Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-14-03 regular Council agenda — reading text

REGULAR AGENDA CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH OCTOBER 14, 2003... 7: 00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATION- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION- WORLD FOOD DAY CONSENT AGENDA of September 1. Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 16, 2003; the Workshop Meeting 17, 2003; the Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2003; and the Special Council Meeting of September 29, 2003. ( City Clerk) ( See backup). PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consideration of 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 to be rezoned from C- 1 ( Limited Commercial) District to MUCC- I ( Mixed Use property Community Commercial) District; providing for a zoning map amendment; providing for conflicting provisions; CDS Director) ( See providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( Quasi- Judicial) ( Second Reading) ( backup). 3. Consideration of 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. ( First Reading) ( CDS Director) (See backup). 4. Consideration of 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 list of Provisions, Section 20- 755. Sidewalks required for new development and redevelopment, to amend the districts; for of repeal conflicting provisions; providing for severability; sidewalk widths required by zoning providing and providing for an effective date. ( First Reading) ( CDS Director) ( See backup). REGULAR AGENDA 5. General Public ( on items of City business). for the new 6. Consideration of a request by Habitat for Humanity to waive building permit and water and sewer tap fees Beach. ( CDS Director) home being constructed by Habitat for Humanity at 107 Harbeson Avenue in Fort Walton See Backup). owned by Jack and 7. Consideration ofrelease oflien of accrued Code Enforcement fmes on 194 Rose Marie Lane SW, CDS Director) ( See Emily Imsand, as outlined in the backup report. The property has been brought into compliance. ( backup) . 8. Presentation of the MainStreet Quarterly Report by President Lisa Burkett. the amount of $17, 333, with 9. Consideration of acceptance of Fiscal Year 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in to execute the required grant documents. If a City match of $1, 926 and authorization for the Interim City Manager approved sufficient funding is available. ( Police Chief) ( backup). See Walton 10. Consideration of a Resolution of theCity of Fort Walton Beach Florida, approving the Okaloosa- and providing for an effective date. Transportation Planning Organization voting membership reapportionment plan CDS Director) ( See backup). Walton Beach sign codes and consideration 11. Presentation on the comparison of the Okaloosa County and City of Fort areas of concern as outlined of establishing a semi- annual public workshop to review the City' s Sign Code identifying  in the backup report. ( CDS Director) ( See backup). 12. Consideration of a request for staff to develop an ordinance which aligns the City sign ordinance with the county sign ordinance. ( Councilmember Tucker) ( See backup). 13. Consideration of a tabled item from the SeDtember 23. 2003 Council meetinfl. requesting authorization for the Interim City Manager to negotiate with the top- ranked firm, Fabre Engineering, Incorporated of Pensacola, Florida to conduct a feasibility study, as outlined in the backup report, for a 25- slip Marina located at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park and to execute a contract not to exceed $ 20,000. If approved, sufficient funding is available. ( PW Director) Parks & Recreation Director) ( See backup). 14. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request waiver of the bid process and authorization of the award of Click2Gov software, services and third party applications, providing 24 hour 7 day- a- week electronic government software access for our citizens, to SunGuard HTE of Lake Mary, Florida, as a sole source vendor; and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents. SunGuard HTE provides the software for the s entire financial and program application software ( utility billinglbuilding permitting) and City' Click2Gov must be compatible with existing software. If approved sufficient funds are available in account 001- 1500- 519- 6997. ( MIS Director) (See backup). 15. Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida amending the Fire Department, Community Development Services, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Works sections of the comprehensive fee schedule for the City of Fort Walton Beach and providing for an effective date, as outlined in the backup report. ( Interim City Manager) ( See backup). 16. Consideration of a request to authorize the Interim City Manager to schedule a strategic planning session and to secure the services of a facilitator as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funds are available. ( Interim City Manager) ( See backup). 17. Consideration of changing the Council meeting date for November 11, 2003 which conflicts with Veteran' s Day and canceling the regular scheduled meeting for December 23, 2003. ( Interim City Manager) ( See backup). 18. Mayor/ Council Announcements 19. Interim City Manager Announcements ADJOURN will need a record of the Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting and such need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record proceedings, for purpose may includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286. 0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850- 833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing meeting upon request. Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850-833- 9925 or 1- 800- 955- 8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800- 955- 8770 (Voice). Requests must be advance the in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. received at least 48 hours in of meeting  City of Fort Walton Beach } 1 Amertca./J' MO;JCtJeaurt/ Ub tJ~ PRcJCLAMA rIcJN WHEREAS, domestic violence Is a critical national problem found In all levels of society taking on many forms; and WHEREAS, domestic violence destroys families and devastates lives; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is more than the occasional family dispute. Women are not theonly targets; young children and the elderly are also counted among the victims, and sadly, emotional scars are often permanent; and WHEREAS, a coalition of organizations has emerged to directly confront this crisis. Law enforcement officials, those involved with shelters, and hotline services, heath care providers, the clergy, and other concerned citizens are helping In the effort to end domestic violence. We must recognize the compassion and dedication of these volunteers and professionals, applaud their efforts and increase public awareness of this Important problem. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenda Glover, by virtue of the authority vested in me as 2003 Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim the month of October as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH and urge all citizens to observe this by becoming aware of the tragedy of month domestic violence, supporting those who are working towards its end, and participating in community efforts. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 14th day of October, 2003. CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 14, 2003 Consent Agenda - Minutes Agenda Item No. - CAl  6"5 was held on Tuesday, Florida., A Council Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Fort Wilton Beach, with the following members present: September 16. at 7: 00 p.m in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Glenda Glover