Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-25-05 Regular — reading text

CITY OF FORT WAL TON SEA! City Council Agenda - October 25, 2005 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Reverend Charlie Anderson, Fishers of Men PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Fishers of Men PROCLAMATIONS a) Retirements from City Service: Rosemary McCown - Library Richard S. Brown - Police Department 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 11, 2005. ( City Clerk) (See Backup ). 2. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request authorization to waive the formal bid procedures and utilize the State of Florida Contract to purchase one ( 1) compact pickup truck from Orville Beckford Ford of Milton, Florida in the amount of $11, 167 as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funds are available for this request. ( Purchasing Director) ( 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 waive the formal bid procedures and utilize the Florida Sheriff's Associations Contract with the State of Florida to purchase three ( 3) police pursuit vehicles from Orville Beckford Ford of Milton, Florida at the unit price of $20, 067 for a total amount of $59, 749 as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funds are available for this request. ( Purchasing Director) ( Police Chief) (See Backup). 4. Consideration of a request to renew a real estate license agreement with the United States Department of the Air Force for the continued use of 490- acres adjacent to the City' s Wastewater Treatment Plant for the use as a effluent- uptake sprayfield for a term offive years beginning October 20, 2005 and continuing through October 20, 2010, as outlined in the backup report. Further request authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Execution of this agreement does not require any in- kind or cash contribution from the City. ( Public Utilities Director) ( See Backup). Consideration of conducting a Public Hearing and establishing a Special Assessment District for water, sanitary sewer, street and drainage improvements for Stokes Avenue as outlined in the backup report. If necessary, Council will sit as the Equalizing Board. ( Public Works Director) See Backup). Recess City Council Meeting Convene as EqualizinQ Board Council sits as Equalizing Board " to adjust and equalize the assessments on the basis of justice and right" as outlined in F. S. S. Adjourn Equalizing Board Reconvene City Council Meeting  Items 6 through lie a result of an on-going update and recod! atiOn of the City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances. The summary staff report is included under item number 6. 6. Consideration of an Ordinance (1667) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida relating to the fire alarm systems, Repealing Chapter 3 of the City Code of Ordinances, in its entirety; adopting a new Chapter, Alarm Systems, of the City Code of Ordinances; enacting a new section definitions; enacting new sections for purpose, scope, rules for use; conditions for connection fees; and schedules; enacting a new provision regarding nuisances which requires disconnection of some systems from the City Police Department system and authorizes the City Police Department to enter upon property to abate the nuisance of a continuous and uninterrupted signal; enacting a section which establishes penalties for false alarms; enacting a section requiring alarm permits and display of permits; adopting a right to appeal fine assessments imposed under these sections which authorizes a hearing master to hear such appeals; providing for violations; providing for conflict; and providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup). ( First Reading). 7. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1668) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida relating to the declaration of vacancies on City Boards, Committees and Agencies; specifically amending Sections 2- 58, Vacancies, and 20- 64 Terms of Office, of the Code of Ordinances to permit the City Clerk to declare a vacancy on any City Board, Committee or Agency; and providing for an effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). 8. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1669) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida relating to Parks and Recreation Services, Museum, and Library; repealing Chapter 21, of the Code of Ordinances entitled Library, in its entirety; repealing Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances entitled Museum; repealing Chapter 2 6 0 f t he Code 0 f 0 rdinances entitled P arks and Recreation Services; adopting a new Chapter entitled Leisure and Recreation Services; providing definitions and designating City Parks, Recreational and Cultural Facilities; authorizing use of Parks and Facilities; establishing recreational policy; permitting music in parks with conditions; regulating behavior and conduct in parks and facilities; requiring animal control; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). 9. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1670) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida repealing sections 2- 266, Purchasing Policies and Procedures of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Walton Beach Florida; adopting a new Section entitled Purchasing which increases the amount of purchases required to undergo public advertisement and competition from 12, 000 to $20,000 and increases level of City Manager' s spending authority from $20,000 to 25,000 for equipment and vehicle repairs; and establishing an effective date. ( City Attorney) See Backup) ( First Reading). 10. An Ordinance (1671 - A) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing authority; repealing in its entirety the current Chapter 38 Wreckers; Adopting a new Section entitled Wrecker Operations and Services; establishing wrecker rotation program; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions and severability; and providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). b. An Ordinance ( 1671 - B) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing authority; repealing in its entirety the current Chapter 38 Wreckers; Adopting a new Section entitled Wrecker Operations and Services; regulating wrecker operations on private property; establishing wrecker rotation program; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions and severability; and providing an effective date. (City Attorney) (See Backup) ( First Reading). 11. An Ordinance ( 1672) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida repealing section 20- 692, Land Development Code, entitled Site Specific Zoning and Development; and providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) (See Backup) ( First Reading). 12. An Ordinance ( 1673) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida repealing section 20- 346, of the Code of Ordinances entitled Rules of Procedure for Board of Adjustment; authorizing Board of Adjustment to adopt its rules of procedure by majority of vote of the entire membership; and providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). Page 2 of 4 13. An Ordinance ( 1674) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida repealing fee provisions throughout the Code of Ordinances; enacting enabling provisions in lieu of the fee provision that will provide for all fees in the comprehensive fee schedule; providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions; providing a saving clause; and providing a future effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). 14. An Ordinance ( 1675) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida amending numerous provisions throughout the Code of Ordinances to eliminate gender- based references; providing a saving clause; and providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). 15. An Ordinance ( 1677) of the City of Fort Walton Beach Florida amended section 14-26 through 14-32, of the Code of Ordinances, entitled emergency management agency; authorizing agency to promulgate rules and procedures to ensure maximum administrative control in times of emergencies; a nd providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). 16. An Ordinance ( 1678) of the City of Fort Walton Beach Florida to update the Code of Ordinances by repealing sections 2 -211 a nd 2 -212, C ity Clerk, 2 -151 a nd 2- 152, Data Processing Department, 2- 166 through 2- 168, Public Works Department, and 2- 246 Golf Course, of the Code of Ordinances; adopting new sections to further intent of charter by stating charter officers and duties, establishing departments, and stating City Manager' s authority; and providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) (See Backup) ( First Reading). 17. An Ordinance ( 1679) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida relating to Occupational Licensing; repealing article IV, of the Code of Ordinances, entitled Occupational License Tax, Sections 22- 81 through 22- 98; enacting a new Chapter of the Code of Ordinances entitled Occupational License Required; reorganizing and updating provisions, and providing for fees to be established and amended in the comprehensive fee schedule; providing for severability and providing an effective date. ( City Attorney) (See Backup) ( First Reading). 18. General Public on items of City business. ( No Backup). 19. Presentation by Mr. Joe Foster on Wind, Tidal Surge and Trees. ( Council member Tucker) (See Backup ). 20. Presentation of annual status report of the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center by Mr. Erik Stenberg, President of Swedish American Connections, Inc. ( Parks and Recreation Director) (See Backup ). 21. Consideration of a request by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to construct a boat lift facility at the Fort Walton Landing; further request authorization to waive the monthly electrical costs for this facility, as outlined in the backup report. All cost associated with the installation, permitting and construction will be borne by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with the exception of the City placing an electric conduit from the lift station to our utility pole. Captain Brad Williams will be present at the meeting to answer questions. Utilities Director) ( See Backup). 22. Consideration of a request by John Dunne, agent for the Osborne- Frazier Family Partnership, LLC and Franz A. and Ye Sun Richter, owners, for preliminary and final plat approval for Hollywood Commercial Subdivision located at 745- 749 Hollywood Blvd NW. ( CDS Director) See Backup) ( Quasi Judicial). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 7- 0 ( 10/ 06/ 05) There was no public comment. 23. Consideration of a request by Charles M. Shoff, owner, for final plat approval