Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-10-12 regular — reading text

72  8. 1. a Minutes December 13, 2011 Regular Meeting 5. Purchase of Stormwater Hydraulic Modeling Software Authorization to purchase the InfoSWMM Executive Suite stormwater hydraulic modeling software package from Innovyze, Inc., for a total of $25, 000, as part of the Stormwater Master Plan project. 6. Record Disposal of Fixed Assets Records in the minutes the previous disposal of fixed assets from the City' s accounting records, in accordance with Section 274. 07, Florida Statutes. 7. Memorandum Of Understanding Approval of Memorandum Of Understanding ( MOU) with the United States Marshals Service and authorization for the Police Chief to execute the agreement. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Patricia Bryant, citizen, stated she was unhappy with the City as a result of a fall she allegedly had outside of City Hall two years ago. Ms. Bryant stated she contacted Council about the issue and had not received a call back from them. m c Mr. Reeves, Mr. Nabors, Mr. Rigdon, and Mr. Rynearson went on record stating they were never f contacted by Ms. Bryant and this is the first they heard of the issue. Ms. gossom stated she o received a call from Ms. Bryant on October 19, 2011, and that she did return the call. 0n Ms. Bryant was advised that the City's insurance carrier, PMI, has denied her claim and there was no action the City Council could take, but she was free to contact an attorney or the Department of Justice if she so desired. m 14. ACTION --DIRECTION- DISCUSSION M This item was moved on the agenda to become Item 9. 2. 1. Update on Status of Kenwood Traffic Evaluation cvE Michael Beedie, Engineering/ Utilities Director, advised the City' s consultant, Florida Institute of Government, has provided a report on its evaluation of City Council' s motion from the November 1, 2011 Special Meeting related to the Kenwood Neighborhood Traffic Evaluation. Mr. Beedie read the motion from the November I special meeting the Kenwood Traffic Study as follows: To implement a one -week traffic count on all the streets in the Kenwood area neighborhood to develop a baseline, then implement a partial closure on Country Club and run a week long study of traffic flow; then try a second road closure or re- routing of traffic for a third week of data. When the data is compiled, have Council review all three options to ascertain where the traffic is going and how it is flowing. " Dr. Ren Moses of Florida State University presented a brief summary of the findings of the Kenwood Traffic Study, including the fact that Kenwood Elementary is used as an emergency shelter; there is a lot of activity revolving around the elementary and high school in the area; and that Country Club Avenue received stimulus funding in 2009. Cm Council oJFon Walton Bench Page 3 Packet Pg. 13  8. 1. a Minutes December 13, 2011 Regular Meeting The findings concluded that the installation of chicanes on Country Club Avenue between Wedgewood Lane and Mooney Road is the most effective way of controlling traffic volume and speeds on Country Club. The findings also included the need to involve first responders and the Okaloosa County School District and the residents in planning, design, and operational implementation for the area. The City's Police and Fire Chiefs expressed concern of response time for emergency personnel if streets were closed. lay Itarshman, 512 Mooney Road, discussed the need for drivers to pay attention and that speed is not always the main reason for accidents. Ross Hamilton, 414 Pelham, noted that to reduce risk of accidents people need to act and drive responsibly and suggested a temporary closure of Country Club. Linda Bowman, 631 Country Club, stated she does not want more studies and would like to see something done. m 5c Billy Walker, 635 Country Club, also feels another study is not warranted. o Judy King, 607 Country Club, stated that cars do not stop as they turn onto Country Club from ; Mooney Road. n n 4 The resident of 646 Country Club, echoed comments about the study and data but questioned when do the studies end, and that something needs to be done, and agrees the road needs to be closed. John Culberson, 641 Country Club, suggested rearranging three holes at the golf course by Denton Blvd which would rearrange traffic. He was advised that the deed restrictions on the golf course are for educational or recreational purposes only. vE Mr. Rigdon moved to temporarily close Country Club Avenue for 30 days at both ends. Mr. Griggs seconded motion. le Several Council members spoke in support of speed tables, a long -range plan for improving Country Club, adding curbing or sidewalks, but would not support closing the road. Upon questioning, Mr. Beedie responded that an estimated timetable to implement modified speed bumps would be about 60 days, with 30 days to inform the residents, receiving the materials in 2 or 3 weeks, and installing 2 to 3 a day. Mr. Rigdon withdrew his motion. Mr. Griggs withdrew his second. Mr. Reeves moved that the City move forward with installing speed tables on Country Club Avenue as recommended by Staff, with a 60 -day deadline to have the task accomplished, and in the next 90 days include a long -terra traffic evaluation and put together a plan for curbing and sidewalks on Country Club as a budget item and to include the cost. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion. C, w C,.,, d afFori Walmn Beaab Page 4 Packet Pg. 14  8. t .a Minutes December 13, 2011 Regular Meeting Discussion ensued as to whether another traffic study was needed, that it might take too much time and would be an additional cost, and that the residents want some action now, not another study. The City Manager advised the City is working on updating a document that references traffic calming methods that will be applicable to the entire city when completed. Mr. Reeves withdrew his motion. Mr. Rynearson withdrew his second. Mr. Reeves moved that the City move forward with installing speed tables on Country Club Avenue as recommended by Staff, to direct Staff to do an assessment at their discretion of the traffic in the Kenwood neighborhood, and to provide a funding estimate and mechanism on sidewalk and curbing to improve the road, within 60 days. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion. The Finance Director advised $ 58, 000 is budgeted in the City' s contingency fund and a budget transfer is all that would be needed. a c Mr. Goodwin expressed concern regarding the specifics of the motion and amended the motion to include no more than 4 traffic speed tables and to only utilize the City's existing equipment to c conduct any traffic smdics /data collection. 0 n Mc Reeves and Mr. Rynearson accepted the amendment. The vote on the motion that the City move forward with installing no more than 4 traffic speed tables on Country Club Avenue, to direct Staff to do an assessment at their discretion of the traffic in the Kenwood neighborhood utilizing the City' s existing equipment, and to provide a funding estimate and mechanism on sidewalk and curbing to improve the road, all within 60 days, .carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] u MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 '.. LE SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 m AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 10. RESOLUTIONS 1. 1141 Pension Reform A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPORTING POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN AND DISABILITY PRESUMPTION REFORMS TO MAKE THE PLANS SUSTAINABLE, SOUND AND SECURE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor read Res. 2011 -41 by title and informed one of the top legislative priorities for the Florida League of Cities is the reform of City police and firefighter pension plans to make the pensions