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01/16/1978 (2)a D CITY COMMISSION BRIEFING SESSION January 16, 1978 The city commission of the City of Clearwater met in briefing session at the City Hall, Monday, January 16, 1978, at 9:30 a.m., with the following members present: Gabriel Cazares Karleen F. DeBlaker Darwin S. Frank William Nunamaker Also present were: Anthony Shoemaker Thomas A. Bustin Mayor/Commissioner Vice-Mayor/commissioner Commissioner Commissioner City Manager City Attorney The Mayor called the meeting to order and the City Mana- ger presented the items for discussion. Consent Agenda. Farmers' Market - Rules and Re ulations -- Commissioner DeB1a er requested this item be placed on the regular Agenda. The Downtown Development Board has proposed Rules and Regula- tions for the Farmers' Market to be sanctioned by the Commis- sion. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Clearwater Evening Sertoma Club was requested. Community Impact Statements - Section 34,01 of Appendix "A" o t e C earwater Code o Ordinances requires a report to the City Commission of recommended actions relating to Community Impact Statements. There have been seven Community impact statements under consideration since the beginning of the fiscal year. The City Attorney was asked to research rewriting of the ordinance to delete Commission approval of action of the Resource Development Committee. The Commission requested additional in- formation on the locations of the various submittals. Request for Alcoholic Beverage Zoning - 2970 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard - This item will be placed on the regular- Agenda. Commission discussed the parking and noise problems of a prior owner. The City Manager may withdraw this item if the information requested cannot be ready by Thursday. Notification of Exvirati.ons and Resignations of Advisorv Board Members - Commission discussed the two-year limita- tion that appll-es to all boards created by the Commission and requested it be placed on the agenda for the first meeting in February. A provision for ex officio members for the Library, Parks and Recreation, Community Relations, and Beautification Committees will also be considered at that time. Constitutional Revision Commission, The City Manager reported he was unable to reschedule Jan Platt for this meeting to discuss constitution revision changes. The Mayor discussed the removal of County functions from the County seat and recommended legislation reaffirming and de- fining Clearwater as the County seat be presented by the Pinel- las Legislative Delegation at the next session of the legislature. He discussed single-member districts. 1. 1/16/78 11_1,T': ,1{S<I1 The Mayor reported that Jan Platt would be attending a Council of Mayors meeting of the second Wednesday in February to discuss the Constitution Revision. Commissioner DeBlaker requested a synopsis of the changes being proposed. As Pinellas County has no representation on the Constitu- tional Revision Commission, the mayor suggested a letter to the Pinellas Legislative Delegation for information. Citizens Dispute__Settlement Program. The City Manager reported a speaker will be present. Status Report - Auditorium. The City Manager stated his report would be ready on Thursday, Coordination Agreement with T.B.R.P.C. The purpose of this agreement is to increase Section 8 Rental Assistance Funds allocations through the development of a regional housing opportunity plan. Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Acquisition/Rehabilitation Loan Program has been revised and increases the established loan limit from $12,000 to $17,500, to extend repayment period from 10 to 20 years, and lowers the interest rate from 6% to 3%. Commission requested information on the disposition of a loan upon the death of a borrower and requested a definition of "dependents." The City Manager reported he had contacted three firms knowledgeable in grantsmanship and expected to report to the Commission in February. Data Processing Hardware Requirement. A careful and detailed analysis of the cost and use factors shows it is cost effective to have the data processing operation in-house. Funds are available in the 77/78 budget for this transition. The Mayor requested a complete breakdown of use for the computer and the cost of climate control. The Commissioners discussed time-sharing, leasing and renting equipment. The item will be placed on the agenda early in February. Designation of Marine Science Building. The Marina Wastewater Treatment Plant will be phased out shortly and, with modifications to its interior, will be a suitable facility for a Clearwater Marine Science Center. There are available grant monies to modify the building, but the proposals must proceed in an orderly manner. A resolution is recommended to designate the property for that purpose. Extension of RPD Plan - 1312 North Highland Avenue. Rezoning From RPD to RS-50. The development at 1312 North Highland Avenue contains 4.13 acres and was zoned RPD in March of 1973. Edward Blanton, Building Director, related a history of the property. The r- l?'h'?? 4 } w ' Y n ?S 1 2. 4 MgilrwjY i-Jr+?.'•??w 1..+f.i+..s 1/15/78 `.3. ••«?' _S4. .•L, .I •S: r: r, M'-'i• !1•?',?i,.M: 4 '1+, t,pi3!!?y `tr" i s.. Y •• f:. j•s ,Y v? 8 original plan called for nine buildings and 72 permits were issued in 1973. They were planned as 2-story buildings but were never completed. Commission considered this to be spot zoning of high density in a residential area and suggested expediting so the area could be cleaned up. The City Attorney reported the RPD zoning was made prior to Ordinance #1540 which had a two year limitation. The recommendation is to continue this item to July 20, 1978, as the owner has to date complied with the requests of the City. Construction progress will be monitored closely in the six-month extension period and failure to perform satis- factorily will result in finalization of a pending rezoning action and condemnation proceedings will be initiated. The Mayor left at 10:45 a.m. The two items will be on the agenda under public hearings. A feasibility report on lower density was requested from the Planning Director and Commission suggested a compromise zoning, Marina Lease Extensions. The City Manager reported that he is attempting to develop an overall policy but it will not be completed before the leases expire on Rooms 2, 2A, 3, 4, 6 and 8 in the Marina Building. He recommends extending these leases from January 31, 1978, to may 31, 1978, at current terms. Positions in the 1977/78 Budget - Consolidated Communication Center. Four additional positions are tion Center to properly serve the water and Dunedin). The positions budget. Bids: required for the Communica-- cities involved (Largo, Clear- were approved in the current commission requested information on an installed wet suit in an International Harvester-truck tractor. Verbal Reports. None. Public Hearings Vacation Request - Trustees of Sk crest Baptist Church, Inc. Commission requested additional background information and copies of the minutes of the original rezoning in 1974. Request for Annexation - First National Bank of Clearwater. The property contains 3.9 acres located on Sunset Point Road and Commission suggested a site plan be submitted before the annexation is approved. Discussion ensued on enclaves in the City. The City Mana- ger reported the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will take this project to the Legislative Delegation for discussion and action. Ui Mtorney Reports First Reading, Ordinance #1742. The City Attorney reported Ordinance #1742 will correct legal descriptions on annexations of U.S. Home property as stated in Ordinance #1718. -AN - •?., hit.. - ? ? ?, ?• .,?vF?'?i 'aY d.?'f'r'?'•?>rs '?. ?F'?r ?-? :•1•?P,-.. ?; ,y. ?_. ; c^.-'3.,+, ...:a z.i+: "!?;? p ?r;rz; ?i t, x.--';cE .. _ ; ¢.r:.'...Y'_v. _ .?- ?t':;'';i: '•, -r'??i?;: ,;?.. <? ? .Fi:3?? .. i?'F•ri=?f`?p -i.?rv; !ki ;ii?i'a,?;?K•n: F -F? T 3 ?'r, r ?iY.. ?'.• " `^! r '.?h".?: f .Authorizing Settlement of Litigation - City vs Willou hb 's Et AT. This was a suit brought for payment of sewer fees and. the defendant has offered a lump sum payment. Authorizing Settlement of Litigation - Blunt vs Battle Ft Al. This settlement relates to a drowning at the Bobby Walker swimming pool. The City Engineer,at the request of the then City Manager, reviewed the design of the pool. Indian Rocks Beach Litigation. The City Attorney reported this litigation had been settled to the City's satisfaction. The litigation involved the fire protection fees for Sand Key, which Indian Rocks Beach considered in their fire district. Community Relations Board Draft Ordinance. Commission discussed the drafting of ordinances without the Commission being consulted. Other Commission Action. Commissioner DeBlaker discussed the letter dated January 11, 1978, from the Kiwanis Club of Springtime City, Florida, re- questing a City contribution for the annual July Fourth celebra- tion and questioned whether its prime benefit would be to the citizens of Clearwater and in compliance with State law. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. 4. 1/16/78 5 'uz a?. s5':'` .?+ r°.e "'S .'aY'C•7r? t...;?