MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2005, AT 2:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Anne Servian, presiding, Vice Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins, Commissioners Danny Bilyeu, Lou Ann R. Palmer, and Ken Shelin, City Attorney Robert M. Fournier, City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson, and Deputy City Manager V. Peter Schneider ABSENT: City Manager Michael A. McNees, on vacation The meeting was called to order by Mayor Servian at 2:30 p.m. INVOCATION: City Auditor and Clerk Robinson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Al Jacobson, 1961 to 1965 US Marine Corps, 1975 to 1991 Maryland Air National Guard, and Junior Vice Commandant in the Marine Corps League DeSoto Detachment #588 Mayor Servian stated that apologies are offered the other Commissioners for her exuberance during the August 12, 2005, Special Commission meeting. 1. CHANGES TO THE ORDERS OF THE DAY City Auditor and Clerk Robinson presented the following Changes to the Order of the Day: A. Remove Item No. VI-2, Unfinished Business, Approval Re: Proposéd Parking Agreement between the City of Sarasota, the Sarasota Opera Association, Inc. and Ersa Grae Corporation, per the request of City Attorney Fournier. B. Add Commission Presentations, Item No. XII-4, Presentation Re: Patriotic Employer Award to the City of Sarasota Engineering Department, per the request of Director of Engineering/City Engineer Dennis Daughters. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Changes to the Order of the Day. (FTR 2:34) 2. CITIZENS' INPUT (AGENDA ITEM I) In response to a comment by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson indicating three people had signed up to speak concerning the Plaza Verdi project, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to hear the three people during the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting of August 15, 2005. The following people spoke: Charles Senf concerning records of City-owned properties John Harshman, representing Raj Pathak, owner of the Galaxy Motel, concerning the future of 17th Street (FTR 2:42) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM II) Mayor Servian noted consensus to approve the revised minutes of the Special Sarasota City Commission meeting of June 15, 2005, and the Regular City Commission meeting of June 20, 2005, and the minutes of the Regular Sarasota City Commission meeting of August 1, 2005, and the Special Sarasota City Commission meeting of August 4, 2005. (FTR 2:43) BOOK 58 Page 29918 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29919 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. 4. BOARD ACTIONS (AGENDA ITEM III) 1) REPORT RE: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD'S REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 12, 2005 Historic Preservation Board Chair Carl Meyer presented the following item from the July 12, 2005, meeting of the Historic Preservation Board: Upgrading the Galilee Cemetery Senior Planner Harvey Hoglund stated that the Historic Preservation Board voted at its July 12, 2005, meeting to recommend the Commission approve the Historic Preservation Board's request to reallocate $2,000 of the $3,000 to $5,000 from the Historic Preservation Demolition Fund already approved by the Commission to prepare nominations for local and National Register historic designation for the Galilee Cemetery to pay for fabrication of a fence along the US 301 frontage of the Galilee Cemetery. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Historic Preservation Board's request to reallocate no more than $2,000 from the Historic Preservation Demolition Fund to pay for fabrication of a fence along the US 301 frontage of the Galilee Cemetery. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 5-0 vote to receive the report of the July 12, 2005, meeting of the Historic Preservation Board. (FTR 2:50) 5. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1 (AGENDA ITEM IV-A) Commissioner Palmer removed the following item from Consent Agenda No. 1 for discussion: Item IV-A-6, Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Matching Project Grant Agreement between the City of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $200,000 for Payne Park for construction of the promenade, picnic facilities, andscaping, restroom and other related support facilities on or before April 30, 2008. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the item will be heard under New Business as Item No. VII-1 in the afternoon session. Commissioner Bilyeu removed the following item from Consent Agenda No. 1 for discussion: Item IV-A-4, Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement of City Owned Property on 12th Street with Florida Power & Light City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the item will be heard under New Business as Item No. VII-2 in the afternoon session. (FTR 2:51) A motion was made by Commissioner Bilyeu, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 on Consent Agenda No. 1 to: 1) Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the First Extension of Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Collection and Transmission System Continuing Engineering Services between the City of Sarasota and Dufresne-Henry, Inc. for the first allowable extension period of August 22, 2005 through August 21, 2006 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the matching $20,000 Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Resources Grant Award Agreement and Addendum for Phase IV Survey of Historic Resources 3) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter requesting that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission designate an idle speed no wake zone at the Siesta Drive Bridge 5) Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Matching Project Grant Agreement between the City of Sarasota and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in the amount of $14,800 which will aid in conducting the tree inventory for the City's Comprehensive Urban and Community Forestry Management Plan 7) Approve Settlement Agreement in Patricia C. and Robert Briandi versus City of Sarasota, Florida case no. 2004-CA-002473 NC filed in the Circuit Court in and for Sarasota County, Florida (2:52) 6. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2 (AGENDA ITEM IV-B) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read the title of proposed Ordinance No. 05-4690. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 5-0 vote to adopt Item No. 1 on Consent Agenda No. 2 as follows: 1) Proposed Ordinance No. 05-4640, amending Chapter 34, Article V, Lodging Out-Of- Doors, Section 34-41 prohibiting the use of public or private places out-of-doors for lodging; providing definitions; providing standards for violation and enforcement; providing for the repeal of Section 34-40; providing for the severability of the parts hereof; etc. (FTR 2:52) 7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (AGENDA ITEM V-1) 1) APPOINTMENT RE: BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 5-0 vote to reappoint Stephen Wilbur, Sam Holladay, and Brian Duffy to the Board of Rules and Appeals. (FTR 2:54) A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 5-0 vote to appoint Tom Wessel for the seat designated for a licensed general building contractor and Ralph Hardesty as the licensed electrical contractor to the Board of Rules and Appeals. (FTR 2:55) BOOK 58 Page 29920 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29921 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (AGENDA ITEM VI) 1) REPORT RE: NORTH SARASOTA SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTION AND FIREARM DISCHARGE INCIDENT (AGENDA ITEM VI-1) Sarasota Police Department Police Chief Peter Abbott gave a presentation concerning the July 8, 2005, north Sarasota search warrant execution and firearm discharge incident which resulted in a fatality. In response to a question from Vice Mayor Atkins, Chief Abbott stated that noise flash devices are used on a regular basis during the execution of high risk warrants to avoid firearm discharges. (FTR 3:24) In response to a question from Commissioner Shelin concerning the status of the security of the six children at the location, Chief Abbott stated that the individual was not shot on the premises and the six children were secured after the individual left the premises. In response to a question from Commissioner Shelin as to the location of the children who were outside during the shooting, Police Chief Abbott stated that the children were near the front door and the individual was shot on another property. 2) APPROVAL RE: CITY HALL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Following a presentation by Assistant to the City Manager Debra Figuero concerning the City Hall Volunteer Program and in response to comments by Commissioner Shelin, Ms. Figuero stated that the first volunteer appointed will be for giving directions at City Hall. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Bilyeu, and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the proposed City Hall Volunteer Program. (FTR 3:32) 9. NEW BUSINESS 1) APPROVAL RE: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE MATCHING PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SARASOTA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR PAYNE PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROMENADE, PICNIC FACILITIES, LANDSCAPING, RESTROOM AND OTHER RELATED SUPPORT FACILITIES ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2008 (AGENDA ITEM VII-1) City Attorney Fournier stated that only two items need to be addressed prior to executing the agreement: 1) a legal description of the land which will be encumbered by the restriction the land will be subject to a public use in perpetuity must be prepared and 2) the paragraph which requires the City to maintain adequate public liability insurance to indicate the City is self-insured must be modified. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 5-0 vote to execute the Matching Project Grant Agreement between the City of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $200,000 regarding Payne Park subject to inclusion of the legal description and modification of the statement of the City's liability overriding the necessity to have separate liability insurance based on the City Attorney's recommendations. (FTR 3:36) 2) APPROVAL RE: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY ON 12TH STREET WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (AGENDA ITEM VII-2) In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu, General Services Director Nancy Carolan stated that the City has a procedure for acquisition and disposal of real property which requires an appraisal by a Member Appraisal Institute (MAI) certified property appraiser; that the appraised value becomes the basis of the negotiation of the sale price. A motion was made by Commissioner Bilyeu, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City-owned property on 12th Street with Florida Power & Light. (FTR 3:41) 10. CITIZENS' INPUT (AGENDA ITEM I) No one signed up to speak. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to move Agenda Item Nos. IX, X, AND XI to the end of the evening session. The Commission recessed at 3:41 p.m. into a Special meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and reconvened at 6:00 p.m. 11. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM XII) 1) PROCLAMATION RE: SARASOTA FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION WEEK Presented to Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician Glenn Leach, Fire Chief Michael Suarez, and Vicki Berkowitz of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. (FTR 6:07) 2) PRESENTATION RE: CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FROM THE FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT Presented by State Representative Donna Clarke, Angie Brewer, grant writer and president of Angie Brewer & Associates, LC, to the City of Sarasota (FTR 6:10) 3) PRESENTATION RE: CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,797.89 FROM THE FLORIDA BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LIDO BEACH RESTORATION PROJECTS - Presented by State Representative Donna Clarke to the City of Sarasota (FTR 6:12) 4) PRESENTATION RE: PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD TO THE CITY OF SARASOTA Presented by Engineering Technician Leonard Scherry on behalf of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to Director of Engineering/City Engineer Dennis Daughters (FTR 6:16) 12. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM XIII) 1) PRESENTATION RE: URBAN ECOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ollowing a presentation by Leslie Senac, President, Board of Directors of ReLeaf Sarasota, Inc., and Ellen Maloff, Independent Tree Consultant and International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to direct the BOOK 58 Page 29922 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29923 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. Administration to report back with an update of dividing the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Advisory Board into two boards, one as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and one as the Environmental Protection Advisory Board. (FTR 6:29) 2) PRESENTATION RE: CHANGES TO THE CITY CODE RELATED TO COMMERCIAL VENDING Following a presentation by James D'Esterre, owner of Analita's hot dog cart and Edwin Wisbrun, owner of The Official Hot Dog Cart, LLC, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to direct the Administration to report back concerning necessary revisions concerning vendors to the Zoning Code (2002 Ed.) and request Staff not enforce the sections of the Zoning Code (2002 Ed.) concerning the hiring of employees or the use of a stool or chair to sit during slow periods until the revisions can be made. (FTR 6:39) 3) PRESENTATION RE: EXTENSION OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND MARINE MAX BE REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR NEGOTIATION Peter Smith, Vice President, MarineMax of Sarasota, L.L.C., gave a presentation concerning the extension of the lease between the City and MarineMax for property on City Island, contemplated expansion of the MarineMax facility, possible improvement of drainage on Ken Thompson Parkway, and environmental improvements. In response to comments from Commissioner Palmer, Mr. Smith stated that a dock at MarineMax has been extended approximately 200 feet which would accommodate space for a stop for the City's proposed water taxi system. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to refer the request to begin negotiations to extend the lease to the Administration. (6:43) 4) PRESENTATION RE: A ROADMAP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING John McGruder, member of Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity, Inc. (SURE), and Dr. John Syster, Senior Minister, First Congressional United Church of Christ and member of SURE, gave a presentation outlining a suggested roadmap for developing affordable housing. Commissioner Palmer invited the supporters of SURE to attend a Commission workshop scheduled for September 21, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. to hear a report from Economics Research Associates concerning attainable housing initiatives. (FTR 6:57) 5) PRESENTATION RE: REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER BOXING CLUB/ICE HOUSE BUILDING AND CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT FIFTH STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE Bruce Franklin, President, Robert Town, Senior Vice President, The ADP Group, and Mindy Parker, owner of the Boxing Club property gave a presentation requesting the City's support for a public-private partnership to develop property at Fifth Street and Central Avenue. In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer, Mr. Franklin stated that Tax Increment Financing funds will not be requested for the project. In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer, Mr. Franklin stated that structured parking will be provided at no expense to the City. In response to a question from Commissioner Shelin, Mr. Franklin stated that the City would receive ownership of a portion of the parking in the project in return for contributing the use of the City-owned property. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to refer consideration of the proposed development to the Administration. (FTR 7:15) The Commission recessed at 7:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m. 13. NON QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS 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) SECOND PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 05-4639, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004, BY PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNTS IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT A (AGENDA ITEM XIV-A-1) Following a presentation by Finance Director Gibson Mitchell and reading of the title of the proposed Ordinance by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson, a motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 5-0 vote to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 05-4639 on first reading. (FTR 7:34) 2) PUBLIC HEARING RE: 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; ETC. (AGENDA ITEM XIV-A-2) Following a presentation by Attorney Michael Connolly, City Attorney's Office, concerning the legal basis for dependent special districts and in response to a question from Commissioner Shelin, Attorney Connolly stated that a sunset date for the special district could be established in the ordinance if desired. Following reading of the title of the proposed Ordinance by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson, a motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins, and carried by a 5-0 vote to pass proposed Ordinance No. 05-4624 on first reading. (FTR 7:39) 3) PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 05-4625, TO CONDITIONALLY VACATE THAT CERTAIN PLATTED BUT UNIMPROVED 13.8 FOOT WIDE ALLEY BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MADISON COURT AND BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COLUMBIA BOOK 58 Page 29924 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29925 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. COURT LOCATED BETWEEN 527 MADISON COURT AND 524 COLUMBIA COURT ON THE NORTH AND 537 MADISON COURT AND 534 COLUMBIA COURT ON THE SOUTH (APPLICATION NO. 05-SV-07, APPLICANT DANIEL HOFFE, AS AGENT REPRESENTING TERRY L. ROWE) (AGENDA ITEM XIV-A-3) Senior Planner Harvey Hoglund gave a presentation concerning vacation of a 13.8 foot-wide alley located between 527 Madison Court and 524 Columbia Court on the north and 537 Madison Court and 534 Columbia Court on the south. In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer, Senior Planner Hoglund stated that the City's right to use the alley is through an easement. The following person spoke: W. Thorning Little (FTR 7:47) In response to a question by Commissioner Palmer, Mr. Little stated that using alleys for vehicular access in the area would be detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood. (7:49) Following reading of the title of the proposed Ordinance by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson, a motion was made by Commissioner Bilyeu, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 5-0 vote to pass proposed Ordinance No. 05-4625 on first reading. (FTR 7:52) 4) PUBLIC HEARING RE: 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 (AGENDA ITEM XIV-A-4) Public Works Director William Hallisey and Michael Burton, President, Burton & Associates, Inc., gave a presentation recommending the sewer impact fee be increased from the current $1,550 to $2,577. In response to a question from Mayor Servian, Mr. Burton stated that proposed Ordinance No. 05-4638 would provide for a 100 percent cost recovery. Following reading of the title of the proposed Ordinance by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 5-0 vote to pass proposed Ordinance No. 05-4638 on first reading. (FTR 7:58) 14. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING 1. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 05-4632, TO CONDITIONALLY REZONE t 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. (APPLICATION NOS. 05-RE-07 AND 05-SP- 10, APPLICANT JOEL FREEDMAN, AS AGENT REPRESENTING MUSHRASH INVESTMENT LTD. PARTNERSHIP) (AGENDA ITEM XIV-B-1) Joel Freedman, AICP, Freedman Consulting Group, as Agent representing Mushrash Investment, Ltd., Partnership, gave a presentation concerning a rezoning and site plan for property located at 2965 through 2956 Rhodes Avenue. In response to a question by Commissioner Shelin, Mr. Freedman stated that the reason the property is referenced as Franklin Field is not known. (806) In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu, Mr. Freedman stated that all water retention is open retention space. In response to a question from Commissioner Shelin, Mr. Freedman stated that the proposed development is within the Fruitville Gateway Corridor Overlay District (FCOD) Zone District. Senior Planner Allen Parsons stated that the property was the first landing strip in Sarasota during World War I from May to November 1918 and was known as Franklin Field, gave a presentation concerning the rezoning and site plan request, and indicated Staff recommends approval of the rezoning and site plan. In response to a question from Commissioner Palmer, Senior Planner Parsons stated that the maximum height allowed in Office Community District (OCD) Zone District is 35 feet. In response to comments by Mayor Servian and Vice Mayor Atkins, Mr. Freedman stated that signage can be placed on the property to encourage drivers to exit the property using Fruitville Road. Following reading of the title of the proposed Ordinance by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson, a motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, and carried by a 5-0 vote to pass proposed Ordinance No. 05-4632 on first reading. (FTR 8:19) 15. CITIZENS' INPUT (AGENDA ITEM XV) The following person spoke: Dick Sheldon concerning the vote of the Community Redevelopment Agency regarding the Plaza Verdi project. (FTR 8:20) 16. NEW BUSINESS 1) ADOPTION RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 05R-1843, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,500,000 WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE COST OF MPROVEMENTS (AGENDA ITEM XVII-1) Following a presentation by Finance Direçtor Gibson Mitchell and in response to a question from Commissioner Palmer, Public Works Director William Hallisey stated that the upgrades for Lift Station No. 7 have been made and funded; that the upgrade for the odor control system is available through annually budgeted lift station funds; that funds for Lift Station No. 52 have also been allocated. (FTR 8:24) Following reading of the title of the proposed Resolution by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson, a motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 5-0 vote to adopt proposed Resolution No. 05R-1843 (FTR 8:26) BOOK 58 Page 29926 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. BOOK 58 Page 29927 08/15/05 2:30 P.M. 2) APPROVAL RE: APPROPRIATE $20,000 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A FULL COST ALLOCATION STUDY (AGENDA ITEM XVII-2) Following a presentation by Finance Director Gibson Mitchell, a motion was made by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Commissioner Shelin, and carried by a 5-0 vote to appropriate $20,000 from the unencumbered fund balance of the General Fund to conduct a cost allocation study to determine the full value of government costs for enterprise and internal service funds. (FTR 8:30) 3) APPROVAL RE: REQUEST TO CONDUCT A MARATHON IN SARASOTA ON MARCH 5, 2006 BY SARASOTA MARATHON, INC (AGENDA ITEM XVII-3) Deputy City Manager Schneider gave a presentation of the planned routes for a proposed marathon on March 5, 2006. The following person spoke: Lisette Riveron representing Sarasota Marathon, Inc. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus for the Administration to work with Sarasota Marathon to finalize requirements for a March 5, 2006, marathon. (FTR 8:41) 17. COMMISSION BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (AGENDA ITEM IX) A. In response to her request for Commission approval, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to appoint Richard Clapp to review and work with the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) to interview applicants for the SHA Development Director. (FTR 8:53) 18. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA (AGENDA ITEM X) A. In response to comments by Commissioner Shelin, Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the Administration will contact Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium about using the remote operated submersible vehicle to view the bottom of the bay area designated for the mooring field. B. In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu, Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the City Manager directed a siting report for a police station be completed by the end of the week for future presentation to the Commission. C. In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu, Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the environmental tests for the "Orange Dolphin" property located at 1530 Dolphin Street indicated no contamination. D. In response to a question from Commissioner Bilyeu, Mayor Servian stated that the cost for the appraisal of the "Orange Dolphin" property was $4,500. E. In response to a question by Commissioner Palmer, City Attorney Fournier stated that the seller of the "Orange Dolphin" property was not required to respond to the City's notification to void the contract. F. In response to a question from Vice Mayor Atkins, Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that an update regarding WalMart's development intentions for the site at US 301 and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way will be provided at a September 2005 Regular Commission meeting. G. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to direct the Administration to work with the Lido Key Residents Association regarding landscaping in the medians and the lack of aesthetics of the numerous newspaper boxes at Lido Key. H. Commissioner Palmer stated that she will place an item concerning the possibility of locating CircusSarasota at Payne Park on the Agenda of the September 6, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. I. In response to comments by Commissioner Palmer concerning contaminated runoff and red tide, Commissioner Shelin stated that the issue will be raised at the Southwest Florida Coastal Advisory Committee meeting. Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that each participating government of the Manasota League of Cities could identify a staff contact to coordinate efforts. J. In response to comments by Mayor Servian and Commissioner Palmer, Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the issue of racing boats in the Bay will be addressed at the September 6, 2005, Regular Commission meeting. 19. OTHER MATTERS/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS (AGENDA ITEM XI) A. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the first budget public hearing will be held at a Special Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. B. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that an ordinance is being prepared to allow Commissioners to participate in the General Employees' Pension Plan and will be presented at a future meeting. (FTR 9:28) 20. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XVIII) Mayor Servian adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. uflhs MARY ANNESERVIAN, MAYOR ATTEST GA BILLYE, ROBINSON, CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK Fo àA e BOOK 58 Page 29928 08/15/05 2:30 P.M.