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03/21/1991 CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 1991 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Thursday, March 21, 1991 at 6:02 p.m., with the following members present: Rita Garvey Mayor/Commissioner Richard Fitzgerald Vice-Mayor/Commissioner Lee Regulski Commissioner William Nunamaker Commissioner Sue Berfield Commissioner Also present: Michael J. Wright City Manager M.A. Galbraith, Jr. City Attorney William C. Baker Public Works Director James Polatty, Jr. Planning and Development Director Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was offered by Reverend Thurman Rivers of the Skycrest United Methodist Church. In order to provide continuity for research, the items will be listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. III - Service Pin Awards. One service pin was awarded to a City employee. IV - Introductions and Awards. James Wood, Energy Technician, General Services Department was presented the March 1991 Employee of the Month Award. Proclamations: Arbor Day March 30, 1991. A plaque of Appreciation was presented to the Parks and Recreation Department for its assistance to the All-State Baseball Tournament. V - Presentations a) Resolution #91-11 - Honoring American Military Personnel from Clearwater who are missing in action in southeast Asia, and Adopting Lieutenant Donahue as a honorary citizen of Clearwater. A letter from Ed Mazur outlining the ceremony to be held March 30, 1991 in Coachman Park was read into the record by Commissioner Fitzgerald. The City Attorney presented Resolution #91-11 and read it in full. Commissioner Nunamaker moved to pass and adopt Resolution #91-11 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded, upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. b) National Estuary Presentation. Dick Eckenrod reviewed the National Estuary Program and outlined the 1991 work plan. Legislative Update. Elizabeth Deptula, Assistant City Manager, reported on proposed billboard legislation that would not allow amortization periods to be used for removing billboards. It was stressed a grass roots effort opposing this bill is needed. VI - Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1991 Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1991, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. VII - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda. Ann Wilkins, representative of the Chamber of Commerce, reported on the progress of the North Suncoast Higher Education Task Force in its efforts to increase the availability of college level courses in North Pinellas County. She indicated they are working toward a joint use facility with USF and the Pinellas County School Board. The Board of Regents is now encouraging this. VIII - PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM #9 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #5068-91 & #5069-91 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Industrial and IL Zoning for a parcel located on the S side of Lakeview Rd., between the Seaboard Coastline Railroad and the S. Myrtle Ave. intersection, Lake Belleview Addn., Blk 2, Lots 17-27 (Rehm LUP90-21, Z90-09)(PLD) To be Cont. to 4/4/91 Additional information has been requested regarding the proposed extension of Myrtle Avenue as this will affect this request. Commissioner Nunamaker moved to continue the request to the next regularly scheduled meeting of April 4, 1991. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #10 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5085-91 - LDCTA - guidelines for vested development rights (PLD) This proposed ordinance modifies the recently-adopted vested development rights ordinance by a) permitting Development of Regional Impact (DRI) projects which are revised in a minor way to continue to be vested; and b) allows projects associated with expired certified site plans, final site plans, or recorded subdivision plats to be vested if all applicable impact fees are paid or substantial site improvements are made. Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the amendment. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5085-91 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Nunamaker moved to pass Ordinance #5085-91 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. ITEM #11 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5086-91 - LDCTA - establishing public recreation grounds or parks as a permitted use, establish commercial and office uses associated with marina facilities and alcoholic beverage sales in conjunction with marina facilities as conditional uses (PLD) This proposed amendment expands the conditional use requirements for marinas in Public/Semipublic Districts to allow the uses currently associated with the City's public marina, including commercial and office uses and alcoholic beverage sales. The amendment would also establish recreational grounds as a permitted use in Public/Semipublic Districts. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to approve the amendment The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5086-91 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass Ordinance #5086-91 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded. A concern was expressed regarding the definition of "associated with" being very broad. It was indicated that an ordinance clarifying this language would be brought forward shortly. Upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. ITEM #12 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5087-91 - LDCTA - regulations for hedges (PLD) To be Cont. The Development Code Adjustment Board continued this item at its meeting of March 14, 1991. Therefore, the City Commission should also continue it. Commissioner Nunamaker moved to continue this item until April 4, 1991. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #13 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5088-91 - LDCTA - establishing accessory dwellings as a permitted use in the Limited Office and General Office Districts (PLD) This proposed ordinance would amend the definition of what are currently referred to as "attached dwellings" but which are correctly described as "accessory dwellings". An attached dwelling typically describes a duplex, triplex or a multifamily unit, whereas an accessory dwelling generally refers to a unit associated with a nonresidential use. Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the amendment. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5088-91 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass Ordinance #5088-91 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. ITEM #14 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5089-91 - LDCTA - allowing noncommercial semi-public and private recreation grounds or parks as a permitted use in the Open Space/Recreation Zoning District (PLD) This proposed amendment would allow noncommercial recreation as a permitted use in the Open Space/Recreation Districts. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of this amendment at its meeting of March 5, 1991, subject to the deletion of the phrase, "noncommercial semi-public". This phrase deletion was suggested to eliminate redundance. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to approve the amendment. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5089-91 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Regulski moved to amend Ordinance #5089-91, in the title, delete "SEMI-PUBLIC AND" from line 4, in subsection (1), delete ", noncommercial semi-public,". The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Commissioner Regulski moved to pass Ordinance #5089-91 as amended on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. ITEM #15 - (Cont. from 3/7/91) Variances to the Sign Regulations; located at 25191 US19N, Sec. 32-28-16, M&Bs 32.08 & 32.10, zoned CH (Dimmitt Cadillac, SV91-02)(PLD) This item was continued from the February 7, 1991 Commission meeting to permit the applicant to modify the variance request and from the March 7, 1991 Commission meeting due to applicant schedule conflicts. The request has been modified and readvertised. The previous request for four variances has been reduced to two, as follows: 1) a variance of 17.3 square feet to permit a total of 129.3 square feet of property identification signage; and 2) a variance of 16.5 feet to permit a pole sign of 36.5 feet in height. City Code permits a maximum pole sign area and height in the Highway Commercial district of 112 square feet and 20 feet, respectively. The existing sign was allowed to be moved from the applicant's previous location on South Ft. Harrison Avenue to the current location in March of 1986, contingent upon its removal in five years or the obtaining of a variance to allow its continued existence. The applicant's request was triggered by code enforcement action requesting compliance with the removal condition. In support of the request, the applicant indicates that: a) the sign is setback a considerable distance from the US19 pavement (there is a large right-of-way in this area); b) the signs are compatible with surrounding signs and uses; and c) the signs are the minimum necessary to identify the subject property, given conflicts with power lines, trees and light poles in the vicinity. Staff has also had conversation with the applicant concerning the proposed "urban interchange" project (US19 improvement project) and its effect on the signage question. In response to these points of discussion, staff would state that: a) the setback distance is common to a number of properties along US19 and other roadways and is therefore not a unique situation; b) while the sign is not drastically out of character with some of the existing US19 signage, it is somewhat larger and substantially taller than the signage that similar properties will be allowed after the October 13, 1992 amortization date; other properties along US19 have successfully met current City of Clearwater sign regulations; c) other properties along US19 face similar obstructions with regard to overhead utility lines, etc.; to some extent, the excessive height of the sign in itself creates the conflict with the power lines since it is on the same visual plane as those lines; and d) without precise drawings showing roadway construction plans, it is impossible to ascertain future hardships that might be created by the road improvement project. It should be noted the subject property has "generous street frontage" and is eligible for a ground sign of up to eight feet in height and containing no more than 24 sq. ft. in area as a second property identification sign. Therefore, under the current regulations, the applicant could have approximately six more square feet of signage than is requested (although the permitted signs would be substantially shorter than the existing sign's 36.5 foot height). Because no hardship or unique conditions hve been demonstrated by the applicant, staff recommends denial of the requested variances. Gordon Schiff, attorney representing the Dimmitts, reviewed the request stating they have concentrated on asthetics on the property. He submitted photographs showing approaches to the property and indicated the signs are needed in order to properly identify the property. They believe they comply with the intent of the Code. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not the variance should be allowed. It was indicated that while an additional ground sign is allowed, one sign would be preferable to two signs. A concern was expressed that if the variance was granted on the basis that the second sign would be removed, it would be difficult to assure that a request would not come forward in the future to allow the second sign. It was stated there was no hardship or uniqueness to this property that would justify granting the variance. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to deny the request. The motion was duly seconded. Mr. Schiff indicated the property owners efforts to have foliage at the front of the property is the basis for the need of additional height for the sign. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Berfield, Regulski, Fitzgerald and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye", Commissioner Nunamaker voted "Nay", motion carried. ITEM #16 - (Cont. from 3/7/91) Variances to the Sign Regulations; (Target Store) located at 21680 US19N, Clearwater Collection First Replat, Lot 4 (Dayton Hudson Corp. SV91-05)(PLD) A question has arisen about conditions attached to the site plan for this property that address the number of signs allowed. Staff needs time to research this, therefore a continuance is requested. Commissioner Berfield moved to continue this item to April 4, 1991. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #17 - Variance to the Sign Regulations; (Workplace) located at 23666 US19N, Sec. 6-29-16, M&Bs 41.01, 41.02, 41.04, 41.05 & 4.06, together with Blackburn Sub., part of Lots 1 and 12 (Branch Sunset Associates, Ltd. SV91-06)(PLD) The applicant requests approval to add "Workplace" signage in the blank panel space on each of two existing 298.2 sq. ft. property identification (pole) signs located on the Sunset Point 19 Shopping Center site, zoned Commercial Center. At the same time, the applicant requests approval to retain the existing 225 square foot "Workplace" business identification (wall) sign. On March 24, 1988, the Development Code Adjustment Board (DCAB) approved a variance of 97 sq.ft. to permit a 225 square foot business identification sign on the wall of the Workplace business. On November 10, 1988, the applicant requested approval for the two pole signs. The DCAB approved the request subject to the conditions that the signs be brought into conformance with the Code on or before October 13, 1992, that there be no messages erected on the space frame and Workplace may not be placed on the pole signs unless they conform to current sign code with the sign on the building. On June 8, 1989, the DCAB denied the request to remove the condition that Workplace not be allowed on the pole signs unless they reduced the size of the wall sign. Todd Pressman, representing the applicant, stated that when the wall sign variance was granted, the pylon signs had not been addressed. When the owner of the entire center came in for the pylon signs, the condition was placed on the Workplace signs. Sports Authority, another store in the same center, has gotten variances from the DCAB which are larger than that of Workplace. He reviewed other variances that have also been approved for this center. He stated all of these businesses also have their names on the pylon signs. He further stated that if the request is denied, the owner will allow another business in the center to place signage where the Workplace sign would be placed. A concern was expressed that if the Commission were to grant this request and Workplace be placed on the pylon sign, that additional variances will be coming forward for additional businesses. Mr. Pressman indicated that only certain tenants have signage rights on the pole signs. He also reiterated that the pylon sign will have to brought into conformance with the Code in 1992. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not additional variances would be needed for additional signage on the pole sign. It was reported if the variance is not granted, another business could go in the space that Workplace is requesting without a variance. A concern was expressed that this was a self imposed hardship. Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the request. The motion was duly seconded. A concern was expressed that the item is written to say that it is approving a variance of 97 square feet when in actuality it is removal of the condition placed by the DCAB. Commissioner Berfield withdrew her motion. Commissioner Regulski moved to allow the addition of the Workplace name on the two existing property identification signs with the provision that the total signage be brought into conformance with the Code on the appropriate day of October, 1992. The motion was duly seconded and upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Regulski, Nunamaker, Berfield and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye", Commissioner Fitzgerald voted "Nay", motion carried. ITEM #18 - Alcoholic Beverage Distance Separation Variance for property (Rose Garden Restaurant) located at 348 and 348 1/2 Coronado Dr., Lloyd-White-Skinner Sub., Lots 118-119 (Malke AB91-06)(PLD) The applicant is requesting approval of two separation distance variances to allow a new 2-COP establishment (Rose Garden) at 348 Coronado Drive. A variance to the 250 foot separation requirement as measured from a residential (CR-28) zone is required since the use is located in the CR-28 zone. A variance from the separation distance requirements for similarly-licensed alcoholic beverage establishments is also required as Julie's Seaside Cafe (2-COP) is located on adjoining property. There is a single family residence located at the rear of the property. The proposal meets the mixed use formula requirements for the CR-28 district. The off-street parking requirements for both uses also appear to be met. At its meeting of February 19, 1991 the Planning and Zoning Board approved the requisite conditional use permit subject to conditions. Staff recommended against granting the conditional use request because the property was located in an area generally comprised of motel and apartment uses and did not have frontage on Gulfview Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Board was not as concerned about the property's location and felt that since it involves the conversion of a single family residence, rather than a motel, the proposed use would not contribute to the "motel conversion problem" on Clearwater Beach. A variance to the 50 seat requirement was granted by the Development Code Adjustment Board on March 14 allowing 36 seats for the restaurant. Given the package sales prohibition and the hours of operation conditions placed on the conditional use, staff does not feel that the seating variance will create circumstances favorable for a "hole-in-the-wall" tavern type use of the kind that the ordinance is intended to regulate. It should be noted City Code requires a 51% food/nonalcoholic beverage sales ratio for the CR-28 district, so the use is properly regarded as a restaurant and not as a tavern or bar. A site plan showing the parking for the property was displayed. In response to questions, it was indicated there is no back out parking and the retention pond is not in the right-of-way. George Greer, representative for the applicant, stated there is no opposition from the neighborhood and that this Austrian restaurant will be an asset to the beach. Commissioner Regulski moved to approve a variance of 196.34 feet to allow alcoholic beverage sales within 3.66 feet from a similarly licensed establishment and approve a variance of 300 feet to allow alcoholic beverage sales 0 feet from a residential district. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #19 - Alcoholic Beverage Distance Separation Variance for property (Britt's Beachside Cafe) located at 201 S. Gulfview Blvd., Lloyd-White-Skinner Sub., Lots 48-52 and Lot 98 (Stanislaw, Budzinski AB91-07)(PLD) The applicant has requested a continuance until June 6, 1991, to allow time for an impending appeal of the Development Code Adjustment Board's denial of a parking variance. Commissioner Regulski moved to continue this item until the scheduled Commission meeting of June 6, 1991. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances ITEM #20a - (Cont. from 3/7/91) Ord. #5084-91 - Vacating 16' East-West alley lying N of Lot B, Bergens Replat and easterly 1/3 of Lot 2 and westerly 1/3 of Lot 3, Jones' Sub. of Nicholson's Addn. to Clearwater Harbor, Blk 2 (Salvation Army V90-14) AND ITEM #20b - Acceptance of public access easement over parking lot, Salvation Army facility on N. Ft. Harrison (Salvation Army) The public access easement required for the granting of the vacation in Ordinance #5084-91 has not been provided. Commissioner Regulski moved to continue Items #20a and #20b until the proper document has been provided. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER REPORTS IX - CONSENT AGENDA (Items #21-39) - Approved as submitted. Bids & Contracts - Awarded. ITEM #21 - Contract for water treating chemical chlorine to Allied Universal Corp., Inc., Miami, FL, for the period 3/22/91 to 2/28/92 for an estimated amount of $26,106.50 (AS) ITEM #22 - Extension of contract for rental of pagers of varying capabilities with Pac-Tel Paging, St. Petersburg, FL, for the period 4/1/91 to 3/31/92 for $13,781.28 (AS) ITEM #23 - Contract for purchase of Fire Department Uniforms during the period 3/22/91 to 2/29/92 to R&R Uniforms, Inc., Orlando, FL, in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00 (FD) ITEM #24 - Contract to install a 6" gas main north of the Anclote River from Alt.US19 in Tarpon Springs to Boyce Company, Clearwater, FL, for an estimated cost of $42,438.30 (GAS) ITEM #25 - Contract for roof replacement and installation of additional roof decking columns for the McMullen Tennis Complex to Birchard Construction Co., Seminole, FL, for $28,150.00 (GS) ITEM #26 - Contract for the installation and purchase of two disk drives, two 12-foot shielded SI Cables and a 36-month extended warranty to Digital Equipment Corp., Tampa, FL, for $48,692.88 (GS) ITEM #27 - Contract for the purchase of one Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis Truck to Duval Ford, Jacksonville, FL, for $12,356.00 (GS) ITEM #28 - Contract for renovation of Holt Avenue Swimming Pool to Atlantic Pool Builders for $48,831.00 (PR) ITEM #29 - Confirming CRA's action to amend the contract for the Cleveland Street Minipark construction with Opus South Corp. to increase the original amount of $204,880. to $213,813. (PR) ITEM #30 - Contract to purchase a heavy duty chipper for the Stormwater Utility section of Public Service from Vermeer Southeast, Orlando, FL, for $16,710.23 (PW) ITEM #31 - Contract for Countryside Boulevard Widening to R.E. Purcell Construction Co., Inc., Ozona, FL, for $1,559,277.68 and approve an interfund loan in the same amount from the central insurance fund, bearing interest at the cash pool rate, to be repaid with Penny for Pinellas collections in FY'98 (PW) ITEM #32 - Purchase of lots 9 and 11, R. H. Padgett's Sub. of original lot 5 owned by Thomas Z. Rayner for a total price of $102,000.00 (PW) ITEM #33 - Contrct for Pierce/Franklin Street Parking Lot to Overstreet Paving Co., Largo, FL, for $44,822.55 (PW) Citizens & Staff Requests - Approved. ITEM #34 - Accept Clearwater Beach Traffic Study report prepared by Wade-Trim, Inc. and establish a public hearing date of 4/18/91 to receive public input on the proposals listed in the report (PW) ITEM #35 - (Cont. from 2/21/91) Status of The Long Center (formerly the Center Foundation)(CM) Cont. to 4/4/91 Change Orders - Approved. ITEM #36 - C.O.#6 to the contract for the Northeast Advanced Pollution Control Facility increasing the amount by $38,503.00 to a new total of $19,043,780.00 (PW) CITY ATTORNEY Agreements, Deeds & Easements - Accepted. ITEM #37 - Drainage easement - Sec. 15-29-15, Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace, Blk 1, part of lots 1 and 4 (Rutenberg) ITEM #38 - Drainage easement - Sec. 15-29-15, Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace, Blk 1, part of lots 1 and 4 (Rutenberg) ITEM #39 - Quit Claim Deed - - Sec. 15-29-15, Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace, Blk 1, part of lots 1 and 4 (Rutenberg) Commissioner Berfield 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. X - OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT ITEM #40 - (Cont. from 3/7/91) First Reading Ord. #5076-91 - Relating to the building code; amending Sec. 138.07 to revise schedule of permit fees and charges; amending Sec. 138.071 to revise definition of "combination permit"; amending Sec. 138.10 regarding filing fees for appeals; amending Secs. 112.1(A) and 2204.2 of Standard Building Code and Sec. 110(B) of Standard Mechanical Code re: filing fees for appeals and fee for house moving permit (PLD) The City Commission has previously considered increases to the building permit and inspection fee schedule that are revisions to Section 138.07, Permit Fees and Miscellaneous Charges. The Commission requested staff to develop information relating to cost of commercial permits, residential permits and the comparison of these increases to other jurisdictions. Staff has gathered that information and based on the information is recommending a change in the fee schedule proposed in Ordinance #5076-91. The major changes include the plan examination fee, permit fees and house move/remodeling. The estimated number of permits, fees generated, and construction value have been determined for Fiscal Year 1990/91 based upon statistics comparing the number of permits, fees generated, and construction value for fiscal year 1989/90 to the first five months of fiscal year 1990/91. Although the estimated number of permits for FY'90/91 is expected to increase by a small percentage, the construction value on which these permits are generated is expected to decrease by approximately 53%. The related fees generated are estimated to decrease by 31% from $886,812 in FY'89/90 to $608,608 in FY'90/91, at the current fee schedule. The Commission has established a policy that fees for permits be established at a level that would attempt to cover the costs of the Building Division. In order to cover the inspection and permitting costs of the Building Department, $830,000 must be generated in FY'90/91. Because the estimated revenues of $608,608 for FY'90/91 will not cover the costs, an increase in the building and inspection fees is proposed. Estimated revenue under the proposed fee schedule is expected to be approximately $873,000 next fiscal year based upon the average percentage increase of fees for new construction, remodeling and additions presented in a ten case study titled "Fee Comparison of Real Permits". Planning and Development staff is projecting the next fiscal year will be an average year, one that is characterized by more remodeling and additions and less new construction as the available vacant land is built out. Although the proposed schedule of fees listed in the "Fee Comparison of Real Permits" will increase the costs of single family and commercial remodeling by greater than 100%, the proposed fees still do not cover the cost of the services provided. This is a basic inequity in the system, and is recognized County and Statewide. New home and especially new commercial construction inequitably supports the building inspection and permitting costs. The proposed fee increases over the existing fees for combination permits under $50,000 will be approximately 130% for residential remodeling and additions. The reason for the difference of increases between commercial and residential is that commercial pays plan review fees. The proposed fee increase over the existing fees for combination permits over $50,000 will be approximately 27% for new residential single family, 5% for commercial, and 15% for apartments. There is a big difference between residential and commercial because of the plan review fees. A report was given on the cross training of inspectors. In response to a question, it was indicated that it has been found that single family remodeling using "small" contractors requires additional reinspections. Commissioner Regulski moved to approve the new fee schedule. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5076-91 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Regulski moved to pass Ordinance #5076-91 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. ITEM #41 - Res. #91-9 - Requesting Florida Department of Revenue to provide periodic listings of state sales tax certificate holders (PLD) The Planning and Development Department is looking for ways to increase occupational license revenue. The Deparment is reviewing established lists of businesses located within the City in order to compare these businesses with our current listing of occupational licenses and locate potential unlicensed businesses. The State of Florida Department of Revenue has a listing of state sales tax certificates available to a municipality, providing the municipality has met certain conditions. These conditions include a resolution being adopted by the governing body requesting the information and describing the measures the governing body will put into effect to ensure confidentiality as required by law. Commissioner Berfield moved to approve requesting the list. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution #91-9 and read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Resolution #91-9 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded, upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. ITEM #42 - Planning & Zoning Board - 2 appointments (CLK) Commissioner Regulski moved to appoint Lee Savage. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Commissioner Regulski moved to appoint John Carassas. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. XI - Other Pending Matters - none. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS XII - Resolutions ITEM #43 - (Cont. from 3/7/91) Res. #91-5 - Requesting that water resource project funding levels be increased by Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board of Southwest Florida Water Management District This item was pulled from the agenda. No Action. ITEM #44 - Res. #91-8 - Assessing property owners the costs of mowing or clearing owners' lot The City Attorney presented Resolution #91-8 and read it by title only. Commissioner Regulski moved to pass and adopt Resolution #91-8 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded, upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Regulski, Nunamaker, Fitzgerald, Berfield and Garvey. "Nays": None. XIII - Other City Attorney Items - none. XIV - City Manager Verbal Reports The City Manager requested any members of the Commission wishing to attend "Tampa Bay Days" in Tallahassee, 4/11/91, notify his office. XV - Other Commission Action - none. XVI - Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.