Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-08-2007 regular agenda — reading text

to testify. Sarah Burgess, representing the applicant, advised they are requesting a 12- month extension with no changes; it is the same plan that was approved by Council last April. The CDS Director informed there was nothing to add and entered the Staff Repqrt into the reoo~. ~ The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued as to the life estate of the individual whose home presently resides on the property. It was noted this topic is not germane to the request since the request is for approval of only Phase I. Mr. Miller advised that Item 2 on Page 2 of 3 of the Staff Report states that an additional 1 0 units may be permitted for Phase II construction, for a total of 21 units, including the 10 units for Phase I, and questioned whether it should be 20 total units instead of 21 as stated in the report. Sarah Burgess advised there are 10 units in the first phase and 11 units in the second phase for a total of 21 total units, and that this request is only for the 10 units in Phase I. The CDS Director advised that the language in the Development Order reiterates what is stated in the Staff Reports, that an additional 10 units may be permitted for Phase II. She stated the Development Order should be amended to state " an additional 11 units" in place of the 10 units for Phase II, as 10 is a typographical error. Also discussed were the density bonus points, and that in order for the developer to receive any points they would have to commit to the 10- foot boardwalk easement, as well as other items J they would have to commit to in Phase II. Council received clarification that they are only looking to approve Phase I with 10 units, and that Phase /I will have to go through the entire process when and if it comes before Council. Mr. Holmes advised he attended the CRA Meeting on April 4, 2007, when this item was discussed. 258 Regular Council 4/24/ 07 ALCONESE TERRACE ( CO NT) Mr. Minich moved to approve the request for a 12- month extension of the site plan for the Alconese Terrace Condominiums, Phase I, located at 107 Brooks Street SE, in accordance with Section. 12. 45. 07 of the Land Development Code, subject to the conditions imposed upon the project by City Council on April 25, 2006, and the execution of a Development Order that incorporates conditions of previous and the approval extension of time, to include the correction of Item # 2 to state that 11 units may be permitted for Phase II construction. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. QUASI- JUDICIAL- DEVELOPMENT ORDER. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 26 FIRST STREET SE Consideration of a request by First Baptist Church, property owner, for approval of the Development Order for the First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach First Street Parking addition, located at 26 First Street SE. The City Attorney swore in those who planned to testify. The CDS Director advised this is a request from the church for overflow parking, and is not required parking. The Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the pUblic hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes advised he attended the CRA Meeting on April 4, 2007, when this item was discussed. Mr., Garvie moved to approve the Development Order for the First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach First Street Parking Addition at 26 First Street SE, with the conditions specified in the order. Mr. Miller seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING - ORD. 1723. SOLICITING The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE PERMIT APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF BUSINESS TAX, IF APPLICABLE, BY SOLICITORS; AMENDING CHAPTER 9. 07, PROHIBITING THREATENING, INTIMIDATING, AND HARASSING BEHAVIOR DURING SOLICITATION; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF SOLICITING; REGULATING THE MANNER OF SOLICITATION; REGULATING THE PLACES FOR SOLICITATION; PROHIBITING AGGRESSIVE SOLICITING; PROHIBITING SOLICITING IN CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Police Chief advised there were no changes to the ordinance since first reading. Discussion included the fact that Saturdays are prohibited from groups being able to solicit, and that the legislature has passed a bill exempting certain non- profit groups from having to pay the business tax. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed.  259 Regular Council 4/ 27/ 07 ORD. 1723. ( CO NT) Dr. Pullen moved to adopt Ord. 1723 on second reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING- ORD. 1725. BUSINESS TAX The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. l AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHAPTER 8. 01, BUSINESS LICENSE FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING REQUIRED, TO BE ENTITLED " BUSINESS TAX REQUIREMENTS"; DEFINING THE TERM " RECEIPT" AS IT RELATES TO BUSINESS TAXES; AMENDING PROVISIONS TO CONFORM WITH RECENT CHANGES BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO CHAPTER 205, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR EDITORIAL AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE TERM " OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE" THROUGHOUT THE CODE TO CONFORM TO THE RECENT CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Finance Director advised there were no changes to the ordinance since first reading. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1725 on second reading. Mr. Reeves seconde~}motion and it carried. unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Ha~ ell, and Minich in favor. ' LIBRARY COOPERATIVE PRESENTATION Presentation by the City Librarian Patricia Gould and Mr. Bob Gorin, Director of Library Cooperative, concerning the library and the Library Cooperative. Patricia Gould, Library Director, and Bob Gorin, Director of the Library Cooperative, discussed the Annual Plan of Service for FY 2007 approved by the OCPLC Governing Board; gave a brief history of the Cooperative; and the growth and success of the Cooperative since its inception in 1997. Dr. Pullen, the City' s representative on the OCPLC, spoke enthusiastically about the program and wanted the information shared with Council. NAME FOR COMPLETED NATURE TRAIL Consideration of a request by Jacob Sumrall, Eagle Scout, to name the recently completed nature trail "The Bud Day Nature Co!. Memoria!." Jacob Sumrall, an Eagle Scout who resides at 503 Circle Drive, gave a recap on his nature trail project that he proposed to the Council in August of 2006 on City- owned property located on 4. 1 acres in the Vesta Heights Subdivision. Mr. Sumrall advised the project has been successfully completed and he would like to name the trail "The Col. Bud Day Nature MemoriaL" Mr. Sumrall advised he chose the name because he has met Cot. Day and feels he has given his all for his country and feels this would be a great way to recognize Col. Day' s efforts. Council suggested that the trail be named " The Medal of Honor Trail" to recognize all of those who have given their all for their country. Mr. Sumrall agreed with the idea and did not have an objection to this name. Dr. Pullen suggested that a listing of all Medal of Honor winners be included at the entrance of the memorial. 260 Regular Council 4/ 24/ 07 NATURE TRAIL (CONT) Dr. Pullen moved to name the nature trail located on 4. 1 acres of City-owned property in the Vesta Heights Subdivision " The Medal of Honor Trail." Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Council thanked Mr. Sumrall for his efforts and remarked it is truly a beautiful nature trail. RFP 07- 112- Consideration developing a ENGINEERING / CONSULTING SERVICES, GIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT of GIS a request to award needs RFP assessment and 07- 112,Engineering/ consulting implementation plan, to the top Geographic Technologies Group of Goldsboro, North Carolina. services ranked Staff further requests for firm, o authorization for the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Geographic Technologies Group for engineering/ consulting services not to exceed the budgeted amount of $ 70, 000. 00. If approved, sufficient funding is available. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, described the RFP process