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01/21/1974 < ~AI:~~~r~'~1(ttl'~~~'? "'~;1(j'gl~(',".1,;<;...",.",,"';~r.~,' tj~t{:"i (:;:v.-~Ii\';',:;.t)J>:I ~'i!j"'i~;<i.~I~'>!';'>~,;'1,~,lf ,j.~~~~~~,lo, ,.,~t~""~~' ~,":ri'~~I~~~~r"".lf'!t . "",:,~':,':':".r'''<'':''':'' :1, ,<l" .':", ",:"~,, i,\.',"'.' "'::' ;',' ,,,;:",~":':.'."',,~"'," :', ....;:.<...'F'W;~,., '!"'f'_;:i'm'~' '':':;if~~:fj~,~:,;:,:.,,;,::. )'<':'~:',l;" ",~,", ::'!'l':;~~':' ';~:I'~J:':';':'C:.'.~i<;'~'~'~i~l~l~,~g.ltl"",;:~~,,;,,~;.~...;;~"'':''''~;;''~J.:r.Jd:l ~~ 'O;:~ J: ~ ..... !I-I~~""~';':";~"Ila.oMI"'~""""",,,,""~~~""""~.Ji!Yj - ~ --,.-........--.....-.> -1- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 21, 1974 , The City Commission of tho City of Clearwator met in rORular sossion at the City Hall. Honday. JanuaY'Y 21, 1974. at 1:30' p.m., with the following members present: H. Everett Ibu~en Donald S. Will~am9 Richard D. Wachtler Joseph Carwisc Rick Hall Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: Picot B. Floyd Herbert a. Brown t1ax Sa ttle Paul Bergmann FI'ank Daniels city Manager City Attorney City Engineer Planning DiY'ector Police Chief The invocation was given by Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. Daniels. The Mayor presented service pins to 15 City employees in recognition of S, 10 and 15 yeaI's service. ITE!1 (#3 - MINUTES ,\ ReferI'rlng to Item #5 of the minutes of Commission meeting of January 7th, CommissioneI' Hall moved for amendment to inolude Commission action on his motion for removal of the IgI'andfatheI"" provision. f10tion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. Commissioner Carwise moved that the minutes of the regulaI' meeting of January 7th be approved as amended. Motior. was seoonded by Commissioner WachtleI' and carI'ied unanimously. ITEM #5 - A Public Hearing on Clearwater NOY'thoast Regional WastewateI' System Pl"'oj ect (north of State Road 580, east of 11cHullen-Booth Road). The City Mar~ger explained that this public heaI'ing was a requiI'oment of City application for federal finanacial assistance and pI'esented a brief descI'iption of the projsct, GummaI'izing the planned capacity of the plant (utlimately 16 mgd) and its functional relationShip with other system facilities. l1r. Robert Harnly of the FloY'ida Department of Pollution Control, Mr. Mario Fernandez of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and !1r. ArthuI' Day, DistI"ict Conse~vationist of the U. S. DepaI'tment of Agriculture, were introduced by the l1anager to answer questions on the proposed project. l.fr. John F. Dennis of Briley, Wild & Associates (City oonsulting engineers) displayed exhibits of the plant location and layout. Primary, secondary and advanced treatment facilities were identified. :1r. and HI's. Louis Thyret, State Road 580, stated that their residence was located across the road from the proposed facility and spoke in objection. Mr. RichaI'd W. Lowrie, 2155 CR 48, presented statement of the Bridgeport Homeowners' Association in opposition. The statement was reproduced at this time and distributed to members of the Commission. Mr. Lowrie summarized principal comments in objection to the project: location, maintenance problems, odoI's. At this point the City Engineer explained that the plant was designed so that equipment bI'eakdowns would not seriously affect the operation of the entire facility. The Utilities DiI'ector commented on the problem of odoY's, stating that oveY'loading of existing facilities had caused this nuisance in the past but that adequate capacity was designed for the new project thI'ough 1985. Also commentine on this problem, the City Engineer noted that control of motropolitan growth consistent with wastewater treatment capacity was a function of the Building Permit Review Committee, now functioning under authoI'ization of the City Commission. Mr. Day deSCI'ibed the causes of unsatisfactory treatment in other ,areas and stated that the soil in the location chosen foI' the Northeast Regional Plant was well suited to the requirements for water absoI'ption. In response to a question from HI'S. Betty Knollmeyer, 1457 FY'ederica Drive South, conceI'ning extent of the pI'oposed servico aI'ea, MI'. Dennis I'eported that adequate capacity (4 mgd) would be provided for Dunedin and Safety HaI'bor. The Utilities Director commented on water evaporation rates and Mr. Day explained that less than 40\ of the average rainfall of 50 to 55 inches per year is absorbed into the soil. ' With no further comment from the pUblic, the Mayor announced the conclusion of,this public hearing. By consent, the City Manager was authorized to proceed with the necessary administra~ive processing. , " I ',: : ' ~ !, . J. ,,';' r' It"'l"'.-+"t.' "".., .... '::(' ,'. ~~ " '" '~~~~' '~.~~"'V~."""~"'r-"''''''~,:''''~,,''''_''~,:'''''r~~;'~''''~I_ , J . - ,"; .'T '~.~' . , ~,~ '. '~ . 1; . - ... ',' .;'",",.. '~":T r l: ' . '~ "' < /9.8 " I ..." 'OJ C j-> . " -2- CITY COliMISSION MEETING Janua~y 21, 1974 ITEM H6 - A Public Hearinp, on Zoning Appeal Regarding Special Exception _ Lots 1 to 11 inclusive, Block 6, Brookwood Terrace Subdivision, ~oned CG (general business). - D. Tzekas a?d V. ~opovic. ' Background data on the appeal was summarized by the City Manager; appeal under the applicable provision of the ordinance required a hearing do novo. Denial was recommended. lir. Herbert E. LanRford, Jr., attorney for applicant, presentod a map of the area indicating ownership and uses of surroundinR property. Applicant's request for approval of a service sarage as a spceial exception under CG (goneral business) zoning was described as consistent with the present uses of the surrounding properties. Mr. Langford stated that the applicant would remove the existing building (car wash), would provide appropriate fencing and completely onclose the proposed operation in a new structure. He pointed out that CG zoning would permit service station operation. Hr. H. J. Saindon, 1338 Pierce Street, Mr. Samuel Delia, 1344 pierce Street and Mrs. i1!ldred l1i tchell, 1326 pierce Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed use of the Tzekas property. 11r. Dalip Tzekas, owner, and Mr. Vasiliji Popovic, manager for the proposed service garage described plans for the new bus:i.ness, stating that no body work would be performed and that noise and fumes would be eliminated by air conditioning. FOllowing further discussion on zoning requirements and the potential nuisance of noise and fumes which could be expected from this operation, the City Attorney observed that the Commission must find the proposed use consistent with the general zQning plan and the public interest in order to gran t approval. Commissioner Williams moved to deny the appeal of D. O. Tzekas et al., for special exception to erect service garage in CG (general business) zone on Lots 1 to 11 inClusive, Block 6, Brookwood Terrace SUbdivision, as such use was considered to be inconsistent with area zoning and the public interest. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise. On the call for a vote, Commissioners Williams, earwise and Mayor Hou~en voted in favor of denial; Commissioners Wachtler and Hall were opposed. Motion carried. ITEM #7 - A Public Hea1"'ing on Final Plan for RPD (Residential Planned Development) . (A) North Half (N 1/2) of Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4), Section 9-29-16, south of centerline of Allip,ator Creek, less West 50 "ft. for road R.O.W. and less the following described tract: Begin at the Southeast corner of North Half of Southeast Quarter of Northwest quarter of said Section, run tdest 150 ft., North 60 ft., Northwest 272.56 ft., North 500 ft., East 400 ft., South 665.97 ft. to P.O.B. - D. Bilgore & Co. (8) North 973.50 ft. of East 450 ft. of Southwest Quarter (SH 1/4) of Northwest Quarter, Section 9-29-16~ less East 50 ft. for read R.O.W. and less the following described tract: Begin at the Northeast C01"'ner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW lt4) of said section, run West 56 ft. to P.O.B., continue West 394 ft., South 235 ft., Northeast 86 ft., East 6~.02 ft., Northeast 184.45 ft., Northeast 139.15 ft. to P.O.B. - D. Silgore & Co. The City Manager summarized background data on submission of the final plan for development of the Bilgore property and recommended approval. Mr. John Preotle, Jr., of M. Hyers Associates, Ltd., Tampa, prospective purchaser and developer, presented d~awings of the proposed project and stated that he repDesehted the owner in seeking aporoval of the plan. Commenting on pOlicy, Commissioner Williams question Commission review of this SUbmission without the owner's personal presentation. Mr. Preotle stated that purchase of the property was contingent upon approval. At this point the City Manager suggested a continuation of this hearing to Commission meeting scheduled for February 4th in order to obtain the owner's participation. FOllowing further discussion on the scope of this hearing and the advisa- bility of postponement pending the owner's presence, Commissioner Williams moved to continue this item to Commission'meetinp, of February 4th, at 1:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commiasione~ Carwise. Commissione1'" Hall questioned tho proposed continuance statine that there appeared to be no pUblic benefit f1"'om delaying this hearing and that letter of December 20. 1973, signed jointly by Mn. Aaron Bilgore and Mr. John J. Preotlc, Jr., indicated the owner's direct affiliation with this developer. On the call for a vote, motion for continuance failed to! carry. all members voting in opposition. Mr. Preotle stated that the preliminary site plan had been approved on September 4th for a total of 160 units; the final plan now presented was substantially the same proposal except for a minor x'eduction in density ,(a total of 156 units), changes in the t~affic patte~n and parking arrangements' providing for a ratio:',of 1.83 to one. " Yo.;' , ;- r' . ~ '. < . ";.Jot, ~ "', '1-, N~~t;~i;~fl:,fui,,) ;'J,;::i>'.' ",: '.' , r '1''-~1>~~~';1~(~~~';I';:'''''") (c\tr~/' Ie'. :'~, .' ~")'ll':'l>:::',~~t~.t;ll...,,~I..'.n'<'.>',+' ~"~ '. ~,.' ., , /":rv,:" '1'1\ > ,>, , , " " ' '. ' :' 1t~~~~~~~;L~',~~':~'~:l, ~,~. ',~,: ' ,:~~" F'c ~"':~: ~, . :'-:' '!' 'I """:.'~!:'-'>';'.:'IC"... , ," I. '. ~~,,~ H"~_,,_ .~"',1"'''''''A~'''''''''''''''''', ~ ,,< ~"""""'.to~=__...:;:-;:<,.....",~. "~ 't ..:-.- '" ~ >" . ~ > ',' " . ').' '\' \ ":' ..1?,1,\ , ;'\ii~!j , ' c ,1 ~ . . 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' ,j l .." <. l~'~"tr..J,ft::r-~ ~!:~ ~:' ;. ,,'''' ' t \, .: <, ' I!" ~' .:' . ~~L:;"'5i1-";;,;,,",,,,,~, .,...., (li.J':(:!'c)III'.O~ ': >:::':;: '; ~",:;'~/Y!N:3W . ~J", I :'~.' ..., ,~,t,U.r , ' :,. \ ) '>!1~4',::~~ '~.:~~~~r;~.':, . "'c ""':':"".'frJ~ , ":"}):::\:J~t.; . . ,~.;<.;r:) , . .~;:!\ -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETIUG January 21, 1974 Commenting on tho quostion of local disolosure of proJoot plans, the developor stated that tho projoot had not yet boon discussed with area residents. Mr. Raymond G. Rose, presidont of the Kapok Forost Homeowners' Association, stated that the assooiation was aoncerned mora about tho proposed density than about the detailed charaoteristios of the projeot. Tho associat1on, he stated, would prefer single-family residontial development. Mr. Rose asked whother owners of contiguous' properties had been notified of tho hearing at whioh a determination was made on ' zoninR and density. Tho City Clerk commented on the polley of mailing such notioes to all property owners within 200 ft. of tho parcel under zoning review. Cornmisaione:r Hachtlor emphasized Commission policy previously discussed: expia~ation of the project by tho developer to area residents before final approval fa granted. FollowinR tho i1ayor' s suer,estion for continuance, Commissioner Williams moved to continue this publio hearing on the Bilgoro final plan to the Commission meeting scheduled for February lah. at 1: 3 0 p.m. 11otion was soconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimOUSly. 11ayor Hougen left the meeting at this time. Commissioner Williams assumed the chair. ITEI1 "B - Redefinition of Service Area with Dunedin. The City Manager presented a summary of proposad agreement for redefining the servioe area with thn City of Dunedin and recommended approval of the agreement by reSOlution. The Assistant City Manager (Mr. Paroby) discussed some aspects of the negotiation with Dunedin and stated that the present agreement with Safety Harbor was not affected by the boundary changes now presented to the Commission. The City Attorney presented Resolution #74-5 in implementation of the agreement. Commissioner Wachtler moved that Resolution "74-5 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimOUSly. ITEM 89 - Revision of Uniform Assessment Schedule. The City Manager recommended adoption of changes in the uniform assessment schedule of charges to property owners for street and sewer projects. Responding to Commissioner Hall's questions concerninr- current cost of improvements, the City Engineer stated that, in the absence of representative projects, proposed rates had been developed from general City experience increased by a percentage factor on an overall basis. No indirect costs were inoludod in these projections. The Mayor returned to the meeting at this ti~e. Commissioner Hall suggested the possibility of reverting to direct costs in assessment for improvement projects and moved to continue this item to the next Commission meeting (January 2Bth, at 1:30 p.m.) in order to review recent net costs to the City, stipUlating that no new contracts would be undertaken during this interim period. i1otion was seoonded by Commissioner ~oJachtler and carried unanimously. ITE~ 010 - Consideration of Proposal - Study Design for Comprehensive Planning Process. The City Manager recommended approval of a contract with The Research Group, Inc., for study design on the comprehensive planning process at a cost not to exceed $13,610.00. He reviewed the objeotives of the study and summarized the scope of potential utilization illustrated by the "Hew Planning Process" (page 3, Proposal ' for a Study Design). The Hanager estimated approximately 3 to 4 months for completion of the stuay (50 days of consultant time) and noted that the proposed projeot did not conflict with a study being conducted by the County on consolidation of services. The lianager stated that he was personally familiar with the charactor and quality of work performGd by 3 of the 4 firms recommended as participants in~the study (The Research Group, Inc., Eric Hill Associates; and Hammer, Siler, George) and knew of the fourth (Alan Voorhees & Assoc .') by reputation. Commissioner Wachtler moved upon the Manager's rocommendation that contract be awarded to The Research Group, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., in the amount of $13,610.00 for Study Design of tho Comprehensive Planning Process and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute it. J1otion \-laG seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimOUSly. ~ , < ",~t,',: :' " '. " ",.' <~~J:~':(i,t,~.; . ~i.t-. ., ... ,."""'.....,....r............, '(' ~' "" , J ' II C~......~,""'.:........,.. '.. ,. ~ ........... ~.w"....:"..I"';~J'~.~ .'.-~ \.""..."......=:~~j..,.:...... -.IL...."'~ I:"" ''-~J , _. '.' , ~ i . , . .,. , ....... ~ . ..,.tiI, '. .. (, :r., ;/~)~~t~.~~~, t,~'i~~;~:~ ~'I,':ryr{';:~~'i:'~"'1. ~~~ "'i..t~~t~" ;~'t!t;.r.~~~~~'~'IT,~;I~<ffl'H~!l,r~:~$~"~~~~ ;. "';"'~"'~.'l"'f'~'~"':!: ,_, ,; l- .~,,' '. "~,, ",' .':".":'1 ,~"... . 'J.~.. ~:.:"t-~ .~.y'''~:._.: I~,~; \~,~:(. 11.1,:.' ','i,~.f\' ~ "/~";""U~'~'\:~~""""l,.;- ,~" ,',\J\~,'}-. c 'c~/Arc., c..~' t'~L',' ,1,,,,~.~.~,~~:,:/,~')Jl,".i..':.k~:_.J';,l':t.~~~to':~\i~.1..:'-;~Ylt.<';',I'!'/:~,,,'~i:._I..I~t''''''~I,; ~,l 1 t , - '..~ ;~i.Ii.~~u.:.....~~hioi._~~"--~~ -..- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 21, 1974 ITEl1 1111 - County Artificial Roef Project. Staff recommendation for partioipation in the County's artificial reef program waD presented by tho City Hanagor. The Assistan't City Manager (IiI'. Paroby) explained the requirement for purchase of a barge to oontinue the artifioial reef program. The barge ourrentlY in use must be returned to the State for work at the Caladesi State Park. Neighboring communities had doclined to partioipate with the City in the purohase of a now barne but had agreed to contribute under County sponsorship (Coufity - $30,000. St. Petersburg - $12,000, Clearwater - $10.000. 'rarpon Springs - $3,000. Roach COffiffiunities - $2,000). Hr. Paroby reportod that funds wore available for City participation. , Comnissionor Williams spoke in support of the roef program but stated that use of the Seminole boat launchinp, area as storage and operations center reduced space available to the publio. The Hayor suggested authorization for the program and oommented on the potential of finding an alternative location for the barge and storaRe of project supplies (used tires, etc.). New barge performance charaoteristios were described by tho City Enginoer. ' Commissioner Haohtler moved to instruot the City :1anager to develop an alternative site for the storage of reef program supplies and to obtain an appropriate agreement among the partioipants for submission to the Commission for projeot approval. rlotion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimOUSly. ITEM #12 - Resolution #74-6 - Imnrovements to Courtney Campbell Causeway- Partioipation with Pinellas County. . The City Manager presented his rocommendation for approval of a resolution cGhfi~mingthe City's intention to apply to the State Department of Natural Resources for funds on a matChing basis to improve portions of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. He stated that tho Department of Natural Resources would provide a total of $200,000 for these improvements in 1974, $100,000 allocated for Clearwater and G100,OOO for Pinellas County. The City and County would matoh these grants with allooations of approximately $20.000 eaoh. Similar allocations would be made in subsequent years on a oontinuing basis. The Assistant City Manager (Hr. Paroby) reviewed aspeots of the funding requirements and outlined the plans for long-range "development of the ,project to include beach, picnic and boat launching facilities on the south side of the causeway. The City Attorney presented Resolution #74-6 in approval of the proposed funding applioation. Commissioner Wachtler moved that Resolution #74-6 be passed and adopted and that tho appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwiso an1 carried unanimously, ITEH #13 - Bids. Construction of 110tor Pool Complex Parking Lot, Campbell Paving Company, Clearwater (Low bid): $32,768.25. The City Manager summarized the bidding on the above item and reoommended award as indioated. Commissioner Carwise moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager that the Contract for the above item be awarded to the low bidder in the amount indicated above, which is the lowest and best responsible bid, and that the appropriate officials oE the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, speoifioations and bid. Motion was seoonded by Commissioner ~vachtler and carried unanimOUSly. ITEl1 #14 - Other EnF.tineerinp. Hatters. No items presented. ITEM #15 - Verbal Reports and Other Pending Hatters. The City Manager reported on arrangements made with Kunde & Assooiates. Inc., for presentation on the contract study pertaining to possible location of a second casueway to tho beach. The Hayor's reoommendation for publio exposition by Kunde & Associates. Inc., in the Commission ohambers on February 6th and 20th, at 3:30 p.m., was approved by oonsent. ITEH #16 - Pending Reports from City Attorney. The City Attorney reported results of his inquiries with the County Supervisor of Elctions: voting machines cannot be adjusted to require a vote for eaoh position on the ballot in order to register for anyone candidate. , Commissioner Carwise observed that suoh a requirement might be unconstitutional even if the mechanioal arrangements could be worked out. ITEM H17 - Pend inB Reports fDOIl J1ayor. No, items presented. "" ~;~~j::;;i,;:.t:';:;;L',::/:',,:;: ;........... '.. .' . " JJ..,...J~~t.._.lr./'~.~.~r.J',..,..~,.'~\.. ", ~, ~ "" "jrc"';I,~.::;..;.,;I,.~\. ~,~,rlf.~ ~",.~' I ~",~, . ,> . l ' .",'t1J, t. .;10".. -/ {!. it r.. ~}' JJ"~ J. ~ ,~..." ' '1 t" ~, .' .. , ":'f'.~ ""'....,'r),':.-~.t-,.;.,,:J.,\:,.....;}.l1~~~~\','.!'l ~/~'.~" ,"J ,.,1 ' ;'j,',F;r,r'r.'J~,,"I.h 0"';,':1"1;""" '" \"." ..' . I"." . ' ' ,1 ." 'h ~~,~H:.;+,~ ~I~; ~~' .J....... './ ~ ~ ,.' " ~ "," ~. ~" . ,; ,'ft1q~lh\~;'~;.';!;"l,r,'""y.t,";','. i, :',' '<', ,'.",," '.:..." ",' " ~ " !~Qr(!~~:4(..,~~\..~,;:~f,~.}~,1,7", '..,"f![;!.....~..t-[', ,'" I I ~ . " I, " . . T' ~ ' , I,. , ' C,l. , '.' ~. :1 I ~'r 1/- ' - ,~ ,~ .: ,.. 'x' ... . ~', ..~.......,.,-~..........""".~~.~.........",.....~.... \.-. ,~'" ",...~"",,"-~.:.. ~t.'l~""'.~ -:.... ;--;~.... " ..~~~{'}J.ifr'~t:;' :',. l'>;~ .c:~.:,.:.~.:::~ , ':',' :;.'."'.!:i~.f~~; .., , . ~ -! , 'c :, \,~'~'t " ',' , , E.. .' . .,. .,' ~",r~~n~i~~<<:""f"l;~~,.\)\~....,,~.~:!'I":'t"'~I''':';r'r~l::~\'"'~~"?'i:o:."litvt~~I:~1fr~'P'~tW''-m~~''''~_"':~'~~' , "';~S:'~~"~I>:.:"/{t';i,""~.c.~' . ;l! '; ......~ c '.I"~"\:~:.: r, ~ ;~ ~':l,~/~ ':.~.~:, \''', ,~.~i,c.:V:",~~:~~~'~:'''''<J,.;:,c ~..t'~;\': .~i~.'~1,;!ir;;,- :...':~'!,,""!~:.',~,'::';I ~t,~ ~\1 "~~~~~~t~~~~~~:~~~~iJ~,~Jti~~~~~r~~~:::.~~'''~ : '\. \~;~.~., ~:~~", . ~. -5- crn:' COM:nSSION MEETING January 21, 1974 ITCH H8 - Citizons to be Board. Hr. George tt. "Duke',t Schultz, J 0 2 N. Mars Avenue, requestod Commiasion aotion to initiate II oleanup of swampy, unaanitary conditions on tho Ahlgrim property located behind Fire Station #4. The City Manager roportod that the staff ha~ inspocted this property on January 3rd, and had concluded that this was a natural water retention area and should remain in its present condition. This area catchos surfaoe-water runOff, is a natural wildlife habitat, and, under rUlinR of tho County Board of Health, roprosonts no health hazard. 111". Schultz s ta ted that use of this property had boen l"oviowed by the Commission sometime aRO for potential rezoning to accommodato apartfnent development. lie questioned tho staff roport of inaccossibl~ and swampyconditiona on the baole that the proporty had boen oonsidered potentially, suitable. ,for construotion. Commenting on tho condition of this property, the City l::ngineor oonf1rme9its topography as a ponding area and noted that, although now considered unusable, ,the property could be developed under proper planning for necessary drainage. The tiayor requested the City Manager to investigate further on the condition of tho property and l"epol"t findings to the Commission. 1ir. Schultz requosted a status repol"t on acquisition of the Keene-Road right-of-way thl"ough the Saturn Lake apartment area. The, City Attorney stated that a final hearing date, on condemnation had not yet been set. Mr. Schultz was informed that tho court calender was publiahed on a weekly basis. Refel"ring to his candidacy for olection as City oommissioner, Mr. Schultz reported that City pel"sonnel had requested removal of a sign on his property as a violation of Ordinanoe #1404 (December 4, 1972). Mr. Schultz stated that prohibition of political signs on l"esidential property might be unconsti tu:l:ional and was inconsistent with pel"mitted display of signs for sale, financing and development of propel"ties. Commissioner Wachtler observed that d1splay of political signs might encourage voter interest. Commissioner Williams noted that amendment to the ordinance might not now be fair to other candidates who may not be prepared to display signs of their candidacy at this late date. Commissioner Hall agreed that the change should not be adopted before the election but suggested that potential change intthe ordinance for this pUl"pose should be reviewed by the sign committee for recommendation to the Commi~sion. Mr. John Ran~t 1868 Greenhill Drive, expressed his opinion that all candidates were now on the same footing and that no change appeared necessal"Y. The Mayor requested the City Manager to refer this mattor to the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on Signs for review and recommendations. ITEti #19 Ordinance fIll.97 - Amending Section 25-32 of Code of Ordinances Regarding Taxicab Rates. - Second Readinu. Because of potential conflict of interost, the City Attorney asked to be excused from Commission deliberation on the second and final reading of Ordinance #1491 (amendment of uniform schedule of taxicab rates). The Assistant City Attol"ney presented Ordinance #1497 for second readinp. Commissioner Williams moved that Ordinance #1497 bo read 'and considered on second and final reading by title only at this meeting of the Commission by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Co~nissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. The Ordinance ~~s read by title only. Commissioner Hall moved to amend the Schedule of Rates (Section 25-32) to sp'ecify under (1), "60(: for the first 215 mile and 10(: for' each additional 1/5' m11e" t wi,th other rates 1n the proposed ordinance unchanp,ed. 110tion was seconded by Commissionol" Williams for punposes of discussion. Commissioner Hall described the extensive review undertaken by him with the local cab companies to determine operating cost details and proposed rate adjustments based on this cost analysis. Commissioner Hall noted that only 5(: additional per trip was needed to reach a break-even point. The recommended rate schedule change would provide a reasonable return by increasinr, revenues approximately 20(: a trip. Hr. Rolan Lovenst Checkor Cab of CleaX"\oIatel", Ino., disagroed with the rate changos recommended by Commissioner Hall and recornrilended consideration on the basis of rates in effect for surrounding areas. The noed to provide adjustment on a' cost basis foX" the local area was emphasized by Commissionel" Hall. Following discussion on p~oposed charges for extras and the need to consider anticipated increases in driver pay, the Hayor called for the vote on Commissioner Hall's motion to amend the schedule. Commissioner Hall voted in favor; Commissioners \'lilliams, Wachtler t Cal"wise and Hayor Hougen voted in opposition. Motion failed to oarry. , ) .;.,.; , ..., '" " I. , , t ' ,~ ~.4~........ ~~ ..~.~t' I .r;:".~~""."',~~,,,,~. ~; ;;'i:~~;\''.':>'-;, "",' ;~?'..:;7'; '.>, '. .".:........"., '... "'~"~"''''''''''''~.jo~...~~~l...''''''.'' 'i.~ ",...ft'~;:::" ....'f'. ~. "~r~"~ -~..'- ., ~ , " , " -6- CITY COHi1ISSION MEETlUG January 21, 1974 ,commissioner Williams than movod to amend Scotion 25-32 "Sohedule of Rates". section (3) to specify "overy thing" in lieu ot' "anythinG", whioh change would then read. "25<: for handlinp. overy thing over 2 grocory baijs". 110tion was seconded ' by Commissioner Wachtler with amendment to silocify a limit of 8 bags. After further discussion on time and mileagel Co:nmiasionel" ~Jilliams expanded hiB motion foI' amendmont of Seotion 25-32 to spec fy as follows ,in OrdinancQ /1149'/: (1) GO~ drop (firot 2/5 mila) then 10~ each additional 1/5 mile for one or two paseenagers, (2) No chanp,e~ (3) As stated abovo; (4) 110 ohanr.Q~ (5) Hourly Hatos; Standing (less than 12 milos per hour). $6.00 (lO~ per minuto); Cruising $7.00. l~otion for amendment was seconded by Commissioner> Wachtler, Commissionors WilliamQ, \ofachtlor. CarwisQ and l~ayor lloup,on voted in favor; Commissioner Hall was opposed. l1otion fat' amendment waR oat'riad. Commissioner Waohtlor moved that Ordinance fill. 97 t as amonded t be passed on its seoond and final reading and ado?ted and that the appropriato officials of tho City be authorized to eXQcute it. Notion was secondod by CommissioneX' Carwise. Commisaionor-s williams, ~~ach tler>. Cal'wisQ and :tayor ltou~en voted in fa VOl". Commissioner> Hall ~.as opposed. :1otion carried. Following brief discussion with taxicab company representatives on the time needed to adjust the meters for the new rate schedulo, Ordinance 1#1497 effectivity date was set by consent foX' January 28, 1974. The City Attornev returnod to the meeting at this ti.me. ITEM #20 - OrdinancQ "1'+98 - Annexinn and Zoning Tract At 11. A. Smith's Bayview Subdivision, Portion of Scction 5-29-16 and Portion of Section 12-29-15. - Second Reading. The City Attorney presented Ordinance Ul498 for second reading. Commissioner Carwise moved that Ordinance #1498 be read and considered on second and final reading by title only at this meeting of the Commission by unanimous consent of the Commission. :10t!on was seconded by Commissioner Wachtler and carried unanimOUSly. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Wachtler moved that Ordinance , #1498 be passed on its second and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate 'officials of the City be authorized to execute it. ~10tion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM #21 - Ordinance #1499 - Amending Zoning Ordinance & Atlas. .First Reading. The city Attorney pt"esented Ordinance 111499 for> first reading. Commissioner> Carwise moved that Ordinance #1~99 be read and considered by title only on the first reading by the unanimous consent of the Co~nission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner \Vachtlcr and carried unanimOUSly. The Ordinance was read' by title only. ~ommissioner Carwise moved that Ordinance #1499 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly. ITEM #22 - Resolution #74-7 - Payment to BrileYt ~ild & Associates - Utility Revenue Certificates, Series of 1972. The City Attorney presented Resolution #74-7 authorizing payment of $31,850.00 from the Construction Trust Fund to Briley, Wild & Associates, conSUlting engineers, for services pertaining to sanitary sewerage improvements. Cvmmissioner Carwise moved that Resolution 1171.-7 be passed and adopted 'and that the appro?riate officials he authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimOUSly, IT Et,t #23 - Resolution 1174-8 - Dedicating Right-of-\~ay for Sky Harbor Drive and Cross Boulevard (Sec. 17-29-16). CommiBsione~ Wachtler moved that Resolution #74-8 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to oxecute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanirnously. ITEM #24 - Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Agreement - Pinellas County Wato~ Agreement. The City Atto~ney presented amendment to the Pinellas County Watet' Agreement and explained the tot'ms undor which the City will pay only for the amount of water actually used and is released from a requirement to pay for an ave~age:J1minimum of 4 mgd. Execution of the agreement was recommended. Commissioner Wachtler moved to authorize execution of the amendment to the Pinellas County Water Agreemnet as recommended, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried un~nimouslyt .. ~. 1>1'-" '1' / .~.. , ' ~ ~, . ~ ,.:; . .. r ,. . ,.