BOOK 46 Page 18979 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1999, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: : Mayor Mollie C. Cardamone, Vice Mayor Gene M. Pillot, Commissioners Albert F. Hogle, Carolyn J. Mason and Mary J. Quillin, Deputy City Manager V. Peter Schneider, City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson, and Sarah Schenk, City Attorney's Office ABSENT: City Manager David R. Sollenberger and City Attorney Richard J. Taylor PRESIDING: Mayor Cardamone The meeting was called to order in accordance with Article III, Section 9 (a) of the Charter of the City of Sarasota at 6:02 p.m. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PRESENTATION RE: RETIREMENT AWARD TO JULIUS E. HALAS, WHO HAS RETIRED FROM THE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF SARASOTA AFTER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE #1 (0000) through (0144) Mayor Cardamone requested that Julius Halas, Fire Chief, Retired, come forward. Mayor Cardamone read in its entirety the Retirement Award recognizing Mr. Halas' 25 years of faithful service to the City and County from September 23, 1974, to October 22, 1999, and stated that the Commission wishes to record an expression of its sincere appreciation for the devotion and loyalty to the City; that on behalf of all the people of the City, the Commission expresses pride in the record of service of employees who have contributed to the enhancement of Sarasota and realizes progress is predicated upon the loyalty and efficiency of employees who carry out their duties faithfully and effectively. Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the Administration thanks Mr. Halas for his years of service; that often employees lost through either consolidation or retirement are quickly forgotten; however, Mr. Halas has left a positive impression on all City employees; that the City wishes Mr. Halas the best in his new position as Fire Chief for the Town of Longboat Key. Mr. Halas thanked the Commission and stated that having worked for the City is a source of pride; that the guidance of former Fire Chief Harold Stincomb and former City Manager Ken Thompson is appreciated; that working with City Manager Sollenberger and Deputy City Manager Schneider was wonderful; that working with John Lewis, Chief of Police, Sarasota Police Department, has been an honor; that Staff was supportive in obtaining an upper level educational degree; that then-Commissioner and now Vice Mayor Pillot as a member of the Civil Service Board administered tests to determine potential promotion possibilities; that serving the Commission over the years has been an honor. 2. PRESENTATION RE: PROCLAIMING THE SARASOTA COUNTY MILLENNIUM COMMISSION AND ITS PROGRAM CALLED 2000 DREAMS AND FIND IT APPROPRIATE AT THE DAWN OF A NEW CENTURY TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND ITS CITIZENS AND TO REMEMBER PAST TREASURES WHILE CREATING LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS #1 (0157) through (0340) Mayor Cardamone stated that the proclamation is a part of the County Millennium Program; that all the municipalities participating in the millennium activities will be making the same proclamation; that the proclamation is wonderful, was presented by the Millennium Commission, and is very well done; that the proclamation should be posted in the lobby of City Hall; and read the proclamation in its entirety. Paul Thorpe, Executive Director of The Downtown Association of Sarasota, Inc. (Downtown Association) 1818 Main Street (34236), came before the Commission, presented the official banner for the City's Dreams 2000 celebrating the millennium for display throughout the business district beginning December 27, 1999, and stated that flags are being manufactured; that the first millennium event was the Holiday Parade; that the second millennium event is the City's New Year's Eve celebration; and distributed Dreams 2000 stickers which are available for mailings, literature, etc. Mayor Cardamone stated that thanks are extended to the Downtown Association for the wonderful Holiday Parade. Mr. Thorpe stated that the City's Holiday Parade was bigger and better than New York's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 3. PRESENTATION RE: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO COLIN PILLIVANT FOR SUPPORT, HARD WORK, AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES ADVISORY BOARD #1 (0344) through (0450) Pamela Dorwarth, Chairman, and Donald Dawkins, Vice Chairman, Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board, came before the Commission. BOOK 46 Page 18980 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page. 18981 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. Ms. Dorwarth stated that misdirected communication does not mean blame or fault; that the Citizens With Disabilities Advisory Board wishes to present an award to Colin Pillivant, Construction Supervisor, Regal Cinemas, for the wonderful job done with the retrofit renovation project of the Hollywood 20 Theatres to make the movie theaters handicap accessible; that Mr. Pillivant has done an outstanding job and has gone above and beyond. Mr. Pillivant stated that receiving the award is an honor; that being part of the project was a good experience. Mayor Cardamone stated that Ms. Dorwarth was instrumental in improving conditions sO the disabled could enjoy the movies. Ms. Dorwarth stated that pictures of the project have been sent to Tallahassee for use as examples of successful retrofitting of stadium-style theaters; that Mr. Pillivant should be very proud of his work. The Commission recessed at 6:15 p.m. into a Special meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and reconvened at 6:25 p.m. 4. APPROVAL RE: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1999 - APPROVED (AGENDA ITEM I) #1 (0465) through (0472) On motion of Commissioner Quillin and second of Commissioner Mason, it was moved to approve the minutes of the December 6, 1999, Regular Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 5. CHANGE TO THE ORDERS OF THE DAY - APPROVED #1 (0474) through (0492) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson presented the following Change to the Orders of the Day: A. Remove under Unfinished Business, Agenda Item VI-2, Approval Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 98-4060 reducing the speed limit on Osprey Avenue between Hyde Park and Arlington Streets to 15 miles per hour (mph) . On motion of Vice Mayor Pillot and second of Commissioner Mason, it was moved to approve the Change to the Orders of the Day. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yesi Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 6. REPORT RE: CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED CONTRIBUTING $1,000 FROM THE DISABLED PARKING FINES FUND TO THE MAYOR'S FEED THE HUNGRY CAMPAIGN; RECEIVED REPORT (AGENDA ITEM II-1) #1 (0493) through (0853) Duane Mountain, Deputy Director of Public Works, and Pamela Dorwarth, Chairman, Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board, came before the Commission. Ms. Dorwarth stated that currently most of the charitable agencies are lacking funds; that the Administration advised the Sarasota City Code (1986 as amended) allows the use of funds from fines imposed for illegal parking in parking spaces for disabled persons for charitable purposes; that at its December 17, 1999, meeting, the Citizens With Disabilities Advisory Board voted unanimously to contribute $1,000 from the disabled parking fines fund to the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign for Christmas 1999; that 17.86 percent of the City's disabled will benefit from the contribution; that liquor and tobacco products are not included; that only food is provided. Mayor Cardamone stated that the appropriateness of using the disabled parking fines fund for charity is questioned; that the cause is wonderful; that the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign is supported by the City; that the Campaign is supported by many people in the City; that the fines are collected to provide additional assistance to the disabled. Ms. Dorwarth cited Section 33-83, Disposition of trafiic fines and forfeitures, Sarasota City Code (1986 as amended), as follows: fines imposed for illegal parking in parking spaces provided for disabled persons shall be accounted for separately and the fund created therefor shall be used for projects or facilities of benefit to disabled persons. Mayor Cardamone stated that interpreting the section to allow for contributions to the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign is somewhat of a concern. Commissioner Mason stated that approving the request does not cause concern. On motion of Commissioner Mason and second of Commissioner Quillin, it was moved to approve contributing $1,000 from the disabled parking fines fund to the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign. Commissioner Quillin stated that the request is supported; that the past year has been unusual due to State cutbacks to food banks and charitable organizations; that citizens in the community require assistance; that the Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board is very thoughtful in proposing such a contribution and is applauded for bringing the issue to the Commission's attention. BOOK 46 Page 18982 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18983 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that including authorization for distribution of the funds is also requested. Vice Mayor Pillot asked if the distribution of the funds is implicit in the motion? Mayor Cardamone stated yes and called for a vote on the motion to approve contributing $1,000 from the disabled parking fines fund to the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign. Motion carried (4 to 1): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, no. Mayor Cardamone stated that Staff should conduct a review to determine if contributions to charitable organizations from the disabled parking fines fund are appropriate in the future. Mayor Cardamone read a letter from Joel Swallow, Chairman, Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign, thanking the Commission and community for support and encouragement and indicating that Sarasota is a wonderful place and is fantastically generous; that the response to the 1999 Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign has been unusual in times of decreasing charitable donations; that the Campaign is a financial umbrella of support for many small food pantries in Sarasota County including the Community Medical Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) and many other agencies serving those in need; that over $95,000 in food vouchers has been distributed in 1999 allowing the Campaign to meet one-third of the requested needs of the hungry; that the Campaign has been raising funds for 12 years to help people in need during the holiday season; that the efforts of the volunteer committees and compassionate citizens of the community are appreciated. Mayor Cardamone stated that the Campaign has been enormously successful in 1999; that' the committee for the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign engenders a great deal of pride; that the $1,000 check should be immediately prepared for distribution prior to the holidays. Ms. Dorwarth stated that the American Red Cross is one of the recipients of the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Campaign which is both surprising and pleasing. Mayor Cardamone stated that the public is thanked for the success of the Campaign. Vice Mayor Pillot stated the purpose of limiting charitable contributions from the disabled parking fines fund is understood; however, the request is enthusiastically supported, not only due to the benefit to people with disabilities but also as Ms. Dorwarth comes to the Commission with the best interests of citizens with disabilities and the community in general in mind. On motion of Commissioner Quillin and second of Vice Mayor Pillot, it was moved to receive the report of the December 17, 1999, meeting of the Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 7. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 1: ITEM NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, AND 13 - APPROVED (AGENDA ITEM III-A) #1 (0854) through (0975) Commissioner Quillin requested that Items No. 10, 11, and 13 be removed for discussion. 1. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Services and Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation for property located at 3450 North Washington Boulevard 2. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Services and Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Walter E. Sienk and Betty Mae Sienk for property located at 2930 Hawthorne Street 3. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Services and Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Ralph L. Mushrush, Anna L. Mushrush and William H. Mushrush for property located at 2836 Lynnhurst Street 4. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Services and Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Sarasota and William H. Mushrush for property located at 2834 5. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Services and Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Ralph L. Mushrush, Trustee for properties located at 2820, 2826, and 2832 Lynnhurst Street 6. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Services and Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Sarasota and Ralph L. Mushrush, Trustee for properties located at 2815, 2811, and 2817 Hawthorne Street 7. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Indemnity Agreement between the City BOOK 46 Page 18984 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18985 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. of Sarasota and Sarasota Commons Shopping Center for waterline easements 8. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Sarasota and the Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Sarasota County/City of Sarasota Toilet Rebate Project (K270B) 9. Approval Re: Award of contract authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute a contract between the City of Sarasota and Encore Construction Company, Altamonte Springs, FL, (Bid No. 00-8H) in the amount of $1,825,000 for construction of the Seawater Pumping and Filtration Facilities Project 12. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Sarasota and OneSource Landscape and Golf Services, Inc., (Bid No. 89-209H) for Golf Course Maintenance for the Bobby Jones Golf Course On motion of Vice Mayor Pillot and second of Commissioner Hogle, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1, Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 10. Approval Re: Request funding for Public Works overtime salary costs in the amount of $7,526 for the millennium celebration Commissioner Quillin stated that the funding source for the overtime salary costs is not identified; and asked if the funds will come from the millennium account? Deputy City Manager Schneider stated yes. On motion of Commissioner Hogle and second of Vice Mayor Pillot, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1, Item No. 10. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 11. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and the City Auditor and Clerk to execute the Loan Agreement between the City of Sarasota and the Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $176,500 to continue the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area Plan in the Community Redevelopment area Commissioner Quillin stated that the funding source is unknown; that a report will be provided the Commission in January 2000; that approving the loan prior to hearing the report is not fiscally responsible. On motion of Vice Mayor Pillot and second of Commissioner Hogle, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1, Item No. 11. Motion carried (4 to 1): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, no; Cardamone, yes. 13. Approval Re: Authorize the Mayor and City Auditor and Clerk to execute the contract with the Greater Newtown Community Redevelopment Corporation (GNCRC) Commissioner Quillin referred to a memorandum dated December 20, 1999, from the Administration regarding Minority Business Development courses offered by the Greater Newtown Community Redevelopment Corporation (GNCRC) and stated that the outline of the courses is good; that providing the information will foster communication between Staff and GNCRC; that progress toward a mutual understanding is being made; that GNCRC is working hard; that reports and information are required to provide a means of measurement of the. programs I success; that providing the information is appreciated. On motion of Commissioner Mason and second of Vice Mayor Pillot, it was moved to approve Consent Agenda No. 1, Item No. 13. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yesi Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 8. CONSENT AGENDA NO. 2: ITEM 1 (RESOLUTION NO. O0R-1238) ADOPTED; ITEM 2 (ORDINANCE NO. 99-4119) - ADOPTED; ITEM 3 (ORDINANCE NO. 99-4173) - ADOPTED; ITEM 4 (ORDINANCE NO. 99-4174) - ADOPTED; ITEM 5 (ORDINANCE NO. 00-4186) - ADOPTED: AND ITEM 6 (ORDINANCE NO. 00-4187) - ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM III-B) #1 (0977) through (1268) Commissioner Mason requested that Item No. 2 be removed for discussion. 1. Adoption Re: Proposed Resolution No. O0R-1238 appropriating $133,273.16 from the unappropriated fund balance of the general fund to fund the Greater Newtown Community Redevelopment Corporation programs of: General Administration; Minority Business Development; Urbaculture; Florida Main Street; and Cultural/ Historical for the fiscal year 1999-2000 to be paid in equal quarterly installments; etc. 3. Adoption Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 99-4173 amending Chapter 2, Article V, Division 5 of the Sarasota City Code relating to code enforcement, to amend and to clarify various provisions of such division; to provide for legislative authority and purpose; to provide a procedure BOOK 46 Page 18986 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18987 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. for the issuance and prosecution of notices of violation and for the imposition of fines and costs by the Code Enforcement Special Master for failure to comply with such notices; to authorize the City to repair certain properties and to assess such costs against the property owner; to require owner of a property subject to a code enforcement proceeding to disclose same to a prospective transferee of such property; to increase the maximum penalties for a violation and repeat violation; to set forth a maximum penalty for a violation found to be irreparable or irreversible in nature; amending the Standard Housing Code, 1991, Section 101.6, to provide a local amendment requiring structures to be maintained substantially free of dirt, stains, rust mold or mildew (Title Only) 4. Adoption Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 99-4174 providing for designation of the structure located at 1970 main street historically known as The Crisp Building as a structure of historic significance pursuant to the Historic Preservation ordinance of the City of Sarasota as more particularly described herein (Title Only) 5. Adoption Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 00-4186 to rezone real property located on the north side of Fourth Street between the North Tamiami Trail and Cocoanut Avenue and having a street address of 1251 Fourth Street, from the Multiple-Family-Residential-3 (RMF-3) Zone District to the Theater and Arts District (TAD) Zone District (Title Only) 6. Adoption Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 00-4187 to rezone real property located at the southeast corner of Fruitville Road and East Avenue, from the Multiple-Family- Residential-3 (RMF-3) Zone District to the Commercial- Central Business District (C-CBD) Zone District, as more particularly set forth herein; providing for conditions of the rezoning (Title Only) Commissioner Mason left the Chambers at 6:35 p.m. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Resolution No. O0R-1238 in its entirety and proposed Ordinance Nos. 99-4173, 99-4174, 00-4186, and 00-4187 by title only. On motion of Commissioner Hogle and second of Vice Mayor Pillot, it was moved to adopt Consent Agenda No. 2, Item Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Mayor Cardamone requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (4 to 0): Cardamone, yes; Hogle, yesi Pillot, yes, Quillin, yes. Commissioner Mason returned to the Chambers at 6:45 p.m. 2. Adoption Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 99-4119 amending Section 33-112 of the Sarasota City Code to prohibit stopping, standing or parking a motor vehicle between a curb or edge of pavement and the property line behind such curb or edge of pavement (Title Only) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance No. 99-4119 by title only. Commissioner Mason asked the time the proposed ordinance can be enforced after adoption? City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated the proposed ordinance will be effective immediately. On motion of Commissioner Mason and second of Commissioner Quillin, it was moved to adopt Consent Agenda No. 2, Item No. 2. Vice Mayor Pillot stated that at a large gathering at a private home, attendees may park off the pavement with the vehicles' right wheels on the grassy area, which is in the right-of-way and which is a violation of the proposed ordinance; that principle dictates the ordinance should be enforced; and asked the method of enforcement while attending an affair for which the right-of-way is the only available parking? Mayor Cardamone stated that the proposed ordinance indicates no parking between the curb and the edge of the pavement; and asked the ordinance's effect on property having no curb? Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the ordinance specifies the curb or the edge of the pavement. Mayor Cardamone stated that parking on the right-of-way at a private gathering will be affected by the ordinance; that property owners frequently ask guests at a party not to park on the grass. Commissioner Quillin stated that asking guests to park on the pavement is not a problem; that parking on rights-of-way has not been a severe problem in some neighborhoods; that the proposed ordinance will help other neighborhoods with problems of parking in the rights-of-way; that an occasional party has not been a problem; that an abuse of parking in the rights-of-way in some neighborhoods has existed. Mayor Cardamone requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote to adopt Consent Agenda No. 2, Item No. 2. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 9. NON QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY'S ELECTION SYSTEM RELATING ONLY TO THE ELECTION FOR THE BOOK 46 Page 18988 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18989 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. TWO AT-LARGE COMMISSION SEATS - NO ACTION TAKEN (AGENDA ITEM VI-I) #1 (1268) through (1340) Mayor Cardamone requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson explain the public hearing sign-up process. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that persons wishing to speak are requested to complete a Request to Speak form; that speakers at the non quasi- judicial public hearings will have 5 minutes to speak; that speakers will be timed and will be advised when 1 minute remains; that no one has signed up to speak at this time. Mayor Cardamone opened the public hearing. There was no one signed up to speak and Mayor Cardamone closed the public hearing. Mayor Cardamone stated that expending the required energy on the issue of the election for the at-large Commission seats which has been a concern over the past seven years is not desired; that running as a candidate for one of two at-large Commission seats in a plurality election with no head-to-head competition or campaigning regarding the issues was very unsatisfying and did not meet strong personal feelings regarding good government; that materials provided by the City Attorney's Office have been studied three times; that continuing to attempt to change the system is not worth the personal effort. 10. CITIZENS I INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS = ADMINISTRATION TO RETURN WITH SUGGESTIONS OF POSSIBLE CITY INCENTIVES FOR WALGREENS TO BUILD A STORE AT DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.. WAY AND ORANGE AVENUE #1 (1340) through (1652) The following people were signed up to speak: Paul Thorpe, President, Florida Redevelopment Association. Florida Main Street, and Executive Director, the Downtown Association of Sarasota, Inc.. (Downtown Association) 1818 Main Street (34236), stated that an opportunity exists to make a gigantic step forward in assisting the Greater Newtown Community Redevelopment Corporation (GNCRC) i that a neighborhood meeting will be conducted regarding construction of a Walgreens on North Tamiami Trail across from Eckerd Drug Store; that the Commission is encouraged to persuade Walgreens to build a store on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Way; that a piece of property owned by the City on the southeast corner of MLK Way and Orange Avenue is a good location for a Walgreens store; that a Walgreens at MLK Way and Orange Avenue will be a jump start for the area; that the GNCRC has been working hard; that the business community can assist in providing a jump start; that the possibility of Walgreens' agreeing to change the location of a proposed store is unknown; that offering an attractive sales price for the City-owned property may be an incentive to change the location; that the various committees should advise Walgreens that national recognition could be gained as a great community will be assisted; that such an opportunity does not occur often. Mayor Cardamone asked the location of the proposed Walgreens on North Tamiami Trail? Mr. Thorpe stated that the proposed location is the southwest corner of Myrtle Street and North Tamiami Trail; that building at the corner of MLK Way and Orange Avenue would be a coup for the community. Vice Mayor Pillot stated that suggesting to Walgreens to build a store at MLK Way and Orange Avenue is an exciting and responsible idea. On motion of Vice Mayor Pillot and second of Commissioner Mason, it was moved to request the Administration to return to the Commission with suggestions of incentives the City may offer for the possibility of Walgreens' building a store at MLK Way and Orange Avenue. Commissioner Quillin stated that the suggested location is admirable; however, not knowing if a rezoning is required causes discomfort; that the suggestion could have been directed by the business community to Walgreens, following which the Administration could have addressed the possibility; that not knowing the implications accompanying the motion causes discomfort; that other locations on MLK Way could be considered. Mr. Thorpe stated that a rare opportunity exists; that every effort should be expended to make the opportunity work; that funds are being expended to assist Newtown; that a Walgreens at MLK Way and Orange Avenue will surpass funds expended for assistance; that pursuing negotiations with Walgreens should begin as soon as possible. Commissioner Quillin stated that arbitrarily placing a commercial structure in the neighborhood is inappropriate; that the suggestion should be reviewed by Staff; that the zoning of the proposed alternate location at MLK Way and Orange Avenue is unknown; that housing exists adjacent to the proposed location at MLK Way and Orange Avenue. Mayor Cardamone asked if a rezoning is required for the site on North Tamiami Trail? BOOK 46 Page 18990 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18991 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that Walgreens has filed an application for the site on US 41; that Staff will indicate in a report any necessary zoning requirements. Commissioner Hogle stated that the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores Association (IB/SSA) plans to attend the neighborhood meeting. Mayor Cardamone called for a vote on the motion to request the Administration to return to the Commission with suggestions of incentives the City may offer for the possibility of Walgreens' building a store at MLK Way and Orange Avenue. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 11. REPORT RE: RITZ - CARLTON DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, COVENANT 18, EXTENDING THE PEDESTRIAN LINKAGE ISSUE BETWEEN THE RITZ- CARLTON PROJECT AND THE DOWNTOWN FOR ONE YEAR APPROVED TO EXTEND RESOLUTION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK TO DECEMBER 2000 (AGENDA ITEM VI-I) #1 (1658) through (1835) Jane Robinson, Director of Planning and Development, and Dennis Daughters, Director of Engineering/City Engineer, came before the Commission. Ms. Robinson stated that Brenda Patten, Attorney, law firm of Kirk- Pinkerton, representing the Applicant, is unable to attend the meeting; that pursuant to Development Agreement Application No. 99-DA-01, Staff and the developer's representative are to make a report to the Commission prior to December 31, 1999, regarding the pedestrian linkage between the Ritz-Carlton Hotel project and Downtown; that Staff believes an at-grade crossing is not appropriate; that resolution of the pedestrian linkage issue should be extended to December 2000; that in the meantime, the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) and update of the Downtown Sarasota: Master Plan for Tomorrow (May 1986) (CRA Master Plan) will be underway; that the results of the two efforts can provide recommendations for a method to accomplish the pedestrian linkage. Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the Administration recommends extending the report concerning pedestrian linkage between the Ritz-Carlton Hotel project and Downtown to December 2000. On motion of Vice Mayor Pillot and second of Commissioner Hogle, it was moved to approve extending the report concerning the pedestrian linkage between the Ritz-Carlton Hotel project and Downtown to December 2000. Commissioner Quillin stated that a report to the Commission concerning the TCEA Plan is scheduled for January 2000; that another year will pass before a TCEA Plan report will be received. Mr. Daughters stated that a TCEA Plan report will be presented in January 2000. Commissioner Quillin asked if the report will contain a traffic study? Mr. Daughters stated yes. Commissioner Quillin asked if a tie-in for the pedestrian and bicycle paths exists? Mr. Daughters stated that the site plan for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel project approved by the Commission includes a separate bicycle path through the property. Commissioner Quillin asked if the bicycle path is still included in the site plan? Mr. Daughters stated yes. Ms. Robinson stated that the modified site plan places the bicycle path in a more reasonable location. Commissioner Quillin asked if the bicycle path will tie in with the existing path? Ms. Robinson stated yes. Mayor Cardamone requested that Staff provide Commissioner Quillin a briefing concerning the funding of the TCEA and the timeline. Mr. Daughters stated that a copy of the full report was presented to the Commission in October 1999. Mayor Cardamone stated that briefing the Commissioner is important; that personal difficulty is raised upon hearing one Commissioner indicating the rest of the Commission is fiscally irresponsible for approving funding for a program approved several months ago by a previous Commission; that resolution of the status of the program is desired. Mayor Cardamone called for a vote on the motion to approve extending the report concerning the pedestrian linkage between the Ritz- Carlton Hotel project and Downtown to December 2000. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yes; Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. 12. REPORT RE: SARASOTA COUNTY STORMWATER ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY'S SEMI - ANNUAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND WORK STATUS (AGENDA ITEM VII-1) #1 (1836) through (3531) BOOK 46 Page 18992 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18993 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. J.P. Marchand, P.E., Planning/Public Works General Manager, Bill Nichols, Operations and Maintenance General Manager, Public Works, Bill Bergstresser, Foreman, Operations and Maintenance Tim Lawrence, Capital Improvements (Engineering) Section Manager, Sarasota County, and Michael Hanson, Senior Engineer, Boyle Engineering Corporation, came before the Commission. Mr. Marchand stated that Steve Cork, Executive Director, Public Works Business Center, Sarasota County, regrets being unable to attend the meeting; that the focus of the is the current status of storm drainage capital improvements and maintenance and the St. Armands Key project. Mr. Marchand referred to computer-generated drawings of the Phillippi Creek Watershed projects displayed on the overhead projector and stated that the improvement assessment for Phillippi Creek was reduced by $4.45 from $67.35 per equivalent stormwater unit (ESU) to $62.90 due to the favorable rate received on a bond issue approved in early 1999; that the status of the Bahia Vista/Lockwood Ridge Floodplain Reclamation project is of particular interest to the Commission; that the concept is to build a levee along Phillippi Creek to prevent rising flood waters from flooding the area north and west; that approximately 100 homes were flooded in the area in 1997 and 1998; that the project has been designed to solve the flooding problem; that obtaining 31 homes adjacent to Phillippi Creek is necessary; that 21 homes have been purchased, 1 home is under contract, and in September 1999 the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Resolution providing for necessity and an order-of-taking date in February or March 2000 for the remaining homes. Mayor Cardamone asked'if a permit has been applied for and received for the levee project? Mr. Marchand stated that completion of the preliminary design report (PDR) is expected in January 2000; that adequate evaluation and design has been completed to begin the project without any impact upstream or downstream to the water level by using the area in the immediate vicinity of the project as well as the Two Lakes area between Lockwood Ridge Road and Searcy Avenue for floodplain storage; that widening the channel will result in significant flood reductions upstream; that a method of widening the channel without impacting the downstream areas is being explored; that a voluntary program of property acquisition has begun; that the County is behind on the completion schedule; that the Interlocal Agreement with the City specifies the project should be substantially complete in September 2000; that the deadline date will not be met; that a revised completion date will be brought back to the Commission; however, completing the PDR before returning to the Commission with a firm completion date for the project is desired; that an integral part of the project is the Two Lakes area; that the plan is to utilize the area for floodplain compensation in a major storm event and also to develop park facilities for use during dry periods on the site; that the initial work indicates the necessity for floodplain compensation; that Staff appropriately reminded the County the Two Lakes area requires park features; that both floodplain compensation and park features can be accomplished; that the entire Two Lakes area will be flooded during a major storm event; however, the site can be used for park and recreational purposes if not Elooded; that reaching a settlement with the property owner is anticipated. Mr. Marchand continued that the Hudson Bayou drainage basin is located 100 percent in the City; that the BCC passed an improvement assessment in the area during the September 1999 budget hearings; that construction is currently occurring more rapidly; that the Arlington Canal bypass project to reduce flooding in the southern part of the basin south of Bahia Vista Street should begin in two months and be completed in the summer of 2000. Mayor Cardamone asked the reason for the difference in the assessment rates between the Phillippi Creek and Hudson Bayou areas? Mr. Marchand stated that the rate difference is based on the work occurring in the drainage basin and the number of ESUS in the basin; that the Hudson Bayou desiltation facility is of particular interest to the Commission; that the desiltation project is for flood control and water quality; that water quality is the major purpose of the project; that Hudson Bayou was found to have very high levels of lead in the sediments; that the existence of tributaries contributing to the lead loadings in the sediments was unknown; that studies have been conducted indicating the lead comes from other tributaries of the basin; that County Staff will meet within the next few weeks with City Staff to discuss results of water quality monitoring and will report back to the Commission. Mayor Cardamone stated that County Staff is reminded that a Hudson Bayou taxing district was created to dredge and clean the bayou a few years ago; that the desiltation facility should prevent further degradation of the bayou; that the City and County are obligated to prevent upstream silting in the bayou. Mr. Marchand stated that County Staff will keep in mind desiltation is the primary focus in Hudson Bayou while attempting to reduce lead sources. Mr. Marchand continued that the Whitaker Bayou drainage basin is located in the northern section of the Cityi that the Newtown Canal project construction award has been made; that construction will commence in mid-January 2000 with completion scheduled for early summer 2000; that' the basin master planning for Whitaker Bayou is still underway; that a number of years ago the County contracted BOOK 46 Page 18994 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18995 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete the master planning; that the USACE has completed flood analysis updates and is currently calculating cost-benefit ratios of the improvements; that the County is assisting the USACE by obtaining surveys; that the continuation of the USACE with the project hinges on obtaining a favorable answer to cost-benefit ratio analyses; that the USACE will indicate the Federal should not be involved if no economic benefit results; that the County will meet with the USACE in January or February 2000. Mr. Marchand referred to photographs displayed on the overhead projector indicating flooding on St. Armands Key and stated that flooding occurs frequently on St. Armands Keyi that the City, County, the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) have worked on the St. Armands project; that cooperation and input from residents have been received; that County Staff presented a report to City and County Staff in October 1999; that a draft report was presented to the St. Armands subcommittee formed by the MPO in November 1999; that a public meeting was conducted in November 1999; that residents sent letters to County Staff in support of findings and providing recommendations; that the recommendations have been incorporated into County Staff's final report; that County Staff will present a final report to the MPO in January 2000; that a solution has been developed for the problem at St. Armands Key; and distributed a copy of the Executive Summary of a report prepared by Boyle Engineering Corporation concerning flooding on St. Armands Key. Mr. Hanson referred to a drawing entitled St. Armands Circle Stormwater Study Pumping Solution displayed on an easel and stated that two alternatives were developed; that approval of Alternative 1 is recommended; that the solution involves placing four new pump stations for stormwater evacuation located around the exterior of St. Armands Key and refurbishing existing pump stations located at North Washington Drive; that 4,600 linear feet of new gravity storm sewer will be installed to carry floodwater to the pump stations; that Alternative 2 included a cistern located in the central area of St. Armands Key; that discussions with businesses and residents of St. Armands Key took place; that Alternative 2 was rejected from both an economic and disruption to the business community perspective as Alternative 1 is less expensive; that the estimated cost of Alternative 1 is $4.1 million, including a 30 percent contingency, which is typical of planning level studies, and a 10 percent fee necessary for engineering, plans and permitting; that $4.1 million will include all the funds required to resolve flooding on St. Armands Key; that the cost of the rejected Alternative 2 was $5.7 million. Mr. Hanson stated that the desired level of service (LOS) identified in the study was developed on the basis of input from community groups and City and County Staff and is for a three-year, one-hour storm event with no street flooding and the LOS for structural flooding was based on a 25-year, 24-hour storm event, all subject to a tide level of 2.5 National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) ; that the presented recommendations will resolve structural and street-level flooding; that 39 losses were registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over a period from 1982 to 1997 totaling over $250,000 in losses. Mr. Marchand stated that the St. Armands Key project is in the preliminary phase and referred to the Executive Summary which includes items requiring consideration during final design as follows: Every effort should be made to locate the proposed stormwater pump stations to minimize real property costs and to consider the aesthetic characteristics of St. Armands Key. Construction should be phased to minimize disruptions to traffic. Tideflex Check Valves (or comparable devices) should be placed upon all outfall pipes that discharge to tidal waters to inhibit backflow during periods of high tide. On-line water quality devices should be considered at strategic locations to reduce pollutant loads (suspended solids and metals) to Sarasota Bay. If possible, construction activities should take place during the off-season to minimize impacts to local businesses and residents. Consideration should be given to the use of a centralized generator for power to the pump stations to reduce the above ground area required at each site and limit noise impacts. Where feasible, new pump discharge lines should be located within existing rights-of-way. Citizen review of this project should continue to provide input through final design. Mr. Marchand referred to a computer-generated slide display on the overhead projector indicating funding sources by fiscal year (FY) for the $4.1 million as follows: City of Sarasota Commitment: FY 2001/02 - Final Design Costs $250,000 FY 2003/04 - Construction 1,500,000 MPO: FY 2003/04 - Construction 750,000 Total Contributions To Date 2,500,000 Funding Deficit 1,600,000 BOOK 46 Page 18996 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18997 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. Mr. Marchand stated that design work will continue with available funds; that working with the MPO to obtain additional funding will continue. Commissioner Quillin stated that the Stormwater Environmental Utility (SEU) should also consider possible funding; that the and MPO have committed funding; that the project should City move forward; and asked if the project will eliminate flooding at high tide? Mr. Marchand stated yes; that the primary purpose of installing the check valves is to eliminate the redundancy of pumping not only of stormwater off of St. Armands Key but also of cycling the tide back in a non-storm event; that using the pumps during rain with an accompanying high tide will be necessary. Mayor Cardamone stated that that currently only one pump is located on St. Armands Key. Mr. Marchand stated that is correct; that four additional stations will be installed, considerably increasing capacity; pump that the existing pump station will be replaced with an up-to-date pumping facility. Mayor Cardamone asked the reason check valves to control tidewater cannot be installed immediately? Mr. Marchand stated that certain advantages could be gained by installation of check valves assuming the recommendations presented remain unchanged; that installation of the check valves would not be a detriment; that most of the outfalls currently on St. Armands Key are proposed to remain the same size; that installing the check valves could be performed under a separate contract; that proceeding with the pumping stations could occur at a later date; that installation of the check valves is a suitable use of available funds; however, proceeding immediately is not recommended until the PDR is completed; that installing the check valves immediately as a first-phase design is more appropriate. Mayor Cardamone stated that a recommendation for resolution of tidewater problems is desired and asked if the project is challenging? Mr. Hanson stated yes; that the project is different from most; that representations have been heard from very active and vocal groups in the community; that most of the community supports the project; that the residents were involved in the project from the beginning, establishing interesting new ground. Commissioner Hogle stated that everyone to whom spoken as one of the two Commission MPO representatives and as the MPO's representative for the MPO's St. Armands Key subcommittee is very supportive of the proposed project; that beginning as soon as possible is enthusiastically anticipated. Mr. Marchand stated that many maintenance projects have been completed; that a workshop will be conducted with County Staff regarding LOS goals, calculating benefit-cost ratios to determine economic feasibility of projects, methods and uses of assessments, and a flood assistance program; that a flood assistance program will address individual homes on a case-by-case basis; that flooding problems in an area not having far-reaching flooding effects should be addressed by contributions from the homeowner, the Federal government, and FEMA; that the legal ramifications of using the assessment program to address single-home flooding must be considered. Mayor Cardamone stated that the report was informative and very comprehensive. Vice Mayor Pillot stated that the very thorough and efficient report is appreciated. The following people came before the Commission: Jane Carrigan, St. Armands Residents Association, Inc., 101 North Adams Drive (34236), stated that two models were used in considering the St. Armands Key project: the three-year, one-hour street flooding event and the 100-year storm event; that the controlling model was the three-year, one-hour street flooding event due to the effect on evacuation; that the St. Armands Residents Association requests the City support a joint project agreement for the St. Armands Key drainage project with the County, City and the FDOT; that the reason for the request is local projects managed totally by the County can lose local emphasis. Ned Parsekian, 460 North Washington Drive (34236), stated that the St. Armands residents are pleased with the engineers and Staff; that the critical problem with flooding is evacuation; and distributed a letter dated December 20, 1999, from Ken Shelin, President, St. Armands Residents Association Association), indicating that the Association encourages the Commission to concur with the recommendation for a series of pumps on St. Armands Key to alleviate flooding during periods of heavy rainfall and hurricanes; that the recommended project is reasonable and critical to the safe evacuation of Lido Key, St. Armands Key, and Longboat Keyi that members of the Association have participated in meetings of the MPO subcommittee working with Boyle Engineering Corporation to develop the design criteria and engineering recommendations considered for the project; that the Association is grateful to the City for committing to funding the project and urges the City to lobby the BOOK 46 Page 18998 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 18999 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. MPO to provide additional funding; that the project should begin as soon as possible; that the Association urges the City to immediately fund the FY 2003/04 MPO-committed $750,000 and subsequently obtain reimbursement from the MPO. Mayor Cardamone stated that requesting the Administration to examine a possible joint agreement would be beneficial. Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the Administration will pursue a joint agreement. Mr. Daughters stated that possible up-front funding from the City was explored; that at the December 13, 1999, MPO meeting, Shannon Staub, Chairman of the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and of the MPO Board, asked if the City could pre-fund $400,000 for the engineering design; that the suggestion was declined with no further action; that Staff's opinion is Sarasota County is responsible for stormwater improvements in the City; that FDOT is responsible for drainage improvements related to State highways; that the County and FDOT should fund any portion of the project not pre-funded by the City; that Staff recommends the $4.1 million should be funded equally among all three agencies, i.e., the City, County, and FDOT, in the amount of $1,350,000 each; that the City's committed $1.75 million will create an excess of $400,000, which could be used for landscaping improvements on St. Armands Key as the property owners, businesses, and residents have requested in the past; that an additional $600,000 will be required from FDOT; that the County has contributed approximately $100,000 and does not have excess funds in the SEU; that funds may come from monthly assessments to the property owners; therefore, one-third of the project would be funded by property owners; that the entire area of benefit should be considered; that the County should pre-fund the engineering costs as the City's commitment of $1.75 million from the Local Options Sales Tax (L.0.S.T.) extension, also called the penny sales tax, does not include funds for engineering. Deputy City Manager Schneider stated that the term 'pre-funding" refers to funds for which the City would not be reimbursed as contrasted to the City advancing funds which would later be reimbursed. Commissioner Quillin stated that Staff's recommendation to allocate the funds now if a City funding source can be identified and obtain reimbursement in the future is supported. Mayor Cardamone stated that an agreement would be required to provide each of the three entities will contribute one third of the funds; that the lack of a drainage or stormwater utility district on St. Armands Key was previously unknown; that flooding problems have existed on St. Armands Key since first settled; that a flooding problem does not exist on Bird Key; that residents on the connecting keys will be stranded if a major storm occurs at high tide; that more cooperation is required; that the MPO must take responsibility for transportation of individuals traveling through St. Armands Key; that the wave of water from vehicles travelling through standing water creates a problem for merchants and homeowners; that areas of the City requiring assistance have been forgotten; that resolution of the St. Armands Key flooding problem should begin immediately; that a joint agreement and the proposed recommendations are supported; that the project should be discussed at the joint meeting with the County scheduled for February 9, 2000. Commissioner Quillin stated that obtaining additional funds from the MPO can only be accomplished by dropping another project; that Staff's recommendation for the three entities to provide funding is supported; that the Commission should direct the two Commission MPO Board Members as to negotiations with the MPO. Commissioner Hogle stated that a small share of funding should come from the Lido Key business community; that applying the larger share to the people who live on St. Armands Key is unfair as 99 percent of the people going to St. Armands Key are going as tourists and to enjoy the great business community and beaches; that some continue to Longboat Key; that moving forward quickly with the project is supported. Mayor Cardamone asked if some share of the funding should come from Longboat Key residents? Mr. Marchand stated that the entities contributing to the drainage problem pay on a proportionate basis; that at its January 2000 workshop, the BCC will discuss the assessments on projects addressing flooding of arterials and collectors used by individuals other than residents in the drainage basin; that the possibility of arriving at a final solution at the January 2000 workshop is unknown. Mayor Cardamone stated that three County Commissioners and two City Commissioners are MPO Board Members resulting in five votes; that the MPO should be convinced to provide the additional $600,000; that aggressive measures should be considered; that a joint agreement is supported; that working with the FDOT concerning the State roads is also necessary. Commissioner Quillin stated that the Commission is requested to provide MPO Board Members direction as to which MPO projects should be postponed. Mayor Cardamone stated that a review of MPO projects should be conducted at the January 3, 2000, Regular Commission meeting; that the funds for the St. Armands Key project are required quickly. BOOK 46 Page 19000 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 19001 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. Mr. Daughters stated that the cycle for the MPO Project List begins again soon; that Staff will be presenting recommendations for projects for inclusion on the MPO Project List. Mayor Cardamone stated that the BCC should be reminded that St. Armands Key merchants are also County businesspeople paying County occupational license fees; that the residents of St. Armands, Lido, and the south end of Longboat Keys are County residents; that the County's obligation is as important as the City's in providing protection. Mr. Marchand stated that the concern will be conveyed. 13. COMMISSION BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS (AGENDA ITEM IX) #2 (0861) There were no Commission Board or Committee Reports. 14. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA - APPROVED TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED TRAVEL ALLOWANCE FOR FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES SPONSORED EVENTS (AGENDA ITEM X) #2 (0861) through (1296) COMMISSIONER HOGLE: : A. stated that holiday greetings and well wishes are extended to people in the hospital; and extended everyone wishes for a happy holiday and great new year. Vice Mayor Pillot stated that holiday greetings are extended to the absent Jencie Davis and Betsy Kelley. COMMISSIONER MASON: A. stated that attending the Florida League of Cities leadership program is desired; however, the provided travel allowance is close to exhâustion; that permission to attend is requested; that the fee is approximately $975. On motion of Commissioner Hogle and second of Commissioner Quillin, it was moved to allow exceeding the budgeted travel allowance for Florida League of Cities sponsored events. Commissioner Hogle stated that all Commissioners should be authorized to attend the leadership program. Mayor Cardamone stated that the program is interesting and beneficial; that authorizing attendance of the program is not a concern; however, the budget restraints should be kept in mind. Commissioner Mason stated that many opportunities to learn exist; that the Commissioners are cheated in the amount of budgeted funds for education. Commissioner Hogle stated that attending the leadership program is desired. Mayor Cardamone called for a vote on the motion to allow exceeding the budgeted travel allowance for Florida League of Cities sponsored events. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0): Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Pillot, yesi Quillin, yes; Cardamone, yes. Commissioner Quillin stated that during budget time, various programs should be considered; that the current year is unique as three new. Commissioners have been attending classes; that an education budget item should be considered in addition to a travel allowance. Mayor Cardamone stated that a report of Commissioner Mason's trip to the National League of Cities conference would be appreciated. Commissioner Mason stated that a report will be presented. C. asked the date of the Mayor's appointment to the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) Board? Mayor Cardamone stated that an appointment with the current sitting representative of the SHA Board was canceled and will be rescheduled. Commissioner Quillin stated that an invitation was received to visit the Janie Poe public housing complex; that a discussion was held with Victoria Main, SHA Executive Director, who is working very diligently on restoration work; that service groups and businesses should be encouraged to assist with the restoration; that a 97 percent occupancy rate is required to receive an additional $200,000; that funds are short; that personal assistance will be given; that the conditions with which neighbors have to contend should be observed; that a workshop could be conducted to help in developing possible solutions. Commissioner Hogle stated that ideas were brainstormed with several groups; that some service clubs may be interested in providing physical help; that a discussion with the City Manager took place who will present ideas at a subsequent Commission meeting; that the Commission can work together to assist. MAYOR CARDAMONE: : A. stated that a Sarasota Film Festival Board meeting was recently attended; that the plans for the forthcoming BOOK 46 Page 19002 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. BOOK 46 Page 19003 12/20/99 6:00 P.M. Sarasota Film Festival, which will run from January 12 through 16, 2000, are dazzling; that a Regal Cinema Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to actor Jon Voight; that a significant premiere film will be shown free to the public on the wall at Main Plaza at Hollywood 20 Theatre; that actress Brooke Shields and several producers will attend the Sarasota Film Festival; that the City is poised to become the host of a significant film festival worldwide. B. distributed to the Deputy City Manager a letter dated December 17, 1999, from Allyn Gallup who indicated an interest in placing sculptures on the street across from the Mira Mar Gallery on Palm Avenue and who has been working with the Administration and stated that the Administration is requested to follow up on the proposal. C. wished everyone happy holidays. 15. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XII) #2 (1296) There being no further business, Mayor Cardamone adjourned the Regular meeting of December 20, 1999, at 8:20 p.m. PSCIA a hlelas MOLLIE C. CARDAMONE, MAYOR A3g & na - 8 Robrnson BILLK EC-ROBINSON, CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK