9:00 a.m., Workshop

Floor Conference Room, City Hall

937 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach, SC  29577

2:00 p.m., Council Meeting

Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center

1101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC  29577

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

John Rhodes, Mayor

Michael Chestnut

W. Wayne Gray, Mayor Pro Tem

Mike Lowder

Susan Grissom Means

Dr. Philip Render

Randal Wallace

CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE.  THOSE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ARE ASKED TO SIGN IN BEFORE THE MEETING AND STATE THEIR NAMES PRIOR TO SPEAKING.  A TOTAL OF 30 MINUTES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING FOR NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ISSUES.  ADDITIONAL TIME WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE MEETING AS NEEDED.

ANYONE WHO REQUIRES AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OR PARTICIPATION SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 843-918-1004 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT.

NOTE:  THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE TED C. COLLINS LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER PRIOR TO THE START OF THE REGULAR MEETING:

2:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW FEE FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.

2:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE 2013-14 FISCAL YEAR.

CALL TO ORDER:  Mayor John Rhodes

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF WORKSHOP MINUTES:  May 7, 2013

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:  April 23, 2013

NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM PUBLIC:  30 Minute Time Limit

PUBLIC REQUESTS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, MEMORIALS:

1. Outside Agency Requests (ws)
2. Medical Benefits Briefing (ws)
3. Proclamation recognizing May 15, 2013, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day (mtg)
4. Proclamation proclaiming May 18-24, 2013, National Safe Boating Week (mtg)
5. Proclamation to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy (mtg)

CONSENT AGENDA

2^nd Reading Ordinance 2013-24  An ordinance amending Section 902.10.1 to permit CEVMS in AC-3, and in Section 902.10.4 to allow animation in AC-3.

Resolution R2013-23 to amend the schedule of storm water fees according to the procedure specified in City Code Sec. 18-27.  TO BE CONTINUED UNTIL 2^ND READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCE.

Resolution R2013-24 calling upon County Council to continue to support the community’s Homelessness Initiative and to support the efforts of New Directions.

Resolution R2013-25 reaffirming the city’s commitment to move forward with tourism development.

Motion M2013-10 to replace James Patrick, Jr. on the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee.  Mr. Patrick does not wish to be reappointed.

Motion M2013-49 to grant a Special Event Permit for the Beach Wrestling – South Carolina State Championships to be held on the beach adjacent to the former oceanfront pavilion site on June 29, 2013, from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm, with registration on the beach front pavilion parcel.  The City Manager is authorized to make changes to these plans as he deems necessary in keeping with the nature of the event and as circumstances dictate.

Motion M2013-50 to grant a Special Event Permit for the Crafty Rooster Beer Garden @ Myrtle Beach Mutiny soccer games to be held at Ashley Booth Field on May 17, June 8, June 14, June 19, June 22, and July 6, 2013, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm.  The City Manager is authorized to make changes to these plans as he deems necessary in keeping with the nature of the event and as circumstances dictate.

Motion M2013-53 to acknowledge the U.S. Department of Justice preclearance for an Advisory Referendum regarding a performing arts facility.

Motion M2013-54 to accept a public contribution of $27,500 from the Citadel Place HOA to defray the cost of adding drainage, repairing the existing pavement section, and providing a 1.5” asphalt overlay over the entire roadway and parking area.

Motion M2013-55 to accept a grant in the amount of $445,467.55 from Horry County to defray the cost of landscaping at the US17/SC 707 (Backgate) interchange.  Local match is not required.

Motion M2013-56 to accept a public contribution in the amount of $15 for the Perrin’s Path Project.

Motion M2013-57 to designate the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce as the organization to manage and direct the expenditure of tourism advertising and promotion funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year per South Carolina Code Sec. 6-4-10(3).  TO BE CONTINUED UNTIL 2^ND READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCE.

Motion M2013-58 to approve grants to outside agencies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013.  TO BE CONTINUED UNTIL 2^ND READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCE.

REGULAR AGENDA

2^nd Reading Ordinance 2013-25  An ordinance to amend Appendix A, Section 1245.6.7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Myrtle Beach to amend the maximum height in the OZ-50 District.

1^st Reading Ordinance 2013-27  An ordinance to amend Chapter 14, Article XI, Rights of Way and Public Places to set forth the findings that justify and to define a protected zone where panhandling, begging, off premise canvassing, solicitation in exchange for contribution and commercial handbilling are prohibited; to refine certain definitions; to prohibit panhandling or begging in parks; to make unlawful the distribution of commercial or noncommercial handbills on the street ends abutting the Atlantic Ocean, the boardwalk or any public beach access; to prohibit certain wheeled devices as skateboards and rollerblades in specified areas and in specified manners of operation, as defined, and other changes.

1^st Reading Ordinance 2013-28  An ordinance to amend Chapter 14, Article IV and V, in Article IV, to repeal existing Section 14-61 and to enact new Section 14-61 to redefine misdemeanor disorderly conduct; to repeal existing Section 14-63 and enact new Section 14-63 to redefine resisting arrest; physical interference with police officer, and police animals in the performance of public duties; enact new Section 14-64 to make unlawful using a false name and address in law enforcement action; enact in new Section 14-65 to make unlawful physical interference with pubic officials and employees while in the discharge of their duties; in Article V, offenses against public morals, to enact new Section 14-81 to make unlawful public urination and defecation; and enact new Section 14-82 to make unlawful public specified sexual activity. 

1^st Reading Ordinance 2013-29  An ordinance to amend Chapter 14, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provision, Article 1 In General, Section 14-1 Alcoholic Liquors to enact a definition of written safety plan, to repeal and reserve C through G as duplicative of state law on the subject; to amend H-1 to declare unlawful violations of the ordinance; to require a written safety plan after violation; to amend H-2 D to allow managed and supervised events in the parking lots according to permit; to amend H-3, 4 and 5 Corrective Actions for Incidences.

1^st Reading Ordinance 2013-30  An ordinance to repeal ordinances duplicative of state law or other laws as follows:

Sec. 14-21. -  Assault and Battery

Sec. 14-42. – Trespass

Sec. 14-81. - Nudity

Sec. 14-82. - Voyeurism

Sec. 14-83. - Indecent exposure

Sec. 12-1. - Adoption of state law.

Sec. 12-2. - Definitions.

Sec. 12-3. - Only licensed operators may drive vehicles.

Sec. 12-4. - Obedience to traffic signals.

Sec. 12-6. - Obedience to traffic control devices, signals, etc.

Sec. 12-7. - Public employees to obey traffic regulations.

Sec. 12-8. - Regulation of pushcarts, riding of bicycles and animals, and animal-drawn conveyances.

Sec. 12-9. - Equipment and condition of vehicles.

Sec. 12-10. - Operation of emergency vehicles.

Sec. 12-16. - Clinging to moving vehicles.

Sec. 12-17 – Use of rollerblades, inline skates, skateboards and other wheeled devices

Sec. 12-18. - Carrying passengers on bicycles or motorcycles

Sec. 12-19. – Towing of vehicles

Sec. 12-81. - Owner responsible for illegal parking.

Sec. 12-89. - Standing or parking close to curb.

Sec. 12-91. - Compliance with official traffic control devices.

Sec. 12-94. - Parking prohibited in walkway areas

Sec. 12-96. - Unattended vehicles.

Sec. 12-97. - Where drivers to stop for stop signs.

Sec. 12-98. - Stopping in hazardous or congested places.

Sec. 12-99. - Stopping school buses to receive or discharge passengers.

1^ST Reading Ordinance 2013-31   An ordinance to levy taxes and establish a municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, and a capital improvements program for fiscal years 2014-2018.

1^st Reading Ordinance 2013-32  An ordinance to amend Appendix A, Section 902.6.14.c of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Myrtle Beach to amend the signage requirements in the OZ-50 District.

1^ST Reading Ordinance 2013-33  An ordinance to authorize approximately 250 sq. ft. of encroachments into North Ocean Blvd. right-of-way adjacent to 2806 N Ocean Blvd. for the purpose of placing brick pavers adjacent to the sidewalk.

1^st Reading Ordinance 2013-34  An ordinance to authorize approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of encroachments into 69^th Ave. North right-of-way adjacent to 311 69^th Ave. N for the purpose of landscaping and driveway curbing. 

Motion M2013-51 to issue a Rule to Show Cause to require the owner(s) or parties in interest of property known as 105 North Ocean Blvd. to show cause why they should not be ordered to bring the property into compliance with Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Myrtle Beach.

Motion M2013-52 to issue a Rule to Show Cause to require the owner(s) or parties in interest of property known as 109 North Ocean Blvd. to show cause why they should not be ordered to bring the property into compliance with Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Myrtle Beach.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY BOARDS/COMMISSION MEMBERS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER

REPORTS AND INFORMATION PRESENTATIONS FROM CITY STAFF

EXECUTIVE SESSION