Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 10-09-12 regular — reading text

93 Final Minutes City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach Tuesday, October 9, 2012 6: 00 PM 107 Mimcle Strip Pmkway Fort Wetlan Beech, F1, 32548 CALL TO ORDER 6: 00 PM Meeting was called to order on October 9, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mike Anderson Mayor Present Bobby Griggs Council Seat 1 Present Joyce gossom Council Seat Present Dennis Reeves Council Seat 3 Present Tre Goodwm Counct] Seat 4 Present Bobby Nabors Council Seat 5 Present Bull Rigdon Council Seat 6 Present Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 Present INVOCATION Rev. Sharon Schuler from First Presbyterian Church led in the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS None. RECOGNITIONS None. PRESENTATIONS- -Dog Park Presentation Ted Corcoran, President of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, discussed public interest from residents and tourists on a dog park being located within the City. Mr. Corcoran advised he discussed the matter with the City Manager and the Recreation/ Cultural Services Director, and the consensus was that it would be a good idea to locate a dog park at Liza Jackson Park in the southeastern section of the property that cannot be used for any other purpose. City Council afFor( Walton Beach Page l Printed 10 /1112012 Regular Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Mr. Corcoran advised that the Chamber will take care of fundraising for the project and would need between $ 20, 000 to $ 40, 000 for fencing, supplies, and concrete for the park, and that the fundraising will start at this years' Dog Daze with a ribbon cutting for the park planned at next years' Dog Daze event. The City Manager advised that the City would provide in -kind labor to create the park, and asked for direction from Council as to whether or not to move forward with the project. Mr. Nabors moved to proceed with the concept of a dog park to be located in Liza Jackson Park. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Mayor requested that Item 8. 2, the PAWS Contract Renewal, be pulled from the agenda. Mr. Rynearson moved to approve the agenda, as amended, with removal of Item 8. 2, the PAWS Contract Renewal. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: - Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes Mr. Nabors moved to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 19, 2012, and the Regular Council Meeting of September 25, 2012. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson PAWS Contract Renewal This item was pulled from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charlene Greenwald, 206 Jet Drive, presented a petition with 308 signatures opposing public money to fund the Landmark project. The petition was given to the City Clerk. Cary Co , d offort W Iton IIeach Page 2 P mi d 10/ 112012  95 Minutes October 9, 2012 RESOLUTIONS --2012 -26 - Abolishes HSSAB A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ABOLISHING THE HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Helen Spencer, City Clerk, advised that Council made a motion to sunset the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board on March 13, 2012 and that Resolution 2012 -26 provides the mechanism to delete reference to the Board from Section 2. 07 of the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Nabors moved to adopt Resolution 2012 -26. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED ] UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Resolution 2012 -27 - Accepting Grant Funding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR OFFICER SAFETY AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION ENHANCEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Police Chief Ted Litschauer advised Resolution 2012 -27 accepts grant funding in the amount of 6,220. 00 for safety equipment for the police department, with no match required from the City. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Resolution 2012 -27. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously.___ RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] i MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING 1866 Amends Ch 1 of the LDC AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, AMENDING SECTION 1. 08.02, LIST OF DEFINED TERMS, TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR TEMPORARY SIGN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance 1866 by title. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised Ordinance 1866 corrects several inconsistencies in Section 1. 08. 02 of the newly adopted Land Development Code ( LDC) that need to be corrected in order to provide a streamlined, clean, and user -friendly document. The definition for " accessory use and structure" needs to be corrected and a definition for "temporary sign' has been added. Cary Council, fFort W. I on Beach Page 3 Printed 1011112011  Minutes October 9. 2012 Ms. Jones advised the Local Planning Agency ( LPA) recommended approval of the ordinance at their October 4, 2012 meeting. Dr. gossom moved to adopt Ordinance 1866 on first reading. Mr. Reeves seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/ 23/ 2012 6: 00 PM MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Ordinance 1870 Amends Ch 2 of the LDC, Table of Uses AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND SECTION 2. 03. 02, TABLE OF PERMISSIBLE USES, TO ADD COMMUNICATION TOWERS AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN THE COMMERCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK ( CTP) ZONING DISTRICT, TO ADD RECREATION, OUTDOOR, INTENSE AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN THE MIXED BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICT, TO ADD COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AS AN ALLOWABLE ACCESSORY USE IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS, TO REMOVE FUEL AND GASOLINE STATIONS AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN THE CTP ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO REMOVE RECREATION, OUTDOOR, INTENSE AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN THE CTP ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance 1870 by title. Stella Jones, City Planer, continued that Ordinance 1870 corrects Section 2. 012. 02, Table of Permissible Uses, of the LDC. Ms. Jones advised the Local Planning Agency ( LPA) recommended approval of the ordinance at their October 4, 2012 meeting. Mr. Rynearson moved to adopt Ordinance 1870 on first reading. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it carried unanimously. _ RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10 /23/ 2012 6: 00 PM MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson Ordinance 1872 Amends Ch 4 and 5 of the LDC AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND SECTION 4. 07. 04, SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 5. 01. 02, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 5. 01. 07, STORAGE BUILDINGS, STORAGE SHEDS, GREENHOUSES, AND DETACHED GARAGES OR CARPORTS, SECTION 5. 01. 08, FENCES, HEDGES, AND WALLS, SECTION 5. 01. 11 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE R -lE ZONING DISTRICT, AND SECTION 5. 03. 05 TEMPORARY SIGNS, TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 4 Printed 10/ 11/ 2012  97 Regular Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 The City Attorney read Ordinance 1872 by title. Stella Jones, City Planner, explained Ordinance 1872 amends Chapters 4 and 5 of the LDC to make corrections for clarification of the procedures and internal consistency, and that the Local Planning Agency ( LPA) recommended approval of the ordinance at their October 4, 2012 meeting. Dr. gossom moved to adopt