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

of the Land Development Code; any necessary easement required by the City for the sidewalk shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first unit. 6) A water main shall be provided through the development, and shall be located in a dedicated easement. A private sewer line shall also be provided within the development. 7) Two fire hydrants shall be located on the property, with the fmal locations to be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department. 8) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first unit, all infrastructure including roadways and utilities shall be in place. A completion bond shall be required prior to the issuance of permits for any infrastructure improvements upon the site. 9) A formal landscape plan, including irrigation specifications, shall be submitted upon application for a building permit. Any undeveloped portions of the building site shall be graded and seeded until such time as a building permit is issued for development on that portion of the site. The landscape plan shall show the phasing plan for the landscaping. 10) The City Attorney and CDS Staff shall review and approve the condominium association documents to assure the common area responsibilities and maintenance of the project roadways are adequately assigned prior to the issuance of a building permit for any of the units. The condominium documents shall include architectural regulations for the development, stipulating all exterior materials, proportions, building placement, and residential site improvements. Mr. Anderson seconded motion. Mrs. Baggett armounced a conflict of interest due to the proximity of her property to the proposed development and would abstain from the vote. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor Bagget ( t abstained). 42, 1/22/ 02 1,',',',1.,.',',1,',',',', 1".,,' 1. 1. 1, 1, 1. 1., 1, 1. 1,1,1,1,1,1,1. 1,1. 1. 1, 1, 1.'. 1. 1, 1. 1, 1.', 1, 1,1, 1. 1. 1. 1. 1, 1,1. 1,1,1.1. 1,1. 1. 1,1, 1,1,1,1, 1,1. 1""""""'~ 6', J...rUNT_n. N~~ r_ '::. mlUNQ1tJ;~~,,?:": Affairs, discussed the Governor's Ray Sansom, Director of the Okaloosa School District Office of Community Mentoring Initiative and the positive influence it has on children as well as the personal rewards for those who mentor. As part of the Mentoring Initiative, a one- hour a week administrative leave is given to state employees who mentor to children in the schools, and the is practice being followed by federal employees and private business. Mr. Sansom requested Council' s consideration in asking the City Manager to look into the feasibility of offering this program to those City employees who would be interested. He also advised that January has been proclaimed as Mentoring Month and asked that a resolution be adopted for this purpose. in the City of Fort Mrs. Baggett moved to adopt Resolution 02- 08 proclaiming January as Mentoring Month with Carnathan, Baggett, Walton Beach. Mr. Anderson seconded motion and it carried unanimously Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. Dowling, one hour a Mrs. Baggett moved to direct the City Manager to research the costs of allowing City employees student. Mr. Anderson seconded motion and it carried unanimously week of administrative leave to mentor a with Carnathan, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. Baggett, Dowling, Discussion included the fact that potential mentors are screened and informed of the responsibilities being with the person chosen to mentor their undertaken, and that the parents of the student sign a form stating they agree child. Mr. Sansom thanked Council for their support and was advised he would receive a copy of the resolution. mINfAWItiNlBlitjf:tttil:1\ SWm. e~ Keith, '723 L1oyci' Stre~t~ad~ sed he was nearly involved Stm:. in an accident involving two young members of the of bicycle safety to Council and community and the experience prompted him to raise the issue of the importance and children on proper bicycle rules and for local law enforcement. He stressed the importance of educating parents law enforcement to enforce the Florida Statutes regarding bicycle safety. at all the rules and Discussion included encouraging bicyclists to use sidewalks rather than the roadways; looking laws; and the bicycle safety program taught in the public schools. The Mayor thanked Mr. Keith for bringing this matter to the public' s attention. 1I_ 1.N1filrttiNt.IIDJUaBJt8Nmll Presentation by Wallace B. Moorehand regarding the Hedrick Center. The Mayor announced Mr. Moorehand is ill this evening and this item will be discussed at a future meeting. I v&TON1:nIAw,UntXDmnUr: IIROO::\ ""'''!'' DSluDtJ .QjtlM EN1filtM',:. 11 Consideration of implementing Phase II of the Fort Walton Landing Park Master Plan. He detailed the Flinn Fagg, Planner, reported the Phase I improvements for the Landing are currently underway. event multipurpose lawn, proposed Phase II improvements including the perimeter pathway system, special area, also discussed restroom building, landscaping, and utilities. lighting/ Mr. Fagg children' s area, playground public long-range plans which are not anticipated for the immediate future. 594, 151.00 by the MainStreet Mr. Fagg advised the Phase II improvements have been estimated at approximately $ organization, and the City currently has $ 433, 500. 00 budgeted for the improvements in the 2002- 03 budget, which would not be sufficient funds to complete all the Phase II improvements. Mr. Fagg mentioned the Parks and Recreation Director is pursuing a matching grant which might make as much as Also discussed was the cost of additional staff or a maintenance contract 150, 000 available for improvements. which would be needed for maintenance of the improvements.  43 1/ 22/ 02 01t1t~~ m. N:~.~ PlettjimmPb."~ W& WtQNjfaNI Mr. Fagg advised Staff recommends the improvements be complet~d in a two- year plan with a portion of the improvements be undertaken in fiscal year 2002- 03, which would include the public restrooms, perimeter pathway system, children' s playground, light fixtures, and benches/ trash receptacles, and the remaining improvements be completed with funds available during fiscal year 2003- 04 including the special event area turf, landscaping, and irrigation; multipwpose lawn, landscaping and irrigation; interior pathways; relocating and refurbishing the gazebo; additional light fixtures, and additional benches and trash receptacles. ' Mr. Anderson moved to approve the two- year plan to complete the Phase n improvements to the Fort Walton Landing Park for the estimated total cost of $ 594, 151.00, which would include funding for the public rest rooms, perimeter pathway system, children' s playground, light fixtures, and benches/trash receptacles during the 2002- 03 fiscal year, and the remaining improvements be completed with funds available during fiscal year 2003- 04 including the special event area turf, landscaping, and irrigation; multipurpose lawn, landscaping and irrigation; interior pathways; relocating and refurbishing the gazebo; additional light fixtures, and additional benches and trash receptacles. Mr. Kelley seconded motion. Discussion included completing the first phase of the improvements before going on to the second phase; relying on CRA funds to pay for the improvements; Council' s obligation to bring the park to a level where the public can enjoy it to the fullest; and the addition of sidewalks at the Landing to satisfy AD A requirements. Further discussion included whether there is a specific design for the proposed performance pavilion. Blinn Van Mater, architect, advised a preliminary design has been made and a marketing presentation is being developed for fundraising efforts. He advised as soon as a design is finalized, it will be presented to Council for their approval. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Carnathan, Dowling,