12/12/2000CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 12, 2000
Present: Brian J. Aungst Mayor/Commissioner
J. B. Johnson Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Robert Clark Commissioner
Ed Hart Commissioner
F. David Hemerick Commissioner (sworn-in tonight)
Also present: William B. Horne II Interim City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Bob Keller Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was offered by Commissioner Hart. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
Farewell to Commissioner Hooper
The Commission thanked former Commissioner Ed Hooper for his service, wished him well, and presented him with parting gifts. Mr. Hooper said he appreciated the opportunity to serve
the City and wished the Commission success.
Oath of Office - Commissioner Hemerick
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to F. David Hemerick. Commissioner Hemerick said he looks forward to working with the Commission and citizens and appreciates the opportunity
to serve.
The meeting recessed from 6:35 to 6:39 p.m.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards
One service award was presented to a City employee.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards
Proclamation: Miniature Art Month - 01/01
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) 2012 Olympics Update
Ed Turanchik, President and CEO of Florida 2012, said he was pleased that Clearwater is participating in the regional effort for the 2012 Olympic Games to be hosted in the Tampa Bay
area. He invited the Commission and staff to sign a trunk that will be placed in the Olympic Museum after the Olympic Games are over. Pinellas County Commissioner Karen Seel said this
is a valuable opportunity for Clearwater.
b) Midland Companies - Don Reynolds - present artwork
Don Reynolds, Midland Companies, presented art work done by local artists for the Art in Public Places project. The three pieces of art will be displayed at City Hall.
c) Award of Excellence from Florida Chapter of American Planning Association to Planning Department
Planning Director Ralph Stone accepted the Award of Excellence from the Florida Chapter of American Planning Association for the Planning Department.
d) Clearwater High School Girls Volleyball State Championship
The Clearwater High School Girls Volleyball team was recognized for winning the State Championship.
e) Turkey Trot Awards
The Iron Turkey Award was presented to the Public Works Department for logging the most miles in the Gobbler, 5K and 10K races combined.
The Stuffed Turkey Award was presented to the Legal Department for the largest percentage of employees competing in the Gobbler, 5K and 10K races.
f) State of the City - Interim City Manager Bill Horne
Interim City Manager Bill Horne said he is proud of the partnerships that have been established with the stakeholders of the City. He said alliances are essential building blocks for
Clearwater’s continuing success and was thankful for the opportunity to serve. He thanked City employees for their unparalleled customer service and the Commission for its leadership,
guidance, and dedication. He presented a video of the state of the City and said he is pleased with the progress made to date.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 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
Willa Carson thanked the City employees who landscaped the Greenwood Health Resource Center property the first 2 weekends in November. She invited everyone to attend the Center’s dedication
at 1:30 p.m. on January 7, 2001.
Bob Henion said its time to appoint Bill Horne as the new City Manager.
Jack Alvord said unless the City takes action the highway immediately north of Bayview would become disastrous because of enormous amounts of traffic and limited sight at the intersection.
He requested Mr. Horne respond to a letter he wrote a week ago.
Julia Wilkens, Sam Mafoud, and Mary Alvord expressed concern regarding potential development on the Bayview property. The Mayor explained as it is a new application, it must be reviewed
by the CDB (Community Development Board) and the Commission.
Gordon Williamson said his firm has had a proposal to the City with regard to a service that will solve wastewater problems and save the City money with its in-pipe technology.
Jim Ficken requested the Commission consider saving the parking spaces on the Causeway.
Debbie Sharp said she would like the City to back up whatever the Phillies need so they will stay in Clearwater.
Early Sorenson thanked Dr. Hemerick for his willingness to serve as Commissioner. He requested that Commission salaries be reviewed, as they are too low.
Wendy Mackholm Hoskin alleged the City could not legally rezone the Connolly property, as it’s not in City limits.
Jay Keyes invited everyone to attend the Christmas caroling event sponsored by the Clearwater Beach Association on December 21, 2000, at Pier 60 Pavilion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #6645-01, #6646-01 & #6647-01 - Annexation for part of Lots 2 & 3, Blk 5, Town of Bay View Sub. and partially vacated right-of-way of
CR31
located to the south of 3035 Gulf to Bay Blvd.; Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office Limited; Office Zoning at 3035 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Tract A, Myron A. Smith's Bay View Sub.
and at 603 Meadowlark Lane, 3012 CR31, & vacated portion of CR31 (Laura Nall Connolly Trust)(PLD) - To be Continued
As the application has been revised, consensus of the Commission was for the CDB (Community Development Board) to review the application before Commission review.
Four persons spoke in opposition of the application and expressed concern about the number of times an application can be reheard.
Commissioner Hart moved to continue Item #8 to a date uncertain until after the application has been reviewed by and recommendations made to the Commission by the CDB. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearing - Amendment to Consolidated Action Plan (PLD) - To be Continued
Commissioner Clark moved to continue Item #9 to the next meeting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #10 - Public Hearing re FY99 CDBG and HOME Programs Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)(PLD)
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the principal administrative report documenting the City’s expenditures of Community Development Block Grant and
HOME program funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It serves as the basis for program monitoring for compliance and for financial audits. It provides HUD with
necessary information for the Department to meet its requirement to assess each grantee’s ability to carry out relevant Community Planning Development (CPD) programs in compliance with
all applicable rules and regulations. It provides information necessary for HUD’s Annual Report to Congress and provides grantees an opportunity to describe to citizens their successes
in revitalizing deteriorated neighborhoods and meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Plan. The City FY1999/2000 CAPER contains information on the following City’s assessment
of activities: 1) Assessment of 3 to 5-year goals and objectives; 2) affirmatively furthering Fair Housing; 3) Affordable Housing; 4) continuum of care; 5) leveraging resources; 6)
citizens comments; and 7) self-evaluation. Budget and expenditures summary: 1) Demolition budget is $30,000 and expenditures are $7,064.65; 2) fair housing budget is $14,000 and expenditures
are $12,590.81; 3) CDBG Program Administration budget is $329,674 and expenditures are $120,127.84; 4) HOME Program Administration budget is $45,900 and expenditures are $22,776.45;
5) Public services budget is $150,750 and expenditures are $150,723; 6) public facilities and improvements budget is $270,525 and expenditures are $177,719.64; 7) CDBG Infill Housing
budget is $66,361 and expenditures are $177,719.64; 8) HOME Infill housing budget is $160,250 and expenditures are zero; 9) CDBG Housing Rehabilitation budget is $265,294 and expenditures
are $104,287.70; 10)CDBG Economic Development budget is $328,116 and expenditures are $151,984.97; 11) relocation budget is $20,000 and expenditures are zero; 12) Community Housing Development
Organization budget is $68,850 with zero expenditures; 13) Fulton Apartments rehabilitation budget is $150,000 with zero expenditures; and 14) future undetermined housing projects
budget is $34,000 with zero expenditures. The total budget is $1,933,720. Total expenditures are $817,417.10.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the FY 1999/2000 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #11 - Public Hearing - Readopt Ord. #6368-99 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Open Space/Recreation & Preservation, 2950 Drew St., Sec. 8-29-16, M&B 44.01 (City)(PLD)
The site is located at 2950 Drew Street at the intersection of McMullen Booth Road. The site is approximately 31.4 acres and is used for recreational activities within the Eddie C.
Moore Recreation Complex. The purpose of the land use plan amendment is to allow recreational activities at the site. The Commission adopted this plan amendment February 4, 1999, however,
the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has determined that this amendment was locally adopted prior to State review and notice to proceed with final adoption. Therefore, a third
reading and final approval is required. Upon final approval by the Commission, this amendment will be packaged with the City’s other year 2000 plan amendments for final disposition
to DCA. The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community
Development Code: 1) The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning application are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and the specific proposed
use are compatible with the surrounding area; 3) sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property; and 4) the applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural
environment. The PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority have approved this amendment.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve a Land Use Plan Amendment to Open Space/Recreation and Preservation for property located at 2950 Drew Street. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6368-99 for third reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6368-99 on third and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #12 - Ord. #6580-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Institutional, 110 McMullen Booth Rd., Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.01(First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc., A00-13)
Assistant Planning Director Cyndi Hardin reviewed the conditions imposed by the County: 1) Subject to and in reliance on the integration of the representations and recommendations
in the traffic management study into the final site plan or like approval
process within the City; 2) contingent upon execution of a joint participation agreement between the City, County and the Church documenting the following at First Baptist Church of
Clearwater, Inc.’s sole cost and expense: a) size with a 15% variance; b) Drew Street access – eastbound right turn deceleration lane and westbound left turn lane; c) Bayview access
– northbound right turn deceleration lane; d) McMullen Booth Road access – close northernmost of two existing driveways to McMullen Booth Road; construct a driveway to the southbound
service road allowing right-in/right-out and no direct access to McMullen Booth Road; at that drive, construct a southbound right turn deceleration lane; and the City and County will
commit their portions of the transportation impact fees to construction of a southbound right turn lane on McMullen Booth Road at its intersection with Drew. She said these are items
that would have been done through the site plan review. It was remarked that this amendment would add traffic to Bayview.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6580-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6580-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #13 - Ord. #6581-00 - Institutional Zoning, 110 McMullen Booth Rd., Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.01(First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc., A00-13)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6581-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6581-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #14 - Ord. #6584-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential High, 1871 Kings Highway, Brentwood Estates Sub., Lots B&C (Highpoint Investments, Inc., Z00-04)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6584-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6584-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #15 - Ord. #6585-00 - MHDR Zoning, 1871 Kings Highway, Brentwood Estates Sub., Lots B&C (Highpoint Investments, Inc., Z00-04)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6585-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6585-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #16 - Ord. #6600-00 - Vacating approx. 163' in length of a 30' wide unnamed r-o-w lying south of Druid Road, between Lake Ave. & Keystone Ave., subject to retaining westerly 10'
as a drainage & utility easement (Van Raalte) - To be Continued
Commissioner Johnson moved to continue Item #16 to a date uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #17 - Ord. #6614-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Institutional, 3070 Chesapeake Lane, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.21 (City / First Baptist Church of Clearwater)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6614-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6614-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #18 - Ord. #6615-00 - Institutional Zoning, 3070 Chesapeake Lane, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.21 (City / First Baptist Church of Clearwater)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6615-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6615-00 on second and final reading
as amended. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #19 - Ord. #6616-00 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), 2014 Poinsetta Ave., Brooklawn Sub., Blk O, Lot 10 less E 5' for road r-o-w (Yanith
Kheang / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6616-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6616-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #20 - Ord. #6617-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban, 2014 Poinsetta Ave., Brooklawn Sub., Blk O, Lot 10 less E 5' for road r-o-w (Yanith Kheang / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6617-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6617-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #21 - Ord. #6618-00 - LMDR Zoning, 2014 Poinsetta Ave., Brooklawn Sub., Blk O, Lot 10 less E 5' for road r-o-w (Yanith Kheang / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6618-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6618-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #22 - Ord. #6619-00 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), 1407 Nursery Rd., Suncrest Terrace, Lot 11 (Michael & Linda Biros)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6619-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6619-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #23 - Ord. #6620-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low, 1407 Nursery Rd., Suncrest Terrace, Lot 11 (Michael & Linda Biros)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6620-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6620-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #24 - Ord. #6621-00 - LMDR Zoning, 1407 Nursery Rd., Suncrest Terrace, Lot 11 (Michael & Linda Biros)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6621-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6621-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #25 - Ord. #6622-00 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), 1708 E. El Trinidad Dr., Virginia Grove Terrace, Blk 2, Lot 3 (Christine L. & Irma
N. Thacker Est. / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6622-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6622-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #26 - Ord. #6623-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low, 1708 E. El Trinidad Dr., Virginia Grove Terrace, Blk 2, Lot 3 (Christine L. & Irma N. Thacker Est. / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6623-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6623-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #27 - Ord. #6624-00 - LMDR Zoning, 1708 E. El Trinidad Dr., Virginia Grove Terrace, Blk 2, Lot 3 (Christine L. & Irma N. Thacker Est. / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6624-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6624-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #28 - Ord. #6625-00 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), 1880 McMullen Booth Rd., Sec. 4-29-16, M&B 32.04 (RIC Properties Limited / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6625-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6625-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #29 - Ord. #6626-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Suburban, 1880 McMullen Booth Rd., Sec. 4-29-16, M&B 32.04 (RIC Properties Limited / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6626-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6626-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #30 - Ord. #6627-00 - LDR Zoning, 1880 McMullen Booth Rd., Sec. 4-29-16, M&B 32.04 (RIC Properties Limited / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6627-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6627-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #31 - Ord. #6628-00 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), 2071 Lantana Ave., Brooklawn Sub., Blk D, Lot 8 (James H. & Patricia C. Olson /
City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6628-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6628-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #32 - Ord. #6629-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban, 2071 Lantana Ave., Brooklawn Sub., Blk D, Lot 8 (James H. & Patricia C. Olson / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6629-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6629-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #33 - Ord. #6630-00 - LMDR Zoning, 2071 Lantana Ave., Brooklawn Sub., Blk D, Lot 8 (James H. & Patricia C. Olson / City)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6630-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6630-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #34 - Ord. #6631-00 - Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), 107 & 111 McMullen Booth Rd, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 21.04 & 21.05 (Thomas Kelly & Michael
A. Ciaramello)
Commissioner Johnson moved to continue Item #34 to a date uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #35 - Ord. #6632-00 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office Limited, 107 & 111 McMullen Booth Rd, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 21.04 & 21.05 (Thomas Kelly & Michael A. Ciaramello)
Commissioner Clark moved to continue Item #35 to a date uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #36 - Ord. #6633-00 - Office Zoning, 107 & 111 McMullen Booth Rd, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 21.04 & 21.05 (Thomas Kelly & Michael A. Ciaramello)
Commissioner Hart moved to continue Item #36 to a date uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #37 - Ord. #6637-00 - creating new Art. IV of Ch. 28, providing regulations for users of City rights-of-way
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6637-00 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6637-00 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #38-47) – Approved as submitted.
The following items require no formal public hearing and are subject to being approved in a single motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an item from
the Consent Agenda to allow discussion and voting on the item individually.
ITEM #38 - Approval of Purchases & Declaration of Surplus per Purchasing Memorandum:
1) Reliastar Life Insurance, 2nd & Final extension, group term life insurance for SAMP employees, 1/1/01-12/31/01, est. $60,000 (HR)
2) Reliastar Life Insurance, 2nd & Final extension, group term life insurance (basic), 1/1/01-12/31/01, est. $30,000 (HR)
3) McClain Southland Inc., one 2001 Mack front loader refuse truck with Hercules 40 cubic yard capacity, replacement, $143,318; financing to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase
Agreement (GS)
4) Bobcat Company, one 2001 Bobtrack 864 loader with attachments, $36,331 (GS)
5) Don Reid Ford, eight 2001 Ford Taurus sedans, 6 are replacements, $125,160; financing ($109,515) to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (GS)
6) Coastline Equipment, one 2001 Case 580 Super M backhoe/loader with attachments, upgrade replacement, $50,738; financing to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement
(GS)
7) Harley Davidson of Seminole, five 2001 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycles, zero net sum cost with trade-in as requested in #14 (PD)
8) Lakeside Occupational Medical, 2nd & Final renewal option, pre-employment & annual physical examination & drug screening, 1/1/01-12/31/01, est. $51,000 (HR)
9) Mailrite Inc., 1st of 2 renewal options, utility bill processing & mailing service, 12/1/00-11/30/01, est. $60,000 (IT)
10) Tampa Mack Sales, one 2001 Mack roll off truck, $94,650 (SW)
11) Consolidated Resource Recovery, hauling & disposal of land debris, 12/13/00-12/31/01, est. $37,500 (PW)
12) Noland Company, gas materials - galvanized pipe & fittings, 12/13/00-12/31/01, est. $87,000 (GAS)
13) Randstad, temporary employment service, 1/1/01-12/31/01, est. $45,000 (HR)
14) Declare surplus to City needs, five 2000 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycles; authorize trade-in to Harley Davidson of Seminole
ITEM #39 - Approve settlement of liability claim of Michael Makela for $100,000 payment (FN)
ITEM #40 - Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with FOP#10 for Fiscal Years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, & 2002-2003 (HR)
ITEM #41 - Agreement with School Board of Pinellas County, joint use of facilities, 1/1/01-12/31/06 (PR)
ITEM #42 - Contract to purchase real property, 801 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine Crest Sub., Blk 6, Lot 11 & west ½ of vacated alley adjacent on the east, from Fay M. Patterson, for $90,000
plus est. $10,750 for survey, closing costs, asbestos survey & demolition expenses, for total est. $100,750 (PW)
ITEM #43 - Approve conversion of existing warehouse area in Public Utilities Administration Building to 4 offices, a conference/training room & a general office work area, est. $90,000
(PW)
ITEM #44 - Amendment to Agreement with FDOT dated 6/27/97 re Memorial Causeway East Bridge replacement (PW)
ITEM #45 - Endorse designation of Courtney Campbell Causeway (SR60) as a Scenic Highway; approve Letter of Intent prepared by the Corridor Advocacy Group (PW)
ITEM #46 - Flood Mitigation Assistance Project Agreement with Mark & Charlene Smith, for reimbursement of up to $62,546 or 75% in allowable costs, as awarded by State of Florida for
flood mitigation improvements to be made to their residence at 701 Bay Esplanade; authorize reimbursement to Mark & Charlene Smith upon execution of agreement (PLD)
ITEM #47 - Metropolitan Planning Organization - appoint Commissioner Hart to complete term to 9/2001
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 #48 - First Reading Ord. #6611-00 - Amending Sec. 33.067 (3) to designate "Slow Down - Minimum Wake Zone" to entrance of Clearwater Harbor, from Marina Channel light No. 10 through
Marina Channel day beacon No. 11 (MR)
The City has received a request from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department and the City’s Marine Advisory Board (MAB) asking that the area between Clearwater Harbor Marina Channel
light No. 10 and Clearwater Harbor Marina Channel day beacon No. 11, a distance of
approximately 600 yards, be designated a “Slow Speed Minimum Wake” Zone. The current designation of this area is for vessels to “Resume Normal Operation” for the 600 yards between an
existing “Slow Speed Minimum Wake” zone and the “Idle Speed No Wake” zone for the Marina Basin. Many boaters slow at the last second as they enter the Idle Speed No Wake Area at Clearwater
Harbor Marina Channel day beacon No. 11, the entrance to the Marina Basin. This causes their wake to enter this zone, which causes boats at the Marina, and especially the Marina fuel
dock, to rock excessively. These excessive wakes have the potential to cause damage, personal injury and possible fuel spills.
Permit #90-026, the City’s authority from the State to mark approved wake zones, was issued to the City by the State in November 1995. The permit authorized the City to place waterway
markers in Clearwater Harbor, within Pinellas County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has advised the City that the modification to the wording of the wake zone
will require an amendment to the existing ordinance. After the ordinance is passed, the State will send an amendment to the City permit to designate this waterway a “Slow Speed Minimum
Wake Zone”. All other existing City wake zones remain unchanged.
Harbormaster Bill Morris said this action will add 4 to 6 minutes to the transit. He said this action was unanimously recommended by the MAB due to transient boat traffic throwing
large waves into fuel docks.
Commissioner Johnson moved to designate a "Slow Down - Minimum Wake Zone" at the entrance of Clearwater Harbor, from Marina Channel light No. 10 through Marina Channel day beacon No.
11. The motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Clark, Johnson, Hemerick and Mayor Aungst voted "Aye"; Commissioner Hart voted "Nay". Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6611-00 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6611-00 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: Hart.
Motion Carried.
ITEM #49 - Approve Library Interlocal Agreement for period 1/10/01-1/10/13 (LIB)
Library Director John Szabo said as the East Lake issue has not been resolved, therefore, this item is being withdrawn.
ITEM #50 - Approve site for new North Greenwood Library (LIB)
The new North Greenwood Library project is funded on the current Penny for Pinellas project list for $800,000. Additional funds have been obtained through grants from the State Library
of Florida ($300,000) and the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative ($100,000). Total
project funding is $1.2 million. A capital campaign is being conducted by the Greater Clearwater Public Library Foundation to raise $100,000 for enhancements to the project. The planned
facility will be approximately 8,000 square feet and will include a meeting room accommodating groups of up to 100, and expanded space for the African-American Collection and the Children’s
Area.
During 2 community meetings this summer, residents were very outspoken about their desire that the library not be located on the same parcel as the new recreation and aquatic center.
They preferred that the library be located across the street on what is currently Jack Russell Stadium parking. At a Community Information Day on December 2, 2000, in Cherry Harris
Park, City staff received feedback from the community which indicates a preference for the southeast corner of Palmetto Street and North Greenwood Avenue.
Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Manager Bob Keller said the economic development potential of this site is being investigated. To do anything on this site would require
overcoming several hurdles. The land use is zoned open space recreation so to use it for commercial, residential, or industrial development would require a referendum. He suggested
changing the location to “near the corner of Palmetto Street and Greenwood Avenue” in order to preserve the entryway and provide for landscaping or other enhancements at that corner.
He also suggested parking for the library and recreation center be combined to optimize the use of land. In response to a question, Mr. Keller said the total size of the existing stadium
is approximately 15 acres. Mr. Szabo said he did not feel moving the library a short distance from the corner would impact it. Ms. Akin said a referendum is not required if the site
is used for the library.
Four persons spoke in opposition expressing concern that the site for the new Phillies’ stadium has not been determined due to environmental studies and possible remediation. One person
said he felt there may be no need for a library 2 miles from the main library. The Mayor said the library is proposed to be located on the northwest corner of Jack Russell Stadium and
would not affect the stadium.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the site for the new North Greenwood Library near the corner of Palmetto Street and North Greenwood Avenue. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #51 - Approve staff recommendations for modifications to Beach & Downtown Parking Rates to be effective 1/1/01 (PW)
The parking system is a major land use with approximately 43.5 acres in off-street parking. The parking system generates approximately $3.5 million annually. Parking will have a significant
influence on the redevelopment outcomes for the Beach and Downtown, specifically through the development of new parking garages. Adjusting some of the current parking rates will enable
the Parking System to use this additional revenue by reinvesting it back into the system through expansion projects. The Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 30.094 authorizes the
City Manager to designate parking rates throughout the City. The proposed rate adjustments were presented to the Commission at the November 13, 2000, Work Session. Staff has considered
Commission comments and has adjusted the recommendations as follows: 1) Seasonal and Weekend Rates – Beach – a) current hourly rates are $.75, $1 and
$1.50 depending on location; b) adjust hourly rates for parking during Spring Break season (March and April) by $.25 for metered parking and $.50 for cashier parking; and 3) adjust hourly
rates for metered parking by $.25; and cashier parking by $.50 on Saturday and Sunday only; 2) Beach Employee Permit Rates – a) Current rates are $15/month. The number of permits issued
has escalated from 25 in 1998 to over 100 this year, all of which use prime beachfront parking spaces at this reduced rate. This results in a significant potential revenue loss; b)
a public meeting was held October 10, 2000, to discuss modifications to the current program. The Beach Chamber and Sunsets at Pier 60 were presented as well as a few other businesses;
and c) there was overall agreement that the current program does require some modification. Staff recommends increasing rates to $50/month in March and April and $30/month for the remainder
of the year, and also to increase the current Sunsets vendors’ validations to half their nightly stay instead of a 2-hour validation; 3) Resident Permit Rates – a) The current program
has been in place for one year. There are over 300 active permits; and b) Staff recommends adjusting annual rates from $25 to $40 with no other change to the program; and 4) Downtown
Permit Rates – a) Current rates for surface parking are $15/month and garage parking is $35/month. These rates have not been adjusted for over 10 years; b) staff recommends adjusting
monthly rate to $20 and $40, respectively; c) staff recommends a comprehensive downtown parking supply/demand analysis, needs assessment and feasibility study be conducted when there
is a master plan for downtown; and d) downtown meter rates will not be adjusted until there is further direction with the downtown plan. The projected additional annual revenue gained
under this proposal is as follows: 1) Seasonal and Weekend rates – between $294,000 - $330,000; 2) Beach employee permit rates – between $16,000 - $18,000; 3) resident permit rates
– between $3,600 - $5,000; and 4) downtown permit rates – between $13,000 - $15,000, for a total of between $326,600 to $368,000.
Concern was expressed that beach employee rates are still too high.
Three persons expressed concern that parking permits do not allow use of all lots, prime lots are reserved for tourists and residents should be given preference, and the increased
rates would adversely affect beach employees.
The Mayor requested staff look at a more comprehensive plan for citizens, particularly during seasonal times. Parking Manager Tracy Bruch said staff felt the rates originally implemented
for beach employees were too low and these increases were an attempt to adjust rates accordingly. It was remarked that some hoteliers and other businesses in downtown support these
increases. Mr. Horne said staff is not opposed to finding ways to make parking rates palatable. He encouraged business owners to consider helping to subsidize the beach employee parking
rates. Ms. Bruch said the subsidy issue was discussed at a public meeting and received no support.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve staff recommendations for modification to the beach and downtown parking rates to be effective January 1, 2001, and that the appropriate officials
be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Johnson, Hart, Hemerick and Mayor Aungst voted "Aye"; Commissioner Clark voted
"Nay". Motion carried.
ITEM #52 - First Reading Ord. #6675-01 - authorizing Revenue Bonds for a Spring Training Facility (FN)
The City has been pursuing agreements with the State, Pinellas County, and the Phillies to provide for the funding and construction of a stadium facility to be used for Spring Training
and other events. This facility constitutes a “Tourism Facility” as defined in Section 159.27(11), Florida Statutes, and this project is included within the definition of an industrial
development project set forth in Section 159.27(5), Florida Statutes. In addition, this project constitutes a “project for industrial development” within the meaning of Article IX of
the City’s Charter. It is anticipated that this facility will be funded, in part, through the issuance of revenue bonds pledging payments that are to be received from Pinellas County
and from the State. These payments are specifically for this project. No funds or property of the City will be pledged to the repayment of the bonds or pledged to secure the bonds.
The bonds will be secured solely by and repayable solely from the payment received from Pinellas County and the State, neither of which would otherwise be payable to the City in the
event the City did not undertake this project. This ordinance authorizes the issuance of one or more series of bonds as determined by the Commission in subsequent sales resolutions.
No bonds can be issued without the Commission passing a subsequent sales resolution. This ordinance also authorizes the City to proceed to validate this issue through the courts.
Once validated, a final resolution will be brought forward authorizing the sale of the bonds. It is anticipated the City will be issuing bonds in 2001 to finance this facility.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve authorizing revenue bonds for a Spring Training facility. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6675-00 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6675-00 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #53 - Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County re obligations & conditions of each party as it relates to the County's commitment to provide funding to the City to assist the City
in paying a portion of the costs of construction of new Community Sports Complex (GS)
On September 12, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners for Pinellas County voted unanimously to approve a recommendation from the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area convention and Visitors
Bureau to provide a net $7 million in tourist development funds to the City to assist in the construction and development of a new Community Sports Complex to be used for spring training
baseball and other events. To formalize the commitment between Clearwater and Pinellas County, an Interlocal agreement must be completed and approved by both commissions. The Interlocal
Agreement enables the City and County to make the most efficient use of their respective powers, resources, and capabilities. The main components of the Interlocal Agreement are as
follows: 1) The authorities governing the agreement – Florida Statutes, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Pinellas County Home rule Charter; 2) the term of the agreement,
flow of funds and payment amounts – the term of the agreement is for 20 years. The annual payment amount will be $587,650 in monthly payment of $48,970.83. Payments will commence the
second month immediately following the month the City receives
acknowledgment from the State that it qualifies as a “Facility for a Retained Spring Training Franchise”; and 3) use of the county payments – appropriate accounts will be established
to ensure that the County payments will be used by the City to pay the debt service on bonds in the manner provided for in the Bond Ordinance.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Pinellas County that sets forth the obligations and conditions of each party as it relates to Pinellas
County’s commitment to provide funding to the City to assist the City in paying a portion of the costs of the construction of a new community sports complex, and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #54 - Approve broadening of use of $500,000 identified in agreement with SPJC for dealing with any contaminated media disclosed during initial environmental testing of that site
and allow its use for environmental / geo-technical testing on Carpenter Field Complex in an amount not to exceed $95,000; approve contract with Qore Property Sciences for testing on
SPJC site in an amount not to exceed $45,000 (GS)
Pursuant to the Agreement for the transfer of the SPJC (St. Petersburg Junior College) property to the City, a provision stated that the City could terminate the Agreement if, in its
best judgment, the estimated incremental costs of dealing with any contaminated media disclosed by the environmental testing on the SPJC site were to exceed $500,000. The amount of
$500,000 from the General Fund was transferred to the SPJC Field Site Development Capital Project to cover that potential cost. These funds were not used and are no longer necessary
pursuant to the SPJC Agreement. The environmental report received on the SPJC site leads us to believe that these funds may never be necessary for remediation purposes. Therefore,
the use of these funds can be broadened to include environmental/geo-technical testing on the Carpenter Field Complex and the SPJC site. The purpose of the environmental/geo-technical
testing on the Carpenter Field Complex is to ascertain its viability as a possible alternative site for a new community sports complex should an alternative prove necessary. The cost
of this testing will not exceed $95,000. Tampa Bay Engineering is an Engineer of Record for the City and can be retained to perform the environmental portion of the testing. This money
will not be spent unless the SPJC site becomes untenable. The purpose of the testing on the SPJC site is to determine if the site is suitable for a stadium. The initial environmental
and geo-technical testing on the site provided the information necessary to make a determination to accept the property in its current condition. In order to find out if this site is
suitable for stadium construction, additional testing must be completed. Qore Property Sciences can be retained to perform the geo-technical portion of the testing by piggybacking on
Pinellas County contract #989-04114-Q. The cost of this testing will not exceed $45,000. Additionally, the City’s agreement with the Phillies provides that they will reimburse the
City $15,000 towards this expense. The SPJC Site project has a current budget of $3,697,997: $3,000,000 from Penny for Pinellas for construction and $697,997 from the General Fund,
of which $500,000 was designated per the SPJC acquisition agreement and $197,997 for environmental, traffic studies, attorney’s fees, and administrative expenses. Of the total budget,
$126,101 has been spent to date. Approval for the broadening of use of the $500,000 will provide the funds for these contracts and would be available in capital project #315-92829,
SPJC Field Site Development.
Concern was expressed regarding using the $500,000 that was set aside for remediation of possible environmental damages for a new purpose. It was felt that funds should be found from
another source for this project until staff is certain there is no need for remediation. It was suggested that staff ensure that an alternative plan is developed in the event the SPJC
site is unacceptable. In response to a question, Mr. Ashby said the first $250,000 for remediation would be the Phillies’ responsibility. It was felt that the City should proceed with
the environmental studies.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve broadening of use of $500,000 identified in agreement with SPJC for dealing with any contaminated media disclosed during initial environmental
testing of that site and allow its use for environmental / geo-technical testing on Carpenter Field Complex in an amount not to exceed $95,000; approve contract with Qore Property Sciences
for testing on SPJC site in an amount not to exceed $45,000, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #55 - Res. #00-40 - Authorizing City to proceed with condemnation efforts, if necessary, to obtain right-of-way parcels required for new Memorial Causeway Bridge (PW)
On November 2, 2000, the Commission approved a contract for purchase of necessary right-of-way from WAGI. Prior to closing on this parcel, a potentially unsatisfied lien on the property
was discovered. Although the status of this lien is questionable, the property owner has been unable to obtain a release from it and closing on the property has been jeopardized. In
order to maintain the project schedule necessary to assure federal funding, the City must be prepared to pursue other means of obtaining this property should this purchase agreement
fail. The City is empowered by the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire such property and property rights. This Resolution does
not initiate the condemnation process, but it is a required first step should the City be forced to use condemnation. Although not expected, it is recognized that unforeseen complications
could occur with any of the other necessary property purchases, and as such this Resolution applies to all properties needed for the new bridge.
The City Attorney said as the property owner is moving forward to clear title, she believes he will resolve the matter and condemnation will not be needed.
One person spoke in opposition to the price of the property.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-40 and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-40 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick, and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #56 - Other Pending Matters
a) Approve Beach by Design, in concept, and direct staff to initiate formal adoption process; support reconfiguration of S. Gulfview as included in Beach by Design and authorize staff
to continue to negotiate with each of teams (Kimpton, Markopolus & Mack) that presented major projects for Clearwater beach
At the December 11, 2000, work session, the Commission heard from staff, the City’s development consultant, and the three development teams regarding the public input and Commission
comments on the draft Beach by Design document and comments regarding the development proposals that have been presented to the City. As a result of that interaction, the Commission
directed staff to prepare an agenda item for action at the December 12, 2000, meeting, which includes the following: 1) Directs Administration to initiate the formal adoption process
for Beach by Design incorporating staff and Commission comments with a target date for public hearing by the Commission on February 1, 2001; 2) provides conceptual support for the South
Gulfview/Beach Walk project and the Bonus Unit Pool, including directing staff to provide recommendations for a funding strategy to implement the South Gulfview/Beach Walk project which
includes required improvements to Coronado; and 3) direct Administration to negotiate with each of the development teams that have presented major projects for Clearwater Beach in order
to determine priorities, understand key design issues and define funding, revenue, and financial return implications to the City. Administration recommends a schedule that results in
Commission action on February 1, 2001.
Concern was expressed about approving the redesign of Gulfview and the 30-foot vacation. Mr. Stone said administration is looking for focus in terms of a conceptual approval, not of
the specific design elements. This is a request for staff to move forward with negotiations with developers. A weekly update was requested regarding developments with negotiations.
Concern was expressed that some design elements need refinement. The City Attorney said the Commission cannot discuss these matters outside a public forum, but staff can keep them
informed on an individual basis.
One person expressed concern about saving the parking spaces on the beach.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the Beach by Design, in concept, and direct staff to initiate formal adoption process; support reconfiguration of S. Gulfview as included in Beach
by Design and authorize staff to continue to negotiate with each of teams (Kimpton, Markopolus & Mack) that presented major projects for Clearwater beach. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #57 - Res. #00-42 - Demolition Lien - 1003 Pennsylvania Ave., Palm Park, part of Lot 33 (Gelida F. Peacock)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-42 and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-42 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, and Hemerick.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Aungst.
ITEM #58 - Res. #00-43 - Demolition Lien - 703 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine Crest Sub., Blk 7, Lot 10 (Roderick Griffin)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-43 and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-43 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, and Hemerick.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Aungst.
ITEM #59 - Res. #00-44 - Demolition Lien - 1529 S. Washington Ave., Carolina Terrace Annex, Lot 16 (Albert W. & Patricia A. Moore)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-44 and read it by title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-44 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, and Hemerick.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Aungst.
ITEM #60 - Res. #00-48 - Demolition Lien - 1203 N. Ft. Harrison Ave., Palm Bluff First Addition, part of Lot 7 (Eldon Utsinger)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-48 and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-48 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #61 - Res. #00-49 - Demolition Lien - 1205 N. Ft. Harrison Ave., Palm Bluff First Addition, Lot 8 (Eldon Utsinger)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-49 and read it by title only. Commissioner Clark moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-49 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #62 - Res. #00-51 - Demolition Lien - 1011 N. Garden Ave., J.J. Eldridge Sub., Blk D, part of Lot 37 (Joanne C. Mortimer)
The City Attorney presented Resolution #00-51 and read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #00-51 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Johnson, Clark, Hart, Hemerick and Aungst.
“Nays”: None.
ITEM #63 - Other City Attorney Items – None.
ITEM #64 - City Manager Verbal Reports
Approximately three weeks ago, Kevin Dunbar, Parks and Recreation Director, set a meeting with the Long Center Foundation to secure a Release of Naming Rights for the two baseball fields
located at SPJC, which are known as the Joe DiMaggio Complex by virtue of an agreement dated July 19, 1990, between the college, City, and the Long Center Foundation. The Foundation
retains the one-time right to assign a celebrity name to each of the two baseball fields located at the Joe DiMaggio Complex and to retain any donation made to the Foundation in conjunction
with the name assignment. The following lists the request of the Foundation and the requested direction of each: 1) Name the Fieldhouse “Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex” – this has occurred
as the City commenced operations of the Fieldhouse as a recreation center effective October 1, 2000, and pursuant to the City’s lease agreement (lease agreement Item #4) with SPJC have
named the facility the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex; 2) provide baseball fields to support the Clearwater for Youth baseball programs. In addition, provide this commitment of support
in writing. As an approved co-sponsored group with the City, the City would provide these facilities based upon availability. With the reconfiguration of the two fields at Ross Norton
Park, there would be ample amount of fields available to accommodate the existing program. This was confirmed in a letter to the Foundation dated December 6, 2000; and 3) provide funding
to the Foundation for loss revenue from loss of one-time naming rights. The Foundation estimates $100,000 per field would be generated from this assignment. Based upon this scenario,
the Foundation requested that they receive 10% of whatever the City receives for an amount not to exceed $135,000, and that this be a one-time agreement. The Long Center Foundation
would place the funds into an endowment. In addition, they would explore with the Phillies some type of participation. Guidance is requested to determine the proper direction of the
third request. This is the final hurdle in finalizing the transfer of the site to the City.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said the City needs to close on this site. If the City does not put the Phillies Stadium on it, then this matter is a non-issue until something
else is placed there. Concern was expressed that the estimated revenues per field is wildly optimistic. In response to a question, Mr. Dunbar said Clearwater High School’s baseball
team would remain permanent tenants as stated in the agreement. He said no money has been given the Long Center, but has been given to the Foundation.
Commissioner Clark moved to direct staff to close on this property expeditiously and continue to negotiate Item #3. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #65 - Commission Discussion Items
a) Direction re January Meeting
At the last Work Session, the Mayor had expressed interest in attending the Mayor’s Conference which conflicts with the Commission meeting on January 18, 2001. Depending on the direction
provided regarding the Beach Redevelopment proposals, action may be required in the month of January. If this is the case, it is doubtful the items can be ready for a January 11, 2001,
meeting. Water and Sewer Rate adjustments need to be considered in January. A recent change in State law requires a 30-day notice to customers, which cannot be met for a January 11,
2001, meeting. The PSTA item was continued to the January 16, 2001, CRA meeting. Commission calendars seem to be clear for either a January 8 and 11, 2001, schedule, with the January
8, 2001, Work Session starting at 1:00 p.m.; or a January 22 and 25, 2001, schedule.
The Mayor stated he has decided not to attend the Mayors Conference. Therefore, the Work Session will be held on January 16, 2001, at 9:00 a.m., and the Commission meeting on January
18, 2001, at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM #66 - Other Commission Action
a) EAB's request for Joint Meeting at Dunedin Reverse Osmosis Plant
The City Clerk will check the Commission schedule regarding setting a meeting at the Dunedin Reverse Osmosis Plant.
b) Replacement for Commissioner Hooper on Curlew Creek Task Force
The City Clerk will obtain information regarding whether or not a Commissioner must replace former Commissioner Hooper on the Curlew Creek Task Force before a replacement is appointed.
c) Replacement for Commissioner Hemerick on Clearwater Beach Entryway Advisory Committee
Consensus was to appoint Member Bickerstaffe as a replacement for Commissioner Hemerick on the Clearwater Beach Entryway Advisory Committee.
Mayor Aungst thanked everyone for the Holiday Parade, Jingle Mingle, and Holiday Boat Parade. He invited everyone to view the holiday painted card done by Sunset Sam, the bottlenose
dolphin at the Clearwater Aquarium. He wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season. He thanked the citizens who spoke.
Commissioner Johnson wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and said he looks forward to 2001.
Commissioner Clark said Mr. Hooper’s gag gift was a red corvette. He welcomed Dr. Hemerick to the Commission. He wished everyone Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Hart said he would delay his report regarding the PSTA bus station. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Commissioner Hemerick wished everyone a Happy Holiday and looks forward to 2001.
ITEM #67 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
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