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CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 4, 1 99~
Present: .
Rita Garvey
Ed Hooper
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Vacant Seat
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-M ayor /Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also Present: Michael J. Roberto
Richard L. Hedrick
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia Sullivan
City Manager
Deputy 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 Deacon Albert Tibbetts of St. 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.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards - None.
ITEM'#4 - Introductions and Awards - None.
ITEM #5 - Presentations
. Gary Johnson presented a $144,966 check from FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Authority) reimbursing cost associated with rebuilding the Magnolia Street
dock, to the Commission.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 18, 1999, and the special meeting of March 1. 1999, as recorded and submitted
in written summa~ion 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 Aaenda
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Sonia Hauqht complained the City has limited citizen input regarding important City
issues.
Earlv Sorenson complained franchise fees have increased. He encouraged
homeowners to vote on March 9, 1999.
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ITEM #8 - (Cont'd from 02/18/99) Ord. #6369.99 - Relating to Utilities; amending
Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges to provide revised rates for Clearwater
Gas System, to become effective for all billings on or after 03/01/99
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6369-99 for second reading and read it by
title only, Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6369.99 on second
and final reading, The motion was duly seconded.
In response to a question, Clearwater Gas System Managing Director Chuck
Warrington reported staff had presented the FAC (Financial Review Committee) with
. information regarding this ordinance. As a quorum was not present, no action was taken.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #9 - (Cont'd from 02/18/99) Ord. #6382-99 - Relating to Reclaimed Water
Availability and Rates; amending Art. IX, Sec. 32.380; amending Appendix A - Schedule of
Fees, Rates and Charges
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6382-99 for second reading and read it by
. title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6382-99 on second
and final reading, The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayesll: Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nayslt: None.
ITEM #10- Ord. #6387-99 - Annexation for property located at 1329 Fairmont St., Pine
Ridge, Blk A, Lot 2 (Oetrano Pine Ridge Land Trust / Charlie Harris~ TRE, A99-01)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6387-99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6387.99 on
second and filial reading. The motion was duly seconded. and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayesll: Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #11 - Ord. #6388-99 - RS-B Zoning for property located at 1329 Fairmont St., Pine
Ridge, Blk A, Lot 2 (Oetrano Pine Ridge land Trust / Charlie Harris, TRE, A99-01)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6388-99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6388-99 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Naysll: None. .
ITEM #12 - Ord. #6389-99 - Annexation for property located at 3006 Grand View Ave.,
Kapok Terrace, Blk G, Lot 13 and part of Lot 12 (Frederic B. & Michelle K. Moreau, A99-
02)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6389-99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6389-99 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney will correct the spelling of subdivision in the title.
ITEM #13 - Ord. #6390-99 - RS-6 Zoning for property located at 3006 Grand View Ave.,
Kapok Terrace, Blk G, Lot 13 and part of Lot 12 (Frederic B. & Michelle K. Moreau, A99-
02)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6390-99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6390-99 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
IIAyesll: Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
IINays": None.
ITEM #14 - Ord. #6391~99 - Restructuring Solid Waste Ordinance, requiring dumpsters to
be removed from view from thoroughfares or screened, requiring residential refuse
containers to be removed from the curb and stored from view, and providing a penalty for
non-compliance, requiring lawn and tree maintenance contractors to remove and dispose of
the debris from their work, transferring authority from Department of Public Works to
Department of Solid Waste/Recycling
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6391-99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6391-99 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded.
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In response to a qu'estion, Solid Waste/Recycling Director Bob Brumback reported
South East Newspaper had indicated the one visible container within City limits at Skycrest
Elementary School would be moved or removed.
Upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
ltNays": None.
ITEM #15 - Ord. #6392-99 - Relating to soliciting on streets, amending Sec. 28.041 to
prohibit persons from approaching the occupants of motor vehicles being operated on
public streets to solicit money, property or employment; providing a definition of ttpublic
Street"
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6392-99 for second reading and'read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6392-99 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said there is a question regarding which
law would take precedence at corners where City and County streets intersect. Staff will
compare the City and County, laws for compatibility.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays1t: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #16-20) - Approved as submitted.
ITEM #16 - Aporoval of Purchases & Declaration of Surplus oer 02/11/99 memorandum:
Duval Ford, one 1999 Ford Explorer 4x2 utility vehicle, replacement, to be used by Police
Dept., $21,629; funding to be provided under City's Master lease-Purchase Agreement
(GSS)
Gateway Chevrolet, one 1999 Chevrolet Express van, to be used by Public Works,
$16,548; funding to be provided under City's Master lease-Purchase Agreement (GSS)
Heuer Utility Contractors, increase funding, materials, permits, installation & inspections of
polyethylene gas mains and service lines throughout gas system during remaining period
ending 09/3'0/99, estimated $200,000 (total award estimated $875,000) due to additional
installation of gas mains on Gulf Blvd. (GAS)
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PCF, $35,820 (PW)
Winfrey Corporation, miscellaneous gas repair Be installation parts, for use throughout gas
system, 03/05/99~03/31/00, estimated $430,000 (GAS)
Contract Connection Inc., labor & materials to Install playground equipment at Island
Estates playground, $26,475.76 (QOL)
Kaiser Pontiac-Buick GMC, Inc., two 1999 GMC Sonoma compact 4x2 pickup trucks,
replacements, for use throughout gas system area of operation by Gas Marketing & Sales
and Customer Service/Meter Reading, $25,991 (GSS)
King Truck Center, one 1999 GMC F7B042 with loader & trash dump body, for use by
Solid Waste, $87,647; funding to be provided under City's Master lease~Purchase
Agreement (GSSj
Navistar International Transportation Corp., two. 1999 Navistar dump trucks, replacements,
to be used by Public Works, $86,977; funding to be provided under City's Master lease-
Purchase Agreement (GSS)
East Manufacturing Corp., one 1999 East 82 yard compaction trailer, replacement, for use
by Solid Waste, $68,380; funding to be provided under City's Master lease-Purchase
Agreement (GSS)
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totaled unit, for use by Public Works, $17,499; funding to be provided under City's Master
lease-Purchase Agreement IGSS)
Declare 5 Macintosh items surplus to City needs and authorize disposal through donation
ITEM # 17 - Contract for purchase & installation of Polaris online integrated library system,
Gaylord Information Systems, $202,115 (LIB)
ITEM #18 - Amendment to Waiver Aqreement with Meristar Hotels and Resorts/Hilton
Clearwater Beach Resort (MR)
ITEM #19 - Approve use of $14,000 of Tree Bank money to fund purchase of a concrete
grinding machine designed to repair sidewalks uplifted by City trees to reduce tripping
accidents (PW)
ITEM #20 - Ameement with CSX Transportation Inc., Chestnut Street Railroad Crossing
Upgrade, City cost estimated at $46,500 IPW)
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that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #21 . First Quarter Budoet lBU)
At first quarter, $266,716 is distributed from the unappropriated retained earnings
of the General Fund. On January 21. 1999, the City Commission approved the $26,716
transfer to support the Homeless Intervention Project. From retained earnings, $240,000 is
appropriated to prOVide: 1) $1 50,000 for 6 FTE police officer positions for the last 6-
months of the budget year. Positions funded previously by the COPS grant which expires in
April 1999 and 2) $90,000 restores the 5.6 police aide positions eliminated from the
current budget.
First Quarter amendments reflect the distribution of $563,303 of $750,000 in
Vision Funds. Most, if not all, of the $311,440 previously approved by the City
Commission to fund NCAA concerts should corne back to the City through ticket sales. and
be available to distribute for other purposes. The balance of Vision Funds distributed were:
1) $30,000 for Year 2000 fireworks deposit; 2) $146,475 to support the Public
Communications & Marketing program, 3) $18,000 to install speakers and expand the
Cleveland Street sound system; 4) $3,200 f9r the Clearwater beach pool survey; 5}
$10,000 for costs associated with moving the beach library (approved November 19,
1998); 6) $10,000 donation to the National Conference for Community and Justice
supporting diversity in the Tampa Bay area; 7) $3,000 to support Friday afternoon "brown
bag" concerts; 8) $25,000 for assessment of CHUD lClearwater Department of Housing &
Urban Development) and preparation of recommendations to restructure neighborhood
support services; 91 $5,000 to support the Harborview Center art exhibit; and 10) $1,188
to fund the Greenwood charette.
Budgeted revenues and expenditures of all Enterprise funds are as anticipated.
Significant amendments include 1) Water and Sewer Fund amendment reflects $40,000
appropriation of program savings to fund C-View contract position to plan, produce, and
direct Inside Engineering program; 2) Gas Fund amendment reflects $40,000 appropriation
of debt savings to establish cost center to fund initial costs for the City as host of the
Florida Innovations Group National Conference for Transforming Local Government; 3~ Solid
Waste Fund amendment reflects $232,150 appropriation of retained earnings fur
acquisition of the St. Petersburg Times lot approved February 18, 1999; 4) Stormwater
Fund expenditures reflect $1,299,000 transfer of Stormwater revenues to the Capital
Improvement Fund for storm pipe system replacements and NPDES mandates approved by
the Commission on November 19, 1998. The original budget did not include the transfers
as project priorities had not been determined when the budget was released; 5) the Marina
Fund amendment recognizes $18,443 appropriation of retained earnings of the Marine Fund
to reimburse the Beach Diner for leasehold improvements in accordance with the lease's
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. .n' amendments total a net increase of $3,658,578. Almost all Capital Improvement budget
increases have been approved previously by the City Commission, including Fire EngIne.
. replacement, "Gateway to the Beach" desIgn, St. Petersburg Times property purchase,
storm pipe system improvements, and NPDES stormwater funding,
Significant amendments not approved previously by the City Commission include an
estimated $73,000 allocation of savings in the Fire Department to fund a study reviewing
funding sources for fire related services, and' $ 222,000 for additional funding to construct
the Clearwater beach pool.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the First Quarter Budget for Fiscal Year
ending September 30, 1999. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
a) First Reading Ord. #6396~99 - Amending Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending
09/30/99
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6396-99 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6396-99 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Nays": None..
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b) First Reading Ord. #6397-99 - Amending Capital Improvement Program Report and
Budget for Fiscal Year ending 09/30/99
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6397-99 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6397-99 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #22 - First Readina Ord. #6395-99 - establishing recycling charges; maintaining multi-
family & commercial charges at the same level; reducing residential curbside charges form
$1.99 to $1.95 per living unit per month (SWI
. Since 1994, the Solid Waste/Recycling Department has operated City recycling
programs successfully. The department has won bids to provide recycling service to the
Town of Belleair and North Pinellas Co.unty drop-off centers. The department also
processes and markets recyclables for Dunedin, Largo, Safety Harbor, Pinellas County and
some private companies and non-profit institutions. As part of the Citywide 5-year utilities
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Monthly multi-family recycling charges already are set cost effectively at $ 1.45 per
living unit. Commercial recycling rates are flexible as they compete with private recycling
companies operating in Clearwater. The charge reduction will reward citizens for their
participation and support of recycling.
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household.
Commissioner Johnson moved to establish recycling charges; maintaining multi-
family and commercial charges at the same level; reducing residential curbside charges
from $1.99 to $1.95 per household per month. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6395-99 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6395-99 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon 1'011 call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
tlNay::;": None.
ITEM #23 - Branch Librarv in North Greenwood - Res. #99-17 - Authorizing Mayor to apply
for a Public Library Construction Grant from the Florida Department of State for
(~) construction during FY 2000/01; assuring that match will be available and unencumbered
at the time of grant award (FY 2000/01); funding is sufficient to complete the project;
sufficient funds will be available to operate the facility; and the building will be used
exclusively as a public library (LIB)
A grant application, with an April 1 r 1999, deadline, is being prepared for
construction of the North Greenwood branch library during FY (fiscal year) 2000/01. The
maximum grant request is $500,000 and requires a match. The project's Penny for
Pinellas fund allocation has been budgeted at $800,000. The application requires
assurance that: 1) funding is sufficient and will be available to complete the library building;
2) upon completion, sufficient funds will be available to operate the facility; and 3) the
building wi11 be used exclusively for public library purposes. Within 20 years of completing
the construction project, prop'osed changes to the use must be submitted for approval to
the Division of Library and InforrT1ation Services.
It was stated the total cost of this branch library will be held at $1-million. It was
felt the remaining $300,000 should be allocated to another project. The City Manager said
possible savings are based on where the building is located and if it can share
infri3structure, such as parking, with another facility. State approval of the grant is not
guaranteed. In response to a question, Quality of Life Administrator Arlita Hallam stated
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, the duplication of library services in North G~eenwood and downtown. Next year, the City
will apply for a grant for the Main library. It was requested the library master plan issue be
agendaed following the election.
Commissioner Clark moved to authorize a grant application to the Florida
Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, for a Public Library
Construction Grant for construction of a branch library in North Greenwood during Fiscal
Year 2000/02, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #99~ 17 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #99-1 7 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #24 - Contract for "Gatewav to Clearwater Beach Proiect" to David Nelson
Construction Company, $7,227,093.86; Contract for construction administration services
to Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., $101,900; Contract for construction engineering &
inspection services to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., $508,732; approve $300,000
for use as construction incentive bonus; for total project sum of $8,137,725.86 (Beach
Roundabout) (PW)
On November 15, 1998, the City Commission approved the "Gateway to Clearwater
Beach Project" design. The reconfiguration to a traffic roundabout will reconcile traffic
circulation problems on Clearwater beach by addressing current arrival and distribution
problems at the intersections 'of Causeway Boulevard, Coronado Drive, Mandalay Avenue,
and Poinsettia Avenue. This project will provide Clearwater beach with a sense of arrival
and place and generate positive momentum for the beach's revitalization by sending a clear
message to the private sector that One City. One Future. is a reality.
Project elements include: 1) the traffic roundabout; 2) curbing; 3) sidewalks; 4)
urban drainage system; 5) traffic signage; 6) lighting; 7) significant irrigated landscaping; 8)
hardscaping; 9) relocation of all municipal utilities and portion of private utilities; 10) at-
grade pedestrian crossings and signalization; and 11) a water fountain central to the
roundabout with associated appurtenances. The value engineering process employed by
the contractor, design engineers, and staff will save the City additional project dollars.
Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., will provide construction administration services. Post,
Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. will provide.construction engineering and inspection
services. The 278-day project is scheduled to start March 15, 1999.
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background and area projects it has completed. Public Works Administrator Rich Baier
referred to citizen concerns, stating staff has done an inordinate amount of modeling
regarding this project.
One citizen spoke against the project, threatening court action if the item is
approved and referencing a report with a negative recommendation regarding roundabouts.
Mr. Baier said the report referenced was tasked to consider north and southbound
beach traffic and did not include computer modeling nor was it commissioned to study a
roundabout. He said the report addressing the roundabout showed the roundabout will
provide a superior intersection when road volumes are considered. In response to a
question, Mr. Nelson said his company is FDOT certified and has worked previously with
Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., and Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
Commissioner Clark moved to award a contract for the "Gateway to Clearwater
Beach Project" (98-0170-City Manager) to D'avid Nelson Construction Company of Palm
Harbor, Florida, for the sum of $7,227,093.86, which is the lowest responsible bid
received in accordance with the plans and specifications, and: award a contract to Camp,
Dresser & McKee, Inc., of Tampa, Florida, to provide construction administration services
for the sum of $101,900, and; award a contract to Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.,
of Tampa, Florida, to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the sum
of $508,732, and; approve the sum of $300,000 for use as a construction incentive bonus
for a total project sum of $8,] 37,725.86, and that the appropriate officials be authorized
to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #25 - Approve $36,600 to complete Phase One of contract with Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A. for assi~tance in special finance issues associated with the Gulf-to-Bay
Corridor Enhancement Project IPW)
On November 3, 1997, staff presented an overview of the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
project. Staff had estimated it would cost $50,000 to develop the project's initial scope to
include municipal funding options, special assessment districts, tax increment financing,
combined financial scenarios, and minimum/maximum property values expectations. On
November 6, 1997, the City Commission approved a $24,000 retainer agreement.
Staff inadvertently issued a $50,000.work order and authorized an adclitional
$10,600 in work, creating a $36,600 shortfall. The City Manager has taken steps to
ensure that staff adheres to controls and is satisfied this type of event will not reoccur.
It was stated this mistake is an embarrassment. It was to be clearly understood this
type of error would not occur again.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve $36,000 to complete Phase I of the
financial/legal contract with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. for assistance in special
finance issues associated with the Gulf-to-Bay Corridor Enhancement Project, and that the
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appropriate officials be authorlzod to execute same. The motion was duly seconded.
Commissioners Johnson and Clark and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye"; Commissioner Hooper
voted "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #26 - (Cont'd from 02/18/99) Communltv Development Board - 1 appointment for
one year term (eLK)
The City Manager reported Jonathan Wade regrets he cannot serve on this board
but did request an appointment to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory
Board .
It was recommended the final appointment be delayed until after the election to
provide the new Commissioner the opportunity to submit a list of candidates for
consideration.
Commissioner Clark moved to continue Item #26 to when a full commission is
seated. The motion was dUly seconded. Commissioners Johnson, Clark and Hooper voted
"Aye"; Mayor Garvey voted ,lNay." Motion carried.
ITEM #27 . Other Pendina Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
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ITEM #28 - Res. #99-16 - Demolition Lien - 1568 Drew St., Glenwood Estates Addition,
Lot 35 (Harry J. Rittman Estate)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #99-16 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Resolution #99-1 6 and authorize the
approprIate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
HAyes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #29 - Res. #99-19 - Assessing property owners the costs of having mowed or
cleared owners' lots
The City Attorney presented Resolution #99-19 and read It by title only.
Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #99-19 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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to Downtown Development Board
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6394-99 for first reodlng and roud it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinanco #6394.99 on fIrst roodlng. Tho
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #31 - Other City Attornev Items - None.
ITEM #32 . City Manager Verbal Reoorts
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The City Manager reported staff will conduct a series of workshops to explain the
new Community Development Code, separately addressing each affected industry on
March 19, 1999. A meeting of the Community Development Board is scheduled for March
. 5, 1999, at the Municipal Services Building at 9:00 a.m.
The City Manager stated the City received the official version of the new
Community Development Code today. The online version has some problems and is being
repaired.
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Parks & Recreation Department Director Art Kader reviewed plans for the new Island
'Estates playground. The site of the previous playground on church property was needed
for church expansion. Funding of $50,000 for the playground was included in the FY
1 997/98 and 1 998/99 CIP budgets. The park will include a playground, water fountain,
bicycle rack, and seating areas. Its location across the street from the High and Dry Marina
is on the water. A fence will be installed 10 feet from the sea wall to protect children.
Mr. Kader reported the sea wall at this location is deteriorating and will require
. replacement in the next decade. In response to a question, he said there is space for 2
vehicles on the street. He anticipated most park visitors will walk or bicycle. He said 6
parking spaces can be constructed on the site when budgeted.
ITEM #33 - Other Commission Action
Commission members encouraged citizens to vote in the City election on March 9,
1999.
Commissioner Johnson announced the celebration of his 54'h wedding anniversary.
Commissioner Hoooer said all citizen~ are special interests.
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Commissioner Hooner said the DDB (Downtown Development Board) had announced
yesterday that Artist Roger Bansemer will have a showing downtown between March 22
and April 10, 1999. A portion of the proceeds from the show and sales will be donated to
supp'ort art in public places. Sponsorships are welcome.
Commissioner Hooper, noting the difficulty in achieving a quorum, suggested the.
FRC's mission be amended to provide budget advisory assistance instead.
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Commissioner Clark welcomed the Phillies to Spring Training, extolled the qualities
of Jack Russell Stadium, and invited residents to attend the opening game on March 5,
1999.
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,Commissioner Clark reported in its first year, the program for volunteers to ticket
illegal parking in fire lanes and handicap spaces has netted the City approximately
$50,000. He saluted the volunteers and Chief Klein for their efforts.
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. Mayor Garvev congratulated Clark for his follow-up in reestablishing a drawbridge
policy that is based on FOOT and Coast Guard rules.
Mavor Garvev requested citizens phone Florida Power at 443-2641 and report street
light outages.
ITEM #34 - Adiournment
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Mavor Garvey invited residents to attend Saturday's Farmers Market in Station
Square Park.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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