Atlantic Beach public meetings in 2023
59 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will vote on two resolutions: contracting with Acon Construction for Donner Park pickleball court upgrades, and authorizing the purchase of 0.44 acres at 100 West First Street from Watchcare, Inc. for $700,000 using reserve funds. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, accepting the 90-day calendar, and making board appointments.
- Resolution 23-54: Contract with Acon Construction for Donner Park pickleball court upgrades
- Resolution 23-55: Purchase 0.44 acres at 100 West First Street for $700,000 from Watchcare, Inc.
- Approve minutes of Oct 9 Regular Commission and Oct 14 Town Hall meetings
- Accept 90-Day Calendar (Dec 2023 - Feb 2024)
- Appointments to Board Member Review Committee and various boards
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
The Board Member Review Committee will interview applicants for the Community Development Board (CDB) and the General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees (G-PBOT), then discuss current members whose terms expire December 31, 2023, and make recommendations. The agenda includes approval of the November 28, 2023 minutes and public comment.
- Interview Gregory Beliles and Julie Hammond for Community Development Board
- Interview Donald Galli for General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
- Discuss CDB members Jeff Haynie and Richard Arthur whose terms expire Dec 31, 2023
- Discuss G-PBOT vacancies for Member 5 and Member 6, and upcoming vacancy for Member 3
- Approve minutes of November 28, 2023 BMRC meeting
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
The Board Member Review Committee will interview Todd Miner for a vacancy on the Environmental Stewardship Committee and discuss reappointments for members whose terms expire on December 31, 2023, on the ESC and ARCC. They will make recommendations based on attendance records and applications.
- Interview Todd Miner for Environmental Stewardship Committee vacancy
- Review ESC members Mark Gabrynowicz, Daniele Giovannucci, Sarah Boren, Bruce Andrews for reappointment
- Review ARCC members Lisa Goodrich, Kaylene Maddox, Joseph Schwarz for reappointment
- Approve minutes of August 17, 2023 BMRC meeting
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider resolutions to purchase two police vehicles for $97,406 and award a bid for Levy Road sidewalk improvements. They will also hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance amending the FY 2022-23 operating budget. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, a police department presentation, and a Christmas proclamation.
- Resolution 23-52: Authorize purchase of two police vehicles for $97,406 from Alan Jay Fleet Sales
- Resolution 23-53: Award bid for Levy Road sidewalk improvements
- Ordinance 20-23-170: Public hearing and final reading to amend FY 2022-23 operating budget
- Approve minutes of Oct 9, 2023 special meeting (LIUNA pay raise discussion) and July 31, 2023 special meeting (City Manager selection)
- Police Department presentation for Tim Stafford
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Atlantic Beach Community Development Board will consider six variance requests at its November 21, 2023 meeting. These include requests to reduce building restriction lines, side and rear yard setbacks, and other zoning requirements at specific residential properties. The board will also approve minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting.
- 808 Amberjack Lane: variance to reduce corner side setback from 25 ft to 10 ft (ZVAR23-0032)
- 111 Sylvan Drive: variance for side and rear yard setbacks to build a screen room (ZVAR23-0033)
- 96 Ocean Boulevard: variance to reduce rear yard setback for second story garage addition (ZVAR23-0034)
- 882 East Coast Drive: variance to allow unpermitted cabana closer than 5 ft to property lines (ZVAR23-0035)
- 870 Seminole Road: variance for circular driveway on lot with less than 100 ft frontage (ZVAR23-0036)
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will discuss and set its 2024 priorities, including a draft list of actions on tree canopy, parks, beautification, and sustainability. They will also review the 2023 Commission priorities and propose a 2024 calendar and committee structure. The meeting is for discussion and planning, not final decisions.
- Draft 2024 priorities include planting 100 trees, updating Chapter 23 tree ordinance, and setting a tree canopy percentage
- Parks actions include water bottle filling stations, recycling bins, and a native plant demonstration garden
- Beautification projects include improving Atlantic Blvd medians and creating an art installation program
- Sustainability actions include a green building ordinance and a chemical management plan
- Proposed 2024 ESC subcommittee members listed for Tree, Outreach, and Sustainability & Resilience
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will meet to handle routine business including approving October minutes, receiving updates on D-1 training and the volunteer program, and discussing new items such as community center rentals, a parks master planning survey, and establishing grantee liaisons. The agenda is largely procedural with several discussion items and no major votes scheduled.
- Community Center Rentals discussion
- Parks Master Planning Survey update
- 2024 ARCC meeting, presentations, and workshop dates
- Establishment of Grantee Liaisons
- Vote for new chairman at December meeting
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold public hearings and final votes on two ordinances to rezone land from residential to commercial, and introduce a budget amendment. They will also consider resolutions for a city clerk salary increase, security upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant, and a construction easement. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and accepting infrastructure.
- Ordinance 31-23-16: amend Future Land Use Map from Residential Medium Density to Commercial
- Ordinance 90-23-251: rezone from Residential General Two-Family to Commercial General
- Resolution 23-49: 4% salary increase for City Clerk, retroactive to 10/1/2023
- Resolution 23-50: security upgrades to wastewater treatment plant doors and card readers
- Resolution 23-51: temporary construction easement from Regency Centers Corporation
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
The General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to review the pension fund's expenditures and investment performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2023. They will also discuss actuarial cost of living adjustment (COLA) studies with the board attorney. The agenda includes routine reports and old business, with no major policy decisions listed.
- Expenditure report: FY23 budget $1,660,919, actual expenditures $2,128,537 (128% of budget)
- Investment performance recap for Q3 2023 by Morgan Stanley
- Discussion with pension board attorney
- Requested actuarial COLA studies (agenda item 5.A)
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
The Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on November 2, 2023, to address three property maintenance violation cases. The agenda includes old business cases for 67 Coral St and 1411 Hibiscus St, and a new business case for 1400 Mayport Rd. The magistrate may impose fines of up to $250 per day for non-compliance.
- Case 23-038: 67 Coral St, Robert Joseph Williams, exterior wall and roof violations, possible $250/day fine
- Case 23-051: 1411 Hibiscus St, 1411 Hibiscus St LLC, details in case file
- Case 23-088: 1400 Mayport Rd, 1400 Mayport Road LLC, details in case file
- Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023 meeting
- Administration of oath to attendees and respondents
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances to change land use designations and rezone properties from residential to commercial, and will vote on resolutions including an FDOT maintenance agreement, a mutual aid agreement, and employee health insurance benefits. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a 90-day calendar, a property update, and charter officer performance reviews.
- Ordinance 31-23-16: change Future Land Use Map designation from Residential Medium Density (RM) to Commercial (CM)
- Ordinance 90-23-251: rezone lands from Residential General Two-Family (RG) to Commercial General (CG)
- Resolution 23-46: approve FDOT maintenance agreement
- Resolution 23-48: authorize mayor to sign State of Florida Mutual Aid Agreement 2023
- Resolution 23-47: approve employee health insurance benefits for 2024
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Community Development Board will hold a regular meeting to consider four variance requests, including one deferred from the September meeting. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and take public comment. All items are requests for relief from specific zoning code requirements on residential properties.
- 2093 Beach Avenue ZVAR23-0025 (Turner): variance to reduce minimum 5-foot setback for mechanical equipment (deferred from Sept. 19)
- 1864 Beachside Court ZVAR23-0029 (Dalton): variance from Section 24-68(b)(1)
- 0 12th Street ZVAR23-0030 (Brown): variance from Section 24-105(f)(1) to exceed maximum impervious surface area for new single-family home
- 1878 Seminole Road ZVAR23-0031 (Middleton): variance to reduce minimum rear yard setback for an addition
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review and discuss several environmental items, including a request for a recommendation on beach fires, the Chemical Management Plan, and proposed changes to Chapter 23 (tree ordinance). They will also consider a grant opportunity, review 2024 priorities, and hear updates from subcommittees.
- Request environmental recommendation regarding fires on the beach
- Chemical Management Plan (CMP) review
- Proposed Chapter 23 changes
- Florida Communities Trust Parks and Open Space Grant
- ESC budget review
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will discuss ongoing business including the Artisan's Faire application, grant award recommendations, and a commission meeting report. New business includes a D-1 Training event follow-up, grant cycle discussion, a department budget overview for FY24, and a Fall Festival report. The meeting is a regular business session with public comments and no final votes on the agenda.
- Artisan's Faire application for Nov. 30, 2023, at Adele Grage Cultural Center, with $25 application fee and no refunds
- D-1 Training event report: 20 participants, below 50 target, requesting 50% return of $2,500 grant
- FY24 Recreation Department budget overview: $538,387 proposed, down 33.69% from prior year
- Grant cycle discussion and grant awards recommendations
- Fall Festival report and volunteer coordinator position discussion
Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees
The Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct a disability hearing for Timothy Stafford. The agenda includes only this hearing, along with routine items like call to order and public comment.
- Disability hearing for Timothy Stafford
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on the final FY 2023-24 operating budget and the property tax millage rate, along with several resolutions including a $38,982 Microsoft Office 365 license purchase and renewal of liability insurance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a May 15 special meeting and acceptance of the 90-day calendar.
- Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance No. 20-23-168 establishing the FY 2023/2024 operating budget
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 23-41 levying the ad valorem property tax millage rate for FY 2023-24
- Resolution No. 23-40 authorizing purchase of 150 Microsoft Office 365 GCC licenses from SHI International Corp. for $38,982
- Resolution No. 23-43 approving renewal of liability and workers' compensation insurance with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust for FY 2023-24
- Resolution No. 23-44 adopting the 2024-2033 10-year Capital Improvement Plans for Public Works and Public Utilities
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Community Development Board will consider several land-use requests, including a deferred rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for 0 West 2nd Street, a deferred fence height variance at the same address, and three new variance requests for properties on Beach Avenue, 11th Street, and Sailfish Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the August 15 meeting.
- 0 West 2nd Street: FLUM amendment from Residential Medium Density to Commercial and rezoning from Residential General Two-Family to Commercial General (REZN23-0002, COMP23-0002)
- 0 West 2nd Street: variance to exceed maximum fence height (ZVAR23-0023)
- 2093 Beach Avenue: variance to reduce 5-foot setback for mechanical equipment (ZVAR23-0025)
- 338 11th Street: variance to allow circular driveway on property with less than 100 feet frontage (ZVAR23-0026)
- 981 Sailfish Drive: variance from Section 24-68(b)(1) (ZVAR23-0027)
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will discuss and potentially vote on recommending the Gail Baker Center expansion as a community resilience hub, along with proposed changes to Chapter 23 (tree regulations) and the 2024 priorities survey. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda approval, subcommittee reports, and a chemical management plan update.
- Motion to recommend Gail Baker Center expansion as resilience hub
- Proposed changes to Chapter 23 (tree code)
- Chemical Management Plan update (CMP 09.08.23)
- 2024 Priorities Survey discussion
- Welcome of new member Heather Markaj
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will hear grant presentations from Surfear NEGRA / Jax Board Riders and NOVA Dance and Wellness Academy, then make final scoring recommendations for grant funding. They will also discuss a database programs spreadsheet and the volunteer program/coordinator position. The meeting includes approval of the August 8, 2023 minutes and public comments.
- Grant presentations: Surfear NEGRA / Jax Board Riders and NOVA Dance and Wellness Academy Inc.
- Final scoring recommendation for grant funding for organizations and schools
- Discussion of database programs spreadsheet
- Update on volunteer program / volunteer coordinator position
- Approval of minutes from August 8, 2023 meeting
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC) Grant Presentations
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC) is holding a full-day meeting to hear grant presentations from 19 local organizations and individuals seeking funding for arts, recreation, and culture projects. After the presentations, the committee will discuss, score, and announce grant awards. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no decisions made during the presentations themselves.
- Beaches Train Club requests $1,500-$1,700 for a permanent exhibit at Adele Grage Cultural Center depicting Flagler's railway and Continental Hotel
- First Coast Comedy proposes a free improv show and tuition-free youth classes
- NOVA Dance and Wellness Academy, Face4Kids, Beaches Fine Arts Series, and others present
- Fletcher Band, PossAbilities, CapAbilities, and New Age Hippy are among the other applicants
- Public comment cards accepted before the meeting; meeting live-streamed and videotaped
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
The Board Member Review Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, interview applicants for the Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) and Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC), and make recommendations. The agenda includes public comment and scheduling future meetings. This is a routine personnel review meeting.
- Approve minutes of March 29, 2023 BMRC meeting
- Interview applicants for ESC and ARCC: Tracy Gebeaux, Kaylene Maddox, Heather Markaj
- Discuss ESC applicant Susan Harvey (District 1308) who cannot attend interview
- Review ARCC membership list
- Schedule future meeting(s)
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Community Development Board will hold a public hearing on a request to change the future land use and zoning of 0 West 2nd Street from residential to commercial, along with several variance requests for properties on 4th Street, Mipaula Court, Sailfish Drive, and the same 0 West 2nd Street property. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the July 18 meeting.
- 0 West 2nd Street: FLUM amendment from Residential Medium Density to Commercial and rezoning from Residential General Two-Family to Commercial General
- 378 4th Street: variance to reduce side yard setback for an addition
- 1980 Mipaula Court: variance from Section 24-68(b)(1)
- 0 West 2nd Street: variance to exceed maximum fence height
- 981 Sailfish Drive: variance to platted Building Restriction Line
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will reconsider Resolution 23-26 to buy 2.16 acres on Dora Drive for $1,075,000 using ARPA funds, after previously approving it with a 90-day due diligence period. They will also discuss the City Manager position, review the Stormwater Master Plan, and award contracts for the Mayport Rd water main extension and Public Works building renovation. The agenda includes a withdrawn resolution to appoint Mike New as City Manager.
- Reconsider Resolution 23-26: Purchase 2.16 acres on Dora Drive for $1,075,000 (ARPA funds)
- Award Bid 2223-07: Mayport Rd Water Main Extension
- Award Bid 2223-03: Public Works Building Renovation
- Discussion regarding City Manager position (Resolution 23-30 withdrawn)
- Stormwater Master Plan Review
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
The General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to review investment performance and fund balances for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, approve minutes, and discuss items including liquidating funds for benefit payments and a possible cost-of-living adjustment study. The board will also discuss matters with its attorney and consider changes in employment status for two retirees.
- Approve minutes of July 13, 2023 special meeting
- Review investment performance for period ended June 30, 2023
- Review expenditure and fund balance reports for period ended June 30, 2023
- Change in status of employment: Ellen LaVake and Carlene Matthews retired
- Discussion of liquidating funds to cover benefit payments and request for actuarial COLA study
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review minutes, hear subcommittee reports, and discuss items including the use of tree mitigation funds for palm replacements on Atlantic Blvd., the Chemical Management Plan, and updates on outreach efforts. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the mayor and staff.
- Discussion on using tree mitigation funds for replacement palms on Atlantic Blvd.
- Review of the City of Atlantic Beach Chemical Management Plan
- Update on Parks Master Plan
- Report on Sea Turtle Conservancy webinar on turtle-friendly lighting (Aug 31)
- Approval of July 12, 2023 ESC minutes and Outreach Subcommittee report
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will review and discuss new and returning grant applicants for the upcoming grant cycle, and review the department's programs, grants, and events database. They will also discuss the volunteer program and approve the minutes from the July 11 meeting.
- Open discussion of new and returning grant applicants, including First Coast Comedy Improv Education, Beaches Museum Harcourt Bull Collection Preservation, and Florida Fiddle Fest
- Review of the Departments Programs, Grants and Events Database
- Discussion of the Volunteer Program
- Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting
Budget Workshop
The Atlantic Beach City Commission is holding a budget workshop to review departmental presentations for the FY2024 budget. The agenda includes presentations from Human Resources, Finance, City Clerk, City Commission, City Manager, and other departments, followed by capital projects discussion. This is a working session to discuss and refine the upcoming fiscal year budget.
- Human Resources budget decreases 4.6% to $289,605
- Finance budget decreases 4.6% to $1,372,024
- City Clerk budget decreases 8.7% to $394,745
- City Commission budget decreases 0.9% to $64,471
- City Manager budget increases 15.4% to $420,452
Budget Workshop
The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to review the FY 2022-23 financials and discuss the FY 2023-24 budget, including departmental overviews, enterprise funds, and capital projects. Public comment is scheduled. This is a discussion session, not a final budget vote.
- FY 2022-23 review
- FY 2023-24 departmental budget overviews
- Enterprise funds overview
- Capital projects discussion
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of 2.16 acres on Dora Drive for $1,075,000 using American Rescue Plan Act funds, approving an agreement with the Boys' and Girls' Clubs for community center programming, and setting the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, accepting the 90-day calendar, and authorizing a union contract amendment.
- Resolution 23-26: Purchase of 2.16 acres on Dora Drive (parcel IDs 172118 0000, 172119 0000, 172122 0000) for $1,075,000
- Resolution 23-23: Agreement with Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Northeast Florida for programming management of Gail Baker and Jordan Park Community Centers
- Resolution 23-27: Establishing proposed millage rate and public hearing dates for FY 2023-24 budget
- Resolution 23-24: Authorizing tree plantings from Tree Conservation Trust Fund
- Resolution 23-25: Accepting 2021 Justice Assistance Grant Program funds
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
The General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees will review investment performance, an actuarial valuation, and fund balances, then discuss changing the target rate of return, liquidating funds for benefit payments, and a possible cost-of-living increase. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear from its attorney.
- Discussion on changing the target rate of return on investments
- Discussion of liquidating funds to cover benefit payments and administrative costs
- Request for actuarial impact statement for possible pension cost of living increase
- Status changes: Timmy Johnson, Lisa Showman retired; Robert Cimon retired/entered DROP
- Review of 1Q 2023 investment performance and annual actuarial valuation as of Oct 1, 2022
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee is voting on formal descriptions and responsibilities for its officers and members, aimed at improving organizational clarity. If approved, the committee will elect its 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and Tree Subcommittee Chair, with completion expected by January 14, 2026. The agenda also includes a draft list of 2025 accomplishments for reference.
- Motion to approve ESC officer and member position descriptions and responsibilities
- Election of 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and Tree Subcommittee Chair planned
- 2025 accomplishments include 54+ trees planted, $20,000 for Saratoga/Forrestal ROW plantings
- Tree fund balance approximately $325,000 by fall 2025
- Chapter 23 revision approved and presented to Commission
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will discuss final details for the OLLI and IMEP senior programs, review ARCC grants, and address an open committee position. They will also hear reports on recent meetings and ongoing items like a database of programs and a volunteer program.
- Final discussion on OLLI and IMEP programs
- Boys and Girls Club sites awarded
- ARCC grants review
- ARCC open position
- Database of programs and volunteer program updates
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, receive city manager reports on the 90-day calendar, grant funding, and proposed updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 24 (Land Development Code), and discuss the ongoing city manager search. The agenda includes no consent agenda, resolutions, ordinances, or miscellaneous business, indicating a primarily informational and procedural meeting.
- Proposed updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 24 (Land Development Code)
- City Manager search update
- SB 64 update
- Grant funding update
- 90-Day Calendar (July-Sept. 2023)
Miscellaneous Public Meeting
This is a joint meeting of the Environmental Stewardship Committee and the Arts, Recreation, Cultural Committee to discuss volunteer program structure, including work groups, website updates, and an ambassador program. They will also explore volunteer opportunities and areas of collaboration, such as parks and invasive species management. The meeting is primarily a discussion and planning session, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of ESC work group and subject matter experts
- Review of COAB website for volunteer information
- Ambassador program proposal
- Deputy City Manager to secure staff volunteer position/hiring
- Collaboration on parks and invasive species management
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider a resolution authorizing a design-build contract with Acon Construction for a splash pad at Donner Park, not to exceed $529,500, plus pre-purchase of amenities from Waterplay for up to $78,000. They will also hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance increasing monthly sanitation rates by 16.63%. Other items include accepting the 90-day calendar, a city manager search update, and a parks master plan discussion.
- Resolution 23-22: Splash pad at Donner Park, $529,500 design-build contract with Acon Construction, $78,000 for Waterplay amenities
- Ordinance 55-23-38: 16.63% increase in monthly sanitation rates (Chapter 16, Solid Waste and Recycling)
- City Manager search update and discussion
- Dora Drive update
- America 250 Marker at Veterans Memorial Park
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will review and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget for cultural arts and recreation, including funding for events, programs, and facility repairs. They will also review grantee final reports, discuss the 2023-2024 grant funding application process, and give final approval to the ARCC Strategic Plan. The committee will hear a presentation from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and discuss collaboration with the Environmental Stewardship Committee and volunteer recruitment.
- Review of 2023-2024 Cultural Arts and Recreation proposed budget, including $75,000 for contributions to outside organizations and $40,000 to Duval County Schools
- Final approval of the ARCC Strategic Plan
- Discussion of 2023-2024 ARCC grant funding applications
- Status update on Mayport Flyover Mural
- Presentation by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNF
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) - 23 May 2023 - CANCELLED
This meeting was cancelled. The agenda would have had the Board Member Review Committee approve prior minutes, review Resolution 23-11 creating the Safety, Traffic and Parking (STOP) Committee, interview 33 applicants, and recommend eight members (two per district) for appointment.
- Approve minutes of March 29, 2023 BMRC meeting
- Review Resolution 23-11 establishing the Safety, Traffic and Parking Committee
- Interview 33 candidates for STOP Committee (districts 1306, 1307, 1308, 1312)
- Recommend eight members, two from each of four districts
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold a public hearing and final vote on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-2023, and consider a resolution authorizing funds for engineering construction administration services for the Sherry Drive Water Main Improvements, Phase I. The commission will also discuss the city manager search and receive reports on the splash pad and 90-day calendar.
- Resolution No. 23-18: Authorizes funds for engineering construction administration services for Sherry Drive Water Main Improvements, Phase I
- Ordinance No. 20-23-167: Public hearing and final reading to amend the FY 2022-2023 operating budget
- Discussion/Direction on City Manager Search
- Accept 90-Day Calendar (June-Aug. 2023)
- Splash Pad report
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
The Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2023, to address four property code violation cases and one fine reduction request. The cases involve debris, unpermitted paver installation, and other property maintenance issues at specific addresses. The magistrate will also consider a request to reduce a lien on a property.
- Case 22-111: 1226 Hibiscus St — debris and unpermitted paver installation
- Case 22-125: 760 Sailfish Dr — code violation
- Case 23-017: 195 Main St — code violation
- Case 23-051: 1411 Hibiscus St — code violation
- Fine reduction request for Case 13-396 at 981 Sailfish Drive
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will discuss updates to Chapter 24 regarding impervious lot coverage and artificial turf, review subcommittee reports, and consider new business items including Howell Park littoral planting and a chemical management plan. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving minutes and subcommittee reports.
- Discussion of impervious lot coverage and artificial turf for Chapter 24 updates
- Voluntary water/energy usage assessment update
- Howell Park littoral planting
- COAB Chemical Management Plan
- Howell Park/Sherman Creek cleanup
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider several resolutions, including awarding contracts for water treatment plant tank repairs and painting, approving a new garbage rate schedule with GFL Environmental, and introducing a budget amendment ordinance. The meeting also includes proclamations, a report on a non-habitable structure at the country club, and a discussion on the city manager search.
- Resolution 23-15: Award bid for Water Treatment Plant #2 elevated storage tank repairs
- Resolution 23-16: Award bid for Water Treatment Plant #2 exterior painting of ground storage tank
- Resolution 23-17: Approve new garbage rates per agreement with GFL Environmental
- Ordinance 20-23-167: Amend FY 2022-23 operating budget (introduction and first reading)
- City Manager search update
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will vote on two resolutions: awarding a bid for Sherry Drive water main improvements and authorizing the city manager to execute contracts for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal funding. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a 90-day calendar, a surplus property declaration, and a presentation on Selva Linkside neighborhood signs. No ordinances or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Resolution 23-13: Award Bid No 2223-02 for Sherry Drive water main improvements
- Resolution 23-14: Authorize city manager to execute SS4A funding contracts from US DOT for FY 2023-24
- Declare list of properties as surplus for disposal
- Approve minutes from Feb 6 and Apr 3 special called meetings and Sep 12/26 2022 regular meetings
- Presentation on Selva Linkside neighborhood signs
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review proposed changes to the tree mitigation fund (SEC 23-14), discuss a voluntary energy and water benchmarking program, and consider subcommittee reports and budget needs. The agenda includes consent items like approving March minutes and a 90-day calendar, plus updates on 2023 priorities and meeting rules.
- Proposed changes to tree mitigation fund (SEC 23-14)
- Voluntary energy and water benchmarking program discussion
- Subcommittee reports: Tree, Outreach, Sustainability & Resiliency
- 2023 priorities progress review
- ESC meeting rules revision
Community Development Board (CDB)
The Community Development Board will consider two variance requests: one to encroach on the building restriction line at 409 Mako Drive and another to allow a circular driveway with reduced frontage at 403 Oceanwalk Drive North. The board will also review a proposed update to Chapter 24 (Land Development Regulations).
- Variance request ZVAR23-0010 for 409 Mako Drive to encroach on the platted Building Restriction Line
- Variance request ZVAR23-0012 for 403 Oceanwalk Drive North to allow a circular driveway with less than 100 feet of frontage and exceed maximum driveway widths
- Discussion of proposed update to Chapter 24 (Land Development Regulations)
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss ongoing business including Wild Wonders event dates, grant recipient updates, and a report from the Commission. New business includes a Kids Hope Alliance RFP, summer camp plans, and a proposal from I-9 Sports for youth sports programming. The committee will also follow up on moving A.B.E. Cultural Day and ASE program to the city budget, volunteer programs, and a database of programs.
- Wild Wonders additional date May 20, 2023 for Kids to Park Day
- Kids Hope Alliance RFP discussion
- Community Center Summer Camp plans with weekly themes and field trips
- I-9 Sports proposal for youth sports
- Recommendation to move A.B.E. Cultural Day and ASE program to City's Budget
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including funding for water and wastewater treatment plant engineering, a design-build contract for the Ocean Rescue Station, a rezoning to multi-family, and a flood hazard ordinance. They will also discuss paid parking on 18th-19th Streets and a franchise container service provider.
- Resolution 23-08: Authorizes funds for engineering services for Water Treatment Plant #2 upgrades and water system modeling.
- Resolution 23-09: Authorizes funds for engineering services for wastewater treatment plant chlorination and dechlorination improvements.
- Resolution 23-10: Authorizes contract with ACON Construction for design-build services for the Atlantic Beach Ocean Rescue Station reconstruction.
- Ordinance 90-23-250: Rezones land from Residential Single-Family (RS-2) to Residential General Multi-Family (RG-M).
- Ordinance 25-23-45: Amends flood hazard area regulations, including elevation requirements for manufactured homes and coastal A zone requirements.
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
The Board Member Review Committee will approve minutes from its November 2, 2022 meeting, receive an overview of the Community Development Board (CDB), and interview four candidates for CDB vacancies. After public comment, the committee will discuss the candidates and make recommendations for appointment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Approve minutes of November 2, 2022 BMRC meeting
- Interview candidates for Community Development Board: Richard Arthur, Gregory Beliles, Jenn Lagner, Eric Nottmeier
- Discuss candidates and make recommendations for CDB appointments
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will discuss new business including an Integrative Memory Enhancement Program, volunteer partnerships for community centers, and a funding request for McKenzie's Camp Deep Pond summer field trip. They will also follow up on grant recipients, priorities, and a proposal to move A.B.E. Cultural Day and ASE Program into the city budget.
- Integrative Memory Enhancement Program presentation by Catherine Tupper
- Volunteer and partnership updates for Jordan and Baker Community Centers
- McKenzie's Camp Deep Pond Summer Fieldtrip Funding Request
- Update on grant recipients and ARCC priorities
- Recommendation to move A.B.E. Cultural Day and ASE Program to city budget
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will vote on a resolution establishing the city's 2023 priorities and hold the first reading of an ordinance updating flood hazard area regulations, including elevation requirements for manufactured homes and coastal high hazard area rules. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings, a proclamation for Water Conservation Month, and several city manager reports on topics like the 90-day calendar, ARCC grant funding, the city manager search, a stormwater mitigation park on Dora Drive, a legislative update, a paid parking recap, and a Singleton easement agreement. No unfinished business, consent agenda items, or committee reports are listed.
- Resolution No. 23-05: 2023 city priorities (for reconsideration with amendments)
- Ordinance No. 25-23-45: flood hazard area code amendments (introduction and first reading)
- Water Conservation Month Proclamation
- Dora Drive Property - Stormwater Mitigation Park report
- Paid Parking Recap report
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review subcommittee reports, discuss a proposed rain garden at Jack Russell Park, receive a tree permitting update, and consider items such as the ESC annual awards proposal and 2023 priorities. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from the mayor and staff.
- Rain Garden at Jack Russell Park - proposed location discussion
- Tree Permitting Update
- Lilly Street presentation to Commission
- ESC Priorities to Commission: Resolution No. 23-05
- ESC Annual Awards Proposal
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will hold public hearings and final votes on two ordinances: one overhauling solid waste and recycling regulations, and another authorizing a property swap involving city-owned land at 1 West First Street and Singleton Associates' property at 120 Mayport Road. The commission will also consider a resolution setting 2023 city priorities, approve a $30,900 contract for wastewater lift station services, and discuss a pensioners' COLA request and a proposed code change on commercial/recreational vehicle parking in residential zones.
- Ordinance No. 55-23-37: amends solid waste and recycling code, including franchise procedures and fee changes
- Ordinance No. 95-23-123: authorizes property swap and sale of city land at 1 West First Street for Singleton Associates' land at 120 Mayport Road
- Resolution No. 23-05: establishes city's 2023 priorities
- Consent item: $30,900 task authorization to Saltus Engineering for Buccaneer Wastewater Lift Station
- Commissioner requests: pensioners' COLA, code change on vehicle storage in residential zones, city manager search
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will vote on appointing Joseph Gerrity as interim city manager effective March 13, 2023, and will introduce two ordinances: one overhauling solid waste franchise procedures and another authorizing a property swap with Singleton Associates involving city-owned land at 1 West First Street and property at 120 Mayport Road. The consent agenda includes a $98,871 contract for the Sherry Drive water main, a $25,183 vehicle purchase, and several interlocal agreements. The meeting also includes a motion to reconsider the slate of Charter Review Committee members and a presentation on Main Street traffic calming.
- Resolution 23-04 appointing Joseph Gerrity as interim city manager
- Ordinance 55-23-37 amending solid waste and recycling code, including franchise procedures
- Ordinance 95-23-123 authorizing property swap and sale of city property at 1 West First Street and Singleton Associates property at 120 Mayport Road
- Consent item: $98,871 task authorization to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for Sherry Drive water main
- Consent item: $25,183 purchase of 2023 Toyota Tacoma, declaring 2009 Ford Ranger surplus
Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees
The Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review investment performance and fund balances for the quarter ending December 31, 2022, and to discuss a potential change to the target rate of return. The board will also hear from its attorney and consider approving the minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting.
- Discussion on changing the target rate of return (agenda item 6.A)
- Recap of investment performance for Q4 2022 (agenda item 4.A)
- Expenditure and fund balance reports for Q4 2022 (agenda item 4.B)
- Approval of minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting (agenda item 3.A)
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
The General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees will review investment performance and fund balances for the quarter ending December 31, 2022, discuss changing the target rate of return, and consider liquidating funds to cover benefit payments and administrative costs. The board will also approve minutes from the August 11, 2022 meeting and note retirements of three employees.
- Discussion on changing the target rate of return
- Discussion of liquidating funds to cover benefit payments and administrative costs
- Retirement of Timmy Johnson, Lisa Showman, and Robert Cimon (Cimon also entered DROP)
- Recap of investment performance for period ended December 31, 2022
- Expenditure and Fund Balance reports for period ended December 31, 2022
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC) Workshop
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC) is holding a priorities-setting workshop. Members will review survey responses, vote on priorities in subject areas, and work to generate collective goals for 2023. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Priorities-setting workshop using Nominal Group Process and SMART framework
- Review of committee member responses by subject area
- Two rounds of voting to establish 2023 goals
- Public comments accepted via comment card before meeting
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
The Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear four old business cases involving unpermitted signs and other violations at 1770 Mayport Road, 1985 Mayport Road, 1804 Sea Oats Drive, and 705 Bonita Road. The meeting also includes a fine reduction request for case 17-551 at 20 Donner Road. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting and administrative items.
- Case 22-018: Unpermitted sign at 1770 Mayport Road (SecureSpace Self Storage); permit later approved
- Case 21-188: Violation at 1985 Mayport Road (Ertel Alex)
- Case 22-011: Violation at 1804 Sea Oats Drive (Bird Paul David Life Estate)
- Case 22-061: Violation at 705 Bonita Road (Coleman Doris)
- Fine reduction request for case 17-551 at 20 Donner Road (Erhayel Kelly)
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will select its chair, approve subcommittee reports, and discuss a resident request to adopt Florida Friendly Landscaping practices. The main business is finalizing the committee's 2023 priorities for the City Commission and establishing working groups with subject matter experts and volunteers.
- Resident request to adopt Florida Friendly Landscaping Program's 'Protect the Waterfront' principle
- Draft ESC 2023 priorities covering trees, water, energy, solid waste, and transportation
- Proposal to create working groups with subject matter experts and volunteers
- Approval of 90-day working calendar for 2023
- Discussion of 2023 speaker series
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
The Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee will consider recommending outsourcing after-school programs and approving $3,000 in homeless service assistance. They will also welcome new members, receive updates on the Jordan Community Center and volunteer program, and discuss upcoming priority-setting workshop homework.
- Recommendation on outsourcing after-school programs
- $3,000 Homeless Service Assistance
- Jordan Community Center report and staff changes
- Welcome new Committee member Hillary Hickham and Commission Liaison Jessica Ring
- Volunteer Program update
Regular City Commission
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will consider several items at its regular meeting, including accepting the 90-day calendar, reviewing the Mayport Road Vision Implementation Plan, discussing Chapter 16 on franchise dumpsters, and receiving information on the Donna Marathon. The agenda also includes consent items, proclamations, and a resolution to designate a heritage tree.
- Resolution 23-01 to designate a 32-inch live oak at Bull Park as a Heritage Tree
- Purchase and installation of a pump from Complete Well Services Well Drilling, Inc.
- Discussion of Mayport Road Vision Implementation Plan
- Discussion of Chapter 16 on franchise dumpsters
- Proclamations for Arbor Day and Joseph M. Mitrick