BOOK 58 Page 29801 03/24/05 3:30 P.M. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2005, AT 3:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Richard F. Martin, presiding, Vice Mayor Mary Anne Servian, Commissioners Fredd "Glossie" Atkins, Danny Bilyeu, and Lou Ann R. Palmer, City Attorney Robert M. Fournier, City Manager Michael A. McNees, and City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martin at 3:36 p.m. INVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Auditor and Clerk Robinson 1. SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 05-4607, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA (2002 EDITION) TO CLASSIFY DECISIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THE CODE AS LEGISLATIVE, QUASIJUDICIAL, OR ADMINISTRATIVE: TO CLARIFY THOSE REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE APPLICABLE ONLY TO QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS: TO FURTHER SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND TO RECONCILE PROVISIONS WITH CURRENT FLORIDA LAW, ALL AS MORE FULLY SPECIFIED HEREIN A motion was made by Vice Mayor Servian, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 5-0 vote to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 05-4607 on second reading. (FTR 3:38) 2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 05R-1829, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLANS (LAHP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005-2006, 2006-2007, AND 2007-2008 A motion was made by Commissioner Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 5-0 vote to adopt proposed Resolution No. 05R-1829. (FTR 3:40) 3. CITIZENS' INPUT (FTR 3:40) No one signed up to speak. 5. COMMISSION BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (FTR 4:06) 6. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA A. In response to a comment by Commissioner Bilyeu concerning denial of taxi service in a section of the City, City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that a letter will be sent to the taxi companies directing compliance with the Vehicles for Hire ordinance which specifically indicates taxi service cannot be denied due to service location in the City. B. In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu, Mayor Martin noted Commission consensus to place a discussion about expanding the boundaries for increased density to facilitate the development of affordable housing on an Agenda for a future Commission meeting. C. Commissioner. Atkins requested code enforcement action, as appropriate, regarding second-story residential units without screens along Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. D. In response to a request from Commissioner Atkins concerning cable service in the Newtown or other north Sarasota area, Deputy City Manager V. Peter Schneider stated that a representative of Comcast assured a meeting would be scheduled with Commissioner Atkins; that Comcast will be contacted as follow up. E. In response to a comment from Commissioner Palmer, Mayor Martin noted Commission consensus not to consider further the site for a Conference Center proposed by the Bayfront Conference Center Initiative but is open to considering other sites for the Conference Center. (FTR 5:10) 7. OTHER MATTERSI ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS A. Following a report from City Auditor and Clerk Robinson concerning recommended modifications of the ordinance governing the Youth Advisory Board, Mayor Martin noted Commission consensus to adopt the recommended modifications to: 1) reduce the number of seats from 11 to 5, and 2) designate the Commission rather than the selection committee as the body authorized to appoint members. (FTR 5:15) B. In response to a request by City Attorney Fournier possibly to schedule an out-of-the sunshine, attorney-client session to consider a tentative settlement agreement in the case of Partridge versus the City of Sarasota, Mayor Martin noted Commission consensus to schedule an out-ofthe-sunshine, attorney-client session if necessary. (FTR 5:20) Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m. Ruka Ecoerfr RICHARD F. MARTIN, MAYOR 4 L V BILMERCEINSON, CTY AUDITOR. AND CLERK 3 S4 9:0 BOOK 58 Page 29802 03/24/05 3:30 P.M.