Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-27-2009 - regular — reading text

F AGENDA CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 27, 2009 6: 00 pm CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Michael Thorn, Abundant Life Church PROCLAMATION: Arbor Day 2009 Census 2010 Covenant Hospice Student ACE Awards: Choctawhatchee —Sarah Gates Fort Walton Beach - Jordan Holley 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — 2. 1 Presentation and donation by the former Main Street Organization President. Synopsis: Mr. Jim Dowling will be present. ( Recreation and Cultural Services Director) 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3. 1 Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 13, 2009. ( City Clerk) 3. 2 Request City Council consideration of award of RFP 09 -126, RFP 09 -127, and RFP 09 -128 for the FDOT Resurfacing Projects through the ARRA. Synopsis: As approved by City Council on June 23rd this action awards the bids for the projects. City Engineer) 3. 3 Award of Fertilizer bid. Synopsis: Fertilizer was re -bid for FY 2009 -2010 with prices to be in effect throughout the fiscal year. ( Recreation and Cultural Services Director) City Council Regular Meeting October 27, 2009  CONSENT AGENDA (CONT) 3. 4 Renewal of Motor Vehicle Lease for Disaster Transportation Services between the Synopsis: The City of Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa County School Board. retirement homes known as Silver Sands Apartments have residents requiring assistance should the needfor evacuation arise. This agreement would provide for a 60 -seat bus from the School Board for evacuation purposes for this property. Deputy Fire Chief) 3. 5 Lease to Playground Amateur Radio Club. Synopsis: At the October 13, 2009 Meeting, Council unanimously approved the City Manager to negotiate a 5 year lease, with a 5 year renewal option. ( City Manager) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. 1 Comments from the public on items not on the agenda. 5. QUASI- JUDICIAL 5. 1 Request City Council consideration of an application requesting the City to vacate a sanitary sewer easement at 103 Alabama Avenue NW. Synopsis: On August 6, 2009 the MPB found that the request did not meet the criteria as specified in Section 10.92. 05. This item was continued at the August 25, 2009 and September 22, 2009 Council Meetings. ( City Engineer) 5. 2 Rezoning Hearings: 5. 2. 1 Ordinance 1811. Rezoning the property at 248 Brooks Street SE from MUW- 12 to PUD. Synopsis: On October1 S, 2009, the MPB approved this request with a 5 -2 vote. ( Senior Planner) 5. 2. 2 Ordinance 1813. Rezoning the property at 248 Hollywood Boulevard SE from R -2 to CF. Synopsis: On October 15, 2009, the MPB unanimously approved this request. ( Senior Planner) 5. 2. 3 Ordinance 1814 - Rezoning the property at 34 Carson Drive SE from R -2 to CF. Synopsis: On October 15, 2009, the MPB unanimously approved this request. ( Senior Planner) 5. 3 Ordinance 1812. Voluntary annexation of 12 Wedgewood Lane NE due to a failing septic system. Synopsis: On October 15, 2009, the MPB unanimously approved this request. ( Senior Planner) 6. ORDINANCES- - FIRST READING 6. 1 Ordinance 1816. Animal Control Ordinance. Synopsis: At the August 11, 2009 Meeting, Council directed staff to update the Code of Ordinances, Animals, to include pot-bellied pigs as permissible pets. ( City Manager) 7. ORDINANCES —SECOND READING 7. 1 Ordinance 1796. Alcohol Sales Hours. Synopsis: At the Special Meeting held on September 15, Council voted to remove existing restrictions for the sale and consumption of alcohol. (City Manager) 7. 2 Ordinance 1815. Amendment to Chapter 3 ( Building, Construction and Fire Codes) of the Code of Ordinances. Synopsis: References to State adopted codes are out of date. ( Building Official) City Council Regular Meeting October 27, 2009 8. APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 No items 9. ACTION -DIRECTION --DISCUSSION 9. 1 Request City Council approval of a Capital Improvement Project to extend a new fl- inch and 10 -inch water main to the proposed Okaloosa County Judicial Center at the Fairgrounds, and whether the County should be assessed the costs. Synopsis: Also includes the installation of the reuse extension while this work is being done. ( City Engineer) 9. 2 Award of bid for pipe lining and manhole rehabilitation for theh,emergency repairs to Pump Station # l. Synopsis: On Wednesday, October 14` the pump station experienced a total failure of the cast iron influent gravity main which transports sewage influentfrom the collection system. ( Utilities Director) 10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 12. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Quasi -Judicial — denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes Action -Direction — Discussion 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, andfor 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. ( Chapter 286.0105 F.S.) 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. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850- 833 -9925 or 1- 800 -955 -8771 ( TDD) or 1 -800- 955 -8770 ( Voice). 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 Regular Meeting October 27, 2009  City of Fort Walton Beach V TROCLA9WATro9V* WHEREAS, the State of Florida designated theFriday in third January of each year as " Arbor Day" in the State, a day that recognizes the importance of trees and forest stewardship; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach desires to observe the State of Florida Arbor Day in promoting awareness of the importance of trees in our urban landscape and how they improve our community, provide wildlife habitat, generate oxygen for the air we breathe, beautify the landscape, stabilize soil, and filter pollutants from our groundwater and air; and WHEREAS, such recognition is an opportunity to further enhance the City's community forestry by planting a tree and promoting arboricultural techniques. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby the proclaim the tree planting at Garniers' Beach on January 16, 2009, to be in recognition of the STATE OF FLORIDA ARBOR DAY IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand t"and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 27th day of October, 2009. MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  Beach 2'1 City of Fort Walton umr a s eanr eurrua r .. VV PROCLAWATI05V WHEREAS, an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents' well -being by helping planners determine where to locate schools, day -care centers, roads, public transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and is used to make decisions concerning business growth and housing needs; and WHEREAS, more than $ 300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and communities based on census data; and WHEREAS, census data ensures fair Congressional representation by determining how may seats each state will have in the U. S. House or Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; and WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increases employment opportunities in our community; and WHEREAS, the information collected by the census is protected by law and remains confidential for 72 years; and NOW THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach do here by proclaim the City of Fort Walton Beach as committed to partnering with the U. S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010, and call upon all residents to participate in the Census, and as a 2010 Census partner will: 1) Support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage those in our community to participate. 2) Encourage people in Fort Walton Beach to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and ensure a full and accurate census. 3) Support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count. 4) Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like- minded groups in our community to utilize high profile, trusted voices to advocate on behalf of the 2010 Census. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of 27th day of October, 2009. Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  City of Fort Walton Beach V VIV qR0CL,A9WATroN WHEREAS, Covenant Hospice volunteers and staff provide " Excellence in End of Life Care" for those persons in our community with life- limiting illnesses; and WHEREAS, Hospice care has helped