Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-27-13--regular — reading text

RESOLUTIONS 2013 -19 Adopts the CDBG Annual Action Plan for FY 13 -14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA. ADOPTING THE FY 2013 -2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Requests adoption of the FY 2013 -2014 CDBG Annual Action Plan as recommended by the Citizen' s Advisory Committee and as required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Annual Action Plan is effective from October I, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Al IACHMENIS: FY 13- 14 CDBG Moral Action Plan Win) SF4242013 00C) Ccnifitlal tie^- 0131PTA) 20132014 Checklist pl March I ad proof ( l) care 25 ad proof fPDF) The Mayor read resolution by title. Stella Jones, City Planner, informed the City was allocated $ 117, 639 through the CDBG program and the projects recommended for approval included a Nuisance Abatement Program, the Chester Pruitt Youth Enrichment program, improvements at Jet Stadium, Burnette Property Park Acquisition, and a Runnette Avenue Rain Garden. Also included is funding for Planning and Administration for the City' s administrative duties. Ms. Jones advised Staff recommends approval and the report will be sent to HUD for finalization. Council was advised there is no specific design completed at this time for the Jet Stadium improvements and there will be no World Changers projects this year. Cin Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 4  8.1..2,. Minutes August 13, 2013 Regular Meeting Mr. Rynearson moved to adopt Res. 2013 -19. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 2013 -20 Supporting the Military Mission at Eglin AFB A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MILITARY MISSION AND THE F -35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER INTEGRATION TRAINING CENTER AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE; AND m PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. o n Synopsis: ( City Manager) a' Council Member Griggs has requested a resolution of support from City Council for the local military mission and the F -35. 5 The Mayor read the resolution by title. E n Mr. Griggs requested a show of support for the mission of Eglin Air Force Base via a resolution o due to negative publicity by some entities the past several months. Mr. Griggs moved to adopt Res. 2013 -20. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion and it carried r RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 2013 -21 East Pass Inlet Management Plan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE EAST PASS DREDGE SAND BYPASSING WITHOUT UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES THAT MAY HARM THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMY OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Council Member Goodwin requested City Council discussion of a proposed resolution submitted by David & Rebecca Sherry, residents of Okaloosa Island, to support a sand tracer study of the East Pass Inlet in reference to the newly adopted East Pass Inlet Management Plan for placement of dredged material. A IACHNIENIS: E., pa' InIel vnegcm tlmPlementad, o Pled C, h, ke, df Ad,,,, n( PDIq 2010 East Pas lnla Swdv ( PEN Lolc,, bushed oppuxinP nca lnle Plan lPIT') David she, 6Mail - 08- 0b ( MSG' PIIF' Pa, v, Pai nt Poeaentaaan Slide- David & Rebeded Shan ( Ciro Council ofF'art ff. 1Iaa Beach Yaw 5  r7-8 .1. T Minutes August 13, 2013 Regular Meeting The Mayor read the resolution by title. The City Manager explained that Okaloosa Island residents David and Rebecca Sherry approached the City to discuss the adoption of a resolution of support for a sand tracer study to determine the actual direction of sand migration along the coastline near the East Pass Inlet The City Manager continued that an East Pass Inlet Management Plan ( Plan) which deals with the placement of dredged material from the East Pass Inlet Area, was completed through a partnership between the City of Destin and the FDEP, and that Okaloosa County was also involved in the development of the final plan. Through research done by Staff, it has been determined that the latest Plan formally adopted by the FDEP on July 24, 2013, is consistent with the Florida Statutes and discussed several strategies for the East Pass Inlet Management. In regards to the request of Mr and Mrs. Sherry that the City Council support a sand tracer study at no cost to the City via a resolution, the City Manager stated that with the formal adoption of the 2013 East Pass Inlet Management Plan, Staff finds that action by the City Council is not G necessary; the City does not have any financial capability to support a sand tracer study; and any additional study performed in conjunction with the Plan should be initiated by the City of Destin, e Okaloosa County, or FDEP. Therefore, since the City is not directly impacted by the 2013 East Pass Inlet Management Plan, there is no direct final impact related to dredging, a sand tracer study, or anything related, Staff recommends City Council take no action on Res. 2013 -21 to a support a sand tracer study for the East Pass Inlet. F Rebecca Sherry presented a PowerPoint showing the importance of the beaches to the City and c the entire area and explained how the sand tracer study will benefit the beaches of Okaloosa n Island. rn a3 David Sherry informed that the County has not adopted or proved the plan, that the City is not o being asked for any financial assistance; and stressed the importance of the beaches and that the ry City is directly impacted by what happens on the beaches. Upon questioning by Council, Mr. Sherry responded the resolution is seeking support for an u actual test of the theory before it is implemented, and informed that there is a potential funding sources for the study. nVaU G Steve Schmidt, City of Destin, gave an overview of what the City of Destin' s study consisted of and stated Destin will not fund or support and does not encourage a sand tracer study, and stated the beaches are not going anywhere and the Plan done by the DEP is adequate. fe John Scott of Okaloosa Island spoke in favor of having the test done and stated the City need to support Okaloosa Island. Jean Hunicutt, 199 Alder Drive, encouraged Council to consider the study and do responsible management, as well as the need to support Okaloosa Island. Ron Johnson, Destin, stated he has issues with the proposed resolution and for Council to take a good look at it, and stated someone will have to pay for the study. Sandra Atkinson. 608 Audobon Drive, advised she owns a business in the City and encouraged Council to vote for the study. Cirr Council W F,,, Walmn Heach Page 6  81.2 Regular Meeting Minutes August 13, 2013 Maury Shakleford stated his feeling the study would be a waste of time and money and urged Council vote against it. Mike Wright, Okaloosa Island, stated the businesses in the City are dependent on tourism and encouraged the study. Mr. Goodwin questioned if making modification to the resolution would make it acceptable. The City Manager responded that modifications would not make it acceptable, stating the parties involved, including the County, Chamber of Commerce, and the DEP, have adopted a plan that states a sand tracer study is not necessary. The City Attorney recommended taking no action until the next meeting when an amended draft m could be studied, and did not recommend approving the resolution when changes are unknown. o an Mr. Goodwin moved to adopt 2013 -21as amended