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02/16/2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER February 16, 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 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was offered by Reverend Donna Oberkreser from Central Christian Church. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 4 - Introductions and Awards: 4.1 Service Awards One service award was presented to a City employee. 5 - Presentations : None. 6 - Approval of Minutes 6.1 February 2, 2006 6.2 Attorney-Client Session – October 20, 2005 6.3 Attorney-Client Session – November 3, 2005 Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 2006, and the Attorney-Client Sessions of October 20, 2005 and November 3, 2005, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each motioncarried Councilmember. The was duly seconded and unanimously. 7 - Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda – None. Council 2006-02-16 1 Public Hearings 8 - Administrative public hearings 8.1 Approve the applicant's request to vacate the 15-foot utility easement located between the easterly right-of-way line of Belcher Road, (C.R. 501), and the north property line of Lot 95, Village on the Green Patio Homes, (a.k.a. 2506 Countryside Boulevard), as more particularly described in the ordinance, subject to provision of a new easement within six months, and pass Ordinance #7583-06 on first reading, (VAC2006-01 Executive Corporation of Clearwater, Inc.) The applicant is seeking vacation of the easement in order to redevelop the Countryside Executive Golf Course into a 240-unit townhome community. The subject easement has been utilized for a raw water line connecting an existing City of Clearwater well not presently in use. The preliminary plat for the development, Costa Verde of Countryside, will include a dedication for a new easement to protect the City's need to access and maintain the well. The subject ordinance requires the applicant to provide to the City of Clearwater a new easement within six months of the approval of the ordinance or the ordinance will become null and void. Verizon, Knology, Brighthouse and Progress Energy have no objections to the vacation request. Public Works Administration has no objection to the vacation request provided that the approved vacation becomes invalid unless a new easement is dedicated within six months of the date of approval. Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the 15-foot utility easement located between the easterly right-of-way line of Belcher Road, (C.R. 501), and the north property line of Lot 95, Village on the Green Patio Homes, (a.k.a. 2506 Countryside Boulevard), as more particularly described in the ordinance, subject to provision of a new motion carried easement within six months. The was duly seconded and unanimously. Ordinance #7583-06 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance #7583-06 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. 8.2 Approve the applicant's request to vacate the triangular blanket stormwater easement lying west of Lot 21, Sue Barco Subdivision, (a.k.a. 900 Osceola Avenue), as more particularly described in the ordinance, subject to the provision of a new stormwater easement within six months, and pass Ordinance #7602-06 on first reading, (VAC2006-03 Clearwater Bay Marina, LLC). The applicant is seeking the vacation of the blanket easement in order to permit the construction of an 8-unit townhome development in the blanket easement area. A 65-unit condominium also is proposed to be built on the subject property. A 30-inch stormwater outfall pipe presently is located in the subject easement area. The subject ordinance requires that a new 20-foot easement be dedicated to the city within six months of the approval of the ordinance or the ordinance will become null and void. Council 2006-02-16 2 The Community Development Board approved a flexible development case for this property on January 18, 2005. Knology, Brighthouse, Verizon and Progress Energy have no objections to the vacation request. Public Works Administration has no objections provided that the approved vacation becomes invalid unless a new easement is dedicated within six months of the date of approval. Councilmember Doran moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the triangular blanket stormwater easement lying west of Lot 21, Sue Barco Subdivision, (a.k.a. 900 Osceola Avenue), as more particularly described in the ordinance, subject to the provision of a new motioncarried stormwater easement within six months. The was duly seconded and unanimously. Ordinance #7602-06 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7602-06 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. 8.3 Approve the applicant's request to vacate a portion of the 5-foot drainage and utility easement lying along the west property line of Lot 1, Block A, of Bayside Subdivision Number 5, (a.k.a. 514-530 South Gulfview Boulevard) as more particularly described in the ordinance and pass Ordinance #7601-06 on first reading, (VAC2006-02 City of Clearwater-Dalton Clearwater, LLC) The applicant is seeking the vacation of the drainage and utility easement to eliminate an unneeded easement portion in favor of a new easement intended for the installation of City stormwater facilities. The grantor of the new easement requested that the City vacate the subject utility easement portion after the recording of the new easement. Since the easement was dedicated to the sole use of the City of Clearwater, letters of no objection from the public utilities are not required. Public Works Administration has no objections to the vacation request. Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate a portion of the 5-foot drainage and utility easement lying along the west property line of Lot 1, Block A, of Bayside Subdivision Number 5, (a.k.a. 514-530 South Gulfview Boulevard) as more particularly motioncarried described in the ordinance. The was duly seconded and unanimously. Ordinance #7601-06 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance #7601-06 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. Council 2006-02-16 3 8.4 Declare as surplus for the purpose of offering for sale by Invitation For Bid #12-06 vacant residential lots described as PALM PARK, Block C, Lot 16 (900 La Salle St.) at minimum bid amount of $40,000, FAIRMONT SUB., Block G, Lot 6 (1406 N. Madison Avenue) and Lot 7 (1134 Carlton Street) at minimum bid amount of $36,000 each, all lots to be used for construction of housing affordable for qualified buyers having household income under 80% of Area Median Income. PALM PARK, Block C, Lot 16 came into City ownership by County Deed dated December 23, 1997. FAIRMONT SUB., Block G, Lots 6 & 7 were conveyed to the City by Quit- Claim Deed on October 8, 1998 in lieu of the owner paying $2,240 in City lot clearing liens, and $797 in delinquent property taxes. On January 2, 2006, State Certified Appraiser Joseph A. Fornito performed appraisals of each of the three lots. Mr. Fornito valued the 7,500 square-foot PALM PARK lot at $40,000, and the two 6,783 square-foot FAIRMONT SUB. lots at $36,000 per lot. Upon the subject parcels being declared surplus they will be offered for sale by Invitation For Bid 12-06 in compliance with City purchasing regulations. To continue fostering construction of affordable housing in the North Greenwood neighborhood it is recommended the successful bidder construct housing that prospective buyers earning under 80% of Area Median Income would qualify to purchase. Councilmember Doran moved to declare as surplus for the purpose of offering for sale by Invitation For Bid 12-06 vacant residential lots described as PALM PARK, Block C, Lot 16 (900 La Salle St.) at minimum bid amount of $40,000, FAIRMONT SUB., Block G, Lot 6 (1406 N. Madison Avenue) and Lot 7 (1134 Carlton Street) at minimum bid amount of $36,000 each, all lots to be used for construction of housing affordable for qualified buyers having household motioncarried income under 80% of Area Median Income. The was duly seconded and unanimously. 8.5 Approve an amended Development Agreement between Executive Corporation of Clearwater, Inc. (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater (previously approved DVA2004-00004 by City Council on May 19, 2005) and Adopt Resolution #06-04. The subject site consists of 44.2 acres of land located at 2506 Countryside Boulevard, and known as the Countryside Executive Golf Course. A Flexible Standard Development (FLS) application, for attached dwellings in the Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning district, is still pending. The City Council originally approved a Development Agreement for this property on May 19, 2005 (DVA2004-00004), which was amended. (DVA2004-00004A). This agreement allows for the development of (not to exceed) 280 residential units. The applicant is proposing the following revisions to the approved development agreement: 1) Eliminates the prohibition of left hand turns from Enterprise to SR 580 (in response to concerns raised by FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) regarding the associated Land Use Plan amendment); 2) Limits ingress/egress onto Enterprise Road (that the Corvina/Enterprise Road intersection be channelized to allow left and right turns onto Corvina, but only right turns out of Corvina); 3) Grants a replacement easement related to raw water wells; 4) Affirms municipal solid waste removal service; and 5) Deletes a provision regarding the utilization of impact fees. Council 2006-02-16 4 The Community Development Board reviewed the proposed amended Development Agreement on January 17, 2006, and recommended approval. Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve an amended Development Agreement between Executive Corporation of Clearwater, Inc. (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater (previously approved DVA2004-00004 by City Council on May 19, 2005). The motioncarried was duly seconded and unanimously. Resolution #06-04 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jonson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #06-04 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. 9 - Quasi-judicial public hearings 9.1 Approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the County Residential Low (RL) Category to the City Residential Low (RL) Category and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District to the City Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 3012 Grand View Avenue (Lot 10, Block G, Kapock Terrace Subdivision in Section 9-29-16); and Pass Ordinance #7585-06, #7586-06 & #7587-06 on first reading. This annexation involves a 0.26-acre property consisting of one parcel, located on the north side of Grand View Avenue, approximately 190 feet west of Moss Avenue. The property is contiguous with existing City boundaries to the south and west; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes with regard to voluntary annexation. The applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. It is proposed that the property be assigned 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 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 existing municipal boundaries, represents a logical extension of the city boundaries and does not create an enclave. 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 Community Development Board reviewed this proposed annexation at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 17, 2006 and unanimously recommended approval. Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the County Residential Low (RL) Category to the City Residential Council 2006-02-16 5 Low (RL) Category and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District to the City Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 3012 Grand motion View Avenue (Lot 10, Block G, Kapock Terrace Subdivision in Section 9-29-16). The carried was duly seconded and unanimously. Ordinance #7585-06 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordinance #7585-06 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. Ordinance #7586-06 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7586-06 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. Ordinance #7587-06 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7587-06 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. 9.2 Continue to March 2, 2006, the Petition for Annexation, Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the County Residential Urban (RU) Category to the City Residential Urban (RU) Category and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-4, Single-Family Residential District to the City Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 2066 The Mall (Lot 2, Block G, Brooklawn Subdivision in the Section 3-29-15). motion Councilmember Hamilton moved to continue Item 9.2 to March 2, 2006. The carried was duly seconded and unanimously. 10 - Second Readings - public hearing 10.1 Adopt Ordinance #7599-06 on second reading, amending Ordinance #6779-01 as amended by Ordinance #7350-04, and as amended by Ordinance #7400-05 vacating the 60 foot right-of-way of Third Street (AKA Third Avenue), bounded on the east by the westerly right- of-way line of Coronado Drive and bounded on the west by the easterly right-of-way line of South Gulfview Boulevard; subject to special conditions; amending the special conditions. Ordinance #7599-06 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7599-06 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Council 2006-02-16 6 "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. 10.2 Adopt Ordinance #7600-06 on second reading, amending Ordinance #6780-01 as amended by Ordinance #7351-04, and as amended by Ordinance #7401-05, which vacated the east 35 feet of the 70 foot right-of-way of Gulfview Blvd., bounded on the north by the westerly extension of a line parallel to and 20 feet north of the northerly lot line of Lots 57 and 104 of Lloyd-White-Skinner subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 13, page 12 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and bounded on the south by the westerly extension of the south lot line of Lot 59, of said Lloyd-White-Skinner subdivision, subject to special conditions; amending the special conditions. Ordinance #7600-06 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember Petersen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7600-06 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. 10.3 Adopt Ordinance #7584-06 on second reading, changing the date for the special election for the Employees Pension Plan to November 7, 2006. Ordinance #7584-06 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7584-06 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. City Manager Reports 11 - Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted. 11.1 Approve a contract with RBC Dain Rauscher, for City of Clearwater Financial Advisor, for a period of two years and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. 11.2 Declare five 2005 Harley Davidson Road King Police motorcycles surplus to the needs of the City and authorize trade-in for the purchase of five 2006 Harley Davidson Road King Police motorcycles at a cost of $8,250 from Jim's Harley Davidson, St. Petersburg. 11.3 Declare two Sky Arm Aerial Trucks surplus to the needs of the City and approve agreement with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Appleton, WI for the even trade of the Sky Arm Aerial Trucks for two 2006 Pierce 100 foot Aerial Platform Trucks with no additional amount to be paid by the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. Council 2006-02-16 7 11.4 Approve the Award of Bid #07-06 Gas Material Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Lines 1-10 and Line 144 and issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $480,000 for the period March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007 to Chris Georges Sales Utility Products and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. 11.5 Approve Contract #05101 – Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. 11.6 Award a contract to Unique Management Services, Inc., Jeffersonville, Indiana, for recovery of overdue library materials and past due account charges at a cost not to exceed $14,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. 11.7 Approve an Amendment to License Agreement with Progress Energy Florida, Inc. for use of the northern most section of its right-of-way along Old Coachman Road in front of the Carpenter Training Complex and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. 11.8 Approve transferring from General Fund retained earnings, the $22,098.81 received from Clearwater Housing Authority for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT Funds), to the Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project, Inc. (CHIP). 11.9 Award a contract to Air Mechanical for the purchase and installation of two replacement air conditioning chillers for the Municipal Services Building at a cost of $265,114.68 per the City of Clearwater Bid #05-06 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. 11.10 Award a contract to Professional Piping Services, Incorporated in the amount of $177,704, for sanitary sewer force main cleaning at various locations throughout the City, using the unit prices established in a contract with Pinellas County, Florida, for Pipe Pigging Services (Contract #045-52-B) and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. 11.11 Award a contract to M.B.E., Incorporated of Florida, in the amount of $132,000 for application of corrosion protective coatings at the Marshall Street and East Advanced Pollution Control Facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Request For Proposals #47-05 dated December 16th, 2005, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. 11.12 Approve an Addendum to the Contract For Sale of Real Property with Bethel Christian Center, Inc. dated November 22, 2005 regarding Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block "B", FIRST ADDITION TO NORWOOD, amending paragraph 21 to allow assignment and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. 11.13 Approve the final plat for “KENWOOD TOWNHOMES” located at 111 Kenwood Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Drew Street. 11.14 Approve Change Order #1 to JTV, Incorporated, in the amount of $500,000 for sanitary sewer line cleaning, inspection and rehabilitation at various locations throughout the City of Clearwater, increasing the contract previously approved August 4, 2005, for a new contract total of $700,000, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. Council 2006-02-16 8 Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and that motion the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 12 - Other items on City Manager Reports 12.1 Approve a Highway Landscape Reimbursement and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven, so that aesthetic improvements can be made to a portion of SR 60 (Memorial Causeway 770 feet west of the Memorial Causeway Bridge to the Clearwater Harbor Channel) and Adopt Resolution #06-09 authorizing execution of said Highway Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement. The City of Clearwater desires to improve and beautify the right-of-way for S.R. 60 (Memorial Causeway 770 feet west of the Memorial Causeway Bridge to the Clearwater Harbor Channel). FDOT, District Seven, has allocated funds for landscape improvements in conjunction with the construction or reconstruction of State Road 60 (Memorial Causeway), under FP#403730-1-54-01, and is authorized pursuant to Section 334.044, Florida Statutes, to reimburse the City for eligible landscape expenditures. FDOT has estimated $150,000 for these landscape improvements. Upon installation of the landscape improvements, the City has agreed to maintain the same at its sole expense and in a reasonable manner. The City already is responsible for maintaining this area with the funds already allocated in the Parks and Recreation budget. The revitalization and landscape enhancements of SR 60 (Memorial Causeway) will leave a positive impression on visitors and residents alike. The Department of Transportation requires a Memorandum of Agreement to allow landscaping within its right-of-way. Due to this being a standard agreement, FDOT was not inclined to make changes recommended by the City legal staff: 1) documenting that the City nor FDOT was waiving sovereign immunity as provided in FS 768.28 and 2) allowing the City to have rights along with FDOT to resolve claims rather than allowing FDOT to settle claims on their own. Staff is recommending approval of the agreement even without these amendments due to the nature of the agreement and fact the City has not encountered problems with other agreements similar to this one with FDOT. Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve a Highway Landscape Reimbursement and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven, so that aesthetic improvements can be made to a portion of SR 60 (Memorial Causeway 770 feet west of the Memorial Causeway Bridge to the Clearwater Harbor Channel). The motioncarried was duly seconded and unanimously. Resolution #06-09 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jonson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #06-09 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. Council 2006-02-16 9 "Nays": None. 12.2 Approve Change Order 1 to the Drew/Union Street Reclaimed Water System – Contract 2 – Booster Pumping Stations (01-0039-UT) to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, Florida increasing the contract amount by $781,890 for a new contract total of $3,371,290 and approve a time extension of 43 calendars days and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The City Council previously awarded this contract to TLC Diversified, Inc. at the September 15, 2005 Council Meeting for the amount of $2,589,400. The Drew / Union Street Booster Pump Station project was bid on June 21, 2005 and awarded to TLC on September 15, 2005. Due to concern from the public about the selected site, it was decided to pursue an alternate location. Several sites were analyzed and in the interest of time a Pinellas County stormwater treatment and mitigation site located on the southwest corner of the intersection of McMullen-Booth Road and Union Street just around the corner from the original site was selected. Pursuant to this selection and approval from Pinellas County, an easement was obtained and the pump station was redesigned to meet the new site conditions. The new design includes installation of a steel sheet pile retaining wall system around the building within the pond area. The pump station will be constructed as a conventional slab on grade facility. The facility suction and discharge lines will be constructed along the west side of McMullen-Booth Road and connected to the existing infrastructure at the intersection of McMullen-Booth Road and Union Street. This change order is to include the additional construction costs associated with the new site and escalation due to the delay in start of construction precipitated by the site relocation for the Union Street Pump Station. This also includes the additional requirements set forth by the City of Clearwater Building Department for the Drew Pump Station. Councilmember Petersen moved to approve Change Order #1 to the Drew/Union Street Reclaimed Water System – Contract #2 – Booster Pumping Stations (01-0039-UT) to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, Florida increasing the contract amount by $781,890 for a new contract total of $3,371,290 and approve a time extension of 43 calendars days and the motion appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 13 - City Attorney Reports 13.1 Pass Ordinance #7597-06 on first reading, repealing Chapter 30, Article V. Clearwater Code of Ordinances, relating to tolls on the Clearwater Pass Bridge. Chapter 30, Article V. of the Clearwater Code of Ordinances currently regulates tolls on the Clearwater Pass Bridge. Because no tolls are collected on the bridge, the Article is unnecessary and should be repealed. Councilmember Doran moved to repeal Chapter 30, Article V. Clearwater Code of motion Ordinances, relating to tolls on the Clearwater Pass Bridge. The was duly seconded carried and unanimously. Council 2006-02-16 10 Ordinance #7597-06 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7597-06 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard. "Nays": None. 14 - City Manager Verbal Reports 14.1 Opus construction of public way in waterfront park The City Manager reported Opus has provided a conceptual drawing of a public way for the City to consider which will serve as a buffer between their new building and City property. Opus will give the City the money to construct it and it will be done on City property. Discussion ensued and it was indicated the trees on the property are not worth saving and the proposal would be an improvement over what currently exists. Opus will cover all costs associated with the public way and will submit final plans for approval. Consensus was to accept Opus’ proposal for construction of public way in the waterfront park. Storm-related Costs The City Manager reported FEMA has returned $2.1 million to the City for storm-related costs. Assistant Finance Director Jay Ravins was complimented for work done on this issue. 15 - Council Discussion Items – None. 16 - Other Council Action Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated, reviewed upcoming events, and congratulated employees recognized at the awards luncheon. Councilmember Hamilton showed an example of public art in Atlanta indicating Clearwater’s sign code would not allow it and felt consideration should be given to changing the sign code to allow it. He announced spring season has arrived. Councilmember Doran noted copies of the patronage section of the beach guideway and 1976 comments regarding a people mover are in the Council office for review, recognized new businesses, and encouraged all to register for the Neighborhoods Conference. Councilmember Jonson encouraged mentoring for high school students, and noted PTEC is doing programs for students who are not on the college path. Council 2006-02-16 11 . . . Mavor Hibbard said there are volunteer opportunities through Junior Achievement, Ruth Eckerd Hall has a traveling group benefiting Hurricane Katrina victims, and offered condolences for Bob Bickerstaffe. 17 - Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. -1'~ $~~ -Mayor City of Clearwater Council 2006-02-16 12