MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 1996, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor David Merrill, Commissioners Nora Patterson and Gene Pillot, City Manager David Sollenberger, City Auditor and Clerk Billy Robinson, and City Attorney Richard Taylor ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mollie Cardamone PRESIDING: Mayor David Merrill The meeting was called to order in accordance with Article III, Section 9 of the Charter of the City of Sarasota at 6:00 p.m. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PRESENTATION RE: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 1995, MARK L. STINSON, SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT, ACCOUNTING/ PAYROLL DEPARTMENT #1 (0032) through (0169) City Manager Sollenberger requested that Gibson Mitchell, Director of Finance, and Mark Stinson, Senior Financial Accountant, come before the Commission. Mr. Mitchell stated that Mark Stinson started with the City of Sarasota in 1986 as an Account Clerk and now serves as a Senior Financial Accountant in the Finance Department; that Mr. Stinson has enormous responsibility of the daily reconciliation of the City's general depository, has cross-trained in many functions of the Accounting Department, and gladly assists with payroll or accounts payable; that Mr. Stinson's in-depth understanding of the City's new automated requisition/purchase order system led to his teaching user courses to all departments; that Mr. Stinson is also involved in the community through his volunteer work as a coach for both the Sarasota Little League and the Ringling Redskins; that his dedication at work and in his community shows Mark serves the City of Sarasota with excellence and Pride. Mayor Merrill presented Mr. Stinson with a City-logo watch, a plaque, and a certificate as the December 1995 Employee of the Month in appreciation of his unique performance with the City of Sarasota; and congratulated him for his outstanding efforts. Mr. Stinson recognized his wife, Sheryl; children, Michael and Kyle; and his mother who were present in the audience. 2. PRESENTATION RE: RECOGNITION OF CITY OF SARASOTA UNITED WAY DEPARTMENTAL TEAM LEADERS FOR THE 1995/1996 CAMPAIGN ACHIEVEMENT #1 (0169) through (0460) Book 39 Page 12766 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Book 39 Page 12767 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Steven Kunk stated that he is the 1995/96 Campaign Chairman for United Way of Sarasota County; that three support elements make for a successful campaign: 1) leadership at the top, which the city had through David Sollenberger, City Manager; 2) campaign coordination, which was provided by Joan Rola who was extremely instrumental in informing employees of the campaign; and 3) employees who care about the community; that the City of Sarasota has had a successful United Way campaign; that city employees exceeded the goal of $19,000 by pledging contributions in excess of $25,800. Mr. Kunk presented an Appreciation Award plaque to City Manager Sollenberger for the City employees' outstanding contributions to the United Way. Mr. Sollenberger thanked . the City employees without whose commitment and generosity the award would not be possible; and stated that the award will be displayed proudly in the trophy case in the City Hall lobby. William Mayfield, Campaign and Marketing Director for United Way, stated that Joan Rola's coordination efforts contributed greatly to the success of the campaign and are appreciated. Mayor Merrill assisted by William Davenport, Director of Human Resources, presented Recognition Certificates to the following Departmental Team Leaders: Florine Blake, Building, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Patricia Frazier, Bobby Jones Golf Complex Karen McGowan, City Auditor and Clerk Karen Lusk, Engineering Suzy Milburn, Finance Joan Rola, representing Human Resources/RiSk Management Linda Silver, Planning Andy St. John and Alex Hernandez, Public Works/Utilities Susan Walker, Sarasota Bay national Estuary Program Nancy Curry, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall V. Peter Schneider, Deputy City Manager, accepted a certificate for Jean Berkey, Office of the City Manager. Donald Hadsell, Director of Housing and Community Development, accepted a certificate for Paula Horton, Community Development. John Lewis, Director of Public Safety, accepted a certificate for Ida Mae McNeely, Fire-Rescue Bureau. Gordon Jolly, Chief of Police Services Bureau, Public Safety Department, accepted certificates for Eve Vahl, Police Services Bureau, and Cindy Maszak, Support Services Bureau. Mr. Davenport stated that certificates will be forwarded to Kim Motsinger, Public Works, and Pastelle Roate, Information Services. Mr. Davenport also presented gold award cups to the following departments in recognition of an increase in giving or special improvement in payroll deduction: Building, Zoning, and Code Entorcement Community Development Ed Smith Stadium/Bobby Jones Golf Complex Engineering Department Finance Department Fire-Rescue Services Bureau General Services Department Human Resources/Risk Management Office of the City Auditor and Clerk Public Safety Department/Police Services Bureau Public Works Department Public Works Department/Utilities Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Mr. Davenport displayed the results of the campaign for 1993, 1994, and 1995 on the overhead projector; and congratulated the award recipients and the City employees for their accomplishments. 3. CHANGES TO THE ORDERS OF THE DAY - APPROVED #1 (0483) through (0485) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson presented the following Changes to the Orders of the Day: A. Remove under Unfinished Business, Item No. VII-1, Adoption Re: Second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 96-3910, regarding Street Vacation Petition 96-SV-01 for the Cobb Theatre Project and place on the March 18, 1996, regular City Commission meeting Agenda, per the request of Joel Freedman, Bishop & Associates. Mayor Merrill asked if the Commission had any objections to the Changes to the Orders of the Day. Mayor Merrill stated that hearing no objections, the Changes to the Orders of the Day are approved by unanimous consent. Commissioner Pillot requested that Gibson Mitchell, Director of Finance, extend congratulations from the Commission to Christopher Lyons, Deputy Finance Director, who recently completed all parts of the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) Certified Government Officers Program and is now designated as a Certified Government Finance Officer. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RE: MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 1995 - APPROVED Book 39 Page 12768 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Book 39 Page 12769 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. #1 (0513) through (0518) Mayor Merrill asked if the Commission had any changes to the minutes. Mayor Merrill stated that hearing no changes, the minutes of the special City Commission meeting of December 11, 1995, are approved by unanimous consent. 5. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1: ITEM NOS. 1, 2, 3, AND 4 = APPROVED (AGENDA ITEM III-A) #1 (0518) through (0531) 1. Approval Re: Authorize and fund the proposed annual retainer for Marlowe and Company to provide assistance in securing Federal financial participation, for the renourishment phase of the Lido Beach Project 2. Approval Re: Renewal of Lease Agreement with Sarasota Flotilla, Inc., for Coast Guard Auxiliary Facilities located at Payne Terminal 3. Approval Re: One year extension to the Consulting Agreement with Ardaman & Associates to provide soils and materials testing on a continuing basis for projects administered by various City departments 4. Approval Re: Sale of property located at 3015 Pershing Avenue to Leonard J. Edmund for $23,000 On motion of Commissioner Pillot and second of Commissioner Patterson, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1, Items 1 through 4 inclusive. Motion carried unanimously (3 to 0): Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes; Merrill, yes. 6. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2: ITEM 1 (RESOLUTION NO. 96R-860) - ADOPTED; ITEM 2 (RESOLUTION NO. 96R-866) - ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM III-B) #1 (0531) through (0567) city Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Resolution No. 96R-860 in its entirety and proposed Resolution No. 96R-866 by title only. 1. Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 96R-860, appropriating $21,000 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund (Forfeitures) to fund the start-up of a CEPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Grant Program; etc. 2. Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. 96R-866, setting forth the names of Clerks, Inspectors and Officers for the Special Municipal Election to be held on January 23, 1996, for the purpose of electing a District 1 Commissioner; etc. (Title Only) On motion of Commissioner Pillot and second of Commissioner Patterson, it was moved to adopt Consent Agenda No. 2, Items 1 and 2. Mayor Merrill requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (3 to 0) : Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes; Merrill, yes. Mayor Merrill requested City Auditor and Clerk Robinson to explain the public hearing process. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that at this time petitioners have 15 minutes to address the Commission and 5 minutes for rebuttal; that any citizen who has signed up to speak has 5 minutes. All individuals wishing to speak during the public hearings were requested to stand and were sworn in by City Auditor and Clerk Robinson. 7. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 95-3897, TO CONDITIONALbY REZONE FROM RMF-4 ZONE DISTRICT TO CRT ZONE DISTRICT; AND TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 95-DPR-02 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 5 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE AND A RESTAURANT ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, SUB OF LOTS 14 AND 16, BLOCK H, PLAT OF SARASOTA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 73, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA; MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (PETITION NOS. 95-C0-04 & 95-DPR-02, RUSSELL MOORE, DESIGN STUDIOS WEST) - PASSED ON FIRST READING (AGENDA ITEM IV-1) #1 (0576) through (1269) Jane Robinson, Director of Planning and Development, came before the Commission, displayed on the overhead projector a revised preliminary site and development plan for Morrill Court, and stated that proposed Ordinance No. 95-3897 conditionally rezones from Residential Multiple-Family (RMF-4) Zone District to Commercial Residential Transition (CRT) Zone District the property located on the north side of Morrill Street between Osprey and Links Avenues; that in conjunction with Conditional Rezoning Petition No. 95-CO-04, Development Plan 95-DPR-02 has been filed to permit mixed uses and the construction of live/work townhomes within a proposed condominium development with a restaurant; that the Planning Board/Local Planning Agency (PBLP) at its meeting of December 6, 1995, found Petition Nos. 95-CO-04 and 95-DPR-02 consistent with the Sarasota City Plan and the Tree Protection Ordinance; and recommended approval to the City Commission subject to the following conditions proffered by the petitioner which would prohibit the following uses under the CRT zoning: a) Retail outlets for the sale of toys, sundries and notions, leather goods and luggage, and pet shops (including animal kennel or veterinary services), musical instruments, televisions and radios (including repairs incidental to sales), and drugs and similar products. Book 39 Page 12770 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Book 39 Page 12771 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. b) Service establishments such as shoe repair shops, self- service laundries or dry cleaners, laundry or dry cleaning pickup stations, funeral homes, radio and television repair shops, letter shops and printing establishments, duplication and copying services and similar uses. c) Employment offices, newspaper offices, and similar establishments. d) Medical offices. e) Private clubs and lodges. f) Retail outlets for the sale of home furnishings and appliances (including repairs incidental to sales), office equipment or furniture, hardware, secondhand merchandise (excluding antiques galleries), and similar uses. g) Drive-in restaurants and restaurants exceeding 4,000 square feet. h) Vocation, trade, and business schools. i) Retail establishments manufacturing goods for sale,, only at retail on the premises, such activities accessory and subordinate to the retail activities. j) Hotels and motels. k) Houses of worship, including temporary revival establishments. 1) Public and private elementary, middle, and high schools offering conventional academic curricular. m) Adult congregate living facilities. n) Retirement centers. Ms. Robinson stated that the residential/comercial ratios established for the development must be met prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the commercial component. City Manager Sollenberger stated that the Administration recommends passing proposed Ordinance No. 95-3897 on first reading. John Dumbaugh, Attorney, and Russell Moore, Design Studios West, representing Law Building One, General Partnership, came before the Commission. Mr. Moore stated that the development concept for the project is to create a small community of live/work townhomes where the residents will operate a small commercial or office use on the same property as their primary residence. Mr. Moore referred to the proposed conceptual legend on a board display to explain the following elements of the Morrill Court project: five live-work units on Morrill Street with parking in the rear of the property to retain the residential character of the neighborhood access to parking off of Links Avenue and Morrill Street a commercial/orfice building located at the corner of Osprey Avenue and Morrill Street a retention pond located behind the commercial/otfice building Mr. Moore stated that the live/work units will be no smaller than 1,000 square feet and no larger than 3,000 square feet; that the units may have any ratio of residential to commercial square footage, as long as the maximum square footage for each use is not exceeded in the entire project; that the commercial/orfice building will be no smaller than (2,000 square feet) and no larger than 7,500 square feet. Mr. Moore continued that 59 parking spaces will be provided as follows: 5 parking spaces for the residential units, 30 parking spaces for the commercial use based on 1 space per 250 square feet, 2 handicap parking spaces, and 22 excess parking spaces which will be leased by the law offices of Syprett, Meshad, Resnick & Lieb. Mr. Moore further stated that a total of 33 trees exist on site, 18 of which will remain in their present location, and 15 of which will be transplanted to the northwest corner of the property; that stormwater drainage will be accumulated in the parking lot and treated in the retention pond. Commissioner Patterson asked if the percentage of commercial space purchased will be recorded? Mr. Moore stated yes, as a part of the condominium association. Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing. The following people came before the Commission: Tina Little, 534 Columbia Court (34236) President of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association (LPNA), stated that the LPNA supports the Morrill Court project and the requested conditional rezoning; Book 39 Page 12772 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Book 39 Page 12773 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. that CRT zoning conditioned as proposed provides a proper buffer from City living to neighborhood living; that many. of the neighborhood's concerns have been resolved; that the petitioner is requested to honor the neighborhood's desires of maintaining the neighborhood feeling which has developed in the Laurel Park area. Devin Rutkowski, 1920 Laurel Street (34236), stated that he supports the project, which serves as a good example of a proposed development directly affecting a downtown neighborhood and the results which can be accomplished by a cooperative effort between the petitioner and the neighborhood association; that he is hopeful the architecture will be as sympathetic to the Mediterranean Revival and Old Florida Bungalow style and craftsmanship as possible. Rick Liberi, 1810 Morrill Street (34236), stated that the process between the petitioner and the LPNA has been successful; that the concept of the proposed project is supported; however, the restaurant proposed in the commercial building which will front on Osprey Avenue is directly accross the street from his residence; that late night service hours and the potential of a bar operating until 2 a.m. in the commercial building are two concerns which have not satisfactorily been addressed; that restricting the hours of operation for the restaurant to a 10 p.m. closing was originally proposed. Mr. Liberi requested that the Commission consider restricting the hours of operation to a midnight closing. There was no one else signed up to speak and Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing. Commissioner Patterson asked for a response from Staff regarding hours of operation for the restaurant. Ms. Robinson came before the Commission and stated that a restriction on the hours of operation was originally requested in the conditions presented by the LPNA; that the applicant requested the hours of operation limitation be eliminated; that the PBLP did not support restricting the hours of operation. Timothy Litchet, Acting Director of Building, Zoning, and Code Enforcement, came before the Commission and stated that bars cannot be located within 500 feet of residential propertyi that the commercial building would not qualify to operate as a bar. Mayor Merrill stated that a restaurant serving liquor would be permitted. Mr. Litchet stated that is correct; that a restaurant which derives 51% of total sales from food service would be permitted to serve alcohol. Commissioner Patterson stated that food service is not required while alcohol is being served; therefore, food service could stop at a certain time and the establishment essentially operate as a bar in the late evening hours. Mr. Litchet stated that is correct. Mayor Merrill stated that the property is located in an Impact Management Area (IMA) i and asked if the Commission is being requested to determine whether CRT zoning is appropriate and whether the requirements of CRT zoning have been met? Ms. Robinson stated that is correct. Commissioner Patterson asked if the Commission has the authority to include a stipulation on the hours of operation for the restaurant? Ms. Robinson stated yes. Attorney Dumbaugh and Mr. Moore came before the Commission for petitioner rebuttal. Attorney Dumbaugh stated that a specific user has not been identified; that the greatest amount of flexibility would be preferred; however, a closing at midnight is acceptable to the petitioner. Mr. Moore stated that the petitioner was concerned with a set closing hour of 10 p.m. which could possibly constrain the types of tenants and opportunities available for leasing the space; that a midnight closing would be acceptable. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 95-3897 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Patterson and second of Commissioner Pillot, it was moved to pass proposed Ordinance No. 95-3897 on first reading with a stipulation restricting the hours of operation for restaurant service to a midnight closing to be included between first and second readings. Commissioner Pillot stated that representatives for the petitioner have stated that the stipulation is acceptable; that the appropriate language to cease service at midnight should be prepared by Staff for review by the Commission at second reading. Mayor Merrill stated that his concern is primarily with alcohol service; that ceasing restaurant service at midnight is acceptable; however, the restaurant should not be required to close at midnight. Commissioner Patterson stated that a recommendation from the Administration should be provided at second reading. Mayor Merrill requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (3 to 0): Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes; Merrill, yes. Book 39 Page 12774 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Book 39 Page 12775 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. 8. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 96-3919, AMENDING ARTICLE VI, DISTRICTS, REGULATIONS GENERALLY, SECTION 6-15, YARDS, sO AS TO PERMIT RAZOR WIRE OR COILED BARBED WIRE IN CI, I, AND ILW ZONE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDI- NANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PARTS HEREOF IF DECLARED INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE: ETC. (TITLE ONLY) = PASSED ON FIRST READING (AGENDA ITEM IV-2) #1 (1269) through (1425) City Attorney Taylor stated that at the September 18, 1995, City Commission meeting, the Commission indicated a willingness to consider repealing the City's prohibition of razor wire or coiled barbed wire in any zone district in the City; that proposed Ordinance No. 96-3919 amends the Zoning Code by deleting the current prohibition and inserting regulations to permit razor wire or coiled barbed wire in the Commercial Intensive (CI), Industrial (I), and Industrial, Light and Warehousing (ILW) Zone Districts; that placement of razor wire will be required at a height of six feet above ground level and cannot exceed 38 inches above the height of the fence. City Attorney Taylor continued that at the request of the Commission, Timothy Litchet, Acting Director of Building, Zoning, and Code Enforcement, conducted a survey and determined that permitting a height of 38 inches above the fence for the coiled barbed wire and razor wire would provide for use of all wire strands readily available in the marketplace; therefore, the 24-inch height in the ordinance should be amended to 38 inches. City Attorney Taylor further stated that the changes in height restriction were inadvertently placed in the ordinance provided for Commission approval; that the ordinance should be amended to read as follows: . the actual height of the barbed wire strands does not exceed more than twenty-four (24) inches above the height of the fence upon which it is installed. : the actual height of the coiled barbed wire or razor wire strands do not exceed more than thirty-eight (38) inches above the height of the fence upon which it is installed. City Manager Sollenberger stated that the Administration recommends passing proposed Ordinance No. 96-3919 on first reading. Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing. The following people came before the Commission: Michael Cuttler, 1909 North Washington Boulevard, stated that the installation of coiled barbed wire across the top of a fence is more difficult to control than barbed wire; that the revision to 38 inches is appropriate. There was no one else signed up to speak and Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 96-3919 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Pillot and second of Commissioner Patterson, it was moved to pass proposed Ordinance 96-3919 on first reading. Mayor Merrill requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (3 to 0): Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes; Merrill, yes. 9. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 95-3864, AMENDING CHAPTER 11, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLES I THROUGH X, INCLUSIVE AND CHAPTER 14, ARTICLES II, III & IV, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH CHAPTERS BY THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE IX RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD TO DENY THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT TO A CONTRACTOR CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES: ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1994 EDITION, THE STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE, 1994 EDITION, THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1994 EDITION, THE STANDARD GAS CODE, 1994 EDITION, AND THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 1994 EDITION; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY OF SARASOTA AMENDMENTS TO EACH OF THE AFOREMENTIONED STANDARD CODES OF THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND THE LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 1990 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AS REVISED; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PARTS HEREOF IF DECLARED INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE: PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) - PASSED ON FIRST READING (AGENDA ITEM IV-3) #1 (1425) through (1506) Timothy Litchet, Acting Director of Building, Zoning, and Code Enforcement, came before the Commission and stated that the majority of the changes to the 1994 Standard Code Amendments are technical or formatting changes; that the following two are the only changes of significance: 1. The dollar amount for repairs before needing a building permit has been changed from $400 to $1,000. 2. The fact that the issuance of a building permit does not stay a building code violation or a Code Enforcement Special Master ruling has been clarified. City Manager Sollenberger stated that the Administration recommends passing proposed Ordinance No. 95-3854 on first reading. Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing. There was no one signed up to speak and Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing. Book 39 Page 12776 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Book 39 Page 12777 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 95-3854 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Pillot and second of Commissioner Patterson, it was moved to pass proposed Ordinance No. 95-3854 on first reading. Mayor Merrill requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (3 to 0): Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes; Merrill, yes. 10. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS = ADMINISTRATION TO DISCUSS WITH MR. HARSLEM THE CITY EFFORTS TO RENOURISH LIDO BEACH (AGENDA ITEM VI) #1 (1507) through (1796) Eric Harslem 216 South Boulevard of Presidents (34236), came before the Commission and referred to a sketched drawing comparing the shoreline along Lido Beach in 1983 to the shoreline in 1996 which depicted a surplus of sand at the north and south ends of Lido Beach and a shortage of sand at mid Lido Beach. Mr. Harslem stated that barrier reefs, located off of the north and south ends of Lido Beach, slow waves and prevent erosion; that no barrier reefs are located off of mid Lido Beach; that barrier reefs are also located off of Siesta Beach which does not experience problems with erosion; that a consultant familiar with ocean currents and sand movement should be hired to identify long-term solutions to prevent continued erosion on Lido Beach. Mr. Harslem continued that dredging is costly and subject to approval by the United States Corps of Army Engineers (USACE) / that the City should consider a more convenient and less costly alternative of relocating sand from the north and south ends of Lido Beach toward the middle of Lido Beach; that dredged sand is full of sea shells and harsh on bare feet; that transferred sand from the north and south ends would provide better quality sand. City Manager Sollenberger stated that relocating sand from north Lido Beach requires approval and permitting from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP); that the process followed to obtain an FDEP permit is lengthy and difficult; that in 1989, the City's request for an emergency permit to relocate sand from the northern end of Lido Beach to a severely eroded section in front of the Holiday Inn was denied. Mayor Merrill requested that Mr. Sollenberger make arrangements to discuss with Mr. Harslem the City's efforts toward renourishing Lido Beach. Mayor Merrill and Commissioner Pillot thanked Mr. Harslem for his interest and a well-prepared presentation. 11. NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL RE: ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WEST OF WALDEMERE FIRE STATION FOR PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE COUNTY, AND THE PURCHASE TO BE FUNDED FROM THE 1985 BOND ISSUE AND LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX = APPROVED (AGENDA ITEM VIII-1) #1 (1803) through (1925) City Manager Sollenberger stated that the public parking at the Waldemere Fire Station funded by the 1985 General Obligation Bond Issue is not sufficient to support the second floor meeting room; that the Fire Consolidation Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County provides for use of the meeting room by the City for training purposes and public meetings; that the single-family residential property located at 2034 Waldemere Street has been offered to the city for $55,000; that Sarasota County has agreed to finance appropriate improvements to the property if the purchase is accomplished and the zoning is converted to allow governmental use; that the improvements funded by the County would include: demolition and removal of the existing residence, as well as the installation of ground level parking spaces. Mr. Sollenberger continued that the $100,000 remaining from the 1985 Bond Issue has been recommended for use in funding stormwater improvements on Anglin Drive; that the bid on the project received was approximately $61,000; that the County has $13,000 available, which requires approximately $49,000 from the City's Bond Issue; that the remaining funding from the 1985 Bond Issue together with approximately $3,000 from Local Option Sales Tax, would provide sufficient funding for acquisition of the property at 2034 Waldemere Street. Mr. Sollenberger stated that the City should take advantage of this opportunity, purchase the property, and initiate a rezoning to Governmental use; that the Administration recommends authorizing the purchase of the property located at 2034 Waldemere Street for parking improvements to be constructed by the County, and funding the purchase from the 1985 Bond Issue and Local Option Sales Tax as outlined. On motion of Commissioner Pillot and second of Commissioner Patterson, it was moved to authorize the purchase of the property located at 2034 Waldemere Street for parking improvements to be constructed by the County, and fund the purchase from the 1985 Bond Issue and Local Option Sales Tax as outlined by the City Manager. Motion carried unanimously (3 to 0): Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes; Merrill, yes. 12. NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL RE: PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF $32,167 WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) FOR ALLEGED PERMIT VIOLATIONS REGARDING THE RINGLING CAUSEWAY FORCEMAIN = APPROVED (AGENDA ITEM VIII-2) #1 (1925) through (1963) Commissioner Patterson referred to the Agenda material which indicated a request for authorization by the City Commission for Book 39 Page 12778 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. Book 39 Page 12779 01/16/96 6:00 P.M. the Administration to enter into a final settlement of $32,167 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP); and that the sum represents financial penalties imposed upon the City of Sarasota by FDEP as a result of alleged violations of permit conditions by the City's contractor in the Ringling Causeway Forcemain project. Commissioner Patterson stated that the Commission has been provided sufficient materials and are familiar with the item; that a presentation may not be necessary. Mayor Merrill stated that hearing no objections, the presentation will be waived. On motion of Commissioner Patterson and second of Commissioner Pillot, it was moved to approve the settlement and authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement agreement. Motion carried unanimously (3 to 0): Patterson, yes; Pillot, yes; Merrill, yes. 13. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION RE: UPCOMING SARASOTA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETING #1 (1967) through (2070) City Manager Sollenberger stated that the Sarasota County Legislative Delegation is meeting on January 18, 1996, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Twin Lakes Park; that he and Mayor Merrill will represent the City at 9:45 a.m.i that one item of major importance to the City of Sarasota is support from the delegation of grant funding for the Lido Beach Renourishment Project; that Governor Chiles' budget includes $10.6 million for beach renourishment projects although the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is requesting a total of $13 million; that the difference in funding will create a great amount of competition during the legislative session; that strong support from the Sarasota County Legislative Delegation is imperative; therefore, he intends to reemphasize the need and the importance of the Lido Beach Renourishment Project. Mr. Sollenberger continued that another item which will be raised to the Legislative Delegation is the importance of guarding against a decrease in revenue sources allocated for municipal purposes, i.e., a bill proposed to discontinue the Recycling Grant from which the City currently receives $83,000 annually. Commissioner Pillot stated that support for the bill being introduced by State Representative Shirley Brown regarding adult entertainment should be expressed. 14. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: (AGENDA ITEM X) #1 (2070) through (2081) COMMISSIONER PILLOT: A. stated that he will be out of town from February 15 to March 1, 1996; therefore, will not be in attendance at the regular City Commission meeting of February 20, 1996. 15. OTHER MATTERS (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS - SPECIAL MEETING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1996, TO DECLARE THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION (AGENDA ITEM XI) #1 (2081) through (2140) CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK ROBINSON: A. stated that the Special Municipal Election for the purpose of electing a District 1 Commissioner will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 1996; that the swearing in of the elected Commissioner will take place at 12 noon on Monday, January 29; however, attendance of three Commissioners at a meeting on Wednesday, January 24 is required to declare the results of the election. Mayor Merrill stated that he will be out of town. Commissioner Patterson stated that she is not available until 2:30 or 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Commissioner Pillot stated that a previous commitment has been scheduled for noon; that his schedule could accommodate any time after 1:00 p.m. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the meeting will be tentatively scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 1996; that Vice Mayor Cardamone will be contacted and the Commissioners informed if there is a conflict. 16. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XII) #1 (2142) There being no further business, Mayor Merrill adjourned the regular meeting of January 16, 1996, at 7:02 p.m. a ASer F DAVID MERRILL, MAYOR ATTEST: 3E Roben A BILLY E.CROBINSON, CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK Tr : Book 39 Page 12780 01/16/96 6:00 P.M.