06/19/2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 19, 2008
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
George N. Cretekos Vice-Mayor
John Doran Councilmember
Carlen Petersen 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
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was
offered by Reverend Scott Hatton from Clearwater Community Church. The Mayor led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
4. Presentations – Given.
4.1 Presentation of Awards from Neighborhoods USA
4.2 Top Scholastic Clearwater High School 2008 Graduates
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 5, 2008 City Council Meeting and the June 5, 2008
Attorney-Client Session as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2008 City
Council Meeting and the June 5, 2008 Attorney-Client Session as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
David Reed thanked City for playground.
Jerry Murphy, President of CBA (Clearwater Beach Association), expressed concern
regarding enforcement regarding short term rentals; requested a process to monitor
grandfathered properties and that codes be enforced. CBA Executive Board will meet with staff.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
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7.1 Approve amendments to Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach
and Design Guidelines that allow for increased height for overnight accommodation uses being
allocated additional density via the Hotel Density Reserve in limited locations, and modify the
Design Guideline governing the theoretical maximum building envelope as it pertains to
overnight accommodation uses being allocated additional density via the Hotel Density
Reserve, and Pass Ordinance 7967-08 on first reading.
At its meeting of March 31, 2008, the City Council approved on first reading
amendments to Beach by Design that established the Hotel Density Reserve and its allocation
criteria. In its discussion on the amendments, the City Council recognized that additional height
might be necessary in certain circumstances in order to accommodate the additional density
that may be allocated. In addition, the City Council noted an existing design guideline that could
prevent hotels from being able to accommodate in its design all of the hotel rooms that it may
otherwise be able to have allocated from the Reserve.
Based upon the above, the Planning Department is recommending the following
amendments to Beach by Design:
Section VII. Design Guidelines; Subsection B. Height:
Allows for the maximum height to be increased to 150 feet if additional density is
allocated to the development via the Reserve, but only for those properties located between
South Gulfview Boulevard and the Gulf of Mexico or located on the west side of Coronado
Drive.
Section VII. Design Guidelines; Subsection C. Design, Scale and Mass of Buildings:
Allows for 75% of the theoretical maximum building envelope to be occupied by a
building for those hotels on less than 2.0 acres that have been allocated additional density via
the Reserve.
The staff report and Ordinance 7967-08 contain further analysis and information on the
proposed amendment.
The Community Development Board (CDB) will review the proposed text amendments at
its pubic hearing of June 17, 2008. The recommendation of the CDB as well as any comments
of the Board will be presented to the Council at the meeting.
Discussion ensued with a comment that future developments on the waterfront from
Hamden Drive to the Sand Key bridge should ensure view corridors to the sky. It was
suggested the maximum building envelope be reduced to 70% instead of 75% for hotels on less
than 2.0 acres.
Councilmember Cretekos moved that Section 4, Amendment 2 read: “No more than
75% of the theoretical maximum building envelope located at 45 feet may be occupied by a
building unless the property is located between South Gulfview Boulevard and the Gulf of
Mexico, then no more than 70% of the theoretical max building envelope located above 45 feet
may be occupied by a building.” The motion was duly seconded.
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Planning Director Michael Delk said a 60% maximum building envelope would preclude
development on smaller parcels, and that 75% allows for more design flexibility. He said that
requests for units from the reserve would be brought to Council.
It was remarked that this item was brought forward in response to Council’s direction to
staff regarding developments on smaller parcels. Beach by Design controls the location of
towers, stepbacks, etc. In response to a question, City Attorney Pam Akin said as long as the
Code is consistently applied there should be no porblems.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Doran moved to approve amendments to Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines that allow for increased height
for overnight accommodation uses being allocated additional density via the Hotel Density
Reserve in limited locations, and modify the Design Guideline governing the theoretical
maximum building envelope as it pertains to overnight accommodation uses being allocated
additional density via the Hotel Density Reserve as amended. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 7967-08 was presented for first reading as amended and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 7967-08 on first reading as amended. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 7913-08 on second reading, amending Appendix A, Article XXV Public
Works – Fees, Rates and Charges; Section (3)(a) Water Rates, Section (3)(b) Wastewater
Collection Utility Rates, and Section (3)(f) Reclaimed water rates.
Ordinance 7913-08 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7913-08 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.
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 7914-08 on second reading, amending Appendix A, Article XXV Public
Works – Fees, Rates and Charges, Section (3)(e) Stormwater Management Utility Rates.
Ordinance 7914-08 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7914-08 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.
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8.3 Adopt Ordinance 7957-08 on second reading, amending Chapter 54.22, Code of
Ordinances, to exempt properties in the Community Redevelopment Area from Recreation Land
Impact Fees and Recreation Facilities Impact Fees, and amending Chapter 54.52, Code of
Ordinances, to exempt properties in the Community Redevelopment Area from Open Space
Impact Fees.
Ordinance 7957-08 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7957-08 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.
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 7966-08 on second reading, amending Appendix A, Article XXVIII,
Schedule of Fees, to provide for a 5% increase in Business Tax Receipt Fees.
Ordinance 7966-08 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7966-08 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, less Item 9.7.
9.1 Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $307,560 to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., 2904
59th Avenue Drive East, Bradenton, FL for two (2) Medtec Transport Ambulances in
accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances – Other governmental bid, authorize
lease purchase under the City’s Master Lease Purchase Agreement 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 the lease of the cafe space in the Clearwater Main Library to Mr. Bernard F.
Dillman for a term of five years, with a five-year renewal unless either party provides written
notification of termination and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.4 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater and the School Board of Pinellas
County, Florida, providing for the continuation of the School Resource Officer program at
Clearwater High School, Countryside High School, Kennedy Middle School and Oak Grove
Middle School for a one-year period commencing July 1 2008 through June 30, 2009. (consent)
9.5 Approve discontinuing the Police Park Patrol Program as of June 19, 2008. (consent)
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9.6 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $ 135,800 to Anderson and Shah Roofing of
Largo, FL as the lowest bidder to the City of Clearwater Bid 25-08 for the restoration of General
Services Building Roof, replace all skylights and install ridge ventilators and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.7 See below.
9.8 Issue a purchase order to Harcros Chemicals, Tampa, FL, in the amount of $630,000,
per Bid 23-08, for Liquid Bisulfite, a chemical for dechlorination of wastewater, over a 1 year
period, with 2 additional, annual extensions, in order to meet the requirements of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
9.9 Approve amendments to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to restructure current
Stormwater Project funding by reducing budgets for projects funded by FY09 Stormwater Bond
Proceeds while increasing Stormwater Utility Revenue for project funding by $2,589,507 and
restructure the CIP due to reprioritization of project importance. (consent)
9.10 Award a contract to Angle and Schmid, Inc. of St. Petersburg, Florida for the
construction of Station Square Park Project, in the amount of $1,266,030.85, which is the lowest
responsive bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications. (consent)
Councilmember Doran moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less Item
9.7, and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
It was remarked that the bid for Item 9.10 was less than the original estimate.
9.7 Approve a contract for the Clearwater Bayfront Promenade (05-0008-MA) to Misener
Marine Construction of Tampa, Fl, in the amount of $1,480,139.28 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same, and authorize staff to initiate financing of the project.
(consent)
Item 9.7 will be on the next agenda.
10. Other items on City Manager Reports
10.1 Tourist Development Tax - Lee Daniels
Councilmember Petersen moved to hear Mr. Daniels’ presentation after Item 4.2. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Assistant Director of the CVB (Convention Visitors’ Bureau) Lee Daniels reviewed the
history of the Tourist Development Tax, how funds currently are being spent, the direct returns
to Clearwater, and the bonds and the County’s debt service on Tropicana Field. He said Florida
Statutes and the Pinellas County Code govern how the Tourist Development Tax is spent. He
said everything the CVB promotes mentions the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. He said sports
events result in a high number of room nights in the area. Mr. Daniels said the Destination
Marketing Association International statistics regarding all member CVB’s indicate that the St.
Petersburg/Clearwater CVB spends less on personnel and administrative and general expenses
and more on marketing than do most other CVB’s of similar sizes around the world.
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It was remarked that unlike other countries, this country does not fund advertising to
attract visitors. Mr. Daniels said efforts are being made to implement a national marketing effort
for the area. In response to a question, he said no funds have been allocated for the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium. However, they did receive funding to begin their media blitz regarding the
dolphin named Winter. He said the fourth cent of the tourist development tax does not sunset at
the end of the Tropicana Field obligation. The entire fourth penny goes to Tropicana Field. The
Tampa Bay Rays want the fourth penny dedicated to the stadium for another 30 years at the
end of September 2015. He said unused beach renourishment funds are banked for use with
matching state and federal dollars for future beach renourishment projects. The first two
pennies and half of the third penny can be used for beach renourishment. He said the tax
collector’s office has information regarding the percentage of tax dollars generated by beach
versus mainland communities. He said if a new Rays stadium is built, the bonds for the current
stadium have to be paid off. It was remarked that there is still no clear understanding of how the
bonds would be paid off.
Mr. Daniels said “Dr. Beach’s” announcements regarding the bay area beaches are
worth millions in advertising dollars. He said excluding beach renourishment projects,
approximately $13,000,000 comes back to Clearwater in various forms. All of CVB’s marketing
includes the Clearwater name.
Discussion ensued. It was felt the marketing done by the CVB is greater than any
community could do alone. It was remarked that as it is critical to the economy, the Conference
of Mayors is working with their tourist board to try to get the government to set a tourism policy.
It was felt that this country also needs to be more welcoming to tourists. Surprise was
expressed that the CVB’s statistics indicates that there was a decrease in European visitors to
Pinellas County, given the value of the dollar. Mr. Daniels said the statistics came from a 1995
study. He said tourism has improved. Updated information will be provided at the July 8, 2008,
Tourist Development Council meeting. In response to a question, he said cities benefit from
year round sports teams and Spring training teams.
It was remarked that Clearwater’s ballfields attract high school students, etc., and that
the Rays stadium needs to be in the right location. It was suggested that although it would be
difficult to quantify, it would be helpful to have statistics regarding the direct investment for
bringing sports events to Clearwater versus the benefits of general advertising for St.
Petersburg/Clearwater.
Mr. Daniels thanked the City for its partnership.
10.1a Tourist Development Tax Discussion
Discussion ensued with comments that there are too many unanswered questions
regarding the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposal. It was felt that Council should postpone taking a
position until additional information is provided regarding how bonds for the current stadium
would be paid off, if a dollar cap can be placed on the fourth cent, and if sufficient funds would
be allocated for beach renourishment.
Consensus was for Councilmember Cretekos to tell the BIG-C the reasons why
Clearwater is not in favor of passing a resolution at this time, as more information on the
stadium plan is needed, to suggest a cap on how much goes to the stadium, and suggest an
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additional half cent for beach renourishment be set aside. If they insist on a vote, he will vote
against it.
10.2 No item
10.3 Amend the City's fiscal year 2007/08 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at Mid
Year and pass Ordinances 7979-08 and 7980-08 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2007/08 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were adopted in
September 2007 by Ordinances 7866-07 and 7867-07. Section 2.521 of the City's Code of
Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a mid year report detailing income,
expenditure estimates, collection, the explanation of significant variances, as well as the
financial status of all capital improvement projects. The mid-year amendment memorandum
and accompanying reports provide this information and outlines the issues at mid-year that
require amendment.
Significant Fund amendments are outlined below:
General Fund
General Fund revenues and expenditure amendments reflect a net increase of $
246,010.
The General Fund expenditure budget increase includes increases of $29,850 in Parks
and Recreation and $40,000 for Pier 60, all of which are offset by additional revenues for these
programs. In addition, an increase of $100,000 to the General Fund reflects the transfer to the
Capital Improvement Fund for the Ross Norton Park Improvement project, which is essentially
paid from proceeds from the Stormwater Fund to the General Fund as a reimbursement for lost
park land.
In addition, an appropriation of General Fund reserves is necessary in the amount of
$48,160 for the payout of retirement leave for two long term employees in the Parks and
Recreation Department, and $28,000 is allocated from retained earnings to partially offset the
cost of the John Brown settlement in the Police Department.
General Fund Reserves – In order to ensure adequate reserves, the City Council’s
policy reflects that General Fund unappropriated retained earnings of 8.5% of the City’s
budgeted General Fund expenditures must be maintained as a reserve to guard against future
emergencies.
With the closing of the year-end 2007 books, and the allocation of reserves noted above,
estimated General Fund reserves at mid year are approximately $24 million, or 19.6% of the
current year’s General Fund budget, exceeding our reserve policy by $13.7 million.
Significant amendments to other City Operating Funds are noted follows:
Water and Sewer Fund
Mid year amendments in the Water and Sewer operating budget reflect a decrease of
$3.2 million in debt service costs with the delay in the issuance of revenue bonds from fiscal
year ’08 to ’09.
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Stormwater Fund
At mid year, the Stormwater operating budget reflects an increase of $33,308 of
Stormwater retained earnings representing excess cash in the debt service funds representing
interest earnings in the bond construction funds for the last six months, and the related transfer
of these funds to the capital improvement project for the Lake Bellevue Stormwater
Improvements.
Gas Fund
Budget amendments to the Gas Fund reflect a budget decrease of approximately
$995,430 primarily for the reduction of fuel purchases due to the warm winter and a reduction in
a number of line items due to slowing construction.
Solid Waste Fund
The Solid Waste Department reflects a net budget decrease of $93,320 at mid year, with
the primary decrease a reduction in anticipated dump fee charges.
Recycling Fund
Mid year expenditure amendments in the Recycling Fund reflect an increase of
$289,700, primarily from an increase in the cost of inventory for resale due to higher than
budgeted market prices. Revenues from recyclable sales more than offset the increase in
budgeted expenditures.
Airpark Fund
Mid year amendments reflect a small line item increase to recognize the annual debt on
the loan for the construction of the new hangars approved by the City Council on April 3, 2008.
Parking Fund
Budgeted expenditures in the Parking Fund at mid year reflect a proposed increase of
$56,400 to reflect the annual cost of the Salt Block #57 lot for the current fiscal year, and related
offsetting revenues.
Central Insurance Fund
At mid year, the Central Insurance Fund operating expenditures reflect the allocation of
Central Insurance Fund reserves in the amount of $2,736,097 to project 315-93405, Downtown
Boat Slips, advancing $1.5 million to the CRA and $1,236,097 representing grant funding all of
which will be reimbursed to the Central Insurance Fund over a three year period for the CRA,
and upon receipt of the grant.
Capital Improvement Fund
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Mid year amendments to the Capital Improvement Fund reflect an increase of
$3,914,347, primarily due a net increase of $2,586,097 in the Downtown Boat Slip project and
the recognition of an FDOT grant in the amount of $1,268,581 for the Beach Connector Trail.
The largest of these proposed increases is an increase of $60,000 recognizing the
transfer of savings from the Parks and Recreation operating budget to fund a project to replace
the customer management and facilities scheduling system.
Special Development Fund
The Special Development Fund reflects the allocation of $2 million of unrestricted
retained earnings to the Downtown Boat Slip project to reduce the borrowing requirements on
the project as approved by the City Council on April 17, 2008.
Special Program Fund
The Special Program Fund reflects a net budget increase of $638,917 at mid-year.
Significant amendments reflect more than $283,000 for the special events and sponsorships
programs in the last three months, $178,000 from police fines and court proceeds to support
public safety programs and $140,000 in revenues for police outside duty contractual services.
Councilmember Petersen moved to amend the City's fiscal year 2007/08 operating and
Capital Improvement budgets at mid year. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 7979-08 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordinance 7979-08 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7980-08 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 7980-08 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Council recessed from 7:56 to 8:03 p.m.
10.4 Approve amending Purchase Order (ST104168) to Wannemacher Russell Architects,
Inc. of St. Petersburg, Florida in the amount of $175,185, for a total of $275,185, to complete
the design and permitting of the Carpenter Complex Clubhouse Renovations and approve
establishing a new CIP (315-93606) in the amount of $3 million to be funded from General Fund
retained earnings.
The four field Carpenter Complex was originally developed in partnership with the
Philadelphia Phillies over 40 years ago to be the main spring training facility for the Phillies.
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Their spring games were played at Jack Russell Stadium but the majority of the team work was
done at Carpenter.
In the early 1990’s the City made some much needed renovations to the clubhouse in
order to accommodate the needs of the Phillies. Since that time, the City, Pinellas County, the
State, and the Phillies have invested heavily in the Bright House Networks Field and committed
to a long term agreement with the City. The Phillies have year round baseball operations at the
Carpenter Complex and as such, have severely outgrown the existing spaces.
Due to the increase in use of the facilities and growth in the number of players and
coaches utilizing the Carpenter Clubhouse there is a need to increase the size and provide for
modernization of the clubhouse to bring it to current major league standards.
Staff is recommending this renovation project totaling $3,500,000 with the City funding
the first $3,000,000. In addition, the Phillies will assume the year round ballfield and custodial
maintenance of the facility as well as be responsible for traffic and public safety during spring
training beginning in FY 2010. Total annual savings to the general fund budget will be $219,330
for the remainder of the lease period with the Phillies, which is 15 years. The present value of
that savings over the 15 years using a 4% discount rate is $2.4 million.
An amendment to the existing Carpenter Complex agreement will be forthcoming with
the Phillies to reflect all of the changes and modifications needed to support this agenda item.
Major elements of this project will be to enlarge the coaches locker room, restrooms,
meeting rooms; provide larger and enhanced kitchen and feeding facilities, new office areas,
storage facilities, a second floor totaling 5,650 square-feet to house additional offices, a
conference room, a restroom, and observation areas.
A purchase order to Wannemacher Russell Architects, Inc. in the amount of $100,000
was approved by staff for the conceptual drawings and 30% design drawings. The additional
amendment to the purchase order of $175,185 is needed to complete the contract, which will
include 60%, 90% and 100% design and specifications, cost estimates, civil engineering,
permitting, threshold inspection, bidding, and project management. The City will provide
landscape and irrigation plans as well as handle miscellaneous construction related costs such
as geotechnical services, permit fees, public art fee, etc. for a total estimated budget of
$3,500,000.
The project design schedule calls for the design, permitting, bidding and award of
contract to be completed during calendar year 2008 with the construction commencing May
2009 to be ready for spring 2010.
There will be no increase in operating budgets and staffing levels due to the fact that the
Phillies will pay for all of these costs.
Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the Phillies will begin taking over many
of the responsibilities currently done by the City for the Carpenter Complex. In response to a
question, he reviewed the City and Phillies’ construction costs for Bright House Networks Field.
He said the $34 million project included bonding from State and County revenues of
approximately $17 million. The City contributed $5.7 million and the Phillies contributed $12.5
million. He said in addition to assuming all operations for the Carpenter Complex, the Phillies
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will continue to pay the City lease fees. The City’s participation for the Carpenter renovations is
capped at $3 million.
Councilmember Petersen moved to amend Purchase Order (ST104168) to
Wannemacher Russell Architects, Inc. of St. Petersburg, Florida in the amount of $175,185, for
a total of $275,185, to complete the design and permitting of the Carpenter Complex Clubhouse
Renovations and approve establishing a new CIP (315-93606) in the amount of $3 million to be
funded from General Fund retained earnings. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.5 Approve the term sheet establishing the basis for negotiations for possible City
acquisition of 5.7 acres owned by Clearwater Country Club Management, Inc. and amendment
of the current Lease Agreement between the City and CCC.
The City of Clearwater and Clearwater Country Club Management, Inc. (CCC) currently
have a Lease Agreement for CCC to operate the City’s public golf course located at 525 Betty
Lane North, which will expire April 30, 2032.
CCC currently owns 5.7 acres, including parking and the clubhouse, which is surrounded
by the City’s golf course, which CCC operates on behalf of the City.
This term sheet establishes a basis for the negotiations for the City to purchase the 5.7
acres including all improvements and to amend the existing Lease Agreement between the City
and CCC.
The approval of the term sheet will not bind the City as the sale and purchase
agreement and lease amendment will come back to the Council at a future date.
The basic components of the term sheet are as follows:
The City to purchase the 5.7-acre clubhouse parcel for approximately $2,025,000 and
satisfy certain membership obligation notes of $110,000.
Annual lease payment to the City of $200,000.
Establishment of a $50,000 CIP, administered by the City at its sole discretion.
The City will procure turf maintenance supplies for use at the golf course and be
reimbursed.
Implementation of these two agreements will bundle all assets of the course under one
ownership and provide increased savings to the overall operation.
If approved, funding for the purchase and satisfying the obligation notes may come from
General Fund retained earnings.
In response to a question, Mr. Dunbar said the current lease amount is 1% of gross
revenue.
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Ms. Akin said at Monday’s Work Session, Council indicated the agreement should
include strengthening the performance requirements for maintenance of the golf course and
structure, and to ensure that the provisions for default and termination were sufficiently strong.
Mr. Dunbar said there are industry standards to rely on regarding golf course maintenance. He
said a schedule for replacement of tee boxes and greens can be added. The amendment to the
agreement will come back to Council. The operator carries insurance for members’ personal
golf carts, etc. The City will insure the building and the operator will maintain it.
John Bailey, CCC, said over the last few years the club has gravitated from a private
club to a public municipal golf course. He said operations are being streamlined and staff is
positive about future operations. He said the drought has affected some areas of the course.
He said course conditions are nearly always as good as any course in the County. He said he
hopes the 85-year partnership with the City will continue.
J. C. Emfeld, CCC, thanked the Council for their cooperation. In response to a question,
he said in addition to streamlining operations, personnel has been reduced, food prices have
been increased, costs are being tracked more efficiently with a new software program, and
aggressive marketing efforts have increased to attract new members.
In response to a question, John Bailey, CCC Treasurer, said the fee structure will be
reviewed.
Bob Coffee, CCC, said revenue has increased with the addition of new programs such
as using incentives to encourage members to refer other golfers to CCC and play the course
more frequently. He said there has been a lot of attrition this year.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to approve the term sheet establishing the basis for
negotiations for possible City acquisition of 5.7 acres owned by Clearwater Country Club
Management, Inc. and amendment of the current Lease Agreement between the City and CCC.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.6 Appoint the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Board as the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee and provide for member terms for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
(SHIP) program, adopt Resolution 08-15 and pass Ordinance 7981-08 on first reading.
During the 2007 legislative session, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 1375
requiring counties and cities receiving State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds to re-
establish the local affordable housing advisory committee and its new duties. The statute
further provides that the committee be made up of eleven (11) members.
The statute requires that the City amend its existing housing committee ordinance, and
that the eleven members be appointed by resolution no later than June 30, 2008. The eleven
members must represent a specific industry or a specific group. The Resolution appoints the
existing Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Board [NAHAB] members to the Committee and
also names new persons who will be both NAHAB and Committee members. The required
groups and recommended individuals are listed below:
Residential home building Donald Brackett
Banking industry/mortgage Samuel F. Davis
Area of labor engaged in home building Nick Pavonetti
Advocate for low-income person Lisa Hughes
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For-profit-provider of affordable housing Peter Leach
Not-for-profit provider of affordable housing Kip Courriveau
Real estate professional engaged in affordable housing Peggy Cutkomp
Member of the local planning agency Jordan Behar
Clearwater resident Josephine Carbone and
Laurel Braswell
Employer’s representative Kevin Gartland
Essential Services representative Tony Longhorn
The new duties of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee shall include reviewing
policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations and the City’s adopted
comprehensive plan and shall recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or
facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value.
The recommendations may include the modification or repeal of existing policies, procedures,
ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions; the creation of exceptions applicable to affordable
housing, or the adoption of the new policies, procedures, regulations, ordinances, or plan
provisions, including recommendations to amend local government comprehensive plan and
corresponding regulations, ordinances, and other policies. The initial report must be submitted
to City Council by December 30, 2008. After the initial submission, the reports are due
triennially on December 31 of the year preceding the submission of the local housing assistance
plan. The report shall evaluate the implementation of affordable housing incentives in the
following areas:
(a) The processing of approvals of development orders or permits, as defined in s. 163.3164(7)
and (8), for affordable housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
(b) The modification of impact-fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and
alternative methods of fee payment for affordable housing.
(c) The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing.
(d) The reservation of infrastructure capacity or housing for very-low income persons, low-
income persons, and moderate-income persons.
(e) The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning districts.
(f) The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing.
(g) The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero-lot-line configurations for
affordable housing.
(h) The modification of street requirements for affordable housing.
(i) The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before adoption,
policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that increase the cost of
housing.
(j) The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable
housing.
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(k) The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and
mixed-use developments.
The City is responsible for staffing, administering and providing facility support to the
committee. The City is also required to make all meetings and records public. The initial report
must be submitted to City Council by December 30, 2008 and triennially thereafter.
Councilmember Gibson moved to appoint the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing
Board as the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and provide for member terms for the
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 7981-08 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 7981-08 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Resolution 08-15 was presented and ready by title only. Councilmember Doran moved
to pass and adopt Resolution 08-15 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.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11. City Manager Verbal Reports
Assistant City Manager Rod Irwin said a beach parking garage report will be given to
Council on July 14, 2008.
The City Attorney requested the performance dates be moved back for 30 days.
Councilmember Petersen moved to move all performance dates back 30 days. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
12. Council Discussion Items
12.1 Provide Direction re nominations for the Florida League of Cities Excellence Awards
Categories for which nominations can be made: Florida City of Excellence, City Spirit,
Mayor of the Year, Council Member of the Year, City Attorney of the Year, City Manager of the
Year, City, Employee of the Year, City Citizen of the Year.
Nominations are due by August 11, 2008.
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Consensus was to submit nominations for Florida City of Excellence Award, the City
Attorney of the Year Award, and nominate Doug Williams for the City Citizen of the Year.
13. Other Council Action
Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and reviewed
upcoming events; thanked all who helped build playground at Ross Norton.
Mavor Hibbard reported on T-BARTA transit trip to Charlotte, Dallas and Denver;
regards from Whitney Gray; need to appoint a staff member to Juvenile Welfare Board
Community Council.
Councilmember Doran said PPC unanimously recommended approval of Beach By
Design amendments for hotel density.
Councilmember Gibson said if didn't raise taxes, would go through most of Tier 2 budget
items.
Councilmember Petersen congratulated those recognized at beginning of tonight's
meeting.
Councilmember Cretekos said Passport Fair at Belcher Rd post office requires bringing
certified copy of birth certificate or old passport.
Councilmember Doran said need public input at upcoming east gateway neighborhood
meeting at main library.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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