reception on a spacious terrace
overlooking the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. Festivities will include music, heavy hors
d'oeuvres, cash bar and a ceremony where the mayor will present the annual Mayor's Awards to Jacksonville
individuals, neighborhoods and businesses for outstanding community service. This kickoff promises to be a
winning opportunity to meet and greet old and new friends and warm up for a super conference.
Friday
Bank of America Opening Breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m., Adam's Mark Grand Ballroom: The conference will
officially open with a full breakfast and address by John L. McKnight, co-director of the Asset-Based Community
Development Institute at Northwestern University. McKnight will speak on "Building Neighborhoods From the
Inside Out: The power of local assets for community change." McKnight, a respected leader in community
development throughout North America, also will present a workshop on Friday morning. See page 10 for work-
shop information. Florida Secretary of State Glenda Hood, who initiated the Florida Neighborhoods Conferences
in 1997 when she was mayor of Orlando, also will speak at the breakfast.
Lunch-On-Your-Own, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: In response to requests from previous conference-goers for more
time to explore hosts cities, Jacksonville invites attendees to take a short stroll along the Northbank Riverwalk
adjacent to the hotel or a river taxi ride across the St. Johns to the Southbank Riverwalk to enjoy the scenery and
tastes of the city's many downtown eateries. The Jacksonville Landing, a restaurant, shopping and entertainment
omplex just a block away from the hotel, will provide food discounts and entertainment especially for conference
participants. (Note: Lunch will not be provided by the conference.)
Friday Night Super Party and Pep Rally, 6-9 p.m., Bud Zone, Alltel Stadium: Continuous transportation
will be provided from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. between the Adam's Mark and Alltel Stadium, home of the Jacksonville
Jaguars and site of Super Bowl XXXIX, where participants will be treated to a barbecue chicken dinner and party
in the stadium's new indoor/outdoor Bud Zone. Festivities will include music for listening and dancing, a special
guest appearance, neighborhood pep rally, fun and prizes. The party is sure to be a super time in a Super City.
Rockin' on the River Cruise, 9:30-11:30 p.m. (OPTIONAL): Conference attendees will have the opportuni-
ty to continue partying on Friday night on the Lady St. John's riverboat, which will board from the Northbank
Riverwalk near the Adam's Mark and cruise the St. Johns River for two hours. Reservations, at $20 per person,
are limited to 200 people. Be sure to register early if you don't want to miss this boat ride, which will feature a
DJ, cash bar and breathtaking nighttime views of Jacksonville's bridges, buildings and other landmarks.
Saturday
Continental Breakfast, 8-9 a.m., Adam's Mark: Attendees will be able to network with each other and savor
the view of the river while enjoying a continental breakfast.
Closing Awards Luncheon, 12:30-2 p.m., Adam's Mark Ballroom: Mayor John Peyton will present All-State
Neighborhood Awards to community leaders throughout Florida. (See Page 13 for details of the award and a
nomination form.) Speaker to be announced.
Casual, comfortable clothing will be appropriate for all conference activities.
Tours at-a-Glance
9:30 a.m. -noon
Extended Tours
9:30 a.m. -2 p.m.
1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
2 - 4:30 p.m.
9- 10:30 a.m.
T1
Old Arlington
T12
Jacksonville Port
Authority
T17
Riverside/Avondale
Historic District
T2
Atlantic Beach
Mayport Village
Neptune Beach
includes lunch)
T4
Better Jacksonville Pla
Equestrian Center
T7
Durkeeville/LaVilla/
New Town
T14
Murray Hill
T3
Better Jacksonville Plan
Downtown
T15
Ortega and Venetia
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T8
Gateway Shopping o
Center/Neighborhoods A ,~
T16
Preservation
Boat Tour
T19 T20
St. Johns River Town Centers
Boat Tour Neighborhood Plans
T10 T18
Historic City of
Pablo Beach St. Augustine
includes lunch)includes lunch)
T9 HabiJax Mobile Workshop
T5 T6
Downtown Downtown
Development Neighborhood
T11 T13
Historic Springfield
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Lower Eastside
T9 HabiJax Mobile Workshop
T11 T14
Historic Springfield Murray Hill
9:30 a.m. -noon
T19
St. Johns River
Boat Tour
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T16
Preservation
Boat Tour
AGENDA ITEM #9
JULY 26, 2004
Tour Summaries
Note: Jacksonville's neighboring cities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and
St. Augustine will participate in the 8th annual conference by hosting tours showcasing their historic,beautiful communities. Because of the one-half hour travel time each way, these tours (T2, T10 and
T18) will be extended. Thegracious host cities will provide lunch to tour participants.
T1 Arlington T4 Better Jacksonville Plan -
Friday, 9:30 a.m. -noon Equestrian Center
Members of Old Arlington, Inc. will lead a tour of Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Arlington, a diverse community east of downtown The $2.25 billion Better Jacksonville Plan, funded pri-
across the St. Johns River. The tour from the river to marily through a half penny sales tax, provides road
Ft. Caroline National Park, an area rich in history, will and infrastructure improvements, environmental preser-include Norman Studios, which produced early movies vation and new and improved public facilities. This
featuring African-American stars. Old Arlington, Inc., is tour will consist of the newly opened Equestrian
researching and documenting the neighborhood's Center and Cecil Recreation Complex on the west side
unique identity and history with the goal of revitaliza- of town as well as the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
tion and the hope of establishing the community as a and Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Participants
stop on Florida's eco-heritage tourism trail. will learn the history of the Better Jacksonville Plan and
Walking why the public facilities were included, and will tour
T2 Atlantic Beach/Ma ort/ the completed facilities.
YP
Neptune Beach
Extended, Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The tour will begin in the beautifully redeveloped
Town Center, which separates Atlantic and Neptune
Beaches, with its unique shops, fine restaurants and
nightspots. It will continue through old Atlantic Beach
with its intimate .Old Florida neighborhood feel, a
beautiful tree canopy and plentiful public beach access.
The tour also will visit several of the city's exceptional
parks and recreational resources, including the Dutton
Island Preserve, a 40-acre passive park located along
the Intracoastal Waterway. The tour will conclude in
the Village of Mayport, a designated Waterfronts
Florida Community, rich in coastal Florida and mar-
itime history, which has received several grants directed
toward historic preservation, infrastructure improve-
ments and implementation of The Mayport
Waterfronts Special Area Management Plan. The mayor
of the City of Atlantic Beach, who also serves as the
chairman of the Mayport Waterfronts Partnership
Board, will address the group.
Shopping
T3 Better Jacksonville Plan -Downtown
Friday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
The $2.25 billion Better Jacksonville Plan, funded pri-
marily through a half penny sales tax, provides road
and infrastructure improvements, environmental preser-
vation and new and improved public facilities. The tour
will visit the new Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville,
acksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, courthouse and
possibly the new main library downtown. Participants
also will be briefed on the unique chilled-water system
provided by JEA (Jacksonville's electric authority)
Walking
Walking
T5 Downtown Development
Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Just five years ago, Jacksonville's downtown streets
were usually devoid of activity after 6 p.m. and down-
town housing projects were just dreams. Now there are
2,300 residential units either completed, under con-
struction or on the drawing boards with a goal of
10,000 units by 2010. This tour will highlight the
Downtown Master Plan, plans for Super Fest 2005 - to
be held in conjunction with Super Bowl XXXIX -and
the various projects that are shaping downtown
Jacksonville's future. Participants will see both public
and private development projects that are completed,
including the sports complex, several residential proj-
ects, anew federal courthouse and an art museum, as
well as projects under way, including the new main
library and county courthouse complex.
Walking
T6 Downtown Neighborhood
Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Downtown Jacksonville is experiencing an awesome
transformation! Take this guided tour of the north and
south banks of the St. Johns River downtown and see
more than $2 billion in completed projects and proj-
ects in progress. The tour will visit downtown's largest
development that will stretch along 44.7 acres of the
river as well as give an inside look at 11 East Forsyth,
where participants will see why these unique loft apart-
ments are 100% occupied just one year after opening.
Lastly, see the plans to turn downtown Jacksonville
into party central next February as the city plays host
to thousands of people during Super Bowl XXXIX.
T7 Durkeeville/LaVilla/New Town
Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
This tour will visit three adjacent, predominantly
ncan American, neighborhoods close to downtown
ksonville. They are rich in history and offer unique
amples of community redevelopment efforts involy-
ing health care, entertainment, commercial revitaliza-
tion, public housing, education, historic preservation,
youth programs and minority small business develop-
ment. The tour will include The Oaks of Durkeeville;
the historic Ritz Theatre and LaVilla Museum, with its
special Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing presentation; the J.P.
Small Baseball Park, where Hank Aaron once played;
Beaver Street Enterprise Center, a new jobs incubator;
and the City Kids Art Factory.
T8 Gateway Shopping Center
Friday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
The tour will visit some of Jacksonville's Intensive
Care Neighborhoods and a shopping center that made
a dramatic comeback to economic good health.
Gateway Shopping Center is truly a success story in
economic redevelopment. Before 1997, the old
Gateway Mall was in serious disrepair and occupancy
had fallen to less than 30%. Through the persistence of
the developers and their belief in the surrounding
neighborhoods, the mall has been renovated and has
Pcome a uue center of reu7vestment activities wide a
ix of national and local retail tenants along with sev-
eral commuiuty based agencies, botl~ city and state.
Walkin8, shopping
T9 HabiJax Mobile Workshop
Friday, 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.; Saturday, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
HabiJax, Jacksonville's Habitat for Humanity affiliate,
has built 1,300 homes, more than an}~ other Habitat
affiliate in tl1e world. This mobile workshop will show-
case athriving 100-home commuiuty, a planned com-
munity and several new home designs. Participants will
see how different designs blend with the architecture
of various neighborhoods and learn how the City of
Jacksonville provides property for affordable housing.
T10 Historic Pablo Beach
Jacksonville Beach)
Extended, Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nestled witllin the City of Jacksonville Beach, just
blocks from die Ocean, is an historic African American
neighborhood settled by former slaves in tl1e late
1800s. Learn how it survives and preserves its history
amid the pressures of oceanfi ont development. See
e restored old "colored" school and museum, reha-
Citation projects and historic preservation in the mak-
Cng. Visit the new ocean pier, Seawalk Pavilion and
Oceanfront Park.
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T11 Historic Springfield JULY 26, 200
Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
The Historic Springfield Tour, just north of down-
town, will take participants on a journey through the
turbulent history of Jacksonville's oldest subdivision.
Discover how the Great Fire of 1901 caused rapid
growth in the area. Learn about the decline and neg-
lect of the neighborhood initiated by die introduction
of modern technology (automobiles) and a district
zoning change in 1925. Witness the changes currently
taking place in an lustoric community and learn how
the concerted energy of dedicated homeowners and
city leaders made these changes possible. W lk
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T12 Jacksonville Port Authority
Friday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is a full-
service international trade seaport in northeast Florida.
JAXPORT fosters cargo and passenger commerce
through four modern seaport facilities, activity which
supports more than 45,000 jobs in the Jacksonville
area. The tour will visit Blount Island Marine
Terminal, where visitors will see the types of cargo
imported and exported through Jacksonville. Tour
attendees will also get the opportunity to walk inside
the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal and enjoy refreshments
while learning about America's newest cruise port.
Walking
T13 Lower Eastside
Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Oal~land Development
Company provides affordable homeownership to fami-
lies with incomes at or below 80% of the area median.
FBCO has built 40 new single-family homes and has
goals to build 12 additional homes this year. The tour
will focus on the impact of these new homes in a
neighborhood that sits in tl1e shadow of Jacksonville's
grov~~ing sports complex and surrounding commercial
area, which is undergoing major improvements.
Walking
T14 Murray Hill
Friday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.;
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
Tour participants v~~ill visit areas of tl1e neighborhood
drat demonstrate successful city/resident partnerships
Four Corners Park, Edgewood Avenue First Block,
Edgewood Avenue Town Center and Mayor's
Neighborhood Matching Grant project areas. The tour
will also visit historic homes, including that of the for-
mer "Mayor of Murray Hill," and a registered historic
landmark -the Murray Hill Theatre.
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T15 Ortega and Venetia
Friday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
s'he tour will enter tranquility in Ortega, an actual
and within the city, filled with moss-laden old oak
trees, a quaint village shopping area and a wide variety
of historic homes. Participants will learn about Old
Ortega's application to become a national historic
district and have a peek into Ortega's rich past history
and an in-depth view of how preservation can recog-
nize, renew and restore in keeping with that history.
Discussion will highlight "Five for the Future," a ren-
ovation project of the non-profit Greenscape, Inc. and
Ortega Village Renaissance," an Ortega Preservation
neighborhood improvement project. There will be a
snack at one of Florida's oldest yacht clubs.
Shopping
T16 Preservation Boat Tour
Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
This tour will consist of a boat tour through the
waters of the Timucuan Preserve. The preserve, a
unit of the National Park Service, encompasses more
than 45,000 acres of lands surrounding the Lower
St. Johns River Valley. The acreage contained within
the preserve is owned by a variety of governmental
nd private landholders. The tour will focus on the
irtnership that was created to jointly manage the
preserve. The City of Jacksonville, Florida Park Service
and National Park Service work cooperatively to
ensure resource protection and visitor enjoyment.
The goal of the partnership is conservation and a
seamless visitor experience.
T17 Riverside/Avondale Historic
District
Friday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
The Riverside Avondale Historic District is an urban
20th century neighborhood developed after
Jacksonville's Great Fire of 1901. It features the
largest variety of architectural styles in the Southeast.
Interspersed among the residential areas are three
major commercial areas, five large parks and a variety
of churches and schools. It is truly a "community" in
every sense of the word. The tour will include a short
break at one of the shopping areas as well as a tour of
some of the homes restored by Riverside Avondale
Development Organization and sold to low-to-moder-
ate-income buyers.
T18 City of St. Augustine
Extended, Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Visit the oldest continuously inhabited city in the
United States - St. Augustine, Florida. The city was
founded in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles, 45
years prior to Jamestown. The tour will highlight three
separate and distinct historic neighborhoods. After the
tour, lunch will be provided on historic Colonial
Spanish St. George Street prior to returning.
The tour is limited to the first 50 people.
Walking
T19 St. Johns River Boat Tour
Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
Tour the beautiful St. Johns River, the longest river
entirely within Florida and one of only a few north
flowing rivers in the world. Learn interesting facts
about this unique -river and the animals that call it
home. The St. Johns is one of only 14 rivers designat-
ed as "American Heritage Rivers." Learn why and
what that means for the river and those who enjoy it.
The St. Johns has benefited from a tremendous coor-
dinated restoration effort in the past seven years. Learn
about river health issues and what is being done to
help the St. Johns River.
T20 Town Center Program and
Neighborhood Action Plans
Friday, 9:30 a.m. -noon
This tour will highlight neighborhoods on the
rebound. The City of Jacksonville's Planning and
Development Department has partnered on
Neighborhood Action Plans and Town Center
Program projects with a number of neighborhoods in
various sections of Jacksonville. Areas of focus will be
a new housing development that is a direct result of
Neighborhood Action Plan recommendations and
older commercial areas on the rebound that are being
aided through the Town Center program.
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Workshops at-a-Glance
Al B3 C3
Mobilizing Neighborhood Real Homeland Security Building Beautiful
9:45-1 1:15 a.m.Assets Neighborhoods
Session 1 D4 E5
Culturally Inclusive History of Your
Neighborhoods Neighborhood
A5 B4 Cl
Setting Up CPTED:Home Sweet
1:45-3:15 p.m.Neighborhood Services Environmental Design Home
Session 2 D1 E4 C4
Extreme Makeovers Volunteer Downtown
Working Together Management Revitalization
PROFESSIONAL Pl P2
2-4:30 p.m.DEVELOPMENT Running Meetings Right Ethics in Government
TRACK
A2 A4 C6
Leadership Consumer Savvy for Saving Water and
Skills Neighborhoods Planting Trees
3:30-5 p.m.
C2 D2 E2
Session 3 First and Ten:Live, Work, Play Telling Your Story:
Nei hborhood Plans in Your Community Marketin Tools
B2
Code
Enforcement
E3 Dl D3
Sustaining Association Extreme Makeovers:Building Grassroots
Membership Working Together Coalitions
9-10:30 a.m.
B2 C1 A3
Session 4
Code Home Sweet Facilitation
Enforcement Home Skills
C5
Problem
Properties
PROFESSIONAL P3 P4
9:30 a.m.-noon DEVELOPMENT Early Literacy Surveys and Polls
TRACK
A4 D5 El
Consumer Savvy for Community Involvement Preventing the
Neighborhoods in Playgrounds Leadershi Void
10:45 a.m.-D6 A6 B5
12:15 p.m.Youth As Part of the Hosting the Visual
Session 5 Solution FNC Blight
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General Workshop Descriptions
ack A -Coaching the Neighborhood Team
Al How to Identify and Mobilize the Assets in Your Neighborhood ........Session I
Opening breakfast keynote speaker John McKnight will describe tools used in neighborhoods across the United
States to mobilize local associations and institutions and enhance the capacities of residents to turn neighbor-
hoods around.
Presenter: John L. McKnight, co-director of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute at Northwestern
University, Evanston, Ill.
A2 Leadership Skills ............................................Session 3
This workshop is designed for new and veteran neighborhood leaders alike. Participants will explore the compo-
nents of a strong association and inventory their individual leadership style to ensure they are serving the very
BEST they can. Due to the nature of the subject matter, this workshop is limited to 50 participants. A $5 fee to
take the Leadership Style Inventory will be collected at the door.
Presenter: Michael Raposa, director, Neighborhood Partnership Office, City of Sarasota
A3 Facilitation Skills ............................................Session 4
Skills for leading meetings and group processes are increasingly recognized as essential for associations. This
workshop will examine the role of the facilitator and offer core facilitation skills such as managing small-and large-
group discussions and problem solving.
Presenter: Michael Raposa, director, Neighborhood Partnership Office, City of Sarasota
4 Economic Empowerment: Consumer Savvy for Neighborhoods ...Sessions 3 and 5
won't be a victim; be aware! The City of Jacksonville's Consumer Affairs Division will provide information on
predatory lending, home equity loans, home improvement loans, payday loans, refund anticipation loans, home-
based business scams and reverse mortgages.
Presenters: Lynn Drysdale, lead attorney, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid; Cecelia Jefferson, chief, Consumer Affairs
Division, City ofJacksonville; Jane Wahl, State Farm Insurance
A5 We're from Government and We're Here to Help -
Setting Up Neighborhood Services ..............................Session 2
The number of Neighborhood Services Offices is increasing throughout the State of Florida. Hear about effective
programs and attitudes to engage and empower your community.
Presenters: Susan Ajoc, director, Neighborhood Partnership, City of St. Petersburg; Shelley Blood, neighborhood rela-
tions officer, Hillsborough County; Roslyn Mixon-Phillips, director, Neighborhoods Department, City ofJacksonville
A6 Hosting the Florida Neighborhoods Conference ....................Session 5
Do you want to bring the Florida Neighborhoods to your county or city? This workshop will explain what it
takes to be designated an FNC host city.
Presenter: Michael Raposa, director, Neighborhood Partnership Office, City of Sarasota
Track B -Playing By the Rutes
Bl Homeowners Association Law ..Session 5
ranges to state laws that govern homeowners associations may affect enforcement of rules, disclosure of docu-
ents, election processes and much more. This workshop will provide an overview of state law and recently
proposed changes. Don't be caught unaware!
Presenter: Lavon B. Williams, manager, Orange County Neighborhood Services Division
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B2 Code Enforcement: Achieving Compliance ............... .....Sessions 3 and 4 y
join the panelists for an exchange of ideas and information on ways to achieve compliance of code violations.
The panel will share what is new, different and effective. They will discuss some of the programs they employ to rC dilitateneighborhoodsandcodeenforcementdepartmentsworkingtogethertoaccomplishtheirgoals. N ~
enters: Curtis Lane, director of Code Enforcement, City of Tampa; Brian Rewis, code enforcement manager, N y
y of Lakeland; Ellen Hillstrom, development director, South Venice Civic Association, Sarasota County; ~ ~
Jeff Kronschnabl, director, Development Services, City of Clearwater ~
B 3 Real Homeland Security: A Neighborhood's Role in Crime Prevention
and Disaster Relief ...........................................Session 1
Is your neighborhood as safe as it could be; are you prepared for the aftermath of a hurricane or tornado?
Learn how to reduce crime through COP (Citizens On Patrol,) Crime Watch and other innovative law enforce-
ment programs. Let an emergency preparedness specialist show you what to do before, during and after a major
disaster using basic CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) techniques.
Presenters: SheriffJohn Rutherford, Cite ofJacksonville; Gz^egg Feagans, chief of Emergency Management,
Sarasota County
B4 "CPTED:" Designing A Win For The Good Guys ..................Session 2
Learn how to apply CPTED -Crime Prevention-Through Environmental Design -guidelines to create an
unfriendly environment for potential criminals. Learn how unproved lighting, larger windows, police and citizen
patrols and removal of visual barriers such as fences, shrubs and walls greatly discourage potential offenders by
increasing their risk of getting caught. After completing this session, participants will gain some understanding of
the relationship between the environment, human behavior and crime prevention. The session will alter and
expand your perception of your immediate surroundings and change how you look at the world around you.
Presenters: William "Chip" Wells, crime prevention officer, St. Petersbus8 Police Department; Art Hushen, CPTED
specialist, Tampa Police Department
Visual Blight ..............................................Session 5
Neighborhoods that don't have covenants or deed restrictions often struggle with property beautification and
maintenance issues. A rarely used Florida statute allo~~s communities to establish a Neighborhood Council to
develop its own plans and restrictions to get rid of visual blight and enhance its quality of life. Broward County is
the first municipality in Florida to adopt an ordinance to implement the Neighborhood Preservation and
Enhancement Program. This workshop will show how the citizens and county are partnering to make the pro-
gram work.
Presenter: Don Stone, senior planner, Bro~a~ard County Planning Services; Eugene Franklin, president,
Washington Park Neighborhood Council, Foi^t Lauderdale
Track C -Game Plans and Goals
C1 Home Sweet Home! ....................................Sessions 2 and 4
Learn how three municipalities from different geographical locations of the state implement programs pertaining
to affordable housing, infill housing and incentives. The cities of Hollywood, Orlando and Pensacola will share
their programs and how they conduct outreach to promote them.
Presenter: Lelia Allen, director, Housing Department, Cite of Orlando; Helen Gibson, neighbor^hood coos^dinator,
Cit,~ of Pensacola; Jeannette Smith, director, Housing Enhancement Division, City of Hollywood; Richard Whipple,
senior housing inspector, City of Hollyra~ood
C2 First and Ten -Implementing Your Neighborhood Plan ..............Session 3
neighborhood plans can be effective tools for community change; that is, if they are implemented. Learn how to
w through and cross the goal line. The neighborhood quarterback will lead you on how to stay involved after
plan is complete. The government coach will teach you how to be persistent and stay informed of ongoing
projects and programs.
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Presenters: Jeannie Fewell, director, Planning and Development Department, City ofJacksonville; Jennifer Hewett-
Apperson, senior planner, Planning and Development Department, City ofJacksonville; Diane Kerr, president,
North Riverside Community Association, Jacksonville; O. Jesse Wiles, president, APD, Inc., Jacksonville
C3 Building Beautiful Neighborhoods -Beyond Just Plants ..............Session 1
This workshop will look at beautification/improvement projects in neighborhoods in Tampa, Pensacola and
Miami-Dade County. It will cover the multiple funding sources they used, other resources they accessed, lessons
learned and the impact on the community and the participants. It also will include a discussion of Florida friendly
landscaping -the right plant in the right place.
Presenters: Kevin Dorsey, president, Buckhorn Estates Homeowners Association, T~alrico; Michelle McNeil, architect,
Architectural Affairs, Pensacola; .Evelyn "Evie" Pankok, program assistant, Duval County Extension Service, Jacksonville
C4 Engaging Neighborhoods in Downtown Revitalization ...............Session 2
Revitalizing downtowns is a hot topic. Essential to that revitalization is the surrounding neighborhoods' support.
Residents must be engaged in dialogue with their local jurisdictions throughout the revitalization process.
Successful downtowns offer establishments that both visitors and local residents find attractive and useful.
Participants will learn how government and residents can form a team and work together to. create a downtown
destination that works for everyone.
Presenters: James Gilmore Jr., president, Agency Approval ~" Development, Inc., Jacksonville; Gail Hamilton,
director, Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Kissimmee; David Bailey, director, Community Redevelopment
Agency, City of Pensacola
C5 Winning the Challenges of Problem Properties .....................Session 4
Absentee Landlords? Chronic code issues? Long-standing problems require new and innovative approaches.
Learn what some municipalities are doing to address them through strategies such as interior inspections,
blight designations and public nuisance cases.
Presenter: Michael Dove, deputy mayor, Neighborhood Services, City of St. Petersburg
C6 Saving Water and Planting Trees ................................Session 3
Florida's natural environment is by far one of its greatest assets. As development continues to boom throughout
the state, water conservation and .environmental protection have become important to maintaining quality neigh-
borhoods. Neighborhoods from across the state will share unique and creative measures for reducing water
consumption and protecting our natural assets.
Presenters: Beth Jackson, program manager, Orange County Environmental Protection; Tonya Elliott, manager,
Multimedia and Community Relations, City of Ocoee; Leigh Rassler, Project Outreach coordinator, JEA
Jacksonville's electric authority)
Track D -Teaming Up for Success
Dl Extreme Makeovers: Experts Coming Together to Help Dreams
Come True ...........................................Sessions 2 and 4
Learn how agencies can work together to make a difference. See how collaborating the expertise and efforts of
multiple organizations can make a bigger impact on our citizenry, thereby improving the image of all.
Presenters: Lourdes Avalos, acting manager, Training and Development, Miami-Dade County/Team Metro; Olga
Espinosa, acting director, Outreach and Education Division, Miami-Dade County/Team Metro
D2 How to Live, Work and Play in Your Community ...................Session 3
A high quality of life integrates where you live, work and play. Hear how different components -planning,
transportation and economic development -can work together to create or transition to a livable community.
Presenters: Michael Blaylock, executive director/CEO, Jacksonville Transportation Authority; Valerie J. Hubbard,
AICP, director, Division of Community Planning, Florida Department of Community Affairs
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D3 Building Grassroots Coalitions Across Neighborhoods ................Session 4 ~
Organized neighborhood associations can be pov~~erful forces. Ever wonder what could happen if a bunch of C ~
neighborhoods decided to work together? This workshop will educate participants on how coalitions of neighbor- K d
oods provide greater opportunities for grassroots neighborhoods. N ~
senters: Bill Duval, president, Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood, Tampa; Sam Simmons, president, Webster Park c ~
neighborhood Association, Lakeland; Karl Nurse, president, St. Petersburg Council of Neighborhoods A ~
D4 Building Culturally Inclusive Neighborhoods .......................Session 1
Many neighborhoods in Florida are very diverse and that is what makes them unique. The cultural diversity of
your neighborhood is an opportunity waiting to be explored. Learn how to overcome the language barrier and
use differences to make positive change in your community.
Presenter: Dr. Elba Cherry, director, Neighborhood Revitalization, Polk County
D5 Not Just Child's Play: Community Involvement in Playgrounds .........Session 5
If it takes a village to raise a child, shouldn't it follow to involve the community in building a playground? Learn
what partnerships and collaborations are occurring with governments to locate, build and support new play-
grounds.
Presenters: Michael Dove, deputy mayor, Neighborhood Services, City of St. Petersburg; William "Bill" Potter,
manager, Orange Count~~ Parks and Recreation
D6 Youth As Part of the Solution For Neighborhoods ...................Session 5
This interactive workshop will demonstrate the benefits of engaging and exposing youth in their neighborhoods.
Neighborhood partnerships with youth organizations provide young people with positive opportunities that
inspire them to grow.
presenters: Alonzo Thompson, president, Positive Images, Inc., Lakeland; Jeffrey Williams, vice president, Positive
zages, Inc., Lakeland; Rebecca Heimstead, Mayor's Youth Corps and volunteer coordinator; Neighborhood and
ommunity Relations Office, Tampa
Track E -Winning Solutions
El Preventing the Leadership Void .................................Session 5
Effective neighborhood and homeo~~ners associations require competent leadership. To prevent a leadership void
associations must develop a plan for leadership succession. This workshop explains how to empower your associa-
tion's membership so that members volunteer for leadership positions, rather than be drafted. Participants also
will learn how to prevent leadership burnout, while grooming new leaders who have energy, vision and commitment.
Presenters: Deane Palmer, first vice president, Lake Hunter Terrace Neighborhood, Lakeland; Rose van de Berg,
director; Communit~~ Building, Healthy Community Initiative, Orlando
E2 Telling YOUR Story: Marketing and PR Tools for Neighborhoods ......Session 3
How often do the good news stories about your neighborhood get told? The media, your website or your
newsletter are just three vehicles for publicizing your neighborhood's celebrations, successes, plans and needs.
This workshop will demonsu ate how to effectively use these and other marketing tools to bring positive attention
and needed resources to your neighborhood.
Presenters: David Roman, chief, Public Information Division, City ofJacksonville; Jennifer Wilson, president,
Coalition of Cite Neighborhood Associations, Sarasota; Tomara Kafl:.a, president, Bayou Oaks Neighborhood
Association, Sarasota; John Sharked; president, Colonialtoivn Homeowners Association, Orlando
3 The Inside Scoop on Sustauzing Association Membership ..... .Session 4
Jhere would your neighborhood, homeowners or condo association be without its members? How do you
attract and. engage new members while motivating the long-standing ones? Attend this highly informative and
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Professional Development TrackWorkshop~
Pl Running Meetin s Ri ht ~g g ...............................Friday, 2-4:30 p.m. ~ ~articipants will learn the characteristics of best and worst meetings, the three phases of all meetings, five keys to ~ dproductivemeetings, key roles of meeting members, how to rate themselves as a meeting leader and a meeting ~
participant, and how to maintain enthusiasm in meetings. N ~
Presenter: Bob Harris, trainer and speaker, Tampa A ~
P2 Ethics in Government: Doing the Right Thing .............Friday,This session will address three important issues faced in government service: conflict of interest,
bribery and whistle blowing. The method of approach will be to look at case studies and discuss
them thoroughly in an effort to find general principles that can be applied to novel cases.
Participants will be urged to be active discussants.
Presenter: Dr. A. David Kline, director of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Center for
Ethics, Public Policy and the Professions, University of North Florida, Jacksonville
2-4:30 p.m.
P3 Early Literacy: Working with Communities to Improve
Future Educational Success : .......................Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-noon
This interactive session will address five issues impacting communities' capacity to improve the
early literacy skills and knowledge children need to become successful readers and learners. The
issues include: a) Why Literacy is Important; b) What We know; c) The Florida Context; d)
What We Can Do: One Example; and e) Thinking about Next Steps: Resources and Actions.
ime will be provided to raise questions, discuss issues and interact with the presenter and other
rticipants.
Presenter: Dv: Cheryl Fountain, executive director, Florida Institute of Education,
University of North Florida, Jacksonville
P4 Surveys and Polls: Taking the Pulse of the Public .......Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-noon
This course is designed in two parts. The first part includes how to effectively measure citizen
satisfaction by using survey tools. Tlus review includes question wording of surveys, methodolo-
gy and analysis of results: The second part of the course discusses how these tools can be applied
to the public sector in an effective manner.
Presenter: D~~ Matthew Cors~iBan, assistant professor of political science and public advninistration,
University of North Florida, Jacksonville
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