Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-08-05 — reading text

REGULAR AGENDA . CITY ~ UNCIL, CITY OF FORT WAL TON TEACH MARCH 8, 2005. . . 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Introduction of Janet Clark- New Executive Director of Head Start Police Officer of the Year Police Department - Civilian Employee of the Year CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the minutes of the Council workshop Meeting of February 15, 2005, and the Regular Council Meeting of February 22, 2005. ( City Clerk) (See Backup). 2. Consideration of a request to redirect a portion of the current year funding for CIP 5403, Water Quality Initiative, for the purchase of one ArcView single user software license at a cost of $1 , 300 and the purchase of one GeoXT GPS unit with GPS Pathfinder Office software at a cost of $6,800, for a total not to exceed $ 8, 100 in order to delineate watersheds and conduct storm water monitoring. If approved sufficient funding is available in account number 401- 5403- 535-6997. Public Works Directors) ( See Backup). ( CD 2003-29) 3. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Purchasing policies and procedures, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request authorization to purchase one ( 1) Flatbed Truck with 12' Dump Body under the provisions of the Florida State Contract from International Truck and Engine Corp., Lawrenceville, GA, for a total cost of $45, 101. 00 as outlined in the attached tabulation. ( Purchasing Director) ( See Backup). 4. Consideration of acceptance of a grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security - 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the total amount of $15,000 including a grant amount of$ 13, 500 and a City match of $ 1, 500 for the purchase of Fire Prevention materials to add two ( 2) new fire safety education programs; further authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant agreements. If approved sufficient funding is available to meet the City' s required match. Note: A budget amendment will be required at year's end to record this grant. (Fire Chief) (See Backup). PUBLIC HEARING 5. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1626) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing authority; amending certain sections of the Fire Prevention Code to adopt the 2004 Florida Fire Prevention Code, as amended; providing authority to amend the Florida Fire Prevention Code; deleting provisions for modifications; correcting internal code inconsistencies; repealing conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. ( Fire Chief) S ( ee Backup) ( Second Reading). 6. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1619) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; amending section 20- 26, Committee to Review Level of Service and Development Activities; deleting current requirements; and adding new requirement for annual report on facility capacity; setting forth requirement of the annual report; repealing conflicting provisions; providing for severabili~y; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Second Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 ( 2/ 3/05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent) 7. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1622) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; relating to the rezoning of certain property within the City of Fort Walton Beach located at 19-23 Alder Avenue SE; providing for authority; providing for findings of fact; providing for property to be rezoned from R-2 multi- family dwelling) District to CF ( community facilities) District; providing for a zoning map amendment; providing for repeal of any conflicting ordinances; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) (See Backup) ( Quasi-Judicial) ( Second Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 ( 213/ 05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent)  THE FOLLOWING FIVE ,. lB-121 AMEND THE LAND DEVEL& NT CODE REGARDING TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES AND OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSIENT LODGING AND M"( ED-USE RESORTS. 8. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1624) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; amending section 20- 301, to add new definitions for multi- family dwellings, transient lodging facilities, mixed- use resort and three-family dwellings; repealing conflicting provisions; providing forseverability; and providing for an effective date. (CDS Director) (See Backup) (Second Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 ( 213/ 05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent) 9. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1625) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; providing for findings of fact; amending section 20- 546, regarding C- 1 Limited Commercial District, to delete apartment hotels, guest cottages, hotels and motels, boarding, lodging and guest houses and tourist homes; repealing conflicting provisions, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Second Reading) 3/05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent) Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5-0 ( 2/ 10. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1628) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; providing for findings of fact; amending section 20-694, regarding the redevelopment project area, MUW- 18 Mixed- Use Waterfront District, to amend the definition of transient lodging and add Mixed- Use Resort as a permitted use; repealing conflicting provisions; providing for facility severability; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) (See Backup) ( Second Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5-0 ( 213/ 05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent) 11. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1629) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; providing for findings of fact; amending section 20-696, regarding the redevelopment project area, MUW- 24 Mixed- Use Waterfront District, to amend the definition of transient lodging facilityand add Mixed- Use Resort as a permitted use; repealing conflicting provisions; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Second Reading) Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 ( 213/ 05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent). e 12. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1609) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; amending section 20- 787, regarding the number of parking spaces required, to include the Table at 20- 787; adding requirements for mixed- use resort; amending requirements for transient lodging facilities; repealing conflicting provisions; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Second Reading). THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS ( 13- 14) AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING BUILDINGS AND BUILDING CODE REGULA TIONS AND OCCUPA TIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR TRADESMEN. 13. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1565) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; relating to building Code Regulations; providing for authority; providing repeal of, in its entirety, Article XIn of Chapter 20, Land Development Code, captioned " Buildings and Building Code Regulations:"; adopting a new Article XIll, "Buildings and Building Code Regulations:"; providing for severability; providing for conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 (213/ 05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent). 14. Consideration of an Ordinance (1623) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing authority: enacting a new section entitled " Occupational License Requirements for Contractors and Tradesmen:" providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( First Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5-0 ( 213/ 05) (Cohen and Lambert Absent). e Page 2 of 3  REGULAR AGENDA 15. General Public ( on items of City business). 16. Consideration of a request to authorize the City Attorney to proceed with foreclosure of 15 Gibson Place NE and to incur the necessary legal fees. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( See Additional Materials Folder). Code Enforcement Board Recommendation: Approval: 7- 0 ( 219/ 05) 17. Consideration of a Resolution ( 05- 03) of the City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, authorizing the execution and delivery of a Master Lease IPurchase Agreement with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC; authorizing a lease of wheel loader thereunder; authorizing the execution of such other documents as may be necessary to complete the transactions contemplated hereby; and providing for an effective date. Note: If approved, ~ ufficient funding is budgeted for the lease payment. ( Finance Director) (See Backup). 18. Certification of municipal election results - March 8, 2005 ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 19. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 20. 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. FS286.01 05). 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 Cleric Helen Spencer at 850-833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TOD # 850- 833- 9925 or 1- 800-955-8771 ( TOO) or 1- 800- 955-8770 Voi ( ce). Requests must be received at least 48 hours In advance of the meeting In order to allow the City time to provide requested service. e e Page 3 of 3  Fort Walton Beach Police Department Employee of the Year 2004 Communications Officer Fred Smith was nominated by his supervisor for Employee of the Year. That says a lot. He has been an employee with the Police Department since August of 1993. He works the day shift in Police Dispatch, during some of the busiest times, and always manages to keep a good attitude and calm working demeanor. His work ethic and extraordinary people skills have proven to be definite assets. Fred is a Training Officer for newly hired Communications Officers and has improved the training program which has, in turn, resulted in better trained Dispatchers. He is a