02/03/2000CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 3, 2000
Present: Brian J. Aungst Mayor/Commissioner
Ed Hooper Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
J. B. Johnson Commissioner
Robert Clark Commissioner
Ed Hart Commissioner
Also present: Michael J. Roberto City Manager
Bill Horne Assistant City Manager
Bob Keller Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Patricia Sullivan Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was offered by Dr. James Hilton of Central Christian 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 - None.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards
Proclamation: Burn Awareness Week – February 6 – 12, 2000
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) 1999 Federal Legislative Report - Danielle McBeth
Danielle McBeth, of Alcalde and Fay, reviewed the firm’s successful lobbying efforts on behalf of Clearwater during the 1999 Federal Legislative Session. She estimated City projects
benefited from an additional $17-million in Federal funding. The firm is working with staff to develop next year’s priorities.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 2000, 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 Tassanari said a City letter had stated repairs to his street are planned. He dislikes the roundabout.
Stacy Brooks, Jesse Prince, and Robert Minton, of the Lisa McPherson Trust, requested the investigation of a police incident, opposed some Scientology practices, and requested the City
not provide Scientology special treatment. Mr. Minton requested a meeting with the City Manager.
John Doran said he likes the roundabout and said letters of complaint to the editor represent an infinitely small percentage of users.
Joe Niezielski questioned why the City does not provide motorcycle escorts for Toys for Tots. He complained vehicles on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard play music too loudly. The City Manager
said the Commission had forbid the use of motorcycle units for that purpose due to safety concerns. Staff will respond to his noise complaint.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - (Cont’d from 1/20/00) Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6488-00, #6489-00 & #6490-00 - Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office Limited & Office Zoning,
3150 McMullen Booth Rd., Sec. 21-28-16, M&B 23.10 (Robert & Nancy Hurst, A99-20)
The applicant has requested annexation and rezoning of Agriculture/Estate to Office and a plan amendment from Residential Suburban to Residential/Office Limited for 3150 McMullen-Booth
Road to redevelop a single-family house for office use. The Community Development Board unanimously endorsed the request.
Michael Mahar said he plans to relocate his insurance office to this site from across the street.
Commissioner Hooper moved to approve the annexation of 3150 McMullen-Booth Road (MB23/10), approve a Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential Suburban (RS) to Residential/Office Limited
(R/OL), and approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from County Zoning Agriculture/Estate (A/E) to Office (O). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6488-00 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #6488-00 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6489-00 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass Ordinance #6489-00 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6490-00 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass Ordinance #6490-00 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #9 - Ord. #6470-00 - Annexation, Sunset Highlands Unit 2, Lot 6 (Booker T. & Hong-Sun Colson) 1432 Sunset Point Road
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6470-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6470-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 - Ord. #6471-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban, Sunset Highlands Unit 2, Lot 6 (Booker T. & Hong-Sun Colson)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6471-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6471-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #11 - Ord. #6472-00 - LMDR Zoning, Sunset Highlands Unit 2, Lot 6 (Booker T. & Hong-Sun Colson)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6472-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6472-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #12 - Ord. #6473-00 - Annexation, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.04 (Taylor G. Bingham III) 13 S. Meadow Lark Lane
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6473-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6473-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #13 - Ord. #6474-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.04 (Taylor G. Bingham III)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6474-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6474-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #14 - Ord. #6475-00 - LMDR Zoning, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.04 (Taylor G. Bingham III)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6475-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6475-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #15 - Ord. #6477-00 - regarding sale of city owned surplus real property
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6477-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6477-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": Johnson.
Motion carried.
ITEM #16 - Ord. #6478-00 - Vacating 50' r-o-w of N. Gulfview Blvd., lying north of Papaya Street (AKA Palm Street) & south of San Marco Street (AKA Mangrove Street) (Mandalay Beach Club,
Ltd., V00-01)
The applicant proposes to use the right-of-way and adjacent properties to construct a 157-unit condominium project. City utilities within this right-of-way will be relocated during
development at owner/developer expense. Staff recommends vacating the right-of-way, subject to retaining a 4-foot drainage and utility easement along the East property line.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6478-00 for second reading and read it by title only.
A citizen stated the PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) and DCA (Department of Community Affairs) had questioned the City’s use of TDRs (Transfers of Development Rights) for this development.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said while the development agreement’s framework does not rule out condemnation, this request relates to a vacation. The City Commission
had not authorized the use of condemnation.
It was requested staff prepare a report in response to PPC and DCA correspondence. Planning Director Ralph Stone distributed copies of and summarized the City’s position. The PPC
has found the City’s new community development code to be consistent with County standards. Current PPC concerns relate to unanticipated features related to density issues and TDRs.
Staff has presented suggestions to resolve the issues.
In response to a question, Mr. Stone said the PPC is responsible for reviewing municipal codes for consistency with County standards related to intensity, permeable surface ratios,
etc. In response to a question, the City Attorney said the PPC has no authority regarding vacations nor is PPC review of City projects required.
Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6478-00 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded.
In response to questions, the City Manager said the City wishes to work out compromises with the PPC to encourage cooperation, as long as the code’s integrity is not degraded.
Upon roll call being taken, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Hooper, and Aungst.
"Nays": Clark and Hart.
Motion carried.
ITEM #17 - Ord. #6479-00 - Granting to KMC Telecom III, Inc. permission to occupy municipal streets and rights-of-way in the City of Clearwater as a means of providing telecommunication
service; prescribing terms and conditions accompanying the Grant of Franchise
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6479-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6479-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #18 - Ord. #6480-00 - amending City Code of Ordinances and amending City of Clearwater Money Purchase Pension Plan Document, to provide for loan provisions for plan participants
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6480-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6480-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #19 - Ord. #6481-00 - Vacating westerly 3' of easterly 10' utility easement, Del Oro Groves, First Addition, Lot 110, subject to complying with Sec. 1 of Ordinance (Groteke, V99-12)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6481-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6481-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #20 - Readopt Ord. #6482-00 - Submitting to the City Electors proposed amendments to the City Charter amending Sec. 2.01(d) 5 (vii) regarding leasing surplus municipal real property
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6482-00 for third reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and readopt Ordinance #6482-00 on third and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #21 - Ord. #6483-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office Limited for property located at 809 Druid Rd., Magnolia Park Sub., Blk 40, Lots 4 & 5 (Stephen Watts)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6483-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6483-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #22 - Ord. #6484-00 - Office Zoning for property located at 809 Druid Rd., Magnolia Park Sub., Blk 40, Lots 4 & 5 (Stephen Watts)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6484-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6484-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #23 - Ord. #6485-00 - Annexation, 1735 West Manor Ave., Clearwater Manor, Lot 39 (Nabil & Nadia Youssef, A99-21)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6485-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6485-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The Mayor departed the meeting at 7:05 and returned at 7:07 p.m.
ITEM #24 - Ord. #6486-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low, 1735 West Manor Ave., Clearwater Manor, Lot 39 (Nabil & Nadia Youssef, A99-21)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6486-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6486-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, and Hart.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Aungst
ITEM #25 - Ord. #6487-00 - LMDR Zoning, 1735 West Manor Ave., Clearwater Manor, Lot 39 (Nabil & Nadia Youssef, A99-21)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6487-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6487-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, and Hart.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Aungst
ITEM #26 - Ord. #6492-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Commercial General, 2463 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Sec. 18-29-16 (Sunny Grove Mobile Home Park, Inc., Z99-04)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6492-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6492-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, and Hart.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Aungst
ITEM #27 - Ord. #6493-00 - Commercial Zoning, 2463 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Sec. 18-29-16 (Sunny Grove Mobile Home Park, Inc., Z99-04)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6493-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6493-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #28 - Readopt Ord. 6494-00 – Relating to Employees Pension Plan; amending Sec. 2.393 of Code of Ordinances to amend or delete definitions; amending Sec. 2.397 of Code to amend benefits
under the plan; providing for referendum election relating to the pension plan
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6494-00 for third reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and readopt Ordinance #6494-00 on third and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": Johnson.
Motion carried.
ITEM #29 - Ord. #6498-00 - Relating to Occupational License Fees; amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates & Charges by 5% increase in fees and amending administrative fee charges
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6498-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6498-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": Clark.
Motion carried.
ITEM #30 - Ord. #6499-00 - Relating to Building & Development Regulations; amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates & Charges, Relating to Sec. 47.084(4)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6499-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6499-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #31 - Ord. #6500-00 - establish new non-resident fees for participation at City recreation facilities and in City recreation programs & activities
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6500-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6500-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #32 - Ord. #6501-00 - reducing number of members on Library Board from 9 to 7
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6501-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6501-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #33-40) – Approved as submitted.
Consent Agenda items require no formal public hearing and are subject to approval by a single motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an item from the
Consent Agenda for discussion and vote on individual items.
ITEM #33 - Approval of Purchases per Purchasing Memorandum:
Garber Buick Pontiac GMC, one 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier compact sedan (replacement), $12,318; funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (GS)
Don Reid Ford, two 2000 Ford Taurus sedans (replacements), to be used by Police, $31,450; funding to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (GS)
Professional Grounds Management, maintenance of medians on Gulf to Bay Blvd., 3/1/00-2/28/01, estimated $38,426 (QOL)
Grinnell Corp., brass water fittings, 3/1/00-2/28/01, estimated $60,000 (PW)
ITEM #34 - Ratify/Confirm City Manager's decision to increase professional service contract with Krishnan Anandan, Parks and Recreation Tennis Professional, from $25,000 to $55,000 and
extend term from 12/31/99 to 4/30/00 (PR)
ITEM #35 - Award $50,000 contribution to Clearwater Arts! Foundation, Inc. (QOL)
ITEM #36 - Contract for Sand Key Sailing Center - Boat Ramps to Harvey-Taddeo, Inc., for $115,361.40 (PW)
ITEM #37 - Authorize release of that certain Easement for waterlines and related facilities granted by WRC Properties, Inc. on 10/22/80 in respect to its encumbrance of Phase III Arbor
Office Center (PW)
ITEM #38 - Agreement with FDEP to share contamination assessment & site remediation costs at Clearwater Beach Seafood located at 37 Causeway Blvd., $132,840 (PW)
ITEM #39 - Agreement with FDEP to share contamination assessment & site remediation costs related to former fleet maintenance facility located at 507 Vine Ave., $270,600 (PW)
ITEM #40 - Drainage & Utility Easement - parcel of land lying within Sec. 15-29-15 & Sec. 22-29-15 (The Clearwater Group, Ltd. & Clearwater Phase I Partners, Ltd.)(CA)
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #41 - Update regarding Cell Tower Issue
Mr. Stone said in January, the CDB (Community Development Board) had voted to reconsider their previous approval of a cell tower on Virginia Street after the Pinellas County School
Board and AT&T had become more active in plans to replace the Clearwater High School tower with one which could accommodate all current and future cell phone vendors in this market.
When first approached by staff, the School Board had not responded positively to this proposal. The Mayor, Commission, and City Manager involvement in contacting School Board members
helped hasten this proposal. The City has retained an expert outside consultant to assess related technologies. In response to a question, Mr. Stone said the consultant also will review
the City for other potential cell tower sites. Government owned properties are the first considered.
It was stated rebuilding the current tower is preferable to locating 2 towers close to each other near Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. In response to a question, Mr. Stone will report on the
minimum distance required between towers. In response to a statement, the City Manager said staff would respond to the builder who had contacted a church regarding use of that site
for a tower.
ITEM #42 - Contract for Gulf to Bay Corridor Enhancement Project - Overpass Artwork to QRC, Inc., for $60,901 (PW)
Revitalization of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard is one component of the One City. One Future. blueprint. Staff proposes to have an artistic mural painted on the east side of the US 19N overpass
at Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard (SR 60). Funding is available in the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard corridor enhancement project.
Concerns were expressed regarding the need for and expense of this project.
Commissioner Hooper moved to deny Item #42. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #43 - Res. #00-03 - naming city property located at 205 Windward Passage as "Sunset Sam Park on Island Estates" (PR)
Commissioner Clark moved to name the City property at 205 Windward Passage “Sunset Sam Park on Island Estates.” The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-03 and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-03 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #44 - Res. #00-08 - authorizing & directing condemnation of property needed for Town Pond project (PW)
The Town Pond Project is necessary to improve stormwater management downtown and solve flooding and water quality problems. The project requires property acquisition near the Pierce
Street stormwater facility. The Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes allow the City to exercise power of eminent domain to acquire property and property rights deemed necessary
for construction of a regional stormwater treatment facility. While the City needed to acquire property from 4 property owners, negotiations with 3 owners were successful. Negotiations
with James C. Kahlmeyer, Trustee, to purchase the fourth property have been unsuccessful. The City has made a good faith offer of $245,000, plus closing costs, based on the highest
cost paid for land and improvements to the other owners. Funds have been allocated for this project. All project property must be acquired prior to the commencement of construction
in November 2000.
Commissioner Clark moved to authorize and direct the condemnation of the property needed for the Town Pond project. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-08 and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-08 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #45 - Community Development Board - 1 appointment (CLK)
Commissioner Hooper moved to reappoint Carlen Petersen. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #46 - Other Pending Matters
Letter of Intent to Prepare Memorandum of Agreement/JMC Communities Clearwater beach project (a/k/a Cheezum development)
The City Manager said the PPC had requested the City Commission sign a Letter of Intent to Prepare a Memorandum of Agreement related to the JMC Communities Clearwater beach project.
The agreement would approve staff working with PPC toward resolution of issues related to density transfers and conveyances, Transfers of Development Rights rules, and the review and
reconciliation of the City’s Code with Countywide rules.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve staff work with PPC toward resolution of issues related to density transfers and conveyances, Transfers of Development Rights rules, and the
review and reconciliation of the City’s Code with Countywide rules. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #47 - Res. #00-07 - Demolition Lien - 1022 N. Missouri Ave., Springfield Subdivision No. 2, Blk 2, Lot 7 (WSF Revocable Trust dated 8/6/90)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-07 and read it by title only. Commissioner Hooper moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-07 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Johnson, Clark, Hooper, Hart and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #48 - Other City Attorney Items
The City Attorney said difficulties regarding the permitting of bus shelters related to the Eller Media settlement have been resolved. She reported removal of the last 7 billboards
will begin on February 14, 2000. Code Enforcement staff is taking action regarding illegal OSI billboards.
ITEM #49 - City Manager Verbal Reports – None.
ITEM #50 - Other Commission Action
Commission members offered their condolences to Carolyn Brink on the passing of her father.
Commissioner Clark expressed dismay the Mandalay Beach Club developer had mailed promotional information before the development agreement was approved.
Commissioner Clark invited residents to attend Charlie Daniels Concert at Coachman Park on February 6, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. and a concert next month featuring 60s/70s bands.
Commissioner Clark congratulated downtown for the success of last weekend’s concert at Station Square Park and invited people to attend the next concert on February 25, 2000.
Commissioner Hooper invited public participation at the downtown redevelopment presentations on February 8, 2000, at 12:00 noon
Commission members congratulated Mark Smyth for being named Firefighter of the Year.
Commissioner Johnson requested information regarding the upcoming aviation festival. Staff to report.
Commissioner Hart said FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Association) proposed realignment of the CCCL (Coastal Construction Control Line) could be devastating to the community.
He recommended motivating citizens to oppose this change. The City Manager reported a presentation is planned.
Commissioner Hart requested permission to work with the City Manager regarding development of interactive web site. Consensus was to approve exploration.
Mayor Aungst thanked John Morroni for hosting a dinner for Public Safety workers, where several staff members were honored.
Mayor Aungst congratulated the Mt. Olive Church AME for its recognition in the National Registry of Historic Places.
Mayor Aungst welcomed exchange students visiting from Nagano, Japan.
Mayor Aungst said he had attended last week’s Lawnbowl Tournament, which raised funds for CHIP (Clearwater Homeless Intervention Program).
Mayor Aungst said attendees at this morning’s shuffleboard tournament offered many compliments to Parks & Recreation staff
ITEM #51 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.