02/21/2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 21, 2008
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
John Doran Vice-Mayor
Carlen Petersen Councilmember
George N. Cretekos Councilmember
Paul Gibson Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Jill S. Silverboard Assistant City Manager
Rod Irwin Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Mayor offered the
invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
4 - Presentations:
4.1 Oaths of Office administered to Councilmembers Cretekos and Doran and Mayor Hibbard
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Hibbard and Councilmembers
Doran and Cretekos. The Mayor introduced family members of the Councilmembers who were
present at the meeting.
4.2 Service Awards
One service award was presented to a City employee.
4.3 Harborview Update
Barry Strafacci, Global Spectrum, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
Harborview Center. The City’s $255,000 annual subsidy was reduced by $63,106 in 2006 and
$67,205 in 2007. He said Global Spectrum is continually upgrading the product and
complimented City staff’s cooperation.
4.4 Cleveland Street District Sculpture Rotating Exhibitions - Margo Walbolt, Chris Hubbard
Cultural Affairs Manager Margo Walbolt and Recreation Specialist Chris Hubbard
reviewed the concept of temporary displays in Cleveland Street medians of public art on loan
from artists. First year costs are estimated to be $20,000, with future years averaging $15,000
each. Sculptures will be approved through the Public Art & Design program.
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Consensus was to support the program.
5 - Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 7, 2008 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2008, City
Council Meeting as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Councilmember. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6 - Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
David Little said public parking on the beach has reached a critical stage.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 p.m.
7 - Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Establish the 2008 Affordable Housing Inventory List pursuant to requirements of Chapter
166.0451, Florida Statutes, adopt Resolution 08-01 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same.
The 2006 Legislature amended Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, adding Section 166.0451
entitled "Disposition of municipal property for affordable housing." Section (1) of the statutory
amendment requires that every three years each municipality prepare an inventory list of all real
property within its jurisdiction to which the municipality holds fee simple title that is appropriate
for use as affordable housing. The statute further requires that the inventory list include the
address and legal description of each such property, and specify whether the property is vacant
or improved. The governing body of each municipality must review the proposed affordable
housing inventory list at a public hearing, and may revise the list at the conclusion of the
hearing. Following the public hearing, the local governing body must adopt a resolution that
includes an inventory list of such property deemed appropriate for affordable housing
development.
Councilmember Doran moved to establish the 2008 Affordable Housing Inventory List
pursuant to requirements of Chapter 166.0451, Florida Statutes and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 08-01 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Cretekos moved
to pass and adopt Resolution 08-01 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
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7.2 Approve the applicant's request to vacate the 5-foot utility easement that lies adjacent to the
north property lines of Lots 1 and 4, Block 41A, Mandalay Subdivision, (a.k.a. 870 Bay
Esplanade), and pass Ordinance 7912-08 on first reading. (VAC2008-01 Greenberg),
The applicant is seeking approval of the vacation request in order to create marketable
title to the subject property. Currently, a single family home and wood deck encroach into the
subject easement. Progress Energy, Verizon, Bright House and Knology have no facilities in
this easement and have no objections to the vacation request. The City of Clearwater has no
utilities in the subject easement. The Engineering Department has no objections to the vacation
request.
Councilmember Gibson moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the 5-foot
utility easement that lies adjacent to the north property lines of Lots 1 and 4, Block 41A,
Mandalay Subdivision, (a.k.a. 870 Bay Esplanade). The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 7912-08 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 7912-08 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
8Second Readings - Public Hearing
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8.1 Adopt Ordinance 7870-07 on second reading, amending the Comprehensive Plan by
amending the future land use, intergovernmental coordination, and capital improvements
elements, and by creating a new public school facilities element to establish the specific ways in
which the plans and processes of the district School Board and local governments are to be
coordinated, to address the requirements in Section 163.3180(13), Florida Statutes, regarding
school concurrency, to provide a uniform system of free public schools on a countywide basis
and to implement the land use authority of local governments, including their authority to
approve or deny Comprehensive Plan amendments and development orders, and to establish a
uniform public school facilities element and land development regulations to assist the parties in
assuring that sufficient capacity is available for new and existing students in school facilities.
Ordinance 7870-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7870-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
City Manager Reports
9 - Consent Agenda
- Approved as submitted
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9.1 Approve a 30-year, 3 percent interest loan with five years of deferred interest to Habitat For
Humanity of Pinellas County for the Stevens Creek Project in the amount of $600,000 to acquire
real property that will be used to build new single-family homes for low to moderate-income
families, and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.2 Declare the list of vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City and authorize
disposal through sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction, Tampa, Florida,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.3 Approve a contract with Extensys, Inc., Palm Harbor, FL, in the amount of $470,000 for the
acquisition of network equipment, in accordance with Sec. 2.561 (10 (d), Code of Ordinances -
Florida State Contract; authorize lease purchase under the City’s Master Lease Purchase
Agreement and appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.4 Approve a five-year agreement from December 1, 2007 – November 30, 2012, between the
City of Clearwater and the Boys and Girls Club Inc., for the use and supervision of the Wood
Valley Recreation Center, with an option to renew for three additional periods of five years and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.5 Approve Agreement between the School Board of Pinellas County and the City of
Clearwater for a term from July 2008 through July 2009 for the City to use Pinellas County
School buses at a cost of $1 per mile plus $19.20 per hour, for a total estimated cost of $50,000
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.6 Award a contract to Reynolds Inliner, LLC, in the amount of $350,000 for the repair and
rehabilitation of stormwater pipelines using a Resin Impregnated Cured In Place Pipe (RICIPP)
slip lining method at various locations throughout the City of Clearwater, and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. (consent)
9.7 Accept a 15-foot Drainage and Utility Easement over, across and under a portion of the
Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 2-29-15, conveyed by The Union Street United Methodist Church, a
Florida not-for-profit corporation, given in consideration of receipt of $1 and the benefits to be
derived therefrom. (consent)
9.8 Approve the 2008 Federal Legislative Package. (consent)
9.9 Continue appointments to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to March 6, 2008.
(consent)
Councilmember Cretekos moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and that
the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
10 - City Manager Verbal Reports
– None.
11 - Council Discussion Items
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11.1 Dock Ordinance - Councilmember Gibson
Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris and Assistant Planning Director Gina Clayton
reviewed City and County dock restrictions and the maximum dock lengths possible in
Mandalay Channel. Concern was expressed that some tie poles installed beyond docks are
hazardous. Discussion ensued regarding appropriate distances between docks and tie poles.
Consensus was to request input from the Marine Advisory Board regarding regulating tie
pole locations in all waterways and maximum dock lengths in Mandalay Channel.
11.2 Parking Garage on the Beach - Councilmember Gibson
Discussion ensued regarding the need for a City parking garage on Clearwater beach,
potential sites, and problems that deterred previous efforts. Immediate action was
recommended now that land prices and construction costs are falling. Public Communications
Director Doug Matthews said once planned hotels are built, the net reduction to public parking
due to Beach Walk construction will total 13 spaces. It was recommended that the City hire a
commercial realtor to see if sufficient property could be assembled.
Staff will report on the number of parking spaces at the City’s north beach lot and bring
back a process to hire a commercial real estate broker to assemble for City purchase sufficient
land on Coronado to construct a parking garage.
11.3 Public Outreach Meetings - Councilmember Gibson
Discussion ensued regarding public outreach meetings to educate residents regarding
budget shortfalls and gather input regarding necessary reductions to City services. Mr.
Matthews suggested that meetings be scheduled after departments have established targets
and residents can link their recommendations to actual services. It was stated that community
meetings should begin before revenue numbers are available in June and provide residents with
information on daily operational costs for recreation centers, libraries, etc. Discussion ensued
regarding the number and location of meetings. A schedule was not determined,
Proposed dock fee discount for Charter Boats
Councilmember Cretekos moved to approve a one-month discount on Charter Boat dock
fees due to the grouper fishing ban. The motion was duly seconded.
Concern was expressed that the Federal government’s ban essentially shuts down these
businesses. The resulting impact on the Marina was estimated to be less than $1,500. Mr.
Morris expressed concern that a precedent would be established. It was stated the City is not
responsible for the fishing ban.
Upon the vote being taken, Councilmember Cretekos voted “Aye”; Councilmembers
Doran, Petersen, Gibson, and Mayor Hibbard voted “Nay.” Motion failed.
12 - Other Council Action
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Council members reported on events in which they recently participated and reviewed
upcoming events.
Councilmember Petersen reported TDC (Tourist Development Council) members were
impressed with Beach Walk and Cleveland Street Streetscaping.
Council member Cretekos urged participation in blood drives.
Councilmember Gibson stated the City's contribution to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
jump-started fund raising efforts that have and will result in the Aquarium being an attractive
destination for residents and tourists.
Councilmember Doran reported organizations and clients of Homeless Leadership
Network have increasing shortfalls of funds and need donations; need to watch proposed
legislation requiring periodic review of special districts and a Citizens Planning Bill of Rights.
Mavor Hibbard offered condolences regarding the passing of Winston R. Wordsworth.
13 . Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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