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ACTION AGENDA ~ CLEARWATER CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 1998 - 6:00 P.M. ~ Commission Chambers
Steheno Maalione stated enforcement of no dogs on the beach has improved. Requested feedback
....t[egarding his request for a pedestrian and bicycle advisory board and the status of the pool on the
(::;peach. He expressed concern the City does not have an art center. The Mayor indicated the Parks
and Recreation board would address the pedestrian and bicycle issues, the pool is to be scheduled in
the near future. Commissioner Clark also responded that the MPO has a citizens' advisory council on
pedestrian and bicycle issues.
Judith Hadlev, representing Citizens for a Stable Community requested direction re how to get specific
information regarding the City's efforts to address the Year 2000 problems. The City Manger is to
meet with them.
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1 . Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Service Awards
4. Introductions and Awards
5. Presentations:
a) No Item
b} Clearwater Leadership Class
c} Traffic Calming Pilot Project - 7:30 p.m.
6. Approval of Minutes ~ Regular Meeting
8/6/98 & 2 Special Meetings of 8/3/98
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1. Commissioner Clark.
2. Mayor.
3. 2 awards presented.
4. Chuck Warrington announced the Gas
System was presented the American Public
Gas Association Award.
5. a) No Item.
b) Certificates and plaques presented to
graduating class.
c} Presentation given. Public comment
received. Approved proceeding with Option
2 with the addition of entry islands on the
north and south ends of Frisco Drive and
adding a crosswalk at Landmark and Deer
Run.
6. Approved as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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98 & #6316-98 - Annexation & RS-8 Zoning
for property located at 1525 Stevenson Dr.,
Stevenson's Height Sub., Blk B, Lot 8 (Dillard
1 Riley, A9B-23HCP)
9. Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #6321-
98 - Vacating full East/West right-of-way of
Bryant Street (formerly Bryan Avenue) lying
38' Westerly of Lot 22, Oak Haven Sub.,
together with that portion of the NorthlSouth
right-at-way of Cross Lane lying south of
Bryant Street, subject to conditions (Medec I
Gaylor Engineering, V98-06) (PW)
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9. Continued to 9/17/98.
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Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
10. Ord. #6289-98 - eN Zoning for property
located at NE corner of intersection of
Belleair Rd. and S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Oak
Haven Sub., Lots 8-21 and Sec. 21-29-15,
M&B 44.23 (proposed congregate care
facility use at 620 Belleair Rd.) (John A.
Lahara I Medec, Z98-08)
10. Continued to 9/17/98.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #11-23) - Approved as submitted.
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.
ApDroval of Purchases Der 7/31/98 memorandum:
Frontier Recycling, 2nd & final extension, disposal of materials suitable for recycling service,
10/1/98-9/30/99, est. $315,000 (SW)
Jimmie's Wrecker Service, Inc., 1 st & only extension, towing service provided to all departments,
11/1/98-10/31/99, est. $55,000 (GS)
Southern Office Equipment and Supplies, Inc., one Alpha 5/466 Rise computer server to be used
by City departments using the GIS, $82,473; funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-
Purchase Agreement (1M)
Amendment to Contract with Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc., increase by
$27,206.41 for new total $204,338.85 to complete the Contamination Assessment Report
(GAS)
Weed and Seed - Third Year Funding - approve acceptance of one-year grant for Fiscal Year
1998-99 from US Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, $175,000 (PO)
Contract with Pinellas County Sheriff's Dept. for latent fingerprint & crime scene services;
authorize City Manager to renew Agreement & approve Addendum No.2, 1 0/1/98~9/30/99,
$373,712.30 (PO)
Agreement with Clearwater Shuffleboard Club authorizing the Club to construct a Shuffleboard
Hall-of-Fame building adjacent to the clubhouse building located at 1020 Calumet Street (PR)
Contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc., for development of Lake Chautauqua Park, for
$526,429.20 including 10% allowance for contingencies (PR)
National Recreational Trails Funding Program Project Grant Agreement for Lake Chautauqua Park
Recreational Trail, in the amount $50,000, between FDEP & City (PR)
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Project Grant Agreement for East West
Recreational Trail, in the amount $100,000, between FDEP & City (PR)
Agreement with Ervin's All American Youth Club, Inc., for club's continuing use & supervision of
Holt Avenue Youth Center, 9/1/98-8/31/99, approx. $117,337 (PR)
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Biological Research Associates, Inc., additional maintenance services for Landmark Drive
Mitigation Area, $2,750, increasIng total to $27,315 (PW)
Maintenance and Operation Agreement with Poet, Inc., for term 10/1/98-9/30/2002 (PW)
Approve use of $46,200 of tree bank money to fund hiring 2 contract tree trimmer positions for
Fiscal Year 1998.99 to assist with completing work resulting from City's Street Tree Inventory
(PW)
Approve agreement provisions for engineering services contracts with: Camp, Dresser & McKee,
Inc.; King Engineering Associates, Inc.; Parsons Engineering Science, Inc.; Tampa Bay
Engineering, Inc.; and Wade-Trim, Inc. , for a 5 year term (PW)
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OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
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24. Res. #98~28 - designating the Clearwater
Brownfields Area as an Enterprise Zone (ED)
25. First Reading Ord. #6312-98 ~ establishing a
Enterprise Zone Development Agency (ED)
26. Res. #98-40 - expressing City's intent to be
reimbursed from proceeds of tax-exempt
financing for carta in capital expenditures;
extend contract awarded 9/7/95 to GE
Capital Public Finance, Inc. for additional one
year, to provide a $5,034,000 line of credit
to cover all planned lease purchase
~i:,~) equipment acquisitions for Fiscal Year 1998-
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acquisitions previously approved for financing
. under current contract with CE Capital to be
financed under extension of agreement (FN)
27. Res. #98-42 - Authorizing city officials to
execute by hand or by facsimile signature, all
checks drawn by the City on City accounts
(FN)
28. Approve recommendations of Technical
Review Committee for allocation of Fiscal
Year 1998-99 City of Clearwater Social
Services Grants Program funds in the amount
$100,000 and approve proposed funding
contract form (HM)
29. Other Pending Matters
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25. Approved. Ord. #6312~98 passed 1 st
reading.
26. Approved. Res. #98-40 adopted.
27. Approved. Res. #98-42 adopted.
28. Approved.
29. None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
30. Other City Attorney Items
a) Direction ra action to take ra School Board Stormwater Fees - Directed to not pay back the
fees that had been paid prior to suit filed against St. Petersburg.
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Garvev announced the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce has received the 1998/99 Florida
Chamber of Commerce of the year award and the Clearwater Housing Authority has received
100% score on their public housing assistance program.
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32. Other Commission Action
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Seel glad the City is trying to collect past,due parking fines. She questioned jf there was going
. to be a response to Representative Crow re Revision 5 to the Constitution. Commissioner
Johnson indicated he had sent his response.
Seel questioned if all new contracts wilf include an incentive for early completion of projects.
Staff responded affirmatively.
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2012 Olympics to Tampa.
Hooper expressed his appreciation for the newsletter done by the economic development group.
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Johnson questioned the purpose of worksessions if discussion is not allowed. He believes it is
important for the Commission members to be able to express what they are thinking on the
'subjects.
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on next year's budget. Response was that while at the same meeting it would be a separate
item and will be advertised separately.
Garvev announced there will be a DOT public hearing on the Memorial Causeway Bridge on
August 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Harborview Center.
33. Adjournment - 10:24 p.m.'
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 20, 1998
Present:
Rita Garvey
Ed Hooper
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Karen Seel
Michael J. Roberto
Richard L. Hedrick
Bob Keller
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Gwen Legters
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City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 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.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards
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Two service awards were presented to City employees.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards
Clearwater Gas System Manager Chuck Warrington announced the Gas System was
presented the American Public Gas Association Award.
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) No Item
b) Clearwater Leadership Class
Organizational and Employee Development Director Pamela Skyrme outlined the
Clearwater Leadership program. She presented plaques and certificates to the 12 members
of this year's graduating class.
c) Traffic Calming Pilot Project - 7:30 p.m.
Public Works Administrator Rich Baier highlighted history and benefits of the Traffic
Calming Pilot Project, designed to improve pedestrian safety by addressing aggressive
driving behavior. A slide presentation illustrated traffic calming devices such as traffic
islands, speed humps and speed tables. Three traffic calming options for residential streets
in the Countryside area were reviewed. Option # 1 showed use of islands, speed humps,
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and speed tables in Cypress Bend and Northwood Estates. Option #2 excluded Cypress
Bend and eliminated speed humps from Winding Wood Drive and the west end of Haverhill
Drive. Option #3 eliminated islands. Staff recommended Option #3 as the least expensive
option to accomplish the basic goal of reducing speed and encouraging better driving
behavior.
In response to questions, Mr. Baier estimated Option #3 would cost from $60,000
to $80,000. He noted devices are in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities
Act) standards. Islands at neighborhood entryways would be designed to avoid restricting
sight lines or emergency vehicle access. Concern was 'expressed with limited sight
distance where Frisco Drive intersects Enterprise Road. Low landscaping materials would
be used in islands. The City would construct the islands, install irrigation if desired, and
maintain irrigation systems. Homeowners would be asked to maintain landscaping and pay
irrigation costs. Mr. Baier felt an option including islands would be better from a traffic
engineering standpoint, but had not recommended them due to the number of public issues
involved.
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Forty-five people spoke regarding the issue: four opposed traffic calming in general;
five specifically opposed islands; nine strongly supported traffic calming; eighteen
specifically supported Option #2; four supported Option #3; and five supported "Option
#2}4," a modified version of Option #3, to include some islands. A cross walk was
requested at Deer Run North and landmark Drive. A study with simulated medians was
suggested. It was indicated volunteers were available to maintain landscaping. In
response to a question about legality of traffic calming, City Attorney Pam Akin related
brief history of a City of Sarasota case that is not binding on Clearwater. Outcome of an
appeal may impact Clearwater, but impact will not be known for six months to a year.
Commission discussion ensued. In response to a question, The City Attorney
indicated it is likely suits would result from accidents. The City could help homeowners
associations obtain insurance, jf necessary. Concern was expressed neighborhood traffic
islands will not solve a dangerous problem, but will increase impediments. Staff was
requested to look at a cross walk on landmark Drive at Deer Run North. Strong support
for traffic calming on Frisco Drive was expressed. In response to a question, Mr. Baier said
studies indicate a combination of islands and speed tables is the most effective, but knew
of no measurable data comparing the two devices. General support was expressed for
"Option #2}4" because it was felt some islands are needed. ,
Commissioner Clark moved to approve traffic calming "Option #2 Yl," a modified
version of Option #3, to include islands at the north and south ends of Frisco Drive. The
motion was duly seconded.
Commissioner Seel requested the motion be amended to include a cross walk on
landmark Drive at Deer Run North. Commissioner Clark agreed to the amendment. The
seconder concurred.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM #6 ~ Aoproval of Minutes
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 6, 199B, and the two special meetings of August 3, 1 99B, as recorded and
submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner. The matron was
. duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 ~ Citizens to be heard reaBrdina items not on the Aaenda
Stephana Maglione stated enforcement of no dogs on the beach has improved. He
requested feedback on his request for a pedestrian and bicycle advisory board and status of
the beach pool. He expressed concern the City has no art center.
It was indicated the Parks and Recreation board would address the pedestrian and
bicycle issues. The pool is to be scheduled in the near future. It was noted the MPO
(Metropolitan Planning Organization) has a citizens' advisory council on pedestrian and
bicycle issues.
Judith Hadley, representing Citizens for a Stable Community, requested direction on
how to get specific information regarding the City's efforts to address Year 2000 problems.
The City Manager will meet with them.
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ITEM #8 - Public Hearina & First Readina Ords. #6313~98 & #6316-98 - Annexation & RS-
S Zoning for property located at 1525 Stevenson Dr., Stevenson's Height Sub., Blk Bf Lot
8 (Dillard / Riley, A98-23)(CP)
Annexation of the single family property is requested to obtain City garbage
collection services. The applicant has been receiving City sanitary and water services
since 1982. The Engineering Department recommends annexation of the abutting Carol
Drive right-or-way along with this request. The Planning and Zoning Board endorsed the
request at their August 4 meeting.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve annexation and RS-8 Zoning for property
located at 1525 Stevenson Dr., Stevenson's Height Sub., Blk Bf Lot 8. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 6313-98 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance 6313-98 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 6316-98 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance 6316-98 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded, and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel, and Garvey.
"Naysii: None.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearina & First Readina Ord. #6321-98 - Vacating full East/West right-of-
way of Bryant Street (formerly Bryan Avenue) lying 38' Westerly of Lot 22, Oak Haven
Sub., together with that portion of the North/South right-at-way of Cross Lane lying south
of Bryant Street, subject to conditions (Medec I Gaylor Engineering, V98-06) (PW)
The applicant is requesting the vacation in order to use the rights-of~way and
adjacent properties to construct an adult living facility. City utilities within the rights-of-
way will be relocated at the applicant's expense during development. City infrastructure
will be installed in new easements to be provided by the owner. Private and public utilities
have no objections to the proposal. Peppermill Restaurant has an existing private force
main located in Bryant Street that must be relocated at the applicant's expense and an
appropriate easement provided. The City Commission approved vacation requests in 1981
and 1996, but owners failed to meet conditions of approval and the rights-of-way were not
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Mike Gaylor, representing the applicants, indicated Bryant Street is a substandard
roadway that bisects the 4-acre site where an assisted living facility is proposed. He
related project details, site history, and conditions that support vacation.
John LeRoux, attorney,. and Peppermill Restaurant owner David Lowery, expressed
concern the vacation would close access to an area used for restaurant parking, eliminate a
means of egress from the main parking lot, and cut off rear deliveries. A compromise was
requested.
In response to Commission questions, it was indicated delivery trucks do not go
through the adjacent residential neighborhood, but turn around on Bryant Street. Code
does not contain vacation standards for approval, but City policy is to seek input from
utilities and other interested parties. Mr. Gaylor stated using the diagonal segment of
Cross Lane as an entry point to Ft. Harrison Avenue would not be in the best interest of
safety. He was willing to negotiate a compromise with Peppermill representatives.
Discussion ensued regarding the vacation process, and the relationship of Bryant
Street and Cross Lane to Ft. Harrison Avenue and the adjacent properties. Conditions of
approval that were not met in 1996 related to moving utilities. Mr. Gaylor said the
applicants will meet the conditions. It was noted vacation is not a guaranteed right and
concern was expressed with economic impact on adjacent properties.
, Commissioner Seel moved to continue Item #9 with instructions to staff to work
toward a compromise. The motion was duly seconded.
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Continuance to a date certain was requested. The City Manager recommended
September 17, 1 998.
Commissioner Seel amended the motion to include September 1 7 as the date this
item will be heard. The seconder agreed. '
Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Clark, Hooper, Seel and Mayor Garvey
voted "Aye"; Commissioner Johnson voted "Nay." Motion carried.
Public Hearino - Second Readino Ordinance~
ITEM #10 - Ord. #6289-98 - CN Zoning for property located at NE corner of intersection of
Belleair Rd. and S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Oak Haven Sub., Lots 8-21 and Sec. 21-29-15, M&B
44.23 (proposed congregate care facility use at 620 Belleair Rd.) (John A. lahara / Medec,
298-08)
Commissioner Seel moved to continue Item # 10 to September 17, 1998 at the
applicant's request. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #11-23) - Approved as submitted
ITEM # 11 - Aooroval of Purchases oer 7/31/98 memorandum:
Frontier Recycling, 2nd & final extension, disposal of matorials suitable for recycling
service, 10/1/98-9/30/99, est. $315,000 (SW)
Jimmie's Wrecker Service, Inc., 1 st & only extension, towing service provided to all
departments, 11/1/98-10/31/99, est. $55,000 (GS)
Southern Office Equipment and Supplies, Inc., one Alpha 5/466 Rise computer server to be
used by City departments using the GIS, $82,473; funding to be provided under City's
Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (1M)
ITEM #12 - Amendment to Contract with Environmental ConsultinQ and TechnoloQv. Inc.,
increase by $27,206.41 for new total $204,338.85 to complete the Contamination
Assessment Report (GAS)
ITEM #13 - Weed and Seed - Third Year FundinCl - approve acceptance of one-year grant
for Fiscal Year 1998-99 from US Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, $175,000
(PO)
ITEM #14 - Contract with Pinellas Countv Sheriff's Department for latent fingerprint &
crime scene sorvices; authorize City Manager to renew Agreement & approve Addendum
No.2, 10/1/98-9/30/99, $373,712.30 IPO)
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OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
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ITEM # 15 - Aareement with Clearwater Shuffleboard Club authorizing the Club to construct
a Shuffleboard Hall-af-Fame building adjacent to the clubhouse building located at 1020
Calumet Street IPR)
. ITEM #16 - Contract to Kevstone Excavators. Inc., for development of Lake Chautauqua
Park, for $526,429.20 including 10% allowance for contingencies (PR)
ITEM #17 - National Recreational Trails Fundino Program Proieet Grant AQreement for Lake
Chautauqua Park Recreational Trail, in the amount $50,000, between FOE? & City (PRI
ITEM #18 - Florida Recreation Development Assistance Pro~uam Proiect Grant Agreement
for East West Recreational Trail, in the amount $100,000, between FOEP & City IPR)
ITEM #19 - Aareement with Ervin's All American Youth Club. Inc.. for club's continuing use
& supervision of Holt Avenue Youth Center, 9/1/98-8/31/99, approx. $117,337 (PR)
ITEM #20 - Biological Research Associates. Inc., additional maintenance services for
landmark Drive Mitigation Area, $2,750, increasing total to $27,315 (PW)
ITEM #21 - Maintenance and Operation Agreement with Pact. Inc., for term 10/1/98-
9/30/2002 (PW)
ITEM #22 - AQProve use of $46,200 of tree bank money to fund hiring 2 contract tree
';a trimmer positions for Fiscal Year 1998-99 to assist with completing work resulting from
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ITEM #23 - Approve aoreement provisions for enQineer;ng services contracts with: Camp,
Dresser & McKee, Inc.; King Engineering Associates, Inc.; Parsons Engineering Science,
Inc.; Tampa Bay Engineering, Inc.; and Wade-Trim, Inc. , for a 5 year term (PW~
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted and
authorize the appropriate officers to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #24 - Res. #98-28 - designating the Clearwater Brownfields Area as an Enterprise
Zone (ED)
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The Clearwater 8rownfields Area is eligible for an enterprise zone designation as
established in Chapter 98-75 Laws of Florida. Designation of the Clearwater Brownfields
Area will provide State incentives for locating new and existing businesses and
organizations in the area: Jobs Tax Credit, Business Equipment Sales Tax Refund, Building
Materials Sales Tax Refund, Property Tax Credit, Sales Tax Exemption for Electrical Energy,
and the community contribution Tax Credit Program. Nomination of an area for an
enterprise zone requires a local resolution finding: 1) the area chronically exhibits extreme
and unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic
disinvestment; 21 rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment is in the interest of public
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health, safety, and welfare; and 3) revitalization of such area can occur only if the private
sector can be induced to invest its own resources in productive enterprises that build or
rebuild economic viability of the area.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve designating the Clearwater Brownfields
Area as an Enterprise Zone. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #98-28 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt Resolution #98-28 and authorize the appropriate
offices to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #25 - First Readino Ord. #6312-98 - establishing a Enterprise Zone Development
Agency (ED)
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Chapter 98-75 Laws of Florida enables the Clearwater Brownfields Area to qualify
as a State Enterprise Zone. Florida Statutes require that, upon adoption of an enterprise
zone, the municipality shall create a public body politic to be known as the "Enterprise
Zone Development Agency." The agency shall consist of not fewer than 8 and not more
than 13 commissioners to be appointed by the City Commission, with at least one
representative from each of the following: local Chamber of Commerce, local financial or
insurance entity, businesses operating within the area, residents residing within the area,
non-profit community-based organizations operating within the area, local Private Industry
Council, City of Clearwater Community Response Team, and the City of Clearwater Police
Department.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve establishing an Enterprise Zone Development
Agency. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 6312-98 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance 631 2-98 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded, and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel, and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Assistant City Manager Bill Keller was pleased to announce Clearwater has received
Mainstreet designation from the State. Clearwater is the second large city to receive the
designation. He congratulated Downtown Manager Diane Smith for doing a great job
rallying the public sector and a large portion of the private sector.
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ITEM #26 - Res. #98.40 - expressing City's intent to 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 additional one year, to provide a $5,034,000 line of credit
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to cover all planned lease purchase equipment acquisitions for Fiscal Year 1998-99:
authorize all uncompleted equipment acquisitions previously approved for financing under
current contract with CE Capital to be financed under extension of agreement (FN)
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the City's intent to 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 additional one year, to provide a $5,034,000
line of credit to cover all planned lease purchase equipment acquisitions for Fiscal Year
1998-99; authorize all uncompleted equipment acquisitions previously approved for
financing under current contract with CE Capital to be financed under extension of
agreement. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #98-40 and read it by title o"nly.
Commissioner Hooper moved to adopt Resolution #98-40 and authorize the appropriate
offices to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and 'Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #27 - Res. #98-42 - Authorizing City officials to execute by hand or by facsimile
signature, all checks drawn by the City on City accounts (FN)
Commissioner Johnson moved to authorize city officials to execute by hand or by
facsimile signature, all checks drawn by the City on City accounts. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #98-42 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hooper moved to adopt Resolution #98-42 and authorize the appropriate
offices to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #28 - Approve recommendations of Technical Review Committee for allocation of
Fiscal Year 1998-99 City of Clearwater Social Services Grants Program funds in the
amount $100,000 and approve proposed funding contract form (HM)
Grant applications and instructions were mailed to area social service agencies that
had expressed interest, or had participate'd in the program in previous years. Requests are
limited to $10,000 and agencies can submit only one application per project. Of the 58
applications mailed, 33 applications were received, totaling $242,910 in funding requests.
The Technical Review Committee recommended funding for the following agencies in the
amounts listed: 1) Coalition for the Homeless, $6,381: 2) Community Pride Child Care,
Inc., $9,353: 3} Community Service Foundation, Inc., $4,225; 4) Coordinated Child Care of
Pinellas, Inc., $9,377; 5} Greenwood Community Health Resource Center, $7,501; 6) Gulf
Coast Community Care, $9,377; 7) The Haven of ReS/Transitional Living Program,
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$9,377; 8) Head Start, Pinellas County, $9,377; 9) Neighborly Senior Services, Inc.,
$4,688; 10J Pine lias Opportunity Council, Inc./Emergency Asslstanco, $4,688; 11 J Quality
Child Care Center, Inc., $6,071; 12) Quest Inn, Inc., $4,986; 13) ReligIous Community
Services, Inc./Food Pantry, $7,501; and 14) YWCA of Tampa Bay, $7,098.
Commissioner Seel moved to approve recommendations of the Technical Review
Committee for allocation of Fiscal Year 1998~99 City of Clearwater Social Services Grants
Program funds in the amount $100,000 and approve proposed funding contract form. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #29 - Other Pendina Matters - None.
The meeting recessed from 7: 13 to 7:35 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the
Traffic Calming Pilot Project, beginning on page 1, above. At the conclusion of the item,
the meeting recessed from 9:50 to 10:01 p.m. Normal agenda order resumed, as follows.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #30 - Other Citv Attornev Items
a) Direction re action to take re School Board Stormwater Fees
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The City Attorney reviewed history of the issue, stating the City agreed to abate
collection of storm water utility fees for the Pine lias County School Board and
St. Petersburg Junior College (SPJC) during their litigation with St. Petersburg. The case
against City of St. Petersburg is resolved and SPJC has requested a refund of the
stormwater utility fees paid to the City of Clearwater. Clearwater has the option of
returning the fees, or not returning the fees and being sued. She said a recent case in
Cocoa Beach had a different outcome and while helpful, does not settle the issue and is not
binding on Clearwater. The issue is the interpretation of whether stormwater utility fees
are ~n assessment or a utility.
Concerns were expressed that stormwater runoff management requires extensive
infrastructure and school campuses are not paying their fair share of the costs. In response
to a question, Public Works Administrator Rich Baier said the projection for solving
Clearwater's current stormwater problem is $110 million. The requested $750,000
paybaCk, without interest, breaks down to $157,000 to SPJC and $561,000 to the School
Board. Discussion ensued regarding the Commission's and City's belief that stormwater
management is a utility.
Commissioner Johnson moved to not pay back storm water utility fees to Pinellas
County School Board and St. Petersburg Junior College. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
ITEM #31 - City Manal:ler Verbal Reoorts - None.
ITEM #32 - Other Commission Action
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Mavor Garvev announced the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce has received the
199B/99 Florida Chamber of Commerce of the Year award and the Clearwater Housing
Authority has received a 100% score on their public housing assistance program.
Commissioner Seel was glad the City is trying to collect past due parking fines. She
questioned if there was going to be a response to Representative Crow regarding Revision
5 to the Constitution. Commissioner Johnson said he had sent his response.
Commissioner Seel questioned if all new construction contracts will include an
incentive for early project completion. Staff responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Seel announced this weekend's celebration at Countryside Recreation
Center.
Commissioner Johnson congratulated Mayor ~aTvey on her appointment to the
committee working to bring the 2012 Olympics to Tampa.
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Commissioner Johnson questioned the purpose of work sessions if discussion is not
allowed. He believes it is important for Commission members to be able to express their
thoughts on the issues.
Commissioner Seel questioned if the Penny for Pinel/as Project public hearing would
be separate from the public hearing on next year's budget. Staff responded, while at the
same meeting, the two items will be separate and will be advertised separately.
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Commissioner HooDer expressed his appreciation for the newsletter done by the
economic development group.
Mavor Garvev announced a DOT public hearing on the Memorial Causeway Bridge
will be held on August 27, 4:30 p.m., at Harborview Center.
ITEM #33 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
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