Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 11-10-2009 - regular — reading text

M L AGENDA CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 10, 2009 6: 00 pm CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Reverend Charles Sansom, Sr. PROCLAMATION: National Hospice Month NW Florida Ballet Ruby Anniversary Omega Psi Phi Fraternity American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout Day 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS — 2. 1 Legislative Update by Representative Ray Sansom. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3. 1 Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. ( City Clerk) 3. 2 Memorandum of Agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Synopsis: Provides for the reimbursement of travel and other costs. ( Police Chief) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. 1 Comments from the public on items not on the agenda. 5. QUASI -JUDICIAL —SECOND READING 5. 1 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) 5. 2 Rezoning Hearings ( Second): 5. 2. 1 Ordinance 1811. Rezoning the property at 248 Brooks Street SE from MUW- 12 to PUD. Synopsis: This ordinance has been placed on this agenda for second reading.Due to an advertising discrepancy, staff requests that a motion be made to table this item to date certain, November 24, 2009. Senior Planner) City Council Regular Meeting November 10, 2009  5. 2. 2 Ordinance 1813. Rezoning the property at 248 Hollywood Boulevard SE from R -2 to CF. Synopsis: This ordinance has been placed on this agenda for second reading. Due to an advertising discrepancy, staff requests that a motion be made to table this item to date certain, November 24, 2009. Senior Planner) 5. 2. 3 Ordinance 1814 - Rezoning the property at 34 Carson Drive SE from R -2 to CF. Synopsis: This ordinance has been placed on this agenda for second reading. Due to an advertising discrepancy, staff requests that a motion be made to table this item to date certain, November 24, 2009. ( Senior Planner) 6. ORDINANCES —FIRST READING 6. 1 No items 7. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING 7. 1 Ordinance 1816. Animal Control Ordinance. Synopsis: Council directed staff to update the Code of Ordinances, Animals, to include pot-bellied pigs as permissible pets. Staff recommends that this ordinance be amended before adoption. ( City Manager) 8. APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 Appointment to the Firefighters' Pension Board. Synopsis: Mrs. Janet Baggett has volunteered to serve another term ifreappointed. ( City Clerk) 9. ACTION -DIRECTION– DISCUSSION 9. 1 Action: Request from the NWF Fairgrounds, to consider rent reduction. Synopsis: C.H. "Bull" Rigdon and other Fair Board Members will be in attendance. ( City Manager) 9. 2 Action: Approval of a Capital Improvement Project to extend a new 8 -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. 3 Discussion - Okaloosa County Legislative Meeting – December 15, 2009 at Crestview City Hall. Synopsis: Notice ofMeeting received on Monday, November 2, 2009. ( Mayor Anderson) 10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 10. 1 Rental Property Summary. Synopsis: An update of Council directed action on leased properties. 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 City Council Regular Meeting November 10, 2009  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, 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. ( 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 November 10, 2009  City of Fort Walton Beach Y qROCLAWATIO91f WHEREAS, during National Hospice Month, the City of Fort Walton Beach pays special recognition to Hospice employees and volunteers in light of the extraordinary work they do in their dedicated and untiring service to others with a philosophy that affirms the inherent dignity and worth of every individual and a reverence for human life in all its states; and WHEREAS, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients with life - limiting illnesses and providing support services to their family members requires a special kind of caring, compassion and skill; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach applauds physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and volunteers who embody the spirit of the Hospice philosophy and who give much of their time, energy and expertise to this noble cause; and WHEREAS, we extend our appreciation and admiration as we commend all those who perform these acts of kindness for the citizens of Fort Walton Beach and throughout the nation. NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim November 2009 as HOSPICE MONTH* in Fort Walton Beach and urge our citizens to recognize the importance of Hospice care and the vital services offered by its dedicated professionals. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City 10th of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this day of November, 2009. AKai== ' MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  City of Fort Walton Beach V TROCLA9WATI09V WHEREAS, the Northwest Florida Ballet is celebrating its Ruby" Anniversary 40th " this year; and WHEREAS, dance pioneer Bernadette Clements established the Fort Walton Beach Ballet in 1969, which changed its name to the Northwest Florida Ballet in 1987; and WHEREAS, over the last 40 years the semi -professional ballet company has presented 393 professional performances for an estimated 340,000 people, welcoming performers from around the world; and WHEREAS, in 2002 the Northwest Florida Ballet joined with the Okaloosa County School System to establish the nationally recognized Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, a free public school for the dance, which has enrolled a total of 450 students and has been an A+ School since its inception; and WHEREAS, to aid in the continuation of arts and education in the region, the Northwest Florida Ballet has been awarded a $ 25, 000 grant from the Florida Arts Recovery program through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and is the only dance organization to be awarded the grant in the Northwest Florida region; and WHEREAS, Artistic Director and CEO Todd Eric Allen is carrying on the vision created by Bernadette Clements 40 years ago. NOW, THEREFORE I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim November 21 and 22, 2009, as NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET DAYS* in the City of Fort Walton Beach, and join Florida Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning who has also recognized the continued excellence of the Northwest Florida Ballet by issuing a proclamation making November 21 and 22 Northwest Florida Ballet Days across the state. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the day of November 2009. loth City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  City of Fort Walton Beach Y OCLA9W,ATI05V WHEREAS, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, founded November 17, 1911 at Howard University in Washington, D. C., works for the achievement of brotherhood and community uplift and has addressed many important issues throughout its history; and WHEREAS, the fraternity will focus attention on its accomplishments during the month of November, and its theme will be " Unity through Friendship, Brotherhood and Fraternity" and WHEREAS, members of the Fort Walton Beach Chapter, Psi Iota Iota, will honor men and women in the community for their outstanding achievements during the past year and will also recognize the winners of their 2009 scholarship and national essay contest at their Founder's Day Appreciation Dinner on November 21, 2009; and WHEREAS, the week long program of academic and social activities will serve to inform the public of the fraternity, its history, objectives and community achievements. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim November 15 to 21, 2009 as ACHIEVEMENT WEEK" in Fort Walton Beach and extend best wishes to all participants for a most successful program. I further commend the members of Psi Iota Iota for their service to the community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the