01/17/2006
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 17, 2006
Present: Frank V. Hibbard Mayor
William C. Jonson Vice-Mayor
Hoyt P. Hamilton Councilmember
Carlen A. Petersen Councilmember
John Doran Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Rod Irwin Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Presentations:
Service Awards
Fourteen service awards were presented to City employees.
Richard McGinley, Gas Department, was presented the January 2006 Employee
of the Month Award.
The Bimonthly Team Award for January-February 2006 was presented to the
Hurricane Wilma Support Team: Clarence Carnley, Fred Grunden, Terry Avery, Glen
Girard, Mike Harrington, William Vola, James Stephens, Kevin Cobb, and Perry Conzen.
Land & Water Conservation Grant for Myron A Smith Bayview Park.
Representative Kim Berfield presented the City a $200,000 Land & Water
Conservation Grant for the Myron A. Smith Bayview Park.
Fact Finding Trip to Chicago with Councilmember Petersen
Councilmember Petersen reported on her trip to Chicago and Gallery 37, stating
she was impressed with that city’s public art program.
The City Council recessed from 9:42 to 9:43 a.m. to meet as the Pension
Trustees.
Work Session 1 01-17-2006
Devel/Neighborhood Services
Approve the re-appropriation of $75,000 from retained earnings in the General Fund to
the Development and Neighborhood Services Department operating budget in order to
provide funding for outside contract services for Plans Review.
The building permit revenue recently was reviewed. Collections of the permit
revenue were $2,675,403 in FY (Fiscal Year) 2005 as compared to $2,145,752 in FY
2004, for an increase of $529,641. The actual FY 2005 amount is $475,403 more than
the final projected FY 2005 revenue of $2.2 million. The projected FY 2006 revenue in
this account is $2,000,000.
The increase in revenues is due to increased building permit fee activities related
primarily to the recent numerous large building construction projects in the City. The
additional fees are shown as retained earnings in the general fund.
Services and expenditures have increased in the department as a result of the
building permit fee applications. The additional fees that went into the general fund have
not yet been appropriated to the department’s budget to pay for the additional costs such
as contractual services to hire temporary building plans reviewers and inspectors
needed to assist with the additional work. Staff recommends the re-appropriation of
$75,000 of retained earnings in the general fund for expenditures directly related to the
building permit fees, plans review and inspections program.
In response to a question, Development and Neighborhood Services Director Jeff
Kronschnabl said staff will need to reconsider the number of inspectors necessary when
anticipated development projects break ground.
Gas System
Adopt Resolution #06-03 approving a Utility Work By Highway Contractor Agreement
with the State of Florida’s Department of Transportation to install natural gas mains
during improvement project, FPN: 256890-1-56-02/Pinellas County, SR55 (US 19) from
Sunset Point to Countryside Blvd., at an estimated cost of $400,000 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has a project to widen/improve
SR55 (US 19) from Sunset Point to Countryside Boulevard, including roadway, sidewalk,
other improvements, and utilities to include those existing Clearwater Gas facilities which
conflict with the design.
Under the Utility Work By Highway Contractor Agreement (UWBHC), the State of
Florida’s Department of Transportation general contractor will perform the relocation of
existing natural gas mains. Having the State of Florida’s Department of Transportation
general contractor install the natural gas mains allows for work to be done in a timely
manner and releases Clearwater Gas System from penalty payments.
In response to a question, Managing Director Clearwater Gas System Chuck
Warrington said this item involves the relocation of existing mains. Staff was aware the
work was needed and other relocations also have been planned. All related costs are
funded in the five-year Capital Improvement project.
Work Session 2 01-17-2006
Marine and Aviation
Adopt Resolution #05-49, changing the rate of dock fees charged yacht repair facilities
located at Island Estates.
Boat repair/brokers in Clearwater, operating out of waterfront facilities, are
struggling to remain in business because of significantly increased taxes due to marinas
and boatyards consistently being assessed at a best use of residential/condominium. At
the same time, marina tenants and local boaters are calling for the City do something to
keep boat storage and repair facilities in business.
With the recent trend of boat storage and repair facilities being sold for condo
development, both the County and cities are being asked to implement certain policy
decisions to try to prevent further losses of and encourage the development or retention
of public boat access and yacht repair facilities.
City Council approved the five-year Marine & Aviation business plan at the
September 19, 2003, Council meeting. Included in that plan were 5% rate increases for
commercial and recreational boat dockage fees every other year through 2008. Except
for a 40% rate increase applied to non-Clearwater recreational boaters on October 1,
2004, with 10% increases each of the remaining years of the business plan, the rate
structure has remained as originally approved by Council.
It is proposed the commercial resident rate charged for yacht repairs at Island
Estates be reduced from $234.83 to $176.14, and for commercial non-resident yacht
repairs from $271.53 to $205.49. There are seven slips that would be affected by this
rate change, which would decrease revenues to the Marina fund by $4,929.96 per year.
No budget adjustment is needed due to this change.
In response to a question, Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris said some inland
yacht repair facilities can be accessed by trailer, but Quality Boats is the only yacht
repair firm on the gulf side with the ability to haul out some boats. In response to a
question, City Attorney Pam Akin said the City is trying to encourage certain types of
businesses, such as boat storage and repair facilities, and make them affordable.
In response to a question, Mr. Morris said slips turn over as repairs are done. He
said this change would be equivalent to the slip rents for a 45-foot vessel at the
Clearwater Marina. This change recognizes the need to keep this type of service in the
City.
Parks and Recreation
Approve a one-year extension agreement from February 1, 2006 through January 31,
2007, between the City of Clearwater and The Winning Inning Inc., for the use and
operation of the Jack Russell Memorial Stadium and Complex and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.)
On December 18, 2003, the City Council approved a two-year agreement
between the City and Winning Inning for the operation of a baseball school at Jack
Russell Memorial Stadium and Complex. The agreement has been successful for the
Work Session 3 01-17-2006
citizens of Clearwater and for Winning Inning, which is requesting an extension of the
agreement for one year. Winning Inning has had a relationship with the City for over six
years, first at Countryside and now at Jack Russell Stadium providing baseball
instruction and training for youth to professional athletes.
Under this agreement The Winning Inning provides the following services: 1)
Conduct camps, clinics, lessons, strength conditioning, rehab training, tournaments,
leagues, etc.; 2) Athletic field and grounds maintenance; 3) One-half funding for any
mutually agreed upon capital improvement projects; and 4) Provide all staff, materials
and supplies, and operating expenses associated with the complex including but not
limited to electricity, water, sewer, custodial, sanitation and minor building maintenance
and pay all required taxes necessary to the Agency’s operation at the Complex.
Under this agreement the City will provide the following: 1) Maintenance for all
major capital components of the building, to include air conditioners, roof, plumbing,
electrical, etc. and 2) No other in-kind services, supplies, labor, equipment, or funding,
whether on loan or for consumption, will be granted to the agency.
Based on past structural analysis and improvements made at the stadium, it can
be safely used for 1 to 3 years without additional capital expenditures. Staff has
recommended a capital improvement project in FY 2006/07 budget for the demolition of
the main concrete portion of the stadium.
In response to a question, Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
Winning Inning, Inc. carries liability insurance. Major capital items are covered by the
City under standard language in City agreements. He said the City is not prepared to
invest money in the stadium. To date, only a few light poles have been replaced. The
Boys and Girls Cub will continue using the site. If the stadium is razed prior to the end of
this extension, the baseball school would not be affected but the stadium would no
longer be available.
Alternate uses for the stadium site will be discussed at a future date.
Planning
Approve the Annexation, Future Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential
Suburban (RS) Category to City Residential Low Medium (RLM) Category and Zoning
Atlas Amendment from County Single-Family Residential District (R-1) and County
Agricultural Estate Residential (A-E) District to City Medium Density Residential (MDR)
District for 1551, 1555 and 1559 Union Street (Metes and Bounds 21/01, 21/03 and
21/02 in Section 2-29-15); and Pass Ordinance #7579-06 to annex this property on first
reading and Pass Ordinances #7580-06 & #7581-06 to amend the Future Land Use Plan
Map and Zoning Atlas for this property on first reading. (ANX2005-09034 and LUZ2005-
09012).
The subject site is comprised of three parcels of land totaling 7.01 acres in size,
located on the south side of Union Street between Highland Avenue and Powderhorn
Drive, approximately 615 feet east of Highland Avenue. The applicant is requesting this
annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer, water and solid waste service, and intends
to develop two parcels of the site in townhomes at a density of ten dwelling units per
acre. The required impact fees will be paid at the time building permits are issued. The
Work Session 4 01-17-2006
property is contiguous to existing City boundaries on the east, south and west; therefore,
the proposed annexation is consistent with Pinellas County requirements with regard to
voluntary annexation.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent
with the following standards specified in the Community Development Code: 1) The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their level
of service.; 2) The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan, the Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code; and 3) The
proposed annexation is contiguous to the existing City boundaries on three sides.
This annexation has been reviewed by the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC)
County staff in accordance with the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance #00-63,
Section 7(1-3), and no objections have been raised.
The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Plan Map designation
for this 7.01-acre site of three parcels, each occupied by an existing single-family
detached dwelling. Approval of this request would allow the property to be consolidated
with a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low Medium (RLM) and a
zoning category of Medium Density Residential (MDR). (See LUZ2005-09012.)
The Planning Department determined that the proposed future land use plan
amendment and rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards
specified in the Community Development Code: 1) The proposed land use plan
amendment and rezoning application are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 2)
The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area; 3) Sufficient public facilities
are available to serve the property; and 4) The applications will not have an adverse
impact on the natural environment.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is
subject to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Review and approval by
the Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required. The Community
Development Board reviewed these applications at its public hearing on December 20,
2005 and unanimously recommended approval of both applications.
In response to a question, Assistant Planning Director Gina Clayton said the PPC
had a concern about the requested density and it was indicated this issue would be
addressed by the deed restrictions. The ingress/egress easement to the south will
remain.
Work Session 5 01-17-2006
Approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the County
Commercial General (CG) Category to the City Commercial General (CG) Category and
Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County C-2, General Retail Commercial and Limited
Services District to the City Commercial (C) District for 2380 Northeast Coachman Road
(located on the north side of Northeast Coachman Road and on the west side of Old
Coachman Road, at the Northeast Coachman Road and Old Coachman Road
intersection, consisting of Metes and Bounds 24/01 and 24/02, a portion of Section 7-29-
16); and Pass Ordinances #7565-06, #7566-06 & #7567-06 on first reading. (ATA2005-
10001)
The subject property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of
Northeast Coachman Road and Old Coachman Road, in an enclave and is contiguous
to existing City boundaries to the north and south. On December 1, 1999, George V.
Tagaras, the property owner, signed an Agreement to Annex (ATA), which is considered
an application to annex. The subject site is approximately 1.283 acres in area and is
occupied by a fruit stand. The fruit stand comprises a new permanent building and a dirt
parking area. A concrete pad was constructed to support a handicap parking space. It
is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of
Commercial General (CG) and a zoning category of Commercial (C).
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent
with the following standards specified in the Community Development Code: 1) The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their level
of service; 2) The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan, the Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code; and 3) The
proposed annexation is located within an enclave and its annexation will reduce such
enclave.
This annexation has been reviewed by the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC)
County staff accordance with the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance #00-63,
Section 7(1-3), and no objections have been raised. The Community Development
Board reviewed this proposed annexation at its regularly scheduled meeting on
December 20, 2005 and unanimously recommended approval.
In response to a question, Ms. Clayton said the applicant had questioned the
City’s ability to proceed with the annexation. A neighbor has expressed concern
regarding the property’s commercial zoning. The applicant does not want to annex and
is concerned about having to meet code requirements for asphalt parking.
Ms. Clayton said the City does not have a neighborhood commercial district.
More intense development than exists on the site is possible, however, it would have to
comply with Code with respect to landscaping, etc.
Approve amendments to the Community Development Code to implement revisions to
the Old Florida District on Clearwater Beach and pass Ordinance #7576-06 on first
reading. (TA2005-11004)
The Planning Department began a study of the Old Florida District in 2005 as
directed by the City Council in order to address the discrepancy between the area’s
zoning and land use patterns and what was recommended for development in Beach by
Design.
Work Session 6 01-17-2006
Subsequent to the ideas generated by four public meetings in the Old Florida
District and Council members’ comments at the City Council Work Session on August
29, 2005, recommendations were developed that included changes to the Code, as set
forth in these amendments, as well as a zoning and future land use map change and
changes to Beach by Design.
The Code amendments are as follows: 1) Amendment to the Zoning District
Regulations, Tables 2-802 and 2-803 to amend use, maximum height and minimum
setback requirements to clarify that standards pertaining to the Old Florida District are
set forth in Beach by Design and 2) Amendment to Section 3-1202.D to clarify that
landscaping requirements for the Old Florida District are set forth in Beach by Design.
The Planning Department determined that the Code text amendments are 1)
Consistent with and further the goals, policies and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan; and 2) further the purposes of the Code and other City ordinances and actions
designed to implement the Plan. The Community Development Board reviewed the
proposed amendment at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 20, 2005 and
recommended approval.
The City Attorney said the item will be amended to include adoption of a
resolution. In response to a question, she said these amendments are independent of
Beach by Design and Old Florida District items.
Concern was expressed about the reference to size of governmental and
transportation uses.
Approve an amended Development Agreement between Crystal Beach Capital, LLC (the
property owner,) and the City of Clearwater (previously approved DVA2004-00002 by
City Council on December 2, 2004) for the development of the Hyatt (aka Aqualea).
The subject properties total 1.63 acres and are located between South Gulfview
Boulevard and Coronado Drive at Third Street. It is located within an area identified for
a catalytic project by Beach by Design and is a priority candidate for redevelopment on
Clearwater Beach.
The applicant has been approved under FLD2004-07052 (approved by the CDB
on November 16, 2004) to construct a hotel of 250 rooms (153.37 rooms/acre on total
site), 18 attached dwellings (11.04 units/acre on total site) and a maximum of 70,000
square-feet (0.98 FAR on total site) of amenities accessory to the hotel, at a height of
150 feet (to roof deck). This project has been approved to utilize 207 rooms from the
density pool created in Beach by Design.
The vacation of Third Street and the east ½ of South Gulfview Boulevard was
approved by City Council on March 1, 2001, but is not effective until actual construction
of the hotel begins.
The City Council originally approved a Development Agreement for this property
on March 1, 2001 (DA 01-01-01), which was amended on December 2, 2004 (DVA2004-
00002).
Work Session 7 01-17-2006
The applicant is proposing the following revisions to the approved development
agreement: 1) Adds a definition for “operator,” “hotel operator” or “single hotel operator”
to indicate who is responsible for the daily operation of the hotel, provision of hotel
services and the maintenance of the hotel amenities and hotel units. (Section 1.01); 2)
Amends the scope of the project to account for projected vacancy rates and enable the
hotel unit owners greater flexibility to use the hotel units when the hotel units might
otherwise be vacant, leading to greater use of the hotel amenities and facilities. (Section
2.03 and Section 2 of Exhibit F); 3) Modifies the construction start date so that it is the
same as the outside date for commencement of construction under the vacating
ordinances for Third Street and S. Gulfview Boulevard. (Various Sections); 4) Amends
the terms and provisions for the operation of concessions on City property west of S.
Gulfview Boulevard, as part of the beach landing portion of the pedestrian overpass.
(Section 5.04, paragraph 7); 5) Amends the City’s obligation regarding the construction
of South Gulfview Boulevard and Beach Walk improvements based on the 100%
drawings by Post Buckley. (Section 5.04, paragraph 1); and 6) Amends the developer’s
obligation regarding the payment of the pro rata share of the costs of the South Gulfview
Boulevard and Beach Walk improvements. (Section 5.05, paragraph 5b); 7) Provides for
a public pedestrian access easement 10 feet in width within the northern-most bay of the
project from Coronado Drive to South Gulfview Boulevard.
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements
and is consistent with Beach by Design.
·
The Community Development Board is scheduled to review the proposed
applications for the amended Development Agreement approval at their meeting on
January 17, 2006.
The City Attorney said the change to a 60-day occupancy, no longer than 30
days at a time, by the owner would allow owners more use of the property. It was felt
the change will improve the property’s occupancy rate as the owners will have greater
flexibility to use the hotel units when these units might otherwise be vacant.
In response to a question, it was indicated the market will drive the rental rate
and the Hyatt will set the rate.
The City Attorney said hotel owners will not be required to participate in the rental
program. They cannot use the unit as a permanent address, it cannot be homesteaded,
and owners will be required to pay bed taxes, etc. The City Attorney said the project will
benefit the City by its financial investment in Beach Walk construction. The front desk
will control the electronic unit keys even if the owner controls rental of the unit. Future
discussions will address accessibility and driveways, which are not part of this
agreement.
Solid Waste/General Services
Work Session 8 01-17-2006
Award a contract to Ring Power of Riverview, FL for the purchase of one Caterpillar
P6000-D forklift, one Caterpillar C-5000-LP fork lift, one Manitou 8000# forklift and one
(1) Manitou 6000# forklift at a total cost of $144,823.60 and that the appropriate officials
be authorized to execute same.
The forklifts are replacements for existing equipment authorized for budget FY
2005/06. Caterpillar P6000-D forklift replaces G459 in the Public Utilities Department.
Caterpillar C-5000-LP is an additional forklift for Building and Maintenance approved in
Budget for FY 2005/06. Manitou 8000# forklift replaces G1328 in Fleet Division.
Manitou 6000# forklift replaces G1002 in the Public Utilities Department. Lease
Purchase financing of $123,723.60 will be used for three forklifts and the fourth will be
purchased for $21,100 with cash.
In response to a question, Mr. Carnley said the two larger forklifts are all-terrain
vehicles that can be used on parking lots and concrete floors; the other two are for
indoor use only. He said whenever possible, purchases are piggybacked off County or
State contracts.
Engineering
Public Services
Approve an extension to the work order for PBS&J, an Engineer of Record, of Tampa,
Florida for the Myrtle Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project in the
amount of $98,054.73 for Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the
duration of construction.
The original work order for this project was approved by Council on January 15,
2004, in the amount of $738,120.92. An extension to this work order was previously
approved September/2005 in the amount of $73,502.73.
CEI (Construction Engineering & Inspection) Services to complete the Myrtle
Avenue Reconstruction Project. The construction duration for this project has extended
approximately seven months beyond the original duration of eighteen months. A
maximum fee of $98,054.73 has been established to cover the extended duration of the
project.
In response to a question, Public Services Director Gary Johnson said the
project’s anticipated completion date is May 2006.
Official Rec and Legislative Svc
Approve the 2006 Federal Legislative Package.
Each year, the City of Clearwater submits a list of legislative priorities for
consideration for the new federal budget year. Once the package is approved, the City’s
legislative liaison will work with the federal lobbyist to submit the City’s request to its
delegation.
The 2006 Federal Legislative Package includes such issues as: funding requests
for Downtown Redevelopment and COPS Technology; supporting legislation that will
Work Session 9 01-17-2006
diversify Brownfields Remediation loans into grant funds, provide Fire Act funding for
pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation; opposing decreased funding for COPS and
Community Development Block Grant programs, the Clear Law Enforcement for
Criminal Alien Removal (CLEAR) Act and pre-emption of municipal funding sources.
In response to a question, City Clerk Cyndie Goudeau said although downtown
revitalization is a priority, staff pursues funds in each category as they become available.
The City supports Brownfields initiatives, emergency and disaster preparedness, and
opposes unfunded mandates. Public Works follows a scheduled work program for multi-
year projects such as wastewater, Stevenson’s Creek, etc. Homeland Security
mandates change slightly each year. Staff remains flexible in order to receive any
available funds.
It was felt the formula used to distribute Homeland Security funds was not
equitable as it does not recognize all Clearwater’s vulnerabilities such as hurricanes.
City Attorney
Approve a Settlement Agreement regarding National Advertising Company v. City of
Clearwater, Circuit Court Case #00-003844-CI-011, consolidated with Lamar Whiteco
Outdoor Corporation v. City of Clearwater, Consolidated Circuit Court Case #00-001939-
CI-020, and Pass Ordinance #7568-05 on first reading.
During the 1985 to 1993 timeframe, the City adopted several ordinances
regulating signs, including billboards. These included amortization provisions requiring
removal of certain billboards, including those located on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and
Belcher Road. The amortization provisions were carried over into the 1999 Community
Development Code. Notices of Violation pursuant to the Ordinances were issued to
National Advertising Company and Lamar Whiteco Outdoor Corporation regarding
certain signs owned by them. The McCabe found the billboards in violation; however, all
code enforcement fines have been stayed pending the outcome of Circuit Court
litigation.
In 2000, National Advertising Company filed suit against the City of Clearwater,
challenging the adoption and effectiveness of the ordinances, asserting vested rights
and rights to the continuance of allegedly lawful nonconforming uses, challenging the
City’s actions on state and federal constitutional grounds and as impairment of contract,
alleging inverse condemnation, and seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and
damages. Lamar Whiteco Outdoor Corporation filed suit with similar allegations, and
during the pendency of the litigation the one billboard owned by Lamar was acquired by
National or its parent company, Viacom Outdoor, Inc., and the suits were consolidated.
National and the City entered into mediation discussions in the course of the
litigation, the result of which is the proposed settlement agreement. The agreement
provides for phased removal of the five remaining billboards as follows: 1 in Year 1, 1 in
Year 7, 1 in Year 8, 1 in Year 9, and 1 in Year 10. Certain maintenance and repair is
allowed pending removal. If redevelopment occurs on any of the parcels necessitating
relocation of the billboard pending removal, that is provided for. Enforcement of the
agreement, including fines for noncompliance, are set forth. National agrees to a
stipulation ending the litigation.
Work Session 10 01-17-2006
The settlement agreement is being read as a text amendment to the Community
Development Code because certain provisions, such as the one on relocation, might be
considered to essentially permit billboards, which the Code does not allow. Pinellas
County followed a similar approach with its Ordinance # 03-19.
In response to a question, Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides said
relocated billboards would have to meet setbacks for structures. This agreement
provides finality for two pending cases, although some billboards will remain in place for
10 years. The agreement does not specify which billboard will be removed first but there
has been indication it will be the one at the Publix Center on Belcher Road.
Council Discussion Items
Mandalay Channel Wake Zone Ordinance Amendment - Hamilton
This item is being revisited, as when the Council originally voted to extend the
wake zone in the Mandalay Channel, it was done with the understanding that vessel size
could not be differentiated. However, it since has been found to be acceptable to
differentiate wake zones based on the size of vessels. The reason for the extension was
due to concerns with vessels that create large wakes.
Discussion ensued and it was felt specific boat sizes and posted speed limits
should be implemented in the channel.
Marine Operations Director Bill Morris said Marine Max felt any vessel in excess
of 24 feet would be too large. The Marine Advisory Board felt the area should be a
recreation area with a minimum wake zone which could be adjusted in the future.
Marine staff is working on a local comprehensive waterway management plan which will
take at least a year.
Concern were expressed regarding enforcement, funding enforcement efforts
and educating the public. Mr. Morris said a water recreation area is not addressed in any
legislative rules.
Staff was requested to come back with recommendations regarding boat length,
minimum wake zone location, enforcement, and educating the public.
Billboard Legislation Resolution
Consensus was to move forward with a resolution in opposition to billboard
legislation.
Old Florida District
The City Manager said this item will be continued at the CDB meeting today for
additional input.
Work Session 11 01-17-2006
Other Council Action
Consensus was to draft a resolution supporting the current make-up of the
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and not to reassign Manatee County to the
Southwest Florida Planning Council.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:56 a.m.
Work Session 12 01-17-2006