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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Workshop Meeting1-26-91 Cit y Council Chambers 735 Eighth Street South Naples, Florida 33940 e* 6/11601-ed- c 1 -SUBJECT- DISCUSSION OF "KIOSK" CREDIT FOR PARKING NEED TOTALS PAGE DISCUSSION OF MEDIAN CLOSURE U.S. 41 AT 11th STREET SOUTH 2 DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF NAPLES BEACH RENOURISHMENT COMMITTEE 4 STATUS REPORT ON "0" CONSUMPTION METER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM DISCUSSION OF SOVEREIGNTY PETITION UPDATE ON DISCUSSION OF POLE SIGN HEIGHT DISCUSSION OF HOUSING CODE IMPLEMENTATION UPGRADE PRESENTATION OF CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT CONCEPTUAL PLAN DISCUSSION OF CRAYTON ROAD SIDEWALK/BIKE PATH DISCUSSION OF PROPOSALS CONCERNING CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 4 4 6 8 8 9 12 14 14 aj DISCUSSION OF ROLE 2.ND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARK AND RECREATION ADV. BD . SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTING CITY MANAGER 21 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Workshop Meeting 8:30 a.m. Time City Council Chambers 735 Eighth Street South Naples, Florida 33940 Date 1-26-91 Mayor Crawford opened the meeting and presided. VOTE A 0 0 ROLL CALL: COUNCIL MEMBERS Present: Alden R. Crawford, Jr., Mayor Kim Anderson R. Joseph Hems Paul W. Muenzer John M. Passidomo Councilmen Absent: William E. Barnett Fred L. Sullivan Councilmen Als'l Present: Rand-Scott Coggan, Acting City Mgr. David W. Rynders, City Attorney Mark W. Wiltsie, Acting City Manager Janet Cason, City Clerk Christopher L. Holley, Corn. Srv. Dir. Ann (Missy) McKim, Community Dev. Dir. Gerald L. Gronvold, City Engineer Jon C. Staiger, Ph.D., Natural Resource Mgr. Mary Kay McShane, Human Resources Dir. Ann Walker, Planner II Steve Uman, Building Official George Henderson, Sergeant-At-Arms Marilyn McCord, Recording Secretary Other interested parties and citizens. *** • Mayor Crawford suggested, and Council members agreed, to charge $1.00 for the University of Florida Design Study booklets to defray the cost of printing. *** *** 1 *** 0 0 CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 ITEM 1 DISCUSSION OF "KIOSK" CREDIT FOR PARKING NEED TOTALS. Community Development Director McKim explained to Council that the Planning Advisory Board will be revising City regulations in order to deal with the many different parking situations which exist in the City. Discussion then ensued as to the various uses of drive-thru windows, and Acting City Manager Coggan pointed out that there is a wide variance in use, depending on the time of the week, and therefore an average should be determined. Councilman Passidomo noted that provisions apply across the board for drive-thru windows and Council should specify the different uses. It was the consensus of Council that one space would be credited for each drive-thru lane and that the Planning Advisory Board should review the proposal. Councilman Muenzer pointed out that he had waited two years for this particular item to be brought before Council and suggested that during this crucial time period members of Council should be able to go to the Acting City Manager or the Mayor and request an item for discussion, and that it should be placed on the agenda immediately. Councilman Herms said Council should meet on a weekly basis, since "this is the most critical time in the history of the City." Mayor Crawford explained that Council has always had the right to notify the City Manager of desired agenda items, but it is necessary to maintain a list and periodically prioritize requested items. He said he would prefer adhering to the present schedule so that staff has the necessary time to prepare. Councilman Muenzer asked if Council could hold a special meeting whenever requested items were not discussed within a month or six weeks, and Councilman Herms stressed the importance of 2 VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Date City Council Minutes 1-26-91 M 0 S E A B T C S 01 E ONENN 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS immediately discussion. placing items on the agenda for Councilman Passidomo agreed with Mr. Coggan's response referring to setting priorities and suggested that items be placed on the agenda as soon as staff can properly prepare, then it is Council's responsibility to clear them. Councilman Herms said that by meeting twice a month, Council does not have the ability to keep up, but weekly meetings should allow staff sufficient preparation time. If more research is needed on a particular item, Mr. Hems added, Council can go back to staff then return to that item at a future workshop. Councilman Anderson maintained that by meeting weekly, staff could not be adequately prepared and that Mayor Crawford has the ability to call a special meeting at any time to handle crucial matters. She said further that this Council has done its best to eliminate priority problems and that at this time the hiring of a new City Manager is the most important issue. Mr. Herms requested that items requested by Council be put on a workshop agenda within 45 days, with the provision that the Mayor and/or the City Manager must allow that item to be put In addition, neither the Mayor on the agenda. nor the City Manager will have the power to take an item off the agenda. Mayor Crawford stated that there will be half-day Council workshops every Monday until backlogged discussion items are up to date. It was the consensus of Council that every item reQuest will be made in writina. to Acting City Manager Coggan. with copies of such requests to all Council members. and if an 'tem is not discussed within 45 days. a special meeting will be held for that purpose. all *** *** *** Mrs. Anderson noted that she will not be present at the February 11th workshop. *** *** '1 *** N D S 0 2 CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS ITEM 2 DISCUSSION OF MEDIAN CLOSURE ON U.S. 41 AT 11TH STREET SOUTH. City Engineer Gronvold told Council that the Florida Department of Transportation conducted a study of the median on U.S. 41 at 11th Street South in 1986 and staff has only recently received the results of their study. It was the consensus of Council to support staff's recommendation to delay discussion of the median closure on U.S. closure on U.S. 41 at 11th Street South due to the fact that the work is incorporated into the Department of Transportation's Five-Year Plan. *** ITEM 3 DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY OF NAPLES BEACH RENOURISHMENT COMMITTEE AND COMPOSITION OF MEMBERSHIP Councilman Anderson outlined her recommendations pertaining to the responsibilities of the City Beach Renourishment Committee: to establish and prioritize the needs; to utilize the engineering research done to date; after the geographical confines have been established to determine which method should be most cost effective for each particular area; and research all funding sources available, including state, local, tax districts, whatever sources the City has from the County, and the Tourist Development Council. Maintenance must be included as part of the charge of responsibility of this committee. Further, it shall be a standing committee with the responsibility of future review. Mrs. Anderson recommended the committee be comprised of a Council member, Mr. Frank Blanchard of the Marco Beach Renourishment Committee, Natural Resources Manager Jon staiger, and three citizens, one of whom should be a beach-front property owner. 4 VO_CE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop MeetiAg Date City Council Minutes 1 - 26 - 91 Discussion then ensued relative to the proposed committee, the Parker sand web method of beach renourishment, and possible funding sources. Councilman Berms said that the City should take the leadership role, since the message from the County was that there is a "taxpayers revolt" and Mr. Herms further they will not participate. stated that he supports the concept of a committee to gather information, although he supports the Parker method for renourishment. Councilman Muenzer suggested Council discuss this issue at a future time, if and when Mr. Parker is granted his permit and after a source of funds is located. With regard to the Parker sand-web method, Dr. Staiger told Council that the state will require a two-year monitoring period after the nets are removed. After that time, the Department of Natural Resources would make a decision on whether or not it is a viable method. Mayor Crawford requested that two members of Council be designated for the Beach Renourishment Committee, one of whom is an advocate of the Parker method, and one who is uncommitted to a particular method. Councilman Anderson directed that City Attorney Rynders draw LID a resolution for the Februa y 6. City Council meeting for Council to 1991. establish a City of Naples Beach Renourishment The committee will be comprised of Committee. three citizens. one of whom is a beach-front property owner; two members of Council. one of whom is an advocate of the Parker sand-web method and one who is impartial: and Mr. Frank the of Blanchard. member Marco Beach Renourishment Committee. Dr. Jon Staiger shall be the committee's technical advisor, and he and Mr. Blanchard shall be non-voting members of the committee. *** 5 A OE B T I COUNCIL MEMBERS *** S M *** C 0 S E Y ONENN N D S 0 2 VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes 0 Date 1-26-91 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS *** *** ITEM 4 * STATUS REPORT ON "0" CONSUMPTION METER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. Acting Utilities Director Gronvold reported to Council that through January 25, 1991, the meter repairs were approximately 79% complete. He said that on January 2nd there were 308 meters on the list, which should be taken care of within five or six days. Acting City Manager Coggan pointed out, however, that those 308 meters have only been on the repair and maintenance list for one billing cycle. Mr. Gronvold also explained that maintenance and repair will be an ongoing effort and every month those meters placed on the list will be replaced or repaired. He told Council that although 15% of the meters showed zero consumption in the past, many of those were at vacant homes. Councilman Anderson asked Mr. Gronvold what amount of water is lost from hydrant flushing, etc., so that these am 'lints could be accounted for. Mayor Crawford said that staff had been given directions to have a recording system to monitor water loss. Councilman Muenzer directed staff to provide comparisons of water-loss percentages in other cities. Councilman Herms said that some cities were showing a 9 or 10% loss. He further stated the City should compare water loss to that in other cities, should target the low end of that figure, and try to account for water systems, flushing of hydrants, etc., and in general, identify all lost water. Mayor Crawford asked Mr. Coggan to indicate what water amounts are lost due to firefighting and hydrant flushing. Councilman Muenzer added that the new Utilities Director and Finance Director can then be shown what parameters the City hopes to work within. Mr. Gronvold reported the costs to date for the He said that through meter repair program. 6 0 EN SO VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS January 24th, $27,619 in regular salaries and $9,298 in overtime had been spent, plus $72,281 for Materials. The contractor who installed the meters charged $6,346, but according to Mr. Coggan, the final check has not been forwarded and that figure may come down. Acting City Manager Coggan said that as the last phase of the City's continuing meter repair and maintenance program, there are some concerns about people who suddenly have very high bills, and that Council needs to be aware, in the event they have inquiries, that zero consumption might have been showing on inoperable meters and therefore, would not have shown any leaks within the plumbing system. Councilman Herms informed Council that former City employee Dan Wall would be in Naples the following week and would be available if anyone wished to talk with him. Mr. Herms then inquired about the interest Naples Community Hospital had shown with reference to paying for some of the unbilled back water used. City Attorney Rynders stated that the City has expressed a commitment not to backcharge people, and the Hospital probably wouldn't want to be an Acting City Manager Coggan also exception. pointed out that there are some fundamental questions as to whether the hospital meter was, in fact, being used. Councilman Herms, however, said, "We don't want to set a standard where we go back and bill people, but if they come forward.. .we ought to at least listen to them." advised Passidomo that Councilman it is nevertheless first necessary to establish if there is a legal obligation involved, and City Attorney Rynders confirmed that as long as City is not going to Council states the City backcharge, it has no legal obligation to do so. Mayor Crawford requested that Council address this matter after Mr. Cogan has the reports from staff pertaining to revenue. meter repair and 7 A M S 0 E B T C S I O Y E ONENN N D S 0 2 CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes VO TE Date 1_26_91 T COUNCIL MEMBERS maintenance, and water consumption. *** ITEM 5 DISCUSSION OF SOVEREIGNTY PETITION. Councilman Muenzer reviewed the sovereignty petition concept and informed Council that it had been approved by the Collier County School Board. Councilman Anderson expressed concern that its effectiveness had not been proven. It was the consensus of Council to not uruse discussion of a sovereignty petition at this time. *** ITEM 6 UPDATE ON DISCUSSION OF HEIGHT OF POLE SIGNS. Community Development Director McKim told Council that the sign code is part of the review of the building code which will begin in June. She also said that staff is in the process of workshopping landscaping and parking regulations with the Planning Advisory Board, concluding the process at the April Planning Advisory Board meeting and bringing it before Council in May. Then work can begin on a sign code. Ms. McKim asked for direction and assured Council that her staff would attempt to respond to Council needs more directly than in the past. In clarification, Councilman Muenzer said that when an item is brought to a workshop, it will only be discussed, and if Council reaches a consensus, that item will go back to staff, then to city Council. If there is no consensus, said Mr. Muenzer, the item will be dropped. He stressed the importance of discussion first, before wasting staff time, and Mrs. McKim agreed Councilman that this would be very helpful. 8 0 0 VO-E CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 0 12 -6-91 Herms added that weekly workshops would also allow staff to look at items, such as the height of pole signs, very quickly. Councilman Passidomo said that when the City changed its sign code years ago, it had decided Councilman to amatorize nonconforming signs. Muenzer concurred that Council should reduce the sign heights but leave the grandfathered signs as they are with no time constraints. Discussion ensued with regard to changing the allowable sign heights, then showing people their Councilman Passidomo said that would options. cause a great deal of confusion in the community. Councilman Herms stated, "We still have to go back to all the facts...to go forward we could have a very difficult issue to deal with the public on...the public doesn't trust the City. I can already see the fear of the people coming in here." Councilman Passidomo said the only issue that Council should direct to Mrs. McKim is whether or not it wants to change the code. Mayor Crawford stated that the issue of pole sign heights should be reviewed before it comes to Council, and Councilman Passidomo added that the issue should be dropped at this time unless the Council's consensus is unanimous. *** *** *** ITEM 7 HOUSING OF DISCUSSION IMPLEMENTATION UPGRADE. CODE Councilman Muenzer asked if the City is in agreement with the County with regard to housing code and also how Naples compared to the standards of some of the other resort cities. Community Development Director McKim explained that at the time Naples' code was compared to the County's, it was generally similar, although older. 9 M S E T C COUNC I I, 10 ON MEMBERS N D A 8 S 1 E ENN S 0 2 VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA WP)csIIPAZe:e.tillg mrnutes City MS Date 1-26-91 Mrs. McKim told Council that Building Official Steve Uman has recommended that it would be appropriate for the City to adopt the Southern Building Code Congress International's code, which is a standard. She said that, with minor revisions, the SBCCI code can be adopted, but also informed Council that Collier County has taken a more active role and hired inspectors who exclusively inspect for housing code compliance which is a different strategy from what the City could use. Acting City Manager Coggan informed Council that the Fire Department inspects all multi-family residences on an annual basis for life safety hazards and could inform staff if there were obvious infractions. Councilman Muenzer said, "Some people feel there are problems and no way to address them. We need to review and meet our standards and expectations and publicize it, which might brim, awareness to some, and if the need is great, we can hire someone." Councilman Anderson said she would concur with directing the City's inspector to be more proactive and to adopt the 1990 SBCCI code. Mrs. McKim said that if Council so directed, a proactive approach could be achieved by allocating a half-day per week, or whatever would be appropriate, for visual inspections. She also pointed out that City inspectors have been looking for, and finding, unlicensed contractors. Acting City Manager Coggan suggested adopting the code first, then becoming more pro-active. Mrs. McKim explained that Building Official Uman is now preparing the necessary ordinances and proposed that these be incorporated into a package which would be distributed to contractors, architects, etc., allowing them approximately one month for review and comment. The changes would be brought to workshop on March 18, prior to first reading of the Ordinances on March 20. Acting City Manager Coggan said that 10 A E T I C 0 Y COUNCIL ON h.; N MEMBERS NDS 0 CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS the life safety codes could be upgraded at the same time. Councilman Hems suggested that specific housing code information from other cities be reviewed at the next workshop, giving Council a better perspective. Councilman Muenzer said that after staff acquires two or three comparisons, a few units could be inspected, and Mrs. McKim could then report to Council how those units would measure up under the codes of different cities. Staff and Council could also then determine if the City code is too lenient. Councilman Anderson suggested that a service could be provided to the citizens by extending such a process to study of the old homes which were built in the 1940's and 50's with extensive remodeling. Councilman Muenzer said that by May 1 or June 1 he would like to ask for a report on the comparison of the Naples code with those of several other cities. At that time, Mr. Muenzer would ask Mrs. McKim to inspect one house and two apartments. Acting City Manager Coggan expressed concern about the codes and the time frame in which they need to be put into use, and therefore said Mrs. McKim would be able to do comparisons with other housing codes only. Councilman Herms observed that he visualizes a major problem when today's construction is compared to older construction. Councilman clarified that she was Anderson, however, referring to providing a service to citizens so that people would know what changes were needed to bring their homes up to code. It was the consensus of Council that staff shall provide to Council at its next workshop specific housing code information from cities comparable to Naples and this information shall be placed in 11 VOTE A M S B OE T C S I 0 Y E ONENN N D S 0 CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNC I r, MEMBERS Staff sha I prepare the the Council office. • ase. u i I • d'its code1 to be brought before Council at its March 18, 1991, workshop meeting, and potential first reading at the March 20th Council meeting. In answer to a question from Councilman Herms, Mrs. McKim said she has had no complaints about the City's housing codes. * * * * * * *** ITEM 10 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT CONCEPTUAL PLAN. Ms. Gail Boorman, President of A. Gail Boorman & Associates, P.A., gave her presentation with regard to the corridor management project at the Golden Gate Parkway and Goodlette-Frank Road intersection. Mrs. Boorman first explained that her pro posal deals with specialty lighting, landscalirg, and other engineering and lighting considerations. She said there is a large amount of pedestrian and biking activity which needs to be addressed as well as the risk of maintenance workers on the median. The material contemplated in Ms. Boorman's proposal is colored concrete, which would be a one-step installation for traffic control considerations. She told Council that landscape improvements would include tall palm trees at staggered heights, and that this streetscape originated in recommendations of the Corridor Management Report. The proposal also includes some plant treatment on the rip rap in the swale next to the Naples High School property. Ms. Boorman further said she would like to work with adjacent property owners for a landscape agreement and said she would also like to approach the School Board for proposals of work next to the high school. In terms of cost, Ms. Boorman said the preliminary breakdown depends on cooperation from 12 CITY OF NAPLES/ FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minute S Date 1.._7___91 COUNCIL MEMBERS property owners and that the priority expense would be landscaping at the estimated cost of That amount includes approximately $225,000. $110,000 for landscaping, irrigation, and tapping into the reuse water line, $70,000 for pavement upgrades, $10,000 for lighting, and from $55,000 to $65,000 for miscellaneous expenditures, such as closing the swales and pipes. Councilman Anderson predicted that Naples High School would be very sensitive to anything that would block their sign. Mrs. Anderson also asked if the cost quoted included the linear park, and Ms. Boorman answered that was a separate project Mayor Crawford, however, farther south. inquired if the landscaping would blend in with that in the linear park, and Ms. Boorman answered in the affirmative. In answer to Councilman Passidomo, Ms. Boorman said that the annual maintenance budget has not been estimated at this time. Community Services Director Holley said that the County will maintain the corridor since it is maintaining the road. Councilman Passidomo questioned the advantage of improving private property now, since the zoning code requires landscaped rights-of way, and Ms. Boorman said the tradeoff is that the City can control part of the property without actually paying for land and is gaining control of the edges. Discussion ensued with regard to zoning code restrictions and whether or not an easement would Ms. Boorman said that it is not be needed. advisable for the City or anyone else to install landscaping without an easement. In answer to Councilman Passidomo's inquiry as to whether a land-use scenario ten years in the future had been taken into consideration, Ms. Boorman said that it seemed foreseeable that the constraints dealt with today will remain much the same. Cguncilman Muenzer directed staff to meet with the Collier County School Board and determine 13 VOTE . A M S B 0 E „, n S I 0 Y E ONENN N D S 0 i' VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date MS OS T C 0 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS whether or not it will be tapping into the City effluent water line on Goodlette-Frank Road and to provide Council with information Pertinent to the quality of Naples' reuse water. Councilman Herms asked about the composition of the concrete proposed and asked Ms. Boorman to supply information about areas where the same type of composition had been used. He expressed concern that the quality of the project could not be maintained. Community Services that the County is improvements to the at the end of the project. Director Holley pointed out going to bid very soon, and corridor being discussed were County's road improvement *** ITEM 8 OF DISCUSSION SIDEWALK/BIKE PATH. CRAYTON ROAD City Engineer Gronvold told Council that the proposed Crayton Road sidewalk/bike path is one of the first improvements in the five-year plan and that the poll taken by the Crayton Road Homeowners Association reflected 48% of the residents in favor of the project. Councilman Anderson requested that care be taken with regard to the method used to connect the bike path to the streets in consideration of bicycle riders. Acting Manager Coggan directed that this item be placed on the regular meeting consent agenda. *** ITEM 9 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSALS CONCERNING CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT. Mayor Crawford read a letter from the Citizen's 14 Y ()NEN NDS 0 1 VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26_91 COUNCIL MEMBERS (Attachment Committee #1) which Political supports the proposal to engage the services of a professional search firm. Human Resources Director McShane distributed which outlined (Attachment #2) information barriers and aides to using a search firm versus internal recruitment. Additionally, Ms. McShane provided a flow chart which outlined her process Ms. McShane along with a time/cost analysis. stated that one supervisory/management search takes approximately 25% of her time, and she is currently conducting four searches. The Acting City Manager and Personnel Director recommended in a memo to Council (Attachment #3) their choices based on Ms. McShane's criteria. Those firms which placed consistently high in all categories of the matrix used were: Slavin Nevins, Norman Roberts; the PAR Group; and Ralph Anderson and Associates. Additionally, Municipal Advisors, Inc., and Jensen-Oldani and Associates scored high in many categories although those two firms do not have much Florida experience, if any. Ms. McShane told Council that reference checks are being conducted by the Human Resources Division at the present time and reported that to date she had received no negative references and, in fact, that councils and mayors contacted had indicated that the process of recruitment could actually be tailored to our Council's needs. Councilman Anderson said that one of the requirements should be that the search firm's list indicate whether the candidates have been interviewed anywhere else. She also said that utilizing a search firm would be appropriate because of time efficiency and idiosyncrasies in governments, which could be very detrimental. Mayor Crawford told Council that the first item of discussion should be whether or not to hire a search firm, and Acting City Manager Coggan added that time frames and the budgetary process must be considered and that a new City Manager should be on board at least by the time department heads 15 •A i M S B 0 E - C S I 0 Y E ONENN N D S 0 VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS are preparing their annual budget. Councilman Muenzer stated that his first choice, as expressed in earlier discussions, was for Council to do the hiring because it would be faster, less expensive, and would guarantee someone of Council's choice. Mr. Muenzer said he would be agreeable to hiring a search firm only after obtaining appraisals from some people. Councilman Hems told Council that it should consider the pros and cons of both methods of recruitment. He explained that in his research, he had learned that only about a third of the municipalities in Florida use search firms. Mr. Hems suggested that another option would be to utilize a mayor/council association. He cited as an example the City of Cocoa Beach, which advertised for a city manager and had over 150 applications in about a month's time and spent less than $1,000. Mr. Herms said further that local people have called him and offered their screening the abilities in professional applicants on a consultant basis. He read a letter from William Roy, Chairman of the Committee to Review City Efficiency, (Attachment #4) which offers such assistance. Acting City Manager Coggan said that a high level of confidentiality is one of the advantages of a search firm and City Attorney Rynders added that, in general, although once search firms have prepared records and forwarded them to a city, they are public record, but any notes made to themselves are confidential. The Acting City Manager told Council that he had in the past dealt with the four firms recommended by Ms. McShane and that he agreed with her choices. Confidentiality, he said, was also one of his prime considerations, along with time constraints and the budgetary process. Councilman Herms told Council that he had talked with Deputy State Attorney Lewis Hubner, who told him that using a search firm would not guarantee confidentiality and recommended that the Sunshine Manual and Public Records Manual be consulted. 16 MS O E TC I0 O N • D 0 Workshop Meting City CCuncil Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS City Attorney Rynders, however, pointed out that every case is different and it would be impossible at this time to predict an outcome; nevertheless, once the applicants are narrowed down, those documents would probably be public record. Councilman Herms recommended that Council also consider the political climate in the City at this time as well as the high cost of a search firm's services compared to the $3,000 or $4,000 it would cost the City itself to do the hiring. Councilman Anderson commented on the large amount of overtime being generated in the Human Resources and Finance Departments, saying " The staff won't stay around too long if they work 80 hours every week." Councilman Passidomo told Council that the City can require a legal opinion from the search firm that their procedures will preserve the anonyminity of the applicants. He further said that he is a proponent of hiring an objective third party to present Council in a positive light. Mr. Passidomo also noted that if Council finds a manager on its own, the search firm should not receive a fee. A representative group from Council and a representative group from the community should be actively involved in the process, he said, to review a list of ten to fifteen candidates provided by the search firm in order to narrow it down to four or five in a relatively short period of time. Mayor Crawford said he was in favor of hiring a search firm as was Councilman Barnett. Councilman Sullivan (although absent, he had spoken with the Mayor) indicated that he would be supportive of a recruiting firm if at least ten applicants are received. Councilmen Anderson and Passidomo also agreed with hiring a search firm. The Acting City Manager noted that the search firm selected needs to be assured that they are the exclusive agent, and if the City receives an application, it should be referred to the search 17 VOTE ,A S E C I 01 ONENN N D S 0 M 0 CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes VOTE Date 1 - 26 - 91 COUNCIL MEMBERS firm. Brief discussion ensued with regard to the City doing the screening of applicants, and Mr. Coggan warned against opening the process up to the very politics the City was trying to remove. It was the consensus of Council to hire a search firm for the purpose of recruiting a new City Manager. Council stated their individual choices of search firms: Councilman Muenzer: (1) SpencerStuart, Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc.; (2) Ralph Andersen & Associates; and (3) Bennett Hill. Councilman Herms: (1) Slavin Nevins & Associates, Inc.; (2) A.T. Kearney, Inc.; and (3) SpencerStuart. Councilman Passidomo: (1) Slavin, Nevins & Norman (2) Roberts & Inc.; Associates, Associates, Inc.; (3) Ralph Andersen & Associates; and (4) The PAR Group. (These four firms were the same recommended by Human Resources Director McShane.) Councilman Anderson: (1) Ralph Andersen & Associates, Inc.; (2) Slavin, Nevins & Associates; and (3) A.T. Kearney, Inc. Mayor Crawford: (1) Slavin, Nevins & Associates; (2) Norman Roberts & Associates, Inc.; and (3) Municipal Advisors Inc. It was the consensus of Council that representatives of Slavin. Nevins & Associates and Ralph Andersen & Associates, Inc., be present at the next workshop. *** ITEM 11 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 18 MS OE T C I0 ON ND CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS Mr. Rex Storter, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, reviewed the board's (Attachment #5) annual report. Councilman Passidomo asked Chairman Storter if he had any questions about the Board's ability under City Charter to be involved with improving the efficiency and profits at all parks, the City pier, etc. Mr. Storter responded that each Board Member could be involved in reviewing the operations but would not want in any way to hinder staff. He said, "We don't want to have a reputation as a watchdog; the chain of command must remain intact." Acting City Manager Coggan said, "The Charter points out that advisory boards not be perceived as watchdogs." Councilman Anderson thanked Chairman Storter for the superb job the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has done and said that the Charter was quite clear that the Board's responsibility could "It has been stifling for you to be much wider. work with, but you have done an outstanding job," she added. BREAK: 2:30 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. *** *** *** ITEM 12 DISCUSSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ROLE ADVISORY AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO CITY COUNCIL. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member Dr. Eugene O'Neil told Council that if his term is renewed he will be the next chairman. He read Section 16-6 of the City Charter, which, he said, spells out the legal basis under which the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board operates. Dr. O'Neil said that while it does not mean that the Council must take the Board's recommendations, the Council and the Mayor are equally responsible 19 VOA: t A M S 0 E B T C S 10 Y N ONEON N D S 0 J' CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meetiqg City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTE MS OE T C I 0 Y ON NDSO A to respond to advice from the Board. Dr. O'Neil referred to the procurement of parks as a case in point. He reviewed an incident in 1989 when a member of Council approached the Board and asked its members to visit five parcels of land that were for sale, rank them as to their availability as park sites, and not consider cost. The site known as the OMC property was ranked number one by the Board, which suggested from time to time ways to realize some profits from operating it as a "mini-dock". The possibilities of floating a revenue bond issue could at least have been explored, he said. At the present time, Dr. O'Neil reported, a conceptual plan for the same property, now a private venture project, is being discussed and will gross approximately $7,000,000. Dr. O'Neil asked, "Precisely what are the duties of this Board?" In a letter distributed to Counci l (Attachment #6) Dr. O'Neil had suggested the following: That when there are any issues, projects or plans which come before Council that refer to parks and recreation, the members of the Advisory Board be notified, and that the Advisory Board be notified of such issues first to avoid the embarassment of reading about it first in the newspaper. This Board wants to become meaningfully involved, Dr. O'Neil said, including maintenance and other things. He said in closing, "We are at your service. We are dedicated people who will be pleased to serve you." Councilman Anderson recommended that, beginning immediately, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board be involved will all the decisions regarding park acquisitions and other issues of the parks. Mayor Crawford told Dr. O'Neil that he could understand the Board's frustration and that a concerted effort will be made to keep it involved as much as possible. Mr. Robert Rier, Parks and Recreation Advisory 20 rano" CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 c o rki c 1 r, MEMBERS Board member, told Council that there is a great deal of talent that could be used, alleviating both thef staff and Council, and asked that the Board be allowed to operate as a board and work with the Director in all areas of the Community Services Department. Mayor Crawford and Councilman Herms commented on the need for better communication between the Board and Council and Mr. Herms suggested to Mr. Rier that when the Board is aware of an upcoming issue, it initiate a Council agenda item. Councilman Muenzer asked about his role at Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings. City Attorney Rynders said that the Planning Advisory Board has a provision which puts the Sunshine Law on Council Members talking to advisory board members but there is not a similar provision relating to the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Rynders told Councilman Muenzer, however, that he Parks and Recreation participate in could Advisory Board meetings. Councilman Hems recommended workshopping better accountability with regard to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Rier said he was concerned about creating that anything another level of bueaucracy, Board as a the "watchdog" referring to was negative, and it is important to take a positive approach to things. Acting City Manager Coggan said that City had begun to open communications and recommended a process flow chart be prepared to aid both Council and the Board. i *** *** *** ITEM 13 SALARY ADJUSTMENT MANAGER. Councilman Muenzer said 21 FOR that ACTING when CITY Mr. Coggan VOTE : i M S A1 0 E B I T C S I 0 Y E ONENN N D S 0 - VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 oDuNcir, MEMBERS became the Acting City Manager he took on additional responsibilities, working seven days a Mr. week to function both and Fire Chief. Coggan's current salary is approximately $60,000 salary was and former City Manager Jones' approximately $82,000. Discussion therefore ensued with regard to a salary increase for Mr. Coggan, who told Council that he was not the only one with additional this time. at Councilman responsibilities Anderson asked if other staff members should also be compensated, and Human Resources Director McShane explained the City's supplemental pay policy. Councilman Muenzer suggested that Council first determine a salary adjustment for Acting City Manager Coggan and consider compensation for other staff members in the near future. Councilman Anderso 4 reminded Council that it sets salaries for only the City Manager and City Attorney, and that perhaps merit bonuses can be considered for other members of staff. ,It was the of consensus Council that City Attorney Rynders draft the necessary resolution al..•_ A • Clt .d . u_t . n. t - s. a Coggan retroactive to January 1, 1991. to reflect an increase of $423.00 per week ($1.800.00 per month) payable in a lump sum amount at the time the new City Manager is hired. retroactive to January 1. 1991. Councilman Passidomo suggested that after the hiring process is complete, Acting City Manager Coggan can give Council recommendations with regard to other staff members. Mr. Coggan thanked Council and asked that the message be communicated from Council to the employees that their efforts are appreciated and will be recognized. *** *** 22 *** M 0 T I 0 N S E C 0 N D Y E S N 0 VOTE CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA Workshop Meeting City Council Minutes Date 1-26-91 COUNC IL MEMBERS ADJOURN: 3 : 45 p . m . (..,j/.d(rAit / a' ALDEN R. CRAWFORD, JR., Mayor J NET CASON City Clerk These minutes of the Naples City Council were approved on / AL a—.. _ Ar. 0,..d. Marilyn/ cCord Record! g Secretary 23 ; A M S 0 E B T C S I 0 Y E ONENN N 0 S 0 i. Attachment #1 THE CITIZEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE P.O. Box 2175 NAPLES, FLORIDA 33939 (813) 262-5585 JAMES K. KESSLER Chairman Tow° TAMMERK President CYNTHIA WILSON Treasurer January 25, 1991 Mayor and City Council City Hall 735 Eighth Street South 33940 Naples, Florida Honorable Mayor and Members of Council: Directors A. BRUCE DURKEE LAURANCE K. HARPER MEL LAFRENZ E. BRENT SNODGRASS FREDERICK R. VALENTINE JOHN C. VAN ARSDALE JOHN S. WADSWORTH GEORGE R. WALLACE 3RD JAMES R. WEIGEL J. RICHARD YOUNG The purpose of this letter is to lend our support to the proposal to engage the services of a professional search firm to solicit, screen, and submit a short list of qualified and ideally suited City Manager applicants for final selection by Council. Those of us who have had the opportunity of operating both with and without the assistance of search professionals in these critical and time-consuming efforts, know the extraordinary value such firms provide. While at first blush, the fees involved may seem, to some, as an unnecessary expense, this pales when measured against the impact c. of a poor decision. Remember that the County's own in-house selection process cost the taxpayers over $110,000 to settle the termination of Mr. Dorrill's predecessor. The County is still laboring over the consequences for actions taken during that administration. By using professional assistance, the process is kept free from politics and will produce a final group of candidates, any one of whom would serve us exceptionally well. The City deserves no less. We believe that this is the best course to follow and hope that you will agree. Sincerely, ify James K. Kessler Chairman "Protecting your quality of life through the political process" Attachment 12, Page 1 . NPL.,s, t•:, t- wo ,,,,y ....\,...(4..,---- PERSONNEL DIVISION December 31, 1990 CITY OF NAPLES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Naples is accepting proposals for consultant services to conduct a search for candidates to fill the position of City Manager. Proposals will be accepted in the office of the Personnel Division, 735 8th Street South, until the close of business at 5:00 P.M., January 16, 1991. I PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROJECT To recruit, screen, interview and recommend City Manager candidates to a seven member City Council. II MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The project shall include the following minimum requirements: a. Development of candidate profile/specification via consultation with the Mayor and Council and any other parties deemed appropriate by the Council. b. Recruitment of potential applicants through accepted advertising methods. c. Screening of all applicants. d. Interviews with semi-final candidates. e. Completion of thorough background checks and provision of such checks along with biographical sketches/profiles to Council members. 735 EIGHTH STREET, SOUTH • NAPLES, FLORIDA 33940 Attachment #2, Page 2 Request for Proposals December 31, 1990 Page 2 of 3 pages f. Recommendation to Council of no more than five finalists for interview. g. Participation in Council interviews. h. Provision of assistance to Council in designing interview and selection process and developing final interview content. i. Provision of project progress on a regular basis to Council along with project expenses. Coordinate candidate interviews and salary negotiations. k. Provide a time frame in which project can be completed. Time is of the essence and the City desires to fill this position as soon as possible. III PROPOSAL FORMAT Each proposer must submit his proposal according to the following format: 1. Objective and Scope of Project. 2. Methodology for carrying out the project which shall include but not be limited to the following: a. b. Work plan outlining the approach. Include in areas addressing advertising where advertising will be conducted and in interviews whether interviews by firms are conducted in person or by phone. Also specify the type of background checks conducted; reference, criminal, credit, employment, etc. Project schedule (estimated time of completion for various stages or tasks of the project) to conclusion. Time is of the essence and the City desires to fill this position as soon as possible. Attachment #2, Page 3 Request for Proposals December 31, 1990 Page 3 of 3 pages 3. Cost of Project a. b. 4. Search Firm Fee Any associated expenses (travel to interview candidates or to Naples, phone, xeroxing, advertising, etc...) Qualifications of Firm. This should include but not be limited to: a. b. C. d. The resumes of the principal, senior or associate personnel who will be assigned to this project, their experience in conducting searches of this type and the area of responsibility assigned any staff member. A general description of the firm's history and profile. The names of other cities within the same population size or with a similar make up as Naples for which similar searches have been conducted. Provide the name and phone number of the Personnel Director or Council persons for each of the above cities who would be familiar with the proposer's work. Any other information pertinent to the firm's reputation and past experience with similar projects. 5. List any deviations from the minimum requirements of the project listed in Section II of this document. 6. Provide any guarantee concerning placed candidates. 7. Provide a listing of any followup services available and whether these services are in addition to the basic service or included in the base fee. DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS 5:00 P.M., JANUARY 16, 1991. SEND TEN COPIES OF PROPOSALS. Attachment Page 6 CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT January 25, 1991 SEARCH FIRMS BARRIERS AIDES Costs Objectivity Field of candidates smaller Time Savings Not familiar with organization Experts Not local Professionals in field Confidentiality (less public info./ input) Access to candidates we cannot reach through advertising Confidentiality for candidate Will tailor process to Councils desires Sunshine Law requirements INTERNAL BARRIERS AIDES Time $$ Costs (?) Staff Larger field of candidates to evaluate Less objectivity Sundhine Law requirements More difficult to build consensus on candidate qualifications Productivity in Human Resources (calls, paper, other) Risk for candidates currently employed Volume/paper, filing, copying Council time (already backlogged) Sunshine Law requirements CITY OF NAPLES APPLICATION FLOW CHART FOR MANAGERIAL APPLICANTS Attachment g z Page 7 HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION tn a ..-1 4-) rn Requisition Received from Dept.Vacancy Occurs .--1 0 a 41 DEPARTMENT Log In a C E. 0 4-) -,-i No .R. Director approv En o O., Jus tific ation Re-examined Y rs v ity Manager ap 5 Days Justification Re-examined YEs Recruitment file set up V " H.R. Dir. performs Job Audit and Specifications ^ Position posted: I. Job Bulletin 2. Job Hotline 3. Newspaper 4. Other magazines/flyers 5. Job Interest Cards Mailed CO ta A A a) o o $-4 (NI 0 a 4" V ,A Resumes or Applications Received ^ ww a E-. 0.1 E 4-3 -.-1 • pplications screened by li • a ...— a Ys s-1 c..) a) a wo Letters sent to ineligible candidates A Letters and/or written packages sent 14 H.R. Dir. reviews respons A 0 YES A ephone interviews by . • ., Dept. Din • 5 YES 90 to 120 Days A • . al interviews by H.R. ii. aVor Depc. Dir. 0 P\ a ground investigation by H.R. d Dept. Dir. ' u) rn a) 0 co n ^ Offer letter mailed --es----4, ycsse OD > ) PA C.1 E+ 01 cr) a ---1 -.--1 X 15 to 30 Days H.R. Technician schedules medical exam yEs se Orientation Ye- s - . proved by Citi------et— na: — 14 o . > No R. Dir. reviews Yc Waiver Signed I 0 I KEY BEGIN/END STEPS I ACTIVITIES <"DECISIONS REQUIRED nn• e-ronn andidate Selec A .2 1-4 OLI A 1 Attachment #3, Page 1 I -- MEMO --- TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL FROM: RAND-SCOTT COGGAN, ACTING CITY MANAGER MARY KAY MCSHANE, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR/147,41 SUBJECT: SEARCH FIRM PROPOSALS DATE: JANUARY 22, 1991 BACKGROUND Requests for proposals for consultant services to conduct a search for candidates to fill the position of City Manager were distributed by ma 41 to 44 agencies December 21, 1990, copy. attached. Sixtee' agencies responded to this proposal. .11111•11. ANALYSIS We have conducted a preliminary analysis of the 16 proposals based on the following criteria: * * * * * * Government Experience Florida Experience Project Managers Background and Experience Time Frame Process Utilized Cost Of these 16 firms, 4 placed consistently high in all categories of the matrix. These firms were Slavin Nevins, Norman Roberts, The PAR Group, and Ralph Andersen and Associates. Additionally, Municipal Advisors, Inc. and Jensen-Oldani and Associates scored high in many categories; however do not have much Florida experience, if any. Reference checks are being conducted by Personnel at this time. _sd Attachment #3, Page 2 Page 2 of 2 Pages January 22, 1991 We have provided blank copies of the search firm selection matrix along with all sixteen proposals for your review, as attachments to this memorandum. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council address this item at the workshop on Saturday, January 26. We would recommend one of these two alternatives: 12Ca, 1. Discuss and short-list to 3 or 4 firms. Have these firms make a formal presentation to Council at February 4, 1991 workshop. 2. Make a final selection at workshop on January 26, 1991 and forego formal search firm presentations. C-C 7)76 Mary Way McShane Rand-Scott Co Attachment r -- MEMO Page 1 MODEM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL FROM: NAPLES PARES AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD SUBJECT: ANNUAL REPORT DATE: DECEMBER 13, 1990 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board would like to summarize its activities for 1990. The Board feels that there have been many positive improvements throughout the year. A summary of these are listed below. liCCOMPLISHMENTS 1. The Advisory Board's recommendation for acquisition of the property adjacent to the Airport has progressed. • \ Held second meeting with the County Advisory Board. Clarified issues relating to regional park, baseball, school facilities and impact fees. 3. Added an alternate position to the Board to cover absenteeism. 4. Obtained funding for Conceptual Plan of a gym at Fleischmann Park. 5. Finalized Conceptual Plan and purchased necessary property for the renovation and expansion of Anthony Park. 6. Finalized Conceptual Plan and bid out improvements to the linear park on Goodlette Road between 8th Avenue North and 14th Avenue North. .Attachment #4, Page 2 0 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL December 13, 1990 Page 2 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Continue to pursue acquisition of park property adjacent to Airport. 2. Continue to pursue development of school sites within the City. 3. Strongly support funding improvements to Anthony Park. 4. Strongly support funding for a gymnasium at Fleischmann Park. 5. Request a review of duties and responsibilities of the Advisory Board with City Council. 6. Continue to meet annually with the County Park and Recreation Advisory Board. 7. The Advisory Board supports remodeling the Tennis Pro-Shop in Cambier Park. 8. The Advisory Board supports the renourishing of the beaches in the City of Naples. 9. The Advisory Board supports the Community Services Department's five-year Capital Improvement Program. 10. We shall work to improve the efficiency and maximize the profits at all enterprise locations throughout the park system. We look forward to our joint workshop with Council to discuss this report. Respectfully yours, Rex Storter, Chairman Naples Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Prepared by: Christopher L. Holley Community Services Director RS:CLH:dm xc: Advisory Board Members