06/20/1996 CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 20, 1996
Present: Rita Garvey Mayor/Commissioner
J. B. Johnson Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Robert Clark Commissioner
Ed Hooper Commissioner
Karen Seel Commissioner
Elizabeth M. Deptula City Manager
Kathy S. Rice Deputy 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
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
One service award was presented to a City employee
Melvin Acton, Fire Department, was presented the June 1996 Employee of the Month award.
Althea Andersen, Library, was presented a retirement award.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards - None.
ITEM # 5- Presentations
a) Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) - Annual Report
Jill Melkonian, EAB Chair, presented the annual report and reviewed the board's history. The EAB identifies and assesses significant environmental objectives and makes recommendations
to the City Commission regarding selected environmental programs and projects. She reported the EAB had created a policy manual. The EAB worked with Lou Hilton regarding additions
to the Conservation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The EAB recommends the City Commission review the undeveloped properties' list and include it in the Comprehensive Plan.
EAB members are interested in assisting the City review the downtown lake project, stormwater, and reclaimed water. Ms. Melkonian thanked Assistant Director of
Engineering/Environmental Tom Miller for his dedication and patience and the City Commission for forming the board. The Mayor thanked Ms. Melkonian and EAB members for their input.
b) Ruth Eckerd Hall
Nancy Sullivan Skinner, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ruth Eckerd Hall, requested the City include $3-million for Ruth Eckerd Hall in its request for Penny for Pinellas
funds. She reviewed community support for the facility and reported the economic impact of the arts in Tampa Bay has been estimated at more than $120-million. She estimated Ruth Eckerd
Hall has an annual local impact of more than $15-million. Ms. Skinner reported the facility has operated in the "black" for the last six years. She indicated $12-million in improvements
will keep the hall accessible and safe for all. The Mayor indicated the City Commission will be discussing this issue in the future.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 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
Tom Sehlhorst requested the City stop foreclosure proceedings on his property. He said two months ago, he learned a lien had been attached 7 years previously. He said he had checked
with the Property Appraiser five times but had found no indication of a lien. He said the lien originally was recorded improperly and he got his first bill 7 years after the fact.
Lucius Pitts noted City spending for the Harborview Center and plans for a downtown lake. He questioned when the results of Stevenson's Creek testing would be released and when Stevenson's
Creek would be dredged. He questioned if the City Commission would reconsider the location of the reclaimed water tank planned for the Marshall Street site.
Consensus was to not reconsider the location.
Sybil Osburg questioned when the Clearwater beach swimming pool would be built. The City Manager indicated the City Commission had specifically stated money for a pool would be budgeted
within two-years. She said money will be budgeted for a location study and design. She predicted construction will begin in May 1997.
John Tassinari complained he had been issued a citation for not cutting the grass on his right-of-way. He said he identified more than 50 City owned properties with violations worse
than his when driving through Clearwater. He said the street is not safe and stated he no longer will maintain the right-of-way. He said he has filed papers twice asking for a hearing.
Bridget Tassinari said her husband broke a lawnmower while maintaining the right-of-way due to a pipe the City had installed. She said they should not have to pay to repair the lawnmower.
She said her husband had fallen into the street before. She said they are willing to maintain their property but questioned why they have to keep up City property.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Second Reading - Ord. #6046-96 - Granting to GTE Media Ventures Inc. the permission to occupy municipal streets and rights-of-way in the City of Clearwater as a means of providing
cable television services; prescribing the terms and conditions accompanying the grant of franchise; and prescribing penalties for the violation of its provisions; providing for severability
of provisions
On January 11, 1996, GTE (GTE Media Ventures, Inc.) submitted an application and requested a franchise agreement based on State and Federal law. The ordinance grants the use of City
rights-of-way for 10 years. GTE will pay a 5% franchise fee, the highest allowed by law. This rate can be changed if the law changes or if the City chooses to change the fee by resolution.
Upon signing the franchise agreement, GTE will pay a grant of $50,000 to reimburse costs incurred by the City for the services and expenses of granting this franchise or any lawful
purpose. Currently Court and Cleveland Streets have no cable service. In addition to public buildings their system passes, GTE will serve: 1) the Municipal Services building; 2) Police
Department; 3) Main Fire Station; 4) City Hall; 5) Clearwater Public Library; 6) Harborview Center; 7) Pinellas County Utilities Building; 8) Pinellas County Courthouse and buildings
at 310 Court Street; and 9) Pinellas County at 440 Court Street.
Appendix A describes the system and will require a state-of-the-art system as defined in the area. Appendix B describes the general requirements for maintaining the system. Appendix
C describes access channels, equipment, facilities, and services. GTE will be required to carry the same channels and programming as required of the current (Time Warner) franchise
holder. An additional digital channel will be provided at City request once GTE provides programming on a digital basis.
GTE initially will pay $67,000 for government access equipment and, at the end of 7 years, will pay $50,000 for equipment. Clearwater will use this money to support and provide facilities
and equipment for government access programming. GTE will pay the following for public education and government access support: 1) Year 1 - $50,000; 2) Year 2 - $50,000; 3) Year 3 -
$75,000; 4) Year 4 - $75,000; 5) Year 5 - $75,000; 6) Year 6 - $100,000; 7) Year 7 - $100,000; 8) Year 8 - $100,000; 9) Year 9 - $125,000; and 10) Year 10 - $125,000. Payments will
total $875,000. These funds will be used to support and supplement government and public access in the City program and can be used for maintenance, programming, and to purchase equipment.
After the 4th year, GTE can request renegotiation of the amounts and manner in which education and government access is paid if Pinellas County adopts a different model for programming
or if GTE has less than 12,500 subscribers. The City reserves the right to negotiate, taking into account it may be appropriate to provide support to the City in addition to any shared
costs.
Appendix D is the Institution NET and the GTE contribution is included in the $50,000 grant referenced above. Appendix E is the Customer Service Standards. These standards are generally
consistent with the old Vision Cable standards.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6046-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6046-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded
Commissioner Clark noted the City is close to reaching an agreement with Time Warner and a "level playing field" has been established. The City Attorney said the parties have made
substantial progress and are close to agreement. Tim Johnson, representative for Time Warner, agreed with the City Attorney.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #6053-96 - Vacating portion of utility easement lying on Lots 3, 4, & 13, Pinellas Groves, SW¼ Sec.1-29-15 (City, V96-06)
This easement, on land owned by Pinellas County, is known as the "Alligator Creek Multi-Use Facility." Pinellas County constructed a drainage improvement project on this land. To
complete the project, a potion of the City's 12-inch sanitary sewer line that crosses the County's land, had to be relocated at County expense. At Pinellas County's request, Engineering
Services initiated the vacation. Pinellas County is preparing an easement for the City regarding the relocated sewer line. Public utilities have reviewed the request and have no objections
to the vacation. The City Engineer recommends approving this vacation request.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the City's request to vacate a 15-foot utility easement lying on the West 7.5 feet of the South 166 feet of Lot 3, the East 7.5 feet of the South
1666 feet of Lot 4 and the East 15 feet of the North 162 feet of Lot 13, of Pinellas Groves Subdivision of the Southwest one quarter of Section 1, Township 29 South, Range 15 East.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6053-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass Ordinance #6053-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #6050-96 - Vacating North 10’ of existing 30’ drainage & utility easement lying South of & adjacent to Lot 13, Blk 6, Revised Plat of Brookwood
Terrace Sub., less East 5’ (St. Vincent DePaul, V96-08)
The existing Drainage and Utility Easement was retained when the platted right-of-way for Park Street was vacated in 1960. The applicant proposes to build a 8,200 square foot homeless
shelter. The building and handicap ramp will encroach approximately 10 feet into the easement. The City has no existing utilities within the easement. Public utilities have no
objections to the vacation. The City Engineer reviewed comments submitted by the reviewing departments and recommends approval of the applicant's request.
Chief Klein, representing the Clearwater Homeless Intervention Program, recommended approval of this item.
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the North 10-feet of the existing 30-foot drainage and utility easement, lying South of and adjacent to Lot 13,
Block 6, Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace Subdivision, less the East 5 feet thereof. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6050-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6050-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #11 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6051-96 & #6052-96 - Annexation & Zoning (OL - Tract A, M&B less S 509’ m.o.l.), (RPD5 - Tract B, M&B less N 160’ m.o.l.) for property
located on E side of Landmark Dr., approx. 650’ S of Enterprise Rd., Sec. 33-29-16, M&B 22.011; and Development Agreement with James A. and Hazel E. Vogel to authorize development of
up to 34 Single Family Residential Units and up to 14,160 sq. ft. of Office Floor Area; and Res. #96-45 - approving the development agreement with James A. and Hazel E. Vogel (A96-21)
The applicant has requested annexation and proposed zoning of Limited Office (OL) for Tract A and Residential Planned Development "Five" (RPD-5) for Tract B for property on the East
side of Landmark Drive approximately 650 feet South of Enterprise Road to develop the property: 1) as an 11,000 square foot one-story office complex for Tract A and 2) a 34 (maximum)
unit single-family Residential Planned Development for Tract B with dedication of right-of-way to the City.
On June 18, 1996, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the request.
The Vogel family owns approximately 8.04 acres on the East side of the Landmark Drive extension. The City is constructing an extension of Landmark Drive to the City's proposed Lake
Chautauqua Park. The Vogel family and City jointly are contemplating a development agreement that is beneficial to the City and for the Vogel family.
Benefits to the City include: 1) obtaining a 30-foot wide right-of-way section to allow Landmark Drive to be centered in the new 70 foot right-of-way; 2) annexing residential and office
property into the City; and 3) obtaining landscape buffering along Landmark Drive. Benefits to the property owners in the form of City concessions include: 1) construction of Landmark
Drive extension by the City allowing access to the subject property; 2) a 10 foot reduction in the proposed residential subdivision internal right-of-way width from the standard 60-foot
requirement; 3) a reduced width for corner lots; and 4) a reduced "corner side" setback
of corner lots of 10-feet versus the standard 25-feet. Residents of the surrounding subdivisions view "centering" Landmark Drive as important. The developer's requested concessions
are relatively minor, generally paralleling Pinellas County development standards.
Central Permitting Director Scott Shuford said the development agreement will be continued. Public Hearings will be scheduled for July 15, 1996, and July 18, 1996. He said the issue
is time sensitive. He felt the two zoning changes are appropriate and recommended approval.
Marcus Vernon, representative for the applicants, said he did not object to considering the zoning changes as long as they are contingent on the Development Agreement. The City Attorney
stated the second reading for the zoning changes and Development Agreement currently are scheduled for July 18, 1996. The Development agreement can be read prior to the annexation and
zoning changes.
Mr. Vernon noted concerns: 1) Landmark Drive setbacks - He said the easement granted for sidewalks, etc. originally was 10-feet but a recent staff version indicated the easement is
no less than 15-feet; 2) Landmark Drive design - Mr. Vernon said the road will be dangerous as it will not be crowned nor have curbs. He felt the road should be built to subdivision
standards if the Vogels forego their rights to access to Saber Drive; 3) early initiation of development - Mr. Marcus requested assurance infrastructure is available for the development;
and 4) agreement reference to zonings or variances - He said upon adoption, zoning should be approved and no variances required as long as the development proceeds under contemplated
uses. Mr. Shuford said staff will meet with Mr. Marcus regarding these issues.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Limited Office (OL) for Tract A and Residential Planned Development "Five" (RPD-5) for
Tract B for M&B 22-011 in Section 33-28S-16E. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6051-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6051-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6052-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6052-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #6044-96 - LDCA defining “public safety facility,” identifying zones where public safety facilities may be allowed, providing standards
for approval (LDCA 96-11)
This ordinance was prepared to address issues identified by PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) staff upon review of recently adopted City Ordinance #5971-96 revising the definition of
"utility facility" to include police substations.
The ordinance: 1) provides a definition of "public safety facility" which broadly includes police substations and other similar uses; 2) identifies "public safety facilities" as a permitted
use in the Urban Center Core, Urban Center Eastern Corridor, and Public/Semi-public districts and as a conditional use in residential, office, commercial and industrial districts and
provides standards for approval; and 3) specifies the applicability of area thresholds set forth in the Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as
Amended.
On June 4, 1996, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the request.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Land Development Code amendment defining "public safety facility" identifying zones where public safety facilities may be allowed, providing standards
for approval. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6044-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6044-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #13 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #6045-96 - Amending Secs. 40.103, 40.324, 40.365, 40.384, 40.404 & 41.053, to allow bed and breakfast inns as a conditional use in the
RM-10 District, CN District, Beach Commercial District, and CR-24 & CR-28 Districts (LDCA 96-09)
Staff concurs with John Doran's request to include bed and breakfast inns as a conditional use in the Beach Commercial District. Staff also proposes to allow bed and breakfast inns
as a conditional use in four other zones where no accommodation for this use currently exists: 1) Multiple-Family Residential "Ten"; 2) Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) Resort Commercial
24; and 4) Resort Commercial 28. The use will be compatible with other uses in these districts and may create some additional development opportunities consistent with the City's economic
development goals.
The 50% floor area limitation (Section 41.053(d)) has been revised to apply to single family uses only. Section 41.053(e) has been revised for clarity.
On June 4, 1996, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the request.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Land Development Code amendment for bed and breakfast inns as a conditional use within the Multiple Family Residential 10 District, Neighborhood
Commercial District, Beach Commercial District, and Resort commercial 24 and 28 Districts. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6045-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6045-96 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #14 - Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property (Lokey Oldsmobile) located at 2339 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Sec. 18-29-16, M&B 31.05 & 31.06 (Nell M. Lokey, Donald O. McFarland, Mangus
Flaw, Jr., and Barnett Bank Trust Co., N.A. - Co-Trustee/Trust of Earle B. Lokey, SV96-10)
This property, on the South side of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, is zoned General Commercial. The applicant requests two variances to permit an additional freestanding sign. The variances
are requested to permit placement of a sign identifying the new Lokey Volkswagen dealership.
This application involves property that previously received freestanding sign variances. On June 16, 1994, the entire Lokey property, including the Oldsmobile, Volkswagen, and used
car sites received variances to allow a total of two freestanding signs for the combined properties subject to the condition that no additional signs would be allowed: an area variance
of 19 square feet to allow an 83 square foot primary sign and 12.7 square feet to allow a 44.7 square foot auxiliary sign. The combined Lokey sites have approximately 750 feet of frontage
on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
Until the early 1990s, the Lokey Oldsmobile and used car sites were separated by a MHP (Mobile Home Park) and were eligible for their separate freestanding signs. The dealership acquired
the intervening MHP entryway area along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and converted it to auto sales use. Volkswagens and used cars currently are displayed on this unimproved property. Under
provisions of the site plan and Planning & Zoning Board conditional use permit action, Lokey is required to improve this property including some off-site construction to provide safe
access to and fire protection for the MHP. According to the certified site plan, permits for this work must be obtained by January 1997. The certified site plan also required the recordation
of a unity of title linking the three parcels. This document has not yet been filed.
Technically, the sign variance application is correct, absent the required unity of title. The application is for a primary and auxiliary sign for the "main" Oldsmobile property, with
a "primary" sign for the remaining two parcels. Carried to its logical conclusion, the "remainder" property would be eligible for a 64 square foot sign instead of the 44.7 square foot
sign granted by variance. If Parcel A (the Oldsmobile site) and Parcel B (the unimproved former MHP site) are combined and Parcel C (the used car site) is viewed as a separate parcel,
three signs
would be permitted totaling 160 square feet (64sf + 64sf+ 32sf). The proposal could be considered as a "wash," with the proposed three signs containing a total of 159.7 square feet
(83sf + 44.7sf + 32sf).
Surrounding automobile dealerships have the freestanding sign allowances. Carlisle has a 9 square foot allowance to allow a 73 square foot sign. That property has approximately 950
feet of frontage on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. Dayton-Andrews meets all City freestanding sign requirements without variance. The Dayton-Andrews property has approximately 800 feet of
frontage on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. Both dealerships have single new car franchises and both properties have conforming auxiliary signs.
Considering the Commission's condition of variance approval prohibits additional signs, staff cannot recommend approval of this request. In addition, staff is concerned with the equity
problem involving the nearby dealerships as Lokey already has more signage and less frontage than the other two.
E.D. Armstrong, representative for the applicant, said the dealership would be entitled to a second sign if it had 18 more feet of frontage. He felt circumstances justify granting
the variance. He pointed out the Lokeys have brought a new franchise to the City and now have two franchises on the property. The franchise agreements require independent sign. He
said Dayton Andrews sells new and used cars; Lokey sells two companies' new cars and used cars. He said Carlisle has more frontage but sells only one company's cars and used cars.
Mr. Armstrong said his clients intend to comply with the sign code. Their request is for 159.7 square feet of signage. They are permitted 160 square feet. He felt the condition applied
to the last variance approval to be highly unusual. He said the condition is fundamentally unfair because it required the applicant to waive future rights to request a variance. He
requested the variance be approved.
The Mayor questioned why the condition is no longer valid as the applicant accepted it two years ago. Mr. Shuford said the City cannot uphold conditions denying a property owner the
opportunity to apply for a variance. He noted the applicant may wish to adjust the size of the signs in the future. He agreed circumstances have changed but noted the condition is
one reason staff recommended denial. The Mayor pointed out the Lokey property has less frontage and more signs than other area automobile dealerships. Mr. Armstrong said the City Commission
had imposed a condition more intense than conditions placed upon any other applicant. He suggested this property is the only one in the City with that restriction. He suggested other
automobile dealerships who bring additional franchises to Clearwater also should be able to request another sign.
In answer to a question regarding the imposed condition, Mr. Shuford felt the intent was to prohibit additional free standing signs. Mayor Garvey noted the condition is a basis for
denial of this request. Commissioner Johnson felt the decision should be fair and noted the City recently turned down requests by Carlisle and Dayton Andrews. A reduced size for the
requested Carlisle entrance sign had been approved. Mr. Armstrong said two businesses on SR 60 have two free standing signs. He reiterated the property is just 18 feet short of qualifying
for a second sign by right. In answer to a question, Mr. Shuford said the general trend has been to allow less separation than authorized by code.
Commissioner Seel questioned if the current three signs are legal. Mr. Armstrong said they are legal. He noted all three parcels are not owned by the same Lokey entity and felt the
site "stand alone." He said the applicant placed the VW sign over his used car sign because Volkswagen had threatened to revoke his franchise because of lack of signage. The applicant
wants to replace his used car sign.
Commissioner Hooper questioned if Lokey is providing emergency access to the MHP. He noted access eventually will be from Druid Road East instead of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. He requested
prompt installation of the fire hydrant required to service the MHP. Mr. Armstrong verified photographs of the property presented him by Mr. Shuford. He said emergency vehicles can
access the MHP. He noted the applicant has until January 1997 to pull the permits to complete the work required by numerous conditions placed on the Parcels B & C which are covered
by a single site plan. Mr. Shuford said the dealership's conditional use permit included a condition to link Parcels A, B, & C together in a Unity of Title. He said based on the site
plan, Parcels B & C can stand alone. He said the site is essentially one dealership separated by the MHP. Mr. Shuford noted the request also is for a separation variance.
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve variances of 1) 17.55 feet to permit an auxiliary sign on a parcel with 482.45 feet of frontage and 2) 75 feet to permit a separation distance of
225 feet between the primary freestanding sign and the auxiliary freestanding sign on property identified as Section 18-29-16, M&B 31.05 and 31.06, for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards for
Approval, items (1) - (4). The motion was duly seconded.
Mr. Shuford recommended conditions of approval: 1) freestanding signage shall be limited to three signs containing 83, 44.7, and 32 square feet; 2) a unity of title shall be filed for
all three "parcels" and shall include a reference to the allowable signage; 3) the 32 square foot auxiliary sign shall be removed if the number of new car franchises on the combined
site falls to less than two; and 4) the 32 square foot auxiliary sign shall not be erected until all site work associated with the certified site plan and conditional use permit approvals
has been completed.
Mr. Armstrong accepted Conditions #1 and #3 but requested the Unity of Title referred to in condition #2 apply only to signs. He opposed Condition #4, linking the completion of the
site to the sign. In answer to a question, Mr. Shuford said the applicant had been granted a standard period of approval. He suggested the applicant agree to complete work by January
1997, not just pull the permit. Mr. Armstrong agreed to that recommended condition.
Mr. Hooper agreed to amend his motion to be subject to the following conditions:1) freestanding signage shall be limited to three signs containing 83, 44.7, and 32 square feet; 2) a
unity of title shall be filed for all three "parcels" solely with regard to the allowable signage; 3) the 32 square foot auxiliary sign shall be removed if the number of new car franchises
on the combined site falls to less than two; and 4) the 32 square foot auxiliary sign shall be removed if all site work associated with the certified site plan and conditional use permit
approvals has not been completed by January 31, 1997. The seconder agreed. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Clark, Seel, Hooper, and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye"; Commissioner
Johnson moved "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #15 - (Cont. from 6/6/96) Public Hearing & First Reading: Ord. #5962-96 - LDCA amending Div. 26 of Ch. 40, to provide for revised development standards in the Urban Center
District & Ord. #5964-96 - Zoning Amendments for Downtown Urban Core districts (LDCA95-20, Z96-01)
Mr. Shuford noted Harry Cline, who had expressed an interest in these issues, could not be present due to a death in his family. He recommended continuing the item. In answer to a
question, he said a new agenda item was issued due to an error in some of the legal descriptions, changes added to the ordinance, the Calvary Baptist Church child-care issue, and to
correct the 220-foot height reference.
Commissioner Clark moved to continue this item to July 18, 1996. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #16 - (Cont'd from 03/21 & 04/18/96) Ord. #5972-96 - Amending Secs. 35.11, 40.424, 40.434, 40.444, 40.464, 40.474, 40.503, 40.523 & 41.053 - LDCA establishing “Research and Technology
Production Uses” (LDCA96-02)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5972-96 for second reading and read it by title only.
Mr. Shuford said the proposed amendment ensures the City's standards are similar to those of the PPC (Pinellas Planning Council).
Commissioner Hooper moved to make language changes in Sec. 41.523. Permitted uses: 1) insert "and type" after "volume" in subsection (15)(b); 2) insert "and this use is only allowed
within the infill commercial districts classified as Commercial General in the City's Comprehensive Plan" before the semi-colon in subsection (15)(d); 3) insert "and type" after "volume"
in subsection (29.1)(b); 4) delete "and" at the end of subsection (29.1)(c); 5) add new subsection (29.1)(d): "in all applicable commercial zoning districts, this use only is allowed
if located within the Commercial General category as designated in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and"; and 6) renumber subsection (29.1)(d) to (29.1)(e). The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5972-96 as amended on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #17 - Ord. #5990-96 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Commercial General for property located at 401 S. Belcher Rd., Sec. 18-29-16, M&B 23.11 (Gerry Staring / Natalie Moyles, Trustee,
LUP96-01)
This ordinance was read and approved after Item #18 - Ordinance #5989-96.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5990-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5990-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #18 - Ord. #5989-96 - CG Zoning for property located at 401 S. Belcher Rd., Sec. 18-29-16, M&B 23.11 (Gerry Staring / Natalie Moyles, Trustee, Z96-02)
This ordinance was read and approved prior to Item #17 - Ordinance #5990-96.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5989-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5989-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #19 - Ord. #6032-96 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Institutional for property located approx. 330’ east of Greenwood Ave., Georgas Sub., Lots 5-10, Sec. 22-29-15, M&B 21.05 (School
Board of Pinellas County / Fusco Management Corp. / Property Capital Trust, LUP96-03)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6032-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6032-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #20 - Ord. #6033-96 - P/SP Zoning for property located approx. 330’ east of Greenwood Ave., Georgas Sub., Lots 5-10, Sec. 22-29-15, M&B 21.05 (School Board of Pinellas County /
Fusco Management Corp. / Property Capital Trust, Z96-05)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6033-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6033-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #21 - Ord. #6034-96 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Institutional for property located at 1142 Lakeview Dr., Sec. 22-29-15, M&B 21.10 (School Board of Pinellas County / Pinellas Board
of Public Institution, LUP96-02)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6034-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6034-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #22 - Ord. #6035-96 - P/SP Zoning for property located at 1142 Lakeview Dr., Sec. 22-29-15, M&B 21.10 (School Board of Pinellas County / Pinellas Board of Public Institution, Z96-04)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6035-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6035-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #23 - Ord. #6036-96 - Annexation for property located at 2275 Manor Blvd. N., Clearwater Manor, Lot 85 (McClure, A96-20)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6036-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6036-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #24 - Ord. #6037-96 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 2275 Manor Blvd. N., Clearwater Manor, Lot 85 (McClure, A96-20)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6037-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6037-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #25 - Ord. #6040-96 - Annexation for property located at 2192 Dell Ave., Pine Dell Sub., Lot 2 (Cruz, A96-18)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6040-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6040-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #26 - Ord. #6041-96 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 2192 Dell Ave., Pine Dell Sub., Lot 2 (Cruz, A96-18)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6041-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6041-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #27 - Ord. #6042-96 - Annexation for property located at 1517 W. Virginia Lane, Virginia Groves Estates 1st Addition, Blk 10, Lot 2 (Wyllie, Jr. / Knox-Bronson, A96-17)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6042-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6042-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #28 - Ord. #6043-96 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 1517 W. Virginia Lane, Virginia Groves Estates 1st Addition, Blk 10, Lot 2 (Wyllie, Jr. / Knox-Bronson, A96-17)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6043-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6043-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #29 - Ord. #6048-96 - relating to sale of petroleum products; amending Sec. 33.031 to identify locations for sale of petroleum products at Clearwater Marina; allowing only fully
qualified vendor, approved by City Manager and under an annual fuel contract with the City, to provide petroleum products sold at Clearwater Marina
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6048-96 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6048-96 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #30-48) - Approved as submitted less #37, #39, #43, and #47.
ITEM #30 - Contract Renewal for purchase of miscellaneous office supplies with Smith Wilson Company, Orlando, FL, for the period 07/01/96 -06/30/97, at standard discount of 57.50% from
catalog list price, at an estimated $88,000 (FN)
ITEM #31 - Pipeline Crossing Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc., Jacksonville, FL, to secure natural gas easement across CSXT’s r-o-w at 500 Jones Street, Clearwater, FL, at a cost
of $1,650 (GAS)
ITEM #32 - Contract extension for installation of polyethylene gas mains & service lines to Heuer Utility Contractors, Inc., Clearwater, FL, for the period 06/21/96 -06/20/97, at an
estimated $867,750 (GAS)
ITEM #33 - Ratify/Confirm City Manager’s approval of a 10% increase in Heuer contract for additional funding of up to $86,775 for a total of $954,525 for installation of gas mains and
service lines (GAS)
ITEM #34 - Purchase of three 1996 automated side loader refuse collection trucks from Crane Carrier Company, Tulsa, OK, for $391,629; financing to be provided under City’s master lease-purchase
agreement (GS)
ITEM #35 - Contract for custodial services to Detail Cleaning Services, Palm Harbor, FL, for the period 07/15/96 -07/14/97, at an estimated $91,800 (GS)
ITEM #36 - Purchase of one 1997 Ford Truck Tractor from Heitzelman’s Truck Center, Inc., Orlando, FL, for $62,745; financing to be provided under City’s master lease-purchase agreement
(GS)
ITEM #37 - See Page 17.
ITEM #38 - Contract for Carpenter Field Clubhouse renovations to Oakhurst Construction Co., Inc., Seminole, FL, for $621,647; approve additional funding of $698,147 at mid-year budget
review (PR)
ITEM #39 - See Page 17.
ITEM #40 - First Amendment to Lease Agreement dated 06/07/94 with Stone Buick, Inc., of lease premises in Gibsons Clearwater Heights and Janie Daniels subdivisions, wherein Stone Buick
will vacate existing structures and approx. 40% of present lease premises by 08/30/96, in consideration of which the City will adjust the monthly rent from $3,500 to $1,600 effective
09/01/96, and extend the lease term 2 additional years from 05/06/97 -05/06/99, with all other terms and conditions of said lease remaining unchanged (EN)
ITEM #41 - Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to agreement for professional services for Highland Avenue widening with HDR Engineering, Inc., for $561,085 (EN)
ITEM #42 - Receipt/Referral - LDCA specifying density calculations for nursing homes be computed on basis of 3 residents equals 1 unit, and parking for nursing homes be provided on basis
of 1 space per 3 residents (LDCA 96-14)(CP)
ITEM #43 - See Page 17.
ITEM #44 - Sidewalk Easement - Robinwood Sub., Blk B, Lot 2 (Cornerstone Communities, Inc.)(CA)
ITEM #45 - Public Utilities Easement - Sec. 5-29-16 (GTE Florida, Inc.)(CA)
ITEM #46 - Approve $2,000 to Clearwater Festivals for 07/96 Fourth of July Celebration
ITEM #47 - See Page 18.
ITEM #48 - Confirm appointing Mayor Garvey as Florida League of Cities voting delegate
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted less Items #37, #39, #43, and #47, continuing Items #37 and #39, and that the appropriate officials be authorized
to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #37 - Contract for holiday decorating services to Clark Sales Display, Inc., for the period 12/01/96 -01/15/01, for $70,200 (PR)
The City Manager requested this item be continued due to concerns of the Legal Department.
ITEM #39 - Recommend deny request from Clearwater Bombers for continuation of grant program whereby the City would contribute $1 to the Bombers for every $10 in cash or in specific in-kind
services the Bombers receive as donations from the private sector up to a maximum City contribution of $10,000 during FY 1995/96 (PR)
The Bombers' representative sent a letter requesting this item be continued.
ITEM #43 - Agreement with James C. Massie, extending lobbyist services for the period 06/26/96 -06/25/97, for $17,549 plus reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket expenses (CLK)
In June 1981, the City entered into an agreement with James C. Massie which established Mr. Massie as the City's first contract lobbyist. Due to the expiration of the existing agreement,
the FY (fiscal year) 1996/97 agreement is presented for re-authorization and execution. The FY 1996/97 agreement reflects a 2.84% increase in the CPI (U.S. Consumer Price Index) as
measured from March 1995, to March 1996. According to the agreement, $4,387 will be paid out of the FY 1995/96 budget and the remaining $13,162 will be paid out of the FY 1996/97 budget.
Funding for costs in the current year is available under professional services. Funding for costs to be incurred after September 30, 1996, will be requested in the FY 1996/97 recommended
budget.
Mayor Garvey noted former State Senator Curt Kiser had called her regarding lobbying. Commissioner Seel noted the City changes auditors every five years and suggested it may be time
to consider another lobbyist. The Mayor noted the beach renourishment funding legislation was accomplished with Mr. Massie's help and suggested the City Commission consider this issue
next year. Commissioner Johnson suggested approving Mr. Massie's contract and hiring Mr. Kiser to assist with locating funds for the new Memorial Causeway Bridge if needed. Commissioner
Clark questioned why the City should pay extra for someone to work on that issue. Mayor Garvey said Mr. Kiser had suggested he could help with the bridge issue. Commissioner Johnson
pointed out that Mr. Kiser has a great deal of experience in Tallahassee.
Commissioner Hooper said Mr. Kiser is excluded from lobbying until November 1996. Commissioner Hooper polled other lobbyists and the majority of the Pinellas delegation. He recommended
issuing a RFP (Request for Proposals). He also suggested the City Commission be more involved in State legislation. He said Mr. Massie is only involved during the two months the legislature
is in session. The Mayor said Mr. Massie does not lobby the Pinellas delegation. She said the City Commission is responsible for lobbying their delegation. Commissioner Clark noted
Mr. Massie opens doors for Commission members who visit Tallahassee. The Mayor said Mr. Massie had arranged a meeting for her with the Speaker of the House and the Governor's aide.
She did not oppose issuing a RFP but felt it should not be issued now.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the agreement with James C. Massie extending lobbyist services for the period June 26, 1996, through June 25, 1997, at a cost of $17,549 plus reasonable
and necessary out-of-pocket expenses and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioner Johnson
and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye"; Commissioners Clark, Hooper, and Seel voted "Nay." Motion failed.
The City Manager noted City Commission direction to issue a RFP and indicated price not of primary importance. Commissioner Clark suggested allowing Mr. Massie to respond. Commissioner
Hooper agreed Mr. Massie could be reappointed. He noted Mr. Massie also represents St. Petersburg which may cause conflict at times. The Mayor did not think the City could hire someone
who lobbies exclusively for the City. Commissioners Clark and Johnson agreed.
The City Manager suggested issuing a RFQ (Request for Qualifications) would be appropriate. She estimated it will take one month to issue it. Mayor Garvey suggested maintaining Mr.
Massie's contract until results of the RFQ are available as the City has ongoing lobbyist needs. Commissioner Clark suggested the contract be renewed on a month to month basis.
Commissioner Clark moved to extend the agreement with James C. Massie for lobbyist services on a month to month basis until the RFQ process is completed and that the appropriate officials
be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Seel moved to direct staff to issue a RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for lobbyist services. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners Johnson, Clark, Hooper, and
Seel voted "Aye"; Mayor Garvey voted "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #47 - Confirm terms of PAC Commission appointees - Mayor Garvey - 1 year term; Commissioners Clark & Johnson - 2 year terms
Section 2.394 of Ordinance #5890-95 (Employees' Pension Plan) provides there shall be a PAC (Pension Advisory Committee) comprised of seven (7) members: three (3) elected by employees
who are active plan participants; three (3) City Commissioners or City Commission appointees; and 1 member appointed by other six members.
Section 2.394(d)(3) specifies "Terms of office of City Commission appointed members shall overlap, with two of the members to be initially appointed for two years and the third member
to be initially appointed for one year."
On April 4, 1996, the City Commission appointed Mayor Garvey and Commissioners Clark and Johnson as their representatives to the PAC. The appointment did not designate which appointee
would have an initial term of one year. The Commission needs to indicate which one of the initial appointments serves the one year term and which two serve two year terms. All subsequent
terms shall be two years.
Commissioner Clark noted the third paragraph of the presented background information identified Commissioner Hooper as an appointee. This needs to be corrected to indicate Commissioner
Johnson is the appointee.
Commissioner Johnson moved to designate the initial term of Mayor Garvey to the PAC as a one-year term and the initial terms of Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Johnson as two year
terms. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Commission recessed from 8:06 to 8:28 a.m.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #49 - First Reading Ord. #6054-96 - reducing the easement granted by City of Clearwater Ordinance 116 to the successor of the Tampa & Gulf Coast Railroad, CSX Transportation
Incorporated; approve agreement with Pinellas County for the Pinellas Trail and sidewalk construction from Belleview Boulevard to Jones Street (EN)
Ordinance #116 granted the Tampa & Gulf Coast Railroad, predecessor of CSX Transportation, Inc., a 36-foot easement on East Avenue and on other contiguous City-owned properties for
placement of track and support structures. An agreement between the City and Pinellas County to construct a 1.5-mile section of the Pinellas Trail between Belleview Boulevard and Drew
Street will use the western right-of-way on East Avenue between Druid Road and Drew Street. When developing engineering drawings for this trail segment, the County Engineering Department
discovered the right-of-way between the railroad easement running down the roadway's center and the western right-of-way line lacks six-inches of width necessary for constructing the
Trail while maintaining two-way traffic on East Avenue. The City Attorney's Office has reached an agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. to reduce the original easement by six-inches.
Construction of the Trail can proceed. This reduction is conditioned upon the enactment of this ordinance as required by CSX Transportation, Inc.
Commissioner Clark moved to reduce the easement originally granted by the City in Ordinance #116, to the successor of the Tampa & Gulf Coast Railroad, CSX Transportation Inc., and approve
the Agreement between Pinellas County and the City and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6054-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6054-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #50 - Res. 96-42 - authorizing execution of Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT to refurbish Aircraft Hangar “A” at Clearwater Airpark (EN)
The FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has agreed to provide 50% reimbursable funding to refurbish Hangar "A" at Clearwater Airpark. The project is estimated to cost $100,000.
The City must pay for the project up-front and then be reimbursed by FDOT up to the $50,000 limit. To provide funding on a timely basis, FDOT programmed $50,000 in the State's FY 1995/96
budget ending June 30, 1996. The execution of this JPA (Joint Participation Agreement) obligates FY 1995/96 funds and initiates the project.
Hangar "A," a 10-bay enclosed airplane T-Hangar, needs repair. The doors and roof are in poor condition. The refurbishment will correct violations noted by the Fire Department and
complement previously refurbished shade hangars and proposed hangars. The Airpark Business Plan, approved by the City Commission on February 27, 1995, addresses the refurbishment of
Aircraft Hangar "A." Approval of this JPA establishes the mechanism for 50% reimbursement of project costs by the State but does not constitute Commission approval of the project.
According to standard City procedures, City Commission approval will be sought after bids are solicited.
Commissioner Seel moved to authorize the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement between the City and FDOT to refurbish Aircraft Hangar "A" at Clearwater Airpark and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #96-42 and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #96-42 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey
"Nays": None.
ITEM #51 - Contract for reconstruction of Highland Avenue, from North of Gulf to Bay Blvd. to North of Sunset Point Rd., to Overstreet Paving Company, Largo, FL, for $4,281,069.56 (EN)
The Highland Avenue Widening Project was identified in the Penny for Pinellas Referendum. This project will widen Highland Avenue from two lanes to three lanes between Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard and Sunset Point Road. The improvement will incorporate previous FDOT intersection improvements at Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Drew Street. Highland Avenue currently carries
21,000 vehicles daily and operates at a LOS (Level of Service) E/F. This construction will elevate the LOS at least one level.
The City will meet stormwater regulatory requirements by: 1) enlarging the pond between Kings Highway and Highland Avenue South of Overlea Street; 2) enlarging the pond at the Northeast
corner of the Clearwater County Club Golf Course; and 3) constructing a new "dry" detention pond at the Hillcrest Drive and Maple Street intersection on Clearwater Country Club property.
The City owns the Clearwater Country Club property and has coordinated the proposed improvements with the lessee. The proposed storm system will improve drainage performance significantly
along the entire project. HDR Engineering, Inc. accomplished the project design and regulatory permitting.
Mr. Baier predicted the construction will elevate the LOS to C. He noted the typical section will be a crowned roadway. Sidewalks will be installed. All the corners will be clipped
to improve turning radii. He estimated the project will last 14 months. He noted the importance of keeping the project moving and that traffic maintenance is critical. He said the
expansion will fill a traffic need as Keene Road currently does not go through. The project is scheduled to begin in July. He suggested business owners and residents call the Engineering
Department with concerns. He will report if the elevation at the railroad crossing will be changed.
Commissioner Clark moved to award a contract for the reconstruction of Highland Avenue from North of SR60 (Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard) to CR 576 (Sunset Point Road) to Overstreet Paving
Company of Largo, FL for the sum of $4,281,069.56 which is the lowest responsive bid received in accordance with plans and specifications and that the appropriate officials be authorized
to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Mayor Garvey questioned the cost of burying utilities during the road project. Mr. Baier said the latest estimate predicted it would cost approximately $3.5-million to bury the electrical
lines. The expense of burying telephone and cable lines is not included in that estimate.
ITEM #52 - Mid-Year Budget (CM)
The report is based on 6-months activity (October 1995, through March 1996) in this FY (fiscal year).
At mid-year, anticipated General Fund revenues exceed anticipated General Fund expenditures for the current year by $518,609, and that amount is transferred to General Fund unappropriated
retained earnings. Both revenues and expenditures in the FY 1995/96 General Fund were budgeted for $65,736,970. The mid-year budget is amended to $68,746,429. General Fund revenues
reflect an anticipated increase of Florida Power franchise fees and utility taxes totaling $1.1-million at mid-year by recognizing the unusually long, cool winter. The most significant
budget amendments to General Fund expenditures include a $500,000 transfer to the Special Program Fund to replenish the Employee Retirement Fund for General Fund employees to an available
balance of approximately $1-million for FY 1996/97, and $20,000 to fund a student internship program. All department program budget amendments are offset by savings within other General
Fund programs.
Water & Sewer Fund revenues reflect a reduction in anticipated water revenues based on a computation error regarding the 16% pass through from Pinellas County wholesale water charges
that was noted at first quarter. The fund's financial stability is not affected. Also, an interest earnings' adjustment brings anticipated earnings in line with previous year earning
levels. Fund expenditures recognize the $395,700 appropriation to the Capital Improvement Fund to fund reclaimed water for Island Estates as approved by the City Commission on December
7, 1995, to establish a utility rate study project, and to appropriate additional funding for new main construction.
Gas Fund amendments reflect changes recently presented to the City Commission correcting the flawed ratios of customer and their consumption groupings in Phase I rates. These amendments
reduce operating revenues. Gas Fund revenues and expenditures reflect the transfer of $1,298,386, representing a loan from the cash pool to the Capital Improvement Fund to fund Pasco
Gas expansion projects as an interim solution until the Pasco Gas bonds are issued later this fiscal year.
Solid Waste Fund revenues and expenditures reflect the transfer of $14,630 to the Capital Improvement Fund to implement a utility rate study. Revenues and expenditure adjustments reflect
a reduction in inventory purchases in the Commercial Program in line with the strategic plan recently presented to the Commission.
Marina revenues reflect small adjustments to several sources resulting in a $3,800 decrease. No expenditure amendments are proposed mid-year.
Parking revenues and expenditures reflect funding for an in-depth turnover/ occupancy study of the Marina parking lot in conjunction with the beach parking facility study.
Pier 60 revenues are adjusted to reflect the effects of cold winter weather, red tide outbreaks, and Pier Park construction which resulted in the loss of parking spaces near the Pier's
entrance.
No amendments for the Harborview Center are proposed at mid-year.
At mid-year, the Administrative Services Fund and Radio Services program reflect $341,470 savings in debt service costs due to the timing of computer equipment purchases and the Police
radio switch, resulting in a decrease in Internal Service Fund expenditures.
Amendments to the Capital Improvement program total a net decrease of $15,104,916. Capital Improvement budget increases not previously approved by the Commission include: 1) Emergency
Operations Center - $9,477 increase of revenues from the State for reimbursement of disaster cleanup; 2) Radio Communications Tower Link - $285,000 increase of General Fund revenues
representing operating savings of the Police Department for fiber optic line installation; 3) Civic Center/Marina Crosswalk - $100,000 increase of infrastructure taxes to construct a
lighted crosswalk with signal across Causeway Boulevard; 4) Municipal Services/Public Safety & Police Complex - $915,652 total increase including $294,355 budget increase of bond interest
revenues, $7,987 increase of bond proceeds as posted at FY 1994/95 year end, and $613,310 increase of Special Development Fund revenues to fund land purchase for complex; 5) Telephone
System Replacement - $300,000 increase of lease purchase funding to reestablish Phase II funding that was eliminated, by error, in first quarter amendments; 6) TV Studio/Municipal Services
- $3,516 increase of General Fund revenues representing operating savings of the Information Services Community Outreach program to purchase an audio system and related components; 7)
Stevenson's Creek Improvements - $5,588 increase in rental fees for Jeffords Street property; 8) Stormwater Quality Improvement/Property Purchase - $82,771 total increase including $12,500
increase of revenues from other municipalities representing reimbursement from the State for Del Oro Phase I, $19,497 increase of Pinellas County Commission revenues representing reimbursement
for Alligator Creek, and $50,774 increase of revenues from other municipalities representing reimbursement from SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) for Alligator Creek;
9) Habitat Restoration/Improvements - $35,000 increase of stormwater revenues to provide funding for spraying ditches, lakes, and ponds; 10) Main Construction - $281,610 increase of
water revenues representing operating savings of Water Distribution to provide additional funding to complete new main construction; and 11) WPC Pre-Treatment Program - $9,058 increase
of revenues from other municipalities representing reimbursement to be received from Safety Harbor.
Commissioner Johnson moved to accept the FY 1995/96 mid-year budget. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
a) First Reading Ord. #6056-96 - Operating
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6056-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6056-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
b) First Reading Ord. #6057-96 - CIP
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6057-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6057-96 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #53 - Approve expenditure of $498,400 needed for completion of the redefined Harborview Center, and the list of betterments for an additional authorization of $232,500, and approve
an interfund loan in the amount of $730,900 from the Central Insurance Fund, bearing interest at the cash pool rate, to be repaid from Penny for Pinellas collections in FY 1999
The contractual relationship between the City, the Architect, and the Contractor indicates any costs arising from pre-existing conditions are the financial responsibility of the City.
The two 10,000-gallon grease traps intended for use by Pickles Plus and the banquet facility may be examples of unanticipated costs. The City accepted an existing cast iron pipe from
the facility through the slab to the grease traps after the grease trap lines were dye tested and appeared to be operational and intact. Upon using these lines, a problem could arise
similar to one experienced with the sewer line from the first floor (e.g., a partially broken and obstructed sewer line below slab discovered when toilets were used). This line's condition
was considered "pre-existing" and the repair was the City's financial responsibility. By terms of the contract, the City cannot be guaranteed all cost estimates are final.
The traditional construction approach of transmittals, drawings, and documentation was not available during the construction phases. On June 17, 1996, the City received partial documentation
(transmittals) from the Architect and Contractor. Staff will complete its analysis. Staff has requested Rowe Architects provide an updated punch list at weekly construction meetings.
On June 11, 1996, a walk-through with GFS General Manager Barry Strafacci, General Services Director Bill Baird, and Building & Maintenance Superintendent Jim Wood was conducted. Mr.
Strafacci's areas of concern: 1) cost information not shared regarding dollars spent in proportion to work accomplished. Some items not costed out; 2) leak problems in expansion joints
where parking deck meets West wall of the multi-story building, South atrium wall (floor slab), and vertical rainwater leader problem. Dean Rowe removed an interior gutter which causes
extensive leaks into administrative offices. Mr. Strafacci questioned if money was appropriated for these types of problems and which budget code was assigned. He understood completing
flashing work would resolve the leaks. In the interim, walls, ceiling tiles, etc., are being damaged. He questioned where this money is budgeted; 3) third level experiencing leak problems.
Mr. Strafacci questioned if this problem involves warranty work and if construction work compromised manufacturers' warranties; 4) Simplex System fire alarm company has not provided
training to GFS employees but states an employee was trained earlier. No
substantiating documentation can be located. Fire alarm system for Stein Mart and rest of building should have separate enunciation capacities; 5) HVAC system expensive to operate and
not zoned for third floor. This issue, identified since project inception, may not now be correctable; 6) door to third floor men's bathroom mop closet is improper and people are urinating
in mop sink. Door was to have been corrected. Mr. Strafacci questioned where this item is budgeted. Damaged tiles have not been replaced. He questioned if this will be addressed
and/or funded; 7) flag pole base not glazed as it should have been done; 8) third floor mechanical room adjacent to proposed kitchen has no drains. Room contains pumps, blow-out valves,
and pipes which have condensation. If room floods, water will drain into Stein Mart; 9) Mr. Strafacci indicated third elevator has low priority and can be deleted; 10) proper door hardware
for stairwells used as fire exits have not been replaced or upgraded. GFS staff does not have keys. Doors must be propped open with temporary door stops; 11) Mr. Strafacci feels wrong
hardware was installed in ballroom. Commonly used doors not tied into fire alarm system and must be operated manually with screw device. He questioned if this complies with code; 12)
status of canopy from parking level to atrium; 13) pay phones in main level lobby not mounted to wall. Use of kiosks proved to be too expensive; 14) third floor landing of escalator
has some unfinished interior work; 15) roll-up door to be removed and relocated for circulation for trash removal for Pickles Plus and security for GFS and the building. Betterment
estimated to cost $27,000; and 16) amount of material (carpets, floor, tile, wall tiles, ceramic tile, paint, etc.) overage is insufficient when compared to normal construction project
requiring 10% minimum overage.
The City's response: 1) cost information resolved June 17, 1996; 2/3) prices obtained regarding expansion joint leaks. Further investigation reduced extent of remedial work which is
being repriced before construction begins. Leaks in South atrium wall floor slab corrected week of June 7, 1996. Vertical rainwater leader developed leak during third level construction
due to pre-existing condition. Pipe replaced but leaks persist on main and lower levels. Lower area leaks caused by same rainwater leader. Phase II construction cost funding of $33,055
allocated to correct leak problems. Project Architect Clark MacKinnon feels funding is sufficient. Leaks have no relationship to warranty work; 4) Rowe Architects is reviewing if splitting
the fire system between the City and Stein Mart is acceptable to the Fire Marshall. Rowe Architects indicated Phase II Simplex Fire System training was not accomplished and they had
omitted this oversight from vendor's requirements. It is anticipated training will be covered by approximately $275 for electrical subcontractor vendor who will provide the training;
5) the City and Rowe Architects agreed to current HVAC system for third floor before GFS was hired. System allows sectional control of air flow although single unit operates continually.
GFS management personnel will receive thorough explanation of the system; 6) current $3,000 request for men's room will cover listed corrective actions and mop closet door; 7) flag
pole base corrected; 8) installation of floor drains in kitchen and mechanical room will be combined to minimize impact to Stein Mart as floor slab between second and third floors will
be penetrated, disrupting Stein Mart's retail operations; 9) elevator deleted from scope of work; 10) current $2,500 request will bring door hardware into compliance with fire codes
and assure all door hardware is operational. Door hardware cannot have locking devices due to fire exit requirements; 11) ballroom doors are one-hour fire rated and must have door closers.
Electronic/magnetic hold-open devices which are allowable are cost prohibitive and must be tied into fire alarm system. A needs assessment will be conducted as to whether changing
door hardware is cost effective; 12) canopy on parking level to atrium was deleted; 13) any upgrade to this item will be postponed to determine if funds will be available; 14) drywall
areas of escalator landings can be completed as finished drywall at no additional cost; 15) current
$82,400 request for Pickles Plus work includes redesign and relocation of roll-up door. Also included is $27,000 request to upgrade area once designated as lower-level catering kitchen.
Area will combine food and beverage storage and provide GFS added office space; 16) Rowe Architects reported attic stock materials were specified to be 2% for all finish materials
before GFS was retained. If excessive maintenance problems become prevalent, the City may have to address this issue later. Drywall corners and paint damage seem to be excessive.
GFS and the City will monitor maintenance costs; and 17) additional building graphics requested by City Commission have not been priced but are estimated to cost $2,000.
Minimum recommendations to bring the Harborview Center project to completion total $498,400: 1) $310,000 of $331,000 cost to complete banquet kitchen, including fees and 10% contingency;
$182,000 of $182,000 cost to purchase fixed new kitchen equipment, including fees; 3) $(76,000) to complete basic banquet space, "The Clearwater Room," including fees and 10% contingency
($450,000 approved - $374,000 estimated cost); and 4) $82,400 of $163,000 cost to complete City's responsibility for "Pickles Plus" space build out, including fees and 10% contingency
(work already authorized).
Recommended betterments total $232,500: 1) $27,000 to convert lower level space to banquet storage area; 2) $120,000 to purchase mobile kitchen and serving equipment; 3) $3,000 to rehabilitate
upper level men's restroom; 4) $2,500 to improve fire stair hardware; 5) $55,000 for marquee sign; and 6) $25,000 to upgrade Clearwater Room including chandeliers, wood trim, and ceiling
treatment.
Total recommendations equal $730,900. According to Dean Rowe, Biltmore Construction officers, and GFS (Globe Facility Services, Inc.) General Manager, all costs, except for the marquee,
have been bid. Work will be completed at this price absent any further change. A sign company provided the marquee estimate to GFS based on preliminary design work. Requests totaling
$34,000 to fund the parking deck canopy, striping, landscaping, and to upgrade an existing elevator, were included in the June 6, 1996, agenda item but deleted from this recommendation.
Commissioner Seel questioned if the grease traps will be large enough to handle 1,400 diners at one time. Mr. Baird said based on information they have, that is the case. Commissioner
Seel noted the traps were designed for Maas Brothers' dining facilities where served fewer diners. Mr. Baird said he would request that specific information. Commissioner Seel expressed
concern regarding future costs. Mr. Baird said staff tried to identify where surprise costs might occur. He stated he will report all non-funded issues to the City Manager immediately.
Commissioner Seel questioned if the supply of overages is sufficient. Mr. Baird said the project will try to use the overage. A separate accounting is kept of approvals. The City
Manager said overages are not expected to cover needs for the Clearwater Room. She referred to the building graphics requested by the Commission and noted the $2,000 estimate is to
have interior identification of the building as a City facility.
In reference to the fire system, Mr. Baird understood training will be provided upon issuance of the final CO (Certificate of Occupancy). He suggested the two companies can get together
and use a dialer. The two alarm systems are programmed to work together but enunciate separately. Commissioner Hooper questioned if the Fire Marshall will wait to make a determination
regarding the hardware until the final CO is issued. Mr. Baird said the ballroom
doors meet current code. He said the funding requested for door hardware is necessary to bring other doors into compliance.
Commissioner Johnson thanked Mr. Baird for the comprehensive report. He suggested the so-called "cash cow" is a "sick sow." He expressed concern funds were not used for the use approved
by the City Commission. He noted many calls he recently received encouraged him to resuscitate the project. He hoped the center will at least break even. He said he would vote for
the essential elements to complete the project.
Commissioner Seel expressed concern regarding the vertical rainwater leader problem. Mr. Baird said funds have been allocated to address the leak problems. He understood the leaks
can be remedied within the budget allocated for that purpose. Commissioner Seel complimented staff on their hard work.
Commissioner Seel referred to the contract with Boston Catering. The City Attorney said the City's contract is with Boston Catering, not Delectables. Commissioner Seel questioned
if the five-year contract is solid. The City Attorney said it is unless the other party defaults.
Commissioner Seel referred to the debt to construct the Harborview Center. She said the project's total cost is listed. She was hesitant to approve this request because some items
still need to be addressed. She noted the City Commission does not know the final cost of bringing this project to closure.
Mr. Baird said based on all the information he has been given and agreement by all parties, $730,900 should complete the project if there are no changes to the scope of work. Commissioner
Johnson expressed concern that figure includes some upgrades. Mr. Baird felt some of the "betterments" are necessary such as improving the stairs and bathroom. In answer to a question,
he said the rainwater leader leak was not completed. The leak between the sections of the two buildings also has not been repaired. Commissioner Johnson questioned if the City needs
Stein Mart's approval to cut the new drains. Mr. Baird said Mr. Rowe is working with Stein Mart. The cuts will not take place in their retail area and will result in a minimal impact.
Commissioner Seel questioned if funds have been budgeted to fix the second floor roof. Mr. Baird understood the guttering device between the sections of building has been funded.
Tonight's proposed budget will address damages caused by the leaks. Commissioner Seel questioned a previous request for funding for the roof. The City Manager said money had been requested
for landscaping, plants, and restriping of the parking deck. In answer to a question, Mr. MacKinnon said restriping is needed but there was never an intent to resurface the parking
deck. Commissioner Seel expressed concerned regarding the patched appearance. Mr. Clark said the surface could be repainted. The deck includes a five-inch structural slab over a water
proof membrane and two-inch topping. The leak is at the flashing over the expansion. The repair is budgeted but is being rebid to get a better price. The new bid will be back within
days when they will be ready to proceed with correcting the problem. He said they are in the process of using the penetrations at Pickles Plus for their new openings.
Commissioner Hooper questioned plans for the marquee. Mr. Baird said he has not yet addressed that issue. Wiring for the sign has been stubbed out. Mr. Strafacci said the
estimate came from a sign company. GFS intends to bid the sign. They hope to save some money. Commissioner Hooper questioned if any currently available funds can be used toward the
requested $730,900. Mr. Baird did not think so.
Commissioner Johnson suggested deleting the $120,000 mobile kitchen and serving equipment. Mr. Strafacci said those funds are not for a mobile kitchen but for ice caddies, chafing
tables, etc. which appear on the kitchen drawings. He said the additional monies will cover the $2,000 needed to recondition an old cooler and modify downstairs space into additional
storage for items the upstairs kitchen is too small to accommodate. He said staff must be able to move food to the diners. He said GFS has tried to develop an economy price and noted
the cost had been reduced from $160,000. Commissioner Seel noted the City can borrow $100,000 interest free from Boston Catering. Mayor Garvey stated it is important the facilities
are done right. Commissioner Clark agreed with Commissioner Johnson's concern but agreed with Mayor Garvey's point. He said the Commission needs to get off the "dime." He expressed
concern the project enriched many people but not the taxpayers.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve expenditure of $498,400 needed for completion of redefined Harborview Center, and the list of betterments for an additional authorization of $232,500,
and approve an interfund loan in the amount of $730,900 from the Central Insurance Fund, bearing interest at the cash pool rate, to be repaid from Penny for Pinellas collections in fiscal
year 1999. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Consensus was for the City to use the $100,000 interest free loan from Boston Catering to purchase kitchen equipment.
ITEM #54 - Development Code Adjustment Board - 1 appointment (CLK)
Commissioner Hooper questioned if any of the applicants meet the special qualifications that "members of the board shall possess professional training or acquired experience in the
fields of planning, law, architecture, landscape architecture, or development control." Commissioner Clark shared the concern that none of the applicants meets the criteria. The City
Clerk said it is up to the City Commission to decide if applicants meet qualifications. She said staff has difficulty with the term "acquired experience." The City Attorney said she
could change the qualifications to make them more specific. She said mandatory requirements could be removed. The Mayor noted recent problems related to the board having only three
members present. Commissioner Hooper indicated four members now attend and noted this board makes tough technical decisions. He wanted to be certain the appointed member is qualified.
Commissioner Hooper moved to continue this item. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney questioned if City Commission direction was to change the code.
Commissioner Hooper moved for the City Attorney to come back to the City Commission with updated language for qualifications of members for this and other boards. The motion was duly
seconded.
Commissioner Johnson noted current members can serve their terms.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
ITEM #55 - North Greenwood Community Task Team
At their first meeting on June 12, 1996, the North Greenwood Community Task Team wrote their mission statement and requested the City Commission approve it: "Identify and address critical
community concerns in a way that will promote the long term positive development of the North Greenwood Neighborhood."
The Task Team currently has five members. To increase membership to eight, the City Commission is asked to affirm the appointments of David Grice, Lucius Pitts, and Tal Rutledge.
The Task Team also has asked City Commission approval to allow the Task Team to appoint up to seven additional Task Team members.
Commissioner Johnson moved to accept the North Greenwood Community Task Team mission statement; appoint David Grice, Rev. Lucius Pitts, and Tal Rutledge to the task team; and allow
the task team to appoint additional members to a maximum of 15 members and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #56 - Adding levels to MSC (Municipal Services Complex) Parking Garage
As presently designed and bid with prefabrication of precast concrete members underway, the garage is a four-story building with the top floor being two-thirds of a full floor. The
garage will park 458 cars and surface parking will handle 54 cars for a total of 512 spaces. Adding the Graphics and Central Print Shop to the parking garage's ground floor increased
the garage's cost by $232,927 and displaced 23 parking spaces.
Option 1 would build out the fourth floor and add 53 spaces at a cost of $219,254 ($4,137/car). Garage parking spaces would increase to 511 spaces plus surface parking for a total
of 565 spaces.
Additional floors would require deep pier type foundations not required for a four-story building. The elevator would have to be extended to serve the additional floor(s) as would
the fire stairs and fire protection system. Rowe Architects recommended including a second elevator if two floors and 343 cars are added.
Option 2 would add one level and 145 spaces at a total cost of $1,153,225 ($7,953/car). Option 3 would add two levels and 290 spaces at a total cost of $2,193,148 ($7,563/car).
Rowe Architects indicated a change would need to be made immediately as it will take at least 30 days to modify the documents and gather revised bids. Foundations for Options 2 and
3 need to go in the ground by September 1996, to complete the garage by February 1997. A decision to adopt Option 1 needs to be reached quickly to take advantage of the current bid.
Rowe Architects recommends Option 1. Rather than approve Options 2 or 3, Rowe Architects
felt it would be better for the City to find a new site and repeat this garage with no more than four floors.
Commissioner Johnson questioned if the proposed changes resulted from poor planning. The City Manager said that is not the case. The estimated need was for 500 spaces. She said 512
spaces will be available. Mr. Rowe noted the cost is accurate as it has been bid and is not an estimate. He said it would be very cost effective to complete the third level. In answer
to a question, he said Options 2 and 3 are based on estimates, not hard bids. He said Options 2 or 3 would be very expensive and did not recommend them. The City Manager concurred.
She suggested completing the third level makes sense on a cost effective basis. She said 500 cars will take up all available spaces. She noted the City Commission had asked staff
to bring these options forward.
Commissioner Hooper said the City may lose two floors of the Park Street garage and noted complications with increasing the height of the Garden Avenue garage. Mr. Baier said the Garden
Avenue garage will have to be fortified before it can be expanded. Funds have been budgeted in this year's budget to address that issue. The City Manager said many citizens use the
Park Street garage. Mr. Baier estimated 200 spaces could be lost. The City Manager suggested the City Commission may want to look elsewhere for additional parking.
Commissioner Clark questioned if hard numbers were available regarding parking needs once the new Police Department building is completed. The City Manager said the project had estimated
the buildings would need 500 spaces. She noted a small lot will hold approximately 14 spaces once the construction trailers are removed. She noted some employees who drive City vehicles
have personal cars and use two spaces. The Mayor noted the need for more spaces than employees.
In answer to a question, Mr. Rowe indicated Option 2 would add space for 290 vehicles. The Mayor supported Option 1. She noted the City could find more property in the future if more
parking is needed. Mr. Rowe said the cost of adding floors would be almost the same as purchasing property and building another garage similar to the one currently planned.
Commissioner Johnson moved to expand the Municipal Services Complex parking garage by adopting Option 1 to complete the third level and add 53 parking spaces for $219,254.
Commissioner Seel noted the change would increase the total cost for the parking garage to more than $3,172,000. The City Manager noted a budget amendment would be required. Commissioner
Seel questioned the cost of building out the third level in the future. Mr. Rowe said that would cost more. He said the bid price is the best the City can get.
There was no second.
No action was taken.
ITEM #57 - Other Pending Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #58 - First Reading Ordinances
a) Ord. #6058-96 - Relating to registration of lobbyists, Amending Sec. 2.700 to revise definitions of boards and lobbying; Amending Sec. 2.701 to add two-day grace period to registration
requirements
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6058-96 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6058-96 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Seel and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #59 - Other City Attorney Items
The City Attorney requested an attorney/client session regarding Atrium of Clearwater, Ltd. versus the City of Clearwater and Community Redevelopment Agency be scheduled for July 15,
1996, at 1:00 p.m.
Commissioner Johnson moved for the meeting to be scheduled as requested. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #60 - City Manager Verbal Reports
Police Beach Substation
The City Manager noted the City Commission is scheduled to have a meeting to address property issues but noted the importance of moving the Police substation to the Memorial Civic Center.
She said $50,000 will be needed to make that facility usable. She said the move is temporary and other uses for the Civic Center are possible in long range plans. She did not think
the substation would interrupt activities normally scheduled at the Civic Center. The Mayor questioned the substation's current site. The City Manager said the City is restricted regarding
what can be done with that site due to the large number of conditions attached to that property. The City may need to approach the trust for permission to use if for other purposes.
She said Police service to the beach will not decrease if the operations are moved. Commissioner Seel recommended the Police rent a beach store-front. Staff will study that suggestion.
In answer to a question, the City Manager said staff will be headquartered downtown. She estimated two vehicles may park at the Civic Center at one time. She noted this is not the
ultimate answer for policing Clearwater beach.
Consensus was to move forward with the temporary move of the Police substation to the Memorial Civic Center.
Marlo Boulevard Balloting
The City Clerk requested clarification regarding the Marlo Boulevard balloting regarding a possible connection to the Landmark Boulevard extension. She stated the City Commission
originally had directed staff to collect one vote per household. The Mayor noted some households are split. She suggested allowing property owners to vote. The City Clerk noted no
more than two property owners are listed on address labels. She also reported the ballot will request a ranking of the options, not a simple vote.
Consensus was to allow one vote per household in the Marlo Boulevard neighborhood for the ballot regarding the connection to Landmark Drive.
ITEM #61 - Other Commission Action
Commissioner Seel requested discussing beach streetscape design at a Community Meeting. The City Manager suggested scheduling a meeting for input before the design is finalized. The
DRB (Design Review Board) will evaluate the design. The DRB has not established design guidelines for the beach but would like some input regarding this issue.
The meeting was scheduled for July 17, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. The location will be announced.
Commissioner Seel reported the DDB (Downtown Development Board) plans to develop a downtown plan model for $7,000. She invited the Commission to attend DDB seminars: 1) July 22 on
signs; 2) August 22 on storefronts; and 3) September 30 on streetscapes. Mayor suggested a computer designed model may be less expensive.
Commissioner Seel complimented Scott Shuford and Alan Ferri for their valuable economic development presentation to the June 19, 1996, PPC meeting.
Commissioner Hooper suggested an employee contest to rename the Municipal Services building.
Consensus was to pursue. A prize will be offered and the contest will be limited to employees.
Commissioner Clark offered sympathy to the Cline and McMullen families for their recent loss.
ITEM #62 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.