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04/17/2003CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER April 17, 2003 Present: Brian J. Aungst Mayor/Commissioner Whitney Gray Vice-Mayor/Commissioner Hoyt P. Hamilton Commissioner William C. Jonson Commissioner Frank Hibbard Commissioner Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager Pamela K. Akin City Attorney Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioner Hibbard offered the invocation. 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 Three service awards were presented to City employees. ITEM #4 – Introductions, Awards and Presentations a) Presentation of “Painted Otter” by Gerri Raymond & Dennis Kellenberger – Clearwater Marine Aquarium Gerri Raymond and Dennis Kellenberger, of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, presented the City with a painted otter. b) Outdoor Arts Foundation – Jay Gould Jay Gould reviewed plans to install the mural, Wild Waters, on the Harborview Center on April 23, 2003. c) Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Environmental and Development awards – Postponed d) Proclamation: Vitiligo Awareness Month – April 2003 e) Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2003 ITEM #5 – Approval of Minutes In reference to the April 3, 2002 minutes, Commissioner Jonson requested his first comment on page 11 read, “Commissioner Jonson said in Tallahassee he had learned it will be a difficult year for the Florida League of Cities legislatively. He complimented Representatives Carassas and Berfield for supporting City positions in a recent committee vote.” Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2002, as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #6 – Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda Nicholas Fritsch thanked the City for sponsoring the “Rally for America” on April 5, 2003, at Coachman Park. William S. Connelly recommended the new park on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard be named after Myron Smith. David Hemerick said parking on the south side of the Memorial Causeway’s west end has been degraded and expressed concern commercial vehicles park there overnight. Anne Garris recommended Poinsettia be widened to four lanes if a proposed project eliminates East Shore. John Wiser congratulated 2003 Mr. and Mrs. Countryside, Doug Williams and Carlen Petersen. He recommended Countryside Recreation Center be opened on Sundays and that lawn crews pickup trash prior to mowing medians. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM #7 - Public Hearing - Declare as surplus a 200-foot portion of Crest Lake Park, Section 14-29-15; Approve an Easement Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the construction of a Dynamic Message Sign as part of the ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) deployment on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and adopt Res #03-16. (PW) The City and FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) have deemed it necessary to construct a DMS (Dynamic Message Sign) on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in the area of Crest Lake Park. The DMS is part of the ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) deployment on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard that is a result of a Federal Earmark the City received in 1999 for development of ITS on SR 60. The easement is for a piece of property, 10 foot by 20 foot, for construction of a mast arm structure to hold a DMS over the westbound lanes of SR 60, approximately 300 feet west of Lake Avenue. FDOT will oversee the construction of said DMS and will own the structure and replace it in the event of damage. The ITS project is believed to serve a valid public purpose. Declaring the subject parcel surplus and granting easement therein to FDOT complies with Section 2.01(d)(s)(iii) of the City Charter that authorizes the transfer of surplus property to another governmental entity for less than the appraised value after an advertised public hearing has been held, and a finding by the Commission of a valid public purpose for the transfer. In response to a question, Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said it would cost $250,000 to replace the nearby overhead structure in order to add the dynamic message sign. Commissioner Hibbard moved to declare as surplus 200-foot portion of Crest Lake Park, Section 14-29-15 and approve an Easement Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for the construction of a Dynamic Message Sign on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution #03-16 and read it by title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Resolution #03-16 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. ITEM #8 - Public Hearing & First Reading – Ord #’s 7107-03, 7108-03 & 7109-03 – Approve the petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 1779 Audrey Dr. (Lot 37, Pinellas Terrace in Sec. 05-29-16). ANX2003-01001 (PLD) This subject site at 1779 Audrey Drive is approximately 870 feet east of US 19 and 1,015 feet north of SR 590. The subject property is approximately 0.2 acre in area and is occupied by a single-family dwelling. The purpose of the annexation is to enable the applicant to receive City sewer service. The abutting right-of-way also is proposed to be annexed. A Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) is proposed along with a zoning category of LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential. The Planning Department determined the proposed annexation is consistent with standards specified in the Community Development Code: 1) The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their level of service; 2) The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code; and 3) The proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, represents a logical extension of the boundaries and does not create an enclave. This annexation has been reviewed by the PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) and Pinellas County staffs according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No. 00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no objections have been raised. The CDB (Community Development Board) reviewed this proposed annexation on March 18, 2003 and unanimously recommended approval. Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 1779 Audrey Drive (Lot 37, Pinellas Terrace in Section 5, Township 29 South and Range 16 East) and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7107-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7107-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7108-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner HIbbard moved to pass Ordinance #7108-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7109-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7109-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. ITEM #9 - Public Hearing & First Reading – Ord #’s 7113-03, 7114-03 & 7115-03 – Approve the petition of Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU) to City Residential Urban (RU) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-4, One, Two and Three Family Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 1714 Jade Ave. (Lot 9, Jade Heights Subdivision in Sec. 03-29-15). ANX2003-01003 (PLD) This site at 1714 Jade Avenue is on the west side of Jade Avenue, approximately 380 feet west of Betty Lane and 185 feet north of Overbrook Avenue. The subject property is approximately 0.15 acre in area and is occupied by a single-family dwelling. The purpose of the annexation is to enable the applicant to receive City sewer service. A Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU) is proposed along with a zoning category of LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential. The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with standards specified in the Community Development Code: 1) The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their level of service; 2) The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code; and 3) The proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, represents a logical extension of the boundaries and does not create an enclave. This annexation has been reviewed by the PPC and Pinellas County staffs according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No. 00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no objections have been raised. The CDB reviewed this proposed annexation on March 18, 2003 and unanimously recommended approval. Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU) to City Residential Urban (RU) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-4, One, Two and Three Family Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 1714 Jade Avenue (Lot 9, Jade Heights Subdivision in Section 3, Township 29 South and Range 15 East) and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7113-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7113-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7114-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7114-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7115-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7115-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. ITEM #10 - Public Hearing & First Reading – Ord #’s 7110-03, 7111-03 & 7112-03 – Approve the petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 1740 Nursery Rd. (Lot 7, Block B, Douglas Manor Lake in Sec. 23-29-15). ANX2003-01002 (PLD) This site at 1740 Nursery Road is on the north side of Nursery Road approximately 520 feet west of Keene Road. The subject property is approximately 0.24 acre in area and is occupied by a single-family dwelling. The purpose of the annexation is to enable the applicant to receive City sewer service. A Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) is proposed along with a zoning category of LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential. The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with standards in the Community Development Code: 1) The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their level of service; 2) The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code; and 3) The proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, represents a logical extension of the boundaries and does not create an enclave. This annexation has been reviewed by the PPC and Pinellas County staffs according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No. 00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no objections have been raised. The CDB reviewed this proposed annexation on March 18, 2003 and unanimously recommended approval. Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 1740 Nursery Road (Lot 7, Block B, Douglas Manor Lake in Section 23, Township 29 South and Range 15 East) and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7110-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7110-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7111-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7111-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7112-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7112-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. ITEM #11 - Public Hearing & First Reading – Ord #’s 7116-03 & 7117-03 – Approve a Land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Low Medium (RLM) and Residential Urban (RU) categories to the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category and a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-4, One, Two and Three Family Residential District and the City MHP, Mobile Home Park District to the OSR, Open Space Recreation District for property located at 3035 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard (a portion of Tract A, Myron Smith’s Bay View Subdivision; a portion of Lots 2 & 3, Block 5, Revised Map of Town of Bay View; a portion of vacated County Road 31; and a portion of Lots 1 & 4 of Revised Map of Town of Bay View in Sec. 16-29-15). LUZ2003-01001 (PLD) This site is located at the southwest corner of the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and McMullen-Booth Road intersection. The subject site is approximately 4.4 acres in area and is vacant. The City agreed to purchase the site on January 24, 2002 to develop a park as part of an arrangement with the Florida Community Trust, Pinellas County, and the Trust for Public Land to settle a lawsuit with the previous property owner, the Laura Nall Connelly Trust. The City proposes to amend the Future Land Use Plan designation of this property from Residential Low Medium (RLM) and Residential Urban (RU) categories to Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category and to rezone it from the County R-4, One, Two and Three Family Residential District and the City MHP, Mobile Home Park District to OSR, Open Space Recreation District to develop the property as a passive park. The Planning Department determined that the proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning applications are consistent with standards specified in the Community Development Code: 1) The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning applications are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 2) The potential range of uses and the current 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. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject to the approval of the PPC and Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Due to the density of the plan amendment site, review and approval by Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required. The CDB reviewed this application on March 18, 2003 and unanimously recommended approval. Commissioner Jonson moved to approve a Land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Low Medium (RLM) and Residential Urban (RU) categories to the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category and a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-4, One, Two and Three Family Residential District and the City MHP, Mobile Home Park District to the OSR, Open Space Recreation District for property located at 3035 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard (A portion of Tract A, Myron Smith’s Bay View Subdivision; a portion of Lots 2 & 3, Block 5, Revised Map of Town of Bay View; a portion of vacated County Road 31; and a portion of Lots 1 & 4 of Revised Map of Town of Bay View in Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 15 East and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7116-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7116-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7117-03 for first reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7117-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances ITEM #12 - Ord # 7119-03 - approve the applicant's request to vacate First Avenue West street right-of-way from the north right-of-way line of Woodlawn Street to the north property line of Lot 20, Belleair Highlands Subdivision, (A/K/A 638 Woodlawn Street), subject to the retention of a drainage and utility easement over the full width of the right-of-way. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7119-03 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7119-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. Absent: Hamilton. ITEM #13 - Ord # 7105-03 - approve amendments to the Community Development Code clarifying definitions of residential use, dwelling unit and overnight accommodations and adding a new section regarding prima facie evidence of certain uses. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7105-03 for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7105-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": Hamilton. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA (Items #14-26) - Approved as submitted less Item #14-3 which was pulled. 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 individual vote. ITEM #14 - Approval of Purchases per Purchasing Memorandum: 1) Purchase to furnish and install Milliken Quattra carpet tile (includes removal and disposal of existing floor cover) in the Main Police Department for $189,154.54 from Sylvan Chemical Company, LaGrange, Georgia. (GSS/Bldg Ma) 2) Purchase contract for irrigation parts and supplies during the contract period of May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004 for $75,824 from John Deere Landscape, Clearwater, FL. (PR) 3) Purchase of CEC track mounted portable materials screening plant for $172,840.91 from Pioneer Machinery, Inc., Orlando, Florida. (GS/SW/Fleet) - PULLED 4) Purchase of Cellular digital packet data during the contract period of March 14, 2003 through March 31, 2004 for $120,000 from Alltel, Little Rock, Arkansas. (Police) 5) Purchase contract for Gas materials – gas meters and regulators during the contract period of May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004 for $155,000 from M.T. Deason Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama. (Gas System) 6) Purchase contract for Gas materials – gas meters and regulators during the contract period of May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004 for $80,000 from American Meter Company, Roswell, Georgia. (Gas System) 7) Purchase of restoration, repair and maintenance of Garden Avenue and Municipal Services Parking Garage for $404,766.45 from Pargon Constructors Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota. ITEM #15 - Approve an Agreement for Display of a Work of Art for the installation of a vinyl mural on the exterior of the Harborview Center as a project of the Outdoor Arts Foundation, Inc. (ED/HSG) ITEM #16 - Award a contract to Sprint, Charlotte, NC, in an amount not to exceed $47,500 for the purchase of Sprint Call Accounting and Voicemail system in accordance with Sec. 2.564 (1)(d), Code of Ordinances, Florida State Contract # 730-650-99-1. (IT) ITEM #17 - Re-appoint James M. Quinlan to the Board of Trustees, Clearwater Police Supplementary Pension Plan. (PD) ITEM #18 - Amend the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Clearwater for the Clearwater Beach West Bridge/Spur Connector. (PW) ITEM #19 - Accept a blanket Water Main and Utilities Easement over and across Pinellas County Parcel # 07-29-16-0000-110-0800, A/K/A Royal Racquet Club, from Timothy C. Szazynski and Carol Szazynski. (PW) ITEM #20 - Approve a contract with Community Service Foundation, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, to sell surplus property known as the Fulton Apartments, 1620 Fulton Avenue, situate in portions of Block D, Norwood 1st Addition and Block H, Avondale Subdivision for $925,000, subject to terms and conditions therein, less estimated closing costs of $6,550, providing $718,450 estimated net proceeds at closing, plus $200,000 payable over 30 years. (PW) ITEM #21 - Approve the final plat for “Sun Ketch Townhomes at Lake Avenue Replat” at the southeast corner of Druid Road and Lake Avenue. (PW) ITEM #22 - Approve a Proposal for Services in the amount of $90,000 from Grimail-Crawford to perform phase two of the Beach to Bluff Guideway Study pursuant to City Code Section 2.564(1)(b), sole source purchase. (PW) ITEM #23 - Approve an Interlocal Agreement among City of Clearwater, Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board, and eleven cities within Pinellas County regarding the future planning for public schools. (PLD) ITEM #24 - Appointment of Commission members to Regional & Miscellaneous Boards. (ORLS) ITEM #25 - Request for Authority to institute a civil action against Harris-McBurney Company to recover $1,217.69 for damage to City property. (CA) ITEM #26 - Authorize the City Attorney to allocate an additional $20,000 in the defense of the City and James Wood in the case of Palisano v. City, for a total amount of $60,000. (CA) Commissioner Gray moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less Item #14-3 which was pulled, 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 #27 - Adopt the Res # 03-21 approving the City of Clearwater – State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Local Housing Assistance Plan covering State Fiscal Years 2003-2006. (ED/HSG) The City receives an annual allocation from the State through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation under the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program. For FY (Fiscal Year) 2002/03, the City is estimated to receive a SHIP allocation of approximately $1,049,000. The City expends SHIP funds as per the strategies outlined in the City’s LHAP (Local Housing Assistance Plan). The City’s current LHAP covers FY 2000 – 2003. SHIP funds are used for activities such as down payment assistance, rehabilitation, new construction, etc. This new LHAP covers FY 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06. Currently, the estimated annual allocations for FY 2003/04 is $900,000. The annual allocation may increase depending on budgetary decisions by this year’s State legislature. The FY 2003 – 2006 LHAP continues the City’s current LHAP, with the addition of a “Foreclosure Prevention” strategy for previously assisted SHIP clients who may experience financial hardship. This strategy is designed to help clients prevent foreclosure on their first mortgages. NAHAB (Neighborhood & Affordable Housing Advisory Board) approved this plan on April 8, 2003. According to Statute, the FY 2003-06 LHAP must be submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by May 2, 2003. Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the City SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program Local Housing Assistance Plan covering State Fiscal Years 2003 – 2006, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution #03-21 and read it by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Resolution #03-21 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst. "Nays": None. ITEM #28 - Update re IAFF contract negotiations. Human Resources Director Joe Roseto reported at the April 14, 2003 meeting with IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) that the City presented the following proposals to the Fire District Chief and Rank and File bargaining units: 1) District Chiefs - continue existing merit salary pay plan; a 4% base pay increase in year one, with lump sum bonus payment for employees at the top of the range; thereafter a 4% increase or a 3% lump sum bonus payment for employees at the top of the pay range, for years two and three of 3-year agreement and 2) Rank & File - a 2% general wage increase for each year of 3-year agreement with retroactivity back to October 1, 2002, in addition to the current merit step pay plan. The City has proposed the mediator, assigned to these negotiations by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, attend the next meeting to facilitate the process. At IAFF’s request, this morning’s bargaining session was canceled to permit them the opportunity to evaluate the City’s latest proposals. The City has provided IAFF with proposed dates for the next session and awaits union response. If the packages are not accepted, staff will continue exploring alternative proposals. ITEM #29 - Other Pending Matters – None. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS ITEM #30 - Other City Attorney Items – None. ITEM #31 - City Manager Verbal Reports The City Manager said he appreciates residents who telephone and e-mail staff regarding deficiencies. ITEM #32 - Commission Discussion Items a) Elect Vice-Mayor of Commission (ORLS) Commissioner Gray said serving as Vice-Mayor had been a great honor and an enjoyable experience. Commissioner Gray moved to appoint Commissioner Hamilton as Vice-Mayor. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. She presented the new Vice-Mayor with a survival kit that included a cartoon gavel. b) Resolution re Tampa Bay Water It was stated the City had not received the final version of a TBRPC (Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council) resolution opposing proposed State legislation that could destabilize local water regulating organizations such as Tampa Bay Water. Commissioner Hamilton moved to authorize a letter be sent by the Mayor expressing concern regarding the impact of legislative proposals that potentially could destabilize Tampa Bay Water and requesting the Legislature to defer action until local review of issue is completed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #33 - Other Commission Action Commissioner Hibbard congratulated Commissioner Gray for doing a great job as Vice-Mayor. Commissioner Hibbard, referencing a small motel’s sign issue, recommended residents and businesses communicate with staff regarding Code issues and not rely on contractors for accuracy. Commissioner Hibbard and Mayor Aungst thanked Lisa Chandler for organizing SunFest on Clearwater Beach, which was a great success. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Jon Gruden and Monte Kiffin were presented the Key to the City. Commissioner Hibbard congratulated Countryside Country Club for closing on April 12, 2003, and dedicating the day to Hospice, raising $100,000 for the organization. Commissioners Hibbard, Jonson, and Hamilton recognized Firefighter Joe Colbert, who is retiring after 18 years of service. Commissioner Hibbard invited staff to join him bowling for Relay for Life on April 19, 2003 at AMF Lanes on Hercules. Commissioner Hibbard wished his daughter, Whitney, a happy 17th birthday. Commissioner Gray thanked volunteers for their help with the April 12, 2003 Operation Donation, an annual day to donate needed items to Tampa Bay Cares 211 and hoped next year’s response improves. Commissioner Gray congratulated Curtis Fundamental Elementary and Coachman Fundamental Middle schools for their generous donations of personal care items for CHIP (Clearwater Homeless Intervention Program). Commissioner Gray announced the YMCA Kid Fishing Rodeo is scheduled at Pier 60 on April 26, 2003. Commissioner Jonson recommended the PPC consider establishing regulations for wireless communication antennae. Commissioner Jonson said he had participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for new PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) trolley route 68, connecting Tyrone Square Mall with John’s Pass, distributed beach chair business card holders, and thanked the Radisson Sand Key for providing a turnaround point for the trolley. Commissioner Jonson said he had distributed correspondence from PSTA Executive Director Roger Sweeney regarding the mobility issue to be discussed April 30, 2003 with the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and PSTA. Commissioner Jonson recognized Firefighter Joe Colbert’s son, Steve, who was named Firefighter of the Year and awarded the Fire Department’s first Gallantry Award. Commissioner Hamilton encouraged residents to continue philanthropic efforts to help those less fortunate during these difficult economic times. Mayor Aungst said he had attended the Cattle Barons Ball on April 12, 2003 in support of the American Cancer Society. Mayor Aungst said the April 5, 2003 Rally for America Day at Coachman Park was a great success and thanked everyone who came out to cheer. Mayor Aungst expressed his appreciation to the talented and hardworking staff recognized at the April 10, 2003 Employee Achievement Awards Lunch. Mayor Aungst said on April 24, 2003, he will participate in a breakfast meeting and panel discussion of regional issues with St. Petersburg Mayor Baker and Tampa Mayor Iorio at the Radisson Hotel on Ulmerton Road. Mayor Aungst said on April 26, 2003, the City’s annual tree give-away is from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Public Service Complex on Arcturas, and the Clearwater Airpark Open House has many exciting events planned from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mayor Aungst announced the next Work Session is on April 28, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. ITEM #34 - Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.