504 January 10, 2011 The City Commission of the City of Plant City, Florida met in a regular session pursuant to laws and rules of said Commission at the City Hall of said City, the regular meeting place of the Commission at 7:31 p.m., on January 10, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor William D. Dodson and present were the following: Vice-Mayor Dodson, presiding and the following named Commissioners Rick A. Lott, Michael S. Sparkman and Mary Y. Thomas Mathis. Commissioner Daniel D. Raulerson was absent. Also present were: Gregory Horwedel, City Manager; Kenneth W. Buchman, City Attorney; Kerri J. Miller, City Clerk; Mike Karr, Assistant to the City Manager; Martin J. Wisgerhof, Finance Director; Brett Gocka, City Engineer; Phillip Scearce, Senior Planner; Officer Trent Eckard and Officer Signe Polk, Sergeants-at-Arms. Members of the media and public were present. The invocation was given by Father Tom Anastasia, St. Clement s Church and the audience joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CONSENT AGENDA: The following items were considered: RESOLUTION NO. 1-2011 - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2010: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING ON DECEMBER 13, 2010. RESOLUTION NO. 2-2011 PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES. RESOLUTION NO. 3-2011 PLAN AMENDMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLANT CITY PLAN AMENDMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Mathis and seconded by Commissioner Sparkman to approve the Consent Agenda, as corrected. The following voted: YEA: Commissioners Lott, Thomas Mathis, Sparkman and Vice-Mayor Dodson. Thereupon, Resolutions No. 1-2011, 2-2011 and 3-2011 were declared duly certified, adopted and passed. PRESENTATION IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE OF PLANT CITY: William Thomas, Vice President of Plant City Improvement League of Plant City invited everyone to participate in the 26 th Annual Plant City Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Arts Festival. City Manager Horwedel made the following report:
505 CITY MANAGER REPORT FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10, 2011 1. I-4 Corridor & Temple Terrace Regional Reclaimed Water Opportunity Evaluation The Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department has submitted a Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Cooperative Funding Application for a feasibility study involving the potential interconnection of reclaimed water and/or wastewater collection systems of the City of Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, and the City of Plant City. The prime drivers in the project appear to be the City of Temple Terrace s interest in developing their own reclaimed water system, and Hillsborough County s interest in expansion of their reclaimed water system. Other interests include coordinated development of utilities for growth in the I-4 corridor, and potential decommissioning of small privately owned package wastewater treatment plants in areas not served by municipalities. Plant City s potential interests include reduction in wastewater disposal via expanded reuse through a more diversified regional system, and the potential for increased wastewater and reclaimed water sales. Staff involvement to date has been very general and conceptual in nature. Staff recommends that we continue to participate in preliminary project meetings with SWFWMD and the other municipalities; no financial involvement or commitments are anticipated at this time. 2. Naming of the Marie B. Ellis Park Shuffleboard Courts Staff has researched placement of a sign at the Marie B. Ellis Park shuffleboard courts to honor the late Donald Goodwine s contributions to the community. Cost of the sign is $966 and will be paid from the General Fund Contingency account. The sign should be in place for unveiling prior to the next City Commission meeting on January 24. We will bring a resolution before the Commission at that time to officially name the courts as the Donald Goodwine Shuffleboard Courts. 3. ISF Youth Softball World Cup The International Softball Federation (ISF) hosted the Easton Foundation ISF Youth Softball World Cup at Plant City Stadium and the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex from December 30, 2010 through January 5, 2011. The event consisted of 22 fast pitch girls teams, ages 16 and under, traveling from both international and domestic locations: International Teams Bahamas Brazil Korea (South) Manitoba #1 (Canada) Manitoba #2 (Canada) Ontario #1 (Canada) Ontario #2 (Canada) Philippines Puerto Rico Regina Gold (Canada) Russia White Rock Renegades (Canada) Domestic Teams Colorado All-Stars East Norriton Avalanche (Pennsylvania) Easton California Impact North West Elite (Oregon) Orlando Flames (Florida) Oviedo Blaze (Florida) Plant City Legends (Florida) Sarasota Quicksilver (Florida) South Florida Mini-Bulls Wildfire (Florida) Domestic and international teams were mixed during pool play and then the teams were seeded for double elimination bracket play in separate domestic and international brackets. After a total of 92 games over the seven day tournament, Brazil was crowned as champion after defeating Tampa s South Florida Mini-Bulls 3-2 in the final game.
506 Both ISF President Don Porter and ISF Director of Competition Laurie Gouthro praised the cooperation they received from the Recreation & Parks Department staff for their scheduling and grounds crew assistance. They are extremely pleased with the tournament s success and the teams had a great visit to the Plant City area in large part because of the friendliness of our local community. 4. Payroll Direct Deposit All City employees are now set up to receive their weekly pay through direct deposit. All new employees are required to take payment by this method. This change resulted in an annual reduction in time and materials cost of over $13,000. A major portion of this figure is the $7,693 annual lease and maintenance cost of sorting/folding/inserting equipment that would have been required under a 3-year lease. Check stock, envelopes, special printing cartridges and labor accounts for the remainder of the estimate. The City's new banking relationship with Wachovia provided the opportunity to explore services available through them to accomplish our objective of a paper check-free payroll that is 100% direct deposit. Over 100 employees, or about 25% of our employee population, were receiving paper checks each week. This necessitated that all payroll run on check stock and be issued in separate envelopes. Following several discussions with Wachovia's local account representative, we entered into a no-strings-attached arrangement with the bank that allows the City to have the bank issue no-cost debit cards to any employee previously receiving a paper check, as well as those already utilizing direct deposit, employees who have no bank or credit union account or anyone who simply liked the idea of receiving their weekly pay by debit card. 5. Environmental Education Program Grants The Environmental Education Program has received two grants for the 2010-11 fiscal year, both written by Shawna Everidge: Southwest Florida Water Management District SPLASH! Educator s Grant. The grant, in the amount of $850, will benefit the Plant City High School s Special Education Program. A portion of the grant money has been used for a SWFWMD s Water Resource Education Box. The watershed education materials will be used to give two presentations to the high school special education classes. The balance of the grant will be used to pay for tuition, materials and transportation to Crystal Springs Preserve in the spring, where the special needs students will spend the day exploring the nature center at the preserve and the Hillsborough River. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Bay Mini-Grant. The grant, in the amount of $5,000, will fund the new Community Rain Gardens Grant Program modeled after an existing program with the City of Tallahassee. When the TBEP grant period begins next spring, members of the community will be able to apply for grant money, not to exceed $150, from the Environmental Education Program to establish a rain garden either on residential or commercial property. Citizens will also need to attend an educational workshop and install a functioning rain garden in order to receive reimbursement from the program. This program will provide staff an excellent opportunity to reach the community to promote native plants, proper uses of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, Florida Friendly landscaping, water conservation, and also explore new methods for containing urban stormwater runoff. 6. Employee Recognition Astin Durrant, Derrick DuBose, Wayman Kingsley and Shawna Everidge Public Works Department participated in the Great American Teach-In at the J.S. Robinson Elementary School in November. The Utilities Maintenance Division s Infiltration and Inflow crew members demonstrated how the Camera Van and the Jet Vac vehicles work to help keep the sanitary sewer system safe to over one hundred students that morning.
507 David Torres, MIS Network Technician successfully completed the Dell Online Self Dispatch Certification in seven different areas of study and application. Officer A. Troy Combs PCPD Employee of the Month for December in recognition of his proactive policing in observing a parked vehicle in a remote area behind a closed business. Upon investigation, an illegal narcotic substance was discovered along with a mobile methamphetamine lab in the truck resulting in the arrest of three subjects. The following awards were presented at the annual Police Department Recognition on December 16, 2010: Top Department DUI Arrests 2010 Officer Robert Kleeman recognized by the Florida Department of Transportation Southwest Region as top department arresting officer with 10 DUI arrests during 2010. Outstanding Detective of the Year Detective Daniel S. Smith, III Criminal Investigations Unit 2010 Outstanding Detective of the Year Detective Joshua Snyder Street Crimes Unit 2010 Top Property Recovery Department Wide Detective Mark Pfister in recognition of his successful recovery of $103,700 in stolen property in 2010. Top Property Recovery Patrol Officer Christina Bouffard in recognition of her successful recovery of $95,050 in stolen property in 2010. Award of Distinction Officer William Justin Polk in recognition of his commitment to duty in the attempted resuscitation through CPR of a heart attack victim while awaiting rescue personnel. Unit Citation in recognition of outstanding performance and dedication to the pursuit of Professional Standards which resulted in the Department s successful bid for reaccredited status: Officer Barry Maurer; Officer Tray Towles; Senior Officer Signe Polk; and Senior Officer Trenten Eckard. Unit Citation in recognition of proactive and professional police work in support of the mission of the Traffic Management Unit during 2010: Master Officer Fred Tommy Morris; Officer First Class Russell Bass; Officer Kyle Russell; and Officer Dee Dee Gregory. Exceptional Service Award in recognition of Outstanding Proactive Community Policing for Calendar Year 2010: Officer William Justin Polk; Officer Glenn Offutt; Officer Taylor Hart; Officer First Class Darren Culmer; and Officer Justin Conatser. Honorable Service Award in recognition of Outstanding Proactive Community Policing for Calendar Year 2010: Officer Michael Zaccaro; Officer Patrick Walker; Senior Officer Paul Tester; Senior Officer John Stasiak; Officer Robert Kleeman; Officer Richard Honcharik; Officer Arthur Harrison; Officer Ahmed Elsedoudi; Officer Mark Dunnam; and Officer Gerald Baker. Special Recognition Award in recognition of exemplary actions in support of the Department s officer training program serving as a General, Defensive Tactics, Firearm, Taser, and/or Safety Instructor 2010: Sergeant David Millich; Officer First Class Michael Ward; Officer First Class John McDowell; and Officer Stevie Carmack.
508 7. Building Division Permits PERMITS ISSUED December 2010 ( FY 2010-11) CURRENT MONTH PRIOR YEAR MONTH Type of Permit Issued # of Permits Estimated Value # of Permits Estimated Value New Residential (SF) Units 5 $874,000 1 $94,000 New Duplex/Townhouse Units 3 $367,000 0 $0 New Multi-Family (MF) Units 0 $0 0 $0 Residential Repairs, Alterations & Additions 32 $199,559 41 $350,078 New Commercial Construction 0 $0 1 $462,000 New Industrial Construction 0 $0 0 $0 Non-Res. Building Repairs, Alterations & Additions 8 $77,545 7 $161,900 Miscellaneous: Fences, Pools, etc. 17 $45,622 21 $46,814 Mobile Homes 0 $0 Demolition 1 $9,632 4 $23,478 Mechanical 29 $252,785 25 $347,758 Plumbing 22 $73,939 33 $54,575 Gas 1 $100 3 $3,770 Electrical 19 $52,935 98 $490,596 TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED 137 $1,953,117 234 $2,034,969 % CHANGE / PRIOR YEAR -41.5% -4.0% CUMULATIVE YTD 448 $5,239,478 579 $5,765,539 CUMULATIVE % CHANGE YOY -22.6% -9.1% NOTES 1. "Year" means fiscal year; begins October 1 each calendar year and ends September 30 the follow ing calendar year. 2. "Cumulative YTD" includes all current & prior month totals for the respective fiscal year. Total Commercial New Construction 2010 $12,268,700. 3. "% Change / Prior Year" is the net percentage increase or decrease from the prior fiscal year's monthly totals. 4. "Cumulative % Change YOY" is the net percentage increase or decrease from the prior fiscal year's cumulative totals. ALEXANDER STREET PROJECT UPDATE: City Manager Horwedel called on City Engineer Brett Gocka to provide an update in regards to the Alexander Street Repairs and additional costs that have been incurred. Mr. Gocka presented information regarding the Alexander Street Repairs, and stated that the original cost for repairs had increased by approximately $697,000.00, due to the need of additional materials to complete the project. A question and answer session ensued between the Commissioners, City Manager and Mr. Gocka in regards to the information presented. City Manager stated he would like approval to move forward with the emergency expenditures needed and would present any necessary change orders at the next City Commission Meeting for approval. Commissioner Sparkman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lott and unanimously carried to approve emergency expenditures to have the project completed in a timely manner. OLD FIRE STATION MID TOWN: City Manager Horwedel reported that the Old Fire Station on West Renfro Street has been demolished as part of the Mid-Town Redevelopment Project.
509 VICE-MAYOR DODSON COMMENTS: Vice-Mayor Dodson stated that he will miss the February 14 th meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1-2011 - PUBLIC HEARING TRAPNELL RIDGE REZONING: City Clerk Miller announced that this was a public hearing on the following entitled ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING MAP OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, AS ENACTED BY CHAPTER 102, PLANT CITY CODE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTH 43 FEET OF TRAPNELL RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 106, PAGE 83 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AS-1 AGRICULTURAL, SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT TO CU COMMUNITY DISTRICT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF TRAPNELL RIDGE COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT, AS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. The Vice-Mayor announced this was a quasi-judicial hearing regarding the proposed ordinance and invited anyone who wished to speak to come forward and be sworn in by the City Clerk. Phillip Scearce, Senior Planner was sworn in and made a presentation. The Vice-Mayor invited others to speak. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Commissioner Thomas Mathis to adopt the ordinance. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Ordinance No. 1-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 4-2011 MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE USES: SECTION 102-740, PLANT CITY CODE, INCREASING THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE USES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A public hearing will be held on the ordinance by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium, of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida on January 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Commissioner Thomas Mathis to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Resolution No. 4-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed.
510 RESOLUTION NO. 5-2011 REZONING ALSOBROOK STREET AND EVERS STREET; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING MAP OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, AS ENACTED BY CHAPTER 102, PLANT CITY CODE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 115 WEST ALSOBROOK STREET FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY TO C-1C NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 166.041, A public hearing will be held on the ordinance by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium, of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida on January 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Sparkman to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Resolution No. 5-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 6-2011 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES: ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 86, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY FEES; AMENDING SECTION 86-106, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 86-112, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING IMPOSITION OF FEE; AMENDING SECTION 86-114, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING PAYMENT; AMENDING SECTION 86-118, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING REFUNDS; AMENDING SECTION 86-119, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING CREDITS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A public hearing will be held on the ordinance by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium, of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida on January 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Lott and seconded by Commissioner Thomas Mathis to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Resolution No. 6-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed.
511 RESOLUTION NO. 7-2011 LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEES: ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 86, PLANT CITY CODE REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEES; AMENDING SECTION 86-66, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING 86-72, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING IMPOSITION OF FEE; AMENDING SECTION 86-74, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A public hearing will be held on the ordinance by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium, of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida on January 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Mathis and seconded by Commissioner Lott to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Resolution No. 7-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 8-2011 FIRE PROTECTION AND EMS IMPACT FEES: ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 86, PLANT CITY CODE REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IMPACT FEES; AMENDING SECTION 86-26, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING 86-32, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING IMPOSITION OF FEE; AMENDING SECTION 86-34, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A public hearing will be held on the ordinance by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium, of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida on January 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Mathis and seconded by Commissioner Lott to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Resolution No. 8-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed.
512 RESOLUTION NO. 9-2011 LIBRARY IMPACT FEES: ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 86, PLANT CITY CODE REGARDING LIBRARY IMPACT FEES; AMENDING SECTION 86-175, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING 86-181, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING IMPOSITION OF FEE; AMENDING SECTION 86-183, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A public hearing will be held on the ordinance by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium, of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida on January 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Commissioner Thomas Mathis to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Resolution No. 9-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed. RESOLUTION NO. 10-2011 PARKS AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES: ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 86, PLANT CITY CODE REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES; AMENDING SECTION 86-146, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING 86-152, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING IMPOSITION OF FEE; AMENDING SECTION 86-154, PLANT CITY CODE, REGARDING PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A public hearing will be held on the ordinance by the City Commission at its meeting in the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium, of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 West Reynolds Street (City Hall), Plant City, Florida on January 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time interested parties and citizens may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. After consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Sparkman and seconded by Commissioner Lott to adopt the resolution. Upon roll call, the following voted: YEA: Thereupon, Resolution No. 10-2011, was declared duly certified, adopted and passed.
513 There being no further business to legally come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Daniel D. Raulerson Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: Kerri J. Miller City Clerk