Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 10-14-2003 Regular — reading text

87 Iiim. lI~B~NI A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at 7: 00 p. rn. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Glenda Glover Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Chuck Kelley, and Mike Anderson. Absent: Dr. Wayne Pullen Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, Interim City Manager/ Finance Director; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig; City Attorney; Department Directors and Media rrgEffilt~ ij.: ERI The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. She requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, and then state his or her name and address for the record. ItNvQEAc1 Q'NAND PLEDGEI Mayor Glover gave the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. IPRo~ ON- DOMESTIC VIOL,ENCE tA:l\(..\~ AW:ARtNES&. O~ B\ The Mayor read a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and presented it Margaret Savalas, Director of Finance for Shelter House. PROCI; rAl\[ ATION- WORLD FOOD DAY! The Mayor read a proclamation for World Food Day and presented it to Helen Dingus, President of the GFWC Fort Walton Beach Woman' s Club. 1€ ijNDA/ f1~ SE~' t'~( Mr. Kelley moved to approve the following Consent Agenda item. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor ( Pullen absent). 1i1'a~~. f1f~MINU,'l'ESI of Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 16, 2003; the Workshop Meeting of 23, 2003; and the Special Council Meeting of September 17, 2003; the Regular Council Meeting September September 29, 2003. PUBLIC H.EARING- ORD. 1566, REZONING PROl' EK'PY~" 6JrutELO'A:V~ EI t.$ The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATED AT 6 TUPELO AVENUE, SE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY, PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM C- 1 ( LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO MUCC- I ( MIXED USE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Anderson moved to adopt Ord. 1566 on second reading. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor (Pullen absent). 88 10- 14- 03 1o_~"' ENDJNG LDC, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION! The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 20. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE V. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY BY AMENDING SECTION 20- 1301, ENTITLED " DEFINITIONS" BY PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR " LOWEST FLOOR;" PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. - The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1571 on first reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried -....,. unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor (Pullen absent). 1sSS; IORn:.: 1MENDING LDC, SIDEWALKS/ The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 20. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE III. ZONING, DIVISION 5. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, SUBDIVISION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 20- 755. SIDEWALKS REQUIRED FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT, TO AMEND THE LIST OF SIDEWALK WIDTHS REQUIRED BY ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Ord. 1558 on second reading. Mr. Kelley seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor (Pullen absent). lG)tumilwtIC ONITEMS OF CITY BUSINESSI Gene Armbruster, 210 Hudson Drive, discussed his concern regarding the quality of the water in the city waterfront parks. Grace Brown, 309 Briarwood, explained the function of the Aqua Lab and that the lab tests 22 water sites on a monthly basis for water quality. Phyllis Watson, 219 Watson Drive, questioned the need for a marina at the Fort Walton Landing and requested Council to give it serious thought when it is discussed. DING PER FOR HABITAT FOR IwAIYEBU& 107 HARBESON.AYENUEj HUMANlTI.', Consideration of a request by Habitat for Humanity to waive building permit and water and sewer tap fees for the new home being constructed by Habitat for Humanity at 107 Harbeson Avenue in Fort Walton Beach. Nitsi Bennett, Executive Director of Okaloosa County Habitat for Humanity, requested Council waive the fees for the water and sewer taps and the building permit. Mr. Tucker moved to waive the water tap fee of $490. 00, the sewer tap fee of $600. 00, and the building permit fee of $331.00, for a total of $1, 421.00, for a new home being built at 107 Harbeson Avenue through Okaloosa with Holmes, County Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Anderson seconded motion and it carried unanimously Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley and Anderson in favor (Pullen absent). ROSEMAlUJ.tL~ t, s-wl REtiE. 4..$E() I.(.. IEN REQUEST, 194 Consideration of release of lien of accrued Code Enforcement fines on 194 Rose Marie Lane SW, owned by Jack and Emily Imsand, as outlined in the backup report. The property has been brought into compliance. Mr. Tucker moved to release the liens in the amount of $95, 450. 00 in lieu of the $ 90. 00 administrative fee for located at 194 Rose Marie Lane, SW. Mr. seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Kelley property Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor (Pullen absent).  10- 14- 03 89 IMiW" RIII:'/ J;'~ IOO'~'fION1 Lisa Burkett, MainStreet President, reported on activities for the quarter including the success of Dog Daze and Art on the Main, advised of the awards MainStreet has received from the Secretary of State, with help from the City and other organizations, and discussed the upcoming Christmas festivities. ljiw..& CE. I~tU/L() Ck..( J~ 11 Mr. Tucker moved to accept the Fiscal Year 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of 17,333, with a City match of $1, 926, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required grant documents. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor ( Pullen absent). aES. 25, 03:- TOP : VO~ INGMEMBERSHIPI Mayor Glover read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE OKALOOSA- WALTON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION VOTING MEMBERSHIP REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 03- 25. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor ( Pullen absent). ceEA. R_Ol'i.OF"SIGN CODES OF CITY ANDCOUNrY! Presentation on the comparison of the Okaloosa County and City of Fort Walton Beach sign codes and consideration of establishing a semi- annual public workshop to review the City' s Sign Code identifying areas of concern as outlined in the backup report. The CDS Director explained the differences between the sign codes of the county and city and advised the City' s sign code is designed to permit specific signage tailored to a particular zoning district. She described the City' s sign code as a " living" document, whereas it is continually being fine- tuned to address specific concerns of business and residents. The CDS Director advised Staff recommendations include holding public workshops every 6 months to identify areas of concern and build public consensus regarding changes to the sign code, and amending the sign code to address those identified areas. Mr. Tucker moved to 1) Hold a public workshop every six ( 6) months to identify areas of concern and build public consensus regarding any changes to the City' s sign code. 2) Identify key areas of concern through citizen and sign industry input ( workshop, survey, etc.) and amend the City' s sign code to address those identified concerns based on a consensus of the residents, business owners and sign industry. 3) Hold the first Sign Code workshop in January 2004 to address areas of concern. 4) Present findings of the workshop to the City Council in February 2004 with recommended changes to the Sign Code, if any. Mr. Kelley seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson in favor Pullen absent). IDE~ Le1MEN1' VO:F: SIGN ORDINANCE TO ALIGN WStB.,~ OUNT:tI Consideration of a request for staff to develop an