MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2000, AT 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: : Vice Mayor Albert F. Hogle, Commissioners Mollie C. Cardamone, Carolyn J. Mason and Mary J. Quillin, City Manager David R. Sollenberger, City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson, and City Attorney Richard J. Taylor ABSENT: Mayor Gene M. Pillot PRESIDING: Vice Mayor Hogle The meeting was called to order in accordance with Article III, Section 9 (b) of the Charter of the City of Sarasota at 2:00 p.m. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Mayor Hogle stated that Mayor Pillot is at home recovering from the flu and regrets not being in attendance. 1. CHANGES TO THE ORDERS OF THE DAY - APPROVED #1 (0020) through (0040) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson presented the following Change to the Orders of the Day: A. Remove Item No. VI, Adoption Re: Second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 00-4257, to rezone real property located on the northwest corner of North Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41 and Gulf Stream Avenue and having a street address of One North Tamiami Trail, from the Multiple- Family-Residential-s (RMF-6) Zone District to the Commercial Central Business (C-CBD) Zone District; approving Site Plan 00-SP-24 which has been proffered as a condition of this rezoning; providing for conditions of approval. On motion of Commissioner Cardamone and second of Commissioner Quillin, it was moved to approve the Change to the Orders of the Day. Motion carried unanimously (4 to 0): Cardamone, yes; Mason, yes; Quillin, yes; Hogle, yes. BOOK 48 Page 20470 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. BOOK 48 Page 20471 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. 2. ADOPTION RE: SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 00-4255, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (1998) AS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE BY ORDINANCE NO. 98-4076; REPEALING ARTICLE III, DECISION MAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES; DIVISION 4, HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD; SEC. III-401, POWERS AND DUTIES; SUBPARAGRAPH J.; RELATING TO THE LAUREL PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT; REPEALING ARTICLE IV, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES, DIVISION 8, HISTORIC DESIGNATION, SEC. IV-808, CHANGES TO STRUCTURES WITH HISTORIC DESIGNATION/CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS, SUBPARAGRAPH E., LAUREL PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT BUILDING PERMITS; AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ZONE DISTRICTS, DIVISION 31, SPECIAL PUBLIC INTEREST OVERLAY DISTRICT, SEC. VI-3106, LAUREL PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT, - SUBPARAGRAPH E., DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SUBPARAGRAPH 3., DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MANDATORY DESIGN REVIEW BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD FOR BUILDINGS LOCATED IN THE LAUREL PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 00-ZTA-07, APPLICANT CITY OF SARASOTA) - ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM I) AND 3. ADOPTION RE: : SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 00- 4261, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (1998 ED.) REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE MULTIPLE- - FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE MULTIPLE- - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, REVITALIZATION (RMF-R) ZONE DISTRICT AND FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE LAUREL PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT (LPOD) WITH AN UNDERLYING ZONING OF RMF-R; SETTING FORTH FINDINGS AS TO INTENT AND PURPOSE; AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ZONE DISTRICTS; DIVISION 4, RMF-R - MULTIPLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, REVITALIZATION, SEC. VI-403, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE LIMITATION, MINIMUM ZONING LOT AREA, MINIMUM ZONING LOT WIDTH, MAXIMUM ZONING LOT COVERAGE, MAXIMUM HEIGHT, AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE RMF-R ZONE DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ZONE DISTRICTS; DIVISION 31, SPECIAL PUBLIC INTEREST OVERLAY DISTRICTS; SEC. VI-3106, LAUREL PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT, SUBPARAGRAPH E., DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SUBPARAGRAPH 1, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES TO STATE A MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR SINGLE - FAMILY STRUCTURES IN THE RMF-R ZONE DISTRICT; AND SUBPARAGRAPH 2, MINIMUM LOT REQUIREMENTS, MAXIMUM COVERAGE AND SETBACKS TO STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT, SIDE AND REAR SETBACKS AND A MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FOR SINGLE- - FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH AN UNDERLYING ZONING OF RMF -R LOCATED WITHIN THE LAUREL PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT; ETC. * (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 00-ZTA-08, APPLICANT CITY OF SARASOTA) - ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM II) AND 4. ADOPTION RE: : SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 01-4284, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA, ARTICLE VII, REGULATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITZ, DIVISION 2, OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING, BY AMENDING THE MINIMUM OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICES AND CLINICS AND FOR OTHER PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS OFFICES; ALSO AMENDING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "GROSS LEASEABLE FLOOR AREA; H ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 99-ZTA-10, APPLICANT CITY OF SARASOTA) - ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM III) AND 5. ADOPTION RE: : SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 01-4285, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE II, PENSIONS, DIVISION 3, POLICE; AMENDING SECTION 24-68, PRE- - RETIREMENT DEATH BENEFITS, SUBSECTION (B), DEATH NOT IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) = ADOPTED AND 6. ADOPTION RE: SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 01-4287, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, SARASOTA CITY CODE, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE IV, RIGHT-OF-WAY USAGE FEES, ASSESSING A FEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES THAT OCCUPY MUNICIPAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR TELECOMXUNICATIONS FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR WHEN PAYMENTS ARE DUE; PROVIDING FOR INTEREST; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW OF RECORDS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) = ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM V) AND 7. ADOPTION RE: : SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 01-4280, PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1360 13TH STREET, HISTORICALLY KNOWN AS THE GROVER AND PEARL KOONS HOUSE, AS STRUCTURES OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 00-HD-10, APPLICANT RUBY LOIS WOODSON, OWNER) = ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM VII) AND BOOK 48 Page 20472 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. BOOK 48 Page 20473 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. 8. ADOPTION RE: SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 01-4286, TO REZONE +1.09 ACRES FROM THE COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE (CI) ZONE DISTRICT AND THE MULTIPLE- - FAMILY- RESIDENTIAL -3 (RMF-3) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE COMMERCIAL, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-CBD) ZONE DISTRICT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 650 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE; SAID PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 6TH STREET, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY COHEN WAY, WEST BY CENTRAL AVENUE AND NORTH BY 7TH STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; APPROVING SITE PLAN APPLICATION 00-SP-31 WHICH HAS BEEN PROFFERED AS A CONDITION OF THIS REZONING; ETC. (TITLE ONLY) (APPLICATION NO. 00-RE-18 AND 00-SP-31, APPLICANT JOEL J. FREEDMAN REPRESENTING CAROL L. VENGROFF AND HARVEY VENGROFF) ADOPTED (AGENDA ITEM VIII) #1 (0040) through (0400) City Auditor and Clerk Robinson read proposed Ordinance Nos. 00-4255, 00-4261, 01-4284, 01-4285, 01-4287, 01-4280, and 01-4286. On motion of Commissioner Quillin and second of Commissioner Mason, it was moved to adopt proposed Ordinance Nos. 00-4255, 00-4261, 01-4284, 01-4285, 01-4287, 01-4280, and 01-4286. Vice Mayor Hogle requested that the City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote. Motion carried unanimously (4 to 0): Cardamone, yes; Hogle, yes; Mason, yes; Quillin, yes. 9. CITIZENS' INPUT CONCERNING CITY TOPICS (AGENDA ITEM IX) #1 (0280) There was no one signed up to speak. 10. REMARKS OF COMMISSIONERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA (AGENDA ITEM X) #1 (0280) through (0395) COMMISSIONER MASON: A. stated that a newspaper article was published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune concerning the homeless and the social service agencies located Downtown; that according to the newspaper article, the Downtown Association of Sarasota, Inc. Downtown Association), believes the social service agencies should be relocated from Downtown; that a perception is the City is in agreement; that several individuals have been in contact indicating an unawareness of the City's position; that the newspaper article was not personally understood as conveying the City's agreement with the position of the Downtown Association. Commissioner Cardamone stated that a telephone call was received from a reporter asking if a motion had been passed to relocate social service agencies from the Downtown; that the response was no motion had been passed; that the subject has not been discussed at the Commission table for several years; however, at one time, serious concerns regarding social services were raised in the City's Financial Sustainability Study; that Sarasota County has social service needs outside the City of Sarasota; that the suggestion was social service agencies may wish to consider developing any expansion of facilities outside the City to deal with problems in the unincorporated area rather than expanding in the City and bringing clients into the City; that the suggestion was to go to those locations which have the individuals requiring assistance; that the social service agencies seemed to take offense at the idea the City was concerned about providing services for people not living in the City but coming into the City to receive services; that Downtown merchants must deal with panhandlers and other disruptive individuals; that dealing with individuals who do not behave appropriately is a concern. Commissioner Mason stated that a hint of the perception exists; that no Commission effort to relocate the social service agencies from the Downtown has been heard at the Commission table during her tenure. Commissioner Quillin stated that a coalition is working with the Downtown Association; that the need for social service is not a Downtown problem but rather a community problem; that no transitional housing is available in the community; that an increasing number of families and children are becoming homeless; that the social service agencies should be supported to develop new ideas; that the social service agencies are developing new ideas; that one social service agency is considering purchasing a home to send prostitutes to rather than sending prostitutes to jail; that most social service agencies were started through the churches; that the churches should also be closed if the social service agencies are thrown out of town. BOOK 48 Page 20474 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. BOOK 48 Page 20475 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Hogle stated that an hour was spent with the reporter who wrote the newspaper article; that any actions taken should be positive rather than negative; that information concerning the subject received during a conference attended in Charleston, South Carolina, was provided to the reporter. Commissioner Quillin stated that the conference in Charleston, South Carolina, was also attended; that the Charleston, South Carolina, hotel staff indicated Downtown Charleston, South Carolina, is very safe. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the problem is a community problem; however, many perceive the problem as a City problem; that the social service agencies in the City are not on the tax rolls and require more services than other types of agencies or tax exempt properties; that Sarasota County must deal with the citizens of the County; that the City is not required to fix the problem; that the City should be mindful of the communitywide nature of the problem as solutions are presented; that City taxpayers should not be responsible for the entire bill for all social service agencies in the northern section of Sarasota County. Commissioner Mason stated that information was received concerning the manner in which the City of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, handled a significant homeless problem; that the City of Ft. Lauderdale was responsible for a tent city which nearly destroyed the Downtown; that the City of Ft. Lauderdale learned valuable lessons; that the information was forwarded to City Stafi. Commissioner Quillin stated that the City must be a participant in the process of combating homelessness. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the City generally takes the leadership role. Commissioner Qullin stated that government should take leadership in policy. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the City will take the leadership role as the City is more involved in the human side of government and politics; that the City donates to the annual Fourth of July fireworks and sponsors the New Year's Eve Downtown; that the City has always been very interested in people. 11. OTHER AITERSAIKENISTANIVA OFFICERS REFERRED THE DONATION TO THE SARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION TABLE AND SOUND SYSTEM TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION (AGENDA ITEM X) #1 (0395) through (0530) CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK ROBINSON: A. stated that a request has been made by the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) for the donation of the Commission table; that the SHA wishes to measure the Commission table to determine the potential for SHA use. Commissioner Cardamone stated that allowing the SHA to use the Commission table would be nice. Commissioner Quillin asked the anticipated location for the Commission table. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the SHA would use the Commission table in the meeting room at the McCown Towers complex; that the Commission table may possibly require being cut down to a smaller size to fit into the meeting room; that the Commission may have an interest in donating the Commission table to the SHA; that certain steps must be followed to donate property. Vice Mayor Hogle stated that hearing the Commission's agreement, the donation of the Commission table to the SHA is referred to the Administration. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the public may have an interest in the audience chairs in the Chambers. City Manager Sollenberger stated that the City previously offered chairs from Payne Park with considerably more character; that sales were very slow. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the thought is to give the audience chairs to anyone with interest. Commissioner Quillin stated that the audience chairs are very uncomtortable; that Commission meetings were attended for 10 years; that standing by the walls in the Chambers was more comtortable than sitting in the audience chairs. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the Commission table could be lent to the SHA if the process to donate is timeconsuming. BOOK 48 Page 20476 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. BOOK 48 Page 20477 12/19/00 2:00 P.M. City Manager Sollenberger stated that the process to donate is not very difficult; that the SHA is interested in the Commission table and chairs; however, the City may have another use for the Commission chairs. Commissioner Quillin stated that the Commission table and chairs could be placed temporarily in the Federal building. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the Commission table will be removed on January 3, 2001; therefore, quick action is necessary. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the Commission table could be placed temporarily in the Federal building if the SHA cannot use the Commission table; that the Commission table can be reused somewhere. City Auditor and Clerk Robinson stated that the SHA may have an interest in the sound system, which will be replaced as part of the renovation project; that the SHA also records all SHA Board meetings. Commissioner Cardamone stated that the sound system should be donated to the SHA. Commissioner Mason and Quillin agreed. B. stated that best holiday wishes are offered to everyone. CITY MANAGER SOLLENBERGER: A. wished everyone a happy holiday. CITY ATTORNEY TAYLOR: A. stated that seasons greetings are extended to all. 12. ADJOURN (AGENDA ITEM XII) #4 (0530) There being no Eurther business, Mayor Pillot adjourned the Special meeting of December 19, 2000, at 2:22 p.m. iib GENE M. PILLOT, MAYOR ATTEST: e 1 obene J a y E. ROBINSON, CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK * 9 9 BOOK 48 Page 20478 12/19/00 2:00 P.M.