10/18/2004 WORK SESSION ONLY ITEMS
Work Session Agenda
Clearwater City Council Work Session - Monday, October 18, 2004
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Presentations
1. Service Awards
2. Certificates for completion of Supervisory Training
3. Pinellas County Charter Review Update
Economic Development and Housing
1. Presentation of the City of Clearwater - Employee's Home Buyer Assistance Program.
Fire and Rescue Department
1. Approve funding for Fire & Rescue training initiatives in the amount of $421 ,547.36 to
be funded from FY 2003/2004 General Fund retained earnings.
Finance
1. Authorize the appropriation of $500,000 from Central Insurance fund retained earnings
into project 181-99927 to provide funding for storm related damage repair and city-wide
debris clean up.
Police
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2.
Re-appoint Bob Shipp to the Board of Trustees, Clearwater Police Supplementary
Pension Plan.
Approve acceptance of FY 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) funding
for two years in the amount of $68,383 from the U.S. Department of Justice/Bureau of
Justice Assistance, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
Public Communications
1. Creative Cities Conference Report
2. Award contract to Aegis Mail Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,200,000 (estimated)
from November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2007 for mail processing services and
postage for the City of Clearwater and the appropriate officials be authorized to
execute same.
Engineering
1. Approve applicant's request to vacate Harold Court street right-of-way from the west
property line of Lot 10, Block 20, Magnolia Park to a line parallel to and 20 feet west of
the east property line of Lot 10, Marshall and Brandons, (AK.A 608 - 611 Harold
Court), subject to retaining a drainage and utility easement over the full width of the
right-of-way to be vacated, and pass Ordinance Number 7347-04 on first reading,
(VAC2004-14 Harold Court Villas, LLC),
2. Approve the applicant's request to vacate Wilson Boulevard street right-of-way from
the south right-of-way line of Sedeeva Street to the westerly extension of the south
property line of Lot 22, Block "B", Floridena Subdivision, (AK.A. 1071 Sedeeva Street),
, subject to the retention of a drainage and utility easement over the full width of the
right-of-way to be vacated, and approve Ordinance Number 7348 on first reading,
(VAC2004-15 Lindahl/Powers),
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3. Approve the applicant's request to vacate the north one-half of Dempsey Street more
particularly described in Exhibit "A", (A.K.A. 721 Lakeview Road), subject to the
retention of a drainage and utility easement over the full width of the right-of-way
portion to be vacated, and pass Ordinance Number 7349-04 on first reading, (VAC
2004-16 City of Clearwater),
4. Award a contract for the cleaning of the 90 foot diameter digester at the Northeast
APCF (Project #03-0022-UT, Biosolids Treatment Implementation - Digester Cleaning)
to Trimax Residuals Management (USA), Inc. of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in the
amount of $479,776.64, which is Items A 1, A2, and A3, of the lowest responsible bid
received in accordance with plans and specifications, including a 10% Contingency,
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
5. Approve a work order to McKim & Creed, in the amount of $93,500 for engineering
design services related to the Elevated Water Storage Tanks Modifications Project
(04-0048-UT), and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
6. Approve the final plat for "Court Street Townhomes", located on the northwest corner
of Court Street and Prospect Avenue;
7. Award a contract for the Area "F" Gravity Sewer Improvements (02-0049-UT) to
Rowland, Inc. of Pinellas Park, FL, in the amount of $415,286.30, which is the lowest
responsive bid received in accordance with plans and specifications, and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
8. Approve a Highway Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT), District Seven, so the (FOOT) can
relocate (transplant) existing palms as part of the (FOOT) S.R. 60, Memorial Causeway
resurfacing project, and Adopt Resolution No. 04-30 authorizing execution of said
Highway Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement.
Planning
1. Adopt Resolution 04-16 approving the Floodplain Management Plan.
2. Approve amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Pass
Ordinance No. 7343-04 on first reading.
City Manager
1. Adopt Resolution # 04-31, supporting the County-wide Local Mitigation Strategy.
Official Rec and Legislative Svc
1. Approve increasing the part-time staff assistant position in the Official Records and
Legislative Services Department to full-time.
2. Approve the 2005 State Legislative Package
Other City Attorney Items
City Manager Verbal Reports
Council Discussion Items
1. Land Development Change Recommendations
2. MPO request for School Transportation Safety Committee (STSC) representative
3. US 19 aesthetics issue for the interchange at Enterprise
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Other Council Action
Adjourn
Presentation(s) for Thursday Night
1. Neighborhood of the Quarter Presentations
2. Task Force Report re Public Engagement
3. 2004 International Economic Development Council Program Award
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Interoffice Correspondence Sheet
From:
Mayor and Council members .\
Cyndie Goudeau, City Clerk ~.
Bill Horne, City Manager; Garry Brumback, Asst. City Manager; Pam Akin,
City Attorney
October 15, 2004
To:
CC:
Date:
RE:
Revisions to Agenda Packet for October 18, 2004
The following changes/additions are provided:
. CRA Revised Agenda - Rev. 01-10/18/2004
. CRA #1 - Approve Selection Committee ranking of respondents for development
of downtown multi-plex movie theatre within the Downtown Core and authorize
negotiation of development agreement with Clearwater Development LLC - Item
added to agenda and paperwork provided.
. CRA #2 - Recommend adoption of Ordinance 7343-04, amending Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan - Item added to agenda and paperwork
provided.
. CRA #3 - Approve extension of time for Agreement of Development and
Disposition of Property IMR Site II, 1180 Cleveland Street -Item added to
agenda and paperwork provided.
. Pension Trustee Revised Agenda - Rev. 01-10/18/2004
. Pension Trustee #3 - Approve contract with Kalson & Associates for Asset
Allocation Study - Item added to agenda and paperwork provided.
. Revised Worksession Agenda - Rev. 01 - 10/18/2004
. Presentations - Pinellas County Charter Review Update -Item added to agenda
and paperwork provided.
. Economic Development and Housing - Presentation - Employee's Home Buyers
Assistance Program - paperwork provided
. Fire #1 - Approve funding for Fire & Rescue training initiatives - Item added to
agenda and paperwork provided.
. Police #2 - Approve acceptance of FY2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
funding for two years -Item added to agenda and paperwork provided.
. Public Communications #2 - Award contract to Aegis Mail Services, Inc. for mail
processing services and postage - Item added to agenda and paperwork
provided.
Memo to Council for 10-18-04 Work Session - revisions.doc
Page Two October 15, 2004
. Engineering #6 - Approve final plat for Court Street Townhomes - Location map
provided.
. Planning #1 - Adopt Resolution 04-16 approving Floodplain Management Plan -
Item added to agenda and paperwork provided.
. Planning #2 - Approve amendments to Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment
Plan and pass Ordinance No. 7343-04 on first reading. - Item added to agenda
and paperwork provided.
. City Manager #1 - Adopt Resolution 04-31, supporting County wide Local
Mitigation Strategy - Item added to agenda and paperwork provided. CD also
provided.
. Official Records and Legislative Services #1 - Approve increasing part-time staff
assistant position to full-time -Item added to agenda and paperwork provided.
. Official Records and Legislative Services #2 - Approve 2005 State Legislative
Package -Item added to agenda and paperwork provided.
. Council Discussion Items #1 - Land Development Change Recommendations-
Item added to agenda and memo provided.
. Council Discussion Items#2 - MPO request for School Transportation Safety
Committee representative - Item added to agenda and letter provided
. Council Discussion Items #3 - US 19 aesthetics issue for the interchange at
Enterprise - Item added to agenda
Memo to Council for 10-18-04 Work Session - revisions.doc
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Proposed Charter Amendments
Pinellas County Charter Review Commission
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Pinellas County Charter Review Commission
Charter Amendment #1 - Non-Interference
Article III of the Pinellas County Charter (Legislative Branch), as created by Chapter 80-
590 Laws of Florida, as amended, is hereby amended by adding the following new provision
after Section 3.02:
"Section 3.03:
(a) It is the intent of the county to separate the legislative and administrative branches
of government. Except for the purpose of inquiry and information or as otherwise
permitted by law, the board of county commissioners and its members shall deal with
county employees who are subject to the direction or supervision of the administrator
solely through the administrator, and neither the board nor its members shall give any
commands, directives or instructions to, or make any other demands or requests of, any
such employee, either publicly or privately.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit individual members of the board
from interaction, communication and observation of all aspects of county government
operations so as to obtain independent information to assist the board in the formulation
of policies to be considered by the board. It is the express intent of this section, however,
that any such action not interfere with the administrative operations of the county and that
recommendations for change or improvement in county administrative operations be
made to, and through, the administrator."
Pinellas County Charter Review Commission
Charter Amendment #2 - County Administrator Designated Budget Officer
The Pinellas County Charter, as created by Chapter 80-590 of the Laws of Florida, as
amended, is hereby amended by renumbering Article IV, Section 4.01(c)(5) as Article IV,
Section 4.01(c)(6) and by adding a new Section 4.01(c)(5), which shall state:
Section 4.01(c)(5).
'To act as the county budget officer and carry out the duties of such
budget officer as required by law or as directed by the board of county
commissioners. "
This amendment shall take effect upon approval by a majority vote of the electors of
Pinellas County voting in a referendum election on November 2, 2004.
Pinellas County Charter Review Commission
Charter Amendment #3 - Termination of the County Administrator
Section 4.01(a) of the Pinellas County Charter, as created by Chapter 80-590 of the Laws
of Florida, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 4.01. County administrator.
(a) There shall be a county administrator selected and appointed by the affirmative
vote of five (5) members of the board of county commissioners, who shall serve until such time
as fie the County Administrator shall be removed either by a vote for removal of four (4)
members of the board of county commissioners voting for removal in two (2)
consecutivesepamte. regularly scheduled meetings of the board, spaced not less than 1\\'0 (2)
'.veeks apart:, or by a vote of removal of five (5) members of the board of county commissioners
at anyone meeting of the board.
This amendment shall take effect upon approval by a majority vote of the electors of
Pinellas County voting in a referendum election on November 2, 2004
Pinellas County Charter Review Commission
Charter Amendment #4 - County Administrator's Employment Powers
Article IV, Section 4.01(C)(3) ofthe Pinellas County charter as created by Chapter 80-
590 Laws of Florida, as amended, is hereby amended to read:
Subiect to the provisions of the County civil service plan, +!o supervise all departments,
department heads and employees of the board of county commissioners under his control and
authority and, in his discretion, to terminate f-or cause the employment of any such employees-e.f
the board of county commissioners. Termination of persons in unclassified position shall be
subject to confirmation by the board of county commissioners.
This amendment shall take effect upon approval by a majority vote of the electors of
Pinellas County voting in a referendum election on November 2, 2004.
Pinellas County Charter Review Commission
Charter Amendment #5 - Reconstitution of the CRC
The Pinellas County Charter, as created by Chapter 80-590 of the Laws of
Florida, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding a Section 6.05, which shall state:
Section 6.05. Reconstitution of2004 Charter Review Commission.
(a) The members of the charter review commission appointed to serve in 2003 shall be
deemed members of a reconstituted 2004 charter review commission, which shall serve
from November 8, 2004 through December 1, 2006. Vacancies shall be filled within
thirty (30) days in the same manner as the original appointments.
(b) On behalf of the citizens of Pinellas County, the reconstituted charter review commission
shall continue to examine the Pinellas County Charter, the operations of the Pinellas
County government and any limitations imposed upon those operations by the charter or
any special acts of the Legislature. This examination will include review of the Pinellas
Assembly process, further investigation by consultants as deemed necessary and
discussions with municipal officials and members of the Pinellas County Legislative
Delegation. After such examination, the reconstituted charter review commission will
have the authority to make recommendations for amendments, including substantial
revision of the Charter. Prior to submitting such recommendations, the reconstituted
charter review commission shall hold three public hearings at intervals of not less than
ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days. At the final hearing, the reconstituted charter
review commission shall incorporate any recommendations it deems desirable, vote upon
a proposed form of revised charter, and forward said charter to the board of county
commISSIOners.
( c) The reconstituted charter review commission established pursuant to this section shall
complete its review and submit a report to the board of county commissioners no later
than June 30, 2006, unless such time is extended by the board of county commissioners.
Included within the report shall be any proposed amendments to the Charter, which may
include substantial revisions of the Charter, together with the wording of the question or
questions, which shall be voted on at referendum. Proposed amendments may, at the
discretion of the reconstituted charter review commission, be included in a single
question or multiple questions. The board of county commissioners shall call a
referendum election to be held in conjunction with the 2006 general election, for the
purpose of voting on the proposal or proposals submitted by the charter review
commission. Notice of each such referendum, together with the exact language of the
proposed amendment or amendments as submitted in the report of the charter revision
commission, shall be published by the board of county commissioners once a week for
four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, the first
such publication being at least forty-five (45) days prior to the referendum. Passage of
proposed amendments shall require approval of a majority of electors voting in said
election on such amendment.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 6.05, the provisions of Section 6.03 of the
Charter shall apply to the operation of the reconstituted 2004 charter review commission.
(e) This section 6.05 shall be repealed effective January 1, 2007.
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Tracking Number: 867
Actual Date: 10/21/2004
Subject / Recommendation:
Presentation of the City of Clearwater - Employee's Home Buyer Assistance Program.
Summary:
In an effort to help more of the City of Clearwater's Employees achieve home ownership and
become more educated on housing issues, the City launched on September 18, 2004 the new
City of Clearwater's Employee Home Buyer Assistance (HBA) Program benefit. The program
provides valuable information on housing, homeownership assistance and low-cost financing
options. The program is provided through an intranet-based, home buying education and
financing resource application that allows employees to save time and money in their search for
home buying information and financing options. The program offers tools for comparing
financing scenarios, a housing affordability calculator, a true-cost loan analyzer, refinancing
options and a quarterly informative e-newsletter. Employees can actually have the opportunity
to apply for special financial benefits, including savings when closing a loan through the
program. The program will provide the necessary tools to allow employees to make educated
housing decisions.
The program also provides employees with an overview of the City's Affordable Housing
programs and provides direction on where they may be able to obtain such things as Down
Payment Assistance and loans to renovate their existing homes. Employee eligibility for Down
Payment Assistance and Renovation Loans is limited to home buyers/owners earning 120
percent or less of the area median income ($61,400 for a family of four), as well as other
qualifying criteria. As part of the City's HBA program, all City employees regardless of income
can take advantage of home ownership seminars offered by the City Community Housing
Partners.
Through this program the City has the opportunity to recruit and retain hard-working employees
with a cutting-edge benefit while encouraging home ownership within the City-Limits.
This innovative employee benefit was designed with technical assistance provided by Fannie
Mae, the nation's largest source of financing for home mortgages. Fannie Mae provides technical
assistance at no cost to employers that want to implement housing benefit programs for their
employees. To date, Fannie Mae has assisted nearly 600 public and private employers across
the nation.
Originating: Economic Development and Housing
Section Other items on City Manager Reports
Category: Other
Public Hearing: No
Financial Information:
~ Other
Bid Required? No
Bid Exceptions:
Other
Other Contract?
Presentation
In Current Year Budget?
No
Budget Adiustment:
No
Review Approval
Geraldine Camoos
Bill Horne
Cvndie Goudeau
Garry Brumback
City Council
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Tracking Number: 880
Actual Date: 10/21/2004
Subject / Recommendation:
Approve the final plat for "Court Street Townhomes", located on the northwest corner of Court
Street and Prospect Avenue;
Summary:
* Proposed is a replat of Lot 6, Block 10, Aiken Subdivision.
* This plat will create 13 townhome lots.
* The preliminary plat for Court Street Townhomes was reviewed by the Development Review
Committee on June 30, 2004.
* A copy of the plat is available for review in the Official Records and Legislative Services office.
Originating: Engineering
Section Consent Agenda
Cateqory: Plat Files
Number of Hard Copies attached: 0
Public Hearing: No
Financial Information:
Review Approval
Glen Bahnick 09-27-2004 10:07:41
Cvndie Goudeau 10-08-2004 11:07:57
Michael Ouillen 09-27-2004 13:26: 10
Garrv Brumback 10-06-2004 18:12:11
Frank Gerlock 09-28-2004 11:03:16
Bill Horne 10-07-2004 12: 13:52
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October 3, 2004
TO: Fellow Councilmembers
CC: Bill Home
Pam Akin
FROM:
Bill Jonson
SUBJECT
Land Development Change Recommendations
At a recent Council meeting I reported on the great Understanding Quasi-judicial
Proceedings seminar at the Florida League of Cities Conference in Hollywood. As a
result of that session I reviewed the quasi-judicial process for the DRC and the CDB. My
review is not in response to any perceived inappropriate actions of the past, but rather an
intellectual approach to improve the perception of "fair process".
As you know there are four levels of development approval:
1. Minimum Standard Development - approved at the individual staff level
based on compliance with base regulations.
2. Flexible Standard Development - approved by the Planning Director after a
Development Review Committee (ORC) review.
3. Flexible Development - approved by the Community Development Board.
4. Infill
a. Residential infill
b. Comprehensive infill
The first three levels have quantitative specifications on lot size, maximum height,
setbacks, and parking. The charts for infill have quantifications, but these are
'guidelines' meaning that variances are permitted.
I observe that the DRC has authority to approve Residential Infill deviations for LDR and
LMDR zoning districts within the city. In discussions with staff they report that their
practice is to never approve an infill application that is outside of the quantitative
guidelines. All other Residential infill and all Comprehensive infill applications must go
to the CDB.
Until recently I believed that the DRC was a Public Hearing instead of just a Public
Meeting. The distinction is that at a Public Meeting the public is invited to observe, but
not to provide testimony, question evidence or request party status (the public may
however submit written information). At the DRC the applicant is invited to sit at the
table with staff and participate in a two-way dialog with staff members. This process tilts
the perception of fairness toward the applicant.
I recommend that all infill applications go to the CDB in order to improve the perception
of fairness. It is my understanding that such a change would return to the original
recommendation of Mr. Seimon when he drafted the current code in 1999.
In reviewing the DRC process with Ms. Akin, she observed that although there is an
appeal process from a DRC decision, there is no specified entry point for a member of the
general public to appeal (as opposed to the applicant). This should be changed in the
interest of fairness.
I also recommend that we change the use of "n/a" on the zoning tables. The public could
interpret this to mean "not available" (no deviation is possible) or "not applicable"
(meaning there are no base standards and therefore total flexibility is possible).
The length of term for the CDB members is currently longer than the terms of the
Council Members. This was apparently adopted in anticipation of longer terms for the
Council, an option that was rejected by the voters. I suggest that we change the term for
all new CDB appointments to three years.
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City of Mary Esther
RESOLUTION 2004-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARY ESTHER,
FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW STATE STATUTE CHAPTER
119 AND REMOVE OR CHANGE SECTION 119.0721(3), SO
AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION TO THE
EXEMPTION THAT ALLOWS COMMERCIAL ENTITIES
TO ACCESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS HELD BY
LOCAL AGENCIES TO USE IN THEIR NORMAL COURSE
OF BUSINESS FOR LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES;
AND ALSO URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO CONSIDER ALL NECESSARY
PROVISIONS TO STATE STATUTES TO PROVIDE
ASSURANCES TO FLORIDA CITIZENS THAT
SENSITIVE, PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT
RELEASED OR USED INAPPROPRIATELY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mary Esther is committed to upholding the
laws of the State of Florida and the provisions therein regarding public records; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mary Esther is entrusted with citizen's personal information in
order to provide valuable services to the citizens of our City; and
WHE'REAS, social security numbers have been used by federal, state and local
governments for identification, authentication and for record keeping purposes; and
WHEREAS, citizens have provided social security numbers to businesses and
organizations for goods and services, including college education, applying for credit, seeking
medical coverage, completing insurance forms and many other routine transactions; and
WHEREAS, the advent of computerized record keeping, advances in computer
technology, internet access and other methods of electronic communication have increased the
volume of personal information available and accessible; and
WHEREAS, individuals and businesses utilize available tools to compile vast amounts
of personal information; and
WHEREAS, identity theft is a growing concern among all citizens and one of the fastest
growing crimes in America with almost 215,000 complaints to the Federal Trade Commission in
2003; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute effective October 1, 2002, provided that all social security
numbers held by an agency or its agents, employees or contractors are confidential and exempt
from public record disclosure; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 119.0721(3) provided an exception to the exemption stating
that an agency shall not deny a commercial entity engaged in the performance of a commercial
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~ctivity access to social sec~rity numbe~s.' provide~ the social security numbers will be used Onl~
m the normal course of bus mess for legItImate busmess purposes; and,
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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, the Town of Orange parll
and many other utility providers subject to public record access laws have been targeted by'
private, for profit, businesses to release personal information regarding our citizens and J
customers for private business gain; and ,J
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WHEREAS, the trust, confidence and faith that citizens have developed with the ;
governing body and staff of the City of ~a~ Esthe~ is compromised and questioned because wetJ
are compelled by State Law to release thIS mformatIOn; ..~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MARY ESTHER, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That the City of Mary Esther urges members ofthe Florida Legislature to
review state statute chapter 119 and remove or change section 119.0721(3), eliminating the
exception to the exemption that allows commercial entities to access social security numbers to
use in their normal course of business for legitimate business purposes.
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SECTION 2. That the City of Mary Esther urges members of the Legislature to consider!
all necessary revisions to state statutes to provide assurances to Florida citizens that sensitive, ..
personal information is not released or used inappropriately.
SECTION 3. That the City of Mary Esther urges members of the Florida League of
Cities to encourage the Legislature to amend laws which would prohibit the release of sensitive,
personal information held by municipalities.
SECTION 4. This Resolution becomes effective upon approval and adoption by the
Mayor and City Council of the City of Mary Esther.
ADOPTED IN SESSION THIS ih DA Y OF June 2004.
John Thomas
Mayor
ATTEST:
Laura Aldrich, CMC
City Clerk
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2: 19:31
JONSON: The decision on the bonus for the amenities, have we decided whether that
would be done by the Development Review Committee, or the CDB or the Commission?
T ARAP ANI: There hasn't been a decision because what the process is that you will
decide what the process is through an amendment to the zoning code. I would imagine
that our recommendation and your intent would be to do similar to the Beach Pool where
the density pool for residential the Commission makes that decision through a
development review process. I would suspect that you would want to be interested in
retaining that decision for yourself.
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PINELLAS COUNTY
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
600 Cleveland Street Suite 750 Clearwater, Florida 33755
(727) 464-8200 Phone
(727) 464-8201 Fax
October 4, 2004
COPIES TO
CITY COUNCIL
OCT 12 2004
PRESS
CLERK/ATTORNEY:
The Honorable Brian Aungst
Mayor, City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
Dear Mayor Aungst:
As you may know, the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has a School
Transportation Safety Committee (STSC). This Committee was formed to improve and support
interagency communication and coordination on student transportation issues, especially with the
implementation of the Choice Program. The Committee members include elected officials from the
municipalities, the School Board, the MPO, PST A, and the Board of County Commissioners and one
citizen member with technical expertise.
The Committee has taken an active role in resolving operational and coordination issues related to
school locations and student transportation. The primary focus for this Committee is making sure we
provide students with a safe trip to and from school, be it school bus, parent drop off, walkers,
bicyclists and any other mode of transportation.
In order to adequately discuss countywide issues and to provide a forum for all local governments to
participate, we would like to invite a representative from your city government to participate. I
believe your organization has many beneficial ideas and programs to further enhance the safety of
our students traveling to and from school and we would greatly appreciate your participation. We
recognize that Councilman Bill Jonson is on our Committee as the PSTA representative and, if you
desire, he could also serve as Clearwater's representative. Our next meeting will be held on October
6, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pinellas County Planning Department located at 600 Cleveland Street,
Suite 750, Clearwater, FL.
Please feel free to call MPO staff at 464 8200 if you have any questions or comments. We look
forward to your participation with this important committee effort.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner Susan Latvala
Chairman
School Transportation Safety Committee
Attachment
PINELLAS AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY
MPO WEBSITE: www.co.pinellas.fl.us/mpo
SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
Pinellas County
School Board
Susan Latvala (Chairman)
Jane Gallucci
Carol Cook
John Doglione
John Counts
Bill Jonson
Doug Mullis
Karen Seel (Ex Officio)
Dunedin
Seminole
PSTA
Ci tizen
MPO
2005' State
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Appropriations
The City of Clearwater will seek funding through grants and other sources, to assist in
implementing projects and providing services to meet the needs of our citizens and improve
their quality oflife. This will include projects such as:
. Emergency Operations Center
. Hispanic Outreach Center
. Child Development - Community Policing Program
Proposed Legislation - We request legislation be proposed that will:
. Require TDC membership for an elected official from a municipality from
which the largest percentage of tourist tax dollars is collected.
. Allow alternatives to public hearing advertisements other than
newspapers.
. Amend Florida Public Records Act to provide all public employees with the
personal information protection currently provided to police, fire, and
other specific employees.
. Amend language in HB 155 that allows law enforcement agencies to
maintain electronic records of firearm transactions from pawnbrokers.
. Fund Brownfields Cleanup programs
Issues to Support
We will support legislation that is beneficial to Clearwater and other municipalities including:
. QTI/SHIP /HOME funding resources at current levels
. Increasing grant funding for homeless intervention programs, to include
operating costs
. Maintaining current funding levels and resources for State Aid to Libraries
and FRDAP
. Maintain local control of cell tower location
. Amending language in HB 244 to require sprinkler systems in all high-rise
residential and commercial buildings
. Requiring union negotiation issues to remain at the local level
. Grant funding for geriatric advocacy and transportation programs and
servIces
. Maintaining resources to assist local communities promote business
enterprises in distressed areas through the Florida Enterprise Zone Act
. Funding resources for programs that promote development training,
specialized therapy, and family services for the handicapped, such as
Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens
. Continuing funding resources for regional-county transportation
initiatives: Guideway- Bluff to Clearwater Beach and East Avenue
Issues to Oppose - We will oppose legislation that is detrimental to Clearwater and other
municipalities including:
.. Unfunded mandates
.. Destabilizing of Tampa Bay Water
.. Increased regulation of, or restriction on, municipal operations
In addition, the City of Clearwater will support the Florida
League of Cities in pursuing its legislative priorities.