Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 12-13-2011 - regular — reading text

gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Ctry Council ofFoH Walton Beach Page 10 Printed 11/ 162011  191 Minutes December 13, 2011 Regular Meeling Discussion ensued as to whether another traffic study was needed, that it might take too much time and would be an additional cost, and that the residents want some action now, not another study. The City Manager advised the City is working on updating a document that references traffic calming methods that will be applicable to the entire city when completed. 1r. Reeves withdrew his motion. Mr. Rynearson withdrew his second. Mr. Reeves moved that the City move forward with installing speed tables on Country lob Avenue as recommended by Staff, to direct Staff to do an assessment at their discretion of the traffic in the Kemvood neighborhood, and to provide a funding estimate and mechanism on sidewalk and curbing to improve the road, within 60 days. Mr. Rvuearson seconded motion. I' lie Finance Director advised $ 58, 000 is budgeted in the City's contingency fund and a budget transfer is all that would be needed. Mr. Goodwin expressed concern regarding the specifics of the motion and amended the motion to include no more than 4 traffic speed tables and to only utilize the City's existing equipment to conduct any traffic studies/ data collection. Mr. Reeves and Mr. Rynearson accepted the amendment. The vote on the motion that the City move forward with installing no more than 4 traffic speed tables on Country Club Avenue, to direct Staff to do an assessment at their discretion of the traffic in the Kenwood neighborhood utilizing the City' s existing equipment, and to provide a funding estimate and mechanism on sidewalk and curbing to improve the road, all within 60 days, carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 111. RESOLUTIONS I. 1141 Pension Reform A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPORTING POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN AND DISABILITY PRESUMPTION REFORMS TO MAKE THE PLANS SUSTAINABLE, SOUND AND SECURE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read Res. 2011 -41 by title and informed one of the top legislative priorities for the Florida League of Cities is the reform of City police and firefighter pension plans to make the pensions sustainable, sound and secure. The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2011 -41 carried unanimously Printed 121161201 l Page 5 City Council ofPorl Walton Beach 192 Regular Meeting Minutes December 13 2011 RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 12. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING ' 1. 1855 - Amends Animal Control Section of Code AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND INTENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 5. 02. 04( B) BY REMOVING REFERENCES TO FIREARMS TO COMPLY WITH STATE STATUTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney advised Ord. 1858 repeals Ord. 1855 and therefore no action is required for this item. No action was taken by Council on Ord. 1855. 13. APPOINTMENTS 1. Headstart Board Appointment The City Clerk advised this appointment is from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and that Mr. Rynearson is the representative and Mayor Anderson is the alternate. The vote on the nominations of Mr. Rynearson as representative and Mayor Anderson as alternate for the Headstart Board from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, carried RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 2. Chamber of Commerce Board Appointment The City Clerk advised this appointment is from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and that Mayor Anderson is the representative and Mr. Nabors is the alternate. The vote on the nominations of Mayor Anderson as representative and Mr. Nabors as alternate for the Chamber of Commerce Board from January 1, 2012 to December 31. 2012, carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 3. Northwest Florida Fair Board Appointment The City Clerk advised this appointment is from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and that Mr. Reeves is the representative and there is no alternate at this time. City Co. di fFod Walton Beoah Page 8 Printed 11/ 162011  193 Minutes December 13, 2011 Rv ilar Meeting RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 1856. Rezoning 105 Hollywood Blvd. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS OAK RIDGE ADDITION BLOCK 9, LOTS 1 - 8 & 11 - 20, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED FROM C -I LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ord. 1856 by title. Nis. Jones advised the City received a request from Charles Clary, property owner and authorized representative for El Villas of Fort Walton Beach, to rezone the following properties to C -2, General Commercial District: 2A/ B Carson Drive NE; 105 Hollywood Blvd NE; 113 Hollywood Blvd NE; 110 Kiwi Place NE; and 112 Kiwi Place NE. Ms. Jones advised the proposed rezoning is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Designation. She reported the MPB recommended approval at their December I, 2011 meeting, and that Staff recommends approval as well. Nlr. Goodwin advised he had a brief conversation with Charles Clary on the issue. I he vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1856 on first reading carried unanimously. RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS[ MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 3. 1858 - Repeals Bird Sanctuary Section AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; REPEALING SECTION 5. 02. 04, BIRD SANCTUARY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ord. 1858 by title and advised this ordinance repeals Ord. 1855, which is being considered for second reading this evening. The vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1858 on first reading carried unanimously. Printed 1211612011 Page 7 Ciry Council afFort Walton Beach  egular Meeting Minutes December 13 2011 RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MISSIONS OF EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE AND HURLBURT FIELD; THAT THEY REMAIN ACTIVE AND VITAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read Res. 2011 -40 by title. Council stressed the importance of showing support for Eglin and Hurlburt as they are a vital part of the community. I he vote on the motion to adopt Res. 201140 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 11. ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING 1. 1857 - Rezoning Westwood PUD AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 MAR WALT DRIVE TO BE REZONED FROM C -1 LIMITED COMMERCIAL) TO PUD ( PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT); PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ord. 1857 by title. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised the City received a request to rezone the Westwood Retirement Resort located at 1001 Mar Walt Drive to a Planned Unit Development PUD. Ms. Jones informed the proposed development is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the minimum requirements of the LDC. She also advised that prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a site plan and a concurrency analysis. Ms. Jones advised the MPB recommended approval at their December 1, 2011 meeting, and that Staff recommends approval as well. Mr. Rigdon disclosed his daughter is associated with Westwood and that the City Attorney advised him there is no basis for him to recuse from voting on the issue. The vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1857 on first reading carried unanimously. City Coancd afF. H Walton Beach