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ACTION AGENDA - CLEARWATER CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Thu~sday, February 6, 1997 - 6:00 P.M. - County Chambers
1. Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Service Awards
4. Introductions and Awards
5. Presentations
6. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting
1/23/97 & Special Meetings (strategic
planning) 8/5196, 9/26/96, 11/10/96,
11/11/96 & 11/19/96 & Special Meeting
(City Manager Search Firm) 111 3/97
1. Deacon Albert Tibbetts, St. Cecelia's Catholic
Church.
2. Mayor.
3. None.
4. None.
5. None.
6. Approved 1/23/97 as corrected, all others
approved as submitted.
7. Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda
Jay Keyes representing Clearwater beach Association, reported frequent speeding on Mandaly
Avenue; expressed concern the signs re fines for not yielding to pedestrians have been removed.
Roy Cadwell expressed concern re the minimum building standards.
Aseelah Babalola. Gail Matthews. Anthony Jones. Melvin White. Gloria Key. Curtis McCoy. Rahim
, Babalola & E. Ajamu Babalola spoke in support of Ervin's All American Youth Club.
OTom Sehlhorst expressed concern re delays in the completion of Pinellas Trail through Clearwater and
the deletion of the Trail bridge over Ft. Harrison Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6120-
97 & #6121-97 - Annexation & IL Zoning for
property located at 1180 N. Hercules Ave.;
and Development Agreement with Demetre
Loulourgas for property located at SW corner
of intersection of Hercules Ave. & Grand
Ave., Marymont Replat, part of Tracts A & B;
agreement authorizes construction of a two
story industrial complex up to 107,500 sq.ft.
of building area (max 0.65 FAR) to be used
for manufacturing, warehouse & offices
within the proposed IL zoning district; no
structure shall exceed 35' in height
(Loulourgas, A97-01)
8. Approved. Ords. #6120-97 & #6121-97
passed 1st reading. Approved agreement.
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Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
Ord. #6116-97 - Relating to Buildings &
Building Regulations; amending Secs. 47.181
& 47.182 to allow payment to the City
Sidewalk Fund in lieu of construction of a
required sidewalk; deleting Sec. 47.182
10. Ord. #6119-97 - Vacating S 3' of N 7.5'
utility easement and the E 2.5' of the W 10'
utility easement lying in Lot 5, Beckett Lake
Estates, Blk 1 (Crabbe, V96-14)
9. Ord. #6116-97 adopted.
10. Ord. #6119-97 adopted.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #11-23) - Approved as submitted less #s 15 & 17.
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.
11.
Approval of Purchases per 1/23/97 memorandum (Not separate agenda items):
Brass Water Fittings, U.S. Filter, 217/97-1/31/98, $116,160.75 (PW)
Cypress Wood Chips, Florida Green Resources, 2/10/97-2/9/98, est. $33,500 (PR)
Lighting Fixtures for Countryside & East Libraries, P & L Electric, Inc., $40,914 (LIB)
Contract for administration of City's Summer Youth Employment Program to Career Options of
Pinellas, Inc., for $155,853.44 (HR)
Agreements with Golden Cougar Band Boosters, Inc., Clearwater High School Band Boosters,
Inc., & CNHS for parking of automobiles at Spring Training season of Philadelphia Phillies from
3/1-31/97 (PR)
New CIP for Holt Avenue Pool Repairs at a total cost of $45,000; transfer appropriate funds at
First Quarter from savings in other CIP's (PR)
Consent of Assignment between Coachman Downtown Center Associates and Lennar Central FL-
III, Inc. to sublease 50 parking spaces in the Garden Avenue Parking Garage (EN) - APPROVED
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Consent to Easement to cross the Intracoastal
Waterway with the Clearwater Harbor Force Main Replacement (EN)
Lease renewal with Head Start Child Development and Family Services, Inc., for City owned
property located at 701 Missouri Ave., New Country Club Addition, Blk B, Lot 12 & portion of
Slk C, 5 year term commencing 4/7/97, for total rent of $1 (EN) M PULLED
Receive staff report re preferred alignment for replacement of Memorial Causeway Bridge (EN)
Direct staff to schedule a public meeting for comment re Asymmetric one way pair of Ft.
Harrison & Myrtle Ave., between Cleveland St. and Lakeview Rd. (EN)
Urhan lake - Receive consultant report re preliminary economic analysis of proposed lake system
for downtown Clearwater (CM)
Direction re Federal Action Strike Team (FAST) Alerts ~ proposed response faxed to Commission,
if no comment within 24 hours, send as proposed (CLK)
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Resolutions
a) Res. #97-02 - Demolition Lien
1006 N. Greenwood Avenue
I. A. Mason's Sub., Lot 1
(Adult Comprehensive Protection Services)
b) Res. #97-11 - Assessing property owners
the costs of having mowed or cleared owners' lots
Other City Attorney Items
a) Proposed Revocation of Conditional Use Approval
Alcoholic Beverage Transfer of Ownership
Jamminz' of Clearwater Beach, Inc. (CU96-29)
a) Pulled.
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23. Water Main and Utility Easement - SWY. Sec. 18-29-16 (lokey Oldsmobile, Inc.) (CA)
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
24. Authorize two additional meter reader
positions for Utility Customer Service and
purchase of associated equipment (FN)
25. parks and Recreation Board - 1 appointment
(ClK)
26. Library Board - 2 appointments (elK)
27. Other Pending Matters
24. Approved.
25. Appointed Geraldine Shriver.
26. Appointed Howard Adler & Glenn Garte.
27. None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
b) Res. #97-1 'I adopted.
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a) Approved order revoking
transfer of ownership.
30. City Manager Verbal Reports
City Manager reported possible dates for Phillies Dinner; set for 3/19/97.
City Manager announced Clearwater Pass Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday
morning for the Clearwater Pass Bridge Road Race.
City Manager distributed information re the pedestrian safety project.
City Manager reported the City Manager profile should be received by Monday, will request
Commission direction at the 2/13/97 meeting.
City Manager distributed the Vision Statement communication package; requested the
Commission indicate which of the employee meetings they will be able to attend.
a) Legislative Report - The City Clerk reported re meeting with the Natural Resources Committee
on the Brownfield issues.
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Hooper requested consideration of a welcome letter to businesses annexing into Clearwater
. signed by the entire Commission. Staff to develop.
Hooper expressed condolences to Kathy Rice & family in the loss of her father.
Hooper reported he ~ttended the Mayor's Council and found it to be very informative.
.c.J..a.rk. distributed a proposal for "First Saturday", a time when citizens can meet with
Commissioners, and requested staff smooth out the rough edges.
Cl.a.rk expressed displeasure re another possible delay in completion of the Trail; requested the
County "get off the dime" and complete the project.
Garvey announced the Miniature Art Show is still on at the 8etleview Mido. She stated people
. should call 562-5644 to report street lights that are out. She urged support of Penny for Pinellas
on the 3/25/97 ballot. Announced Opening Day for Phillies Spring Training on 3/2/97.
Announced Farmer's Market on Saturday.
. 32. Adjournment ~ 7:32 p.m.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 6, 1997
Present:
Rita Garvey
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Bob Keller
Pamela K. Akin
Rich Baier
Sandra E. Glatthorn
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Engineering Director
Central Permitting Manager
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Pine lias County
Commission Assembly Room. The invocation was offered by Deacon Albert Tibbetts of 8t.
Cecelia's Catholic Church. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
. 0 ITEM #3 - Service Awards - None.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards - None.
ITEM #5 - Presentatio[]s - None.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Corrections were requested to the January 23, 1997, minutes: 1) page 2, word 1
should be sp'elled "HART"; 2) page 15, paragraph 6, name should be "Sands"; and 3) page
15, paragraph 9, should read It. . .Small Business Award, 51-250 employees category, for
the Sea Wake Resorts. iO
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 23, 1997, as corrected, and the special meetings of August 5, 1996, September
26, 1996, November 10, 1996, November 11, 1996, November 19, 1996, and January
1 3, 1 997, 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 Agendq
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Jay Keyes, representing the Clearwater Beach Association, expressed concern
vehicles often speed on Mandalay Avenue and ignore pedestrian crossings. He
recommended replacing signs that publicized the fines for failure to yield to pedestrians.
Roy Cadwell felt the City should not enforce interior minimum housing standards.
Aseelah Babalola, Gail Matthews, Anthony Jones, Melvin White, Gloria Keith, Curtis
McCoy, Rahim Babalola, and E. Aiamu Babalola spoke in support of Ervin's All American
Youth Club, stating the club has served the North Greenwood community for 15 years and
deserves to receive City funding for project needs upon request. The County provided the
requested paint. It was noted the City provides the club substantial financial support.
Tom Sehlhorst complained construction of the Pinellas Trail through Clearwater has
been delayed and the Trail bridge over S. Ft. Harrison Avenue has been canceled.
Engineering Director Rich Baier reported the County bid to construct the Trail through
Clearwater came in over budget and needs to be reviewed. The City Manager said the
County had dropped the S. Ft. Harrison bridge from Trail plans due to cost.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ITEM #8 ~ Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6120-97 & #6121-97 - Annexation & IL
Zoning for property located at 1180 N. Hercules Ave.; and Development Agreement with
Demetre Loulourgas for property located at SW corner of intersection of Hercules Ave. &
Gra~d Ave., Marymont Replat, part of Tracts A & B; agreement authorizes construction of
a two story industrial complex up to 107,500 square feet of building area (max. 0.65 FAR)
to be used for manufacturing, warehouse & offices within the proposed IL zoning district;
no structure shall exceed 35' in height (Loulourgas, A97-01)
The ap'plicant has requested annexation and proposed zoning of Limited Industrial
ilL) for 1180 N. Hercules Avenue to obtain sewer service and solid waste pick-up and
approval of the Development Agreement between the City and Demetre Loulourgas. On
February 4, 1997, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the request.
Assistant City Manager Bob Keller said the agreement will increase the tax base,
preserve more than 100 jobs, and could result in 100 new jobs. The City Attorney referred
to change on page 8; noting the applicant must complete Phase II in 5 years, not 3 years.
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the Petition for Annexation and Zoning
Atlas Amendment to Limited Industrial (lL) for Marymont Replat, part of Tracts A and B,
and approve the Development Agreement between the City and Demetre Loulourgas and
that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #61 20-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6120-97 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, th~ vote was:
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"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said if Phase II is not completed within
5, years, the agreement is terminated.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6121-97 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #61 21-97 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 Hearing - Second Reading Ordinal Ices,
ITEM #9 - Ord. #6116-97 - Relating to Buildings & Building Regulations; amending Secs.
47.1 81 & 47.182 to allow payment to the City Sidewalk Fund in lieu of construction of a
required sidewalk; deleting Sec. 47.182
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6116-97 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6116-97 on '
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, See! and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 - Ord. #6119-97 - Vacating S 3' of N 7.5' utility easement and the E 2.5' of the
W 10' utility easement lying in Lot 5, Beckett Lake Estates, Blk 1 (Crabbe, V96-14)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6119-97 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6119-97 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.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items # 11-23) - Approved as submitted, less # 1 5 and # 1 7.
ITEM #11 - Approval of Purchases per 01/23/97 memorandum (Not separate agenda
items):
Brass Water Fittings, U.S. Filter, 02/07/97 -01/31/98, $116,160.75 (PW)
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Lighting Fixtures for Countryside & East libraries, P & L Electric, Inc., $40,914 (LIB)
ITEM #12 ~ Contract for administration of City's Summer Youth Employment Program to
Career Options of Pinellas, Inc., for $155,853.44 (HR)
ITEM #13 - Agreements with Golden Cougar Band Boosters. Inc.. Clearwater High School
Band Boosters. Inc.. & CNHS for parking of automobiles at Spring Training season of
Philadelphia Phillies from 03/01 -31/97 (PR)
ITEM #14 - New CIP for Holt Avenue Pool Repairs at a total cost of $45,000; transfer
appropriate funds at First Quarter from savings in other CIPs (PR)
ITEM # 15 - See below.
ITEM #16 - Department of the Army. Corps of Engineers, Consent to Easement to cross
the Intracoastal Waterway with the Clearwater Harbor Force Main Replacement (EN)
ITEM #17 ~ See page 5.
ITEM # 1 8 - Receive staff report re preferred alignment for replacement of Memorial
Causeway Bridge (EN)
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ITEM #19 - Direct staff to schedule a public meeting for comment re Asymmetric one~way
pair of Ft. Harrison & Myrtle Ave., between Cleveland St. and Lakeview Rd. (EN)
ITEM #20 - Urban lake ~ Receive consultant report re preliminary economic analysis of
proposed lake system for downtown Clearwater (CM)
ITEM #21 - Direction re Federal Action Strike Team (FAST. A.lJlllii - proposed response
faxed to Commission, if no comment within 24 hours, send as proposed (eLK)
ITEM #22 - Fire Hydrant Assembly and Utility Easement - SWV4 Sec. 18-29-16 (EII-
Cap/Diversified 58-Hillcrest) (CA)
ITEM #23 - Water Main and Utility Easement - SW~ Sec. 18-29-16 (Lokey Oldsmobile,
Inc.) (CA)
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted less Items
#15 and #17 and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #15 - Consent of Assignment between Coachman Downtown Center Associates and
Lennar Central FL-III, Inc. to sublease 50 parking spaces in the Garden Avenue Parking
Garage (EN)
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On December 21, 1984, the City, the eRA (Clearwater Redevelopment Agency),
and CDC (Coachman Downtown Center Associates) entered into a Development
~greement for the Garden Avenue Parking Garage that expires January 31, 2001. A
development agreement provision agrees to lease coe 50 parking spaces in the garage.
LCF (Lennar Central FL-1I1) owns the downtown Barnett Bank office building and needs 50
parking spaces to negotiate a lease for a new tenant.
Several parking options involving the City's Parking System were discussed. A
sublease between CDC and LCF is the most desirable alternative for LCF. LCF has
negotiated a sublease agreement with CDC for all 50 parking spaces for the term of the
development agreement. The sublease will commence on March 1, 1997. CDC will
continue to pay the City the monthly rent for use of 50 parking spaces ($28.09/space/
month). LCF will pay monthly rent directly to CDC. The Engineering Department supports
the sublease.
In response to a question, Mr. Baier felt downtown has sufficient surface parking to
accommodate vehicles which will be moved out of the parking garage by this assignment.
He said space will be tight. Spaces recently were striped on Pierce and Park Streets. Staff
is developing a proposal to add 2 stories to the Garden Avenue Parking Garage. Mr. Baier
said additional striping can be done if a parking shortage occurs. Mr. Keller said downtown
parking is a growing problem. He recommended a public/private group be organized to
consider the parking issue after the immediate problems are addressed.
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Commissioner Clark moved to approve a consent of assignment between Coachman
Downtown Center Associates and Lennar Central FL.III, Inc. to sublease 50 parking spaces
in the Garden Avenue Parking Garage and that the appropriate officials be authorized to
execute same. The motion vvas duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #17 - Lease renewal with Head Start Child Development and Family Services. Inc.,
for City owned property located at 701 Missouri Ave., New Country Club Addition, Blk B,
Lot 12 & portion of Blk C, 5 year term commencing 04/07/97, for total rent of $1 (EN)
The City Attorney said she pulled Item #17. Since this property previously was
Open Space/Recreation on the Land Use Plan Map, the City Charter prohibits the lease
renewal as proposed. .
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #24 - Authorize two additional meter reader positions for Utility Customer Service
and purchase of associated equipment (FN)
Utility Customer Service's staff level of 7 meter readers and 1 Chief Meter Reader
has not increased in more than 15 years. Between December 1989, and December 1996,
the number of meters read Increased by 4,095 to 51,776. CGS's (Clearwater Gas System)
expansion in Pine lias and Pasco counties increased the service territory's size to 252
square miles. Distance between meters increases travel time. Added meters increase read
time. Routes that once took Y2 day to complete, now take 2 to 3 days. One Customer
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Service Specialist was taken away from regular duties to assist with meter reading. After
this temporary assignment became full-time, problems reading all the meters still exist.
The Customer Service Specialist position is needed to help in other areas as originally
intended. Due to staff's inability to read all meters monthly, some recent bills are based on
estimates. Estimation is difficult, often inaccurate, and causes customer complaints.
Inadequate staffing levels have resulted in a variation in the number of days between
readings. Customers complain regarding this variation in billing.
Estimated expenses of $52,260 for the two positions include: 1) $31,560 - salary
and fringe benefits for current fiscal year based on March 3, 1997, hire date; 2) $1 5,000
for additional vehicle (vehicle used by Customer Service Specialist to be operated by one of
the requested positions); 3) $2,500 - garage expenses; 4) $2,000 - additional radio (radio
used by .Customer Service Specialist to be operated by one of the requested positions); 5)
$700 - radio expenses; and 6) $500 - uniforms and miscellaneous items.
Commissioner Johnson moved to authorize two additional meter reader positions for
Utility Customer Service and the purchase of associated equipment and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded.
It was questioned why this need had not been budgeted. The City Manager said the
City Management team had denied Utility Customer Service's request for these positions
and told them to investigate all options. This has been done. She said this request
represents the best solution. In response to a question, she said Utility Customer Service
handles the billings for all City utilities and does not impact utility staffing levels. The cost
for Utility Customer Service meter readers is ,divided among utilities requiring that service.
Assistant Director Finance/Utility Customer Service John Scott said the Gas Division's
Strategic Plan reflects this need. Concern was expressed CGS (Clearwater Gas System)
expansion will require additional future meter readers. Mr. Scott felt these staff additions
will meet the City's meter reader needs until 2000. In response to a question, he said a
Customer Service Representative has been reading meters for 4 years, primarily full-time
during the past 2 years. He said Customer Service has "gotten by" during that time. The
City Manager noted Customer Service has been unable to provide CGS data the Slack &
Veatch's January 1997, report indicates the utility needs. Mr. Scott said expanded
services for recycling and solid waste also have added demands on the department. The
City Manager stated CGS had added 650 residential meters. It was recommended the
Commission consider all aspects of a program before it is instituted.
Mr. Scott anticipated his department will request additional Customer Service
Representatives in next year's budget. Concern was expressed this request increases
personnel by 12.5%, while the number of meters increased only by 8%. Mr. Scott said a
shortage of meter readers has resulted in estimated bills, slow readings, and customer
complaints. It was recommended shut-off meters be read quarterly instead of monthly.
Mr. Scott said monthly readings are important to detect leaks and illegal usage. CGS
charges a monthly fee whether or not gas service is used. Utility billings are mailed daily.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM #25 - Parks and Recreation Board ~ 1 appointment (elK)
Commissioner Clark moved to appoint Geraldine Shriver. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimo~sly.
ITEM #26 - Library Board - 2 appointments (elK)
Consensus was for the Library Board to consider reducing the board's size before
the next appointment occurs.
Commissioner Seel moved to appoint Howard Adler and Glenn Garte. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #27.- Other Pending Matte~ ~ None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #28 - Resolutions
a) Res. #97~02 - Demolition Lien - 1006 N. Greenwood Ave" I. A. Mason's Sub" Lot 1
(Adult Comprehensive Protection Services)
The City Attorney reported Item #28a had been pulled from the agenda.
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b) Res. #97-11 - Assessing property owners the costs of having mowed or cleared owners'
lots
The City Attorney presented Resolution #97-11 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Resolution #97-11 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
'!Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, See I and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #29 - Other City Attorney Items
a' Proposed Revocation of Conditional Use Approval - Alcoholic Beverage Transfer of
Ownership - Jamminz' of Clearwater Beach, Inc. (CU96-29)
Jamminz' of Clearwater Beach, Inc., Cn Angelo & Antoinetta Rossi were notified
that the Conditional Use Approval/Alcoholic Beverage Transfer of Ownership granted by the
City Commission is proposed to be revoked due to failure to comply with the conditions
placed upon the approval.
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. The City Attorney said the business currently is closed and is reverting to the
previous operators. To validate the transfer of the alcoholic beverage conditional use back
to the previous owner, the transfer of the conditional use to the Rossis must be revoked.
Staff had contacted the Rossis and their counsel, James A. Staack, Esquire, regarding this
issue. The transfer will convert the conditional use to the previous owner's original
conditional use which was for a restaurant and bar. A new conditional use will be required
for other uses, such as a nightclub. In response to a question, Mr. Anastasopoulos,
representative for PSA Corp., said he never had a relationship with disc-jockey, Todd Clem.
The City Attorney said Mr. Clem had a previous business relationship with Jamminz'. She
indicated the nightclub did not become an issue until 1994. Mr. Anastasopoulos said he
operates a clean business. The restaurant will have a different kitchen and menu.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the order revoking the approval granted
by the City Commission at the September 30, 1996, appeal hearing regarding the Alcoholic
Beverage Transfer of Ownership for Jamminz' of Clearwater Beach, Inc. to Angelo &
Antoinetta Rossi. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #30 - City Manager Verbal Reports
a) Legislative Report
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The City Clerk reported she and Mr. Keller attended a National Resources Committee
meeting yesterday in Tallahassee where Mr. Keller testified regarding Brownfield issues.
The City's lobbyist is drafting appropriate legislation which will be reviewed by the
technical staff to be certain it clarifies City issues. She will advise the Commission of
legislative actions as quickly as possible.
Annual Philadelphia Phillies Dinner
The City's Annual Philadelphia Phillies dinner for front office personnel was
scheduled for March 19, 1997, at the Sailing Center.
Clearwater Pass Bridge Road Race
The City Manager reported the Clearwater Pass Bridge will be closed to vehicular
traffic in the morning of February 8, 1997, for the Clearwater Pass Bridge Road Race.
Pedestrian Safety Project
The City Manager distributed information provided by Police Chief Sid Klein
regarding the Pedestrian Safety Project.
Candidate Profile Review for City Manager Position
The City Manager said the candidate profile review for the City Manager position
from Slavin Management Consultants. Inc. will be distributed next week.
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Vision Statement
The City Manager said the Vision Statement package includes the proposed agenda
for 60 scheduled meetings. She requested Commissioners sign up for as many meetings
as possible. She said 25 employees will attend each meeting.
ITEM #31 - Other Commission Action
Commissioner Hooper requested the Commission consider signing welcome letters
to businesses annexing into Clearwater. Staff to develop a procedure.
Commissioner Hooper expressed condolences to Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice
and her family upon the loss of her father.
Commissioner Hooper reported he found the Mayor's Council meetings to be very
informative. '
Commissioner Clark distributed a proposal for "First Saturday," a time when citizens
can meet with Commissioners. He requested staff smooth out the rough edges.
Commissioner Clark expressed displeasure regarding another possible delay in
completing the Pinellas Trail through Clearwater. He requested Pinellas County "get off the
dime" and complete the project.
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Mayor Garvey announced the Miniature Arts Society's free exhibition continues at
the 8elleview Mido until February 9, 1997.
Mayor Garvey invited residents to call (813) 562-5644 to report street lights that
are not lighted.
Mayor Garvey urged support of the Penny for Pinellas referendum scheduled for
March 25, 1997.
Mayor Garvey said the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day for Spring Training is
March 2, 1997.
Mayor Garvey said the Farmers Market is open from 8:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. on
Saturdays at Station Square Park.
ITEM #32 - Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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