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2014-01-21
184 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE JANUARY 21, 2014 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor. January 21, 2014, City Council Regular Meeting; 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation to be given by The Very Reverend Father Edward Weiss, Church of Our Saviour; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Devin Maxwell Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Administrator Brian Whitehall City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner Police Chief Denny Davis Fire Chief Herb Smith Public Works Director David Allen IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor. A. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity Service Award to Mayor James E. Kirk. PAGE 1 OF 12 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mayor Kirk called the January 21, 2014, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by The Very Reverend Father Edward Weiss, Church of Our Saviour; The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Kirk. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present (entered Chambers at 6:02 p.m.) On behalf of the City, Council Member Watford presented to Mayor Kirk a framed certificate and a Longevity Service Award ($500.00) to honor his twenty -five years of continuous service as an elected official, from January 1, 1989 through January 1, 2014. In his presentation, he elaborated each Mayor has brought something special to that Office; Mr. Kirk brought professionalism to our meetings and how the Council is perceived in conducting business. Mayor Kirk expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to serve the community and work with a good Council. 1 IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED. B. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity Service Award to J.P. Zeigler. C. Proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month." V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 3, 2013, Regular Meeting. JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 12 1 85 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mayor Kirk and Police Chief Davis presented to Senior Road Officer J.P. Zeigler a framed certificate and a Longevity Service Award ($500.00) to honor his twenty -five years of continuous service, from January 10, 1989 through January 10, 2014. In Chief Davis' presentation, he gave a biography of Officer Zeigler, then elaborated, he is a "true blue" employee, always giving 100 percent, loyal and dedicated to the City, and his fellow workers. Officer Zeigler was accompanied by his wife Nancy and daughter Jennifer, to celebrate this accomplishment and thanked the City for giving him the opportunity. Ms. Cristina Paniagua, Case Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties, was present to receive the Proclamation from the Mayor, which read: "WHEREAS, every day Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one - to -one relationships, that change their lives for the better forever; and WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven effective strategy that helps children by matching them with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence; and WHEREAS, research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long -term effects on youth by increasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse and other risky behaviors; and WHEREAS, dozens of Okeechobee children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their lives, and closing this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships, and volunteers, ready to make a difference in a child's life; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that our success depends on helping every child reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people need a solid foundation of support that will help them become well- educated, confident, and productive citizens. NOW THEREFORE, 1, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month" in Okeechobee, Florida and urge all citizens to look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs." Ms. Paniagua explained, currently 84 local elementary school children are served by only 20 mentors involved in this program. The goal is to have 45 mentors, an invitation was extended to anyone who would like to volunteer. Council Member O'Connor moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 3, 2013, Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Watford. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. 186 JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 12 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VI. WARRANT REGISTERS - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the November 2013 Warrant Register: General Fund $417,355.83 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 16,832.51 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 22,930.00 Community Development Block Grant -ED Fund $ 65,604.48 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 106.00 Council Member Watford moved to approve the November 2013 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred seventeen thousand, three hundred fifty -five dollars and eighty -three cents ($417,355.83); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, sixteen thousand, eight hundred thirty -two dollars and fifty -one cents ($16,832.51); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, twenty -two thousand, nine hundred thirty dollars ($22,930.00); Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund, sixty -five thousand, six hundred four dollars and forty -eight cents ($65,604.48); and Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred six dollars ($106.00); seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE B. Motion to approve the December 2013 Warrant Register: General Fund $480,093.45 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 95,473.06 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 1,232.24 Community Development Block Grant -ED Fund $ 9,281.39 VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL - Mayor. A. 1, a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1107 - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford moved to approve the December 2013 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred eighty thousand, ninety -three dollars and forty -five cents ($480,093.45); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, ninety -five thousand, four hundred seventy -three dollars and six cents ($95,473.06); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, one thousand, two hundred thirty -two dollars and twenty -four cents ($1,232.24); Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund, nine thousand, two hundred eighty -one dollars and thirty -nine cents ($9,281.39); seconded by Council Member Williams. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. There were none. MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL AT 6:20 P.M. Council Member Watford moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1107 ; seconded by Council Member Williams. VOTE KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL CONTINUED. A. 1. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1107 by title only. 2. a) Motion to approve for Transmittal to the State Department of Economic Opportunity proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for all Land Use Categories. b) Public comments and discussion. JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 12 187 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1107 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF LIMITED AGRICULTURE; AMENDING POLICY 2.1 OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY LISTING THE ALLOWABLE USES AND APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND PUBLIC FACILITY FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Council Member Watford moved to approve for Transmittal to the State Department of Economic Opportunity proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for all Land Use Categories; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. City Planning Consultant, Mr. Bill Brisson of LaRue Planning and Management Services, reviewed the proposed ordinance and Planning Staff recommendations. The amendments began when inconsistencies between the Future Land Use and Zoning Maps were identified and outlined in the 2010 Evaluation and Appraisal Report, followed by several Planning Board workshops, hearings, a joint workshop with the Council, and considerable public input. Based on the minutes of September 19, 2013, the Planning Board is unanimously recommending approval. Contained within Exhibit One is a memorandum dated January 9, 2014, from Mr. Brisson, which includes the proposed verbiage for the text amendments, as well as the list of properties currently zoned Holding, those not zoned Holding however, with an Agriculture Tax Exemption, their future land use, existing use, and a map of the City identifying each of the properties. Then, supplemental materials consisting of a summary and explanation of the proposed Land Development Regulation (LDR) amendments, the Planning Board recommendation, and a draft ordinance. The supplemental materials will be considered at a future meeting. However, this was given to assist the Council in their review of how the zoning will be amended and how it coordinates with the Comprehensive Plan. For the record, Council Member Watford noted his family owns property identified on the map, and that he attended the September 19 Planning Board meeting as the Trustee of the property. During the course of discussion, Council was clear they do not want to jeopardize the 4H, Future Farmers of America, or show animal projects, wanting to make sure students will be able to participate in raising their livestock animals. Nor do they want to cause an owner to lose their agricultural exemption status. 188 AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL CONTINUED. A. 2. b) Public comments and discussion continued on motion to approve for Transmittal, proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1. JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 12 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE In order to implement the changes in Future Land Use Policy 2.1, the term Limited Agriculture needs to be adequately defined. The proposal reads: "Commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising and grazing of horses and cattle; noncommercial raising or keeping of a maximum of three in total number of hogs, sheep and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens; and cultivation of hay for use or sale." This definition is also being recommended to adopt in the LDR's. Council Member Maxwell had concerns with the definition being mistakenly applied to a residential single family and misleading to citizens. Council Member Watford agreed that the maximum number could be taken out of the definition for the Comprehensive Plans purposes. There were concerns voiced on the definition being too broad as well. Mr. Brisson elaborated, it is better to have broad Comprehensive Plan language; this shows you contemplated allowing it. Then, the zoning sets the specifics to it. In essence we are saying "this is what you can do, should the zoning allow it; and here are the specifics to it when it is allowed." Following further discussion, an amendment was offered. Council Member Watford moved to amend the definition of Limited Agriculture in proposed Ordinance No. 1107, by striking out "a maximum of three in total number;" seconded by Council Member Williams. In regards to discussing the proposed changes to Policy 2.1, for the purpose of accommodating limited agriculture, as a permitted use on property designated by the Future Land Use as Single- Family Residential (SFR), Multi- Family Residential (MFR), and Industrial (IND). Limited Agriculture is permitted only as an interim use on Mixed Use Residential (MUR) property. Noting further that limited agriculture uses will not be permitted on Commercial (0) or Public Facility (PF) designations. The specific Zoning Districts considered appropriate within each Future Land Use category is required to be listed. One of the forthcoming recommendations in the LDR amendments is to adopt a new Zoning District and Regulations entitled, Rural Heritage (RH) (similar to the 1978 "Holding" zoning district), and will need to be included in Policy 2.1. The proposal shows RH zoning is appropriate for SFR, MFR, and IND land use designations only. In addition to addressing the limited agriculture amendments, Planning Staff recommends the City provide a more detailed listing of permitted and special exception uses allowed in each appropriate land use category, as a means of meeting the Community Planning Act requirement, Florida Statute 163.3177(6)(a)1, "... where each future land use category must be defined in terms of uses included ..." This caused each land use category to be amended by adding a summary type list of the permitted and special exception uses within the zoning district that is allowed within a specific land use category. AGENDA VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL CONTINUED. A. 2. b) Public comments and discussion continued on motion to approve for Transmittal, proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 12 1 89 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE To clarify by example, within the Commercial land use, the allowable zonings are Heavy Commercial, Light Commercial, Commercial Professional Office, and Commercial Business District. Each zoning contains two lists, one is permitted uses, the other list, uses by special exception. A summary type list was added in the commercial portion of Policy 2.1 to clearly address what the City allows in each land use category. Council Member Maxwell questioned and strongly objected to this proposal as being extraneous, illustrating that the list of uses is already contained within the zoning districts, adding repetitive specific language in the land use categories will defeat the concept of having broad Comprehensive Plan language, as clarified earlier. Mr. Brisson responded that the current policy does not give much direction in these categories, and the change should eliminate, not cause confusion, as to what is allowed when it is directed in both the Comprehensive Plan and the LDR's. Council Member Maxwell disagreed and suggested the Council postpone action until at least the first hearing on the LDR amendments. The majority of the Council did not agree, and was confident that amendments could be made at the final adoption stage. The LDR amendments are proposed for presentation at one of the February meetings. Since this ordinance cannot be considered for final adoption until reviewed by State Agencies, it is possible that the LDR's could be adopted before these. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none. The definition, should the motion to amend pass, will read: "Limited Agriculture: Commercial or noncommercial boarding, noncommercial raising and grazing of horses and cattle; raising or keeping of hogs, sheep, and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens; and cultivation of hay for use or sale." KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED MAXWELL - No WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION To AMEND CARRIED. O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED As AMENDED. MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL AT 7:22 P.M. 190 AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Update from South Florida Water Management District - Gary Ritter, SFWMD. B. Consider Temporary Street Closing Applications submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for 2014 Events - Executive Director Turgeon (Exhibit 2). •Top of the Lake Art and Chalk Walk Festival - February 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to February 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. 'Speckled Perch Festival and Parade - March 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to March 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. •All American Labor Day Celebration - August 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to September 1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., Southwest 3rd and 4"' Avenues between North and South Park Streets. .Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade - December 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to December 13, 2014 at 11:00 p.m., Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 12 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mr. Gary Ritter, Intergovernmental and Outreach Representative for South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), gave an update that the lake levels are at 13.9 feet, a foot lower than last year, but still in good shape. The Lake Okeechobee Basin Management Action Plan is being implemented by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with support from SFWMD and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In general, it is a broad based plan that is developed in partnership with local stakeholders to help restore impaired water. A SFWMD document will be produced at the culmination of this effort in about 18 months. DEP has been holding public meetings, alternating between Orlando and Okeechobee, the next scheduled meeting is in Okeechobee, on January 22, 2014. Council Member Watford asked whether Nubbin Slough was fully operational, to which Mr. Ritter replied, no. The entire Nubbin Slough Stormwater Treatment Area is currently off line. The SFWMD is coordinating the construction, anticipating to bring it on line by the end of 2014. Administrator Whitehall inquired of the activity at the rim canal pump station No. S133. Mr. Ritter explained contractors are installing trash rakes, which are designed to clean water intake stations by screening natural pollution such as debris and vegetation. No official action was necessary on this item, the Mayor and Council noted their appreciation for the updates. Council Member Watford moved to approve Temporary Street Closing Applications submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for the 2014 Events; seconded by Council Member O'Connor, as follows: Top of the Lake Art and Chalk Walk Festival; from Friday, February 7th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, February 9th at 5:00 p.m., temporarily close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets; Speckled Perch Festival and Parade; from Friday, March 7th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 9th at 5:00 p.m., temporarily close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets; All American Labor Day Celebration; from Friday, August 29th at 5:00 p.m. through Monday, September 1st at 5:00 p.m., temporarily close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets; Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade; from Friday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 p.m., temporarily close Southwest 3' and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. VOTE KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. i 1 1 AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. C. Consider request for a produce stand - Joseph Spells (Exhibit 3). D. Motion to appoint the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 - January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 12 191 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Mr. Joseph Spells, 1004 Northwest 4`h Street, addressed the Council concerning his frustration with City Staff relating to his attempts to open and operate a produce stand, claiming the City is inconsistent with enforcing policy. He gave examples of a produce business operated at Rita's Furniture, 704 North Parrott Avenue, the other at 820 North Park Street West (not in operation as it is under construction for remodeling). Council Member Maxwell attempted to explain the differences between a produce stand and a produce business. In order to operate a business within the City, all codes and land use regulations must be met. When older properties cannot conform to code, concessions are considered, and have been approved depending on the type of business and circumstance. In the case of Rita's Furniture, the owner obtained a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) (commonly called a "business license ") to sell produce inside their building with their retail sales business. Due to their zoning district (Heavy Commercial) they were able to utilize the outdoor display of merchandise, so long as it is the same as the inside inventory. However, that came with conditions of not using any parking spaces, and only a limited amount of inventory could be outside on display, this was not a temporary produce stand. The second example offered by Mr. Spells is currently under construction, the individual leasing the property is bringing it up to code with the intention of applying for a BTR to operate a produce business (retail sales). Mr. Spells indicated that he did not have the means to do the same with the building, and that the owner did not want to make them either in order for him to rent it. Mr. Spells added another example where he accompanied an owner to City Hall with the intent of obtaining a BTR for a produce stand within his parking lot, both were told it was not allowed. Administrator Whitehall added he has met with Mr. Spells, along with Mayor Kirk to resolve the issues. They have explained a produce stand is prohibited because it is considered a temporary structure. Staff has reviewed several locations for Mr. Spells, most could not meet parking regulations, or had other compliance issues that neither the owner nor Mr. Spells offered to address. There was one located at 601 South Parrott Avenue that could meet regulations, with conditions. Mr. Spells interjected the rent was cost prohibitive. Mayor Kirk conveyed to Mr. Spells, the City is willing to work with him, that he needs to find a location for the produce business, give it to City Staff, and instructed them to provide him (Spells) with a specific list of requirements that would need to be made to operate at that location. Mr. Spells concluded his presentation to the Council, although not satisfied. Council Member O'Connor moved to appoint Phil Conroy and Mike Skipper as the Member and Alternate from the Fire Department; Eric Ward and Brian Padgett as the Member and Alternate from the Public Works Department; Cyndi Beeson and India Riedel as the Member and Alternate from the Finance Department; Robin Brock and Patty Burnette as the Member and Alternate from Administration, General Services and City Clerk's Office; and Bill Saum and Danny Green as the Member and Alternate from the Police Department, to the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 through January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed; seconded by Council Member Watford. Council noted their appreciation for their willingness to serve. 192 AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. D. Motion to appoint the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 - January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed continued. E. Discuss and review the merits of the installation of a Roundabout on Southwest 5th Avenue and Park Street - City Administrator. JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 12 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Administrator Whitehall distributed copies of a conceptual plan to improve the intersection at Southwest 5th Avenue and South Park Street by constructing a Roundabout as opposed to the traffic signal, to alleviate traffic congestion. He introduced Mr. Mike Houston, Architect for HJA Design Studio, and in relation with the City's Civil Engineering Consultants, Culpepper and Terpening, Inc. The conceptual plan is very preliminary, indicates the Toss of approximately 11 parking spaces, and a small portion of Blocks "L" and "A" of Flagler Parks (City of Okeechobee subdivision). Administrator Whitehall requested direction on whether to proceed with pursuing this as a project. Mr. PhD Berger, who owns the building at 425 South Park Street, was in attendance and addressed the Council by explaining he watches the intersection often, due to the location of his office, and to say it is dysfunctional is an understatement. The roundabout could be the answer. However, sufficient parking is already an issue in the Central Business District, Losing parking spaces will prove to be a difficult sell for the project. He announced his proposed plans to remodel the second floor of the building, creating office space for 12 additional employees. He suggested the City consider resolving the traffic congestion at the North Park Street and 5th Avenue traffic Tight first. The Council offered various suggestions and additional specific concerns with implementing a roundabout at the location. Engineer Stefan Matthes, who was also in attendance and introduced, reiterated this is the preliminary process, many of the concerns voiced would be taken into consideration at the next level of the project. He gave an example of using a specific type of tile that can be driven over to mark the parameter of the roundabout, rather than curbing, which would allow larger vehicles, or those pulling trailers ease to maneuver it. The discussion evolved more to adjustments that could be implemented by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) at the North Park StreetlWest 5th Avenue traffic signal and the Council directed Administrator Whitehall to review with FOOT possible changes for traffic turning left or right onto North Park Street (State Road 70) from Southwest 5th Avenue. Currently there is a combined straight and left -turn lane, then a separate right -turn lane. The left -turn lane needs to be designated as left -turn only, and combine the straight/right -turn. Consensus of the Council is to delay the roundabout project at this time. Council Member Watford added, should the roundabout be considered in the future and approved, a statute of Seminole Indian Chief Osceola should be showcased in the center, as the namesake of 5th Avenue, JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 10 OF 12 193 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. F. Discuss and review the Taylor Creek Park Project at Southeast 6th Avenue and Southeast 7th Street - City Administrator. The City began pursuing the concept of developing a park on a 2 -acre parcel of City -owned land located at Southeast 6th Avenue, 7th Street, and Taylor Creek. In late 2011, a citizen committee was formed, after conducting several meetings, they recommended to proceed with developing the park, including specific amenities. Funding from the City was addressed in the latest revision of the 5 -Year Capital Improvement Plan, as well as in the 2013 -2014 Fiscal Year Budget. Administrator Whitehall suggested the park development be conducted in phases, for the City to pursue grants to assist in the development, and distributed copies of "Taylor Creek Park" conceptual plan. Mr. Houston and Mr. Matthes were present to address questions. The conceptual plan highlights amenities, which are (beginning at the Northeast corner, moving southward along the East boundary with Taylor Creek), kayak/canoe launch -off (sandy or beach area), floating docks, and a fishing pier (at the Southeast corner). Inland further offers chickees, picnic tables, a pavilion (lined -up across from the floating docks), a playground area, and a pergola (along the path to the pier). Through the Center and West side of the property shows a sand trail for kayaks, paved loading /unloading area, paved parking, restrooms and storage building, a splash play area, walking trails, open grass lawn area, and signage, with :. landscaping throughout. The proposed bio -swale would enhance the proposed park for possible grants, as this would be the filtering system for water runoff into Taylor Creek. The Council discussed the pros and cons of certain amenities such as the splash play area and restrooms, in connection with security, and long term maintenance costs. Council Member O'Connor gave a list of several business owners and/or individuals who have conveyed to him their commitment, either through in -kinds services, or donations towards the project. Council Member Watford cautioned the City should lean toward developing this as a passive park due to the residential property in the area. The Council agreed that the type, and amount of amenities would be predicated on the amount of grant funding, and in -kind services obtained. The restrooms and splash play area were not completely deleted from the conceptual plan at this time. However, at what phase they could be implemented was left undetermined. Council Member Maxwell made a motion, using the Taylor Creek Park Conceptual Plan as presented, to authorize the Administrator with assistance from the Engineering Consultants, to pursue the first phase of developing the park as listed by Council Member Watford (survey, soil., typography, elevations, foundation and earth work such as sloping the creek banks, bioswale, land preparation with elevations, the floating docks, fishing pier, chickees picnic area), and including the pursuit of grants to assist in funding; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. VOTE KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. 194 AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. G. Discuss and review the South Parrott Avenue Landscaping Project - City Administrator. JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING • PAGE 11 OF 12 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Administrator Whitehall distributed copies of the most recent "Okeechobee Highway 441 Street Scape Plan" for the Okeechobee Main Street (OKMS) Median Landscape Project along Parrott Avenue (State Road 15 /US Highway 441), from North Park Street (State Road 70) to South 28`h Street. OKMS acquired the highway beautification grant in late 2012, the City committed up to $17,000.00 matching funds or in -kind services. The proposed Landscape Plan was completed by Mr. Houston in cooperation with the City's Civil Engineering Consultants, Culpepper and Terpening, Inc. The Council approved the landscape plan on December 3, 2013, however, there were some unanswered questions by other parties that could impact the plan. This presentation will address some of those items. Administrator Whitehall explained the design of the Landscape Plan has been modified since its inception by reducing the plants /foliage to meet the budget, from $98,000.00 to $86,419.00. At the previous meeting, Staff was waiting for a decision from the County on whether they would maintain the medians from South 23`d to 28`h Streets. The Board of County Commissioners had concerns with irrigation and decided the gain would not be enough to warrant the cost for maintenance, those medians will be removed from the landscape plan. They are identified on the Street Scape Plan as medians 441 S -21 and 22. He added, as to date, he has not received any responses from FDOT of whether they intend to commit to landscaping similar foliage /trees /plants for the Highway 441 /State Road 70 Improvements Project, so as not to compromise the median landscaping scheme. These are identified as medians 441S -1 and 2, and will be removed from the scope of the project. Finally, FDOT has not answered whether the Street Scape Plan can be extended onto North Parrott Avenue, with funds available, and until they are extinguished. Staff anticipates beginning this project in the Spring. The Notice to Proceed (dated September 25, 2013) reads it must be completed prior to June 20, 2014, or otherwise notified. The specific types of landscape chosen are very tolerant plants to weather and climate conditions for Florida, and should have a long life span, without extreme conditions. Council Member Maxwell stated he would prefer to have an irrigation plan set in place for the long -term improvements, adding that at least four of the medians have existing irrigation, with water supply and all are connected. He questioned whether funds could be allocated to add irrigation due to the savings of deleting four medians from the scope. In an effort to adequately address concerns with watering, so that the landscape maintained its appeal year - round, Director Allen, and Mr. Houston explained how the process of 'amending the soil' was just as important, or more than, irrigation. Giving the plants /shrubs /trees the correct soil gives its roots the foundation needed to thrive. Administrator Whitehall offered, Staff can examine the current irrigation system, and examine the possibility of a separate bid, and/or doing some of the work in -house by Public Works. The next step is to bid the project. It will be brought back to the Council with the costs broken down and a recommendation for award. No official action was required at this time. 1 AGENDA X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTEST: fAlitrkIrmt Lane Gamiotea, C C, City Clerk James E. Kirk, Mayor JANUARY 21, 2014 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 12 OF 12 1 95 COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE There being no further discussion nor items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting is February 4, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. iritliDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS OKEECHOBEE NEWS lUl NEWSPAPERS OKEECHOBEE NEWS 107 5 W. 17th Street, Suite D, Okeechobee, FL 34974 J J STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Tom Byrd, who on oath says he is Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a ivy. ` • in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of I Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant fur- ther says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, com- mission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Toni Byrd Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of - .'�- ` a y • icy _ - k- +.._.. "...._ . _.. -- i A D Notary Public, State of Florida at Large ,iwt+ rv, ANGIE BRIDGES 4111 ;,F MY COMMISSION # EE 177653 . rq;: EXPIRES: April 20, 2016 F ,, Bonded Thin Notary Public Underwriter: (863) 763 -3134 PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS NOTICE I5 HEREBY GIVEN that the Tuesday, January 7, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting has been cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The public 6 invited and encouraged to attend. Contact City Administration at 863 -763 -3372, or website www.citvofokeechobee.com to obtain a copy of the agenda. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record indudes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accor- dance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to par- ticipate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863- 763 -3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any Item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item MUST be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. By: James E. Kirk, Mayor Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk 459471 ON 1/3/2014 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE JANUARY 21, 2014 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 4 I. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR: II. OPENING CEREMONIES: January 21, 2014, City Council Regular Meeting, 6 :00 p.m. Invocation given by Rev. Edward Weiss, Church of Our Saviour; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Devin Maxwell Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Administrator Brian Whitehall City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner Police Chief Denny Davis Fire Chief Herb Smith Public Works Director David Allen IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor. A. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity Service Award to Mayor James E. Kirk. IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED. B. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity Service Award to J.P. Zeigler. C. Proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month." V. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 3, 2013 Regular Meeting, VI. WARRANT REGISTERS - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the November 2013 Warrant Register. General Fund Public Facilities Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Projects Fund Community Development Block - Economic Grant Fund Law Enforcement Special Fund B. Motion to approve the December 2013 Warrant Register. General Fund Public Facilities Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Projects Fund Community Development Block - Economic Grant Fund VII. AGENDA - Mayor $417,355.83 $ 16,832.51 $ 22,930.00 $ 65,604.48 $ 106.00 $480,093.45 $ 95,473.06 $ 1,232.24 $ 9,281.39 A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. January 21, 2014 PAGE 2 OF 4 January 21, 2014 PAGE 3 OF 4 VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL - Mayor. A. 1. a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1107 - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1107 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve for Transmittal to the State Department of Economic Opportunity proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for all Land Use Categories. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Update from South Florida Water Management District - Gary Ritter, SFWMD B. Consider Temporary Street Closing Applications submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for 2014 Events - Executive Director Turgeon (Exhibit 2). • Top of the Lake Art and Chalk Walk Festival - February 7, 2014 at 5 :00 p.m. to February 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3`d and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. Speckled Perch Festival and Parade - March 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to March 9, 2014 at 5 :00 p.m., SW 3`d and 4`h Avenues between North and South Park Streets. All American Labor Day Celebration - August 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to September 1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3'd and 4'h Avenues between North and South Park Streets. Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade - December 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to December 13, 2014 at 11:00 p.m., SW 3`d and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. January 21, 2014 PAGE 4 OF 4 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. C. Consider request for a produce stand - Joesph Spells (Exhibit 3). D. Motion to appoint the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 - January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). E. Discuss and review the merits of the installation of a Roundabout on SW 5th Avenue and Park Street - City Administrator. F. Discuss and review the Taylor Creek Park Project at SE 6th Avenue and SE 7th Street - City Administrator. G. Discuss and review the South Parrott Avenue Landscaping Project - City Administrator. X. ADJOURN MEETING. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE JANUARY 21, 2014 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3R° AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 OFFICIAL AGENDA & HANDWRITTEN MINUTES l� Q I. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR: Mayor Kirk called the January 21, 2014, Regular City Council Meeting to order at p.m. 11. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was offered by the Very Reverend Edward Weiss of the Church of Our Saviour; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. 111. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Present: Absent: X X X X Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Devin Maxwell Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Administrator Brian Whitehall City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner Police Chief Denny Davis Fire Chief Herb Smith Public Works Director David Allen 19 :OA IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor. A. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity Service Award to Mayor James E. Kirk. ,�` " 1 rr 1/1/1989 - 1/1/2014 $5Q0.00 �a�,�'� *nu. t ,�ci</�— / t ' E -1 - .,7`/ tz dp /Lez-e .2'712{ C of yaito B. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity S rvice Award to J.P. Zeigler. e 1 /10/1989 -1 /10/2014 $500.00 1 i (tQ �`�C c� ;� �t t u40 — Gu�G� 0-4/ C. Proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month." Presented to Christina PaniAgua (PannyAgua) erg. raj /2cf1 w "WHEREAS, every day Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one -to -one relationships, that change their lives for the better forever; and WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven effective strategy that helps children by matching them with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence; and WHEREAS, research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long -term effects on youth by increasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse and other risky behaviors; and WHEREAS, dozens of Okeechobee children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their lives, and closing this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships, and volunteers, ready to make a difference in a child's life; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that our success de- pends on helping every child reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people need a solid foundation of support that will help them become well- educated, confident, and productive citizens. NOW THEREFORE, 1, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month" in Okeechobee, Florida and urge all citizens to look for opportunities to serve a mentors in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate activities d progra s." fid/ qty- m_ _� /�c ") �w . /!(4./ed4 , 3 t1a tb ° V. MINUTES - City lerk. Cam° °n` k - J Pczicca -fib � `J y /Yx4� �x 7� " v try G� A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action or the December 13 Regular Meeting. c iUt Council Member (id moved to dispense with the reading nd approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 3, 2013 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA ' OR - YEA MOTION CARRiE6: . Page 1 of 6 1J% VI. WARRANT REGISTERS - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the November 2013 Warrant Register. General Fund $417,355.83 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 16,832.51 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 22,930.00 Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund $ 65,604.48 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 106.00 Council Member Lk) moved to approve the November 2013 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred seventeen thousand, three hundred fifty -five dollars and eighty -three cents ($417,355.83); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, sixteen thousand, eight hundred thirty -two dollars and fifty -one cents ($16,832.51); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, twenty - two thousand, nine hundred thirty dollars ($22,930.00); Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund, sixty -five thousand, six hundred four dollars and forty -eight cents ($65,604.48); Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred six dollars ($106.00); seconded by Council Member WO . VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MAOTII ON CARRIED. B. Motion to approve the December 2013 Warrant Register. General Fund $480,093.45 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 95,473.06 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 1,232.24 Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund $ 9,281.39 Council Member moved to approve the December 2013 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred eighty thousand, ninety -three dollars and forty -five cents ($480,093.45); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, ninety -five thousand, four hundred seventy -three dollars and six cents ($95,473.06); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, one thousand, two hundred thirty -two dollars and twenty-four cents ($1,232.24); Community Development Block Grant- Economic Development Fund, nine thousand, two hundred eighty -one dollars and thirty -nine cents ($9,281.39); seconded by Council Member& ). KIRK - YEA WATFORD • YEA VOTE MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA OTION CARRIED VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Lfihte Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawn of items on today's agenda. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL- Mayor. MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL AT o c O P.M. A. 1. a) Motion to rad by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1107 - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). Council Member iU moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1107 ; seconded by Council Member e/tJ. b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA TMOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1107 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1107 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF LIMITED AGRICULTURE; AMENDING POLICY 2.1 OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY LISTING THE ALLOWABLE USES AND APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND PUBLIC FACILITY FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Motion to approve for Transmittal to the State Department of Economic Opportunity proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for all Land Use Categories. Page 2 of 6 Council Member moved to approve for Transmittal to the State Department of Economic Opportunity proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for all Land Use Categories; seconded by Council Member NO . b) Public comments and discussion. R �{ Ijq J d e,i_� - -,cam I1" , Iv ar COpLilj c (t) r i u 4 4 k iii - /P 11 1 de -1y., 0 1 4-e ,t,;4., - a i diFix-i6 6r)( 1 ji,ilAgj, °F 19 0-ti c. , I — ,vi-- n-uo -yu, , ,,L �: - aid au- cecti.t1L - _u„6-4,t e_u) e.tyv„oLgic_t_fr- /alt._ ea itix (146,t4- ALeA (31-1-1-4,4J<C k64.) - ,v7.-tate.nw )111.1.- la& a -11-1, Viz, /- LOX l,4 (1, .. t pf.( - A 6%6' tte. itay- eA,L) - wiLid - L4 P f) zmk. £mot (2.11,7(._ ,thaz kW- d4u;nut-I-0) ki4u21. 7ntio /Lae ,3 ociLe24 f kca.ei I- 6261,0 i,) ; pre ► fie - M-ati_ &Li V / IJ , 781E \ / w, j Qce_c- xA on . 0,/44 - n1- l t Af1 0, , ? ,,i .ter 7( di 4 G - £ &.q LF a/ ad _p_,� — jki,d-tA e-tdA - jeep./ c) Vote on motion. VOTE KIRK - MAXWELL - O'CONNOR - WATFORD - WILLIAMS - MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC HEARING AT P.M. Page 3 of 6 NEW BUSINESS. Update from South Florida Water Management District Gary Ritter, S WMD. 13;1 6,0 ( Ifrom vitt?, r (446,0. E P - ialtn 4/te eke, ,rte, -fie -v Lid - r, )( Q@ �� WC - ehu,04. -zv -- 10 -19 kleielk �yd l ti (r b) ,aQ eve Re pt Aw_Dit tiditA Sc-td-0 Waal* 6/v etio1466 — o igulitifj, du( /I _ 1 --- i Likte. ��- 0/-c zdt)Le waivt Iti.b t t - „mit (0-7/- t u t � 400) iyo .;� e - ,fi «fit /Z 0,1 4ite 1,01± /1,6 tob-ilt_ a CAL B. Consider Temporary Street Closing Applications submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for 2014 Events - Executive Director Turgeon (Exhibit 2). Top of the Lake Art and Chalk Walk Festival - February 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to February 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. Speckled Perch Festival and Parade - March 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to March 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. All American Labor Day Celebration - August 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to September 1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade - December 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to December 13, 2014 at 11:00 �lp.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. Council Member J LL)moved to approve Temporary Street Closing Applications submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for the 2014 Events: from Friday, February 7th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, February 9m at 5:00 p.m., close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the Top of the Lake Art and Chalk Walk Festival; from Friday, March 7th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 9th at 5:00 p.m., close Southwest 3'd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the Speckled Perch Festival and Parade; from Friday, August 29th at 5:00 p.m. through Monday, September 1St at 5:00 p.m., close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the All American Labor Day Celebration; from Friday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 p.m., close Southwest 3' and 4" Avenues betty en North and South Park Streets for the Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade; seconded by Council Member 0 VOTE KIRK - WATFORD - MAXWELL - WILLIAMS - 0' OTION CARRIED. Page 4 of 6 C. Consider request for a produce stand - Joesph Spells (Exhibit 3). 4012eti,t . to 4)0 Ms -, r /x aw, ( a 0,4_ Joulul hri,nt pkattde ° . 1 - m&-t3 ,_,Le.(ra al& 4.13AL))A- c — / J &'i 3 ) ` id-vd - ,11..ekifir4 pi4-6-ittu 44,,,42i ktci,yLite, ha,,;,.,, tt,d4_ qa, .4 (m/st o 176 'W! /1/A- de-p- GCs _il A /C / l ` itadoei e,3-- 4 /r 1 �) 't jal-up. ,d72,L duh.P - i1 , ILL (b1.1/, / 1r id) 41- (1 /6/.. ` o *ar --- -(0 ? -&SG * how ja >10 A. /1 iA `..r3-,/,v�ic s2 e.rb - a ,t - do xi �„ � ,Q--w— ,(6.7z j-kyik ,itA_, iu/ )7,(&L p,vif /yolk 6m pAQ-7 .Z _ phe-e viva 0/tA taba,6 it-pAk if-a-tuzitv-3-& Af/Ley44,74,0 /07174-.&- AI- I t. -, / ma,("? .it J ` o "�''� l' Zf idee r J t 1 )9i K b' 1 * — l/' / i e) / /UV i l, T / Vf aid %f ,l 1 Y-A D. Motion to appoint the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 - January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). Council Member na moved to appoint Phil Conroy and Mike Skipper as the Member and Alternate from the Department, Eric Ward and Brian Padgett as the Member and Alternate from the Public Works Department, Cyndi Beeson and India Riedel as the Member and Alternate from the Finance Department, Robin Brock and Patty Burnette as the Member and Alternate from Administration, General Services and City Clerk's Office, and Bill Saum and Danny Green as the Member and Alternate from the Police Department as the Employee Grievance Committee, ter,? being January 22, 2014 through January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed; seconded by Council Member zJ - w A VOTE KIRK - MAXWELL - WATFORD - WILLIAMS - MOTION CARRIED E. Discuss and review the merits of the installation of a Roundabout on SW 5th Avenue and Park Street - City Administrator. -162 42ickGL-A ae peiipe-va_ Acixo„, '.cey„ )12.,4„ep 1,L1 sltek,a4M _46.60 it*v- (16421c-w,, Page 5 of 6 F. Discuss and review the Taylor Creek Park Project at SE 6th Avenue and SE 7th Street - City Administrator. •'1 de� cp/z , ilcute aik_a "Lt ktd_ e-d&o,* - 1,-&e 024-6 pil-it (1, a 1 / t - (A) AV 1._a let- pok X-e7 de l - y-ra r ptd-. 5z - dat„, u,,,d „the 4,3, cA 444611 L2✓ (Yc/7 �7 ! e 7t (rte L` U ,emu. " Z /-4 l (2.O G. Discuss and review the South Parrott Avenue Landscaping Project - City Administrator. ti- °" -L .G -11 4 keicar_JALie:6 c3-k u� diAl %1 (td Z q- &tr) / , A kc, d o 6211 - (‘ (al-t4, 1011 sd- pL4'lit- ro-7-6i2 Q l w_e-1 cQ , — zotoe ,34 7 !G� t - "i �/ e i) n d - - ,* / !�/i ka- o., ittaik jALe,EbLia 1 ivul "a 744 - Pcd oiiii-a-64c (11)11-- (A)169- 4 /7 _ 444 J1 t - ? 1 I-1 ek.iti;6 ,,-A_-) /qv Aca44_0ty -__ co/ pc/t/Atit.,,,J p,t83_ 0.44A_Asys A1,LX) /6 b4 IA etilthi IJAkhA e/h(f6AA* VA i - dy !AL, ff-,,,,,,i,a- - Go044 . d - to-0- 4-i e- L-e \tt .11;y1LL.6 4 107 ii,(-4) ,u ik- ii - , ,( ).1- fltitd) II - jult4, ALALa-o--,t MIA_ ,.<3 R i a A 4 - A A- j a-a-0:&, kn)- , ),Lla aeLeit 44,1-A r.. d6- - u.at e X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. 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CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR: Mayor Kirk called the January 21, 2014, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was offered by the Very Reverend Edward Weiss of the Church of Our Saviour; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Present: Absent: Mayor James E. Kirk X Council Member Devin Maxwell X Council Member Mike O'Connor X Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. X Council Member Clayton Williams X City Administrator Brian Whitehall X City Attorney John R. Cook X City Clerk Lane Gamiotea X Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner X Police Chief Denny Davis X Fire Chief Herb Smith X Public Works Director David Allen X 6:02 p.m. IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor. A. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity Service Award to Mayor James E. Kirk. Watford presented a framed certificate, 1/1/1989 -1/1/2014 and $500.00 B. Present a Twenty -Five Year Longevity Service Award to J.P. Zeigler. Chief Davis gave bio and Mayor presented framed certificate, 1/10/1989 - 1/10/2014 $500.00 C. Proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month." Ms. Christina Paniagua Okeechobee Case Worker for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties was present to receive the National Mentoring Month Proclamation, read in its entirety by Mayor Kirk as follows: "WHEREAS, every day Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one -to -one relationships, that change their lives for the better forever; and WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven effective strategy that helps children by matching them with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence; and WHEREAS, research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long -term effects on youth by increasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse and other risky behaviors; and WHEREAS, dozens of Okeechobee children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their lives, and closing this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships, and volunteers, ready to make a difference in a child's life; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that our success de- pends on helping every child reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people need a solid foundation of support that will help them become well- educated, confident, and productive citizens. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month" in Okeechobee, Florida and urge all citizens to look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs." Locally served 84 children. Goal to have 45 readers for children in local elementary schools, we currently have 20, need 25 more for this school year. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 3, 2013 Regular Meeting. Council Member O'Connor moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 3, 2013 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Watford. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Page 1 of 6 VI. WARRANT REGISTERS - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the November 2013 Warrant Register. General Fund $417,355.83 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 16,832.51 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 22,930.00 Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Fund $ 65,604.48 Law Enforcement Special Fund $ 106.00 Council Member Watford moved to approve the November 2013 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred seventeen thousand, three hundred fifty -five dollars and eighty -three cents ($417,355.83); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, sixteen thousand, eight hundred thirty -two dollars and fifty -one cents ($16,832.51); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, twenty - two thousand, nine hundred thirty dollars ($22,930.00); Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund, sixty -five thousand, six hundred four dollars and forty -eight cents ($65,604.48); Law Enforcement Special Fund, one hundred six dollars ($106.00); seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. B. Motion to approve the December 2013 Warrant Register. General Fund $480,093.45 Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 95,473.06 Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 1,232.24 Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund $ 9,281.39 Council Member Watford moved to approve the December 2013 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred eighty thousand, ninety -three dollars and forty -five cents ($480,093.45); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, ninety -five thousand, four hundred seventy -three dollars and six cents ($95,473.06); Capital Improvement Projects Fund, one thousand, two hundred thirty -two dollars and twenty - fourcents ($1,232.24); Community Development Block Grant- Economic Development Fund, nine thousand, two hundred eightv -one dollars and thirty -nine cents ($9,281.39); seconded by Council Member Williams.There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawn of items on today's agenda. There were none. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL- Mayor. MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE TRANSMITTAL AT 6:20 P.M. A. 1. a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1107 - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). Council Member Watford moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1107 ; seconded by Council Member Williams. b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1107 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1107 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF LIMITED AGRICULTURE; AMENDING POLICY 2.1 OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY LISTING THE ALLOWABLE USES AND APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND PUBLIC FACILITY FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Motion to approve for Transmittal to the State Department of Economic Opportunity proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Page 2 of 6 Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for all Land Use Categories. Council Member Watford moved to approve for Transmittal to the State Department of Economic Opportunity proposed Ordinance No. 1107, Comprehensive Plan Amendments to provide a definition for Limited Agriculture; and amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for all Land Use Categories; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. b) Public comments and discussion. Bill Brisson, Senior Planner, LaRue Planning and Management Services appeared before the Council to present to proposed ordinance and Planning Staff Report, as the City's planning consultant. Memo dated Jan 9, 2014 overview of items addressed. Planning Board recommended approval after review at the September 19, 2013 meeting. Watford, not dealing with the Rural Heritage at this point, BB - only in the name to be used. Williams, apply to multi family? BB yes, and RSF, Ind, etc. Watford, defining it here, go w/ prposed then go to zoning, 3 animals you have to have 3 acres. BB believe that is the limitation, 1 ac per animal of particular types of animals. Watford disclose attended 9/19 PB mtg and family owns at least 1 of these situations. )tRSF related to 4H and FFA or show animals, protect the show animal projects. 1 Maxwell, 2 issues zoning has limitations, allowing ag exemptions to qualify to keep them, and to allow some ag use w/o ag exemption, new rezonings to the new zoning district. BB will handle with the zoning ord, understand you do not intend to allow new rezonings to the RH. *Max of 3 animals does not apply to property with ag exemptions - zoning ord. Why do we have to have it in the comp plan addressed, when it is specifically addressed in the zoning. BB - explain State planning agency requirement to list the types of general uses within the various zoning districts. BB - definition? Maxwell specify existing commerical certain limited non commercials, don't want defintionto mistakenly_ applied to a residential sin leg family misleading to citizens. Watford, could you add as allowed in speicific zoning categories. BB thats essentially what you are already doing. Watford - problem with the number in the definition, rather see it in the zoning district. Not an ag guy, is 3 the max # you may want. BB - agree definition should not be that specific with the number. Don't have to say in the comp plan if its commercial and non commerical. DW - see what your doing with hogs, don't want a commercial hog farm, but make sure not to hurt the 4 -H. This is only going to apply to those property currently zoned H. Yes. This definition only going to_ apply to properties zoning HAn y land ins SF, MF. MU and IND. DIz- all H to RH, all o ably wnnL pualify, 1 -2 ac rezoned to RH, what can they have on their property. Don't create a perception that were taking something away from them DM - we don't know if were being more broad than we need to be, if we find were going to allow additional properties to RH, limited at the zoning stage foe Holding, then this is confusing being_ avert troad-i-n-the-eomp_plan_ e er o •e •roa• in e comp p an or you - - • • - • . : c ange it again, mor epro contemplated allowing it, then the zoning sets the specifics to it. JK - your saying this is what you can do if the zoning allows it. BB correct. Lane - what's the definition now? Will that require a motion to amend. Cook - yes needs a motion if they are going to amend it Devin /BB discussion what what should and shoudl nto be addressed in the comp plan. ection, comp p an s ows you Kirk - deadline? BB no. BW - DM - tree farm illustration. BB - don't have to say commercial or non commerical, limited to just a few things, little bit of ag use MO - beating it to death, take another meeting. DM - like to do the zoning at the same time, Page 3 of 6 Watford motion amend 1107 strike "a max of 31 ttotal number of" Williams second. Vote All Yea. Motion Carried. c) Vote on motion. VOTE KIRK - MAXWELL - No O'CONNOR - WATFORD - WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:22 P.M. IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Update from South Florida Water Management District - Gary Ritter, SFWMD. Gary Ritter, lake okee falling in at the end because a lot of stragties on the lake, maintainsome consistency in their process, public meetings in okeechobee and orlando looking at that water shed, northern part of those lake chains, review how the plan is evolving, practices of lake okee on that basin managmeent act, tomorrom 11 -12 at county health dept, switching between here and orlando for those meeting. Watford attending treasure coawt meetings getting beat up because of the indian river lagoon, our executive director is committed to completing the L8 resv for storage before releasing to everglades, flow equalization, water quality standard, 1 part per billion, once moved south in the everglades, start reducing the discharges to the lagoon. Started work on tamiami tail basin to move water into that flow. board is working to move the water south. Still working with farmers to store water on their property. Navagation on all the locks. DW - nubbin slough STA is not in operation now, taking it over from corp, hope to have fixed by end of year, decided not to wait longer. $100,000 to spend to get it online. Put water in there to reduce lake water amount, BW - rim canal S133, 127, 129 are trash rakes pick up the veg lifts it and dumped land side to be hauled off. B. Consider Temporary Street Closing Applications submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for 2014 Events - Executive Director Turgeon (Exhibit 2). • Top of the Lake Art and Chalk Walk Festival - February 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to February 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. • Speckled Perch Festival and Parade - March 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to March 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. • All American Labor Day Celebration - August 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to September 1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. • Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade - December 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to December 13, 2014 at 11:00 p.m., SW 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets. Council Member Watford moved to approve Temporary Street Closing Applications submitted by Okeechobee Main Street for the 2014 Events: from Friday, February 7th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, February 9th at 5:00 p.m., close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the To of the Lake Art and Chalk Walk Festival; from Friday, March 7th at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 9th at 5:00 p.m., close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the Speckled Perch Festival and Parade; from Friday, August 29th at 5:00 p.m. through Monday, September 1St at 5:00 p.m., close Southwest 3`d and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the All American Labor Day Celebration; from Friday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 p.m., close Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. VOTE KIRK - MAXWELL - O'CONNOR - WATFORD - WILLIAMS - MOTION CARRIED. C. Consider request for a produce stand - Joesph Spells (Exhibit 3). Mr. Joesph Spells of 1004 NW 4th Street asked the council why he was told he could not put a produce stand. Why can Ferrall Produce open a produce stand in the same place that I was told that I was cannot open a produce stand. Whitehall, the mayor and I met with you about 2 years ago. Discussion back and forth with Spells and Whitehall on what areas he looked at. Rita's furniture. Kirk - lower your voice. Maxwell - difference in a temporary struction verses an established business. Not sure what mr ferrell is doing, but he is bringing it up to code and selling the produce inside the building. Page 4 of 6 Spells, building where ferrells is putting it in, told owner the building has to bring it up to code. Don't know why I cant do it, don't know why you don't like me and keep kicking me down. Was told no produce stand in the city limits. Nothing to do but watch the rich man walk over the poor man. Kirk - if find a place you want to put in aproduce business nto a stand, they will give you a list of everything you need to comply with to get your business. Watford - did you apply for a permit? Once they said they're wasn't enough parking and that you cannot have a produce stand so I didn't apply because the permit was going to be too much. D. Motion to appoint the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 - January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed - City Clerk (Exhibit 4). Council Member O'Connor moved to appoint Phil Conroy and Mike Skipper as the Member and Alternate from the Department, Eric Ward and Brian Padgett as the Member and Alternate from the Public Works Department, Cyndi Beeson and India Riedel as the Member and Alternate from the Finance Department, Robin Brock and Patty Burnette as the Member and Alternate from Administration, General Services and City Clerk's Office, and Bill Saum and Danny Green as the Member and Alternate from the Police Department as the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 through January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed; seconded by Council Member Watford. VOTE KIRK - MAXWELL - O'CONNOR - WATFORD - WILLIAMS - MOTION CARRIED. E. Discuss and review the merits of the installation of a Roundabout on SW 5th Avenue and Park Street - City Administrator. Mike Houston - done design on the project Preliminary Design Phil Berger present, question to BW on loss of parking. Preliminary drawing shows loss of 10 to llspaces total. Issue with using some of the park from Hamrick as well. Need from CC to proceed with project. Phil Berger, 425 S Park St, watch intersection all the time, to say its dysfunctional is an understatement. The circle would be wonderful, losing spaces will be an issue for me. 12 people upstairs in the new remodel. With design hope we can try to get some of the spaces back that would be good. No left turn lane on 70, will help it. Mike Houston, see area discu, almost wide enough to have 2 lanes, move over & make sure its 2 lanes. But that could elimnate more parking. Steph - all those would be taken into consideration, the prelimanry drawing is just a concept. Maxwell, caught going north, light not there, traffic allowed to move traffic circles help areas in med traffic, with some re striping you could get better uses through there. Watford - phil idea with left turn lane is the answer, traffic is going to back up, not going to go, west on park street, not going to be get in, traffic circle is going to create more problem for those going west to east. Williams put the left turn lane in, approach with DOT, work on lane before the circle. The first lady of okeechobee approves of this plan. Consensus of the Council is to delay the project at this time. F. Discuss and review the Taylor Creek Park Project at SE 6th Avenue and SE 7th Street - City Administrator. Recommendation by park committee: O'Connor - in kind commitments from various citizens and businesses. State Grants available to use We have funds budgetting in the captial improvement projects. C &T follow through with this plan, survey, grading properly done, city can assist with the grading, possibly use county grader, council authority to pursue grant possilbities, and proceed accordingly as the consultanting engineer. Watford - what a pergola is? Mark - fancy trellis whats a bioswale - swale that has pretty plants in it, perculates rain water run off, this is some of the grant opportunities available. Watford - support park there, very passive. Depending on funding do those things liek the docks, little piers, chickees along area very nice, hate to get into things that require maintenance and security. Splash area expensive to maintain, not something we need in that area. Fenced playground area. Page 5 of 6 C &T do you hgave a speific questions? No Corp permit proceed with ? Yes. Funding at least ear marked? Yes $300,000.00 in the 5 yr captial improv plan. Use for application and with in kind and matchign funds to show and better th echances with the grant applications. O'Connor - don fox is ready to go with us on this. Maxwell - basic improvements listed by watford. Focus on items excluding splash area & bathrooms, save for later. Phase out the project. Move forward with phase 1? Council member Maxwell made a motion to move forward with Phase One of the Park Conceptual Plan; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. VOTE KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MAXWELL - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA G. Discuss and review the South Parrott Avenue Landscaping Project - O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. City Administrator. Assuming no irrigation. Irrigation where there is existing supply. Its preferable, but don't think its necessary. Maxwell, the ones outside the city? Taking those out. As long as the water is done and the roots are taken well, it wont be an issue with the amount of rain the area gets. Maxwell might be the min water wouldn't be much more than the rate. Had hoped to have irrigation in this. Long term improvement may require it. BW may could do separate bid from this project, we can look at doing it in house. DW if the land scape architect is coonfident with the types of plants. Clayton goes to city limits. County decided they did not want to participate in this project. The BOCC decided not to go that route. Delete S 21 and S 22. DOT will be doing S1 on the intection project. Breakdown in costs, installation, materials, engineering. #s are just installation, bid will have the complete list of everything maintenace line item would not be allowed to stay some traffic control may have to be addressed review bid with staff and_make a. recommendation for the city council to make the award david, looked at amendinq the so I give property foundation for the plants and good soil is just as important as irrigation. Life expectancy of shrubs? About 15 years. X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. There being no further items on the agenda, nor discussion, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at p.m. 4}V Page 6 of 6 fez .4 04" J��— J d-Y:ii `�' c. �f �., r �/��� �e.XYi- �i�a �. ;� M . %try_ir,��,�.� <et \:�a �✓riJ ne' 00 3 1 6 -4` 3 cn a 00 6 0 \ d�l Presented To tvJ" d 0 Int JAMES E. KIRK In recognition of completing 25 Years of Continuous Service as a Dedicated Elected Official for the City of Okeechobee, Florida January 1, 1989 through January 1, 2014 Devin Maxwell, Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member 0 0 ATTEST: Presented this 21' day of January, 2014 by the Members of the City Council Lane'iamiotea, CM City Clerk t ° 7r JC \EgRAr,, * ' '" J (UWS* Michael G. O'Connor, Council Member D. Clayton Williams, Jr., Council Member -N1� ,(1� ®®%r �' 'r�FFiv -• tom. t �V� ,` %r �\:.� G-�' ../.r `�,: .�A 0 o o I: - o 0 0 o i o - 1�rFa �.11G a a 11C �1��� '> =v'i'a 'r ���a "� T \t /� \i /,��. T \► /.i .►i fir. ,w1+.1t /,� � �►, \tr. 0f kiVV4 c 0 3f Q 1f O'' 00 0 EI /�,, ,'o �t� ,f EF TUizY Vet -4‘c '6! ova ova 11i]Q �� IbQ w s. J- y G J ,y .d G J tr .p G J- G d (. 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It is with great pleasure that the Mayor and Council take time during the January 21, 2014 meeting to recognize your contributions to the City. A presentation is being scheduled at the very start of the meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m., to extend to you a longevity service certificate and a monetary award of $500.00. It is an honor for me to have the opportunity, along with the Mayor and Council, to extend to you, in most sincere good fellowship, "Congratulations, "YOU have made a difference in the community by YOUR dedication to the City all these years. Should a scheduling conflict arise, please call my office, 763 -3372 ext. 215. We will be sure and give you a reminder call the day of the meeting. Feel free to invite family members and friends so that they, too, may share in this special occasion. Sincerely, Med Lane Gamiotea, CMC City Clerk /Personnel Director LG /mj cc: via email Police Chief Davis 55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 -2903 • (863) 763 -3372 • Fax: (863) 763 -1686 Melisa Jahner From: Lane Gamiotea < Igamiotea @cityofokeechobee.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2:37 PM To: City - Melisa Jahner Subject: FW: JP Zeigler 25 years of service Nope I left you out of this one — apologies Las'zei£arnest--- (ja tratea, CHIC CLty Clerk/Perro wZ'Ad:wt rotor City of okeechollee' 55 Sot theauSt 3`V Avevwte. Okeecho1 ee EL 34974 863 - 763 -3372 e4ct215 863-763-7686 fat' 863 - 697 -0345 cell atyo fok eechob€e cowl. PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE: All e-mail sent to and received from the City of Okeechobee, Florida, including e-mail addresses and content, are subject to the provisions of the Florida Public Records Law, Florida Statute Chapter 119, and may be subject to disclosure. From: Lane Gamiotea [mailto :Igamiotea @cityofokeechobee.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:19 PM To: 'Denny Davis'; City- Dennis Davis (ddavis @cityofokeechobee.com); City-Bob Peterson; City- Terisa Garcia 2nd Subject: RE: JP Zeigler 25 years of service Denny, here's the info I have on JP — hope this will help with your presentation tonight O Graduated from Eau Gallie High School, Melbourne, FL Graduated Southeaster College, Lakeland, FL, Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education and Psychology Previous Police Depts: worked for Findley Ohio Police Dept 1/86 -8/87 and Rockledge Police Dept 11/87 -9/88 Completed employment application Sept 28, 1988, lived in Rockledge, FL Jan 10, 1989 hired as a Police Officer by Chief Larry Mobley (starting pay was $17,000 /yr) Jul 10, 1989 completed evaluation period with Sgt. Coonfare, who added remarks to evaluation: Is an asset to our dept. Frequently suggests ways to improve old ways, always open to new ideas & initiatives. Displays a very good attitude towards other employees. Oct 1, 1999 promoted to Police Corporal by Chief Farrenkopf Oct 1, 2003 transferred from Road Patrol to Detective Division by Chief Davis Jan 10, 2013 transferred from Detective Division to Road Patrol by Chief Davis Oct 19, 2010 awarded Special Recognition by Chief Davis for excellent job performance in the apprehension of an armed robbery suspect. Nov 15, 2011 awarded the Chiefs Award for stepping in on 2 separate occasions & saved lives of citizens. Accolade from a citizen for his assistance with her & kids on a domestic call; Children Miracles Network Fundraiser Participation 4/2007 City Relay for Life — Rodeo for a Cure Team Previous Grievance Committee Member Representative, various years Previous voted Fund Member to the Police Officers Pension Trustee Board, various years Lam Earnte4-t- �aiiloteci CA1C 863 - 697-0345 cell ciiyo fakeechalrn,e.. co-wv PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE: All e-mail sent to and received from the City of Okeechobee, Florida, including e-mail addresses and content, are subject to the provisions of the Florida Public Records Law, Florida Statute Chapter 119, and may be subject to disclosure. From: Melisa Jahner [ mailto :mjahner@cityofokeechobee.com] Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 3:15 PM To: Chief Davis Cc: Lane Gamiotea Subject: JP Zeigler 25 years of service Attached you'll find the letter that has been sent to JP honoring his 25 years of service. Melisa Jahner, CMC Deputy Clerk City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 863 - 763 -3372 ext. 215 863 - 763 -1686 (fax) Notice: Any Electronic Data Sent Or Received through This E -Mail Address is Public Record and Governed By: the State of Florida, Public Records Law. <letter for JP.pdf5 3 City Clerk'/Pe rs n,nel. Ailini ni,strazor CLty ofOkeechalye,e/ 55 South -a4t 3 °d Avev -u e. Off, FL 34974 863-763-3372 e/xt 215 863-763-1686 fa/xi 863 - 697-0345 cell/ ctyo fakeec co-vw PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE: All e-mail sent to and received from the City of Okeechobee, Florida, including e-mail addresses and content, are subject to the provisions of the Florida Public Records Law, Florida Statute Chapter 119, and may be subject to disclosure. From: Denny Davis [ mailto :opddennydavis@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:09 PM To: Lane Gamiotea Subject: Re: JP Zeigler 25 years of service Yes that would be great. Thanks for your help Sent from my iPhone On Jan 14, 2014, at 9:06 AM, "Lane Gamiotea" < lgamiotea @cityofokeechobee.com> wrote: Good Morning, I'm just making sure that Chief gets this email. Melisa sent it to his city of Okeechobee email only and it's been my understanding that he doesn't always receive emails on that one. Denny, the Mayor has suggested that we change the method of presenting the service awards. He would like for the Dept Head to be a part of the presentation, and to be the one to either say a few words about the employee, or give a brief bio on the employee, rather than he read it. This is the first one of the year— aren't you the lucky one! So let me know what I can provide you that may help you in preparing for your speech. The Mayor's going to do the actual presentation, but we'll have all 3 of you up there during the entire presentation & for the photo, I know you're just jumping with excitement © Would it be of any help to send you his dates that outline his job titles through the years, any schools he's attended (other than normal FLDE qualifications), committee's he's been elected to serve on at the city, etc, etc? Major /Terisa, please be sure to call this email to Chief's attention. MJ, please note to send copies of Chief's emails to both of his addresses & to copy of Major & both of Terisa's email to ensure delivery to Chief, thanks. 73a/o1 pia & ,iraL it a M86f'O6fSiv/ Lan& Earnest -6Cun atea CMC City Clerki/Per ov rtelAiivn,/n4trator Cty of O1c.€Chol 55 SOuthei t Ave/nto Okeexho-be-e., FL 34974 863 - 763 -3372 eict215 863-763-1686 @w 2 Office of the Mayor Okeechobee, Florida EREAS, every day Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity with strong it h enduring professionally supported one -to -one relationships, that change their lives for the better forever; and "'WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven effective strategy that helps children by matching them with a caring responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence; and WHEREAS, research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long -term effects on youth by increasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse and other risky behaviors; and WHEREAS, dozens of Okeechobee children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their lives, and closing' this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships, and volunteers, ready to make a difference in a child's life; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that our success depends on helping every child reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people need a solid foundation of support that will help them become well - educated, confident, and productive citizens. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month" in Okeechobee, Florida and urge all citizens to look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs. In witness whereof 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affix Attest: James E. Kirk, Mayp gCTZ ICt Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk Date: January 21;. 204 (4 2 / dll(Cli� Robin Brock From: Sabrina Seme <sabrina.seme @bbbsbigs.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 2:12 PM To: rbrock @cityofokeechobee.com Subject: Fwd: January Proclamation request Attachments: 1City of OKE proclamation.doc 4 1 -) ,� i. r yt-% -Ct ak't "[.�t/ 13t- (Lee wt, �. %Lk ,) Forwarded message From: Sabrina Seme <sabrina.seme(bbbsbigs.org> Date: Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 2:18 PM Subject: January Proclamation request To: rbrockncityofokeechobee.com Hello, I am Sabrina Seme, Volunteer Recruiter for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. We would like to have January recognized as National Mentoring Month. Please tell me how we may proceed. I have attached a copy of our proclamation for the month. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sabrina Seme Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River & Okeechobee Counties Volunteer Recruiter Phone: (772) 466- 8535x204 Fax: (772) 828 -2098 Cell: (305) 929 -3482 Sabrina.Seme@bbbsbigs.orq www.bbbsbigs.org Become a facebook fan www.facebook.com /bbbsbigs Start Something. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Imagine the possibilities. What will you start? 1 Sabrina Seme Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River & Okeechobee Counties Volunteer Recruiter Phone: (772) 466- 8535x204 Fax: (772) 828 -2098 CeII: (305) 929 -3482 Sabrina.Seme @bbbsbigs.org www.bbbsbigs.org "It is easier to build strong children than to re•air broken men." Fredrick Douglas Become a facebook fan www.facebook.com /bbbsbigs Start Something. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Imagine the possibilities. What will you start? 2 National Mentoring Month Proclamation January 2014 WHEREAS, every day Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one -to -one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever; and WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that helps children by matching them with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence; and WHEREAS, research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long -term effects on youth by increasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse and other risky behaviors, and WHEREAS, dozens of Okeechobee children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their lives, and closing this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships, and volunteers ready to make a difference in a child's life; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that our success depends on helping every child reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people need a solid foundation of support that will help them become well - educated, confident, and productive citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk Mayor of Okeechobee proclaim January 2014 as National Mentoring Month, and call upon the people of the Port St Lucie to recognize the importance of mentoring, to look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs. Office of the Mayor Okeechobee, Florida WHEREAS, every day Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one -to -one relationships that change their lives for the better forever; and WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that helps children by matching them with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence; and WHEREAS, research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long -term effects on youth by increasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse and other risky behaviors; and WHEREAS, dozens of Okeechobee children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their lives, and closing this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships, and volunteers ready to make a difference in a child's life; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that our success depends on helping every child reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people needa solidfoundation of support that will help them become well - educated, confident, and productive citizens. NOW THEREFORE, 1, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month" in Okeechobee, Florida and urge all citizens to look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed Attest: James E. Kirk, Mayor Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk Date: January 21, 2014 y Planning Exhibit 1 & Management Services, Inc. Jan 21, 2014 Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Bill Brisson Date: January 9, 2014 Subject: Materials on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the LPA at its public hearing on September 19, 2013. As a result of the July 18th joint workshop meeting of the City Council and the Planning Board, the Planning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency (LPA), held a public hearing on September 19, 2.013 and recommends to the City Council the adoption of the following changes to the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The following text provides summaries of the proposed changes. The specific text changes to the Comprehensive Plan follow the summary. Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan A. Add definition for the term "Limited Agriculture ". B. Modify the text of Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element as it applies to the Single - Family Residential future land use category (FLUC) to: (1) provide a more detailed and appropriate listing of the uses that are allowable in and appropriate to the FLUC, one of which is "limited agriculture." (2) include a listing of the Zoning Districts that are appropriate to implement the purpose of FLUC, one of which is the new RH District. Mod.ifv the text of Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element as it applies to the Multi-Family Residential FLUC to: (1) provide a more detailed and appropriate listing of the uses that are allowable in and appropriate to the FLUC, one of which is ''limited agriculture." (2) include a listing of the Zoning Districts that are appropriate to implement the purpose of FLUC, one of which is the new RH District. Modify the text of Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element as it applies to the Mixed Use Residential FLUC to identify that "limited agriculture" is a permissible interim use in the FLUC. E. Modify the text of Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element as it applies to the Commerciall FLUC to: (1) provide a more detailed and appropriate listing of the uses that are allowable in and appropriate to the FLUC. Serving Florida Local Governments Sine i9S8 (2) include a listing of the Zoning Districts that are appropriate to implement the purpose of FLUC. F. Modify the text of Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element as it applies to the Industrial FLUC to: (1) provide a more detailed and appropriate listing of the uses that are allowable in and appropriate to the FLUC, one of which is "limited agriculture." (2) include a listing of the Zoning Districts that are appropriate to implement the purpose of FLOC, one of which is the new RH District. G. Modify the text of Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element as it applies to the Public Facility FLUC to: (1) provide a more detailed and appropriate listing of the uses that are allowable in and appropriate to the FLUC. (2) include a listing of the Zoning Districts that are appropriate to implement the purpose of FLUC. L PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN This section deals with the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan as they relate to allowable uses in the various future land use categories. New text is underlined and text proposed to be deleted is shown in strikeout format. For emphasis, we have highlighted those changes that relate to the issues revolving about limited agriculture and /or properties that are currently shown as "H- Holding" on the City's Zoning Map. The table and accompanying tabloid size color map at the end of this Memorandum provide basic information on the properties in the City that are potentially affected by these changes. A. Changes to the List of Definitions in the Comprehensive Plan To implement the changes to Policy 2.1, covered in subsection B, following, we propose to add a definition for the term "Limited Agriculture" to page 14 -7 of the List of Definitions in the Comprehensive Plan, to read as follows: "Limited .Agrieniture: Commercial or noncommercial boarding., raising and grazing of horses and cattle; noncomm €rcial. raising or keeping of z ee- i3 - 1 r €logs, sheep. and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens: and cultivation of hay for use or sale." Changes to the Future Land Use Element to provide a more detailed and appropriate listing of the uses and zoning districts that are appropriate in each of the City's Future Land Use Categories. The next six pages show the specific text changes proposed for Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element contained in the City's Comprehensive Plan as amended through December 6, 2011. These changes are intended to accommodate limited agriculture in those future land use categories where lands are presently shown as "H" on the Zoning map; or, lands located in other zoning districts but for which an agricultural exemption has been granted by the Okeechobee Property ppra,ser:._ In addition, we have proposed changes intended to more clearly meet the requirement of Sec. 163.3177(6)(a)1 of the Community Planning Act, that "each future land use category must be defined in terms of uses included...". For clari yLwe have also identified th_e specific zoningdistricts that are appropriate in each future and use category. Sen•ing Florida Local Govetnunents Since 1988 Objective 2: The City of Okeechobee shall continue to ensure that all new development is consistent with the Future Land Use Element. Policy 2.1: growth: The following land use designations are established for the purpose of managing future a) Single - Family Residential. Permitted uses are one single family dwelling on , include single- family dwellings, mobile home parks, houses of worship, public and private schools, public facilities, limited agriculture and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. Other uses related to and consistent with low density residential develop- ment such as boarding houses, bed & breakfasts, adult family care homes, assisted living facilities, community centers, indoor and outdoor recreation and public utilities may be permissible under certain circumstances. 1. Maximum density is four units per acre for residential units on individual lots, and six units per acre for mobile home parks. Where affordable housing is provided in accordance with Housing Policy 1.6, the maximum density for single family development shall be five units per acre. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include RH, RSF 1, RMH, and PUD -R. b) Multi-family Residential. Permitted uses include all uses listed as permissible in the Single - Family Residential future land use category plus apartments, duplexes, condominiums, single family houses, - - - _ ' - - lings, public facilities, limited agriculture. and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. 1. Maximum density shall not exceed 10 units per acre. Where affordable housing is provided in accordance with Housing Policy 1.6, the maximum density for multi - family development shall be 11 units per acre. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include RH, RSF 2, RMF, and PUB -R. c) Mixed Use Residential. Intended to accommodate and provide flexibility for development of multiple uses within a residential setting. In order for land to be considered for this designation, land requested to be placed in this category shall be a minimum of 30 acres. Development within this category would be allowed to be no more than seven and one -half (7.5) dwelling units per gross acre. 1. All new development within the Residential Mixed Use Category shall be required to be zoned PUD -M Development. 2. Development within this Residential Mixed Use Category will be required to cluster in order to maximize open space and natural areas. Development Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 within the Residential Mixed Use Category is permitted to be clustered at higher than gross density as long as the gross density is not exceeded for the total acreage within the Residential Mixed Use Category. 3. Development within the Residential Mixed Use Category is encouraged to provide a mix of uses, including a mix of residential types, recreational amenities, civic spaces and convenience and commercial uses intended to serve residents and their guests in order to minimize trips outside the Residential Mixed Use Category. 4. Development is encouraged to provide creative site designs, and clustering is required to provide for greater common open space and mixed -use development. The planning flexibility provided through the planned development process shall encourage and facilitate creative design techniques. a. Residential Development. These areas shall include single and /or multiple family home site acreage, and shall include, but not be limited to, single - family attached and detached; duplexes and two - family units; and town homes and other multi - family dwelling types. b. Non - residential Development. These areas will include vehicular and pedestrian ways, commercial and institutional areas, club houses and associated facilities, utility buildings, maintenance areas, tennis courts and associated non - residential uses. c. Residential and Non - residential Development acreage may account for no more than 60% of the gross area within. the Residential Mixed Use Category. Intensity/ and density standards for all uses within this cate- gory are set forth in the Intensity/Density Table below: Percent Aggregate Land Use Mix Within the Mixed Use Future Land Use Map Category Land Uses in Mixed Use Maximum Minimum % % Land Use Maximum Land Use Mix Residential 45% 50% 7.5 gross du /ac CommerciallNon- residential) 10% 15% .35 FAR (l) Open Space 40% 53% .25 FAR (l) (I) Floor Area Ratio .d. Limited Agriculture. The foregoing use limitations notwithstanding, limited agriculture shall be permissible as an interim use until such time as urban development is undertaken in accordance with an approved planned development. 4 e. Open Spaces. These areas will include preserved natural. areas, buffers lakes, parks, golf courses, nature trails, retention areas, conservation areas, scenic resources, green belts, wetlands and associated areas and must Serving Florida local Governments Since 1988 account for a minimum of 40% of the property within the Residential Mixed Use Category. Golf course fairways will account for no more than fifty percent (50 %) of the open space of the subject Residential Mixed Use Category. No development (residential /commercial) structures are intended, but only recreation oriented buildings and /or structures. e f. The owners will employ management strategies in and around any golf course to address the potential for pesticide /chemical pollution of the groundwater and surface water 'receiving areas. The management practices will include: i. The use of slow release fertilizers and /or carefully managed fertilizer applications which are timed to ensure maximum root uptake and minimal surface water runoff or leaching to the groundwater; ii. The practice of integrated pest management when seeking to control various pests, such as weeds, insects, and nematodes. The application of pesticides will involve only the purposeful and minimal application of pesticides, aimed only at identified targeted species. The regular widespread application of broad spectrum pesticides is not acceptable. The management program will minimize, to the extent possible, the use of pesticides, and will include the use of the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Services Soil Pesticide Interaction Guide to select pesticides that have a minimum potential for leaching or loss due to runoff depending on the site - specific soil conditions; iii. The coordination of the application of pesticides with the irrigation practices (the timing and application rates of irrigation water) to reduce runoff and the leaching of any pesticides and nutrients; iv. The utilization of a golf course manager who is licensed by the State to use restricted pesticides and who will perform the required management functions. The golf course manager will be responsible for ensuring that the golf course fertilizers are selected and applied to minimize fertilizer runoff into the surface water and the leaching of those same fertilizers into the groundwater; and v. The storage, mixing and loading of fertilizer and pesticides will be designed to prevent /minimize the pollution of the natural environment. €-g. The shorelines of any stormwater management lakes must be sinuous in configuration, and must be sloped or bermed. The littoral zones around the ponds must be planted with native wetland herbaceous plants, and trees or shrubs can be included within the herbaceous plants. At least four species must be planted. The minimum required number of plants will be one plant per linear foot of lake shoreline as measured at the Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 control elevation water level. The littoral shelf should provide a feeding area for water dependent avian species. 5. As individual zonings to PUD are submitted to the City, they shall include as a minimum the following information: a. A showing of the amount of units as a part of the maximum approved for the parent parcel. b. A Traffic Analysis submitted verifying that adequate capacity currently exists or will exist prior to the issuance of any Certificates of Occupancy. 6. Any lands included or amended into the Residential Mixed Use Category must demonstrate the non- existence of urban sprawl by: a. Submitting a fiscal impact study demonstrating a net fiscal benefit to the City. b. Directing new growth to areas where public facilities exist, are planned within the City or County Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, or are committed to through a Developer Agreement, or otherwise assured to be funded by the appropriate agency. c. Requiring all development to be connected to central water and sewer. d) Commercial. Permitted uses include the full range of retail, personal and business services, offices, automotive, wholesale, warehousing, related commercial activities, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. Also • • - Other uses related to and consistent with commercial development such as houses of worship, public facilities, public utilities, communications facilities, hospitals, group homes, adult family care homes, assisted living facilities, and limited residential use associated with a commercial building, may be permissible under certain circumstances. 1. Commercial development shall not exceed a floor area ration of 3.00 and the maximum impervious surface for development within this category shall not exceed 85% of the site. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include CPO, CLT, CI-IV and CBD. Industrial, Permitted uses include large -scale manufacturing or processing activities, o , - • - business offices and schools, wholesaling and warehousing, public facilities, public utilities, limited retail and service uses, and off -site signs, limited agriculture, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. Other uses related to and consistent with industrial development such as adult entertainment, salvage yards, fortunetellers, bulk storage of hazardous materials and manufacturing of chemical or leather products may be permissible under certain circumstances. Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 1. Industrial Development shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 3.00 and the maximum impervious surface for development within this category shall not exceed 85% of the site. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include only RH and IND. fj Public Facility. Permitted uses include public facilities and uses such as parks, schools, government buildings, fire stations, other recreational and non- recreational public properties, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. 1. The maximum impervious surface for development within this category shall not exceed 85% of the site. 2. Only the PUB Zoning district is considered appropriate within this future land use category. PROPERTIES ZONED "H, HOLDING" ID Existing Use(s) Vacant lots as well as nine single-family homes and one tat with a triplex and two single- family units. Location /Addresses Some vacant lots referred to only by street number. Specific addresses include: 1202 NW 13`'' St., 800, 803, 804, 806, & 810 NW 12th St ; 1 109 NW B Av.; 1 100 and 1110 N W 9 Av.; 800, 802, 804,806, & 808 NW 11 &h Av. FLUM Single- Family Lot/Parcel Characteristics 16 lots Tess than 1 acre 5 vacant lots 1 acre or more 1 2 Whole block is vacant. Located on NW 7th Ct. between NW 10 "' and NW 11 Avenues Single- Family 1 vacant parcel 2.2 acres 3 Whole block is vacant. Located on NW 7`l' St. between NW 9'h and NW 10 Avenues Property is improved pasture referred to only by street number and located between SW 2nd and 9`h Streets just east of SW 10th Av. Single- Family Single- Family y 2 vacant parcels, each 2.2 acres 1 vacant parcel @ 13.9 acres; vacant parcel 13.3 acres p 4 All properties are vacant. 5 Two single-family units on small lot, large parcel is vacant. 517 SW 21m St; balance of property has no specific address but is located in southwest most part of City on north side of SW 23r`' St. improved pasture between SE 8`h and 13th Streets west of Taylor Creek 815 South Parrott Av. Single- Family Residential Mixed Use Single- Family 1 vacant parcel @12.9 acres; 1 parcel 1.5 acres, both under same ownership 1 vacant parcel @ 32.5 acres Parcel is 2.2 acres part of which is used for a parking lot for adjacent property. 6 Vacant 7 Western strip of this lot is part of the parking for the commercial office use immediate) y to the west and owned by the same entity. 8 Single Family 1105 SE 9th Dr. Single- Family 1 vacant 2.2 acre parcel 9 Vacant Westernmost p arcel is 802 SE l0'h Av.; parcel to east has no address. Single - Family 1 vacant parcel @ 4.7 acres; 1 vacant parcel @ 9.9 acres, both under same ownership 1 vacant lot of less than one acre 10 Vacant No address; located south of NE V' St. west of Taylor Creek. Single- Family Serving Florida Local Governmenr' Since 1988 PROPERTIES ZONED "H, HOLDING" ID Existing Use(s) Location /Addresses ELUM Lot/Parcel Characteristics 11 Vacant No address; large tract located east of Taylor Creek to City limits and south of the railroad track. Single- Family 1 vacant parcel @ 56.4 acres 12a Accessory building to single - family use 649 NE 6th St. Single- Family 1 vacant lot less than one acre 14 All vacant No addresses; all properties are vacant and located between NE 9th & 1 1 Streets and NE rl & 5`h Avenues. Single Family 11 vacant lots less than one acre 15 All vacant Only one parcel has an address, 150 NE 131h St.; the balance of the parcels have no addresses; they are located between NE 14th and 12th Streets west of Taylor Creek. Single - Family 12 vacant lots less than one acre 1 lot @ 1.1 ac. PROPERTIES NOT ZONED "H ", BUT WITH AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS ID Existing Use(s) Location /Addresses FLUM/ Zoning Lot/Parcel Characteristics A Improved Pasture 3- 16 -37 -35 -0160- 00010 -0050 IND /IND SF /PUD -R Ag Exemption, 41.9 ac. Ag Exemption, 50.48 ac. Ag Exemption, 0.97 ac. Ag Exemption, 8.92 ac. Ag Exemption, 10.13 ac. B Improved Pasture 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00- 00006 -B000 C Improved Pasture 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00- 00042 -B000 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00- 00033 -0000 MF /RMF MF /RMF SF /RSF1 D Improved Pasture E Improved Pasture 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00- 00043 -0000 Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 =11 NW MAW City of Okeechobee Properties Potentially Affected by Proposed Changes 2 kJ) a la. LI --mg= NW. HR] " 4_LIA A H Forffkl 1111E11 MIME IIB EE' 3211111111 • 11 I ,11-71 I .1. • 11111111 1 l'1111 LIIILII ELI niE I. 1 '6 1 10 L7] Ri EHbH -L:Lott rT 8 1111111.11411 LEGEND "H" Zoned Area NON "H" Zoned Area w/Ag Exemption Future Land Use SINGLE - FAMILY MULTI - FAMILY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE 0.3 0.15 0 0.3 miles 1111111=1111111=1111111111■ ORDINANCE NO. 1107 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF LIMITED AGRICULTURE; AMENDING POLICY 2.1 OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY LISTING THE ALLOWABLE USES AND APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND PUBLIC FACILITY FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Community Planning Act of 2011 provides for communities to amend their adopted comprehensive plan following the expedited state review process; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments qualify to be submitted under the expedited state review process; and WHEREAS, Planning Staff has prepared proposed amendments identifying uses and zoning districts that are appropriate to implement the purposes of the various Future Land Use Categories in the Comprehensive Plan and provided data and analysis supporting the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, recently reviewed the proposed amendments; has discussed same at a duly advertised public hearing on September 19, 2013, and recommends the City Council transmit the proposed amendments to the State Land Planning Agency for review and approval, and subsequent adoption by ordinance by the City Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that: SECTION 1. The City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida amends herein the Comprehensive Plan by adding to the List of Definitions a definition for the term Limited Agriculture, to read as follows: Limited Agriculture: Commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising and grazing of horses and cattle; noncommercial raising or keeping of a maximum of three in total number of hogs, sheep, and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens; and cultivation of hay for use or sale. SECTION 2. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida amends herein the Future Lane Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by modifying Policy 2.1 a -d to read as follows: Policy 2.1: The following land use designations are established for the purpose of managing future growth: a) Single - Family Residential. Permitted uses are-acre- single - family o-the- residential -ase7 include single- family dwellings, _ mobile home parks, houses of worship, public and private schools, and public facilities, limited agriculture and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. Other uses related to and consistent with low density residential Language to be added is underlined Languageto be dcictcd is atruck through Ordinance No, 1107 - Page 1 of 6 development such as boarding houses, bed and breakfasts, adult family care homes, assisted living facilities, community centers, indoor and outdoor recreation and public utilities may be permissible under certain circumstances. t Maximum density is four units per acre for residential units on individual lots, and six units per acre for mobile home parks. Where affordable housing is provided in accordance with Housing Policy 1.6, the maximum density for single family development shall be five units per acre. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include Rural Heritage (RH), Residential Single - Family One (RSF 1), Residential Mobile Home (RMH), and Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD -R). b) Multi- Family Residential. Permitted uses include all uses listed as permissible in the Single-Fami( Residential future land use cate•o plus apartments, duplexes, condominiums, '-. - - : , and public facilities, limited agriculture. and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. 1. Maximum density shall not exceed 10 units per acre. Where affordable housing is provided in accordance with Housing Policy 1.6, the maximum density for multifamily development shall be 11 units per acre. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include RH, Residential Single - Family Two (RSF 2), Residential Multiple Family (RMF), and PUD -R. c) Mixed Use Residential. Intended to accommodate and provide flexibility for development of multiple uses within a residential setting. In order for land to be considered for this designation, land requested to be placed in this category shall be a minimum of 30 acres. Development within this category would be allowed to be no more than seven and one -half (7.5) dwelling units per gross acre. 1. All new development within the Residential Mixed Use Category shall be required to be zoned Mixed Use Planned Unit Development PUD -M as-- Pfanned—Devclapment --ar Planr'ed Unit Development. 2. Development within this Residential Mixed Use Category will be required to duster in order to maximize open space and natural areas. Development within the Residential Mixed Use Category is permitted to be clustered at higher than gross density as long as the gross density is not exceeded for the total acreage within the Residential Mixed Use Category. 3. Development within the Residential Mixed Use Category is encouraged to provide a mix of uses, including a mix of residential types, recreational amenities, civic spaces and convenience and commercial uses intended to serve residents and their guests in order to minimize trips outside the Residential Mixed Use Category. 4. Development is encouraged to provide creative site designs, and clustering is required to provide for greater common open space and mixed -use development. The planning flexibility Language to be added is underlined gunge- to- be- deletcd is struck through Ordinance No. 1107 - Page 2 of 6 provided through the planned development process shall encourage and facilitate creative design techniques. a. Residential Development. These areas shall include single and /or multiple family home site acreage, and shall include, but not limited to, single - family attached and detached; duplexes and two- family units; and town homes and other mufti- family dwelling types. b. Non- residential Development. These areas will include vehicular and pedestrian ways, commercial and institutional areas, club houses and associated facilities, utility buildings, maintenance areas, tennis courts and associated non- residential uses. c. Residential and Non - residential Development acreage may account for no more than 60 percent of the gross area within the Residential Mixed Use Category. Intensity/ and density standards for all uses within this category are set forth in the intensity /Density table below: Land Uses in Mixed Use Minimum % Land Use Mix Maximum % Land Use Mix Maximum Densi ty /lnte nsity Residential 45% 50% 7.5 gross du /ac Commercial /Non- residential' 10% 15% .35 FAR' Open Space 40% 53% .25 FAR' 'Floor Area Ratio d. Limited Agriculture. The foregoing use limitations not- withstanding, limited agriculture shall be permissible as an interim use until such time as urban development is undertaken in accordance with an approved planned development. e. Open Spaces. These areas will include preserved natural areas, buffers, lakes, parks, golf courses, nature trails, retention areas, conservation areas, scenic resources, green belts, wetlands and associated areas and must account for a minimum of 40 percent of the property within the Residential Mixed Use Category. Golf course fairways will account for no more than 50 percent of the open space of the subject Residential Mixed Use Category. No development (residential/ commercial) structures are intended, but only recreation oriented buildings and /or structures. e f. The owners will employ management strategies in and around any golf course to address the potential for pesticide /chemical pollution of the groundwater and surface water receiving areas. The management practices will include: Language to be added is underlined Language- to-be- deletfdFis-struek-threugn Ordinance No. 1107 - Page 3 of 6 The use of slow release fertilizers and /or carefully managed fertilizer applications which are timed to ensure maximum root uptake and minimal surface water runoff or leaching to the groundwater; ii. The practice of integrated pest management when seeking to control various pests, such as weeds, insects, and nematodes. The application of pesticides will involve only the purposeful and minimal application of pesticides, aimed only at identified targeted species. The regular widespread application of broad spectrum pesticides is not acceptable. The management program will minimize, to the extent possible, the use of pesticides, and will include the use of the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Services Soil Pesticide Interaction Guide to select pesticides that have a minimum potential for leaching or loss due to runoff depending on the site - specific soil conditions; iii. The coordination of the application of pesticides with the irrigation practices (the timing and application rates of irrigation water) to reduce runoff and the leaching of any pesticides and nutrients; iv. The utilization of a golf course manager who is licensed by the State to use restricted pesticides and who will perform the required management functions. The golf course manager will be responsible for ensuring that the golf course fertilizers are selected and applied to minimize fertilizer runoff into the surface water and the leaching of those same fertilizers into the groundwater; and v. The storage, mixing and loading of fertilizer and pesticides will be designed to prevent/minimize the pollution of the natural environment. # g The shorelines of any stormwater management lakes must be sinuous in configuration, and must be sloped or bermed. The littoral zones around the ponds must be planted with native wetland herbaceous plants, and trees or shrubs can be included within the herbaceous plants. At least four species must be planted. The minimum required number of plants will be one plant per linear foot of lake shoreline as measured at the control elevation water level. The littoral shelf should provide a feeding area for water dependent avian species. 5. As individual zonings to PUD are submitted to the City, they shall include as a minimum the following information: a. A showing of the amount of units as a part of the maximum approved for the parent parcel. Language to be added is underlined Language-to -be dcleted is stru„k through Ordinance No. 1107 - Page 4 of 6 b. A Traffic Analysis submitted verifying that adequate capacity currently exists or will exist prior to the issuance of any Certificates of Occupancy. 6. Any lands included or amended into the Residential Mixed Use Category must demonstrate the non - existence of urban sprawl by: a. Submitting a fiscal impact study demonstrating a net fiscal benefit to the City. b. Directing new growth to areas where public facilities exist, are planned within the City or County Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, or are committed to through a Developer Agreement, or otherwise assured to be funded by the appropriate agency. c. Requiring all development to be connected to central water and sewer. d) Commercial. Permitted uses include the full range of offices, retail, personal and business servicesautomotive, wholesale, warehousing, and related commercial activities, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. Also-permitted- are- publte facilities- Other uses related to and consistent with commercial development such as houses of worship, public facilities. public utilities, communications facilities hos itals . rou homes adult famil care homes, assisted living facilities, and limited residential use associated with a commercial building, may be permissible under certain circumstances. 1. Commercial development shalt not exceed a floor area ration of 3.00 and the maximum impervious surface for development within this category shall not exceed 85 percent of the site. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include Commercial Professional Office (CPO), Light Commercial (CLT), Heavy Commercial (CHV) and Central Business District (CBD). e) Industrial. Permitted uses include large -scale manufacturing or processing activities, alse permifted-afe-business offices and schools, wholesaling and warehousing, public facilities, p_ublic utilities limited retail and service uses, and off -site signs, limited agriculture, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. Other uses related to and consistent with industrial development such as adult entertainment salvage yards, fortunetellers, bulk storage of hazardous materials and manufacturing of chemical or leather products may be permissible under certain circumstances. 1. Industrial Development shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 3.00 and the maximum impervious surface for development within this category shall not exceed 85 percent of the site. 2. Zoning districts considered appropriate within this future land use category include only RH and industrial (IND). f) Public Facility. Permitted uses include public facilities and uses such as parks, schools, government buildings, fire stations,. and other recreational and non - recreational public properties, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. Language to be added is underlined led streek- threw Ordinance No. 1107 - Page 5 of 6 1. The maximum impervious surface for development within this category shall not exceed 85 percent of the site. 2. Only the Public Use (PUB) Zoning district is considered appropriate within this future and use category. SECTION 3, Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. Effective Date. The effective date of this plan amendment, if the amendment is not timely challenged, shall be 31 days after the State Land Planning Agency notifies the local government that the plan amendment package is complete. If timely challenged, this amendment shall become effective on the date the State Land Planning Agency or the Administration Commission enters a final order determining this adopted amendment to be in compliance. No development orders, development permits, or land uses dependent on this amendment may be issued or commence before it has become effective. If a final order of noncompliance issued by the Administration Commission, this amendment may nevertheless be made effective by adoption of a resolution affirming its effective status, a copy of which resolution shall be sent to the State Land Planning Agency. INTRODUCED for first reading of the ordinance for transmittal in accordance with Chapter 9J -11 FAC and F.S. 163.3184(15), at a public hearing this 215` day of January, 2014. James. E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED on Second and Final Public Hearing this ^day of 2014. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney James E. Kirk, Mayor Language to be added is underlined Eabgaag°te- be-deleted s-st ickz„Potigh Ordinance No. 1107 - Page 6 of 6 Vol. 105 No. 13 OHS Softball team ready for new season ... Page 3 63- year -old reportedly caught with meth ... Page 7 Lake Levels 13.79 feet Last Year: 14.71 feet Sponsored By: r ogey's Family Restaurant 1759 S. Parrott Ave. 763 -7222 Source: South Florida Water Management District. Depth given n feet above sea level ECHOBEE EWS Wednesday, January 29, 2014 504 Pius tax Man dies after parking lot fight By Eric Kopp Okeechobee News A man who was injured in some sort of physical altercation outside a local nightspot has died in a Fort Pierce hospital. Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD) Detective Bill Saum said Gerardo Al- varez- Manzo, 45, died Jan. 27 at 7:44 p.m. at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Manzo had apparently received an in- jury to the back of his head after he was alleg- edly hit by Ramiro Reyna. Reyna, 23, N.W. 47th Terrace, Okeechobee, Ramiro Reyna be increased to was arrested Monday, Jan. 27, on a felony charge of aggra- vated battery. He is being held in the Okeechobee County Jail on 8200,000 bond. It's not yet known if, af- ter Mr. Manzo's death, that charge will be changed. "Once 1 get all the infor- mation and the medical ex- aminer's paperwork then it's possible the charges will manslaughter, if the cause of death is in fact due to his injuries," stated Assis- tant State Attorney Ashley Albright on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Detective Saum said an autopsy is being scheduled and the District 19 Medical Exam- iner's Office will later issue their findings as to the cause of death. According to an arrest report by OCPD Of- ficer Ryan Holroyd, the two men had been in the El Cielo Azul bar at 706 S.W. Second St. T he officer's report then quoted a witness who said they saw Mr. Manzo walking through See DEATH — Page 5 See page 4 for information abou how to contact this newspaper. Honda newszap.com f et ;no fee Rs 1.1o1J! 1 5 Okeechobee News/Tammi Kelly Family Health and Safety Expo Marco Cuevas (right), with Okeechobee R.S.V.P., recruited new volunteers for local programs at the Seventh Annual Okeechobee Family Health and Safety Expo held Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Okeechobee County Agri -Civic Center. Com- munity members stopped by the expo to take advantage of health screenings, demonstrations, free entertainment and lunch. Visitors could also apply for Florida KidCare, Medicaid and Food Stamps at the expo. For more photos on- line, go to florida.newszap.com. City council debates agriculture ordinance Some farm animals still allowed within city limits By Charles M. Murphy Okeechobee News The Okeechobee City Council approved an or- dinance, 4 -1, on Jan. 21 to transmit to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity an amend- ment to the city comprehensive plan which pro- vides for a definition of limited agriculture. Cattle, horses, hogs, sheep and goats would continue to be allowed in limited capacity. The amendment would impact the property in the old city holding zoning category. It would not impact bona fide agriculture operations that have agricul- ture exemptions from the property appraiser. City Planner Bill Brisson said the new plan would make it clear what people can do with See CITY — Page 5 LAW OFFICE OF GERALD LEFEBVRE 1910 S. PARRarr Ave OKEECHOBEE FL accidentattorne office.com JUST MILL ME "JERRYW Your Hometown Injury Attorney January 29, 2014 Okeechobee News 5 Local churches host special programs A Gospel sing will be held at 7th Day Chris- tian Church, 912 N.W. Park SL, featuring The Willing Vessels, on Friday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. The Okeechobee Church of the Naza- rene, 425 S.W. 28th St., will present a Southern Gospel Concert on Satur- day, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m., fea- turing the The Whisnants from Morgantown, N.C. For more information, call 863-763-3519 or 863- 763 -7113. A revival with Ben- nie and Tammy Jones is planned at Point of Light Fellowship Church, 15399 Hwy 78, in Lake- port. Tammy will minister to the ladies of the area on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. with a lunch to follow. Bishop Bennie will minister to all starting Sunday, Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch after. Then again Monday, Feb. 3 to Wednes- day, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. each night. Sacred Heart Catholic Church will present the Music Ministry of Santos on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. For more infor- mation, call 863- 763 -3727. Treasure Island Baptlst Church will host the Trust Quartet on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Fountain of Life Church welcomes two new associate ministers to their church family and to the city of Okeechobee: Pastor David Evans and Pastor Emory Polley. Pastor David Evans is our Creative Arts and Music Pastor and has moved here with his lovely wife Rachel. Pastor David has helped grow Places of Worship Share your news and photos for this column by email to okeenews@newszap.com the music ministries of Hillsong Australia, Youth Alive, and Planetshakers. Pastor Emory Polley and wife Donna and son Emo- ry Jr. are from Vero Beach, Florida. Pastor Emory will oversee our Men's Minis- tries. Our services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Sunday and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The weather is cooler, but it is still time to do Spring cleaning. The First United Methodist Youth Summer Camp Schol- arship Fund needs your unwanted/unused items. Does it still work but you don't need it anymore? Have you worn it in the past six months? Do you really need to watch that DVD again?" Are those toys too young for your kids now? And be sure to come shop for new bargains on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 200 N.W. Second St. Contact Nancy Vaughan at 863 - 763 -4021. Peace Lutheran Church will host criti- cally acclaimed musician and singer, Paul Todd in concert on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. The public is invited to hear Paul Todd's unique concert which is totally different from anything any- one has ever seen before! Everyone is wel- come to this free concert. Love Jesus? Every Monday morning, 8 a.m. at Hampton Inn, there is a Bible study held and you are invited. It is free if you don't eat, or you can have a great breakfast for only $5. Brandon Tucker and Pastor Jim Benton are the speakers. More questions? Call 863 -532 -2482. The Gathering hosts "Joy in the Mourn- ing" a grief support group and bible study for anyone who has lost a loved one, through death or divorce. All are welcome to attend. The support group will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. and Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 1735 S.W. 24th Ave. For more information, call Gale at 863 - 623 -8504. There are many opportunities at Peace Lutheran Church, including the newly founded Peace Outreach, whose goals in- clude getting everyone to discover their gifts and use them for the Glory of God. Another new opportunity is the Peace Garden Club, focusing on church grounds beautification and growing vegetables in raised garden beds. All are welcome to attend the Peace Garden Club meetings on the last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Okeechobee Mission Baptist Church will host a discover youth program every Wednesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. For more in- formation call 8637- 763 -3681. The AWANA Club at Oakvlew Baptlst Church invites all children from pre -Kin- dergarten, ages 3 to fifth graders. The club is from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Come join in the fun as with the Cubbies, Sparks and T & T classes for Bible memory and game time fun! Call the church office for more details at 863- 763 -1699. Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade Ministry Soup Kitchen and Thrift Store, 1401 N.E. Park St., is in need of donations of any type. All donations are tax deductible. Help is needed in putting a roof on the church and painting the building. The thrift store is open Monday- Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and the building fund yard sale will be the first and second Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The soup kitchen is under construction. For more information, call 863 -634 -9194. DEATH Continued From Page 1 the parking lot shortly after midnight. He was walking behind Reyna, added the report. The witness then reportedly told the of- ficer that, for no apparent reason, Reyna turned around and hit the victim in the face. The older man then fell backwards and hit the back of his head on the asphalt-covered parking lot. Reyna apparently had a beer bottle in one hand, but the witness was not sure 0 he struck the victim with the bottle, added the report. The officer's report went on to point out that when he arrived on the scene Mr. Man - zo was bleeding from his nose and mouth and his breathing "... was very heavy and labored." At one point the victim went into cardiac arrest and emergency medical per- sonnel had to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The report stated Mr. Manza had to be taken to Lawnwood by ambulance because he was too unstable to be airlifted. "He was later diagnosed with a life- threat- ening subdural bleed (brain bleed) near the rear of the brain," stated the officer. "Addi- tionally, he was without oxygen for an ex- tended period of time — approximately 40 minutes." The report went pointed out no gun or any other type of weapon was found on, or around, Mr. Manzo. CITY Continued From Page 1 their land. The City Planning Board recommended one goat, sheep or hog per acre and the plan would allow horses and cattle, small vegeta- ble gardens, the cultivation of hay and 4 -1-1 and FFA projects. "We want it fairly limited. No more than what people have been doing in the city already," Mr. Brisson said. "Were not look- ing at elephants, we look at domesticated animals and farm animals, and giving some- body some guidance," he told the council. There are limited agriculture operations in various locations in the city. Most of them were zoned holding. That was eliminated by the city and could be replaced by a new district, perhaps named rural heritage. He emphasized properties with agriculture ex- emptions, as commercial operations, would not be impacted. Councilman Clayton Williams voiced concern about having too many farm ani- mals, especially hogs. - "Have you ever lived down wind with a hog with it wet and muddy? You may not be able to handle that," he added. Mr. Brisson admitted some of these prop- erties are too small to handle multiple ani- mals. Councilman Dowling Watford said the ' goal is to allow 4 -H and FFA students to con- tinue to have projects. Councilman Devin Maxwell voted against the ordinance, and raised a number of ques- tions. He said he was very confused by the ordinance, and likened it to gibberish. Mayor Jim Kirk said the city would not allow something that is not permitted. He said no matter how many words are put to paper, human error can take place. Councilman Watford said he questioned whether the city should allow five horses and only three sheep. He said he doesn't want a hog farm in the city limits. "What we're trying to allow is the 4 -H member to raise a hog," he said. Your paper, not ours. Okcedmhcc Okrchnbec News We pledge to operate our newspaper as a public trust. We believe journalists are nothing more than guardians of every citi- zen's right to a free press. We have no authority to compromise, bargain away or dishonor the prin- ciples underlying the First Amendment. We don't play loose with the facts. We give notice to your opinions, not ours. We encourage vigorous discussion of public issues, but try to keep every- body's comments within the bounds of fair play. How are we doing? Let us know by emailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your editor. EECHOBEE NEWS Community Service Through Journalism SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED ORDINANCE No. 1107 Attached: >Memo from Brisson summarizing and explaining the amendments to the LDR's >Planning Board 9/19/13 Minutes, pages 4 -7 only >Draft ordinance with the proposed LDR amendments The supplemental materials will assist in being able to see the overall big picture of all the amendments, and what sections /areas will be affected by them. Any changes to the name to be used for the new Zoning District should be decided at this meeting so that the change can be incorporated in the Comp Plan Amendment, its being proposed as "Rural Heritage." Any areas in the LDR amendments, that are also addressed in the Comp Plan Amendment, should be addressed during the hearing in order for them to be incorporated prior to being sent to the DEO. Hope this is helpful information. Contact the Clerk's Office if you have any questions. Planning & Management Services, Inc-. Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Bill Brisson Date: January 13. 20'14 Subject: Materials on proposed changes to the Land Development Regulations as recommended by the LPA at its public hearing on September 19, 2013. As a result of the July 18`'' joint workshop meeting of the City Council and the Planning Board, the Planning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency (LPA), held a public hearing on September 19, 2013 and recommends to the City Council the adoption of the proposed changes as set forth beginning on page three of this memorandum. Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Land Development Regulations Add definition for the term "Limited Agriculture ". This definition should be the same as proposed in the Comprehensive Plan. Create a new RH, Rural Heritage Zoning District and allow for limited agricultural uses to be available only to properties currently designated "H" on the Zoning Map. Create a provision that will "grandfather" existing commercial agricultural uses on properties located in the RSF 1, RMF, IND Zoning Districts for which there now exists an active agricultural exemption granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser. D. Include a provision that allows limited agricultural use on an interim basis for properties in the PUD -R Zoning District. EXPLANATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE LDR's Two separate approaches are used to address the issues at hand. One addresses properties presently shown as "H" on the Zoning Map. The second addresses the five parcels not zoned "H ", but identified as having been granted agricultural exemptions by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser. A. Create a new "Rural Heritage" Zoning District The proposed new RH, Rural Heritage, zoning district is to be applied to lands currently shown as "H" on the Zoning Map and which are designated Single- Family on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). This new district is based on, but not identical to, the old H- Holding District. As suggested at the July 18th joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Board, we reviewed the "Rural Heritage designation" employed in Martin County. However, this is Serving Florida local Governments Since 1988 not a zoning district, but a Future Land Use designation. Martin County's purpose in creating this designation is different from that of Okeechobee. Specifically, Martin County uses this future land use designation to: ... protect these areas by assigning reasonable development options consistent with the agricultural character of the area "... and "to preserve the area's rural character ". Okeechobee, on the other hand, is primarily interested in retaining a property owner's right to continue limited agricultural use on a property. Consequently, other than to perhaps incorporate a name similar to that used in Martin County, we have not incorporated any specific provisions of Martin County's "Rural Heritage designation ". One important decision still remains to be made with regard to the RH District. During the Joint City Council — Planning Board meeting on July 18th, it was the consensus that the new RH Zoning District would only be applied to lands currently identified as "H" on the Zoning Map. No other properties would be allowed to be rezoned to RH. However, the RH District as proposed and approved by the LPA inadvertently did not include this limitation. Further, there appeared to be some ambivalence among the LPA members toward including this limitation. Therefore, if City Council wishes to prevent any other properties from being zoned RH in the future, Section 90- 534(b) should include the highlighted text on the following page. On the other hand, if the Council wishes to allow other properties located in Industrial and Single - Family, Multi - Family or Mixed -Use Residential Future Land Use Categories to be zoned RH, then highlighted language should be removed. DIVISION 15. RURAL HERITAGE (RH) DISTRICT Sec. 90 -434. Generally (a} There are within the city, parcels of land or ownerships (even though technically subdivided) that are presently undeveloped or used for agricultural. purposes and were formerly zoned lI- Holding, a zoning district no longer in existence. The City wishes to preserve the potential for limited agricultural use on these properties throe lZ creation of the F.H District. lb) The RH zoning district may be applied only to lands designated Single - Family Residential, Multi- Family Residential, Mixed Use Residential, and Industrial on the future land use map of the comprehensive plan and identified as "I I" Holding on the Zoning Map as revised July 19, 2013. (c) Uses in the RH district shall be subject to the regulations of this division. Sec. 90 -435. Permitted uses. The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the RH district: (1) Detached sinle- family dwellings. (2) Limited agricultural uses and associated structures for the commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising and grazing of horses and cattle; noncommercial raising or keeping of a maximum of three in Ilk LI' Se;-ring Florida Local Governments Since 1988 total number of hogs, sheep, and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens; and cultivation of hay for use or sale. Sec. 90 -436. Special exception uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the RH district after the issuance of a special exception use petition. E1) Permitted uses in excess of 30 feet in height. (2) Reserved Sec. 90 -437. Customary accessory uses. Each permitted principal use and special exception use in the RH district is also permitted to have the customary accessory structures uses for that use. 2-Sec. 90 -438. Lot and structure requirements. (a) Minimum lot area. Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, minimum requirements for the RH district shall be as follows: (1) Single- family dwelling: Area two (2) acres Width 200 feet (2) Other permitted principal uses and structures; a. commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising. and grazing of horses and cattle; Area one (1) acre per animal b. non - commercial raising or keeping of hogs, sheep. and goats; Area one (1) acre per animal c. None, except as needed to meet all other requirements set forth herein. (b) Minimum -yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in the 1-1 district, except where greater distance is required by yard setbacks, shall be as follows: (1) Single - family dwelling: £j Other permissible structures: Front 25 feet Side 10 feet Rear 10 feet Waterfront 20 feet Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 Front 25 feet Side 20 feet Rear 20 feet Waterfront 20 feet (c) Maximum lot coverage by all buildings. W Single - family dwelling: 45% (2) Other permissible principal uses: 45% (d) !'Maximum impervious surface. (1) Single - family dwelling: 55% Other permissible principal uses: 55% (e) Maximum height of structures. (1) Single- family dwelling: (2) Other permissible principal uses: 30 feet 30 feet B. Add a definition for limited agriculture and allow limited agriculture in the RSF1, RMF, IND and PUD -R Districts In order to implement the new RH District and to allow the continuation of the uses for which the County Property Appraiser has approved agricultural exemptions, the following changes are proposed to the LDC: Amend Sec. 66 -1 to add a new definition for "Limited agriculture" to read as follows: Limited agriculture means commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising and grazing of horses and cattle; noncommercial raising or keeping of a maximum of three in total . number of hogs, sheep, and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens; and cultivation of hay for use or sale. 2. Amend Sec. 90 -102 by adding a new item (6) to the list of permitted uses in the RSF 1 District, to read as follows: (6) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than September 19, 2013. 3. Amend Sec. 90 -192 by adding a new item (8) to the list of permitted uses in the RMF District, to read as follows: (8) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than September 19, 2013. 4. Amend Sec. 90 -342 by adding a new item (29) to the list of permitted uses in the IND District, to read as follows: Serving Florida Local Governmems Since 1988 (8) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than September 19, 2013. 5. Amend Sec. 90 -417 by adding a new item (7) to the list of permitted uses in the PUD -R District, to read as follows: (8) Limited agriculture shall be permissible as an interim use until such time as urban development is undertaken in accordance with an approved planned development. PROPERTIES ZONED "H, HOLDING" ID Existing Use(s) Location /Addresses FLUM Lot/Parcel Characteristics l Vacant Sots as well as nine single-family homes and one lot with a triplex and two single family units. Some vacant lots referred to only by street number. Specific addresses include: 1202 NW 13 St., 800, 803, 804, 806, & 810 NW 12'h St.; 1109 NW 8`h Av.; 1100 and 1110 NW 9t Av.; 800, 802, 804,806, & 808 NW 11th Av. Single- Family Single - Family 16 lots less than I acre 5 vacant lots 1 acre or more 1 vacant parcel 2.2 acres 2 Whole block is vacant. Located on N i 7`h Ct. between NW 10'1' and NW 116 Avenues 3 Whole block is vacant. Located on NW 7 "' St. between NW 9th and NW 10th Avenues Property is improved pasture referred to only by street number and located between SW 2 °� and 9th Streets just east of SW 10`h Av. Single- Family Single- g Family 2 vacant parcels, each 2.2 acres 1 vacant parcel 13.9 acres; p @ 1 vacant parcel @ 13.3 acres All properties are vacant. Two single - family units on small lot, large parcel is vacant. 517 SW 2155 St.; balance of property has no specific address but is located in southwest most part of City on north side of SW 23rd St. Single- Family Residential Mixed Use 1 vacant parcel @12.9 acres; 1 parcel 1.5 acres, both under same ownership 1 vacant parcel g 32.5 acres 6 Vacant Improved pasture between SE 8th and 13"' Streets west of Taylor Creek Western strip of this lot is part of the parking for the commercial office use immediately to the west and owned by the same entity. South Parrott Av. Single Family Parcel is 2.2 acres part of which is used for a parking property. lot for adjacent ro p p Y g S Single Family th 1105 SE 9th Dr. Single- Family Single- Family Single- Family SinQle- Family 1 vacant 2.2 acre parcel p 1 vacant parcel @ 4.7 acres; 1 vacant parcel a@ 9.9 acres, both under same ownership 1 vacant lot of less than one acre 1 vacant parcel @ 56.4 acres 9 Vacant Westernmost parcel is 802 SE 10th Av.; parcel to east has no address. 10 - Vacant No address; located south of NE 41 h St. west of Taylor Creek. No address; large tract located east of Taylor Creek to City limits and south of the railroad track. 11 Vacant 12a Accessory building to single - family use 649 NE 6th St. Single- Family Single- Family Single- 1 vacant lot Less than one acre 11 vacant lots less than one acre 14 All vacant No addresses; all properties are vacant and located between NE 9th & 11 Streets and NE 3rd 5 Avenues. 15 All vacant Only one parcel has an address, 150 NE 13th 12 vacant lots less than one Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1985 PROPERTIES ZONED "H, HOLDING" ID Existing Use(s) Location /Addresses FLUM Lot /Parcel Characteristics St.; the balance of the parcels have no addresses; they are located between NE 14th and 12th Streets west of Taylor Creek. Family acre 1 lot @ 1.1 ac. PROPERTIES NOT ZONED "H ", BUT WITH AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS ID Existing Use(s) Location /Addresses PLUM/ Zoning Lot /Parcel Characteristics A Improved Pasture 3- 16- 37 -35- 0160 -00010 -0050 1ND /1ND Ag Exemption, 41.9 ac. B Improved Pasture 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00- 00006 -B000 SF /PUD -R Ag Exemption, 50.48 ac. Ag Exemption, 0.97 ac. Ag Exemption, 8.92 ac. C Improved Pasture 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00- 00042 -8000 MF /RMF MF /RIM D Improved Pasture 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00 -00033 -0000 E Improved Pasture 2- 21- 37- 35 -0A00 -00043 -0000 SF /RSF1 Ag Exemption, 10.13 ac. Sensing Florida Local Governments Since 1 SS NIP 1=11!111 City of Okeechobee Properties Potentially Affected by Proposed Changes 1111111= unn MUM Minn f /11 IIII l runt NUM /1111111. r1 1u M11a SEEM —'1111 I� 1111 11111 111111 1�64. - 4,111.11111111 jj_ 1 i' UU11'i111> hill r r , 111 ilet ;writs.: Milk TAlirg VW w lip wMIRMll'. • A , aiN =al=ai: ,. ill OWLE LEGEND yp now le •; E Ij` !E_8 1 • C' Ifirlipm MA H1ing ; MMIS arj 111" am 0 /111 nD • MI law Ifir !' Zoned Area -Tt !!A f as 7 ZNON'h'ZatdArea -� E� wlAg Exemtioq .11.1 Future Land Use SINGLE - FAMILY MULTI - FAMILY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE 0.3 0.15 0 0.3 Miles Sentag Florida local Cuaetnrkwa Sitar 19x9 4 agETEMBER 19, 2013 • PLANNING BOARD • PAGE 4 OF AGENDA A ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED. Consider amending the Future Land Use Element (FL , P Policy 2.1 e ' > •ustrial. Permitted uses include large -scale manufacturing or processing activities, uses, and off -site signs. ,+sited agriculture, and accessory uses customary to permissible u + er uses related to and consistent with industria : -velopment such as adult entertainment, salvage yard unetellers, bulk storage of hazardous materials and many .:, ring of chemical or leather products y be permissible under certain circumstances, 2. Zoning districts consi. = -.: appropriate within this future d use category include only RH and IND, Policy 2,1 f) Public Facility. Permitted uses include blic f.. 'I Ies and uses such as parks, schools, government buildings, fire stations, other recreational and non -me r- `' :.I public properties, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. 2. Only the PUB Zoning district' 'onsidere. p oDilate within this future and use category, Chairperson Hoover asked whether t F = were any questions or comments the public. There were none. VOTE HOOVER -YEA = URROUGHS -YEA BAUGHMAN -YEA BRASS -YEA - `ELLER- ABSENT MCCOY- YEA RrrTER - YEA CREASMAN • N/A MCCREARY - N/A Mo'3 CARRIED. VI, NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider amending Land Development Regulations, Code Book B Based on discussion from the City Council/Planning Board Joint Workshop, July 18, 2013, the Board will consider AGENDA VI. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider amending Land Development Regulations, Code Book Article III, by adding Division 15, Rural Heritage Zoning District continued. SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 • PLANNING BOARD • PAGE 5 OF 7 ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Board Member Burroughs moved to recommend the City Council approve amending Code Book Article III, by adding to Division 15, (a section entitled) Rural Heritage Zoning District; as indicated in Exhibit 3, pages 10 and 11 of the Memorandum dated August 27, 2013 from LaRue Planning; seconded by Board Member McCoy. These amendments read as follows: DIVISION 15. RURAL HERITAGE (RH) DISTRICT Sec. 90-434. Generally. (a) There are, within the city, parcels of land or ownerships (even though technically subdivided) that are presently undeveloped or used for agricultural purposes and were formerly zoned H- Holding, a zoning district no longer in existence. The City wishes to preserve the potential for limited agricultural use on these properties through creation of the RH District. (b) The RH zoning district may be applied only to lands designated Single- Family Residential, Multi - Family Residential, Mixed Use Residential, and Industrial on the future and use map of the comprehensive plan.(c) Uses in the RH district shall be subject to the regulations of this division. Sec. 90 -435. Permitted uses. The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the RH district: (1) Detached single- family dwellings. (2) Limited agricultural uses and associated structures for the commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising and grazing of horses and cattle; noncommercial raising or keeping of a maximum of three in total number of hogs, sheep, and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens; and cultivation of hay for use or sale. Sec. 90.436. Special exception uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the RH district after the issuance of a special exception use petition. (1) Permitted uses in excess of 30 feet in height. (2) Reserved. Sec. 90-437. Customary accessory uses. Each permitted principal use and special exception use in the RH district is also permitted to have the customary accessory structures uses for that use. Sec. 90-438. Lot and structure requirements. (a) Minimum lot area. Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, minimum requirements for the RH district shall be as follows; (1) Single- family dwelling: Area: 2 acres, Width: 200 feet. (2) Other permitted principal uses and structures: a. commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising, and grazing of horses and cattle. Area: 1 acre per animal, b, non - commercial raising or keeping of hogs, sheep, and goats. Area: 1 acre per animal. c, None, except as needed to meet all other requirements set forth herein. (b) Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in the RH district, except where greater distance is required by yard setbacks, shall be as follows: (1) Single- family dwelling: Front: 25 feet. Side: 10 feet. Rear: 10 feet. Waterfront: 20 feet. (2) Other permissible structures: Front: 25 feet. Side: 20 feet, Rear: 20 feet. Waterfront: 20 feet. (c) Maximum lot coverage by all buildings. (1) Single- family dwelling: 45 percent (2) Other permissible principal uses: 45 percent. (d) Maximum impervious surface. (1) Single- family dwelling: 55 percent. (2) Other (continued) SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 - PLANNING BOARD - PAGE 6 oF7 AGENDA ACTION • DISCUSSION • VOTE VI. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. Consider amending Land Development Regulations, Code Book Article ill, by adding Division 15, Rural Heritage Zoning District continued. B. Consider amending the Land Development Regulations, Code Book Section 66.1, Definitions, and Permitted Uses in Sections: 90 -102, Residential Single Family -One; 90 -192, Residential Multiple Family; V) 90 -342, Industrial; and 90 -417, Residential Planned Unit Development - Senior Planner. (Exhibit 4). ,`- 1. Hear from Planning Staff. 2. Public comments or questions from those in attendance, or submitted to the Board Secretary. 3. Disclosure of Ex -Parte communications by the Board. 4. a. 1) Motion regarding amending Code Book, Section 66 -1, E Definitions by adding a definition of "Limited Agriculture." cz ss 2) Board discussion. 3) Vote on motion. permissible principal uses: 55 percent. (e) Maximum height of structures. (1) Single - family dwelling: 30 feet. (2) Other t permissible principal uses: 30 feet. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there was any further discussion from the Board or the public. There was none. VOTE HOOVER -YEA BURROUGHS -YEA BAUGHMAN•YEA BRASS - YEA KELLER • ABSENT MCCOY• YEA RITTER • YEA CREASMAN • NIA MCCREARY • N/A MOTION CARRIED. Planner Brisson explained the definition of Limited Agriculture needed to be added just as it was to the Comprehensive Plan in earlier action. Further amendments were to implement the definition with the list of permitted uses in the RSF -1, RMF, WD, and PUD -R Districts. After much discussion the consensus of the Board was that the Rural Heritage Zoning District would be limited to property owners who currently have an Agricultural Exemption from the Property Appraiser. Planner Brisson commented that the text should be amended to include of a commercial nature" for the permitted uses in each of the zoning districts. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there were any comments or questions from those in attendance. There was none. Chairperson Hoover asked whether Board Members had ex -parte communications to disclose for the record. There was none. Board Member Burroughs moved to recommend the City Council approve amending the Land Development b. 1) Motion regarding amending Code Book Section 90 -102 Regulations Code Book, Section 66-1, Definitions by adding a definition of "Limited Agriculture" and amending the g Permitted Uses, Residential Single Family -One (RSF -1) sections outlined in Exhibit 4, page 12 of the Memorandum dated August 27, 2013 from LaRue Planning with the District, by adding item (6), to allow limited agriculture ort addition of the words "of a commercial nature;" seconded by Board Member McCoy. These amendments read as properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption. 2) Board discussion. 3) Vote on motion, c. 1) Motion regarding amending Code Book, Section 90 -192, Permitted Uses, Residential Multiple Family (RMF) District, by adding item (8), to allow limited agriculture on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, 2) Board discussion. 3) Vote on motion. follows; Amend Sec. 66-1 to add a new definition for "Limited agriculture" to read as follows; Limited agriculture means commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising and grazing of horses and cattle; noncommercial raising or keeping of a maximum of three in total number of hogs, sheep, and goats; noncommercial plant and vegetable gardens; and cultivation of hay for use or sale. r( SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 • PLANNING BOARD - PAGE 7 OF 7 AGENDA ACTION • DISCUSSION - VOTE VI. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. B. Consider amending the Land Development Regulations continued. d. 1 Motion regarding amending Code Book, Section 90 -342, Permitted Uses, Industrial (IND) District, by adding item (29), to allow limited agriculture on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption. 2) Board discussion, 3) Vote on motion. a e. 1) Motion regarding amending Code Book, Section 90 -417, Permitted Uses, Residential Planned Unit Development(PUD - '` R) District, by adding items (a)(4) and (b)(7), to allow limited g agriculture uses as an interim use until such time as urban development is undertaken. 2) Board discussion. 3) Vote on motion. jaccordance 6 C C. Consider any additional requests for amendments to the City's Land Development Regulations - Chairperson. VII. ADJOURN • Chairperson. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. General Services media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Department. Amend Sec. 90 -102 by adding a new item (6) to the list of permitted uses in the RSF 1 District, to read as follows: (6) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature, on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Prooerty_Rpp_raiser_not later_than jinsert_datej, 2013.. . Amend Sec. 90 -192 by adding a new item (8) to the list of permitted uses in the RMF District, to read as follows: (8) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature, on proper>>s on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than (insert date], 2013. Amend Sec. 90 -342 by adding a new item (29) to the list of permitted uses in the IND District, to read as follows: (8) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature, on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than (insert date], 2013. Amend Sec. 90 -417 by adding a new item (7) to the list of permitted uses in the PUD -R District, to read as follows: (8) Limited agriculture shall be permissible as an interim use until such time a urban development is undertaken in with an approved planned development. VOTE KoovER•YEA BURROUGHS -YEA BAUGHMAN -YEA BRASS - YEA KELLER•ABSENT MCCOY- YEA RITTER • YEA CREASMAN • N/A MCCREARY - N/A MOTION CARRIED. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there were any requests for amendments to the Land Development Regulations. There were none offered. There being no further items on the agenda, Chairperson Hoover adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. ATTEST: Dawn T. Hoover, Chairperson Patty M. Burnette, Secretary ORDINANCE NO, ? ? ?? AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA PRO- VIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 66 -1 DEFINITIONS, BY ADDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR LIMITED AGRICULTURE; CHAPTER 90, ZONING, ARTICLE III INCLUDING ADDING A NEW DIVISION 15, RURAL HERITAGE (RH) ZONING DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS THEREFOR (SECTIONS 907434 THROUGH 90 -438); SECTIONS 90- 102, 90 -192, AND 90 -342 BY ADDING LIMITED AGRICULTURE OF A COMMERCIAL NATURE TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE RSF 1, RMF, AND IND DISTRICTS, RESPECTIVELY; SECTION 90 -417 BY ADDDING LIMITED AGRICULTURE AS A PERMISSIBLE INTERIM USE TO THE UST OF PERMITTED USES IN SECTION 90 -417, PUD -R DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has a legitimate interest in periodic review of its ordinances and and development regulations to address certain inconsis- tencies or outdated regulations contained in the codes; to make amendments to meet changing community standards, or to accommodate new development; and to create new ordinance or regulation to better serve the public and to make the code a more consistent and easier to understand document; and WHEREAS, Staff and Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee, Florida have recently reviewed the Code of Ordinances and Land Development Regulations to deter- mine areas of improvement; has discussed same at public meetings; and has recommended certain changes, amendments or modifications to the code to present to the City Council for ordinance adoption; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has considered the recommendations of the Planning Board and Staff, and concludes that each of the proposed amendments are in the best interests of the City and its citizens, that said amendments are necessary and appropriate to make the codes more consistent and responsive to the needs of the City and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City: Section 1. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida amends herein Chapter 66, GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 66 -1, Definitions to include the following definition: 1 Sec. 90 -437. Customary accessory uses. Each permitted principal use and special exception use in the RH district is also permitted to have the customary accessory structures uses for that use. Sec. 90 -438. Lot and structure requirements. (a) Minimum lot area. Except where further restricted by these regulations for particular use, minimum requirements for the RH district shall be as follows: (1) Single - family dwelling: Area two (2) acres Width 200 feet (2) Other permitted principal uses and structures: a. commercial or noncommercial boarding, raising, and grazing of horses and cattle; Area one (1) acre per animal b. non-commercial raising or keeping of hogs, sheep, and goats; Area one (1) acre per animal c. None, except as needed to meet all other requirements set forth herein. (b) Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in the H district; except where greater distance is required by yard setbacks, shall be as follows: (1) Single- family dwelling: (2) Other permissible structures: (c) Maximum lot coverage by all buildings. Front 25 feet Side 10 feet Rear 10 feet Waterfront 20 feet Front 25 feet Side 20 feet Rear 20 feet Waterfront 20 feet (1) Single - family dwelling: 45% (2) Other permissible principal uses: 45% (d) Maximum impervious surface. (1) Single- family dwelling: 55% (2) Other permissible principal uses: 55% (e) Maximum height of structures. (1) Single- family dwelling: 30 feet (2) Other permissible principal uses: 30 feet Sec. 90 -342. Permitted uses. (8) Limited agriculture shall be permissible as an interim use until such time as urban development is undertaken in accordance with an approved planned development. Section 7. Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 8. Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shah take effect immediately upon its passage. 5 INDEPENDENT_ __ Imo NEWSPAPERS OKEECHOBEE NEWS J STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE 107E W 17th Street, Suite I), Okeechobee, rL 34974 Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Tom Byrd, who on oath says he is Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a _- t ' _ _ . _ _, in the matter of +t- �'���_a_ in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in theissues of / Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant fur- ther says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, com- mission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Tom Byrd Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of I Notary Public, State of Florida at Large 177 M1tlE BRIDGES MICOMMISSWN %EE 177053 EXPIRES' April 20, 2016 Bonded Thai Notary Public Unde,wnlers {863) 763 -3334 PUBLIC NEARING NOTICE AMENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NOTICE: The City Council of the City of Okeechobee will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 6 PM or as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, PL, to consider and receive input concerning proposed Ordinance No. 1107, which amends the Comprehensive Plan as follows: • Provide a definition for Limited Agriculture. • Amend Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1, by listing the allowable uses and appropriate zoning districts for each land use category: Single - Family Residential, Multi - Family Residential, Mixed Use Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Public Facility, relating to using property for livestock, animals, grazing, gardens, hay, and similar type uses. The proposed amendments will be forwarded in transmittal form to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The Public and all interes d parties, calling SPECIAL ATTENTION TO any 4 -H or F TURE FARMER OF AMERICA MEMBERS who raise LIVES CK and /or FOWL for Exhibits, LIVESTOCK SHOWS, and /or COUNTY FAIRS; or any PERSONS with LIVESTOCK or FOWL on property within the City Limits are encouraged to attend the meeting and be heard. Comments may be submitted orally or in writing before or at the hearing. The proposed amendments may be viewed on the City website or at the Office of the City Clerk, during normal business hours, at the address above. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the City Council witi) respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863 - 763 -3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item MUST be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. Published BY: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Exhibit 2 . . . . 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A ' Ar \.-.. t '' i, _ ' i- ,--, -- ' ' -I.\ CA _ . v-A: \---\ ' V \ i" ' "sr ',.. ...in* -1 n > p , alb r) ... , , , 4---,t7e •v- ;.'-,•(-!.,-.A; ;.-\\ ,',. c. \I-NciNv r, - ... s\ ,, -\(-:.( e cliTh-V rcsr --.1 0&•-, --uL. Proceeds usage: .. ,_. 23......(A 'N. S..•\; ••• (....‘1 . \ C:j.`-'?',-.7:1;. :'. C-‘-''C'i 1,—Wr ::".(' .c...:N::'-2.1. (..I.,...\-- \-1. C'..,,,c.-!,.(Nbs(2,,...J .. ‘ o .-t-. .. -sif-...,.; • _ CI .i...'N ..;i -_, - Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: o City Hall Park a #1 Memorial Park M#2 •ip #3 .4 #4 (3 #5 o #6 - OR Address of event: Parcel ID: : Page 2 of 3 TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION If not using Park(s), provide event address: Street Address rd� yI-h /yes City State Zip Code Svc be4 weep Ni 0 Parr., Street(s) to be closed: . 7N a 14 -N.11 4A; Date(s) to be closed: 1)1 ri i IL- \_ \ M -IA -w o, 3 }(?,'n 4 Cl 4 {c1 a-k- <- f (Y1 Time(s) to be closed: e_ C,; ‘1)C:).,_,-.Q.__. Purpose of Closing: \c'cy_. --;\ ,, 011 -"\- CI_LcL1C. ts;1f . t:t. if).e. re r-• '_, Attachments Required: Charitable Function Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing ' Site Plan ' Original signatures of all residents, property owners and business owners affected by the closing. ® Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. ® Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. ®Proof of non - profit status 'Letter of Authorization from Property Owner ' If any items are being sold on City streets or sidewalks, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) must be attached for each business. TUP can be obtained from the General Services Department. ' State Food Service License, if applicable. ' State Food Service License, if applicable. ' State Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable. (Alcoholic beverage can be served only on private property. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on City property, this included streets and sidewalks.) Note: ' Clean up is required within 24 hours. ' No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks. ' No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private property /business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s). ® The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades. ' Dumpsters and port -o -lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours. Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the city and other regulations of other governmental regulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and shall hold the city harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arising out of applicant's use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the city for such incident, including attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual cost incurred by the city pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, police, fire, maintenance or other departmental expenses. The city reserves the right to require from an applicant a cash or cashier's check advance deposit in the sum approximated by the city to be incurred in providing city services. Any such sum not incurred shall be refunded to the applicant. Page 3 of 3 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03- 08 and 04 -03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulation, which may be Iawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance of this Charitable Function Permit. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AND R.E. HAMRICK TESTAMENTARY TRUST AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. (:)) I AAV /_:?Ary Applicant Signature Date ' ""OFFICE USE ONLY " "®" Staff Review -city T D ngm` r . Fire Department: , ®�� fug', 1 ' Date: Date: ,� n-020/ J Buildin Official: Public Works: /�' Date: l • PO- i MN �,� UMW Police De i artment: BTR De artment: ,,,, ,� re�� Date: Date: City Administrator: IkivwF Date: Ci ' Clerk: CD Date: NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST 13E COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on f - al- 1 II" Date Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved Date CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ' " ,Q= 55 SE THIRD AVENUE `, i 4`" OKEECHIOBEE, FL 34974 ^`j _ a : ; = _....,f.,...§ \ �r -W _.. > 44 -' ;. it Tele: 863- 763 -3372 ext. 218 Fax: 863 -763 -1686 SPECIAL EVENTS AND/OR, TEMPORARY 9 STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING . PERMIT APPLICATION Page 1 of 3 Date Received: l'A IaD 1i3 Date Issued: Application No: 005 Date(s) of Event: ) C.:1' '_) --'.3.-4-1') n,. CI' . t)C1 ir; Fee: h1/ Date Paid: Nf... Information: Organization: btes!..ch �,;,i. '\cki rj3-I Tax Exempt No: 1 Mailing Address: Es, i h )\- ' N L? y c'. e .I\ee N L. < Viet i r d.... Contact Person: s-C C "1. tx(L.E" E -Mail Address: f , , 4,-. c;: • , -k2( t Telephone: • Work: I iii Q., , -` S c) is2 ;) &-1 [t Home: I 1 Cell: Summary of activities: ) ' f t: ‘,.. 1 ., 1 ^\ i -, 1L_l .�,D t_i_ tx. %. t ;! } ,7,.__-.1:` .1: c Y•, i, x� - )rte .�.. ' � O V.P . E ' � \t-e L . . �C?i% i � ' i � ,., . : , ,k c' .(;• ... , . ', .. ,, ,, , � .. `�• t . �acy'._N : \c, %� Pki 4 \C 'i�> \, E'... ^�4 , V f)4 ni-0, ,--0.:; -, 1 6:. .. 1~_h ti<-?., i:'1 ci_ -0 Obi , f �' `` c(- e ,� �' e 6_` C�..3o kc c �` t. A. e ,\ 1, '\ i� C ,uC1 e, ---c- -,e :c . I t Ci ivt c.; Proceeds usa e: .:V.. CA" ` .3..e _S: i C Ci -'t r= s,:i t' c_ : 1.A?L =,`� 1 ' >, C Ih ( �1 k CV:\ .1..A-.c. - (.-, €, jC)^; t (---: 'S-' `'. •' . ' -\'i'' is .. , _1�p . ,.,- t`, i , .. _ ( -� -, �+�, ( .. �.i.t.�.: ; l ., 11- S�.L ... `), . - -F ?'i Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: o City Hall Park o #1 Memorial Park 44,#2 `¢� #3 #4 o #5 o #6 OR , i . Address of event: Parcel ID: Page 2 of 3 TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING - INFORMATION If not using Park(s), provide event address: Street Address C`w 3 at G , h City een �, State Zip Code v y' f) r S f:�K *s Street(s) to be closed: i ci_ } � e Date(s) to be closed: {\- l r) /4 mare -) ` I l'h Time(s) to be closed: N ' DC) Pf l •. r" ; C)(') Purpose of Closing: V, .: t wt. `-i--6Y1 ('ck l . 0 rvi u `'q, te;SI 41'7.np '`)- Attachments Required: Charitable Function Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing lo- Site Plan Original signatures of all residents, property owners and business owners affected by the closing. ® Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. ® Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. Is -Proof of non - profit status Is-Letter of Authorization from Property Owner Is- If any items are being sold on City streets or sidewalks, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) must be attached for each business. TUP can be obtained from the General Services Department. ® State Food Service License, if applicable. ® State Food Service License, if applicable. State Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable. (Alcoholic beverage can be served only on private property. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on City property, this included streets and sidewalks.) Note: 0- Clean up is required within 24 hours. ® No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks. lgs. No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private property/business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s). ® The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades. Is Dumpsters and port -o -lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours. Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the city and other regulations of other governmental regulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and shall hold the city harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arising out of applicant's use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the city for such incident, including attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual cost incurred by the city pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, police, fire, maintenance or other departmental expenses. The city reserves the right to require from an applicant a cash or cashier's check advance deposit in the sum approximated by the city to be incurred in providing city services. Any such sum not incurred shall be refunded to the applicant. Page 3 of 3 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03- 08 and 04 -03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulation, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance of this Charitable Function Permit. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AND R.E. HAMRICK TESTAMENTARY TRUST AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. < \OL.U.S Lk_h A-- -O% 6 f --1 Applicant Signature ' J Date l 40" OFFICE USE ONLY."' Staff Review /% 1 n6 I eer: / Date: ..4W111�� mr Fire De u artment: i i,/ �_:,� Date: t,�j /hp / - /0 - t Buildin l Official: WI jf/'��� Ir'aliPM ' liallraPAIIIIIIIMMI Date: Date: Public Works: Police De ' artment: ,1ri�' � Date: IIMf' 'MM. BTR De s artment: aiffil. Date: Ci Administrator: I I I AG Date: Ci Clerk: *S InV ,r-M Date: f fa f NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AiND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on Date Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved Date t CITY OF OICEECHOBEE 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Tele: 863-763-3372 ext. 218 Fax: 863-763-1686 SPECIAL EVENTS AND/OR, TEMPORARY Ari,-,Or STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION Page 1 of 3 Date Received: 1.219)0 /13 Date Issued: Application No: DO IP Dates of Event: ‘-)v '.(c..‘ .c,-,.:.-A- .:::-",\C) Fee: t,-)//w Date Paid: Nill..'3 Information: Organization: bjeclu main -61‘. I Tax Exempt No: Mailing Address: ?5 P., Ort_PCOM fl w' . ()Pt., kdri,5.3ile..-t' r. ...3_,./9 94 Contact Person: 771.4..rsof pi) E-Mail Address: .-- (r)c6"; C. -.-.'.. (0 k..!.e K-tri,he ( . pnr-.) Irked-re' e 4- 6-,rso _...., Telephone: • Work: I ..-)210/1 Home: I Cell: 1 j . Summary of activities: •-)D t (..*4 \ )\ e, c.k (..: t-- i ci l'i,V,... k . '• j 1 'C-.17 +FAL 11-1)(1, &in& Lo hrxt- il, (:_-__:- c‘ .,,-\-- -c--,c\ ',I-) - i i, .M.1.- ' --r. - cal. :', - 0, €...-1-4.e, ci c ce_c-N.% \r',1-.1 ; n (1\ \.)c,V...; c--,cr \i)_\ .:( ' PC11;15 `Z-) (351C1 Proceeds usage: . . \ •F.A.--1. CA- c..) . -__-4.:j en; , _ . , _.„4" ,-. • .-; , :„, ., ,.-A. - - - -- :,.- a---. - 0 r.-)-.Q - --e , ) t - — • - , , \ - v r — ; ' - --, ;-.1 ...i _ c'T' 'CIA Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: o City Hall Park o #1 Memorial Park --,61.(#2 • #3 ' #4 o #5 o #6 OR Address of event: Parcel ID: ti MPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION If not using Park(s), provide event address: Street Address Page 2 of 3 5W :3 £ 4+11 ves beh'e t��fde r c. s -$ Street(s) to be closed: Date(s) to be closed: Time(s) to be closed: Purpose of Closing: Attachments Required: i , A) r3 � v c 4 c, u ttc o\\ `isV.re e Fy Charitable Function Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing to Site Plan to Copy of liability insurance in the amount of 51,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. • Original signatures of all residents, property owners and business owners affected by the closing. • Copy of liability insurance in the amount of 51,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. to Proof of non- profit status Is-Letter of Authorization from Property Owner is If any items are being sold on City streets or sidewalks, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) must be attached for each business. TUP can be obtained from the General Services Department. ® State Food Service License, if applicable. to State Food Service License, if applicable. l State Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable. (Alcoholic beverage can be served only on private property. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on City property, this included streets and sidewalks.) Note: la Clean up is required within 24 hours. t- No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks. to No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private property/business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s). ® The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades. • Dumpsters and port -o -lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours. Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the city and other regulations of other governmental regulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and shall hold the city harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arising out of applicant's use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the city for such incident, including attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual cost incurred by the city pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, police, fire, maintenance or other departmental expenses. The city reserves the right to require from an applicant a cash or cashier's check advance deposit in the sum approximated by the city to be incurred in providing city services. Any such sum not incurred shall be refunded to the applicant. Page 3 of 3 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03- 08 and 04 -03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulation, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance of this Charitable Function Permit. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AND R.E. HAMRICK TESTAMENTARY TRUST AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. -,,, jori.k.A-k..1! r LA. 1.67-1. .--, /4-9()//:::'? Applicant Signature Date ® ®® *OFFICE IT E ONLY**** Staff Review - -'' ngineer: r 'a —' Date: -- Fire De artment: �;�/` ',�, Date: AT- c .p BuildinI Official: Mgr ..di i r� Date: �f � J - ip -- i Public Works: WARN Date: Police De , artment: 1r!�5' Date: / -�=' BTR De artment: fr M"AM T Date: V111172,1111 �f i yCi City Administrator: FAIBIZOluar, ����.� Date: Clerk: Date: 16 NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on Date Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved Date • ffp:ze,, in,,. :. .r A,,,,, .ate `' R a ;. ;9 Z. . A' = .; '447-i :E'" CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 349'74 Tele: 863 -763 -3372 ext. 218 Fax: 863- 763 -1686 SPECIAL EVENTS AND /OR, TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION Page 1 of 3 Date Received: 1g)19,011 Date issued: Application No: DOI Date(s) of Event: T--)g `...;.,.04) ,:.: -. I. - , 8--)n i 4 Fee: 0 (. Date Paid: 1•)%9k Information: Organization: tot.e.. . ' `; x e ( ('p 3t1 Tax Exempt No: 1 Mailing Address: . j} Person: _~- ') r -i'e — t y -yse on ;(is't?,, �sz.i ei I/ e i `r'-11,0, 13 C. E. f lla :1') .'�`1-'t`e . ` . nrci _Contact Mai1 Address: _E Telephone: .--,) Work: 1 % A .''.`:Y-> L;) Li. LP j Home: 1 [Cell: 1 Summary of activities: . f ' f e_c \r �' : . ``+ o,'A rt �C.c-se F c2.&,,,\\ r).c\ 1 21- \x.ktL r-i., .. +'(,, a;_; \iC:1i_�()j j� y � l ' I ,-A L' 't @ If';t3ki:i f\. (A', ', \i i V 1 e `l i i- - -V �O ��(10-. V (Oj �-k ',k- f'l. CP.r -A-t7 cl <:xe_c_ _C` -!-- _ i kcr c \ o d - N A m)-;. \ cs. ._ -\ As.. \� z ,..5 A\ 'e._ `k-1�'�c� - t i cf tit- ti () "-1 .1 c t\i -Net,-..,A,1( :; Proceeds usage: t{ j (� ,'\ �'_= 1"",.\ \..,....T-03.-.',_. li 1 ti, �" _� �i l t` 5 r. _ i ! C'i 4.« ,i.> C t. \ \--�, 1 1 C,l,. \ t .I ■ ∎ 0r(__ \ .._T ice,- • CA e, - i :( -N \Z.e , i',c, , A (L.---',., ,-,`,--?.-i,.\- f r, t�if i (; \ : i�:` C: c \t, (NV, ::-\ r'� i-t�' . �i.;f '( 1 1. . Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: ❑ City Hall Park ❑ #1 Memorial Park v.42 403 . w #4 o #5 ❑ #6 OR Address of event: Parcel ID: Page 2 of 3 TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION If not using Park(s), provide event address: Street Address 6 K) ad 14 n _ V C bQ rvuel EY PA L L -k .State p e Street(s) to be closed: -- (-1 awl L4 -4N_ ) e Date(s) to be closed: :: � r ;, iiv `xlc. 1.0 -3.i -b - Ec hT.,: t)t '4 Time(s) to be closed: 5'. IS1 -PM - I t ' (X, P Purpose of Closing: =�a ;vc�{ '�C'CL5�� (�'G � =.t._ � �T6`cFT � _ Attachments Required: Function Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing _Charitable Is- Site Plan ® Original signatures of all residents, property owners and business owners affected by the closing. It- Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. It. Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust as additional insured. -Proof of non -profit status It-Letter of Authorization from Property Owner I> If any items are being sold on City streets or sidewalks, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) must be attached for each business. TUP can be obtained from the General Services Department. IP- State Food Service License, if applicable. ® State Food Service License, if applicable. I - State Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable. (Alcoholic beverage can be served only on private property. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on City property, this included streets and sidewalks.) Note: ® Clean up is required within 24 hours. No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks. ® No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private property /business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s). to. The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades. Ito. Dumpsters and port -o -lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours. Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the city and other regulations of other governmental regulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and shall hold the city harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arising out of applicant's use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the city for such incident, including attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual cost incurred by the city pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, police, fire, maintenance or other departmental expenses. The city reserves the right to require from an applicant a cash or cashier's check advance deposit in the sum approximated by the city to be incurred in providing city services. Any such sum not incurred shall be refunded to the applicant. Page 3 of 3 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03- 08 and 04 -03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulation, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance of this Charitable Function Permit. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AND R.E. HAMRICK TESTAMENTARY TRUST AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. Applicant Signature Date e "OFFICE USE ONLY"" Staff Review Aix meer: — •- r - Date: Fire De' artment: -�/ Date: FREMITAM j- -/ Building Official: f�f NFL. ' "'' Date: Public Works: Date: % �� 1 b ��t 44 Police De ' artment: Date: '- - BTR Department: i Date: Ci Administrator: : a Date: Mill - rp City Clerk: / ' finAv ie Date: NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved Date Date Exhibit 3 Jan 21, 2014 CITY OF OKBI3CHOBBB (863) 763-3372 FAX (863) 763-1686 AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED FORM TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE 55 SE 3K° AVENUE OKEECHOBEE/ FLORIDA 34974 NAME: Z05Qp h 4e1- 5 ADDRESS: 1004 NU' Okee k • ! i " 't TELEPHONE: g{p3 - 2 1- 3 I 4 3 FAX: MEETING: REGULAR CT" SPECIAL ❑ WORKSHOP ❑ DATE: PLEASE ��'IC�� THE C7� SOU„ WISH �O HAVE �PLAC' ,ED'ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: PLEASE STATE WHAT DEPARTMENT(S) YOU ,HAVE WORKED WITH: Q�.tti nal Ratio Cock e n ().et e rxe PLEASE STATE DESIRED AC ON BY THE CITY COUNCIL: �p iC:h ppeopte orn Walk/ n ( can tt 1. r its penpte (pal-104i, rr ),)el -cop - DISe nab -on i PLEASE SUMMARIZE PERTINENT INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR REQUEST AND ATTACH APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: IF A PRESENTATION IS TO BE MADE/ PLEASE LIMIT THE TIME TO TEN MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE MAYOR- SIGNED BY: / DATE: 6Q kr) ! 3 2.01 MEMORANDUM Exhibit 4 Jan 21, 2014 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: City Clerk /Personnel Administrator Gamiotea DATE: January 15, 2014 SUBJECT: City's Personnel Grievance Committee Appointments As per the City Personnel Policies and Procedures, the City Council needs to consider appointing a Grievance Committee, for two years, from the Police, Fire, Finance, Administration (includes General Services and Clerk's Office) and Public Works Departments. The following are the names submitted from each of the above departments. * Motion to appoint the Employee Grievance Committee, term being January 22, 2014 - January 31, 2016, or until their successor is appointed. Department Member Alternate Fire Phil Conroy Mike Skipper Public Works Eric Ward Brian Padgett Finance Cyndi Beeson India Riedel Administration Robin Brock Patty Burnette Police Bill Saum Danny Green night seating lighting underneath fountain Pavers Mountable Understory planting_ color accents <DESIGN =S T L V 1 O A M D f C A W E A I C M I I I C I V I I Okeechobee Roundabout Concept Plan Scale: 1" = 20' Date: 6 -3 -13 5-%'i bul-d boa a(, — SAND TRAIL FO SIONAGE CAR PULL - 01 1 —"MCC PICNI<: -- KAYAK / CAN- I Atl i -o1'I N CRASS SE 7th MEET I'AVII I . ----max -ter -- BAIIIROOMS & SIORAG — PI AYGROUND — "SP! ASFI PI AY" ARFA PI RGOLA — BIOSWALL <DESIGN =STUDIO Taylor Creek Park Concept Plan Scale: 1" = 50' Date: 6 -12 -13 Overall Key Map bitfribAl @ JQr1 a1, a 0!4 m u+ NPb-),hem G- (poles L)-1_&)- c N M -c Sheet L -2 (441S -1 to 441S -6) -c Sheet L -3 (441S-7 to 441S-12) rn L Sheet L -4 (441S-13 to 441S -17) Sheet L -5 (441S -18 to 441S -21) in in N rn 10 N I Sheet L -6 I (441S -22) — I s co N TREE SCHEDULE MED. / LARGE TREES CODE QTY BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME 0 PALM TREES CODE QTY BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME SIZE OSS 103 Sabal palmetto / Cabbage Palmetto 14', 17' & 20' Ct., Smooth Trunk, Stagger Heights SMALL TREES CODE QTY BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME SIZE { • j LS 28 Lagerstroemla indica 'Sioux' / Sloux Crape Myrtle 45 Gal., 10' Ht x 5-6' Spr., multi LT 31 Lagerstroemia x 'Tuscarora' / Crape Myrtle Coral Pink 10-12' Ht x 5 -6' Spr., Multi, 3 -5 trunks, 4 -5' Cl "`j"' 'Small Tree Variety • Li 10 Ligustrum japonicum / Japanese Privet 8' Ht. x 8' Spr. , Multi - Stem Tree Form SIZE QC 6 Quercus virglnlana 'Cathedral' / Cathedral Live Oak 65 Gal, 3 -35' CaL, 14 -16' Ht x 6-8' Spr, 4 -5' Ct General Notes Governing Standards and Specifications: Florida Department of Transportation, Design Standards Dated 2013, and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction dated 2010, Section 580 Landscape Installation, and any applicable updates. Large Trees (over 11" trunk Diameter) Cathedral Live Oak Shrubs & Ground covers Palm Trees (11" or less ) Sabal Palm Small Trees (4" or less ) SHRUB SCHEDULE SHRUBS / ACCENTS QTY NI 270 SC 18 SHRUB AREAS QTY AM 171 BH 786 DL 1,029 HL 1,322 ID 2,206 JP 648 JB 1,316 MC 250 ZP 329 BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME Nerium oleander 'Ice Pink' / Dwarf Pink Oleander Serenoa repens 'Clnereo' / Silver Saw Palmetto BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME Asparagus meyeri / Foxtail Fern Bougainvillea x 'Helen Johnson' / Compact Bougainvillea Dlanella tasmanlca - Varlgated - / Varigated Flax Lily Hymenocallis latifolla / Spider Lily Ilex vomitoria 'Schillings Dwarf / Dwarf Schillings Holly Juniperus chinensis 'Parsonir / Parsoni Juniper Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' / Blue Pacific Juniper Muhlenbergla capillaris / Pink Muhly Zamia pumlla / Coontie Sioux Crape Myrtle Coral Pink Crape Myrtle Ligustrum SIZE DETAILS SPACING 3 gal Full 36' o.c. 7 gal Full 48' o.c. SIZE / SPACING DETAILS SPACING 1 gal • Full pot 24' o.c. 3 gal 'Full 24' o.c. 1 gal 'Full Pot 24' o.c. 1 gal Full Pot, 5 ppp min. 24' o.c. 3 gal 'Full 24' o.c. 1 gal 'Full 24' o.c. 1 gal 'Full 24' o.c. 3 gal 'Full 36' o.c. 3 gal 'Full 24' o.c. Preliminary Cost Estimate Scale: 1" = 300' North 0' 150' 300' 600' 900' MED. / LARGE TREES Quercus virginiana 'Cathedral' / Cathedral Lee Oak PALM TREES Sabal palmetto / Cabbage Palmetto SMALL TREES Lagerstroemia indica'Sioux' / Sioux Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia x 'Tuscarora' / Crape Myrtle Coral Pink Ligustrum japonicum / Japanese Pripet SHRUBS / ACCENTS Nerium oleander 'Ice Pink' / Dwarf Pink Oleander Serenoa repens 'Cinerea' / Silver Saw Palmetto SHRUB AREAS Asparagus meyeri / Foxtail Fem Bougainvillea x 'Helen Johnson' / Compact bougainvillea Dianella tasmanlca ' Varigated ' / Varigated Flax Lily Hymenocallis latifolia / Spider Lily Ilex vomitoria 'Schillings Dwarf' / Dwarf Schillings Holly Juniperus chinensis 'Parsonii' / Parsoni Juniper Juniperus conferta Blue Pacific' / Blue Pacific Juniper Muhlenbergia capillaris / Pink Muhly Zamia pumila / Coontie Quantity Unit Cost Total 6 425 2550 Quantity Unit Cost Total 103 150 15450 Quantity Unit Cost Total 28 250 7000 31 275 8525 10 400 4000 Quantity Unit Cost Total 270 10 2700 1080 41305 18 60 Quantity Unit Cost Total 171 4.5 769.5 786 10 7860 1029 1322 2206 648 1316 250 329 4.5 4630.5 5 6610 9 19854 5 3240 5 6580 7.5 1875 18 5922 Total $98,646 Saw Palmetto Pink Muhly Grass Dwarf Ilex Foxtail Fern Var. Flax Lily Dwarf Bougainvillea Spider Lily Dwarf Oleander Blue Pacific Juniper Parsoni Juniper Coontie 50 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 101 Stuart, Florida 34994 T 772.678.7200 F 772.678.7201 www.hjadesignstudio.com LA 0000905 Okeechobee Highway 441 0 EL- O Copyright ce°uma� bee, rven W Ns hewing re"'v'owr.a M eM pie poperym M adNo,b per«. Non. of oso ono In canoe* I. Ow sped*. ce"w" M.mpho7 Job No Drawn By Checked By Approved By Submittal Dales 18020 TT MH MH 11/20/13 01/02/14 Revision Dates Sheet L-1 Median 441S -1 Design Speed: 35 mph Curb: Yes Park St. —27'— Min. 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) Median 441S-3 Design Speed: 35 mph 3rd St. Curb: Yes 4th St. rdi Median 441S-2 Design Speed: 35 mph Curb: Yes 2nd St. 3rd St. 2 one of sight Line WT 100' No trees permitted within 100' area) _ 2nd St. �..�+.......:. 8' (6' Min. H.C. 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 3rd St. Median 441S -4 Design Speed: 35 mph Curb: Yes 4th St. <DESIGN =STUDIO 50 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 101 Stuart, Florida 34994 T 772.678.7200 F 772.678.7201 www.hjadesignstudio.com LA 0000905 line of sight 3rd St. 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area 7' (6' Min. H.C.) 100' (No trees perm' ted- w'rthirr100 area Median 441S-5 Line of sight 4th St. Design Speed: 35 mph Curb: Yes 6th St. 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) - 8' (6 Mw. H.C.) 27' —I Min. (No trees permittsoLwithin 11111 ea) Line of sight Line of sight 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 4th St. Median 441S-6 Nr r 5th St. ern Design Speed: 35 mph Curb: Yes 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area 7' (6' Min. H.C.) 27' Min. 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 6th St. Scale: 1" = 30' 0' 1S 30' 60' 90' North Okeechobee Highway 441 0 u_ p Cayrlgh M kb.wg aawi.gs 9 -N m, win. wweew r varc n al and designer, avail,. 1. end o e ved+ea or je. ...designs. arm... or Pens am be used ey job No 13020 Drawn By TT Checked By MH Approved By MH Submivat Dales 11/20/15 01/02/14 Revision Dates Sheet L-2 Median 441S -7 Design Speed: 35 mph Curb: Yes 7th St. 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) Line of sight 100' (No trees permitt d within-tt10' area) Median 441S-9 8th St. Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: No 35'R5--- — Line of sight 9th St. f 35' 100' 16' (No trees permitted within 100' area) (6' Min. H.C., only small trees permitted) Median 441S-11 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Yes 9' (6' Min. H.C.) Line of sight 100' �(No trees permitted within 100' area) Remove all Ex. Plant Material 11tIi St. 12th St. Median 441S-8 Design Speed: 35 mph Curb: No 29' 35' Line of sight 8' 100' (6' Min. H.C., only (No trees permitted within 100' area) small trees permitted) 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 9th St. Median 441S -10 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Yes 35' Line of sight 10th St. m m ® m ® m v 11•11M1 MI 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 8' (6' Min. H.C.) 11th St. Median 441S-12 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: No Remove Ex. Bottlebrush Trce 12 100' 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) (6' Min. H.C., only (No trees permitted within 100' area) small trees permitted) 1.144. St. 13th St. Scale: 1" = 30' 0' 15' 30' 60' 90' North 50 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 101 Stuart, Florida 34994 T 772.678.7200 F 772.678.7201 www.hjadesignstudio.com LA 0000905 Okeechobee Highway 441 0 0 1-� U Q) 0 r U n a) O co Job No Drawn By Checked By Approved By Submittal Dates 13020 TT MH MH 11/20/13 01/02/14 Revision Dates Sheet L-3 Median 441S -13 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Only on south end. 35' (No trees permitted within 100' area - 100' 100' 9' (6' Min. H.C., only (No trees permitted within 100' area) small trees permitted) 14th St. Median 441S-14 & 15 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: 441S-14 - North & south ends are curbed 441S-15 - Yes 441S -14 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 441S -15 Line of sight 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 1 1' (6' Min. H.C., only small trees permitted) 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) (6' Mid. KC.) 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 14th St. Median 441S -16 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Yes Note: * Remove ex. plant material 17th St; Remove all Ex. Plant Material 35' L��llr�f:l��JI Line of sight Ma r Line of sight 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 1U (6' Min. H.C.) • 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 16th St. 17th St. 15th St. Median 441S -17 16th St. Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: No 17th St. 35' Line of sight 17th St. 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 13' 1 (No trees permitted within 100' area) (6' Min. H.C., only stnatt trees permitted) 100' Line of sight 1 35' Scale: 1" = 30' 0' 15 30' 60' 90' North <DESIGN =STUDIO 50 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 101 Stuart, Florida 34994 T 772.678.7200 F 772.678.7201 www.hjadesignstudio.com LA 0000905 Okeechobee Highway 441 0 a E 0 U N 0 U U Q) O C.47) Job No Drawn By Checked By Approved By Submittal Dates 13020 TT MH MH 11/20/13 01/02/14 Revision Dates Sheet L -4 Median 441S-18 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: No 35' 1 _ Line of sight Line of sight 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 13' 100' (6' Min. H.C., (No trees permitted within 100' area) only small trees permitted) Median 441S-20 Median 441S -19 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Yes 8' (6' Mln. H.C.) 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Yes 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 100' (No trees permitted wi 21st St. Median 441S -21 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Only on far south end. 100' trees permitted within 100' area) (6' Min. H.C., only 12 small trees permitted) 100' 11' (No trees permitted within 100' area) (6' Min. H.C., only small trees permitted) 12' (6' Min. H.C., only small trees permitted) Line of sight 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) (No trees 23rd Sty Scale: 1" = 30' 15' 30' 60' 90' North <DESIGN =STU D I O 50 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 101 Stuart, Florida 34994 T 772.678.7200 F 772.678.7201 www.hjadesignstudio.com LA 0000905 Okeechobee Highway 441 Copyright Job No Drawn By Checked By Approved By Submittal Dates 13020 TT MH MH 11/20/13 01/02/14 Revision Dates Sheet L-5 Median 441S -22 Design Speed: 40 mph Curb: Yes 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 7' (6' Min. H.C.) Landscape Notes 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) 100' (No trees permitted within 100' area) I. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO ALL THE REQUIREMENTS STATED UNDER DIVISION 1- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS AS WELL AS THE SPECIFIC OUTLINED CRITERIA OUTLINED HEREIN AND ON THE LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS INCLUDING ADDENDA AS MAY BE ISSUED 00 THE OWNER 2. THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR FOR MIS PROJECT SHALL INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF ALL MATERIALS O EQUIPMENT REWIRED 70 COMPLETE ALL TASKS SKS AS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LANDSCAPE RIGAMOTINSTALLATON AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS OR NOTED 1E0 HEREIN. 3, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSURING All WORK (INCLUDING DELIVERY. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF THEIR MATERIALS) IS PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE MATH APPLICABLE JURISDICTIONAL CODES. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL PERMITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WORK 4. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIGN A QUALIFIED PROJECT MANAGER AND FIELD SUPERVISOR TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND SUPERVISE THE WORK AT ALL TIMES THROUGH FINAL OWNER ACCEPTANCE, IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT PROJECT MANAGER HAS A COMPLETE, CURRENT SET OF DOCUMENTS 0,SITE AT ALL TIMES. 5. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FAMILIARIZING THEMSELVES WITH EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS AND NOTIFYING THE OWNER IN WRITING OF ANY CONCERNS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. THIS EVALUATION SHOULD INCLUDE. BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO VERIFICATION OF SURFACE ANO SUBSURFACE UTILITIES, GRADES. DIMENSIONS AND SOIL CONDITIONS, 6. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FAMILIARIZING THEMSELVES WITH PROJECT BANS AND SCOPES OF WORK RELATED TO ASSOCIATED TRADES TO BE PERFORMED BY OTHERS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY NET COORDINATION ITEMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO. SITE ACCESS, MATERIAL STORAGE, SCHEDULING AND SEQUENCING OF WORK. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING ALL SITE ISSUES WITH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. 7, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTOR OF ALL ADJACENT WORK, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE DUE TO THEIR ACTIVITIES, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR W e L'BE SOLELY RESPONSI& FOR MY DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESUL T OF THE EXECUTION OF THEIR WORK. 8. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING NE AREA. MATERIALS AND E0 IPMENT WITHIN THE LIMITS OF WORK et A SAFE, NET NO ORDERLY MANNER. EXCESS MATERIALS AND DEBRIS ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE WORK AREA NO LESS THAN WEEKLY OR AS DIRECTED BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR 9. THE I ANOSCAPE CONTRACTOR MUST TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ALL EXISTING SITE ROADS PARKING LOTS, CURBS AND UTILITIES FROM DAMAGE. THIS APPLIES NOT ONLY TO THE AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF WORK BUT ALSO ALONG MY LOCAL ACCESS ROADS, 10. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SAFETY MEASURES OGRING CONSTRUCTIOII OPERATIONS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC ACCORDING MALL APPLICABLE CCOES ND RECOGNIZE LOCAL PRACTICES. 11. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE THAT TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION C[INTRD. MEASURES ISKT FENCE. ORANGE GEO FENCE ANO'OR OTHER MEASURES) ARE INSTALLED PRIOR TO BEGINNING EXCAVATED, 12, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PIE MAINTENANCE OF ALL PAINT MATERIALS AND THE RANTING AREAS UNTIL FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY THE OWNER, 13. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AGRONOMIC EVALUATOR OF SOIL CHARACTERISTICS EVALUATION MUST INCLUDE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS BY A QUALIFIED AGRICLYRMAL SOILS TESTING LABORATORY (CERTIFIED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA). SOILS SAMPLE SHOULD BE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF ROUGH GRADING ACTIVITIES AND SHOULD BE COLLECTED AT A RATE ON ONE SAMPLE FOR EACH 5,010 SQUARE FEET OF IMPACTED AREA OR A TOTAL OF SIX, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. AT MINIMUM THE CHEMICAL. ANALYSIS OF THE SCE SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: A PERCENTAGE OF ORGANIC MATTER B. SALINITY C. PH D LIME CONTENT E. MINERAL NUTRIENTS INCLUDING CONCENTRATIONS OF NITROGEN, PHOSPHOROUS, POTASSIUM. CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, IRON. ZINC, MANGANESE, CAPPER. SULFUR AND MOLYBDENUM. F. POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR IMPEDIMENTS OR PLANT GROWTH INCLUDING SALINITY, SODIUM CHLORIDE. BORON, IMPAIRED SOIL STRUCTURE OR DRAINAGE. F. SAND FRACTION ANALYSIS AS A PERCENTAGE PASSING THROUGH 11, I, AND NO. 200 SIEVES H. PERCOLATOR RATE IN INCHES PER HOUR. THE ANALYSIS SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE OWNER FOR ANY AMENDMENTS AND BACKER, MIXES FOR OPTIMAL PLANT GROWTH TO BE MAO TO THE SOILS PRIOR 10 PLANTING. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD INCLUDE THE COST FOR SOIL AMENDMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH COPIES OF ALL SOIL TESTING RESULTS, SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION MUST ALSO CONTAIN A GRAPHIC SITE PLAN DEPICTING LOCATIONS FROM WHICH EACH SAMPLE WAS DRAWN. 14. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS BASE BID FOR SOIL PREPARATION IS TO INCLUDE TIE FOLLOWING WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT MIX DESIGN MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED BASED ON OUTCOME Of AGRONOMIC TESTING, A. TREES: 100% SITE SOIL WITH SUB. TRIPLE SUPER PHOSPHATE PER CU. YD. B. SHRUBS 100% SITE SOIL WITH OSMOCOTE CONTROLLER RELEASE FERTILIZER (1414-14) PER MAIMUCTUNERS RECOMMENDATION. C. THE SOILS TEST RESULTS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE ITEMS NOTED IN A ARO B ABOVE. 11 SHOULD OWNER AND LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR AGREE `NTH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE TESTING AGENCY TO FURTHER WERT THE SOILS THE CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REWIRED TO MART SAMPLES OF AMENDED SOILS IO BE HE- TESTED TO CONFWM COMPLMNCE'WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOLLOWING THE SAME PROCEDURES AS THE ORIGINAL TESTS. 16, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING THE QUANTITIES OF EACH PLANT MATERIAL R ADEQUATELY COVER TIE AREA SHOWN ON TIE LANDSCAPE PLANS AT THE PRESCRIBED SPACING AND NOTIFYING TIE OWNER IMMEDIATELY OF ANY PERCEIVED DISCREPANCIES FOR RESOLUTION. THE PLANT SPACING CONTROLS BED LAYOUT, NOT THE RAN WNTITY FOR THAT PARTICULAR BED. FINE GRADING NOTES 1. FINISHED GRADE IN PLANTING AREAS SHALL BE HELD T BELOW ME FINISHED ELEVATIONS SHOWN FOR ALL ADJACENT HAROSCAPE SURFACES. 2. ALL FILL REWIRED SHALL BE CLEAN. WELL DRAINING SOIL. FILL SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE OF ALL MATERIAL HARMFUL TO PLANT GROWTH AND DELETERIOUS MATERIAL SUCH AS ROCKS (LARGER THAN 2' DM,), COMPACTED CLAY. ROADBED OR SURFACING MATERIAL, MUCK, ROOTS AND BRANCHES. ETC. 3. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IS TO ENSURE THAT THEIR WORK DOES NOT ADVERSELY IMPACT ESTABLISHED OR PROJECTED DRAINAGE PATTERNS. INSTALLATION NOTES PLANT AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS SHALL CONFORM TO THE STANDARDS FOR FLORIDA NO. 1, AS GIVEN IN THE GRADES AND STANDARDS FOR NURSERY RANTS, PARTS 1011. AS PREPARED BY THE FLORIN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES. A T THICK 0YER OF ORGANIC NON -CYPRESS MULCH SHALL BE APPLIED TO ALL LANDSCAPE ANO PLANTING AREAS. 3 ALL EXOTIC VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. 4 THIS PLAN HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET WITH THE TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE FR DOCUMENT ENTITLED PLANT THE RIGHT TREE IN THE RIGHT PLACE' 5, FOR EXISTING OR PROPOSED UTILITIES, NO TREE SHALL BE RANTED WHERE(' COULD. AT MATURE HEIGHT, CONFLICT WITH OVERHEAD POWER LINES. URGE TREES/ HEIGHT AT MATURITY OF MORE THAN THIRTY (30) FEET (SHALL BE PLANTED NO CLOSER THAN A HORIZONTAL DISTANCE O THIRTY (30) FEET FROM THE NEAREST OVERHEAD POWER LINE. MEDIUM HEIGHT TREE I HEIGHT AT MATURITY BETWEEN TWENTY (201 AND THIRTY (30) FEET) SHALL BE OFFSET AT LEAST TWENTY (20) FEET ND SMALL TREES [HEIGHT AT MATURITY OF LESS THAN DOI FEET I REQUIRE NO OFFSET. 0. 140 TREE, SHRUBS, HEDGES OR VINES SHALL BE PLANTED WITHIN FIVE 151 FEET 04 ANY EXISTING OR PROPOSED UTILITY POLE, GUY WIRE ORPAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER. PALMS SHOULD BE PUNTED AT A DISTANCE EL UAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE AVERAGE FRONT LENGTH PLUS TWO (2) fEEI FROM POWER I INES. 7. WETLAND BUFFERS, BUFFER PROTECTION AREAS, AND UPLAND PRESERVE AREAS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM EXCAVATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND OTHER BUILDING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, 0. TREES TO REMAIN WRING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PROTECTED AND BARRICADED. SEE TREE PROTECTION DETAIL IN FOOT INDEX 544, 9, FERTILIZER SHALL BE COMPLETE WITH APPROXIMATELY THE FOLLOWING RATIO: 3N -1P-3K HMG FOR PALMS ONLY) 10. TREES ND PRAMS ARE TO BE PLANTED M ACCORDANCE TO LANDSCAPE PLR. GOOD HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES MUST BE OBSERVED, 11, TREES AND PALMS ARE TO BE PLANTED IN THE RIGHT -OF -WAY (ROW) AT A MINIMUM OF FOUR 141 FEET FROM BACK OF CURB AT LOCATIONS IDENTIFIED ON THE LANDSCAPE PUN. AWARDED BIDDER SHALL STAKE AND/OR PAINT PLANTING LOCATIONS IN THE FIELD. UPON APPROVAL BY THE CUSTOMER. THESE AREAS SHALL BE SPRAYED )NTH AN APPROVED HERBICIDE AND MAINTAINED WEED-FREE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT, 12. EXCAVATE PLANTING HOLES WITH VERTICAL SIDES. 00 NOT DISTURB SOIL AT BOTTOM OF RANTING HOLES. MAKE EXCAVATIONS TWICE AS MADE AS TIE ROOT BALL DIAMETER AND SLIGHTLY LESS (TWO INCHES) THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TOP -MOST ROOT IN THE ROOT BALL AND THE BOTTOM OF THE ROOT BALL. ALTERNATIVELY, EXCAVATE THE HOE SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN THE ROOT BALL AND PLACE THE ROOT BALL IN THE HOLE SO THE TOPMOST ROOT IS EVEN WITH OR SLIGHTLY (2 INCHES) HIGHER THAN THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE GRADE. THE, LOOSEN THE SURROUNDING SOIL OUT TO A DIAMETER EQUAL TO TWICE THE DIAMETER O THE ROOT BALL. FINALLY, PUSH THE LOOSENED SOIL TOWARD THE ROOT BALL TO FILL THE HOLE IF WATER FILLS THE BOTTOM OF THE PLANTING HOLE, MD SOIL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLE UNTIL THE WATER IS COVERED, PACK MIS ADDED SOIL FIRMLY . PUCE THE ROOT BALL ON THIS PACKED, SOLID SOIL, NOT IN WATER. NO PART OF THE ROOT BALL SHALL BE PLACED IN WATER. IF NECESSARY, BRNG IN SOIL SIMILAR TO SITE SOIL TO COVER THE SCES OF THE ROOT BALL, CREATING A RASED MOUND. THE BASE OF THE MOUND (.E. THE OUTER DIAMETER) CREATED SHALL BE AT LEAST SDI TIMES THE DIAMETER Of ME ROOT BALL, WHEN PLANTING ON A SLOPE, THE TOP -MOST MAN ROOT IN ME RT BALL SHALL BE EVETH THE GRADE ON THE UPHILL SIDE OFT EVEN BATH TREE. SHE SOIL WALL NEED TO BE ADDED ON TN DOWNHILL SICE TO COVER THE SIDES THE ROOT BL AND TO TH CONSTRUCT E SOIL BERM TO HOLD WATER. AL ATER, THE AMOUNT OF SOIL ADDED ON THE DOWNHILL SIDE WILL DEPEND ON THE SLOPE AND SIZE OF THE ROOT BALL. 13, REMOVE ALL WOOD, PLASTIC, OR GROEAGS FROM THE ROOT BALL. SET PLANTS IN CENTER OF HOLES KITH THE TOP -MOST ROOT IN THE ROOT BALL AT THE SAME HEIGHT OR SLIGHTLY ( INCHES) HIGHER THAN FINISHED LANDSCAPE GRADES AND PLUMB THE TREE SO THE TRUNK IS VERTICAL. BACKFILL FIELD SOIL AROUND SIDES OF ROOT MASS AND WORK EACH LAYER 70 SETTLE AND ELIMINATE VDDS AND AIR POCKETS. MATERIAL MUST BE WATERED IN AS RANTED. PROVIDE AMMO/ BMTELY 5 GALLONS Of WATER PER INCH OF TRUNK CALLIPER TO THE ROOT BALL DICE ALL BACKFILL IS FILLED IN AROUND THE ROOT BALL, 14. PROVIDE A 23' HIGH SON. BERM MOUND THE EDGE OF ROOT BALL TO FORM A SHALLOW SAUCER TO COLLECT WATER THE WATERING SAUCER, REGARDLESS OF HOLE SIZE, IS TO BEAT EDGE OF 0007 BALL. ALTERNATIVELY. COBRA EDGING 5 TO BE INSTALLED AT THE EDGE OF THE ROOT BALL. 15. BROADCAST OVER THE ROOT BALL AND BACKFILL SOIL, AT THE RECOMMENDED RATE, A BROAD-SPECTRUM PRE - EMERGENT HERBICIDE PRIOR TO MULOIING. 18. APPLY A CONTROLLETRELEASE FERTILIZER TO THE SOIL SURFACE UNDER TIE MULCH AT ILO. NITROGEN PER 1000 FT2, PRIOR TO MULCHING. NO OTHER AMENDMENTS ARE NECESSARY, 17. ON TREES UP TO 41 CALIPER APPLY A THREE (3) -NCH LAYER O MULCH TOM EIGHT (8) FOOT DIAMETER CIRCULAR AREA AROUND THE TRUNK ON LARGER CALIPER TREES. APPLY A TWO (2) -FOOT DIAMETER MULCH AREA FOR EACH INCH 01 TRUNK CALIPER. NO MULCH SHALL BE APPLIED TO TIE NNER HALF OF THE ROOT BALL SURFACE. 18, TREES AND PALMS ARE TO BE SECURED BY AWARDED BIDDER SEE FOOT INDEX 544. INSTALLATION DEEM S. 19. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL INSPECT TREES AND PALMS WRING INSTALLATION. MATERIAL THAT IS IN SHOCK OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION SHALL BE REPLACED BY AWARDED BIDDER WITHIN FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS FROM NOTFICATDN. 20, REMOVE FROM WORK SITE ALL EXCESS MATERIALS (E.G.. SCE, DEBRIS AND EOUIPMENT) DAILY THROUGH DURATION OF PROJECT. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION SHALL BE REPAIRED BY AWARDED BIDDER. 21. PRUNING: F THERE IS A DOUBLE LEADER IN THE TOP HALF OF THE TREE, SHORTEN ONE, BY ABOUT ONE -HALF. BACK TO A LIVE BRANCH THAT POINTS AWAY FROM THE TREE AND )3 AT LEAST ONE -THIRD THE DIAMETER OF THE CUT LEADER. REMOVE BROKEN PORTIONS O DAMAGED BRANCHES BACK TO A LIVE LATERAL BRANCH. 22. REMOVE ALL STRING OR WIRE WRAPPED AROUND THE TRUNK REMOVE ALL STRAPS, ROPE AND STRING USED TO LIFT THE ROOT BALL. REMOVE ALL BURLAP AND WIRE FROM THE TOP OF THE ROOT BALL.. SOIL NOTES 1 OPF -SITE TOPSOIL SHALL BE NATURAL, FERTILE FRIABLE LOAM OR SANDY LOAM N CLASSIFIED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL RA ASSIFCATION SYSTEM. THE SDL SHALL CONTAIN NOT LESS THAN 3 PERCENT OR MORE THAN 8 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF DECAYED ORGANIC MATTER (HUMUS) N DETERMINED BY AST) F -1647. THE TOPSOIL SHALL BE FREE OF STONES 1 INCH (25 MILLIMETERS) OR LARGER AND OTHER EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS HARMFUL TO PLANT GROWTH, TCPSIL SMALL NOT HAVE A FT OF LESS THAN 8,0 OR GREATER THAN 7.5, AND SHALL NOT BE DELIVERED OR USED FOR PLANTING WAKE IN A FROZEN OR MUDDY CONDITION. F ORGANIC AMENDMENTS ARE NEEDED TO OBTAIN THE SPECIFIC ORGANIC MATTER CONTENT OF THE TOPSOIL, THE ORGANIC MATTER SOURCE MAY BE A PEAT OR COMPOST MATERISAL. ME RAT SHALL BE SPHAGNUM PEAT HAVING AN ASH CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 15 PERCENT, AS DETERMINED BY ASTM T.D. COMPOSTS MAY BE USED PROVIDED THAT THE MATERIAL HAS AN ASH CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 40 PERCENT. ACCEPTANCE NOTES 1. INSPECTION TO DETERMINE ACCEPTANCE OF PLANTED AREAS WILL DE MADE BY THE CUSTOMER RERRESENTATIVE UPON AWARDED BIDDER'S REQUEST. PROVIDE NOTIFICATION A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS BEFORE REQUESTED INSPECTION DATE, PLANTED AREAS WILL BE ACCEPTED PROVIDED ALL REQUIREMENTS. INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, HAVE BEEN SATISFIED AND PLANT MATERIALS ARE IN A HEALTHY, VIGOROUS CONDITION. 2. THE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE WILL PREPARE A 'PUNCH LIST- Of THOSE ITEMS. WHICH MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE RE-INSPECTION FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE. THE REPRESENTATIVE WILL DETERMINE N APPROPRIATE TIME PER100 FOR CORRECT.NS. AWARDED BIDDER MUST REQUEST RE4NSPECTION TWO (2) WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE. MAINTENANCE BEGIN MAINTENANCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER DARTING. MAINTAIN ALL DRAT MATERIAL UNTIL FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND FORA MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY PERIOD Of TWELVE (121 MONTHS AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCE. 2. MAINTENANCE SHALL INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO PRUNING, CULTIVATING, MOWING, WEEDING. FERTILIZING, WATERING, AND APPLICATION OF APPROPRIATE PESTICIDES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN PLANTS IN HEALTHY CONDITION. A RESET SETTLED PLANTS TO PROPER GUDE AND POSITION. B. RESTORE SDL BERM AND MULCH UYER. C. TIGHTEN AND REPAIR ELASTIC GUYS OR OTHER SUPPORTS D. CORRECT DEFECTIVE WORK. E. REMOVE AND REPLACE REJECTED MATERIAL WITHIN ONE (1) WORKING DAY FROM NOTIFICATION. F. MAINTAIN MULCH SURFACE WEED-FREE. 4M141440DIANERIRD-- 4. THE CONTRACTOR 13 RESPONSIBLE fOR A 90 DAY WATERING IN PERIOD AND FORA ONE YEAR PLANT SURVIVAL GUARANTEE. FDOT / FEC General Notes 1, Governing Standards and Specifications: Florida Department of Transpodalion, Design Standards Dated 2013, and Slander* spedlIcations for Road and Bridge Conswuion dated 2010. Section 580 Landscape Inetalla1on, and any applicaUB updates. Swim LBWS /WWI .•MT d, SPOOL -- ZS 4WeX Y «e WOOD BATTEN DETAIL Win bores PowOonelf fore To Ire. IMO Owe earn sum We FMa FnurfN Sod. 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An Ia.: - DOOM NN ATM GROUND COVER /SHRUB LAYOUT DETAIL `'DESIGN =STUDIO 50 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 101 Stuart, Florida 34994 T 772.678.7200 F 772.678.7201 www.hjadesignstudio.com LA 0000905 Okeechobee Highway 441 Job No. Drawn By Checked By Approved By Submittal Dates 15020 TT MH MH 11/20/13 01/02/14 Revision Dates Sheet L-6 The Updates! from the City Administrator's Desk 55 SE 3rd Av., Okeechobee, FL 34974 City Council meeting of January 21, 2014 • Gary Ritter, South Florida Water Management Dist — on Agenda to simply give an update on Lake Okeechobee. • Joe Spells, 1004 NW 4th St. I spoke to this disgruntled gentleman about his allegation that the City is inconsistent on allowing a produce stand under constructed by Jason Ferrell at 820 NW Park St. Not to get too detailed our discussion included: a. Section 90 -663 (3) prohibits (temporary uses) produce stands within the City. b. In 2012, I authored a memo to allow Mr. Spells to occupy the facility at 601 S Parrott with conditions that several site issues be rectified. He indicated that "the City wouldn't allow" him to occupy the site, but later retracted that saying the rent was cost prohibitive. c. He cited the Rita's Furniture scenario as contradictive. But I pointed out that the Business Lic (BTR) was applied for by the `owner' of the building but still the City had several Code issues that came up. I visited the site myself on at least two occasion to try to correct the violations...so, this application wasn't a valid comparison d. Mr. Spells indicate that he had expressed interest in the same location as Ferrell has but was denied. Unfortunately, I can't recall any conversation to that effect but find it hard to believe considering the City was ok w/ the S Parrott location and is now working w/ Ferrell at that location. e. Incidentally, the Mayor & I met with Mr. Spells some time ago to discuss the City's policies on produce stands. • Chamber Leadership group meeting Dec 18, 2013 — The Mayor and I met with the group of business people involved in their Leadership Committee. I've enclosed a copy of the flyer I used in the presentation which includes the December Activity reports for: Fire, Public Works, Building Dept, Police & Finance. The City Clerk & Finance have provided additional reports, attached. • Steve Doyle and Stef Matthes, Culpepper & Terpening and Mike Houston, Architect, HJA Design Studio are on the Agenda to discuss the following: Roundabout (SW 5th Av & SW Park St) — We will review the merits of the installation and determine if the City wishes to continue to explore the project. As you can see by the illustration the improvement calls for encroaching on Flagler Park. There's definitely a lack of consensus on the matter. Page 1 1/21/14 Activity Rpt Cont'd — Culpepper & Terpening projects Taylor Creek Park (SE 6th Av & 7th St) — The City Council has allotted funds to start the park and we will be building a consensus as to the direction we want to go along with exploring grant and funding possibilities. I've attached to this report some observations about what the Council said, the Committee said and what the architect's rendition has. 441 landscaping (Mains St $100k grant funded) — Issues include: In spite of what appeared to be staff concurrence the Co Commissioners rejected the landscaping improvements apparently based primarily on maintenance issues. Copied below is the Okeechobee News Jan 10 article: January 10. 2014 COUNTY. Continued From Page 1 tion) landscaping grant: At the Thursday meeting, commissioners expressed concern about the maintenance issues for any landscaping done. in the me;. diars. "When we had plants in the medians in the past and they weren't maintained, plants got too high," said Commissioner Ray Dourer. He added that the medians outside the city limits are narrow and there would only be space for one row of plants. "I applaud the city and Main Street," said Commissioner Dome.: "I think we should' do everything we can to make it look bet- ter, but considering what happened in the past, I think the gain would not be enough torwarrant the cost:" Commissioner Hoover said some of the more detailed landscaping in the city limits is planned for areas where they have irrigation: There is,no irrigation in the area of the county's medians, he said "The thing that concerns me is if they aren't going to irrigate it, when it is first planted you end up with water trucks driv- ing up and down in the fast lane," said Com- missioner Bryant Culpepper. Commissioner Hoover said they could consider using a program where different groups, businesses or individuals take care of the medians: "1 encourage the city to go ahead with their medians, but it's a different situation for ours," said Commissioner Hoover. The design has been modified a few times and the latest is copied and enclosed in the packet. It'll be supplied via power point at the meeting. With the reduction of S 23rd to S 28th (County), the north blocks to S 31.d St (related to the 441/70 project) along with some self - imposed reduction, the City should have adequate budgetary room to fit the grant proceeds. I mailed FDOT's Michael Schulte (along w/ 441/70 project manager Kevin Ingle, the following inquires but, to date, have no response: 1. The 441/70 turn lane project landscaping collides with the Parrott Av landscaping plans in the first couple of blocks of South Parrott. Of course it would be ridiculous to construct landscaping and then as part of the 441/70 project have it destroyed. Our only concern is that the Parrott Av landscaping plan scheme will be compromised unless FDOT installs similar trees /foliage as part of their landscaping commitment in those blocks. Is that something that the FDOT can commit to now so that we can continue with our bid, accordingly? 2. While we believe that the $100k grant and City's $17k match will be exhausted in connection w/ the South Parrott Av project, I was asked by the City Council to make an inquiry that if the City does have excess monies can we continue the project, until those funds are used, on North Parrott Av on the north side of the 441/70 project area? Page 2 1/21/14 Activity Rpt Cont'd • Ord # 1107 Comp Plan amendments (Aq & uses) — Pls see Bill Brisson's Jan 9, 2014 memo (Exhibit 1) to the Agenda. You recall the City met in a July workshop and the Planning Board met September 19th to discuss issues related to 'H — Holding' zoned parcels and to limited agriculture throughout various Land Uses along with a new district 'RH' (Rural Heritage) to the Zoning Districts. In the proposed Ord there are also some wording clarification to easily identify acceptable zoning categories within each Land Use category. Another ordinance, next meeting, will incorporate the specific changes to the City Code. Finally, thereafter the City will tackle the H- Holding zoned parcels...once the uses are provided for by the ordinances mentioned above. Clear as mud? • Main Street festivals — You will see on the Agenda Sharie Turgeon plans to present Special Event applications: Top of the Lake Art, Speckled Perch, Labor Day and Christmas. • Huey helicopter installation — The helicopter door rivets were removed and someone gained access but there was no apparent damage other than that. It's been riveted /repaired. The City is slowly receiving parts but still doesn't have the necessary parts to install the main rotor. • Replaced deteriorated Chickee at City Hall Park — Received complete reimbursement from the Seminole Tribe for the chickee replacement and sent a thank you note. • 441/70 intersection project — FDOT set March 26, 2014 as the bid letting date for the project. Total cost for crosswalks - $72,112 based on 690 sy x $104.51 /sy = $72,112. • BRAT Club dodgeball tourney — I've attached a copy some of the application relating to the 3/1/14 event. While no street closing is requested, use of Park #3 will have a 40 X 40 tent for the tournament along w/ bleachers and it appears a few food vendors are included. • Chamber of Commerce application for monthly festival — A special event application was submitted (but has been delayed) requesting the first of monthly downtown festivals. Noteworthy issues include: — closing 300 block of SW Park St (4pm to 9:30pm) — a beer /wine garden at empty lot corner of SW 4th Av & Park — 100 blks of SW 3rd and 4th Av closed (no indication of use /need) — A `kids zone' adjacent to SR 70 on the north side of the fest The Chamber asked to delay action by the City Council until after clarification on a few issues. • Legion Fair — setting up now to conduct fair 1/21 thru 2/3/14 operated by J & J Amusements, New Middletown, OH (same as in the past). Building Dept / General Services: • Dr. Bartels Fitness Center at former Rita Furniture location — Discussed this project again at the Nov 21 TRC. Mr Dobbs recently advised that the owner is investigating another use for the bldg...will keep you apprised. Page 3 1/21/14 Activity Rpt Cont'd • New County bldg at 300 block of NW 6th Av — Was advised that this project is being delayed until further notice. The County has submitted new plans for the building. 2/21/13 TRC recommended a parking reduct'n to the Council. City Atty: • FDOT / Hamrick litigation - Enclosed in the packet please find the 10- page ANSWER TO PETITION prepared by Atty Adam Weaver, Jones Foster Johnson & Stubbs, West Palm. • Glen Harvey - 1000 blk of SW 7th St — I mentioned prior hereto that Mr. Harvey would be asking for a street/alley vacation, but the latest that I've heard is that he has abandoned that idea in favor of a Unity of Title procedure to allow for the construction of a building on his residentially zoned adjoining parcels that are contiguous vs across the proposed vacated street. Therefore he will not be approaching the Council for the vacation request, it appears at this time. City Clerk: • Activity report (3 -pg) is attached. Finance: • Activity report is attached. Fire & Code Enforcement: • Nuisance properties in Dean's Ct area — As you may recall, the County initiated a housing demolition project through the DREF (Disaster Recovery Enhancement Fund) and the City passed a supporting Resolution in June 2011. Each property passed an environmental review but the project has been stalled due to ownership compliance issues. As a reminder the houses located in the City incl: 907 NW 11th Street House of God Miracle Revival Church - P.O. Box 265, Elkton, FL 32033 913 NW 10th Street Joe Lawson - 1190 Queen Street, Titusville, FL 32780 809 NW 10th Street 803 NW 11th Street - city add on 913 NW 11th Street - city add on 403 SW 9th Street - city add on Ethel Jackson - P.O. Box 1324, Okeechobee, FL 34973 Leroy Jr. & Wanda Page - 1317 15th Street S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Shirley Johnson 902 NW 11th St Moreno Esteban,Solorzano Y The Shirley Johnson property at 913 NW 11 St has apparently finally been approved for demolition and hopefully will be consummated a demolition permit once lien documents and bids are complete. Police: • New squad cars are being delivered. The City is liquidating its current cars to Desoto County — 10, and Sebring — 3. Page 4 1/21/14 Activity Rpt Cont'd Public Works: • New Dodge truck rec'd for Public Wks Director. • SR 70 (Applebee's) grant- funded turn lane project — Sunshine Land Design — ($211,865.07). As you are aware, the project is complete except for permanent striping, which can't be done until the asphalt tempers a bit. One hiccup being reviewed by the FDOT relates to construction of a median where the grade is off by approx 1". Hopefully, nothing will become it. (Wed 1/15/14 - Just rec'd FDOT approval to close out project) • Canals demucking grant funded project —SE Storm water conveyance (canal demucking) $250k Legislative grant that the City expected to match up to $25k (Public Facilities monies). The contractor, TSI Disaster Recovery, was given a Notice to proceed on December 16 and they executed it on Dec 18, albeit they have until Sep 16, 2014 to complete the project. • City medians tree planting project — have spoken to Brad Goodbread and they are in the process of excavating trees at their property being acquired by FDOT for the SR 70 widening project. Brad indicated expect trees will be available for planting around Jan 27th. The proposition includes Goodbreads retaining a cpl of workers of which the City will reimburse those wage costs but they will transport and spade in the trees for the City. We plan to probably start on SE 4th St then to SW 4th St then SW 5th Av. As the project moves along we will have a better idea of the actual effectiveness of this arrangement vs the City transporting and backhoe planting the trees. • Sidewalk project — David has been working on the sidewalk program. We, including Donnie, drove each project last week and are investigating the feasibility of grant funding for a couple of sidewalks. Hope to have the final product at the next meeting. • SW 11th Street 200 -block retention area — the County grant funded project is essentially complete with a bit of housekeeping yet to do. Recall this is a grant funded County project. Page 5 City of Okeechobee 55 SE .rd Av Okeechobee FL 34974 -2932 Office of the City Administrator Brian Whitehall Ph 863- 763 -3372 Fax 763 -1686 email: bhttehall (a�cityofokeechobee.com * * * * * Memorandum * * * * * Date: TO: FR: RE: Jan 2014 City Council Admin Whitehall Taylor Creek Park - SE 6th Av Park improvements Comments from the City Council: Vs. 1. Add 1 (one) additional chickee at playground area 2. Fence around playground area 3. No fencing at shore line 4. No terracing at shore line (slope more appropriate) 5. Solicit donations publicly (add recognition sign) 6. Need further discussion on restroom accommodations 7. Need further discussion on water fountains What the Committee decided: add'l seating area at playg'd also fence around park perimeter step - terracing add restroom add water fountains Artist's rendition was distributed in Sept 2013 which illustrated other amenities: 1. Splash play area 2. Pergola (shaded walkway or sitting area) 3. Bioswale from parking area to canal 4. Kayak/canoe launch area 5. Vehicle drive through and pull off area - , CITY OF OICEECHOBEE 0.6...„.„ 55 SE TFIIRD AVENUE OKEEC t OBEE, FL 34974 • •-:- ./.i., pd0 - . Tele: 863-763-3372 ext. 218 Fax 863-763-1686 - - SPECIAL EVENTS AND/OR, TEMPORARY .t. , „ 0 STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION Page 1 of 3 Date Received: 0.- / t, 1 3 Date Issued: ‘ , - Application No: 0.03 .Date(s)43f Viite - 46/- Fee: Nipt Date Paid: AV6 Information: Or, anization: ITRISMMURAIII Tax Exem s t No: 1 1 IfiCA 7 Ma-Hint Address: /Q I AMR 0 Contact Person: „arra arr /6-- E-Mail Address: --(1&(//e- rra Telephone: Work: Home: Cell: ,X(03-XOMW19 S II ma of activi ies: i TARMitilliffiffirmramiliffalE91274NWRIPRIMENIONWiliff I inTIMINERIATIMIUNFIgiNWE I iliffillilffeiWORNIMINTOMNICIANNIMIlr Pro eeds usage: - - IMF i t_ WI U/ XIII W A L W I OIBUIWIA I I T ii ylas IIIIER MNIZEMMIMMNMMINAMW II M Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: o City Hall Park o #1 Memorial Park o #2 #3 o 44 o #5 o #6 OR Address of event: Parcel ID: NW W &1,I )K,`to) LL5 Parl<W 43:6' 3T4 4 9 14 4-2 -- 425--- 4© °'r:` D 1 Food —414 -- 0 —409 —408. 40 4 405-- 404- -- 403- ---- 402• -- 430, STAFF ACTIVITY /STATUS REPORT TO: Mayor Kirk, Council Members and Administrator Whitehall FROM: Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk /Personnel Administrator cTh DATE: January 15, 2014 In addition to our daily routine work, here are items of notable interest: Population Update - •Received the official population # as of April, 2013, and mailed required letter to Tax Collector with this information for Revenue Sharing FY 2014/15: 5,550 Previous Years: 2012: 5578 2011: 5581 2010: 5621 2009: 5377 Citizen Boards - •There are two vacancies on the Code Enforcement Board. •The City General Employees /OUA Pension Board of Trustee's will need to appoint a new 5th Member no later than February 2014. •There is one vacancy on the Planning Board /Board of Adjustments /Design Review Board. Applications may be printed from the City Clerks page on the cityofokeechobee.com website, we can mail it, or they can stop by the office. If you know of anyone interested in serving on these boards please let them know how to obtain an application. Only the Code Enforcement position is required to be a City resident. Personnel - •Month end (Dec) and Calendar Year End Accrued Annual, Sick and Personal Leave Reports and notifications distributed to employees. •In the process of updating and distributing the Individual Data Sheets on each employee to their Department Head to accurately track and process accrued leave benefits throughout the year. •Processed three new hire employees: Timmy Palmer as a new Temporary Part-Time Firefighter /EMT replacing Trey Cofield (enlisted in the Navy). Bill Casion as the new School Crossing Guard, replacing Donna Grimes. Adela Nunez as the new Police /Fire Dispatcher, replacing Aurelio Almazan. Michael Jordan as the new Certified Police Officer /Detective, replacing Larry Parzygnat. •Processed a promotion. Belen Reyna as the new Police Sergeant, replacing Russ Cale. •Processed three employees leaving employment, conducted Exit Interviews. •Continued processing the request for donated leave for an employee on FMLA leave. Page 1 of 3 Personnel Continued - •Processing and scheduling a request for a Grievance Hearing (NOTE: specifics of this matter cannot be discussed at this time by the Grievance Committee Members, nor the Mayor and Council Members as the matter could be appealed to the City Council, and then would be a sunshine violation). •Received notice and processing of retirement /DROP. Fire Lt. Jeff Baugh: effective Jan 31, 2014; and Certified Police Officer /Detective Ziegler entered the DROP program: Jan 23, 2014. •My staff, and myself have had to use additional time to cover the General Services Dept, and phones while both Jackie and Patty have been out of the office for vacations, illnesses, and a death in the family. Advertisements - •Legal Notices for December & January will be /were published in the Okeechobee News for: 0712/17 CC Mtg Cancelled 012/19 PB Mtg 0Special Exception Hearing Petition #13- 004 -SE 01/1 CC Mtg Cancelled eOrd #1107 •Bulletin Board Notices for December & January will be /were posted at City Hall: '12/3 CC Mtg 0712/4 TCCLG Mtg 012/6 16- County Eco System Summit e12/9 Healthy Start Mtg e12/11 CFRPC Mtg e12/17 CC Mtg Cancelled 012/19 PB /BOA Mtg 012/19 TRC Mtg Cancelled •Community News requested to be published in the Okeechobee News: e12/24 -25 City Hall closed for Holidays 012/6 -7 Temporary Street Closures for OKMS Festival c01/1 City Hall closed for Holiday e1/4 Temporary Street Closures for RSCA 5K 01/20 City Hall closed for Holiday Education & Training - •On Jan 30 -31 Lane will be attending an Elections Seminar hosted by the State Elections Office in Orlando. Stay tuned for possible changes to the Election Code. Planning & Zoning Items - •The final adoption of Ord #1099 amending the Future Land Use & Intergovernmental Cooperation Element's of the Comp Plan was conducted at the Nov 17 meeting. The City has received the official notice that it was approved and our office is processing all updates to the Comp Plan copies for staff as well as the copy on the City web site. •Proposed Ord #1107 consists of amendments to the Comp Plan. Adds a definition for Limited Agriculture. Amends Future Land Use Policy 2.1 most changes deal with adding the agriculture uses in various zoning districts, as well as re- adopting an Ag zoning district. Accompanied with this ordinance will be the proposed changes to the LDR's. The additional information is to show the complete picture of all the changes that will take place as these require both the Comp Plan and LDR's to be amended. The first step in amending the text of the comp plan is to send (transmittal) the amendment to the DEO and other state agencies for preliminary review. Code Book Updates - •AII Code Books should be updated through Supplement 11. Page 2 of 3 Code Book Updates Continued - •The online version has any of the most recent adopted ordinances and resolutions denoted in red until they are codified. If you haven't used it yet, I highly recommend you give it a try and encourage citizens to use it as well. Records Management - •Preparing older FY documents to be transferred to the records room to make room for new FY records in our office as well as receiving FY end records from all other City departments. •Processed 52 public records request in the last 2 months. Pension Board Meetings - •Forwarding the agendas and minutes as I receive them to Administrator Whitehall to supply to the Council as requested. The regular meetings are held the first Monday in Feb, May, Aug & Nov. Dates to Note - O Jan 20: City Hall Closed O Feb 4 @ 6 pm: Council Meeting O Feb 8 -9: Top of the Lake Art Festival O Feb 12: CFRPC Meeting O Feb 3 @ 5: Pension Bds Meeting O Feb 5: TCCLG Meeting O Feb 11 @ 6:30 pm: CEB Meeting O Feb 19 @ 6 pm: Council Meeting Pending/Work In Progress Items & Projects on the Horizon - • Creating a Committee to review the applications for the recipient of the Paragon Award. Coordinate with Administrator to develop how to establish a working group or committee to head up the City's Centennial Anniversary in 2015. • Revising /Updating the Citizen Board Handbook. uw Upgrading the City's web site provider to be able to utilize the Laser Fiche web portal for records management, allowing citizens to view public records from their computers. cw Comparing current records management policy with the City of Clermont and Orlando, draft a new policy for the Attorney Cook to review, forward to Council for consideration to adopt and implement. Host Public Records Education 101 for all City employees on what to do and how to handle records requests. LLY Submit Updates /Revisions to the Personnel Policies & Procedures Handbook to the Council. Implement an annual policy for the City Clerk, Department Heads and City Attorney to review F.S. Chapter 166, after each legislative session (this is the chapter where the legislature puts things that they have no idea where else to put it). • Coordinate Attorney Cook's review of the our code book, municipal purchasing chapter, comparison to the latest F.S. revisions, an ordinance amending should be forth coming. car SB 1106 passed which preempts local governments from adopting any ordinance, regulation or rule or policy that restricts or otherwise limits agri- tourism activity on land classified as agricultural. (This may affect how we move forward with changes to our LDR's and comp plan with Holding zoning and agriculture uses.) Page 3 of 3 MEMO January 13th, 2014 To: Brian Whitehall, Administrator From: India Riedel, Finance Re: Activity Report, January, 2014 Business Tax Receipts 980 of the 1176 Business Tax holders in our City have renewed their BTR. The remaining 216 if not paid by January 31St, be mailed a delinquent notice advising the $250.00 penalty will be added if not paid prior to February 25th. Normally this letter does generate quite a lot of activity of payment and notification of businesses no longer needing the BTR A total of 26 new BTR's were issued from Oct 1 — Dec 31St (10 of which were non- resident insurance companies. 6 business notified us of closing. The net effect is promising.. Budget & Finances Notification from the Dept. of Revenue has been received advising the City is at 100% compliance with all TRIM requirements for the Current Budget Year 2014. The Value Adjustment Board has adjourned for the current budget year as well and no changes were made to values. It looks like the trend is holding, whereas property owners are paying their property taxes earlier to take advantage of the savings in paying early. The Oct -Dec receipted Ad Valorem revenues are showing a 14% increase over the prior year during the same period, albeit it is very premature to conclude a projected annual increase in revenue at this time...it may simply be just that taxes were paid earlier. Time Table Dollars Receipted Percentage Recpt'd based on Budgeted Amount Oct -Dec 2012 $1,072,458 63.18% Oct -Dec 2013 $1,225,436 70.42% Percentage of Change from Year to Year 14% More good news: Total Sales Tax revenues are remaining higher than last year as well. C:\ Users\ Brian \Desktop\ADMINISTRATOR \Staff Activity Reports \Finance \Jan 2014 Report.Doc Page 1 1/13/2014 Audit Auditors form Carr, Riggs & Ingram completed their onsite work, MDA, actuary & Pension information is still needed prior to finishing the financials and audit for presentation to City Council auditing our finances as well as our procedures. Grants and projects from a Financial perspective: CDBG E08 (Applebee's Turn Lane)- The majority of this project has been completed we anticipated the remaining request for payments to be submitted for approval soon. FDLE - The annual JAG2014 grant was approved and items have been ordered for the enhanced recording of data. Appropriations Grant (Storm -water Retrofit Grant) -- Notice to Proceed has been issued for TSI the contractor to proceed. No funds have been expended as of yet. Grant administration (CAS) has had drawdowns. FDOT (Landscape Grant) - No funds have been expended as of yet. Payroll Currently working on W -2 for the 2013 calendar year. Will have them available for the employees no later than next payroll period on January 23`d Currently I am reviewing timesheets /records within the City's departments to determine if uniformity would be viable and more efficient. Also, researching software programs for timekeeping of all employees including shift and emergency personnel to determine cost and return on investment. Insurance Property and Casualty Insurance application has been completed and submitted for processing for the following year. The Group Health Trust received its actuary report for fiscal year 2013, and reports a surplus of $15,000,000 which is after accounting for incurred but not reported claims. The membership voted to use a minimal amount of the surplus to offset premiums, which helped us this year. The quarterly board meeting of the PRM Group Health Trust will be held 1/17 and will be attending same. I will provide draft minutes when they become available. FEMA Closeouts We are still gathering information for the FEMA representatives for hurricane closeouts. SBA & Banking As SBA continues to release monies from freeze, those monies are transferred to the respective fund local bank accounts. C:\ Users\ Brian \Desktop\ADMINISTRATOR \Staff Activity Reports \Finance \an 2014 Report.Doc Page 2 1/13/2014