Agenda

1.

Call to Order.

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The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.

2.

Invocation – Commissioner May.

3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4.

Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).

5.

Commissioners’ Forum.

6.

15559

Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Neil Camper, a Maintenance Technician in the Maintenance Division of the Facilities Management Department, on his selection as the "Employee of the Month" for February 2019;

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Mr. Jack Redifer Brown on his retirement and outstanding record of service to the public and expressing the Board's appreciation to Mr. Brown for his faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Escambia County;

C. The Proclamation recognizing and congratulating the 2018 Northeast Pensacola Wildcats 9-and-Under team for winning their first World Youth Football Championship; and

D. The Proclamation proclaiming February 21, 2019, as "Military Recognition Day in Escambia County," and joining the Navy League and the citizens of Escambia County in expressing appreciation to these outstanding military men and women, not only for their contributions to our community during their tours of duty here, but also for their service to our great country.

7.

15503

Retirement Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the retirement Proclamation commending and congratulating Valerie C. Jones, Division Manager with the Neighborhood & Human Services Department, on 30 years of dedicated service.

8.

Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda and the Board’s Weekly Meeting Schedule?

Recommendation: That the Board waive the reading of the legal advertisement(s) and accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the certified affidavit(s) establishing proof of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda, and the Board of County Commissioners – Escambia County, Florida, Meeting Schedule.

9.

15476

5:31 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Amending Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 4, Section 90-187, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Providing for Additional Homestead Tax Exemption for Persons 65 and older.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 4, Section 90-187, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, providing additional Homestead Tax Exemption for persons 65 and older.

10.

15558

5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Hanna's Terrace Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Hanna's Terrace Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:

A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;

B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots. Residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;

C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and

D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.

11.

15490

5:33 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Amending Volume I, Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-25 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Relating to the Pensacola Beach Dog Park to Remove the Sunset Provision.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Ordinance amending Volume I, Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-25 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to the Pensacola Beach Dog Park to remove the Sunset Provision.

12.

Reports:

CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT

Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 110

I. Consent Agenda

1.

15589

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the December 31, 2018 Investment Report.

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended December 31, 2018, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on December 31, 2018, the portfolio market value was $389,874,133 and portfolio earnings totaled $750,670 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield 1.54%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 2.35%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 2.65%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 2.51%.

2.

15522

Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held January 17, 2019;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held January 24, 2019; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held January 24, 2019.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT

I. Public Hearing

1.

15570

Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Cases Heard by the Planning Board on January 8, 2019

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning cases heard by the Planning Board on January 8, 2019:

Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendations for Rezoning Cases Z-2018-17 an Z-2019-01 or remand the cases back to the Planning Board; and
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning cases that were reviewed.

1.	Case No.:	Z-2018-17
	Address:	8891 Burning Tree Road
	Property Reference No.:	06-1S-30-1000-000-024 (sections of)
	Property Size:	3.52 and 7.56 (+/-) acres
		Northern Portion:
	From:	Rec, Recreation district (du density limited to vested development)
	To:	MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
		Southern Portion:
	From:	Rec, Recreation district (du density limited to vested development)
	To:	Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
	FLU Category:	MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
	Commissioner District:	5
	Requested by:	Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, agent for RNL Investment Group, LLC, Owner
	Planning Board Recommendation:	Approval
	Speakers:	Buddy Page, Vivian Buck, Gladys Goss, Martina Mason, Ralph Mason, Kyle Patterson, Jason Widman, Michael Bearden, Ann Mitchell, Tom Heffernan, John Lopez, Patti Hall, Carol Widman, Gregg Wright, Larry Downs, Jr.

2.	Case No.:	Z-2019-01
	Address:	149 Highway 97 S
	Property Reference:	09-1N-31-1000-030-005 (portion of)
	Property Size:	1.66 (+/-) acres
	From:	LDR, Low Density Residential district (four du/acre)
	To:	Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
	FLU Category:	N/A
	Overlay District:	Detailed Specific Area Plan (DSAP) Muscogee
	Commissioner District:	5
	Requested by:	Terramore Development, LLC, Agent for Steven and Carrin Buttrick, Owners
	Planning Board Recommendation:	Approval
	Speakers:	Jay Fraiser, Cole Bracey, Josh Womack, Larry Downs, Jr., Michael Bearden

2.

15571

5:45 p.m. A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the rezoning cases heard by the Planning Board on January 8, 2019, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.

3.

15572

5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Adopting the 2018-2022 Update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance adopting the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, pursuant to Section 163.3177(3)(b), Florida Statutes, and Objective CIE 1.2, Escambia County Comprehensive Plan: 2030.

4.

15573

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 3 and 4 of the LDC to Address Temporary Sales of Automobiles

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-2.11, Heavy Commercial & Light Industrial (HC/LI), and Chapter 4, Article 7, Section 4-7.13, Temporary Uses and structures, to address temporary sales of automobiles as a permitted use in HC/LI. The Planning Board recommended denial of this Ordinance.

This hearing serves as the first of two public hearings.

5.

15574

5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Escambia County 2030 Comprehensive Plan - CPA-2018-02

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan OBJ FLU 3.1, Rural Development, deleting FLU 3.1.5 in its entirety. The Planning Board recommended denial of this Ordinance.

This hearing serves as the second of two public hearings before the BCC.

II. Consent Agenda

1.

15575

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

That the Board authorize the scheduling of the following Public Hearings:

March 7, 2019

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the Official Zoning map to include the following cases heard by the Planning Board on February 5, 2019.

1.	Case No.:	Z-2019-02
	Address:	12960 Lillian Highway and 12400 BLK Lillian Highway
	Property Reference No.:	02-2S-32-1001-030-010 and 02-2S-32-1001-043-010
	From:	MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
	To:	HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
	FLU Category:	MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
	Commissioner District:	1
	Requested by:	Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Slavoljub & Margaret Djuric, Owner

2.	Case No.:	Z-2019-03
	Address:	8662 Ashland Avenue
	Property Reference No.:	10-1S-30-1101-030-005
	From:	MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
	To:	HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
	FLU Category:	MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
	Commissioner District:	3
	Requested by:	Kerry Anne Schultz, Agent for James D. Homyak, Ashland Avenue, LLC, Owner

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Accessory Structures on Pensacola Beach Ordinance

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda

1.

15502

Recommendation Concerning the Approval of an Antenna Mounting Space License Agreement between Escambia County and Five Flags Amateur Radio Association, Inc.- Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Antenna Mounting Space License Agreement between Escambia County and Five Flags Amateur Radio Association, Inc.:

A. Approve the Antenna Mounting Space License Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any subsequent related documents without further action of the Board.

2.

15505

Recommendation Concerning the Limited Noise Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for Louie's Tavern Mardi Gras Party - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Department Director

That the Board review and approve the "Special Event Permit Application" for a limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for the Louie's Tavern Mardi Gras Party, to include a live band, being held at Louie's Tavern, 271 Molino Road, Molino, Florida, on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 6:00 p.m., to Sunday, February 17, 2019, 12:00 a.m.

3.

15435

Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2018 Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the October 18, 2018, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

4.

15480

Recommendation Concerning Amendment #1 to Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen Transitional Housing Agreements - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #1 to Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen Transitional Housing Agreements:

A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Transitional Housing Development Agreement with Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, Inc., for the Donelson Street Housing units to change the use from transitional housing for homeless households to permanent housing for homeless households;

B. Approve Amendment #1 to the Transitional Housing Development Agreement with Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, Inc., for the Hayne Street Housing units to change the use from transitional housing for homeless households to permanent housing for homeless households; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendments and related forms or documents as needed to implement the Amendments and original Agreements.

[Funding: Not applicable]

5.

15584

Recommendation Concerning the Pensacola City Council's Representatives on the Tourist Development Council - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board acknowledge for the Official Record, the Pensacola City Council's reappointment of Council Member P.C. Wu and the appointment of Council Member Sherri Myers to the Tourist Development Council, for a term of two years, effective December 13, 2018, through November 24, 2020.

6.

15487

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Adopting the Escambia County Area Transit Authority Anti-Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse Policy - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Resolution adopting the Escambia County Area Transit Authority Anti-Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse Policy; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

7.

15492

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller - Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, for property which is to be auctioned or disposed of properly, all which is described on the Form with the Agency and reason stated.

8.

15561

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Information Technology Department - Shawn Fletcher, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board approve the 22 Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Information Technology Department for all items of equipment, which are described and listed on the Request Forms, with reason for disposition stated. The items are to be disposed of properly.

9.

15428

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Works Department, Fleet Maintenance Division - Wes Moreno, Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Public Works Department, Fleet Maintenance Division, listing one item, which is described and listed on the Form with reason for disposition stated. The listed item has been found to be of no further use to the County; thus, it is requested that it may be disposed of properly and scrapped. The Request Form has been signed by all applicable authorities.

10.

15541

Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of a Utility Easement and Deed to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for Lift Station #106 - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the conveyance of a Utility Easement and Deed to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) for Lift Station #106:

A. Approve the 20-foot wide utility easement, beginning approximately 50 feet south of El Dorado Drive and extending 200 feet to the southeast corner of the County-owned parcel (containing 0.26 acre more or less);

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the conveyance, by Deed, of the property that surrounds the lift station area (containing 0.05 acres more or less); and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the necessary documents granting the Utility Easement and Deed to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA).

This parcel is located in Commission District 1.

[Funding source: All costs associated with accepting and recording all documents will be borne by ECUA]

11.

15557

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Tanglewood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on February 21, 2019, at 9:01 a.m., to consider adoption of an Ordinance creating the Tanglewood Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).

II. Budget/Finance Consent Agenda

1.

15555

Recommendation Concerning the Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Plan of Finance for Low Interest Loans to First-time Homebuyers and Authorizing the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority (the “Authority”) to Issue Not Exceeding $225,000,000 Single Family Housing Revenue Bonds (Multi-County Program) - Patricia D. Lott, Executive Director of the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution which approves a plan of finance for low-interest loans to first-time homebuyers, and authorizes the Escambia County Housing Authority to issue Single Family Housing Revenue Bonds from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $225,000,000 (collectively, the “Bonds”).

2.

15437

Recommendation Concerning Rescinding Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for Property Located at 1701 Gulf Beach Highway - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following February 7, 2019, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), rescinding, due to the owners' request to terminate the Funding and Lien Agreements, the following Board action of November 30, 2017, concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements at 1701 Gulf Beach Highway:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Vicky L. Weeks, owner of residential property located at 1701 Gulf Beach Highway, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,841, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for a replacement of windows; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.

3.

15438

Recommendation Concerning Rescinding Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for Property Located at 424 Gibbs Road - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following February 7, 2019, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), rescinding, due to the owners' request to terminate the Funding and Lien Agreements, the following Board action of October 18, 2018, concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreement for the property located at 424 Gibbs Road:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Joseph M. Baudendistel, owner of residential property located at 424 Gibbs Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,375, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for a electrical rewiring upgrade; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.

4.

15441

5.

15442

Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following February 7, 2019, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the following cancellations of 18 Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their one-year of compliance with the Residential Rehab Grant Program:

Property Owners	Address	Amount
Geoffrey M. Brown	26 Kennington Drive	$1,995
Susan A. Burroughs	214 Bill Place	$1,950
Cheryl R. Cooksey	314 Bryant Road	$3,909
Lori Cooper	212 Brown Road	$4,045
Lynwood V., Jr. and Vicki A. Fletcher	632 Lakewood Road	$6,000
John T. Harp	1103 North Old Corry Field Road	$5,036
Cheryl J. Holbert	208 West Sunset Avenue	$1,760
Mary Gail Parkton	8424 Forge Place	$3,000
Connie Rossvanes	811 Gordon Avenue	$6,000
Glen C. Sefcik	307 Lakewood Road	$4,537
Daniel E. and Catherin M. Storey	507 Northwest Syrcle Drive	$2,050
Marjory Tandy	308 Ruberia Avenue	$2,750
Travelstar Properties, LLC	513 Lakewood Road	$2,900
Ren and Sheng Enterprises, LLC	508 Edgewater Drive	$4,448
Susan W. Combs	610 Chaseville Street	$3,650
Grace R. Amell	3219 Bayshore Square	$5,934
Vernon T. Washington	3400 Hernandez Street	$2,520
Gary J. Langhammer and Mallie W. Langhammer	15 Lieutenant Street	$2,660