Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 2-25-14--regular — reading text

Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Rigdon, Rynearson Amendments to the CRA Facade Grant, Streetscape Grant, Nuisance Abatement Grant, and Development Assistance Grant Economic Incentive Program Guidelines Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Staff will discuss and recommend approval of several changes to the CRA Economic Incentive Program guidelines. ATTACHMENTS: SW Development Assistance Program Manual Final Draft ( DOC) SW Facade Grant Program Guidelines Final Draft ( DOC) SW Streetscape Grant Program Guidelines Final Draft ( DOC) SW Nuisance Abatement Program Manual Final Draft ( DOC) Based on the conversations earlier in the evening with the CRA Board of Commissioners, Mr. Bolduc stated it would be appropriate to postpone this item to a later date to give Staff the opportunity to discuss with the City Attorney the suggestions mentioned on ways to enforce liens on properties. Mr. Bolduc advised Staff can bring it back to the next meeting of February 25, 2014. Page 12 " - City Council ofFort Walton Beach P W Regular Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 Mr. Rigdon moved to postpone discussion on the CRA Economic Incentive Program Amendments to the Council meeting of February 25, 2014. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/ 25/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Rigdon, Rynearson First Round of Nominations for Vacant City Council Seat 4 Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) a This meeting serves as the first opportunity for City Council members to nominate individuals to 0 a fill the remainder of the term for City Council Seat 4. Staff recommends requesting interested CL a citizens to attend one of the two meetings in which nominations can be made to make a brief N a presentation to City Council as to why they are interested in becoming a City Council member. c The second round of nominations will occur at the City Council Regular Meeting on February 11, 2014 with the appointment made on February 25, 2014. The City Manager explained that the first round of nominations for appointment to Seat 4 would be held tonight, with the second round at the February 25, 2014 meeting. Council will make the formal appointment at the March 11, 2014 meeting, and the individual appointed will be seated at the March 25, 2014 Council meeting. The City Manager stated there were some candidates present and asked them to introduce themselves to the City Council. Nathan Kelly, 221 Fliva, stated he is seeking appointment to the City Council because he feels he can bring diversity to the Council. Mr. Kelly stated he is a former City employee and now works for the City of Valparaiso, and he has knowledge of the City and City operations. Sharon Trenary, 508 Park View, stated her interest in the City goes back a long way; she is a former and a current member of the Code Enforcement Board. Ms. Trenary is currently in real estate and feels her education and knowledge would be beneficial to the Council. Allan Stearns, 2 Ipswich Circle, is currently a member of the City' s Local Planning Agency. Mr. Stearns is knowledgeable of City issues and has been involved with various organizations in the City for a number of years. Sandra Atkinson wanted to express her support in favor of Nathan Kelly. Mike Holmes, 114 Edwards Lane, expressed his interest, stating he served eight years on Council and is familiar with the budget process. The City Manager advised that Ms. Jamieson, who is absent, nominated Mike Holmes by proxy via e- mail. Mr. Rynearson nominated Mike Minich, Lee Bobo, Bill Patterson, and Allan Stearns. Page 13 City Council ofFort Walton Beach Regular Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 The Mayor nominated Glenda Glover. The City Manager recapped the nominees as follows: Mike Holmes, Mike Minich, Lee Bobo, Bill Patterson, Allan Stearns, and Glenda Glover. He reiterated the second round of nominees will be held at the meeting of February 25, 2014, with the appointment for Seat 4 occurring at the meeting of March 11, 2014. Discussion of Community Safety Consultant Synopsis: ( City Manager) The City Manager will discuss the process of hiring a consultant to assess and evaluate the City' s vagrancy / community safety issues. a The City Manager advised the CRA Board of Commissioners requested additional information 0 be gathered before it is brought forward to Council, and that the information could possibly be CL a placed on the next Council agenda. Q Nd No discussion will be held on this issue until the additional information is gathered. Discussion of Issuing an RFP for an Advocacy Consultant Synopsis: ( City Manager) Council Member Griggs has requested an agenda item to discuss issuing a Request for Proposals for an advocacy consultant. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of Mr. Griggs. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager announced the Blue Star Memorial at the Library on February 17 at 9 am and the groundbreaking for the Bud and Dory Day Patriot Trail on February 24 at 2 pm. He reported that the workshop held on the proposed Downtown Entertainment District resulted in positive comments and the need for another workshop is not needed. The City Manager will proceed with first reading of the ordinance at the March 1, 2014 meeting and will provide the comments and a -mails received as a back -up on the agenda. The Strategic Planning Session is scheduled for Friday, March 14 at 9 am at the Library, and will be open to the public. The City Manager commended City employees for their actions during the infamous ice storm. Also, the City Manager attended the Florida City Managers Institute Meeting in Daytona and spoke on the issue of vagrancy. He will prepare an informational agenda item for the next meeting on ideas and recommendations from other cities. Page 14 City Council ofFort Walton Beach Regular Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attorney Case List Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The City Attorney will provide an update to City Council on current cases. ATTACHMENTS: 1 - 28 - 14 2014 Case List January Update ( NDF) The City Attorney advised he provided a case list update to Council, and for them to call if they had questions or needed clarification on any items. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Mead stated the fairgrounds committee is moving along with an antique show planned. Mr. o Mead also informed he continues to receiving positive comments on the City. a CL a r Mr. Rynearson announced the Choctawhatchee cheerleaders were ranked # 6 in the nationals in Orlando, and the next day 41 in the world championships. Mr. Rynearson also advised he and his wife took a tour of the City parks on a warm weather day He also and that they were crowded and people were enjoying what the parks have to offer. mentioned the rundown condition of the BMX track and requested an item be placed on the agenda for discussion at the strategic planning session. Committee Update - West Florida Regional Planning Council Synopsis: ( City Clerk) Council Member Griggs will update City Council on the February 10, 2014 West Florida Regional Planning Council meeting. Mr. Griggs reported the WFRPC discussed the RESTORE Act and filed an application for funding for the criminal funds and at their next meeting will discuss a regional project that will cover several counties. Committee Update - Opportunity, Inc. Synopsis: ( City Clerk) Council Member gossom will update City Council on the January 27, 2014 Opportunity, Inc. Continuum of Care) meeting. Dr. gossom reported that Opportunity Inc was awarded a grant for an emergency shelter in the amount of $54, 657 which will be used to pay personnel to maintain the shelter. Committee Update - Okaloosa County Head Start Board of Directors Synopsis: ( City Clerk) Council Member gossom will update City Council on the January 24, 2014 Okaloosa County Head Start Board of Directors meeting. Dr. gossom reported the Region 4 Conference was held February 2 -6 with Commissioner Shannon Hayes from Crestview attending from the area. Page 15 '" City Council ofFort Walton Beach Regular Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 She advised there are several vacancies at Head Start and to contact them if interested in filling a vacancy. Dr. gossom continued the playground repairs at Chester Pruitt are ongoing; new cabinets were installed at the McGriff Center; and the appraisal for the Head Start properties has to be redone for in -kind services and to enable Head Start to