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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 20,2003
Present:
Brian J. Aungst
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
. Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present:
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William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Ralph Stone
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
City Manager
. Assistant 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. Commissioner Jonson
offered the invocation. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
, To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order aUhough not
necessarily discussed in that order.
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ITEM #3 - Introductions. Awards and Presentations
a) Proclamation:.
b) Proclamation:
c) Presentation:
Celebrate Clearwater Neighborhoods Week - March 24-29, 2003
Clearwater Community Volunteers Day - March 20, 2003
TBRPC Mcintosh Awa'rd - Best overall project in the Region-
Transformation of the North Greenwood 'Neighborhood
d) Presentation:
Dean Young's Art Work presented by Library Foundation
Presentation
Vice-Mayor Gray presented to the Mayor, the award from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla,
in recognition of Clearwat~r winning the city division for its float in the Gasparilla Parade.
ITEM #4 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6,
2002. as recorded and revised by the City Clerk and submitted to each Commissioner. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
lTEM #5 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Aoenda:
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Socrates Chares invited residents to attend 'the Royalty Theater, welcomed the Gibbs
High School Fine Arts students now penorming, and requested help finding a drop off/pickup
spot for seniors while Cleveland Street parking is removed.
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Joanie SieQel reviewed upcoming events: 1) April 5 - 6, 2003 - 3rd annual Clearwater
Community Volunteers' rummage sale; 2) April 19, 2003 - Mainstreet Promotions Downtown Art
Stroll; and 3} April 20, 2003 - Clearwater Community Volunteers' Easter Egg Hunt.
Ellen Schultz, opposed locating soccer fields at Glen Oaks Golf Course next to a
residential area.
Julie Thompson requested the City continue to dialog with residents living near the Glen
Oaks Golf Course as residents want a voice in how the neighborhood will be transformed.
John Doran said he had found another roundabout in Clearwater. and it too works. He
thanked the City for the advisory board appreciation dinner, particularly the special honor
presented Bob Bickerstaffe.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #6 . Public Hearina & First Reading - Ord 7096..03 - Approve the Zonina Atlas
Amendment from the O. Office District. to the I. Institutional District for 300 Pinellas Street (Lots
16 and 18. less the West 85 feet thereof, C. Perry Snell's Bluff View Court, in Sec. 21-29.15)
REZ2002-12004
The 0.09-acre site at 300 Pinellas Street is approximately 150 feet north of Pinellas
Street. 650 feet west of South Fort Harrison Avenue, and currently is occupied by a parking
structure used to support the Morton Plant Hospital Emergency Room. The applicant requests
amending the zoning map from 0, Office District, to 1, Institutional District to render the site
consistent with the underlying Institutional (INS) Future Land Use Plan category. Also, the
proposed rezoning would consolidate the entire Morton Plant Hospital Campus under the I,
Institutional zoning category., '
Staff determined the proposed rezoning is consistent with standards specified in the
Community Development Code: 1) proposed rezoning application is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan; 2) proposed rezoning provides consistency between the City's zoning
rnap and Future Land Use Map; 3) there will be no adverse impacts on public facilities and their
level of service; 4) district boundaries are appropriately drawn with regard to locations and
classifications of streets, ownership lines, existing improvements, and the natural environment;
and 5) the potential range of uses and the specific proposed use are compatible with the
surrounding area. On February 18, 2003, the CDS (Community Development Board) reviewed
this proposed rezoning and unanimously recommended approval.
CommiSSioner Hamilton moved to approve the Zoning Atlas Amendment from the 0,
Office District to the I. Institutional District for 300 Pinellas Street {Lots 16 and 18. less the We~t
85 feet thereof. C. PERRY SNELL'S BLUFF VIEW COURT. in Section' 21, Township 29 South
and Range 15 East. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7096.03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7096-03 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 #7 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq - Ord 7092-03 - Approve the applicant's request to
vacate part of the drainaqe and utilitv easement located on Lot 51. Countryside Tract g~
(A.K.A. 2662 Beaumont Court) more particularly described in Exhibit UA" attached (V2003-02
Catalanotto). PW
The applicant seeks approval of the vacation request to build an additional single-family
home on the subject property. . The Planning Department has no objections provided that the
applicant obtains an administrative lot line adjustment consistent with the LMDR zoning district
prior to issuance of a building permit to construct a new single-family home.
Progress Energy, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and Verizon Media Ventures have no
objections to the vacation request. No City of Clearwater utilities are present in the subject
easement. portion and no future need for the easement, portion is anticipated. The property
owner will be responsible to pay costs associated with construction of the sewer main extension
needed to serve the proposed new home.' Public Works Administration has no objections to the
vacation request.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate part of the
drainage and utility easement located on Lot 51, Countryside Tract 94, (A.K.A. 2662 Beaumont
Court). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7092-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7092-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson; Hibbard, and Aungst.
II Nays": None.
ITEM #8 - Public Hearinq & First Readino - Ord 7099-03 - Amend Section 3-1508 of the
Community Development Code. reaardinq noise.
Section 3-1508 A has been amended to clarify that an officer must hear the noise at a
distance of at least 100 feet from the source of the noise. The 1 aD-foot limitation is consistent
with that contained in Section 316.3045 Florida Statutes,' which makes it unlawful to operate a
motor vehicle radio so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet or more from
the motor vehicle.
Section 3-1508 C has been renumbered to Section 3-1508 B and has been amended to
clarify that only "Loud and Raucous" noise is prohibited and to eliminate the wind requirement.
When the noise ordinance was recodified, it was amended to impose a requirement that before
the City could issue a citation' to a person for operating an excessively loud radio, amplifier,
phonograph, or sound truck, the wind conditions had to be less than 15 miles per hour; The
wind requirement has proven to be unworkable, especially on Clearwater beach. Police officers
have difficulty ,enforcing the noise ordinance because they do not carry wind-measuring devices
and because' wind gusts on Clearwater beach are frequent.
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Section 3-1508 D has been renumbered to Section 3-1508 C and has been amended to
clarify the circumstances when a person becomes liable for ensuring that noise sources do not
violate the Noise Ordinance.
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Section 3-1508 E has been renumbered to Section 3-1508 0 and has been amended to
limit the exception for religious worship activities to those activities occurring on or in religious
facilities.
Commissioner' Hamilton moved to amend Section, 3~ 1508 of the Community
Development Code regarding noise. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7099-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance'#7099~03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
HAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
UNays": None.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq - Ord 7063-03 - Amend the Community Development
Code allowino for sidewalk cafes to be located on private property and on public riqhts-of-wav in
the Downtown and Tourist districts. ED'
As the City of Clearwater experiences renewed interest from restaurant owners to locate
eating establishments on Clearwater beach and Downtown due to significant public capital
improvements, the' City recognized the need to address, in a comprehensive way, outdoor
seating on private property and in the public right-of~way, Le. sidewalk cafes.
Sidewalk cafes provide a unique' environment for food consumption that enhances the
pedestrian, urban and beach character of the City and provides an additional amenity for the
public to enjoy. Furthermore, sidewalk cafes provide an opportunity to promote economic
development and further the City's redevelopment goals. A sidewalk cafe can be established as
an accessory use to an adjacent business and located outside the boundaries of the building;
food and beverage service or other activities relat~d to the principal use may be allowed as part
of the sidewalk cafe. Sidewalk cafes' on private property are permitted in the Commercial,
Downtown, and Tourist zoning districts 6f the City. Sidewalk cafes on the public right-of-way will
be allowed only in the Downtown and Tourist districts on Clearwater beach due to the high
intensity of development and lack of vacant land. In addition, sidewalk cafes on the public right.
of-way will require a permit to operate. The permit will be asspciated with a $120 fe'e and
renewed annually.
The ordinance provides standards and criteria for developing sidewaJk cafes on private
property and in the public right~of-way. The ordinance strives to improve community aesthetics
through the regulation of sidewalk cafes through a pre.application meeting and design review.
In addition, maintenance, safety, and liability standards are stipulated to maintain high
standards for development, which are essential in a community undergoing redevelopment.
The ordinance also details application requirements and the review process.
For existing restaurants desiring to establish a sidewalk cafe in the right-of-way, the
completed application will be reviewed as an accessory use/Minimum Standard Development
within 3 working days. Jf all conditions are met. a permit will be granted.
Key components of the ordinance: 1) Safety ~ Sidewalk cafes should promote efficient
and direct pedestrian pathways. Sight visibility triangles must be maintained at all times. In
addition, no food preparation is allowed on the sidewalk; 2) Design - To enhance the visual
quality of the urban environment, the cafe will comply with district Design Guidelines.
SpecificaHy, furniture and fixtures shall be of good design and made of quality materials and,
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workmanship. The edge of the sidewalk cafe area in the right-of-way shall be delineated using
non-permanent fixtures such as railings, potted plants, decorative chains, or other approved
fixtures; 3) Maintenance - The sidewalk cate area, the area from the sidewalk cafe to the curb,
and five teet beyond either end will be maintained in a neat and orderly appearance at all times
and shall be cleared of all debris on a daily basis. Tables, chairs, umbrellas, etc. shall be
maintained in a clean and attractive manner and in good repair at all times; 4) Alcohol Allowed -
With a valid alcohol license from the State of Florida, alcoholic beverages are allowed for
consumption in connection with a restaurant use. However, alcoholic beverages must remain in
the designated sidewalk cafe area. An amendment to the code allowing open containers in the
sidewalk cate area will be presented as a separate ordinance; 5) Music - No amplified music is
allowed on sidewalk cafes in the public right-at-way. Amplified mu'sic on private property shall
be reviewed for impact to surrounding properties.
Additional requirements for sidewalk cafes on public rights-of-way: 1) Safety - The City
may require the temporary removal of sidewalk cafes when street, sidewalkl or utility repairs
necessitate such action, during any emergency situation, or in the interest of public safety. A
minimum of 4 feet will be maintained at all times to allow unobstructed pedestrian pathways
along the sidewalk. In congested pedestrian areas, this minimum width may be increased; 2)
Liability - A written agreement with the City is required where the permit holder agrees to
indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the City from all claims, liability, lawsuits, damages
and causes of action which may arise out of the use of the public sidewalk; and 3) Insurance -
Comprehensive General Liability insurance on an "occurrence" basis in the amount of $500,000
is required. The City is to be included specifically as an additional insured on the policy.
Two additional ordinances will be needed in conjunction with the adoption of the
sidewalk cafe ordinance to allow alcohol on the public right of way in the sidewalk cafe area and
repeal old provisions related to sidewalk cafes in the Code. The Community Development
Board reviewed this item on March 18, 2003; and recommended approval.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said Risk Management had indicated the
recommended amount of insurance is sufficient.
One person recommended sidewalk cafes also be permitted along the Pinellas Trail.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to amend the Community Development Code allowing
for sidewalk cafes to be located on private property and on public rights of way in the Downtown
and Touristdistricts. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7063-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7063-03 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll callI the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson. Hibbard, and Aungst.
,IINaysll: None.
ITEM #10 - Not a Public HearinQ - Pass on First Readino - Ord 7073-03 - amendinQ Code of
Ordinances Section 28.04 to allow approved sidewalk cafes to sell food on public property.
This is a companion item to Ordinance No. 7063-03, the Sidewalk Cafe ordinance.
Adoption of this ordinance is necessary because currently Section 28.04 prohibits sales of
goods; wares, or merchandise on streets" right-of-way, and public property. The exception will
apply only to approved sidewalk cafes.
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Commissioner Hibbard moved to amend Code of Ordinances Section 28.04 to allow
approved sidewalk cafes to sell food on public property. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7073~03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7073-03 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayesll: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Naysll: None.
ITEM #11 ~ Not a Public Hearino ~ Pass on First Readino ~ Ord 7074-03 - amendino Code of
Ordinances Section 6.31 to allow approved sidewalk cafes to sell alcoholic beverages on public
property.. ,
This is a companion item to Ordinance No. 7063-03, the Sidewalk Cafe ordinance.
Adoption of this ordinance is. necessary because currently Section 6.31 prohibits sale,
consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages on sidewalks and other public property.
The exception will apply only to approved sidewalk cafes. Permit conditions should specify
hours of sale of alcoholic beverages.
Commissioner Jonson moved to amend Code of Ordinances Section 6.31 to allow
approved sidewalk cafes to sell, alcoholic beverages on public property. .The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7074-03 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7074-03 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayesll: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #12 - Second Readino Ord 7101-03 - amending Ord 7052-03 to correct scrivener's errors.
The Mayor presented Ordinance #7101-03 for second reading and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7101-03 on second and final
reading. The mo'tion was duly seconded and, upon roll call, the vote was:
IlAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Hibbard, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #13 - Second Readino Ord 7102-03 - amending Ord 7053-03 to correct scrivener's errors.
The, Mayor presented Ordinance #7102-03 for second reading and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to pa~s and adopt Ordinance #7102-03 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes.': Gray, Hamilton, Hibbard, Jonson, and Aungst.
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"Nays": None.
ITEM #14 - Second Readino Ord 7103-03 - amending Ord 7054-03 to correct scrivener's errors.
The Mayor presented Ordinance #7103-03 for second reading and read it by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7103-03 on, second and final
reading. The motion was duly, seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Hibbard, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #15 - Second Readino Ord 7104-03 - amending Ord 7055-03 to correct scrivener's errors.
The Mayor presented Ordinance #7104-03 for second reading and read it by title only.
Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7104-03 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Hibbard, Jonson, and Aungst.
UNays": None.
. CONSENT AGENDA (Items #16-20) - Approved as submitted.
Co'nsent Agenda items require no formal public hearing and are subject to approval by a
single motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an item from
the Consent Agenda for discussion and individual vote.
ITEM #16 - Approval of Purchases (& Declaration of Surplus) per Purchasino Memorandum:
1) Purchase Contract for Gas Material - Steel pipe and fittings during the contract period: April
1, 2003 through March 31, 2004 for $68,000 from M.T. Deason Company, Birmingham,
Alabama. (GAS). ,
2) Purchase of GC / MS Spectrometer for $87,453 from Varian Analytical Instruments, Walnut
Creek, California. (PU/Lab)
3) Purchase of labor and material for installation of fuel system for $167,216 from Convault
Florida, Inc., Wildwood, Florida. (MR) ,
ITEM #17 ~ Approve the Modification of Mortoaoe Note with Greenwood Aoartments. LLC to
increase the City's loan by $300,000, to total loan .amount of $1,000,000. ED '
ITEM # 18 ~ Approve co~sponsorship and waiver of requested City fees and services charoes for
FY 2003-2004 special events including six annual City events; and fifteen City co-sponsored
events; at an estimated gross cost of $452,894. ($134,509 representing cash contributions and
$313,394 representing in-kind contributions) for the purposes of departmental budget
submittals. PR
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ITEM #19 - Approve an Underaround Pipeline RIW Utilization Aqreement with Florida Power
Corporation, a Florida Corporation, 3300 Exchange Place, Lake Mary, Florida, 32746, for the
Drew and Union Streets Reclaimed Water Main project (01-0039-UT). PVI
ITEM #20 .. Appoint Commissioner Grav to serVe on the Pension Advisory Committee for the
term 4/5/03-4/4/05. ORLS
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.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #21 - First Quarter Budoet Amendments
The First Quarter Budget Review is in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances. The
report is based on three months of activity from October 2002 through December 2002 during the
current fiscal year. The report comments on major variances, as well as documents all proposed
amendments.
Significant Fund amendments are 1) General Fund - expenditure amendments reflect a
net increase of $1,692,860 at first quarter. The majority of this increase is due to one-time
allocations of retained earnings in the' amount of $1,132,000 to provide advance funding for the
Clearwater Library Foundation funds for construction, and $450,000 allocated to the Harborview
Fund, which was approved by the City Commission in February 2003. Other smaller increases
include funding the neighborhood grants and service coordinator position totaling $67,900 in
Development Services and an increase of 520,870 in the final tax increment payment to the
eRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) based upon final taxable values. These increases
are offset easily by funds returned to the General Fund from closed capital projects. An
additional increase of $22,000 in Economic Development for temporary services is offset by a
like increase in Community Development Block Grant revenue reimbursing the General Fund for
this cost and 2) General Fund Reserves - To ensure adequate reserves, the City Commission's
policy reflects that General Fund unappropriated retained earnings of 8.50/0 of the City's budgeted
General Fund expenditures must be maintained as a reserve to guard against future
emergencies. With the closing of the year-end 2002 books, and the allocation of reserves noted
above, estimated General Fund reserves at first quarter are approximately $10.6 million, or 11.50/0
of the current year's General Fund budget, exceeding the City's reserve policy by just over $2.7
million.
The only significant amendments to other City Operating Funds are: 1) Gas Fund - First
quarter amendments to the Gas Fund recognize an increase of $192,110 in budgeted
expenditures, basically due to the increased cost of fuel and contractor costs. This amendment
is offset easily by increases in anticipated revenues from sales and interest earnings of more
than $314,000; 2) Harborview Fund - First Quarter revenue amendments reflect the receipt of
$450,000 of retained earnings from the General Fund to correct the deficit in the current asset
balance approved by the City Commission on February 5, 2003; 3) Central Insurance Fund -
The only significant amendment to the Central Insurance Fund at first quarter recognizes the
allocation of $500,000 of retained earnings from the Central Insurance Fund for property,
casualty and liability insurance premiums. The Commission approved this amendment in
September 2002 with the Commission's approval for the purchase of property', casualty and
liability insurance contract for FY 2002/03; 4) Capital Improvement Fund - Amendments to the
Capital Improvement Fund total a net increase of $1,462,907. The most significant increases
includes the transfer of $1,132,000 of General Fund retained earnings to the Main Library
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construction project to support the final construction contract phase and an increase of $605,000
'to the Community Sports Complex project based upon final budget figures presented to the
Commission in January. The budget amendments include more than $276,000 that is being
returned to the General Fund with the completion or closing of projects, including $141,100 of
funds appropriated for demolition of the Cabana Club last year! which no longer is necessary.
The City Commission previously has approved almost all capital improvement project budget
increases; and 5) Special Program Fund - Amendments to the Special Program Fund total a
net increase of $886,867. Of this amount,' almost $393,000 is directly related to revenues
received from Special Events during the first part of the year and more than $300,000
represents revenues for Public Safety projects including almost $110,000 in court proceeds
from contraband forfeitures and more than $140,000 in grants for DUI enforcement, Operation
Apoyo Hispanic, and other public safety programs.
Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve FY 2002/03 First Quarter Budget
Amendments. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
a) Pass on first reading Ord i097w03 - Amending FY 2002/03 operating budget
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7097w03 for first reading and read it by "title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7097w03 on fjrst reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #22 - Adopt Resolution 03-12 - which will amend Resolution OOw32 by increasing the
amount of lease purchase debt to be incurred by $4,500,000 to a total of $19,500,000. FN
The City utilizes lease purchasing to finance capital equipment such as vehicles, thereby
spreading out the payments over a threew to fivewyear term. Resolution #00-32 anticipated $5-
million per year in lease purchases for the threewyear term of FY 2001 w03. This estimate was
based on historical lease purchase activity.
Lease purchase activity across City departments has increased significantly, partially'
due to low interest rates. The requested increase will provide sufficient lease purchase
financing for all budgeted FY 2003 lease purchases. The current interest rate the City pays for
items that are lease purchased is very reasonable. Current interest rates approximate 2.420/0
for threewyear and 2.790/0 for fivewyear debt. Lease purchase also is attractive to departments
because if allows them to spread the costs of acqUiring an asset over the useful life of the asset
. rather than having to fund, the full cost up front.
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Commissioner Gray moved to amend Resolution #00-32 by increasing the amount of
lease purchase debt to be incurred by S4.5-million, to a total of $19.5-million and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion. was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #03-12 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Resolution #03-12 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
tlAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #23 -Adopt Resolution 03-13 - authorizing acceptance of Airoort Expenditure Plan
Chanqe #1 requested by the Florida Department of Transportation. MR
On January 23, 2003. the City Commission approved Supplemental Agreenlent Number
4, Resolution #03-04. FOOT (Florida Department of Transportation) agreed to increase
reimbursable funding to include additional security fencing in the existing JPA (Joint
Participation Agreement) for the design and construction of two 10-plane t-hangars, one
corporate hangar. completion of the stormwater management plan, and the emergency soil
mitigation and fuel tank replacement at Clearwater' Airpark. FOOT may participate in the
security fence construction at 1000.10 up to a maximum of $20,000. The total funding provided by
FOOT for this JPA remains the .same at $1,118.800. What FOOT is doing is making this
$20,000 available at 1000/0 instead of the 80:20 split. The $4,000 (200/0 of $20,000) will remain
in the project for future improvements.
This increase represented 1000/0 participation on FOOT's part, and nothing additional on
the part of the City. FOOT now is asking 'the City to officially accept the change to the Airport
Expenditure Plan.
Commissioner Jonson moved to authorize acceptance of Airport Expenditure Plan
Change #1 requested by the Florida Department of Transportation and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #03-13 and read it by title only. Commissioner
G ray moved to pass and adopt Resolution #03-13 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
nAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Naysn: None.
ITEM #24 -Dthe'r Pendino Matters:
a) Letters for the Mayor's signature re the National Energy Policy
Gas System Managing Director Chuck Warrington recommended a major bill before
Congress requires parallel treatment of gas and electricity. Support for the letter's concept was
stated, with more concise wording and less aggressive language.
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Commissioner Jonson moved that the modified letter regarding the National Energy
Policy be forwarded to Congress. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #25 . Other City Attornev Items - None.
ITEM #26 . City ManaQer Verbal Reports
Countywide Traffic Management System
The City Manager reported staff had a successful meeting with the County regarding the
Countywide Traffic Management System and now is in position to move fot"Nard to approve
agreements. Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said the proposed agreement with the
County is consistent with Commission guidance to implement County control of the City's traffic
signal system in phases. Staff will have input regarding. timing issues. The City may have an
opportunity to maintain hardware. In response to a question, Mr. Bertels felt City maintenance
of hardware would be most cost effective. Staff was congratulated for working out details of this
agreement.
WPXZ AM
Assistant City Manager Garry Brumback reported Clearwater's traffic information station
WPXZ AM is now on the air. Related informational signs will be erected by Saturday.
ITEM #27 - Commission Discussion Items - None.
ITEM #28 - Other Commission Action
Commissioner Hamilton thanked members of the Mystic Krewe of Margarita for
participating with the City's Gasparilla float.
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Commissioner Hibbard and Mavor Aungst thanked participants in this weekend's Paint
Your Heart Out Clearwater.
Commissioner Hibbard requested residents drive safely.
Commissioner Grav reminded residents that Spring Break for Pinellas County students
starts this weekend.
Commissioner Jonson referenced a Legislative Bulletin regarding wireless industry
attempts to override local authority regarding installation of towers and antennas. Staff already
has taken steps to oppose related legislation and will prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature.
Commissioner Jonson agreed it was appropriate for the City to recognize at the ,Advisory
Board Dinner Bob Bickerstaffe's many contributions to the City. '
Commissioner Jonson said he had represented the City at yesterday's Pinellas County
Animal Services dedication of its new mobile unit.
Mavor Aungst said on March 14, 2003, the Commission had enjoyed seeing progress at
the Hard Hat tour and light lunch at the new main library.
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Mavor AunQst said on March 15, 2003, he and Commissioner Hamilton welcomed the
Countryside Little League at the Countryside Recreation Center and wished them a great
season.
Mavor AunQst said on March 15, 2003, he had welcomed the Queen's Band, the
Grenadier Guard at Ruth Eckard Hall, noting many allies, including band members, were
participating in the war against Iraq.
Mavor AunQst said on March 17, 2003, the Commission had enjoyed the Phillies' dinner
at the Belleview Biltmore.
Mayor Aunost said on March 18, 2003, the Commission had hosted the annual Advisory ,
Board Dinner at the Harborview Center to show how much the City appreciates volunteer
efforts.
Mavor Aunast invited residents to attend the annual Greek Independence Day
Celebration in front of City Hall at 1 :00 p.m. on March 22, 2003.
Mayor AunQst reported on March 24, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services
Building, a Public Hearing is scheduled re naming the uTown Pond."
Mayor AunQst said on March 26, 2003, the City will host an officiat welcome back to the
Phillies at the Harborview Center.
Mayor Aunast said on March 27, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., he will speak at the Skycrest
Neighbors Association at S1. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Mavor Aunost said on March 29, 2003, is the annual Clearwater Celebrates
Neighborhood Day, when Commission members will visit neighborhood block parties.
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Mayor Aunost said the next Work Session is on March 31,2003 at 9:00 a.m.
Mayor Aunast said he has been invited to participate in an April 5, 2003 event planned
. for Coachman Park and questioned jf it was an approved event.
ITEM #29 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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