Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 2-11-14--regular — reading text

that this is the first of a minimum of two public hearings on this issue, and that a decision is not needed by Council this evening. It was announced the Development Agreement will be discussed and placed on the agenda for the January 28, 2014 Council meeting. Council noted renewed discussion of the bridge issue and this could be a concern in the future. RESOLUTIONS 2014 -01 OWTPO Reapportionment Plan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE OKALOOSA -WALTON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION VOTING MEMBERSHIP REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN FOR THE FORT WALTON BEACH - NAVARRE- WRIGHT URBANIZED AREA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 4 Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 The Okaloosa- Walton Transportation Planning Organization has requested the City adopt a resolution approving the proposed voting reapportionment of its members. The proposed resolution recommends the City losing one of its three votes, and Staff does not recommend approval. The Mayor read Resolution 2014 -01 by title. The City Manager reported the resolution was placed on the agenda at the request of the Okaloosa- Walton Transportation Planning Organization ( OWTPO). He explained that every 10 years the OWTPO reviews the apportionment of its voting members based on population, and due to a decrease in the population of Fort Walton Beach, it has been proposed that the City's voting apportionment be reduced to 2 votes from its current 3 votes. The City Manager informed that Staff is not recommending approval of the resolution as the City is projected to lose one voting member. o a a a Mr. Rynearson stated he is a member of the OWTPO and has been involved in the discussions N the past several months and is not opposed to the resolution. 2 c Mr. Rynearson moved to adopt Resolution 2014 -01. Ms. Jamieson seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 2. RESULT: ADOPTED [ 4 TO 21 MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: joyce gossom, John Mead, Amy Jamieson, Dick Rynearson NAYS: Bobby Griggs, Bull Rigdon ORDINANCES -FIRST READING 1880 Amends Chapter 9 of the LDC AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT TO AMEND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Amends Chapter 9 of the Land Development Code to revise development review processes and procedures. ATTACHMENTS: Ch 9 Revisions strike thru underline ( DOCX) The City Attorney read Ordinance 1880 by title. Stella Wilson, City Planner, reported the City's Local Planning Agency directed Staff to bring back an ordinance with proposed revisions to Chapter 9 of the Land Development Code ( LDC), and after careful review, the LPA forwarded a recommendation to Council. Ms. Wilson discussed the revisions and stated the LDC is clearer and easier for the public to understand and will promote regulatory efficiency and clarity. Page 5 1 City Council ofFort Walton Beach Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 Ms. Wilson stated that Staff finds the proposed amendments consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Jamison moved to adopt Ordinance 1880 on first reading. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimouslv. RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/ 28/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 1883 Rezones Lot 12, Block J, Garniers Heights First Addition from Okaloosa County R -1 to R- 0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING c. a FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR Q V! PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS GARNIER HEIGHTS 1 ST ADD LOT 12 BLOCK J, MORE B PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED c 2 FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RESIDENTIAL -1 ( R -1) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -1) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Rezones Lot 12, Block J, Garniers Heights First Addition from Okaloosa County R -1 to a city zoning designation, R -1, to accommodate annexation and future land use change. ( Quasi Judicial) ATTACHMENTS: Deed ( PDF) Exhibit Maps ( PDF) The City Attorney read Ordinance 1883 by title. He announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and gave the oath to those who planned to testify. There was no ex -parte communication from Council regarding this item. Stella Wilson, City Planner, advised the ordinance changes the zoning from Okaloosa County Residential to City of Fort Walton Beach Single Family Residential and Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. Dr. gossom moved to adopt Ordinance 1883 on first reading. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/ 28/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 1884 Cold Weather Shelter Program AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, HEALTH AND SANITATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ORDER City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 6 Ram Pao S Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Initiates a permit requirement for the Cold Weather Shelter Program to ensure the shelters are operating in accordance with the City' s Code of Ordinances, Land Development Code, Florida Building Code, and Fire Safety Code. ATTACHMENTS: Cold Weather Shelter Program Requirements ( DOCX) Cold Weather Shelter Permit Application ( DOC) The City Attorney read Ordinance 1884 by title. Tim Bolduc, Engineering /Utilities Services Director, discussed the Cold Weather Shelter Program operated by numerous churches in the City and noted that with the growth of the c program, the City has received concerns from individuals regarding the safety of the individuals a participating in the program, as well as the appropriateness of the facilities used. Q Wm After meeting with the churches and the City' s building official and fire marshal, it was c determined the best way to insure safety was to develop a permitting program. The requirements for the permitting program have been coordinated with the churches and Staff has begun inspections of the facilities to develop a list of required improvements, occupancy, etc. o Appropriate facility staff will be trained to comply with the permit requirements and for the initial inspections and permits, there will be no fee. Pastor Roger Peadro, First Christian Church, discussed concern regarding the lack of adequate space in area facilities to provide shelter and suggested working toward a permanent facility to meet the needs of the community. Debra Reily -Broadnax, community volunteer for the Front Porch community, stated she supports the cold night shelters; however, she stressed that if any permanent locations for a shelter are discussed at any time in the future, she does not want the school in the Lovejoy area considered as a permanent location. Sandra Atkinson, business owner in the city, stated she does not feel the government should be involved in regulating how churches operate their charitable events. Valerie Wenzel, representing the downtown merchants, stated that the churches and other organizations encourage the actions of vagrants in the city by providing free handouts and shelter, and suggested the organizations provide counseling and encourage community service activities among vagrants if they want to continue receiving the services offered. Mr. Rigdon moved to approve Ordinance 1884 on first reading. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 2. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 7l P$' Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014