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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 5,2005
Present: Frank Hibbard
William C. Jonson
Carlen Petersen
John Doran
Mayor
Vice-Mayor
Council member
Councilmember
Absent: Hoyt Hamilton
Councilmember
Also present: Garry Brumback
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation
was offered by Reverend Rusty Belcher from First United Methodist 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: None.
. 5 - Presentations:
5.1 - Ruth Eckerd Hall Update
David Stone, Chair of the Board, and Josh Magidson, Chair of the Foundation,
gave the update.
5.2 - Presentation of qift from Naqano. Japan - Linda Damsky. Chair. Sister City
Advisory Board
Linda Damsky presented a woodcarving gift from Nagano to the City.
5.3 - Proclamation - National Tourism Week - May 8-14.2005
The Mayor proclaimed May 8 -14,2005, National Tourism Week.
5.4 - Proclamation - Emerqency Medical Services Week - May 15-22, 2005
The Mayor proclaimed May 15 - 22, 2005, Emergency Medical Services Week.
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6 - Approval of Minutes
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6.1 - City Council - April 21, 2005
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
April 21, 2005, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Councilmember. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7 - Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda - None.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8 - Administrative public hearings - None.
9 - Quasi-judicial public hearings - None.
10 - Second Readings - public hearing
10.1 - Adopt Ordinance #7378-05 on second readinq, vacatinq the North 10 feet of a
portion of Dempsey Street from the Southeasterly corner of Lot 17, Block 2, Lake
Belleview Addition, to the west riqht-of-way line of Pomelo Avenue, subiect to a
Drainaqe and Utility Easement which is retained over the Southerly 3 feet thereof.
Ordinance #7378-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Council member Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7378-05 on second and
. final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.2 - Adopt Ordinance #7404-05 on second readinq, annexinq certain real property
whose post office address is 2723 S.R. 580 into the corporate limits of the City, and
redefininq the boundary lines of the City to include said addition.
Ordinance #7404-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7404-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
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10.3 - Adopt Ordinance #7405-05 on second readinq, amendinq the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City to desiqnate the land use for certain real
property whose post office address is 2723 S.R. 580, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential/Office General.
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Ordinance #7405-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Council member Petersen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7405-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.4 - Adopt Ordinance #7406-05 on second readinq, amendinq the zoninq atlas of the
City by zoninq certain real property whose post office address is 2723 S.R. 580, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Office (0).
Ordinance #7406-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Council member Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7406-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.5 - Adopt Ordinance #7407-05 on second readinq, annexino certain real property
whose post office address is 150 McMullen Booth Road into the corporate limits of the
City, and redefininq the boundary lines of the City to include said addition.
Ordinance #7407-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Council member Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7407-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.6 - Adopt Ordinance #7408-05 on second readinq, amendinq the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City, to desiqnate the land use for certain real
property whose post office address is 150 McMullen Booth Road, upon annexation into
the City of Clearwater as Residential/Office Limited.
Ordinance #7408-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Council member Petersen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7408-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
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"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.7 - Adopt Ordinance #7409-05 on second readina. amendina the zonina atlas of the
City by zonina certain real property whose post office address is 150 McMullen Booth
Road. upon annexation into the City of Clearwater. as Office (0).
Ordinance #7409-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7409-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.8 - Adopt Ordinance #7413-05 on second readina. amendina the Community
Development Code.
Ordinance #7413-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7413-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.9 - Adopt Ordinance #7414-05 on second readina. annexina certain real property
whose post office address is 2060 Everareen Avenue. into the corporate limits of the
City. and redefinina the boundary lines of the City to include said addition.
Ordinance #7414-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7414-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
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10.10 - Adopt Ordinance #7415-05 on second readinq, amendinq the future land use
plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City, to desiqnate the land use for
certain real property whose post office address is 2060 Everqreen Avenue. upon
annexation into the City, as Residential Urban.
Ordinance #7415-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Council member Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7415-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.11 - Adopt Ordinance #7416-05 on second readinq, amendinq the zoninq atlas of the
City bv zoninq certain real property whose post office address is 2060 Everqreen
Avenue. upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Medium Densitv Residential
(MDR).
Ordinance #7416-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7416-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
""Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.12 - Adopt Ordinance #7427-05 on second readinq, vacatinq the fifteen-foot allev
Ivinq alonq the south property line of Lot 1, Block 45A. Mandalav Subdivision. subiect to
a drainaqe and utilitv easement. which is retained over the full width thereof.
Ordinance #7427-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7427-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
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10.13 - Adopt Ordinance #7428-05 on second readinq, vacatinq the east five feet of the
ten-foot utilitv easement Ivinq alonq the west property line of Lot 32. Cedar Heiqhts
subdivision.
Ordinance #7428-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Council member Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7428-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
10.14 - Adopt Ordinance #7429-05 on second readinq, vacatinq a portion of the thirtv-
foot riqht-of-wav of Fifth Avenue North. bounded on the west bv the northerlv extension
of the west property line of Lot 9. Block 49. Chautauqua on the Lake, Unit 1. Section A.
and bounded on the east bv the west riqht-of-wav line of Lake Shore Drive.
Ordinance #7429-05 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7429-05 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
""Ayes": Jonson, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
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"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
City Manager Reports
11 - Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted, less 11.3.
11.1 - Appoint Stuart Jonap. representinq Morton Plant Hospital. to the Senior Center
Task Force.
11.2 - Approve the hirinq of two new FTE's for the Fire Dept.'s Prevention & Investiqation
Division at an estimated annual cost of $109.360 and a current year estimated cost of
$41.380.
11.3 - Approve a three-year License Aqreement from Mav 1. 2005 to April 30. 2008
between the City of Clearwater and 688 Skateshop. Inc.. to provide for the operation and
manaqement of the pro shop at the Ross Norton Extreme Park located at 1426 S. Martin
Luther Kinq Jr. Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
In anticipation of the opening of the new extreme park at Ross Norton Recreation
Complex, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the operation and
management of a pro shop in October of 2004. Only two proposals were received and
. staff is recommending approving an agreement with 688 Skateshop, Inc.
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The 688 Skateshop, Inc. has provided successful skatepark operations at several
venues, most specifically 688 Skatepark, formerly Central Skate park, on Ulmerton Road
in Largo. They have the staffing and expertise to offer a fully equipped and staffed pro
shop at Ross Norton.
Services to be included at the pro shop will include retail sales of skateboarding,
BMX and roller blade equipment, rentals, lessons, tournaments, etc.
Under this License Agreement the City will provide a space of approximately 400
square-feet for 688 Skateshop, Inc. to retrofit into a pro shop.
The City will receive 9% of gross revenue during the term of this agreement. First
year projections will yield $16,618.
Staff is recommending approval of the License Agreement between 688
Skateshop, Inc. and the City for three years from May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2008.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve a three-year License Agreement
from May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2008 between the City of Clearwater and 688 Skateshop,
Inc., to provide for the operation and management of the pro shop at the Ross Norton
Extreme Park located at 1426 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
11.4 - Approve Aqreement between the School Board of Pinellas County and the City of
Clearwater for a term from June. 2005 throuqh May. 2006 for the City to utilize Pinellas
County School buses at a cost of $.90 per mile plus $18.20 per hour. for a total
estimated cost of $40.000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
11.5 - Award a contract for interior renovations of The Lonq Center (04-0061-PR) to
Anqle & Schmid. Inc. of St. Petersburq. Florida. in the amount of $820.608. which
includes base bid. alternates 1. 2 and 3 and a 10% continqency. amend the scope of
proiect 315-93232 to reflect these renovations and amend professional services contract
with Wade-Trim and Associates to provide for construction manaqement for this proiect
for $46.154 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
11.6 - Approve a five-year "Interlocal Aqreement for Information Sharinq" permittinq the
Clearwater Police Department and other participatinq law enforcement aqencies within
Pine lias County to share information and provide effective crime analysis and crime
prevention information for Pine lias County residents. and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute same.
11.7 - Approve the "Thinkstream Criminal Justice Information Systems Law Enforcement
Network Aqreement," which is required to facilitate the Thinkstream interaqency law
enforcement data sharinq proiect in Pine lias County for a term endinq January 1. 2009.
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
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11.8 - Approve the McKim & Creed work order in the amount of $331.300 for
enaineerinq desian services in expandinq the City of Clearwater Reclaimed Water
System to serve residents in the Morninaside area in the southeastern portion of the City
(05-0022-UT). and approve the Cooperative Fundina Aareement with the Southwest
Florida Water Manaaement District (SWFWMD) which provides reimbursement of
proiect costs UP to $2.250.000. and that the appropriate officials be authorized to
execute same.
11.9 - Appoint David Lawrence Jaye. in the Business Owner or Representative cateqorv.
and Ryley Jeanne Hunter. in the Aaency or Government Representative cateqorv. to the
Brownfields Advisorv Board with terms expirina on May 31.2009.
11.10 - Reappoint Thomas Fletcher to the Parks and Recreation Board with the term
expirina on May 31.2009.
Purchasing
11.11 - Gas Materials - Meters and Reaulators durina the period May 6. 2005 throuah
April 302006 at a cost not to exceed $125.000 from American Meter Company. Avon
Park. Florida.
11.12 - Polymer durina the contract period May 6. 2005 throuah May 31. 2006 at a cost
not to exceed $183.701 from Polydyne Inc.. Riceboro. Georaia.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the Consent Agenda less Item 11.3
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
12 - Other items on City Manager Reports
12.1 - IAFF Union neaotiations update.
Assistant City Manager reported the contract will be voted on at the end of next
week.
13 - City Attorney Reports - None.
14 - City Manager Verbal Reports - None.
15 - Council Discussion Items - None.
16 - Other Council Action
Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and
reviewed upcoming events.
Petersen. Jonson. and Hibbard thanked Councilmember Doran, Doug Williams,
Sandra Curry and Jan Smith for their efforts regarding the Neighborhoods Conference.
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Petersen thanked the Chandlers and others who assisted in Beach Fest. She
said the Nagano visit was fantastic. She recognized National Day of Prayer and asked
everyone to keep those serving in Iraq in their hearts and prayers.
Jonson said the bridge donated from Glen Oaks Golf Course was installed at
Sunset Point Road and Stevenson Creek and the sidewalks will be installed before the
next school term. He said a solution regarding the traffic situation at Countryside High
School will be tested next week. He said enhanced enforcement is being done on traffic
not stopping for school buses and noted most violations occur on large roads with paved
medians versus median separation. He suggested Police Chief Klein review the school
bus issue on Blueline to educate the public.
Hibbard thanked the Clearwater Christian College for hosting the Neighborhoods
Conference. He was proud to have the extreme home makeover at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
He said Liberty Bank had their groundbreaking and wished them luck. He congratulated
County Commissioner Calvin Harris for his family being recognized as Family of the
Year by the Family Service Center.
17 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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