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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 3, 1995
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall,
Thursday, August 3, 1995 at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
Sue A. Berfield
Fred A. Thomas
J. B. Johnson
William Justice
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor /Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present:
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Elizabeth M. Deptula
William C. Baker
Pamela K. Akin
Scott Shuford
Rich Baier
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia Sullivan
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Central Permitting Director
City Engineer
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was offered by Assistant
City Manager William C. Baker. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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\.nt1 In order to provide continuity for research, the items will be listed in agenda order although
not necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards - None
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards - None
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) Update on Chamber of Commerce Activity
Ann Wilkins Duncan, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Board, reported on
Chamber activities. The Chamber helps promote new business and relocation. She said
the Chamber worked with the League of Women Voters to educate Clearwater residents
regarding local elections. The Chamber expanded tourism by sponsoring a familiarization
trip for travel agents from Chicago and Atlanta and one for guest services personnel from
Orlando.
Ms. Duncan reported the Chamber has helped protect area businesses by
developing a disaster preparedness business manual. She said the Chamber has promoted
regionalism by attending Tampa Bay Day in Tallahassee to discuss regional issues and
sponsoring a breakfast as a forum to provide input to legislators. She said good interaction
has occurred between the Chamber, the City Commission and City staff.
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The Chamber has supported the Sues and will sponsor a game to bolster efforts to
encourage the team to stay. The Chamber supports business to business networking and
holds the national record for the highest number of new members among like sized
Chambers. The Chamber has promoted Clearwater to travel agents in major cities in
Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Missouri. The Chamber also joined the
Internet. With the City's help, the Chamber has sponsored Sunsets at Pier 60 and beach
volleyball events. The Chamber supports a volleyball hall of fame. The Chamber honored
more than 700 teachers at an appreciation breakfast. The Chamber welcomes visitors at
two Clearwater visitor centers and distributes 125,000 visitor guides each year. The
Chamber also offers low cost group insurance to small businesses.
Ms. Duncan said the Chamber looks forward to planning a beach cleanup to Polish
the Sparkle. She announced two upcoming events: Taste of Clearwater on September 27,
1995 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the Morton Plant Bayside Boogie 5K, 1 OK and fun run on
October 14, 1995. Ms. Duncan thanked the Commission for their input and support.
bJ Annual Parks & Recreation Appreciation Award
Steve Miller, Recreation Superintendent, presented the Parks & Recreation
Appreciation Award to Joe Corbett of WYUU-92 for enhancing leisure activities in
Clearwater.
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!::1 Chief Sid Klein presented a letter of recognition to John Chittenden who observed a
strong-armed robbery in downtown Clearwater on June 25, 1995, and then chased and
detained the suspect.
ITEM #6 - Aoproval of Minutes
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July
20, 1995, and the special meetings of July 17, 1995, and July 26, 1995, as recorded and
submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Citizens to be heard re Items not on the AQenda
Nicholas Paoadoooulas said he sent a letter of intent to Globe Facility Services
regarding the third floor Harborview restaurant on May 1, 1995. He said he called the City
at the end of June for additional information and learned staff had not received his Jetter.
He met with the City on July 1 5 after the letter was found and was given only two
working days to complete the proposal. He said this item was 1159 on the July 20, 1995
agenda and he was misinformed regarding the time it would be addressed. He requested
the opportunity to be heard.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ITEM #8 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5873-95 - CG Zoning for property located
at 1969 Sunset Point Rd., Pinellas Groves Sub., SW 1/4, part of Lots 1 & 2 (Sauder, 295-
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The property is approximately 350 feet west of N. Hercules Avenue. The applicants
currently operate a beauty shop and wish to obtain a zoning change to operate a beauty
school. The property's present zoning, Neighborhood Commercial. does not allow beauty
schools. It is proposed to rezone the subject property Commercial General. The Future
Land Use Plan Classification of Commercial General would not be changed.
Property along Sunset Point Road west of N. Hercules Avenue has a mix of land use'
categories: Commercial General, Limited Office, Institutional, Residential Low, and limited
Industrial. Sunset Point Road. classified as a major County collector road, is being
improved to four-lanes.
Neighborhood Commercial zoning is restrictive and does not provide for expanding
existing uses or likely future uses of the property. The proposed zoning can provide the
range of uses necessary for this nonresidential area to thrive. The subject property is
divided by a 1 OO.foot wide street right-of-way that will provide zoning protection to
adjacent low density residential uses to the northwest. Staff will recommend a City
initiated rezoning of the other Neighborhood Commercial (CN) property on this corner. On
July 18, 1995, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the proposed Zoning
Atlas Amendment.
The Mayor expressed concerns that Sunset Point Road not be stripped for
" '"') commercial development but noted the west side of the road is zoned commercial by the
1,."\,, County. She felt it made no sense to refuse the same type of zoning on the east side.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the application for Zoning Atlas
Amendment to General Commercial (CG) for part of Lots 1 & 2, Pine lias Groves
Subdivision, SW 1/4. The motion was duly seconded
Commissioner Berfield questioned if the City had received input from the residential
development or nursing home across Hercules. Central Permitting Director Scott Shuford
indicated none was received.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5873-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass Ordinance 1/5873-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #9 ~ Public Hearina & First ReadinQ Ord. #5874-95 - CPO Zoning for property located
at 705, 707, 709 & 711 Jasmine Way, Magnolia Park, elk. 31, Lots 2-5 (Smolenskyand
Kornreich, 295-04)
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The subject property is approximately 150 feet north of Magnolia Drive. The
applicants recently purchased four lots on the southwest corner of S. Myrtle Avenue and
Jasmine Way. The properties' south side abuts an approved Adult Congregate Living
Facility (ACLF) also owned by Mr. Shaughnessy. The property has a Future Land Use Plan
Classification of Commercial General. The applicants propose to modify their certified site
, plan (Magnolia Manor - PSP 94-14) to incorporate these lots under a single site plan. The
applicant has proposed a new parking configuration to the north and changing existing
parking to open space. No expansion of the existing ACLF facility has been proposed.
The applicants also wish to obtain a zoning change for the four lots and bring the
total development under one zoning district. The property to the south is zoned
Commercial Planned Development and the four lots are zoned Neighborhood commercial.
It Is proposed to rezone them Commercial Planned Development similar to the existing use.
The Future Land Use Plan Classification of Commercial General would not be changed.
The permitted and conditional uses for this Planned Development are those uses
permitted in a Neighborhood Commercial District plus Congregate Care Facilities and Level
, and 2 Group Care Facilities. It is proposed to have the same permitted and conditional
uses for the subject property.
Patrick Shaughnessy, applicant, said the first building is complete and the certificate
of occupancy was issued this week. He said the project is beautiful.
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Commissioner Berfield moved to approve Application for Zoning Atlas Amendment
to Commercial Planned Development (CPD) for Lots 2. 3, 4, and 5, block 31 , Magnolia
Park. The motion was duly seconded.
Commissioner Thomas questioned why staff is proposing to circumvent the four-
acre size requirement established in the code. Mr. Shuford recommended recognizing the
footprint of the existing buildings and accommodating the current uses. Commissioner
Thomas questioned if there was another way to proceed. Mr. Shuford indicated a code
change could have been pursued. Commissioner Thomas expressed concern regarding the
City circumventing the base law. He noted the FINA station will be coming forward with
the same issue and expressed concern approval of this request would establish a
precedent. The City Attorney said the City Commission would not be bound to approve
the FINA site because they approved this one. Commissioner Thomas questioned if the
criteria for approval established by staff for this property differs from the criteria staff
established regarding the FINA property. Mr. Shuford indicated both properties meet
staff's criteria for approval. Commissioner Thomas reiterated his concerns regarding
establishing a precedent. Mr. Shuford said staff encourages the use of Commercial
Planned Development (CPO) to accommodate this type of situation. He suggested the City
Commission may want to address the code as staff has found many properties smaller
than four acres that would benefit from CPD zoning which allows commercial use while
protecting residential areas.
Commissioner Thomas requested CPD zoning be agendaed for a future Work
Session. The Mayor noted the code is flexible to allow smaller appropriate properties to be
given CPD designation. Commissioner Johnson said he had questions regarding the fourw
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acre minimum but agreed it made sense to bring the whole development into one
classification. Mayor Garvey noted this is not the first property smaller than four acres
zoned CPO.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5874-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5874-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield. Thomas, Johnson. Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 - Variance(s} to Sign ReQulations for property located at 25749 US 19N,
Cypress Point Shopping Center, Lot 3 (Home Savings of America, SV93-68)
The applicant requests the following variances: 1) a height variance of 22 feet from
the permitted 20 feet to allow the bank a freestanding sign 42 feet high and 2) an area
variance of 37 square feet from the permitted 126 square feet to allow the bank attached
signs with a total area of 1 63 square feet. The subject property. on the east side of US
19N south of Enterprise Road, is zoned Commercial Center. The variance is requested to
permit the existing freestanding and attached signs to remain.
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The bank's 42 foot freestanding sign is more than double the maximum allowance
of 20 feet. According to the application, the additional height is necessary for the sign to
remain visible above the treetops. Staff feels this condition can be overcome by moving
the sign 40 feet closer to the property line and US 1 9N. No prohibition against placing a
sign in the 40 foot wide right-of-way easement adjacent to US 19N exists. Relocation of
the sign would alleviate visibility problems and facilitate compliance with the 20-foot height
limit.
The bank has four attached signs: two 66 square foot signs near the roofline: a 7
square foot canopy sign over the automatic teller machine; and a 24 square foot logo on
the wall. The total area of these signs is 163 square feet, 37 square feet more than
allowed by code.
Several conditions support granting the variance for the attached signs. The impact
will be minimal. The signs are oriented in different directions and are far from the public
right-of-way: two signs on the building's weist side are approximately 90 feet from the
right-of-way and two signs on the building's north side are approximately 140 feet from
the right-of-way. Signs on the building's north side cannot be seen by northbound traffic
on US 19N. All signs are obscured to varying degrees by numerous trees.
Tim Green, representative of the applicant, verified photographs of the property
presented him by Mr. Shuford.
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Commissioner Johnson felt the requested variances were too large. He did not feel
either request should be approved.
Commissioner Thomas moved to deny a height variance of 22 feet from the
permitted 20 feet to allow a freestanding sign 42 feet high, on property identified as Lot 3.
Cypress Point Shopping Center plat, for failure to meet Sec. 45.24 Standards for Approval,
items (1 )-(4) and moved to approve an area variance of 37 square feet from the permitted
126 square feet to allow attached signs for a total area of 1 63 square feet on property
identified as Lot 3. Cypress Point Chopping Center plat, for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards
for Approval. items (1 )-(4). The motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken.
Commissioners Berfield, Thomas, Justice and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye"; Commissioner
Johnson voted "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #11 ~ Public HearinQ & First Reading Ords. #5870-95, #5871-95 & #5872-95-
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban & RS-B Zoning for property
located at 109 Meadow lark lane B, Bayview City Sub.. Blk. 2, Lots 1 & 2 and abutting
alley to South (Kadlec, A95-14, LUP95-16)
The subject property is approximately 400 feet east of Bayview Avenue and 750
feet west of McMullen-Booth Road. The applicant wishes to annex to obtain City sanitary
sewer service available on Meadow Lark Lane and Virginia Avenue. The property is
contiguous to existing City limits. The property, a nonconforming duplex, will remain a
nonconforming structure after annexation. The 1 6-foot alley on the property's south side
is platted but is not open.
'-) Lots in Bayview City Subdivision in the City have a Future Land Use Classification
!".;..... of Residential Urban and are zoned Single Family Residential "Eight'-' except the property
to the northwest is zoned Mobile Home Park. The County Future Land Use Classification
for this parcel is Residential Urban. It is proposed to assign the property the same Future
land Use Classification as on the Countywide Plan, Residential Urban, and zoning of Single
Family Residential "Eight." The Engineering Department recommends including the
abutting alley to the property's south with this annexation.
On July 18, 1995, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed annexation.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single Family
Residential "Eight" for Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Bayview City Subdivision including the abutting
alley to the south of the property. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5870-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5970-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
n A yes": Bertield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5S11-95 for first reading and fead it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5971~95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
.IAyes": Berfield. Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"NaysU: None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5872-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass Ordinance #5972-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
UAyesu: Barfield, Thomas, Johnson. Justice and Garvey.
UNaysU: None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #5SJ5-95. #5876-95 & #5877-95-
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low & RS.S Zoning for property
located at 1531 Stevenson Dr., Stevenson's Heights Sub., Blk. B, lot 7 (Booth. A95-15,
LUP95-17)
The applicant has requested this item be continued.
Commissioner Thomas moved to continue this item to a date uncertain. The motion
(') was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #13 - Public Hearing & First Readina Ords. #5878-95. #5879-95 & #5880-95-
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low & RS-6 Zoning for property
located at 412 Oakmount Rd., Oakmount Sub.. Lot 2 and abutting r~o-w (Clark. Jr. and
Warren. A95-17. LUP95-19)
The property is approximately 280 feet east of Belcher Road and 140 feet south of
Sharkey Road. The applicants wish to annex to obtain City sanitary sewer service
available on Sharkey Road. The property is contiguous to existing City limits.
Lots in Oakmount Subdivision in the City have a Future Land Use Plan Classification
of Residential Low and zoning of Single Family Residential "Six." The County Future land
Use Plan Classification for this parcel is Residential low. This subdivision has a mixture of
Future Land Use Classifications. It is proposed to assign the property the same Future
land Use Classification as on the Countywide Plan, Residential Low, and zoning of Single
Family Residential uSix."
The Engineering Department recommends including the portion abutting Oakmount
Road right-of~way between Lot 2 and the west side of Lot 9 with this annexation.
On July 18, 1995. the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed annexation.
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Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land
Use Plan Amendment to Residential low, Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single Family
Residential "Six" for Lot 2, Oakmount Subdivision and the portion abutting Oakmount Road
right-of-way lying between Lot 2 and the west side of lot 9. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5878-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5878-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5879-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5879-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
'.Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
t.Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5880-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5880-95 on first reading.
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"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #14 - Public Hearina & First Readina Ords. #5881 ~95. #5882-95 & #5883-95-
Annexation, land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low & RS-6 Zoning for property
located at 1236 Kapok Circle, Kapok Forest, Lot 14 (Sario and Hassell, A9S-18, LUP95-
20)
The subject property is approximately 450 feet west of McMullen-Booth Road and
530 feet east of Landmark Drive. The applicant wishes to annex to obtain City sewer
service for the existing single family residence. The property is contiguous to the City
limits.
Area residential property in the City is zoned Single Family Residential "Eight." This
subdivision has a mixture of Future Land Use Classifications. lots in the City have a
Future Land Use Plan Classification of Residential Low, Open Space/Recreation, and zoning
of Single Family Residential "Eight." It is proposed to assign the property the same Future
Land Use Classification as on the Countywide Plan, Residential Low, and zoning of Single
Family Residential "Six." The applicant's property meets the minimum dimensional
requirements of a Single Family Residential "Six" lot.
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The Engineering Department recommends against annexing the abutting right-of-
way at this time.
On July 18, 1995, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed annexation.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land
Use Plan Amendment to Residential low, Zoning Atlas Amendment to' Single Family
ResidentialltSix" for Lot 14. Kapok Forest Subdivision. The motion was duly seconded
and carrIed unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5881 w95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass Ordinance #5881-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
ItAyestl: Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
ttNays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5882-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5882~95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
tl Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
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"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5883-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5883-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
IIAyes": Barfield, Thomas. Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM U, 5 - Public HearinQ & First Reading Ords. #5884-95. #5885-95 & #5886-95-
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low & RS-4 Zoning for property
located at 1238 Brookside Dr., Meadow Creek Sub., Blk. C, lot 10 (Coulter, A95-19,
lUP95-21)
The subiect property is approximately 700 feet east of Keene Road and 140 feet
south of Meadow Lane. The applicants wish to annex to obtain City sewer service
available along Beverly Circle North and Brookside Road. The property with the existing
single family residence is contiguous to the City limits.
An existing utility shed, located on the north property live of the subject property, is
non-conforming and would conflict with the City side setback requirement. The
established side setback requirement for the proposed zoning district is 10 feet. The shed
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will not be removed but will remain as an existing non-conforming structure requiring
future compliance with the City Code if it is replaced.
The Countywide Future land Use Plan Category for this parcel is Residential Low.
It is proposed to assign the same City Future Land Use Category to the applicants'
property. Lots in Meadow Creek Subdivision in the City and the subdivision to the south
(Lake Lela Manor First Division) are zoned Single Family Residential "Four. II It is proposed
to assign the same zoning to the applicants' property. The applicants' property meets the
minimum dimensional requirements of a Single Family Residential uFour" lot.
On July 18, 1995, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed annexation.
Commissioner Justice moved to approve the Petition for Annexation. Future Land
Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single Family
Residential "Four" for Lot 10, Block C, Meadow Creek Subdivision. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5884-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5884-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
ttAyes": Berfieldt Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
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ttNays": None.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5885-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass Ordinance #5885-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
.tAyes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
ItNays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5886-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5886-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes!t: Barfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #16 - Public Hearina & First Reading Ords. #5749.95 & 5750-95 - Comprehensive
Plan & lDCA's re PPC Consistency Program '
In June 1994, the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) determined the City's
Comprehensive Plan and land Development Code (LDC) were consistent with the
Countywide Plan. Since then, PPC staff has compared the maps more closely and
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identified approximately 100 inconsistencies between the City's map and theirs. Only 17
inconsistencies require amendments. The majority require changes to the Countywide map
and some are scrivener's errors. On July 20, 1995, the City Commission approved
Resolution #95-5, authorizing the PPC to make the changes to the Countywide map.
As part of the Consistency Program, the City reclassified single family subdivisions
based on actual density although associated zoning modifications would be necessary.
Ordinance #5750-95 includes language for each zoning district in the land Development
code that will rastrict density by the land use plan classification when it is more restrictive
than the assigned zoning district. The PPC found this approach acceptable for Pinellas
County. Other housekeeping items associated with the consistency program are included.
The City entered into an agreement with PPC last year for mapping services and can
purchase colored land use plan maps created by the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's
computerizAd rf!'3pping system for $7 per map. The PPC will authorize these maps for
distribution once map inconsistencies Bre resolved.
Amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan will be submitted as a regular bi-
annual submission to the State Department of Community Affairs (DCA). To be
guaranteed two regular bi-annual submissions next year, the City must obtain State
approval of this submittal before the end of this year.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan and L.and
Development Code Amendments. The motion was duly seconded and carried
l'~''-~ unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5749-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5749-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
t'Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5750-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5750-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call / the vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas, Johnson. Justice and Garvey.
"Nays11: None.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #17 - Ord. #f2832-95 - Annexation for property located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd.,
Sec. 5-29-16/ M&B 14.17, 1.02 acres m.o.1. (McMullen, A95-07)
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5832-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas 'moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5832-95 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas. Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #18 - Ord. #5833-95 - land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low for property
located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd., Sec. 5-29-16, M&B 14.17, 1.02 acres m.o.l. (McMullen,
lUP95-08)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 115833-95 for second reading and read it by
tltle only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 115833-95 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #19 - Ord. #5834-95 - RS-6 Zoning for property located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd.,
Sec. 5-29-16, M&B 14.17. 1.02 acres m.o.\. (McMullen, A95-07)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 115834-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5834-95 on second
"'~" and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Nays": None.
ITEM #20 - Ord. #5a41~95- Amending Ch. 29, relating to occupational licenses (re tax
structure and appendix A, Fees, Rates & Charges)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5841-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5841-95 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": NonD.
ITEM #21 - NOT PUBLIC HEARING - Res. #95-52 - dissolving the Occupational License
Equity Study Commission
The City Attorney presented Resolution 1195-52 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Resolution 1195-52 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
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"Nays": None.
ITEM #22 ~ Ord. #5860-95 - Amending Div. 18 of Ch. 40 - providing for revised
requirements for the North Greenwood Commercial District; Amending Sec. 41.053 to
address conditional use supplementary standards for 2 conditional uses in the district
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5860-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5860-95 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson. Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #23 - Ord. #5861-95 - Annexation for property located at 1528 Stevensons Or.,
Stevenson's Heights, Blk. A, Lot 20 (Rowe, A95-12)
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ITEM #24 - Ord. #5862-95 - land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low for property
located at 1528 Stevensons Dr., Stevenson's Heights, Blk. A. Lot 20 (Rowe, LUP95-14)
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ITEM #25 - Ord. #5863-95 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 1528 Stevensons Dr.,
Stevenson's Heights, Blk. A, lot 20 {Rowe, A95-12}
Due to an advertising error, these ordinances need to be continued.
Commissioner Thomas moved to continue Items #23, #24 and #25 to August 17,
1995. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #26 - Ord. #6864-95 - Annexation for property located at 1317 Woodbine St., Pine
Ridge Sub., Blk. C. Lot 5 (New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, A95-13)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5864-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5864-95 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Naystt: None.
ITEM #27 - Ord. #5865-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential low for property
located at 1317 Woodbine St., Pine Ridge Sub., Blk. C. lot 5 (New Zion Missionary Baptist
Church. lUP95-15)
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title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5865-95 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
n Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #28 - Ord. #5866-95 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 1317 Woodbine St., Pine
Ridge Sub., Blk. C. Lot 5 (New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, A95~13)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5866-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5866-95 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas, Johnson. Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #29 - Ord. #5868-95 - restricting the practice of "cruising" or unnecessary repetitive
driving
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5868-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5868-95 on
'~'~"., second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas. Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #30 - Soecialltems of widesoread DubHc interest - None.
ITEM #31 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the AQenda
K~z Ralewski expressed concern regarding foreclosures on four small beach hotels.
He said the beach still needs a lot more help and recommended the City generate more
advertising dollars. He said beach business owners need all the support they can get.
Dr. Kenneth Rosenow thanked the City Commission for the special meetings held
this summer to address beach issues. He complimented the City's new video and reported
travel agents were impressed with the film during his recent trip to Michigan. He said he
arranged meetings with representatives of Northwest Airlines and indicated the airline may
design tours specifically to the smaller beach hotels from Northwest's hub in Detroit. He
hoped the City Commission would schedule additional beach meetings.
Marvsia Coates thanked the City Commission for their cooperation. She expressed
concern that European tourists are hampered by a lack of signage when travelling to
Clearwater from Miami or Orlando, especially after a long transatlantic flight.
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expressed concern regarding the current market. She recently returned from Europe and
expressed concerns that tourists in Germany and England seem unaware of Clearwater or
its location. She suggested the City Commission needs to be sensitive to motel owners
because many properties are for sale.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1132-44)
ITEM #32 - Contract for development of & training on interactive. multimedia software for
use in a City Information Kiosk to Silver Image, Inc., Clearwater, FL, for $36,000;
authorize related expenditures of $8,100 for computer hardware & cabinet, for a total of
$44,100 (1M)
ITEM #33 - Construct oarkinq lot on Pinellas County School Board property, behind the'
North Greenwood library, at Holt & Palmetto, for joint use by the library branch and
school, for $60,000 (LIB)
ITEM #34 - Second Amendment to License Agreement with GTE Mobilnet to allow 2
additional antennas to be installed on elevated water tank of DelOra Park, an additional
cabinet & equipment adjacent to existing GTE building, and an increase in annual rental
fees (PW)
i "'.") ITEM 1135 - Interlocal Aareement with SWFWMD for construction of a retrofit stormwater
.>,~" treatment area at Clearwater Mall (EN)
ITEM #36 - Easement & Maintenance Aareement with Holland Westshore. Inc. for
construction of a retrofit stormwater treatment area at Clearwater Mall (EN)
ITEM #31 - Interlocal Agreement with SWFWMD for construction of an Aliens Creek
experimental water quality treatment demonstration project at Clearwater High School;
approve City related expenditures of $150,000 (EN)
ITEM #38 - Contract for consultant services to Parsons Engineering Science. Inc., Tampa,
FL, to develop a comprehensive watershed management plan for the Alligator Creek
watershed, for $496,964 (EN)
ITEM 1139 - Contract for 1995 Miscellaneous Construction Proiects to Kevstone
Excavators. Inc., Oldsmar, FL, for $393,400 (EN)
ITEM #40 - Aoprove reQuest bv Wests hare Alliance. Inc. for temporary closing of SR 60
for 3rd annual "Causeway Commuter Classic" to be held November 12, 1995 on the
Courtney Campbell Causeway (CM)
ITEM #41 - Approve reQuest bv Chamber of Commerce for closure of two access routes on
& off SR 60 for the Morton Plant Hospital Bayside Bridge Boogie to be held October 14,
1995 (eM)
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ITEM 1142 - Aoorove extension of Sunsets at Pier 60 on an ongoing basis (eLK)
ITEM #43 - 15' Drainage & Utilitv Easement - Highland Estates of Clearwater, 1 st Addition,
Blk. F, part of Lot 1 (Maxwell) (CA)
ITEM #44 - 10' Water Main Easement and ingress/egress easement - part of Sec. 6-29-' 6
and part of Lot 1, '-29-15. Pinellas Groves Sub. (R.K.M. Development Corp.) (eA)
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and
that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #45 - Aoorove leasina 2.500 SQuare feet of Harbolview Center ground floor to
Pickles Plus Too. Inc.. for establishment of a restaurant, consisting of a 5-year initial term
with 3 additional 5 year option terms; authorize an expenditure of $100,000 (reimbursable)
for completion of the restaurant, funded by a $100,000 loan from the Harborview Center
Fund (CM) ,
It is proposed to lease 2,500 square feet of the fjrst floor of the Harborview Center
for Pickles Plus Too, Inc., to establish a deli type restaurant. The lease's term will be an
initial five year period with three additional five~year optional periods.
n,\ Pickles Plus Too will be responsible for payment of real property taxes and
\",,_,rI assessments and will operate under an agreement summarized as follows: The City will: 1)
Provide, at its sole expense. a 2,500 square foot, first floor, basic restaurant nshell" and
utility stub-outs, consisting of perimeter walls (primed). cement floor, finished ceiling,
utilities brought to shell area and completed bathrooms; 2) provide at its initial expense
with reimbursement as later described, all interior walls, carpentry, finishes, utility
distribution, furniture, fixtures, decorations, utensils. equipment. etc.. necessary to
completely establish the restaurant, excepting that the City's total expenses, including
architect and contractor fees, shall not exceed $100,000. Expenses in excess of
$100.000 wilt be immediately borne by the Lessee; and 3) provide at its sole expense, a
12 by 50 foot "patio" or IIcafe" area for the free and exclusive use of the Lessee as an
outdoor seating area. The "patio" area may be furnished by use of the reimbursable
construction funds and will be operated at the sole expense of the Lessee. The lessee
will: 1) pay the City, as basic rent, the sum of $10 per square foot of rental space
($25,000 for the first year) plus applicable sales tax, in monthly installments of $2,083.33
plus sales tax; and to pay each succeeding year, for the term of the lease, basic rent
increasing by 3% per year, plus sales tax on the increase. Obligation to pay fent does not
commence until three months after the City issues a certificate of occupancy; 2) pay the
City, as additional rent, an annual amount equal to 6% of Lessee's gross receipts over
$575,000; 3) pay the City, as a common area maintenance fee, a sum equal to $2 per
square foot of rented space ($5,000 per year) monthly; and 4) pay the City, as
reimbursement of funds expended to accomplish the finishing and equipping of the
restaurant (capped at $100,000), an amount equal to 50% of the cost of such work
(cannot exceed $50,000) in monthly payments amounting to $4 per square foot of leased
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space ($10,000 per year or $833.33 per month) over the initial five year term period; and
shall pay the City, as reimbursement of the remaining 50%, at the same rate per month
over the first option period.
The City Manager said the changes requested by the City Commission have been
made and the applicants agree with the changes.
Funding will be provided by a loan from the HarboTview Center Fund for $100,000,
which is in effect a borrowing from the Consolidated Cash Pool resulting in an initial deficit
cash position for the Harborview Operating Fund.
Commissioner Thomas referred to page 8 and noted the contract gives Pickles Plus
the right to serve the first floor trade show facilities but no agreement has been established
regarding the terms and conditions of that service. He recommended reestablishing the
first right of refusal in the contract. Assistant City Manager William Baker said that phrase
was removed at the request of Pickles Plus' attorney. Commissioner Thomas said the
current language mandates Pickles Plus to serve food on the trade show floor. Mr. Baker
said there should not be a problem with amending the language as the attorney indicated
he made the change to limit negative language.
The consensus was to amend the contract by reinstating the original language
regarding first refusal.
Commissioner Johnson suggested ending the first sentence in section 29 on page
.-"" 17 after "in competition with Lessee." Mr. Baker said the language should refer to the
....,) whole building instead of the leased premises as the City does not intend to permit another
delicatessen type restaurant in the Harborview Center. He suggested using the term "on
the premises" to refer to the whole building. The City Attorney agreed the language must
be specific as it could apply to food vendors hired by presenters. Commissioner Thomas
expressed concern that if Pickles Plus refuses to sell food, no other vendor could be hired
to feed conventioneers. He recommended protecting Pickles Plus and leaving the language
as it stands. Commissioner Berfield was uncomfortable with that recommendation. The
City Attorney noted the language refers to competing food. She noted there may be a
problem bringing in sandwiches from elsewhere. She said if Pickles Plus refuses to deal
with the promoter, the promoter can make other arrangements.
The consensus was to leave the language as it is.
Commissioner Barfield moved to approve the leasing of 2,500 square feet of the
Harborview Center ground floor to Pickles Plus Too, Incorporated, for the establishment of
a restaurant consisting of a five year initial term with three additional five year option
terms, and authorize an expenditure of $100,000 (reimbursable) for the completion of the
restaurant, funded by a loan in the amount of $100,000 from the Harborview Center Fund
including reinstatement of the original language on page 8. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously. '
ITEM #46 - Direction regardinQ 3rd floor Restaurant at Harborview Center (eM)
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Commissioner Thomas referred to Mr. Papadopoulas' comments during Citizens to
be Heard and questioned if the City had locked an applicant out of the bidding process.
Mr. Baker said the business opportunity was open to everyone. He noted the City
Commission's direction to Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice that staff not negotiate with
the other party. The Mayor noted Mr. Papadopoulas submitted his proposal late.
Commissioner Thomas said the City Commission had given staff that direction because
staff had reported that Mr. Papadopoulas' proposal was one day late. Commissioner
Thomas said if what Mr. Papadopoulas said Is true, the City needs to act honorably and
consider his proposal. The City Manager did not have complete information but indicated
the process was structured and had requested information by a specific date. Only one
proposal was received by that date. Commissioner Thomas said he did not want
negotiations delayed but requested staff check if the City did anything wrong regarding Mr.
Papadopoulas' proposal. If not, he recommended going forward with current negotiations.
He recommended a threewyear contract for $60,OOO/a year and beginning renegotiations for
another contract after two and a half years.
Commissioner Johnson moved to rescind the action of July 20, 1995, authorizing
staff to negotiate an agreement contract based on concepts presented at that meeting,
with Scheller and Benton for establishing a restaurant on the third floor of the Harborview
Center. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Consensus was to direct staff to negotiate based on Commissioner Thomas'
recommendati ons.
'-'\ The City Manager noted the City is leasing a fully furnished restaurant on the third
',._,..1 floor. Commissioner Thomas noted the agreement calls for the City to complete $300,000
of leasehold improvements. He felt if the restaurant uses Clearwater in its name, the name
should stay with the property. Commissioner Berfield suggested protecting the name,
Harborview, too. Commissioner Thomas agreed and recommended registering that name.
ITEM #47 - First Readina Ord. #5887w95 - CGS - Gas Rate Case (GAS)
Chuck Warrington, Managing Director of Clearwater Gas System (CGS), said the
requested increase'would be the first one since 1985 and Is based on the cost of service
study completed by Coopers & Lybrand LLP. The 8% overall increase is less than the 43%
CPI increase during the past 10 years. The proposed increase will occur in two phases:
October 1, 1995 and October 1. 1996.
Mr. Warrington reviewed the current rate structure for all customers who use
natural and propane (LP) gas. In comparing CGS's rates with other utilities, he indicated
Clearwater's current residential rates are lower than average. After the proposed phased
increase, rates would increase to the middle of the spectrum, but remain less than the full
cost of service. Mr. Warrington indicated CGS's commercial customers pay one of the
highest rates in the country. He proposed to decrease rates for small, medium and large
commercial consumers.
Mr. Warrington compared the cost of CGS gas with other gas utilities and noted
after the increase, CGS's rates will remain below costs for electricity and propane gas and
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will be similar to the rate charge by People's Gas after the Phase II increase. He noted
CGS needs to compete with lower priced oil for large commercial customers.
Mr. Warrington reviewed a copy of a bill and explained the new gas rate structure
that includes: monthly customer charges: 13 natural gas rate schedules; 6 LP gas rate
schedules; 4 adjustment clauses; and a contract schedule. He said the monthly customer
charge will increase from $4 to $5 and will no longer include three free therms. He
reported the cost per therm will increase from $0.80 to $0.808.
Mr. Warrington requested the Commission approve policy changes: 1) allow a 6%
Clearwater payment in lieu of taxes on natural gas revenues versus a 4.5% system-wide
pilot on all revenues; 2) increase dividend from $1-million to $1.25-million until net income
exceeds $2.5-milUon per year; 3} exclude bond interest from applicable net income: and fix
the interfund administrative charge until the net income, less bond interest, exceeds $2.5-
million per year.
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Commissioner Berfield referred to the proposed policy change and questioned if
CGS would not pay interfund administration charges until they reached the $2.5-million
mark. Mr. Warrington said the proposal requests that the payment be fixed at the current
level until their net revenue exceeds $2.5-million at which point eGS would pay as other
utilities. He hoped to stabilize CGS' payments. Commissioner Barfield questioned if this is
done for other enterprise funds. The City Manager indicated the formula is calculated in
the budget book and will result in eGS saving a couple hundred thousand dollars a year.
She said eGS is the only enterprise fund that daBS not pay the full calculation.
Commissioner Thomas felt the City is getting more than its fair share. Mr.
Warrington noted CGS pays dividends while other enterprise funds do not.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve new gas utility rates with Phase I to
become effective for all billings rendered on or after October 1, 1995, and Phase II to
become effective for all billings rendered on or after October 1, 1996, and approve
Commission policy changes regarding the Gas System's Utility Support and Interfund
Administrative Charge contributions to the City's General Fund and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5887-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5887-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
!lAyes": Berfield, Thomas. Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #48 - Res. #95-62 - authorizing City Manager or designee to establish and adjust
library fines and fees (LIB)
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Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Resolution tf95~62 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM 1/49 - Res. #95~63 - authorizing City to enter into an Urban and Community Forestry
Grant Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer
Services; approve City matching funds of $18,400 (EN)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #95~63 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Resolution 1/95~63 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #50 - Beautification Committee - 1 aooointment (elK)
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seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #51 - library Board ~ 1 aooointrnent (elK)
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint David Waddell. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. '
The Commission recessed from 8:00 to 8:02 p.m.
ITEM #52 - Other Pendina Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #53 - First ReadinQ Ordinances
a) Ord. #5869-95 - Amending Sec. 2.60(3), relating to term of members of the
Environmental Advisory Board
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5869-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass Ordinance #5869-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Nays": None.
b) Ord. #5888-95 - Relating to the Community Redevelopment Agency; providing for
repeal of Ords. #2576-81 & #3021-83, which adopted and amended the redevelopment
plan for downtown Clearwater; providing for proper notice
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5888-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Barfield moved to pass Ordinance #5888-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly, seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas. Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #54 - Resolutions
a) Res. #95-64 - urging Time Warner to divest itself from its commercial entanglements
with those" Artists" who are recording violent and vulgar lyrics
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The City Attorney presented Resolution #95-64 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #95-64 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson, Justice and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM 1155 - Other Citv Attornev Items ~ None.
ITEM #56 - City Manaqer Verbal Reports
The City Manager indicated the City Commission needed to appoint a voting
delegate for the Florida League of Cities meeting in Orlando, August 17 -19, 1995.
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Mayor Garvey as the City's voting
delegate to the August Florida League of Cities meeting. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager noted that City Commission salaries have remained stagnant
since 1980. She indicated this is the last chance for the City Commission to increase the
rate until April 1998.
Commissioner Thomas said he had no interest in increasing the salary levels.
Commissioner Johnson questioned if a study had been done to determine if an increase is
warranted. The Mayor noted City Commission salaries have not increased in 15 years.
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Commissioner Berfield pointed out the cost of living has increased more than 40% since
1985. Commissioner Thomas said the job would have to pay $50,000 to fairly
compensate Commissioner's for their work and noted citizens would strongly object to a
large increase. He felt service on the Commission is a donation of a Commissioner's time.
He recommended Commissioners view their efforts as citizen service rather than seeking
just compensation. Mayor Garvey said the salaries did not have to be increased to the
extreme and questioned if compensation should be higher. Commissioner Justice agreed
the amount of work required by City Commissioners is worth more than the level of
compensation but did not think the salaries should be increased. Commissioner Johnson
said he knew the amount of compensation when he ran for Commissioner and was
satisfied with the level.
The majority of the Commission did not want the salary levels of Commission
members to increase.
The City Manager noted the August 2, 1995 budget worksession was canceled due
to inclement weather (Tropical Storm Erin). She distributed a utility stuffer regarding the
proposed 1995/96 budget. It was agreed to extend the August 9, 1995 budget
worksession to 5:30 p.m. and schedule an additional date only if needed.
The City Manager thanked City employees who worked so hard during the storm.
Commissioner Johnson said he appreciated the City Manager's efforts and thanked her.
The Mayor thanked all City employees on behalf of the City Commission.
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Commissioner Johnson noted audience members in attendance to address an item
on the Consent Agenda. Connie Vasquez expressed concern regarding Alligator Creek and
said she was glad to see something is being done. The Mayor noted the City Engineer is
the contact person for that project.
Commissioner Berfield referred to a memorandum from John Doran regarding the
tourist tax and a copy of an article addressing specific allotments permitted to individual
cities in another Florida county. The City Manager indicated staff is investigating why
rules regarding the distribution of these funds may differ from county to county.
Commissioner Berfield questioned jf staff has replied to the proposal for a 1950's
and 1960's music festival. The City Manager indicated they have.
Commissioner Thomas requested an update on the City's request for additional
funds the Convention and Visitors' Bureau. The City Manager said staff is reviewing all
data to develop a persuasive presentation. She said staff is gathering strong letters of
support from downtown businesses. She indicated the information will be presented for
Commission approval at September's first meeting.
Commissioner Thomas recommended gathering City-wide letters of support.
Commissioner Johnson questioned if staff planned to personally visit the bureau. Mayor
Garvey said the City would make a personal visit once the packet is complete.
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Commissioner Berfield questioned if County Commissioner Seibert had been invited
to address the CitY Commission. Mayor Garvey noted the City will meet with all members
of the County Commission. The City Manager reported County Commissioner Seibert was
invited to address the Commission but cancelled. A new data has not been scheduled.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if staff plans to meet with members of the
Convention and Visitors' Bureau. The Mayor noted she and the City Manager were visiting
with the Bureau and would report to the Commission.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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