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2000-01-04 Regularl��f'oKEEC 814 o yo: V -- _--= or `4oato',10 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE JANUARY 4, 2000 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION CALL TO ORDER: - Mayor: January 4, 2000, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Reverend Jim Hudson; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk/Interim City Administrator Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE - Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of January 9 -15, 2000 as "Stop Red Light Running Week." IM PAGE 1 OF 10 Mayor Kirk called the January 4, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Reverend Hudson offered the invocation; Mayor Kirk led the pledge of allegiance. Clerk Thomas called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in it's entirety and presented it to Police Corporal J.P. Ziegler and Karen Hanawalt, Coordinator for South Florida Child Passenger Safety Program: WHEREAS, disregarding traffic control devices is a leading cause of urban crashes representing 22 percent of the total number of crashes according to information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and has an estimated economic impact of $7 billion based on data from the U.S. Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, red light running costs in the State of Florida for 1998 are estimated at $442 million economic loss which include medical costs, time off work, insurance hikes, property damage, and so forth; and WHEREAS, red light running violations (FSS 316.074 or 316.075) in the state for 1998 resulted in 10,155 crashes causing 14,810 personal injuries; and WHEREAS, those 10,155 crashes were also responsible for 137 fatalities in the state; and JANUARY 4, 2000 -REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 OF 10 - : 815 IV. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE CONTINUED. A. Proclaim the week of January 9 - 15, 2000 as "Stop Red Light Running Week" continued. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 7, 1999 Regular Meeting. VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the NoverM* 1999 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund $319, 212.77 and Public Facility Improvement Fund $7,680.76. WHEREAS, stopping red light running and its economic and personal losses is totally within the control of drivers; and WHEREAS, the Florida Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) Coalition declares its support of the national STOP RED LIGHT RUNNING campaign sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration; and WHEREAS, the Florida CTST Coalition will support a STOP! RED LIGHT RUNNING WEEK with statewide selective enforcement of red light running violation in an effort to create public awareness of the hazards of traffic crashes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim January 9-15, 2000 as "STOPI RED LIGHT RUNNING WEEK" in the City of Okeechobee and urge all residents to recognize this event pledging to approach intersections with due caution and to stop for red light signals. Corporal Ziegler and Ms. Hanawalt thanked the Council for their support in this program to create awareness of the danger of running red lights. Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 7, 1999 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Oliver. There being no discussion on this matter, the vote was as follows: VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford moved to approve the November, 1999 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund, three hundred nineteen thousand, two hundred twelve dollars, seventy-seven cents ($319,212.77) and Public Facility Improvement Fund, seven thousand, six hundred eighty dollars, seventy-six cents ($7,680.76); seconded by Council Member Markham. There being no discussion on this item, the vote was as follows: rzr. JANUARY 4, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 10 VI. WARRANT REGISTER CONTINUED. A. Motion to approve the November, 1999 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund $319, 212.77 and Public Facility Improvement Fund $7,680.76 continued. VI. AGENDA -Mayor. Vill VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or wiili-ldrawal of items on today's Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. agenda. Council Member Markham requested New Business item C be withdrawn. Mayor Kirk added discussions regarding the Public Works position. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor. Mayor Kirk opened the Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m. A.1. a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 737 regarding Council Member Watford moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 737 regarding dancing in bars or places dancing in bars or places that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages; seconded by Council Member Oliver. beverages - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read propose Ordinance rdinance No. 737 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 737 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 3-6 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Attorney Cook noted an amendment that needed to be made to the ordinance. In Section Two, paragraph (a), insert the words "including those" after the word places in the first sentence. JANUARY 4, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 10 Vill. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED. A. 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 737. b) Public comment. c) Vote on motion. Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 737 as amended by Attorney Cook; seconded by Council Member Markham. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any comments or questions from the public, there were none. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. B.1. a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 738 regarding Council Member Oliver moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 738 regarding pool or billiard parlors, game pool or billiard parlors, game rooms, amusement parlors in places rooms, amusement parlors in places that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages; seconded by Council that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages - City Attorney Member Watford. (Exhibit 2). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed -Ordinance No. 738 by title only VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 738 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 11.13 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Attorney Cook noted an amendment that needed to be made to the ordinance. In Section Two, paragraph (a), insert the words "including those" after the word establishments in the first sentence. 817 JANUARY 3, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 10 m VIII PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED. B. 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 738. Council Member Oliver moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 738 as amended by Attorney Cook; seconded by Council Member Markham. b) Public comment. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There was none. c) Vote on motion. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA 11 MOTION CARRIED. C.1. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 739 closing Council Member Markham moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 739 closing the North/South alley in the Alley in Block 22, South Okeechobee - City Attorney (Exhibit Block 22, South Okeechobee; seconded by Council Member Watford. 3). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 739 Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 739 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING -Mft� AND ABANDONING THE ALLEYS OR ALLEYWAY'S LOCATED IN BLOCK 22, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 12, PUBLIC RECORDS, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE ORDINANCE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 739. Council Member Markham moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 739; seconded by Council Member Chandler. b) Public comment. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none. JANUARY 4, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 10 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED. C. 2. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. IX. NEW BUSINESS. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: Discuss the Public Works Director Position and conversations with Dennis Horton. There was a brief discussion among the Council, the vote was as follows: VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Kirk closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m. City Clerk/Interim Administrator Thomas advised the Council of conversations she had with Mr. Dennis Horton regarding whether he would or would not accept the Council's offer to take the position of the City's Public Works Director. Mr. Horton requested a letter of guarantee from the Council stating they would not terminate his employment with the City if his house was not sold by the end of twelve months. Mrs. Thomas advised she explained to Mr. Horton that the Council was willing to work with him and that as long as he can show he was actively trying to sell his home through reports from Realtors showing that his house is listed for sale in Ft. Pierce there would not be any problems. Mr. Horton is reluctant to take the position unless the City's residency policy is left open ended. She recommended the Council re -advertise the position. Council Member Oliver moved to withdraw the employment offer to Dennis Horton for the Public Works Director position; seconded by Council Member Chandler. Attorney Cook advised the motion should also instruct Mrs. Thomas to re -advertise the position. Motion and second was withdrawn from the floor. Council Member Oliver moved to withdraw the employment offer to Dennis Horton for the Public Works Director position and authorize Clerk Thomas to re -advertise the position; seconded by Council Member Chandler. JANUARY 4, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 10 1 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: Discuss the Public Works Director Position and conversations with Dennis Horton continued. A.1. a) Motion to read by title only and set January 18, 2000 as the public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 740 regarding the rezoning of Lots 10 to 12 in Block 22, South Okeechobee, from Residential Single Family to Commercial - City Attorney (Exhibit 4). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford moved to read by title only and set January 18, 2000 as the public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 740 regarding the rezoni-Iig of Lots 10 to 12 in Block 22, South Okeechobee, from Residential Single Family to Commercial; seconded by Council Member Markham. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 740 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 740 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RSF, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE _ FAMILY DISTRICT TO CHV, HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 740.III Council Member Oliver moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 740; seconded by Council Member Markham. b) Public comment. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none. IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. 2. c) Vote on motion. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA MOTION CARRIED. JANUARY 4, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 10 82 1 B. Discuss the new Police Department Building - Police Chief and Following a presentation by Mr. Gene Schriner, President of Craig A. Smith and Associates and discussion between Craig A. Smith and Associates (Architect). Council, Mr. Schriner and City Staff, Council Member Oliver moved to enter into the agreement with Craig A. Smith and Associates for Phase I - Preliminary Engineer/Architectuial Report for the Police and Fire Building Renovations in the amount of seventeen thousand, five hundred dollars ($17,500.00); seconded by Council Member Chandler. This phase will provide the City with preliminary drawings and renderings of the proposed renovations. A structural assessment will be conducted on both the existing buildings. The assessment will investigate structural integrity and visual signs of distress or deterioration, evaluate beams and columns for removal of 6" interior stud wall, wind analysis and provide costs of renovation. Proposed site plans will be developed indicating the proposed improvements. A final report will be prepared providing estimates of probable construction costs and all findings. Council Member Watford moved to amend the motion to delete the Colored Rendering decreasing the cost by eleven hundred dollars ($1,100.00); seconded by Council Member Markham. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND KIRK - YEA _= CHANDLER - YEA MARKHAM -YEA _ OLIVER - NO WATFORD - YEA MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED. JANUARY 4, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 10 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. B. Discuss the new Police Department Building continued. VOTE ON MOTION As AMENDED KIRK - YEA CHANDLER -YEA MARKHAM - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA 11 MOTION CARRIED As AMENDED. C. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-1 adopting the Local Item was wit:idrawn from the agenda. Mitigation Strategy Report - Council Member Markham - (Exhibit 5). D. Discuss Okeechobee Main Street - Council Member Watford. Council Member Watford serve's as the City's representative to the Main Street Board. The organization hit a stumbling block regarding a historical district issue and subsequently the Executive Director took a leave of absence. The Board has met again and wanted to know the City Council's position regarding this organization. Mr. Watford stated he was still very much in favor of the Main Street concept and that it had tremendous potential. Mayor Kirk, Council Members Markham, Chandler and Oliver all voiced their support of the Main Street organization, and hoped they would start back up again, they also agreed that there was tremendous potential in the Okeechobee Community for this program to work. E. Discuss City Street Intersections, South Parrott Avenue - Council Council Member Watford explained it has come to his attention that there are at least two dangerous outlets feeding Member Watford. off the East side of Parrott Avenue. One is Southeast 17" Street, leading into the Farm Store and Video King. The other is the drive leading into the Town Center Apartments. He would like to find some way to cut angles at those places or look into what can be done to make them safer. Council agreed those were issues that needed to be taken care of and instructed Interim Administrator Thomas to contact the Department of Transportation and see what could be done. F. Discuss Grant Application Timetable - Council Member Chandler. Council Member Chandler advised that it is in the budget to hire Mr. Dale Milita to work for the City in obtaining grants, etc. Mr. Milita was present and responded to Council's questions after which Council requested Mr. Milita forward a copy of a proposed contract and they would consider it at the January 18, 2000 meeting. G. Discuss Interim City Administrator - Council Member Chandler. Council Member Chandler stated he wanted to thank Clerk Thomas for filling in as the City Administrator, she is doing a fantastic job, she has really dug in and accomplished issues. Mrs. Thomas thanked the Council and commented she was pleased to serve in this capacity for the Council. X. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. H. Discuss City Administrator Applications - Mayor (Exhibit 6) ADJOURNMENT - MAYOR. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HEISHE 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 -0 BE BASED. ATTEST: BONNIE S. THOMAS, CIVIC, CITY CLERK JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR JANUARY 4, 2000 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 10 OF 10 .. 1823 3 There were six applications submitted for the position of City Administrator. Council decided to interview the following applicants at the January 18, 2000 meeting, last item on the agenda: Bill Veach, James Threewits and Richard Green. Council Members are to submit their questions to Clerk/Interim Administrator Thomas and Mayor Kirk will review them. There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. • • Page -1- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - January 4, 2000 HANDWRITTEN MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: - Mayor January 4.2000. Citv Council Reaular Meetinq, II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Revere A& Ti w Nud sory Pledge of Allegiance led by Mcwor 'III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Present Absent Mayor Kirk Council Member Chandler ✓ Council Member Markham Council Member Oliver Council Member Watford Attorney Cook Interim Administrator/City Clerk Thomas Deputy Clerk Gamiotea I ;IV. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of January 9 -15, 2000 as "Stop Red Light Running Week." WHEREAS, disregarding traffic control devices is a leading cause of urban crashes representing 22 percent of the total number of crashes according to information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and has ,an estimated economic impact of $7 billion based on data from the U.S. Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, red light running costs in the State of Florida for 1998 are estimated at $442 million economic loss {which include medical costs, time off work, insurance hikes, property damage, and so forth; and WHEREAS, red light running violations (FSS 316.074 or 316.075) in. the state for 1998 resulted in 10,155 crashes causing 14,810 personal injuries; and WHEREAS, those 10,155 crashes were also responsible for 137 fatalities in the state; and WHEREAS, stopping red light running and its economic and personal losses is totally within the Control of drivers; and WHEREAS, the Florida Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) Coalition declares its support of the national STOP RED LIGHT RUNNING campaign sponsored by the Federal Highway ;Administration; and WHEREAS, the Florida CTST Coalition will support a STOP! RED LIGHT RUNNING WEEK with statewide selective enforcement of red light running violation in an effort to create public awareness of the hazards of traffic crashes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim January 9-15, 2000 as "STOP! RED LIGHT RUNNING WEEK" in the City of Okeechobee and urge all residents to recognize this event pledging to 'approach intersections with due caution and to stop for red light signals. �/. MINUTES - CITY CLERK. A. Council Member' moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 7, 1999 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member VOTE: YE NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFOR.D MOTION: ARRI D — DENIED Page -Z- WARRANT REGISTER - FLU Ji>�y administrator. A. Council Member moved to approve the November, 1999 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund $319, 212.77 and Public Facility Improvement Fund $7,680,76; seconded by Council Member. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: C ®RRID — DENIED AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1. a) Council Member �) UJ moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 737 regarding dancing in bars or places that are lawfully lice sed to sell alcoholic beverages -City Attorney (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KI RK c) City Attorney to read proposed CHANDLER Ordinance No. 737 by title only MARKHAM as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OLIVER OF THE CITY OF WATFORD OKEECHOBEE AMENDING MOTION: RR D — DENIED CHAPTER 3, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 3.6 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Council Member 46-0 moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 737; seconded by Council Member(,—/ ) b) Public comment. ��i8-vzsz --- VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED i KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD c) Vote on motion. MOTION CARRIE — DENIED n f� r� L Page -3- B.1. a) Council Member A) moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 738 regarding pool or billiard parlors, game rooms, amusement parlors in places that are lawfully f s to sell alcoholic beverages - City Attorney (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title f only. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KI RK i, CHANDLER c) City Attorney to read proposed MARKHAM Ordinance No. 738 by title only OLIVER as follows: "AN ORDINANCE WATFORD OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING MOTION: (ARR�113 - DENIED CHAPTER 11, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 11-13 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." S. 2. a) Council Member 460 moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 738; seconded by Council Membe�rY-) . b) Public comment. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD c) Vote on motion. MOTION: C RI D - DENIED C.1. a) Council Memberrz)/-**P�q . moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 739 closing the Alley iCV 2, South Okeechobee - City Attorney (Exhibit 3); seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK Attorney Cook read CHANDLER proposed Ordinance No. 739 MARKHAM by title only as follows: "AN OLIVER ORDINANCE CLOSING, WATFORD VACATING AND MOTION: <A��RED - DENIED ABANDONING THE ALLEY'S OR ALLEYWAY'S LOCATED IN BLOCK 22, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 12, PUBLIC RECORDS, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE ORDINANCE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." f!! • 2. a) Council Member moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No Council Member b) Public comment. G dI Page -4- 739; seconded by VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED 1111 ,g� KIRK CHANDLER = MARKHAM OLIVER _ WATFORD _ `i �C))nmotlon. MOTI AR ED LOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor NEW BUSINESS. v- L A. 1. a) Council Member'o moved to read by title only and set January 18, 2000 as the public hearing date for proposo O finance No. 740 regarding the rezoning of Lots 10 to 12 in Block 22, South Okeechobee, from ResidenliagIngle Family to Commercial - City Attorney (Exhibit 4); seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED date. KIRK CHANDLER Attorney Cook read proposed MARKHAM `Ordinance No. 740 by title OLIVER only as follows: "AN WATFORD ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, MOTION: CARRI;� — DENIED FLORIDA AMENDING THE ��— OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RSF, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO CHV, HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, CCO�NFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." A. 2. a) Council Member �6 . moved to a ve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 740; seconded by Council Memb2� . b) Public comment. • • 0 Vote on motion. Page -5- VOTE: `-�ES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD MOTIO 'ARIE — DENIED B. Discuss the new Police Department Building - Police Chief and Craig A. Smith and Associates (Architect). w -z '-/1 MA . �'�W75�� 0 • Council Member moved to adopt proposed Resolution NoP49e -6- Local Mitigation Strategy. 00-1 adopting the Council Member Report -Council Member Markham - (Exhibit 5); seconded by le: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, CITY CO E LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY REPORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABIUTION PROCEDUREUN FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONFLICT RESOLLITY; PROVIDING ADOPTING EFFECTIVE DATE. ; AND PROVIDING FOR AN VOTE; YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: CARRIED — DENIED D. Discuss Okeechobee Member Watford. At l;, {�f Page -7- E. Discuss City Street Intersections, South Parrott Avenue - Council Member Watford. j,!�ivC llJs�t 0 C..-� F. Discuss Grant Application Timetable Council MePage -8 mber Chandler. - C', A94 tUt_ 0�4 U-9) k IU M G. Discuss Interi7r ity Administrator - Council Member Chandler. —44*10 Page -9- lii H. Discuss City Administrator Applications - Mayor (Exhibit 6), Page L� 0 Page -I- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - January 4, 2000 HANDWRITTEN MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: - MayorllhK January 4. 2000. Citv Council Reaular Meetina. t`o D.M. if. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Rwerevui' Tc*wHudw*v Pledge of Allegiance led by Mavor &ELjk_ 111. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Present Absent Mayor Kirk '� f Council Member Chandler f Council Member Markham Council Member Oliver ✓ Council Member Watford Attorney Cook Interim Administrator/City Clerk Thomas ✓ Deputy Clerk Gamiotea '� f IV. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of January 9 -15, 2000 as "Stop Red Light Running Week." WHEREAS, disregarding traffic control devices is a leading cause of urban crashes representing 22 percent of the total number of crashes according to information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and has ,an estimated economic impact of $7 billion based on data from the U.S. Department of Transportation; and iWHEREAS, red light running costs in the State of Florida for 1998 are estimated at $442 million economic loss ;which include medical costs, time off work, insurance hikes, property damage, and so forth; and WHEREAS, ,red light running violations (FSS 316.074 or 316.075) in the state for 1998 resulted in 10,155 crashes causing 14,810 personal injuries; and WHEREAS, those 10,155 crashes were also responsible for 137 fatalities in the !state; and WHEREAS, stopping red light running and its economic and personal losses is totally within the control of drivers; and WHEREAS, the Florida Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) Coalition declares its support of the national STOP RED LIGHT RUNNING campaign sponsored by the Federal Highway :Administration; and WHEREAS, the Florida CTST Coalition will support a STOP! RED LIGHT RUNNING WEEK with statewide selective enforcement of red light running violation in an effort to create public awareness of the hazards of traffic crashes. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority ;vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim January 9-15, 2000 as "STOP] RED LIGHT RUNNING WEEK' in the City of Okeechobee and urge all residents to recognize this event pledging to ;approach intersections with due caution and to stop for red light signals. V. MINUTES - CITY CLERK. A. Council Member moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 7, 1999 Regular Mteting; seconded by Council Member VOTE: YE NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK -� CHANDLER MARKHAM v OLIVER WATFORD MOTION: — DENIED i I Page -2- i NI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Council Member _bW_ moved to approve the November, 1999 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund $319, 212.77 and Public Facility Improvement Fund $7,680.76; seconded by Council Member L.IVU VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK CHANDLER i; MARKHAM v OLIVER / WATFORD 41 i' MOTIO : CARRIED- DENIED i VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for , the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. �icup 4 U -CKzm BST ttl K)P-W �S�N(,(� . 1 01ift��Gibf�iDK� 11� fit. Vill. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1. a) Council Member l)U) moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 737 regarding dancing in bars or places that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages - City Attorney (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member i b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK c) City Attorney to read proposed MARKHAM Ordinance No. 737 by title only OLIVER j as follows: "AN ORDINANCE WATT OF THE CITY OF WATFORD OKEECHOBEE AMENDING i CHAPTER 3, CODE OF MOTION: ARRIED - DENIED ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 3.6 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; I , PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Council Member Pn moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 737; seconded by Council Member k-rn b) Public comment. tQ i VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK ✓ CHANDLER MARKHAM OLIVER ✓ j' WATFORD c) Vote on motion. MOTION: ARRI - DENIED i Pnge -3- B.1. a) Council Member � moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 738 regarding pool or billiard parlors, game rooms, amusement parlors in places that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages - City Attorney (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member LW b) Vote on motion to read by title { only. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED ! KIRK c) City Attorney to read proposed CHANDLER V Ordinance No. 738 by title only MARKHAM OLIVER as follows: "AN ORDINANCE WATFORD 4— OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING MOTION: RRI — DENIED CHAPTER 11, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 11-13 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." B. 2. a) Council Member Tl�h moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 738; seconded by Council Member L„ D _. b) Public comment.�� i VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK +� CHANDLER v MARKHAM v OLIVER WATFORD v c) Vote on motion. MOTION: nRIE - DENIED C.1. a) Council Member 1..M moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 739 closing the Alley in Block 22, South Okeechobee - City Attorney (Exhibit 3); seconded by Council Member %tom b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK I,- c) Attorney Cook read 11 CHANDLER proposed Ordinance No. 739 MARKHAM by title only as follows: "AN by WATFORDy ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND MOTION?RI — DENIED ABANDONING THE ALLEY'S OR ALLEYWAY'S LOCATED IN BLOCK 22, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 12, PUBLIC RECORDS, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE ORDINANCE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." %N Page -4- 2. a) Council Member moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 739; seconded by I Council Member b) Public comment. c) Vote on motion. IdLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor �a VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KIRK CHANDLER ✓ MARKHAM � OLIVER v WATFORD MOTION: A RIE - DENIED f. NEW BUSINESS. A.1. a) Council Member Zs0 moved to read by title only and set January 18, 2000 as the public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 740 regarding the rezoning of Lots 10 to 12 in Block 22, South Okeechobee, from Residential Single Family to Commercial - City Attorney (Exhibit 4); seconded by Council Member �M b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED date. KIRK v CHANDLER L- c) Attorney Cook read proposed MARKHAM t�- Ordinance No. 740 by title OLIVER !,- only as follows: "AN WATFORD !-- ORDINANCE OF THE CITY MOTION: ARRIED - DENIED OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RSF, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO CHV, HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." A. 2. a) Council Member 13D moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 740; seconded by Council Member 0-1) b) Public comment. 0 0 c u Jkf nsIews, nc&- apkIUAOLP L wkk-�e N-, -Doi- snpiged (q so UAIIA.UL ua v bij- 9A P.-dr�c o-� Ut � 'ss �1nf�, a-u Page -5- VOTE: YES NO ABSENT ABSTAINED KI RK ✓ CHANDLER MARKHAM ✓ OLIVER v WATFORD c) Vote on motion. MOTION: CARRIED — DENIED B. Discuss the new Police Department Building - Police Chief and Craig A. Smith and Associates (Architect). (EXd l Po17- ri) t��Lut Pv)a&- S alb© °7n� , J+ CA.- P Ho L��- �- 1�! 4 Page -6- i C. Council Me er ed to adopt proposed ution No. O�opting the i Local ation Strategy ort - Council Member am - (Exhibit 5); seconded by Cou iI Member Title: A RES UTION OF TNg CITY OF OK CHOBEE, FLO A, CITY COU CIL AD/0RI i THE LOCA ITIGATION RATEGY REP T; PROVIDING OR SEVE ITY; PRGFOR ACC PTANCE OF E CONFLICT R SOLUTION PR EDURE; AN PROVIDINN EFFECT E DATE. I V i„ i VOTE: YES NO ABS ABSTAINED KIRK 000, CHANDLER MARKHAM / OLIVER WATFORD M ION: CARRIE — DENIED D. Discuss Okeechobee Main Street - Council Member Watford. bocItAct U L4 `,,d rv.- t1� Gu� Le->�� uQ+jj -coo wt uooA- u � Z�J. QUA, ., 1�cS C�z ! M) . ,-nay %0 a-��Ct 4- op LOA Lv AL f, ho �b '.D-)au.c sQna � To )4) LnA Cho SoPxx.941x e vo J-" tj Page -7- E. Discuss City Street Intersections, South Parrott Avenue - Council Member Watford. C,►'1� a W 'C.u.�- mac. � � CQom, --oLok4-oDO F. Discuss Grant Application Timetable - Council Member Chandler. - Page -j btttut OY C� 7D�1phR�tU � C'[� w�N � � 5� d� /noxa., Q.1q OVA CI 4 07) 0 TT f Page -9- G. Discuss Interim City Administrator - Council Member Chandler. e - aAAW a4 t4 JLW , lood2, 'Si� jo-*-L, A-oc)(,k-, L+O� 54aAus 0(;t - • • T4r H. Discuss City Administrator Applications - Mayor (Exhibit 6). Yr47u t-vie�s Erd q 6cuhnw %�h6*T3 -b `fir c- Page -10- OZ, 5� & E 0 / , ' •'jj". OKta.� aw �` ? CITY OF OKEECHOBEE _JANUARY 4, 2000 REGULAR MEETING °�►''s� OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 4 I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: January 4, 2000, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. • II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Reverend Hudson; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. City Attorney John R. Cook Interim City Administrator/City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - Mayor. A. Proclaim the week of January 9 - 15, 2000 as "Stop Red Light Running Week." V. MINUTES - CITY CLERK. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the December 7, 1999 Regular Meeting. JANUARY 4, 2000 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 OF 4 VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the November, 1999 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund $319, 212.77 and Public Facility Improvement Fund $7,680.76. VII. AGENDA - Mayor. • A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor. A. 1. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 737 regarding dancing in bars or places that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 737 by title only. 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 737. • b) Public comment. c) Vote on motion. B. 1. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 738 regarding pool or billiard parlors, game rooms, amusement parlors in places that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages - City Attorney (Exhibit 2). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 738 by title only. JANUARY 4, 2000 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 OF 4 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED. B. 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 738. b) Public comment. c) Vote on motion. C. 1. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 739 closing the Alley in Block 22, South Okeechobee - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 739 by title only. 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 739. b) Public comment. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. IX. NEW BUSINESS. A 1. a) Motion to read by title only and set January 18, 2000 as the public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 740 regarding the rezoning of Lots 10 to 12 in Block 22, South Okeechobee, from Residential Single Family to Commercial - City Attorney (Exhibit 4). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 740 by title only. JANUARY 4, 2000- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 4 OF 4 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. 2. a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 740. b) Public comment. c) Vote on motion. • B. Discuss the new Police Department Building - Police Chief and Craig A. Smith and Associates (Architect). CJ C. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 00-1 adopting the Local Mitigation Strategy Report - Council Member Markham - (Exhibit 5). D. Discuss Okeechobee Main Street - Council Member Watford. E. Discuss City Street Intersections, South Parrott Avenue - Council Member Watford. F. Discuss Grant Application Timetable - Council Member Chandler. G. Discuss Interim City Administrator - Council Member Chandler. H. Discuss City Administrator Applications - Mayor (Exhibit 6). X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. 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 proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings 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. 111k Office of the Mayor Okeerbobee, ffloriba Prortamatt"On Mftt,%&, A"Warfiing traffic control devices is a kaAV cause of urban crashes representing 22 percent of the total number of crashes according to mfmwtion from the Insurance Institute for-6ghway Safety and has an estimated economic impact of $7 biQ"wn based on data from the U.S. Department of?rmtsportationr and QE , red light running costs in the State of grorida for 1998 are estimated at $442 million economic loss which include mefiical costs, time off world insurance hikfs, property damage, and so forth; and ACRA, red Light running violations (FSS 316.074 or 316.075) in the state for 1998 resulted in 10,155 crashes causing 14,810 persona( injuries; and W3R1e, those 10,155 crashes were also responsible for 137 fatafzties in the state; and NWACRO, stopping red (fight running and its economic and persona( losses is totally within the control of drivers; and NW3&e A&, the F&nda Community Traffic Safety Team (CXSI) Coalition declares its support of the national ,STOP RED LIGMrR-UNNJN9 campaign sponsored by the Federal -*hway Adndnistration; and W*CA( %*, the Ylorida CT. T Coalition will support a ,STOPI RED LIG7iT RUNNING WEER with statewide selective enforcement of red light running violation in an effort to create public awareness of the hazards of traffic crashes. A00, $' CA(e$®AC,, I, Yames E. xirk by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okgechobee, do hereby proclaim 9anuary 9-15, 2000 as "STOP, RED LIGgrR'ILNNJ9j 'WEER" in the City of Okeechobee and urge all residents to recognize this event pledging to approach intersections with due caution and to stop for red fight signals. In ruirness whenaf I have hemimo set my hand and cmmd this seal to & of ked. games E. grpk Mayor .'fittest. Bonnie S. 2fiomas, C MC City Clcrk. Date: 9anuan/ 4, 2000 EXHIBIT 2 - 1/4 AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. 737 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 3-6 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the City of Okeechobee Florida recognizes that changing community values and personal choice in conduct may require revision to the codes from time to time; and WHEREAS that section of Chapter 3 of the code of ordinances which prohibits dancing in bars has caused confusion, is regularly ignored by the public; and is virtually incapable of enforcement; and WHEREAS amending said ordinance can be accomplished to protect the moral values and standards which exist in this community, yet also provide for relief for local business owners; NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, as follows; Section One. Section 3-6 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Okeechobee, Florida is hereby rescinded. Section Two. Section 3-6 code of Ordinances, City of Okeechobee, Florida, is enacted as follows: Sec. 3-6. Dances in bars and other establishment. (a) Any permitted business establishment located in the City of Okeechobee, Florida may promote, conduct or permit dancing in bars or places that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, by its patrons, invitee's or guests at the establishment; subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, or statutes, including those regarding capacity of the establishment, fire safety, hours of operation, or other requirement protecting the health , welfare or safety of the Citizens. (b) Nothing herein shall be construed to permit any dance or conduct by patrons, guest or invitee's that would violate the provisions of Ordinance No. 720, City of Okeechobee, Florida, which ordinance prohibits public nudity or nudity associated with establishments that possess licenses to sell or serve alcoholic beverage. Section Three. If any provision or portion of this ordinance be deemed to be invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. INTRODUCED for first reading and public hearing on the 7t' day of December, 1999. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK JAMES E. KIRK MAYOR Page 1 of 2 0 i ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on the 40 day of Januarv, , 2000. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: JOHN R. COOK, CITY ATTORNEY JAMES E. KIRK MAYOR Page 2 of 2 The Okeechobe?News P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Florida 34973 (941) 763-3134 Published Daily STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a DAILY Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- ment, being a PCA� C_ A/� 4-(-c 4�_ in the matter of C r �y O-C- ok-eitc hob - in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of at-r,�� r 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 further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sw o and subscn d before me this day of 1! / `- C C M b -f- r A.D. 19 1%F L mInc 5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HY THE 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE. FLORIDA ` PLEASE TAKE NOTICE than the City RKIw•il of the City ut Okeerhrdxr. Fllwklawill �m?uesalay. J+muap4,.2n1M) at 60) p.I r as nam thereafter as plssihlq, qt me Citi Hall Building k><•nted ill 55 SE trl Are, l>kr t•hlrhrr. FL aindust a public hearingon and thereafter cornkler final le:kling 4 file foRuwing Onlin: nc,e: NO. 717. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING CHAP- TER t lA lcohnlic Beverages). ('ODE OF ORDI- NANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SEE'.• TlOIIJi" On, afl.% darrec-r 4r brrr-0-THERLOft-PRQ- VIDIN(1', FOR, SEVERABLLITY,. PRO,\,►V4Pi(, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, All members uF tfx giblic arc recpuesttrl to attewl nl>,I {vrtK- ipate in vW hearing. Said prop -,A Ordinance may Pe is pecetl by membersof the public in the Otti" A the Clh Ckrk w• hoted In the City Hall Buihhngrin dug r•gular bu.�- nes> houo, Mmntay thnmgh Fridac. x fXI a.m. -4t30 pu l.. except fill holidays. 1 .. , - + PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE AD%'ISF.D that d auy per"M tksircs to appeal any cIecm,i ti matte h, tux C4 Ctmw'll with respect io any nlalttr eaNl�llki'itl al Ihls hk'ilrine. such interested person mill need it recrwct tit nx pni, d\hu : . awl hw suc'h purpo e may nml to en>ure it terh nni reco tl of the pnweetlings is n ade. which re,:r1 i Dudes the tes[i- monv arki evickwY upm which the appeal is h+ he hrsct{. In accurlance wins the Anterfcwts with Disabilities A0 t AbAI awl Florida Statute 2Xh,2h, pe—m with disuhilitles reeding special acouunuKlation It. pankip:ue in this pi:_ ceeding shludd clmincrWnoie7lpnn;n nit later than Iwo GI working days prior ill the pnxeetling in 4411763-W2 e , 215: itytiu ure hearing or voice impair •tl. call TOO tr41)5.�- 7777, tw Florida Rela, Srn ice UNDO-W `1770. BONNIE S. THOMAS. CM('. CITY CLERK PUBLISH: 12l241" - T The Okeechnbre Nevis fh743 Notary Public, State of Florida at Large , , , Anna M Hines , * *My Commission CC715804 '•�'��`,.�� Expires March 31, 2002 n • ORDINANCE NO. 738 EXHIBIT % - 1/4 AGENDA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 11-13 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the City of Okeechobee Florida recognizes that changing community values and personal choice in conduct may require revision to the codes from time to time; and WHEREAS that section of Chapter 11 of the code of ordinances which prohibits playing pool or billiards in bars has caused confusion, is regularly ignored by the public; and is virtually incapable of enforcement; and WHEREAS amending said ordinance can be accomplished to protect the moral values and standards which exist in this community, yet also provide for relief for local business owners; NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, as follows; Section.One. Section 11-13 of the Code of Ordinances, city of Okeechobee, Florida is hereby rescinded. Section Two. Section 11-13, code of Ordinances, City of Okeechobee, Florida, is enacted as follows: Sec. 11-13. Pool or billiard parlors, game rooms, amusement parlors. (a) Any permitted business establishment located in the City of Okeechobee, Florida may promote, conduct or permit the placement of pool or billiard tables in business establishments that are lawfully licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, for use and enjoyment by its patrons, invitee's or guests at the establishment; subject to compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, or statutes, including those regarding capacity of the establishment, fire safety, hours of operation, or other requirement protecting the health , welfare or safety of the Citizens. (b) If the use of pool or billiard tables is made in conjunction with another business on the same premises, such as, but not limited to, bar, restaurant or other business, the owner or operator of such establishment must obtain a separate license for such use, under the provisions of chapter 10, code of ordinances. Section Three. If any provision or portion of this ordinance be deemed to be invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. INTRODUCED for first reading and public hearing on the 7tn day of December, 1999. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC JAMES E. KIRK MAYOR Page 1 of 2 CITY CLERK ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on the 0 day of January , 2000. ATTEST: BONNIE THOMAS, CMC CITY CLERK REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: JOHN R. COOK, CITY ATTORNEY JAMES E. KIRK MAYOR Page 2 of 2 The Okeechobee News P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Florida 34973 (941) 763-3134 Published Daily STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a DAILY Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- ment, being a 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 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 further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Sw �/ otn-t6 and subscribed before me this %��Z day of_ 6 '0--- C r— I"'l h -p- f A.D. 19 l J Notary Public, State of Florida at Large �,,� �� Anna M Hines . * *My Commission CC715804 Expires March 31, 2002 • '%q MCI ate FILE NOTICE OF PUDLIC HEARING III THE - C1TI' OF OKEECHODEE. FLORIDA `, (- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Cit! Ca,ukil of the CN.y of Okecchutee, Florida will rm Rwsuly . 1numn 1. 20N) at 61M) p.eit.:,>r ;tx stool thrrr;rttcr aspnsihlr, ai tttt City Hill, Buckling kkatetl:K'3,5 SE 3n1 Ayt. Okcitltillei•. FL,vukhlct it public hearing tut atkl thereafter owsider (heal re:uting tl the firUuuing Ordin;ukv: NO. 73K. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING CHAP. - TER 11 (Offenses • NINeeUnntotts . CODE OF ORIII. NANCES; aPROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SEC', TION 11-13 (In allow Pnnl nr Willard parlors, lathe rrnnncs, anarcement parlors) THEREOF. PR(111ii(�U FOR SEVERAIIILITI'o PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.. ; All nitnttlers of the pihl is are rttprtstad to steal! :uttl panty- ipue-in,suid hearing. Said p,or—d OnlinamY may ,be impeded by metnters of the public in the Ottict ottle Chy Clerk li"Itd in the City Hall Building ,luring regular buti- nt.`s tkwr . Monriay Ihr,mgh Friday. K01 a.m. 4:.tt1 excep foe Mdiday'w PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if aoy ptts,ut ,!sires to appeal any decisbm mall by the qy Crwncil with rcsptct many manorcumi,lered at this heanllg. Mich interested persm will nettl a rtcurd'of ilk, ral"wdinv mxf tut such pugrrse may lwd nt ensure it "d"ll nt rck,nt of the pmcteding, is nia let which rtvml inrlu,b tle wi1- un,n1 and tciderice Upon uhkh tee nppanl is 1" tY hoe,Lt In acconlark•e with the Antericart x6th Disabilities .act I ADA) art Florida Statute 2K626, re"als with disahilit3n needing special akaunmrximiun to prniopatr in this prl-� reeling shad) contact Bonnie Thomm nu hut, Ihan two tr ) wuA:ing rkrys pruw hr the pr-etthni! a% 4111761-1372 exi. '_ 1 ?: if yr �, arc htdritig tK vuirt impaired. call TDD 91 US 7777,,* Florida Relay Sermv IMKI-rt?; 977u, BONNIE S. THOMAS. CMG CITY CLERK PUBLISH: 12/24/99 The Okeeclx,Dee News #744 EXHIBIT 3 - 1/4 AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. 739 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY'S OR ALLEYWAY'S LOCATED IN BLOCK 22, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 12, PUBLIC RECORDS, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE ORDINANCE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has received an application for the closing of certain streets or alleys as described in this ordinance; and WHEREAS, a review of such application reveals that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee as a whole to grant said application; and WHEREAS, the granting of the application will serve a legitimate public interest and is a proper exercise of the municipal authority of the City of Okeechobee as a discretionary function; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section One. The alleys or alleyways described hereafter is hereby closed, vacated and abandoned by the City of Okeechobee, Florida to -wit: A 15 foot wide alley in Block 22, South Okeechobee as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 12, Public Records, Okeechobee County, Florida, more particularly described as that alley running North to South between Lots 1 to 6 and 7 to 12, inclusive. Section Two. The City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of the ordinance to be recorded in the public records of Okeechobee County, Florida. Section Three. This ordinance shall be set for final public hearing the 41' . day of January. 2000 and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. INTRODUCED for first reading and set for final public hearing this 7th day of December, 1999, ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk James E. Kirk, Mayor Page 1 of 2 PASSED and ADOPTED on second and final public hearing this a day of January , 2000. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney James E. Kirk, Mayor Page 2 of 2 ff.►� 1 t� hurt;s.��c!i■ o.�MEW i� �i I 11 s 1 7 � 8 z 9 3 10 4 11 5 1 6 7 1 a 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 8 7 fl 1 e Motel f04 miss mum Big Lake National Bank 1 2 3 r, rn 4 I t 12 1 The OkeechobfNews P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Florida 34973 (941) 763-3134 Published Daily STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a DAILY Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- ment, being a t' Gt h l 1-e Avo 4-,-C in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuft Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of n -e_C_ _P1_ V_�l () -e V- aq, i�,F7 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 further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in he said newspaper. to and su> cribed before me this oZ 7 y of A.D. 19 tary Public, State of Florida at Large • 1/,4 mUl)(LIL MILE NOTICE -OF.PUBLIC, HEARING kl' THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE.th;,t the City C,xnfcil of fix C 11) of Okeech,hee, Florida will on Tue,,fay'Jilnm,ry 1. '11111;yt. hix) P.nI., nr as stx.n thereafter as p,n.�t"e. at he City'Hijll Building hR:ned al 55 SE 1r(l Ave. , FLc,mdy a public hearhng on:uRl h1cI thereufrrr v,n+>idrr final rrxling the foilba'ing Onlina,R'e- NO. 739.. AN ORD1NANdE CLOSING, VACATING :: %ND .IBANDONth'(: THE ALLEI"'S OR ALLEI'WAl" S LOCATED IN 22. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, AS RECORDED qV PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 12, PUBLIC RECORDS, OI:E :. CHOREE COONTl FLORIDA- AND DIRECTING'. THE CITI' CLERK TO RECORD THE ORDINAN()E IN THE. PhBLiC RECORDS OFTHE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECIfOIIEE COUNTY. FLORIDA. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIIrE DATE. All memtxn ,>f the puhlid: are reyu Nfed to ane,,j and ry,rti:,. ite if, said hearing. Said Pri p,�erl Ordinance' ,;, unPePeg 5t1 by member ,M'thr public in the OtRce of the Cil) Cerk kkatecl in file City Hall Building chasing regular bu; i- ne"" h,xin. Monday thn R,gh Frklay, g;tM) a.m. -t;?U p,ti., except )or ht,lkiays. r PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE .ADVISED Ihat if ah) per.. n ck.ire. in. appeal any d,,isiun made b" the Chy C„utk it wirh ",Mt to any Inattrrcomi'k. ed :u chi. hcariifrk.' su�.h inferc�ted perelx, will naafi it ras•,xrl of the pr ee lm ,. aw fix .,uch purge may rterrl fit efl%ure a eertafin, r olyd df thr Pnxteding.. i made. a hich reculxl i,k'fu,k, fhe teNi- me arnleviderR'r up,m In which the appeal i to tle In acconfhtxe with the Anterican wBh rie. (ADA)aixl Fluraht Slant 2Sh?h, Di.ahilliiffe, i Af.r needing 'rWial Woanraxludon to p;tni.ip,na in fhi. p . castling..h,xfld cuaract Bonnie Thixnn. ,>.r lain than two/ j winking days, prior fit the Ixineedling at 9111767 ;i}7' 771,,K ctif. 215; ifytx, are I>< Relay ,K voice impairxl. call Too 9J i t5 ii_ 7FI„inla Relay Servi, ININI.955 9771). BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC. CITY CLERK .�n. PUBLISH: 12121r99 The Okeechohee News #745 ) a`.r� Anna M Hines * *MY Commission CC715804 '•.,� 7.` Expires March 31, 2002 �a o o� m o �a o V15 Handy 8 Store 9 1, vs 11 5 E �■al■ ■ram ■r•.� rr. �.ruav�r� Big Lake National Bank 1 1 3 r� 4 EXHIBIT 4 - 1 / 4 AGENDA I � I I I I • • ORDINANCE NO. 740 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RSF, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO CHV, HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance Number: 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property more particularly described hereafter, has heretofore filed a petition pursuant to the Land Development Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the purpose of rezoning a certain tract of land consisting of 0.49 acre(s) from RSF, Residential Single Family District to CHV, Heavy Commercial District and that this request be removed from the boundaries of the above mentioned zone to allow for the processing of the rezoning application; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds such rezoning consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend aforesaid revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth: Now THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida that: SECTION 1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION The following described land, located in the City of Okeechobee, to - wit: Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 22, South Okeechobee, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 37, of the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. SECTION 2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be amended accordingly. 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 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. Page 1 of 2 SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Introduced for first reading and set for final public hearing on this 4th day of January , 2000. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk Passed and adopted after second reading and final public hearing this 181h day of January , 2000. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Page 2 of 2 II. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE PLANNING BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER: Planning Board, December 21, 1999, 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Walker called the dw a 22, !9J , Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Chairman. CHAIRMAN, MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE Chairman Jerry Walker Board Member Dawn Hoover Board Member Thomas Keller Board Member William Ledferd Board Member Christopher Mavroides Board Member Douglas McCoy Board Member Frank Mueller Alternate Daniel Creech Alternate Sandra Jones Attorney John R. Cook Secretary Beatrice Castorina • 111. MINUTES. Secretary Castorina called the roll: Present Present Present present Present Absent Present Present Present (Serving as a voting member) Present Present A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Member Mueller moved to dispense with the reading and approve the June 22, 1999 Summary Board Action for the meeting of June 22, 1999. of Board Action; seconded by Member Hoover. Walker - Yes Hoover - Yes Keller - Yes Mavroides - Yes Jones - Yes Mueller - Yes MOTION CARRIED December 21 1999- Planning Board - Page 1 of 2 FkV NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider Petition 99-003-R Owner/Applicant Gerald and Susan Koff Petition No. 99-003 R was completed by Owner/Applicant Gerald and Susan Koff. The request request tore zone Lots 10, 11 and 12 located at 1306 South Parrott is to rezone Lots 10,11, and 12, Block 22, South Okeechobee, which is approximately 0.49 Avenue (West three lots next to Southwest 2"d Avenue) from acre(s) from Residential Single Family to Heavy Commercial. The address of the property is Residential Single Family (RSF) to Heavy Commercial (HC)- 1306 South Parrott Avenue. Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). V. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson. R.eAse TAKE Nonce AND Be Awseo that If a person deckles to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board 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. A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Jerry Walker, Chairperson ATTEST: City Planning Consultant Susan Morrison stated there was a change in the Staff Report in the background paragraph. The West side reads Residential & Commercial -(Bookstore). It should read Residential. Staff report states the use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and being the criteria is met the rezoning request be approved. After discussion, Board Member Mueller moved to find Rezoning Petition No. 99-003-R consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and accept the recommendation of the Staff Report as presented (with the noted correction); second by Board Member Hoover. Walker - Yes Hoover - Yes Keller - Yes Mavroides - Yes Jones - Yes Mueller - Yes MOTION CARRIED There being no further items on the agenda, meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M. Beatrice Castorina, Secretary . • • STAFF REPORT ZONING CHANGE REQUEST RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RSF) TO COMMERCIAL (CHV) CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Petition No. 99-003-R Applicant: Philip Y. Berger, Agent Legal Description of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 22, South Okeechobee, according Subject Property: to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, page 37, of the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Item before the Council: The matter for consideration by the City Council, and the Land Planning Agency for the City of Okeechobee, is an application by Gerald and Susan Koff, owners, and Philip Y. Berger, agent, petition number 99-003-R, with the mailing address being 505 SE 181h Way, Okeechobee, Florida 34973, for a change in zoning from the existing classification of Residential Single Family (RSF) to Heavy Commercial (CHV). Background: The subject property is approximately .49 acre(s) and is located at 1306 South Parrott Avenue. The applicant intends to develop the property as a strip commercial center. This development will have public utilities. Adjoining property uses are as follows: North : Residential (Aldridge) South: Commercial (Handy Store) East: Commercial (Big Lake National Bank) West: Residential, Consistency with Land When recommending whether or not to rezone a Development Regulations: classification of land, the Planning Board shall consider, where applicable, the following factors: 1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. The proposed change is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use policies regarding commercial development. 4- • • Staff Report Petition No. 99-003-R 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. A strip commercial center falls under the heading of "retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise," as a permitted use in the Heavy Commercial zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. The proposed zoning change will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. The use is expected to cater to the demand for additional commercial retail services in the City. 4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. The established land use pattern includes primarily commercial uses with some residential uses. These uses are also consistent with the Future Land Use Map. As such, the zoning change is appropriate for the location proposed, compatible with the established land use pattern, and not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. The proposed change will not adversely affect property values in the area. In fact, it is expected that commercial development along Parrott Avenue will continue to expand and that surrounding properties will increase in value as a result of the multiplier effect. Much of the adjacent property is zoned commercial, so there will be no negative impact on the development of adjacent properties. -2- • CI Stab Report Petition No. 99-003-R 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood. Landscaping regulations apply to this zoning designation, requiring buffers for non-residential uses. To show compliance with this regulation, landscape buffers must be indicated on the site plan. 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that vwuld overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. The proposed change will not overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. The proposed zoning change will not create excessive traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety. The proposed change and subsequent uses on the property can be designed to allow proper ingress and egress onto Parrott Avenue. The proposed change and subsequent development will not create flooding or drainage problems. The site has adequate drainage. The future uses can be designed to accommodate the run-off from impervious surfaces. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. No unnecessary restrictions exist which would inordinately burden the proposed use. The use is permitted under the Commercial zoning designation, and the change would allow consistency with the land use of this and the adjacent properties. -3- r Staff Report Petition No. 99-003-R 10. The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare. The proposed change will not grant a special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare. The size of the proposed change along with the existing site plan regulations can ensure that the public welfare is protected. Consistency with The subject property is designated Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan: adopted City of Okeechobee Future Land Use Map. As such, the proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Assessment and Conclusions: Based upon the above zoning criteria being met, the rezoning request should be recommended as it is consistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan. Submitted by: James G. LaRue, AICP Planning Consultant -4- EXHIBIT 5 - 1 / 4 AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. 00-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY REPORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the State Department of Community Affairs has provided funding and entered into an agreement with Okeechobee County to develop a county -wide unified Local Mitigation Strategy that will become part of a Statewide Hazard Mitigation Strategy; and WHEREAS, the Local Mitigation Strategy must include a report detailing county -wide hazards and vulnerabilities, define critical facilities and provide specific latitudinal and longitudinal locations of those facilities, provide for a method of conflict resolution between the participants, and pre -identify and prioritize hazard mitigation programs, project and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the development of the county -wide unified Local Mitigation Strategy requires the participation of local municipal governments within Okeechobee County; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee entered into an interlocal agreement with Okeechobee County and the Development of Community Affairs to develop a county -wide unified Local Mitigation Strategy, and assigned a voting representative to the Local Mitigation Strategy Steering Committee (also known as the LMS Workgroup); and WHEREAS, the Local Mitigation Strategy Steering Committee has developed a county -wide Local Mitigation Strategy that includes description of county -wide hazards and vulnerabilities, definition of critical facilities, a database detailing speck latitudinal locations of those facilities, a method for conflict resolution between participants, a list of pre -identified and prioritized mitigation programs, projects and initiatives, and a methodology to revise the prioritized list of mitigation programs, projects and initiatives; and WHEREAS, as required by the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs, the local Mitigation Strategy, including the specifics mentioned above, must be adopted by Okeechobee County and by each participating local municipal government within the County. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, CITY COUNCIL, FLORIDA; SECTION 1. That the Okeechobee County Local Mitigation Strategy is declared to be a workable program for planning, identifying and implementing hazard mitigation programs, policies and projects. SECTION 2. That the City will strive to ensure that all future proposed hazard mitigation activities that may be undertaken within areas that are under the jurisdiction of the City will be in conformance with the Local Mitigation Strategy. Page 1 of 2 SECTION 3. That in the event that a proposed hazard mitigation activity is not consistent with the Local Mitigation Strategy, appropriate written analysis and justification shall be developed to justify whether the proposed activity should or should not be implemented and that with appropriate justification, non conformance shall not be grounds for the City rejecting a proposed mitigation activity. SECTION 4. Adoption of this resolution by the city demonstrates the City's support of the Local Mitigation Strategy. However, adoption of this resolution shall not mean that the City is obligated to spend local funds for mitigation initiatives. In addition, the City shall not be obligated to apply for future hazard mitigation grant funds if such actions are not in the best interests of the City. SECTION 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida in regular session this 4'day of January , 2000. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook City Attorney James E. Kirk Mayor Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT 6 - 1 /4 AGENDA 1999 CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPLICANTS 1 Knight, Kenneth D. MA Public Administration - Yes wTown of Newport, ME: Town Manager No No 3829 Oakcrest Lane Sonoma State University swTown of Jackman, ME: Town Manager Zephyrhills, Florida 33541 BA Political Science - wrCity of Santa Rosa, CA: Information Systems As soon as I find 813-782-2794 San Francisco State University wGATX Leasing Corp: Data Administrator housing W2 Veach, Bill L. MPA Public Administration - Yes swKeep Brevard Beautiful, Inc: Executive Director Yes No 1041 Rock Springs Drive Governors State University, Illinois wrBarry University: Adjunct Faculty Brevard Co Melbourne, Florida 32940 MS Sports Administration - s'Carolina Raptor Center: Executive Director 30 day notice 321-259-9118 Eastern Illinois University wState University Retirement System of IL: Information 321-254-0004 BS Speech - Officer Southern Illinois University wrEastem Illinois University: Director of Community Relations, Adjunct Faculty 3 Cumber, Abdul Malik MS Civil Engineering - Yes wrBroward County: Engineer IV Yes Indian 3202 Northwest 122nd Avenue Mississippi State University w0keechobee County: County Engineer Broward Co Coral Springs, Florida 33065 BE Civil Engineering - Open 954-753-3395 University of Karachi, Pakistan 954-519-1237 4 Chisholm, James V. BS Business Administration - Yes gwIslamorada Village of Islands: Village Manager Yes No 4662 Southwest Joffre Street Troy State University wrTown of South Padre Island: City Manager Consulting Firm Port St. Lucie, Florida 34953 zrSt. Lucie County: County Manager Jan 2000 561-344-4896 10 wrCity of St. Cloud: City Manager Leon County: Assistant County Administrator 5 Threewits, James Robert AA Business Administration - Yes @rGlades County: County Manager Yes No 2338 Southwest 2nd Court Indian River Community College owNichols Sanitation: Special Projects Coordinator Glades Co Okeechobee, Florida 34974 wrCity of Okeechobee: Program Coordinator, Assistant Proper Notice 863-467-2340 Public Utilities Director 6 Green, Richard Samuel AA Business Administration -• Yes wrHospice: Executive Director Yes No 3802 Southeast I e Terrace Miami -Dade Community College gwChildren's Home Society of Florida: Project Director Hospice Okeechobee, Florida 34974 wrFlorida Power and Light: Engineering Technician, Senior 30 day Notice 863-763-0713 Construction Services Technician, Assistant Drafting Supervisor, Group Leader, Senior Drafter BwOne-Call Underground Locating System: several positions from Field Representative to Manager EXHIBIT I /y AWAIM cow= CRAIG A SMITH & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS - PLANNERS - SURVEYORS • GRANT SPECIALISTS December 6, 1999 Mr. R.P. "Buck' Farrenkopf Chief of Police City of Okeechobee 55 Southeast Third Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 RE: City of Okeechobee Police and Fire Building Renovation Preliminary Engineering & Architectural Report Proposal for Services — Phase I CAS Proposal No: 99-0165-1 NC-PS27 Dear Buck: I would like to thank you and the rest of the City staff for selecting Craig A Smith & Associates (CAS) and Jason Tremonte Architect to provide professional services for the renovation of the existing City police and fire building and renovation/conversion of the existing County library to house a new city police station. We commit to providing you expedient and cost effective service to perform this work. It was a pleasure meeting with you, Chief Tomey and Councilman Noel Chandler in reference to your proposed plans for renovation of the existing police/fire building and conversion of the existing County library We have an understanding of your requirements As discussed, we will provide professional services to seek funding for this project in the event the City Council decides to utilize professional assistance related to outside fund acquisition services. We propose to develop this project in four phases. Prior to beginning each subsequent phase, we will attend a City Council meeting to present our results and request approval to proceed The proposed phasing is as follows Phase 1— Preliminary Engineer/Architectural Report: This phase will provide the City with preliminary drawings and renderings of the proposed renovations. A structural assessment will be conducted. on both of the existing buildings. The assessment will investigate 242 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411 TEL: (561) 791-9290 FAX, (561) 791-9818 www.cmigasmith.com a += '=h11TH r^^0 F:.�:,E •'�� CITY OF OKEECH08EE POLICE b FIRE BUILDING - PHASE I CAS PROPOSAL NO 99-0165-1NC-P527 DECEMBER 8. 1999 structural integrity and visual signs of distress or deterioration, evaluate beams and columns for removal of 6' interior stud wall, wind analysis and provide costs of renovation. Proposed site plans will be developed indicating the proposed improvements. A final report will be prepared providing estimates of probable construction costs and all findings Phase 11— Detailed Design: This phase will produce detailed construction plans, specifications and contract documents for bidding. A final estimate of probable construction costs will be provided. Phase Ill — Bidding: In this phase we will assist the City in advertising for bid, evaluate the bids and make a recommendation for award. Phase IV — Construction: In this phase the project will be awarded to a contractor for construction. We will monitor the progress of construction, review pay requests and provide project closeout "Please Note- Prior to and during this phase of the project it is recommended that the City retain our services to seek appropriate funding for portions of this project. The proposed lump sum fee for Phase I is $17.500 00 (Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars). A detailed scope of work is attached along with recommended line item fees for each portion of the project If the City elects not to proceed with certain items that may not be critical to the intent of the study, we would negotiate a lesser fee Items not included and will be invoiced as additional costs if required by the City are- * Fire sprinkler conceptual drawings and/or estimates • Preliminary landscape design and drawings • Site lighting • Soil testing • Fee required by any permitting agencies Upon completion of Phase I, the consultant shall provide the City with ten (10) reports of our findings, conceptual drawings and renderings (if the City desires) suitable for presentation (mounted on foam board) The consultant shall invoice the City for reimbursable items such as printing, sepias, mylars and other out-of- N 1999 14: 29 5E.1731 3i�1• CFAIG is SMITH A Pi 3E •$03 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CAS PROPOSAL NO 99-0165-1NC-P527 POLICE a FIRE BUILDING - PHASE I DECEMBER S. 1999 pocket expenses in excess of what is proposed to be provided in the lump sum fee If this proposal is acceptable to the City, please execute both originals. Please return one executed original proposal to our office. Receipt of the signed proposal will serve as our authorization to proceed with Phase I of this project. Upon completion and acceptance of the Phase I report, we will negotiate a fee to perform Phase II and Phase III services for approval by the City. We propose to complete Phase I of this project within 75 days of receipt of this proposal. Sincerely, Craig A. Smith & Associates Gene R Schriner, P E President GRS:ccv ACCEPTED BY CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Name Title Signature Date 3 5P.1791 94 CPAIG A '=MITH 0 PAGE .'04 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE POLICE b FIRE BUILDING - PHASE I SCOPE CAS PROPOSAL NO. 99-0165-1NC-PS27 OECEMBER 6, 1999 PHASE I PROJECT SCOPE AND FEE It is intended to perform the necessary tasks and attend required meetings with the City to provide at a minimum the following• • Conceptual Building Plans (both buildings) • Conceptual Floor Plans (both buildings) • Conceptual Exterior Elevations (both buildings) • Preliminary Mechanical and Electrical Plans • Preliminary Site Plans For Both Buildings Showing Proposed Improvements, Public Right -of -Way and Spot Elevations • Structural Assessment of Buildings • Colored Renderings of Both Proposed Buildings • Preliminary Estimates of Probable Construction Costs • Cost Comparison of New Versus Renovated Building • Results Compiled In Report Form FEE • Preliminary Design of Buildings Including Floor Plans, Mechanical and Electrical • Specific Purpose Site Survey For Both Buildings • Preparation of Site Plan • Colored Rendering • Structural Assessment $5,400.00 $3,500.00 $2,500.00 $1,100.00 $5.000.00 TOTAL LUMP SUM FEE -- $17.500.00 0:IPROPOSALS1IOWITYOFOKEEIPOLICEFIREPHASEI doe 4 h LJ C� Page 1 of 5 �p4 0Z. \ I-r N011\O�' 11 ltitolromc@ MEMORANDUM To: Mayor, Council Members and City Attorney From: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk/interim City Administrator Subject: Status Report Date: December 29, 1999 1. Letters were mailed to local dealers regarding the trucks bids informing them all local dealerships will be included in RFP's in the future. 2. Results from Chinese Delegation Research. Contacted the State Office of International Relations and spoke with Helen Barker, they are very familiar with the Sister City Program Internationally not only ITEMS FROM THE with China but many other countries as well. They are familiar with the DECEMBER 7TM Hubei Province however they have not received any correspondence COUNCIL MEETING from them. I was referred to Monica Pickel, she is out of the office but she is the one who handles the information as far as contacting the delegates to represent the US in other countries involved in this program. I'm still waiting to hear from Ms. Pickel and will attempt to contact her again after the holiday's. I called and got no response from Bob Crawford's office. I contacted George Long, County Administrator, and he had no knowledge of the program but requested a copy of the information we had so that he could distribute it to the County Commissioners for their information. ADMINISTRATOR There were 6 applications returned. Council Members will need to come by APPLICATIONS my office to review the previous employment forms and reference checks on each applicant. These items are not public record. HOLIDAY Just a reminder, City Hall will be closed on Friday, December 31' for New Year's. The Relay For Life will be held Friday, February 25, 2000. If you would like to participate on the City's team please contact Lane. The team will be RELAY FOR LIFE working up the plans for the annual Spaghetti Lunch Fund Raiser. Even if you are not on the team any help you can give selling tickets for the lunch or helping the day of the fund raiser will be greatly appreciated. Will meet on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 7:15 p.m. to consider a Special BOARD OF Exception Application submitted by Sylvia Nelson in order to have a house ADJUSTMENT of worship on a piece of property less than 5 acres, Lots 7 and 8 of Block 253, 1" Addition to the City of Okeechobee (corner of SE 2"d St & Wh Ave). Page 2 of 5 Met Tuesday, December 21, 1999 regarding amendments to the LDR's, LAND PLANNING specifically temporary use permits, and amendments regarding AGENCY telecommunications and cellular towers in zoning districts, the matter was tabled until the January 25, 2000 meeting. 1. Met Tuesday, December 21, 1999 and approved the Rezoning request from Gerald and Susan Koff, Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 22, South Okeechobee from RSF to C. This is an agenda item for January 4t'' -Ordinance No. 740. PLANNING BOARD 2. Will meet on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Rezoning Application submitted by Sylvia Nelson in order to rezone Lot 8 of Block 253, 1't Addition to the City of Okeechobee from C2 to RSF (corner of SE 2' St & 51 Ave). 1. Special thanks goes out to John Morgan, Noel chandler, and Quinn Campbell for doing a fine job as Santa this year. For the five evening, we distributed 268 bags of candy to the children who visited Santa. Last year we distributed 99 bags. 2. The community donated a total of $540 to the holiday decorating committee fund. This amount is somewhat less than last years donations, but we are in hopes to receive more donations before the season is over. CHRISTMAS 3. Thanks to Mayor and Mrs. Kirk for hosting the employee Christmas Party this year. A total of 63 employees and family members attended. By all accounts, everyone had a wonderful time and are looking forward to next years party 4. Lydia will be on vacation for two weeks and will return January 101h The Christmas decorations will come down when she returns to work. If anyone is interested in assisting with taking down the decorations, please contact Lydia or Julie. The City has a team for the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon to be held on MARCH OF DIMES March 8, 2000. If you are interested in being on the City's team please contact Lydia. Dennis Horton is on a 2 weeks vacation and will not be back were I can talk PUBLIC WORKS with him until January 3ro so at the present time I am unable to confirm his NEW DIRECTOR employment with the City or not. I left a message for him to call me. Once the contract is reviewed and approved by Attorney Cook and signed, CITY HALL PARK survey work can begin on the park site. Before, actual ground breaking can be performed, however, the deed to the park must be changed. Attorney Cook is currently working on that. WEB PAGE Web Page is up and running, the address is www.citvofokeechobee.com BUILDING PERMITS Independent Inspections issued 17 permits on behalf of the City from November 1 - 30, 1999 and conducted 4 occupational license inspections. Page 3 of 5 1. Review City Hall Park Contract and complete deed for property. 2. Updating and modernization of City Ordinances (Code Book) (Currently discussing temporary permits with Land Planning Agency to prepare amendments to bring to Council for final approval, Ordinance No. 737 and 738 are also a part of this on -going process). 3. Letter to Grit/Titan Riscorp regarding Assessment Payments. 4. Amend LDR's to reflect set back requirements and the tower issue (Currently discussing telecommunication issues with Land Planning Agency to prepare amendments to bring to Council for final approvao. OUTSTANDING ISSUES - CITY ATTORNEY 5. Adelphia Cable TV Franchise Agreement Renewal. 6. Sprint Telephone Franchise Agreement Renewal. 7. Adult Entertainment Ordinance. 8. Referendum for Tax Abatement for Economic Development 9. Historic District Ordinance. I have a file which itemizes Attorney Cook's request for payments for October, November and December, items completed (including the Melland Issue) in my office and Finance. 1. DCA has reported that the City was not a recipient of the 1999 CDBG Housing Grant. 2. We received the Grant Book from the Florida League of Cities as a result of Council requesting information on grants. I asked Julie to go through the book and see if there is anything that the City might be interested in. She brought me copies of several information sheets on GRANTS various grants, come by my office and see whether or not there are any you would be interested in applying for City. 3. The Police Department just applied for an Equipment Grant for new computers (this is a 10% matching grant). 4. The Police Department is waiting to hear from the State regarding a grant for 4 cameras to be mounted in the cars. 1. Successfully completed training classes on December 2, 3 and 4 for the new rescue tool. FIRE DEPARTMENT 2. The Santa Clause through the City on December 21, 22 and 23 was accomplished and well received by everyone. 3. During the month of December we have completed 27 runs, 2 fire safety permit inspection and 2 occupational license inspections. Page 4 of 5 1. Served papers to Marvin Brantley for a re -occurring violation. The fine is $500 per day. CODE ENFORCEMENT 2. Sent out notices to 4 businesses who have not renewed their occupational license, if not taken care of, they will be required to appear before the Code Enforcement Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. 1. PRM Interlocal Agreement - Consolidate policies between the City, County and Sheriff's Office to achieve lower premiums (John Spyker). 2. Re -structure salary schedule (City Clerk and Department Heads). 3. Re -submit application for Affordable Housing through Craig A. Smith & Associates (Nancy Phillips & City Staff). 4. Updating required insurance programs, ie: safety, blood born pathogens, drug -free workplace (Chief Tomey & Safety Committee). 5. Modernize Code Enforcement Policies and Procedures (Chief Tomey & Attorney Cook). 6. Reformat budget presentation (Mayor and Finance Coordinator). 7. OUA Fire hydrants, road cuts and well points (Council, Administrator and Public Works Director). 8. Bids and awards for Side Mower and consider a bucket truck for public works (Public Works Director). OUTSTANDING ISSUES 9. Review need for additional personnel in City Clerk's Office and General Services (Mayor and City Clerk). 10. Final determination regarding implementation of 99-00 capital outlay in Street Improvement (Lawson, Noble & Associates and Council). 11. Traffic Signal at South Parrott Avenue and 4"' Street (Chief Farrenkopf and DOT). (DOT is currently doing a study on this). 12. Enhanced 911 (City and County Staff). 13. Safety inspection/compliance of Public Works from the Florida Department of Labor Safety and Health Program (Public Works Director). Lonq Term: 1. Re -apply for FRDAP Grant for Phase 2 of City Hall Park Project. 2. Apply for CDBG Grant for continuation of Downtown Project. Page 5 of 5 3. Address traffic congestion problems due to hurricane evacuations. OUTSTANDING ISSUES 4 Adopt a 5 year program addressing growth, economic development, CONTINUED community development and organizational development. 15. Construction of bridge of Taylor Creek for access to City Property.