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07/19/1973 CITY COMMISSION ME~~ING July 19, 1973 The c~ty Commission of the City of Clearwater met in speoial session at the City Hall, Monday, July 19,1973, at 1:30 P'.M., with 'the following members pre- sent: H. Everett Hougen Riohard D. Waohtler Joseph Carwise Riok Hall Mayor-Commissioner Commi Bsioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: Donald S. Williams Commissioner Also present were: Merrett R. Stierheim Gerald B. Weimer Herbert M. Brown City Manager Asst. City Manager City Attorney The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invooation was given by the City Attorney. The ~~yor reviewed the purpose or this meeting (allooation of revenue shar- ing funds in support of sooial aotion projects) and reoommended that the Comnds- sion aot on a quarterly basis to approve suoh allocations as may be justified by agenoy reports of satieractor~ operations for the preoeding quarter. Commission- er Carwiee rnoved to adopt the Mayorls reoommendation. Motion was seoonded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. #1. Clearwater Symphony, Inc. The City Manager reoommended allocation of $6,000 as requested by Clearwater Symphony, Inc. The SymphonylD conductor, Mr. Leon Poulopoulos, explained the need for these funds: an expanded program, in- centive for better musicians and additional training to young people interes'ted in music. Commissioner Hall moved to accept the City Managerls recommendation ror an allocation or $6,000 to Clearwater Symphony, Inc. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and curried unanimOUSly. #2. Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The City Manager commented on the prohibition against allocating Federal Revenue Sharing Funds on projects BUp- ported by other Federal grants and stated his oppOSition to an allocation rrom City operating funds as an alternative. Commissioner Carwise moved to accept the Manager1s recommendation ror denial or the request on the basis that such an allocation was prohibited by law. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. #3. Opportunities Industrialization Center (O.I.C.) Commenting on this agency's original request for $40,000, the City Manager reported that a review of various relevant factors now led the staff to recommend an allocation of $8,000, an increase of approximately 70% over last year's grant. The Asst. City Manager (Mr. Zussy) stated that Dept. of Labor funda would be available to O.I.C. October 1, 1973, on commitments from the Area Manpower Planning Board, and that the $8,000 now recommended ror approval would support this agency until the new runding becomes available in October. Commissioner Wachtler moved ror approval or an allocation of $8,000 to Opportunities Industrialization Center (O.I.C.) as recommended by the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimOUSly. #4. Upper Pine11as Association for Retarded Children (UPARC). The City Manager reported that this agency was now requesting assistance in the amount or $111500 (reduced rrom an original request of $35,800), representing Clearwater1s fair share on a population basis; allocation or $11,500 was recommended. Com- missioner Carwise moved ror approval or an allocation of $11,500 to U.P.A.R.C. as recommended by the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimOUSly. #5. Clearwater Neighbors, Inc. The City Manager recommended an allocation of $15,000 (in lieu of the $371000 requested) on the basis of keying support to the agency's home-ownership counseling program. Mr. Gabriel Cazares, represent- ing Clearwater Neighbors, Inc., appealed for additional funds. The potentials or volunteer help and coordinating errort prOVided by the HOUSing Authority, or other City Agency, were proposed by the City Manager. Commissioner Carwise re- commended an. allocation of the total amount requested by this agency; Commission- er Wachtler suggested consideration of a plan to reimburse Clearwater Neighbors on the basis or successful placement activities. Noting that only $4,130 re- mained lmcommitt.ed ir:t the planning ror revenue sharing funds, the City Manager ,. ' ". . , . , .; ~ ' , . ,. ' ,. : ,i', ,~,.T.':.,:"" ~ .,.......,.... "...,.~'r. .'......~. _+...._-<<oJlor..-~~ -.' '~~""I'_....~,,:-;,;~ ,'wt1I\.~...~ 'cf~ '.~~ '. -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 19, 1973 reoommended that tilis amount now be used to increase the recommended funding for this agenoy, with ,the potential of additional funding during the year to be con- sidered sUbsequently on the basis of costa incurred in sucoessful family reloca- tion. Commissioner Carwise moved to approve an allocation of $19,130 to Clear- water Neighbors, Ino., as reoommended, subject to subsequent adjustments on a case basis under an appropriate formula for defraying produotive operating ex- penses. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimously. #6. Religious Community Services, Inc. Representative for this agency, John J. LynCh, explained the need tor $2,000 to provide emergency housing and $2,000 in support of project "Play Pen.1I Commissioner Carwise moved to approve a total allocation of $4,000. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimously. 117. Quest-In, Inc. An allocation of $2,500 for Quest-In, Inc., was recom- mended by the City Manager. CommiSSioner Wachtler moved for approval of the Manager's recon~endation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. #8. Homemaker-Home Health Aide. The City Manager commented on the pur- pose of this organization and recommended an allocation of the $10,370 requested. Mrs. Norma Emond, Project Coordinator, explained that Homemaker-Home Health Aide prOVided county-wide services but had requested funding support proportional to the anticipated use of services by Clearwater residents. After a discussion con- cerning the agency's organization and a statement from Mrs. Emond that she favor- ed working under the direction of some other coordinating activity, such as the Pinellas County Health Department, the Mayor recommended reservation of the funds requested pending receipt of Bdd1tiona1din~ormation on organization and proposed methods of coordination. Commissioner Hall moved to adopt the MaY9r's recommen- dation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. #9. Community Pride Nursery. A grant of $10,000 was recommended by the City Manager in support of children whose parents could not otherwise a~ford thmservice. Mrs. Dinah Moore, agency representative, described plans for expan- ding the nursery school program. Commissioner Wachtler moved for approval of the City Manager's recommendation tor an allocation of $10,000 for the Community Pride Nursery School. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unan- imously. #10. Senior Citizens Council. The City Manager recommended reservation or $5,000 ror the agency pending receipt or derinitive documentation on scheduled program of services. Recommendation was approved by consent. #11. Pinellas Opportunity Council (P.O.C.) The City Manager recommended denial of this request, and that or the Clearwater local agency of P.O.C., be- cause of existing funding reported sufficient for both programs through Decem- ber 31, 1973, and indications of continued funding support through June 30, 1974. Current runding status was confirmed by the Community Relations Coordinator. Mr. Samuel Weiss, P.O.C. representative, commented on agency programs. Follow- ing a discussion on potential P.O.C. reorganization, Commissioner Carwise moved that the requests of the Pinellas Opportunity Council and looal P.O.C. agency be continued to the last meeting inDecember, 1973, for further review of agency funding requirements. Motion was s~conded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimously. #12. Child Guidance Clinic, Clearwater Branch. The City Manager recommend- ed allocation of the $18,500 requested. Dr. Raymond Sleszynski, Director of the Child Guidance Clinic, discussed the mental health services provided by this agency, reported on sources of runds received"and stated that the Clearwater contrubution, if granted, would be devoted exclusively to use by the Clearwater Branch for Clearwater residents. The City Manager commented on potential use by the Clinic of Fire Statton #3, when vacated. Commissioner Wachtler moved to approve an allocation of $18,500 for the Clearwater Child Guidance Clinic. Mo~~ tion was seconded by Commissioner Carwiae and carried unanimOUSly. #13. Mental Health Clinic. Allocation of $5,000 was recommended by the City Manager as a reasonable Clearwater contribution toward a revised county area requirement of $22,260. Rosemary Haines, Clinic representative, outlined a projected program for the training of police and interested citizens of Clearwater, Largo and Dunedin in emergency handling of crisis situations. Fol- lowing further discussion of funding requirements and the support expected rrom other municipalities, Commissioner Hall moved to approve an allocation of $5,000 to the Mental Health Clinic subject to a review of the program aa of January 1, 1974, with respect to performance and proportional contributions from Largo, I c ~ '" ~t~;~~~::.!:';:;:;; ... . .. :/,.,;j,1.f., '(1"''- ,'~'." """,,,,' >' ",-1'V::!) -",' . ,..'",~'\1, '1"'< .' U:'fj,,'I':<-'r,,?.I{,\ ','1"-')" ,,~... ,,' , !W~1~~~ ~~~~f~J<~~~~: c:~}:.::-:~ :>:, I ,~. ", J " , , ..', 4(~\:~'!L; {...f ~~"'"'~':>~r'\':,'~~"~.'" ~ '.. . T' ,......... 'CH""V"~l"'.''''''''''''''.'' ..'.. ~>...~~T...7":;.~;-;T..: .~"~..':' '''''.,''''''. '., -. '" , ""1.' J" -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 19, 1913 Dunedin and P1nellaB County. Motion wao'seconded by Commisoioner Carwise and carried unanimously. Commlso1oner Hall left the meeting at this time. Extension of "701" Program.. Referring to CommisBion meeting of July 16th and Commissioner Hallls request at that time for additional information on the "701" program, the City Manager reported that Comrn1ssioner Hall was now satis- fied with the purpose and scope of the continuing contract program which had been recommended. Commissioner Carwise moved to authorize the appropriate City officials to execute a contract with the RMBR Planning!Oesign Group of Tampa ($27,500.00) for the desired consultant services under this program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimously. Commissioner Hall returned to the meeting at this time. Publio Hearing for Zoning Changes - Following a discussion of potential Commission Meeting dates in September for consideration of staff-initiated re- zoning aotions, Commissioner Hall moved to set the date of September lOth for a public hearing on these items. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. Fire Insuranoe - The Asst~.City Manager (Mr. Weimer) reviewed resul~s of the bidding on City tire insurance requirements andreoommended award to Rogers and Cummings for rire insurance plUS extended coverage on a replacement oost basis~ with $25,000 deduotible per occurrence, at a 3-year pre-paid premium ot $23,504.00. CommiSSioner Hall concurred in the reoommendation and moved that the proper City officials be authorized to execute the contract as recommended, with buildings of $25,000 or less valuation eliminated trom coverage. Motion was Beconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. HOUSing Policy Decisions - Referring to his memorandum ot July 5th, the City Manager reviewed three alternative courses ot action and recommended crea- tion ot an Office of Housing and Redevelopment as potentially the most effective statf organization for ooordinating the City's housing and related social ser- vice activities. Discussion followed on future relationship with the Clearwater Housing Authority and options available for funding the Authority in the absence of Federal grants. Mr. Paul Wade, Vice Chairman of the Clearwater Houaing Auth- ority, spoke in tavor of the proposed City office and commented on the necessity of direct city coordination in the use at City funds. The Mayor commented on the need for independenoe in the Housing Authority's protection of the H.U.D. in- vestment of Federal money. Mrs. Sandra Swartz~ Housing Authority Exeoutive Dir- ector, concurred in the recommendation for direot City support and coordination of effort, stating that Federal grants were not now suffioient for the stafr needed. After further disoussion on matters of coordination, Commissioner CarWise moved that the City Commission acoept~ the City Manager's recommendation to est- ablish an Orfice of HOUSing and redevelopment, with the coordinator to be a mem- ber of the City Managerls immediate staff; that the City Attorney and City Manager be direoted to negotiate with the Clearwater Housing Authority a contract that reco~izeB the legal responsibilities and prerogatives of the HOUSing Authority as arl autonomous board created under Federal or State law and that under specific proviSions of this agreement the Office of Housing and Redevelopment shall pro- vide administrative and management services for the HOUSing Authority to promote the policies of the HOUSing Authority pursuant to its legal authority; that the existing starr of the Housing Authority ahall be brought into the Orrioe of Hous- ing and Redevelopment as employees of the City and be entitled to all oC'the rights and emoluments or otfice; and~ further, that this agreement be consumated and brought back to thia Commission for approval as soon as pOSSible, hopefully with the endorsement of the members of the Housing Authority, and by this action that the City reasserts its oommitment to solve its primary problem, housing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler. Responding to questions from Commissioner Hall, tIle City Manager stated that the $40,400.00 allocated to the Housing Authority for the period through September 30, 197~~ was considered ade- quate for the purposes budgeted and that some social action programs not directly related to housing and redevelopment Should be assigned to the Community Rela- tions Coordinator. Upon the call for a vote, Commissioner Carwisels motion carried unanimously. ,. _H..... ,I " '. , '.,;., ~ ._...".~-'~':'-<''t'.. , , ',~ ' : ~ ' ,....dt." ..._....I.....~.........t........"..~........~i'T'c~'-h__rl'".p-~---::,,+-d ,.~I(I~._:,'..n;._. ~ i I -, '1