Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 11-22-05 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 14-26 THROUGH 14- 32, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; AUTHORIZING AGENCY TO PROMULGATE RULES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL IN TIMES OF EMERGENCIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1677 on second reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. ORD. 1678- UPDATE OF CODE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. 28 11/08/ 05 o ORD. 1678 ( CONTI AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA TO UPDATE THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING SECTIONS 2- 211 AND 2-212, CITY CLERK, 2- 151 AND 2- 152, DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT, 2- 166 THROUGH 2- 168, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND 2-246, GOLF COURSE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS TO FURTHER INTENT OF CHARTER BY STATING CHARTER OFFICERS AND DUTIES, ESTABLISHING DEPARTMENTS, AND STATING CITY MANAGER' S AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1678 on second reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. ORD. 1679-0CCUPATIONAL LICENSES The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING; REPEALING ARTICLE IV, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX, SECTIONS 22-81 THROUGH 22- 98; ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REQUIRED; REORGANIZING AND UPDATING PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR FEES TO BE ESTABLISHED AND AMENDED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE; 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. 1679 on second reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. REPUBLlSH/ ADOPT CODE OF ORDINANCES ORD. 1676- The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA REPUBLISHING, ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA 2005; ESTABLISHING A NEW ORGANIZATION AND NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING EDITORIAL AMENDMENTS BY CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; AUTHORIZING INCORPORATION INTO CODE BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE AMENDMENTS; ESTABLISHING A GENERAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE CODE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1676 on first reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion. Council received clarification that the Penalty section of the ordinance is the same language as the City currently has, and it establishes the fact there is a general penalty clause and it does not have to be repeated in the various sections of the code. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.  o 29 o 11/08/ 05 GENERAL PUBLIC Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, requested that early moming commercial trash pick- up in residential areas be changed to a later time, preferably atter 6 or 7 a. m. The City Manager advised Staff will look into it. David Lewis, 212 Oak Street, expressed concern that a carport in the right of way at Holmes and Elm Street blocks the view from Oak Street. Mr. Lewis also discussed the problem of parking in front of a fire hydrant on the comer of Oak and Elm streets. The City Manager advised Staff will look into the issue of the carport and the police department will check the parking issue in front of the fire hydrant. LIBRARY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Consideration of a request by the Friends of the Library to approve final design plans for the Library Enhancement project and to waive building permit fees. If approved, further request authorization for the City Manager to designate a City employee to serve as project manager to ensure coordination of service contracts, timeliness, public access, permits, building codes and the like. Gene Peters, Parks and Recreation Director, advised that in January of 2004, the City Council approved the conceptual site plan, as submitted by the Friends of the Library, for enhancing the lobby at the library. Council directed the Friends Group to submit the final design prior to construction. He further advised the Friends Group has earned sufficient funding for the project, which is estimated at 37,400. 00. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the final design plan submitted by the Friends of the Library for the Library LQbby Enhancements, and to authorize the City Manager to designate a City employee as Project Manager to ensure coordination of service contracts, timelines, public access, codes and the like. Also, to waive the building permit fees for this permits, building project as requested by the Friends of the Library. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RES. 05. 34-STOKES AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS/ ASSESSMENT The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH RELATING TO STOKES AVENUE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENT; SETTING THE PERCENTAGE RATE TO 5% AND NUMBER OF ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS TO 20 YEARS FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS; SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDING FROM THE PROJECT ASSESSED COSTS OF CITY STAFF TIME A ND A TIORNEY FEES F OR A TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF $ 222,049. 82; APPROVING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATER, SANITARY SEWER, STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN STOKES AVENUE IN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 05-34. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried in favor. unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PRESENTATION Presentation by Fire Chief Mike Dutton on the status of advanced life support services provided in the City of Fort Walton Beach. Mike Dutton, Fire Chief, presented an update on the Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, including a 46% increase in response over the past four years, as well as the number of calls answered outside the City limits. Chief Dutton advised that Phase 3 of the five- year ALS plan includes a smaller multi- functional rapid response vehicle to be purchased, staffed with a Firefighter/ EMT and a paramedic, and will begin service during the 2006 fiscal year. 30 11/08/ 05 o o ALS ( CONTI Council discussion included a possible consolidation of fire and ALS services in the area. MPB REQUEST- UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Consideration of a request by the Municipal Planning Board for clarification of City Council's directive to the MPB on the subject of underground utilities and provide adequate time to complete this study and report its recommendation. The CDS Director reviewed the on- going issue of underground utilities that began in 2004 with Phase I of the CRA project to install decorative lighting and underground utilities on Eglin Parkway and the time line that led up to the Municipal Planning Board action to look into underground utilities along Highway 98 and their request for clarification of Council's directive and additional time to study and report its recommendation. She also mentioned that the Bea1 Parkway Neighborhood Plan will be brought to Council in a couple of months that will include a recommendation to move forward with streetscaping and underground utilities for that neighborhood. She noted as they move forward and prioritize the second area for underground utilities that each area will have different issues to address. She further clarified that within Phase" approximately $3, 000 will be paid to Gulf Power to provide a firm cost that will be binding for a certain period of time to underground the utilities on Eglin Parkway from Hughes to Perry. Dick Gercak, 214 Miracle Strip Southwest, Municipal Planning Board Chairman, explained the five w " " questions ( who, what, when, where, and why) the Board used to study the issue of underground utilities along Highway 98. He reported the Board has compiled information from other areas, heard presentations from Gulf Power, compiled a list of 25 questions that staff and Gulf Power addressed, and there are still unanswered questions. He said the Board does not feel there is sufficient information at this time to indicate where the project should be and would like more time for further study. In response to questions on the direction the Board took to study Highway 98 for underground utilities, Mr.Gercak explained that the one mile stretch on Highway 98 beginning at the Episcopal Church was selected because there are two lift stations, City Hall, a lot of hotels and the majority of gas stations within that one mile stretch. Following some questions on when and how the Municipal Planning Board changed direction from Eglin Parkway to Highway 98, the City Clerk read the motion made at the 9- 27- 05 Council meeting that "Dr. Pullen amended his motion to continue the issue for a period of 30 days and to get a report n from the Municipal Planning Board and any additional information that staff can provide. Charlene Greenwald, 206 Jet Drive, stated she would support an assessment on an electrical bill because it is worth the convenience to have non- stop electricity. Mr. Minich moved to continue to move forward with the study of Eglin Parkway and to give the Municipal Planning Board time to look at a second location after Eglin Parkway. Mr. Holmes seconded motion. There was an exchange of views on the motion to move forward with the study of Eglin Parkway and the Municipal Planning Board to look at the next place. The City Manager noted that Council previously continued the issue and requested clarification whether the motion is direction to move forward with Phase II of the construction drawings which includes the cost from Gulf Power, or to just receive the cost from Gulf Power. Mr. Minich commented that Council did not have a chance to look at the issue because it was postponed for 30 days and that the issue should return to Council at the next meeting to decide whether or not to go forward.  31