Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 01-14-14--regular — reading text

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 inotion ana it carries u RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/ 28/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 LAYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Ordinance 1883 Rezones Lot 12, Block J, Garniers Heights First Addition from Okaloosa County R -1 to City of Fort Walton Beach R -1 AN FOR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS GARNIER HEIGHTS 1 ST ADD LOT 12 BLOCK J, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED 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. 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. City Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 4 Printed 111612014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 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 ana it carries un 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 Ordinance 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 TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 program, the City has received concerns from individuals regarding the safety of the individuals participating in the program, as well as the appropriateness of the facilities used. After meeting with the churches and the City's building official and fire marshal, it was 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. 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 Riley -Broadnex, 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. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 5 Printed 111612014 62 Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 Mr. Rigdon moved to approve Ordinance 1884 on first reading. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 4 to 2. RESULT: FIRST READING [ 4 TO 21 Next: 1 /28/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Joyce gossom, Amy Jamieson, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson NAYS: Bobby Griggs, John Mead Ordinance 1885 Firefighters' Retirement Plan - Federal & State Compliance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MUNICIPAL FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION TRUST FUND, ORDINANCE 1837; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF " ACTUARIAL EQUIVALENT" AND " CREDITED SERVICE "; AMENDING SECTION 15, MAXIMUM PENSION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance 1885 by title. Brandy Ferris, Finance Director, advised the ordinance amends the Firefighters' Pension Plan to include changes that are required by federal law and /or Internal Revenue Code and also has a proposed revision to amend the definition of Actuarial Equivalent to reflect the interest rate currently being used by the plan's actuary. Ms. Jamieson moved to adopt Ordinance 1885 on first reading. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion ana it carriea RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] Next: 1 /28/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Ordinance 1886 Building Permit Penalty Fees AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 3. 01. 05, PENALTY FOR COMMENCEMENT PRIOR TO PERMITTING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance 1886 by title. Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utilities Services Director, advised the ordinance will remove the building permit penalty fees from the Code of Ordinances and place them in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, which will result in a more fair and equitable collection of fees and no overall net loss of revenue. Mr. Rynearson moved to adopt Ord. 1886 on first reading. Mr. Mead seconded motion and it carried unanimously. iry c ouncil of Port Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 111612014  63 Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/ 28/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson ORDINANCES- SECOND READING None. APPOINTMENTS --Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board Appointment The City Clerk informed that Ervin Kempf was elected as the fifth member of Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board by the remaining four members of the Board of Trustees, and as a ministerial duty, Council shall approve the appointment of Mr. Kempf to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Rigdon moved to reappoint Ervin Kempf to serve on the Firefighters' Pension Trust Board as the fifth member for a two year term from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015. ivis. Jamieson seconaea motion ana it carriea unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson CRA Board of Commissioners Meeting The City Manager stated he would like to schedule a meeting of the CRA Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 5 pm in order to elect officers for 2014 and to discuss revised guidelines for the CRA Economic Programs. Consensus of Council was to schedule the meeting. Request for Release of Lien at 119 Carson Drive SE Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utilities Services Director, reported a five -year lien in the amount of 25, 000 placed on the property located at 119 Carson Drive SE in 2004 still appeared in a lien search requested by the property owner, even though it was valid only until July 2, 2009. In order to remove the record of the lien from the property, City Council must authorize the Mayor to execute a Release of Lien. Ms. Jamieson moved to approve a Release of Lien for the property located at 119 Carson Drive SE since the lien is no longer valid. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unammousty. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 2014 City Council Regular Meeting Calendar The City Manager discussed possible conflicts in regards to regularly scheduled Council meetings and national holidays recognized by the City during calendar year 2014. City Council offort Walton Beach Page 7 Printed 111612014 64 Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 He stated possible impacts include May 27 ( Memorial Day holiday on May 26); November 11 and 25 ( Veterans Day holiday on November 11 and Thanksgiving on November 27); and December 23 ( Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on December 24 and 25). The City Manager noted that Council normally cancels meetings during the month