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ACTION AGENDA - CLEARWATER CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, September 5, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Chambers
1 . Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Service Awards
4. Introductions and Awards
5. Presentations:
a) Parks & Recreation Board - Annual Report
6. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting
8/15/96
7. Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda
1, Deacon Albert Tibbetts, St. Cecelia's Catholic
Church.
2. Mayor.
3. None.
4. None.
5. a) Report received.
6. Approved as submitted.
Joyce Addison Invited people to visit and tour Seaborn School.
Kathrvn Holme requested consideration of increasing contribution to Florida Orchestra from $15,000
to $20,000
Pam Wyatt requested policy re checking out movies from the Library mimic the movie industry,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
.,~~.,.8. Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6072-
\.ftt") 96 & #6073-96 - Annexation & RS-8 Zoning
for property located at 1460 Sunset Point
Rd., Sunset Highlands Unit 2, Lot 11
(Rawlings, TRE, A96.24)
9, Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. 5958-96
- Amending Sec. 32.273 to provide authority
to the Solid Waste Director to manage solid
waste collection, conveyance & disposal;
creating Sec. 42.36 to provide for refuse &
recycling container location and enclosure
standards (LDCA 96-20) To be Cont.
10. Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property
located at 1499 Gulf to Bay Blvd" Boulevard
Heights, Blk J, Lots 9-17 less road & Lots
21-23 (Sisbros, Ltd. I The Technology Team,
SV96-16)
11. Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6066-
96 & #6067-96 -land Use Plan Amendment
to Preservation & Preservation Zoning for
property located at 20162 US 19N, Sec. 18-
29-16, part of M&B 44.04, Sever Park, part
of Lot 3 (Asa & Katherine lewis, LUP96.04,
Z96-07)
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8.' Approved, Ords. #6072-96 & #6073-96
passed 1 st reading.
9. Continued.
10, Approved 66,66 sq.ft. area variance to allow
a total of 90.66 sq.ft. of attached sign area
subject to the condition there shall be no
other signs affixed to this building.
11. Approved. Ords. #6066-96 & #6067-96
passed 1 st reading,
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Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
12. Ord. #6062-96 - to allow car rental uses as a 12. Ord. #6062-96 adopted.
conditional use in the Beach Commercial
District & Resort Commercial 28 District
(LDCA 96-1 3)
13. Ord. #6063-96 - Amending See, 40.007 to 13. Ord. #6063-96 adopted,
amend and revise the interpretation of and
variance from Chapter Section by deleting the
reference to net density, by deleting the old
and adding new requirements for calculations
resulting in a fraction (LDCA 96-15)
14. Ord. #6Il68-96 - Amending Secs. 35.11 & 14, Ord. #6068-96 adopted.
42.34 to specify that density calculations for
nursing homes shall be computed on the
basis of 3 residents equals one unit, and
parking for nursing homes shall be required
on the basis on 1 space per 3 persons
residing in the facility (LDCA 96-14)
15. Ord. #6074-96 ~ Amending Art. 1 of eh. 28, 15. Continued to 9/19/96. Direction given.
to create Sec. 28.11 to prohibit a person
from using skateboards, roller skates, in-line
skates, coasters and other similar devices in
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #16-36) - Approved as submitted less #33.
The following items require no formal public hearing and are subject to being approved in a single
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.
16. Declare personal property surplus to City needs and authorize disposal through Tampa Machinery
Auction, Tampa, FL (FN)
17. Approve payment of $115,000 for wage loss benefits (including principal, penalties & interest) for
the period 7/14/89-9/5/96 to Elmer Richa, Claimant {FNl
18. C,O.#1 to contract for environmental consulting with Environmental Consulting and Technology,
Inc., Tampa, FL, increasing the contract by $50,309.94, for a new total of $172,644.44 (GAS)
19. Contracts for est. annual quantities of Yellow 2406 Polyethylene pipe & fittings to: M, T. Deason,
Birmingham, AL, at an est. $185,768.20; Perfection Corp., Madison, OH, at an est. $36,327.50;
Stuart Steel Protection Corp., South Bound Brook, NJ, at an est. $1 2,096; & Equipment Controls
Co" Norcross, GA, at an est. $8,102, for a total est. $242,293.70 (GAS)
20. Agreement with Black & Veatch for evaluation of Clearwater Gas System, not to exceed $43,900
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. Parks & Recreation Mall Show in celebration of Florida City Government Week on 1 0/19/96 (1M)
22. Purchase satellite copy machines, services & related supplies (excluding paper) from Xerox Corp.;
Tampa, FL, for the period 11/1/96-10/31/97, at an est. $71 ;000 (1M)
23. Renew Unlsys A.4 & A-6 computer software licenses with Unisys Corp" Tampa, FL, for the period
10/1/96-9/30/97, at an est. $56;369 (1M)
24. Contract for hardware maintenance of Unisys A.4 & A-6 mainframe computers ta Solarex
Technologies, Lakeland, FL, for the period 10/1/96-9/30/97, for $33;900 (1M)
25. Renew contract for software support of 4 Oracle database licenses with Oracle Corp., Redwood
Shores, CAr for the period 10/1/96-9/30/97, for $29,708.31 (1M)
26. Contract for system support & maintenance for PeapleSoft Payroll / Human Resources System to
PeopleSoft, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA, far the period 11/6/96-11/5/97, for $61.744 (1M)
27. Extend contract for periodical subscriptions & serial standing orders with Ebsco Subscription
Services. Birmingham, AL, far the period 10/1/96 - 9/30/97; at an est, $65,000 (LIB)
28. lease Agreement for marina building rooms 5 & 9 to Roy M. & Mary Kay Carpenter, d/b/a/ Marina
Gifts and Souvenirs, for a 5 year period, for $133,350, plus CPI increases in years 1998-2001,
plus 10% of annual gross revenues exceeding $241,200 (MR)
29. lease Agreement for marina building rooms 6 & 6a to Daniel A, Beach, d/b/a Harbor Barber and
Beauty Styles, for a 5 year period, for $35,687.50, plus CPI increases in years 1998~2001 (MR)
30. Amendment to agreement with School Board of Pinellas County providing for continuation of
School Resource Officer program, for 1996/97 school year, at Clearwater & Countryside High
Schools (PO)
31. Contract for disposal of 9,000 tons of mixed loads of certain types of refuse, construction &
demolition materials to Frontier Recycling, Inc., Largo, FL, for the period 9/6/96-9/30197, at an
est. $166;208; ratify issuance of emergency purchase order to Frontier for $24,592 on 8/8/96 as
part of above contract (SWl
32. Contract extension - House Service Relocation - Water Main Phases 11 & 12, to McGill Plumbing,
Inc.; Largo, FL, for $69,000 (EN)
33. 1996 Miscellaneous Construction Contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc.. Oldsmar, FL, for
$364,456.96 (EN) - APPROVED.
34. Receipt/Referral - Site lighting Requirement (LDCA96-171 (ep)
35. Receipt/Referral - Funeral Homes in P/SP Zoning Districts (LDCA96-18) (CP)
36. Receipt/Referral - High Tech Manufacturing tLDCA96-19) lep)
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
37. Approve $6,000 payment for additional 37. Continued.
services for final design & permitting of
Edgewater Drive Restoration Project to
Coastal Environmental, Inc., St. Petersburg,
Fl, bringing total expenditures to date to
$50,000; authorize staff to commence
process to advertise project for construction
(EN)
38. Agreement with FOE? for funding for 38. Continued.
Edgewater Drive Shoreline Restoration project
in the amount of $25;000 (EN)
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.~9. Employee Health Insurance ~ use of Premium
I Stabilization Fund to offset Y2 of bi-weekly
premium increase for employees with 2 or
more dependents, for the period 1/1/97-
12/31/97, at a cost of $179,727.96 (HR)
40. Contract for Martin Luther King Recreation
Center renovations to Grosz-Stamper
Construction, Inc., Tampa, FL, for $69,700;
approve additional funding of $14,351.78 at
third quarter budget review (PR)
41. Public Hearing - Budget - 1996-97 (eM)
a) Public Hearing - First Reading Ord. #6086-
96 - Declaring millage rate to be levied for
FY beginning 10/1196 and ending 9/30/97,
for operation purposes including pensions
and debt service, and road maintenance
for capital improvement expenditures at
5.1158 mills; providing an effective date,
the levy of 5:1158 mills constitutes a
1.21 % increase over the rolled back rate
of 5.0547 mills
b) Public Hearing - First Reading Ord. #6087-
96 - Adopting an Operating Budget for FY
beginning 10/1/96 and ending 9/30/97;
authorizing City Manager to issue such
instructions necessary to achieve and
accomplish the service programs so
authorized; authorizing City Manager to
transfer moneys and programs among the
departments and activities within any fund
as provided by Ch. 2 of Code
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96 - Adapting the Capital Improvement
Program Budget for FY beginning 10/1/96
and ending 9/30/97; approving the six
year CIP which shall be reevaluated at the
beginning of each fiscal year; authorizing
City Manager to issue such instructions
necessary to achieve and accomplish the
capital improvements so authorized;
authorizing City Manager to transfer
money between projects in the CIP;
appropriating available and anticipated
resources for the projects identified
42. Third QUarter Budget. 1995-96 (eM)
a) First Reading Ord. #6089-96 - Operating
b) First Reading Ord. #6090-96 - CIP
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40. Approved.
41. Budget - 1996~97
a) Approved. Ord. #6086-96 passed 1 st
reading.
b) Approved. Ord. #6087-96 passed 1 st
reading.
c) Approved. Ord. #6088-96 passed 1 st
reading.
42. Approved.
a) Ord. #6089-96 passed 1 st reading.
b) Ord. #6090-96 passed 1 st reading.
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43. Approved. Res. #96-58 adopted.
44. Approved. Res. #96-55 adopted.
45. Reappointed Candace Gardner.
46. Appointed David Rhame.
47. Reappointed F. David Hemerick.
48. Continued.
49. None,
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
al Res. #96-56 adopted,
51. City Attorney requested appeal from
Planning & Zoning Board decision re transfer
conditional use for Jamminz be scheduled.
Consensus to set for 9/30/96 at 9:00 a.m.
52. City Manager Verbal Reports
a) Update on new Assistant City Manager I Development Director. City Manager reported Robert
Keller has accepted the position and will start work in October.
~43. Res. #96-58 - expressing City's intention to
I be reimbursed from proceeds of tax-exempt
financing for certain capital expenditures,
extend contract awarded 9/7/95 to GE
Capital Public Finance, Inc. for one year to
provide a $3,988,800 line of credit to cover
all planned lease purchase equipment
acquisitions for FY 1996-97 f and authorize aU
uncompleted equipment acquisitions
previously approved for financing under
current contract with GE Capital to be
financed under extension of this agreement
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44. Res. #96-55 - authorizing City Manager to
provide written notice to FDOT of City's
interest in entering into a 5 year lease of real
property to operate a welcome center facility
(portion of northerly r-o-w of SR60 - Sec. 16-
29-' 6) (EN)
45. Center Foundation Board of Trustees - ,
appointment (CLK)
46. Environmental Advisory Board ~ 1
appointment (CLK)
.. 47. Marine Advisory Board - , appointment (CLK)
<~)4-8. Municipal Code Enforcement Board - 1
. appointment (CLK)
49. Other Pending Matters
50. Resolutions
a) Res. #96-56 - Assessing property
owners the casts of having mowed
orcleared owners' lots
51. Other City Attorney Items
City Manager announced FDOT has postponed repairs to Memorial Causeway Bridge indefinately.
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She reported a conflict with the 11/2/96 meeting of the CRA/DDB. Consensus to cancel
11/2/96 meeting.
53.
Other Commission Action
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.6.u1 reported re the recent DDS meeting: 1) Unfinished model will be delivered 9/6; completed
by 10/10/96: 21 Estimate for DDS to occupy CRA office is $660/mo.; 3) Festival of trees is
looking for 2/000 sq.ft. of storage space for 2-3 mos.; 4) 11/9/96, will be a Downtown shop hop;
5) 11/9/961 7:00 p.m, Pierce 100 will have a meeting re the bridge; 6) DDB annual meeting will
be 10/24; and 10/14-16/96 the annual Florida Redevelopment Association 1 Florida Mainstreet
Conference will be in St. Petersburg.
Hooper announced the Highland Avenue project is underway. He stated he accepts the
Engineer1s recommendation ra vertical traffic signals.
~ questioned if a citizen can receive a Commission agenda electronically. City Clerk reported
they can be faxed. Internet wJII be investigated.
.clark congratulated City Manager & staff for selection process for ACM/Development Director,
Garvey reported Lady Bombers had won championship.
Requested a sign at the entrance of the City proclaim the 1998 Winter Olympics to be held in
Clearwater's Sister City, Nagano, Japan. No objections.
Garvey requested the funds left over from Saturday in the City matching fund be allowed to be
used for purchase of items such as tables & chairs without requiring the match. Consensus to
allow.
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C'TY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 5, 1996
Present:
Rita Garvey
Robert Clark
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Kathy S'. Rice
Pamela K. Akin
Scott Shuford
Rich Baier
Cynthia E. Goudeau
patricia O. Sullivan
Absent:
J. B. Johnson
Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Deputy City Manager .
City Attorney
Central Permitting Director
Engineering Director
City Clerk
Board Reporter
Vice-Mayor /Commissi oner
Tho Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was
offered by Deacon Albert Tibbetts of St. Cecelia1s Catholic Church. The Mayor led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
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To provide continuity for research, items are 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) Parks and Recreation Board - Annual Report
Chair Clark Weaver said the Parks & Recreation Board had developed a new system
for submitting ideas to the City Commission. During the past year, the board prioritized
Parks & Recreation projects for future Penny for Pine lias programs and recommended the
proposed skateboard ordinance be sent back to staff. The board provided oversight in
recreation projects at the Long Center, Sailing Center. etc., named a new park, assisted in
developing next year's budget, recommended new property for parks. and suggested
trimming the board's size. Accomplishments include work on the Clearwater beach pool
and aquatic center, lights in McMullen Park, and renovations to the Martin Luther King
Center. Mr. Weaver said he and the board enjoyed working for the City Commission and
Clearwaterts citizens. The Mayor thanked the chair and board members.
ITEM #6 - Aooroval of Minutes
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Commissioner Seel moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August
15, 1996, 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 Agenda
Joyce Addisson, owner of the Seaborn Preschool, announced their opening in
downtown Clearwater and invited citizens to tour the school.
Kathryn Holm, of the Florida Orchestra, encouraged the City Commission to increase
their grant to the Florida Orchestra to $20,000. She said two local cities provide grants
larger than Clearwater. It was recommended staff schedule a presentation by the
orchestra at the beginning of the budget process.
Pam Wyatt expressed concern minors easily can obtain "Rn rated films from the
Library and recommended the library adopt a policy that mimics the movie industry.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6072-96 & #6073-96 . Annexation & RS-
8 Zoning for property located at 1460 Sunset Point Rd., Sunset Highlands Unit 2, Lot 11
(Rawlings, TRE, A96-241
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The applicant has requested annexation and proposed zoning of Single-Family
Residential n Eight" for 1460 Sunset Point Road to obtain sewer, service and garbage
pickUp. On August 20, 1996, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
request.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Petition for Annexation and Zoning Atlas
Amendment to Single-Family Residential "Eight" (RS-B) for Lot 11, Sunset Highlands Unit 2
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6072-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance 116072-96 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Aves"; Clark, Hooper, See I and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6073-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6073-96 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
ITEM #9 ~ Public Hearina & First Reading Ord. 5958-96 - Amending Sec. 32.273 to
provide authority to the Solid Waste Director to manage solid waste collection,
conveyance & disposal; creating Sec. 42.36 to provide for refuse & recycling container
location and enclosure standards (LDCA 96~20)
Staff requests this item be continued.
Commissioner Hooper moved to continue Item #9 to (I dato uncertain. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #41 - BudQet ~ 1996-97 (CM)
The City Manager announced Item #41 was advertised and needs to be heard as an
administrative Public Hearing.
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Budget Director Tina Wilson reviewed the City's goals of Public Safety, Economic
Development, and Tourism. Regarding Public Safety, the Police Department will continue
to emphasize community policing. By September 3D, 1997, the Police Department will
develop a redistricting plan to enhance patrol deployment. To encourage Economic
Development. three positions have been added including an Assistant City Manager, and
two staff positions. The Tourism Department, with increased funding of $260,000, will
develop a marketing plan and add a staff position. A special events coordinator has been
added to the Parks & Recreation Department,
Ms. Wilson pointed out many new programs have been added to the General Fund
budget over the past few years. She noted personnel service costs make up a smaller
portion of the budget than they did 10 years ago. Ms. Wilson said new initiates cost $2.5-
million and include crossing guards and $170,000 for equipment for the COPS program for
the Police Department. Other new positions include: 1) Economic Development - 3; 2)
Grant Writer - 1; 3) CRT - 1 code enforcement staff assistant; 4) City Clerk - 1 Board
Reporter; 5) Engineering ~ 1 Architect; 6) Parks & Recreation Department - 1
Groundskeeper, 1 Special Events Coordinator, and staff for the new Countryside
Recreation Center. Ms. Wilson said planned CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) include a
Clearwater beach aquatic park and pool, Library carpet replacement, and repairs to Jack
Russell Stadium. She said under this budget, the tax rate remains at 5.1158 mills and
homeowners will pay the same amount of taxes as they did last year if their assessment
did not increase. She said Clearwater taxes make up 22% of the total tax bill
homeowners pay. In response to a question, Ms. Wilson said the ad valorem tax does not
cover the Police Department budget and pays only 28% of City expenses.
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Ms. Wilson reported the number of employees has increased by 80 during the past
10 years, including 68 positions in the Police Department. Many new programs have been
added. The City's unappropriated saving account of $9,3.million equals 13.2% of the
General Fund budget. In answer to a question, Engineering Director Rich Baier said the
design budget for the new Memorial Causeway Bridge was always estimated to cost
between $2.5- and $3.million. He indicated the PD&E (Project Development &
Environmental) Study budgeted for $1. 7-mlllion, only cost $865,000.
Commissioner Seel questioned if Ordinance #6087-96 authorizes the City Manager
to transfer working capital or savings from one department to another. The City Manager
stated she cannot increase the bottom line but can transfer funds from one department to
another. She cannot dip into savings accounts without first coming to the City
Commission. Commissioner Seel expressed concern the City Manager could transfer
enormous amounts of funds between departments. The City Manager agreed she has that
authority, but noted all changes are reported to the City Commission on a quarterly basis.
She said generally the transfers are not significant. Most large transfers would result from
projects that would have to come to the City Commission. In response to a question
regarding Ordinance #6088-96, the City Manager said she would never post transfers of
funds between CIP projects without first coming to the City Commission.
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In response to a question, the City Manager reviewed changes resulting from
Tuesday's Work Session: 1) a part.time position for Long Center - $3,640; 2) crossing
guards - $7,500: 3) social service funding increase - $38,000; 4} Grant Writer position -
3/4 year - $40,560; 5) maintenance of SPJC (St. Petersburg Junior College) athletic fields
if negotiations are successful - $45,000; and 6) $27,000 allocated for Economic
Development positions with remainder from the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency).
Commissioner Hooper moved to declare a millage rate to be levied for FY 1996/97,
at 5.1158 mills. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
a) First Reading Ord. #6086-96 ~ Declaring millage rate to be levied for FY beginning
, 0/01/96 and ending 09/30/97, for operation purposes including pensions and debt
service, and road maintenance for capital improvement expenditures at 5.1158 mills;
providing an effective date, the levy of 5.1158 mills constitutes a 1.21 % increase over the
rolled back rate of 5.0547 mills.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6086-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6086-96 on first reading, The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey,
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
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b) First Reading Ord. #6087.96 ~ Adopting an Operating Budget for FY beginning 10/01/96
and ending 09/30/97; authorizing City Manager to issue such instructions necessary to
achieve and accomplish the service programs so authorized; authorizing City Manager to
transfer moneys and programs among the departments and activities within any fund as
provided by Ch. 2 of Code
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the operating budget for FY 1996/97. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 116087-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6087-96 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper. Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson,
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c) First Reading Ord. #6088.96 - Adopting the Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY
beginning 10/01/96 and ending 09/30/97; approving the six year CIP which shall be
reevaluated at the beginning of each fiscal year; authorizing City Manager to issue such
instructions necessary to achieve and accomplish the capital improvements so authorized;
authorizing City Manager to transfer money between projects in the CIP; appropriating
available and anticipated resources for the projects identified
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the Capital Improvement Program budget
for FY 1996/97. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 116088~96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6088-96 on first reading, The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark. Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson,
ITEM #1 0 - Variance{s~ to Sinn Regulations for property located at 1499 Gulf to Bav Blvd..
Boulevard Heights, Blk J. Lots 9-17 less road & Lots 21-23 (Sisbros, Ltd. I The Technology
Team. SV96-16)
This property. between Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Court Street and West of
Highland Avenue. is zoned Limited Office. The applicant is requesting an area variance of
66.66 square feet from the permitted 24 square feet to allow a total of 90.66 square feet
of attached sign area. The applicant proposes to place three attached signs near the
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allocations of attached signs: 1) oriented to Gulf-to.Bay Boulevard frontage and 2) oriented
to Court Street frontage. Only the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard allocation is proposed to be
varied.
Staff feels conditions tend to support approval as the variance provides for a
reduction in signage for the building from a January 24, 1994, variance of 43.5 and 49.5
square feet. Staff notes the building is larger than other office buildings in this Limited
Office 20ne and placement of 90,66 square feet of signs on the building's Southeast face
will not degrade the appearance of the City or this neighborhood,
David Puckett, representative, verified photographs of the property presented him
by Central Permitting Director Scott Shuford, Mr. Puckett reported the Technology Team.s
lease indicates their signs will be the only ones on the building. In response to a question,
he said the Technology Team is a major tenant. They are located on the fourth floor and
have an option for the third floor. Commissioner Hooper questioned if tenants can apply
for a free standing sign if Barnett Bank vacates the drive-through. Mr. Shuford said a low
24-square foot sign would be permitted. In response to a question, he said the previous
variances were for signs facing the other roadways. Sign restrictions have not changed
since they were granted. Mr. Shuford said this variance would take precedence over
previous ones. In answer to a question, Mr. Puckett said the Technology Team's contract
indicates they are the only tenant allowed future signage on the building.
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the permitted 24 square feet to allow a total of 90.66 square feet of attached sign area,
on property identified as Boulevard Heights, Block J, Lots 9-17, less road and less Lots 21,
22, and 23, for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards for Approval, items (1) - (4), subject to the
following condition: No other signs shall be affixed to this building and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #11 - Public HearinQ & First Readina Ords. #6066-96 & #6067-96 - Land Use Plan
Amendment to Preservation & Preservation Zoning for property located at 20162 US 19N,
Sec. 18-29-16, part of M&8 44.04, Sever Park, part of Lot 3 (Asa & Katherine Lewis,
LUP96~04, Z96-07)
This rezoning request complies with Condition #15 on the applicants' Certified Site
Plan that requires them to rezone the 'remaining jurisdictional wetlands and mitigation areas
as "Preservation" immediately following annexation of the site. The subject property,
approximately 300 feet West of US 19N and South of Druid Road is a vacant lot and part
of the Suncoast Inn at 20162 US 19N. On December 7, 1995, the City annexed the
property following final adoption of Ordinance 1/5929-95. Concurrent with the annexation,
the City Commission also approved a Transfer of Development Rights from Parcel 2 (Sec.
18-29, M&B 44/04) and Parcel 1 (Sever Park, part of Lot 3) and the "main" motel site
(Sever Park, all of Lot 2). The western portions of both parcels are wetlands while the
eastern segments contain varying elevations of upland.
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(AM-B) has a Countywide Land Use Plan Classification of Residential Urban. It is proposed
to rezone this property Preservation (P). The Countywide Future Land Use Plan
Classification of sensitive portions of the site and open space areas would be preserved
through this rezoning and land use plan amendment. On August 20, 1996, the Planning &
Zoning Board unanimously endcrsed the request.
Commissioner Seel moved to approve the Petition for Land Use Plan Amendment to
Preservation and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Preservation (P) for Section 18-29-16, Part
of M&B 44-04 and Sever Park, Part of Lot 3, and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 116066-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance 1/6066-96 on first reading'. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
nAyes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
nNays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6067-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6067-96 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
t'Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
ttNays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
Public Hearina - Second Readina Ordinances
ITEM 1/12 - Ord. #6062~96 ~ to allow car rental uses as a conditional use in the Beach
Commercial District & Resort Commercial 28 District (LDCA 96-13)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6062-96 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6062-96 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
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ITEM 1113. Ord. 116063~96 ~ Amending Sec. 40.007 to amend and revise the
interpretation of and variance from Chapter Section by deleting the reference to net
density, by deleting the old and adding new requirements for calculations resulting in a
fraction (LOCA 96-15)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance //6062-96 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6062~96 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
ITEM #14 - Ord. #6068~96 ~ Amending Secs, 35.11 & 42.34 to specify that density
calculations for nursing homes shall be computed on the basis of 3 residents equals one
unit, and parking for nursing homes shall be required on the basis on 1 space per 3 persons
residing in the facility (LDCA 96-14)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6062~96 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6062~96 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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UNays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
ITEM #15 - Ord. #6074-96 - Amending Art. 1 of Ch. 28, to create Sec. 28.11 to prohibit a
person from using skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, coasters and other similar
devices in specified locations
The City Manager stated the proposed ordinance prohibits skating in the area of
downtown. She recommended continuing the item to September 19, 1996, when
Commissioner Johnson is present. She suggested the City Commission consider
requesting the City Attorney draft a less broad ordinance that allows properties to be
posted. She said staff wants to review creative approaches addressed in information
recently received from California.
The Mayor reported last night a downtown property owner indicated something
should be done to address the problem and stop the damage caused by skateboarders.
Commissioner Clark moved to continue Item 1115 to September 19, 1996. The
motion was duly seconded.
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In response to a question, the City Attorney indicated the City Commission will
decide if parents are to be cited if their children ignore posted signage. The Mayor felt
young people need to be aware they have some responsibility. The City Attorney
recommended language different from trespassing for this ordinance. She said issuing
warnings would be at Police discretion.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Clark expressed concern posting would not help. The Mayor felt
posting was critical and would give the Police Department tho opportunity to issue
citations.
Commissioner Hooper moved to direct the City Attorney to propose an ordinance to
allow public and private properties to be posted to prohibit skateboarding. The motion was
duly seconded.
In response to a question, Mr. Baier said property owners pay for public purpose
signs which do not require sign permits. The City Manager pointed out private signs are
permitted on private property only and not City streets, Commissioner Seel questioned if
the signs could be designed to be friendlier. Mr. Baier recommended they conform to the
regulatory sign format. In response to a suggestion, he will review if an international
symbol can be used. Commissioner Clark noted this motion provides direction, not
endorsement.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #16-36) - Approved as submitted less #33.
ITEM # 1 6 ~ Declare oersonal orooertv surolus to City needs and authorize disposal through
Tampa Machinery Auction, Tampa, FL (FN)
ITEM #17 - AODrove oavment of $115.000 for waQe loss benefits (including principal,
penalties & interest) for the period 07/14/89 -09/05/96 to Elmer Richa, ~Iaimant (FN)
ITEM #18 - C.O.n1 to contract for environmental consultinQ with Environmental Consulting
and Technology, Inc., Tampa, FL, increasing the contract by $50,309.94, for a new total
of $172,644.44 (GAS)
ITEM #19 - Contracts for estimated annual auantities of' Yellow 2406 Polvethvlene DiDe &
fittings to: M. T. Deason, Birmingham, AL, at an estimated $185,768.20; Perfection
Corp.. Madison, OH, at an estimated $36.327.50; Stuart Steel Protection Corp., South
Bound Brook, NJ, at an estimated $12,096; & Equipment Controls Co., Norcross, GA, at
an estimated $8,102, for a total estimated $242,293.70 (GAS)
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ITEM 1120 . Agreement with Black & Veatch for evaluation of Clearwater Gas System, not
to exceed $43,900 (lA)
ITEM #21 . Promotional license Agreement with Clearwater Mall to allow the City to
conduct an EXPO and Parks & Recreation Mall Show in celebration of Florida City
Government Week on 10/19/96 (1M)
ITEM #22 . Purchase satellite CODY machines. services & related supplies (excluding paper)
from Xerox Corp., Tam pa, FL, for the period 11/01/96 -10/31/97. at an estimated
$71,000 (1M)
ITEM #23 - Renew Unisvs A-4 & A.6 computer software licenses with Unisys Corp..
Tampa, FL. for the period 10101/96 -09/30/97, at an estimated $56.369 (1M)
ITEM #24 - Contract for hardware maintenance of Unisvs A-4 & A-6 mainframe computers
to Solarex Technologies, Lakeland, FL, for the period 1 % 1/96 -09/30/97, for $33,900
(1M)
ITEM #25 - Renew contract for software support of 4 Oracle database licenses with
Oracle Corp., Redwood Shores, CA, for the period 10/01/96 -09/30/97, for $29,708.31
(1M)
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ITEM #26 - Contract for system support & maintenance for PeopleSoft Payroll I Human
Resources System to PeopleSoft, lnc., Walnut Creek. CA, for the period 11106/96~
11/05/97, for $61,744 {1M}
ITEM #27 ~ Extend contract for Deriodical subscriptions & serial standina orders with Ebsco
Subscription Services, Birmingham, AL, for the period 1010 1/96 ~09/30/9 7, at an
estimated $65,000 (LIB)
ITEM #28 ~ Lease Agreement for marina building rooms 5 & 9 to Roy M. & Mary Kay
Carpenter, d/b/a/ Marina Gifts and Souvenirs, for a 5 year period, for $133,350, plus CPI
increases in years 1998-01. plus 10% of annual gross revenues exceeding $241,200 (MR)
iTEM #29 - Lease AQreement for marina building rooms 6 & 6a to Daniel A. Beach, d/b/a
Harbor Barber and Beauty Styles, for a 5 year period, for $35,687.50, plus CPI increases
in years 1998-01 (MR)
ITEM #30 ~ Amendment to agreement with School Board of Pinellas County providing for
continuation of School Resource Officer program, for 1996/97 school year, at Clearwater
& Countryside High Schools (PD)
ITEM #31 - Contract for disposal of 9.000 tons of mixed loads of certain types of refuse.
construction & demolition materials to Frontier Recvcling. Inc., Largo, FL, for the period
09/06/96 -09/30/97. at an estimated $166,208; ratify issuance of emergency purchase
order to Frontier for $24,592 on 08/08/96 as part of above contract (SW)
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ITEM #32 ~ Contract extension - House Service Relocation - Water Main Phases 11 & 12,
to McGill Plumbing, Inc., Largo, FL, for $69,000 (EN)
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ITEM 1134 - Rsceiot/Referral . Site Liahting Reauirement (LDCA96~17) (CP)
ITEM #35 - Receiot/Referral ~ Funeral Homes in P/SP Zonina Districts (LDCA9S-18) (CP)
ITEM #36 ~ Receiot/Referral - High Tech Manufacturing (LDCA96-19) (CP)
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted less
)tem #33 and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #33 - 1996 Miscellaneous Construction Contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc.,
Oldsmar, FL, for $364,456.96 (EN)
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This contract is to accomplish five small construction projects: 1) widen the portion
of Cleveland Street that dead-ends on the West side of McMullen~Booth Road. The project
will construct a 24-foot wide roadway with a turnaround at the West end. Stormwater
treatment is being accomplished at the Southwest corner of Cleveland Street and
McMullen-Booth Road on City property purchased for this purpose; 2) construct a 26-space
parking lot on Pinellas County School Board property just north of the North Greenwood
Library. The City is leasing this property for this purpose; 3) remove asphaltic concrete
pavement between the curb line and right~of-wav line adjacent to 880 Mandalay
Condominium to permit new sidewalk construction, to create open space which is pervious
to stormwater, and to repave 9 existing metered parking spaces; 4) the Garden Avenue
Sanitary Sewer Replacement; and 5) the Eldridge Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement.
Commissioner Seel noted plans for the parking lot by the North Greenwood Library
include 10 City spaces, 8 for the School system; and 8 unpaved spaces. She expressed
concern regarding the City's cost for 10 parking spaces. The Mayor said library patrons
currently use the unpaved lot and handicapped access is a problem. She indicated public
funds will be used for the parking lot whether the City or School Board paves it. Mr. Baier
said the City has negotiated with the School Board for a year regarding this project, Staff
has received many complaints from library patrons. Commissioner Seel questioned if the
investment is worthwhile as the library may be moved in the future, The Mayor felt the
library would not move for at least 10 years, She suggested staff approach the School
Board regarding a contribution to this project. Commissioner Hooper felt the North
Greenwood library should have adequate paved parking. Commissioner Seel suggested
designating the front spaces for handicapped parking and the unpaved lot for other library
patrons. She said according to this proposal. the School Board will have a free parking lot
after 10 years.
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the award of the 1996 Miscellaneous
Construction Contract (96~18) to Keystone Excavators. Inc. of. Oldsmar. Florida in the
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amount of $364,456.96 being the lowest and most responsive bid received in accordance
with plans and specifications and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners Clark and Hooper and Mayor
Garvey voted "Aye"; Commissioner Seel voted "Nay," Motion carried.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM 1137 - Aocrove $6.000 cavment for additional services for final design & cermitting
of Edgewater Drive Restoration Project to Coastal Environmental. Inc.. St. Petersburg, FL,
bringing total expenditures to date to $50,000; authorize staff to commence process to
adverdse project for construction (EN)
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ITEM #38 - Agreement with FDEP for funding for Edgewater Drive Shoreline Restoration
project in the amount of $ 25 ,000 (ENl
The March 1993, storm subjected the Edgewater Drive shoreline to significant loss
of upland soils, exposing concrete rip rap and debris placed there over many years. The
shoreline's present condition is visually displeasing and precludes any viable wetland for
wildlife habitat and water quality treatment in Clearwater Harbor and raises concern for
public safety.
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In September 1994, the City Commission awarded a contract to Coastal
Environmental Inc. to develop the project design and permit application, The proposed
$6.000 payment will cover final design, construction plans and specifications, and to
complete permitting and required authorizations. Since initiation of this project, staff held
3 public meetings and Pinellas County held 2 public hearings related to the Water and
Navigation Control Authority permit. Public concerns include: 1) maintaining Clearwater
Harbor vista; 2) vista diminished by mangroves that might recruit; 3) improved parI<
attracting transients; and 4) increased park use creating vehicular nuisance in the
neighborhood and on Edgewater Drive right-of-way. A condition in the Pinellas County
permit would require the City to trim mangroves that grow beyond 6-feet. Staff has
offered to provide no parking signs in the neighborhood should they be required and ensure
no parking in the right-ai-way is enforced.
The City Commission approved the project through the FY (fiscal year) 1997 Capital
Improvement Program. On August 21. 1996. the EAB (Environmental Advisory Soard)
recommended approval of the project. Total construction costs for the project are
estimated to be $400,000.
The City requested and received approval for a $25,000 grant through the FDEP
(Florida Department of Environmental Protection) Pollution Recovery Trust Fund to restore
the Edgewater Drive shoreline between Sunset Point Road and Union Street. The
agreement specifies the City will be reimbursed for work associated with removing asphalt
debris, restacking clean concrete rubble, and planting native coastal wetland plants.
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Mr. Baier reviewed the project's chronology. A utility billing stuffer was sent to
area homeowners in May 1995, followed by a May 23. 1995, mailing based on tax rolls
regarding 2 community meetings. Following a July 1995, St. Petersburg Times article
regarding the project, the Army Corps of Engineers contacted homeowners. Pinellas
County did a mailing to property owners regarding the August 13, 1996, Board of County
Commission meeting. The August 21, 1996. EAB review of the issue was advertised and
broadcast of C-View TV. Another St. Petersburg Times article regarding the project was
published September 3, 1996, followed by a September 4. 1996. editorial. Planning the
project has been a public interactive process.
In answer to a question, Mr. Baier defined "recruit" as mangrove growth due to
natural conveyance. The mangroves on the North side of Memorial Causeway, for
example. recruited naturally. Commissioner Clark noted neighborhood concern that
mangroves would recruit along the Edgewater Drive shoreline. Mr. Baier said the County
would require all mangroves to be trimmed below 6 feet. Commissioner Clark questioned
if the City can legally prevent mangroves from propagating. Mr. Baier indicated the City
cannot pluck mangrove seedlings. The project will plant spartina grass and create estuary
pools. The City will not plant mangroves. He noted the slope of Memorial Causeway's
North bank encouraged mangrove growth while recruitment was slow on the South bank
due to the rip rap. The Mayor noted the positive impact of mangroves on water quality. In
response to a question. Mr. Baier did not think the projAr:t will encourage mangrove
recruitment. He did not know if the proposed breakwater would trap mangrove seeds
along the shoreline. Concern was expressed erosion of the road must be prevented.
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The ownership of property at 2021 and 2025 Edgewater Drive was questioned. It
was noted a study of the shoreline did not indicate severe erosion. Mr, Baier said some
erosion has occurred, The grant is based on the water quality and erosion component. In
response to concerns. Mr. Baier said the proiect will replace man-made products dumped
over the years with new Iimerock and the project's results will not resemble Dunedin Pass.
A community meeting to address neighborhood concerns and fully explain the
project was recommended. An opinion was expressed that the cement is unattractive and
should be removed. It also was noted trees at the intersection of Edgewater and Marine
are in jeopardy of falling into the water.
Philip Gellum opposed the project and expressed concern the City underestimates
the probability of mangrove recruitment. the only erosion along the shoreline during the last
70 years resulted from water runoff, and the neighborhood homeowner's association
contacted by staff has been inactive for years. He reviewed covenants with land owners
on quit claim deeds to the City for a deep-water public park indicate the City will only mow
the lawn and care for the shrubbery or the land will revert to the land owners. and that the
land owners retain their rights for ingress and egress into the water. He also expressed
concern the project will devalue property values, and that staff has hidden agendas. Mr.
Baier said staff had reduced the project's scope and removed the mangrove elements from
a previous version of the project. He did not think the proposed proiect will encourage
mangrove recruitment. Mr. Gellum supported beautification but opposed blocking the
vista.
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Duane Reber said he had not received notification of any City hearings regarding
this issue. He requested minutes of meetings and was told there was none. The Mayor
noted a group of people refers to themselves as the Edgewater Drive Homeowners'
Association. Mr. Baier said staff has minutes of at least one meeting. In response to a
question, he reported the notices were sent to Mr. Reher's Montana address. Mr. Reber
indicated that address has been changed on the tax rolls.
Curtis Jenney said he had been notified and attended a number of meetings
regarding this issue. He said the meetings attracted a large turnout and a representative of
the Edgewater Drive Homeowners' Association had addressed the meeting. He favored
maintaining the view and supported the project. He referred to the large amount of
unsightly materials deposited along the shoreline. He did want mangroves to grow above
the shoreline elevation and felt enforcing parking regulations would not be difficult.
Mike Jackson said he pays no attention to utility bill stuffers. He was not notified
of the County meeting because his name was not on the tax roll. He estimated 6 foot high
mangroves would cut the view in front of his house by 1/3 and block the view of those
driving in automobiles.
John Miller no longer supports the proiect. He said the City has a large investment
i11 th~ ::;::orCHi15, ntt disputed staif;s statement at the (;OUnty (.;omtlllssion meeting that
the City had held public hearings regarding this proiect.
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Jacqueline Reber stated staff knows mangroves will recruit to the area when wave
action and turbulence are reduced. She presented a petition with 71 signatures opposing
the project. She said no Edgewater Drive residents support the project.
Joseph Artclair felt the project will benefit only a few people. He felt the handling
of the proiect had been "unbusinesslike" and that Edgewater Drive residents were not
fairly represented. He expressed concern wording on the project summary kept changing.
Concerns were expressed that future State legislation could forbid trimming
mangroves and a copy of current legislation related to trimming mangroves was requested.
Commissioner See I questioned if the prime reason for the project is storm water treatment.
Commissioner Clark moved to continue Items 1137 and 1138. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
On September 16, 1996, a date will be set for the community meeting, Staff will
make certain the neighborhood is informed and will post the neighborhoods. It was
recommended the meeting be held in the Main Library.
The Commission recessed from 8:32 to 8:53 p.m.
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ITEM #39 - Emolovee Health Insurance - use of Premium Stabilization Fund to offset Y, of
bi-weekly premium increase for employees with 2 or more dependents. for the period
01/01/97 -12/31/97, at a cost of $179.727.96 (HR)
The City currently offers a two tiered health insurance option (employee and
employee plus family). The City pays the cost for employee coverage and the employee
pays for the family coverage. Effective January 1. 1997. the health insurance option will
become three-tiered (employee: employee plus one dependent; employee plus two or more
dependents). The change will reduce the cost for employees with one dependent but will
increase the cost to employees with two or more dependents. Bi-weekly rates for
employees with two or more dependents in the Prucare HMO will increase by 35% from
$95.06 to $128.24 and rates for those in the Prucare Plus plan will increase 31 % from
$128.88 to $169.29.
In 1989, the City established a Premium Stabilization Fund. The Fund's intent was
to guard against future health care cost increases. On August 22. 1996, the Insurance
Committee, represented by the four employee unions and SAMP personnel, recommended
the City use a portion of the Premium Stabilization Fund to offset Yl of the increased
dependent insurance costs for employees with two or more dependents during calendar
year 1997.
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The City Manager reported the benefit would not be taxable. The fund has grown
to approximately $3.5-millian. It was noted same of the fund came from refunds from
previous insurance companies and the fund is a mix of employee and tax dollar
contributions.
It was noted that as the cost of dependent coverage has increased, the number of
employees covering their dependents has decreased. In response to a question, the City
Manager said the contracts indicate staff will work with the unions in defining benefits.
Commissioner Hooper noted the Insurance Committee makes every effort to reduce costs
and referred to a recent cost savings based an a change in the payment schedule. In
response to a question, Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice said the committee's makeup
varies based on whom the unions send as representatives, Concern was expressed that
younger employees with families may not be fairly represented. Ms, Rice said the
committee encourages employees concerned about insurance issues to became involved.
Commissioner Seel suggested some employees may consider the State insurance
program, Healthy Kids, to make certain insurance is available to children. The City
Manager said information regarding the Healthy Kids program will be forwarded to staff.
Commissioner Hooper moved to use the Premium Stabilization Fund to offset one-
half of the bi-weekly premium increase for employees with two or more dependents for the
one year period January 1,1997 through December 31,1997. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously,
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ITEM #40 - Contract for Martin Luther Kina Recreation Center renovations to Grosz-
Stamper Construction, Inc., Tampa, FL, for $69,700; approve additional funding of
$14,351.78 at third quarter budget review (PR)
During the developmental phase of the FY 1995/96 Capital Improvement Budget,
North Greenwood Community members requested renovations to the lobby and main
restroom areas of the Martin Luther King Recreation Center, Funding of $80,000 was
included in the FY 1995/96 Capital Improvement Budget for this renovation project.
Originally. funds were to cover professional and construction fees. During inspection,
however, asbestos was found. The new $94,351.78 budget includes: 1) Grosz~Stamper
Construction, Inc., contract - $69,700; 2) architect's professional services - $8,650; 3)
asbestos inspection ~ $450; 4) asbestos removal - $6,900; 51 document reproduction -
$123.10: and 6) contingency - $8,528.68. The contract replaces lobbyl hallway floor and
wall tile, and installs new acoustical ceiling panels, a new control counter, new restroom
fixtures. new toilet compartments, new tile in both men's and woments restrooms,
painting of interior doors, and other miscellaneous cosmetic improvements. A North
Greenwood Community representative reviewed the plans and specifications, which have
community support.
Commissioner Seel noted replacement of the Martin Luther King Center is included
in proposed Penny for Pinellas funding for 2000-10, and questioned if the City should
spend money for this project at this time. The Mayor said addressing the center's
restrooms is necessary and felt the community will use the building for many more years.
Parks & Recreation Director Ream Wilson stated the center is on School Board property
.!:) and it is not anticipated the School Board will need the property for another purpose.
Commissioner Clark moved to award a contract for Martin Luther King Recreation
Center renovations (180-96), to Grosz-Stamper Construction, Inc., of Tampa. Florida for
the sum of $69,700 which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans
and specifications, and approve additional funding of $14,351,78 at third quarter budget
review and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #41 - Bud~et - 1996-97 (CM) - See page 3.
ITEM #42 - Third Quarter Budget - 1995-96 (CM)
The report is based on nine months of activity from October 1 995, through June
1996 in FY (fiscal year) 1995/96. At 3rd quarter, anticipated General Fund revenues
exceed anticipated General Fund expenditures by $16,585. A transfer of $164,740 to the
Capital Improvement Fund to raze the "Annex" and Stone Buick Body Shop is needed. The
excess revenue, along with $148,155, transferred from unappropriated retained earnings
will fund this project. Anticipated revenues from Court Fines are reduced by $150,000.
Third quarter amendments include $107,540 for Ervin I s All American Youth Club and
$75,000 for the Clearwater beach aquatics park and pool.
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Amendments to the Gas Fund reflect the return of Gas Fund revenues lent to the
Capital Improvement Fund for Pinellas and Pasco expansIon based on the issuance of
related Gas Bonds. Budget amendments for the Harborview Center include grant revenues
from the eve (Convention and Visitor's Bureau) and a reduction in operating revenues from
Clearwater.s on the Bluff, Pickles Plus, and other rental and catering revenues, for a net
decrease in operating revenues of $83,400. The loan from the consolidated cash pool is
increased by $108,900 at third quarter.
With program savings, the Water & Sewer Fund purchased office equipment, the
Solid Waste Fund purchased some capital equipment, and the Marine Department
purchased a laptop computer for presentations, No budget amendments are proposed for
the Stormwater Utility, Recycling, Parking, or Pier 60 funds.
The increase in anticipated revenues in the Internal Services Funds is found in the
Garage Fund due to increased revenues from the sale of surplus vehicles. Internal Service
Fund Revenues and Expenditures reflect a $59,819 appropriation to the Capital
Improvement Fund for the design and installation of a motor vehicle fume exhaust
extraction system approved by the City Commission on July 18, 1996.
Amendments to the Capital Improvement Fund total a net increase of $2,929,572:
Capital Improvement Fund budget increases approved by the City Commission: 1) fire
engine replacement ~ $9,965; 2) fleet air quality improvements ~ $59,819; 3) Harborview
Center - $730,900; 4) Storm water Quality Improvements/Prop ~ $138,400; 5) Pinellas
new gas mains & services - $80,724; 6) Pinellas Phase II gas line relocation - $121,350;
and the Gas bond Issue which netted $8,493,304 in proceeds: a) Pasco expansion/new
mains & services - $ 5.41 ~million; b) Pasco land. buildings & equipment ~ $ 510,000; c)
Pinellas Phase II new gas mains ~ $830,000; d) Pinellas Phase II system gas line relocation
- $1,303,304; e) Pinellas Phase 1\ system improvement - $360,000; and f) Pinellas Phase
II gas buildings & equipment - $80,000. Capital Improvement Budget increases not
previously approved by the City Commission 1) Emergency Operations Center - $3,549
from City of Homestead for assistance provided in aftermath of Hurricane Andrew; 2)
fencing replacement program (6~ft. fence under Clearwater Pass Bridge on Sand Key) -
$4,555 budget increase of General Fund revenues representing bridge revenues returned to
General Fund when Bridge Fund closed; 3) Clearwater beach aquatics park & pool -
$75,000 budget increase for design work; 4) geographic information - $18,750 increase of
General Fund revenues to transfer revenues budgeted in Non~Departmental for FY 1995/96
GIS employee salaries; 5) annex property demolition - $164,739 budget increase of
General Fund revenues to establish demolition project of Annex and Enterprise Car
Rental/Stone Buick Body Shop (item to be presented September 19, 1996); and 6)
stormwater quality improvement/property purchase - a) $28,534 budget increase of
revenues from other municipalities representing reimbursement from SWFWMD
(Southwest Florida Water Management District) for Alligator Creek; b) $10,957 budget
increase of Pinellas County revenues representing reimbursement for Alligator Creek~ and
c) a $3,648 budget increase of revenues from other municipalities representing
reimbursement from the City of Safety Harbor for Alligator Creek,
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Commissioner Seel questioned if City loans to the Harborview Center were included
In the total. Ms. Wilson referred to page 21 of her August 28. 1996, memorandum
regarding the Third Quarter Review ~ Amended City Manager's Annual Budget Report, and
indicated the projected loan amount of $293,100 in .'Other Revenues" was amended to
$402,000. Commissioner Seel said it is important the public is aware of this amount. Ms.
Wilson said the Harborview Center will pay interest on those funds.
Commissioner See I questioned the Marina's contribution to the CIP af $84,000
when they plan to expend $320,000 in FY 1996/97. The City Manager said $200,000 of
those funds come from Penny for Pinellas funding to construct fishing piers and $36,000
covers a lease purchase.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Third Quarter Budget Review. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
oJ First Reading Ord. #6089-96 - Operating
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6089-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6089-96 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark. Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
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b) First Reading Ord. #6090-96 - CIP
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 1/6090-96 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6090-96 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayeslt: Clark, Hooper. Seel and Garvey,
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
ITEM #43 - Res. #96-58 - expressing City's intention to be reimbursed from proceeds of
tax-exempt financing for certain capital expenditures, extend contract awarded 09/07/95
to GE Capital Public Finance, Inc. for one year ta provide a $3,988,800 line of credit to
cover all planned lease purchase equipment acquisitions for FY 1996/97, and authorize all
uncompleted equipment acquisitions previously approved for financing under cllrrent
contract with GE Capital to be financed under extension of this agreement (FN)
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The City solicited proposals for lease purchase financing for FY 1995/96. The
bidders bid a percentage of the weekly average index for the 5-year Treasury Note as
published by the Federal Reserve Board. The rate bid by GE (GE Capital Public Finance,
Inc.) was 87.5% of the weekly average 5-year Treasury Note. The recent 5-year treasury
average weekly rate was 6.52% which would result in a current borrowing rate of
5.705%. Staff is satisfied with the current contract and very satisfied with GEls
performance.
After contacting several lease purchasing providers, staff indicates it is not in the
City.s best interest to solicit proposals now: 1) the City's current interest rate is as good
as or better than the City would get if it went out this year and 21 the City ,would start
establishing a multiple year contract record which could lower future borrowing costs, In
last year's contract, the City added an option to renew the contract for one-year
extensions with the mutual consent of both parties. GE indicated they want to renew the
contract for one-year. Approval of this item does not represent a commitment to borrow.
Resolution 96-58 allows the City to pay the vendors and to be reimbursed from GE Capital
Public Finance.
In answer to a question, Finance Director Margie Simmons said the City acquires
police vehicles with three-year contracts,
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Commissioner Clark moved to express the City's intention to be reimbursed from
the proceeds of a tax.exempt financing for certain capital expenditures, extend the
contract awarded September 7, 1995, to GE Capital Public Finance, Inc., for one-year to
provide a $3,988,800 line of credit to cover all planned lease purchase equipment
acquisitions for FY 1996/97, and authorize all uncompleted equipment acquisitions
previously approved for financing under the current contract with GE Capital Public
Financing. Inc., to be financed under the extension of this agreement and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution 1196-58 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #96-58 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
II Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson.
ITEM #44 - Res. #96-55 - authorizing City Manager to provide written notice to FOOT of
City's interest in entering into a 5 year lease of real property to operate a welcome center
facility (portion of northerly r-o-w of SRGO - See, 16-29-16) (EN)
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On July 18, 1986, the City entered into a 10-year lease with FDOT {Florida
Department of Transportation) for part of the northerly right-of-way of the Courtney
Campbell Causeway at its Clearwater terminus to operate a visitors welcome station. The
City sublet the premises to the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce to construct and
operate the facility. The City Manager provided timely notification to FOOT by letter dated
April 19, 1996, of City interest in renewing the lease for an additional 10-year term as
provided in Article 1 of the lease. The Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce provided
timely notice to the City Manager by letter dated May 10, 1996, of its intent to again enter
into a concurrent sublease of the premises from the City.
By letter dated July 30, 1996, FOOT notified the City of requirements preliminarv to
the agency preparing a new lease agreement following expiration of the previous lease on
July 17, 1996. Staff prepared Resolution #96~55 pursuant to that notice, and modified the
request to a 5.year lease as provided in the initial draft of the new lease agreement staff
received on August 15, 1996, by mail and confirmed on August 20, 1996, with the FOOT
District Administrator/Property Management by phone, as being the maximum term the
agency now will approve.
Commissioner Seel moved to authorize the City Manager to provide written notice
to FDOT of the City's interest in entering into a 5-year lease agreement of real property to
operate a welcome center facility, said property being a portion of the northerly right-of-
way of SR 60 in Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, as more particularly
described in Exhibit "A." and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Resolution #96-55 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Resolution #96-55 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey,
"Nays": None.
Absent: Johnson,
ITEM #45 - Center Foundation Board of Trustees - 1 appointment (elK)
Commissioner Seel moved to reappoint Candace Gardner. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously,
ITEM #46 - Environmental Advisory Boa(d - 1 appointment (CLK)
Commissioner Clark moved to appoint David Rhame. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #47 . Marine Advisory Boaed - 1 appointment (CLK)
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Commissioner Clark moved to reappoint F. David Hemerick. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #48 - Municioal Code Enforcement Board - 1 appointment (elK)
Commissioner Seel recommended delaying this appoint to seek additional
applications.
Commissioner Seel moved to continue Item #48. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
ITEM #49 - Other Pendina Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #50 - Resolutions
a) Res. #96-56 - Assessing property owners the costs of having mowed or cleared
owners' lots
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The City Attorney presented Resolution #96-56 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Resolution #96-56 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
tlNays": None,
Absent~ Johnson.
ITEM #51 - Other City Attornev Items
The City Attorney reported a Planning & Zoning Board decision to deny a conditional
use request by Jamminz has been appealed. She estimated the appeal hearing will take 2
hours.
The appeal hearing was scheduled for September 30, 1996, at 9:00 a.m.
The City Attorney will provide the City Commission with the record prior to the
hearing. The City Manager said the City Commission cannot meet with the applicant or
applicant's representative BS the Commission will be sitting as judge regarding this issue.
ITEM 1152 - City Manaaer Verbal Reoorts
a) Update on new Assistant City Manager/Development Director
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The City Manager reported she and Ms. Rice traveled to Baltimore and met with
Bob Keller and his associates. The City and Mr. Keller reached agreement regarding terms
of his contract. Mr. Keller's title will be Assistant City Manager and his main efforts will
be Economic Development. He will begin work October 7. 1996,
Memoria~ Causeway Bridge repairs
The City Manager reported the FOOT has postponed repairs to the Memorial
Causeway Bridge indefinitely,
Penny for Pinellas election
In answer to:a Question, Ms. Rice said Pinellas County is considering a March 1997.
election regarding tho proposed extension of Penny for Pinellas, She will confirm the date.
Scheduled eRA/DDB meeting
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The City Manager indicated conflicts have been reported regarding the scheduled
November 2, 1996. CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency)/DOB (Downtown
Development Board) meeting. tn response to a question. the City Attorney reported the
County Commission informally opposed the reconstitution of the DDS. She indicated a
more formal pronouncement will be sent in the next couple of weeks. With reference to
another resignation from the DDB. the Mayor noted 5 new board members may sit on the
DDB next year. She recommended not holding the meeting until the new board is seated.
Commissioner Clark said the meeting should not be scheduled before the City receives the
County's formal decision regarding reconstitution.
The November 2. 1996, CRA/DDS meeting was canceled and will be rescheduled.
Decisions regarding the shared budget remain open. The Mayor noted the
organizations can make budget amendments.
ITEM #53 ~ Other Commission Action
Commissioner Seel reported on the recent DDS meeting: 1) unfinished model of
downtown to be delivered September 6. 1996, and completed by October 10, 1996; 2)
estimation of cost for DDB to occupy CRA office is $660 per month; 3l Festival of Trees
looking for 2,000 square feet of storage space for 2 to 3 months; 4) Downtown shop hop
scheduled November 9, 1996; 5) meeting on Memorial Causeway bridge scheduled
November 9, 1996, 7:00 p.m. at Pierce 100; 6) DDB annual meeting scheduled October
24, 1996: and 7) annual Florida Redevelopment Association/Florida Mainstreet Conference
scheduled October 14-16, 1996. in St. Petersburg.
Commissioner Hooner announced the Highland Avenue project is underway. He
stated he accepts the City Engineer's recommendation regarding vertical traffic signals.
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agenda on the Internet.
Commissioner Clark congratulated the City Manager and staff for the selection
process used to hire the Assistant City Manager/Development Director.
Mayor Garvev congratulated the Lady Bombers for winning the Under 16, 1996
National World Series Championship.
Mavor Garvey requested a sign at the City's en\rance proclaim the 1998 Winter
Olympics will be held in Clearwater's Sister City, Nagano, Japan. Consensus was to erect
such a sign.
Mavor Garvev reported she will be working with a city in Russian in regard to
friendship city exchanges.
Mavor Garvey requested allowing left over funds from the Saturday in the City
matching fund to be used to purchase items such as tables and chairs without requiring a
match. Consensus of the City Commission was to so allow.
ITEM #54 - Adiournment
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T. S. "/A. M. S. 5 . 11
SECTION 1504-201(15040-2522)
PARCEL l1-R(Plrt) 1504-150(202)
That portton of the Northerly R/W of SR 60 and that portion of Government
lot 4. lying withtn the Southeast I of the Northeast I of Section 16,
Township 29 South, Range 16 East, ptnellas County, Florida.
Betng described as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1 of the Northeast j of
said Section 16, said corner also being the Northeast corner of Government
Lot 4; thence South 00002'42- West 558.44 feet along the East boundary of
said Government Lot 4 and said Southeast I of the Northeast I. thence North
'-, 89030'26' West 300.00 feet; thence South 41029'O~. West 453.31 feet; thence
. _j South 03-10' IS' East 125.19 feet to I nail and dt $C for the point of
beginning; thence South 05-13'39- East 90.89 feet to a nafl and disc; .
thence South 82-43'32. West 575.48 feet to I steel rod; thence North
04'13'04- Vest 74.51 feet to a steel rodi thence South 78055'37. East 84.87
feet to I steel rod. thence North 80.42'31- Elst 96.50 feet to I steel rod.
thence North 60.471181 East 230.99 feet to a steel rod. thence South
62'491441 Elst 104.00 feet to I steel rodi thence North 75-33'57- East
98.50 feet to the point of beginning less and except the East 25.00 feet
and the South 22.00 feet of the above descr1bed property.
Contatntng 0.76 acre. mor~.or less.
'This ConveYlricl- ,ts -lllde- subject, to ..aU..utiltties tri,.,lICe.. enLin. use, .end
to the utnten.nee thereof." . -. '. - ,
Description by: W. R. McClusky
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