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1 City of St. Petersburg PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting of JANUARY 31, :15 A.M. City Hall, Room 100 Members and Alternates: Chair Bill Dudley; Vice-Chair, Jeff Danner, Council Members: Wengay Newton, Steve Kornell and Karl Nurse (alternate) Support Staff: support Evelyn Rosetti, primary staff support and David Dickerson, backup staff A. Call to Order B. Approval of Agenda C. Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of January 17, 2013 D. New and Continued Business 1. Sidewalk Policy - Dave Goodwin & Mike Connors E. Pending and Continued Referral List 1. Referral List F. Upcoming Meetings - 1. February 14, 2013 (a) 4GTechnology 2. February 28, 2013 (a) Noise Ordinance G. Adjournment

2 Attached documents for item Minutes of January 17, 2013

3 CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG PSI Committee Meeting Minutes January 17, 2013 at 9:18 a.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO: Committee Members William Dudley, Chair; Jeff Danner, Vice Chair; Wengay Newton, Steve Kornell and Karl Nurse, Alternate. None. Council Members Leslie Curran, James Kennedy, and Charlie Gerdes; City Administrator Tish Elston; Chief Assistant City Attorney Mark Winn; Public Works Administrator Mike Connors; Planning and Economic Development Director Dave Goodwin; Zoning Official Philip Lazzara; Neighborhood Transportation Manager Michael Frederick; Engineering Director Tom Gibson; Assistant City Attorney Kim Streeter; Wastewater Resources Collections System Manager Lang Longley; Primary Staff Support Special Projects Manager Evelyn Rosetti; Code Manager Secondary Staff Support Dave Dickerson; Deputy City Clerk Amelia Preston and others. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dudley at 9:18 a.m. with the above members present. In connection with the agenda for the January 17, 2013 meeting, Committee Member Danner moved to approve the January 17, 2013 agenda as submitted. All were in favor of the motion. In connection with review of the minutes of the December 13, 2012 and December 20, 2012 PSI Meetings, Committee Member Danner moved approval of the December 13, 2012 and the December 20, 2012 minutes as submitted. All were in favor of the motion. In connection with the selection of new chair, Committee Member Danner moved approval of Committee Member Dudley as the new Chair. All were in favor of the motion. Committee Member Nurse nominated Committee Member Danner as Vice Chair of the Committee. All were in favor of the motion. In connection with the item relating to Street Closure (28 th Street/50 th Avenue South), Philip Lazzara provided a brief report for the Committee. Committee Member Kornell commented that he believed the street dead-ended prior to the recent development. It was shared that to the left is the Rio Estate property; to the right is the backside of the new subdivision on 50th Avenue South. It was shared that the new subdivision had to pave the portion of 50th Ave leading to the new subdivision. Mr. Lazzara stated the initiation of a street closure application can occur by 2 options; opt 1 would require private 51% owners to sign the application form and pay the normally required fee prescribed by the City Code or opt 2 City Council could approve the initiation. He highlighted Resolution No , which provides guidance regarding when City-initiated right-of-way vacations are considered to be appropriate. While there are no such criteria for evaluation of City-initiated street closures, Mr. Lazzara suggested that the same criteria would be appropriate. He noted that the criteria reflected in the resolution would not support a City-initiated application. Moreover, with regard to the criteria for review of a proposed closure, Staff s recommendation would be to not to close the subject street. The Transportation Planning

4 PSI Meeting Minutes January 17, 2013 Page 2 Department and the Engineering Department were also available to provide input. Committee Member Kornell commented briefly on the issue when buses come down that street how narrow it is; he stated there are approximately 30 houses; and feels the street is not wide enough to allow two way traffic. Committee Member Kornell stated that since the City created this situation, then the City should initiate the application. Committee Member Newton asked staff to go back to the view of the site along 50 th Avenue South to see if it would be possible to widen the roadway. Engineering Director Tom Gibson shared that 28th street was paved back in the 90 s and recalled that the property owners in the AIP #6 requested that their street not be paved at that time. Mr. Lazzara commented that the Rios estate was never platted so they never provided the other half of the roadway, but that such dedication would occur at the time that land is platted by the owner. It was asked if the width of the paved portion was wide enough to accommodate two vehicles and the response was yes. It was shared that 20 feet is needed for standard roadway operations. Committee Member Newton expressed his concerns regarding the conditions of the paving of the road. Mr. Gibson commented briefly on the process that needs to be followed to get this road paved and stated it would require an assessment to the adjacent property owners to pave this road. Committee Member Newton inquired how much money is being spent to continue to patch this road in dollar and man hours. Committee Member Newton stated that he would like to get the information. Council Member Curran inquired if the road has ever been paved. Mr. Gibson commented that this was from the 50s and this road has not been paved since. He commented that in 1960 (AIP 6), this street was not paved per the request of the residents on 50 th Avenue South. Mr. Gibson commented that development has occurred nearby in past few years. Council Member Curran commented briefly that in order to get this road way paved, they would have to get approval from the residents. Committee Chair Dudley inquired what the traffic volume was for this street. Mike Frederick responded that it was not available; however, normal traffic patterns would generate approximately 10 trips back and forth per day and revealed that there more trips during the summer months. It was asked what would happen if they just left it alone; and perhaps contact the school to see if they can relocate the pickup for the students. Committee Member Kornell expressed concern regarding approval by the property owners. Committee Member Newton commented on the issue regarding buses for kids that are disabled. Mr. Lazzara commented that staff is seeking direction regarding whether to advise Council to initiate a street closure vacation and noted that the residents have the option of filing a privately-initiated application regardless of the decision today. Committee Member Kornell again expressed concern regarding the neighborhood and the amount of pot holes; feels that the road should be better maintained by the City. Committee Chair Dudley asked what the Committee s recommendation was. Committee Member Kornell proposed that the Committee recommendation be to move forward with a City-initiated application. Roll Call on the motion: Ayes. Kornell. Nays: Danner, Dudley, and Newton. Motion failed. In connection with the agenda item relating to Neighborhood Watch Signs, Council Member Gerdes commented on his reason for referring this item relating to use of private cameras as a security measure in the neighborhood. He commented on the uniform neighborhood sign used for Crime Watch and inquired if language could be added to the current sign to state private surveillance cameras in the neighborhood.

5 PSI Meeting Minutes January 17, 2013 Page 3 Mark Winn commented that currently they are allowed to put up government signs and only government signs can be placed in the city s right of way. There was discussion regarding whether or not to draft an ordinance and it was suggested that only those neighborhoods with Crime Watch organizations should have the listing of additional signs and shared some see the signs as a means of security or extra security where in reality there are none. Mr. Winn stated that if that is the way that they want to go that an ordinance be crafted to state the process that would need to be followed. Committee Member Newton suggested that perhaps they just add one sign to what is currently in place. It was recommended to add the language of video surveillance to the current signs and it would avoid more signs. Committee Member Newton asked that Staff review to see if they can have two signs included on the existing Neighborhood Crime Watch; and come back to the Committee with cost that would be associated. Committee Vice Chair Danner commented that he is in favor of reviewing and getting input from Chief Harmon and supports discussion of using additional signage to increase security. Committee Member Kornell inquired if they could consider using sticker which could be used to clarify who is doing the surveillance. Council Member Gerdes commented that currently he would like to see the signs placed to welcome people to the neighborhood; stated further that he would support paying for signs to include the language stating private video monitoring. Committee Member Nurse stated support of the proposed motion to have staff to see if they can add signage to the current sign that already exists; determine the cost if they can modify them to indicate private video monitoring with report back to the Committee within 60 days. Mr. Winn stated that they would need to determine how many signs that currently exist. Committee Vice Chair Danner suggested that they have someone from the Police Department come before the Committee prior to receiving a report from staff. Roll call on the motion. All were in favor. In connection with the Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance, Water Resources Director Steve Leavitt briefly introduced Wastewater Collection System Manager Lane Longley, Assistant City Attorney Kim Streeter were also present. He commented on the benefits of the Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance protects the collection system, protects the biological processes at the Water reclamation Facilities and protects the beneficial reuse of reclaimed water and biosolids. The proposed changes included in the ordinance will bring the program into compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are also three optional changes. Two of the changes may help a permittee to reduce their monitoring requirement. For example, metal finisher users and small businesses, if they meet certain criteria, would save some money on monitoring costs. The third option may benefit an industry if they can demonstrate that their fats, oils and grease are not harmful. Administration is proposed to have first reading at the February 7, 2013 City Council meeting with the public hearing is scheduled for February 21, 2013 City Council meeting. Committee Vice Chair Danner moved to forward to full council for consideration and approval Roll call on the motion. Ayes. Dudley, Danner and Newton. Nays. Kornell. Motion passed. Committee Member Kornell expressed concern regarding the discharge of heavy metals. Council Member Kennedy inquired about the status of the Noise Ordinance. Chief Assistant City Attorney Mark Winn provided an update on the status of the Supreme Court s ruling and stated that some education is needed because the noise ordinance was not being enforced while waiting on the ruling. Committee Chair Dudley suggested placing this item on a future agenda. Committee Member Newton inquired if he could continue to direct calls to Mr. Winn regarding

6 PSI Meeting Minutes January 17, 2013 Page 4 the noise at night. Mr. Winn suggested that they call the Police Department because they can enforcement what is in the City Code There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:33 a.m.

7 Attached documents for item Sidewalk Policy - Dave Goodwin & Mike Connors

8 To: ~ ~ _.. st. petersburg MEMORANDUM PSI Committee Members William Dudley, Chair; Leslie Curran, Vice Chair; Jeff Danner, Charlie Gerdes and Steve Komell, Alternate. From: Michael J. Connors, Public Works Administrator Date: January 24, 2013 Subject: Follow-up to PSI Meeting of 12/ For discussion at January 31, 2013 PSI meeting: 1) 235-3rd Avenue North Redevelopment - Including hex block with the design ofthe new concrete sidewalk - Dave Goodwin - Verbal 2) Citywide Policy on Maintaining Right Of Way Abutting Private Property - Michael Connors - See attached memo dated 12/2011 2

9 MEMORANDliM To: Cc: From: Date: Subject: The 1 lonorable Chair Leslie Curran 1Vkmbers of City Council. Mayor Bill Foster. Michael J. Connors. Rick Mussett. Clarence Scott Tish Elston. City Administrator December Follow-up to a discussion held at the Nov BFT Committee Meeting At the abm c meeting. in regards to the FY 12 appropriation adjustments. the subject of the Central Avenue Plan and. more speci tical!). maintenance of City installed right-of-\vay features as part of strcctscapc projects \\as discussed. The emphasis of this discussion was placed on maintaining landscape features. It was suggested that if the Cit) cannot maintain City installed landscape materials on Cit) rights-of-way. \H~ should inform the abutting property ovvners of the code related requirements associated with private properties maintaining same. 1 n an attempt to assess past and current concerns for landscaping needs on Central A venue. the attached responses from Administrator Clarence Scott and Senior Administrator Rick Mussctt have been pro, iclccl. Based on the attached. requests from propert) tmners and tenants alike for Cit) installed landscape maintenance along Central A\cnuc arc vcr) limited. Not\\ ithstanding. the Parks & Recreation Department has recently initiated a pro-active landscaping enhancement and maintenance initiati\e along Central Avenue and Street involving over plants. ln addition. the Parks & Recreation Department will continue to provide proacti\ e maintenance efforts in addition to re-active. \:>,. here necessary. We \Vould also like to take the opportunity to clarify roles and responsibilities as it relates to Cit) streetscape initiatives versus private right-of-\\ay enhancements in terms of respective maintenance and repair responsibilities. Private sector enhancements to the right-of-v\ ay are implemented through the permitting process. The Engineering and Capital Improvement Department issue permits with minor easements that include the condition for maintaining the enhanced pot1ions of the right-of-\vay at the abutting propet1y owner's expense. The minor easement then becomes a recorded instrument that runs \Vith the property with the proviso that if necessary repair and maintenance work is not completed b) easement holder the City has the right to perform the work and place a lien on the property. In relation to Cit) implemented streetscape projects that typically involve decorati\'c lighting. street furnishings. sidewalks. hardscape park\'vay. and landscaping features. complete \\ ith irrigation. the following rule of thumb applies going forward:

10 The City is responsible for all repair. maintenance and replacement needs associated \\ ith strcetscape features installed by the City. In recognition that our resources are stretched in order to accomplish this work. we are proposing all future streetscape initiatives will be limited in terms of those features that are most maintenance intensive and not subject to Capital Funding opportunities such as landscaping. If abutting propert) owners desire landscaping features us part of our City streetscape initiative. \VC are \Vorking on ways on accomplishing that desire via the establishment of special assessment districts vvhercin the maintenance can be borne by the abutting ovvncrs pursuant to majority of property owners (as determined by abutting rootage) approving to pay via the petition process. To further daril). \\C \Viii continue to repair curbing. sidewalks and roadways within all areas ol' the City to include those areas involved '' ith streetscape projects. However. sidev\ alk repairs will continue to be limited to the pedestrian walkway areas with the abutting property owner responsible for the areas between the walbvay and back of curb, with the exception where City streetscapc projects installed harclscapc from property line to back of curb. Thank you for the attention to detail you and many others have pointed out to us in maintaining the City's im cstments. We trust this information provides the clarilication you have been seeking.

11 ,.. >>>Clarence Scott 12/10/2012 1:52PM >>> Team, In follow up to our recent discussion regarding the above subject staff has researched the work orders generated via the Mayor's Action Center and proactive survey's created by the Community Service Representatives (formerly PSR's.) The period reviewed was calendar years 2011 and The attachments reveal, as suspected, that the number of calls from the general public regarding the above subject are extremely few. Clarence Scott, III, CPRP Leisure & Community Services Administrator City of St. Petersburg phone: (727) fax: (727) address: li k: ' 1 0:\Documents and Settings cbmal/o Local Settings 1 emp' XPgrrJ\\ ise 50CA 1127S '20 12

12 Proactive Surveys* Area of Survey locations were along Central Avenue from 34th St. east to the Bay General landscaping or plant maintenance 0 0 Hardscape i.e. benches, trash can maintenance 0 0 Raise up street & sidewalk 3 4 Trim to clear traffic lights 1 0 Trim to clear street signs 1 1 Trim to clear acorn lights 1 0 Tree removal 3 1 Total 9 6 *Community Service Representative Initiated Work Orders. All are completed and closed. * Date prepared 12/03/2012

13 .. Central Avenue from the bay to 34th Street Work Orders Completed by Year Type of Work Irrigation 1 0 Tree Trimming 6 6 Tree Removal 5 4 Mise Forestry 1 1 Benches (Repair/New install) 2 0 Lighting (Repair/New install} 3 1 Construction (Repair/Project) 7 3 Total Additional Notes: Some work was performed along this corridor which was not associated with any work order system. These were requests submitted verbally or by . These included raising up entire length of Central from the bay to 31 Street for the Central Avenue Revitalization Plan (1 event), Grand Prix (1 event), banner hanging (4 events) and all Medjools are trimmed twice a year (2 events). 7 8

14 Page 1 of 1 Rick Mussett - Fw: R-0-W Maintenance From: Rick Mussett To: Elston, Tish <Tish.Elston@stpete.org>; Connors, Michael <Michaei.Connors@stpete.org>; Scott, Clarence <Ciarence.Scott@stpete.org> Date: 12/18/ :55 AM Subject: Fw: R-0-W Maintenance Please see attached FYI. Okay to release memo to Council from my perspective, if it's ready to go. > > > Gary Bush 12/18/ :37:15 AM > > > We have checked our code cases for outstanding vegetation maintenance violations and have not found any cases. The check included all of Central Avenue from Bay Shore Drive to the east and the city limits to the west. Additionally, I have spoken with all the investigators for this area and they too do not know of any active vegetation cases. Please let me know if more information is needed. > > > Rick Mussett 12/12/ :58 AM > > > Thanks. Please also check for the same type of cases Oust vegetation maintenance) between 34th street and the western City limit along the Central Ave r-o-w. Thanks > > > Gary Bush 12/12/2012 8:39:26 AM > > > We do not have any outstanding violations concerning the maintenance of vegetation within the Central Avenue right-of-way between Bay Shore Drive and 34th Street. We do have one active case at 1752 Central Avenue for repair of concrete area by the curb but this has nothing to do with vegetation. > > > Rick Mussett 11/29/2012 5:15 PM > > > Please check your records to determine if there are any outstanding code violations concerning the maintenance of vegetation within the Central Avenue right-of-way, between Bay Shore Drive and 34th Street. I need this information by December 4. Please call if you have any questions. Thanks file://c:\docurnents and Settings\i 1 willia\local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\50D059A9ST... 12/26/2012

15 Attached documents for item Referral List

16 PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE (PS&I) COMMITTEE PREPARED ON JANUARY 7, 2013 PENDING / CONTINUING REFERRALS TOPIC DATE REFERRED REFERRED BY MEETING DATE(S) RETURN DATE STAFF SPECIAL NOTES Public Safety Code Code Code Public Safety (From Goal Setting Workshop) Council Video Special Exceptions Apps Danner Noise Ordinance Polson Staff Report, Video Mobile Food Trucks Curran Video Video Video Pending Supreme Court Decision SPPD Chief Harmon Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Lazzara City Attorney s Office Winn City Attorney s Office Winn Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Kilborn A presentation responding to select public safety items discussed during City Council s Goal Setting Workshop. Items extracted from that list for discussion include: 1) drug activity; 2) proactive policing; 3) expansion of uniformed personnel; 4) citizen involvement (volunteers) / crime watch. 96/AS243110/AI245622/DO245623/DO_ PDF City Attorney s Office and Planning & ED to conduct further research and report back with recommendations regarding Special Exception (SE) applications, specifically as it relates to social service agencies and the ability to further distinguish between the various types. 24/AS248838/AI251310/DO251311/DO_ PDF Referring the Noise Ordinance for an update of enforcement and any proposed revisions. 57/AS278571/AI284216/DO284217/DO_ PDF An overview of "mobile food trucks" and options for allowing their operation in St. Petersburg. 5 Code Towing Ordinance Newton 65/AS297479/AI300260/DO300261/DO_ PDF 6 Code Urban Farming Nurse Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Lazzara Kilborn 38/AS305052/AI306877/DO306878/DO_ PDF A discussion of urban farms including an update and itemized list of existing community gardens. 7 Code Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs 10/18/12 Gerdes 1/17/13 Legal Department Mark Winn 83/AS310497/AI310799/DO310800/DO_ pdf Page 1 of 3

17 PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE (PS&I) COMMITTEE PREPARED ON JANUARY 7, 2013 TOPIC PENDING / CONTINUING REFERRALS DATE REFERRED REFERRED BY MEETING DATE(S) RETURN DATE STAFF SPECIAL NOTES 8 Code Yard Signs 11/2/12 ( ) Council & Staff Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Gerdes Lazzara Discussion on restricting signage in yards other than the front, allowing signs to remain when brought into compliance, allowing text on murals/artwork. 9 Code Sign Ordinance 11/2/12 ( ) Council & Staff Nov 2013 Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Gerdes Discussion on how the changes made to the sign regulations are working. 10 Code Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance Staff 1/17/13 Water Resources Leavitt Longley Presentation to Council members about proposed revisions to the Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance prior to First Reading and Public Hearing. 11 Policy or Program Recycling Demolition- Related Construction Debris 06/02/11 Council Public Works Connors Sanitation Shirley Planning & EcoDev R. Dunn Council requested PS&I review the issue of requiring any person obtaining a permit to demolish a structure to recycle the generated debris. 12 Policy or Program Sidewalk Policy 12/20/12 PSI 1/31/13 Planning & EcoDev Goodwin Public Works Connors Discussion about sidewalk repair/replacement and responsibilities of property owners and the City. 13 Policy or Program Plaque Municipal Marina 11/8/12 Newton Downtown Facilities / / / /plaque docx Page 2 of 3

18 PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE (PS&I) COMMITTEE PREPARED ON JANUARY 7, 2013 TOPIC PENDING / CONTINUING REFERRALS DATE REFERRED REFERRED BY MEETING DATE(S) RETURN DATE STAFF SPECIAL NOTES 14 Policy or Program Summer Jobs 12/6/12 Nurse Sanitation Department Shirley / / / /summer%20jobs doc 15 Policy or Program Unimproved Alleys 12/20/12 Nurse Zoning Department Lazzara / / / /alleys doc 16 Capital Projects Downtown Intermodal Facility Study 10/07/09 Staff Video Trans.Parking Mgt. Kubicki Report on site evaluations and RFP 17 Capital Projects 4-G Infrastructure 11/19/12 Newton 1/31/13 ICS Gadiwalla / / / /4G%20Infrastructure pdf 18 Capital Projects Street Closure on 28 th Street South and 50 th Avenue South 12/6/12 Kornell 1/17/13 Planning & EcoDev Lazzara / / / /Street%20closure docx Page 3 of 3

19 Attached documents for item February 14, 2013

20 Attached documents for item February 28, 2013

City of St. Petersburg PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting of APRIL 11, :15 A.M. City Hall, Room 100

City of St. Petersburg PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting of APRIL 11, 2013 9:15 A.M. City Hall, Room 100 Members and Alternates: Chair Bill Dudley; Vice-Chair, Jeff Danner, Council Members: