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09/03/1974 . - CITY COMrUSSION MEtTING September 3, 1914 Tho City Commission of The City of Clea~wator mot in regular session at the City Hnllt Tuesday, September 3, 19711, at 1:30 p.m., with the f01lowinp, members present: Il. tvorctt Hougen Donald S. Williams Joseph Carwiac Karleen F. DcBlakcr John F. Rankin 11nyor-Commi s s ion er Commissioner , Commissioner Commissione'I' Commissioner Also present were: Picot B. Floyd Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Frank Daniels City MananaI' City Attol'ney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the mcetinR to order. The invocation was given by Chief Daniels. The minutes of the Commission MeetinR of August 19 were presented for approval. Commissioner DeBlakcr requested an Amendment to Item #24, Other Commission Action, rcga'I'ding second motion by Commission Rankin, to read that Commissioner DeBlaker voted no, as in first motion of Item H21~. Com- missioner OeBlaker moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19 be approved as recorded and amended and as SUbmitted in written summa- tion by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEM 04 - A PUblic Hearinr, on Lot Mowing Resolution f7~-93. The City Attorney commented that the Commission passed this Reao1ution on August 19. Willard Stewart, Special Sanitation Inspector, said the lots remaining to be mowed constituted a menace to public health, safety and wel- fare. There were no objections. Commissioner Rankin moved that Resolution #74-93, passed on Au~ust 19, 1971l, be confirmed and made effective as to all persons and parcels listed thereon, except for those whose Lots have been verified as being cleared and those who have paid the City for the clearing, and that the proper City officials and employees be directed to proceed in accordance with law to see that the lots are cleared. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeDlaker and carried unanimously. ITEr1 #5 - A PUblic Hearing on Revision of Commercial Sanitation Collection Fees in the City. The City Manager recommended approval of rate increases for front end commercial collection operations from 83~ per average cubic yard to $1.50 per average cubic yard. He noted that large increases in operating expen- ditures required this recommendation. Clinton Con~~ay, Manager of Prospect Towers, said Barbage collection cost increases, combined with other increased utility Charges, will be quite burdensome to his operation. He inquired if residential garbage collection rates could be charged to this business. Bill Stopher, Director of Utilities, noted that commercial rates are lower than residential charges. H.r. Douglas, ManaRer of the McCrory Variety Store at 509 Cleveland Street, said inefficiency in the City's operation causes hard- ships far businessmen whomust reduce thei~ personnel and pay high utility rates. Some discussion ensued over the City's bUdgetinr, procedures. First Reading - Ordinance #1526 - Amending Section 10-7, Article 1, Chapter 10 of City Code to enact a new schedule of fees for Commercial Con- tainer Collection of Garbage and/or Trash. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #1526 for first reading. Com- missioner Williams moved that Ordinance #1526 be read and considered by title only on the first reading by the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rankin and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Williams moved that Ordin- ance 01526 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commis- sioner Carwise and carried unanimously. ITEM #6 - A Public Hearing on Violations of Minimum Housing Code. '\ Lot 1, Block A, First Addition to Norwood Sub. - Sarah St. Clair (1503 Railroad Ave.) The City Manager recommended that the findings of tho Building Official be upheld and that a Resolution be passed ordering removal or demolition of a. . '1', . ." . ..~. : ~ ~ " , , ~ ' " \, " " . , ", '''', . ~ or F'"' " ".. .' .. ,. . ,f l.~ " , ... p .p" , ' ~ . ~.': · ~ '0 If? .., ., '....d.' : " < ~'~<~}'!\if, :. :';;.;'~; \. >;; ~~ . ,~ .:..~ t . ~~ ~ -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING Septembel' 3, 19711 , ~ /, , the structuT'e. Al c-lriciua, Hinimum Houainp; Inspeatol", exhibited two photop.rnpha for the record and said the pl"operty is seriously Cwel1 over 50t) dilapidated, is a serioun health and safety hazard and the .owner had not oomplied with the City's Code by July 22, the date of final compliance. Samuel St. Clair, the owner's father, challcnp.ed Mr. Oricius' qualifications and Raid insufficient evidence wao pro~ sented and that the property was repait'llblo. The City Attorney pre- sented n 12 par-e compoDito exhibit for tho record and instructed the Clerk to number the exhibits 1 throup,h J. Commisaioner- \/illiams moved that' the City ManaReT"a recommendation be approved and that Resolution 0711-97 ba passed and adopted and the appropriate. officials be authorized to executa it. Uoticn was seconded by Commissioner Rankin and oarried unanimously. ' b. Lots 1 and 2, Dlock 2, Pine Crest Rub.. - . Samuel St. Clair (910 Pennsylvania Ave.) The City Manar-er recommended that the findings of the BuildinR Official be upheld and that a resolution be passed orderinn removal or demolition of the structure. Hr. Gl"icius exhibited two photo- p,raphs for the record and noted there were over 21 major housin~ vio- lations involvinp, this pt'operty. . lie remarked that investigation 1"0- 'vealed that the houGe is unfit for human habitation and repairinp, it Would cost more than the buildinr, is worth and that the property is in violation of the City's zoning rer.u1ations. The City Attorney presented a 9 pap;e composite exhibit for the record and instructed the Clerk to number the exhibits 1 through 3. Mr. St. Clair said the property is vacant; but he objected strenuously to its condemna->:: tion. Commissioner Williams moved that the City Manap,er's recommen- dation be approved and that Resolution #7lf-9B be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Mo- tion was seconded by Commissioner DeBlaker and carried unanimously. c. . Lot 15, Block 1, Lincoln Place Sub. - L. Yarn (1413 Taft St.) The City Manager recommended that the findinRs of the Building Official be upheld and that a resolution be passed ordering removal or demolition of the structure. Mr. Gricius exhibited two photo- graphs for the record and said the property is unfit for human habi- tation and has been vacant for several months. The City Attorney presented a composite exhibit for the record and instructed the Clerk to number the exhibits 1 through 3. There were no Objections. Com- missioner Rankin moved that the City Manager's reoommendation be approved and that Resolution fl7l~-99 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise and carried unanimously. d. Lot 5, Mac Dixson1s Sub. - B. Cobb (320 South Madison Ave.) The City Manager recommended that the findinp,s of the Building Official be upheld and that a reaolution be passed orderinp, removal o~ demOlition of the structure. Mr. Gricius exhibited a picture for the record and said the property has become vacant, Minimum Housinp, inspection revealed it to be unfit for human habitation, and that the owner is not able to provide needed repairs nor demolition. The City . Attorney presented a composite exhibit for the record and instructed the Clerk to number the exhibits land 2. There were no objections. Commissioner Williams moved that the City ManaRer's recommendation be approved and that Resolution tl7l~-lOO be passed and adopted and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seoond- ed by Commissioner Ca~wise and carried unanimously. ITEM tlllf - Revision of Parking Meter Rates. By consent, the Commission considered this item out of agenda sequence. The City Manager recommended that this recommendation to adjust business parking rates, as presented in the report to the Com- mission on August 26, 1974, be tabled pending the result of a staff study on downtown parking and that he be authorized to commence re- creation parkin~ rate adjustments that were approved by the Commission on that date. Darwin Frank, representing the Downtown Development Board, said the Board deeply appreciates the Commission's consideration of Down- towp Parking pro~lems and will cooperate, on any level, to help solve F I', ,~ .'. " . I ,~ ~ ..... :: -- ' . . . . I l ' :,::,:,(:';':::,)\-/:;:')~,:~-':.: '.::.;:':,>:,,:.::. : . l . ., .',. ..~~-n :',~""'l7'"~..~M''f-'"IP:~~ . " , .,: . ,. , . . ~ d 'I ; ,.,)-:.'::'.\~;:i . .\'.:;,,::.; ;(i{i;f; . ., '\ ' . , ',\ + ~ i : '. , ,.. " , ' ~ ~ ; '. , . , ~ , . , ".' t '-3- .CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 3, 19711 these problems. Commissionc~ l~illiam8 moved that the City Hansp,erts recommondation to adjust busineoG parkinp, meto1" rates as presented in the report to the Commission on AUl',ust 26, 10711 be tabled until the Commisaion!s" meotinp, of November 10, 1: 30 p.m. Commisoioner Rankin seconded the motion, ",hich carried unanimously. \. ITEr1 fl7 - Lease of City Land marked "Park", City Park SUb., fot' SeaOrarna. The City Manllp,er recommended approval of a ,n.oo per year, 211 year lease agreement with Se~Orarna, Inc. to con~t~uct an Educational Ma~ine Sciences Museum Duild1np, and that the appropriate City offi- cials be authorized to execute this nr,recmont consistent with pre- vious.Commission pOlicy. The City Manager presented'a brief history of the' City's dca1inp,s with SeaOrama but commented that examination of City Commission mectinr, minutes and other records did not reveal if an ar,reement of May, ,1972 proposinp' lease of City property at Manda1ay Avenue and Coronado Drive to SeaOrama had been considered by the Commission. He remarked that Mrs. Mary J. McCormack, Presi- dent of SeaOrama, requested the Commission to approve this agreement so that the orp,anization can raise funds and develop the project. Commissioner DeBlaker said she has received many phone calls concern- ing this project and that she needs additional information on it, especially concerninr, monetary matters. Some discussion ensued over revenue sharing funds and lonp, term leases. Mrs. McCormack said the project's plans call for providing free admission to students and it has received moral support from various sections of the community, including college officials. Commissioner Dc Blaker expressed concern that SeaOrama would compete aBainst the Pinellas County Science Center. She offered amendments to the recom- mendation. Commissioner Carwise sugp,ested she submit these suggestions in writing to the Mayor and Commissioners as soon as possible. Commis- sioner Rankin recommended that the lease extend for 10 to 15 veal'S and the City compensate SeaOt'ama for improvements if the land is needed by the City. Commissionet' DeBlaker moved to continue this item to the Commission's meeting of October 7, 1:30 p.m. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mrs. l'fcCormack said ., she will submit suggestions concerning a shorter term lease to the Commission. ITEM "8 - Consideration of petition conoerninp, paving of LaSalle Street. The City Hanap,er recommended he be autho:rized to have a four foot sidewalk constructed along both sides of LaSalle Street between Pennsyl- vania and Railroad Avenues with fundinp, to be taken from the City's sidewalk construction program, if affected property owners grant pre- mission for such construction where the City docs not own the right-of- way. The City Engineer said the sidewalk will alleviate drainage pro- blems in the a:rea but might not stop them. Some disoussion ensued over these problems, drain location and street design. Commissioner Rankin moved to approve the City Manager's recommendation. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion, ~hich ca:rried unanimOUSly. The Mayor left the meeting at this time, and Commissioner Williams assumed the chair. Some discussion ensued over sidewalk pavinp, on private property. Commissioner Rankin moved that persons affected by this situation be required to provide sidewalk easement where necessary. Commissione~ Carwise seconded the motion, which carried unanimOUSly. , ~. .. ITEM #9 - Charges for Parks and Recreation Department Activities. The City Manap,er recommended approval of new and/or inct'eased charRes for participation in City-sponsored recreation programs, and City's Street Tree Program, as Del" display chart submitted with this recommendation. Some discussion ensued over lack of distinction between rates charged adults and minors, swimming and tennis facilities, family rates, annual passes and underprivileged children. Eddie Moore, Director of Parks and Recreation, emphasized that the display chart is only a recommendation of proposed fees and Commission input is much desired. The Mayor returned at this time; but Commissioner Williams continued as Chairman. The Mayor 'moved that this item be tabled until the Commission Meeting of September 9, .'7:00 p.m. Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion, which ca~ried unani- ~ous1y. The Mayor assumed the chair at this time. < '~', ! . : ,~. < : , : ~ '.".:t :.' :::.'/. { l:. ~ . > '!, ":: .",\ ~.:.. .. . ....... . .'::,,:;/:,~;!,:;;!iv'j; :'. .. '!'.'h~.......tr. .. .: '" .~ ,< ..~. 'f"....~~"'-~_...":.,_.^.....~~.... ~'''O!'~~':''.~'r'/ :,;:': >';,~.,;.;.:~'.'~; _11_ CITY COHIUSSION MEETING September 3, 1974 ITEM #10 - Grant Application to the State Department of Community Affairo for $100,000.00 aD Protection for the City, Considered with: Item 011 - Intcrlocal Community Services Ar,rocment with Pinol1aa County and St. PotersburR. Tho City Hanager recommended (Item 1110) that he be authorized to attach this application to be submitted to this Department and (Item flll) he be 'authorized to execute the anreement with the fOllowinR stipulations: (1) the City Administration have a direct 1"'010 in draftinp, tho ruleD and reRulations r,overninp, allocation of available rosourCes in tho most appro- priate manner to meet the noeds of the citizens; (2) the City have direct input in fundinr, allocation and proportion to the City; (3) that, if the City elects to withdraw from the ap,reement, it will receive its proportion of the allocated funds from the State and; (4) that St. Petersburfl and the County allocate th~ir appropriate share. He said this aF,reemont will: (1) probably elimate duplication of ser-, vices throuRhout the County; (2) make uniform the Administration, criteria for funding, grant a~p1ications, and evaluations and; (3) reduce the total Administration costs of monitorinp, the variouQ social ap,encies; and that funding for the matching portion could be provided through revenue sharing funds for Social Assistance of Innovative Housinp,. Anthony Shoemaker, Assistant City Manap,er, said that although details remain to be resolved with thc County and St. Petersburr., the City Manager has submitted a tentative application and after discussion with Robert L. Travis, Director of Community Services, no problems are foreseen. Roger Carlton, Assistant to the County Administrator, said the States Community Services Trust Fund Act has established allocations for every Florida County hased on population, giving Pinellas County $173,000.00 and allow- ing munioipalities to apply individually to the Department of Community Affairs to receive part of these funds. However, Mr. Carlton said, the County prefers to form a board composed of representatives from the County, Clearwater and St. Petersburg with the Council of Mayors representinR the smaller municipalities, to determine each of these Government's share of funds. He added that a 50~ local matchin~ funds requirement exists and the County has agreed to contribute its local share. The Mayor expressed an opinion that a municipality can control and allocate funds to local non- profit agencies better than can a board or committee. Commissioner DeBlaker expressed concern that the agreement could result in excessive surrender of municipal power to the board. Some discussion ensued over terms of the agreement, in-kind matching and fundable social service agencies. Vote on Item #10: Commissioner Carwise moved to approve the City Man- ager1s recommendation on Item filO. Commissioner Williams seconded the mo- tion, which carried unanimously. Vote on Item #11: Commissioner Carwise moved that the ar,reement as outlined by the City Manager, Assistant City Hanap,er and Assistant to the County Administrator be approved and the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute it. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rankin. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioner Rankin, Commissioner Carwise, Com- missioner Hi1liams and Mayor Hougen voted "Yes". Commissioner DeB1aker voted "No". The motion carried. ITEM #1~ - Setting of Public Hearing to Consider Rate Increases by Clearwater-based Taxi Cab Companies. The City Manager recommended that this hearing be set for the Com- mission's Meetinf, of September 16, 1:30 p.m. Commissioner Carwise moved to approve the City Manager's recommen- dation. Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The Mavor left the meetin~ at this time and Commissioner Hilliams assumed the cha~r. , ' ITEM #13 - Request by Quest Inn and Clearwater NeiRhbors (Homeowner- Ship Counseling Program) for Additional Funding. The City Manager recommended that the Commission consider funding these two agencies in the amount of $625 to assist the Quest Inn from July 1 through September 30 and $2,000 to help finance Clearwater Nei~hbors for the same periOd. He mentioned the beneficial work performed by these agencies and said the City has sufficient funds available. ' Joan Benjamin, CounselinR Coordinator of Clearwater Neighbors, and Dr. Ronald R. Hilley, Chairman of the Quest Inn Finance Committee, were present. , Discussion ensued over other sources of financinp, and other agencies. The City Manager said the Staff will provide the Commission with data for making , " , .. . ~ ~" ~ , " ," . ~'. .: 'F . . ~." \', >,7.:~~,~..:. l.'.~~*" _ ,'\t. ... .' >.~ ...... :.. ' : ./\ . . ~ t..'. .~ "",!,~.r.~...I'..".""".""'';'. ""....~ .t,..,._.\...................... .~./fIr,..~.t: M..';'. _........ ' . .' ' : ' ~ I I . ' , , , , \, .' ~ > " "', ", "4' ^'1." ..' , ~ u' .,' .. . . '. " :":'. :~,'<:~~~~;:.:: , ' , I , . \'; "'. . .~- " -5.. CITY COMMISSION MEETIHG September 3, 1974 decisions concerninr. fundinp, the social service ap,encies. Commissioner DeDlaker emphasized that the lIomeowncrahip Counselinp, Prop,ram was the activity of Clearwater Ucip,hbors boinp, considered by the Commission. Commissioner Carwisc moved to award fundinp, in' the amount of $625 to Quest Inn and !n, 000 to Clearwater l1eip,hbors Homeownership Counso1- inp, Fund. Commissioner Rankin seconded tho motion, which carried un- animously. ITl:M filii - Revision of Business ParkinB Meter Rates. For the record, Commissioner DeBlal<cr expressed a desire to have parkinp, fine increases included in Staff cons~deratio~. She said d~wn- town businessmen have told her they do not obJect to 1ncrcased park1ng rates charp,cd to employees but oppose business parkinp, meter rate in- creases and sugBcst that possible downtown business tax increases be investigated to compensate for any parking reVenue 'losses. The City Attorney said legal implications probably will prevent this tax. . Some discussion ensued over a parkin~ authority proposed by Commissioner Rankin. ITEM ff15 - Request for Zoning ChanRe: a. Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 21 through 32, inclusive, Block "C", Greenwood Park Sub., from RM-54A (high-density, multi-family) and RM 12 (duplex-apartment) to RPD (resi- dential planned development). (Clearwater Housing Authority et al). ' The City Manager recommended acceptance of this request and noted that the requested zoning will allow for redevelopment of the properties in line with the City's Housing and and Redevelopment efforts. Commis- sioner CarwiGe moved that the request of the Clearwater Housing Author-, ity and Bessie M. Edwards for change of zoning from RH-SIIA (high density, multi-family) and RM-12 (duplex-apartment) to RPD (residential planned development) on Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 21 through 32, inClusive, Block C, Greenwood Park Sub. be accepted and referred to the proper City Departments for appropriate action and public hearing. Motion was se- conded by Commissioner Rankin and carried unanimously. The Planning Director expllessed the opinion that acceptance of the request will sanc- tion a waiver of the four acres required by RPD zoning. Some discussion ensued over this. Commissioner DeB1aker moved that the zoning code be amended to allow slight variations from its minimum requirements when these variations are in the public intcllest and that an appropriate ordinance be prepared to this effect. Commissioner Carwise seconded the motion which carried unanimously. ITEM #16 - Contract for Towing for Impoundment and Storar,e of Vehicles. The City l1anager recommended awarding this contract to George E. and Ruth C. Rol1ason, 1628 Cleveland St., the best responsible bid. He said that, on May 20, the Commission authorized him to advelltise for bids on the awalld of a contract for these purposes and that the other bidder, James F., Burdette, failed to meet specifications due to the length of contract, stor- age space, p~ovisions for defaUlt, lack of flat monthly payment and fee a~rangements in his offer. Commissione~ Rankin moved upon the recommendation of the City Manager that the contract for towing for impoundment and storage of vehicles be awarded to Geollge E. and Ruth C. Rollason in return for pay- ment to the City as per terms specified in the agreement, which is the best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute said contract which shall be in accordance with the plans, speci- fications and bid. Commissionell Carwise seconded the motion. Mr.'Bu~dette Objected to this awa~d and said financial terms he had offered would benefit the City more than would the contract with the Ro1lasons and that excess stall- age space is called for. Some discussion ensued over towing and impoundment procedures. Chief Daniels said the space is required fOIl stolen vehicles. Mr. Burdette said he had discussed his p~otest with Michael Paroby, Assistant City Manager. Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. ITEM #17 - Furniture for Malltin Luther King Neighborhood Centell - Low Bids. Item 1, Carlson's Business Products, 1601 South Fort Harrison: $1,777.50. Item 2, Wilcox International, Chicago: $177.00. Item 3, Contract Entellprises, 2075 Sunnydale: $3,832.50. Grand Total: $5,787.00. The City Manager summarized 'the bidding on above items and recommended awards as indicated. Commissioner Rankin moved upon the recommendation of ',.' ., '. , - , .' ~~ ' . , ',:" ! .' . . .. :'- .', , . '. It. ,...> .. . '. . ~ f. :;. 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P, '~,~~~~ \'..i'~ "',\..I.'~'''~f' l.:. -"'-.."l;f': ~;;;! 1 ' " ' . .~ '~~~3$W\1,:t'~rll~~'"""~~';!'I.:1.'~,.;i.~.;"';'~~.".:,,;.;..~,,,,,.;...,..;. ,'.',). :,... .:...., .: l.to ,'1.' , , . .'"-'" ~~ t.ga~~~~' ~~;U(.b~ , . -6- CITY COMMISSION MEtTING September 3, 197~ " . , .. , the City Manager that contracts for the above items be awarded to the bidders in the amount indicated above, which arc the lowest and best responsible bids, and that the appropriate officials of the City be authori~ed to execute said contracts which shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and bids. Motion was seconded by Commission- er Carwise and carried unanimously. , . , i ITEM "10 - 197~-75 BudRets. Resolution #74-101 - OperatinR Dudp,et. Resolution n7~-102 - Capital Improvements. The City Manap,er recommended approval of these resolutions adopting the City's 1971~-75 budp,cts and settin~ a public hearing for September 9. Some discussion ensued over the Central Pinellas Transit Authority, recreational facilities, fund transfers, bridge and tunnel construction, libraries, utilities, cost overruns and U.S. Home. The City Manap,er sug- gested that a subsequent meeting be scheduled for consideration of a~ency funding. Commissioner Rankin recommended that construction of recreational facilities be based on a map study of the City's population centers. Com- missioner Williams sugp,ested that a briefing session be held with the Parks and Recreation Department and Board in this reRard. Commissioner Rankin moved that Resolution #711-101 and Resolution fJ74-l02 be passed and adopted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute them and that a public hearing be held at the Commission's special meeting of September 9, 1:30 p.m. Commissioner Carwise seconded the motion. Prior to the vote, Commissioner DeB1aker moved that the motion and Resolution #74-101 and Resolution #1ij-102 be amended to schedule the hearinp, for the Commission's special meeting of September 9, 7 P. H.. for greater public participation. Commissioner Rankin seconded this motion. Commissioner De8laker then moved to amend the Capital Improvements Budget to delay construction of the proposed softball complex and identify this item as Additional NeiRhbo~hood Recreation Facility. Commissioner Carwise and Commissioner Rankin recommended that public input be received prio~ to this action. However, Commissioner Carwise seconded the motion,' which carried unanimously. Some discussion ensued over Operatin~ Budget millage, parking re- venues and maintaining City services. Jeff Butler, Assistant City Man- ager, noted that the Commission has not approved recommendations regarding recreation charges and this mir,ht have harmful implications concerning bud- getary expenditures. Commissioner Rankin said flood business practice by the City mi~ht call for some tax increases. The City EnRineer recommended millage increases to provide for possible hurricane and flood damage. Upon the. vote being taken on Resolution fl7~-lOl as amended and Resolu- tion #7~-102 as amended, Commissioner DeBlaker, Commissioner Rankin and Com- missioner Carwise voted "Yes". Commissioner Hil1iams voted "Noll. The mo- tion carried, the Resolutions were approved and the hearing was scheduled for the special meetinr,on September 9, at 7 P.M. to consider the City's 1971.-75 OperatinR and Capital Improvements Budgets. Commissioner DeBlaker then moved that (1) the City Manage~ be instruct- ed to have monitored, on a regular monthly basis, budget expenditures by de- partment and prepare a report every three months for public review by the Commission; and (2) that the Manager be asked to proceed immediately to- ward the de~ai1ed analysis of what appear to be excessive expenditure on (A) contractual services of all types, (B) office supplies, (C) subscrip- tions, (D) travel ,expenses, (E) private automobile allowance, (P) use of City vehicles, and (G) capital acquisition of all types and to make recom- mendations to the Co~~ission on implementing methods and procedures in orde~ to decrease tllese expenditures. Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Commissioner Carwise left the meetinR at this time. ITEM.H2l - Pending reports from City Attorney. Ref.: Items #23 and 32, Meeting of Aup,ust 26. Rescindin~ of acceptance of deed and restriction. War~anty deed from H. Roy Ahlg~im for right-of-way in the west 20 feet of Lots 16 throup,h 27, inClusive, in Block C, Drew Heip,hts Sub. and restriction from Skycrest Baptist Church in 1~ of SW~ of S\~ of Sect. l2-19~15 and part of Drew Heights Sub. The City Attorney noted that the Commission had passed and adopted Ordinance #1517 at its meeting of August 26; but that the church had with~ drawn its letter whioh contained an agreement to clear the property and the property has not been rezoned. The City Attorney said Ordinance #1517 is ineffective. He requested a motion to rescind the.acceptance of the >- . . j. 'i;';:::;';ijII~ . , ." :1,< '.' . . , i~ :~, . ..' . ~ l, " ~ " .. ". .,'.' ,. .~ .'.,' ~.... ~ .~f..,~..:+ ,..~-~. . " ~I,. ;'" ~~.~0' ':\~).~~P:~~""~~r.}!i::1~:o'~~'~,;~~<:~~r~~~~F~1.'lf: ''':'~~~I1\iJ,..~l'l'~~rr~~~/I~rf~~~r~~'~~F'h~~r'~~~~~~ " . ' '., <~. ,.~;o..~,J.I_.y'...(,~: ...,... " .!.. '.t':' "',. ,'.", ~.,'>' 1.'1.. ,".;., ,-,...\ ~.I..~J. 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'~:.:;?/>x'~~ " " -7- CITY COMMISSION MEETING September 3, 1974 .,' restrictions and rip,ht-of-way deed from Mr. Ahlp,rim. Commiaoioncr Rankin moved to approve the City Attorney's recommendation., Commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The acceptance of this deed and restriction was rescinded. ITEM 1121~ - Other Commission Action. n. Sidewalk sip,ns: Commissioner Rankin said he has concluded that sidewalk siRns for bike routes in the City arc not obscrved and children continue to ride bicycles in the streets, thereby endanp,crinp, their 1ivcs. The Planning Director said that this situation exists because these people encounter difficulties involvinp, curbs. The City EnBineer said ramps are danr,erous because cyclists will move into traffic without stopping. Commissioner Rankin sur-p,ested a staff study be made in this rep,ard. b. Services: Commissioner Rankin requested a staff study be made to determine if public housing policy can be made more flexible to provide for ve~y needy persons who are low on the waitinr. lists. The City Manager mentioned that he has learned that the City mip,ht receive about $1.5 million in three years under the Community Development Act. ITEM #211 - Citizens to be Heard: Chanp,e in street name: Barr Drive to Starlip,ht Drive. Edward Jespersen, 1718 Starlight Drive; Joe Berner, 1990 Barr Drive; and Henry Pinch, 1982 Barr Drive, presented a letter objecting to the City's calling the short stretch of street on which they live Barr Drive. They said this name causes confusion to their associates and miRht result in loss .of mail by confused postal employees. The City Engineer said the Developer who platted this area indicated he intended to request change in name to Starlight Drive but had not done this and that six addresses are involved. He said the name chanp,e must consider the entire loop there, inclUding Barr Drive and Sky Drive, to avoid continuing confusion due ~o a large skip in addreSB numbers. Commissioner Rankin moved to change the name of Barr Drive to Starlight Drive and that all departments affected be notified. Commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEM #25 - Second Readin~ - Ordinance #1500. Authorizing condemnation proceed inns for Pierce Boulevard Extension. (Cont. from August 19 meeting). Also amendment of Ordinance D1500 to cor- rect legal descriptions contained in Resolution #74-BII which was passed on Aup,ust 19. (Three properties in 16-29-15). Commissioner Rankin moved that Ordinance #1500 be amended to correct the legal descriptions for the three parcels needed to complete the exten- sion of Pierce Boulevard as have been furnished to the City Commission and are contained in Resolution fl74-81~, passed on August 19, 1974, approving the revised alignment for said project. Commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance D1500 as amended for second read- ing. Commissioner Rankin moved that Ordinance #1500 as amended be 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 Commissioner DeBlaker and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only. Commissioner Rankin moved that Ordinance #1500 as amended be passed on its second and final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner De Blaker and carried unanimOUSly. ITEM #26 - Second Reading - Ordinance #1523 - Amendin~ Sub-section (i) of Section 29 of Article III, of the Charter to increase to 5,000 dollars the amount of purchases which may be made by the City Manager without ap- proval of the City Commission. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #1523 for second reading. Com- missioner DeB1aker moved that Ordinance #1523 be 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 Commissioner Rankin and carried unanimOUSly. The Ordinance was read by title only. Com- missioner Rankin moved that Ordinance #1523 be passed on its second and. final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials of the City be autho- . rized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeBlaker and car- .ried unanimously. . . . ~:.. t T . , . ...' . \. ". .,,' ',':"::?:1.,..';:.'~'.).'...,:.:.!.,..;i..: I; . ':' _ .: :;"J '. . ~ .. -:. ~ '. ' ~".~, . :. . t, .' I L . I I . . ',1 .~~ ~:'~'; '. . ~~;:'~,~ ;' '. ~ :,. "":". .: .'~""': . ~:.. ~', <.' ," to .~~r~..I...~~.ithi.~~. {."I-~ ....\......""*......r~.".."'\""....."""~...i1 .\' . "(:I.~;':'!:,:' '~"I'::.:' ,''':') ~.tp.~'.~~:.>,~~~:~:~.:I~<I~';'~'<~:.n~-~~~ . , , ' . .'. c ~' .' ,1 ~ . . ,..' \ . I ,.' .+ I. . ".d , . ' AGEnDA CITY COMMISSION RCGULAR MCETING SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 . ' .1. Invocation 2. Introductiono 3. MinuteD of Preceding MeetinR - Aup,ust 19, ,1971.: Public Hna.'['inp:s I,. Lot Mowinp; Rcso1ution 1171.-93 5. Revision of Commercial Sanitation Collection Feeo in the City of Clea~watcr 6. Violations of Minimum Housinp, Code: a. l501~1503 Railroad Avenue (St. Clair) b. 910 Pennsylvania Avenue (St. Clai~) c. llJl3 Taft Street (Yarn) d. 320 S. Madison Avenue (Cobh) Reports.from City' ManaRer 7. Lease of City Land for SeaOrama B. Consideration of Petition concerning PavinR of LaSalle 9. Charges for Parks e Recreation Dept. Activities 10. Grant. Application to the State Depa~tmcnt of Community Affairs 11. Interlocal Community Services Agreement with Pinellas County and St. Petersburg 12. Petition for Increase in Taxicab Rates 13.' Request for Additional Fundinp, - QUest Inn, Clearwater NeiRhbora l~. Revision of Parking Meter Rates 15. Request for Zonin~ Amendment - Lots 1,,5, 6, 7, 9, 11 6 21 ~hrough 32, inol.,BlC, Greenwood Park Subd., from RM5~A & RM12 to RPD (C1wtr. Hsg. & Edwards) , 16. Contract for Towing for Impoundment & Storage of Vehicles 17. Bid - Furniture for Martin Luther King Neir,hborhood Center - Low Total Bid, $5787 18. Resolutions - 197~-75 Budget 19. Othe~ Enp,inecring Matters 20. Verbal Reports and Other Pendinp, Matters 21. PendinR Reports from City Attorney 22. Pending Reports from Mayor 23. Other Commission Action 2 t~ . Citizens to be Heard Reports from City Attorney 25. 2nd Rdg. -Ord. #1500 - Authorizing Condemnation Proceedings fo~' Pierce Blvd. Extension 26.. 2nd Rdg. -Ord. #1523 - Amending Sub-seotion (i) of Sec. 29 of Charter to increase Dollar Amount of Purchases which may be made by City Manager without approval of City Commission 27. 2nd Rdg. -Ord. #1524 - Amendinp. Sec. 80 of Cha~ter to set up . Procedure for Appointment of,Hembers of Advisory Boa~ds 28. 1st Rdg. -Ord. #1526 - Amending Sec. 10-,7 to enact New Schedule of Fees for Commeroia1 Container COllection of Garbap,e 29. Resolution - Payment to Briley, Wild, Utility Revenue Cert., Series of 1972 30. Resolution - Minimum Housing Violation - 320 S. Madison 31. Resolution Minimum Housing Violation 910 Pennsylvania 32. Resolution Minimum Housing Violation - 1501-1503 Railroad Avenue 33. Resolution Minimum Housing Violation - 1413 Taft 31J. Lot Mowing Resolution 35. Adjourment . , " . . . ~ .:";. ' .. . 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