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DEPARTMENT HEADS AND CITY EMPLOYEES:


1. File No. E2003-15 – (Commendation presented by Councilmember Ferlita to Officer David Trick, Tampa Police Department.)
Presentation of commendation for Police Officer of the Month. – (Continued from the
November 20, 2003 agenda)

2. File No. E2003-15 – (Commendation presented by Councilmember Ferlita to Detective Jeannette Hevel, Tampa Police Department.)
Presentation of commendation for Police Officer of the Month.

9:30 A.M.

3. File No. E2003-15 – (Commendation and proclamation presented by Councilmember Alvarez to Dr. James Covington)
Presentation of the Tony Pizzo Award. – (Original motion initiated by Alvarez-White)
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DEPARTMENT HEADS AND CITY EMPLOYEES CONTINUED:

10:00 A.M.

4. File Nos. E2003-48 and E2003-57
Jim Stefan, Budget Officer; Bob Harrell, Director of Business and Housing Development; and Elaine C. Illes, Interstate Consultant for the Florida Department of Transportation, be requested to appear and explain the process regarding the Preservation Revolving Trust Fund. – (Original motion initiated by Alvarez-White)
Motion: (Alvarez-White) That the memorandum dated June 4, 2003 from Chairman Saul-Sena be referred to the Administration; further, that the Administration be requested to provide a written report to the Office of the City Clerk by January 27, 2004 regarding said proposal explaining how the money in the Preservation Revolving Trust Fund will be administered. Motion carried.

Legal Department to provide a written legal opinion regarding the provisions of the contract with the Florida Department of Transportation. – (Original motion initiated by Alvarez-White)
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the memorandum presented by Chairman Saul-Sena from Assistant City Attorney Morriss Massey, Legal Department, regarding the provisions of said contract, be received and filed. Motion carried.

REQUESTS FOR RECONSIDERATION BY THE PUBLIC

AGENDA AUDIENCE –
10:30 A.M.

5. File No. E2003-48 – (Briefing provided by Ed Turanchik and Don Wallace)
Ed Turanchik and Jerome Ryans, Tampa Housing Authority, to appear and provide a brief presentation regarding Civitas. – (Original motion initiated by Ferlita-White)
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the report entitled “Central Park Project.
Tampa . Florida.” submitted by Ed Turanchik, be received and filed. Motion carried. – (See Item 107)

CONTINUED PROPOSED ORDINANCE PRESENTED FOR SECOND
READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING - 9:30 A.M. – (Item 6)

6. File No. E2003-8 CH 3
An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, Article X, Revocation of Wet Zoning, Section 3-100, by modifying and adding criteria for revocation of an alcoholic beverage zoning for cause; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date. – (Continued from the
November 20, 2003 meeting)

Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Cate O’Dowd, Legal Department, requesting continuance to
January 15, 2004.
Motion: (Ferlita-Harrison) That said public hearing be continued to
January 15, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. per the memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Cate O’Dowd, Legal Department. Motion carried.
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That said memorandum be received and filed. Motion carried.



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PROPOSED ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR SECOND
READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. – (Items 7 through 14)

7. File No. E2003-46 – ORDINANCE NO. 2003-340 – (Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
An ordinance authorizing the construction and erection of a certain proposed encroachment (canopy) over a portion of the public right of way known as East Seventh Avenue in the City of Tampa, as more particularly described herein; subject to certain terms, covenants, conditions and agreements as more particularly described herein; providing an effective date. – (ENC03-16)

8. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – ORDINANCE NO. 2003-341 – (Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
An ordinance authorizing an historic preservation property tax exemption application relative to the restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, located at 2609 North 19th Street, Tampa, Florida, in the Ybor City Historic District, based upon certain findings; providing for notice to the Property Appraiser of Hillsborough County; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

9. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – ORDINANCE NO. 2003-342 – (Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
An ordinance authorizing an historic preservation property tax exemption application relative to the restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, located at 2607 North 19th Street, Tampa, Florida, in the Ybor City Historic District, based upon certain findings; providing for notice to the Property Appraiser of Hillsborough County; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

10. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – ORDINANCE NO. 2003-343– (Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
An ordinance authorizing an historic preservation property tax exemption application relative to the restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, located at 1905 East Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida, in the Ybor City Historic District, based upon certain findings; providing for notice to the Property Appraiser of Hillsborough County; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

11. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – ORDINANCE NO. 2003-344 – (Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
An ordinance authorizing an historic preservation property tax exemption application relative to the restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property owned by the O’Dann Ybor, L.L.C., located at 2018 East 4th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, in the Ybor City Historic District, based upon certain findings; providing for notice to the Property Appraiser of Hillsborough County; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR SECOND
READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. – (CONTINUED):

12. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – ORDINANCE NO. 2003-345– (Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
An ordinance authorizing an historic preservation property tax exemption application relative to the restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, located at 1912 East 15th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, in the Ybor City Historic District, based upon certain findings; providing for notice to the Property Appraiser of Hillsborough County; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

13. File No. V03-68
An ordinance approving a special use permit (S-2), commercial off-street parking in an RS-50 zoning district; approving a special use permit (S-2), professional residential facility (residential treatment facility) in a CI and CG zoning district; in the general vicinity of 6806 North Nebraska Avenue in the City of Tampa, Florida, and as more particularly described in Section 1 hereof; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Alvarez-Dingfelder) That said ordinance be placed on second and final reading. Motion was not adopted with White voting no and Miller,
Harrison and Ferlita being absent at vote. (Said matter to be placed on the January 8, 2004 agenda under Unfinished Business pursuant to Rule 5A, Council’s Rules of Procedure)

14. File No. WZ03-154 – ORDINANCE NO. 2003-346– (Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
An ordinance making lawful the conditional sale of beverages containing alcohol of more than 1% by weight and not more than 14% by weight and wines regardless of alcoholic content – beer and wine – (2-COP-R) – for consumption on premises only in connection with a restaurant business establishment on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 5004 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; imposing certain conditions; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

PUBLIC HEARINGS –
10:00 A.M.:

15
. File No. C03-23 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading – Dingfelder absent at vote)
Continued public hearing from December 11, 2003 on amended petition of South Tampa Land Group to vacate, close, discontinue and abandon a certain right-of-way (all that unimproved right of way running north and south; bordered on the north by W. Paul Avenue and by West Price Avenue on the south known as Fulton Street) in Baybridge Revised Subdivision, a subdivision in the City. – (See Item 16)
Motion: (Alvarez-Harrison) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.

An ordinance vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a certain right of way (all that unimproved right of way running north and south; bordered on the north by West Paul Avenue and by West Price Avenue on the south known as Fulton Street) in Baybridge Revised Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; the same being more fully described in Section 1 of this ordinance; providing an effective date. – (Second reading and adoption will be held on
January 8, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.)

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PUBLIC HEARINGS –
10:00 A.M. CONTINUED:

16. File No. Z03-77 – (Ord. placed on 1st
Reading – Dingfelder absent at vote)
Continued public hearing from
December 11, 2003 on amended petition of South Tampa Land Group requesting to rezone property at 4905 Price from CI to PD. – (See Item 15)
Motion: (Alvarez-Harrison) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Councilmember Ferlita presenting an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4905 Price Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CI to PD (single-family residential – attached); providing an effective date. – (Second reading and adoption will be held on
January 8, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.)

17. File No. Z03-132 – (Ord. placed on 1st
Reading – Dingfelder absent at vote)
Continued public hearing from
December 11, 2003 on petition of Georgia Maynard Trustee requesting to rezone property at 3501 S. MacDill from PD & RS-60 to PD.
Motion: (Miller-Harrison) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Councilmember Harrison presenting an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3501 South MacDill, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (business/professional office) and RS-60 to PD (single-family attached); providing an effective date. – (Second reading and adoption will be held on
January 8, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.)

18. File No. C03-31
Public hearing on petition of Kimmins Corporation to vacate a certain right-of-way (all that portion of
53rd Street lying south of East Broadway Avenue, between 52nd and 57th Streets) in Dixie Farms Subdivision, a subdivision in the City.

An ordinance vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a certain right of way (all that portion of 53rd Street lying south of East Broadway Avenue between 52nd and 57th Streets) in Dixie Farms Subdivision, a subdivision located in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; the same being more fully described in Section 2 hereof; subject to the reservation of certain permanent and temporary easements as more particularly described herein; subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly described herein; providing an effective date.
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That said ordinance be received and filed since a substitute ordinance was submitted by Assistant City Attorney Rolando Santiago, Legal Department. Motion carried.

Assistant City Attorney Rolando Santiago, Legal Department, submitted a substitute ordinance vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a certain right of way (all that portion of 53rd Street lying south of East Broadway Avenue between 52nd and 57th Streets) in Dixie Farms Subdivision, a subdivision located in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; the same being more fully described in Section 2 hereof; subject to the reservation of certain permanent and temporary easements as more particularly described herein; subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly described herein; providing an effective date. – (No official action taken by Council on said substitute ordinance since the public hearing was continued.)
Motion: (Harrison-Ferlita) That said public hearing be continued to
February 12, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. per the verbal request of John Grandoff, petitioner’s representative. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS –
10:00 A.M. CONTINUED:

19. File No. F2003-208
First public hearing on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, upon application from Key Developers Group, Inc. in the general vicinity of Channelside Drive between Washington and Whiting Streets in the City’s Channel District.
Motion: (White-Harrison) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried. – (Second public hearing to be held on
January 8, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.)

20. File No. WZ04-007 – (NOT HEARD – NO AFFIDAVIT FILED)
Public hearing on petition of Yung-Young of Pinellas, Inc. requesting extension of time for the sale of alcoholic beverages, 4(COP-R), at 105 W. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Motion: (Alvarez-Harrison) That the petitioner be allowed to file an amended petition. Motion carried.

21. File No. WZ04-16
Public hearing on petition of Mariano Cibran requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 4(COP-R), at
2905 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Motion: (Miller-White) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Motion: (White-Harrison) That the Legal Department be requested to prepare a one-year conditional ordinance for a 4(COP-R) per the verbal request of Steve Michelini, petitioner’s representative. Motion carried with Dingfelder voting no and Ferlita being absent at vote.

22. File No. WZ04-25 – (Ord. placed on 1st
Reading – Harrison and Ferlita absent at vote)
Public hearing on petition of Madstone
Florida, LLC requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 2(COP-X), at 1609 W. Swann Avenue.
Motion: (Alvarez-White) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Councilmember Dingfelder presenting an ordinance making lawful the sale of beverages containing alcohol of more than 1% by weight and not more than 14% by weight and wines regardless of alcoholic content – beer and wine – 2-COP-X – for consumption on premises only on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1609 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; waiving certain restrictions as to distance based upon certain findings; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date. – (Second reading and adoption to be held on
January 8, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.)

23. File No. WZ04-20 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading – Miller, Harrison & Ferlita absent at vote)
Public hearing on petition of Antony Friel D/B/A Mo’s Southwest Grille, Inc. requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 2(COP-R), at 17509 Preserve Walk Lane.
Motion: (Alvarez-White) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Councilmember White presenting an ordinance making lawful the sale of beverages containing alcohol of more than 1% by weight and not more than 14% by weight and wines regardless of alcoholic content – beer and wine – (2-COP-R) – for consumption on premises only in connection with a restaurant business establishment on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 17509 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; waiving certain restrictions as to distance based upon certain findings; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date. – (Second reading and adoption to be held on
January 8, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.)


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PUBLIC HEARINGS –
10:00 A.M. CONTINUED:

24. File No. Z04-6 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading – Ferlita absent at vote)
First public hearing relating to an area rezoning, the general location of which is south of Cross Creek Boulevard and west of Morris Bridge Road; and the northwest corner of the intersection of Cross Creek Boulevard and Morris Bridge Road from zoning district classification PD-A to PD-A.
Motion: (White-Harrison) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Councilmember Harrison presenting an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 10851 Cross Creek Boulevard, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD-A (mixed uses) to PD-1 (mixed uses); providing an effective date. – (Chief Assistant City Attorney Gina Grimes, Legal Department, announced that second reading and adoption of said ordinance will be held on January 8, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

A. File No. E2002-8 CH 14 – (Verbal report provided by Assistant City Attorney Justin Vaske, Legal Department.)
Assistant City Attorney Justin Vaske, Legal Department, to provide a verbal or written status report pertaining to the Legal Department being requested to prepare an ordinance regarding a slow speed zone for the Westinghouse Project in the area South of Rattle Snake Point to Port Tampa. – (Original motion initiated by Miller-White)

B. File No. E2003-8 CH 19 – (Councilmember Harrison read into the record excerpts from a memorandum from the Division of Code Enforcement, which was not presented to the Recording Secretary.)
Representative from the Division of Code Enforcement to appear and provide a report regarding the vacant lot at the southeast corner of Hillsborough Avenue and Howard Avenue that is being used for storage, automobiles sales, mobile homes, and individuals living in vehicles on said property. – (Original motion initiated by White-Alvarez)

C. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – (Verbal reports provided by Assistant City Attorneys Rolando Santiago and Cate O’Dowd, Legal Department)
Legal Department to appear and provide a report regarding their research of other jurisdictions in the area and some options pertaining to Council being removed from the appellant review process. - (Original motion initiated by Harrison-Alvarez) – (Continued from the
November 20, 2003 meeting)
Motion: (Ferlita-White) That said matter be removed from the Pending Calendar per the verbal request of Assistant City Attorney Cate O’Dowd, Legal Department. Motion carried.
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the memorandum submitted by Assistant City Attorneys Rolando Santiago and Cate O'Dowd, Legal Department, regarding said agenda item, be received and filed. Motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED:

D. File No. Z03-160 – (Public Hearing Closed – Placed on agenda for Council action pursuant to Rule 5A, Council’s Rules of Procedure)
Public hearing on petition of R. Michael Brooks requesting to rezone property at 5309 S. Manhattan Avenue from RS-60 to PD.
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Motion: (Ferlita-White) That said petition be denied. Motion adopted with Dingfelder, Alvarez and Harrison voting no.
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the TampaGov Messaging System messages, the GroupWise transmission and letter presented by Chairman Saul-Sena expressing opposition to said petition, be received and filed. Motion carried.

11:00 a.m.

E. File Nos. E2003-5 and E2003-8 CH 26
Discussion regarding the erection/installation of power poles. – (Original motion initiated by Ferlita-Dingfelder)
Motion: (Ferlita-Alvarez) That Council reschedules said discussion to January 22, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. and incorporate the agenda item pertaining to the Legal Department to appear and address the results of their discussion with the County Legal Department regarding a good neighbor notification concerning the Kirby Street issue with the electric poles and Stephanie Agliano, TECO, to attend said meeting into said discussion per the verbal request of Assistant City Attorney Sam Hamilton, Legal Department. Motion carried.

Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Sam Hamilton, Legal Department, transmitting proposed amendment to the City of Tampa/TECO Procedures Manual.
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That said memorandum be received and filed. Motion carried.

Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the letter presented by Chairman Saul-Sena from Digna Alvarez regarding said matter, be received and filed. Motion carried.

F. File No. E2003-48
Legal Department to appear and address the results of their discussion with the County Legal Department regarding a good neighbor notification concerning the
Kirby Street issue with the electric poles. – (Original initiated by White-Alvarez) – (Continued from November 13, 2003 agenda)

Stephanie Agliano, TECO, to attend said meeting. – (Original initiated by White-Alvarez) – (Continued from
November 13, 2003 agenda) – (See motion under Unfinished Business E)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public Safety Committee
Rose Ferlita, Chair and John Dingfelder, Vice-Chair

25. File No. B2003-43 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1524
Resolution approving interlocal agreement with
Hillsborough County for the provision of funds for a series of Police/Community Relations Workshops for Fiscal Years 2004-2005.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:

26. File No. B2003-54 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1525
Resolution approving amended voluntary cooperation agreement between Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office regarding the Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Corridor.

27. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1526
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $14,744 in the General Fund to support a series of Police/Community Relations Workshops between law enforcement agencies and the citizens of Tampa and Hillsborough County.

28. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1527
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $31,600 within the Law Enforcement Trust and General Funds for investigative funds and a donation to the Downtown Partnership for the purchase of two bikes.

29. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1528
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $186,679 within the Police Intergovernmental Grants Fund for the third year of the Florida Department of Transportation DUI grant to pay for 50 percent of the salaries and benefits for the officers on the DUI Squad with the City matching the other 50 percent.

30. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1529
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $225,000 within the Police Intergovernmental Grants and General Funds for the Weed and Seed Grant FY2003.

31. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1530
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $176,053 within the Utility Tax and Police Intergovernmental Grants Funds to purchase Mobile Digital Terminals (MDTs) for the marked police cars.

32. File No. F2003-169 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1531
Resolution approving acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $225,000 in the form of a Weed and Seed Grant from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

33. File No. X2003-345 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1532
Resolution approving “single source” proposal of Fisher Scientific Co., LLC for Morning Pride Bunker Gear, estimated amount $115, 299. –
Tampa Fire Rescue

34. File No. Y97-44 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1533
Resolution authorizing Final Contract Change Order No.1-Final deducting $18,455.09 and payment in the amount of $1,100 to Apollo Construction & Engineering Services, Inc., for Project PW6002 through PW6013, PW6028 through PW6031 and PW6034 through PW6036, construction of fire apparatus ventilation improvements at various fire stations. – DPW
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
Mary Alvarez, Chair and Kevin White, Vice-Chair

35. File No. B2003-29 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1501
Resolution authorizing execution of director’s authorization financial assurance waiver form with Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission pertaining to the
College Hill Recreation Center. – DPW

36. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1502
Resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2004 payment in the amount of $15,000 to Tampa Gallery of Photographic Arts.

37. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1503
Resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2004 payment in the amount of $400,000 to Florida Orchestra.

38. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1504
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $132,236 in the Community Investment Tax Fund FY97-01 and Community Investment Tax Fund FY02-06 for various parks and recreation improvement projects.

39. File No. E2003-8 CH 16 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1505
Resolution amending Resolution 89-1732 which established a schedule of fees, pursuant to Section 16-108, City of Tampa Code; providing a schedule of fees for City yacht basins.

40. File No. X2003-988 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1506
Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award with Greenturf Services for vacant land maintenance, estimated amount $32,911.90. – Parks & Recreation

41. File No. Y2002-37 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1507
Resolution approving Final Payment in the amount of $34,030.08 to Kalemeris Construction, Inc. for Project PW6660, M.L. King Pool – Bath House Improvements. - DPW

Public Works Committee
John Dingfelder, Chair and Rose Ferlita, Vice-Chair

42. File No. B2003-8 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1508
Resolution approving license agreement with Southwest Florida Water Management District permitting the access and use of City property for collecting lithologic core samples associated with the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project. - Water

43. File No. B2003-10 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1509
Resolution authorizing and approving utility work by Highway Contractor Agreement with State of Florida Department of Transportation for constructing, reconstructing, or otherwise changing portion of public road identified as US 41 (Nebraska Avenue) from Hillsborough Avenue to Sligh Avenue (State Road 45) in the estimated amount of $98,028. - Water



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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:

44. File No. B2003-45 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1510
Resolution approving form of agreement with various consultants in connection with services to be provided on a work order basis. – DPW

45. File No. B2003-45 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1511
Resolution approving Work Order No.17 in the amount of $95,514 for provision of professional engineering services by Tinsdale-Oliver and Associates, Inc. in connection with Project PW9539, Comp Plan Update. – DPW

46. File No. B2003-45 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1512
Resolution approving Work Order No. 61 in the amount of $8,500 for provision of professional engineering services by TBE Group in connection with an economic development technical plan. - DPW

47. File No. B2003-46 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1513
Resolution approving amendment to agreement with Consortium Appraisal, Inc., for the continuation of services in connection with litigation matters against the City, for an amount not to exceed $20,000. – Solid Waste/Environmental

48. File No. B2003-46 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1514
Resolution approving ninth amendment to agreement with Richard A. Zambo, P.A., for the provision of legal and consulting services in connection with McKay Bay Refuse-to-Energy Facility electrical issues on a continuing basis in an amount not to exceed $35,000. – Solid Waste/Environmental

49. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1515
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $27,600 in the Wastewater Operating Fund for interdepartmental charges and professional services related to Amendment 1 to the architectural service contract for the Inspection and
Survey Office Building.

50. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1516
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $750,000 in the Wastewater State Loan Construction Fund for professional services, improvements and interdepartmental charges for San Carlos Force Main Emergency Repair Project.

51. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1517
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $5,500 in the Wastewater Operating Fund for interdepartmental charges and professional services related to Change Order No. 1 – Final to the
131st Street Pump Station Project.

52. File No. X2003-885 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1518
Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award with Harcros Chemicals for the purchase of liquid caustic soda for Pump Station Odor Control, estimated amount $41,600. – Wastewater
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:

53. File No. X2003-990 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1519
Resolution approving award renewal with DSI Security Services for the provision of unarmed security guard services for TMOB, OCH and Union Station, estimated amount $147,168. – DPW/Fac. Management

54. File No. Y2002-11 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1520
Resolution approving Contract Change Order No. 8 in the total amount of $53,526.03 pertaining to the contract dated July 2, 2002, with Dallas 1 Construction & Development, Inc. for construction of miscellaneous water mains and wastewater force mains, Contract No. 2002-01. - Water

55. File No. Y2002-11 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1521
Resolution approving Change Order No. 9 increasing the contract amount by $14,565.40, resulting in revised contract amount of $5,779,713.30 pertaining to the contract dated July 2, 2002 with Dallas 1 Construction & Development, Inc., for construction of miscellaneous water mains and wastewater force mains, Contract No. 2002-01. – Wastewater

56. File No. Y2002-22 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1522
Resolution approving Change Order No. 1-Final, decreasing the contract amount by $13,160.24 and approving final payment in the amount of $2,010.76, resulting in final contract amount of $563,839.76 pertaining to the contract dated September 12, 2002 with Beach Construction Company, Inc., for construction of 131st Avenue Pumping Station Odor Control Rehabilitation. (Contract 11-02) - Wastewater

57. File No. Y2002-30 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1523
Resolution approving Change Order No. 1-Final and approving final payment in the amount of $76,945.60, resulting in a final contract amount of $76,945.60 pertaining to the contract dated October 1, 2002 with Azurix North America Underground Infrastructure, Inc. for construction of Bayshore Basin Smoke Testing & Television Inspection Program, Phase 1. (Contract 15-02) - Wastewater

Finance Committee
Kevin White, Chair and Gwen Miller, Vice-Chair

58. File No. B2003-42 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1497
Resolution approving and authorizing amendment to the original memorandum of understanding with Humana Medical Plan, Inc. for the continued provision of a Health Maintenance Organization Plan (HMO).

59. File No. B2003-42 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1498
Resolution approving second amendment to agreement with CompBenefits Corporation regarding the continued provision of a Dual Choice Dental Plan.

60. File No. B2003-43 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1499
Resolution approving interlocal agreement with Hillsborough County relating to the use of libraries within the City of Tampa for in-office absentee voting.



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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:

61. File No. B2003-46 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1500
Resolution approving fifth amendment to agreement with the Law Firm of MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen for the provision of legal services in connection with eminent domain and voluntary and involuntary acquisition of property for various City facilities and other services as may be required by the City, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

62. File No. WZ04-30
Petition of Hillsborough State Park Preservation Society, Inc. requesting temporary one-day wet zoning, 4(COP-X), at 1801 E. 7th Avenue on December 30, 2003.

Motion: (White-Harrison) That Council waives the 15-day filing requirement per Section 3-53(a), City of
Tampa Code, regarding said temporary one-day wet-zoning petition. Motion carried.

Motion: (White-Harrison) That Council approves said temporary one-day wet-zoning petition. Motion carried.

63. File No. WZ04-31
Petition of Hillsborough State Park Preservation Society, Inc. requesting temporary one-day wet zoning, 4(COP-X), at 1801 E. 7th Avenue on December 31, 2003

Motion: (White-Harrison) That Council waives the 15-day filing requirement per Section 3-53(a), City of Tampa Code, regarding said temporary one-day wet-zoning petition. Motion carried.

Motion: (White-Harrison) That Council approves said temporary one-day wet-zoning petition. Motion carried.

Building, Zoning and Preservation Committee
Gwen Miller, Chair and Shawn Harrison, Vice-Chair

64. File No. B2003-10 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1534
Resolution approving airspace agreement with Florida Department of Transportation (‘FDOT’), as lessor, relative to the leasing of airspace for no consideration by FDOT to the City for the construction, operation and maintenance of the “Blake Trail Project” along the Hillsborough River in the vicinity of Blake High School. – Real Estate
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65. File No. B2003-20 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1535
Resolution consenting to conversion of Raymond James Stadium into commercial condominium containing 7 condominium units; approving declaration of condominium relating thereto; approving articles of incorporation and bylaws for the condominium association; consenting to conveyance of fee simple title to Unit 1 of the condominium, consisting of approximately 97.674% of the total square footage of the 7 condominium units, together with parking lots located on the east, west and north sides of the stadium, to Hillsborough County; approving quit claim deed for such conveyance from Tampa Sports Authority to Hillsborough County; approving bill of sale for conveyance of certain tangible personal property owned by Tampa Sports Authority to Hillsborough County; approving lease agreement and memorandum of lease between Tampa Sports Authority and Hillsborough County and authorizing Mayor to execute an attached consent to said lease agreement; approving first amendment to the June 1, 1997, interlocal agreement for stadium funding between said Authority and the City of Tampa and authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor; approving second amendment to the June 1, 1997, interlocal agreement for stadium funding between said Authority and Hillsborough County; approving declaration of easement by said Authority; providing for condition to the approvals and consents herein provided; rescinding all resolutions in the conflict herewith.

66. File No. B2003-38 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1536
Resolution authorizing and approving assignment of concessionaire’s interest in that concession lease agreement as amended with C-Ray’s, Inc. D/B/A C-Ray’s Waterfront Grille, as concessionaire, to Mariposa Peligrosa Inc. D/B/A Lili’s Waterfront Grill for property located at 5314 Interbay Boulevard in Ballast Point Park (also known as Peter O. Knight, Sr. Park). – Real Estate

67. File No. B2003-44 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1537
Resolution approving and authorizing acceptance of quit-claim deed and bill of sale from State of Florida Department of Transportation to the City for the property and building located at 1905 East Columbus Drive for no monetary compensation. – Real Estate

68. File No. B2003-44 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1538
Resolution approving land sales agreement and form of quit-claim deed with Noho Group L.L.C., as purchaser; authorizing Mayor to execute and City Clerk to attest said agreement and quit claim deed for seven separate parcels of property in the West Tampa Area as more particularly described herein for a sales price of $31,500 together with closing costs. – Real Estate

69. File No. B2003-44 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1539
Resolution accepting and approving quit-claim deed conveying eleven parcels of land to the City from Hillsborough County under Florida Statute Section 197.592(3) as result of the issuance of one or more tax deeds. – Real Estate

70. File No. B2003-53 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1540
Resolution authorizing license and hold harmless agreement with Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation; licensing use of certain City leased property located at 1102 N. Florida Avenue. – Real Estate
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71. File No. C03-36 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1541
Resolution setting closure public hearing on January 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. on petition of Al Dente, LLC D/B/A Johnny Carino’s Country Italian to vacate, close, discontinue and abandon a certain right-of-way (all that portion of Nassau Street lying south and east of Interstate 275, west of Dale Mabry Highway and north of Cypress Street) in Belvedere Park Subdivision.

72. File No. DZ85-75 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1542
Resolution setting public hearing on January 8, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. on a notification of proposed change to a previously approved development of regional impact, development order for Tampa Palms, Area 3; pursuant to Section 380.06(19), Florida Statutes, upon application of New Tampa, Inc., for an amendment to the development order for property more particularly described herein.

73. File No. D2003-4 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1543
Resolution approving subdivision agreement with Trout Creek Developers, L.L.C. for proposed subdivision and final plat upon the terms and conditions set out in the agreement. – (Continued from the December 11, 2003 session of Council.)
Motion: (Miller-Alvarez) That the agreement attached to said resolution be allowed to be substituted per the verbal request of Assistant City Attorney Rolando Santiago, Legal Department. Motion carried.

74. File No. D2003-4 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1544
Resolution vacating Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 10 Davis Islands, Bay Circle Section (at property located at intersection of East Davis Boulevard and Bosphorus Avenue); approving replat of same to be known as Villa Del Mare Townhomes.

75. File No. D2003-4 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1545
Resolution vacating portion of Lots 1-7 inclusive, Block 1 (property located at intersection of Sheridan Street and West Gandy Boulevard; approving replat of same to be known as Las Palmas at Ballast Point Townhomes.

76. File No. D2003-4 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1546
Resolution approving subdivision agreement with Bayshore Gandy Investments, LLC for Asbury Park Villas upon the terms and conditions set out in the agreement.

77. File No. D2003-4 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1547
Resolution vacating portion of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6, Block 2, Asbury Park (at property located at the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and West Marlin Avenue); approving replat of same to be known as Asbury Park Villas.

78. File No. E2003-40 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1548
Resolution authorizing acceptance of sidewalk easement agreement from Hillsborough County, a political subdivision of the State for Florida, for property adjacent to 19th Street in the Ybor City section of the City. – Real Estate
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79. File No. E2003-40 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1549
Resolution authorizing acceptance of easement deed by donation, from Jim Walters Homes Inc., a Florida corporation, relative to the installation of water facilities in the vicinity of 4015 U.S. Hwy 301. – Real Estate

80. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1550
Resolution approving historic preservation property tax exemption covenant with Florida Department of Transportation relative to restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 1914 East 15th Avenue, in the Ybor City Historic District. – (BLC T99.57.3A)

81. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1551
Resolution approving historic preservation property tax exemption covenant with Florida Department of Transportation relative to restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 2701 North 19th Street, in the Ybor City Historic District. – (BLC T99.57.33A)

82. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1552
Resolution approving historic preservation property tax exemption covenant with Florida Department of Transportation relative to restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 2703 North 19th Street, in the Ybor City Historic District. – (BLC T99.57.26A)

83. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1553
Resolution approving historic preservation property tax exemption covenant with Timothy and Lynn Allen relative to restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 1811 West Jetton Avenue, in the Hyde Park Historic District. – (ARC T00-159)

84. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1554
Resolution approving historic preservation property tax exemption covenant with Patrick and Elizabeth Johnson relative to restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 1819 Richardson Place, in the Hyde Park Historic District. – (ARC T00-132)

85. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1555
Resolution approving historic preservation property tax exemption covenant with Florida Department of Transportation relative to restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 1818 East Columbus Drive, in the Ybor City Historic District. – (BLC T99.57.10B)

86. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1556
Resolution approving historic preservation property tax exemption covenant with Florida Department of Transportation relative to restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 1901 East Columbus Drive, in the Ybor City Historic District. – (BLC T99.57.8A)
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87. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1557
Resolution setting public hearing on January 15, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. upon an historic preservation property tax exemption application for the property owned by Florida Department of Transportation at 1907 East Columbus Drive, in the Ybor City Historic District. – (BLC #T99-57.35A)

88. File No. E2003-8 CH 27 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1558
Resolution setting public hearing on January 15, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. upon an historic preservation property tax exemption application for the property owned by Rowland E. Gregory, Jr. at 702 South Edison Avenue, in the Hyde Park Historic District. – (ARC #T99-68)

89. File No. F2003-69 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1559
Resolution authorizing agreement with Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, for grant award of $591,450 to develop properties (2704 East 19th Avenue, 2706 East 19th Avenue, 2708 East 19th Avenue, 2710 East 19th Avenue and 2712 East 19th Avenue) for purpose of constructing affordable housing for low and moderate income families as Community Housing Development Organization under Home Investment Partnerships Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. – HCD

90. File No. F2003-69 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1560
Resolution approving agreement for $270,000 grant between City of Tampa and Housing Authority of City of Tampa, Florida Inc., a public body corporate and politic, for provision of housing services to persons with aids or related diseases and their families under Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Grant Program of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. - HCD

91. File No. F2003-69 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1561
Resolution approving note and mortgage modification agreement providing for an increase from $16,078.85 to $37,002.35 in the Deferred Payment Loan Note and Mortgage using State Housing Initiative Program Funds for rehabilitation of an income eligible owner-occupant residence between Barbara A. Manning (mortgagor) and City of Tampa (mortgagee) for certain real property located at 3201 North 15th Street. - HCD

92. File No. PA03-14, PA03-17, PA03-18, PA03-19 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1562
Resolution calling for adoption public hearings on February 12, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. and on February 26, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. on four small scale plan amendments to Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the following general areas: property located in the general vicinity of Roland Street, between South Dale Mabry Highway and Sterling Avenue in the Gray Gable/Bon Air area from Residential-10 to Residential-20; for property located at 4101 and 4105 North Himes Avenue from Residential-35 to Community Mixed Use-35; for property located at 3116 North Boulevard from Residential-10 to Suburban Mixed Use-6; and for property located at 2807 West Estrella Street from Residential-20 to Residential-35.
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93. File No. E2003-46 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading)
An ordinance authorizing the construction and erection of a proposed encroachment (canopy) over a portion of the public right of way known as East Fifth Avenue and North Seventeenth Street, and certain existing encroachment (building) over a portion of East Fifth Avenue as more particularly described herein; subject to certain terms, covenants, conditions and agreements as more particularly described herein; providing an effective date. – (ENC04-01)

94. File No. E2003-46 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading)
An ordinance authorizing the construction and erection of certain proposed encroachments by the Hillsborough County School Board over a portion of the public right of way known as Washington Street and Jefferson Street, as more particularly described herein; subject to certain terms, covenants, conditions and agreements as more particularly described herein; providing an effective date. – (ENC04-02)

95. File No. Z03-111 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading)
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2003-263, which rezoned property generally located at 15902 Morris Bridge Road from AS-1 to PD-A (single-family residential detached/semi-detached) by amending the zoning district designation from “PD” to “PD-A”, which was referenced in error by Land Development Coordination; providing an effective date.

Transportation Committee
Shawn Harrison, Chair and Mary Alvarez, Vice-Chair

96. File No. B2003-110 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1563
Resolution approving remote control camera agreement with FBEC-One Urban Centre, L.P. for installation of remote controlled camera at building located at 4830 W. Kennedy Boulevard for transmission of traffic surveillance.

97. File No. B2003-111 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1564
Resolution approving amendment to Campus Development Agreement with University of South Florida Board of Trustees to allow funds provided under agreement to be used for 3-mile segment of 40th Street from Hillsborough to Fowler Avenue; extending the term of the agreement for an additional 4 years.

98. File No. B2004-2 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1565
Resolution authorizing budget change in the amount of $187,070.99 within the Transportation Impact Fee Revenue and Transportation Impact Fee Construction Funds for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Project in the Westshore Impact Fee District.

99. File No. X2003-550 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1566
Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award with Bob’s Barricades for rental of traffic control devices, estimated amount $70,000. – DPW/Transportation

100. File No. X2003-910 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1567
Resolution approving bid of and agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance and repair services for the Fernando Noriega, Jr. Parking Facility, estimated amount $4,800. – DPW/Parking


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101. File No. X2003-913 – RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1568
Resolution approving bid of Turtle Southeast, Inc. for cold milling of existing asphaltic concrete roadways, estimated amount $200,000. - DPW/Transportation Division.

102. File No. D2003-3 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading – Dingfelder no)
An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, renaming and designating that certain roadway known as Ice Palace Drive which runs in an easterly direction from Franklin Street to Channelside Drive, within the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, so that it will hereafter be known as Saint Pete Times Forum Drive; providing an effective date.

103. File No. E2003-8 CH 25
Right-of-Way Permit:
a) Performing Arts Valet, Central Parking - December 18, 2003–March 18, 2004 – Downtown Area.
Motion: (Harrison-White) That Council approves said permit. Motion carried.

104. File No. E2003-8 CH 25
Special Events Permit:
a) Gasparilla Extravaganza and Children’s Parade - January 31, 2004 – Bayshore Area.
Motion: (Harrison-White) That Council approves said permit. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion: (Miller-Alvarez) That the following wet-zoning public hearing be scheduled on January 15, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried. – (File No. WZ03-147)

105. File No. WZ03-147
Petition of Yanko Manceda requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 2(COP-R), at 1623 E. 5th Avenue.

106. File No. Z03-119 – (Ord. placed on 1st Reading)
Councilmember Miller presenting an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 6816 South Kissimmee Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CI to PD (single-family detached & semi-detached); providing an effective date.

107. File No. E2003-48
Motion: (Alvarez-Dingfelder) That Council schedules a Special Discussion Meeting on January 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to discuss the Civitas Project; further, that the Office of Cable Communications be requested to televise said meeting. Motion carried.

108. File No. E2003-15
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That Council schedules the presentation of the commendation to Paul Erni recognizing his contribution as a hearing master to the Code Enforcement Board on January 15, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried. – (Motion made on behalf of Councilmember Ferlita)

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109. File No. E2003-15
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That Dr. Doug Holt, Director of the Hillsborough County Health Department, be requested to appear before Council on January 22, 2004 to present an award on behalf of Dr. Aguwonobi, Florida Secretary of Health, to the City of Tampa and Tampa Fire Rescue for the support of Operation Vaccinate Florida (Smallpox Vaccination Program); further, that Tiffany Melton and the Tampa Fire Rescue Smallpox Task Force be requested to attend said meeting for the presentation of a certificate of appreciation to each member of the Task Force. Motion carried.

110. File No. E2003-16 - ANNOUNCEMENT
Chairman Saul-Sena directed the Office of the City Clerk to provide each Councilmember with the applications from individuals expressing an interest on serving on various City Boards/Commissions and to also provide each Councilmember with the requirements in terms of geographical and professional representation for each of the City Boards/Commissions in order for Council to discuss and vote on said appointments at the January 8, 2004 meeting.

111. File No. E2003-8 CH 22
Motion: (Dingfelder-White) That Council schedules a workshop on March 4, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss street naming; further, that the appropriate City departments be notified to attend said workshop. Motion carried.

112. File No. E2003-48
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the memorandum presented by Chairman Saul-Sena indicating that Council will recess at 11:40 a.m. this date and reconvene at 1:30 p.m. since Council would be attending the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheon, be received and filed. Motion carried.

113. File No. E2003-48
Motion: (White-Alvarez) That the Department Heads and City Employees Sign-in Sheet presented by Chairman Saul-Sena, be received and filed. Motion carried.