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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 12, 2001
Present:
Brian J. Aungst
Ed Hart
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-M ayor /Comm i ssioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
Interim City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation
was offered by Reverend Leo Crawford of Good Samaritan Episcopal 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.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards
Three service awards were presented to City employees.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards - None.
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) Legislative Report - Representative Gus Bilirakis
Representative Gus Bilirakis reviewed legislative issues addressed this year. The
Mayor presented him with a plaque for providing positive representation.
b) Southern Gas Association - award to Bob Caruso
Gas System Managing Director Chuck Warrington presented Bob Caruso with a
Southern Gas Association meritorious award for his heroic actions on January 9, 2001
when he provided appropriate care to an injured child with a large wound.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
June 21, 2001, as corrected by the City Clerk, and the special meeting of June 21, 2001,
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as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Aaenda
Socrates A. Charos requested Commission support of downtown redevelopment
efforts. He suggested booking events at the Royalty Theater and offering free or
discounted tickets for elderly residents.
Elizabeth France thanked staff and the Commission for efforts to support Skycrest
and all City neighborhoods.
Charles Shank complained regarding a new bus stop in front of his house and
significant bus traffic on North Mandalay. He recommended PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast
Transit Authority) take over Jolley Trolley services.
Terrv Tsafatinos suggested outdoor cafes, serving beer and sandwiches, be
permitted downtown. He noted while West Palm Beach development is heralded as a
model, one year has passed since a group of residents worked to defeat that developer's
vision for downtown Clearwater.
Jeff Jacobson and Mark Bunker requested off duty Police Department security on
Watterson Avenue be terminated and presented compact discs reporting problems
associated with Scientology.
David Little congratulated Bill Horne on his appointment to City Manager. He
opposed the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District proposed for Coachman Ridge as
it will change current deed restrictions and includes issues and fees not addressed when
originally presented to the neighborhood.
Tom Sehlhorst hoped the appointment of the City Manager will provide momentum
to downtown and economic development.
Shirlev Moran recommended the City take steps to be "Elder Friendly" and offered
her expertise.
John Doran invited the public to David Mack's presentation of his plan to redevelop
the Yacht Basin, on July 19, 2001, at the Harborview Center at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Public Hearino & First ReadinQ Ords. #6809-01, #6810-01 & #6811-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1634 Gentry St., Highland Pines 4th Add.,
Blk 21, Lot 3 (Kathleen Farinella)(PlD)
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The applicant has requested annexation and zoning of Low Density Residential for
1634 Gentry Street to obtain sewer service. The CDB (Community Development Board)
unanimously endorsed the request.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment
and rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the
Community Development Code: 1) the applications are consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and the specific proposed uses are compatible with the
surrounding area; 3) sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property; and 4)
the applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) for Lot 3, Block 21, Highland Pines Subdivision in Section 11, Township
29 South Range 1 5 East. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6809-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6809-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6810-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6810-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6811-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6811-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearinq & First Readino Ords. #6812-01, #6813-01 & #6814-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban & LMDR Zoning, 3035 Virginia Ave., Bay View City Sub.,
Blk 2, Lot 5 together with abutting alley to south & abutting r-o-w of Bay Street (Taylor G.
Bingham III)(PLD)
The applicant has requested annexation and zoning of Low Medium Density
Residential for 3035 Virginia Avenue to obtain water and sewer services. The CDB
unanimously endorsed the request.
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The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment
and rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the
Community Development Code: 1) the applications are consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and the specific proposed uses are compatible with the
surrounding area; 3) sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property; and 4)
the applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) for Bay View City Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 5 together with abutting
alley to south and abutting right-of-way of Bay Street. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6812-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6812-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6813-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6813-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6814-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6814-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 - Public HearinQ & First ReadinQ Ords. #6819-01, #6820-01 & #6821-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 2454 Raymont Dr., Skyline Groves, Lot
95 (Kenneth P. BarkerHPLD)
The applicant has requested annexation and zoning of Low Medium Density
Residential for 2454 Raymont Drive to obtain garbage collection and sewer services. The
COB unanimously endorsed the request.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment
and rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the
Community Development Code: 1) the applications are consistent with the Comprehensive
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Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and the specific proposed uses are compatible with the
surrounding area; 3) sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property; and 4)
the applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) for Lot 95 Skyline Groves Subdivision in Section 06, Township 29
South, Range 1 6 East. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6819-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6819-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6820-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6820-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6821-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6821-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #11 - Public Hearina & First Readina Ord. #6818-01 - Vacating W3' of 10' drainage
& utility easement lying along east property line of Lot 57, Countryside Tract 58, a/k/a
3365 Wind Chime Drive (Curkan, V2001-13)(PW)
The applicant proposes to extend a swimming pool deck three feet into a 1 O~foot
drainage and utility easement at 3365 Wind Chime Drive. Public utilities do not object to
the request. The City has no utilities in the subject easement.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the west
three feet of the 10-foot drainage and utility easement lying along the east property line of
Lot 57, Countryside Tract 58 Subdivision. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6818-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6818-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hearino - Declare surplus for purpose of sale through "Invitation for Bid
#52-01", Mac Dixson's 1 st Addition, Lots 19-21, for highest bid amount exceeding
$101,250; declare surplus for purpose of sale through "Invitation for Bid #53-01", Moase
& Harrison Sub., Blk 1, Lots 8-10, for highest bid amount exceeding $96,300 (PW)
The Interim City Manager said the item has been withdrawn. Per City Commission
direction, staff will consider consolidation possibilities for future development.
ITEM # 13 - Public Hearino - ReadoPt Ords. #6614-00 & #6615-00 - Land Use Plan
Amendment to Institutional & Institutional Zoning, 3070 Chesapeake Lane, Sec. 16-29-16,
M&B 22.01 (First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc.)
The 4.9-acre site at 3070 Chesapeake Lane is used as a park with a baseball field.
This request will permit construction of accessory church facilities for the First Baptist
Church of Clearwater. This parcel will be added to the church's 11.6-acre tract to the
north. The City and Countywide Planning Authority have approved a separate land use
plan amendment and rezoning.
On November 6, 2000, the City Commission approved this request on second
reading. Since then, the Florida DCA (Department of Community Affairs) has reviewed and
approved the request, which now must be readopted on third reading. This item must be
approved at the same meeting as text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to
Beach by Design. The amendments will be considered as one of two large-scale
amendments allowed per calendar year.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve a Land Use Plan Amendment to Institutional
(INS), and a Zoning Atlas Amendment to Institutional (I) for 3070 Chesapeake Lane at
MB22/01 in Section 16, Township 29 South Range 16 East. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6614-00 for third reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6614-00 on third reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6615-00 for third reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6615-00 on third reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #14 - Public HearinQ & Second Readina - Ord. #6794-01 - Amending Comprehensive
Plan of City as adopted on 5/18/00 (related to Beach by Design special area plan)(PlD)
Following the April 19, 2001 Commission approval on first reading of text
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to the Beach by Design special area plan,
staff submitted the amendments to the DCA and other agencies for review and comment.
TBRPC (Tampa Bay Regional Planning Commission) and FDOT (Florida Department of
Transportation) have forwarded comments. The DCA ORC (Objections, Recommendation,
and Comments) Report has been received.
On April 19, 2001, the City Commission also authorized a resolution requesting the
Countywide Planning Authority to amend the Countywide Future land Use Map to reflect
the Community Redevelopment District on Clearwater beach governed by Beach by Design.
On June 5, 2001, the Countywide Planning Authority approved the amendment to the
Countywide Future land Use Plan with six conditions. One condition impacts the text
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, stating "beachfront and public areas adjacent to
the Gulf of Mexico as currently designated on both the City and Countywide Plan maps
remain so designated and not be included in the area to be redesignated Community
Redevelopment District." Revision to Policy 2.1.3 of the Future land Use Element reflects
this condition.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve text amendments to the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan related to the adopted Beach by Design special area plan. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to amend Ordinance #6794-01 on page 3, Section
3, to add language to end of Policy 2.1.3, "Beachfront and public areas located adjacent to
the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway with a Future land Use designation of
Recreation/Open Space shall be excluded from the Community Redevelopment District."
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6794-01, as amended, for second reading
and read it by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance
#6794-01, as amended, on second and final 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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Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #15 - Ord. #6795-01 - Amending Sec. 3-601 to revise dock provisions in their
entirety; amending Sec. 3-909 to revise newsrack provisions in their entirety; amending
Sec. 8-102 to add definition of news rack and modular newsrack
Commissioner Hamilton moved to amend Ordinance #6795-01 on page 5, Section
3-601 (C)( 1 )(g) to permit deviations through a Level One approval process, on page 5,
Section 3-601 (C)(2) to amend dimensional standards reference to Section 3-601 (C)(3)(h),
and on page 8, Section 3-601 (C)(3)(h)(v) to amend review criteria reference to Sections 3-
601 (C)(3)(a)-(g). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6795-01, as amended, for second reading
and read it by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6795-
01, as amended, on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #16 - Ord. #6815-01 - Amending Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending 9/30/01
In her June 22, 2001 memorandum, Budget Director Tina Wilson indicated the
Special Development Fund and Special Program Fund had been omitted from Ordinance
#6815-01 and the exhibit. Total revenue amendments are increased by $1,001,000 and
total expenditure amendments are increased by $1,244,455.
Commissioner Gray moved to amend Ordinance #6815-01 to amend the second
"whereas" clause to read "WHEREAS, at the Mid Year Review it was found that increases
and decreases are necessary in the total amount of $4,844,230 for revenues and
$3,483,823 for expenditures AND substitute revised Exhibit A. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6815-01, as amended, for second reading
and read it by title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Ordinance
#6815-01, as amended, on second and final 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 #17 - Ord. #6816-01 - Amending Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year ending
9/30/01
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6816-01 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6816-01 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #18 - Ord. #6817-01 - Vacating W3' of 10' drainage & utility easement lying along
east property line, less southerly 3.5' thereof, & N1.5' of 5' drainage & utility easement
lying along south property line less easterly 7' thereof; said easement located in Northwood
Estates Tract F, Blk F, Lot 12, a/k/a 2549 Redwood Way (Shultz, V2001-12)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6817-01for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6817-01 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #19-36)
Consent Agenda items require no formal public hearing and are subject to approval
by a single motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an
item from the Consent Agenda to discuss and vote on it individually.
ITEM #19 - Approval of Purchases per Purchasino Memorandum:
1) American Rubber Technologies, surface preparation & installation of rolled turf at
Countryside Sports Complex, $50,000 (SW)
2) Cleaning & Supplies Dot Com, custodial services for MSB & City Hall, 8/1/01-7/31/02,
$90,492.24 (GS)
3) Foster and Associates, custodial services for WPC, Graphics, Engineering Field Office, &
Fire Stations #48 & #49,8/1/01-7/31/02, $26,268 (GS)
4) Curb Appeal Landscaping, 1 st of 2 renewal options, grounds maintenance, for
Clearwater Beach; North Clearwater; East Clearwater; & South Clearwater, 8/1/01-
7/31/02, estimated $98,600 (PR)
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5) General Chemical Corporation, low iron aluminum sulfate, 10/6/00-10/31/01, increase
award approved 10/5/00 by $40,000 for new total $100,000 (PW)
6) Flash Equipment, Inc., electrical wiring, lights & related components for emergency
vehicular equipment, 9/1/01-6/30/04, estimated $150,000 (GS)
7) Increations, Inc., concrete sidewalks & slabs, 7/16/01-7/31/02, estimated $225,000
(PR)
8) Genuine Parts Company, 4th & Final extension, motor vehicle equipment parts &
services, 10/1/01-9/30/02, $750,000 (GS)
9) Bobcat Company, one 2001 Bobcat 328 excavator, replacement, $24,315; financing to
be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (GS)
10) Tampa Bay Engineering Inc., EaR, GIS database development & update, $105,710
(PW)
11) Harvard Jolly Clees Toppe Architects, AOR, architectural services for N. Greenwood
Branch Library, $99,250 (LIB)
12) Harper Partners Inc., AOR, consulting service for development of Parks & Recreation
Master Plan, $80,400 (PR)
13) Wade Trim Inc., EaR, topographical survey for Skycrest neighborhood traffic calming,
$61,434.70 (PW)
14) McKim & Creed Engineers, EaR, design, specifications, diagrams & programming
services re replacement of constant speed drives at East Plant, $48,000 (PW)
ITEM #20 - C.O.#2 to Alliaator Creek Implementation Proiects Contract with Harvey-
Taddeo Inc., increase of $59,825.40 for new total of $1,544,551.63; adds 60 days to
time of contract (PW)
ITEM #21 - AQreement with SWFWMD in the amount of $750,000 to share cost of
Stevenson Creek Watershed Management implementation (PW)
ITEM #22 - Amend 4/6/01 action re 1208 N. Garden Ave., Enghurst Addition to
Clearwater, Lot 1, from declaring surplus for purpose of offering for sale at "highest bid
amount above $58,500" to the "highest bid amount above $40,000" (PW)
ITEM #23 - Work Order to InteQrated Environmental Solutions. Inc., conduct contamination
assessment & soil and groundwater remediation at 521 Clearwater Pass Ave., former
Standridge property, $57,600 (PW)
ITEM #24 - Work Order to Tampa Bav Enaineerina. Inc., conduct site assessment &
remediation activities at 507 Vine Ave., former Fleet Maintenance facility, $270,600 (PW)
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ITEM #25 - Aoreement with FDEP. fundino for Town Pond Proiect. $400.000 (PW)
ITEM #26 - Authorize staff to oroceed with desion. oermittino & biddina of oroiect located
in City drainage easement at 2517 Deer Run East; consisting of replacement of stormwater
pond with culvert (PW)
ITEM #27 - Work Order to McKim & Creed for construction engineering and inspection
services for Clearwater Wells Project Raw Water Supply Pipelines and Sewage Force Main.
$140,000 (PW)
ITEM #28 - Contract for Clearwater Wells Project Raw Water Supply Pipelines & Sewage
Force Main to Q.R.C., Inc., $799,769.78 (PW)
ITEM #29 - Aareement with Turner Construction Comoany, construction management
services for new Main Library, $1,560,100; authorize $135,995 of that amount for pre-
construction services (LIB)
ITEM #30 - Short-term Library Interlocal Aareement with other Pinellas County
governmental units, continue cooperative library services through 9/10/01 (LIB)
ITEM #31 - Work Order with Tamoa Bay Enoineerino, EOR, data conversion services for
Gas Infrastructure mapping & database development, $50,000 (IT)
ITEM #32 - Contract to Dell Marketina L.P., purchase hardware for Tidemark upgrade,
$157,711.02; financing to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement
(OS)
ITEM #33 - Establish project entitled "Jack Russell Stadium Infrastructure Repairs" in the
amount of $300,000; approve funding to come from retained earnings; ratify and confirm
purchase orders in the amount of $4,726 to PBS&J for structural engineering services;
$34,500 to McCarthy and Associates for design services for stadium repairs; $5,200 to
Nelson Construction for temporary stadium infrastructure repairs; and $91,500 to Nelson
Construction for emergency repairs to the lower bleacher area (PR)
ITEM #34 - Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Municipal Natural Gas Association to allow
Clearwater Gas System to provide & receive assistance during emergency situations (SBS)
ITEM #35 - Drainaoe. utility & sidewalk easement - Palm Park Addition to Clearwater, part
of Lots 26-29 (Mt. Carmel Baptist Church)(CA)
ITEM #36 - Designate Vice-Mayor Hart as voting delegate to Florida League of Cities 75th
Annual Conference, 8/23-25/01, Orlando, Florida
Commissioner Hamilton 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 #37 - Adopt tentative millage rate of 5.5032 mills for Fiscal Year 2001-2002; set
Public Hearings on budget for 9/6/01 & 9/20/01, to be held no earlier than 6:00 p.m. (BU)
In accordance with the TRIM Bill process, the City Commission must adopt a
tentative millage rate prior to finalizing and adopting the budget. The tentative millage rate
will be included in the TRIM Bill notices sent to taxpayers in early August and cannot be
increased without special mailing. The City Manager recommends a rate of 5.5032 mills,
unchanged from the current year.
Based on State definition, the rolled back rate provides the same ad valorem tax
revenue as was levied the prior year. The recommended millage rate reflects a 7.58 %
increase over the rolled back rate of 5.1156 mills. If an individual's property tax value has
not increased, the City's share of property tax would not increase. If an individual's
property tax value has increased, the City's share of property tax would increase by 3 %.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.5032 mills for
fiscal year 2001/02 and set Public hearings on the budget for September 6, 2001 and
September 20, 2001, to be held no earlier than 6:00 p.m. and that the appropriate officials
be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #38 - Res. #01-27 - endorsing & supporting Gulf Boulevard Master Plan Concept for
. 11 beach communities & Pinellas County (PLD)
The Gulf Boulevard Master Plan Concept is a design effort organized by a
partnership: 1) Pinellas County; 2) Pinellas County beach communities; 3) Pinellas County
Utilities; 4) Clearwater Chamber of Commerce; 5) Gulf Beaches Chamber of Commerce; 6)
Florida Power Corporation; 7) Time Warner Communication; and 8) Verizon. The beach
communities began discussing the appearance and safety of Gulf Boulevard approximately
18 months ago. The communities believe streetscape improvements, such as the burial of
overhead utility lines, are needed to improve the quality of life for beach residents,
businesses, and visitors. Pinellas County has allocated $50,000 to develop a design
concept plan. The Pinellas County Economic Development Department and other partners
have met and reached a consensus on issues. The Gulf Boulevard improvement area
extends from the "Gateway of Clearwater beach" on the north to the Pinellas Bayway in
St. Pete Beach, on the south. Pinellas County will split project costs with each community.
Concept Plan design elements include: 1) utility relocation; 2) street lights; 3) mile
markers; 4) trolley stop signs; 5) benches; 6) trash receptacles/ash urns; 7) gateway
elements; 8) smart street components; 9) bike trail; 10) crosswalks; 11) tree grates; 12)
traffic signal mast arms; 13) plant materials; 14) sidewalks; and 15) medians.
Each participating city must: 1) approve a resolution of partnership on or before mid-
July; 2) assume responsibility of pursuing utility equipment easements; 3) continue
educating community on project intent; and 4) continue sub-committee participation.
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Pinellas County must approve a resolution of partnership on or before mid-July and
facilitate sub-committees and grant research. Utility and business partners must provide
letters of support on or before mid-July. By October 1, 2001, results will be reported at a
meeting regarding funding, design, and easement acquisitions. The cities and Pinellas
County then will approve Interlocal Agreements for project costs. An aggressive 3-year
construction schedule will follow the 9-month design phase.
In response to a question, Planning Director Ralph Stone said the plan considers
Sand Key as an example of proper design. As Indian Rocks Beach cannot widen its section
of Gulf Boulevard to three lanes, each City can modify the road's width as necessary.
Signage will be uniform and tourist friendly.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to endorse and support the Gulf Boulevard Master
Plan Concept. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-27 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #01-27 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #39 - Contract to PeooleSoft USA, purchase of an extended Enterprise License
Agreement, $46,000; allocate $100,000 of undesignated retained earnings from
Administrative Services Fund (IT)
PeopleSoft USA, Inc. provides the City's payroll and human resource management
systems. The extended enterprise license will be purchased under the current contract and
upgrade the City's systems from Version 7.5 to Version 8.3 of PeopleSoft USA HRMS
software.
Allocation of $100,000 to CIP #315-94809 will provide for software, professional
service and equipment upgrades for the City's financial systems, PeopleSoft and ROSS.
Storage demands, difficulties with tape back-up systems, and the diminishing availability of
parts has increased the difficulty of maintaining current hardware.
Commissioner Gray moved to award a contract for the purchase of an Extended
Enterprise License agreement with PeopleSoft USA, Inc., Pleasanton, California, in the
amount of $46,000, in accordance with Section 2.561 (1 )(e), Code of Ordinances - sole
source, and allocate $100,000 of undesignated retained earnings from the Administrative
Services Fund to CIP #315-94809, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners Gray, Hamilton, Jonson
and Mayor Aungst voted "Aye"; Commissioner Hart voted "Nay." Motion carried.
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ITEM #40 - Transfer east portion of City parking lot #23 from Parking Fund to General Fund
for Police Dept. to designate as a storage facility for new mobile command unit plus other
department vehicles (PW)
In 1 997, the City acquired Parking Lot #23 when the City sold the Park Street
Garage to the owners of the Atrium Building and swapped City Parking Lot #28. Parking
Lot #23 is north of the Police Department, between Pierce and Park streets, adjacent to the
Municipal Services Complex parking garage. The lot's 29 metered parking spaces and one
handicap parking space generates approximately $5,000 annually, or $172/space/year.
The lot's eastern portion has 12 metered and one handicapped parking space.
By transferring the subject parking lot to the General Fund, the Parking System will
lose approximately $2,100 annually and use of short-term public parking. The 8,000
square-foot lot has an assessed vale of approximately $69,800. The Police Department
has identified this lot as most suitable to store the new mobile command post, traffic
homicide van, and other large department vehicles. Annual operating costs for necessary
electrical charges are anticipated to be less than $1,000 and are included in the
department's annual budget.
In response to a question, Police Chief Sid Klein reviewed Police Department parking
arrangements since construction of the Municipal Services Complex. Concern was
expressed the request would remove downtown parking spaces. The Police Chief said the
requested location has power necessary for the new vehicles, is convenient to Police
Headquarters, and can be secured easily. He said the City's tactical SWAT operations
cannot be located in Countryside. It was suggested downtown parking be addressed in
conjunction with downtown redevelopment. It was felt current parking is necessary for
downtown revitalization.
It was suggested this be considered a temporary solution. Assistant City Manager
Garry Brumback said a downtown parking study is underway and can include this area.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to transfer the east portion of City Parking Lot #23
from the Parking Fund to the General Fund for the Police Department to designate as a
storage facility for their new mobile command unit and other Police Department vehicles,
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded. Commissioners Gray, Hamilton and Mayor Aungst voted "Aye"; Commissioners
Hart and Jonson voted "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #41 - Accept Clearwater Beach Entryway Advisory Committee final report & approve
staff recommendations for entryway modifications, at an estimated $301,989 (PW)
On August 17, 2000, the City Commission established the CBEAC (Clearwater
Beach Entryway Advisory Committee) with nine citizens. The Committee met regularly to
review the operation of the roundabout and evaluate proposed modifications. The CBEAC
recommends: 1) reconstruct section between Mandalay and Coronado to eliminate
compound curve and make it clear that both lanes exit onto Coronado; 2) modify Mandalay
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splitter island; 3) enlarge radius from Coronado onto roundabout; 4) modify Coronado
splitter island; 5) enlarge radius from roundabout onto Causeway; and 6) convert fountain
to reclaimed water, subject to State approved point source discharge permit.
Staff concurs with the committee's recommendations and also recommends: 1)
remove two interior bollards on all sidewalk areas of roundabout; 2) relocate Mandalay
crosswalk by roundabout 100 feet north; and 3) resurface/restripe entire roundabout, with
Barry Crown recommended spiral striping at west end. Modifications are estimated to cost
$301,989. Staff recommends reserving approximately $200,000 to replace fountain
components, which may experience shorter life expectancies due to reclaimed water use.
Beach Roundabout funds are sufficient to cover these costs. Work will start in October
and be complete by Spring Break 2002.
Two residents requested the fountain be removed. Two expressed concern
regarding pedestrian safety if the fountain is removed. One CBEAC member said the
committee had not discussed moving the Mandalay crosswalk away from the roundabout
and said removing the fountain would save $200,000 annually. One committee member
opposed removing the fountain citing safety concerns and noting the committee had taken
several votes on the issue but had never recommended its removal.
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CBEAC efforts were commended. A recommendation was made to remove the
fountain as water shortages are a long-term problem. Opposition to the use of reclaimed
water was stated. It was indicated sufficient project funds remain to cover removal costs.
It was suggested action be taken to discourage pedestrian access to the center of the
roundabout if the fountain is removed or modified. In response to a concern the plan will
trap residents on north beach, Public Works Administrator Mahshid Arasteh said Barry
Crown had indicated the new configuration will minimize conflicts at Coronado and ease
access difficulties off Mandalay. It was felt the roundabout is a great improvement to the
previous mix of intersections and traffic signals. Ms. Arasteh said disaster or storm
evacuation traffic will travel eastbound only.
In response to a question, Ms. Arasteh said the Committee had discussed relocation
of the Mandalay Street crosswalk several times. While not part of the final report, the
Committee had determined the crosswalk's current location caused traffic to backup into
the roundabout. Discussion ensued regarding ways to improve traffic flow, including use
of turn signals, increased public information, changes to the marina access, and the
removal of some bollards. Upgrades to the Mandalay streetscape must be complete by late
2004. It was recommended the roundabout improvements be implemented before Spring
Break 2002.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve implementation of the Barry Crown
recommendations endorsed by the CBEAC. There was no second.
Discussion ensued regarding proposed changes to the splitter islands and ways to
provide additional room for vehicles and reduce damage caused by trucks driving over
curbs and crushing landscaping. A proposal was made to modify the fountain rather than
totally remove it. Discussion ensued regarding options for the fountain. It was
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recommended the City adopt xeriscape methods whenever possible. The importance of
investing in public transportation to the beach was indicated. Concerns were expressed
regarding reclaimed water use in the fountain and high costs related to the water's
corrosive properties. Concern was expressed pedestrians will cross at the roundabout if
the fountain is removed.
It was stated the Committee had not accepted Barry Crown's initial
recommendations as they had felt the changes would not reduce problems sufficiently to
justify the estimated cost. Concern was expressed the fountain area not become an
attractive nuisance and raise liability issues. Concerns were expressed that providing
additional room for vehicles in the roundabout would increase speed.
It was suggested a message board on the causeway could remind drivers to adhere
to safety standards by slowing down and using traffic signals. Discussion ensued
regarding costs associated with modifying the splitter islands and curbs. The importance
of pedestrian safety was reiterated. Ways to inform and educate the public regarding the
roundabout were suggested. The need to control speed was expressed.
Commissioner Gray moved to approve geometric improvements: reconstruct
Mandalay to Coronado intersection to eliminate the compound curve and make it apparent
that the exit to Coronado is a two lane exit; modify the splitter island at Mandalay Avenue;
enlarge the radius from Coronado Drive into the roundabout; modify the splitter island on
Coronado Drive; modify the splitter island on Poinsettia; modify the splitter island at the
Marina; enlarge the radius exiting the roundabout to the Causeway; remove the two interior
bollards on all sidewalk areas of the roundabout; work to be done "in house"; remove and
relocate the crosswalk on Mandalay Avenue 100 feet to the north; resurface and restripe
the roundabout including spiral striping; at an estimated cost of $362,000, with the
understanding staff is to bring back recommendations and estimated costs for the
Poinsettia and Marina splitter islands. The motion was duly seconded.
Concern was expressed construction not affect traffic flow significantly, particularly
during tourist season.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Jonson moved to direct staff to explore options related to removing
the fountain and replacing with suitable landscape or water area that would discourage
pedestrian movement to it, eliminate the tunnel effect, and create openness in the area.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Information regarding informational and educational tools also was requested.
ITEM #42 - Enterprise Zone Development Agency - 3 appointments (eLK)
Commissioner Gray moved to reappoint Lt. Don Hall. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Hamilton moved to appoint Robert Vinson. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The remaining appointment was continued.
ITEM #43 - Neighborhood & Affordable Housing Advisory Board - 2 appointments (CLK)
Commissioner Gray moved to appoint Laura Braswell. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The remaining appointment was continued.
ITEM #44 - Other Pendina Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #45 - Other Citv Attornev Items
a) Authorize settlement of City v. Kahlmeyer, eminent domain case involving City's
downtown lake, for $375,000 (CA)
This case will acquire the last piece of property necessary to construct the City's
downtown lake. The Kahlmeyer family owns the subject property at 924 Pierce Street.
Following unsuccessful efforts to purchase the property, the City Commission authorized
condemnation. The City filed an eminent domain action in May 2000. In September 2000,
an order of taking was entered. Upon payment of a $160,000 good faith deposit into the
court registry, title to the property passed to the City.
Staff seeks authorization to settle this action for $375,000, to include an additional
payment of $215,000. In return, all property and business damage claims will be released
and the case, in chief, dismissed. Remaining issues to resolve include the defendants'
claims for attorney's fees and expert costs.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to authorize settlement of City v. Kahlmeyer, Circuit
Civil No. 00-3566-CI-07, the eminent domain case involving the City's downtown lake, for
$375,000 and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Citv Manaaer Contract
The City Attorney requested direction regarding the City Manager contract.
Consensus was for Lou Fox to telephone each Commissioner for discussion and
direction regarding relative issues.
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ITEM #46 - City Manaoer Verbal Reports
Bill Horne thanked the City Commission for his appointment as City Manager and
thanked staff and residents for their support.
ITEM #47 - Other Commission Action
a) Set meeting dates for: 1) Enterprise Funds budgets; 2) CIP budgets
Meetings were scheduled: 1) Enterprise Funds budgets - August 30, 2001 at 9:00
a.m. and 2) CIP budgets - August 7, 2001 at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Jonson expressed condolences to Tampa regarding its loss of a Police
Officer after a shooting.
Commissioner Jonson stated he would like to appoint Will Perry to the Citizen
Advisory Committee of the Tampa Bay Estuary Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Jonson said he is working to synchronize efforts toward downtown
improvement. He reminded everyone to dispose of their trash appropriately.
Commissioner Hamilton and Mavor Aunost said the Commission's hard work this
week had resulted in positive accomplishments.
Commissioner Hamilton welcomed Mr. Horne to the City Manager position.
Commissioner Hart stated the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) had voted
to retain six lanes on the Keene Road extension south of Drew Street. An unfunded plan to
widen Belcher Road in the 10-year plan also has been proposed.
Mavor Aunost thanked Safety Harbor and Pinellas Park representatives to the MPO
for their support of Clearwater's request to narrow the Keene Road extension.
Mavor Aunost reported he had made great contacts at the Conference of Mayors
and had shared new ideas with staff.
Mavor Aunost thanked staff for their efforts regarding the Fourth of July fireworks
display.
ITEM #48 - Adjournment
The meeting' adiourned at 9:21 p.m.
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