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CITY COMMISSION MEETI NG
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 5, 2002
Present: Brian J. Aungst
, Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Mayor/Com missioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
'Commissioner
Commissioner
, Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Ralph Stone
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
,Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation
was offered by Dr. Tidwell, Calvary Baptist 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.
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ITEM #3 - Introductions. Awards and Presentations:
a} Legislative wrap-up reports for 2002 session from Representative Gus Bilirakis and
Representative Kim Berfield. '
Representative I<im Berfield gave a report on the 2002 session and thanked the
City for their assistance regarding legislation efforts. She said she looks forward to
, working with the City staff and keeping the lines of communication open. The Mayor
presented her with a plaque for her efforts.
b} Parks and Recreation appreciation award to Norma Reinhardt, Vice Cha,ir of the
Juvenile Welfare Board.
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar presented an appreciation award to
Norma Reinhardt, Vice-Chair of the Juvenile Welfare Board for their continued
cooperation with the City.. Ms. Reinhardt thanked the City for their partnership.
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c) Parks and Recreation appreciation award to Infinity Broadcasting.
: ' Mr. Dunbar presented an appreciation award to Infinity Broadcasting for their
sponsorship of various events throughout the City. Rose Bouvier, Infinity Broadcasting, .
thanked the City for their partnership.
d) Presentation by Clearwater Library Foundation for the new North Greenwood Branch
Liorary.
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ITEM #4 - Approval of Minutes - ReQular MeetinQ AUQust 22. 2002
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Mercedes Walker-Dickinson and Christine Morris presented a check for $50,000 to
the City for the North Greenwood Branch Library. The Mayor thanked them for their
support.
e) Presentation by Clearwater Library Foundation for the new Main Library.
Mercedes Walker-Dickinson and James Harper presented the City with a che~k for
$2,100,000, which was collected by Clearwater Library Foundation for the new Main
Library. The Mayor thanked the Foundation for their support and said he looks forward
, to the ribbon-cutting.
The minutes of the of the regular meeting of August 22, 2002, were amended as
follows: paragraph eight, sentence one of page 17 is to read". ..not a million..."
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 22,2002, as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #5 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda
Owner of Captain's Pizza expressed concern regardfng access to and parking
availability for business on Mandalay.
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Public Services Director Gary Johnson said Mandalay is being designed without
curb cuts to be more pedestrian-friendly and prevent U-turns that could pose safety
hazards. Parking on the east side will be accessible and will include crosswalks. Mr.
Johnson said he would confirm whether there will be a cut to allow left-hand turns into
Eckerd Drugs and into the City parking lot, and whether way-finding signs will be used.
City Manager Bill Horne said that a lot of time, effort, and public involvement went into
the design of this project.
ITEM #6 - Approve the recommended Penny for Pinellas proiect list. as revised. for fiscal
years 2002/03 through 2009/10.
Budget Director Tina Wilson said the only change to the recommended Penny for
Pinellas project list is elimination of the proposed funding for Myrtle Avenue/Ft. Harrison
Ave~ue widening in 2007/08. The State will fund that project. Ms. Wilson said those
funds cannot be reallocated to any particular project because they are not available now. .
I~ response to a question, she said this list does not reflect the adjustment in revenue
estimates by the County.
The Mayor stated that some comments that were attributed to him in the
newspaper today were incorre~t. He will respond to the newspaper. He did not say
there are million dollar houses in Northwood.
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Commissioner Gray moved to approve the recommended Penny for Pinellas
project list, as revised, for fiscal years 2002/03 through 2009/10. The moUon was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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It was remarked the City is being run efficiently and effectively. Citizens have
indicated they do not want levels of service cut. It was felt that the proposed millage rate
increase would serve citizens well. City employees were commended for maintaining or
decreasing budgets. Concern was expressed that the City is not receiving a good return
on its investment with the Tampa Bay Partnership membership. as a large part of their
budget is used to attract new businesses: '
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ITEM #7 - Public Hearinq - Fiscal 2002-2003 Annual BudQet:
Ms. Wilson gave a presentation on the fiscal 2002/03 annual which included: 1)
All funds; 2) general fund; 3) recommended 'millage increase; 4) general fund retained
earnings; 5) effect on average homeowner with millage rate proposed; 6) how much tax
is allocated to City, County, and other agencies; 7) percent of taxes that pays for public
safety, public services, and infrastructure and administrative functions of the City; 8)
capital improvement plan; 9) top ten projects: and 10) budget calendar. She said only
100/0 of the City's budget comes from ad valorem taxes. The City will experience
insurance increases for the cost of employee health care and property liability.
Franchise fees decreased when Florida Power lowered their rates.
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Assistant City Manager Ralph Stone said he felt the Tampa Bay Partnership also
represents the region as a whole bringing together a substantial number of businesses
and government leaders.' He felt their services have improved as they are beginning to
recognize those with redevelopment needs. It was remarked that although it is hard to
quantify. workforce development is also one of the advantages of the Tampa Bay
Partnership membership. Mr. Stone said Clearwater also has an interest in keeping its
position to link a high speed rail and mass transit system between Tampa International
Airport and the beaches. It was suggested that more discussion is needed regarding
how to advocate Clearwater's needs with the Tampa Bay Partnership.
It was suggested that consideration be given to creating and funding $25,000 for
a neighborhood grants program. Consensus was to provide this as a first quarter
amendment.
It was remarked that the staff and the Commission did a good job controlling the
budget. Some new redevelopment projects will bring additional tax revenues to the City
over the next few years. It was felt that employees should be treated fairly and receive
fair compensation and benefits. Further discussions with the County regarding usage of
Cleaf\vater's parks and recreational facilities will continue.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the FY 2002/03 budget. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously. '
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a) First Reading Ordinance #7011-02 - declaring the millage rate to be levied for the
Fis,cal Year beginning 10/01/02 and ending ,09/30/03 at 5.753 mills (levy of 5.753
constitutes' a 11.41 % increase over the rolled back rate of 5. 1640 mi lis).
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7011-02 for first reading and read.in full.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7011-02 on first reading. The motion
was ~uly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
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b) First Reading Ordinance #7012-02 - adopting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year
beginning 10/01/02 and ending 09/30/03.
The City Attor':1ey presented Ordinance #7012-02 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7012-02 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard. and Aungst.
'Nays": None.
c) First Reading Ordinance #7013-02 - adopting Capital Improvement Program Budget
for Fiscal Year beginning 10/01/02 and ending 09/30/03.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7013-02 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7013-02 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
'Nays": None.
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ITEM #8 - Ordinance #7006-02 - Rezoning of property at 1214 Franklin Circle (Lot 5.
Block J. Hibiscus Garden in Section 15. Township 29 South. Range 15 East) (Alpina
Investment. Inc.) REZ 2002-05002 . .
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7006-02 for second reading and read it
by title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7006-02 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
'Nays": None.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #09-21) - Approved as submitted.
ITEM #9 - Approval of Purchases (& Declaration of Surplus) per Purchasinq
Memorandum: .
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1) Contract to Tampa Bay Engineering Group, Clearwater, Florida for engineering
services from 09/05/02 through 08/26/03 for $200,000.
2) Postage for Utility Bills during contract period: 10101/02 through 09/30/03 for
.5225,630.
3) Maintenance contract to Cayenta Canada Inc., Burnaby; Be, Canada for Utility
Management Systems Programs for contract period: 10/01/02 through 09/30103 for
$80,000.
4) Contract to Florida Department of Management Services, Tallahassee, Florida for
SUncom long distance service for contract period: 10/01/02 through 09/30/03 for
$161,350. .
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ITEM #11 - Approve the additional funding of $20,642.50 to the State of Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT) for the relocation of existing natural gas facilities
impacted by the FOOTs S.R. 55/U.S. 19 (CSXRR to south of Enterprise Road) roadway
improvement project:
ITEM #12 - Approve one additional FTE for the Marine Department consistinq of .6 FTE
for Pier 60 (General Fund) and .4 FTE for the Marine (Marine & Airpark Fund).
ITEM #13 - Approve Aoreement between the School Board of Pinellas County and the
City of Clearwater for the development of a Joint-Use Driveway for Eisenhower'
Elementary School and the Eddie C. Moore Fields 8 & 9.
ITEM #14 - Approve the additional transfer of $215.285.74 to the State of Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT) for the relocation of existing potable water and
sanitary sewer facilities impacted by the FOOT's S.R. 55/U.S. 19 (CSXRR to south of
Enterprise Road) roadway improvement project.
ITEM #15 - Approve a Work Order in the amount of $29.602 to TBE Group. Inc. to
conduct a contamination assessment at the Police Sub-station located at 1310 N. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, as directed by the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection.
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5) Contract to Nextel Communications, Norcross, Georgia for Cellular/Radio services
during the contract period: 10/01/02 through 09/30/03 for $236,700.
6) Contract to Sprint, Charlotte, North Carolina for PBX maintenance and miscellaneous
add/moves/changes or equipment purchases for PBX during the contract period:
10/01/02 through 09/30/03 for S60,300.
7) Contract to Verizon Florida Inc., 51. Petersburg, Florida for telephone services during
.the contract period: 10/01/02 through 09/30/03 for $402,825.
8) Contract to Pinellas County Solid Waste, S1. Petersburg, Florida for debris removal
site for the contract period: 09/05/02 through 09/30/05 for $180,000. (PW)
ITEM #10 - Approve the purchase of property. casualty. liability. workers' compensation,
emergency medical services (EMS), fuel tank, and flood insurance coverage for Fiscal'
Year 2002/2003 as provided for in this agenda item in an amount not to exceed
$1,800,000.
ITEM #16 - Approve the final plat for "Mediterranean Villa.ge in the Park" located within
the four-block area bounded. by Cleveland Streett Martin Luther King Avenue, Pierce
Street and Myrtle Avenue in downtown Clearwater. .
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ITEM #17 - Ratify and confirm the approval of Chanoe Order #1 to Contract No. OO~
0064a-PR for the Clearwater East-West Recreation Trail Bridge Installation Project to
Harvey-Taddeot Inc. of Oldsmar, Florida in the amount of $7,315.25.
ITEM'#18 - Ratifv and confirm the additional transfer of $172,548.77 to the State of
Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) for the relocation of existing potable water
and sanitary sewer facilities impacted by the FOOTs S.R. 55/U.S. 19 at Drew Street
Intersection ,Improvement project.
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ITEM #19 - Approve Agreement with Penninqton, Moore. Wilkinson. 8ell & Dunbar, P.A.
to provide lobbyist services at the state level from 10/1/2002 to 9/30/2007 at a cost of
$48,000 per year, plus expenses not to exceed $4,800 per year.
ITEM #20 - Marine Advisory Board - Reappoint Nicholas Matsis
Commissioner Hamilton 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.
ITEM #21 - Other Pendino Matters - None.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #22 - Approve chanoes to the City of Clearwater Employee's Pension Plan relatino
to the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation of 2001 and pass Ordinance
#7033-02 on' first readino.
The City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Plan must be amended to
comply with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001.
Amendments to the plan that are necessary due to changes in state or federal law
do not need to be passed by referendum.
The following changes to the Plan are recommended:
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1. Increase the OBRA '93 annual compensation limit from $150,000.00 to
$200.000.00; ,
2. Increase the maximum amount of annual retirement income payable under the
Plan from $90,000.00 to $160,000.00;
3. Change the rollover provisions for distributions made after January 1, 2002, to
allow employees to roll over any portion of their pension contributions that is
includible in their gross income provided the rollover is made to an individual
retirement account or a retirement annuity described in Internal Revenue Code
Section 408(b) or to a qualified defined contribution plan described in Internal
Revenue Code Sections 401 (a) or 403(a) that agrees to separately account for the
amounts that are includible (post-tax amo,unt) and the amounts that are not
includible (pre-tax amount).
4. Include as an "eligible retirement plan" any eligible deferred compensation plan
described in Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b) that agrees to separately
account for the amounts transferred from the Pension Plan and an annuity contract
described in Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b). This provision will also apply
to rollover distributions to the surviving spouse.
The Trustees of the City of Clearwater's Employees' Pension Plan will
consider this item.at their meeting of September 16.2002.
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Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve changes to the City of Clearwater
Employee's Pension Plan relating to the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation
of 2001. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7033-02 on first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Orqinance #7033-02 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: " Au.ngst.
ITEM #23 - Approve chanqes to the City of Clearwater Police Officers Supplementary
Pension Plan relatinQ to the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation of 2001 and
pass Ordinance # 7034-02 on first readinq.
The City of Clearwater Police Officers Supplementary Pension Plan must be
amended to comply with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of
2001. Amendments to the plan that are necessary due to changes in state or federal
law do not need to be passed by "referendum.
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The following changes to the Plan are recommended by the Pension Plan
Attorney:
1. Change the eligible rollover provisions for distributions made after January 1 t "
2002, to allow employees to roll over any portion of any distribution which would
be includible in gross income will be an eligible rollover distribution if the
distribution is made to an individual retirement account described in Section
408(a), to an individual retirement annuity described in Section 408(b) or to a
qualified defined contribution plan described in Section 401 (a) or 403(a) that
agrees to separately account for amounts so transferred, including separately
accounting for the portion of such distribution which is includible in gross income
and the portion of such distribution which is not so includible.
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2. Include as an "eligible retirement plan" an eligible deferred compensation plan
described in Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code which is maintained by
an eligible employer described in Section 457(e)(1 )(A) of the Internal Revenue
Code and which agrees to separately account for amounts transferred into" such
plan from this plan, an "annuity contractdescribed in Section 403(b) of the Internal
Revenue Code. This definition shall also apply in the case of an eligible rollover
distribution to the surviving spouse.
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The Trustees of the City Of Clearwater Police Officers Supplementary Pension
Pla"n will consider this item at their meeting of S~ptember 13, 2002.
Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve chang~s to the City of Clearwater
Police Officers" Supplementary Pension Plan relating to the Economic Growth and Tax
Relief Reconciliation of 2001. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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TIm City AlIornoy prosented Ordinance #7034~02 on first reading and read it by
title only. COlllmi~\~lonor Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7034M02 on first reading.
The motion wm\ duly BfJGondod nnd upon roll call, the vote was:
f1AVtm", Gmy, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard.
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ITEM #24...:;-'~m)'[9"Ytl. C,IJI.HH:lOtUQ.JtlQ.J;Jl~ ,of Clearwater Firefiqhters' Supplemental Trust
Fund relntirlO_lQJIJcJJ;(;CJIl()!JllG.'otQW1lLD'1d Tax Relief Reconciliation of 2001 and pass
OrdinancQJLZSJ3.0:.o%,QIl IIf ~.t rfJLKIJ!1{l,
Tho City of Clnwwntnr FIHlflHhlors'Supplemental Trust Fund must be amended
to comply wllh t1HJ EcolloJlll<: (;rowth nnd Tax Relief Reconciliation Act 0(2001.
Amendmonts to tho plnn thot tHO "uco~SDry due to changes in state or federal law do
not need to bo pnnnod hy rofurondurn,
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Tho followlno ctHIIl{Jm1 to tho Trust Fund are recommended by the Pension
Plan Attorney:
, Amend Soction 2A.l '1. DuflllltiOIlS, os follows: 1) Increase the OBRA '93
annual compensation limit from $1!iO,OOO.OO t'o $200.000.00 and 2) Increase the
maximum amount of soctlon ,l 15 componsntion for a highly compensated
employee from $75,000.00 10 $80,000,00
Amend Section 2.447, Allocations of Contributions. as follows: Increase the
maximum permissible amount of annual additions from $30,000.00 to $40,000.00
Amend Section 2.451 ,Diroct Transfer of Eligible Rollover Distributions; as
follows: 1) 'Change the rollovor provisions for distributions made after January 1,
2002, to allow employees to roll over any portion of their pension contributions that
is includible in their gross Income provided the rollover is made to an individual
retirement account or a retirement annuity described in Internal Revenue Code
Section 408(b) or to a qualified defined contribution plan described in Internal
Revenue Code Sections 401 (a) or A03(a) that agrees to separately account for the
amounts that are includible (postMtax amount) and the, amounts that are not
includible (pre-tax amount) and 2) Include as an "eligible retirement plan" any
eligible deferred compensation plan described in Internal Revenue Code Section
457(b) that agrees to separately account for the amounts transferred from the
Pension Plan and an annuity' contract described in Internal Revenue Code Section
403(b). This provision will also apply to rollover distributions t6 the surviving
spouse.
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The Trustees of the City of Clearwater Firefighters' Supplemental Pension
Fund will consider this item at their next regularly scheduled meeting of November
26, 2002.
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Commissioner Gray moved to approve changes to the City of CleaN/ater
Firefighters' Supplemental Trust Fund relating to the Economic Growth and Tax Relief
Reconciliation of 2001. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7035-02 on first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7035-02 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton. Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hibbard.
ITEM #25 - Clearwater Housing Authoritv - 1 Appointment
This item was pulled from the agenda as there were no nominees.
ITEM #26 - Environmental Advisory Board - 1 Appointment
City Clerk Cyndie Goudeau said one vacancy exists due to one memberts term
expiring. Two individuals are interested in appointment to the Environmental Advisory
Boa rd.
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Commissioner Gray moved to appoint Michael Flanery to the Environmental
Advisory Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #27 - Other City Attorney Items - None.
ITEM #28 - City Manaqer Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #29 - Commission Discussion Items:
. a) Visioning Statement with Strategic Priorities
Discussion .ensueq regarding whether "tree-lined" or "shaded" should be added
to the Strategic Priorities. It was felt that the intended message is already in the .
document and "tree-lined" would obligate future commissions. .It was suggested adding' .
that the list on the first page include a statement in parentheses that the items are "in no
particular order." .
Commissioner Hibbard moved to accept the Strategic Priorities as submitted to
include a statement in parentheses that they are "In no particular order." The motion
was duly seconded.
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Commissioner Jonson moved to amend the motion to add "tree-lined" to the sixth
strategic priorities item. The motion died due to the lack of a second.
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Upon the vote being taken regarding the original motion, the motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Jonson moved to include a statement under the Economic
Development section as follows: uln addition to the four priorities listed above, the City
will gradually improve the economic and aesthetic attractiveness of the City by
landscaping major entrances to Clearwater and roadway corridors throughout the C,ty."
The motion died due to the lack of a second.
Concerns regarding the many entrances into Clearwater and the financial impact
of this recommendation were expressed. It was felt that the above suggestion belongs
and essentially already is in the Quality of Life section.
In response to.a question, the City Manager stated staff will present the plan'to
the public and receive input.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to adopt the document as the final draft with
amendments as stated. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
b) Commission appointee to Homeless Task Force
The City Manager said that Commissioner Hibbard is interested in serving on the
Homeless Task Force.
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Commissioner Hibbard said he felt discussion was necessary as to whether a ,
Commission appointee is necessary or if the Commission should r,eview the task force's
recommendations. He felt homelessness is an important issue in the City and it would
only increase.
The City Attorney said this task force was intended to be informal so that
attendees could share their thoughts and recommend ideas. The task force does not
schedule formal meetings and take minutes. Should the task force be charged with
presenting official recommendations to the Commission, it would be required to follow
Sunshine Law requirements. If Commissioner Hibbard desires to attend as a
Commission-appointee. it would be necessary for official meeting notices and minutes to
, be taken. Should more than one Commissioner attend, they should not sit together or
discuss matters amongst themselves.
Reg Owens, Economic Development Director, said this task force is a good
opportu'nity for a private/public partnership but it would be counter-productive to conduct
formal meetings.
City Manager Bill Horne said this task force is not a Commission-driven task
force. Staff felt the task force would be helpfUl for discussion of homeless matters and to
obtain creative ideas to address these problems. Mr. Brumback said should anything
derived from the task force become a consideration for implementation. those ideas
would be brought before the Commission for approval.
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Consensus was for the task force to remain, at this time, an unofficial committee.
ITEM #30. Other Commission Action
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Commissioner Hibbard attended the 8t. Petersburg/Clearwater Economic
Development meeting. They have great web site. That committee is searching for a
core job training location. He invited eveiyone to attend the September 11
commemoration services at the Harborview.
Commissioner Grav will brief the Commission regarding the Countis response
to Senate Bill 1906 at the next Work Session.
Commissioner Jonson said the Gazette published the wrong phone number in an
article he wrote. He encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday.
He thanked Clearwater Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring Politics in the Park. He
thanked Commissioner Hamilton for handling the soda machine problem. He
acknowledged Krispy Kreme for adding the street number on their freestanding sign. He
enjoyed attending Clearwater Firefighters MBA Volleyball Tournament. He thanked
Wendy Campbell for organizing it. He presented photographs (fence) of downtown
cleaning up the small things, and a photograph of a fire hydrant with oyergrown shrubs
that needs cleaning up. He encouraged participation in September 11 services.
Commissioner Hamilton enjoyed the Clearwater Firefighters MBA Volleyball
Tournament. He urged everyone to find a portion of their day to reflect on events of
September 11. He encouraged everyone to attend High School football, which starts
this week.
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Mavor AunQst will broadc~st the Countryside football game on September 22.
He requested Commissioner Hamilton report to the Commission at the next meeting
'regarding the Jolley Trolley's use. He received three letters this week congratulating
City employees. He received a complimentary letter from a' broker regarding Margie
Simmons and how the City handles bond issues. He said September 11 is an important
day to remember. He reminded everyone of the following events: Bicycle Jamboree on
September 7, September 11 activities at Harborview Center; Sailing Center Opening
Gala from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 14; and the Citizens Academy Picnic
on September 14. He offered condolences to the Warrens and Hornes for the loss of
their grandsons and Bill Conrad on the loss of his'wife.
ITEM #31 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 8: 12 p.m.
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