MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH CITY COMIVIISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE
ROAD AT 7:15 P.IYI. ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2003
PRESENT: John S. Meserve, Mayor
Richard M. Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Paul B. Parsons
Sylvia N. Simmons
J. Dezmond Waters, III, Commissioners.•
AND: Jim Hanson, City Manager
Maureen King, City Clerk
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. T e Invocation given
by Commissioner Parsons was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the FOP Impasse Hearing of November
3, and the Regular Commission Meeting of November 10, 2003
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Impasse Hearing of November
3, and the Regular Commission Meeting of November 4, 2003 as
presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
Curtis Sanders of 2320 Barefoot Trace expressed concern for citizen safety
and encouraged the Commission to clear the underbrush on the lot located at
Atlantic Boulevard and Aquatic Gardens. I3e also requested that the
Commission revisit the ordinance regulating the use and length of time a POD
maybe placed on site. He indicated a POD was being used as a construction
trailer in Oceanwalk and had been on site for more than six weeks. He felt this
was an improper use of a POD.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street spoke in support of Resolution 03-17 (Item
6A). Mr. Potter felt a new statewide authority would just be another
unregulated taxing authority that provided little help to the citizens.
Stephen Kuti 1132 Linkside Drive stated he apposed construction of a
roundabout (Item 8B) at the 5-way stop since there would not be enough space
for cars to merge into a roundabout from Sherry Drive.
Jane Wytska of 352 Second Street complained of the noise, dirt, dust in the
air, overflowing dumpsters and blocked traffic associated with the construction
occurring at 328 Second Street. Ms. Wytska felt it was unfair to the residents
who live in the area to have to endure these conditions.
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J.P. Marcliioli, 414 Sherry Drive commented on the following: (1) The street
being replaced at 374 Second Street did not appear to have a limerock base, (2)
The use of millage to generate revenue for the city was more equitable than
using revenue from increased water/sewer rates, (3) He personally used the 10`t'
Street Beach Access because it was the most available, (4) It was unfair for the
St. Johns River Water Management District to direct the city to target wasteful,
unnecessary, and inefficient water users, (5) Opposed the construction of a
roundabout at the 5-way stop, and (6) Favored the use of POD's for
emergencies, but otherwise felt they should be regulated,
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. City Manager's Follow-up Report
City >E3a11 Expansion Cost Estimates
City Manager Hanson reported that Jose Perez, the city's architect for the
project, estimated that it would cost $5,000 for additional architectural services
to provide an estimated construction cost far constructing the new addition to
support a second story.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Manager Hanson reported that the December G, 2003, Tree Lighting
Ceremony would be held at 6:00 p.m., not 6:30 p.m. as listed in his memo.
B. Report and Possible Action Regarding Speed Bumps on Plaza
Director Thompson reported that the traffic study on the 300 block of Plaza was
based on a speed limit of 25 MPH while the actual speed limit in that block is
20 MPH. A re-evaluation of the data from the study indicated a significant
speeding problem, and Dir. Thompson recommended that the speed bumps
removed during Core City construction project be replaced.
Public Works Director Kosoy provided drawings showing the location of the
proposed speed "humps" and stated that they were 22' long, 3.5" high and
tapered down at driveways
Discussion ensued and Commissioner Beaver inquired if the residents had been
notified. Public Works Director Kosoy indicated that they had not yet been
notified. Commissioner Simmons inquired if the "humps" would cause
problems for bicycle riders. Public Works Director Kosoy felt they would not
cause problems since they were only 3.5" high.
Commissioner Waters said he was opposed to the "humps" and stated he did not
-think there was a speeding problem, and inquired why Plaza was chosen for
speed bumps over other heavily used streets, such as Sherry or East Coast
Drive.
Commissioner Simmons felt the city should be consistent and have an overall
plan or several plans, which differentiate types of streets, to justify installation
of speed "humps". ,
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Commissioner Parsons stated he was not in favor of speed bumps and suggested
the city consider other types of traffic calming devices before installing the
"humps".
iVlayor Meserve stated that the city had a policy in place relative to requests for
speed bumps, and since the speed bumps were there before the Core City
project, he supported replacing them.
Commissioner Waters stated that he would like more information concerning
speeding, and the number and location of accidents, excluding Mayport Road
and Atlantic Boulevard.
Motion: Defer action until the first meeting in January to allow
Chief Thompson sufficient time to come back with additional data
and other options for traffic calming.
Following brief discussion, the motion carried by a three to two vote with
Commissioners Parsons, Simmons and Waters voting aye and Commissioner
Beaver and Mayor Meserve voting nay.
4. Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Beaver requested that Consent Agenda Item 4B be removed
for further discussion.
A. Acknowledge Receipt of the following monthly report(s): New
Occupational Licenses, Public Safety, and Utility Sales
Building Department (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item A as presented.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Award Annual Contract in the amount of $47,90G.25 to A
Native Sun Landscaping for Landscape Maintenance for
Public Works and Public Utilities pursuant to the .
Specifications of Bid No. 0404-5 (City Manager)
Commissioner Beaver inquired concerning the previous year's budget for
landscape maintenance.
Utility Director Kaluzniak stated that the budget of $46,000 was less than
last year because the lift stations were taken out of the bid specifications
and would be maintained by city personnel.
Commissioner Beaver noted the large price difference between the lowest
and next lowest bidder, and inquired if the company's references had been
checked.
Utility Director Kaluzniak stated that the references were checked. She
indicated that the city would monitor the work of a Native Sun and if they
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could not perform the required work, the contract would be cancelled and
awarded to the next lowest bidder.
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item B as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. Committee Reports:
A. Report from the Tree Conservation Board: "
It was announced that the report from the Tree Conservation Board would
be given at the next meeting.
6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 03-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE CREATION OF A STATE-
WIDE WATER AUTHORITY, PRIVATIZATION OF
WATER RIGHTS, AND THE TRANSPORT OF NORTH
FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES TO CENTRAL AND
SOUTH FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(City Commission).
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 03-17.
The Commissioners expressed their complete support of the resolution.
Mayor Meserve requested that copies of the resolution be sent to all local
legislators.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Waters requested that a resolution be drafted supporting
construction of overpasses at the intersections of Atlantic Boulevard at
Hodges and Kernan Boulevards. The Mayor suggested the City
Commission look at all the data before drafting the resolution and said the
JTA may now be of the opinion that only one overpass would be needed
and they had not yet decided on which one to build.
7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 20-03-63 Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC~BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2003 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-03-63 on final reading.
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only and opened the floor for a public
hearing. No one spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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At this time, Mayor Meserve recognized Jacksonville Council Member Art
Graham who was in the audience. .
Commissioner Parsons inquired concerning the funding for the entrance to the
Post Office. City Manager Hanson stated that he spoken to the JTA on several
occasions and no decision had been made. He indicated that he would continue
to contact them on a regular basis.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously,
B. Ordinance No. 90-03-184 Public Hearing and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF T>rIE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, ENACTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, WHICH GENERALLY AND
SPECIFICALLY REGULATE THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT
OF LAND AND WATERS 'WITHIN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUCH REGULATIONS SHALL BE
READOPTED BY REFERENCE AS ARTICLES I THROUGH.IV
OF CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED THROUGH ORDINANCE N0.90-03-
182. THIS ORDINANCE ALSO PROVIDES FINDINGS OF
FACT, SEVERABILITIY, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF AND PROVIDES
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-03-184 on first reading.
Community Development Director Doerr explained that the proposed revisions
were changes mostly to either update provisions ordeal with issues that were
previously unclear, insufficiently addressed or inconsistent with Florida law.
Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing. The following citizens
spoke concerning the proposed changes:
Cutis Sanders of 2320 Barefoot Trace read the definition of family from his
Webster's Dictionary, and requested that the Commissioners readdress the
definition of "family" found on Page 10 of the ordinance.
Dorothy Kerber of 36515` Street requested that the current definition of
"family" not be changed.
No one else spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Beaver said he favored going back to the original definition of
family, which stated ..."not to exceed (2) persons".
Amendment to the motion: Amend the definition of "Family" to
..." not to exceed t•vo (2)~persons".
Commissioner Simmons agreed with Commissioner Beaver regarding the
number of family members.
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Commissioner Waters said he had safety concerns relative to the use of a POD
and requested that staff look into their use as construction trailers.
A brief discussion of density ensued and it was pointed out that allowable
density was established by the Comprehensive plan and did not include roads in
the calculation.
There being no further discussion, the amendment and main motion carried
unanimously.
$. Miscellaneous Business
A. Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Oceanside
Rotary Club for Fundraising in Connection with a Proposed
Skate Park at Russell Park (City Manager)
Motion: Authorize tlic Mayor to e.~cecute an agreement,
with Oceanside Rotary Club, for fundraising in
connection with a proposed Skate Park at Russell Park.
(The Commissioners agreed to amend Page 2 of the agreement to
reflect that upon delivery of the funds in full, the park will be
named Oceanside Rotary Skate Park).
Carolyn Ettlinger, President-Elect of the Oceanside Rotary Club,
distributed information relative the club's fund raising of $50,000 for use
in the design and construction of the skate park. Ms. Ettlinger requested
that the agreement be amended to include on Page 2, that the skate park
will be named "Oceanside Rotary Skate Park". There were no objections
to the request.
It was reported that Commissioner Waters had donated $300.00 and Rotary
International had issued a check for $4,700 for the park as part of the 100'
Anniversary Celebration of Rotary in February 2004.
The motion carried unanimously.
B. Report from Bob Kosoy on Roundabout Design for Seminole
Road 5-Way Intersection
Public Works Director Kosoy reported that two engineering firms, both
familiar with the Core City Project; were contacted concerning the
feasibility of constructing a roundabout at the five-way intersection. Both
of the companies provided reports to the city indicating a roundabout could
be constructed there. The reports are attached and made part of this
official record as Attachment A. Public Works Director Kosoy further
reported that the engineering firms both recommended a Roundabout
Justification Study.
Mayor Meserve stated that a roundabout would have a significant impact
on the intersection but the city needed to consider public safety. He felt
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that if the city was going to consider a roundabout, a study should be
completed.
Motion: Authorize staff to proceed with the Roundabout
Justification Study.
Commissioner Waters said he understood the problems with the
intersection, but he felt there was enough right-of--way to build the
roundabout.
Commissioner Beaver thought a roundabout would be aesthetically
pleasing, but thought there were safety concerns with six unevenly spaced
entry points into the roundabout in such a small area. He felt the study
would give the city a definitive answer regarding the feasibility of
constructing a roundabout.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. City Manager
There was no report.
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City
Attorney
Mayor Meserve
Mayor Meserve introduced Jacksonville Council Member Art Graham,
who invited the Commissioners to attend one of his Town Hall Meetings
scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2°`~ at the Fletcher High
School Auditorium and 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4`~` at Twin Lakes
Middle School in Deerwood.
Commissioner Parsons
•:• Reported that several citizens had requested that the city parking
lots be restriped.
Commissioner Waters
•'• Reported that he had received a complaint from the restaurants at
North Beach Center concerning their garbage service.
City Manager Hanson stated that BFI provided good service
overall, unless there was a.specific location problem. Public
Works Director Kosoy stated that the city would monitor the
service, but he felt there were not enough dumpsters for four
restaurants at the center.
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City Manager Hanson
•:• Reported that Code Enforcement and the Police had visited the
construction site near 352 Second Street and the contractor had
been most cooperative with the city.
There being no further discussion or business to come before the City
Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:57
p.m.
Attest:
John Meserve
Mayor/Presiding Officer
Maureen King
Certified Municipal Clerk
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