Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-11-2010 Regular — reading text

and Regular Meeting on April 13, 2010. ACCEPTANCE OF CDBG ACTION PLAN To accept the Fiscal Year 2011 -15 Five -Year Consolidated Plan and the Fiscal year 2010 -11 Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Annual Plan as approved by the Citizen' s Advisory Committee on March 25, 2010, which provides $ 142, 212 in CDBG funds for five projects within the City. ACCEPTANCE OF ACTUARIAL VALUATION REPORT FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN To accept the General Employees' Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation as of October 1, 2009 as defined by the City's actuaries. 4-  14 1- Regular Council 4/ 27/ 10 DIRECT CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE REZONINGS To direct the City Clerk to provide notice as required in Chapter 166. 041( 3)( c) of the- Florida Statutes to the affected property owners of the proposed rezonings to make the 20 properties consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH XEROX CORPORATION To authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement with Xerox, pending approval of the documents by the City Attorney, for a proposed annual cost of $40, 248. 24. ORD. 1825 —DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOL The City Attorney read the ordinance by title on first reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON- BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 9. 01 -.02, PROHIBITED LOCATIONS FOR SALES ( OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Samantha Abell, Planning Manager, advised that Chapter 9. 01 of the City's Code of Ordinances prohibits the principle sale of alcoholic beverages within 500 feet of a church or school, ' and - defines the distance from an alcohol sales establishment to a' school or church be measured by following the shortest route of ordinary pedestrian travel along the public thoroughfare from property line to property line. Ms. Abell informed Ord. 1825 amends Chapter 9. 01. 02 of the Code of Ordinances for consistency with Chapter 562. 45 ( 2)( a) of the Florida Statutes by removing churches and revising the method of measurement to determine the 500 -foot restriction. She continued the revision is the result of public meetings with downtown merchants and property owners affected by the existing code in conjunction with promoting an arts and entertainment district. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Maggie Halsey, owner of Barefoot Weddings on Miracle Strip Parkway, represented the Downtown Merchants and stated their support of the ordinance. Louisa Garcia, new owner of waterfront property downtown, explained her vision for the waterfront and voiced her support of the ordinance. As there was no one else to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Nabors moved to adopt Ord. 1825 on first reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom; Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 4 Vacant). HISTORIC SITES BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Historic Sites Board. The City Clerk advised that William Cox requests re- appointment to serve a four (4) year term. Mr. Holmes nominated William Cox, 1408 Texas Parkway, Crestview, Florida, to serve on the Historic Sites and Structures, advisory Board for a four -year term beginning April 27, 2010 until April 27, 2014.As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for the vote and it carried unanimously -with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Nabors, `Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 4 Vacant). 5- Regular Council 4/ 27/ 10 NOMINATIONS FOR VACANT. COUNCIL SEAT 4 Nominations: for Vacant Seat Co, 1, 4 The Mayor advised that nominations well be made tonight and at the Council meeting of May 11, and the seat will be filled at the May 25 meeting from those nominated. The Mayor opened the floor to nominations. Dr. gossom nominated Bill Garvie. There were no further nominations, j SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL Consideration of setting summer schedule for City Council. The City Manager advised that in the past the regular Council meetings in July have been cancelled to provide Staff time to prepare the budget documents for the public hearings in August and September. He noted, however, that a special meeting may need to be held on or about July 1, depending on when the Certification of Taxable Value is received from the Tax Assessor. Mr. Reeves moved to cancel the regular Council meetings scheduled for July 13 and July 27, 2010. Mr. Patterson seconded motion ano it carried unanimously with Holmes, gossom, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Seat 4 Vacant). ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE /RELIEF OF RENT - 243 HOLLYWOOD- BLVD NW The item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager mentioned the Waste Management closing last week and that the City received a check in the amount of $ 795,000 for the sale of the property. The City Attorney advised that the contract required $ 700, 000 be given to Waste Management for cleanup, and if the entire amount is not used the City will get the remainder back. The City Manager also announced the Thank You and Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran' s Day Event taking place at St. Mary's on Wednesday, May 5, and that he will be in attendance. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney distributed a Litigation Status Report for pending litigation and that if Council had any questions they could give her a call. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Holmes welcomed Dr. gossom as a member of Council, and commented that the property on Miracle Strip Parkway recently purchased by the City is cleaning up nicely. Dr. gossom thanked everyone for their support and for the warm welcome she received from the Council and City Staff, and stated she looks forward to working with everyone. Dr. gossom also expressed condolences to the families impacted by the explosion of the oil rig in the gulf last week. Mr. Reeves also welcomed Dr. gossom to Council. Mr. Reeves stated he appreciated staff's input and report in response to his request on the stormwater utility and that he has been impressed with the way City staff has worked despite the economic situation. 5t" Mr. Rynearson advised that on May he will be part of the Honor Flight that is taking World War II veterans to Washington, DC for the day. 6- Regular Council 4/ 27/ 10 MAYORICOUNCIL COMMENTS ( CONT) The Mayor advised he will read a proclamation for the Thank You and Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran' s Day event on May 5, and that the Musical Echoes Festival this past weekend was a success despite the weather on Saturday. The Mayor also advised the City of Valparaiso asked the Okaloosa County League of Cities to rescind a resolution passed over a year ago and that his stand at that. time was he did not support the resolution, and will probably agree to rescind when the League discusses it in June. The Mayor further informed that a bill has gone to the Governor to enforce red light traffic monitoring cameras, and that a bill renamed SmartCap is being considered this year or during next year's legislative session that will limit or % cap how much money can be spent by cities depending on population growth and CIP. The Mayor reiterated that any a -mails from citizens that Council receives regarding City business or issues should be forwarded to the City Manager for action as stated in the Council Protocol Guide. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 14 pm. APPROVED: I LTA ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive Date Completed: 4/ 29/ 2010 7-  CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 11, 2010 Consent Agenda Resolution 2010 -02 Synopsis: Authorization to re- submit one sidewalk and one crosswalk project to the Okaloosa Walton Transportation Planning Organization forfunding Agenda Item Number: 8. 2  RESOLUTION 2010 -2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICIES OF THE OKALOOSA- WALTON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: 1. Intent. Walking helps meet the goals of Chapter 339. 175 of the Florida Statutes — Metropolitan Planning Organization — to serve the mobility needs of people while minimizing transportation -related fuel consumption and air pollution. The Center for Disease Control ( CDC) encourages people to walk for fitness, transportation and fun. Congress created the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for Users in 2005 to address growing concerns about air quality, open space, and traffic congestion. The Transportation Enhancement ( TE) Program strengthens the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the Nation' s intermodal transportation system. The projects described in Exhibit A are consistent with Okaloosa- Walton Transportation Planning Organization ( TPO), FDOT, the CDC, and SAFETEA -LU policies supporting alternative means of transportation. 2. Authority. Therefore, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to submit applications to the Okaloosa -Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) for funding through the Transportation Enhancement program, for the following projects: a. Mooney Road / Lewis Turner Boulevard Crosswalk Improvements — Improve crosswalk facilities at the intersection of Mooney Road and Lewis Turner Boulevard to include pedestrian- activated signals and striping at all three crossings. b. Wright Parkway Sidewalk Improvements — Complete the construction of new sidewalk along Wright Parkway to fill in the gaps to include approximately 3, 450 linear feet of sidewalk on Wright Parkway from Mary Esther Cutoff NW to Miracle Strip Parkway SW. 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted , 2010 g-  Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved for legal form and sufficiency: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Toni L. Craig, City Attorney 10-  EXHIBIT A 1. Improve crosswalk facilities at the