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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 17, 2001
Present:
Brian J. Aungst
Ed Hart
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor /Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Interim City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation
was offered by Vice-Mayor Hart. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards - None.
. ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards
a) Proclamation: Safe Boating Week - 5/19-25/01
b) Proclamation: Upper Pinellas Business Week - 6/3-9/01
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) Safety Harbor Commissioner Keith Zayac - recognize Clearwater for support of 1 st
Lydick Family Tennis Benefit for children's brain cancer to be held 6/2/01
Commissioner Zayac was not present, therefore the presentation was not given.
b) Award to Main Library Youth Advisory Committee
Library Director John Szabo introduced the Main Library Youth Advisory Committee.
Over the last 3 years, the Committee has hosted various activities for teens including
dances, etc. Saturday, they are hosting the third annual teen battle of the bands at Pier
60. They recently received the Betty Davis Miller service award.
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ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
It was noted that the City Clerk had provided the Commission with some changes to
Item #77. Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 3, 2001, as corrected by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Aoenda
Jeff Jacobson said Mary DeMoss of the Foundation for Religious Tolerance
misrepresented her organization, as it is actually part of Scientology. He said he was
denied the opportunity to buy a brick in Gaslight Alley and expressed concern regarding
Citizens for a Better Clearwater's actions.
Julie Lewis said the allegation that Commission members were excluded for the
Library Foundation event due to pressure exerted on them is untrue. She said the
Foundation is concerned that if all Commission members attend a meeting, it would be
considered a public meeting.
Mercedes Walker Dickenson said the Library Foundation is autonomous from the
City and would do nothing close to what was stated in the newspaper. She said the
Tuesday meeting was part of the Foundation's leadership campaign initiation.
Early Sorenson expressed his viewpoint regarding how the law pertains to City
government and constitutional rights. He encouraged the Commission to keep up the good
work of representing the people.
Thanh Nguyen said the Planning Department staff has been playing a power game at
his property by conniving against him and abusing the Community Development Code. He
said he had cooperated with the City by giving away a parking space to install landscaping
and now the Planning Department says he does not comply with Code.
Charles Shank suggested the utility taxes on reclaimed water be added to the price
of the water to reflect its true price. He said the quality of reclaimed water is bad and is
not properly chlorinated. He requested Commission Hart correct the problems he has with
the PSTA buses and the Jolley Trolley passing his house 84 times a day.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Public Hearino & First Readino Ord. #6800-01 - Vacating 3' utility easement
lying along rear property lines of lots 5-10, Acker's Sub., a/k/a 2700 Block of McMullen
Booth Road (Vogel, V200 1-11 )(PW)
The applicant proposes to build an office building on the subject property. Florida
Power, Time Warner, Verizon and Verizon Media Ventures, Inc. have no objection to the
vacation request. The City has no utilities in the subject easement. Public Works
Administration has no objections to the vacation request.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the applicants' request to vacate the 3
foot utility easement lying along the rear property lines of lots 5 through 10, inclusive of
Acker's Subdivision (AKA 2700 Block of McMullen Booth Road). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented ordinance #6800-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6800-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM # 9 - Public Hearino - Declare surplus a portion of SW'V4 of NW'V4 of Sec. 8-29-16,
described as Parcel 804.01, and a portion of NE'V4 of Sec. 7-29-16, described as Parcel
806.01; Res. #01-12 - authorizing grant of perpetual easement therein to FOOT for
ingress, egress, maintenance or any other purpose consistent with said rights (PW)
FOOT is preparing plans to construct and widen US Highway 19, a/k/a/ State Road
55, from south of Coachman Road to north of Sunset Point Road. US 19 bisects City-
owned park lands lying adjacent to the northerly right-of-way of the CSX railroad on both
the east and west sides of the highway between Orew Street and Coachman Road.
Moccasin lake Nature Park abuts US 19 on the east, and Townplace Park abuts the west
alignment of the highway.
To facilitate project construction and maintenance, FOOT has requested perpetual
easement across a 7.87 X 232.20 foot (1,828 square feet) strip of Moccasin lake Nature
Park (Parcel 804.01) lying parallel and adjacent to the east right-of-way line of US19, and a
7.87 X 543.79 foot (4,282 square feet) portion of Townplace Park (Parcel 806.01) lying
parallel and adjacent to the west right-of-way line of US 19.
The easement grants would provide FOOT authority of ingress, egress,
maintenance, or any other purpose consistent with said rights, over the easement
premises. The City would retain all other rights of ownership not in conflict with the rights
granted to FOOT. Proposed easement documentation requires that FOOT restore adjacent
City-owned lands any time its use of the easement premises may damage such adjacent
property.
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The widening project is believed to serve a valid public purpose. No appraisals of
the easement rights were performed because it is believed the values would be nominal.
Declaring the subject parcels surplus and granting easement therein to FOOT complies with
Section 2.01 (d)(5)(viii) of the City Charter that authorizes the transfer of surplus property
to another governmental entity for less than appraised value after an advertised public
hearing has been held, and a finding by the Commission of a valid public purpose for the
transfer.
Commissioner Jonson moved to declare as surplus a portion of the Southwest ~ of
the Northwest ~ of Section 8, Township 29 South, Range 16 East more particularly
described as Parcel 804.01, and a portion of the Northeast ~ of Section 7, Township 29
South, Range 16 East more particularly described as Parcel 806.01, per FOOT (Florida
Department of Transportation) right-of-way mapping, Section 15150-2580, State Road 55
(US 19) widening project. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-12 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Resolution #01-12 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #10- (Cont. from 4/19 & 5/3/01) Public Hearino & First ReadinQ Ord. #6782-01 -
Vacating 10' drainage & utility easement lying along a line 660' east of the west property
line of M&B 41.05, Sec. 5-29-16, less S10' (School Board of Pinellas County, V2001-
07)(PW) To be Cont. to 6/7/01
Commissioner Hamilton moved to continue Item #10 to the June 7, 2001,
Commission meeting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #11 - Public Hearino & First Readino Ords. #6648-01, #6649-01 & #6650-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Estate & LOR Zoning, 2301 Campbell Rd., Sec. 6-29-16, M&B
34.01 & 34.011 (Judith N. Coachman, Paul A. & Carolyn L. Young)(PLD)
Based on the July 2, 1981, AT A ( Agreement to Annex), the previous owners of
these 2 properties entered into an agreement with the City to annex these properties in
order to receive water service from the City. The terms and provisions of that agreement
are binding upon the previous owners, their successors, assigns, or any subsequent owners
of these properties. At that time, these properties were located outside the municipal
boundaries of the City and did not meet the adjacency requirements for voluntary
annexations. These properties are now contiguous with the City's boundaries. The ATA
required the City to provide 60 days written notice of its intent to annex each of these
properties. This notice was mailed to the current property owner(s) on October 6, 2000,
and the notice expired on December 5, 2000.
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Since the execution of the agreement in 1981, the ownership of these parcels has
changed. The large parcel (Metes and Bounds 34-01) is currently owned by Judith N.
Coachman while the smaller corner parcel (Metes and Bounds 34-011) is owned by Paul A.
Young and Carolyn L. Young. The smaller corner parcel is developed with a single-family
residential estate home while the larger parcel is vacant. The combined area is
approximately 3.65 acres.
The City is now initiating this annexation request in order to bring these properties
into its jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and conditions established in those AT A
agreements of July 2, 1981.
The City has been providing water service to these properties pursuant to the
agreement to annex and adequate capacity exists to serve the proposed annexation.
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 adversely impact 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 staff according
to the provisions of the County Ordinance #00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no objections have
been received from this office.
The Planning Department determined the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications associated with these properties are consistent with the following
standards specified in the Community Development Code: 1) The proposed land use plan
amendment and rezoning applications are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 2) the
potential range of uses and the specific proposed use are compatible with the surrounding
area; 3) sufficient public facilities are available to serve these properties; and 4) the
applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County, review by the Pinellas
Planning Council will not be required for the plan amendment.
The Community Development Board reviewed these applications at their public
hearing meeting of April 17, 2001, and unanimously recommended approval.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve the annexation of AT A properties, land Use
Plan and Zoning Atlas Amendments from the existing County Residential Estate to City
land Use Plan Residential Estate and Zoning Atlas Amendment from County Estate
Residential (E-1) District to City low Density Residential (lDR) District for 2301 Campbell
Road (Metes and Bounds 34-01 and 34-011 in Section 06, Township 29 South, Range 16
East). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6648-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6648-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6649-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6649-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
" Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6650-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6650-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hearinq & First Readina Ords. #6784-01, #6785-01 & #6786-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban & lMDR Zoning, 1601 Druid Rd., Sec. 14-29-15, M&B
43.12 & 43.16 (Charles Hammrick, Dorothy E. Hammrick, Richard L. Kamensky and
Elizabeth Plecker)(PlD)
This site is located at 1601 Druid Road on the east side of lake Avenue,
approximately 290 feet south of Druid Road. The purpose of the annexation is to enable
the applicants to receive City water and sewer service. The subject parcels are utilized for
lumbers and trusses manufacturing. Upon the annexation, the applicants propose to
construct 32 units of townhouses at this site. The site is approximately 3.178 acres. This
annexation also will eliminate an existing enclave in the area.
The ability to develop the site with attached dwellings (townhouse style) requires
site plan review by the COB (Community Development Board) as a Residential Infill Project.
The COB approved the site plan as a Residential Infill Project at their April 17, 2001,
meeting contingent upon Commission approval of the annexation, plan amendment, and
rezoning. The properties' owners are aware of the need and costs to extend the sanitary
sewer line to their properties.
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 adversely impact public facilities and their level of service; 2) the
proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Countywide
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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 requires a review by the PPC. Following the approval of the Pinellas
County charter amendment in a referendum election on November 7, 2000, the PPC is now
authorized by Ordinance #00-63, Section 7( 1-3) to review all voluntary annexations
including those previously executed through valid agreement. The PPC staff has reviewed
this annexation and no objections have been received from that office.
The Planning Department determined the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the
Community Development Code: 1) The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning
applications are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and
the specific proposed use are compatible with the surrounding area; 3) sufficient public
facilities are available to serve these properties; and 4) the applications will not have an
adverse impact on the natural environment.
Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County, review by the Pinellas
Planning Council will not be required for the plan amendment.
The Community Development Board reviewed these applications at their public
hearing meeting of April 17, 2001, and unanimously recommended approval of all 3
applications.
It was noted ownership documentation is forthcoming.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Urban to City Residential Urban and Zoning Atlas
Amendment from County Zoning Manufacturing and Industrial District (M-2) to City Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Zoning District for 1601 Druid Road (Metes and
Bounds 43-1 2 & 43-16 in Section 14, Township 29 South, Range 1 5 East). The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6784-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6784-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6785-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6785-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
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title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6786-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM # 13 - Public Hearino & First Readino Ords. #6789-01, #6790-01 & #6791-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1972 E. Skyline Dr., Skyline Groves, Lot
66 (Craig & Lisa JohnsonHPLD)
This site is located at 1972 East Skyline Drive, on the west side of East Skyline
Drive, approximately 160 feet south of Hyvue Drive. The purpose of the annexation is to
enable the applicants to receive City sewer service. The current use of the property is
single family residential and the site is approximately 0.18 acres.
The property will be served by the City's sanitary sewer service. The property
owners are aware of the need and costs to extend the sanitary sewer line to their property.
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The Planning Department determined the proposed annexation is consistent with the
following standards specified in the Community Development Code: 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
adversely impact 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 requires a review by the PPC. Following the approval of the Pinellas
County charter amendment in a referendum election on November 7, 2000, the PPC is now
authorized by Ordinance #00-63, Section 7( 1-3) to review all voluntary annexations
including those previously executed through valid agreement. The PPC staff has reviewed
this annexation and no objections have been received from that office.
The Planning Department determined the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the
Community Development Code: 1) The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning
applications are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and
the specific proposed use are compatible with the surrounding area; 3) sufficient public
facilities are available to serve these properties; and 4) the applications will not have an
adverse impact on the natural environment.
Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County, review by the Pinellas
Planning Council will not be required for the plan amendment.
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hearing meeting of April 17, 2001, and unanimously recommended approval.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Low to City Residential Low and Zoning Atlas
Amendment from County Zoning Residential, Single Family District (R-3) to City Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Zoning District for 1972 East Skyline Drive (Lot 66,
Skyline Groves in Section 06, Township 29 South, Range 16 East). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6789-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6789-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6790-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6790-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6791-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6791-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM # 14 - Public HearinCl & First ReadinCl Ords. #6787-01 & #6788-01 - Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential/Office General & Office Zoning, 812 Pinellas St., Milton Park
Sub., Blk 10, Lot 13 & S % vacated alley adjoining on north (Thompson Executive Center
Partnership Number Two)(PLD)
The site is located on the north side of Pinellas Street, approximately 100 feet east
of South Myrtle Avenue. The purpose of the land use plan amendment and rezoning is to
allow office redevelopment on a vacant parcel. The current use of the property is a shell
rock parking lot and the site is approximately 0.17 acres.
The proposed office development requires the site plan be reviewed by the CDB as a
Comprehensive Infill Project. The CDB approved the site plan at their April 17, 2001,
meeting, contingent upon Commission approval of this plan amendment and rezoning.
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The Planning Department determined the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the
Community Development Code: 1 ) The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning
applications are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and
the specific proposed use are compatible with the surrounding area; 3) sufficient public
facilities are available to serve these properties; 4) the applications will not have an adverse
impact on the natural environment; and 5) the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning represent a logical extension of the boundaries and will not result in "spot zoning" .
The site is less than 1 acre and is considered a Type A threshold land use plan
amendment. The Countywide Rules require official submission to the PPC for the land use
plan amendment.
The COB reviewed this application at their April 17, 20001, meeting and
recommended approval of both applications.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve a Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential
Urban (RU) to Residential/Office General (R/OG), and a Zoning Atlas Amendment from Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District to Office (0) District (Lot 13 and South of Y2
of vacated alley adjoining on the North, Block 10, Milton Park subdivision in Section 21,
Township 29 South, Range 15 East). The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6787-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6787-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
" Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6788-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6788-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #15 - Ord. #6631-00 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said
addition), 107 & 111 McMullen Booth Rd, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 21.04 & 21.05 (Thomas
Kelly & Michael A. Ciaramello)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6631-00 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6631-00 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #16 - Ord. #6632-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office Limited, 107
& 111 McMullen Booth Rd, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 21.04 & 21.05 (Thomas Kelly & Michael
A. Ciaramello)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6632-00 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6632-00 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #17 - Ord. #6633-00 - Office Zoning, 107 & 111 McMullen Booth Rd, Sec. 16-29-
16, M&B 21.04 & 21.05 (Thomas Kelly & Michael A. Ciaramello)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6633-00 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6633-00 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #18 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6732-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 1513 Owen Dr., Sec. 8-29-16, M&B 22.06 (Jason &
Angela Thacker)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6732-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6732-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Absent:
Hart, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
Gray.
ITEM #19 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6733-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Low, 1513 Owen Dr., Sec. 8-29-16, M&B 22.06 (Jason & Angela Thacker)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6733-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6733-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Absent:
Hart, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
Gray.
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ITEM #20 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6734-01 - LMDR Zoning, 1513 Owen Dr., Sec. 8-
29-16, M&B 22.06 (Jason & Angela Thacker)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6734-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6734-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #21 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6735-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 2839 St. John Dr., Virginia Groves Terrace 5th Add., Blk
0, Lot 12 (Whetsel & Nina Williamson)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6735-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6735-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #22 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6736-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Low, 2839 St. John Dr., Virginia Groves Terrace 5th Add., Blk 0, Lot 12 (Whetsel & Nina
Williamson)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6736-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6736-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #23 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6737-01 - LMDR Zoning, 2839 St. John Dr., Virginia
Groves Terrace 5th Add., Blk 0, Lot 12 (Whetsel & Nina Williamson)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6737-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6737-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #24 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6738-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 1234 Bell Dr., Canterbury Heights, Lot 13 (Yvette Lakis)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6738-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6738-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
Absent:
Hamilton.
ITEM #25 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6739-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Urban, 1234 Bell Dr., Canterbury Heights, Lot 13 (Yvette Lakis)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6739-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6739-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #26 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6740-01 - LMDR Zoning, 1234 Bell Dr., Canterbury
Heights, Lot 13 (Yvette Lakis)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6740-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6740-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #27 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6741-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 2175 NE Coachman Rd., Mosell Acres Sub., part of Lot 8
(Suncoast Christian School)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6741-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6741-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #28 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6742-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Urban, 2175 NE Coachman Rd., Mosell Acres Sub., part of Lot 8 (Suncoast Christian
School)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6742-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6742-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #29 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6743-01 - LMDR Zoning, 2175 NE Coachman Rd.,
Mosell Acres Sub., part of Lot 8 (Suncoast Christian School)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6743-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6743-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #30 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6744-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 1919 Old Coachman Rd., Sunset Point Estates, Blk A, Lot
14 & N % of Lot 1 5 (Roger & Mary Spencer)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6744-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6744-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #31 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6745-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Low, 1919 Old Coachman Rd., Sunset Point Estates, Blk A, Lot 14 & N % of Lot 1 5 (Roger
& Mary Spencer)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6745-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6745-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #32 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6746-01 - LMDR Zoning, 1919 Old Coachman Rd.,
Sunset Point Estates, Blk A, Lot 14 & N % of Lot 15 (Roger & Mary Spencer)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6746-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6746-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #33 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6747-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 22995 US 19N, Sec. 8-29-16, M&B 22.05 (Sidney Savelle,
TRE)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6747-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6747-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #34 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6748-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Commercial
. General, 22995 US 19N, Sec. 8-29-16, M&B 22.05 (Sidney Savelle, TRE)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6748-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6748-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #35 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6749-01 - Commercial Zoning, 22995 US 19N, Sec.
8-29-16, M&B 22.05 (Sidney Savelle, TRE)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6749-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6749-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #36 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6750-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 693 S. Belcher Rd., Sec. 18-29-16, M&B 32.08 (Sci
Funeral Service Florida, Inc.)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6750-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6750-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #37 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6751-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Medium, 693 S. Belcher Rd., Sec. 18-29-16, M&B 32.08 (Sci Funeral Service Florida, Inc.)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6751-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6751-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #39 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6753-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 2824 St. John Dr., Virginia Groves Terrace Fifth Add., Blk
B, Lot 2 (Mariam Johnson)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6753-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6753-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #40 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6754-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Urban, 2824 St. John Dr., Virginia Groves Terrace Fifth Add., Blk B, Lot 2 (Mariam
Johnson)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6754-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6754-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #41 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6755-01 - LMDR Zoning, 2824 St. John Dr., Virginia
Groves Terrace Fifth Add., Blk B, Lot 2 (Mariam Johnson)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6755-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6755-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #42 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6756-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 2841 SR590, Spring Lake Estates, Lots 3 & 3A (Ben &
Helen Elliott, TRE)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6756-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6756-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #43 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6757-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential
Low, 2841 SR590, Spring Lake Estates, Lots 3 & 3A (Ben & Helen Elliott, TRE)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6757-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6757-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #44 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6758-01 - LMDR Zoning, 2841 SR590, Spring Lake
Estates, Lots 3 & 3A (Ben & Helen Elliott, TRE)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6758-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6758-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #45 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6759-01 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines
of City to include said addition), 2060 Calumet St., Clearwater Industrial Park, part of Lot 9
(Florida Graphics Supply, Inc.)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6759-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6759-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #46 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6760-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Industrial
Limited, 2060 Calumet St., Clearwater Industrial Park, part of Lot 9 (Florida Graphics
Supply, Inc.)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6760-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6760-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #47 - (Cont. from 4/5/01) Ord. #6761-01 - IRT Zoning, 2060 Calumet St.,
Clearwater Industrial Park, part of Lot 9 (Florida Graphics Supply, Inc.)
The Mayor presented Ordinance #6761-01 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6761-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #48 - (Cont. from 5/3/01) Ord. #6764-01 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Resort
Facilities High, 1919 Edgewater Dr./Sunset Point Rd., Sunset Point Sub., Lots 6 & 7 and
W15' of Lot 8 (Bay View Hotel, Inc.)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6764-01 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6764-01 on second reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
It was reiterated that commercial development should not extend further in this
area.
ITEM #49 - (Cont. from 5/3/01) Ord. #6765-01 - Tourist Zoning, 1919 Edgewater
Dr./Sunset Point Rd., Sunset Point Sub., Lots 6 & 7 and W15' of Lot 8 (Bay View Hotel,
Inc.)
Comments regarding no additional commercial development in this area were
repeated.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6765-01 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6765-01 on second reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #50 - Ord. #6793-01 - Vacating westerly 5' of 10' drainage & utility easement lying
along east property line of Lot 15, Blk C, Northwood Estates Sub., Tract C, less south 5'
thereof, a/k/a 3056 Diamond Head Drive East (Dunton, V2001-10)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6793-01 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6793-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #51 - Ord. #6799-01 - regulating late night & all night dance halls
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6799-01 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6799-01 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
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Revenue Bonds
Commissioner Jonson moved to amend Ordinance #6802-01 as follows: 1) On
page 1, add a new Section 3 to the ordinance to read as follows: Section 3. AMENDING
ORDINANCE 6352-99. Section 201GH2) of Ordinance 6352-99 is hereby amended to read
as follows: (2) Upon recommendations of the Finance Director and to the extent
adopted in a subsequent resolution of the Issuer. if there is an estimated increase in Sales
Tax Revenues to be received by the Issuer as a result of a chanQe in law to provide for
additional Sales Tax Revenues to be distributed to the Issuer or an amendment to the
Interlocal Aareements increasina the amount of Sales Tax Revenues to be distributed to the
Issuer. then the Sales Tax Revenues portion of PledQed Revenues certified pursuant to
paraQraph 11b) of this Section shall be increased by the averaQe annual additional Sales Tax
Revenues to be distributed as if such excess Sales Tax Revenues were in fact distributed
durinQ the applicable twelve month period.: and 2) Renumber remaining sections of the
ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6802-01 as amended for second reading
and read it by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to adopt Ordinance #6802-01 as
amended on second reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
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"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #53-58) - Approved as submitted.
The following items require no formal public hearing and are subject to being approved in a
single motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an item
from the Consent Agenda to allow discussion and voting on the item individually.
ITEM #53 - Approval of Purchases per Purchasinq Memorandum:
1) Anderson Safe & Lock Co., one Secure Perfect System upgrade of hardware & software,
connects all sub-stations to main station network, $29,054.90; financing to be provided
under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (PO)
2) Skypainter Fireworks Int., 2nd & Final renewal, fireworks displays, $50,000 (PR)
3) Container Systems & Equipment Company, Inc., one recycling body, to be installed on
item #4, $52,981 (SW)
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4) International Truck & Engine Corporation, replacement, one 2001 International 4700 cab
& chassis, $47,175 (GS)
5) Angelo's Recycled Materials, disposal of yard waste & construction materials, 7/21/01-
9/30/01, est. $550,000 ($100,000 increase to contract awarded on 7/20/00) (SW)
6) Ridin Pipeline Services Inc., sanitary sewer pipeline inspection, testing & repair, 5/18/01-
8/14/01, est. $250,000 (EN)
7) Doctor's Walk In Clinic, medical examinations, 6/1/01-5/31/02, est. $35,000 (FD)
8) APAC-Alabama, Inc., slag cold mix asphalt, 5/18/01-5/31/04, est. $190,000 (PW)
9) Vopak USA, purate & 78% sulfuric acid chemicals, 5/18/01-5/31/02, est. $50,000 (PU)
10) Oracle Corporation, database software licensing agreement, 6/1/01-5/31/02, increasing
existing contract from $50,000 to $165,000; changing current expiration from 9/30/01 to
5/31/02 (IT)
11) McKim & Creed Engineers, chlorine dioxide pilot study at Marshall Street Plant,
5/18/01-5/31/02, related to item #9, est. $73,000 (PU)
ITEM #54 - Master License Aoreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute,
Inc., for purchase of geographic information systems software, $53,430 (IT)
ITEM #55 - Memorandum of Understandino with Pinellas County Board of County
Commissioners for sharing of geographic data sets to facilitate continued development of
geographic information systems, and establish a mutual commitment to coordination of
public service delivery to citizens of Clearwater and Pinellas County (IT)
ITEM #56 - Second Amendment to Aoreement with SWFWMD, Pinellas County, & City of
Safety Harbor for development & implementation of a Comprehensive Watershed
Management Plan for Alligator Creek Watershed, providing for time extension to 7/31/02 &
reallocating existing funding (PW)
ITEM #57 - Amendment of CIP budaet in the amount of $14,106,800 to recognize current
year project additions included in the 2001 utility rate study update (PW)
ITEM #58 - Lift Station Conveyance & Maintenance Easement - NE1/4 Sec. 30-29-15
(Moorings of Sand Key)(CA)
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, and
that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #59 - Res. #01-16 - Providing for sale of not to exceed $50 million Infrastructure
Sales Tax Bonds (FN)
Ordinance 6352-99 was adopted on May 6, 1999, which authorized the issuance of
Infrastructure Sales Tax (Penny for Pinellas) Revenue Bonds to finance certain
improvements within the City. Ordinance 6352-99 is being amended by Ordinance 6801-
01 prior to the adoption of this resolution (to increase debt service coverage requirements
from 120% to 125%).
Subsequent to the adoption of Ordinance 6352-99, the City held a successful
referendum on the Main Library project and successfully validated the Clearwater beach
entryway and the Memorial Causeway bridge projects. The City intends to finance these 3
projects with the issuance of one series of bonds to be competitively sold in June 2001.
The projects are to be funded in the following amounts from the issuance of bonds:
1) Clearwater beach entryway - $10,000,000; 2) Memorial Causeway Bridge -
$22,330,000; and 3) Main Library - $13,250,000. Total construction costs are
$45,580,000; estimated cost of issuance is $865,000; and estimated bonds to be issued
is $46,445,000.
This resolution authorizes the competitive sale of not to exceed $50 million of
Infrastructure Sales Tax (Penny for Pinellas) Revenue Bonds, and authorizes the Financial
Services Administrator and City Manager to award the sale of the bonds to the best bidder.
Only the amount of bonds needed to fund the $45,580,000 construction costs will be
issued (currently estimated at $46,445,000).
Current market conditions reflect that the rate of interest on these bonds should
range from approximately 3.4% for bonds maturing in 2002 to 4.25% for bonds maturing
in 2009. This is subject to change based upon market conditions.
The annual debt service (principal and interest) on these bonds is anticipated to be
approximately $6.9 million. The pledged revenues (Penny for Pinellas) in FY 2000 were
$8.3 million, providing coverage of 120% at issuance. Our projections are that revenues
will continue to increase with revenues expected to range from $8.6 million in FY 2001 to
$13 million in FY 2009, with coverage ranging from 125 % to 188 %.
It was suggested the legislative package include a request that at the time the State
would have built the bridge that the City be reimbursed.
Commissioner Gray moved to provide for the sale of not to exceed $50 million
Infrastructure Sales Tax Bonds. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-16 for and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Resolution #01-16 and authorized the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #60 - First ReadinQ Ord. #6801-01 - amending Ord. #6695-01 to correct effective
dates for increasing domestic, lawn water, & wastewater collection utility rates by 7%
each year from 10/1/02, 10/1/03, 10/1/04 & 10/1/05 to 4/1/02, 1/1/03, 10/1/03, &
10/1 /04 (PW)
Ordinance 6695-01 was passed on March 1, 2001, increasing domestic, law water
and wastewater collection utility rates by 7% effective July 1, 2001, with subsequent 7%
increases to become effective July 1, 2002, July 1, 2003, July 1, 2004, and July 1, 2005,
respectively.
Burton and Associates completed a Water and Sewer rate study update
recommending that the rate increases subsequent to July 1, 2001, be effective April 1,
2002, January 1, 2003, October 1, 2003, and October 1, 2004. The Agenda Cover
Memorandum for Ordinance 6695-01 also specified the effective date for the subsequent
rate increases as were recommended by the Burton and Associates rate study update.
The Agenda Item and discussion regarding Ordinance #6695-01 clearly indicated the
staggered effective dates for the rate increases. However, the text of the ordinance was
incorrect and the error was not noticed. Ordinance #6801-01 simply corrects the error.
In response to a question, Public Works Administrator Mashid Arasteh said there is
only one year in which the rate increase occurs twice. It was remarked that that particular
instance results in more than a 7% effective annual rate increase.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to correct an error in the effective dates for
increasing domestic, lawn water and wastewater collection utility rates by 7% each year
from October 1, 2002, October 1, 2003, October 1, 2004, and October 1, 2005 to April 1,
2002, January 1, 2003, October 1, 2003, and October 1, 2004, respectively. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6801-01 as corrected for first reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6802-01 as
corrected on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
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ITEM #61 - Reconsideration of request for Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay District (PLD)
Mr. Stone said the Island Estates Study Committee understands a pending
amendment could affect their process. They are requesting that the Commission approve
their request for a study committee to continue their process.
Two persons spoke regarding the request. They said they hope the Commission will
allow the Study Committee to continue their process. One person said he hopes the
Commission would require that the Development Code rewrite is complete before the Study
Committee's process reaches the point where a vote is required.
In response to a question, Mr. Stone said some of the changes suggested by the
Commission could be incorporated into the process. It was requested that a copy of the
description of the process of the Coachman Ridge overlay district be provided to the
Commission.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve initiating the Island Estates Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District and approving the Island Estate Study Committee as
recommended by the City Manager, and that the Overlay District regulations not be
accepted until the Development Code rewrite is completed. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #62 - Kimpton / Markopoulos Project Update (PLD)
Bill Kimpton, Kimpton group, said at the request of the Commission and the
community, the Kimpton group is working with the Markopoulos group to work out a
solution to their concerns. He said his team has spoken at public hearings and held 2
workshops to gain public input regarding the project. He said feedback from those
meetings indicate Beach by Design is what they want to see.
Gordon Schiff, Markoupoulos representative, said he appreciates staff's time. He
said Mr. Markopoulos is attempting to be a part of the resolution and wants the Marriott
Project to get started in the context of overall development. He will continue to work with
the Kimpton team regarding vista, view corridors, parking, etc. He said he has heard the
public input and is aware of the issues raised. Mr. Markopoulos is sensitive to time
constraints and hopes both projects will create a enjoyable beach environment. His client
has agreed to stay the pending litigation. He said his client hopes to bring back a proposal
to the Commission soon.
Nine persons spoke regarding the projects, citing: 1) more information is needed
regarding projection of property and sales tax revenues as there is a lack of net income
projections; 2) concern regarding potential hurricane disaster; 3) alleged Charter violation
regarding vacation of South Gulfview; 4) leases being prohibited on the open space
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recreation land without a referendum; 5) concern regarding increased traffic and the
challenges of getting to and from the beach; 6) support of the proposals; 7) the Parkview
will be a timeshare unit building, not a condominium; 8) the beach is in need of change and
requires careful planning to affect it in a positive way; and 9) glad Mr. Markopoulos will not
hold Beach by Design hostage.
Mr. Stone said all the public's concerns are being addressed. All resort operators
must have ongoing traffic management programs and shuttle service to and from the
airport. A local ordinance is in effect that requires businesses to shut down when a
hurricane watch is posted. Beach by Design addresses access management and traffic
issues.
The public was thanked for its input and the developers for their resolution efforts.
It was remarked there has been a lot of confusion regarding the developer plans versus
Beach by Design. It was noted future development will require public/private partnerships
as the City cannot effect the types of changes needed with the available funds. It was
remarked that not all of the 600 units in the bonus pool would be used for one developer. It
was suggested that staff consider one-way pairs. It was felt the noise and rowdiness on
the beach must be addressed and proper enforcement maintained. It was remarked that
80% of the year, there are no traffic problems. It was felt that the City must move
forward with providing parking on the beach. Consensus was that closure of South
Gulfview not be considered.
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Mr. Stone said staff should be able to establish the status of Gulfview as a
curvilinear road within the next few months.
The meeting recessed from 8:09 to 8:29 p.m.
ITEM #63 - Agreement with Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. and Tarpon Springs Coca-Cola
Bottling Company, for 10-year period commencing 6/1/01 (PR)
At the May 18, 2000, Commission meeting, a contract was approved with the
Public enterprise Group to act as the City's agent in exploring partnership opportunities.
The first of these strategic partnerships was solicited for a soft drink vendor. Proposals
and presentations were provided on January 26, 2001. A total of 2 vendors submitted
proposals to the City: Florida Coca Cola and the Pepsi Bottling Group. A committee of
Don Schulte of the Public Enterprise Group, Kevin Dunbar, Director of Parks and
Recreation, and Jay Ravins, assistant Finance Director, evaluated each of the proposals.
Based upon this review, the committee unanimously selected Florida Coca Cola.
Highlights of their proposal include: 1) Guaranteed annual cash funding of
$154,990 during the first 2 years regardless of volume of product sold; 2) Commission
rates of 25% - 40% paid to the City; 3) exclusive sales right for all categories as defined in
the lease at all City properties, except where current leases exist; 4) vending machine
locations designated by the City; 5) equipment, personal management of equipment,
custom banners, and marketing exposure on printed truck backs, marketing programs, and
hospitality product, at no cost to the city; 6) in order to promote professional behavior of
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all City employees, the Human Resources Department will be provided: 50 vending
certificates per year per machine in employee areas, four "enter to win" promotions at each
employee vend area, a premium item for each employee of the month, and $200 annually
towards the team of the quarter program. The estimated value of these programs is
$4,750 per year; 7) in the first year of the agreement, $13,500 will be provided to fund a
capital improvement determined by the City; 8) co-sponsored league support in the
following areas: a) new electronic scoreboards where currently scoreboards are located.
The City to own all of these boards at the end of the agreement; b) $1,500 per year in
annual product donation to be utilized for co-sponsored league events; c) $250 cash
sponsorship to each of the City's co-sponsored leagues (14 leagues for a total of $3,500
annually);and d) additional scoreboards may be requested and will be approved based upon
volume potential of the location; and 9) beach vend fronts for all beach area (including all
City-owned beach areas on Clearwater beach, Sand Key, Island Estates) and may be
personalized with the City's logo at the City's discretion.
The estimated 10-year value of the agreement is $1,843,930 - $3,810,580,
depending on volume of sales of product. An audited commission/incentive report that
provides a compilation of all beverages purchased, as a part of the agreement will be
provided annually and attested by a Certified Public Accountant.
Currently, the City receives approximately 445,800 per year from vending machine
sales. Public Enterprise Group will receive a commission on revenue generated to the City
of 12% for cash revenue and 5% for non-cash revenue. This will be paid for the life of
each agreement.
Mr. Dunbar explained how the 30,000 cases a year were calculated. He said if the
City decided to agree upon a 5 year agreement rather than a 10-year agreement, it would
lose $30,000 a year in cash.
Five people spoke in opposition citing concerns the agreement was in Coke's favor;
the possibility of allowing more signs in the City; advertising being placed on City property
and vehicles and limiting the public's choice. One person spoke in favor of limiting the
agreement to five years. One person spoke in support of the agreement as an alternative
to raising taxes.
Mr. Dunbar said no City vehicles will advertise Coke. The agreement allows the
City to place ads for City events on the backs of Coca-Cola trucks at no charge. No City
vehicles will have the Coke logo on it. No other vendors are being restricted within the
City because of this agreement. Events sponsored by other companies will be allowed.
The agreement does not limit the non-Coke sponsored events to a specific number.
City Attorney Pam Akin said this is not a franchise agreement. It gives Coca-Cola
the exclusive right to sell their products at City facilities. Mr. Dunbar said no additional
Coke signs or banners would be permitted. The banners that would be placed at special
events would be for City events.
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Concern regarding reducing choice and promoting a non-nutritional beverage was
expressed. It was felt that this is a great opportunity for the City to receive additional
funds for needed projects. It was remarked that the City must conduct itself more as a
private business. It was remarked that the City should not be afraid to try cutting edge
things, especially when they have been as carefully and thoughtfully considered as this
opportunity has been.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve a strategic alliance and long term
partnership agreement between the City and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., and Tarpon
Springs Coca-Cola Bottling Company for a 10-year period commencing June 1, 2001, and
that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Motion carried.
Gray, Hamilton, and Aungst.
Hart and Jonson.
ITEM #64 - Cooperative Fundina Aareement with SWFWMD to provide funding of project
costs of up to $125,000 for replacement of toilets with water-conserving equivalents;
approve match of City funds in the amount $125,000 (PW)
As part of the City's effort to reduce the demand for potable water, co-funding from
SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) was sought to provide financial
incentives for City water customers to replace existing toilets with water-conserving
equivalents. This program mirrors similar efforts in Pinellas County and the regional
community with key objectives of educating the public on water conservation, reducing
indoor water use by 15 - 20% and encouraging the use of water-conserving devices. This
is the first year of an anticipated 4-year effort by the City in cooperation with SWFWMD.
City Code requires low-flow toilets for new construction. This program provides a
one-time rebate to retail water customers (up to $100 per toilet) for replacing an existing
toilet with a 1.6 gallon Ultra-Low Flow Volume (ULV) model. Older model toilets use from
3.5 to 5 gallons of water per flush. The funding for this program (a total of $250,000 with
both SWFWMD and City funds) provides for an estimated 1,700 toilet rebates, which
would save approximately 57,000 gallons of potable water each day.
An accompanying Agenda Item provides for funding of program administration not
to exceed $76,000, as part of the $250,000 total. The program will be monitored to
evaluate the actual water savings achieved. A phone line to receive customer calls for
participation in the City's ULV Toilet Rebate program will be established. The process itself
shall consist of a promotional campaign, developing a list of participants, verification of
existing toilets, having City water customers remove their existing high-volume toilet,
verification that this was accomplished and at what cost, issuing the rebate check, then
preparing necessary reports.
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Funding will be provided by a third quarter budget amendment, transferring
$125,000 of available water revenue from the Capital Improvement Program Project #315-
96740 Water Supply and Treatment to a new project to be established, #315-96747 Flow
Restrictor & Rain Sensor Rebates. Sufficient funds were budgeted for this initiative in the
Water Supply & Treatment code, therefore, the code will not be impacted. The new
project code is being created to better track this initiative.
Funding for the remaining 3 years of the program has been included in the current
rate study update.
IN response to a question, Public Utilities Director Andy Neff said the request is for
approval of the not to exceed amount of $76,000, as part of the total $250,000 for
funding of program administration costs. He said the newer toilet models are highly
effective compared to the original low-flow toilets of previous years.
It was remarked that if the City is going to be serious regarding water conservation,
it must consider these programs.
Mr. Neff said as part of this program, the public would be provided information as to
how to buy the appropriate toilet.
One person spoke regarding the program citing he thought staff did thorough
research regarding the appropriate types of toilets.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement with the
Southwest Florida Water Management District which provides funding of project costs of
up to $125,000 for the replacement of toilets with water-conserving equivalents(Project K-
512), and approve the match of City funds in the amount of $125,000. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
JJAyesJJ:
JJNays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #65 - Contract to VoltVIEWTech. Inc. to implement, monitor, & execute the Ultra
Low-Volume Toilet Rebate Program, amount not to exceed $76,000 (PW)
This program provides a one-time rebate to retail water customers of up to $100
maximum per toilet for purchase of a 1.6 gallon Ultra-Low Flow Volume (ULV) model.
VoltVIEWTech, Inc. (VVT), currently is under contract with the City of St.
Petersburg providing services to implement, monitor, and execute their Toilet Rebate
Program. This contract includes program administration, coordination of a promotional
campaign, data collection, tracking, conducting installation inspections, removing the old
toilet, issuing rebate checks, and preparing reports. The contract is valid through
September 2001.
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VVT shall establish a phone line to receive customer calls for participation in the
City's ULV Toilet Rebate program, and shall work with customers guiding them through the
process and answering their questions.
The process shall consist, in general, of the following: 1) Coordination of a
promotional campaign to educate City water customers; 2) VVT logs participants names
and addresses; 3) City water customer provides and installs the ULV toilet, then calls VVT
for inspection; 4) VVT inspects within one week of customer call; 5) VVT obtains receipts
for UL V toilet purchases and removes old toilets from participants; 6) VVT provides rebate
checks to participants; and 7) VVT requests reimbursement form the City and files required
reports with the City.
Funding for this contract will be included in the $250,000 program total on an
accompanying Agenda Item. Funding will be provided by a third quarter budget
amendment transferring $76,000 of water revenue from Project #315-96740 Water Supply
& Treatment to a new project to be established, #315-96747 Flow Restrictor & Rain
Sensor Rebates. Sufficient funds were budgeted in Water Supply & Treatment to cover
this contract, so it will not be impacted by the funds transfer. The new project code will
enable better tracking of this initiative.
In response to a question, Mr. Neff said units would be priced at not to exceed $38
per unit. It is the same price as St. Petersburg is offering in their contract. This program
would cost the City more if done in-house.
Commissioner Gray moved to award a contract with VoltVIEWTech, Inc., to
implement, monitor, and execute the Ultra Low-Volume (ULV) Toilet Rebate Program, not
to exceed $76,000. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #66 - Parks and Recreation Board - 1 aooointment (eLK)
The City Clerk said one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board is available and
4 names have been submitted to fill that position.
Commissioner Jonson nominated William Kirbas.
The motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Commissioner Hamilton nominated Thomas Fletcher. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #67 - Other Pendina Matters
a) Accept PPC's alternative compromise amendment for Case #CW01-25, requesting the
Community Redevelopment District be applied to the Beach by Design area
The PPC staff has recommended 6 conditions of approve, 5 of, which are
acceptable to the City. Below is the PPC staff's conditions (paraphrased) and the City
response as to why the condition is unworkable.
While the PPC has overall authority for insuring consistency among the multiple
jurisdictions in the County, consistency does not have to mean "sameness". The use of
the community Redevelopment District as proposed for the Beach by Design area is
intended to recognize unique areas of the County and to provide for unique planning
solutions. The Beach by Design solutions are not intended to be applied Countywide nor
will they be effective solutions in other cities that have their own unique redevelopment
issues. The Beach Plan is customized for Clearwater and Clearwater should be able to plan
for its unique redevelopment needs within the context of the Countywide Plan. Clearwater
believes that this plan is consistent with the Countywide Plan and should be approved
without conditions..
PPC Condition 1 - Recommend that the beach area remain designated as
Recreation/Open Space instead of the City recommendation of Community Redevelopment
District.
City ResDonse - City agrees with this condition.
PPC Condition 2 - Recommend that Yacht Basin apartments site be designated as
Resort Facilities High to reflect possible future use as hotel.
City ResDonse - City does not agree with this condition. . To use the Yacht Basin as
a hotel will require many steps in the City review process and the City prefers for the
developer to request the plan amendment when the project is ready and shows the City
that all of the conditions for a resort hotel will be met (Le. , resort hotel with major flag and
resort amenities and consolidation of a substantial amount of additional property along
Eastshore Drive tot he south of the Yacht Basin site). This PPC condition is premature; the
City prefers to wait and see if the developer can meet the hotel requirements.
PPC Condition 3 - Recommend that each resort hotel project be limited at 2.5 times
the current density (for example 2.5 X 50 units per acre). This recommendation would
supersede the 600 bonus hotel rooms pool and limit the City's ability to approve projects
that exceed the 2.5 "cap".
City ResDonse - This condition is a deal killer and the City does not agree with it.
This condition would require that the Marriott proposal reduce their hotel rooms by
approximately 50 rooms and would make the project unworkable and financial unfeasible.
The City and Consultant Charlie Siemon did consider this option during the development of
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the Plan and concluded that it did not provide enough incentive to attract a major resort
hotel as a catalytic project on the beach. The redevelopment costs on the beach are
extraordinary and density incentives are the major key to attracting a quality hotel.
PPC Condition 4 - Recommend that the use of the bonus hotel rooms would require
a detailed traffic analysis to insure that road levels of service will not be degraded.
Citv Response - The City does not agree with this condition. How a project affects
the road network is a local Clearwater site planning issue out of the authority of the PPC.
However, the City's consultant has prepared a detailed traffic analysis that assumes that
both the Marriott and the Markoupoulos projects are built. The analysis considered several
options on room count, parking garage size/location and potential road closures. The traffic
analysis demonstrated that the major road s (Mandalay Avenue, Gulfview Boulevard and
Memorial Causeway) are not degraded except for those extraordinary peak times of beach
use such as Spring Break.
To improve the roads to account for a limited peak time is financially unfeasible and
physically illogical. A similar analogy would be to require all malls to have enough parking
for the last minute Christmas shoppers which is an inefficient use of funds. . Further, the
City is exploring other options to assist in beach traffic including a dedicated lane on
Memorial Causeway, express bus service, and expanding the PST A trolley service on the
beach.
PPC Condition 6 - Recommend that the City revise its capital improvement budget
to identify the sources and construction schedule for all infrastructure improvements for
the beach.
Citv Response - The City does not agree with this condition. There are no
infrastructure improvements that are necessitated by the new hotel rooms. The
infrastructure improvements called for in the Beach Plan are streetscape and Gulfview
Boulevard aesthetic improvements. There is no rational link between the use of the hotel
rooms and the proposed improvements; therefore, this condition is unneeded since it is
unrelated to the hotel rooms.
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Interim City Manager Bill Horne said he received a call from Mr. David Healy of the
PPC (Pinellas Planing Council) requesting the City to accept their compromise regarding
Beach by Design.
Mr. Stone said the PPC had unanimously approved Beach by Design yesterday
without the problematic condition #3 discussed at Monday's Work Session, but they did
include the potable water condition. Staff told them they were satisfied with those
conditions and would accept the new compromise. In response to a question, Mr. Stone
said Condition #2 of the compromise recognizes the current condition and is not a problem
as it relates to the Yacht Basin Apartment site.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to accept the alternative compromise amendment by
the PPC regarding its application to Beach by Design. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #68 - Res. #01-18 - Approving PACT leasehold mortgage and guaranty agreement
Commissioner Gray moved to approve the PACT leasehold mortgage and guaranty
agreement. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-18 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Resolution #01-18 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #69 - Other Citv Attorney Items - None.
ITEM #70 - City Manaoer Verbal Reoorts
The City Manager reported he was pleased with the public's participation regarding
the Kimpton and Markoupoulos projects. He felt is important not to lose momentum for the
projects and to move in a disciplined way. He expressed concern that the 2 developers will
still impact South Gulfview.
ITEM #71 - Other Commission Action
Commissioner Jonson said the next PST A meeting is May 23, 2001. He said the
billboard legislation passed on the last day of the legislative session with an exemption for
Clearwater. He said the last 2 weeks in Clearwater were great - Island Way Grill opened
and rolled out Parking Department Go-Cards for new parking meters. He thanked Library
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Foundation donors and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eckerd. He felt it appropriate to recognize the
former Commission members that had the foresight to approve building the new Main
Library at the higher capacity. He encouraged everyone to properly dispose of cigarettes
and trash.
Commissioner Hart commended Representative John Carassas regarding the PPC
letter of endorsement. He said he felt he has been given credit for too much power
regarding the PST A bus routes changing as he merely wrote a letter to the PST A
requesting they listen to north beach residents. He said the City's last chance to voice
their opinions regarding widening of Keene Road is coming up June 13, 2001 at 1 :00 p.m.
He encouraged as many people to attend that meeting as possible.
Commissioner Gray said the Commissioners and high level staff not only work
during the day but at night, which is clear evidence that the City is working hard for its
residents.
Commissioner Hamilton said on May 23, 2001, the Mayors of the barrier islands are
traveling to Tallahassee to meet with Governor Bush regarding the CCCL line in an effort to
get oversight of the CCCL under County control. He requested the Commission draft a
letter of support. He congratulated the Clearwater High School baseball team's efforts in
the championship.
Commissioner Aungst concurred with Commissioner Jonson regarding the Library
Foundation's fundraising efforts for the new Main Library. He thanked Parks and
Recreation for Fun N Sun parade events. He said it was great to see so many people at the
Emergency Project ribbon cutting last week. He said the Beach by Design and downtown
meetings went well and he appreciates public attendance. He said this Commission has
held more public meetings than at any other time in Clearwater's history. He said 4 library
meetings are coming up to discuss the new Library's design and a schedule will be
advertised this Saturday in the St. Pete Times. He said the opening of Gas Light Alley was
great. He said Countryside's 30th anniversary is on Saturday.
ITEM #72 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
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