Book 58 Page 30031 12/15/05 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2005, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Anne Servian, presiding, Commissioners Danny Bilyeu, Lou Ann R. Paimer, and Ken Shelin, City Attorney Robert M. Fournier, Deputy City Manager V. Peter Schneider, and City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson ABSENT: Vice Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins, attending his son's graduation from the University of Miami, and City Manager Michael A. McNees The meeting was called to order by Mayor Servian at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATIONIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Auditor and Clerk Robinson 1. DISCUSSION RE: USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE RELOCATION OF THE LUKE WOOD HOUSE AND THE CROCKER CHURCH (AGENDA ITEM-I) Following an introduction by Commissioner Bilyeu, the following people spoke: Chris Blue, Executive Director of the Sarasota County Historic Society, and Sue Blue, Vice President of the Sarasota County Historic Society, concerning funding for the relocation and preservation of the Luke Wood House and the Crocker Church. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to refer the issue of funding the relocation of the Luke Wood House and the Crocker Church with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to the Administration for a report back to the Community Redevelopment Agency. (FTR: 6:33) 2. ADOPTION RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 06R-1872, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE BOND REFERENDUM FOR THE GOLDEN GATE POINT STREETSCAPE SPECIAL DISTRICT, ETC. (AGENDA ITEM II) The following people spoke: Denise Watermeier and Brent Parker concerning the Golden Gate Point Streetsiape Special District. Lity Auditor a.d Clei 5 Robinson read proposed Resolution No. 06R-1872 in its entirety. Tasvil Wus ade by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, and carried by a 1-) Vuie to aderted E roposed Resolution No. 06R-1872. (FTR: 6:40) 3. PRESEMA ION AND DISCUSSION RE: REVIEW THE CITY'S CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESS E 1 SFECIAL FOCUS ON NON OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY (AGENDA ITEM HI) Director Timothy Litchet, Building Zoning and Code Compliance, Director Michael Raposa, Neighborhood Partnership Office, and Manager Beverly Spangler, Zoning Code Enforcement, gave the Staff presentation concerning the code compliance process, inspection warrants, Housing Conservation Districts, and Neighborhood Enhancement Programs. Mayor Servian left the Chambers at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 7:27 p.m. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2005, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Anne Servian, presiding, Commissioners Danny Bilyeu, Lou Ann R. Palmer, and Ken Shelin, City Attorney Robert M. Fournier, Deputy City Manager V. Peter Schneider, and City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson ABSENT: Vice Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins, attending his son's graduation from the University of Miami, and City Manager Michael A. McNees The meeting was called to order by Mayor Servian at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Auditor and Clerk Robinson 1. DISCUSSION RE: USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE RELOCATION OF THE LUKE WOOD HOUSE AND THE CROCKER CHURCH (AGENDA ITEM-I) Following an introduction by Commissioner Bilyeu, the following people spoke: Chris Blue, Executive Director of the Sarasota County Historic Society, and Sue Blue, Vice President of the Sarasota County Historic Society, concerning funding for the relocation and preservation of the Luke Wood House and the Crocker Church. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to refer the issue of funding the relocation of the Luke Wood House and the Crocker Church with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to the Administration for a report back to the Community Redevelopment Agency. (FTR: 6:33) 2. ADOPTION RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 06R-1872, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE BOND REFERENDUM FOR THE GOLDEN GATE POINT STREETSCAPE SPECIAL DISTRICT, ETC. (AGENDA ITEM II) The following people spoke: Denise Watermeier and Brent Parker concerning the Golden Gate Point Streetscape Special District. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Resolution No. 06R-1872 in its entirety. A motion was made by Commissioner Shelin, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, and carried by a 4-0 vote to adopted proposed Resolution No. 06R-1872. (FTR: 6:40) 3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION RE: REVIEW THE CITY'S CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON NON OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY (AGENDA ITEM III) Director Timothy Litchet, Building Zoning and Code Compliance, Director Michael Raposa, Neighborhood Partnership Office, and Manager Beverly Spangler, Zoning Code Enforcement, gave the Staff presentation concerning the code compliance process, inspection warrants, Housing Conservation Districts, and Neighborhood Enhancement Programs. Mayor Servian left the Chambers at 7:25 p.m. and returned at 7:27 p.m. Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to institute the inspection warrants and to have Staff review the concept and cost of Housing Conservation Districts with a report brought back for budgetary consideration. (FTR: 7:31) Book 58 Page 30022 12/15/05 2:30 P.M. Book 58 Page 30023 12/15/05 6:00 P.M. The Commission recessed at 7:36 p.m. and reconvened at 7:46 p.m. The following people spoke: Joe Moraca, President of the Coalition to City Neighborhoods Associations, concerning code compliance and repeat code compliance violators. (FTR: 7:58) Linda Holland, representing Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association concerning rental property tenant occupancy density issues, code compliance violators and inspection warrants. Madonna Sullivan, representing Park East Neighborhood, concerning registering landlords, and volunteering the Park East Neighborhood as consideration for a pilot program for a Housing Conservation District and the Neighborhood Enhancement Program. Charles Wilson, representing Park East Neighborhood, concerning code compliance in the Park East Neighborhood. Jon Susce, President, Park East Neighborhood Association, concerning code compliance and slum landlords, which are repeatedly in code compliance violation. (FTR: 8:21) Alvin Holmes, representing the Landlords Association, concerning code enforcement and the difference between investors and landlords. Tully Giacomazzi, representing the Landlords Association, concerning opposition for inspection of residents after every change of occupancy and landlord licensing fees. (FTR: 8:29) 4. CITIZENS' INPUT (AGENDA ITEM IV) The following people spoke: Matt Dubonis, Lisa Wilson, Michael Reynolds and Julia Seyffert concerning a request for support for asking the County for priority funding from the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Program to acquire the property located at 4218 Bay Shore Road, known as the Emerald Forest. 5. COMMISSION BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (AGENDA ITEM V) A. Commissioner Palmer reported on the meeting of the Youth Advisory Board. B. Commissioner Palmer reported on the meeting of the Economic Development Corporation. C. Commissioner Bilyeu reported on the Sarasota County Community Action Agency Board meeting. D. Following a report by Commissioner Shelin concerning the Council of Governments meeting including a request from the County for the cities to support the School Board referendum scheduled for March 14, 2006, Mayor Servian noted Commission consensus to place a City Resolution to support the School Board Referendum scheduled for March 14, 2006, on the Agenda of a January 2005 Regular Commission meeting. (FTR: 8:58) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the City Resolution to support the School Board Referendum will be placed on the Consent Agenda for the January 3, 2006, Regular meeting. (FTR: 8:58) E. Commissioner Shelin and Commissioner Palmer reported on the Public Art Committee meeting. (FTR: 9:02) 6. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA (AGENDA ITEM VI) A. In response to Commissioner Palmer's comments concerning a status update regarding the request for stop signs in the Downtown area by John Moran, Mayor Servian requested that a status update be forwarded to the Commission. (FTR: 9:06) 7. OTHER MATTERS (AGENDA ITEM VII) A. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the City Commission meetings will be closed captioned beginning in January 2006. 8. ADJOURN (AGENDAI ITEM VIII) MayorSer A Vian, adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. erusr MARY ANNE SERVIAN, MAYOR S 907 3364 V Rebnse BILLY E. ROBINSON, CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK Book 58 Page 30024 12/15/05 2:30 P.M.