BOOK 58 Page 29929 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, AT 2:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Anne Servian, presiding, Commissioners Danny Bilyeu, Lou Ann R. Palmer, and Ken Shelin, City Attorney Robert M. Fournier, City Manager Michael A. McNees, and City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson ABSENT: Vice Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins, out of town on personal business The meeting was called to order by Mayor Servian at 2:30 p.m. INVOCATION: City Auditor and Clerk Robinson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Paul Thorpe, Veteran of World War II Mayor Servian asked for a moment of silence for the people who have lost their life and the people who have suffered in the Gulf States from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. 1. CHANGES TO THE ORDERS OF THE DAY Mayor Servian presented the following Change to the Order of the Day: A. Remove Unfinished Business, Item No. VI-3, Approval Re: Appraisals on City-owned property at 700 Central Avenue and 4529 Old Bradenton Road to determine if an offer to exchange for property abutting North Water Tower Park is financially equitable as Harvey Vengroft, the property owner, is no longer interested in selling the property. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson presented the following Changes to the Order of the Day: B. Add under Consent Agenda No. 1, Item No. IV-A-5, Approval Re: Transfer of funds in the amount of $400 into Mayor Servian's travel account, per the request of Mayor Servian. C. Move Unfinished Business, Item No. VI-1, Discussion Re: Policy Direction of the Commission concerning the proposal of Isaac Group Holdings, LLC, for redevelopment of City-owned land, in the afternoon session to Unfinished Business, Item XVI-1, in the evening session. D. Remove Unfinished Business, Item Nos. VI-4, VI-5, VI-6, and VI-7, concerning the second reading of the Downtown rezoning ordinances and place on the Agenda of the September 7, 2005, Special Commission meeting. E. Remove Unfinished Business, Item No. VI-8, Presentation Re: Sarasota Housing Authority Update and place on the Agenda of the afternoon session of the September 19, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. F. Remove New Business, Item No. XVII-4, Approval Re: Month-to-Month Tenancy with the Sarasota Outboard Club and place on the Agenda of the evening session of the September 19, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. G. Remove Approval of the Minutes, Item II-1, Minutes of the Special Commission meeting of August 8, 2005, and place on the Agenda of the afternoon session of the September 19, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, and carried by a 4-0 vote to approve the Changes to the Order of the Day. (FTR 2:37) 2. CITIZENS' INPUT (AGENDA ITEM I) The following people spoke: Charles Kevin Senf concerning the display of graphics to the television viewing audience; Carl Meyer concerning the City's emergency management plan; and Craig Colburn concerning proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning Code (2002 Ed.). (FTR 2:52) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM II) In response to comments by Commissioner Shelin concerning the minutes of the Special Commission meeting of August 12, 2005, and the minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of August 15, 2005, City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the audio of the meeting will be reviewed and the minutes returned to the Commission on September 19, 2005, for approval. (FTR 2:55) 4. BOARD ACTIONS (AGENDA ITEM III) 1) REPORT RE: HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD REPORT (AGENDA ITEM III-1) Suzanne Atwell, Chair, and Manuel Chepote, Vice Chair, Human Relations Board, presented the following item for approval from the meetings for the period January 18, 2005, through July 26, 2005: Amendment to Rules of Procedure Chair Atwell stated that the Human Relations Board requests an amendment to the Board's Rules of Procedure to change from monthly to bimonthly meetings. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu and carried by a 4-0 vote to approve the amendment to the Rules of Procedure for the Human Relations Board to allow for bi-monthly meetings. In response to a comment from Commissioner Palmer, Chair Atwell stated that the Human Relations Board can assist with outreach to achieve diversification on the various City advisory boards. A motion was made by Commissioner Bilyeu, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 4-0 vote to receive the Human Relations Board Report for the period January 18, 2005, through July 26, 2005. (FTR 3:06) The Commission recessed at 3:07 p.m. and convened into a Special Session as the Community Redevelopment Agency and reconvened at 4:40 p.m. BOOK 58 Page 29930 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29931 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. 5. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1 (AGENDA ITEM IV-A) A motion was made by Commissioner Bilyeu, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 4-0 vote to approve Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on Consent Agenda No. 1 as follow: 1) Authorize the funding of a trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, for City Manager McNees and Sports Facilities Manager Calhoon to discuss future strategies regarding funding of and program for the proposed renovation of the Sports Complex and extension of the existing lease with the City 2) Authorize the Neighborhood Partnership Office to use $3,820 from the Neighborhood Grant Program to fund the costs of scholarships to the Florida Neighborhoods Conference in Lakeland, Florida 3) Award an annual contract to Spectrum Underground, Inc., and Kuxhausen Construction, Inc., for City-Wide Sewer Replacement (Bid #05-27W) and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk 4) Approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement between City of Sarasota and Sarasota County regarding the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) Transfer Station Operations (FTR 4:41) 5) Approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $400 into Mayor Servian's travel account 6. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2 (AGENDA ITEM IV-B) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read the titles of proposed Resolution Nos. 05R-1845 and 05R- 1851 and proposed Ordinance Nos. 05-4624, 05-4632, 05-4638. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 4- vote to adopt Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on Consent Agenda No. 2 as follows: 1) Proposed Resolution No. 05R-1845, adopting a Floodplain Management Plan to be known as the "Floodplain Management Plan 2005"; setting forth findings; etc. (Title Only) 2) Proposed Resolution No. 05R-1851, adopting the revised Position Classification/ Compensation Plan; authorizing employees, for whom collective bargaining is not required, except provided herein, an increase in the rate of pay as provided herein, effective October 5, 2005, authorizing the City Manager and City Auditor and Clerk to continue to administer the revised Classification/Compensation Plan requirements; providing compensation for longevity; etc. (Title Only) 3) Proposed Ordinance No. 05-4624, creating the Golden Gate Point Streetscape Special District; specifying the purpose, powers, functions and duties of the district; specifying the geographic boundary limitations of the district; specifying the authority of the district; explaining why the district is the best alternative; establishing the membership, organization, compensation and administrative duties of the governing board of the district; stating the applicable financial disclosure, noticing and reporting requirements of the district; stating the methods for financing the district; declaring that the creation of the district is consistent with the Sarasota City Plan; requiring the City Auditor and Clerk to provide notice of the creation of said district to the Sarasota County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector; repealing ordinances in conflict; etc. (Title Only) 4) Proposed Ordinance No. 05-4632, to conditionally rezone * 1.7 acres located on the east side of Rhodes Avenue south of Aspinwall Street and north of Fruitville Road from the Residential Single Family-2 (RSF-2) Zone District to the Office Community District (OCD) Zone District to allow a proposed 15, 900 square foot professional office building along the east side of Rhodes Avenue; approving Site Plan Application No. 05-SP-10 which has been proffered as a condition of this, rezoning; providing for conditions of this rezoning; etc. (Title Only)(Application Nos. 05-RE-07 and 05-SP- 10, Applicant Joel Freedman, as agent representing Mushrash Investment Ltd. Partnership) 5) Proposed Ordinance No. 05-4638, amending Chapter 37 of the Sarasota City Code, Water and Sewers, Article II, Rates and Charges, Section 37-22, Water and Sewer Impact fees by increasing the sewer system impact fees; repealing ordinances in conflict; providing for severability if any of the parts hereof are declared invalid; etc. (Title Only) (FTR 4:44) : 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM VI) 2) APPROVAL RE: CITY TO: 1) PERFORM AN APPRAISAL ON THE VALUE OF THE 2,686 ACRES COMPRISING THE VERNA WELLFIELD AND POND AND THE 1,074 INCREMENTAL DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS" GENERATED BY THE ACREAGE WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CREATION OF A "HAMLET" DEVELOPMENT ON ADJACENT ACREAGE; 2) BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE APPRAISAL, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DEVELOP AND ISSUE A BID FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE 2,686 ACRES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED 1,074 INCREMENTAL DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS"; AND 3) IF THE CITY ELECTS TO PROCEED, THE VALUE OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY BE BASED UPON AN ONGOING REVENUE STREAM RELATED TO THE APPRECIATING VALUE OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AS OPPOSED TO A LUMP SUM AMOUNT (AGENDA ITEM VI-2) Chief Planner Douglas James, Planning and Redevelopment Department, Rod Krebs and Jeff McCurdy, Indian Creek Development Group, LLC, and Matt Lewis, Planner with Sarasota County gave a presentation. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 4-0 vote to approve the Administration's recommendation for the City to: 1) perform an appraisal on the value of the 2,686 acres comprising the Verna Wellfield and pond and the 1,074 'incremental development rights" generated by the acreage when used in conjunction with the creation of a "hamlet" development on adjacent acreage; 2) based on the results of the appraisal, authorize Staff to develop and issue a bid for the 1,074 'incremental development rights" associated with the 2,686 acres comprising the Verna Wellfield and pond; and 3) if the City elects to proceed, the value of the funds received by the City be based upon an ongoing revenue stream related to the appreciating value of the proposed development as opposed to a lump sum amount. (FTR 4:52) 8. ADDITIONAL CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS (AGENDA ITEM VIII) No one signed up to speak. The Commission recessed at 4:55 p.m. and reconvened at 6:02 p.m. BOOK 58 Page 29932 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29933 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. Mayor Servian announced that Commissioner Palmer has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities as the representative for the Manasota League of Cities. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM XII) 1) PRESENTATION RE: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2005, LINDA STRANGE, PLANNING TECHNICIAN, PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (AGENDA ITEM XII-1) - Presented to Linda Strange (FTR 6:04) 2) PRESENTATION RE: COMMISSION REÇOGNITION CITATIONS FOR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY (AGENDA ITEM XII-2) - Presented to Coxswain Roy Bellas, SO-AN, Jonathan Laronge, FVC, and James Stewart, SO-CC (FTR 6:09) 3) PRESENTATION RE: BOBBY JONES GOLF COMPLEX 2005 READERS' CHOICE AWARD (AGENDA ITEM XII-3) Presented on behalf of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FTR 6:12) 10. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM XIII) 1) PRESENTATION RE: PLAYERS THEATRE'S REQUEST THAT THE CITY COMMISSION AGREE TO PROVIDE A 2% TO 3 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT FOR RELOCATION OF THE PLAYER'S THEATRE (AGENDA ITEM XIII-1) Following a presentation by Steve Reid, Players Theatre Board of Trustees, 2nd Vice Chair and Chair, Players Theatre Facilities Committee, requesting a site in the City's Cultural District, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to direct the Administration to contact the Players Theatre upon completion of the Cultural District Master Plan to advise as to the City's plans for the Cultural District. 2) PRESENTATION RE: OUR CULTURAL CONNECTIONS EVENT (AGENDA ITEM XIII-2) Following a oresentation by Judy Dean, President, The Finer Places, Inc., on behalf of Our Cultural Connections, and Philip Pasho, Planning/Advisory Committee, Our Cultural Connections, requesting City support for the event planned for June 17 and 18, 2006, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to refer the request to the Administration for a report back. 3) PRESENTATION RE: EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES (AGENDA ITEM XIII-3) Following a presentation by Estelle Crawford, Director of the Sarasota-Manatee Arch Family Holocaust Education Center, requesting the opportunity to use land at the Bayfront for the Embracing Our Differences art exhibition, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus for the Administration to work with the organization. In response to a question from V. Peter Schneider, Deputy City Manager, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to proceed with the agreement to use City-owned property at the Bayfront for the exhibition. (FTR 6:55) 4) PRESENTATION RE: SARASOTA COUNTY OPENLY PLANS FOR EXCELLENCE (SCOPE) (AGENDA ITEM XIII-4) Janice Mee, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Tim Dutton, Executive Director of SCOPE, gave a presentation providing an annual update of the activities of SCOPE. (FTR 7:07) The Commission recessed at 7:07 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20 p.m. 11. NON QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS (AGENDA ITEM XIV-A) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson repeated the Commission's Pledge of Public Conduct and administered an oath to all individuals wishing to speak during the public hearings. 1) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 05-4645, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004 BY PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNTS IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT A; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (AGENDA ITEM XIV-A-1) Following a presentation by Finance Director Gibson Mitchell, City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read the title of proposed Ordinance No. 05-4645. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 4-0 vote to pass proposed Ordinance No. 05-4645 on first reading. (FTR 7:24) 2) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 05R-1846, AMENDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES SURTAX 10-YEAR EXTENSION EXPENDITURE PROJECT DETAIL LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY SARASOTA COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 97-083, PERTAINING TO THE ONE PERCENT (1%) LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SALES SURTAX LEVY; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (AGENDA ITEM XIV-A-2) Following a presentation by Finance Director Gibson Mitchell, City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read the title of proposed Resolution No. 05R-1846. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 4-0 vote to pass proposed Resolution No. 05R-1846. (FTR 7:27) 12. CITIZENS' INPUT (AGENDA ITEM XV) No one signed up to speak. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM XVI-1) 1) DISCUSSION RE: POLICY DIRECTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST TO PURSUE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ISAAC GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA-OWNED LAND IN LIEU OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO BE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE CRA (AGENDA ITEM VI-1) Redevelopment Specialist Karin Murphy, Planning and Redevelopment Department, Barry Abramson, President of Abramson and Associates, and John Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Isaac Group Holdings, LLC, gave a presentation. BOOK 58 Page 29934 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29935 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. The following people spoke: Tony Souza, Ernest Ritz, John Moran, Paul Thorpe, Dick Sheldon, and Richard Clapp. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, to postpone issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for redevelopment of the City-owned parking site at State Street and Lemon Avenue pending the pursuit of development of a binding term sheet with Isaac Group Holdings, LLC, for the Pineapple Square project to be brought back no later than the November 21, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. (FTR 8:31) In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer, City Attorney Fournier stated that the ownership of the segment of State Street which would require a street vacation or a right- of-way use agreement will be verified by the November 21, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. Mayor Servian called for a vote on the motion, which carried by a 4-0 vote. (FTR 8:36) 14. NEW BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM XVII) 1) RESCISSION RE: DENIAL BY CITY COMMISSION ON AUGUST 1, 2005, OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 04-4563 ON FIRST READING TO CONDITIONALLY VACATE A CERTAIN PLATTED BUT UNIMPROVED 15 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED EASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF PALMETTO LANE AND WHITAKER LANE AND RESCISSION RE: DECISION OF THE SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION ON AUGUST 1, 2005, TO REVERSE THE PLANNING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY'S APPROVAL OF THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS WHITAKER VIEWS, LOCATED AT 1650, 1700, AND 1728 PALMETTO LANE (AGENDA ITEM XVII-1) A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, to rescind the Commission denial of proposed Ordinance No. 04-4563 at the August 1, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. (FTR 8:47). City Attorney Fournier stated that the applicant is willing to offer a letter of waiver to construct only two docks with slips on both sides rather than the four docks approved by the Planning Board/Local Planning Agency (PBLP), which should be a requirement of the rescission and which would require modification of the site plan and review by the PBLP. The motion was amended by Commissioner Shelin, as the maker of the motion, to rescind the Commission denial of proposed Ordinance No. 04-4563 at the August 1, 2005, Regular Commission meeting on the condition the applicant submit a waiver of the right to construct four docks and only construct two docks, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Palmer voting no. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Palmer voting no to rescind the decision at the August 1, 2005, Regular Commission meeting to reverse the approval by the Planning Board/Local Planning Agency of the final subdivision plat and development plan for a subdivision known as Whitaker Views, located at 1650, 1700, and 1728 Palmetto Lane. (FTR 8:50) A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Palmer voting no to pass proposed Ordinance No. 04- 4563 on first reading to conditionally vacate a platted but unimproved 15 foot right-of-way located easterly of the intersection of Palmetto Lane and Whitaker Lane (FTR 8:51) A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Palmer voting no to approve the final subdivision plat and development plan for a subdivision to be known as Whitaker Views, located at 1650, 1700, and 1728 Palmetto Lane (FTR 8:51). 2) CONSIDERATION RE: LOCATING CIRCUS SARASOTA AT PAYNE PARK (AGENDA ITEM XVII-2) In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer, Deputy City Manager V. Peter Schneider stated that the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Protection Advisory Board was to approve locating Circus Sarasota at Payne Park for one active season. In response to comments by Commissioner Palmer concerning the location of Circus Sarasota at Payne Park, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to refer the issue to Administration and to bring back a recommendation. (FTR 8:56) In response to a question from Mayor Servian, Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the Payne family was contacted to determine if the family had an objection to locating Circus Sarasota at Payne Park but has not provided a response; that a follow-up contact will be made. In response to a question from Commissioner Shelin concerning the case law, City Attorney Fournier stated that a review of the case law will be conducted if necessary based on the response received from the Payne family. 3) DISCUSSION RE: 2006 LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS TO PROPOSE TO THE MANASOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR INCLUSION IN THEIR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES (AGENDA ITEM XVII-3) Assistant to the City Manager/Grants Coordinator Debra Figueroa gave a presentation concerning the ten 2006 legislative priorities recommended by Staff. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 4-0 vote to approve the legislative priorities recommended by Staff and to add new priorities to: 1) increase protection of Community Redevelopment Agencies from adverse action of charter and non-charter counties, 2) regulation of the use of fertilizers and pesticides, 3) encourage the State to take a more active roll in forwarding and promoting research related to red tide and present the legislative priorities to the Manasota League of Cities and the State Legislature. (FTR 9:02). BOOK 58 Page 29936 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29937 09/06/05 2:30 P.M. 15. COMMISSION BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (AGENDA ITEM XVIII) A. Commissioner Shelin gave a report about the Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board. In response to a comment by Commissioner Shelin about information received at the Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board, City Manager McNees indicated that the location of the dumpster in the City Hall Second Street parking lot will be reviewed to assure accessibility to the handicapped parking space. (FTR 9:14) B. Commissioner Bilyeu reported on the meeting of the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness. C. Commissioner Palmer with input from City Auditor and Clerk Robinson reported on the first meeting of the Youth Advisory Board. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson also reported that one member will not be able to participate and an item to appoint a replacement member will be placed on a future Agenda of a Regular Commission meeting. D. Commissioner Shelin, attending on behalf of Commissioner Palmer, reported on the meeting of the Economic Development Corporation. E. Mayor Servian reported the Tourist Development Council did not met during August 2005. F. Mayor Servian reported she had been reappointed to the Municipal Finance and Taxation Committee of the Florida League of Cities. G. Mayor Servian reported on activities to support veterans and military families. 16. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA (AGENDA ITEM XIX) A. In response to a comment by Commissioner Shelin concerning the safe operation of buses in relation to pedestrians/people on segways in the vicinity of the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) transfer facility, City Manager McNees indicated that SCAT will be contacted concerning the safe operation of SCAT buses at the SCAT transfer facility. B. Mayor Servian requested that an item will be placed on an Agenda as soon as possible to consider modifications to the Downtown Residential Overlay District (DROD) Ordinance, specifically considering removal of the 10-year residency requirement, an amendment to the boundaries to include the entire Downtown Core Zone District, and incorporation of a minimum lot size requirement. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 4-0 vote to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. to the end of Commissioner Remarks. (FTR 9:29). C. In response to a request by Commissioner Palmer, City Manager McNees stated that a note of appreciation will be sent to the Police SWAT Team for placing second in the Regional Competition. D. In response to a comment from Commissioner Palmer concerning the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus for the Administration to continue to offer mutual aid assistance to government officials in the Gulf Coast area and to advise if additional assistance is required. (FTR 9:32). 17. OTHER MATTERS/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS (AGENDA ITEM XX) A. In response to a request by City Manager McNees, Mayor Servian noted the consensus of three Commissioners to proceed with the amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan, also known as the Sarasota City Plan, 1998 Edition, for the Payne Park location for siting of the Police Facility selected by the Commission but continue to explore other sites for which unanimous Commission approval may be possible. (FTR 9:50) 18. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XXI) Mayor Servian adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m. Ayhud SERVAN, MAYOR a MARY-ARNE ATTEST 3ll 2 benesn BILEYE EROBNSON, CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK 90 9 BOOK 58 Page 29938 09/06/05 2:30 P.M.