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02/15/1996 CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER February 15, 1996 Present: Rita Garvey Mayor/Commissioner Sue A. Berfield Vice-Mayor/Commissioner J. B. Johnson Commissioner Robert Clark Commissioner Elizabeth M. Deptula City Manager Kathy S. Rice Deputy City Manager William C. Baker Assistant City Manager Pamela K. Akin City Attorney Scott Shuford Central Permitting Director Rich Baier Engineering Director Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter Absent: Fred A. Thomas Commissioner The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was offered by Pastor James Horn of St. Paul's Lutheran 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 Two service awards were presented to City employees. ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) Pinellas County presented Police Chief Sid Klein with an award to recognize his support of their program. Information Management Director Jeff Harper presented the City Commission with two awards C-View TV recently received: 1) Time Warner's 1995 Spotlight Achievement Award for "While You're Here," and 2) the national City Hall Public Information Grand Award, General Audience category for "Clearwater, Florida: One Great Place." He congratulated C-View's staff: 1) Carrie Huntley; 2) Carrie Beem; and 3) Randy Hardison. ITEM # 5- Presentations a) Civil Service Board - Annual Report John Doran, Chair of the CSB (Civil Service Board), presented their Annual Report. He said the CSB's purpose is to maintain a work force based on merit and fitness. The CSB covers most employees except the City Manager, her staff, and Department Directors and their staff. He said CSB's main functions are: 1) hold Public Hearings on proposed changes to rules and policies; 2) advise the City Commission regarding employee issues; and 3) receive findings of Hearing Officer appeals and recommend appropriate penalties. He said CSB's recommendation for using local Hearing Officers on a rotating basis seems to be working well. The first hearing was scheduled for January 5, 1996, and the report was submitted January 12, 1996. b) Tampa Bay National Estuary Program Dick Eckenrod, Director of the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program, distributed a copy of the recently released bay restoration plan, Charting the Course. He reported four years of research followed the formation of the partnership five years ago. Long range strategies for Tampa Bay's restoration emphasize water clarity, recovery of seagrasses for marine habitat, and restoring optimum salinity in tidal basins which act as nursery areas for juvenile fish. The plan will be as strong as the commitment of participants. Local communities will be requested to enter an agreement that outlines the plan's goals, each community's responsibilities, and a time line. Qualities that make this plan unique include: 1) its partnership of local, state, and federal governments; 2) providing a barometer of the area's living resources; and 3) a binding agreement by participants. The plan's blueprint will be finalized at four town meetings. A meeting in Clearwater is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on March 20, 1996 at the Harborview Center. Mr. Eckenrod said he appreciated Clearwater's support. The Mayor said it was her privilege to represent Clearwater in the partnership and it was a great learning experience. She stated Mr. Eckenrod will attend a meeting in May 1996, to review the plan, Charting the Course. c) Marketing Campaign Update Tourism Director Jean Sherry reported the advertising campaign on USA and CNN started this week in Chicago and continues through the end of March. She presented the video being run. Ms. Sherry met with several hundred travel agents last week in Chicago. A Chicago market radio promotion, beginning February 26, 1996, includes a grand prize give-away. Ms. Sherry confirmed the City's new 800 number, 1-800-CLEARWATER. Commissioner Clark complimented Ms. Sherry regarding her accomplishments in a limited time with little money. He challenged her to make local residents aware of the positive impact tourism has on the community. Mayor Garvey introduced Pinellas County Commissioner Steve Seibert. ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1996, and a corrected page of January 4, 1996, 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 Agenda Lou Chaconas expressed concern regarding proposed changes to downtown zoning. He said downtown property owners do not support the plan and recommended the City reexamine the proposal before reaching a final decision. Central Permitting Director Scott Shuford reported the February 23, 1996, Downtown Partnership meeting to discuss this issue has moved to a County building. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM #8. -Public Hearing - Vacating North/South alley lying between Lots 11, 12, 13, the S 1/2 of Lot 14 and Lots 2, 3, 4, the S 1/2 of Lot 1, E.A. Marshall’s Sub., subject to alley being retained full width as a drainage & utility easement and the applicant providing an ingress & egress easement to the property owner to the North (Discount Auto, V96-02) (EN) The applicant is requesting to vacate the North/South alley between Lots 11, 12, 13, the South ½ of Lot 14 and Lots 2, 3, 4, the South ½ of Lot 1, E.A. Marshall's Subdivision. The applicant proposes to use the alley and adjacent property to construct a Discount Auto Parts building and parking lot. The City has no existing utilities within the alley which is paved and used by a homeowner to the North for vehicular access to his property. Traffic Engineering and Central Permitting have reviewed this request and concur with Engineering Services' comments. All concerned City departments/divisions have reviewed the petition and voiced no objections. Florida Power has an existing pole line within this alley and has no objection provided an easement is retained full width of the vacated alley. GTE and Time Warner have no objections. The City Engineer reviewed department comments and recommends approval of the applicants' request subject to: 1) retaining the alley full width as drainage and utility easement and 2) the applicant providing an ingress & egress easement to the adjacent property owner. Richard Beckesh, representative for Discount Auto Parts, brought a copy of the ingress/egress easement agreement. Tom Roman, representative for Mr. and Mrs. Troisi, property owners to the North, said the Troisis do not object to the easement as long as half the vacated easement is granted to them. He expressed concern the original easement contained an error as it did not refer to the Torisi's easement. Mr. Roman presented a letter from Discount Auto Parts regarding granting the Troisis half the easement. Assistant City Director Bill Baker said that is a side agreement between the parties. Mr. Beckesh said that agreement is fine with Discount Auto Parts. Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the North/South alley lying between Lots 11, 12, 13, the South ½ of Lot 14 and Lots 2, 3, 4, the South ½ of Lot 1, E.A. Marshall's Subdivision. subject to the alley being retained full width as a drainage & utility easement and the applicant providing an ingress & egress easement to the property owner to the North. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #9 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #5978-96 & #5979-96 - Annexation & RS-8 Zoning for property located at 1936 E. Skyline Dr., Skyline Groves, Lot 60 (Strohm, A96-01) The applicant has requested annexation and proposed zoning of Single-Family Residential "Eight" for 1936 East Skyline Drive to obtain sewer service. On February 6, 1996, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the request. Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Petition for Annexation and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single-Family Residential "Eight" (RS-8) for Lot 60, Skyline Groves. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5978-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5978-96 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey. "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5979-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5979-96 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey. "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. ITEM #10 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #5980-96 & #5981-96 - Annexation & RS-8 Zoning for property located at 2209 Arlington Place, Palmetto Terrace, Blk B, Lot 3 (Jaeger, A96-02) The applicant has requested annexation and proposed zoning of Single-Family Residential "Eight" for 2209 Arlington Place to obtain sewer service. On February 6, 1996, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the request. Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Petition for Annexation and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single-Family Residential "Eight" (RS-8) for Lot 3, Block B, Palmetto Terrace. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5980-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5980-96 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey. "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5981-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5981-96 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey. "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. ITEM #11 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #5974-96 & #5975-96 - Annexation & RS-6 Zoning for property located on the east side of Landmark Dr., Sec. 33-28-16, M&B 22.0111 (City / Richard Baier, A95-29) The City Manager reported staff has requested to continue this item. Commissioner Berfield moved to continue this item to March 7, 1996. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #12 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #5976-96 & #5977-96 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Commercial General & CG Zoning for property located at east & west sides of S. Ft. Harrison Ave. and south of Woodlawn St., Sec. 21-29-15, M&B 44.08, 44.09 & 44.10 (Florence Panteles, Peter V. & Michael Gianfilippo, and Oliver & Harriett Ackerley / City, LUP95-35, Z95-18) This City initiated rezoning relates to the Countywide Consistency Program. The subject property, on the East and West sides of South Fort Harrison Avenue, is South of Woodlawn Street. The current land use plan classification for this property is Resort Facilities High with a Resort Commercial "Twenty-Four" (CR-24) zoning district. The City is reclassifying this property's zoning to Commercial General (CG) with a Land Use Plan designation of General Commercial to conform with the Land Use Plan classification of surrounding properties. The proposed zoning is less restrictive than CR-24 zoning. The Countywide Future Land Use Plan Classification for the area is General Commercial. During the PPC (Pinellas Planning consistency) Program discussion, PPC staff received telephone calls from property owners supporting this rezoning. On February 6, 1996, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the proposed Land Use Plan Amendment and Zoning Atlas Amendment. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Petition for Zoning Atlas Amendment to Commercial General (CG) and Land Use Plan Amendment to General Commercial for Section 21-29-15, M & Bs 44/08, 44/09, & 44/10. The motion was duly seconded. Mark Jordan question if the City had consulted with the Town of Belleair regarding this proposal. Mr. Shuford said he would call Belleair's Town Manager before second reading. Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5976-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #5976-96 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey. "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5977-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5977-96 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey. "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. ITEM #13 - Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property located at 2085 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Bamboo Sub. Replat, Lots 1 & 2; Sec. 13-29-15, M&B 42.01 & 41.04; and Bamboo Sub., Lots 2, 3, 8-12 (SDS Investments, Inc. / Carlisle Lincoln Mercury, SV96-02) Harry Cline, representative for the applicant, requested the item be continued until March 7, 1996. Commissioner Clark moved to continue this item until March 7, 1996. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #14 - Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property located at 2467 Enterprise Rd., Unit G of Renaissance Plaza, A Condominium (Twinjay Chambers Partnership / Renaissance Plaza Office Condominium, SV96-03) In his February 8, 1996 letter, E. D. Armstrong III, representative for Twinjay Chambers Partnership, requested withdrawal of this sign variance application. Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances ITEM #15 - Ord. #5942-95 - Amending Sec. 35.11, to revise definition for “Delicatessen”; amending Secs. 40.383 & 40.403 to revise the unit number and floor area requirements for restaurants in Hotels/Motels; amending Secs. 41.071, 41.072 & 41.074 to provide for conditional use permits and accessory use designations for certain types of alcoholic beverage uses (LDCA 95-21) The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5942-95 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5942-95 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Johnson, Clark and Garvey "Nays": Berfield Absent: Thomas Motion carried. ITEM #16 - Ord. #5956-95 - Amending Secs. 21.10 & 42.35 to provide for temporary storage of Recreational Vehicles for lodging purposes at the Harborview Center The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5956-95 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5956-95 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. ITEM #17 - Not Public Hearing - Res. #96-17 - Acting in conjunction with the Management Staff of the Harborview Center, establishing Rules of Operation for the parking of recreational vehicles on public property in the vicinity of the Harborview Center The City Attorney presented Resolution #96-17 and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #96-17 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. ITEM #18 - Ord. #5957-96 - Vacating a portion of drainage & utility easement lying in Lot 153, Woodgate of Countryside Unit One (Rubins / Jacobs, V95-16) The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5957-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5957-96 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. ITEM #19 - Ord. #5982-96 - relating to false fire alarms; amending Sec. 5.25 to provide an alarm user 2 courtesy warnings and to require an alarm user to pay an administrative fee of $22.50 for city’s review of written evidence from a licensed alarm company that the alarm system causing a false alarm has been inspected and repaired The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5982-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5982-96 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. CITY MANAGER REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA (Items #20-29) - Approved as submitted ITEM #20 - Declare personal property surplus to City needs; authorize disposal through Tampa Machinery Auction, Tampa, FL (FN) ITEM #21 - Purchase of chlorine in 1-ton cylinders from Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., Tampa, FL, for the period 03/01/96 -02/28/97, at an estimated $144,868.50 (FN) ITEM #22 - Purchase of quicklime (Calcium Oxide) from Dravo Lime Co., Saginaw, AL, for the period 02/15/96 -02/14/99, at an estimated $442,080 (EN) ITEM #23 - Purchase of sulfur dioxide (S02) from Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL, for the period 03/01/96 -03/1/97, at an estimated $60,970 (EN) ITEM #24 - Purchase of liquid Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) from General Chemical, Parsippany, NJ, for the period 03/01/96 -03/01/97, at an estimated $53,060 (EN) ITEM #25 - Lease Agreement with Arnold-Brown Properties for 2.905 acres, m.o.l., in Sec. 15-29-15, W. F. Hughey’s Sub., Lots 1-14 less W 30’ of Lots 7 & 8, and part of Mrs. Sarah McMullens Sub., for 10 months commencing 03/15/96, for total maximum rent of $10,000 (EN) ITEM #26 - Lease Agreement with Dimmitt Car Leasing, Inc. for portion of Blk 1, Magnolia Park Sub., Lots 4 & 5, part of Lot 6, along with non exclusive ingress/egress over portion of Lot 13, for 10 months commencing 03/15/96, for total maximum rent of $4,300 (EN) ITEM #27 - Contract for Storm Sliplining Repair Project and Marilyn Street Storm Replacement and Repair to Madsen / Barr - Allwaste, Inc., Clearwater, FL, for $327,346.18 (EN) ITEM #28 - Receipt/Referral - LDCA revising Sec. 35.11 to establish definition of Convention Center (LDCA 96-03)(CP) ITEM #29 - Approve Scientologist request for partial closure of Fort Harrison Avenue, one southbound lane, between Pierce Street and Franklin Street on 03/15/96 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight Commissioner Johnson 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. OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT ITEM #30 - Recycling Business Plan Update (SW) Solid Waste Director Robert Brumback said his department bid on the recycling program against private companies in July 1993, and won a five-year contract. Their five year proforma financial projection promised a 20% return on investment and included borrowing needed financing. The five-year proforma projected $1,239,565 total revenue. Citywide recycling began: 1) commercial in March 1994; 2) multi-family in April 1994; 3) new complexes in June 1994; and 4) residential and processing center in July 1994. From inception in 1993 through September 1994, the negative cash flow of $32,248 was $23,192 better than had been projected. At the end of the first year, Solid Waste returned to the City Commission to: 1) expand into adjoining unincorporated County neighborhoods; 2) market jointly with other cities and private companies; 3) include 100% of multi-family residences in the program; 4) cancel proposed 1996 residential rate increase of $0.07; and 5) approve the roll-off program. The program's second year net revenue is $513,742 higher than had been anticipated in the proforma. Mr. Brumback said City participation in the sale of recyclables allowed them to take advantage of the dynamic 1995 market. Income in 1995 exceeded department expectations. The market currently is correcting itself and the price of recyclable materials now is just higher than proforma projections. Through the second fiscal year, the recycling business had a $714,924 positive cash flow because of the strong recyclables' markets, strong citizen support, and cooperative marketing with Dunedin, Safety Harbor and private companies. Future plans include: 1) implementation of the multi-family program in June 1996; 2) commencing the roll-off program by third quarter; 3) expansion of the joint marketing program; 4) expansion of the processing center; 5) building a mini-transfer station for yard waste and selected recyclables; 6) dumpster screening program; 7) revision of the entire Solid Waste business plan; and 8) a study of regionalization. The Mayor questioned how the City could encourage companies to use recycled materials when manufacturing products. Mr. Brumback said representatives of each recycled product push their use and the Governor has named a task force to develop markets. The Mayor noted the recycling program is not paying for itself even though it is making money. Mr. Brumback said the program has a long way to go before it is profitable. He hopes as markets grow, demand for recycled goods will increase. The Mayor noted recycling cuts the City's cost of disposing solid waste. Commissioner Johnson questioned why the price paid for recycled plastics has decreased. Mr. Brumback said many types of plastic do not mix. Until they can be separated, the final product is not as valuable. Commissioner Berfield complimented the Solid Waste Department for doing a good job. The Mayor agreed. ITEM #31 - First Reading Ord. #5969-96 - Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges for Article XIX - Streets, Sidewalks, Other Public Places (EN) Engineering Services' rate and fee schedule was last amended in 1982. Since then, the consumer price index has increased 58.6%. A cost comparison of neighboring cities and Pinellas County, indicates the City's fees generally are less than half of what other cities charge for the same services. The Engineering Services Division has instituted many informative new policies that involve more staff time. The increased permit fee for right-of-way permits also covers the cost of a detailed maintenance of the traffic plan now required for all work within City streets. Staff time is needed to explain requirements to the contractor and review plans. Recommended fee adjustments are not based solely on other cities so a linear comparison may not be applicable. Staff involvement and the degree of service were key in determining the proposed fee structure. The fee structure is basically unchanged but fees have been revised. Due to the City's urbanization, the proposed ordinance includes a permit to cover revenue lost when a construction use occupies a parking space for private use. Rates in sections 4 and 5 of the proposed ordinance were based on total revenue lost per day. Engineering Department Director Rich Baier said staff will review these fees every five years. He said revisions were made according to City Commission direction at the February 12, 1996, Work Session to charge a $7.50 daily fee for beach parking spaces and a $3 daily fee for downtown parking spaces when spaces are needed for construction uses. Mr. Baier said staff will collect tax on parking lot spaces as directed by State law. Commissioner Clark said he could not support the proposed increases because some are as high as 1000%. Commissioner Berfield noted people have been getting a bargain because rates have not increased for 14 years. Commissioner Berfield moved to revise the Code of Ordinance, Appendix A, the Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges - Article XIX Streets, sidewalks, and other public places. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners Berfield and Johnson and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye"; Commissioner Clark voted "Nay." Motion carried.. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5969-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5969-96 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson and Garvey. "Nays": Clark Absent: Thomas Motion carried. ITEM #32 - (Cont'd from 02/01/96) Parking Space Utilization Agreements for Clearwater Beach (CP) The City Manager said staff had requested to continue this item. Commissioner Berfield moved to continue this item to a date uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #33 - Other Pending Matters - None. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS ITEM #34 - Resolutions a) Res. #96-12 - Demolition Lien - 610 McLennan St., Belleview Court, Blk B, Lot 10 (Sherman) The City Attorney presented Resolution #96-17 and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #96-17 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. b) Res. #96-16 - Assessing property owners the costs of mowing or having cleared owners’ lots The City Attorney presented Resolution #96-17 and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #96-17 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Berfield, Johnson, Clark and Garvey "Nays": None Absent: Thomas. ITEM #35 - Other City Attorney Items - None. ITEM #36 - City Manager Verbal Reports Mr. Shuford referred to the downtown rezoning proposal and noted zoning changes are associated with the redevelopment plan adopted by the City Commission. He said the Planning & Zoning Board has continued their review of the plan to March 1996. Staff will continue to educate the public regarding proposed changes. He said the intent is to create a town center which is difficult to accomplish without limiting height or density. The plan will return to the City Commission after the Planning & Zoning Board review is complete. ITEM #37 - Other Commission Action Commissioner Clark referred to correspondence from Long Boat Key regarding Red Tide and questioned if the City was represented at those discussions. He requested consideration of a resolution regarding Red Tide as proposed by Long Boat Key. Commissioner Clark requested an update on the proposal to contract a single caterer for the Harborview Center. The Mayor felt an exception to the Harborview Center's catering requirement should be granted to the Pinellas County Education Foundation. Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice said the City has received the catering bids and staff will interview five applicants tomorrow. She noted a problem with assigning the liquor license if an exclusive caterer is not contracted. Commissioner Clark noted City Commission approval of allowing outside caterers for up to only five events was based on a GFS (Globe Facility Services) suggestion. Commissioner Clark questioned if the City had given up on a third floor restaurant in the Harborview Center. Ms. Rice said that was not the case. One can be added later. The City Attorney indicated the catering contract may preclude adding that restaurant for the length of the contract. Ms. Rice reported two of the largest local caterers would not submit a bid because Pickles Plus will be in the building. Commissioner Clark questioned if none of the bid responses is satisfactory if the City can refuse to contract with any of them. Ms. Rice said that is the case. She noted some contracts for booked events will not be signed until the caterer is determined. In answer to a question, she said the catering contract will come to the City Commission for approval. The request by the education foundation only will come back to the City Commission if there is a problem. Commissioner Berfield questioned who decides which five requests for outside catering services are accepted. The City Manager said the City Commission decided to assign that decision to GFS. Appeals come to the Management Team. Consensus was to address this issue at the March 4, 1996 Work Session. Commissioner Johnson noted not every meeting at the Harborview Center will serve alcoholic beverages. The City Attorney said if the City gets a liquor license for the center, it will have to be assigned to someone. One-day licenses are available for non-profit organizations. The State has expressed concern regarding how the City is handling this issue. She indicated the Division of Alcohol has been very cooperative. A business cannot obtain a liquor license without a location. Commissioner Clark questioned if every light in the Harborview Center must remain lit. Ms. Rice will check on that. Commissioner Berfield questioned if responses were made to requirements for O’Keefe’s St. Patrick's Day celebration and to the American Cancer Society's request to waive fees for police coverage during their March 9, 1996, 5K walk/run. The City Manager reported the City has scaled back its request for the number of police officers at O’Keefe’s St. Patrick's Day celebration. The City Manager's office has responded to the Cancer Society and denied their request to waive those fees. Mayor Garvey said pictures of advertisements of Clearwater at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium show good effort. A letter will be sent to Phillies president Bill Giles thanking him and encouraging continuation. Mayor Garvey invited everyone to attend the Saturday in the City and City Market Place scheduled for February 17, 1996. Free parking is available at the Garden Avenue parking garage. She said vendors have expressed an interest in continuing to serve the Saturday market. ITEM #38 - Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.