20180529 City Commission Workshop Parks and Marsh Master PlanMINUTES
Commission Worl<Shop Meeting
Tuesday, May 29, 2018-5:45PM
Commission Chamber
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM. City Clerk Bartle called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor Ellen Glasser, Seat 1
Commissioner John Stinson, Seat 2
Commissioner Candace Kelly, Seat 4
Commissioner Brittany Nonis, Seat 5
Commissioner M. Blythe Waters, Mayor Pro Tern, Seat 3
City Manager Joe Genity
City Attorney Brenna Durden
Community Development Director Shane Corbin
City Planner Derek Reeves
Recreation Director Timmy Johnson
City Clerk Donna Bmile
Associate City Clerk Phyllis Nadeau
1. PARKS AND MARSH MASTER PLAN
A. Presentation by Community Development Director Shane Corbin on Parks and
Marsh Master Plan Update.
City Manager (CM) Genity rep01ied there will be a presentation on the Parks and
Marsh Master Plan Update (Plan) and introduced Community Development Director
(CDD) Corbin.
CDD Corbin explained the project was unde1iaken by staff rather than a contractor and
presented a slide show titled Parks Master Plan Update City Commission Workshop
5.29.18 (which is attached hereto and made pmi of this Official Record as Attachment
A). He reviewed the process utilized by the Commission for determining City priorities
for 2018-19, which includes a Parks Master Plan.
To accomplish these goals staff applied a standard seven (7) step process used by
Planners for Comp Planning. CDD Corbin reviewed the slides, as follows:
1. Identify issues
2. State goals
3. Collect data
Commission Worl<shop
May 29, 2018
Page 1 of3
4. Evaluate data
5. Develop recommendations
6. Evaluate alternatives
7. Implementation and monitoring
Issues/Goals to address are as follows:
• Provide multimodallinks for parks
• Need more ADA compliant facilities/parks
• Maintain existing facilities/parks
• Add facilities/acreage
• Adequate level of service
• Prioritize funding
CDD Corbin explained staff has inventoried and mapped the existing sixteen (16)
parks, currently in draft form and pending completion of identification, facts sheets,
and historical data. He provided a review/explanation of the Tentative Work Plan
Schedule, as detailed on the slide.
CDD Corbin stated there is ongoing research for any grants that may be available to the
City. He explained the National Parks Service has a program that provides technical
assistance only, no funding programs. Staff contacted their Florida Regional office,
they are interested in participating in this Plan, and a meeting is scheduled for June 7,
2018.
B. Commission Discussion
Commissioner Kelly inquired about connecting Atlantic Beach with the East Coast
Greenway.
Planner Reeves responded staff is working with the East Coast Greenway in
connection with the All Beaches Project and the Neptune Beach Third Street Parallel.
CDD Corbin stated he will add this to their communications with the National Parks
Service for connectivity and multimodal access.
Mayor Glasser inquired about integrating and updating bike paths in the new Plan and
how much of the existing Marsh Master Plan can be used in the new Plan. She also
inquired about a Mission Statement, possible interference with ongoing projects, and
anticipated costs.
CDD Corbin responded there will be discussions with the National Parks Service
regarding the bike paths and discussions with the Environmental Stewardship
Committee (ESC) about the Marsh Master Plan. He stated there is no Mission
Statement now but will work on one. Mr. Corbin stated there will be no costs
associated with the Plan update as long as it remains in-house with staff.
CM Genity confirmed that all cunently scheduled projects will continue during the
establishment of this new Plan.
Commission Workshop
May 29,2018
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Carper addressed the Commission about the benefits of hiring an outside consultant for
this new Parks and Marsh Master Plan Update, stating it will free up staff to focus on other
things.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Glasser adjourned the workshop at 6:10 PM.
Attest:
Donna L. Bmtle, City Clerk
DLB/njp
'ZlL Cr~
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Commission Workshop
May 29,2018
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
Parks Master Plan Update
City Commission Workshop
5.29.18
--------------------------------------
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
Parks Master Plan -Strategic Goal #3
F·inal
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
rks Master Plan
.. ····-·· .. ... .... ········-··-····-····-····-····-··-····-·---·· ------
Jvfs. Lanier reviewed there are approximately 70 different elements to choose from to determine
the final priority vote. The flrst part of the final tasik \o\iH be for each Commissioner to vote for
five (5) items from the total Hst to determine their final choices for priority goals. Each will
receive 5 pink dots for 5 votes.
Discussion ensued and then a second round of voting took place, generating a collective, agreed
upon priority goals for 2018 -2019 as follows:
• Update Codes
• Parks Master Plan~ including Preservation and Sunrise-Sunset Trail
• Stormwat,er Ivlaster Plan
• 1v1aypmt Road
• Pursue USGBC Community LEEDS
• Revie\V Reserve Fund
• Branding
• Evaluate dune restoration
• Vjdeo all public meetings
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
Applying the Planning Process
1. Identify issues
2. State goals
3. Collect data
4. Evaluate data
5. Develop recommendations
6. Evaluate alternatives
7. Implementation and monitoring
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
The Planning Process
1. Identify issues
• Few multimodallinks between parks
• ADA compliance
• Facility maintenance
• Need for additiona l facilities or acreage
• Prioritization of funding
-··-····················· ··········· ··-····· ·········-·-······--······-··--····--··-····-········-·······-··········--·····-··-··-····-·--··--··-··--------··----·-······-----··-····-----··-··--------------------
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
The Planning Process
2. State goa ls
• Provide multimodallinks between parks
• Provide ADA accessibility
• Maintain existing facilities
• Add facilities
• Provide adequate leve l of service
• Prioritize funding
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
he Planning Process
3. Co ll ect data
l
buttDn tsland
PresetVe
• M appin g
...... .. ..,. ....................... --------: . • ! H > it j • :--....................... . -... ' ....... ~---!· •\ '\ ...
City of At[antic 'Beacfi
Parks Map
1. Aquatic Dog Park m
2. Bun Memorial Park
3. Donner Park
4. Dutton Island Preserve
rnl miiiC!Uil m~mumuilmea m:J~rjR!r::JB
5. Fairway Villas Park
6. Fraizer Park
7.Howe11Park
8. Jaek Russell Park
9. Johansen Park
10. Jordan Park
I!
lmill~6lil1Ul1 El 6
rml!m~
11. Marvin's Garden Park
12. Rose Park mifiilB
13. Rose Park Dog Park
14. liclevlews Preserve mlr::JR!
15. Veterans Park
16. Waters Park
rnJ Restrooms
lfj Pienle Tables 6 Grills m Concessions
[ii} Playground
l'!UIW!il I§
Raquetball
6 Skate Park ~ Ampltheater I Tennis
Basketball r::J Kayak Launch mJ Baseball Ia Fishing EJ Atheletle Aeld
DUTION ISLAND PRESERVE N
A
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
he Planning Process
3. Co ll ect data
• Hi story t!itlfol~~
MARSH PRESERVES MASTER PLAN
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
The Planning Process
3. Co ll ect data
• Exi sting condition s inventory
• How many of what where?
o Parking
o Nature trail s
0 Tenni s court s
0 Socc er fi eld s
0 Kayak laun ches
0 Camp sites
0 Skate parks
0 Shelt ers
0 Basketball Courts
0 Etc.
CHARACTERISnCS
!:Buff :Memoria[ 'Park
Fact Sheet
Address: 716 O<een Blvd
Pork Type: Active
Size: 1.44 acres
RE1I: 170235-0000
PARKING
On-site: Nof'le
On-street: 4 pan~llel (East Coast Qr), 13-90 d~ (Ocean Blvd}
Handicap: 1 (Ocean Blvd)
Bitycle:
AMENmES
Outdoor Amenities
1 TennisCourt
1 Sheded PIOYBround
1 10' by 10' Covered Area
1 3-Point Basketbell Court
1 Tetherball PoD
1 Unisex Bathroom
1 Drlvo-up Mall Drop Box with 10' by 10' Covered Area~ MoiVNev,.-popor Boxes
Community Center Ameniti .. [Adele ~ C:Uitur.ol Center)
X Total Square~~
X Square ~~ of Rentable Space
X Seat Autfrtorium with X by X Stage
2 Offices (Recreation Depertment)
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
The Planning Process
3. Co ll ect data
• Pub lic engagement -What do you want I not
want?
• Open house meetings
• Survey
• Stakeholder meetings:
• City Commission
• City staff
• Neighborhood groups
• Home Owners Associations
• Preserve Atlantic Beach
• Rea I estate investors
• North FL Land Trust
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
The Planning Process
4 . Eva lu at e data
• W hat do we have?
• What did we hear people want?
• What does our needs assessment tell us?
o Acreage LOS -acreage per 1,000
residen t s.
o Indoor Recreation Faci lity Square Footage
LOS -Indoor square footage per capita.
o Facilities LOS -Number of residents that
have acce ss to a single recreation faci lity.
o Access LOS -Access to faci li ty within a
give n distance.
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
The Planning Process
5. Develop recommendations
• Jack Russel Park-Replace basketball goals
• Howell Park-Increase tree planting
• Rose Park-Replace soccer goals
• Donner Park-Add swing sets
·--·-------------·-·--·-···--·-·---·---·--·-··--·--·---.. -.... ______ .. ______ _
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
The Planning Process
6. Ev alu at e alte rn atives
Environm ental St ew ard ship Committee
ORDINANCE NO. 5-17-64
(a) Environmental Stew ardship Committee Purposes.
It sha ll be the pu rpose of the Env ironmental Stewardship Committee:
(1} To study and make recommendations to the City Commission and
City staff with respect to the City's:
a. Maritime forest; '
b. Parks and open spaces;
c. Beautification of public and private spaces; and
d. Environmental stewardship.
(2} To act as a motivating and coordinating body to encourage joint
public and private participation in promoting these pu rposes.
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
he Planning Process
7. Implementation and Monitoring
• City Commission will make final decisions
on recommendations or alternatives.
• Adopt the plan.
• Staff will evaluate over time.
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
ational Parks Service Partnership
Rivers, Trai ls, and Conservation Assistance Program
-.-
P:»rne'o'c.-dMC~Oll"d
Precrvel~•c.attw"
-..
. . St!•.1h'r.~ .~~~ ,._
,-----------~----·iji
.. .. -······························------· --------------------------------------
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
National Parks Service Partnership
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program
Our S·ervice s
Our assistance is tailored to your needs. E-xamples of the types of assistance we provide are listed below. Visit our website tO learn about current projects: https://'W\~lw.nps .gov/orgs/rtca/community-projects.htm
• Define project 11iSion and goals
• .In:vento.ry·and map community resources
• Identify and analyze key issues and opportunities
• Engage coll~borative partners and stakeholders
• DeSign community. outreach and participation
strategies
• Develop concept plans· fortrails, parks, and natural
areas
• Set priorities and build .consensus
• Identify funding strategies
• Develop a sustainable organizational framework to
·support the project
• Create project ma..D.agement and strategic action
plans
• Coaching teams, groups, and partnership. networks
Attachment A
5-29-1 8 Workshop
Tentative Work Plan Schedule
City of At latfiic Beach Parks Master Plan Work Schedule 2018-2019
DATE March . April May June July August October September November December January
TASK
Project Prep/Scoping
Collect Data .. ~
Kickoff/Open House
Stakeholder Meet ings
Drafting
First Draft to ESC
Second Draft to ESC
City Commission
February March
Attachment A
5-29-18 Workshop
Questions?