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

recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Pastor Gerald Waters, Greater Temple Church International, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tanika Waters, Greater Temple Church International, led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION- VALERIE PHILLIPS RETIREMENT The Mayor presented a proclamation and plaque to Valerie Phillips on the event of her retirement. PROCLAMATION- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Mayor presented a proclamation to Charlene Greenwald of the Friends of the Library for the organization' s efforts to the improvement of the library lobby. PROCLAMATION-50NS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Mayor presented a proclamation to Terry Doan, Chapter President of the Sons of the American Revolution SAR), on the event of the Centennial Anniversary of the SAR. STUDENT ACE AWARDS The Mayor presented the Student Awards for Civic Excenence ( ACE) to Joseph Gaccione, Choctawhatchee High School and Jessica Sansom, Fort Walton Beach High School. SPECIAL GUESTS Representative Ray Sansom discussed the successful legislative session and stated that Florida is the fastest growing state in the country. He advised that there are four projects in the budget for the City, two dealing with liza Jackson Park and two dealing with the reuse water system expansion and storm drainage improvement program. He cautioned that the Governor has line item veto, and he expects these budget items to be vetoed for various reasons. Rep. Sansom will know by Thursday when the budget is signed and will notify the City on the status of these projects. Rep-.Sansom discussed five statewide issues of importance that are similar to those of California that caused that state to go into debt and recall their governor, and cautioned local leaders and community minded people to keep these five issues in mind. He noted that 1) Like the state of California, Florida has recently voted for a class size reduction amendment into the state constitution, causing the state to build new schools and hire new eachers; 2) the State of Florida has passed the state of California in amending their state n with 53 constituti() proposed constitutional amendments; 3) California had an over regulation of building permits, making development difficUlt; 4) both states lack of affordable housing; and 5) traffic issues plague both states. 222 Regular Meeting OS/ 23/ 06 ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE. FOOD/ BEVERAGE CONCESSION AT FWB GOLF CLUB Consideration of a request by Mr. Saras Taveprungsengku ( Mr. T) to assign the lease for the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Food and Beverage Concession to Orasa Group, Inc.; Ms. Vanida Jariyatephavon, President. The City Manager advised she received a request from Mr. T to sublet the remainder of their lease agreemEfnt for food and beverage concession at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club to Orasa Group, Inc. After discussion with the City Attorney, Mr. T was advised he could not sublet the remainder of the lease; but rather, could assign the remainder of the lease to another party. The City Manager reported she met with Ms. Jariyatephavon, who provided her company' s most recent financial statements and articles of incorporations, and Mr. T indicated he would remain as operations manager of Two Trees Restaurant. The City Manager informed the lease does permit for assignment of the lease and is up to the discretion of Council whether to approve. Mr.. Tucker moved to assign the lease for the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Food and Beverage Concession to Orasa Group, Inc.; Ms. Vanida Jariyatephavon, President. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor Pullen and Hartwell absent). HURRICANE PLAN PRESENTATION Presentation by Chief Dutton on the Hurricane Preparedness. Fire Chief Mike Dutton gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the Hurricane Plan Matrix. Discussion ensued regarding special hurricane edition of the Fort Walton Beach Bits, which contains a information on planned training by the City's Fire Department for the Community Emergency Response Team CERT), and the Hurricane Evacuation Transportation Needs SUNey, which can be filled out and will assist the City in determining transportation of citizens needing assistance to shelters during a hurricane. Also requested was determining whether the Fairgrounds could be used as a pet shelter. CONTRACT TO REVIEW/ REVISE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODe Consideration of a request to enter into a Contract for Professional SeNices to Comprehensively Review and Revise the Land Development Code with WilponMiller in the Amount of $48, 625. In FY 2005- 06 $ 25, 000 has been budgeted in FY 2006 for this work. If approved, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Note: A budget transfer will be required at year's end. Len Mitchell, Planning Manager, advised representatives from Wilson Miller are avail.able to answer any questions Council might have. Mr. Tucker moved to authorize the City Manager enter into a Contract with Wilson Miller for Professional Services to Comprehensively Review and Revise the Land Development Code in the Amount of 48, 625. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes.,Patter~on, Campbell, Tucker, and Minich in favor (Pullen and Hartwell absent). RES. 17. AMEND FEE SCHEDULE. PARKS AND RECREATION 06.. The Mayor read the resolution by title only. Hi Len: Please prepare a brief report for the June 26th Council Meeting. I will need the report by Wednesday, June 20th. I Joyce Shanahan City Manager City of Fort Walton Beach, FL Phone: 850-833- 9504 Fax: 850-833- 9640 Cell: 850-803- 9621 Email: ishanahan@fwb. orq Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from City of Fort Walton Beach officials are records available to the public and media upon request. Your e- mail address and public communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. From: Virgil [ mailto: vmiIl63@yahoo. com] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10: 22 AM To: Joyce Shanahan; Toni L Craig; Helen Spencer; Lisa Absher Subject: Council Meeting June 26 I would like to see and hear a progress report on the update to the Land Dev Code on June 26 if possible. I' ve been told that it is being worked on but, I' ve never been briefed on any particulars of this endeavor.This can be a workshop or agenda item-- I don' t care which. I would like to know what is being done, how it is being done, the time table for the endeavor, how the general public is being involved, and how much is it costing. If I' ve missed anything, please include it. Thanks, Virgil  The Florida League of Cities is pleased to announce the fourth annual I/ Florida Cities of Excellence" Award Program. The goal of the program is to h focus public attention on the countless v"" " good things cities do to improve the quality of life in Florida! Florida Cities of Excellence recognizes- - and honors outstanding citizens and city leaders, and cities for their excel- lent, innovative programs that provide our citizens with great public service. l}~ [ J (~ v fT IJ cd! Q( ! Awards will be given in the following 10 categories: 1 () r. l () i ~..) 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Each nomination submitted to the league ditional supportive materials, such as newspaper clippings, must be voted on by the city council/commission and pass with a majority. vote, and be certified by the city clerk ( see photographs, letters from constituents, or other items that nomination form). help document the program or person being nominated. No