Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-10-12 regular — reading text

Environment on City Property Synopsis: This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Anderson. Executive Assistant) Q¢,Councrl jFo, I Wnlron Bench Page Primed 4 /512012  Agenda April 10, 2012 Regular Meeting ATTAC' l1.MFN' I S: 4- III- 12M4yar- smoke -fice ( lly lacili— II' DF) 14. 5. Construction Manager Synopsis: This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Reeves. Executive Assistant) ATTACHMENTS: 4 -10 12 Consuvaion M-., 1 Defi- d IPDFJ 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 16. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 16. 1. Florida Commission on Ethics Response Synopsis: Council directed the City Attorney seek a Florida Commission on Ethics opinion whether Councilman Griggs has a voting conflict of interest relating to the Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office/ FWB Police Department consolidation issue as his father is employed by the Sheriff s office. Executive Assistant) A1- 1:%( HMENTS b IOL' ClM1ia fommixxin msponea IPDFI 17. MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT Quasi -Judicial - denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi- judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes. Action - Direction - Discussion items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with a vote in accordance with Robert' s Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ( Chapter 286. 01105, F. S.) The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 833 -9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD #850 -833- 9925 or 1- 800 -995 -8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800 -955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. All City of Fort Walton Beach council and board meetings are recorded. The video can be accessed at www. fwb. org. C,n Cai,rM ofF., Walron Beach Page 6 Premed 4/ 5/ 2012  2. 1 City Council of Fort Walton Beach CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Date: April 10, 2012 Subject: Invocation SIGNATURE BLOCK: Helen Spencer Completed 04/ 04/ 2012 9: 54 AM Carole Jones Completed 04/ 04/ 2012 10: 05 AM CityManager Completed 04/ 04/ 201210: 05 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 7  4. 1 x . City Council of Fort Walton Beach CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Mcams, City Manager From: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Date: April 10, 2012 Subject: Telecommunications Week ATTACHMENTS: Telecommunications Week PDT) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Helen Spencer Completed 03/ 29/ 2012 4: 11 PM Carole Jones Completed 04/ 02/ 2012 10: 34 AM City Manager Completed 04/ 02/ 2012 11: 40 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 8  F- 41. a City of Fort Walton Beach Y America' s .Most 0eautifuCcBeackes PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at anytime that require police services; and WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Fort Walton Beach Police Department Communications Center; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Communications Officers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and WHEREAS, Public Safety Communications Officers of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, protection of property, and lives; and WHEREAS, each Communications Officer has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year; and WHEREAS, The Association of Public- Safety Communications Officials ( APCO) has set aside the second week in April to recognize telecommunicators and their crucial role in the protection of lives and property. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim the week of April 8 — 14, 2012 as NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK' In honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our city and citizens safe. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 10'" day of April 2012. 44 AQL _ MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR Packet Pg. 9  4. 2 City Council of Fort Walton Beach CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Date: April 10, 2012 Subject: American Indian Week ATTACHMENTS: American Indian Wcek PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Helen Spencer Completed 03/ 29/2012 4: 12 PM Carole Jones Completed 04/02/ 2012 10: 23 AM City Manager Completed 04/ 02/ 2012 11: 41 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 70  4.2.a City of Fort Walton Beach V America' s 911ost (BeautifuCBeaches goC4A9tATION Whereas, Centuries ago, the land in and around Fort Walton Beach was inhabited by American Indian Peoples who lived and thrived up and down the beautiful Emerald Coast; Whereas, The American Indian People have contributed historically to Northwest Florida and the local area for hundreds of years in countless unrecorded ways, and American Indian Y d people continue to play a critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of the life of 3 the City of Fort Walton Beach today; A vc Whereas, The Fort Walton Temple Mound and the archaeological collections inside the Indian Temple Mound Museum present a glimpse back in time to the original seat of an ancient culture' s government and their unique way of life; QE Whereas, The area surrounding the temple mound and the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach will once again come alive with American Indian peoples celebrating and sharing r_ M their life through music, art and culture as the 12a' annual Musical Echoes Native American Flute, Art and Cultural Festival takes place; Now, therefore, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim the week of April 16 through April 22 as American Indian Week" and urge all citizens to participate in and to observe this time with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. I especially urge all citizens to enjoy the festivities of the Musical Echoes Native American Flute, Art and Cultural Festival on the Fort Walton Landing from April 20 through April 22; In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 10th day of April, 2012. MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR Packet Pg. 11  4. 3 City Council of Fort Walton Beach CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Date: April 10, 2012 Subject: National Library Week ATTACHMENTS National Library Week ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Helen Spencer Completed 04/ 03/ 2012 10: 16 AM Carole Jones Completed 04/ 03/ 2012 11: 11 AM City Manager Completed 04/ 03/ 2012 1: 24 PM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 12  4. 3. a City of Fort Walton Beach America' s .Most BeautifuCBeackes PRoCLAXAV05V WHEREAS, April 8 through 14'" is recognized as National Library Week; and WHEREAS, since its inception in 1927, the Fort Walton Beach Library has provided citizens with a wide variety of educational and pleasure- reading opportunities; and