Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-10-2007 regular agenda — reading text

CITY OF FORT WAL TON BEACH City Council Agenda - April 10, 2007 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Associate Pastor Larry King, Fishers of Men PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Fishers of Men PROCLAMATION YMCA Healthy Kids Day Volunteer Appreciation Week 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 27, 2007; the Special Council Meeting of April 1, 2007; and the Executive Session of April 2, 2007. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 2. Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, paragraph 4. 01. 025 and the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request authorization to award Bid 07- 114, Annual Concrete Bid, to the low, responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Couch Ready Mix USA, of Dest;n, Florida, for the bid unit prices listed in the bid tabulation, for a period of one year. Further, authorize the City Manager to approve the extension of the bid with up to four ( 4) one- year options, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. ( Public Works Director) ( See Backup) 3. Consideration of a request by the City of Fort Walton Beach Police Department to accept the donation of two used police vehicles, equipped for canine ( K- 9) use, from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and to place them in service. ( Police Chief) ( See Backup) 4. Consideration of a request from the NWF Fair Association to update the Operations Plan 2007, to add an American Monster Truck Association event on May 18- 20, 2007; Medieval Event Society event on 25, 2007; and Cash in the Nursery event on September 25, 2007. ( City Manager) ( See August a Backup) 5. Consideration of a request by Gary McMichael, Developer, for an amendment to the site plan for The Presidio, a condominium development located at 124 Miracle Strip Parkway. The purpose of the amendment is to install an elevated pool deck with a retaining wall. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) Community Redevelopment Board Recommendation: Approval ( 5- 2) ( 4/ 4/ 07) 6. An Ordinance ( 1723) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 8. 08 of the Code of Ordinances to require permit application and payment of business tax, if applicable, by solicitors; amending Chapter 9. 07, prohibiting threatening, intimidating, and harassing behavior during solicitation; amending the definition of regulating the manner of solicitation; soliciting; in regulating the places for solicitation; prohibiting aggressive soliciting; prohibiting soliciting certain public places; establishing penalties; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Police Chief) (See Backup) 7. An Ordinance ( 1725) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 8. 01, Business License Required, to be entitled " Business Tax Requirement", defining the term " Receipt" as it relates to business taxes; amending provisions to conform with recent changes by the Florida Legislature to Chapter 205, Florida Statutes; providing for editorial authorization to change the term " Occupational license" throughout the Code to conform to the recent changes; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. ( Finance Director) ( See Backup). Page 1 of 2  8. General Public on matters of City Business not otherwise on the agenda. 9. Consideration of a request from the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board ( HSSAB) for City Council to authorize the Mayor to sign the Application for Certified local Government and transmit it to the State of Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) 10. Discussion regarding Main StreetJOkaloosa on Ice. ( Council Member Pullen) ( See Backup) 11. Discussion and motion concerning collection of fees to be included in update of Land Development Code. (Council Member PUllen) ( See Backup) Council Appointments Items 12 ~ 21 12. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the Economic Development Council EDC). ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 13. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the Library Cooperative. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 14. Consideration of Council representatives and alternates to the Okaloosa Walton Transportation Organization ( OWTPO). ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 15. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the Okaloosa Community Development Corporation ( OCDC). ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 16. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the Okaloosa County League of Cities OCLOC). ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 17. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the Regional Utility Authority ( RUA). ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 18. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the Tourist Development Council ( TDC). City Clerk) ( See Backup) 19. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the West Florida Regional Planning Council ( WFRPC). ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 20. Consideration of a Council representative and an alternate to the Northwest Florida Fair Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 21. Consideration of a Council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 22. Consideration of appointments to the Code Enforcement Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 23. Consideration of an appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 24. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 25. 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 TOO # 850- 833- 9925 or 1- 800- 955-8771 TOO) or 1- 800- 955-8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. Page 2 of 2  Fort Walton Beach 1 ) City of gmerftn~ JIIlos/ J'JIenutif1l 1J/ eilt!Jes qxj{ OCLjI9djIq'JO: N WHEREAS. the mission of the YMCA is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through programs that focus on developing healthy mind, body and spirit for all. WHEREAS, our children' s health is a concern for the whole community; that parents health habits mirror those can be the best role models for their kids; and that kids' of their parents and other adult role models; and children who possess knowledge of and who are taught to practice healthy habits will grow into strong adults, this exciting day is a great time for communities to come together to learn more about healthier lifestyles. WHEREAS, the six YMCAs throughout Okaloosa County are dedicated to providing programs and services to 23,423 of youth and adults; and WHEREAS, Community- based responses are vital to alleviate the growing epidemic of obesity and physical inactivity, particularly among young people. WHEREAS, YMCAs across the nation are mobilizing to further help individuals and families who struggle to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle as part of the YMCA Activate America initiative. WHEREAS, YMCA Healthy Kids@ Day, a signature activity of YMCA Activate America, is a helping kids and families national event celebrating healthy living and embrace habits that can become a lifelong practice. WHEREAS, On 14, 2007, YMCA of Florida' s Emerald Coast, Inc., Fort April Walton Family YMCA will sponsor YMCA Healthy Kids Day to help our youth become healthier. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, Mayor, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach do proclaim that Saturday, April 14, 2007 shall be observed as YMCA Healthy Kids@ Day IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida to be affixed this 10th day of April 2007, ku~. MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  City of Fort Walton Beach )1 1l 1 i' lnt rftn' ftlO.dt J ltRt!Jt. d JJltn1Jfif<< . rrION J{ OCL.Jl:MJl j!( WHEREAS, April 15- 21, 2007 has been declared National Volunteer Week to honor volunteers who share their time and expertise to make a difference in their communities; and WHEREAS, statistics compiled by the Independent Sector show that 44 percent of American adults volunteer their time in their communities, representing the equivalent of over nine million full- time employees at a value of $239 billion; and WHEREAS, thousands of people volunteer tirelessly at the many charitable organizations in our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach relies on almost 800 volunteers to accomplish many important functions of our City, including those appointed by the City Council to serve on the BeautifcationT/ ree Committee, Board of Adjustment, Code Enforcement Board, CRA Board of Commissioners, Firefighters Retirement Fund Board, Police Officers Retirement Fund Board, Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board, the Housing Authority, the Municipal Planning Board, the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee, the Golf Club Advisory Committee, and the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee; and WHEREAS, citizens of Fort Walton Beach and residents of our neighboring communities