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ACTION AGENDA. CLEARWATER CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, October 19,1995 - 6:00 P.M. - Chambers
Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak please wait to be recognized, then
state your ~ and address. Persons speaking before the City Commission on other than Public
Hearing items shall be limited to 3 minutes. No person shall speak more than once on the same
subject unless granted permission by the City Commission. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING,
SHOULD CALL 813/462-6684.
1 . Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Service Awards
4. Introductions and Awards
5. Presentations
a) Municipal Code Enforcement Board ~
Annual Report
b) Marketing/Communications Plan
c) Celebrate Downtown
6. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting
10/5/95 & Special Meeting 10/5/95
(attorney/client) .
1. Father James Rou:iakis, Greek Orthodox
Church of the Holy Trinity.
2. Mayor.
3. 1 award presented. Employee of the Year
1995 - Charles McAbee, Public Works
Department
4. None.
5. a) Report received.
bl Report received.
c) Presentation made. Approved $10,000
seed money based on matching funds for 2
events, 11112 & 11/26/95.
6. Approved special 1015 as submitted; regular
10/5 as amended.
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Carol Alexander announced the Shepherd Chorale will perform in the 1995 International Advent Sing in
Vienna, Austria. Invited Commission and public to fund raiser on 10/29/95 at SchUler University.
Tom Sehlhorst questioned if there was interest in pursuing studies of combining services.
Jphn Doran questioned if the Commission would consider similar funding as approved for Celebrate
Downtown. Commission indicated if met same conditions, they would consider.
Bob Wright questioned union support of Pension changes and the effective date of increased benefit.
Deputy City Manager Rice responded all unions now support the changes and the increased benefit
will be effective for those that retire after 1/1/96.
Ken Rosenow reported on promotion tour, indicated Clearwater video is now in 1 23 travel agencies
and package tours have been arranged.
Charles Pollick commended Commissioner Johnson for comments re Clearwater being placed before
St. Petersburg in CVB advertising. Reported the tourism council has negotiated a 50% discount for
advertisers in Discover Florida section of the Toronto Sun.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
All individuals speaking on public hearing items will be sworn-in.
Not Before 6:00 P.M.
Variance & Rezoning public hearings:
Staff states and summarizes reasons for recommendation 12 minutes).
Applicant presents case. Witness may be cross~examined (15 minutes).
Staff presents further evidence. May be cross~examined (10m inutes).
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City Commission discussion, and may question any witness.
Applicant may call witnesses in rebuttal (5 minutes).
Conclusion by applicant (3 minutesl.
Decision.
8. Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property
located at 202 Windward Passage, Island
Estates of Clearwater, Unit 5, Blk D, Lots 10-
13, part of Lot 9 & vacated street on N & E
(High and Dry Marina, Inc., SV95~15)
9. Variance(sl to Sign Regulations for property
located at 2530 McMullen Booth Rd., Sec.
28-28-16, M&B 33.02 (John Hancock Mutual
Life Insurance Co. / Northwood Plaza and
Republic Bank, SV95-42)
8. Approved 188 sq.ft. area variance to allow
252 sq.ft. of attached signs with conditions.
9. Approved: 1) variance of 1 freestanding sign
to permit an additional freestanding sign, 24
sq. ft. in area & 8' high, along Enterprise Rd.;
2) separation variance of 195' to allow
freestanding signs 105' apart along
Enterprise Rd.; 3) separation variance of 135'
to allow freestanding signs 165' apart along
Eastland Blvd.; and 4) an area variance of
12.5 sq.ft. to allow attached signs of 36.5
sq. ft.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
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\....,.)10. Ord. #5875-95 - Annexation for property 10. Ord. #5875~95 adopted.
located at 1531 Stevenson Dr., Stevenson's
Heights Sub., Blk a, Lot 7 (Booth, A95-15)
11. Ord. #5876-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment 11. Ord. #5876~95 adopted.
to Residential Low for property located at
1531 Stevenson Dr., Stevenson's Heights
Sub., Blk a, Lot 7 (Booth, LUP95-1 7)
12. Ord. #5877-95 - RS~8 Zoning for property 12. Ord. #5877.95 adopted.
located at 1531 Stevenson Dr., Stevenson's
Heights Sub., 81k 8, Lot 7 (Booth, A95-151
13. Ord. #5916-95 - Vacating W 4' of 10' 13. Ord. #5916.95 adopted.
drainage & utilit\, easement lying along E side
of Lot 6, Blk C, Northwood Estates Tract F
less N 5' (McLaughlin, V95-1 2)
14. Ord. #5917-95 - Vacating 50' E/W r-o~w of' 14. Ord. #5917.95 adopted.
an unnamed street lying between Lots 3 & 4
of Blk 3 and Lots 1 & 2 of Blk 6, Revised
Map, Town of Bay View subject to Pinellas
County vacating W portion and it being
retained full width as a drainage & utility
easement (McMullen, V95-07)
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,45. Ord. #5918-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment 15. Continued to 11/2/95.
,,' < ' to Commercial General for property located at
1984 Sunset PoInt Rd., Sunset Oaks Sub.,
Lot 2 less road on S and part of Lot 1 (L. J.
Parham / Cope. Trustee, LUP95-271 - Request
to Cant. to 11/2/95
16. Ord. #5919-95 - CN Zoning for property 16. Continued to 11/2/95.
located at 1984 Sunset Point Rd., Sunset
Oaks Sub., Lot 2 less road on S and part of
Lot' (L. J. Parham / Cope, Trustee, 295-081
- Request to Cont. to 11/2/95
17. Ord. #5925-95 - Submitting to the City 17. Ord. # 59 2 5-9 5 adopted.
Electors a proposed amendment to the City
Charter, amending Sec. 2.01 (d)(4)(v) to
delete the referendum requirement for lease
of city property with the Land Use
Designation of Recreation / Open Space,
providing for a referendum election
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CO~SENT AGENDA (ltems #18-34) - Approved as submitted less #34.
",..""The following items require no formal public hearing and are subject to being approved in a single
l-.-motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an item from the Consent
Agenda to allow discussion and voting on the item individually.
18. Approve settlement with Arthur Carpentieri, Claimant, for $115,318.40 as fuJi, final, & complete
settlement of all indemnity, medical. & attorney fees arising out of Claimant's pending workers'
compensation claim and releases City from any and all future workers' compensation exposure to
Claimant together with waiver of any future pension arising as a result of a job-connected
disability (FN)
19. Contract for installation of polyethylene gas mains & service lines to Heuer Utility Contractors,
Inc., Clearwater, FL, for the period 10/19/95.10/18/96, at an est. $867,750 (GAS)
20. Contract for purchase of towing services to Jimmie's Wrecker Service, Inc., Clearwater, FL, for
the period 11/1/95.10/31/98, with option to renew for an additional year upon mutual consent, at
an annual est. $38,124 for a total est. $114,372 (G5)
21. Temporary contract extension on a month to month basis for tire service, repair & replacement
with Don Olson Tire Service, approx. for the period 10/1/95-12/31/95, at an est. $68,750 (GS)
22. Contract for publishing a special regional spotlight advertorial report on Clearwater / Clearwater
Beach & Sand Key to Florida Trend Magazine, including a 16 page supplement, special advertising
rates in the supplement for Clearwater businesses, extra copies & follow up advertising, for
$35,000 (1M)
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Budget (Jazz Holiday, Fun 'N Sun, 4th of July, Family Holiday TraditIons & Parade, Turkey Trot,
N. Greenwood Street Festival, & Martin Luther King Parade), an an est. $141 ,9BO ($69,720 cash
contributions & $72,260 in-kind contributions); authorize event sponsors to approve vendors (PR)
24. C.O.#2 to 1995 Sidewalk Contract to MTM Contractors, Inc., Pinellas Park, FL, increasing the
amount by $80,810 for a new total of $321,487.50, and approve a time extension of 60 days
(EN)
25. Increase contract award by $51,090 to Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., Tampa, FL, for purchase of
additional chlorine in 1 ton cylinders for the remaining portion of contract period 4/4/95-2/28/96,
for a new total est. $141 ABO {EN}
26. C.O.#1 to 1995 Gunite Restoration Contract to Infrastructure Services, Inc. IISf Operating Corp.,
Franklin, TN, increasing the amount by $32,480 for a new total of $356,191, and approve a time
extension of 20 days (EN)
27. Accept Contract for Purchase of Real Property from John J. Chiafolo, Jr., located in Sec. 16~29-
16, for Cleveland Street Extension & Widening, for the purchase price of $24,900, and pay
environmental audit & testing expenses maximally est. at $2,500, with a boundary survey &
closing costs est. at $750, for a total est. $28,150 (EN)
28. Accept Contract for Sale of Real Property, First Addition to Sunset Point, Blk E, Lot 34/ 1872
Springtime Ave., to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for $12,000 cash, subject to
terms & conditions contained in contract (EN)
29. Receipt/Referral - Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Revisions (CP)
30. Purchase of pipe and drape for Harborview Convention Center from Crown Industries, East
Orange, NJ, for $29,180 (CM)
,~.~,31. Purchase of riser stages and accessories for the Harborview Convention Center from Sica North
. .: America, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for $31,687.09 (eM)
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32. Amendment to Jolley Trolley Lease to include the premises at 311 S. Madison Ave. (CM)
33. Appoint Commissioner Johnson to be National League of Cities voting delegate
34. Continue duplicate legal advertising in Clearwater Gazette / Beach Views until 12/1/95 -
Approved.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
35. Declare as surplus for subordination to FOOT
the City's easement rights & interest in 3
parcels of land (117.07CD, 129.04CD &
804.07CO) lying along SR55, between SR60
& the CSX Transportation r-o-w, N of Drew
St., and void previously approved
subordinations (O.R. Book 8698, pages
1142,1190 & 1161); Res. #95-60-
authorizing City Manager to execute
documents with FOOT (EN)
36. (Cant. from 10/5/95) Municipal Code
Enforcement Board - 1 appointment (eLK)
37. Other Pending Matters
35. Declared surplus. Previous subordinations
voided. Res. #95.60 adopted.
36. Appointed Faustino Dolores.
37. Church of Scientology request to close a
section of Cleveland Street on 11/5/95 -
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38. Resolutions
a) Res. #95-76 - Demolition Lien - 405 1/2
Garden Ave., Hart's Addition to
Clearwater, 81k 2, Lot 12 (Proben & Ester
C. Hunt)
39. Other City Attorney Items
38. Resolutions
a} Res. 1195-76 adopted.
39. None.
40. City Manager Verbal R,eports
City Manager requested and received consensus that direction re airpark lease as outlined in Rich
Baier's memo is correct.
City Clerk requested confirmation of time for 10/25/95 canvassing board meeting. Meeting was
scheduled for noon.
41. Other Commission Action
BerfielQ questioned when Hearing Officer hired for code enforcement cases if it would be done,by
contract and if City would defend them in a suit. City Attorney indicated all details have not been
worked out but contracts will probably be used and the City would defend when individual is
acting on City's behalf.
BerfielQ questioned if something could be done re black trash barrels being left out on the street.
City Manager indicated this is being investigated.
Johnson felt it was imparitive the City cooperate with others in the area and moved that the
Economic Development Director's request to belong to Tampa Bay Partnership be approved.
Motion approved. '
Johnson moved to give the Mayor the authority to respond re the Commission's stand on
unfunded mandates. Commissioner Justice felt the Mayor still needs to make sure Commission
agrees. Commissioner Johnson withdrew motion.
Garvey referred to an article supplied by John Doran that indicated a City does have the right to
regulate the appearance of newsracks; questioned if Clearwater should pursue. Consensus was
for this to be addressed by the Design Review Board.
Ga(vey reminded the Commission of the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference 11/16 &
17/95 in Tampa. Urged Commissioners to attend.
Gavey reminded the public of Jazz Holiday 1 0/19~22/95 and of Special Election 10/24/95.
Johnson indicated several awards are to be presented to Clearwater departments at the TBRPe
Award Dinner. The dinner will be held on a Commission meeting night so he wished to
congratulate the receipients.
42. Adjournment - 8:49 p.m.
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Rita Garvey
Sue A. Berfield
J. B. Johnson
William Justice
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor /Commissioner
Commissioner
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 19, 1995
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall,
Thursday, October 19, 1995 at 6:00 p.m.. with the following members present:
Absent:
Fred A. Thomas
Commissioner
Also present:
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Elizabeth M. Deptula
Kathy S. Rice'
William C. Baker
Pamela K. Akin
Scott Shuford
Rich Baier
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
City Manager
Deputy 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 Father
James Rousakis of Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. The Mayor led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
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
One service award was presented to a City employee.
Charles McAbee, Public Works Department. was presented the 1995 Employee of
the Year award.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards. None.
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) Municipal Code Enforcement Board - Annual Report
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board (MCEB) Member Louise Riley complimented Lt.
Jeff Kronschnabl, Special Assistant to the City Manager I Community Response Team
(CRT). Because of the CRT's due diligence, fewer cases are brought before the MCEB.
She attended a CRT orientation and reported the CRT educates the community regarding
codes and works with residents. She said of the 1 9 MCEB meetings scheduled this year,
only 11 were held. Ms. Riley reported Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides is doing
a good job and recommended she handle the Hearing Officer duties. Ms. Riley suggested
scheduling meetings every other month and noted most meetings only last between 10
and 15 minutes. She again thanked Lt. Kronschnabl and the CRT for doing an excellent
job. The Mayor thanked Ms. Riley and the Board for their service. The City Attorney
indicated staff is looking at hiring a Special Master for code enforcement. She reported
that position cannot be held by staff.
b) Marketing/Communications Plan, City of Clearwater, Economic Development
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Jean Sherry of Pearson, Thomas/LKW presented the plan. She reported her agency
had been requested to update a plan from a few years ago. The plan addresses Economic
Development, the Community Redevelopment Agency (eRA), Information Management.
. and Tourism. She said the objectives were to: 1} develop an overall operational structure
for the City's marketing programs to be managed through the Department of Information
Management (1M); 2) consolidate marketing efforts, as much as is feasible, for the City's
Economic Development programs; 3) create a unified identify for all City use, both
business and leisure promotion; and 4) aggressively promote, under the City's Economic
Development umbrella, to attract new businesses and tourists and to maintain and expand
existing businesses.
Ms. Sherry suggested a strategy of establishing a theme for the City and
architectural standards. She recommended marketing the themeline, CLEARWATER,
Florida AND ITS BEACHES. LIKE NO PLACE ELSE IN THE WORLD. She suggested a
customized literature package could be developed that allows the inclusion of information
pertinent to a request. She said the proposed video, Internet, hyperlinking and public
relations are key in all parts of marketing. She said the plan addresses each area in detail
with timelines. Ms. Sherry noted the CRA primarily deals with a 20-year plan. The City is
concentrating on retaining and expanding existing businesses. C-View- TV needs to be
promoted.
Ms. Sherry said the City could fill a lucrative tourism niche and attract summer
traffic from Florida residents living in Lakeland, Orlando and the 904 area code. She
suggested developing a directory brochure with a map that includes all properties, their
phone numbers and brief descriptions. She said an 800 number for reservations could be
established and published.
Ms. Sherry said the advertising plan lists recommended publications and a
suggested schedule. She noted 1M will direct the marketing program and needs to develop
a written protocol manual to include: 1) directory of personnel; 2) directory of services; 3)
marketing plans; 4) graphics standards; 5) program administration; and 6) outsourcing.
The suggested budget on pages 47-49 is for guideline purposes only.
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The City Manager indicated enough money is in the budget to fund the plan's first
year. She said staff already has started implementing parts of the plan and will take other
steps as next year1s budget is prepared.
Commissioner Johnson moved to receive the Marketing I Communications Plan for
the City of Clearwater, Economic Development. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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Phillippe Bauer said he opened Panache two weeks ago and soon will open a new
restaurant and club on Ft. Harrison Avenue. He said more activity is needed downtown.
He reported a new organization, Confetti Company, has been established with the goal of
promoting downtown by attracting 5,000 people to Clearwater on Sunday afternoons.
Activities are planned for Cleveland Street between Coachman Park and Station Square
Park. A country & western band will play in Coachman Park from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Four
to seven bands will play on Cleveland Street and another will entertain in Station Square
Park. To help attract families and children, hot dogs and hamburgers will be sold for $0.25
each. All downtown organizations have been asked to help. Each event will cost
$10,000. Mr. Bauer said Confetti Company will match a City contribution dollar for dollar.
The first celebrations are scheduled for November 12 and November 26, 1995. Co-
sponsors and volunteers who can cook burgers are needed. The City Manager
recommended contributing $10,000 as long as private support also comes forward. She
reported in-kind service will be needed for printing and police officers.
Commissioner Johnson requested additional information regarding Confetti
Company. Les Spitz stated five people formed Confetti Company to bring people and
activities downtown. The downtown core is deserted on weekends. Commissioner
Johnson questioned what Clearwater taxpayers will got for their $10,000 contribution.
Mr. Spitz said more life and business will be attracted downtown, making it a more vibrant
city core. The Mayor said the organization is similar to the one that runs Sun IN Fun. The
money will not go to Confetti Company but to an endowment fund administered by
Downtown Development Board (DDB) member Elise Winter. Commissioner Johnson
questioned if Confetti Company will compete with the CRA or DDB. Mr. Spitz said that
was not the intention. He reported he is also a member of the Downtown Clearwater
Association. Confetti Company is receiving cooperation from other downtown
organizations.
Commissioner Justice questioned if Confetti Company will return to the City for
additional contributions. Mr. Spitz said the organization's goal is to be self perpetuating.
Commissioner Berfield suggested the $10,000 contribution be seed money.
Commissioner Barfield moved to provide Confetti Company with $10,000 as seed
money based on matching funds for Celebrate Downtown events scheduled for November
12, 1995, and November 26, 1995, and to provide in-kind services as required. The
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"Aye"; Commissioner Johnson voted "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #6 - Aooroval of Minutes
Mayor Garvey referred to paragraph two on page 21 of the October 5, 1995,
meeting and noted she had made those comments, not the City Manager. The Mayor
referred to page 22 and indicated the ranking in the motion should read: 1) Pier 60
Concessions; 2) the Hamilton Family and 3) Engineering.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 5, 1995, as amended and the special meeting of October 5, 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
Carol AlexandE~.r announced the Shepherd Chorale will perform in Austria's 1995
International Advent Sing in Vienna. She invited the City Commission and public to a fund~
raiser on October 29, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. at Schiller International University
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Tom Sehlhorst suggested taxpayers would save money if County and City services
were combined. The Mayor noted that subject was studied and most services appropriate
for combining have been addressed. She suggested money could be saved if the County
would grant permission for the City to annex enclaves.
John Doran questioned if the City would support a consortium similar to Confetti
Company organized on the beach. The Commission indicated requests would be
considered if the same conditions are met.
Bob Wright questioned union support of pension changes and the effective date of
increased benefits. Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice said the unions have indicated full
support of the plan. She reported meeting with the editorial boards of local newspapers
and stated full page advertisements will be published on Sunday, October 22, and Monday,
October 23, 1995. She said only those who retire after January 1, 1996, will qualify for
increased benefits.
Dr. Ken Rosenow said the production of the video is one of the most important
promotional activities the City has accomplished. He recently returned from a promotion
tour and stated the video is now in the hands of 1 23 more travel agencies. He reported
package tours have been arranged. Dr. Rosenow questioned why the City's video is not
playing at State Welcome Centers. The City Manager said the Marketing/Communications
Plan Ms. Sherry presented had recommended a delay of that proiect as it would use up a
large percentage of the first year's tourism budget. Dr. Rosenow said his property is
featured at the Center. The Mayor suggested expanding advertising funds with
contributions from benefiting businesses. The City Manager indicated money could be
"fronted" for the project. Commissioner Berfield referred to the report's observance that
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, '., videos at the Welcome Centers are above eye level and difficult to hear. Dr. Rosenow said
he is six feet tall and had no problem seeing or hearing them.
Charles Pollick commended Commissioner Johnson for recommending Clearwater
appear before St. Petersburg in Convention and Visitors' Bureau advertising. He reported
the Clearwater and Beaches Tourism Council negotiated a 50% discount for advertisers in
the Discover Florida section of the Toronto Sun.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 . Variance(s) to Sian Regulations for crooertv located at 202 Wiodward Passage,
Island Estates of Clearwater, Unit 5, Blk. 0, Lots 10-13, part of Lot 9 & vacated street on
N & E (High and Dry Marina, Inc., SV95-15)
The applicant is requesting an area variance of 272 square feet from the permitted
64 square feet to allow 336 square feet of attached signs. The subject property is west
of Larboard Way on the northerly side of Windward Passage and is zoned General
Commercial. The variance is requested to permit the attached signs facing Windward
Passage to remain.
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The High and Dry Marina is identified with large lettering on the south face of the
building. The "High and Dry Marina" sign is 252 square feet and "Marine Sales" is 84
square feet for a combined 336 square feet which is more than five times the 64 square
feet permitted by code. The applicant contends the building width constitutes grounds for
variance approval because the existing signs are proportionate to the development's scale.
The applicant also contends the multifaceted business operations of the marina are
grounds for variance approval.
Staff does not think these reasons support variance approval as conforming signs
would identify this property from the street right-of-way. The signs are large enough to be
plainly visible 700 feet away, on the Memorial Causeway. The sign code was designed to
allow identification of properties and business from the adjoining right-of-way. The
existence of different business operations is a moot point as the variance request is for
existing nonconforming signs that do not identify the various business operations.
Staff feels no special circumstances support approval of the requested variance.
While it may be advantageous for the applicant to advertise to Memorial Causeway
motorists, it is not necessary for reasonable use of this property. It is not in the public
interest to place signs designed for viewing across Clearwater Harbor on a property that
can be suitably identified from the adjoining public rightpof-way. The Mayor noted a letter
had been received in opposition to the request.
Charles Barbour, attorney representing the applicant. verified photographs of the
property presented him by Mr. Shuford. Mr. Barbour said the subject sign is more than 25
years old. He said a repair, sales, and storage business operate on the property and each
has a license. He said each business' entitlement of 64 square feet of attached and 64
square feet of unattached signage totals 384 square feet. Mr. Barbour agreed to eliminate
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In answer to a question, Mr. Shuford said the applicant is permitted attached
s;gnage on the two small buildings behind the large one but noted the signs would do little
good because they could not be seen. He suggested the modified request is comparable to
one granted to the Marine Science Center. He did not think a 64 square foot sign could be
seen from the Causeway. The Mayor noted businesses located on US 19N also want to
be seen by vehicles traveling on that highway but the City enforces its sign laws there.
Commissioner Johnson questioned if the Marine Science Center was given a variance so
their sign could be seen from the Causeway. Mr. Shuford said the Marine Science Center
has no street frontage. He noted the marina's sign could not be seen from the causeway
jf the empty property to the south side of Windward Passage is developed. To follow
code, a 64 square foot sign can face Windward Passage.
-." the "Marine Sales" sign and decrease the request to a total of 252 square feet of signage.
He said the name is synonymous with the site. He suggested the request was similar to
Clearwater Marina where each business has its own sign. He noted anyone who drives to
the property at the end of its cul-de-sac is heading to the business or is lost. The sign on
the building is designed to be seen from the Memorial Causeway or waterway. Mr.
Barbour indicated the sign is not lighted and cannot be seen at night. He said it does not
impact any residential neighborhood. He requested the words "High and Dry Marina" be
permitted to remain on the building's side that faces the causeway.
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Commissioner Berfield moved to approve an area variance of 188 square feet from
the permitted 64 square feet to allow 252 square feet of attached signs, on property
identified as Island Estates of Clearwater, Unit 5, block 0, Lots 10 through 13, part of Lot
9, and vacated street on the north and east, for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards for
Approval, items (1) ~ (4), subject to the following conditions: 1) no additional freestanding
or attached signage be allowed; 2) the sign be brought in compliance in the event it is
blocked by construction on the lot on the south side of Windward Passage and 3) no
illumination be permitted. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners Berfield,
Johnson and Justice voted llAyell; Mayor Garvey voted "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #9 - Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for nrooertv located at 2530 McMullen Booth
Rd., Sec. 28-28-16, M&B 33.02 (John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. I Northwood
Plaza and Republic Bank, SV95-42)
The applicant is requesting the following variances: 1) a variance of one
freestanding sign to permit an additional freestanding sign, 52.9 square feet in area and
16.2 feet high, along Enterprise Road; 2) a separation variance of 195 feet from the
required 300 feet to allow freestanding signs 105 feet apart along Enterprise Road; 3) an
area variance of 12.5 square feet from the permitted 24 square feet to allow attached
signs with a total area of 36.5 square feet; and 4) a separation variance of 135 feet from
the required 300 feet to allow freestanding signs 1 65 feet apart along Eastland Boulevard.
The subject property, Northwood Plaza, is on the west side of McMullen-Booth
Road bounded by Eastland Boulevard on the North, landmark Drive on the West and
Enterprise Road on the South. The development includes a shopping center zoned
Commercial Center and office park, where Republic Bank is located, zoned Limited Office.
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--.. The first three requested variances are to allow Republic Bankts freestanding and attached
signs to remain. The fourth variance is to place new auxiliary signs for Northwood Plaza
along Eastland Boulevard.
The applicant proposes to erect two freestanding signs along Eastland Boulevard for
Northwood Plaza. The signs conform to area and height allowances but will not be
separated by 300 feet, as required by code. The primary sign. between the east and next
driveway to the West, will be located 165 feet fro III the auxiliary sign at the east
driveway.
Staff feels special circumstances favor approval of this separation variance. The
primary and auxiliary signs will not be crowded. The auxiliary sign's size is modest and the
spatial relationship with the primary sign will be comfortable to the eye. No adverse effect
will be produced by spacing these signs 165 feet apart.
Todd Pressman, representative for the applicant, said the proposed sign is
significantly less than what is allowed by code. He requested the variances be considered
a modification of the entire site. He said Northwood Plaza has high commercial impact and
noted the line separating the shopping center from limited office just "clips't the Republic
Bank Property.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve a separation variance of 135 feet from the
required 300 feet to allow freestanding signs 165 feet apart along Eastland Boulevard, on
property identified as Sec. 28-28-16, M&B 33.02, for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards for
Approval, items (1) - (4). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Northwood Plaza is allowed two signs along Enterprise Road: 1) 150 square feet
and 20 feet high and 2) 75 square feet and 16 feet high. Along Enterprise Road; a 52.9
square foot, 16.2 foot high freestanding sign identifies Republic Bank. The applicant has
scheduled to replace the Northwood Plaza sign with two new signs: 1) 73.5 square feet, .
1 4.2 feet high at the east driveway near the Sun Bank and 2) 31.9 square feet. 7.9 feet
high at the west driveway near Republic Bank.
These signs will exhaust the freestanding sign allowance along Enterprise Road and
render the existing Republic Banks sign nonconforming. The applicant has requested two
variances to allow the Republic Bank sign to remain: 1} a request for a third freestanding
sign along Enterprise Road and 2) a request to allow a 105 foot separation between
Northwood Plaza's auxiliary sign and Republic Bank's sign.
Staff feels special circumstances support variances for an additional freestanding
sign and separation distance. Circumstances do not support the Republic Bank sign which
is more than double the area and height allowed. Freestanding signs in Limited Office
zones can be 24 square feet and 8 feet high. If the sign remains, the bank will have an
advantage over the Barnett Bank next door on adjoining property that is likewise zoned
Limited Office. Barnett Bank's 20.8 square foot, 7.8 foot high sign conforms to code.
Staff feels a separation of 105 feet between a 24 square foot, 8 foot high Republic Bank
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- sign and a 31.9 square foot, 7.9 foot high Northwood Plaza auxiliary sign' will not create
an adverse spatial relationship.
Mr. Pressman verified photographs of the property presented him by Mr. Shuford.
He noted staff had recommended approval of a third freestanding sign along Enterprise
Road but noted Republic Bank needs a larger sign. He noted the bank barely skirts the
Limited Office zoning line. He said Republic Bank is part of the Northwood Plaza Shopping
Center and cannot be distinguished from buildings zoned Commercial Center. He said the
Barnett Bank next door is constructed with a different design and is completely separate
from the shopping center. He noted the shopping center faces Safety Harbor which has a
more liberal sign code and banks with larger signs.
John Fisher of Republic Bank said his organization is community based and this
branch is part of a multi office unit. He said Republic Bank, which located their branch in
Northwood Plaza in 1980, competes with five large regional banks with large advertising
budgets. He said his office has tracked their referral sources and found 45 % of new
business is due to their current sign and message board. He did not think a large sign
would unfairly compete with Barnett because that bank is so well known. Mr. Pressman
noted Republic's new business accounts for $4-million in deposits. In answer to a
question, Mr. Shuford said if the Sun Bank at the corner or Enterprise and McMullen-Booth
Road is on an outparcel, it is permitted a 150 square foot freestanding sign.
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Commissioner Johnson moved to deny a variance of one freestanding sign to permit
an additional freestanding sign, 52.9 square feet in area and 16.2 feet high, along
Enterprise Road on property identified as Sec. 28-28-16, M&B 33.02, for failure to meet
Sec. 45.24 Standards for Approval, items (1) - (4). The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously. '
Republic Bank has two attached signs. The sign on the building's east face is 18.5
square feet and the one on the south face is 18 square feet for a combined area of 36.5
square feet. The maximum allowed is 24 square feet. The applicant contends the
attached signs must be oriented in two directions to be effective. Staff does not concur.
Code provides additional sign area for buildings oriented to two or more major
thoroughfares. Republic Bank is not. Many businesses in the City are similarly situated
and have effective signs that conform to code. The variance requested is a 52% deviation
from code and is not minimal. Staff feels no special circumstances support approval of
this request.
Mr. Pressman said the attached signage was needed for drivers on Enterprise. He
said the bank is only visible to traffic flowing eastward. He said drivers traveling to the
West also need to see the bank. He felt the request was minimal. Mr. Pressman noted
the bank occupies two suites and the two signs would be legal if separate businesses
occupied each suite.
Commissioner Serfield moved to approve an area variance of 12.5 square feet from
the permitted 24 square feet to allow attached signs with a total area of 36.5 square feet,
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on property identified as Sec. 28-28~16, M&B 33.02, for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards
for Approval, items (1) ~ (4). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Mr. Shuford referred to the request to permit a third freestanding sign on Enterprise
Boulevard.
The Commission recessed from 8:00 to 8:04 p.m.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve a variance of one freestanding sign to
permit an additional freestanding sign, 24 square feet in area and 8 feet high along
Enterprise Road and a separation variance of 195 feet from the required 300 feet to allow
freestanding signs 105 feet apart along Enterprise Road on property identified as Sec. 28-
28-16, M&B 33.02, for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards for Approval, items (1) - (4). The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearina - Second Readina Ordinances
ITEM #1 0 - Ord. #5875-9& - Annexation for property located at 1531 Stevenson Dr.,
Stevenson's Heights Sub., Blk. B, Lot 7 (Booth, A95-15)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5875-95 for second reading and read it
by title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5875-95 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
"Nays": None.
Absent: Thomas
ITEM #11 - Ord. #5876-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low for property
located at 1531 Stevenson Or., Stevenson's Heights Sub., Blk. B, Lot 7 (Booth, lUP95-17)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5876-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5876-95 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
"Nays": None.
Absent: Thomas
lTEM #12 - Ord. #5877~95 ~ RS~8 Zoning for property located at 1531 Stevenson Dr.,
Stevenson's Heights Sub., elk. e, Lot 7 (Booth, A95-15)
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........., The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5877-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5877-96 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes'.: Barfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
"Nays": None.
Absent: Thomas
ITEM n1 ~ ~ Ord. #5916-95 - Vacating W 4' of 10' drainage & utility easement lying along
E side of Lot 6, Blk. C, Northwood Estates Tract F less N 5' (McLaughlin, V95-12)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5916-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5916-95 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #14 - Ord. #5917-95 - Vacating 50' E/W r-o-w of an unnamed street lying between
lots 3 & 4 of Blk. 3 and lots 1 & 2 of Blk. 6. Revised Map, Town of Bay View subject to
Pinel/as County vacating W portion and it being retained full width as a drainage & utility
easement (McMullen, V95-07)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5917-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5917-95 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
"Nays": None.
Absent: Thomas
ITEM #15 - Ord. #591 ~-95 - land Use Plan Amendment to Commercial General for
property located at 1984 Sunset Point Rd., Sunset Oaks Sub., Lot 2 less road on Sand
part of Lot 1 (L. J. Parham I Cope, Trustee, LUP95-27)
Commissioner Johnson moved to continue this item to November 2, 1995. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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\TEM #16 - Ord, #5919-95 - eN Zoning for property located at 1984 Sunset Point Rd.,
Sunset Oaks Sub., Lot 2 less road on S and part of Lot 1 (t. J. Parham I Cope, Trustee,
Z95-081
Commissioner Justice moved to continue this item to November 2, 1995. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM U1 7 - Ord. #5925-95 - Submitting to the City Electors a proposed amendment to the
City Charter, amending Sec. 2.01 (d)(4)(v) to delete the referendum requirement for lease
of city property with the Land Use Designation of Recreation 1 Open Space, providing for
a raferendum election
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5925-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Justice moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5925-95 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
ItNays": None.
Absent: Thomas
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
I:" CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1/1 8-34) ~ Approved as submitted less #34
ITEM #18 - Aoorove settlement with Arthur Caroentieri. Claimant, for $115,318.40 as full,
final, & complete settlement of all indemnity, medical, & attorney fees arising out of
Claimant's pending workers' compensation claim and releases City from any and all future
workers' compensation exposure to Claimant together with waiver of any future pension
arising as a result of a job-connected disability (FN)
ITEM # 19 - Contract for installation of oolvethvlene g.as mains & service Unes to Heuer
Utility Contractors, Inc., Clearwater, FL, for the period 10/19/95-10/18/96, at an
estimated $867,750 (GAS)
ITEM #20 - Contract for ourchase of towina services to Jimmie's Wrecker Service. Inc.,
Clearwater, FL, for the period 11/01/95~10/31/98, with option to renew for an additional
year upon mutual consent, at an annual estimated $38,124 for a total estimated
$114,372 (GS)
ITEM #21 - Temoorarv contract extension on a month to month basis for tire service,
repair & replacement with Don Orson Tire Service, approximately for the period 10101/95-
12/31/95, at an estimated $68,750 (GS)
ITEM #22 ~ Contract for oublishing a soecial reaional sootlinht advertorial reoort on
Clearwater 1 Clearwater Beach & Sand Key to Florida Trend Magazine, including a 16 page
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supplement, special advertising rates in the supplement for Clearwater businesses, extra
copies & follow up advertising, for $35,000 (1M)
ITEM #2~ - Confirm co-soonsorshio & waiver of City fees for S08clal Events approved in
FY 1995/96 Operating Budget (Jazz Holiday, Fun 'N Sun, 4th of July, Family Holiday
Traditions & Parade, Turkey Trot. N. Greenwood Street Festival, & Martin Luther King
Parade), an estimated $141,980 ($69,720 cash contributions & $72,260 in-kind
contributions); authorize event sponsors to approve vendors (PR)
ITEM #24 - C.O.#2 to 1995 Si~ewalk Contract to MTM Contractors. Inc., Pinel/as Park.
FL, increasing the amount by $80,810 for a new total of $321,487.50, and approve a
time extension of 60 days (EN)
ITEM #25 - Increase contract award by $51.090 to Van Waters & Rogers. Inc., Tampa,
FL, for purchase of additional chlorine in 1 ton cylinders for the remaining portion of
contract period 04/04/95 w02/28/96, for a new total estimated $141,480 (EN)
ITEM #26 - C.O.#1 to 1995 Gunite Restoration Contract to Infrastructure Services, Inc. I
151 Operating Corp., Franklin, TN, increasing the amount by $32,480 for a new total of
$356,191, and approve a time extension of 20 days (EN)
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ITEM #27 - Acceot Contract for Purchase of Real Prooertv from John J. Chiafolo. Jr.,
located in Sec. 16-29-16, for Cleveland Street Extension & Widening, for the purchase
price of $24,900, and pay environmental audit & testing expenses maximally estimated at
$2,500, with a boundary survey & closing costs estimated at $750, for a total estimated
$28,150 (EN)
ITEM #28 - Acceot Contract for Sale of Real Prooerty, First Addition to Sunset Point, Blk.
E, Lot 34, 1872 Springtime Ave., to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for
$1 2,000 cash, subject to terms & conditions contained in contract (EN)
ITEM #29 - Receiot/Referral ~ Alcoholic Beveraae Ordinance Revisions (CP)
ITEM #30 - Purchase of cioe and draoe for Harborview Convention Center from Crown
Industries, East Orange, NJ, for $29,180 (CM)
ITEM #31 ~ Purchase of riser stages and accessories for the Harborview Convention Center
from Sica North America, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for $31,687.09 (CM)
ITEM #32 - Amendment to Jollev Trollev Lease to include the premises at 311 S. Madison
Ave. (eM)
ITEM #33 - Aocoint Commissioner Johnson to be National Leaaue of Cities votina deleaate
ITEM #34 ~ See cage 1 3.
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-, Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted less Item #34
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #34 - Continue duollcate legal advertising in Clearwater Gazette I Beach Views until
12/01/95
Commissioner Berfield moved to continue advertising in tha Clearwater Gazette /
Beach Views until December 1, 1995. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners
Barfield, Johnson and Justice voted "Ayett; Mayor Garvey voted "Nay." Motion carried.
The City Manager reported a question had been raised regarding payment for legal
advertisements not submitted to the Clearwater Gazette / Beach Views for publication
between October 1, 1995 and today. She indicated the City cannot pay for services not
received.
The Commission recessed from 8:13 to 8:25 p.m.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
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ITEM #35 - Declare as surolus for subordination to FOOT the City's easement rights &
interest in 3 parcels of land (117 .07CO, 129.04CD & 804.07CO) lying along SR 55,
between SR 60 & the CSX Transportation right-ot-way, N of Drew St., and void previously
approved subordinations (O.R. Book 8698, pages 1142, 1190 & 1161); Res. #95-60 -
authorizing City Manager to execute documents with FDOT (EN)
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing to make
improvements to US 19 N from SR 60 to the CSX Railroad to include a six-lane overpass
at Drew Street, frontage roads and intersection improvements. The City has various
easements on several parcels the FOOT will obtain as right-of-way requisite to the project.
To facilitate this project, the City previously granted FOOT requests that the City
subordinate its easement rights and interests in three parcels identified as parcels 117.07,
129.04 and 804.07, Section 15150~2566, to the FOOT. After the subordination
agreements were executed by the City and recorded by FOOT, FDOT found it necessary to
amend descriptions of the three parcels. Most of the adjustments are so slight they are
difficult to depict visually. The FDOT now requests City approval of the subordinations of
its easement rights and interests in the corrective parcels identified as parcels 117.07CD,
129.04CO, and 804.07CD. Upon granting the FOOT request to subordinate the City's
interests in the corrective parcels, it is in the City's interest to void the subordination of its
rights and interests previously granted to the FDOT prior to the corrections.
The subordinations contain provisions for the FOOT to pay to have the City's
facilities relocated, if necessary, to prevent construction conflicts.
Commissioner Johnson moved to declare as surplus for subordination to the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) the City's easement rights and interest in three
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The City Attorney presented Resolution #95-60 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Justice moved to pass and adopt Resolution #95~60 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
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19N), Section 15150-2566 between SR 60 (Gulf-ta-Bay Boulevard) and the CSX
Transportation right-of-way north of Drew Street, and void previously approved
subordinations granted to the FOOT as recorded in the official records of Pinel/as County,
Florida, in a.R. Book 8698, pages 1142, 1190, and 1161 and that the appropriate officials
be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
'IAyes": Berfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
.INays": None.
Absent: Thomas
ITEM #36 - (Cont'(j. from 10105/95) Municioal Code Enforcement Board - 1 aooointment
(eLK)
Commissioner Berfield moved to appoint Faustino Dolores. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
1 '~"'i ITEM #37 - Other Pending Matters
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?cientoloav reQuest for temoorarv closure of Cleveland Street
A request was received from the Scientologists to close Cleveland Street between
Garden Avenue and Ft. Harrison Avenue on November 5. 1995, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
for a street party to celebrate the restoration of the old Bank of Clearwater Building. A
Special Event application has been filed with the Parks & Recreation Department.
Mary Story, Scientology Public Affairs Director. said the event was scheduled on
the least busy day at the least busy time. For safety concerns, City Engineer Rich Baier
recommended a full closure of the block instead of a partial one. Mayor Garvey expressed
concern regarding how businesses in that block would be affected. Mr. Baier said only one
shop would be open. The City Manager stated this event will occur before' the Celebrate
Downtown events. She indicated the street had been closed on previous occasions for
parades and other downtown events.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve a full closure of Cleveland Street between
Garden Avenue and Ft. Harrison Avenue on November 5, 1995, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
CITY A TIORNEY REPORTS
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The City Attorney presented Resolution #95-76 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Resolution #95-76 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
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a) Res. #95-76 - Demolition Lien - 405 1/2 Garden Ave., Hart's Addition to Clearwater,
Blk. 2, Lot 12 (Proben & Ester C. Hunt)
"Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Justice and Garvey
"Nays": None.
Absent: Thomas
ITEM #39 - Other City Attornev Items - None.
ITEM #40 - City Manager Verbal Reoorts
Airpark Agreement
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The City Manager referred to the October 16, 1995, City Commission' discussion
regarding the Airpark lease. She indicated staff will begin negotiations with the current
fixed base operator. If an agreement cannot be reached, a Request for Proposals (RFP) will
be released. Consensus of the City Commission was to concur with her proposal.
Canvassing Board Meeting
The City Clerk requested confirmation of a time for the mandatory October 25,
1995, Canvassing Board Meeting. The meeting was scheduled for 12:00 noon.
ITEM #41 - Other Commission Action
Commissioner Berfield referred to plans to hire a Hearing Officer for code
enforcement cases. She questioned if this would be done by contract and if the City
would defend the Hearing Officer in a suit. The City Attorney said all details have not
been resolved but indicated contracts probably will be used. She said t~le City would
defend the individual acting on the City's behalf.
Commissioner Barfield questioned if the City can address the black trash barrels
some resident.s leave at the curb. City Manager stated notes currently are left requesting
the barrels be removed from the street. Staff may ask an ordinance be considered. She
noted this is a particular problem in some neighborhoods. Commissioner Berfield
expressed concern Solid Waste deposits some barrels in the street which can cause traffic
problems. The Mayor expressed concern regarding how such an ordinance would be
enforced.
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Commi~sioner Johnson felt it was imperative the City cooperate with others in the
area.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Economic Development Director Alan
Ferri's recommendation to join the Tampa Bay Partnership. The motion was duly
seconded. The City Manager indicated staff is investigating if the City and Chamber of
Commerce could participate in a joint membership.
Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Johnson and Justice and Mayor Garvey
voted "Aye"; Commissioner Berfield voted "Nay." Motion carried.
Commissioner Johnson referred to a recent letter Mayor Garvey had written on
behalf of the City Commission protesting legislation requiring unfunded mandates.
Commissioner Johnson moved to give the Mayor the authority to respond regarding
the City Commission's stand on unfunded mandates. There was no second.
Commissioner Justice felt the Mayor should make sure the Commission agrees
before speaking far them in a letter. Commissioner Johnson withdrew his motion.
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Mavor Garvey referred to an article supplied by John Doran that indicated a city has
the right to regulate the appearance of newsracks. She questioned if direction should be
given, particularly in targeted areas. The City Manager recommended the Design Review
Board address this issue. The City Commission concurred.
Mayor Garvey reminded the Commission of the Florida League of Cities 35th
Legislative Conference November 16 - 17, 1995, in Tampa and urged Commissioners to
attend.
Mayor Garvey reminded the public of Jazz Holiday from October 19 to 22, 1995.
Mavor Garvev noted October 24, 1995, is election day for one City Commission
seat and a vote on the Pension Plan. She urged residents to vote.
Commissioner Johnson indicated several awards will be presented to City of
Clearwater departments at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Award Dinner
scheduled on the night of a City Commission meeting. As he will be unable to attend the
dinner, he wished to congratulate the recipients at this time.
ITEM #42 - Adjournment
Tha mAeting adjourned at 8 :49 p.m.
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