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12/04/2003CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER December 4, 2003 Present: Hoyt P. Hamilton Vice-Mayor/Commissioner Whitney Gray Commissioner William C. Jonson Commissioner Frank Hibbard Commissioner Absent: Brian J. Aungst Mayor/Commissioner Also Present: William B. Horne II City Manager Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager Ralph Stone Assistant City Manager Pamela K. Akin City Attorney Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Brenda Moses Board Reporter The Vice-Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Reverend Leddy Hammock of Unity Church of Clearwater offered the invocation. The Vice-Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 3. Introductions, Awards and Presentations a. Proclamation: Miniature Art Month - January 2004 The Vice-Mayor proclaimed January 2004 Miniature Art Month. Carol Curtis announced from January 18 – February 8, 2004, there will be a miniature art exhibit at the Leepa-Rattner Museum in Tarpon Springs. She encouraged everyone to attend. b. “2003” Changing Neighborhood Award” - for ongoing dedication and commitment to our citizens while improving our neighborhoods. Isay Gulley, Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, presented the award. 4. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting November 20, 2003 Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2003, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 5. Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda John Wiser asked that the opening of the Countryside Recreation Center on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. be promoted. He referred to an article re arrests increasing at Clearwater High School and indicated in his experience as a bus driver more problems occurred with middle school students. He invited all to ride on a school bus. Leon Barber, Le’Azon Technology Institute, discussed a proposal to rent the old N. Greenwood Library for 5 years at $1.00/year with option to buy and listed the services to be provided. Fritz Fracino said he has partnered with LTI to hire people from the area needed. He indicated this partnership has been successful. Talmadge Rutledge, a trainee of the program, spoke in support of LTI. Dorothy Stanley expressed concern about traffic calming plans for the Skycrest neighborhood, especially traffic circles. Elaine Hartman expressed support for the traffic calming plans for Skycrest. Joanna Siskin expressed support for the traffic calming plans for Skycrest indicating 65% of the residents support it. The City Manager explained how the public process works regarding traffic calming in neighborhoods. Gary Miller offered to discuss traffic calming plans for Skycrest with Ms. Stanley. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing & First Reading Ordinance 7232-03 - Approve the applicant’s request to vacate the 60-foot right-of-way of Allen Avenue from the southerly extension of the west property line of Lot 15, Block B, Ackers Subdivision to the westerly right-of-way line of McMullen Booth Road (C.R. 611), subject to the retention of a drainage and utility easement over the full width of the right-of-way to be vacated and vacate the three foot utility easements lying along the rear lot lines of Lots 4 thru 15, inclusive, Block B, Ackers Subdivision, (A.K.A. 2730 McMullen Booth Road) (V2003-11 Hupp/McMullen) The subject property is proposed to be developed into a 19,560 square foot medical/surgical office. Allen Avenue is presently unimproved and will be used as the primary access into the property as well as a secondary access into the existing condominium project to the south known as "The Vinings". The City presently has sewer and potable water facilities in the Allen Avenue right-of-way. No city utilities exist in the 3-foot utility easements. Verizon, Verizon Media Ventures, Bright House Cable and Progress Energy have no objections to the vacations requested. Public Works Administration has no objections to the vacations requested. Commissioner Gray moved to approve the applicant’s request to vacate the 60-foot right-of-way of Allen Avenue from the southerly extension of the west property line of Lot 15, Block B, Ackers Subdivision to the westerly right-of-way line of McMullen Booth Road (C.R. 611), subject to the retention of a drainage and utility easement over the full width of the right-of-way to be vacated and vacate the three foot utility easements lying along the rear lot lines of Lots 4 thru 15, inclusive, Block B, Ackers Subdivision, (A.K.A. 2730 McMullen Booth Road) (V2003-11 Hupp/McMullen). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance #7232-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7232-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 7. Public Hearing & First Reading Ordinance 7215-03 - Approve an amendment to the approved Park Place Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order through the Notification of Proposed Change process by extending the build-out date of the DRI by five years to December 31, 2008. (Section 17-29-16). (To be continued to 12/18/03) Staff requested this item be continued to the meeting of December 18, 2003. Commissioner Gray moved to continue Item #7 to the December 18, 2003, meeting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances 8. Ordinance No. 7201-03 - Approve the Petition for Annexation of property located at 2386 Dora Drive (Lot 70, Rolling Heights in Sec. 7-29-16). ANX2003-08020 (Jeffery & Deanna Rogers) Ordinance #7201-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7201-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 9. Ordinance No. 7202-03 - Approve the Land Use Plan Amendment from County Residential Low (RL) to City Residential Low (RL) for 2386 Dora Drive (Lot 70, Rolling Heights in Sec. 7-29-16). ANX2003-08020 (Jeffery & Deanna Rogers) Ordinance #7202-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7202-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 10. Ordinance No. 7203-03 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-3, Single-Family Residential District, to the City LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District for 2386 Dora Drive (Lot 70, Rolling Heights in Sec. 7-29-16). ANX2003-08020 (Jeffery & Deanna Rogers) Ordinance # 7203-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7203-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 11. Ordinance No. 7204-03 - Approve the Annexation of property located at 2525 Druid Road (consisting of M&B 44/041 and a portion of Lot 3, Sever Park in. Sec18-29-16). ANX2003-08021 & LUZ2003-08006 (Tree Top at Druid) Ordinance #7204-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7204-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 12. Ordinance No. 7205-03 - Approve the Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential Urban (RU) (County) and Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Residential Low Medium (RLM) and Preservation (P) for property located at 2525 Druid Road (consisting of M&B 44/041 and a portion of Lot 3, Sever Park in. Sec18-29-16). ANX2003-08021 & LUZ2003-08006 (Tree Top at Druid) Ordinance #7205-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7205-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 13. Ordinance No. 7206-03 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from C-2, General Retail, Commercial and Limited Services District (County) and the O, Office District to the MDR, Medium Density Residential District and the P, Preservation District for property located at 2525 Druid Road (consisting of M&B 44/041 and a portion of Lot 3, Sever Park in. Sec18-29-16). ANX2003-08021 & LUZ2003-08006 (Tree Top at Druid) Ordinance # 7206-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance # 7206-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 14. Ordinance No. 7207-03 - Approve the Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Commercial General (CG) for property located at 1515 South Highland Avenue (consisting of a 1.16-acre portion of Parcel 1 of the Labelle Plaza Shopping Center, in Sec. 23-29-15). LUZ2003-08007 (LaBelle Plaza Shopping Center) Ordinance #7207-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7207-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 15. Ordinance No. 7208-03 - Approve Zoning Atlas Amendment from O, Office District to the C, Commercial District for property located at 1515 South Highland Avenue (consisting of a 1.16 acre portion of Parcel 1 of the Labelle Plaza Shopping Center, in Sec. 23-29-15). LUZ2003-08007 (LaBelle Plaza Shopping Center) Ordinance #7208-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7208-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 16. Ordinance No. 7231-03 - Approve amendments to Chapter 3 Land Use Plan/Redevelopment Plan regarding the attraction and development of a retail/entertainment complex; and Downtown strategies, the capital improvement plan and tax increment revenue projections sections of Chapter 4 Plan Implementation associated with the Plan. Ordinance #7231-03 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7231-03 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 17 thru 24) – 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 individual vote. 17. Appoint Frederick I. Ziegler to the remainder of a two-year term, expiring in May 2004, as a Trustee of the Clearwater Firefighters’ Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the Florida State Statutes. (FD) 18. Approve increase to the North Greenwood Branch Library project budget in the amount of $10,235.06 to allow a final change order to Angle & Schmid, Inc. to be issued and payment made. (LIB) 19. Approve a three-year lease agreement with IOS Capital in the amount of $36,000. (Estimated) for Canon IR3200 high-speed color copier in accordance with State of Florida IT Contract #250-000-03-01. (PC) 20. Accept a 240 square foot sidewalk easement conveyed by First Church of Christ Scientist, Clearwater, Florida, Inc., for $1.00 and other consideration over and across the south 40 feet of the west six feet of Lot 5, Block 3, A. C. Turners 3rd Addition. (PW) 21. Approve Change Order No. 4 and Final, decreasing Contract No 00-0029-UT, 2000 Reclaimed Utility Improvements, with A & L Underground, Inc. in the amount of $102,317.08 for a new contract total of $5,428,786.07; ratify and confirm April 10, 2003 payment of Invoice No. 14 to A & L Underground, Inc., in the amount of $53,024.72 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (PW) 22. Reappoint Jan Regulski to Library Board for term expiring 12/31/07. (ORLS) 23. Appoint to Enterprise Zone Development Agency Paul Brian Schuh (Business Operating within Area category) to fill remainder of term expiring 7/31/07 and Kristin Griffin (Local Private Industry category) to fill remainder of term expiring 07/31/05. (ORLS) 24. Appoint Kathy Milam to Community Development Board to fill remainder of term expiring 02/28/04. (ORLS) Commissioner Hibbard 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 25. Adopt Resolution 03-41, approving the transfer of Verizon Media Ventures Inc. Cable Television Franchise to Knology of Florida Broadband, Inc. On June 20, 1996, the City of Clearwater adopted Ordinance 6046-96, granting a cable franchise to GTE Media Ventures, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GTE Corporation. The ordinance granted the use of the City of Clearwater rights-of-way for a term of ten (10) years. On April 6, 2000, the City of Clearwater adopted resolution 00-13, granting a transfer of control of the cable television franchise from GTE Media Ventures, Inc., to Verizon Media Ventures, Inc. as part of the GTE Corporation - Bell Atlantic Corporation merger. On July 22, 2003, Verizon Media Ventures submitted to the City of Clearwater FCC Form 394, a request to transfer control of the cable television franchise to Knology of Florida Broadband, Inc. Under the associated purchase agreement, Knology will assume control of the franchise and all associated assets within the City of Clearwater. Knology New Media, Inc. is an integrated service provider, offering cable television, high-speed Internet, and local telephone service through a single connection. The company has assets primarily in the Southeast - Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida. The closest existing franchise is located in Panama City, Florida. City staff from Public Communications, Legal, and Internal Audit has reviewed documentation related to the transfer, and Public Communications staff has visited Knology's headquarters to speak with company leaders and inspect the company's infrastructure. Knology has assured staff that the company will comply with all provisions of the cable television franchise agreement as adopted in Ordinance 6046-96. The asset purchase agreement and applicable FCC application documentation are available for review in the Official Records and Legislative Services Department. Public Communications Director Doug Matthews said staff visited Knology’s facilities, reviewed the proposal and are comfortable with it. In response to a question, Ms. Akin said she would expect a subsequent transfer if Knology is unable to live up to their promises. A concern was expressed in Knology’s ability to compete. Felix Pecoohie, Knology, said his firm is excited in operating a competitive system in Clearwater. Bob Hayes, Verizon, said he believes that Knology is the right firm to assume cable operations in Clearwater. Commissioner Gray moved to approve the transfer of Verizon Media Ventures Inc. Cable Television Franchise to Knology of Florida Broadband, Inc. and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution #03-41 was presented and read by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #03-41 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 26. Appoint Alternate Member to the Community Development Board (CDB) Ms. Goudeau said at Monday’s Work Session, consensus was to appoint Kathy Milam as a full member to the CDB. She said the list of applicants remains the same with the addition of Daniel Dennehy. Commissioner Jonson said he spoke to Nicholas Fritsch, an applicant for this appointment, who indicated he would support Mr. Dennehy. Commissioner Jonson moved to appoint Daniel Dennehy as the alternate member of the CDB. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 27. Continue MPO Membership as is with Addition of One Member Representing the Big-C Ms. Goudeau said the County wanted formal action regarding this item. Commissioner Hibbard moved to continue the MPO membership as is with the addition of one member representing the Big-C. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 28. IAFF Union Negotiations Update Assistant City Manager Garry Brumback updated the Commission regarding IAFF union negotiations. He said some issues remain following the December 3, 2003, meeting with the Special Master. On December 19, 2003, the Special Master will provide his recommendations on those items still in dispute. If both parties agree, the issues will go to the union for ratification. If there is still disagreement on some points, an impasse hearing can resolve. Only those articles the Commission imposes will remain in force for one year and will have expired on September 2003. Staff will be back at negotiations once again. 29. Other Pending Matters – None. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 30. Charter Amendments - First Reading First Reading Ordinance 7235-03 - Submitting to the city electors proposed amendments to the City Charter amending Section 7.02; requiring the Commission to appoint a charter review advisory committee every six years; amending Section 8.04; eliminating specific requirements for fees, petition cards, and dates for qualifying as a candidate; making non-substantive grammatical, numbering, and organizational amendments to the City Charter. Ms. Akin said this ordinance will provide for three referendum questions and reviewed the proposed amendments. She said amendments include a number of grammatical changes, changes from commission/commissioner to council/council member and changes when the Vice Mayor is appointed which will be the first meeting in April. Discussion ensued in regard to the total number of questions for the March 2004 ballot and whether this number should be reduced. Ms. Akin said she would bring the proposed order of questions forward at second reading. Commissioner Jonson moved to approve Item #30 a, submitting to the city electors proposed amendments to the City Charter amending Section 7.02; requiring the Commission to appoint a charter review advisory committee every six years; amending Section 8.04; eliminating specific requirements for fees, petition cards, and dates for qualifying as a candidate; making non-substantive grammatical, numbering, and organizational amendments to the City Charter. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance #7235-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7235-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. First Reading Ordinance 7237-03 - Submitting to the city electors a proposed amendment to the City Charter amending Sections 2.01(d)(4), 2.01(d)(5) and 2.01(d)(6), which provides for limitations on Commission powers relating to city-owned real property. Findings Prior to Disposition of City-Owned Real Property Ms. Akin said there are substantive changes to the section on limitations. This section adds Stevenson’s Creek as an exception regarding dredging. Mr. Brumback said the dredging of Stevenson’s Creek would create a more manatee-friendly environment. Findings Prior to Disposition of City-Owned Real Property Ms. Akin said a suggestion was made by Charter Review Committee Member John Doran to amend this question to make it sound more positive. She said the suggested language would not change the meaning of the question and is as follows: Shall Sections 2.01(d)(5)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of the City Charter be amended as provided in Ordinance No. 7237-03 to require that the Commission determine at a public hearing that the sale, lease, donation, or other transfer of municipal real property serves the public interest and eliminate the requirement that municipal real property be declared surplus? Commissioner Gray moved to amend the ballot language as recommended by John Doran. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Easements Ms. Akin said the proposed change to this question adds easements to what the City can grant on recreation/open space property. Donation of Real Property Ms. Akin said this question addresses uneconomical remainders which are slivers of land of no value to anyone but abutting property owners. Limitations on Leases of City-Owned Real Property Discussion ensued in regard to this question and Ms. Akin said Mr. Doran has suggested language as follows: Shall Sections 2.01(d)(5)(vii) and (viii) of the City Charter be amended as provided in Ordinance No. 7237-03 to clarify the language; require a referendum for leases which have terms in excess of 30 years; allow leasing of real property for more than 60 years; and remove the requirement that leases contain recapture and reverter clauses? Commissioner Gray moved to amend the ballot language as recommended by John Doran. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Appraisals for Purchasing Property The City Attorney said this question raises the thresholds for getting appraisals for when the City purchases real property. In response to a question, she believed this provision had never been changed. City-Owned Public Facilities – Downtown Waterfront Ms. Akin said this question allows the construction and operation of City-owned recreation facilities such as boat slips, docks, dock master’s office and amphitheater generally bounded by Drew Street, Osceola Avenue, Chestnut Street, Clearwater Harbor and located below the bluff. It would also allow the construction of a parking facility on that portion of the property south of Cleveland Street. Discussion ensued in regard to this question being one of the more controversial ones and it was suggested instead of reading “that portion of the property south of Cleveland Street” the question be changed to read “a portion of the property south of Cleveland Street.” It was noted the intent is to relocate the bandstand that already exists and relocating parking below Harborview and putting it on a portion not on the entire site south of Cleveland Street. Discussion ensued in regard to changing the language in the Charter as well. Commissioner Gray moved to amend the text in the ordinance, the ballot question and charter to read “…shall be located on a portion of the property south of Cleveland Street.” The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. A citizen said she had a problem with the charter being indefinite. She expressed concern in grouping the marina, parking garage and amphitheater together and requested the elements be voted on individually. Discussion ensued in regard to grouping everything together and it was remarked there would be numerous opportunities for public input at public meetings regarding these elements. A concern was expressed that with multiple segments in the question there is a greater chance the citizens will vote against it. Commissioner Jonson moved to limit the question to the boat slips, docks, and dock master’s office and associated appurtenances. There was no second. Motion failed. Commissioner Jonson moved to approve Item 30(b) submitting to the city electors a proposed amendment to the City Charter amending Sections 2.01(d)(4), 2.01(d)(5) and 2.01(d)(6), which provides for limitations on Commission powers relating to city-owned real property as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance #7237-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7237-03 as amended on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. First Reading Ordinance 7238-03 - Submitting to the city electors a proposed amendment to the City Charter amending Section 2.03; increasing the term of office for commissioners to four years; reducing the disqualification period from one term to two years for commissioners who are disqualified from running by term limits. Length of Commission Terms, Disqualification Period and Vacancies. Ms. Akin said there is only one question associated with this section. Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve submitting to the city electors a proposed amendment to the City Charter amending Section 2.03; increasing the term of office for commissioners to four years; reducing the disqualification period from one term to two years for commissioners who are disqualified from running by term limits. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance #7238-03 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7238-03 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: “Ayes”: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Hibbard. “Nays”: None. Absent: Aungst. 31. Other City Attorney Items – None. 32. City Manager Verbal Reports – None. 33. Other Commission Action a. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Appointment Commissioner Jonson and Commissioner Hibbard both expressed their desire to serve on the MPO. Concern was expressed that it would be very difficult for Commissioner Jonson to serve on both the PSTA and the MPO. It was felt there would be too much responsibility and the workload would result in an unfair distribution of committee assignments and cause conflicts. Commissioner Gray moved to appoint Commissioner Hibbard to represent the City on the MPO. The motion was duly seconded. In response to a question, the City Attorney indicated there was nothing inappropriate in Commissioner Gray being involved in appointing her replacement on the MPO. Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. In response to a question, Commissioner Jonson said he would welcome the opportunity to return to serving on the TBRPC but wanted to wait until after the election. Commissioner Hibbard requested patience regarding concerts this weekend as Drew Street will be closed; he attended theYWCA board meeting where two Clearwater residents received awards; he attended St. Paul’s Grandparents Day and noted Jim Smith’s spectacular sculpture; he attended Home for the Holidays where Warrick Dunn helps a family, encouraged everyone to attend the Festival of Lights on December 22; he noted the Clearwater Aquarium will be associated with the Festival and open from 6-9 p.m.; he attended the Gold Shield Foundation where scholarships and money are given for families of an officer lost in the line of duty. Commissioner Gray thanked CNHS for participating in Home for the Holidays; she hopes someday Isay Gulley will run for Commission; she thanked all who sent her cards, e-mails, etc. regarding her leaving the area. Commissioner Jonson attended part of the Pinellas Legislative Delegation at the Holocaust Museum; he complimented the City Attorney for her win in the Granite Outdoor Advertising case; he thanked Congressmen Young and Bilirakis for returning tax dollars to the community; he appreciated Mainstreet staff and Downtown Development Board for a fun start to Holiday season. Commissioner Hamilton commented on traffic this weekend in downtown; he mentioned a Christian Rock Concert Friday night, the Phasanal convention at Harborview, and the Fantasy of Lights at Pier 60; he attended the Mayor’s Council Holiday party at Pappas’; he announced the groundbreaking of the House of Prayer in the Bayview neighborhood on December 8 at 11 a.m.; he announced a press conference at the new stadium on December 8 for the unveiling the new name and uniforms and said the name of the new stadium may be announced; he noted there is an Officer Friendly party, and a Friends of Clearwater Library fundraiser at Carlouel Yacht Club; he announced a ribbon cutting for new Fire Station #49 and the Annual Holiday Parade on December 12, the christening by Congressman Young of a new wheelchair accessible pontoon donated by Paralyzed Vets of America on December 13, and the next Work Session on December 15. 34. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.