Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-26-2007 regular agenda — reading text

CITY OF FORT WAL TON BEACH City Council Meeting Agenda - June 26, 2007 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - Pastor Gary Jakes, First Church of the Nazarene 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL GUEST Mark Nelson, Director, Kay Kammel, Kelli Chestnutt, Florida Mentoring Partnership, Volunteer Florida Foundation; together with Senator Don Gaetz and Representative Ray Sansom 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. Approval of the minutes of the Council Workshop of June 12, 2007; and the Regular Council Meeting of June 12, 2007. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 7. Consideration of release of lien at 52 Mallard Avenue NE and 13 Jackson Street NE. 52 Mallard Avenue NE complied on April 12, 2005, and 13 Jackson Street NE complied . on February 11, 2003. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) 8. Consideration of a request to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 3- year term renewal with Cox Business Services to provide Internet and VPN services to the City. ( Information Technology Director) (See Backup) 9. Request authorization for the City Manager to enter into preliminary negotiations for the sale of the property to Waste Management. In addition, request authorization to allow Waste Management to enter the property to conduct testing for feasibility of use. City Clerk) ( See Backup). 10. Presentation by Michelle Anchors, Chairperson of the Committee for the Sustainable Emerald Coast to provide an update on their activities. ( No Backup.) 11. Comments from General Public on matters of City business not otherwise on the agenda. 12. No reports. 13. Consideration of Ordinance ( 1726) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; amending section 12. 735. 01, Home Occupations, of the Land Development Code, by removing the requirement for an annual inspection by the building official and the fire chief; amending section 8. 05. 01, Annual Inspection Required, of the Code of Ordinances by removing the requirement for the fire department to conduct an annual inspection for home occupations; providing for conflicting provisions; providing for severability and providing an effective date. ( Fire Chief) ( See Backup)  14. Consideration of approving an employment contract with the City Clerk. ( City Clerk) See Backup). 15. Consideration of approving an employment contract with the Finance Director. Finance Director) ( See Backup) 16. Request approval for a local artist, Tamala Cusumano, to paint a new mural on the Brooks Bridge as a community service project, and authorize the CDS Department to coordinate the project. (CDS Director) ( See Backup) Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval (6- 0) ( 6/ 6/ 07) 17. Presentation of a report on the status of the Review and Revisions to the Land Development Code. ( requested by Council Member Miller) ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) 18. Consideration of nominations for the 2007 Florida League of Cities, Cities of Excellence Awards Program. ( Public Information Officer) ( See Backup) ( Tabled from 6/ 12/ 07 Council Meeting). 19. Consideration of authorizing the Finance Director and the pension attorney to negotiate an agreement with Aletheia Research and Management, Inc., to manage a portion of the assets of the General Employees Pension Plan. Further direct that staff brings the final contract back to Council for their approval. ( Finance Director) Backup). 20. Status update on specific council directives and key projects. ( City Manager) ( See Backup). 21. Consideration of appointing a Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities Conference in August. The Voting Delegate form must be submitted to the FLOC by July 27, 2007. ( City Manager) ( See Backup) 22. Future Agenda Items 23. Mayor/ Council Announcements 24. City Manager Announcements ADJOURN 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. (FS286. 0105). 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 aI/ow the City time to provide requested service.  Page 1 of 1 Dixie MacDonald From: mark@volunteerflorida. org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 3: 20 PM To: Dixie MacDonald Cc: kay. kammel@vfffund. org Subject: Re: Tomorrow' s Presentation at Council Dear Ms. MacDonald: I have attached the agenda that was sent to me by Ms. Shanahan, I just adjusted those attending from our end for the presentation, they include the following: Senator Don Gaetz, District 4, Steve Uhlfelder, chair, Florida Mentoring Partnership, Kay Kanunel, Sr. Vice President, along with Kelli Chestnutt, Florida Mentoring Partnership, Volunteer Florida Foundation; and Samantha Sullivan representing Representative Ray Sansom Please let me know if there are any concerns. Sincerely, Mark A. Nelson, Director Special Projects Volunteer Florida Foundation 401 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 850.413. 0909 Direct 850.528. 9522 Cell 850. 921.5146 Fax www. volunteerf1oridafoundation. org You can help those affected by the recent Central Florida tornadoes by visiting www.FLADisasterRecoyeryFund. org. 6/ 25/ 2007 1fV  MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 12, 2007 INTRODUCTION A Council Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 5: 30 p. m. wth the following members present: . Mayor Mike Anderson l Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Virgil Miller, Dennis Reeves, Bill Garvie, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell,' and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Lisa Absher, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; and Department Directors CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BOND REVIEW Review of Utility System Revenue Bond, Series 2005; general overview of related projects and expenditures. John Hofstad Utilities Director, gave a power- point presentation of ongoing projects and up to date J expenditures, and included such information as the need to establish major water and sewer system improvements; Phase I and Phase II Water System Improvements, to include an 18" water transmission main, two new elevated storage tanks, and a new ozone treatmentfacility located at the Golf Club; funding options such as a state revolving fund; and the adoption in April 2005 of Ord. 1633 authorizing the issuance of up to $ 11, 000, 000 in Utility System Revenue Bonds. Mr. Hofstad also discussed original project costs vs. bid cost and completed cost; advised of the current status of the projects; and explained reasons for construction cost increases. He advised that Staff will provide future recommendations on options to proceed for remaining projects. HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN/ CHILDREN Mr. Garvie advised he was contacted by the pastor of a local church who would like to offer, in some way, a two- story brick building he has control of as a shelter for the homeless, particularly women and children. Mr. Garvie explained he was asked to discuss the matter with the City to ascertain if there was any interest in the city taking responsibility, such as the operation, maintenance, insurance, etc. of the building for use as a homeless shelter. He continued that if there is no interest by the City in such an endeavor, he would contact social agencies to ascertain their interest. J Mr. Garvie stated he spoke to the City Manager, who advised him to have the item placed on a workshop agenda for the Council to discuss, and she would contact the CDS Directorregarding the zoning in that Cirea. Mr. Garvie requested the feeling of his fellow Council members on this subject so he will know what direction to take in regards to this issue. The City Manager explained that the City does not have any funding set aside for sheltering, and that Bridgeway did operate the building at one time but they lost their funding. b Council Workshop 6- 12- 07 HOMELESS SHELTER (CO NT) Missy McKim, CDS Director, stated the zoning in the area does not allow for a facility such as a homeless shelter, arid in order to allow a homeless shelter the Comprehensive Plan would have to be amended to Public Lands, and the property rezoned to Community Facility. She explained that zoning changes have taken place since the time Bridgeway managed the building, and at that time it was operated more as a residential facility. Mr. Minich acknowledged the homeless issue is a serious one, but noted the City's policy not to o contribute to charitable organizations, and stated his belief that it is not the responsibility of City government to take over a homeless shelter. Dr. Pullen advised there is a group that operates some homes behind the AmSouth Bank, and questioned whether a shelter would fall into that organization' s program. Ms. McKim advised that Fresh Start is the group that operates the homes in question, and that it is a .shelter primarily for women and children. Mr. Garvie clarified that the church is interested in donating the use of the property for this type of purpose, and not have an actual lease. Mr. Reeves stated he supported any way that Council, as a governing body, can assist groups to provide to citizens who find themselves in this position. Mr. Miller stated he was in agreement that perhaps the zoning could be changed to allow this type of facility, but also that the City should get involved in this type of issue. Mr.Garvie stated he has a sense of Council's feeling and he knows what steps he must take next. COOP BRIEFING Mike Dutton, Fire Chief, briefed Council on the upcoming hurricane season, stating it is predicted to be an active one. He advised the City' s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is used by the City to handle emergencies including hazardous materials, mass medical emergencies, civil disturbance, etc. He advised it is