City Council (2025-01-21)

Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 11 North 3rd Street Jacksonville Beach, Florida

OPENING CEREMONIES: INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY SALUTE TO THE FLAG

Council Member Wagner provided the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Hoffman called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Mayor: Christine Hoffman

Council Members: Sandy Golding Greg Sutton

Also present were: City Manager Mike Staffopoulos, City Attorney David Migut, Chief Financial Officer Ashlie Gossett, Chief of Police Gene Paul Smith, Director of Planning and Development Heather Ireland, and City Clerk Sheri Gosselin.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, and passed unanimously to approve the following minutes:

- Regular City Council Meeting held on December 16,2024

- Council Briefing held on January 13,2025

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to approve the agenda.

Voice Vote: In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Council Member Wagner shared the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to Jacksonville in 1961 and its significance, recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

City Manager Mike Staffopoulos reported on the City's response to the Winter Storm Warning affecting Duval County and surrounding areas. Due to hazardous driving conditions, City facilities would open at 10 a.m. on January 22, 2025. He advised solid waste collection was delayed by one day, with normal service to resume the following week.

Council Member Horn congratulated the Jacksonville Board Riders Club for competing at the World Surf Challenge in Australia and their representation of Jacksonville Beach.

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COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS:

- Amanda Napolitano, 1018 Buddy Crout Lane, Neptune Beach, spoke about the DONNA Marathon.

CONSENT AGENDA:

| CONSENT AGENDA: | | | --- | --- | | Item A | Accept the Monthly Financial Reports for the Month of December 2024 | | Item B | Approve the revised Communications Tower Lease Agreement with the United States of America, Department of the Navy | | Item C | Approve the City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation and award a 2.5% annual increase to the City Manager | | Item D | Approve City-Produced Special Events for Calendar Year 2025 | | Item E | Adopt Resolution No. 2188-2025 Establishing Sponsorship Packages and Fees for City-produced Events | | Item F | Approve a proposed settlement in the amount of $145,000 in the case of Olivia Bennett vs. City of Jacksonville Beach; Duval County Case No. 16-2024-CA-3199 | | Item G | Approve a one-year extension of the Plumbing Services Agreement with Fair Plumbing, LLC | | Item H | Approve the amended Legislative Policies Manual | | Motion: | It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to approve the Consent Agenda. | | Voice Vote: | In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. |

Item A Accept the Monthly Financial Reports for the Month of December 2024

Item D Approve City-Produced Special Events for Calendar Year 2025

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voice Vote: In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: None

CITY MANAGER/NEW BUSINESS:

Chief of Police Gene Paul Smith provided background on the item and highlighted the communications effort for residents in the new areas.

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to approve the Second One-year Extension of and the First Amendment to the Parking Services Agreement (RFP No. 09-2122) with SP Plus Corporation.

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 2025

Discussion: A discussion ensued about times and dates in the agreement and paid parking.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Golding, Horn, Janson, Sutton, Wagner, Wouters, and Mayor Hoffman. The motion passed unanimously.

Motion: It was moved by Mr. Janson, seconded by Ms. Golding, to delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute all subsequent extension options through the maximum contract term.

Discussion: A discussion ensued about the authority for renewal, amendments, renewal, and rates.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Horn, Janson, Sutton, Wagner, Wouters, Golding, and Mayor Hoffman. The motion passed unanimously.