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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 6, 1999
Present:
, Brian J. Aungst
Ed Hooper
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Ed Hart
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner'
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also Present: Richard L. Hedrick
Bob Keller
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia Sullivan
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 Rabbi Arthur Baseman of Temple B'Nai Israel. 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
.j Dan Carpenter, Finance Operations, was presented the April 1999 Employee of the
Month award.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards
Proclamation: Emergency Medical Services Week - May 16 - 22, 1999
Proclamation: Water Safety Awareness Day - May 22, 1999
Proclamation: Safe Boating Week - May 22 - 28, 1999
Proclamation: Tourism Week - May 2 - 8, 1999
Proclamation: Public Works Week - May 16 - 22, 1999
ITEM #5 . Presentations
a) C~ast to Coast Art Show - Arlita Hallam
Quality of Life Administrator Arlita Hallam reported the City and Florida Gulf Coast
Art Center have partnered to present an art show featuring contemporary Florida
landscapes at the Harborview Center from May 8 to June 20, 1999. '
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Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April
15, 1999, 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 Aoenda
John Atanasio requested the CAP ICivil Art Patrol) be allowed to erect a temporary
bUilding at the Airpark. Item to be discussed May 17, 1999.
Earlv Sorenson supported traffic calming initiatives and said he would track
Commissioner votes on issues related to neighborhoods, taxes, and fees.
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Jack Alvord & Barbara McMullen Sartor opposed construction of a 7-story building
on the Connolly property, citing the areals historic importance, need for a park. and traffic
concerns.
Ken Welsh requested the City consider robotics parking for the beach.
Jim Ficken recommended free and discounted beach parking remain available.
Mark Massev spoke in support of the CAP cadet program.
Garv Benjamin invited public input to the Airport Authority regarding the Airpark
master plan update. He stated the Airport Authority will present major recommendations
to the Commission. and requested Airpark oversight be returned to the Engineering
Department.
Sheila Cole recommended funding be retained to provide amenities for an enlarged
Pier 60 park.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Ord. #6352-99 - Authorizing Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bonds
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6352~99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6352-99 on second reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark. Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
II Naysll : None.
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ITEM #9 - Ord. #6399-99 - Vacating r-o-w of N. Washington Ave., lying north of Marshall
St. & south of Beckett St., subject to retaining east 20' as a drainage & utility easement
(City, V99-04)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6399-99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6399-99 on second reading.
The motion was dUly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
tlAyes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 - Ord~ #6401-99 - Vacating south 2' of 5' Utility Easement lying along north
side of Lot 6, Sunset Ridge, less easterly 7.5' (Waitt, V99-05)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6401-99 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6401-99 on second reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #11-25)- Approved as submitted.
ITEM #11 - Aooroval of Purchases oer 04/16/99 memorandum:
GTE Communications Corp., purchase & installation of Norstar Key and .voice mail systems
to be used at Countryside Library, Countryside Recreation Center, East Library, Parks Field
Office, Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, and Water Pollution Controllexisting
voice mail will be upgraded Y2K compliant in the Main Library, Public Services Complex,
Gas Sales, Solid V'Jaste, and Clearwater Gas), $45,000; funding to be provided under City's
Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (GSS)
Sprint Florida, purchase & installation of a local remote shelf for Countryside Police
Substation ($45,000) and equipment necessary for Y2K compliance for PBX voice mail
system, PBX call accounting system, PBX switchview management system and Clearwater
Customer Service Max ($15,000); funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-
Purchase Agreement (GSS)
Trinity Industries, Inc., 120 gallon & 250 gallon liquid petroleum (LP) tanks to be used
throughout Clearwater Gas System, estimated $104,000 (GAS)
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Gateway Chevrolet, one 1999 Chevrolet lumina sedan (replacement) to be used by Solid
Waste/Recycling, $15,112; funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase
Agreement (GSS)
King Truck Center, one 1999 GMC F7B042 truck with Peterson Tl-3 loader (replacement)
to be used by PWAlTransportation & Drainage/Urban Forestry, $87,647; funding to be
provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement ($85,747) and cash for upgrades
($1,9.00HGSS)
Duval Ford, one 1999 Ford Taurus sedan (replacement) to be used by Fire Dept./Life Safety
Management, $15,418; funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase
Agreement (GSS)
Data Flow Systems, five receiver transmitter units (RTU's) for use at five lift stations,
$31,460 (PW)
Tampa Bay Engineering, Inc., extend contract for engineering services for gas system
expansion through 12/31/99, estimated $168,564 (GAS) .
Xerox Corp., photocopy equipment rental, maintenance & all associated supplies except
paper to be used by all departments during 05/07/99-12/31/01 (GSS)
ITEM #12 - Appointments to Regional & Misc. Boards (ClK) - Mayor Aungst to: Performing
Arts Center & Theater Board of Directors, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council,
and Pension Advisory Committee; Commissioner Johnson to: Tampa Bay Regional Planning
Council, Pinellas Sports Authority, Pension Advisory Committee, and Long Center Board of
Trustees; Commissioner Hart to: Florida League of Cities Board of Directors, Mayor's
Council of Pinellas County, Pinellas Planning Council, and Pension Advisory Committee;
Commissioner Hooper to: Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Trustees, Jolley Trolley
Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. Board of Directors, Homeless Task Force, Metropolitan
Planning Organization, and Long Center Board of Directors; and Commissioner Clark to:
Tampa Bay Partnership Policy Board, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Economic Development
Council, and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. All Commission members to rotate
serving on the Suncoast League of Municipalities Board of Directors. Representative to
Pinellas Workforce Development Board to be determined. Rita Garvey appointed as City
Representative to Tampa Bay Estuary Policy Board.
ITEM #13 - Award 1999 Underdrain Contract to Kevstone Excavators. Inc., for
$1,172,605.50 (PW)
ITEM #14 - Establish proiect in CIP budQet for FY 1998/99 and authorize expenditure of
$28,000 to provide a computer technology upgrade for PWA/Transportation and
Drainage/Construction field office and a frame relay connection with other City networks
(PW)
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ITEM #15 ~ C.O.#3 &. Final to Island Estates Reclaimed Water Transmission and
Distribution System, Contract No.1 to Kimmins Contracting Corp., decreasing by
$189,422.66 for new total of $3,187,743.20; C.O.#2 & Final to Island Estates Reclaimed
Water System, Pumping Stations and Storage Tank, Contract No.2 to Wharton-Smith, Inc.,
increasing by $120,423 for new total $2,619,472; approve time extension of 40 calendar
days for Contract No.2 and 186 calendar days for Contract No.1 (PW)
ITEM # 16 - First Amendment to License AQreement with Kimberlv Home, Inc. dated
07126/96, amending legal description to include lot 52 and lot 51 less south 14.4'
thereof, Blk 0, Bassadena Sub. to License Premises and to allow certain improvements
thereon at Licensee expense (PW)
ITEM #17 ~ Authorize staff to remove 5 concrete tennis courts located at Bayfront Tennis
Complex on SE corner of Pierce and Cleveland and replace with irrigation, sod, and
landscaping (PR)
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ITEM # 1 8 - Acceot 3 grants & approve corresponding agreement from Juvenile Welfare
Board, totaling $59,586 for 100% funding of 3 new summer camp programs (PR)
ITEM #19 ~ Contract with Sheraton Sand I<ev Resort for food functions in conjunction with
Transforming Local Governmont Conference, not to exceed $45,000 (TR)
ITEM #20 ~ Contract for purchase of 2 Hewlett Packard comouter files servers for City Hall
""') & MSB to Com ark Education and Government Sales, Inc., estimated $30,000; funding to
e:~~ be provided under City's Master lease-Purchase Agreement (IT)
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ITEM #21 - Extend existinQ contract for wireless communications with AT&T Wireless
Service of Tampa, 10/01/98-09/30/00, estimated $180,000 (IT)
ITEM #22 - Aoprove additional position to be funded bv DDB and report to Executive
Director of the CRA/Assistant City Manager for Economic Development lED)
ITEM #23 - Approve amended aareement with Clearwater HousinCl Authoritv changing
name of Condon Gardens to Jasmine Courts leA)
ITEM #24 - Authorize retaininQ Akerman. Senterfitt & Eidson as outside counsel to assist in
settlement negotiations in the Berry matter, a pollution liability case (CAI
ITEM #25 - Authorize retaininQ Siemon. Larsen & Marsh as outside counsel to assist in the
negotiation and drafting of development agreements and potential acquisition of property
on Clearwater Beach (CA)
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and that
the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
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. ITEM #26 - Update reQardinQ Beach Entrvwav (Roundabout) Proiect (eM)
Transportation & Drainage Director Gary Johnson reviewed progress on the Beach
Entryway project, which is on schedule. Now that Spring Break and the volleyball
tournament are completed, the entry road will be narrowed, as planned, to 2 lanes in each
direction. Interruptions will be limited. It was requested the message boards be specific
and accurate when describing traffic conditions.
ITEM #27 - Chamber of Commerce Request to use the $21,626.16 remaining balance due
on the loan for the Welcome Center to fund a Fall FAM (Familiarization) tour (CD!)
In her April 22, 1999, letter, Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Executive
Committee Chair Judy Mitchell proposed hosting FAM (Familiarization) tours to benefit
Clearwater's tourism industry. The Chamber has 2 remaining installments on the loan
madeby the City for the Welcome Center on SA' 60. The loan's outstanding balance is
$21,626.16. The Chamber requests using the balance due a'mount to fund this program
for the next 2 years and assist the beach business community during this critical stage of
beach development and enhance City advertising efforts.
(~~\ Kathy Rabon, President of the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, reviewed
'~'i';.,.i the planned FAMs that will showcase Superior Small Lodgings on Clearwater beach. Each
will attract at least 25 travel agents for 3 day/2 night stays on the beach. The City's
Tourism Department has recommended targeting Chicago and Indianapolis agents: In
response to a question, Ms. Rabon estimated each FAM will cost $10,000 for air and
ground transportation, accommodations, and some meals. It was recommended FAM
participants be accommodated at Superior Small Lodging properties when possible.
It was stated the City must support both Chambers of Commerce. In response to a
question, Ms. Rabon said the FAMs should be repeated if successful. Deputy City Manager
Rick Hedrick reported the City Manager supports this request and recommends Vision
DoHars be used. Budget Director Tina Wilson stated the subject Special Development Fund
loan cannot be waived and requires repayment. The loan also could be repaid with
undesignated funds. In response to a question, Ms. Rabon said local Chambers of
Gommerce fund other FAMs to the area. It was suggested a FAM connected to the Phillies
be organized from Philadelphia.
Sheila Cole, President of the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce, requested
the City either allow equal participation by dividing its contribution between the two
chambers, or not approve the request. A resident spoke in opposition.
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Commissioner Hooper moved to approve funding the balance due on the City's loan
to the Gr'eater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce related to the SR 60 Welcome Center
with Vision Funds in exchange for the Chamber hasting FAM trips during 1 999 and 2000
with at least 25 agents each, highlighting Superior Small Lodgings properties on Clearwater
beach. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #28 - First Readina Ord. #6379-99 - Relating to City's Money Purchase Pension Plan;
amending Sec. 2.492 of Code of Ordinances and amending Sec. 5.1 of Money Purchase
Plan Document, to provide for mandatory contribution to the plan by the City Manager,
City Attorney and Chief of Police (HR)
Staff recommends implementing a 6% mandatory employee contribution by the
Chief of Police. Staff also recommends implementing a 2 % mandatory employee
contribution by the City Manager and City Attorney. The affected employees requested
these changes. The recommendations will not increase City costs. It is recommended the
action be effective on June 1, 1999.
Commissioner Johnson moved to amend the City of Clearwater Money Purchase
Pension Plan document, to provide for a mandatory employee contribution for the Chief of
Police, City Manager, and City Attorney effective June 1, 1999. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6379-99 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6379-99 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #29 - Res. #99-01 - Providing for sale of not to exceed $7.5 million Stormwater
Revenue Bonds (FN)
Over the next few years, the Capital Improvement Budget identifies $30-milJion in
stormwater projects, with a portion expected to be funded through the issuance of bonds.
This resolution provides for the issuance of not to exceed $7.5-million in bonds in 1999 to
finance the initial portion of these projects. On November 5, 1998, the City Commission
adopted Reimbursement Resolution #98-52 to allow for expenditure of funds prior to the
issuance of bonds. Due to legal considerations, the City has chosen to validate these
bonds, a process which could take several months. Once legal issues are resolved, the
bonds will be issued.
Commissioner CI ark moved to approve the sale of not to exceed $ 7. 5-million
Stormwater Revenue bonds, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The Citv Attorney presented Resolution #99-01 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #99-01 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #30 - Res. #99-28 - Providing for sale of not to exceed $1 2 million Infrastructure
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (FNI
The City's Penny for Pinellas list identifies projects anticipated to be funded through
the issuance of Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bonds. This resolution provides for the
issuance of not to exceed $1 2-million in bonds in 1 999 to finance the "Beach Entryway"
project, expected to cost $1 O-million. The additional $2-million will pay issuance costs and
fund a debt service reserve if necessary. The City only will issue bonds needed to generate
$10.million for the project. On January 21, 1 ~99, the City Commission adopted
Reimbursement Resolution #99-1 2 to allow expenditure of funds prior to the issuance of
bonds.
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The project's main emphasis is motorist and pedestrian safety upgrades. It is
anticipated the City will validate this issue through the courts. Once validated, a final
resolution will be brought forward authorizing the sale of bonds.
In response to a question, Finance Administrator Margie Simmons said should an
alternate funding source be identified, the bonds could be retired early. She stated the
validation will take a long time. If another source is found before issuance, bonds can be
issued for a lesser amount or not at all.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the sale of not to exceed $12-million
Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue bonds, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #99-28 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #99-28 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #31 - Advise Commission of staff recommendation re oarklnq rate adiustment
beginning with beach parking, effective 06/01/99, and revise resident permit program (PW)
The City parking system uses approximately 43.5 acres for off-street parking and
generates $2.4-million annually. Parking will influence One City. One Future.
redevelopment initiatives, specifically through construction of new parking decks at the
beach and downtown. By adjusting current parking rates, the parking system can use the
, additional revenue to reinvest it into the system through expansion projects. The City
Manager is authorized by ordinance to designate hourly parking rates.
Currently on the beach, 705 cashier operated parking spaces are charged $1/hour
with a $7 daily maximum. Of 1,675 metered beach spaces, 444 charge $0.50/hour and
1,231 charge $0.75/hour. The average stay at prime beachfront lots is 2.5 hours or
$ 2. 50/vehicle.
On June 1, 1999, staff proposes to increase beach parking rates by $0.50/hour at
, cashier lots and metered spaces by $O.25/hour on October 1, 1999. The proposed
adjustment would increase parking costs for the average user vehicle to $3.75/day.
, Existing parking meters need replacement. To increase rates, an electronic parking
meter system for the beach and downtown is necessary, at an approximate cost of
$850,000. Downtown rates are under review and will be submitted later. The lease
purchase of the new system will be brought forward for City Commission approval during
FY (fiscal year) 1998/99 mid-year amendments. Meters will be purchased over 2 years.
Revenues from the Resident Permit Program average $6,000 annually with
approximately 100 permits active at any time. Current rates are: 1) $96-12 months; 2}
$52-6 months; 3) $26-3 months; and 4) $15/month for beach business employees. It is
proposed instead, to charge a $25 annual fee per resident's vehicle and limit parking to low
priority, non-beachfront locations. While the permit fee for beach business employees
would not change, permits would no longer be valid at beachfront facilities.
Public Works Administrator Rich Baier reviewed staff's recommendation. It was
recomfT1ended the free parking lot east of the small bridge remain open until beach parking
issues are addressed.
One citizen opposed the recommendation.
In response to a question, Mr. Baier reviewed services funded by parking fees.
Rates last increased in 1992. In response to a question, he said the new rates compare
competitively with other Florida beach cities.
Commissioner Clark moved to accept staff's recommended parking rate adjustment
beginning with beach parking, effective June 1, 1999, and revise the resident permit
program, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #32 - Adoot Donor Reeocmition Pollev in anticipation of Main Library Capital
Campaign (LIB)
In April 1997, the Library Advisory Board adopted the Donor Naming Policy,
attached as Exhibit A, and recommended the City Commission adopt it. In November
1998, the board made a second request. The board and Greater Clearwater Public Library
Foundation, Inc., believe i't Is vital to have a donor naming policy in place before beginning
the capital campaign for the new Main Library. Adoption of this policy will provide staff
with clear guidelines for donor recognition and establish consistency.
Glen Garte, chair of the Ad Hoc committee on Donor Recognition and Naming
Policy, reviewed the proposed policy. Opposition to accepting contributions from religious
organizations was stated. Mr. Garte said the policy is flexible and will allow the
Commission to consider each donation separately. The Library Advisory Board has
recommended the names of individual rooms and areas be functional, referencing
geographic areas or native flora and fauna. Discreet plaques will identify major contributors
who underwrite the cost of rooms.
Discussion ensued regarding the fundraising practice of placing names on entrance
bricks. Foundation President Julie Lewis stated all fund raising efforts will comply with the
architect's plan and be subject to City Commission approval. The Foundation has been
charged with raising more than $3-million. Ms. Lewis said a feasibility study regarding the
availability of private money in the community for this cause indicated large donations
could be attracted if the library recognizes donors by naming rooms or sections in the
donors' honor.
It was suggested as all Clearwater taxpayers will contribute to the library, if donors
are recognized, all residents should be recognized. It was recommended appropriate
plaques be approved. It was suggested to proposed policy be modified.
Two residents spoke in support of the proposed donor policy.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the Clearwater Public Library Policy for Donor
Recognition with Regard to Naming, amended to delete Item #3 and Sentence #2 under
Item #2, and renumber the policy. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #33 - Contract for advertisina aaenev services to ParadiQm Communications. Inc.,
05/07/99~05/06/02, estimated $100,000 per year (PCM)
Many departments require advertising agency services for promotional campaigns,
marketing, informing the public, etc. The advertising agency will augment staff and assist
in marketing and information campaigns, media research and planning, creative and
production and promotional consulting. As the City does not have an advertising agency of
record, all departments must adhere to the purchasing procedure each time one is needed,
which duplicates efforts. Using an agency will allow development of common themes and
a common look to City materials.
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The scope of anticipated projects includes brochures, direct mail campaigns,
periodiqal and newspaper. advertising, marketing and promotional programs, information
pieces, etc. The agency will be used on a project basis as needed. Projected costs will be
based on rates in the contract. The contract's total cost is unknown due to the project
nature of proposed work. Each user department will be responsible for not exceeding its
approved advertising and promotion budget. An estimate will be provided in advance of
each project. An agenda item will be prepared for City Commission approval should any
estimate exceed $25,000.
The City received 7 responses to its RFP (Request for Proposals). Staff chose
. Paradigm due to its superior ranking of creativity, management background, previous
government agency experience, etc. Contract funding of $50,000 is anticipated in the
current fiscal year. Approximately $1 aO,OOO/year will be included in the City Manager's
recommended budgets for FY 1999/00 and 2000/01, and $50,000 in FY 2001/02 to fund
, the balance of this contract. Paradigm's average hourly rate of $85 is comparable with the
rate charged by the City's previous agency, which was terminated in February 1 999 due to
poor creative performance issues.
It was recommended the City have a common theme and look developed. In
response to a question, Public Communications and Marketing Director Jackie Molsick said
fees to the previous agency averaged $80,000 annually. The advantages of contracting
with an agency rather than having the work .:k'lOe in-house was discussed.
Commissioner Johnson moved to award i~ 3-year contract with Paradigm
Communications, Inc., in the estimated amount.:>f $100,000 annually to provide
advertising agency services during the contract I)eriod to City departments on a project
basis within each user department's approved bJdget for the contract period May 7, 1999
to May 6, 2002, and that the appropriate off!...:ials be authorized to execute same.' The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #34 - Brownfields Advisorv Board - 1 appointment to "resident" seat (elK)
Commissioner Hooper moved to appoint William Sherman. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #35 - Other PendinQ Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #36 - Res. #99-27 - Assessing property owners the costs of having mowed or
cleared owners' lots
The City Attorney presented Resolution #99-27 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #99-27 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
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"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #37 ~ First ReadinQ Ord. #6410-99 ~ Establishing a land Assembly Program related
with eminent domain
. The City Attorney reviewed the proposed eminent domain changes. The
Commission first would identify areas in the City which qualify for this program. Before
the City Manager will present a proposal for City Commission approval. the petitioning
developer must control by agreement at least 60% of the property necessary for the
project and prove an economic benefit. The development must meet standards included in
the City' 5 comprehensive plan and the developer must have made bone fide offers to all
affected property owners. The Commission will consider each project's impacts and
economic benefits to the City. The petitioner could be required to reimburse the entire cost
of any condemnation process undertaken. The proposed language complies with the City
Charter.
In response to a question, ~~r. Keller said staff has been successful at helping
businesses relocate in the City. He noted each step in the proposal requires negotiations
and the City Manager's approval. The City Commission will have full discretion regarding
acceptance of any proposal.
Three residents spoke in opp~sition to the proposal.
Mr. Keller said eminent domain standards are high due to the State's strong property
rights. Public hearings are part of the proposed procedure. He said it was unlikely the City
Commission ever would approve an arbitrary or capricious condemnation procedure. Mr.
Hedrick did not feel beach revitalization and downtown efforts can be successful without
this ordinance. The City Attorney stated the ordinance will apply only to specific areas
which were approved by the City Commission previously.
Commissioner Clark moved to establish a land Assembly Program related with
eminent domain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6410-99 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6410-99 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #38 - First Readiml Ord. #6411-99 - Relating to Brownfields Advisory Board;
amending Sec. 2.241 to revise membership'requirements
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The proposed revision will allow a business representative or owner to sit on the
board. The change is consistent with the State Statute.
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve revising membership requirements for the
Brownfields Advisory Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6411-99 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6411-99 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: .
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
,"Nays": None.
ITEM #39 - Other City Attornev Items - None.
ITEM #40 - City ManaQer Verbal Reoorts
a) Cancel 6/1 5/99 Budget Worksession and reschedule
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The June 15, 1999 Budget Worksession was rescheduled to June 18, 1999 at 9:00
a.m.
A special meeting for the first public hearing on the FY (Fiscal Year) 1999/00 Budget
was scheduled for September 7, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
Consensus to have all presentations planned for May 17, 1999 on that date rather
than on two days.
ITEM #41 - Other Commission Action
Commissioner Hart complimented Nelson Construction for the cleanliness of the
beach roundabout project and the skillful manipulation of traffic.
Commissioner Hart noted a large number of volunteers had participated in the Sand
Key planting project. The Traffic Calming Charette was well attended.
Commissioner Johnson reviewed expanded plans for the new IMR complex, which will
employ 900.
Commissioner Hoocer discussed County plans to obtain a complete count for the
2000 census.
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boards.
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Commissioner'HooDer reported the Salvation Army's Citadel Band will play at ,
Coachman Park on May 8, 1999.
Commissioner HooDer requested consideration of prohibiting usury loan rates for
vehicles.
Commissioner Clark hoped an outlet in the City could be established to distribute
PST A bicycle passes.
. Commissioner Clark requested an update regarding pool enclosure requirements. The
City Attorney will present options.
Commissioner Clark complimented recent City activities such as the Fun ' N Sun
parade and Charette.
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Mavor Aunast complimented staff for hard work related to Fun 'N Sun parade.
Procedure to contact Mr. Clearwater to be corrected.
Mavor Aunost noted high citizen participation in the Charette process.
. Mavor Aunast commended the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for working with high school
TV production classes to televise a major league game.
ITEM #42 R Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LmRARY POLICY FOR DONOR
RECOGNITION WITH REGARD TO NNvITNG
Inasmuch as the Clearwater Public Library System encourages contributions and grants,
which further its mission and goals for serving the public, the following guidelines have
been developed to govern donor recognition with regard to naming buildings, areas,
rooms, collections, furnishings and equipment.
I. Library building names wiJJ have geographical or functional names only and
will not be subject to availability for donor recognition. Clearwater Main Library
and North Greenwood Branch meet the policy guidelines, but John Doe Main
Library does not.
2. Naming of library internal functional areas, rooms, and major collections is the
prerogative of the City Commission. Such naming will be considered upon the
recommendation of the Library Director in conjunction with the Library Board.
3. Library areas or rooms may be named to honor individuals, corporations, or
foundations in recognition of significant contributions in behalf of the Clearwater
Public Library System. Significant contributions shall be defined as amounts
sufficient to fund the establishment of a designated area, or room at the time of
construction and development. Ideally the individual, corporation, or foundation
should have been associated with identified actions in support of library service to
the City of Clearwater. .
4. Collections of materials, equipment or furnishings, which are accepted as gifts
by the Library Director, and/or funded by individuals, corporations) or
foundations, may be recognized by a discrete engraved plaque mounted on or near
the gift as appropriate, with thename of the donor displayed. For example "The
John Doe Collection of Illuminated Manuscripts" or "Computer Equipment for
Research Provided and Maintained by the John Doe Corporation."
5. All signs and plaques printed with names of donors will be ofsimiJar
appearance and will be consistent with the architectural design and interior
decoration of the building.
Recommended by an ad-hoc committee of Library Board, Friends ofCJearwater
Libraries, and Greater Clearwater Public Library Foundation, December, 1997 and
transmitted to the City Commission for discussion and adoption.
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