12/01/2003
CITY COMMISSION
WORKSESSION
12/01/03
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
Clearwater City Commission - 9:00 A.M. - Monday, December 1, 2003
PRESENTATION
1. Supervisory Training Certificates presented. (WS Only)
FD FIRE
1. Appoint Frederick I. Ziegler to the remainder of a two-year term, expiring in May 2004,
as a Trustee of the Clearwater Firefighters' Supplemental Trust Fund in
accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the Florida State Statutes. (Consent)
LIB LIBRARY
1. Approve increase to the North Greenwood Branch Library project budget in the
amount of $10,235.06 to allow a final change order to Angle & Schmid, Inc. to be
issued and payment made. (Consent)
PC PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
1. Adopt Res 03-41, approving the transfer of Verizon Media Ventures Inc. Cable
Television Franchise to Knology of Florida Broadband, Inc. and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
2. Approve a three-year lease agreement with 105 Capital in the amount of $36,000.
(estimated) for Canon IR3200 high-speed color copier in accordance with State of
Florida IT Contract #250-000-03-01. (Consent)
PW PUBLIC WORKS
1. Public Hearing & First Reading Ord 7232-03 - Approve the applicant's request to
vacate the 60-foot right-of-way of Allen Avenue from the southerly extension of the
west property line of lot 15, Block B, Ackers Subdivision to the westerly right-of-way
line of McMullen Booth Road (C.R. 611), subject to the retention of a drainage and
utility easement over the full width of the right-of-way to be vacated and vacate the
three foot utility easements lying along the rear lot lines of Lots 4 thru 15, inclusive,
Block B, Ackers Subdivision, (A.K.A. 2730 McMullen Booth Road) (V2003-11
Hupp/McMullen)
2. Accept a 240 square foot sidewalk easement conveyed by First Church of Christ
Scientist, Clearwater, Florida, Inc., for $1.00 and other consideration over and across
the south 40 feet of the west six feet of lot 5, Block 3, A. C. Turners 3rd Addition.
(Consent)
3. Approve Change Order No.4 and Final, decreasing Contract No 00-0029-UT, 2000
Reclaimed Utility Improvements, with A & L Underground, Inc. in the amount of
$102,317.08 for a new contract total of $5,428,786.07; ratify and confirm April 10,
2003 payment of Invoice No. 14 to A & L Underground, Inc., in the amount of
$53,024.72 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (Consent)
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PLD PLANNING
1. First Reading Ord 7215-03 - Approve an amendment to the approved Park Place
Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order through the Notification
of Proposed Change process by extending the build-out date of the DRI by five years
to December 31, 2008. (A portion of Section 17-29-16).
ORLS OFFICIAL RECORDS/LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
1. Library Board - 1 Appointment (Consent)
2. Enterprise Zone Development Agency - 2 Appointments (Consent)
3. Community Development Board - 1 Appointment (Consent)
CA LEGAL DEPARTMENT
1. First Reading Ord 7235-03 . Submitting to the city electors proposed amendments to
the City Charter amending Section 7.02; requiring the Commission to appoint a
charter review advisory committee every six years; amending Section 8.04; eliminating
specific requirements for fees, petition cards, and dates for qualifying as a candidate;
making non-substantive grammatical, numbering, and organizational amendments to
the City Charter.
2. First Reading Ord 7236-03 - Submitting to the city electors a proposed amendment to
the City Charter amending Section 3.02(b) and 4.02(a); eliminating the ability of the
City Manager and the City Attorney to require a public hearing prior to a vote of the
Commission to remove them from office.
3. First Reading Ord 7237-03 - Submitting to the city electors a proposed amendment to
the City Charter amending Sections 2.01 (d)(4), 2.01 (d)(5) and 2.01 (d)(6), which
provides for limitations on Commission powers relating to city-owned real property.
4. First Reading Ord 7238-03 - Submitting to the city electors a proposed amendment to
the City Charter amending Section 2.03; increasing the term of office for
commissioners to four years; reducing the disqualification period from one term to two
years for commissioners who are disqualified from running by term limits.
Second Reading Ordinances
5. Ord No. 7201.()3 - Approve the Petition for Annexation of property located at 2386 Dora
Drive (Lot 70, Rolling Heights in Sec. 7-29-16). ANX2003-08020 (Jeffery & Deanna
Rogers)
6. Ord No. 7202-03 - Approve the land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential
Low (Rl) to City Residential Low (RL) for 2386 Dora Drive (lot 70, Rolling Heights in
Sec. 7-29-16). ANX2003-08020 (Jeffery & Deanna Rogers)
7. Ord No. 7203-03 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-
Family Residential District, to the City lMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District
for 2386 Dora Drive (Lot 70, Rolling Heights in Sec. 7-29-16). ANX2003-08020 (Jeffery
& Deanna Rogers)
8. Ord No. 7204-03 - Approve the Annexation of property located at 2525 Druid Road
(consisting of M&B 44/041 and a portion of Lot 3, Sever Park in. Sec18-29-16).
ANX2003-08021 & LUZ2003-08006 (Tree Top at Druid)
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9. Ord No. 7205-03 - Approve the Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential Urban
(RU) (County) and Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Residential Low Medium (RlM)
and Preservation (P) for property located at 2525 Druid Road (consisting of M&B 44/041
and a portion of Lot 3, Sever Park in. Sec18-29-16). ANX2003-08021 & LUZ2003-
08006 (Tree Top at Druid)
10. Ord No. 7206-03 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from C-2, General Retail,
Commercial and limited Services District (County) and the 0, Office District to the
MDR, Medium Density Residential District and the P, Preservation District for property
located at 2525 Druid Road (consisting of M&B 44/041 and a portion of lot 3, Sever
Park in. Sec18-29-16). ANX2003-08021 & lUZ2003-08006 (Tree Top at Druid)
11. Ord No. 7207-03 - Approve the Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential/Office
General (R/OG) to Commercial General (CG) for property located at 1515 South
Highland Avenue (consisting of a 1.16 acre portion of Parcel 1 of the Labelle Plaza
Shopping Center, in Sec. 23-29-15). lUZ2003-08007 (LaBelle Plaza Shopping Center)
12. Ord No. 7208-03 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from 0, Office District to the C,
Commercial District for property located at 1515 South Highland Avenue (consisting of a
1.16 acre portion of Parcel 1 of the Labelle Plaza Shopping Center, in Sec. 23-29-15).
LUZ2003-08007 (LaBelle Plaza Shopping Center)
13. Ord No. 7231-03 - Approve amendments to Chapter 3 land Use Plan/Redevelopment
Plan regarding the attraction and development of a retail/entertainment complex; and
Downtown strategies, the capital improvement plan and tax increment revenue
projections sections of Chapter 4 Plan Implementation associated with the Plan.
Other City Attorney Items
City Manager Verbal Reports
Commission Discussion Items
1. Staff representation on FLC Policy Committees - if a Commissioner should have a
staff person or at least a backup for the Commissioner. - Jonson
2. Recommend that the Mayor present the Legislative Agenda at future Pinellas
Delegation meetings. - Jonson
3. February 17 Legislative reception in Tallahassee - this falls on a Work Session day. -
Jonson
4. Filling vacancies left by Commissioner Gray's resignation.
Other Commission Action
Adjourn
Presentation for Thursday Night
1. "2003" Changing Neighborhood Award" - for it's ongoing dedication and commitment
to our citizens while improving our neighborhoods.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7236-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, SUBMITTING TO THE CITY ELECTORS A Ql
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER /) : /
AMENDING SECTION 3.02(b) AND 4.02(a); ELIMINATING / / /[i."
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VOTE OF THE COMMISSION TO REMOVE THEM FROM. ~~
OFFICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE: IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. It is hereby proposed that Section 3.02(b) of the City Charter be
amended as follows:
Section 3.02. Appointment; removal; compensation.
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(b) Removal. The commission may remove the city manager by an affirmative
vote of four commission members or a majority of the commission members at two
separate meetings held at least two weeks apart. Upon requost by the city manager, a
public hearing will be hold prior to :I voto to romove the city manager.
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Section 2. It is hereby proposed that Section 4.02(a) of the City Charter be
amended as follows:
Section 4.02. City attorney, appointment, removal, compensation, qualifications
and duties.
(a) Appointment. The city attorney shall be appointed by the affirmative vote
of four commission members and may be removed by a majority of the
members of the commission members voting for removal. Upon requo8t
by the city attomey a public hearing will be held prior to a vote to remo~:e
the city attorney. The city attorney shall be a member in good standing of
The Florida Bar.
Section 3. A referendum election is hereby called and will be held on March 9,2004,
at the general city election for the consideration of the voters of the City of Clearwater for
the proposed charter amendments. The question to appear on the referendum ballot
reflecting the proposed amendment to the charter at the regular municipal election
scheduled for March 9, 2004, shall be as follows:
Ordinance No. 7236-03
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PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF CITY MANAGER OR CITY ATTORNEY
FROM OFFICE
Shall Sections 3.02(b) and 4.02(a) of the City Charter be amended as
provided in Ordinance No. 7236-03 to eliminate the ability of the City Manager
to require a public hearing prior to a vote of the Commission to remove
him/her from office and to eliminate the ability of the City Attorney to require a
public hearing prior to a vote of the Commission to remove him/her from
office?
YES
NO
For amendment to City Charter
Against amendment to City Charter
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to notify the Pinellas County Supervisor of
Elections that the referendum item provided above shall be considered at the election to be
held on March 9, 2004.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The
amendments to the City Charter provided for herein shall take effect only upon approval of a
majority of the City electors voting at the referendum election on these issues and upon the
filing of the Amended Charter with the Secretary of State.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Brian J. Aungst, Mayor-Commissioner
Approved as to form: Attest:
Pamela K. Akin, City Attorney Cynthia E. Goudeau, City Clerk
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