04/15/2010CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 15, 2010
Present: Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
Also William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
present: Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney,
Cynthia E. Goudeau - City Clerk, and Rosemarie Call - Management Analyst.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Frank Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Rev. Donna Oberkreser, Central Christian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations - Given
4.1 Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
4.2 Clearwater Poetry Week Proclamation - April 14-21, 2010
4.3 National Public Works Week Proclamation - April 16-23, 2010
4.4 Pinellas Public Librarv Coooerative Aooreciation Month Proclamation - Aoril 2010
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 31, 2010 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
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Vice Mayor John Doran moved to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2010 City
Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda - None.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the applicant's request to vacate the 10-foot drainage and utility
easement lying along the west side of the east property line of Lot 18, Countryside
Tract 56, Unit 1 (a.k.a. 3245 Hyde Park Drive), and approve Ordinance 8170-10
on first reading, (VAC2010-02 Walker).
The applicant is seeking to vacate the easement due to the existence of a
swimming pool and enclosure presently encroaching 5.9 feet into the subject
easement.
The swimming pool and enclosure were permitted in 1982, prior to review
procedures currently used to prevent construction in easements.
Verizon, Progress Energy, Knology and Bright House Networks have no utilities in
the easement and no objections to the vacation requested.
The City of Clearwater has no utilities in the subject easement and no future need
for this easement is anticipated.
The Engineering Department has no objections to the vacation request.
Councilmember Paul Gibson moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the
10-foot drainage and utility easement lying along the west side of the east property line
of Lot 18, Countryside Tract 56, Unit 1 (a.k.a. 3245 Hyde Park Drive). The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8170-10 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8170-10 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call the vote was,
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": None.
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7.2 Aaarove the Annexation. Initial Land Use Plan Desianation of Residential Low
(RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1404 Seabreeze Street (Lot 20, Block B, Sunny Park Groves
in Section 23, Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and pass Ordinances 8160-
10, 8161-10 and 8162-10 on first read i ng. (ANX2010-0200 1 )
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.15-acre property consisting of one
parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the north side
of Seabreeze Street, approximately 65 feet east of Sunny Park Road. The
applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the City. The Planning Department is requesting that the
0.09-acres of abutting Seabreeze Street right-of-way not currently within the City
limits also be annexed. The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
the west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Plan
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent
with the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
The property currently receives water service from the City of Clearwater. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Sunny Park Road right-of-way and the
applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees and is aware of
the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. Collection of
solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located
within Police District II and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services
will be provided to this property by Station 47 located at 1460 Lakeview
Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer,
solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have
an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective
of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact
urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through
application of the Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the annexation
of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family
residential properties upon request.
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The proposed RL Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the current
Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to
be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the
Countywide Plan, City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
the west; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044.
One individual spoke in support.
Vice Mayor John Doran moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan
Designation of Residential Low (RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1404 Seabreeze Street (Lot 20, Block B, Sunny
Park Groves in Section 23, Township 29 South, Range 15 East). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8160-10 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember George N.
Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8160-10 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8161-10 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8161-10 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call the vote was,
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8162-10 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8162-10 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
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upon roll call the vote was,
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": None.
7.3 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code to address judicial
findings regarding provisions of the sign code, and pass Ordinance 8158-10 on
first readina. (TA2010-01001)
The Office of the City Attorney is proposing amendments to the sign code
provisions of the Community Development Code that address areas judicially
identified in federal litigation.
The amendments delete the definition of "sign, holiday decoration" and delete the
category of "holiday decorations" from signs allowed as of right without
development review. They also amend the definitions of "art work" and "sign".The
staff report contains further analysis and information on the proposed
amendments.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed text
amendment at its meeting of March 16, 2010. The Board unanimously
recommended the amendment for approval. Since the CDB meeting, legal staff,
because of concern about possible proliferation of commercial murals, has
amended the text amendment to reinstate the language classifying such items as
signs, but classifying "pure" first amendment expression as "art work" which may
be permitted without development review.
The Office of the City Attorney is recommending Council take action on the
ordinance as proposed.
The City Attorney said William D. Brinton would review portions of the Community
Development Code regarding signs and any proposed changes for a special
government rate of $250 per hour. Staff estimates the total cost to be $10,000. There
are sufficient funds in the outside counsel budget.
In response to a question, Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton
said staff met with the Chamber in February to discuss sign code revisions. Changes
regarding the sandwich board signs were received yesterday.
It was suggested that the Chamber be given a deadline to submit proposed changes.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to obtain William D. Brinton as outside counsel to
review portions of the Community Development Code regarding signs for an amount not
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to exceed $10,000. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor John Doran moved to continue Item 7.3 to a date uncertain. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8. Consent Agenda
8.1 Declare the list of vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City and
authorize disposal through sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery
Auction, Tampa, Florida, and authorize appropriate officials to execute same.
consent
8.2 Award a contract (Blanket Purchase Order) for gas meters and regulators to M. T.
Deason, Incorporated in the amount of $255,000 for the period April 1, 2010 to
March 31. 2011. and authorize the aaaroariate officials to execute same.
consent
8.3 Award contracts (Blanket Purchase Orders) for Gas Material Steel Pipe and
Fittings to Consolidated Pipe and Supply in the amount of $53,000: to M.T.
Deason in the amount of $70,000: and to General Utilities Pipe in the amount of
$125,000 for the period of April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.4 Award a contract (blanket purchase order) for Gas Material Polyethylene Pipe and
Fittings to Consolidated Pipe and Supply in the amount of $200,000: to M.T.
Deason in the amount of $70,000: to General Utilities Pipe in the amount of
$125,000: and to Elster Perfection in the amount of $87,000 for the period of April
1, 2010 to March 31, 2011, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
8.5 Approve a $175,000 settlement to reimburse David King, Fixed Base Operator
(FBO) at Clearwater Airpark, for overcharges of storm water fees, authorize
transfer of $175,000 from Central Insurance Fund reserves to the Airpark Fund to
fund the payment, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
consent
8.6 Award a contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Jet Age Fuel of Clearwater, FL for
an amount not to exceed $5,900,000 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel
for City Motorized equipment as per the award of City of Clearwater RFP 19-10
durina the contract aeriod Mav 1. 2010 throuah April 30. 2012 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.7 Approve a design work order to Engineer of Record, King Engineering Associates,
Inc. in the amount of $136,621.00 for the Advanced Pollution Control Facilities
Clarifier Evaluation and Rehabilitation Project (09-0045-UT) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.(consent)
8.8 Approve contracts to Williams Testing LLC of Sarasota, FL in the amount of
$406.000 for Sanitarv Sewer Rehabilitation: to Revnolds Inliner of Clearwater. FL
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in the amount of $800,000 for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Inspection;
to Rowland Inc. of Pinellas Park, FL in the amount of $600,000 for Sanitary Sewer
and Force Main Emergency Repair; to Concrete Conservation, Inc. of
Jacksonville, FL in the amount of $210,000 for Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation;
and to SAK Construction of Jacksonville, FL in the amount of $209,000 for
Cleanouts Installation, which are the lowest responsible bids received in
accordance with the plans and specifications of the 2009-2010 Sanitary Sewer
and Manhole Rehabilitation Project (09-0047-UT)and that all appropriate officials
be authorized to execute same. (consent)
8.9 Accept a 25-foot Drainage and Utilities Easement over, under, across and through
a portion of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East
as conveyed by Faith United Church of Christ, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit
comoration. in consideration of receiat of $10.00 and the benefits to be derived
therefrom. (consent)
8.10 Approve a contract to TLC Diversified, Incorporated of Palmetto, Florida, in the
amount of $316,445.10 for Lift Station 41 Rehabilitation (07-0009-UT) in
accordance with City Code Sec. 2.564(d), other governmental bid,and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.11 Approve Change Order 1 for the 2009 Bridge Rehabilitation Project to Castco
Construction Inc., of Largo, Fl in the amount of $26,474.99 for a new total contract
amount of $181,982.75 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.(consent)
8.12 Approve Change Order 1 for the 2009 Sidewalk Project to Kilgore Construction,
LLC of Largo, Fl, in the amount of $119,715.75 for a new total contract value of
$413,219.68 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.13 Accept a 330.73 square foot Right of Way and Utilities Easement over, across,
under and through a portion of Lot 200 of the plat of MORNINGSIDE ESTATES
UNIT 1 conveyed by Congregation Beth Shalom, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit
comoration. aiven in consideration of receiat of $3.310.00 and the benefits to be
derived therefrom. (consent)
8.14 Reaaaoint Kia Corriveau. in the Not For Profit Provider of Affordable Housin
category, to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board
(NAHAB)with the term to expire April 30, 2014. (consent)
8.15 Appoint Sultana Sophie Volaitis, in the artist category, to the Public Art and
Design Board (Artist rep.) with term to expire April 30, 2014. (consent)
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
City Manager Reports
9. Other Items on City Manager Reports
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9.1 Approve an update to the City's monthly recreational dockage permit providing
recreational boaters a license to moor their vessels and use the facilities at the
Downtown Boat Slips. the Clearwater Municipal Marina. and Island Estates and
adopt Resolution 10-05.
The update of the recreational dockage permit is intended to bring the format and
common rulings into conformity with the commercial license agreement, prior to
the opening of the Downtown Boat Slips. Additionally, the update makes it clear
that the dockage permit only provides permitees a right to use city facilities for
vessel dockage, in other words, the recreational dockage permit is a license.
The permittee will now be required to remit payment for the first and last months'
fees prior to receiving the dockage permit. The final month's fee will be applied
when the permittee give a month's notice of the intent not to renew. If the
permittee vacates the slip without the month's notice the last month's fee is
forfeited and not refundable.
Currently, there is a monthly average of thirty (30) open slips between the
Clearwater Municipal Marina and Island Estates. Of the possible 126 Downtown
Boat Slips, deposits have been placed on 30 slips. It is hoped the changes will
make slip rental more attractive to tenants without adding additional
regulation/restriction and at the same time protecting the City's interest.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve an update to the City's monthly
recreational dockage permit providing recreational boaters a license to moor their
vessels and use the facilities at the Downtown Boat Slips, the Clearwater Municipal
Marina, and Island Estates. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 10-05 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Paul Gibson
moved to adopt Resolution 10-05. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the
vote was,
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": None.
9.2 Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 28.041, Soliciting, collecting, etc.,
upon streets, to enhance its constitutional defensibility and pass Ordinance 8159-
10 on first reading.
In 1999, the City Council adopted Ordinance 6392-99. The ordinance clarified
Section 28.041, Clearwater Code of Ordinances, to prohibit individuals from
soliciting from the occupants of a motor vehicle being operated on publicly-owned
streets, garages, and parking lots.
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In 2008, the City Council requested the City Legal Department draft an
amendment to Section 28.041 to allow solicitors to solicit so long as the solicitors
complied with a list of criteria contained in Section 316.2045(3), Florida Statues.
During the last several months, Clearwater Police officers have had to take
enforcement action against a number of homeless individuals who have been
aggressively soliciting at heavily-traveled intersections in Clearwater.
The public defender's office has indicated that the office intends to challenge or,
at least, assist homeless individuals with challenging the constitutionality of
Section 28.041.
Because the public defender's office has already been successful in having the
state attorney's office dismiss all prosecutions under Section 316.2045, Florida
Statutes, based on constitutional grounds, it is necessary to amend Section
28.041 to enhance its constitutional defensibility.
The changes include the following: to clarify that any individual is authorized to
seek a permit to solicit on publicly owned streets, to impose a time limit on the
issuance of the permit by the police chief; to allow an applicant to seek a waiver of
the insurance requirements based on the applicant's financial disability or inability
to obtain insurance; and to provide an aggrieved applicant a right to appeal the
denial of a permit to the city manager or the city manager's designee.
In response to questions, Assistant City Attorney Rob Surette said the police officers
are instructed to wait for individuals to leave the curb and approach a vehicle in order to
cite the violation. Under the 1999 provision, solicitation would be prohibited.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding safety of individuals in busy
intersections.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to direct staff to revise ordinance to the
1999 version. The motion was duly seconded and upon the vote being taken:
Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember Paul
"Ayes": Gibson, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": Councilmember George N. Cretekos.
Motion carried.
9.3 Aoooint a member as the Alternate member to the Communitv Develooment
Board with term to expire April 30, 2014.
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Vice Mayor John Doran moved to re-appoint Norma Carlough as the Alternate member
to the Community Development Board with term to expire April 30, 2014. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.4 Accept Fire Department Efficiency Review report from Matrix Consulting Group,
Ltd.
On November 5, 2009, the City Council approved an agreement with Matrix
Consulting Group to perform an efficiency review of the Clearwater Fire
Department. The review was designed to provide an assessment of the efficiency
and effectiveness of Fire Department operations, identifying improvement
opportunities for service delivery, organization, staffing, and management. Matrix
utilized a wide variety of data collection and analytical techniques:
Interviewed Fire Chief and his management team, the City Manager, and the City
Auditor to develop an initial understanding of the issues and background leading
to this study.
Interviewed the Mayor and City Council for their perspectives on key issues
surrounding this study.
Conducted an extensive interview process of Fire personnel across all three
shifts, at all operational levels (assistant chiefs, lieutenants, fire medics,
firefighters, etc).
Obtained employee input through the use of an anonymous employee survey to
which 51 % of the Department's employees responded.
Collected expansive data to document workloads, response times, costs, service
levels, and operating practices. Developed descriptive summaries, or profiles, of
each function.
To make assessments of operational strength and improvement opportunities,
Matrix developed a set of performance measures both qualitative and quantitative,
titled "best management practices" against which to evaluate current services,
workloads, and service levels. These service and performance measures
comprise the main analysis of the report. The measures used were derived from
Matrix's collective experience in reviewing hundreds of fire rescue agencies in
Florida and throughout the U.S. The performance measures used represent: (1)
Statements of "effective practices" based on Matrix's experience evaluating other
fire operations; (2) Where they exist, statements reflecting "industry standards"
were used to incorporate commonly used service delivery approaches in addition
to targets developed by national research organizations; and (3) Efficiency and
effectiveness measures were selected and adjusted to reflect the unique
operating and service conditions in Clearwater.
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Matrix further developed a comparative survey with other Florida Fire and Rescue
agencies.
The summary of Major Observations and Recommendations with Fiscal Impact
and personnel reduction (where applicable) is:
Ad hoc committee membership shows heavy use of senior fire officers (Assistant
Chief and above) with few rank-and-file (Firefighter and above) members. Senior
management should encourage greater involvement and active participation from
all levels of CFRD members.
Analysis of response time data indicates the CFRD provides a high level of
service to the City. In addition, the Fire and Rescue Department meets its
standards for emergency response. The CFRD should monitor reflex times on a
weekly basis to ensure that factors within the control of managers and supervisors
are appropriately managed. The Department should monitor reflex time
performance by unit on a regular basis.
The distribution of calls for service workload is within the concentration of CFRD
resources. Based on current response time goals, the Department can provide a
significant level of resources within stated response time objectives.
Analysis of workload history for the past 3 years indicates, approximately 84% of
the time, 2 or fewer calls for service are dispatched at the same time. Analysis of
unit utilization also indicates that 85% of the time, 4 units or fewer are dispatched
at the same time.
Given low levels of unit utilization and workload as well as the geographic
concentration of resources, the project team evaluated several options for unit
deployment to reduce operating costs. The project team does not recommend
reduction of staffing at this time. However, the best option to reduce costs is to
reduce truck company staffing from 4 to 3. This approach continues to provide a
high level of service and allows the Department to meet stated and recommended
response time targets and would save approximately $486,000 annually.
Conversion of one ALS (Advanced Life Support) engine to BLS (Basic Life
Support) saves approximately $32,500 annually. Conversion of all non-funded
ALS engines to BLS would save $97,567 annually. TOTAL FISCAL
IMPACT: ($616,067).
Fire Inspections and Investigation Bureau and the Information Technology
Department have recently implemented portable computer technology with the
introduction of touch screen tablet computers and portable printers for fire
inspectors. Monthly performance measures should be created to evaluate
successes as well as areas for improvement. Performance measures should be
reviewed regularly with the Information Technology Department for efficiencies
through technology.
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Continue development of a business plan incorporating public/private partnerships
for Fire and Rescue public education. Investigate interest of surrounding fire
rescue departments for collaboration under the public/private partnerships
concept.
Matrix Consulting Group representative Travis Miller provided a power point
presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Miller said it is not atypical to see spans of control like
Clearwater's. The city does not have too many fire chiefs. The department has a
history of a more frictional relationship than typical. The study showed there is a
resistance to change. Senior staff should address problems with ICS (Incident
Command System) and command staff consistency. The command staff believes in
what they are doing but unable to step back and see what happens.
Fire Chief Jamie Geer said the department is making adjustments to command
protocol. The department has realized hi-rise capabilities by focusing on the truck
companies. Inspections data is entered into the County system.
It was requested that Mr. Miller provide documents regarding the configuration of a
consolidated fire station and best practices.
The Council recessed from 8:06 p.m. to 8:13 p.m.
In response to questions, Mr. Miller said performance measures can improve by
identifying those things that can be done as managers. Tracking response times is not
particularly meaningful as it sets an expectation of this or better. If cuts beyond those
recommended are needed, the city should consider cutting stations and engine
companies.
Fire Chief Jamie Geer said the department is already looking at reductions of ALS. He
expressed concerns regarding reducing staff on the companies. Overtime is a
contributing factor to personnel costs that should be considered.
Fire Deputy Chief Weiss said the department is developing a business plan to
encompass more public education. The public education component currently is
conducted as requested.
Vice Mayor John Doran moved to accept Fire Department Efficiency Review report from
Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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10. City Manager Verbal Reports
10.1 City Manager Verbal Reports
The City Clerk confirmed plans for the Advisory Board Appreciation Reception.
11. Other Council Action
11.1 Budget Follow up - Jonson
1) Request a budget meeting presentation on tax increase: a) who gets hit? b)
who saves money? c) show several situations with and without Save Our Homes,
with increasing and decreasing millage. 2) Feedback of 3/16 workshop
expectations by City Manager (what he heard). 3) To what degree do you agree
that we need to demonstrate we are aggressive in managing our costs before we
take action to raise taxes or cut services? 4) What benchmarks does the City
have with other cities? 5) Do you support reconvening the Budget Task Force
from 2007? 6) Confirm what will be on the "Budget working documents" section
of the Office of Management and Budget Internet site.
Items 1-4 were discussed at Tuesday's work session.
5) Do you support reconvening the Budget Task Force from 2007?
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to reconvene the Budget Task Force for
no less than 2 meetings and no more than 3 meetings to identify progress and
make recommendations. The motion was duly seconded.
Concerns were expressed regarding the value not being commensurate with the effort.
Upon the vote being taken:
"Ayes": Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor John Doran, Councilmember
George N. Cretekos, and Councilmember Paul Gibson.
Motion failed.
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6) Confirm what will be on the "Budget working documents" section of the Office of
Management and Budget Internet site.
Councilmember Bill Jonson expressed concern that budget related documents are not
readily available to citizens.
Budget Director Tina Wilson said the documents provided to Council from the March 15,
2010 Budget Work Session is available on the Office of Management and Budget web
page.
It was stated that staff has expressed concern with maintaining accuracy over time
since documents, such as the reserve sheet, change day by day.
Concern was expressed that documents depicting information that changes frequently
may confuse citizens.
It was suggested that a statement be placed on Budget's website directing users to the
agenda item.
Staff was directed to provide a link to budget related agenda items and attachments on
Budget's internet site.
11.2 City Organization Chart - Jonson
Councilmember Bill Jonson expressed concern that the city's organization chart did not
include the citizens on top of the council.
It was stated that it was inadvertent that the citizens were left off the chart but correction
will be noted for future.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Frank Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events.
13. Adjourn
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
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