Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-26-13--regular — reading text

parking study that addressed a survey that stated the need for parking downtown. LL A video from downtown merchants in support of the project was presented by the applicant. Na The Mayor asked for questions to the applicant from Council Council discussion included mechanisms to ensure the perpetual use by the public for the spaces m and that subsequent written agreements between the parties will be written to address future v details; security issues regarding' urban campers' in the garage; the makeup of the condominium board and that it will have to be in place before completion of the garage. a a The Mayor asked for comments or questions to the applicant from the public. i Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street SE, discussed concerns regarding traffic at Ferry Avenue and First Street. Mr. Bolduc advised traffic associated with the project has been thoroughly reviewed and that it complies with the Development Order. Thomas Monigan of the Gulf Coast Post was advised the parking garage will be four levels with 349 total parking spaces, of which 227 will be for public parking. Michelle Cooper, 323 Victoria Avenue, stated her feeling that the issue of vagrancy in the City is a community responsibility and should not be put on the shoulders of the developer. Qty Council ofFaa {Patron Neadh Page 7 Pg. 19  F- 8-1- 7 Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2013 Phil Galmeyer, 206 Buck Drive, stated he would like a professional appraisal done on the property. He also noted a possible conflict of interest with Mr. Nabors because of possible family interests and should be revisited. He also discussed traffic mitigation and a possible pedestrian walkover on Highway 98 for the project. Overall, Mr. Galmeyer stated he was in favor of the project. Bruce Thompson, urban camper, spoke in favor of the project. Piper Gaffney, 196 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fountain Square, spoke in favor of the project stating it is a good use of CPA dollars. Linda Condures. 202 Sloat Court, stated she enjoyed the presentations that were given regarding the project. o zw Pixie Alexander, urban planner, questioned what types of businesses will be brought in to the a development and encouraged the use of bicycle paths, and noted the vagrancy issue needs to be z addressed. a+wz Sue Vitello, 45 Bishop Avenue, spoke in favor of the project. o 2 a Amy Jamieson, 211 Chateguay, spoke in opposition of the project, noting funding is going 0 toward the parking spaces while City cuts its budget and eliminates positions. M Tiffany Sider, 1610 Trent Street, spoke in favor of the project. N N Jonathan Sansom, 339 Shannon Court, addressed the need for parking downtown and urged a Council to move forward with the project. LL o N Demi Black, downtown merchant, spoke in favor of the project. Marty Goldburn, downtown merchant, stressed the need for additional parking and spoke in favor of the project. m The public hearing was closed. QU The Mayor asked for rebuttal statements, if any, from the applicant and Staff. m 5c Mc Crew stated he had nothing further to report. Mr. Bolduc responded to some of the public comments, including that the money allocated for the parking is from the CRA and cannot be used for any other purpose; that talk of an overpass continues to be discussed; and that condo documents will be complete before the purchase of any parking spaces. Mr. Goodwin moved that Council approve the Development agreement for the Landmark Center as submitted; and that Council evaluate the revenue generated by the Landmark Center each year during the CRA budget discussions to determine if the City should purchase additional parking spaces. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Griggs and Mead abstained. City Council ofFort Wallon Beach Page 8 Pac . : 20  8. 1` Minutes 1120 13 RESULT: APPROVED [ 5 TO 01 MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSTAIN: Bobby Griggs, John Mead Recess The meeting recessed at 8: 21 pm and reconvened at 8: 34 pm. Award of RFQ 13 -007 for Real Estate Broker Services Synopsis: ( Finance Director) Staff recommends City Council award of RFQ 13 - 007 for Real Estate Broker Services to NBI Properties, Inc. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Wa0OZ k Io 11 MEN IS: ZZ RIO 11- 007 Bid Tahulxilon ( PF) F) WZ Ill 013 -007 NBI Propcnis, Ino Proposal ( PDF) OU RPQ 13 -007 Bid Documcnr ( PDI RFQ13- 007F, hihil a - City Propcnics IPDI71 RFQ 13- 0071 R - Lcosuf Properll,, dTf R1 13 -007 Cchibil C - CA Props Map ( FIJI The City Manager informed that in October Council authorized Staff to move forward with hiring an independent Property Manager to evaluate existing City- owned facilities, properties, and leases to provide recommendations to address revenue generation opportunities. He advised that an RFQ was issued and one proposal from NBI Properties, Inc. of Fort Walton Beach was received. An evaluation committee reviewed the proposal and determined that NBI Properties met the requirements of the RFQ. Discussion ensued regarding the fact that several area realtors were unaware that an RFQ had been issued and could not respond to it. The City Manager advised that the City did the proper advertising and notified the Emerald Coast of Realtors to post, which they did not. The Finance Director advised that if the City were to request another RFQ, it would cause an unfair advantage to the realtors since the proposal for NBI would be public knowledge. Mr. Nabors advised he would abstain from the vote since NBI Properties is associated with a family member. Mr. Rigdon moved for City Council to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute a contract with NBI Properties, Inc of Fort Walton Beach for Real Estate Broker Services; also, for City council to authorize the City Manager to initiate the evaluation of the available properties from the proposed recreation consolidation and other properties deemed ready for sale or lease at the rates negotiated in the contract. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Nabors abstained. City Cowmll of Fort n'a7ton Beach Page 9  i Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [ 6 TO 01 MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat I AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson ABSTAIN: Bobby Nabors Consideration of Brownfields Designation and Assessment for Sotir Property Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Requests authorization to accept a no -match grant from the West Florida Regional Planning Council and the U. S. EPA to complete the Phase II Environmental Assessment for property a owned by the City and located on Sotir Street NW and Bayou Woods Drive NW and to move forward with the Brownfields designation process for the property. XI I ACIUIF.NIS: site Access Agreement - Sour Propruy told