Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-10-06 Regular — reading text

CITY OF FORT WAL TON SEAC City (; " ncil Agenda -January 10, 2006 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Pastor Jerry Jones, Striving for Perfections Ministries PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Striving for Perfections Ministries PROCLAMATIONS Gene Peters Retirement Fort Walton Beach Jaycees Week Arbor Day 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 13, 2005, and the Special Council Meeting of December 20, 2005. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 2. Consideration of a request from Habit for Humanity to waive water and sewer tap fees and the building permit fees for three new homes to be constructed on lots 18, 19 and 20 of Kiwi Place NE and Carson Drive NE in an approximate total amount of $4, 350 for all three homes combined. The savings from these costs would be used to fund needed expenses of building materials for these homes for which donations or in- kind contributions may not be sufficient, as outlined in the back up report. (CDS Director) ( See Backup.) 3. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request authorization to award Bid No. 06- 107, Purchase of Two Katolight Emergency Stand- by Generators, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, BEBCO of Birmingham, AL for the bid amount of $34, 744.00, including optional extended warranty as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funds are available in account number 401- 1350- 535-6402. ( Utilities Director) (See Backup ). An Ordinance (1686) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, relating to the General Employees' Retirement Plan; amending Section 17- 13 to provide for a one- time election to participate in the plan for nonmembers; amending Section 17- 14 to provide for the purchase of service credit for past service with the City; amending Section 17-23 to provide for the direct transfer from eligible 457 plan to purchase past service; providing a severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing an effective date. ( Human Resources Director) ( See Backup) ( Second Reading). 5. An Ordinance ( 1654) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, relating to the rezoning of certain property within the City of Fort Walton Beach located at 1988 and 1992 Lewis Turner Boulevard; providingfor for authority; providing of fact; providing for property to be rezoned from P- 1 findings Professional Office) District to HC ( Highway Commercial) District; providing for a zoning map amendment; providing for conflicting provisions; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Second Reading) ( QuasiJ-udicial). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval (6-0) 11/ 03/ 05 6. An Ordinance (1680) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, providing for authority; amending Chapter 20, Article IX. Signs, by amending Section 20- 2014 entitled " Signs Permitted - Specific Uses" to amend the regulations for public schools located in EF Educational Facilities District; providing for conflicting provisions; providing for severability, and providing an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval ( 6-0) 12/1/ 05 7. An Ordinance (1681) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, providing for authority; providing for findings of fact; amending Chapter 20. Land Development Code, Article III. Zoning, Division 4. District Regulations, Subdivision XIII. Redevelopment Project Area, Section 20- 694. MUW- 18 Mixed Use Waterfront District, to include areas perpendicular to buildings with historical significance and archaeological sites in the definition of view corridors; amending Section 20- 694 ( G), Dimensional standards, to allow balconies above the first floor to encroach into view corridors; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval ( 6- 0) 12/1105 ( as amended) 8. An Ordinance ( 1682) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, relating to the rezoning of property located at 122 Hollywood Boulevard SE, and owned by the Hollywood Church of God in Christ; providing authority; providing findings of fact; rezoning property from C- 1 Limited Commercial District and C- 2 General Commercial District to CF Community Facilities District, amending the official zoning map; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( First Reading) ( QuasiJ-udicial). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval ( 6- 0) 12/1105 General Public on items of City business. ( No Backup). 10. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Purchasing Policies and procedures, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request authorization to award the purchase of a 2006 GMC 5500 Combo Rescue Truck to First Choice Fire and Safety, LLC of Marietta, GA in the amount of $106, 705 via piggy- backing on the bid of Pine Log Volunteer Fire Department, as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funds are available in account number 001- 5148- 522- 6404. ( Fire Chief) (See Backup). 11. Consideration of a request to authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal agreement with Blue Cross/ Blue Shield medical insurance coverage as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funding is available for this request. ( Human Resources Director) ( See Backup). 12. Consideration of a request approving the Beal Parkway Neighborhood Action Plan and direct staff to prepare an implementation program that is consistent with the recommendations of the Plan as outlined in the backup report. Ms. Ginger Corless, a representative from Herbert Hallback, Inc. HHI), will make a presentation and be available to answer questions. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval ( 5- 0) 12/7/05 13. Consideration of a request for approval to fund a park, entitled " Central Park" to be located at Uptown Station, budgeting CRA funds beginning in years 2006-07 through 2010- 2011 in the amount of $147, 103 per year for five years, for a total amount of $735, 515, representing 70% of the total project construction costs. If approved, the applicant will enter into a development agreement with the City to assure that unrestricted, perpetual public access is guaranteed as well as setting forth the on- going maintenance requirements as outlined in the backup report. ( CDS Director) See Backup) Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval ( 5- 0) 12/7/05 Page 2 of 3 14. Consideration of a request to revise the approved site plan for Indianola Condominium, located at 113 Brooks Street SE, by t he 0 wner, N WEC, LLC which includes the following revisions: 1) relocation of boardwalk water-ward due to DEP requirements; 2) Shift the angle of pool in order to allow for construction of a bathhouse adjacent to the pool due to City Building requirements; and 3) remove several protected trees that were damaged during recent hurricanes and replace with a very large tree, as outlined in the backup report. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval ( 5- 0) 12/7105 15. Consideration of sending a request to the Elgin Air Force Base - Mission Enhancement Committee ( formerly Eglin Encroachment Committee), for the transfer of a portion of US Air Force Base Property, adjacent to the City owned fairgrounds property, for the purposes of establishing a permanent hurricane staging which would benefit both the military community and the residents of Okaloosa County. ( Council Member Patterson) ( See Backup). 16. Accept as information an Annual Report of the Community Redevelopment Agency Activities summarizing their activities for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005, as provided in the backup report. ( CDS Director) (See Backup). 17. Consideration of an appointment to the Beautification Committee. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 18. Consideration of an appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board. ( City Clerk) See Backup). 19. Consideration of two appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board ( City Clerk) See Backup). 20. Consideration of Mayor' s appointment to the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority. (City Clerk) See Backup). 21. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 22. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286. 0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen 833- Spencer at 850- 833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850- 9925 or 1- 800-955-8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800- 955- 8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. Page 3 of 3  CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 2006 INVOCATION: Pastor Jerry Jones Striving for Perfections Ministries PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Youth from Striving for Perfections Ministries  Ldy of Fort Waltol11Jeach ) 1 America/ rMosC13~ t/ id13~ j N CLAMA rI& P!?& WHEREAS, Eugene E. Peters has served the City of Fort Walton Beach well since November 4, 1974, first in the capacity of Athletic Director and achieving the position of Parks and Recreation Director on March 3, 1990; and WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities have been notably marked by his dedication, professionalism, and knowledge. During his years as Parks and Recreation Director, he has written and received approximately $2. 5 million in grant funding to improve the parks and recreational facilities in the City, including the purchase of Sound Park which is currently being developed through a partnership with the Fort