01/09/2003 (2)COMMISSION
City Commission Minutes,
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 9, 2003
Present:.. Brian J. Aungst
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Also present: William B. Horne 11
Garry Brumback
Ralph Stone
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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 Rev. Chip Bearmon, Pastor Skycrest 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.
ITEM #3 - Introductions, Awards and Presentations:
Madame Lisa Thibault, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, Canada, talked about service,
volunteer work, Clearwater's efforts to work with ADA, and the beauty of Clearwater's beaches.
a. Proclamations: International Visitor's Month in Clearwater -- January 2003
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ITEM #4 - Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting December 5 2002 and Special Meeting
January6. 2003
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 5, 2002, and the special meeting of January 6, 2003, as recorded and submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
ITEM #5 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda
Socrete Piemedes urged everyone to visit the Royalty Theatre'. He said good things are
taking place in downtown. He introduced Drew Sky, a Hollywood producer.
Drew Sky said it is an honor to have grown up in Clearwater. He offered to help in any
%vay possible.
Tom Sehlhorst complimented the current Commission for making the North Greenwood
Recreation and Aquatic Center happen, He said Greenwood is an important part of the City'
and everyone should visit there. He said Greenwood residents' attitudes have changed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #6 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ordinance 7060-03 - Approve the applicant's request
to vacate the 16-foot alley lying along a line 2 feet west of and parallel to the west property line
of Lot 6 Block 16 Ma of Belleair AKA 509 "D" Street sub'ect to the retention of a draina e
and utility easement over the full width of the alle . (V2002-13 City of Clearwater)
Commissioner Gray moved to continue Item #6 to a date uncertain. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Public Hearing & First Re_adingOr_dinance 7061=03 - vacate the 1.0-foot drainage and
utility easement located in the north 18 feet of Lot 83, Countryside Tract 58, AKA 3336
Windchime Drive West), less the west 10 feet thereof, together with the 10-foot drainage and
utility easement-portion located in a vacated portion of Cloudview Drive. (V2002-14 Agelatos)
The applicant is seeking approval of the vacation request in order to combine the north
18 feet of Lot 83 with the vacated portion of Cloudview Drive to construct a single family home.
The Planning Department has no objections provided that the property owner obtains an
administrative lot fine adjustment prior to issuance of a building permit for a new single family
home.
Florida Power, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and Verizon Media Ventures have no
objections to the vacation request.
The property owner will be responsible to pay the costs associated with construction of
the sewer main extension needed to serve the proposed new home.
A 6-inch water line and an underdrain terminate in the east-west easement on Lot 83.
No future extension of the water line is anticipated. The property owner will be required to cut
and cap these facilities at the property line prior to issuance of a building permit.
Pubic Works Administration has no objections to the vacation request.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the 10 foot
drainage and utility easement located in the north 18 feet of Lot 83, Countryside Tract 58, (AKA
3336 Windchime Drive West), less the west 10 feet thereof, together with the 10 foot drainage
and utility easement portion located in a vacated portion of Cloudview Drive. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Mayor presented Ordinance #7061-03 for first reading and read it by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7061-03 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #8 - Public Hearing - Declare as surplus an 800 square foot portion, more or less, of
City-owned property identified as Lot 1,'A Resub of Baskins Replat, and adopt Resolution 03-01
dedicating said parcel as more particularly described and depicted therein as public right-of-
Clearwater Mall,,LLC, a foreign limited liability company has submitted a site plan and
construction drawings to the City for the Clearwater Mall Redevelopment.
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A project feature includes widening the turn radius from eastbound Gulf to Bay
Boulevard onto southbound Harbor Drive.
City plan review staff has reviewed the submitted site plan and construction drawings
and support the widening of the subject corner in the interest of public safety.
The proposed improvement will encroach into a portion of City-owned property now
occupied by existing Fire Station #49.
Declaring the proposed 800 square foot triangular corner clip as surplus and dedicating
it as public right-of-way will establish sufficient public thoroughfare to both widen the turn radius
and construct a five-foot sidewalk adjacent to the new curb.
Adoption of Resolution 03-01 complies with provisions of Section 2.01(d)(5) of the City
Charter that authorizes City-owned land to be declared surplus and dedicated as public right-of-
way upon a determination the parcel is not needed for other municipal purposes.
Commissioner Gray moved to declare as surplus an 800 square foot portion, more or
less, of City-owned property identified as Lot 1, A RESUB OF BASKINS REPLAT. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously:
The City Attorney presented Resolution #03-01 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Resolution #03-01 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, .Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearing - Declare as surplus a 0.660 acre portion of City-owned property
identified as Pinellas County_ Parcel 07-29-16-00_000-140-0400 for the purpose of granting a
oer etual Gas Pi eline Easement to Florida Gas Transmission Company for 10 and other
valuable considerations, and grant a 90-day Temporary Easement for extra work space
associated therewith.
The Florida Department of Transportation Drew Street overpass project, now under
.construction, requires that Florida Gas Transmission Company (FGTC) relocate its 12-inch
,-natural gas transmission pipeline from within the project right-of-way.
FGTC proposes to cut and abandon its present pipe within the project right-of-way,
,extend a replacement line under U.S19 adjacent to the CSX Railroad south right-of-way line,
then across the City's Solid Waste transfer station property to the Florida Power right-of-way.
FGTC has requested the City grant a perpetual Gas Pipeline Easement containing
._3,731.83 square feet (0.660 acres, more or less) across a portion of the City's Solid Waste
zransfer station property to facilitate rerouting the pipeline as described above.
. . The proposed. easement will be 24.52 feet wide at its easterly terminus at US19 and
extend westerly approximately 995 feet along the southerly CSX Railroad right-of-way to a
':0.31-foot wide terminus at the Florida Power right-of-way.
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Easement provisions require the pipeline be constructed using directional bore
technology at. a depth of 20 feet below an existing 30-inch City sanitary interceptor line lying
within the easement grant. There will be no surface impacts to the City property, and plans for
a future by-pass drainage channel within the easement area will not be affected.
FGTC also has requested a temporary extra workspace on the east side of US19
containing 5,241.24 square feet, more or less. Use of the extra workspace area is limited to a
maximum of 90 days, or project completion, whichever occurs sooner. Other than invasive
species, no trees having a diameter of 4 inches or more at 4 112 above grade are to be
removed, destroyed or damaged.. The easement area is to be restored upon project
completion.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to declare as surplus a 0.660 acre portion of City-owned
property identified as Pinellas County Parcel 07-29-16-00000-140-0400 for the purpose of
granting a perpetual Gas Pipeline Easement to Florida Gas Transmission Company for $10 and
other valuable considerations, and to grant a 90-day Temporary Easement for extra work space
associated therewith. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 -Public Hearing & First Reading Ordinances 7045-03,7046-03 and 7047-03 - .
Petition for Annexation Land Use Plan Amendment from Count Residential Low RL to Cit
Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from County R-3 Residential Single-Family
to City Low Medium Density Residential District (LMDR) for 1607 Stevenson's Drive (Lot 6,
Block C, Stevenson's Heights in the Northwest Quarter of Section_ 10, Township 29 South,
Range 15 East); Owner: Jacqueline L. Walters. ANX2002-09013
This site at 1607 Stevenson's Drive, on the north side of Stevenson's Drive
approximately 90 feet north of Stockton Road, is approximately 0.18 acres in area and is
currently occupied by a single-family dwelling. The purpose of the annexation is to enable the
applicant to receive City solid waste service. The City has been providing water and sewer
service to this property since 1981. A Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low
(RL) is proposed along with a zoning category of LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with
the following standards specified in the Community Development Code:
• The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their
level of service.
+ The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the
Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code.
The proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, represents a
logical extension of the boundaries and does not create an enclave.
This annexation has been reviewed by the PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) and Pinellas
aounty staffs according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No. 00-63, Section 7(1-
® and no objections have been raised.
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The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community
Development Code:
• The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning application are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
• The potential range of uses and the specific proposed use are compatible with the
surrounding area.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment,
The Community Development Board reviewed these applications at its regularly
scheduled meeting on November 19, 2002, and unanimously recommended approval.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas
Amendment from County R-3, Residential, Single-Family to City LMDR, Low Medium Density
Residential.District for property located at 1607 Stevenson's Drive (Lot 6, Block C, Stevenson's
Heights in the Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 29 South, Range 15 East). The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7045-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7045-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly-seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": Nona,
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7046-03 for first reading and read it by title
only.. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7046-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"AyW: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7047-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7047-03 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 #11 Public Hearing & First Reading Ordinances 7048.0317049-03 and 7050-03 -
Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low Medium
is (RLM) to City Residential Low Medium (RLM) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from County R-4
Residential One, Two and Three Family Residential to City Medium _Density Residential District
(MDR) for 1370 State Street (consisting of the southwest corner of Lot-10, E.A. Marshall's
Subdivision in the East 112 of Section 3, Township 29 South, Range 15 East); Owners: Ido and
Daphna Fischler ANX2002-09014
This site at 1370 State Street, is on the north side of State Street approximately 650 feet
east of Betty Lane and 640 feet north of Sunset Point Road, is approximately 0.27 acres in area
and is currently occupied by a single-family dwelling. This, property will be incorporated into the
proposed Clearwater Village residential development which is to be located to the north and
east of this site. The purpose of the annexation is to enable this property to have access to City
sewer service. The City has been providing water service to this property; however, when
Clearwater Village is developed, new appropriately sized water mains will have to be installed,
A Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low Medium (RLM) is proposed along with
a zoning category of MDR, Medium Density Residential.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with
the following standards specified in the Community Development Code:
• The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their
level of service.
The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the .
Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code.
• The proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, represents a
logical extension of the boundaries and does not create an enclave:
This annexation has been reviewed by the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) and Pinellas
County staffs according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No. 00-63, Section 7(1-
3), and no objections have been raised.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community
Development Code:
• The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning application are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
• The potential range of uses and the specific proposed use are compatible with the
surrounding area.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
The Community Development Board reviewed these applications at its regularly
scheduled meeting on November 19, 2002 and unanimously recommended. approval.
Commissioner ,lonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Low Medium (RLM) to City Residential Low Medium
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(RLM) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from County R-4 Residential One-, Two- and three-family
Residential to City MDR, Medium Density Residential District for property located at 1370 State
Street (consisting of the southwest corner of Lot 10, E.A. Marshall's Subdivision in the East
one-half of Section 3, Township 29 South, Range 15 East). The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7048-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7048-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Janson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None. .
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7049-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7049-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7050-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7050-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"AyesGray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hearing & First_Readina Ordinances 7053-03, 7054-03 and 7055-03 -
Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential Urban (RU) and
Residential Low Medium RLM) to Institutional (,I) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from CountL R-
2 Single Family Residential, City Mobile Home Park (MHP and City Low Medium Density to
City Institutional District I and Rezoning for property located at 10 East Meadowlark Lane
3001-3062 Chesapeake Street, 3025 Cleveland Street, 3039 Cleveland Street, 3032 Eastwood
Street and 3036 Eastwood Street (Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, M&Bs
22.06, 22.05 and 22.M Owner: First Baptist Church of Clearwater, inc. ANX2002-09015 and
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This development site is comprised of seven parcels of land located 410 feet south of
-Drew Strut and 520 feet west of McMullen Booth Road and is 9.22 acres in area. This
annexation, land use plan amendment and rezoning is requested by the applicant, First Baptist
Church of Clearwater, Inc., who intends to construct a parking facility to'support its future place
,-z4 worship.on the adjacent'site.
Three of the seven parcels (3025 Cleveland Street, 3032 Eastwood Street and 3036
astwood Street) are located in Pinellas County and the applicant is requesting the City annex
them. The applicant is aware of the costs associated with extending and connecting water and
sanitary ;ewer lines to this site.
I'Se Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with
.he follorx=ing standards specified in the Community Development Code:
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• The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and
their level of service.
The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the
Countywide Plan, the Community Development Code and Pinellas County and
Florida Law.
• The proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries,
represents a logical extension of the boundaries and does not create an enclave.
The Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) and Pinellas County have reviewed the annexation
of the subject properties pursuant to the Pinellas County charter amendment approved by
referendum on November 7, 2000 and no objections were raised.
The three parcels currently located in the County plus the four parcels (10 Meadowlark,
Lane, 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street and 3039 Cleveland Street) already located in the City are
part of the land use plan amendment and rezoning request. The applicant is requesting to
amend the Future Land Use Plan Map designation of all seven parcels from Residential Low
Medium (RLM) and Residential Urban (RU) to Institutional (1). Additionally, a zoning atlas
amendment is requested to rezone the parcels currently located in the County from (R-2),
Single Family Residential to the City's (1), Institutional District and to rezone the three parcels
located in the City from MHP, Mobile Home Park and LMDR, Low Medium Density to the I,
institutional District.
The Planning Department determined. that the proposed land use plan amendment and.
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community'
Development Code:
• The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning application are consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan.
• The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject
to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of County Commissioners acting
as the Countywide Planning Authority. Based on the size of the plan amendment site, review
,and approval, by the Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed these applications at its public hearing
,an November 19, 2002 and unanimously recommended approval of both applications.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Annexation, Land Use Plan ,Amendment
from Residential Urban (RU) & Residential Low Medium (RLM) to Institutional (1), and Zoning.
Atlas Amendment from R-2, Single Family Residential (County), MHP, Mobile Home Park (City)
LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential (City) to the 1, institutional District, for property
Located at 10 East Meadowlark Lane, 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street, 3025 Cleveland Street,
X039 Cleveland Street, 3032 Eastwood Street, and 3036 Eastwood Street (Section 16,
ownship 29 South, Range 16 East, M&Bs 22.06, 22.05 and 22.09). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7053-03 for, first reading and read it by title
only, Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7053-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7054-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7054-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7055-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7055-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM 413 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ordinances 7051-03 and 7052-03 - Petition for Land
Use Plan Amendment from Industrial Limited (IL) to Institutional (1) and Zoning Atlas
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Amendment from Industrial Research and Technology IRT to Institutional I for property
located at 1.285 South Ft. Harrison Avenue and 609 Pinellas Street, on'the east side of South
Fort Harrison Avenue and the south side of Pinellas Street, approximately 620 feet north of
ions of Poms Park,Petzo,
Lakeview Road consisting-of portions Id Gulf View and A.C. Turner's
Addition to Milton Park Sub, and Section 21, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, M&Bs 11.03
and 11.04. Owner: Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc. LUZ2002-09008
The subject site involves two parcels of land approximately 5.6 acres in area located on
the east side of South Ft. Harrison Avenue, west of the Pinellas Trail, north of A Street and
south of Pinellas Street. The Pinellas Street parcel is,currently vacant and the Morton Plant
Information Systems and Outpatient Billing Departments occupy the South Ft. Harrison, parcel.
Both parcels have a land use designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and are zoned IRT,
Industrial, Research and Technology, The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use
Plan classification of these parcels to Institutional (1) and to rezone.them to I, Institutional to
reflect the use and, ownership of these parcels by Morton Plant Hospital,
The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community
Development Code:
• The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning is not in conflict with
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives or Policies, and is consistent
with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
• The potential range of uses and the specific proposed use are compatible with
the surrounding area.
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• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The application will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
• The location of the proposed zoning district boundaries are logical and an
appropriate classification in this area.
• The proposed district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to location
and classification of streets, ownership lines and existing improvements.
In accordance with the Countywide. Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject
to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of County Commissioners acting
as the Countywide Planning Authority. Based on the size of the parcel, review and approval by
the Department of Community Affairs is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed these applications at its regularly
scheduled meeting on November 19, 2002 and' unanimously recommended approval.
Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve the Land Use Plan Amendment from
industrial Limited (IL) to Institutional (1) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from IRT, Industrial,
Research and Technology to I, Institutional, for property. located at 1285 South Ft. Harrison
Avenue and 609 Pinellas Street located on the east side of South Fort Harrison Avenue and the
south side'of Pinellas Street, approximately 620 feet north of Lakeview Road, consisting of
portions of Poms Park, Petzold Gulf View, and A.C. Turner's Addition to Milton Park Sub, and
N%Bs 11.03 and 11.041 The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7051-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7051-03 on first reading. The motion
,was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
-Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7052-03 for first reading and read it by title
manly., Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7052-03 on first reading. The motion
,was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS '
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 14-31) = Approved as submitted.
STEM #14 - Approval of Purchases per Purchasing Memorandum:
1) White River Distributors, Inc., Batesville, Arkansas, one (1) 2003 Freightliner LPG bulk
delivery tanker for $79,900, funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase
,agreement,
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2) McClain Southland, Inc., Bartow, Florida, three (3) 2003 Freightliner cab and chassis with
Tymco Model 600 street sweeper for $407,490.75, funding to be provided under City's Master
Lease-Purchase Agreement.
3) Soliel Systems, Lutz, Florida, - movable compact shelving with installation for $51,835.
service body for $89,973, funding to
Agreement.
4) Atlantic Ford Truck Sales, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, four (4) 2003 Sterling LT9500 truck
tractors for $306,432, funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement
5) Duval Ford, Jacksonville, Florida, three (3) 2003 Ford F450 cab & chassis with Knapeheide
be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase
6) Lehman's Mobile Home Services, Largo, Florida, removal and disposal of 142 single-wide
and 26 doublewide mobile homes (Kapok Mobile Home Park) in an amount not to exceed
S262,710.
7) CompServ, Clearwater, network upgrades for, S350,000,, funding to be provided under City's
Master Lease-Purchase Agreement.
ITEM #15 Reappoint Fire Chief Rowland Herald to a two-year term as a Trustee of the
Clearwater -Firefighters Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the
Florida State Statutes.
ITEM #16 - Ratify and confirm Change Order No. 1 to Kloote Contracting, Inc. of Palm Harbor
Florida for the improvements to Clearwater Airpark_Run_way, which increases the contract
amount by $49,966.08 for a new contract total of $451,374.37.
ITEM #17 -_Approv_e a five (5) year Business Lease Contract with Clearwater Group, Inc.
regarding City-owned property being a portion of Section 9, Township 29 South, Range 15 East
commonly known as 712 North Osceola Avenue, to commence April 15, 2003 with nominal
of $1.00 and other considerations, and providing one five (51year-option _to extend.
ITEM #18 - Approve one additional neighborhood services coordinator position 1.0 FTE for
Neighborhood Services (Cost Center 1445), a division of the Development Services
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ITEM #19 - Approve the final plat for "Clearwater Villa a Phase 1" located approximately 60
reet 0 block) north of Sunset Point Road and approximately 400 feet west of Kings Highway
Avenue with the direct access ad'acent to State Street.
ITEM #20 - Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 98-0116-EN, "Town Lake
Rehabilitation Project" to Caladesi Construction Company in the amount of $35,428.99 for a
,new total of $3,025,882.82, and approve a time extension of 106 days for a revised completion_
:date of March 26 .2003. T
'ITEM #21, - Ratify and confirm the award of a contract_ to Azurix North America Underground_
'Infrastructure, Inc.,, in the amount of $154,850. for cleaning_of the wastewater interceptor
system from the east side of U.S. 19 to the gayside Bridge, in accordance with Section
2.5640)(d) Code of Ordinances - City of St. Petersburg contract.
ITEM #22 -Award contracts to Co. bourn Brothers Electric, Inc. of _Jacksonville, Florida, the only
oidder for the ro'ect in the amount of $752,374. for the WPC SCADA System Improvements
01-0056-UT), and to Blackburn Controls, Inc, of Kissimmee, Florida in the amount of $70,809.
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for the purchase of computer software for the WPC_SCADA S _stem_lmprovements in
accordance with Section 2 564 1 b Code of Ordinances and-approve 30 000. tourchase
server and network equipment for the WPC SCADA System Improvements, for a total amount
of $853,183.
ITEM #23 - Ratifv and Confirm Change Order No. 1 & Final to Cole Engineering & Constructors
Corporation of Clearwater, Florida, for Reservoir No. 1, 2 and 3 Monochloramine Disinfection
improvements Proiect, Contract No. 01-0025-UT, which decreases the original contract amount
by $55. 705.31 for a new contract amount of S1.323.958.69 and aQarove a time extension of 79
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ITEM #24 - Authorize an increase of $20,000, to the monetarv limit on the contract with the firm
of Rogers Towers Bailey Jones & Gay, P.A. for outside counsel services related to
representation in National Advertising Co. v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 00-3844-CI-11, and
Lamar Advertising Co. v: Citv of Clearwater, Case No. 00-1939-CI through the completion of
trial, for a new contract total of X125,.000.
ITEM #25 - Approve quit claim deed to clarify and correct a conveyance dated March 7, 1962 to
Emma Roberts, Nancy M. Meador and Verona Adams and their successors in office as
Trustees for the Ma Custis Lee Chapter #1451 United Daughters of the Confederacy that is
being made for the purpose of removing any defects on title.
ITEM #26 - Ratify and confirm City Manager's approval of an increase in Purchase Order No.
34343 with Cross Environmental Services, in the amount of $47,530 for a total purchase order
in the amount of $96,780. for asphalt and buried debris removal services at the Bomber Field
parking lot.
ITEM #27 - Award a contract to Container Systems & Equipment Company, Inc. of Daytona
Beach, Florida, for the purchase of four (4) 2003 International curbside recycling trucks in the
amount of $333,456, which was the lowest responsive bid in accordance _with _the specifications-,
declare four trucks surplus and-authorize-disposal through trade-in: authorize financing under
the City's Master Lease/Purchase Financing Agreement in accordance with Sec. 2.5640)(d),
and authorize initial vehicle preparation costs of Mroximately $15,000 for a total cost of
348__
ITEM #28 - Appoint Bob Fernandez to the Enterprise Zone Development Agency as "resident
residing within Area" to complete term to 07/31103.
ITEM #29 - Reappoint E._ J. Robinson and appoint Candance Gardner and Pat Harney to the
Community Relations Board.
ITEM #30 - Approve the 2003 State Legislative Package
ITEM #31 - Approve the 2003 Federal Legislative Package
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.
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OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #32 - First Reading Ordinance 7062-03 - providing a Reclaimed Water availability
schedule to enable billin division for commercial properties that minimal) utilize reclaimed
water.
The reason for this ordinance change is to avoid multiple availability fees for one
commercial property where reclaimed water will not be used because of limited green space.
For a commercial property with more than one water account, but irrigating the property
under a separate account using available reclaimed water, the fees for each connection will be
as follows:
Availability only $9.00
Consumption $0.3011,000 gallons
Each service connection provided $9.00 + use
Charge one availability fee to a property and not each of the multiple individual
accounts.
The example of this situation is when a commercial property has multiple stores, etc., as
multiple individual accounts, and the property is mostly parking lot and commercial space. The
property owner irrigates or uses reclaimed water in some manner, but at only one location at
the property. The location utilizing the reclaimed will be billed for availability and consumption.
If another location on that property needs a service connection, that account will be billed
according to the schedule above.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve a reclaimed water availability schedule to
enable billing division for commercial properties that minimally utilize reclaimed water. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hibbard
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7062-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #706.2-03 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 #33 First Reading Ordinance 7090-03 implementing changes to the grease control
program for the wastewater collection system.
The disposal of grease into the sewer system causes blockages; posing a threat to
public health and the environment. The US-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) have implemented regulations to
control wastewater collection system overflows. Roughly half of the overflows in Clearwater's
wastewater collection system are caused by grease blockages.
On September 20, 2001, the City Commission adopted a new grease control ordinance
for the wastewater collection system. The Ordinance focuses on controlling grease at its
source -- food service facilities, This is done by regulating grease waste interceptor size,
maintenance, and capacity, to handle grease waste prior to entering the wastewater collection
system. The Ordinance also provides requirements for interceptor maintenance, record
keeping and grease removal. Grease trap design criteria must-comply with Florida Building
Code and Department of Health criteria.
Improvements to the ordinance are based on information and experiences gathered in
the field during the implementation of the program this past year. Changes include definitions
of Grease (1f,) and Wastewater Facility (1g), clarify the standard and the approval authority
(3b), allowance for not requiring a permitted hauler for grease interceptor capacity of less than
20 gallons (4a) (can be done by other means), improved enforcement of overflows caused by
grease blockages (4a), more timely reporting requirements (4b), performance standards for
under sink interceptors (4i), clarify language describing interceptor condition after pump out and
exception (4g).
There are no budgetary costs associated with this item.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve implementing changes to the grease control
® program for the wastewater collection system. The motion was duly seconded and carried'
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7090-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7090-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":' Gray, Hamilton, Hibbard, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #34 - First Reading Ordinance 7075-03 amending Chapter 22, Section 22.59 of the Code
of Ordinances adding the fenced--in area of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center that
aldoholic beverages may be possessed, sold and consumed.
Section 22.59 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits the possession of alcoholic
beverages on any city park property with the exception of the Performing Arts Center
and Theater, the Harborview Center, the Jack Russell Stadium, the Clearwater Country
Club, as %vell as Coachman Park during special events.
This amendment would allow for the possession, sale. and consumption of
alcoholic beverages within the fenced in area at the. Clearwater Community Sailing
;enter.
Since the official opening of the Sailing Center on November 17, 1991, the City
::as permitted persons using the second floor to consume alcoholic beverages. These
overe getitirally persons renting the facility for wedding receptions and club members.
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This was permissible under Section 22.59 that allowed the sale, consumption and
possession of alcoholic beverages in "the portion within a public building when rented to
private parties". To our knowledge, there has been no sale of alcoholic beverages from
the facility.
Since the Clearwater Community Sailing Association took over managing the
center on October 1, 2002, it has generated a greater number of races and regattas with
participants wanting to celebrate after the event. The building has become difficult to
keep clean with sandy wet participants having to go to the second floor of the building
for their after-the-event receptions. They are requesting permission from the City
Commission to take the receptions out doors, but within the confines of the fenced in
area where the gates can be closed and activities monitored.
If this ordinance is approved, the Marine and Aviation Department will bring the
City Commission an amendment to the Clearwater Community Sailing Association lease
allowing for the on premise possession, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages,
which are to be confined to the existing facility fenced in area, with appropriate signage
and enforcement to prevent alcoholic beverages from being removed from the
premises.
In response to a question, Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris said the fencing and
cameras would help to ensure that no alcoholic beverages are removed from the premises.
The cameras are mostly used for monitoring the beach'to the north and the Sailing Center. The
access gates are closed in the evening.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve amending Chapter 22, Section 22.59 of the
Code of Ordinances, adding a fenced in area at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center
where alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold and consumed. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7075-03 For first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7075-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Hibbard, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #35 - Resolution 03-03 - petition the State to create a vessel exclusion zone with access
corridors for each upland property owner from the centerline of the North jetty near Adam's
Mark Beach Resort at the South end of Clearwater Beach and run eastward approximately 150
foot seaward of the MHWL to the centerline of the Clearwater Pass -Bridge.
There has become growing concern on the part of the Clearwater Police, Fire and
Rescue, as well as Clearwater citizens about enforcement regarding illegal activities on the
water in the area of the beach around Shephard's Beach Resort Restaurant, Florida Statute
327.46 empowers the State to establish restricted areas for bathing or other purposes wherein
it is unlawful to operate a vessel or to carry on other prohibited activity. The statute states,
"...where such restrictions are deemed necessary based on boating accidents, visibility,
hazardous currents or water levels, vessel traffic congestion, or other navigational hazards." By
requesting the creation of the designated vessel and aircraft exclusion zone on Clearwater
Beach from the North jetty near Adam's Mark to the Clearwater Pass Bridge, we will increase
the safety for swimmers and boaters, while assisting enforcement personnel.
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The State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has agreed to assist
the City in expediting an approved vessel and aircraft exclusion zone with corridors for each
upland property owner within the proposed zone. After Resolution 03-03 is passed, we will
submit it to the State for approval and amendment to the City permit.
City Manager Bill Horne said this recommendation was developed after a lot of
discussion. Property owners in the area have expressed concern regarding the types of
activities occurring in this area.
Mr. Morris said there is a growing concern from public safety agencies. The State has
indicated their full support for the proposed 150-foot vessel exclusion zone. He presented
photographs of the proliferation of boats anchored in the area. Upland busineses will have
watercraft available to transport individuals to and from the beach.
Police Chief Sid Klein reviewed statistics regarding calls for service in this area. He said .
there were 1,034 calls for service in 2002. The Coast Guard and the Fire Department have
also had to respond to service calls.
Deputy Sheriff Coates said the Pinellas County. Sheriffs office has responded to service
calls in this area. He said the offenses generally occur in the water making enforcement
difficult.
Corporal Dwaine. Summers, with the Marine Unit of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office,
said there is a significant drop off in this area. He reviewed the violations that occurred in 2002.
The Marine Unit wrote 93 citations in Clearwater Pass in 2002.
Concern was expressed that pushing inexperienced or impaired boaters further intothe
Gulf would create safety issues. Corporal Summers said the music is what attracts the-
anchoring. He believed keeping the boaters further from the beach would cut down on the
number in this area. In response to a question, he said deeper water requires that boats use a
longer anchor. In response to a suggestion, he said it would be impossible to regulate the
anchoring of boats. The shifting currents and winds are a deterrent. There is a.huge concern
regarding the ability to respond to an emergency in this area.
Discussion ensued regarding using photographs to issue citations and it was indicated
this is not realistic. Staff is researching controlling alcohol consumption in the water. In
.response to a question, Chief Klein said a law enforcement officer would have to observe the
violation, which would require physical placement of an officer in the area at all times. Once he
observed the offense, an arrest could be made. He said the officer would have to go into the
.4,rater to arrest the offender.
In response to a question, Chief Klein said Shephard's Beach Resort has been cited
several times for violation of the noise ordinance. It was remarked that Shephard's attorney
has indicated Mr. Shephard is willing to cooperate with the City to try and find a solution. It was
suggested asking Mr, Shephard to turn down the music at his establishment.
It was suggested that consideration be given to limiting anchoring of boats to the south
side of the channel rather than a vessel exclusion zone on the north side. In response to a
question, Mr. Morris said Ft. Lauderdale has a vessel exclusion zone on a public beach on the
ocean frontage not on a channel such as Clearwater Pass. He spoke to State representatives
who review wake zone ordinances. They have indicated the City would need to show
reasonableness for restricting boaters in navigable waters. They didn't see any way to prohibit
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anchorislg of vessels in Clearwater Pass, as it is a navigable body of water. They said the
vessel exclusion zone with access corridors for property owners and bathers would be
acceptable.
In response to a question, Corporal Summers said he felt jet skis would place law
enforcement officers in a vulnerable position with hostile crowds and expose their equipment to
salt water. Mr. Coates said jet skis have merit to some extent, but the County's marine unit
does not have the resources to place officers on waverunners and on response vehicles for this
area.
Tom Horne, Chair of the Marine Advisory Board, said the noise reverberates off
Continental Towers, etc. and the rowdiness takes place on weekends and holidays. He said if
some of the activities were stopped, boaters may be discouraged from coming to this area. He
said law enforcement should arrive before the first boats to better manage the problems that
occur. He said he has assisted people swimming to their boats because of dangerous currents,
etc. He suggested inflatables similar to the ones used by the Coast Guard. He found this to be
an enforcement issue. The Marine Advisory Board originally voted for the 150-foot vessel
exclusion zone, but has since discussed the issue in more depth and unanimously voted
against the proposed vessel exclusion zone.
Twelve persons spoke regarding the vessel exclusion zone; four were in favor; six were
against; and two expressed concern re selective enforcement and disrespect for law
enforcement officers. It was suggested this area be declared a public nuisance.
Police Lieutenant Mike Waters said Shephard's Beach Resort has been cited in the past
for noise ordinance violations. It was noted Shephard's has not been cited for noise violations
for more than three years.
In response to a question, Mr. Shephard, owner of Shephard's Beach Resort, suggested
a 75-foot vessel exclusion zone indicating 150 feet was too great a distance. He said
approximately 25% of boaters visit his establishment and interact with the patrons. He said a
security staff monitors and controls activities. He said it is difficult to monitor activity beyond the
water line. Staff does not allow patrons to take drinks off the property.
Mr. Coates said there is obviously a need for greater enforcement in this area, however,
the manner in which boats anchor limits the ability of law enforcement to take appropriate
action. The Sheriff's office is willing to assist whenever possible, however, they have limited
resources,
Chief Klein said the City needs to determine police presence and enforcement in this
area. He believed this to be a resource and philosophy issue.
Discussion ensued and it was felt that neighboring property owners and residents have
the right to a good quality of life. Boaters also have the right to enjoy the waterways. The
inappropriate behavior needs to be addressed. It was suggested repetitive enforcement would
decrease that behavior. It was suggested more research needs to be done with respect to the
vessel exclusion zone, what other cities have implemented, and if alcoholic beverages in the
water can be regulated. It was suggested that consideration be given to a partnership with the
Sheriff's office and Shephard's for funding a marine boat to monitor this area. It was remarked
that the noise ordinance should be strictly enforced. It was felt this is not only a City issue.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to deny the request to petition the State to create a
,vessel exclusion zone with access corridors for each upland property owner from the centerline
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of the North jetty near Adam's Mark Beach Resort at the South end of Clearwater Beach and
run eastward approximately 150 foot seaward of the MHWL to the centerline of the Clearwater
Pass Bridge. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed from 8:53 to 9:03 p.m.
ITEM #36 - Charter Review Committee, Appointments
The City Charter requires the Commission to appoint a Charter Review Advisory
Committee at least every five years in the January of a year preceding a general City election.
Section 7.02 of the City Charter calls for there to be no less than ten members and provides
that the committee review the existing Charter and make recommendations for revisions to the
Commission.
The following names have been submitted and their applications and/or resumes have
been provided to the Commission:
1. Patricia Bates-Smith 13. Rita Garvey
2. Mark P. Bryan 14. Isay M. Gulley
3. Thomas D. Calhoun 15. Tim Johnson, Jr.
4. Joseph A. Cairo 16. Jay F. Keyes
5. Katherine Elliott Cole 17. David MacNamee
6. Emilio J. Correa 18. Joyce Martin
7. Daniel Dennehy 19. J. Dwight McEntire
8. John Doran 20. Jay Edwin Polglaze
9.
10. Melody W, Figurski
William J. Fisher 21.
'22. Lynne N. Robertson
Joanie Sigal
11. Nicholas C. Fritsch 23. Lawrence (Duke) Tiernan
12. Dolores M. Fry. 24. Elizabeth I. Van Zyl
Suggested issues to be reviewed include:
a. Form of governance -- Strong mayor vs. city manager form; distribution of
authority -- manager authority vs, commission prohibitions;
b. The Commission -- number of members; at large vs. district seats; length of
terms; and
c. Limitations - allow transfer/donation of residential and/or property of limited
economic value; relieve or clarify 60-year lease language; merge the two
sections regarding limitations on City owned bluff/waterfront property.
City Clerk Cyndie Goudeau said the Charter requires the Committee to consist of at
least ten members. If the Commission chooses, additional members can be appointed.
Commissioner Hibbard appointed Nicholas C. Fritsch; Commissioner Gray appointed
Katherine Elliott Cole; Commissioner Janson appointed Lawrence (Duke) Tiernan;
Commissioner.Hamilton appointed William J. Fischer; and Mayor Aungst appointed Timothy
Johnson, Jr.
Discussion ensued'in regard to the number of members, and it was felt twelve members
would provide a broader representation of the City.
Commissioner Gray nominated Isay M. Gulley. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Hamilton nominated Melody W. Figurski. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously,
Commissioner Jonson nominated Jay F. Keyes. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hibbard nominated John Doran. The motion was duly seconded.
Concern was expressed representation on the committee was heavily slanted to the
West.
Commissioner Hibbard withdrew his nomination of John Doran. The seconder
concurred.
Commissioner Hibbard nominated Jay Edwin Polglaze. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously,
Mayor Aungst nominated Joseph A. Calio. There was no second.
Mayor Aungst nominated John Doran. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Hibbard nominated Daniel Dennehy. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Gray nominated Thomas D. Calhoun. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
It was suggested that Section 2.7(b) regarding commission absences be reviewed by
the Committee.
Ms. Goudeau said she would contact Committee members to schedule an
organizational meeting to discuss meeting times and dates.
Commissioner Gray moved to appoint Thomas D. Calhoun, Katherine Elliott Cole,
Daniel Dennehy; John Doran, Melody W. Figurski, William Joe Fisher, Nicholas C. Fritsch, Isay
%i. Gulley. Timothy Johnson, Jr., Jay F. Keyes, Jay Edwin Polglaze and Lawrence (Duke)
Tiernan to the 2003 Charter Review Committee, and to direct the Committee to be review form
of governance, commission composition, terms, seats,, etc., limitations regarding city-owned
property and commission absences. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #37 -Other Pending Matters -- None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM-#38 -'Other Cif Attorney Items
a) Authorize partial settlement of City of Clearwater v McKim & Creed, et al., Circuit Civil No.
98-7919-CI-15, by agreeing to settle City's claim against McKim & Creed.
This case arises from an incident in 1994 involving a site-glass attached to a storage
tank of 3.000 gallons of concentrated sulfuric acid at the City's Northeast Wastewater
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Treatment Facility. The purpose for the site-glass was to provide easy visual measurement of
Lhe quantity of acid in the tank.
Walbridge Contracting, Inc., was the general contractor on the Northeast Wastewater
Treatment Facility construction project. Briley-Wild & Assoc., Inc., was the City's consulting
engineer for the project. McKim & Creed Engineers, Inc., is the successor corporation to
Briley-Wild.
The site-glass was installed sometime during the period from December 1993, to .
January, 1994, pursuant to a change order to the construction contract. This change was
approved by the consulting engineer (Briley-Wild). The site-glass failed in December, 1994,
spilling over 2,000 gallons of concentrated sulfuric acid.
The proposed settlement would release McKim & Creed and dismiss it from the lawsuit
in exchange for the payment of $35,000.00. The City's claim against Walbridge Contracting,,
Inc. will remain.
Authorization is sought to settle this action pursuant to the above terms and to authorize
the execution of a settlement agreement and release.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to authorize partial settlement of City of Clearwater v
McKim & Creed, et al., Circuit Civil No. 98-7919-CI-15, by agreeing to settle the City's claim
against McKim & Creed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #39 - City Manager Verbal Reports
City Manager Bill Horne said the first informational ad regarding the City came out in the
0 Clearwater Times. This type ad will run twice a month.
ITEM #40 - Other Commission Action
a) Infill Provision in Community Development Code -- Jonson
Commissioner Jonson distributed information for the Commission to review regarding
_ ie Infill provision in the Code. The issue will be discussed at a future meeting.
o} Code Enforcement - Jonson
Commissioner Jonson said some neighborhoods are concerned about losing Weed and
Seed grants and how to deal with it. He requested staff look to enhance code enforcement in
Clearwater during the next budget cycle. He,requested staff do comparisons with other cities.
Development Services Director Jeff Kronschnabi said a fair comparison of Clearwater to
other cities of similar size is difficult due to the age of.the housing stock which greatly affects
code enforcement. Additionally, Clearwater educates residents before imposing violations,
Staff was, directed to compare code enforcement with other cities using as much available
similar statistics as possible. An opinion was expressed collecting this information comparison
would not be a good use of staff time.
Commissioner Jonson announced the opening of Ms. Ellen's Barb-B-Q in Lake
Belleview. He mentioned the FOP Banquet honoring outstanding officers.
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Commissioner Hibbard wished Carolyn Brink well and hopes she returns soon. He
offered condolences to the Martens' and Edmunds' families. He urged all to enjoy the new
Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center.
Mayor Aungst hoped, Executive Assistant Carolyn Brink would return soon. He said he
is proud of his wife for her support and volunteer-work.
ITEM #41 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
Mayor/Com sione
Attest:
Ci#y Clerk
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