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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 6, 1997
Present:
Rita Garvey
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Michael J. Roberto
Kathy S. Rice
Bob Keller
Pamela K. Akin
Sandy Glatthorn
Rich Baier
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Central Permitting Manager
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation
was offered by Commissioner Clark. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
t::> ITEM #3 - Introductions and Awards
Proclamations:
Shriners Hospital Benefit Days - November 7 & 8, 1997
Chemistry Week - November 2 ~8, 1997
ITEM #4 - Presentations - None.
ITEM #5 - Aporoval of Minutes
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 1 6, 1 997 I as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to
each Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the AQenda
Anne Garris reported the first Optimist Pram sailboat was launched in Clearwater
Bay 50 years ago this month. The boat's design, is now used throughout the world to
teach children to sail. She recommended all City entrances proclaim this fact.
Sheila Cole, President of the Clearwater Homeowner's Coalition, requested the City
publish the Commission meeting agenda in the Clearwater section of the St. Petersburg
Times.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #7 - Variancels) to Sion ReQulations for property (Pinch A Penny) located at 651
Court St., Court Square, Blk 13, Lot 7-9 together with part of Lot 6, Magnolia Park, Blk 13,
Lots 10-12 together with vacated alley between (Cepcot Corp. I Porpoise Pool & Patio,
Inc., SV97-12)
This property, betwef.'1 Court and Chestnut streets on the West side of the Pinellas
Trail, is zoned Urban Center Core-2. The applicant is requesting a variance of 1 wall sign
to allow 4 wall signs. The applicant proposes to place a 10-square foot reader board sign
on the store's East side. Staff is working with the applicant regarding the unimproved
parking lot on the property's southern end and code required landscaping.
Fred Thomas, owner, recommended the City change the sign code, stating approval
of this reader board has taken more than 7 months. In response to a question, Central
Permitting Manager Sandy Glatthorn said the Design Review Board had approved this
request. In response to a question, Mr. Thomas said the reader board is not electronic.
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Commissioner Johnson moved to approve a variance of 1 wall sign to allow 4 wall
signs, on property identified as Court Square, Block 13, Lots 7, 8, 9, and part of Lot 6, and
Magnolia Park, block 13, Lots 10, 11, and part of 12, together with vacated alley between
for meeting Sec. 45.24, Standards for Approval, items (1 )-(4), and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #8 - (Cont'd'from 09/04 & 10102/97) Public Hearino & First Readina Ords. #6172-97
& #6173-97 - land Use Plan Amendment to Recreation/Open Space for upland area and
Preservation for wetland area & OS/R & P Zoning for property located at 2950 Drew St.,
Sec. 8-29-16, M&B 44.01; and receive & refer associated site plan for approval by the
Development Review Committee (City of Clearwater, LUP97~07, Z97-08)
The City, as applicant, is requesting to rezone the subject property from Multiple-
Family Residential "Sixteen" (RM-16) to Open Space & Recreation (OS/R) & Preservation
and change the existing Land Use Plan Classification from Residential Medium to
Recreation/Open Space & Preservation. The request includes 31 .4 City~owned acres on
the North side of Drew Street, approximately 1/8 mile West of McMullen-Booth Road. The
City plans to use the property for future recreation facilities and open space, including a 3-
field softball complex, rest rooms, a storage facility, parking lot, etc. When completed, the
City will have 8 softball fields. Also planned are a portion of the East-West recreational
path system and passive recreation.
The property's northern portion is a 11.43 acre wetland, while the southern 19.97
acres are upland. It is proposed to rezone the southern upland as Open Space & Recreation
(OS/R) and the northern wetlands as Preservation to conform with the proposed zoning
districts and compatible with the Countywide Future land Use Plan Classification on
adjoining properties. As the property is larger than 25 acres, the City Commission will
receive and refer the associated site plan simultaneously with this request. Staff
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recommends referral of the plan to the DRC (Development Review Committee) for final
approval. Development of the subject property will require approval by the City
Commission, the Countywide Planning Authority, and DCA (Department of Community
Affairs). On August 19, 1997, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
request.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Petition for Land Use Plan
Amendments from Residential Medium to Recreation/Open Space for the upland area, and
Preservation for the wetland area and Zoning Atlas Amendment from Multiple-Family
Residential "sixteen" (RM-16) to Open Space and Recreation (OS/R) and Preservation (PI
respectively for M&B 44.01 in Section 8-29S-16E and received and refer the associated
Site Plan for approval by the DRC (Development Review Committee). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #61 72-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6172-97 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6173-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6173-97 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper,.Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Public HearinQ - Second ReadinQ Ordinances
ITEM #9 - Ord. #6193-97 - Vacating easterly 2.5' of 5' utility easement lying along west
side of Lot 14, Blk 60, Mandalay Sub. (Pfaelzer & Connor, V97-16)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6193-97 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6193-97 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10- (Cont'd from 10/16/971 Ord. #6197-97 - Amending Sec. 20.35 to require
certain maintenance of the sidewalk portion of r-o-w by adjacent property owners
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Commissioner Clark moved to continue Item #10 to December 4, 1997. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #11 ~ Ord. #6201~97 - Annexation for property located at 1487 Otten St., Terra Alto
Estates. Lot 2 (Brenda Evans, A97~ 11)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6201-97 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6201-97 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #12 - Ord. #6202-97 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 1487 Otten St., Terra
Alto Estates, Lot 2 (Brenda Evans, A97-11)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6202-97 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6202.97 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson. Clark, Hooper. Seel and Garvey.
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"Nays": None.
ITEM #13 - Ord. #6204-97 - Creating Sees. 2.241 ~2.246 establishing a Brownfields
Advisory Board, amending Sec. 2.063 to exempt certain members from residency
requirements therein
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6204-97 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6204.97 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #14 - Ord. #6206-97 - Relating to special events, repealing Sec. 6.30 to delete
provision requiring city commission authorization for sale of alcoholic beverages
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6206-97 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6206-97 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, See I and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #15-25) - Approved as submitted.
ITEM #15 - Aoproval of Purchases oer 10/29/97 memorandum:
Tompaco of Pinellas, extension, miscellaneous gas repair & installation materials, 01/01/98
-12/31/98, estimated $289,732.91 (GAS)
Crane Carrier Corp., three 1998 rear loader refuse collection vehicles, $336,210 and one
1998 Crane Carrier side load refuse collection vehicle, $132,393, for total $468,603;
funding to be provided under City's master lease-purchase agreement (GS)
M. T. Deason Company, Inc., extension, yellow P. E. 2406 polyethylene pipe & fittings,
11/07/97 -11/6/98, estimated $185,768.20 (GAS)
Ward Oil Company, Inc., diesel fuel delivered via tank wagon, 12/16/97 -12/15/99,
estimated $40,000 (EN)
Petroleum Traders Corp., unleaded fuel delivered via transport, 12/16/97 -12/15/99,
estimated $550,000 (GS)
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Mansfield Oil Company, diesel fuel delivered via transport, 12116/97 -12/15/99, estimated
$800,000 (GS)
Ferrell Gas, propane, 11/07/97 -11/06/98, estimated $200,000 (GAS)
Roll-a-way Shutters, storm shutters at City's Emergency Operations Center & Police
Communications Center, $35,394 (FD)
Electric Supply of Tampa, marina utility power center pedestals, $40,850 (MR)
GTE Communications, Norstar Key Telephone Systems at Fire Stations #2, #4, #5, #6 &
WPC Northeast Plant, estimated $20,500 (1M)
Sprint of Florida, PBX Remote Fiber Shelf for Fire Station #1, $15,800 (1M)
Pinellas Heating and Air Conditioning, installation of gas referenced jobs throughout gas
system, 11/07/97 -12/31/98, estimated $50,000 (GAS)
Spartan Oil Company, extension, fuel for resale at Clearwater Marina, 01/01/98-12/31/98,
, estimated $762,900 (MR)
M. T. Deason Company, 3408 high density black polyethylene pipe & fittings, 12/01/97-
11/30/98, estimated $129,735.71 (GAS)
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ITEM # 1 6 - Approve $38,500 oavment to Michael Dandeneau, for adjustment of workers'
compensation permanent total benefits (including principal, penalties & interest) from
08/01/88 -10/03/97 IFN)
ITEM #17 - Amendment to Contract with TEM ITotal Event Manaqement) to add
management of Japanese Public Relations Program for Clearwater / Nagano Hospitality
Center Project, amount not to exceed $154,500 (1M)
ITEM #18 - Contract for City's Community Notification Proiect eauipment to ATS, a
division of AVTEC,'lnc., cost not to exceed $32,900 (PO)
ITEM #19 - Contract for Police Department's fiber optics radio tower link proiect, Bay
Resources, Inc., cost not to exceed $186,189.80 (PO)
ITEM #20 - Aoreement for covenant runnino with the land for wetland mitigation activities
located adjacent to Mullet Creek, for Landmark Drive Extension Project, as required by
FDEP (EN)
ITEM #21 - Aareement for orofessional services. Tamoa Bay Enoineerina. Inc., related to
FOOT and Pinellas County utility relocation and accommodation, 5 year term (EN)
ITEM #22 - Contract for Storm Pipe Replacement - Lake Lucille Outfall; Deer Run East /
Eastland Blvd.; Waters Edge Townhomes, Clark Hunt Construction, Inc., $198,795.10 (EN)
ITEM #23 - Authorize City Attorney to execute a retainer aareement, Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A., for assistance in special finance issues associated with the Gulf to Bay
Corridor Enhancement Project, $24,000 (CM)
ITEM #24 - Waterline and sidewalk Nonexclusive Easement - Sec. 17-29-16~85546-000-
0020 & 0030 (Park Place Land, Inc.HeA)
ITEM #25 - Appoint Commissioner Seel as the City representative on the MPO
(Metropolitan Planning Organization) to complete Commissioner Clark's term to 09/01
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and that
the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #26 - Purchase of Video/Audio EQuipment for City Hall Chambers, Encore Broadcast
Equipment, $179,061 (1M)
The audio and video systems used to cable-cast Commission and board meetings
from Chambers are more than 10 years old. Both systems are ohsolete and inadequate.
Proposed upgrades include a wheelchair accessible podium with built-in slide to video
converter, computer to video converter, and copy video camera. All video cameras,
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camera remote units, microphones, and City Hall control room equipment will be replaced.
The 4~week installation will be coordinated with the televised meeting schedule. For future
needs, the equipment can be removed and installed elsewhere. Funds to purchase this
equipment were provided under terms of the cable franchise agreements with Time Warner
and GTE Americast.
Information Management Director Jeff Harper said the franchise grants must be
used for this specific purpose. Staff will consider if the old equipment can be used
elsewhere in the City.
Commissioner Johnson moved to award a contract to Encore Broadcast Equipment,
Tampa, Florida in the amount of $179,061 for the purchase of video/audio equipment
which is the lowest, most responsible bid submitted in accordance with specifications and
that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded.
Mr. Harper reported additional employees will not be required to operate the new
equipment. GTE Americast and Time Warner are scheduled to provide the City with lesser
amounts in 7 to 10 years for equipment upgrades.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
ITEM #27 - (Cont'd from 10/16/97) AODrove C.O.#1 for active remediation of former City
.,J,~ HaJJ Annex / Montaomerv Wards Site to Post. Buckley, Schuh & Jernioan, Inc., increasing
4',~J amount by $282,450 for new total $442,450; and approve 30 day time extension (EN)
Remediation and development of the Annex site is important to redevelop and
revitalize downtown. Developers and potential end users have made numerous inquiries
regarding the property. Site development will establish the Central Business District's
eastern anchor. The site's size and location are well suited to job-producing industries.
On April 22, 1974, the City purchased the property. Previous site owners who
deposited, caused to be deposited, or transported contamination to the site are potentially
liable to the City or enforcement agencies, for cleanup costs under provisions of law.
Whether the City can recover damages from such persons or entities will depend on many
factors. Staff is investigating all avenues to recoup site remediation costs.
On August 7, 1997, the City Commission approved the original $160,000 work
order to PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.) to excavate, load, transport, and
incinerate approximately 2,458 tons of contaminated soils, and to capture, treat, and
dispose of contaminated groundwater. On September 29, 1997, active remediation began.
Based upon the best available data from the State-approved CAR (Contamination
Assessment Report), the first of 2 areas was expected to have 2,208 tons of excessively
contaminated soils approximately 8 - 12 feet below the land surface. The CAR estimated
the second remediation site, where work has not begun, contains 250 tons of excessively
contaminated soils. Upon commencement, it was discovered the extent of excessively
contaminated soils is significantly greater than originally anticipated, extending 1 2 - 1 6 feet
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below the land surface and possibly into the confining layer, estimated to be 25 feet below
the land surface. The total excavation tonnage could exceed an additional 6,000 tons.
. A change order is necessary to advance the remediation process. The additional
work is estimated to cost $282,450, increasing the project's total to $442,450. Additional
work includes: 1) $174,000 - excavate 6,000 tons of contaminated soil; 2) $38,500 -
reinstall well point system; 3) $30,000 - backfill; 4) $2,900 - additional pre-burn analysis;
5) $5,300 - additional site safety activities; 6) $3,000 - hydroseeding; 71 $22,405 -
additional contract management; and 8) $6,345 - additional soil borings. Staff, the City
Engineer of Record Consultant and Remediation Contractors believe continuation of the
project as planned is the most timely and economical method. It is possible additional
contamination may be identified during field activities. Project closure is important for
public health and safety. Continued site remediation is essential to the timely development
of the property. Failure or delay in completing the remediation project may result in lost
development opportunities during a strong economy.
The City Manager reported the proposed Change Order should clean the site
sufficiently for it to qualify for a letter from FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental
Planning) indicating the City had complied with FDEP clean-up requirements for the site.
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Assistant Director of Engineering/Environmental Tom Miller said the City had begun
the site clean~up process in the early 1990s. He said pollution now has been identified 25
feet below the surface. The consequences of doing nothing were questioned. The City
Manager indicated some companies purchase contaminated property at a discount.
Construction designs that mitigate the pollution problems would be expensive to build. He
felt the City, as owner of the property, has an obligation to clean it. In response to a
question, Public Works Director Rich Baier said the original contingency had not been used
Commissioner Clark moved to approve Change Order # 1 for the active remediation
of the former Montgomery Wards Site (MW2-0721971 to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan,
Inc., Tampa, Florida, increasing the contract amount by $282,450 for a new contract total
of $442,450, and approve a time extension of 30 days and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #28 - Approve conversion of four contract positions to permanent positions with full
City benefits (eM)
Item #28 was withdrawn.
ITEM #29 - Municipal Code Enforcement Board - 3 appointments (elK)
Commissioner Johnson moved to reappoint David Allbritton. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Seel moved to appoint Mary Rogero. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Clark moved to appoint Sheila Cole. There was no second.
Commissioner Hooper moved to appoint William Plouffe. The motion was duly
seconded. Commissioners Johnson, Hooper, and Seel and Mayor Garvey voted" Aye";
Commissioner Clark voted "Nay. " Motion carried.
ITEM #30 - Other PendinCl Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #31 - First Readinas
a) Ord. #6205-97 - referendum ordinance re amending City Charter Sec. 2.01 (d)(4)(v) to
delete referendum requirement for lease of City property with recreation /open space land
use designation
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6205-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6205-97 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded.
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Concern was expressed regarding the use of the word "convey" in the ordinance.
The City Attorney said "convey" is a broad term. Specific language could be included to
prohibit the donation of City property. Concern was expressed "convey" could allow a
property to be traded. In response to a question, the City Attorney said a number of City
properties are designated recreation/open space. It is difficult to comply with current
language requiring the City to track property designations back to 1979. She suggested
changing that date to November 16, 1989, when the new Land Use Plan was adopted. A
second problem is the City cannot renew the lease of a Head Start facility because this
property once had a Land Use Designation of Recreation/Open Space. Similar concerns
relate to Jack Russell Stadium, the golf courses, and the City's ability to lease beach
facilities to operators. It was recommended the amendment include positive language.
Consensus was for the City Attorney to come back with language clarifying the
word "convey" and specifically permitting leases.
Anne Garris, of the Clearwater Beach Association, expressed concern this
amendment would "open the barn door." It was felt a referendum should not be necessary
for the City to renew a lease for the golf courses, etc.
It. was questioned if current uses could be grandfathered. The City Attorney said
that would only address recreation uses and not Head Start's lease for a building
constructed on land that previously was designated recreation/open space. She
recommended the current proposal to limit land uses to recreation. In response to a
question, she said that language could be narrowed further.
Commissioner Hooper withdrew his motion. The seconder concurred.
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Commissioner See I moved to continue Item #31b to November 20, 1997. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
b) Ord. #6207-97 - referendum ordinance re proposed lease to Head Start Child
Development and Family Services, Inc.
The City Attorney said if Ordinance #6205-97 does not pass, a referendum
regarding this issue as directed by the current charter will be necessary.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6207-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6207-97 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes1t: Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
c) Ord. #6208-97 - Amending Sec. 2.474 of Ch. 2, 'Div. 5, re Police Officers Pension Plan,
Subdivision II, Supplementary Pension and Retirement Plan to revise investment authority
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6208-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6208-97 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Naysll: None.
d) Ord. #6211-97 - Relating to special events, amending Sec. 22.83 relating to parades to
permit parade participants to toss candy, medallions and similar matter
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6211-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6211-97 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded.
Concern was expressed 2 children had been injured after running into the street for
items thrown from floats during previous parades.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayesll: Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Seel.
"Nays": Garvey.
Motion carried.
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e) Ord. #6212-97 - Relating to Environmental Advisory Board, amending Sec. 2.161
relating to officers; amending number of members necessary to constitute quorum
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6212-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6212.97 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded.
Jay Keyes, representing the Clearwater Beach Association, opposed reducing the
number of members on boards and combining boards.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #32 - Other Citv Attornev Items - None.
, ITEM #33 - City Manaaer Verbal Reports
Deputy City Manager Kathy Rir-A reported <I t~nt:!t!'.'e ?!]rAPm':l'l"!t h:!~ b~en :-~~chad
with the union representing Police Sergeants and Lieutenants.
The City Manager reported agenda packs will be distributed one week prior to the
next Work Session.
ITEM #34 - Commission Discussion Items
a) Funding for Saturday in the City
It was recommended the City contribute up to $5,000, in cash and in-~ind
contributions, to Saturday in the City. It was suggested the CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency) fund this downtown program. Concern was expressed approval of
this item outside the normal budget cycle would encourage other groups to apply for similar
concessions. It was noted this event had not been funded during the normal budget
process due to an oversight. Assistant City Manager Bob Keller suggested the City donate
needed in-kind services and the CRA donate cash. The City Manager estimated the value
of the City's in-kind contribution will be approximately $1,000. The issue will be brought
forward at the next City Commission and CRA meetings.
ITEM #35 - Other Commission Action
a) City Attorney Evaluation
The City Attorney had submitted her accomplishments and goals. Commissioner
Clark agreed with her priorities. He stated the City Attorney has become more proactive in
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Commissioner Hooper echoed Commissioner Clark's sentiments. He noted the City
Attorney's advice is conservative but extremely accurate. He said the City Attorney is
responsive and has assembled a competent staff. He said the City Attorney's selection of
outside counsel has proven beneficial. He said the City Attorney has guided the City
Commission well. He encouraged her to continue joining in discussions.
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Commissioner Johnson said the City is fortunate to have Pam Akin as the City
,Attorney. He said she makes impartial decisions and explains them clearly. She shows no
favoritism. He supported her goals for the coming year. He said the City Attorney is a
professional and a great employee.
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, Commissioner Seel graded the City Attorney A +. She said the department is
always on time and on budget and is staffed by great employees.
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Mayor Garvey agreed with all. She said the City Attorney is very forthright and
honest. She tells the City Commission what they need to hear and not what they want to
hear. The Mayor agreed the Legal Department's staff is great. She expressed concern the
City Attorney spent so much time at strategic planning meetings but noted the importance
of setting priorities. She thanked the City Attorney for her service and rated her A + .
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The City Attorney said she has enjoyed her tenure with the City. She agreed she
has a fine staff.
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Commissioner Clark said the legal staff is first-rate. He recommended approval of a
2% salary increase for the City Attorney plus a car allowance and leave schedule
comparable to the City Manager's benefit package. The compensation issue will be
agendaed for November 20, 1997.
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The Mayor noted the City Manager has been here a short time but is doing a good
job. She complimented his attempts to reach community consensus.
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Commissioner Johnson said he was pleased the City Commission had voted to hire
the City Manager He appreciated the City Manager's cooperation and quick response to
City Commission concerns. He said the City Manager is doing a great job and is pleased
Mike Roberto is the City's manager.
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Commissioner Seel agreed. She complimented the City Manager's ongoing attempts
to reach out to the community. 'She was very pleased with his efforts.
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Commissioner Hooper was convinced the City Commission had made the correct
choice when they hired the City Manager. He said the City Manager has revitalized City
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unresolved problems.
Commissioner Clark agreed with the Commissioners' positive evaluations of the City
Manager. He said the City Manager's biggest weakness is that he works too hard and
should spend more time with his family.
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The City Manager said being in Clearwater has been a pleasure and a challenge.
The community has been kind and gracious to him. He said the City has a good staff who
genuinely wants to do the right thing. He said it is a pleasure to work with the City
Attorney, who works hard to help him find solutions. Her efforts have made his time here
more enjoyable. The City Attorney said she, too, enjoys working with the City Manager
and looks forward to many more years.
Commissioner Hooper invited all to participate in and support Military Appreciation
Day on Saturday, November 8, 1997.
Commissioner Seel questioned progress on the Keene Road extension. A
presentation is scheduled for the November 17, 1997, Work Session.
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Commissioner Johnson said according to the latest edition of Nations Weekly, the
Senate failed to move ISTEA. There is also concern regarding legislation that would
infringe on local land use authority. Consensus was to send a letter of opposition to the
delegation from the Commission.
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Mavor Garvev invited all to visit Saturday's Farmers Market at Station Square Park.
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Mavor Garvev stated the 1998 Winter Olympics begin in Nagano in 87 days. She
distributed calendar magnets highlighting the date.
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Mavor Garvev reported this morning's Commission discussion regarding criteria to
prioritize Penny for Pinellas Projects will be aired on C-View TV tonight.
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