Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-22-05 — reading text

affixed this 22nd day of March, 2005. LS DA GLO R, ~ YOR  City of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 Arnertca/ rM{); ft- 8~ t/ itb8~ P/COClAMA rION WHEREAS, the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club staff has made great strides to improve the condition of the Pines and Oaks courses over the past couple of years, continuously making improvements to alter the watering patterns based on hole conditions, and paying close attention to weather patterns and course conditions to alter fertilization schedules, maintenance operations, and planting schedules to maximize these efforts; and, WHEREAS, the staff has worked diligently to improve the condition ofthe courses, develop new practice areas, and create a manicured look throughout the 300+- acre property; and, WHEREAS, under the leadership of Golf Club Administrator Jim Frazier and Golf Club Superintendent Bob Flanagan, the condition of the courses has improved to the point where Council Members regularly receive comments from golfers as to the outstanding condition of the courses; and, WHEREAS, due to the excellent condition of the courses and friendly service provided by the staff, the Golf Club has seen a return of many tournaments to the Golf Club, along with many new groups booking tournaments on the courses; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Frazier and Mr. Flanagan have worked closely with the Golf Club Advisory Board to develop solutions to complex issues facing the Golf Club now and in the years to come; and, WHEREAS, along with the appearance of the Golf Club, the staff has worked hard to satisfy the expectations of all golfers playing on the courses and to treat members and visitors with the utmost courtesy and respect. NOW, THEREFORE, we, Glenda Glover, Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Wayne Pullen, Dean Covey and Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in us as Mayor and Council Members of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby extend our appreciation to JIM FRAZIER, BOB FLANAGAN,AND THE ENTIRE GOLF CLUB STAFF for their leadership and efforts which have made the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club among the best in the golfing community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the S of March 2005. / COUNCIL AN WAYNE PULLEN J:;) C~ MAN, c6UNCILMAN MIKE ANDERSON  CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 22, 2005 Consent Agenda Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 8, 2005 Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 1  111 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 8, 2005 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Glenda Glover Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson ( arrived at 7: 50 p. m.), Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Dean Covey, and Mike Anderson. Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer City Clerk ( arrived at 7: 50 p. m.) ; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. She requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Mayor Glover gave the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF JANET CLARK- NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HEAD START Dr. Pullen introduced Janet Clark, the new Executive Director of the Okaloosa County Head Start program. POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR The Mayor presented an award to Officer Anthony Forgione as Police Office of the Year. POLICE DEPARTMENT - CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR The Mayor presented an award to Communications Officer Fred Smith as the Police Department' s Civilian Employee of the Year. TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION The Mayor announced the City of Fort Walton Beach is now officially designated a Tree City USA and the plaque the City received, and stated an Arbor Day celebration is scheduled for displayed April 29. The City Manager stated signs will be placed at the City' s gateways indicating a Tree City. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Covey moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor (Patterson absent). The Mayor announced that Councilman Patterson is assisting the City Clerk at the Supervisor of Elections Office. APPROVAL OF MINUTES the Regular . Approval of the minutes of the Council workshop Meeting of February 15, 2005, and Council Meeting of February 22, 2005. c-\ 112 3/ 8/ 05 WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE- DELINEATE WATERSHEDS . To authorize redirection of a portion of the current year funding for CIP 5403, Water Quality Initiative, for the purchase of one ArcView single user software license at a cost of $1, 300 and the purchase of one GeoXT GPS unit with GPS Pathfinder Office software at a cost of $6, 800, for a total not to exceed $ 8, 100 in order to delineate watersheds and conduct storm water monitoring. PURCHASE FLATBED TRUCK WITH 12- FOOT DUMP BODY To purchase one ( 1) Flatbed Truck with 12' Dump Body under the provisions of the Florida State Contract from International Truck and Engine Corp., Lawrenceville, GA, for a total cost of 45, 101. 00, including options. ACCEPTANCE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT To accept grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security - 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the total amount of $ 15, 000 including a grant amount of $ 13, 500 and a City match of 1, 500 for the purchase of Fire Prevention materials to add two ( 2) new fire safety education programs; further authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant agreements. PUBLIC HEARING-ORD. 1626. AMENDING FIRE PREVENTION CODE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE TO ADOPT THE 2004 FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE; DELETING PROVISIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS; CORRECTING INTERNAL CODE INCONSISTENCIES; REPEALING CONFLlCTING, PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE~ The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Anderson moved to adopt Ord. 1626 on second reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor (Patterson absent). ORD. 1619. AMENDING LDC. ADD NEW REQUIREMENTS The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 20- 26, COMMITTEE TO REVIEW LEVEL OF SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; DELETING CURRENT REQUIREMENTS AND ADDING NEW REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL REPORT ON FACILITY CAPACITY; SETTING FORTH REQUIREMENT OF THE ANNUAL REPORT; RI;PEALlNG CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1619 on second reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor (Patterson absent). ~ ORD. 1622. REZONE 19-23 ALDER AVENUE TO CF The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only.  113 3/ 8/ 05 ORD. 1622 ( CONTI AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATED AT 19- 23 ALDER AVENUE SE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM R- 2 ( MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO CF ( COMMUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in individuals who wished to speak on the issue. Len Mitchell, Long- Range Planning Manager, announced Staff had nothing further to report. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Ord. 1622 on second reading. Mr. Anderson seconded motion in and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson favor (Patterson absent). Dr. Pullen announced he attended the MPB meeting when this item was discussed. ORD. 1624. AMEND LDC. ADD NEW DEFINITIONS FOR TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 20- 301, TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS FOR MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS, TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES, MIXED- USE RESORT AND THREE- FAMILY DWELLINGS; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Anderson moved to adopt Ord. 1624 on second reading. Mr. Tucker seconded motion in and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson favor (Patterson absent). ORD. 1625. AMEND LDC. C- 1 LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING SECTION 20- 546, REGARDING C- 1 LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, TO DELETE APARTMENT HOTELS, GUEST COTTAGES, HOTELS AND MOTELS, BOARDING, LODGING AND GUEST HOUSES AND TOURIST HOMES; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As