Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-12-13--regular — reading text

property downtown he can vote on the issue. The City Attorney gave the oath to those who planned to testify and asked for any ex -parte communication by Council. Mr. Ryncarson advised he had a meeting with Lord & Son on December 3, 2012, regarding the project, but has had no communications since that time. Mr. Rigdon advised Mr. Lord of Lord & Son Construction came to his office but he could not remember the date. Mr. Griggs advised he received an e- mail on December 18, 2012 from Tom Wilson, which he submitted to the City clerk, and received a phone call on January 15, 2013 from Doug Pike of the CRA Ad -Hoc Committee. The Mayor stated he has had no conversation with anyone connected with the Landmark project. Dr. gossom advised she had a voice message from Doug Pike of the CRA Ad -Hoc Committee which she did not return; he called again and she listened to his concerns. The City Attorney verified none of these conversations would impact an opinion by Council Steve Christopher, representing Landmark Development, presented a powerpoint and discussed the project' s highlights; location; CRA strategy and successes CRA's in Florida; available funding sources; benefits from the Landmark; and the financial impact of the Landmark Center in the City of Fort Walton Beach. Cq Cound! ( Fort IVatron Beach Page 4  a. i Minutes January 22. 1-013 Regular Meeting Mr. Christopher submitted for the record a revised version of a proposed development agreement for Staff to review. Tim Bolduc, Engineering /Utilities Services Director, presented background information on the project since 2007 when the Development Order was originally approved and reviewed the Staff Report, including the five conditions required to be met as part of the development approval. Mr. Bolduc advised that after a complete review of the submitted Development Agreement and all related documents, Staff finds that the Development Agreement is not consistent with the conditions of the approved Development Order and that the proposed Development Agreement requires the City to pledge CRA revenue that may or may not be available at times required in the Development Agreement. Therefore, Staff is recommending that Council not approve the proposed Development Agreement with Ft. Walton Development Partners, LLC as submitted. a z w Steve Christopher of Landmark Development stated this is a significant project for Fort Walton a Beach and is requesting they be allowed to meet with Staff to negotiate and work out an z agreement. y z0 The Mayor asked if there were any public comments. Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street SE, expressed concern about possible increased traffic o congestion; the type of jobs the project will create; and the possibility of the CRA not having the funding for the project. 0N Taxi Tom, urban camper, stated additional parking downtown is not a necessity and does not see H a need for the City to pay for parking spaces. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, spoke against the project saying the parking currently downtown m is underutilized and the City does not need a parking garage. c Ben Merrill, local business owner, spoke in favor of the project stating additional parking is a needed and for Staff to negotiate with the developers. m o. Marty Colbum, downtown business owner, spoke in favor of the project. QU Jonathan Sansom, Shannon Court, spoke in favor of the project and stated the City needs to d encourage progress and growth. c Charles Noonan, Destin resident, stated he is in the hotel business and stressed the importance of the parking garage to ensure the success of the hotel. The public comments were closed. The City Manager reiterated this is the first public hearing on the issue and if Council desires to move forward Staff would need some direction. The second public hearing would occur on February 12 if Council moves forward. Mr. Nabors noted the revised development agreement and that Staff needs the opportunity to review it to determine if an agreement can be negotiated before the next meeting. Page 5 Ot, CounNl ofh I Ifalton Beach  F- 8717 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Mr. Nabors moved to allow Staff to review the revised development agreement to determine if an agreement can be negotiated with the developers before the February 12 meeting. Mr. Goodwin seconded the motion. Mr. Rigdon stated the need for Council to make a firm decision at the February 12 meeting to either move forward or not move forward as the issue has been discussed long enough. Mr. Rynearson also encouraged Staff to come with a best and final decision at the next meeting after they have had the chance to review the revised agreement. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously. Recess and Reconvene fhe meeting recessed at 7: 46 pm and reconvened at 8: 00 pm. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. RESOLUTIONS 2013 -3 - Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Synopsis: ( Budget and Grants Manager) Accepts a $ 508, 400 grant from the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of a compressor /cascade/fill station, alerting system, and source capture exhaust systems. Al r iiNj EN is: I r MA Plroeehicrz Gran Aram JIDP1 Ken Perkins, Fire Chief, advised the City has been awarded the grant in the amount of $508, 400 with a $ 25, 520 City match, and will be used for a new cascade system at Station 7 to refill SCBA bottles; upgrading the alerting system at Station 6 and 7; and new source capture exhaust system for apparatus. Chief Perkins recognized Firefighter Crystal Adams for her efforts in procuring the grant. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Res. 2013 -3. Mr. Nabors seconded motion and it carried unanimously. City Council ofP ort Walter: Beach Page 6 8t Pg..] 3  F- 8 .1 Minutes January 22, 2013 Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED (UNANIMOUSI MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 2013 -4 - Accepting Justice Assistance Grant Funding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR TRAFFIC HOMICIDE EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. zz Synopsis: ( Police Chief) W Accepts $ 5, 564 in grant funding from the Justice Assistance Grant for the purchase of equipment F used in the investigation of traffic homicides. W AT I V HNI , N' rS: 2 J, vi CCM, fcal, of Aa¢ puncc 21; 2 PDI') 00 IAG N0M111 A Ae and 2152 I PDPI JAG SUbemn( A oN Cr l[ icale 2152 fPDll d lAGmnl Appllntion 2I ( PDT) o0 The City Manager advised the City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $5, 564. 00, with no City matching funds required, which will be used for the purchase of laser mapping and speed o detection devices for use by the Traffic Homicide Unit. NN Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Res. 2013 -4. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. o RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] a Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 i MOVER: SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 u 1, AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson m 2013 -5 - Support for Pension Reform A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGIITER PENSION PLAN AND DISABILITY PRESUMPTION REFORMS TO MAKE THE PLANS SUSTAINABLE, SOUND AND SECURE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE POLICE