Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-26-09 regular — reading text

AGENDA CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 2009 6: 00pm CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Larry Carter, Fishers of Men 1. PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITION 1. 1 Proclamation for Donny Yeakos Retirement 1. 2 Proclamation for Edmond " Ed" Rossi Retirement 1. 3 Student ACE: Levi Wiegand —Choctawhatchee High School 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — 3. 1 Presentation of Quarterly Pension Reports. Synopsis: the City' s Investment Manager, Joe Bogdahn, will present the pension plan financial status reports for the quarter ending March 31, 2009. ( Finance Director) 3. 1. 1 Award of investment management services for the General Employees' Pension Plan. Synopsis: This action was recommended by the Investment Manager and approved by City Council at the meeting ofDecember 2, 2008. ( Finance Director) BOARD /COMMITTEE REPORTS —No items 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4. 1 Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 5, 2009 and the Regular Council Meeting on May 12, 2009. 4. 2 Approval to reject all proposals for RFQ 09 -112 for GIS Implementation for Underground Infrastructure Systems. Synopsis: At the May 19 Budget Policy Workshop, Council approved the purchase of equipment to implement the program in- house, rendering the RFQ moot. 5. GENERAL PUBLIC 5. 1 Comments from the general public on items not on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS —No items QUASI- JUDICIAL AGENDA —No items 6. ORDINANCES —FIRST READING 6. 1 Ordinance 1801 adopting the departmental reorganization. Synopsis: At the May 19, 2009 Budget Policy Workshop, Council approved staff's recommendation for reorganization of departments, which requires adoption by Ordinance. ( Administrative Services Director) 6. 2 Ordinance 1802 amending Ordinance 1633 which authorized the issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds. Synopsis: Required by bond insurer before releasing City to enter into Wastewater Treatment Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County. Bond Counsel provided backup after agenda was submitted for publication. The five pages are not sequentially numbered. ( City Manager) 7. ORDINANCES —SECOND READING 7. 1 Ordinance 1785 temporarily preempting Section 13. 202. D of the Code of Ordinances to extend validity of current Development Orders to March 30, 2012. Synopsis: The Community Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously ( 7- 0)( May 6, 2009) to amend the ordinance to two years rather than three as proposed herein; and the Municipal Planning Board recommended approval as is by a 5 -1 vote on May 7, 2009. 8. APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 Historic Sites Board Appointment. Synopsis: Vacancy created by resignation ofa member. 9. DISCUSSION —DIRECTION —ACTION 9. 1 Award Bid 09 -113 for the redevelopment of Chester Pruitt Park to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, A. Needles Construction, in the of $ 409,400. Synopsis: amount Community Redevelopment Agency recommended approval by a 6 -1 vote on May 6, 2009. ( CRA Planner, Engineering Services) 9. 1. 1 Approval of Resolution 2009 -16 amending the CRA budget in the amount of $ 156, 842 to complete the Chester Pruitt Redevelopment. Synopsis: Accounting Requirement. 9. 2 Council briefing on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Synopsis: The City' s Senior Planner will make a presentation outlining the process that will take place over the nextfew months. ( Senior Planner, Engineering Services) 10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 10. 1 Leased City Property Update 11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 11. 1 Information: Litigation Status Report 11. 2 City of Fort Walton Beach v. Highland Canine Training, LLC 12. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Quasi -Judicial — denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes Discussion —Direction —Action items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with vote in accordance with Robert' s Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ( FS286.0105) The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850 -833- 9509 to make a request. 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Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 2009 Recognition Proclamation Donny Yeakos, Retirement Agenda Item Number: 1. 1  City of Fort Walton Beach V ine« s1 caY ew;hr F a TROCLAWAT- 105V WHEREAS, Donny George Yeakos has served the City of Fort Walton Beach well and faithfully since March 10, 1997 as a Patrol Officer, Corporal and a Narcotics Detection Canine Handler; and WHEREAS, the performance of his duties have always been marked by excellent and outstanding service on behalf of the members of his department and the citizens of our community; and WHEREAS, during his over 12 years of service and employment with the City, he was a key member of the Police Department, holding many positions: a patrol officer, a member of the Okaloosa County Drug Task Force, and a Corporal in the Uniformed Patrol Division until he was selected as a Narcotics Detection Canine Handler in the newly formed Canine Patrol. His personal drive to excel and desire to help others, coupled with his extensive knowledge of police procedures has served him, the Police Department and the good citizens of our great City immeasurably; and WHEREAS, his personal dedication and initiative during his time with the Police Department has resulted in the arrest of over 200 offenders for crimes ranging from City Ordinance violations to murder, making the streets of our City just that much safer. As a member of the Okaloosa County Drug Task Force, he steadfastly worked to curtail the problem of illegal narcotics entering our City which affects the lives of many of our citizens. Upon returning to the Uniform Patrol Division, he continued his diligent efforts to protect the citizens of our City as an experienced Corporal, imparting his knowledge upon the less experienced officers with whom he worked. When the City of Fort Walton Beach decided to equip and employ narcotics detection dogs within the Police Department, he was an easy selection as someone who could employ this program in its infancy and turn it into a highly effective operation for local law enforcement. He did not disappoint anyone and the program is continuing to grow on the foundation that he helped to lay; and WHEREAS, Donny George Yeakos retired from the City effective April 27, 2009, and it has been said that he will devote his retirement years to his family and continue in service to his community. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Donny George Yeakos will be missed both professionally and personally, and I hereby extend our best wishes to DONNY GEORGE YEAKOS IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 26th day of May, 2009. MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 2009 Recognition Proclamation Edmond Rossi, Retirement Agenda Item Number: 1. 2  City of Fort Walton Beach Y qROCLAWATI05V WHEREAS, Edmond Kevin " Ed" Rossi served the City of Fort Walton Beach well and faithfully since June 10, 1991 as a Reserve Police Officer, Police Communications Officer, Patrol Officer, Corporal and a Sergeant; and. WHEREAS, the performance of his duties has always been markedby faithful and outstanding service on behalf of the members of his department and the citizens of our community; and WHEREAS, during his almost 18 years of service and employment with the City, he has been a key member of the Police Department, holding many positions: a patrol officer, a member of the Okaloosa County Drug Task Force, a Street Crimes Detective, and a patrol Corporal until he was promoted to the position of Sergeant, supervising a Uniform Patrol Division Squad. His calm, steadfast, commanding presence, coupled with his knowledge of police procedures has served him, the Police Department, and the good citizens of our great City immeasurably; and WHEREAS, his dedication and initiative resulted in the arrest of hundreds of offenders, making the streets of our City safer. As a member of the Okaloosa County Drug Task Force, he steadfastly worked to curtail the problem of illegal narcotics entering our City which has affected the lives of so many of our citizens. He continued those activities as a Street Crimes Detective, working in the problem areas of our City to control the drug, prostitution and other vice type crimes that so can adversely affect the quality of life of our citizens. As a supervisor of younger officers, he imparted his knowledge and wisdom upon those under his supervision, ensuring a continued legacy of outstanding police work and dedication to our City long after he is gone. 30th WHEREAS, Edmond Kevin " Ed" Rossi retired from the City effective the of April 2009 and it has been said that he will devote his retirement years to his family and continue in service to his community. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Edmond Kevin " Ed" Rossi will be missed both professionally and personally, and I hereby extend our best wishes to EDMOND KEVIN " ED" ROSSI IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 26th day of May, 2009. 4 MAYOR