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CITY COMMISSION MEETING'
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 6. 2003
Present: Br,ian J. Aungst
Hoyt P. Hamilton
Whitney Gray ,
William C.. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also Present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback '
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E.Goudeau
Brenda Moses
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. Reverend Donna
Oberkreser of Central Christian Church offered the invocation. The Mayor led the Pledge of,
Allegiance. .
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
3.
Introductions, Awards and Presentations
a) Light, Your Library - Judy Melges
Judy Melges, Capital Campaign Community Chair, Clearwater Library Foundation, '
reminded everyone to shop at Barnes & Noble using vouchers provided to the CitY. as some of the
,proceeds will go to the campaign for the, new Main Library. She said tonight is the launch of the'
"Light your Library" fundraising campaign. Ms. Melges provided bookmarks and postcards in
support of the New Main Library.
b) We Care Fund - Jim Geary
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Customer Service and Marketing Director Jim Geary encouraged everyone to donate to the
\i'l'e Care Fund, which provides assistance to citizens who need help paying their bills. A separate
rrailer will be include'd in' this month's utility bills. '
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c) Clearwater Jazz Holiday - Wayne Garcia
Wayne Garcia and Jane Olds thanked the City for partnenng in this year's Jazz Holiday'
and everyone involved in the event particularly, Kevin Dunbar and Terry Schmidt. This year's event
brought 30.000 to 40,000 people to Coachman Park. Jazz Holiday posters were distributed to the
Commissioners along with a framed copy for City Hall. .
4, ' Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, October 16t 2003
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Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October
16. 2003, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda:
Reverend Floyd Irvin gave an opinion regarding Terri Schiavo. a comatose patient.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ordinance 7195-03. 7196-03 & 7197-03 - Approve the
Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Industrial Limited (lL) to
City Industrial Limited ell) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County Liqht
Manufacturing 'and Industry District eM!) to the City Industrial. Research and TechnoloQY
District eIRT) for 2160 Range Road eA portion of Lots 15 and 16, Pinellas Groves in Sec 12-
29-15). ANX2003-08017 (Weaver Enterprises. Inc.)
The subject property is at the northwest corner of the intersection of Range and Belcher
Roads. The applicant is requesting this annexation to receive City sewer and water service and to
construct a 37,000 square foot building to city standards. The property is contiguous with the
existing City boundaries to the north. south, east and west; therefore, the proposed annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes with regard ,to voluntary annexation. The site is approximately
3.15-acres in area and is currently vacant. It is proposed the property have a Future Land Use
Plan designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and a zoning category of IRT, Industrial, Research and
Technology.
The Planning Department determined 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 City1s 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. OO~63, Section 7(1-3).
and no objections have been raised.
The Community Development Board will review this proposed annexation at its regularly
scheduled meeting on October 21, 2003. The Planning Department will report the Board's
recorDmendation at the Commission meeting.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Anlendment from County Industrial Limited (IL) to City Industrial Limited (IL) and Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the(County Light Manufacturing and Industry District (MI) to the City Industrial.
Research and Technology District (IRT) for 2160 Range Road (A portion of Lots 15 and 16,
Pinellas Groves in See 12-29-15). ANX2003-08017 (Weaver Enterprises, Inc.). The motion was
duty seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance #7195-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner
Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7195-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call. the vote was:
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"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
lLNays": None.
Ordinance #7196-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner
Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7196-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was: '
llAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Ord inance #7197-03 was presented for first read ing and read by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7197-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call. the vote was:
IIAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
IINays": None.
7. Public HearinQ & First Readino Ordinance 7198-03.7199-03'& 7200-03 - Approve the
Petition for Annexation. Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City
Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County
R-3, Sinole-Familv Residential District. to the City LMDR. Low Medium Density Residential
District for 500 Dora Drive (Lot 92, Rollinq HeiQhts in Sec 07-29-16). ANX2003-08018
(Hayden D. & Amv J. Beatty)
The subje~t property is at 500 Dora Drive, on the west side of the street approximately 250
feet south of Sharkey Road. The applicant is requesting this annexation to receive City sewer
service. The property is not contiguous to existing city boundaries, however, it is located in an
endave surrounded by city property on all sides and is within the borders of the City's planning
area; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Pinellas County Ordnance 00-63 with
regards to voluntary annexation. The site is approximately 0.24--acres in area and is occupied by
an existing single-family detached dwelling. It is proposed that the property have a Future land
Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of lMDR, Low Medium
Density Residential.
The Planning Department determined the proposed annexation is consistent with the
fo~lowing 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 Dev~lopment Code.
The proposed annexation is not contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, however, it is
located in an enclave surrounded by city property on all sides and is within the borders of
the City Planning area.
This annexation has been reviewed by the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) and Pinellas
Cconty staffs according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No. 00~63, Section 7(1~3),
ard no objections have been raised.
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Commissioner Hamilton 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 the County R-3, SingleMFamily Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low
Medium Density Residential District for 500 Dora Drive (Lot 92, Rolling Heights in Sec 07-29M16).
ANX2003-08018 (Hayden D. & Amy J. Beatty). The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance #7198-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner
Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7198-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance #7199M03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner
Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7199-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, an~ Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance #7200-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7200-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was: ,. .
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
8. Declare as surplus for the purpose of QrantinQ a perpetual Utility Distribution Easement to
Progress Energy Corporation C'Granteett), beinq a 10-foot wide Easement Area defined as
Ivinq 5 feet each side of Grantee's facilities to be installed at mutually aareed upon locations
over, across and throuQh a portion of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 03-29-15, as more
specifically described in said Utilitv Distribution Easement. (PW)
City Fire & Rescue is presently constructing its new Northwest Fire & Rescue Station. '
Number 51 on Overbrook 'Drive just west of North Betty Lane. Completion is anticipated in June
2004.
Progress Energy will deliver electrical service for the facility and its electrical equipment.
The subject Utility Distribution Easement grants Progress Energy easement and authority 5 feet
each side of all of its distribution lines throughout the' project in order to facilitate installation,
maintenance, and, if necessary, future relocation and replacement of such facilities as may be
mutually agreed upon between the City and Progress Energy.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve declaring as surplus for the purpose of granting
a perpetual Utility Distribution Easement to Progress Energy Corporation ("Grantee"), being a 10-
foot wide Easement Area defined as lying 5.feet each side of Grantee's facilities to be installed at
mutually agreed upon locations over, across and through a portion of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of
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Sec. 03w29w15, as more specifically described in said Utility Distribution Easement. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
9. Ordinance No. 7176-03 - Approve the Petition for Annexation of property located at 2179
. Burnice Drive (Lot 31. Glen Ellyn Estates in Sec. 24-29-15) (ANX2003-07014 - Charles R.
Smalley)
Ordinance #7176w03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7176w03 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
IlNays": None.
10. Ordinance No~ 7177-03 - Approve Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low
(RL) to City Residential Low (RL) for property located at 2179 Burnice Drive (Lot 31. Glen
Ellyn Estates in Sec. 24-29-15) (ANX2003-07014 - Charles R. Smalley)
,Ordinance #7177-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7177-03 on second ~nd final reading. '
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance No.' 7178-03 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3. Single-
Family Residential District. to the City LMDR. Low Medium Density Residential District for
2179 Burnice Drive (Lot 31. Glen Ellyn Estates in Sec. 24-29-15). (ANX2003-07014 - Charles
R. Smalley)
Ordinance #7178-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. ,
. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7178-03 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": . None.
12. Ordi nance No. 7179-03 - Approve the Petition for Annexation of property located at 910
Berklev Place (Lot 9. Blk A. Palmetto Terrace in Section 07-29-16) (ANX2003-07015 -
Lawrence A. and Susan Walther) ,
Ordinance #7179-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. '
Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7179-03 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
IIAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
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13. Ordinance No. 7180-03 - Approve Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential
Urban (RU) to City Residential Urban (RU) for 910 Berkley Place (Lot 9. Block A Palmetto
Terrace in Sec. 7-29-16) (ANX2003-07015 - Lawrence A. and Susan Walther)
Ordinance #7180-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7180-03 on second and final reading.
The,motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton. Jonson. Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
14. 'Ordinance No. 7181-03 - Approve Zonina Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Sinale-
Family Residential District. to the City LMDR. Low Medium Density Residential District for
910 Berklev Place (Lot 9. Block A Palmetto Terrace in Sec. 7-29-16) (ANX2003-07015 -
Lawrence A. and Susan Walther)
, Ordinance #7181-03 was presented for se~ond reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7181-03 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote ,was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson. Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
15. Ordinance No.' 7184-03 - Approve the Petition for Annexation of property located at 1830
Brentwood Drive (Lot 6. Lake Lela Manor. First Addition in Sec. 24-29-15) (ANX2003-07016 -
Steve G. and Rebecca L. Rainwater)
, Ordinance #7184-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
C.ommissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7184-03 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson. Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None..
16. Ordinance No. 7185-03 - Approve Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low
(Rl) to City Residential Low (RL) for 1830 Brentwood Drive (Lot 6. Lake Lela Manor. First
Addition in Sec. 24-29-15) (ANX2003-07016 - Steve G. and Rebecca L. Rainwater)
, Ordinance #7185-03 was presented for second reading, and read by title only.'
Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7185-03 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and l:Ipon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton. Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
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17. Ordinance No. 7186-03 - Approve Zoninq Atlas Amendment from the County R~3, Single~
Family Residential District. to the City LDR, Low Density Residential District for 1830
Brentwood Drive (Lot 6, Lake Lela Manor, First Addition in Sec. 24-29~15) (ANX2003-07016
- Steve G. and Rebecca L. Rainwater)
Ordinance #7186-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7186-03 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray. Hamilton. Jonson. Hibbard. and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
18. Ordinance No. 7163-03 - Amending Chapter 17: Fire Prevention to achieve compliance with
amended Florida Statute 633:0215 and Florida Administrative Code 4A-60: Florida Fire
Prevention Code: delete local amendments superseded by Statute; and modify penalty for
violation of articles.
Ordinance #7163-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7163-03 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard. and Aungst.
"Nays": None..
19. Ordinance No. 7193-03 - Amendinq Chapter 5: Fire Alarms, to delete and modify definitions;
to limit the number of courtesy warnin'qs: and to modify the procedures relatinq to issuance
of citations for false alarms.
Ordinance #7193-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7193-03 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray. Hamilton. Jonson. Hibbard. and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
20. Ordinance No. 7217-03 - Relating to the opening and closinq hours for Alcoholic'Beveraae
Establishments and to adopt hours established by the Board of County Commissioners.
Ordinance #7217-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7217-03 on second and final
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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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 21-29) - Approved as submitted.
Consent 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.
21. Approval of Purchases per Purchasing Memorandum:
a) Duval Ford. Jacksonville, Florida - Sixteen (16) 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police
Cruisers for $385,952.. funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase
Agreement. (SWIGS)
b) Solei! Systems, Lutz, Florida - Purchase contract for fixed library shelving including
installation for $163,308.36 (LIB)
c) Wingfoot Commercial Tire, Clearwater. Florida - Service contract for Tire repair and
inspection service during the contract period: 01/01/04 thru 12/31/04 for $124.000.
(SWIGS)
22. Declare surplus to the needs of the City and authorize disposal through Tampa Machinery
Auction. Tampa, Florida, or donation to UPARC, Clearwater, Florida, various items of
vehicles and equipment.
23. Authorize the additional amount of $50,000. to continue the services of Deborah Brown,
Esq., of the law firm of Thompson, Sizemore & Gonzalez to assist the City in contract
negotiations with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). (HR)
Approve an agreement with Decade Properties, Inc. dba Clearwater Bay Marina from
12/01/03 to 11/30/04. a one (1) year contract period, for the collection of daily launch fees
at Seminole Street Launching Ramps for twenty-five percent (250/o) of fees collected. (MR)
25. Approve Landlord Estoppel Certificate, Notice and Subordination '~greement to facilitate
Clearwater Golf Associates, Inc. securing a loan from Premier Community Bank of Florida
for previously agreed upon improvements to the Clearwater Executive Golf Course and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (PR)
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26. Accept grant funding and approve the corresponding agreement from the Juvenile Welfare
Board totaling $103,545. for funding of three (3) teen programs and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (PR)
27. Authorize settlement of Mehr/Pearn, et al. v. City of Clearwater et aI., U.S. District Court
Case No. 8:02-CV-1313.T-24TBM, a claim alleging constructive discharge, seeking a
name clearing hearing, and alleging public records violations. and Mehr/Pearn v. City of
Clearwater; Circuit Court Case No. 02-6690-CI-7, a claim alleging public records violations,
in the total amount of $15,000. (CA)
28. Appoint Sheila Sullivan to the Beautification Committee (ORLS)
29. Appoint Mattie Whitson to the ,Community Relations Board (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
unan imously.
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OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
30.
Adopt Resolution 03-40 - Rescinding Resolution 00-21 and authorizing certain City staff to
sign Florida Department of Transportation permit applications.
The Florida Department of Transportation requires that permit applications to them are
signed by persons formally authorized to do so by the City.
Resolution 00-21 was adopted in June 2000 authorizing certain City staff to sign these
permit applications. Staff changes since then necessitate updating this' list of authorized signators.
Resolution 03-40 rescinds the previous authorization and updates the list.
Resolution #03-40 was presented and read by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to
pass and adopt Resolution #03-40 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.
31. First ReadinQ Ordinance 7213-03 - Approve amendments to Chapter 51. Code of
Ordinances to provide for various minor revisions to the City's floodplain manaoement
reoulations as recommended by the Federal Emergency Manaoement Aqency.
The City of Clearwater particpates in the National Flood Insurance program. Section 1361
of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended" requires that the City show evidence of
adoption of floodplain management regulations that meet the standards of Section 60.3 of the
National Flood Insurance Program.
Chapter 51 of the Code of Ordinances contains these required floodplain management
regulations. Clearwater's regulations were recently reviewed by the Federal Emergency.
Management Agency and have been approved, however they did suggest a few minor changes.
Engineering Director Mike Quillen said at Monday's Work Session there was a question
regarding plastic being allowed as a non-supporting wall in the floodplain. FEMA's (Federal
Emergency Management Agency) rules specify wood only. If some other material is proposed, it
must be certified by a professional engineer stating that the design loading resistance is between
10 and 20 pounds per square foot.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve amendments to Chapter 51, Code of Ordinances. to
provide for various minor revisions to the City's floodplain management regulations as
recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance #7213-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7213-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
up~n roll call. the vote was:
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IINays": None.
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32. IAFF Union Negotiations Update.
Human Resources Director Joe Roseto said the impasse process is proceeding. The
Union has requested to meet; dates are being established and areas of dispute identified.
33. . Other PendinQ Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
34. Other City Attorney Items - None.
35. City Manaqer Verbal Reports
The City Manager reviewed a memo from Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels
regarding decorative street lights.
The Commission had asked staff to provide information about the process St. Petersburg
has for installing decorative street lighting in neighborhoods as well as alternatives for funding the
same in Clearwater. St. Petersburg until recently used Progress Energy for their decorative street
lighting needs. However, the city never developed a process to implement the use of decorative
street lighting so ,that costs could be contained within reasonable limits. After the city realized they
were renting 1.530 decorative lights at a cost of $650,000 per year, they ceased the rental of
decorative street lighting through the power compa'ny. In the meantime, St. Petersburg has
installed 250 city-owned and maintained decorative streetlights. The installation cost is funded
one of two ways: either by a neighborhood grant or by a CIP funded through Penny for Pinellas.
51. Petersburg has spent just over $1 million dollars over the last year and a half installing
decorative street lighting. That figures does not include their in.house maintenance, as the lights
have not been in service long enough to generate a history. By contrast; Clearwater currently has
304 decorative streetlights installed through Progress Energy. The cost for decorative lighting in
Clearwater is $93,795.84 per year for energy and maintenance. It will take 10.6 years for
CleanNater to reach the same investment in dollars as St. Petersburg.
In an attempt to avoid the same situation as 51. Petersburg and still provide a decorative
street lighting program for neighborhoods the following steps need to be taken:
- The neighborhood association applying for decorative street lighting would be
required to be incorporated as a non-profit corporation.
- Agreements would have to be developed to cover one of two situations. One
option is for the homeowner's association to pay the entire monthly cost of
decorative lighting and the City providing a reimbursement for the cost of the
standard lighting normally provided. Tl1e alternate option is for the City to pay the
entire monthly cost of decorative lighting and the home'owner's association
providing a reimbursement to the City for the cost differential.
- The City would establish a menu of three different types of decorative lighting
from which neighborhoods can choose.
- The City would approve the neighborhood boundaries that the neighborhood has
established.
- The neighborhood association would have to get a consensus of at least 65
percent of the owners that are willing to be responsible for the cost differential.
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- Traffic Operations and Progress Energy ..yould design the lighting layout to assure
the lighting is to Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards.
- Traffic Operations and Progress Energy '.-viII calculate the cost differential
between standards lights and decorative lights.
- Progress Energy would provide direct billing to the City or the Homeownerts
Association based on the agreement.
The process outlined above would provide for decorative street lighting in neighborhoods
without causing undue financial burden upon the city. This process however is not meant to apply
to the common areas of the City.
Discussion ensued regarding St. Petersburg having no process for approving street light
locations and containing costs. In response to a questions, Mr. Bertels said Clearwater's
decorative lighting fixtures are scattered throughout the City and not in specific neighborhoods.
Mr. Bertels said Progress Energy is no longer providing decorative lighting for St. Petersburg.
It was noted the City received a request from a neighborhood regarding decorative street
lighting. It was suggested the City develop an overall program for street lighting and how to
upgrade current lighting. '
Discussion ensued in regard to a number of problem lignts in the City and it was indicated
a list had been provided to the City Manager, Concern, was expressed regarding temporary wiring
problems between street lights. It was noted the City is charged more for lights with underground
feeds. '
In response to a question, Mr. Bertels said Progress Energy is willing to bill incorporated
homeowners' associations or the City, however staff prefers associations be billed directly. He
said decorative streetlights cost approximately 30% more to maintain.
.In response to a question, City Attorney Pam Akin said homeowner associations and the
City could develop an agreement regarding additional maintenance costs for decorative street
lighting. Mr. Bertels said the cost difference is not in the energy consumption. but in maintenance
of the decorative fixtures as they are more expensive to purchase and install.
Discussion ensued in regard to neighborhoods being given the option to take on the
additional costs for decorative lighting.
Two persons from the Grovewood neighborhood spoke regarding the neighborhood's.
\"~wpoint and willing':1ess to participate in the additional costs for decorative lighting in their
~ighborhood.
Direction was given for staff to develop a program.
~. Commission Discussion Items
Commissioner Hibbard said it was good to see the transformation at the Beach Club on
S.and Key. He noted Jazz Holiday was great.. He attended the reopening of Ruth Eckerd Hall. He'
leeks forward to the opening of new Memorial Causeway Bridge. He thanked RCS Food Pantry
(Ct" allowing him to tour their facility. '
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Commissioner Grav said the proceeds from the CHIP gala are approaching $37.000. She
said Moccasin Lake Nature Park has a range of events. She noted two visiting Japanese teachers
from Sister City will attend the November 20 Commission meeting and the Sayonara party on
November 18. She recognized her daughter, Allie. who turns 13.
Commissioner Jonson congratulated his wife's relative on being elected to the
Jeffersonville. Indiana Council. He said he attended the Mainstreet conference in St. Petersburg.
He participated in the Res Food Pantry tour. ' Alqng with Commissioner Hibbard, he attended the
welcoming party for the new conductor of the Florida Orchestra. He attended the Ruth Eckerd Hall
reopening and the Doorways celebration at Tropicana Field.
Commissioner Hamilton noted number of grand openings and re-openings over the last
three weeks including Fulton Avenue Apartments and Clearwater Mall. He gave special
. recognition to Ruth Eckerd Hall for its spectacular renovation and congratulated his brother for his
involvement. 'He said the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce has formed a task force to address
alarming increases in beach property values and taxes resulting in small businesses being forced
to sell to developers for condominiums. '
Mayor AunQst said the Convention & Visitors Bureau is concerned about increases in
beach property values. He said he attended ,man'y of the same events as the other
Gommissioners. He thanked the Sembler Company for the tremendous job with Clearwater Mall.
37 . Other Commission Action:
a) City Attorney Salary Adjustment
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b) City Manager Salary Adjustment
Discussion ensued in regard to the City Manager's and City Attorney's salaries being below
the average of other comparable cities and it was felt a 40/0 increase was appropriate.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve a 4% salary increase for both the City Manager
and the City AttC?rney. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
38. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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