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09/18/1997CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER September 18, 1997 Present: Rita Garvey Mayor/Commissioner J. B. Johnson Vice-Mayor/Commissioner Robert Clark Commissioner Ed Hooper Commissioner Karen Seel Commissioner Michael J. Roberto City Manager Kathy S. Rice Deputy City Manager Bob Keller Assistant City Manager Pamela K. Akin City Attorney Scott Shuford Central Permitting Director Mashid Arasteh Civil Engineer III Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Mary K. Diana Assistant City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was offered by Commissioner Clark. 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. ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards - None. ITEM #5 - Presentations a) Harborview Center - Business Overview Mich Sauers, President of Globe Facility Services, introduced the Harborview Center staff. He reviewed last year’s activities indicating the business segment is showing significant growth while civic/recreation events are decreasing due to space availability. He presented slides on Harborview’s economic impact, quality service and operating profit. He gave the event and attendance breakdown indicating the mix evolving includes conventions, conferences, corporate meetings, public consumer shows, civic and social meetings. He noted a customer satisfaction survey on facility, staff and food and beverage operation is given after every event. The surveys indicated a 90% customer satisfaction in the food and beverage category. Mr. Sauers reviewed the economic impact and believed revenues would continue to increase. He projected a deficit in 1997-98, however, the trend toward conventions, conferences, social and civic meetings would result in a profit in future years. In response to a question, it was indicated non-event revenue comes from Steinmart and Pickles Plus. A question was raised as to why a 32% attendance drop was projected for 1998-99. It was indicated when space capacities were compared, there was still a lot of capacity remaining in the ballrooms and social functions. The projection is a function of the statistics. Discussion ensued in regard to social and civic audiences and it was indicated traditionally civic is defined as the Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lyons organizations; social includes fraternal or sorority to proms and wedding receptions. In response to a question, it was indicated charitable organizations would fall under non-profit or social categories. Discussion ensued regarding the City funding the shortfall until Harborview breaks even and it was questioned if interest is being paid. It was believed it was. It was noted the figures presented are just operational figures and do not reflect this rate. The City’s enterprise fund would account for depreciation. Debt service is not being charged to this project. In order to see the bottom line figure on what Harborview is costing the City, a wider perspective needs to be viewed. This was thought to be a function of management and not Globe Facility. Barry Strafacci complimented C-View staff regarding the professionalism of the cooking show on C-View. He expressed his excitement about the progress Harborview has made this year. He reviewed the status of the Harborview marquee sign indicating it is being reviewed by staff and the sign company. He believed changing to a monochrome light will make the sign easier to read during the day. The change will be evaluated to see its effectiveness. Electrical boxes will be moved and landscaped to make the area more attractive. Concern was expressed in coming to grips regarding parking in the downtown. The City Manager indicated parking would be looked at as part of the overall downtown analysis. ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes Mayor Garvey referred to the September 4, 1997, minutes, page 14, and noted the Pinellas Trail Grand Opening is scheduled for December 6, 1997. Commissioner Seel referred to page 12, regarding her vote on Ordinance 6187-97. The City Clerk said the audio tape reflected the vote on Ordinance 6187-97 to be unanimous. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 1997, as corrected, and the special meeting of September 15, 1997, 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 John Doran announced the Beach Consulting Team will receive comments at an evening meeting on September 24, 1997 at the Memorial Civic Center. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM #8 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #6189-97 - Vacating N 8’ of 25’ drainage & utility easement lying along S side of Lot 66 Windsor Park 1st Addition (Richard & Doris Harding, Jr., V97-13)(EN) The existing swimming pool and concrete deck encroach 8-feet into the easement at 1755 Ashton Abbey Road. The title company requires the portion of the easement with the encroachment to be vacated before the property is sold. The City has a sanitary sewer main within the southerly portion of the easement not to be vacated. Sufficient clearance from the pool and decking exists for any maintenance/replacement needs. Florida Power also has a privately dedicated 50-foot easement along the South side of this lot. Florida Power has consented to the encroachment but will retain their easement. Other public utilities have no objection to vacating the subject portion of easement. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the applicant’s request to vacate the North 8-feet of the 25-foot drainage & utility easement lying along the South side of Lot 66, Windsor Park 1st Addition. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6189-97 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6189-97 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 #9 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #6190-97 - Vacating 20’ drainage & utility easement lying along N side of Lot 14, less westerly 15’; and vacate 5’ drainage easement lying along E side of said Lot less southerly 10’ thereof; together with; 20’ drainage & utility easement and 5’ drainage easement, both lying along W side of Lot 13, less northerly 12’ and southerly 10’ thereof, The Reserve Sub. (William & Debra Baumgart, V97-14)(EN) The applicant, who owns several lots abutting the subject property at 3010 Oakmont Drive, proposes to construct a building addition within the easements. The City has no utilities within the easement to be vacated. Pinellas County Water recently cut, capped, and abandoned a water line to accommodate the construction. Public utilities have no objections to the requested vacation. Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the applicant’s request to vacate the 20-foot drainage and utility easement and 5-foot drainage easements lying within Lots 13 and 14, the Reserve Subdivision. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6190-97 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6190-97 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 - Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property located at 1239 Ewing Ave., Milton Park, Blk 12, south 77’ of Lot 1 (Ralph & Vanessa Rophie, SV97-11)(CP) This subject property is zoned Limited Office where 24-square foot freestanding signs are permitted. The applicants are requesting a 32-foot variance to allow a 56-square foot freestanding sign. The variance is requested to allow the current sign, with 28-square feet on each side of its V-shape, to remain. According to the application, the sign was altered in 1995 when the applicants purchased the property. No permit was issued for the alteration. Ralph Rophie, applicant, stated the sign existed when he bought the property in 1995. He told the sign company to obtain the necessary permits and to follow the codes when altering the sign. Due to large oak trees and the sign being located in a retention area, he believed any change would create a visibility hardship for his elderly patients. He said he would consider putting the sign faces back to back even though he preferred the V-shape. Concern was expressed the requested variance is exorbitant and a sign of this size is inappropriate in the middle of a residential area. It was noted if the sign faces were back to back, instead of the existing “V” configuration, the sign area would be 28 square feet. A question was raised if a variance to allow a 28 foot sign could be approved tonight or if the applicant would have to reapply for a variance if the subject request is denied. It was indicated a smaller variance could be approved. Commissioner Hooper moved to deny a variance of 32-square feet to allow a 56-square foot freestanding sign, and to approve a variance of 4-feet to allow a 28-square foot freestanding sign on property identified as Milton Park, Block 12, the South 77 feet of Lot 1, for meeting Sec. 45.24, Standards for Approval, items (1)-(4), subject to the following conditions: 1) applicants shall obtain a permit for this sign within 30 days of this date and 2) applicants shall install landscaping around the sign’s base to screen the support poles and enhance the sign’s appearance. The motion was duly seconded. Discussion ensued in regard to staff’s recommended condition for landscaping the base of the sign. Concern was expressed in whether all applicants are being treated the same. It was noted additional buffering in residential areas creates a softer appearance. Discussion ensued in regard to obtaining a permit and modifying the sign in 30 days and concern was expressed this may not be feasible. A recommendation was made to amend the motion on the floor to allow 60-90 days to modify the sign. Mr. Rophie agreed to the time frame. The maker and seconder of the motion concurred with amending the motion by placing a 90-day time limit as part of the first condition. Upon the vote being taken, the amended motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances ITEM #11 - Ord. #6171-97 - Relating to Ch. 33, deleting Secs 33.091 (1) & (2) Shark Fishing, and adding Sec. 33.091 Fishing, to prohibit fishing from Clearwater Pass Bridge, Island Estates Bridges, and any other city property where posted The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6171-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6171-97 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper and Garvey. "Nays": Seel. Motion carried. ITEM #12 - Ord. #6177-97 - Annexation for property located at 2096 Gentry St., NE ¼ Pinellas Groves, part of Lots 5 & 12 (Gregory & Peggy Zukowski, A97-09) The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6177-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6177-97 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 #13 - Ord. #6178-97 - IL Zoning for property located at 2096 Gentry St., NE ¼ Pinellas Groves, part of Lots 5 & 12 (Gregory & Peggy Zukowski, A97-09) The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6178-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6178-97 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 #14 - Ord. #6181-97 - Vacating north 0.5’ of the 5’ drainage & utility easement lying along north side of southerly platted lot line of Lot 104, Landmark Woods 2nd Addition (Karen Fitzgerald & James Fisher / James L. & Gail D. Gail, V97-10) The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6181-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6181-97 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 #15 - Ord. #6182-97 - Vacating a portion of 10’ drainage & utility easement lying along east side of Lot 113, Del Oro Groves 1st Addition (Kevin Burke, V97-12) The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6182-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6182-97 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 #16 - Ord. #6185-97 - Declaring millage rate to be levied for FY beginning 10/01/97 and ending 09/30/98, for operation purposes including pensions & debt service, and road maintenance for capital improvement expenditures at 5.1158 mills The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6185-97 for second reading and read it in full. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6185-97 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. #6186-97 - Adopting an operating budget for FY beginning 10/01/97 and ending 09/30/98 The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6186-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Seel moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6186-97 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. #6187-97 - Adopting the CIP budget for FY beginning 10/01/97 and ending 09/30/98 The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6187-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6187-97 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. #6188-97 - Providing for advance refunding of the outstanding Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1994A The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6188-97 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6188-97 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 #20-28) - Approved as submitted, less #28. ITEM #20 - Purchase of property, casualty, liability, workers’ compensation, & flood insurance coverage for FY 1997/98, not to exceed $900,000 (FN) ITEM #21 - Agreement with First Union Capital Markets Corp. for City’s Financial Advisor (FN) ITEM #22 - Banking Services Agreement with Barnett Bank, 3 years commencing 10/01/97, estimated $90,000 annually (FN) ITEM #23 - Contract for parts, services, & hardware supplies for City vehicles & equipment, Anderson Auto Parts, Inc., 09/22/97 -09/21/99, with option to renew for 3 additional 1 year periods upon mutual consent, at 2 year estimated cost not to exceed $1,410,000 (GS) ITEM #24 - Addition of MSB (Municipal Services Building) to custodial service contract with Triangle Maintenance Services, 08/01/97 -07/31/98, adding $45,340 increasing total to $111,160 (GS) ITEM #25 - Contract for purchase of a 1997 One Ton High Cube Van equipped with a TV Inspection System for sewer & pipe lines to Cues, cost not to exceed $90,400; funding to be provided under City’s master lease-purchase agreement for $75,400 and Public Service’s operating budget for $15,000 (GS) ITEM #26 - Renewal - LTD (Long Term Disability) insurance for employees not covered by City’s Pension Plan, Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company, 11/01/97 -10/31/99, estimated $61,968 (HR) ITEM #27 - License Agreement, Anderson Bay Cruises, Inc., 10/01/97 -09/30/02 (MR) ITEM #28 - See below. Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted less Item #28 and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #28 - Increase existing contract with Dravo Lime Company for quicklime for Water Pollution Control Division, by estimated $442,080, for total estimated $884,160 (EN) The City uses quicklime at its biosolids handling facility to process sludge generated by the City’s AWT (Advance Wastewater Treatment) Facilities. The conservative estimate for the 3-year contract was based on less than 1-year of full-time operation. Additionally, organic loading at the 3 treatment plants has increased, producing an increased quantity of sludge requiring additional lime for processing. The vendor has agreed to hold the original price until the end of the contract. A question was raised if Safety Harbor does their own utility billing and staff indicated this is the case. Discussion ensued in regard to charging Safety Harbor for insurance and staff indicated this charge related to the operation of their sewage treatment with their portion being allocated to them. It was noted this is a complicated calculation based on flow meters. Commissioner Seel moved to increase the existing contract with Dravo Lime Company, Saginaw, Alabama, by an estimated $442,080, for an estimated contract of $884,160, 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 #29 - Res. #97-54 - Providing for sale of not to exceed $9-million Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A and $17.5-million Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997B (FN) Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A, in an amount not to exceed $9-million, will accommodate the continued expansion of CGS (Clearwater Gas System) in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B, in an amount not to exceed $17.5-million, will be used to refinance Series 1991, and Series 1994A Gas System Revenue Bonds at a present value savings in excess of 4%. Neither Series bonds will be refunded if a 4% savings is not realized. Staff solicited proposals from underwriting firms. William R. Hough & Co., Merrill Lynch & Co., and Raymond James & Associates were selected to serve as underwriters. These bonds are to be sold through negotiated public sale. This resolution authorizes the City Manager and Finance Director to award the sale of the bonds and to determine if it is in the City’s best interest to purchase a debt service surety bond or to fund a debt service reserve. The City Attorney noted there are minor changes in the resolution to address the contract and an added attachment Exhibit F. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the sale of not to exceed $9-million Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A and $17.5-million Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997B, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution #97-54 and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #97-54 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 #30 - FY 1996/97 Third Quarter Review (CM) At 3rd quarter, additional revenues to the General Fund are recognized from ad valorem taxes. Third Quarter amendments to expenditures reflect a $500,000 transfer of unappropriated retained earnings of the General Fund to the Special Program project supporting General Fund retirement payouts. Revenues and savings in several operating departments and capital projects provide $107,500 for the 3rd year of contract funding for Ervin’s All-American Youth Club for their FY (fiscal year) 1997/98, $200,000 to establish a capital project for outside review of City codes, and $130,000 to establish a project to produce and distribute a quarterly City newsletter. With approval of these amendments, on October 1, 1997, Unappropriated Retained Earnings of the General Fund will be approximately $7,646,350, approximately 10.5% of the proposed General Fund operating budget for FY 1997/98, and within the City Commission’s 10% reserve policy. The only amendment to the Water and Sewer Fund reflects the $1,326,600 appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings to the capital project, Reclaimed Water Distribution System, approved by the Commission on June 19, 1997. Third quarter amendments to the Gas Fund decrease revenues by $249,170 to reflect changes in anticipated revenues under several categories. Amended revenues are 1% less than projected. Gas Fund expenditures reflect a net reduction of $451,860, primarily due to a decrease in debt service caused by unanticipated delays in the issuance of bonds. These savings will more than offset any decrease in operating revenues. Third quarter amendments to the Solid Waste Fund reflect a $299,000 decrease in collection charges for commercial operations and an offsetting decrease in dump fee expenditures. Third quarter amendments to the Recycling Fund reflect a $35,000 decrease in revenues from the sale of recyclables and an offsetting decrease in inventory purchases. Budget amendments to the Stormwater Fund include a $7,000 appropriation to support City matching funds for the Sustainable Challenge Grant. The only amendment to Harborview Center operations, is the $24,510 appropriation in retained earnings (borrowing from the cash pool) for debt payment on the Boston Concession’s loan which was not included in the Harborview Center Fund’s original budget. The only amendment to the Administrative Services Fund reflects the appropriation of and transfer of retained earnings to the Enterprise Network, as approved by the Commission on September 4, 1997. Amendments to the Capital Improvement Fund total a $4,473,970 net increase. Significant projects previously approved by the Commission include $2,412,000 for Reclaimed Water Distribution, $241,000 for the Municipal Services Complex, and $534,227 for the Sand Key Power Line project. Projects not previously approved include a $90,000 project funded from Police Department operating budget savings for Police Aides for FY 1997/98. Beautification of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard will be funded with $694,000 of unappropriated Special Development Fund revenues and General Fund savings. A project, funded by $150,000 of unappropriated Special Development Fund revenues, was established to fund Economic Development studies. To meet legal guidelines, a separate fund was established to monitor annual SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Program) proceeds at 3rd quarter. A $40,000 Special Program project was established to start a MPA (Masters of Public Administration) internship program. A question was raised why Ervins All American Youth Club is being funded the way it is. It was indicated this is the last year of funding for Ervins 3-year contract. Historically, it has been funded at 3rd quarter of the preceding year for the next year as part of balancing the budget. It was clarified that the City has a contractual obligation to fund the Youth Club, however, the other items in the General Fund will have to come back to the Commission for final approval. A question was raised regarding the City’s share of the matching funds for the donor grant. It was believed these funds would come from private corporations. It was indicated the City has commitments for these funds. When the funds are received from the donor organizations, the $7,000 will be returned to the stormwater fund. Commissioner Clark moved to approve the 3rd quarter budget amendments for FY 1996/97. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. a) First Reading Ord. #6183-97 - Amending Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending 09/30/97 The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6183-97 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6183-97 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. #6184-97 - Amending Capital Improvement Program Report and Budget for Fiscal Year ending 09/30/97 The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6184-97 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6184-97 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 #31 - Cooperative Agreement , FDCA, Coastal Management Program, for development of Clearwater Harborwalk Project, total cost $100,000 of which City share for this phase shall not exceed $50,000 (CM) The City Manager reported staff is looking at the entire beach development project and is waiting for feedback from a variety of sources. He found it premature to move ahead with this project at this time. He withdrew the item. ITEM #32 - Other Pending Matters a) Update re Airport Authority & Environmental Advisory Board appointments The City Manager expressed concern regarding little background information regarding applicants being submitted to the Commission and the lack of training for new board members. He noted the City is in the process of reviewing the land development code and constructive ways to consolidate some of the City’s boards. He requested the Environmental Advisory Board be reduced from seven to five members. He expressed a need to clean-up and expedite the City’s development process. Communities that have been successful and how their codes lead to this success will be studied. Discussion ensued in regard to looking at City boards to see what is being accomplished and if they are needed. Consensus was to bring forward the ordinance to reduce the Environmental Advisory Board from seven to five members. The appointment for the Airport Authority will be agendaed for the next meeting. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS ITEM #33 - Resolutions a) Res. #97-55 - Delegating the authority to authorize and sign requests to the FDOT for temporary closing and special use of state roads to the City Manager The City Attorney presented Resolution #97-55 and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Resolution #97-55 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 #34 - Other City Attorney Items The City Attorney requested authorization for the City to file a third party action against Clearwater Packaging and Cory Hoover. Commissioner Hooper moved to authorize filing the third party action. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested attorney/client sessions be scheduled for October 6, 1997, for Abdullaj v City at 9:00 a.m. and Stathis v City immediately following. Consensus was to schedule. ITEM #35 - City Manager Verbal Reports The City Manager requested a bargaining session be scheduled. Consensus was to schedule on October 2, 1997, at 3:30 p.m. ITEM #36 - Other Commission Action Commissioner Clark questioned if the Commission wants to support legislative action regarding difficulties caused Canadians by recent changes to visa formalities. Mayor Garvey noted the Conventions Visitors’ Bureau is following up. Commissioner Clark reported FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) had reversed the MPO’s (Metropolitan Planning Organization) approval of a traffic signal for ABR on US 19. He will apprise the Commission of future developments. Commissioner Hooper stated the recent Uniform Crime Report indicates Clearwater is a very safe city. Commissioner Hooper questioned if East Street would be resurfaced as part of the current resurfacing program downtown. Staff will report. Commissioner Hooper questioned if an update on the Municipal Services Complex parking garage will be presented at the next meeting. The City Manager reported the contractor’s estimate to construct a full fourth floor on the parking garage is high and does not seem feasible. He indicated additional parking may be able to be accommodated in other ways. Commissioner Johnson congratulated Chief Klein for securing a $20,000 grant and thanked Harry Cline for his nice letter. Commissioner Johnson felt the expense of advertising C-View call-in shows is not justified. The City Manager said the City is trying to obtain viewership. He will be reviewing all means of advertising the City is currently doing. Commissioner Johnson expressed his sympathy to the Hahn family. Commissioner Seel requested the Mayor respond to a recent letter to the editor regarding billboards. Commissioner Seel stated the PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) is questioning if Clearwater will support the annexation legislation. This issue will be addressed at the next work session. Information regarding impact fees, etc. was requested. Commissioner Seel questioned if a sidewalk recently requested by citizens will be constructed on Nugget Drive. The City Manager indicated it would be. Mayor Garvey found the letter from Time Warner confusing. The City Attorney indicated she was aware of the ruling but had not seen the letter. Mayor Garvey requested citizens continue to report malfunctioning lights and requested verification regarding the appropriate telephone number to call. Mayor Garvey announced the Taste of Clearwater will be held at the Harborview Center on September 25, 1997 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ITEM #37 - Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.