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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 16, 2005
Present: Frank Hibbard
William C. Jonson
Hoyt P. Hamilton
Carlen Petersen
John Doran
Mayor
Vice-Mayor
Council member
Councilmember
Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Su!!!v::!n
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 David i...anders from Heritage 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:
5 - Presentations:
5.1 2005 Heart Readv Award from the American Heart Association
5.2 Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month: July 2005
5.3 Neiqhborhood Coalition - Presentation re Neiqhborhood Conference
Doug Williams reported nearly 100 residents had attended the Neighborhood
Conference. He presented plaques for Development & Neighborhood Services Director Jeff
Kronschnabl and staff aDd to t~e host site, Clearwater Christian College, and praised the
student body. The site of the February 25, 2006, Neighborhood Conference will be announced.
6 - Approval of Minutes
6.1 City Council - June 2. 2005
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June
2, 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
Tom Nocera requested the County stop fluoridating the water supply until studies on
resulting lead and arsenic levels are completed.
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. . Public Hearings - Not before 0:00 p.m.
8 - Administrative public hearings: None
9 - Quasi-judicial public hearings
9.1 Approve the Annexation. Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU)
to City Residential Urban (RU) and Zoninq Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Sinqle-
Family Residential District to the City Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1481
Sandy Lane (Lot 35, Terra Alto Estates in Section 5-29-15); and Pass Ordinances #7430-05,
#7431-05 & #7432-05 on first readinq.
The subject property is located at 1481 Sandy Lane, on the south side of Sandy Lane,
approximately 180 feet west of Highland Avenue. The applicant is requesting this annexation in
order to receive City sewer and solid waste service. The property is located within an enclave
and is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the east; therefore, the proposed annexation is
consistent with Pinellas County requirements with regard to voluntary annexation. It is also
proposed that the abutting Sandy Lane right-of-way not currently within the City limits be
annexed.
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The subject site is approximately 0.17 -acre in area and is currently developed with a
single-family dwelling. It ~s proposed that the property have a Future Land Use Plan designation
of Residential Urban (RU) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning Department determined 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 boundaries and does not create an
enclave.
This annexation has been reviewed by the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) staff
according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance #00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no
objections have been raised. The Community Development Board reviewed this application at
its public hearing on May 17, 2005, and unanimously recommended approval of the application.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU) to City Residential Urban (RU) and Zoning
Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to the City Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1481 Sandy Lane (Lot 35, Terra Alto Estates in
Section 5-29-15). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance #7430-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordinance #7430-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
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"Nays": None.
Ordinance #7431"-05 was presented forfirst reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7431-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon ro!1 call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance #7432-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Council member Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7432-05 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 Approve the Annexation, land Use Plan Amendment-from County Residential low (Rl) to -
City Residential low (Rl) and Zoninq Atlas Amendment from t~~Qun1Y R-;2. Sinqle-Family
Residential District. to the City low Medium Density Residential (lMDR) District for 3001 lake
Vista Drive (lot 1. Block G. Kapok Terrace in Section 9-29-16); and Pass Ordinances #7433-05,
#7434-05 & #7435-05 on first readinq.
The subject property is located at 3001 lake Vista Drive, at the southeast corner of lake
Vista Drive and Bayview Avenue. The applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive
City sewer and solid waste service. The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
the west; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Pinellas County requirements
with regard to voluntary annexation. The subject site is approximately 0.32-acre in area and is
currently developed with a single-family dwelling. It is proposed that the property have a Future
land Use Plan designation of Residential low (Rl) and a zoning category of low Medium
Density Residential (lMDR).
The Planning Department determined 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 boundaries and does not
create an enclave.
This annexation has been reviewed by the- ppe staff according bth-e- provisions of
Pinellas County Ordinance #00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no objections have been raised. The
Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing on May 17, 2005,
and unanimously recommended approval of the application,
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the Annexation, land Use Plan
Amendment from County RE:sidential low (Rl) to City Residential low (Rl) and Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to the City low Medium
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Density Residential (LMDR) District for 3001 Lake Vista Drive (Lot 1, Block G, Kapok Terrace in
Section 9-29-16). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance #7433-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Council member Doran moved to pass Ordinance #7433-05 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 #7434-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7434-05 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 #7435-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7435-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
9.3 Approve the Annexation. Land Use Plan Amendment fiOm County Residential Urban (RU)
to City Residential Urban (RU) and Zoninq Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Sinqle-
Family Residential District. to the City Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 100
Baywood Avenue (Lot 22. Block D. Eastwood Terrace Second Addition in Section 18-29-15):
and Pass Ordinances #7436-05, #7437-05 & #7438-05 on first readinq.
The subject property is located at 100 Baywood Avenue, on the west side of Baywood
Avenue, approximately 490 feet south of Drew Street. The applicant is requesting this
annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The
property is located within an unincorporated enclave and is contiguous to existing City
boundaries to the north, east, and south; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with
Pinellas County requirements with regard to voluntary annexation. The subject site is
approximately 0.18-acre in area and is currently developed with a single-family dwelling. It is
proposed that the property have a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU)
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 levei 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 wil! reduce such enclave.
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. This annexation has been reviewed by the PPC staff according to the provisions of
Pinellas County Ordinance #00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no objections have been raised. The
Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing on May 17, 2005,
and unanimously recommended approval of the application.
Council member Petersen moved to approve the Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU) to City Resideniial Urban (RU) and Zoning
Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residentj~l D;strict, to the City Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 100 Baywood Avenue (Lot 22, Block 0,
Eastwood Terrace Second Addition in Section 18-29-15). The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance #7436-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordinance #7436-05 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 #7437-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Council member Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7437-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance #7438-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7438-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
9.4 Continue the request for Annexation. Land Use Plan Amendment to the Residential Low
(RL) and Institutional (I) cateqory, Zoninq Atlas Amendment to the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) and Institutional (I) Districts and Development Aqreement for property
located at 3280/3290 McMullen-Booth Road to a date uncertain.
Councilmember Petersen moved to continue Item 9.4 to a date uncertain. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.5 Approve the Annexation and initial City Future Land Use Plan desiqnation of Commercial
General (CG) and initial City Zoninq Atlas desiqnation of Commercial (C) for an unnamed riqht-
of-way 16 feet in width and 300 feet in lenqth on the north side of 3070 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
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(consistinq of a parcel of land Ivinq between lots 1-6 and lots 18-23. block 3, Bavview Terrace in
Section 16-29-16); and Pass Ordinance #7397-05. #7398-05 and #7399-05 on first readinq.
The CDB (Community Development Board) reviewed and recommended approval of this
application on February 15, 2005. However, at the second City Council reading on April 7,
2005, it was noted the location was listed incorrectly as 170 feet west of U.S. Highway 19 North,
when the site is actually 170 feet west of McMullen-Booth Road. This error was corrected.
The subject site is an unnamed right-of-way, 16 feet in width and 300 feet in length
adjacent to the north edge of property located at 3070 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, at the northern
terminus of Bay Street, and approximately 170 feet west of McMull~n-Booth Road. This
annexation is being processed to bring this unimproved right-of-way into the City boundaries.
The owner of adjacent property to the south would like to request this street's vacation in
order to incorporate it into the site, which contains a 127 -room hotel and a proposed 55-room
hotel (Case FLD2004-11 051). The right-of-way is contiguous with the existing City boundaries
to the south and east; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Pinellas County
Ordinance #00-63 with regard to voluntary annexation. The subject site is approximately 0.11
acre in area and is unimproved. It is proposed that the property have a Future Land Use Plan
designation of Commercial General (GC) and a zoning category of C, Commercial.
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 boundaries and does not
create an enclave.
The PPC, according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance #00-63, Section 7
(1-3) has reviewed this annexation, and no objections have been raised. The Community
Development Board has reviewed this proposed annexation at its regularly scheduled meeting
on May 17, 2005, and unanimously recommended approval. ... -
Councilmember Doran moved to approve the Annexation and initial City Future Land
Use Plan designation of Commercial General (CG) and initial City Zoning Atlas designation of
Commercial (C) for an unnamed right-of-way 16 feet in width and 300 feet in length on the north
side of 3070 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard (consisting of a parcel of land lying between lots 1-6 and
lots 18-23, block 3, Bayview Terrace in Section 16-29-16). The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance #7397-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7397-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
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Ordinance #7398-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7398-05 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 #7399-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance #7399-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Doran, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
10 - Second Readings - public hearing: None
City Manager Reports
11 - Consent Agenda - approved as submitted, less Item 11.6
11.1 Declare vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City and authorize disposal
throuoh sale to the hiohest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction. Tampa. Florida.
11.2 Approve payment for repair of Public Services vehicle and payment for a rental aerial lift
vehicle with the total of both not to exceed $42.500.
11.3 Approve the final plat for "Park Place Townhomes" located at 605 Poinsettia Avenue beino
approximately 300 feet north of the intersection of Bay Esplanade and Poinsettia Avenue.
11.4 Approve the final plat for "Four Seasons Townhomes" located at 110 Lady Mary Drive
beino approximately 500 feet north of the intersection of Cleveland Street and Lady Mary Drive.
11.5 Approve the final plat for "Montclair Cove" 1822 Montclair Road approximately 300 feet
Northeast of the intersection of Keene Road and Montclair Road.
11.6 - See page 8.
11.7 Approve the Interlocal Aoreement with Pine lias County to extend the Local Option Gas Tax
for an additional ten (10) vears for the period of September ..:L...l..QQ7 throuoh Auoust 31, 2017.
11.8 Approve three additional full-time positions (Survey crew).
Purchasing
11.9 Smith Fence - Annual contract for the purchase of fence materials and installation for
various proiects located throuohout the City durino the period June 17. 2005 throuoh June 30,
2006, at a cost not to exceed $200.000.
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. Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less Item
11.6, and that the appropri8t6 officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
11.6 Review revised Vision Statement and Elements, and provide direction reqardinq Proposed
Locations and Schedule for Community Visioninq Meetinqs.
On March 2, March 18, and April 8, 2005, the City Council held a series of meetings to
revise the City's 20-year vision statement and associated vision priorities. Eleven priorities were
identified, with two additional priorities (Communication, Economic Vitality and Reinvestment)
added following the series of meetings.
The Council agreed the next step in the process would be a series of public meetings to
gain community input and direction on the proposed changes. City Manager Intern Erin Keefe,
Public Communications, and Neighborhood Services have compiled a list of proposed locations
for the community meetings, based on proximity to neighborhoods, geographic and logical
boundaries: 1) Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex; 2) North Greenwood Recreation
Complex; 3) Main Library; 4) Ross Norton Recreation & Aquatic Complex; 5) The Long Center;
6) Morningside Recreation Complex; 7) Wood Valley Boys & Girls Club; and Countryside
Recreation Center.
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Because of time considerations (Citizens Academy, Council Meetings), it is
recommended these meetings take place every Tuesday, beginning in September, with a goal
of compiling results and -presenting a final'vision document by the end of calendar year 2005.
At Monday's Work Session "attainable workforce housing" was added to the vision
statement. It was felt the wurd "workforce" did not address everyone in need and "workforce"
was deleted. It was also requested the airpark's future be added under the cultural and
recreational offerings and economic vitality categories.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the Vision Statement and Elements, as
amended, and proposed schedule and locations for Community Visioning meetings. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
12 - Other items on City Manager Reports
12.1 Pass on first readinq Ordinances #7464-05 and #7465-05, amendinq the City's fiscal year
2004/05 Operatinq and Capital Improvement Budqets at mid-year.
Budget Director Tina Wilson reviewed the request. The FY-(Fiscal Year) 2004/05
operating and capital improvement budgets were adopted in September 2004 by Ordinances
#7338-04 and #7339-04. Section 2.521 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City
Manager to prepare a quarterly report detailing income and expenditure estimates, collections,
explaining significant variances, as well as the financial status of all active capital improvement
projects.
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The Mid Year Budget Review, in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances, is based
on six months of activity (October 2004 through March 2005) in this fiscal year. The report
comments on major variances, as well as documents all proposed amendments.
Significant Fund amendments are outlined:
General Fund
General Fund revenues and expenditure amendments reflect a net increase of
$1,980,690.
The major reasons for the overall General Fund expenditure increase include the
appropriation of prior year retained earnings as follows: $1,085,180 for the Fire Department for
IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) contract initiatives, retirement and severance
payouts; $428,820 for shutters for Police Headquarters; $46,260 for legal assistance with
contract negotiations, $114,980 to fund positions of architect, two fire inspectors, and a
construction inspector in Planning and Development Services, and $11,390 for purchase of
emergency generators.
In addition, the Police and Fire Departments, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works
administration all reflect proposed budget increases totaling $339,010 for expenditures directly
related to hurricanes Jeanne, Frances, and Charley that were funded in the current budget year.
All of these expenditures are offset by a revenue reimbursement from FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Authority).
All of the above amendments have been approved previously by the Council, with the
exception of th~ Fire retirement and severance payouts, arid budget increases due to hurricanes.
General Fund Reserves
To ensure adequate reserves, the City Council's policy reflects that General Fund
unappropriated retained earnings of 8.5% of the City's budgeted General Fund expenditures must
be maintained as a reserve to guard against future emergencies.
With the closing of the year-end 2004 books, and the allocation of reserves noted above,
estimated General Fund reserves at mid year are approximately $11.1 million, or 10.8% of the
current year's General Fund budget, exceedihg City reserve policy by almost $2.4 million.
Significant amendments to other City Operating Funds are noted:
Stormwater Fund
Stormwater amendments include the accrual of $376,780 if needed to fund the legal
settlement with Pinellas County School Board, which is offset with the allocation of Stormwater
Retained earnings. This accrual had been accounted for in the recent rate study. In additional,.
expenditure amendments include approximately $135,000 for contractual services for the
stormwater portion on maintenance costs for lake and pond projects. Both of these
amendments were accounted fOi in the recent rate study.
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Gas Fund
Budget amendments to the Gas Fund total $4.8 million due to the increase cost of fuel,
and the increase is offset by a budget amendment recognizing increased gas sales.
Solid Waste Fund
Amendments to SoHd Waste Fund expenditures total $380,830, and primarily reflect
budget increases to personnel, garage services, and dump fees as a direct result of the
hurricane season. The amendments are offset by a reimbursement from FEMA as well as an
increase in other collection revenue.
Recyclinq Fund
Recycling amendments reflect a $92,640 increase primarily due to increased recycling
activity and higher than anticipated fuel prices. This increase is offset by a revenue increase in
the sale of recyclables. In addition, grant revenue from Pinellas County is recognized in the
amount of $58,690 to fund a Special Program project on a reimbursable basis to support and
expand the recycling program and recycling education efforts.
Marine & Aviation Fund
Mid-year amendments reflect higher than anticipated expenditures, primarily for gas and
oil costs in the amount of $200,000. These cost increases are offset by a like increase in sales
revenues from fuel sales.
Parkinq Fund
Parking Fund amendments at mid-year reflect an increase of $220,000 to recognize the
cost of collection processing from Pinellas County" and a transfer of $125,000 to the General
Fund representing anticipated parking fine revenues in excess of enforcement/collection
expenditures. The budget increase is offset by increases in parking fine revenues. In addition,
the Parking Fund recognizes the return of $1.4 milli.on from the capital improvement fund with
the closing of the Pelican Walk Parking Garage project.
General Services Fund
The General Services Fund budget recognizes an increase of $28,180 for costs directly
tied to the operations of the "projects crew" providing services to specific projects. These costs
are offset by like revenue provided for the cost of services. In addition, the Fund recognizes the
reimbursement of more than $13,000 of revenue from FEMA representing the reimbursement
for hurricane expenditures last fall.
Garaqe Fund
The Garage Fund budget recognizes an increase of $120,000 for the purchase of fuel
and parts that have exceeded anticipated budgeted costs. The increase in fuel and parts is
offset by revenues passing back these costs to the user departments.
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Central Insurance Fund
Budget amendments in the Central Insurance Fund reflect the return of the $1.1 million
transferred earlier in the year to the Special Program Fund to provide funding for storm related
damage and repair. The City has been reimbursed from FEMA for expenditures related to last
summer's hurricane season, and these funds can now be returned to the Central Insurance
Fund.
Capital Improvement Fund.
The amendments to the Capital Improvement Fund total a net budget increase of
$1,736,856. The majority of this increase is directly impacted by several projects previously
approved by the Councii including $1.9 million aliocated to the joe DiMaggio iand purchase, .
$428,818 for hurricane shuttt:;rs for the Police Headquarters, and $400,000 for landscape
projects at Courtney Campbell Causeway and Drew and US 19.
In addition, $1.4 million is returned to the Parking Fund from the Pelican Walk Parking
Garage project, which will be closed.
The report reflects one new project not previously approved by the Council. The report
establishes a project for the "Document & Agenda Management Replacement" at a budget of
$180,363 to replace the current agenda management system. The project is funded entirely by
savings in the Official Records and Legislative Services operating budget and project savings in
other capital improvement projects.
A second proposed project increase not previously approved by the Council reflects a
budget increase of $318,280 in 2006 bond revenues in the Sanitary Sewer R&R project which
brings this project in line with the rate study analysis recently presented to the Council.
Capital improvement project budget increases previously approved by the City Council:
1) Police Hurricane Shutters - $428,818, approved March 17, 2005; 2) Courtney Campbell
Causeway Landscape Improvements - $150,000, approved April 21, 2005; 3) Drew St & US 19
Overpass Landscape Improvements - $250,000, approved JanuarY 20, 2005; 4) Joe DiMaggio. ..
Land Purchase - $1,950,050, ~pproved April 21,2005; 5} Ross Norton Complex - $52,000,
approved April 7, 2005; and 6) Stevenson Creek Implementation Projects - $167,780, approved
April 7, 2005.
Special ProQram Fund
The Special Program Fund reflects a net budget increase of $2,700,448 recognizing
over $1.7 million in FEMA reimbursements for emergency expenditures tied to last year's
hurricane season, $115,500 in grant proceeds from the Juvenile Welfare Board, $535,000 in
Special Events funding, and more than $129,000 from police fines and court proceeds to
support public safety programs.
In response to a question, staff will report on the status of the installation of shutters on
the Police Department.
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Council member Jonson moved to amend the City's fiscal year 2004/05 Operating and
Capital Improvement Budgets at mid-year. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance #7464-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7464-05 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 #7465-05 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Council member Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7465-05 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Jonson, Hamilton, Petersen, Dorail, and l-iibbard.
"Nays": None.
12.2 Adopt Resolution #05-28 supplementinq Ordinance #6876-01 to authorize not to exceed
$15 million in improvement revenue bonds.
Ordinance #6876-01 authorizes the issuance of bond pledging public service tax
revenues. The City is in the process of implementing Beach by Design, which requires
significant capital expenditures for which the City could potentially issue bonds to pay all or part
of the costs.
This resolution authorizes the City to issue up to $15 million in improvement revenue
bonds. This resolution authorizes and directs the City's Bond Counsel, with the assistance of
the City Attorney, to obtain a judgment validating the issuance of the bonds. Any bonds to be
issued must be further authorized by a subsequent resolution.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve supplementing Ordinance #6876-01 to
authorize not to exceed $15 million in improvement revenue bonds. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution #05-28 was presented and read by title only. _ Councilmember Doran moved
to pass and adopt Resolution #05-28 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.
12.3 Appoint a Councilmember as the Votinq Deleqate for the Florida Leaque of Cities Annual
Business Meetinq to be held Saturday, Auqust 20. 2005.
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Council member Hamiiton moved to appoint Councilmember Jonson as the City's voting
delegate for the Florida League of Cities Annual Business Meeting on August 20, 2005. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
13 - City Attorney Reports
13.1 Continue adoption of Ordinance #7445-05. amendinq the Community Development Code;
amendinq Article 6. Nonconformitv Provisions. Section 6-109.B. Termination of Status as a
Nonconformitv: providinq that upon reconstruction of structures. which are nonconforminq with
respect to density. such reconstruction must retain the current use to Julv 21. 2005.
Staff has requested this item be continued.
Councilmember Jonson moved to continue Item 13.1 to July 21, 2005. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
14 - City Manager Verbai Reports
The City Manager reported the Innovations Group has recognized the Hispanic
Outreach Center with an award. He recognized staff efforts in recovering more than $2 million
in FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Authority) reimbursements.
A Pension Trustees meeting was scheduled for August 15, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., preceding
that week's City Council.meetinq.
. 15 - Council Discussion Items
15.1 Position reqardinq iiftinq moratorium on drillinq in Eastern Pianninq area of the Gulf of
Mexico.
Gas System Managing Director Chuck Warrington reported Florida territorial waters, for
the purposes of oil exploration, cover approximately one third of the Gulf of Mexico and are
believed to the most productive area. He said the differences drilling for oil and for natural gas
are great. Prices are at an exceedingly high rate for natural gas. Technology exists today to
bring up only natural gas, not oil. Current proposals would allow natural gas only leases, well
off shore, to recover natural gas and ship it to northern gulf refineries. While natural gas is less
expensive than electricity, current prices have risen by a third, increasing CGS (Clearwater Gas
System) customer costs by $12.5 million. The Senate yesterday dec!ded against lifting the
moratorium on drilling in Florida territorial waters.
It was agreed the issue is not as urgent now that the Senate decided to not drill off
Florida and that a policy decision be delayed until related issues can be further explored.
Discussion ensued regarding natural gas exploration not having the environmental
hazards of oil and urging our legislators to be open minded about exploring alternative energy
sources. .
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In response to questions, Mr. Worthington said current technology allows the safe
recovery of natural gas, a fossil fuel generally found in the gaseous p~rt of the vein, typically on
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top of oil. He said no natural gas platforms would be closer than 40 miles from Florida's shore.
Legislative discussions regarding the area remain fluid. Current leases do not separate out
natural gas leases. A study of Florida territorial water resources has been proposed.
Concern was expressed there is not enough information to make a decision and the
process is not without risk. Opposition to coupling the drilling for oil and natural gas was
expressed.
Consensus was to send a letter supporting Florida Senators' efforts to maintain the
moratorium on drilling for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico Eastern Planning area, that the
Council would consider supporting the investigation of natural gas exploration if it can be done
in an environmentally-friendly manner, and to strongly encourage exploring alternatives to gas
and oil as energy sources.
16 - Other Council Action
Mavor Hibbard recommended Clearwater sponsor a Half Iron Man competition for five
years, starting in November 2006, at a cost not to exceed $84,195 for the 2006 event.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding traffic and conflicts with
construction projects. Staff reported the planning for the events has taken all these issues into
consideration. It also was felt other funding sources and sponsorships would reduce the City's
actual cost.
Consensus was to support going forward with plans, and bringing back a contract for
approval.
Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and reviewed
upcoming events.
Council member Dor::m said the "Old Florida" meetings were successful.
Councilmembers Doran and Petersen congratulated the L'azon Technical Institute for its
creative reuse of an old library and Councilmember Jonson presented a certificate from the
organization to the Mayor.
Council members Doran and Petersen congratulated the CNHS' (Clearwater
Neighborhood Housing Services) Neighbor Works project for its successes.
Councilmember Petersen congratulated the City's wastewater treatment plants for
receiving three awards; reported 10 youth scholarship recipients are excited about attending a
conference and more may receive scholarships; provided a copy of Growth Management Bill
and summary from TBRPC (Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council); and reported the County
Commission endorsed the cultural arts plan, concept of a recreational master plan, and received
a presentation on affordable housing.
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Council member Jonson referenced an article on smart growth in On Common Ground;
thanked Tim Kurtz and the Council for support regarding designation of the Courtney Campbell
Causeway as a Scenic Highway; and was pleased regarding FCA T improvements in local
schools.
17 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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