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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 2f 1992
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met In regular session at City Hall,
Thursday, July 2, 1992 at 6:01 p.m., with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
Richard Fitzgerald
Lee Regulski
SUB Berfield
Arthur X. Deegan, II
Also present:
Michael J. Wright
M.A. Galbraith, Jr.
William C. Baker
James Polatty, Jr.
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
City Attorney
Public Works Director
Planning and Development Director
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The
invocation was offered by Reverend Thurman Rivers of the Skycrest United Methodist
Church.
. In order to provide continuIty for research. the items will be listed in agenda order although
not necessarily discussed In that order.
ITEM #3 - Service Award~
1 service award was presented to a City employee.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards
Proclamations:
Parks and Recreation Month - July 1992
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) Report of Traffic Engineerts recommendations regarding Clearwater Beach Traffic
Operations (PW)
At the Commission meetings of March 5 and April 2, 1992, the Traffic Engineer
brought forward a number of proposalst including those of the Clearwater Beach Blue
Ribbon Task Force, concerning new traffic circulation plans for Clearwater Beach. The
Traffic engineer also presented a series of short term traffic operational improvements
based on observations and discussions with beach representatives.
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After receiving public input, the Commission voted to direct the Traffic Engineer to
finalize his proposals in regard to the following areas: 1) Conversion of South GulfviBw
parking lots to attendant parking; 2) Installation of improved guide signing: 3)
Implementation of additional pedestrian protection measures; 4) Construction of minor
intersection and operational improvements; and 6) Consideration of the removal of the
sidewalk along the west curb of South Gulfview Boulevard. as a means of reducing the
number of police aides needed for peak season traffic control.
Peter Yauch, Traffic Engineer, reviewed the proposals as contained In his report
titled "Clearwater Beach Traffic Operetional Improvements" tattached 8S Exhibit A to these
minutes).
Ken Hamilton, Palm Pavilion Lessee, indicated there are still a few adjustments to
be made to the plan. He also requested the changes not be made during the summer.
ITEM 116 ~ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18. 1992 ttl1d Special Meeting of June
29. 199~
Concerns were expressed regarding the wording in the minutes as to the direction
given the City Manager regarding interim use of Maas Brothers. Some Commissioners
wished stronger wording than "work up a proposal and to see if anyone would be
interested in using the building as is".
Concerns were expressed regarding the amount of money to be spent if the City
Manager were to market the facility. (t was the consensus the minutes be changed to
read that "the City Manager promote the use of the building as is".
A question was also raised regarding the minutes for the item in which the City
purchased the Maas Brothers property from the Community Redevelopment Agency in
regard to the language about liquidating the $1.3 million loan and those funds having been
budgeted from Penny for Pinelles. There was no consensus to change this language.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
June 18, 1992 as amended on page 28, Item #46, and the special meeting of June 29.
1992, as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM 1/7 - Citizens to be he~rd ra items not on the Agenda
Anne Garris indicated the request of the Radisson to construct a marina will be
coming forward again. She requested the protective signs be erected on the grass beds.
Deborah Vincent of the Clearwater Housing Authority presented a check for
$13.972.41 as payment in lieu of taxes for three of their facilities. A question was raised
regarding whether or not some of these funds could be used for the' recarpeting of the
atrium at the Levison Center as this request was not recommended for funding through the
Community Development Block Grant. Consensus of the Commission was this be done.
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Lois Cormier questioned whether or not there would be free parking downtown for
the Fourth of July Celebrations and it was indicated there would be. She requested
consideration of providing free parking at the library at a\l times as requested by another
citizen. She requested efforts be made to locate other facUitles In which to locate the
employees currently housed In the annex which is in poor condition. She announced the
South Clearwater Association will be holding a festival on July 25th, beginning at 7:00
a.m. She Invited a\l to attend.
Jay Elliott complained regarding Clearwater not having removed a negative line
from his credit report. He alleged wrong doing by City employees and stated he would
provide proof of same. He requested his good credit be returned.
PWB~IC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5247-92 - Vacating W 6.5' of the easterly
10' utility easement lying along the E side of Lot 26, College Hill Park Unit 1 (Girard V92-
1 Q)(PW)
The applicant has a pool structure which encroaches approximately 1.9 feet into
the easement and the decking another 2.5 feet. The City has no existing utilities within
this easement. The Building Inspector's office reports "the house was built in 1971 and
the swimming pool was permitted and built in 1978. The pool cage was permitted and
built in 1 984." This pool was constructed prior to the recently-instigated process whereby
impending encroachments are more readily discovered and precluded.
. This petition has been reviewed by various City Departments/Divisions concerned
and by the three utility companies and there are no objections to the vacation request.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to approve the subject vacation request. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5247-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass Ordinance #5247.92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regutski, Fitzgerald. Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearing - Vll~ating 7.5' drainage and utilitv easement lying in Lot 314,
Morningside Estates Unit 38 (BewleylTaylor V92-12)(PW)
The applicant has a pool structure which encroaches approximately 2.7 feet into
the easement and the decking another 3 feet m.o.!. The applicant is asking that the full
7.5 foot platted easement be vacated. The City has no existing utilities within this
easement. The Building Inspector's office reports "the house was permitted and built in
1966. The swimming pool was added in 1979. ti This pool was constructed prior to the
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recently-Instigated process whereby impending encroachments are more readily discovered
and precluded.
When reviewed by various City departments/divisions concerned with vacation
requests, the Engineering Division objected to vacating the full 7.5 feet of the easement.
Engineering Is requesting that only that portion of the easement where the structural
encroachment is located be vacated (the West 3.0 feet of the 7.5 foot easement less the
North 25 feet).
General Telephone and Vision Cable have no objections to the request. Florida
Power has no objection to vacating the South 73 feet of the East 7.5 foot easement.
Commissioner Regulski moved to WmY. the applicant's request to vacate the full 7.5
foot easement and aoorove the vacation of the west 3.0 feet of the east 7.5 foot
easement lying In Lot 314, Mornlngslde Estates Unit 3B, less the north 25 feet and direct
the CIty Attorney to prepare a vacation ordinance for the next Commission meeting. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #10 - Public Hearing & First Reading Ords. #522Q-92. #5226-92 & #5227-92 -
Annexation. land Use Plan Amendment to Low Dens/tv Residential and RS-6 Zoning for
property located at 2184 Burnice Or., Glen Ellyn Estates, Lot 3, 0.21 acres (Jones A92-
03, LUP92-10)(PLD)
This request is for annexation of a developed residential lotI addressed as 2184
Burnice Drive, in order for the applicant to obtain City sewer service.
The area is developed as a single family residential community. The applicant's lot
is contiguous to the City along its north and east property lines.
It is proposed the applicanes property be given the same Future Land Use
Classification, Low Density Resident/alt and RS-6 Zoning as the other properties in Glen
Ellyn Estates which are in the CIty. The applicantls lot meets all of the dimensional
requirements for a lot in a RS-6 district.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the requests at their June
16, 1992 meeting.
The Countywide Future Land Use Plan classification of Low Density Residential (5
u.p.a., max) for the applicant's lot has a less intense maximum density than the least
intense City classification, Low Density Residential (8 u.p.a., max). Consequently, Pinellas
Planning Council review of the City's proposed Future land Use classification will be
required.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve annexation, a land use plan amendment to
low density residential and RS-6 zoning for the subject property. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5225-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5225~92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5226-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5226-92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Oeegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5227-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5227~92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roU cat!, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #11 - Public Hearing & First Readina Ords. #5228.92. #5229-92 & #5230-92 -
Annexation. land Use Plan Amendment to Low Densitv Resigential and RS-8 Zonina for
property located at 1748 W Manor Ave., Clearwater Manor, part of Lots 23 & 24, 0.20
acres (Shower A92-06, LUP92-'2)(PLD)
This request is for annexation of a residential lot, addressed as 1748 West Manor
Avenue, in order for the applicant to obtain City sewer service.
The area is developed as a single family residential community. The applicant's lot
is contiguous to the City along its front and rear property lines.
It is proposed the applicant's property be given the same Future Land Use
Classification, Low Density Residential and RS-8 Zoning as the other properties in
Clearwater Manor which are in the City. The applicant's lot meets all the dimensional
requirements for a lot in a RS-8 district.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the requests at their June
16, 1992 meeting.
The Countywide Future Land Use Plan classification of Low Density Residential (5
u.p.a., max) for the applicant's lot has a less intense maximum density than the least
intense City classification, Low Density Residential (8 u.p.a., max). Consequently, Pinellas
Planning Council review of the City's proposed Future Land Use classification will be
required.
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Commissioner Deegan moved to approve annexation, a land use plan amendment to
low density residential and RS-8 zoning for the subject property. The motion was dulV
seconded and carrIed unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5228-92 for first reading and read it by
title onlv. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass Ordinance #5228-92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
.. Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5229-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass Ordinance #5229-92, on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5230-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass Ordinance #5230-92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays Ii: None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hsarino & First Reading Ords. #5231 -92. #5232-92 & #5233.92 -
Annexation. Land Use Plan Amendment to Low Densitv Residential and RS-8 Zonina for
property located at 1741 W Manor Ave., Clearwater Manor, Lot 40, 0.14 acres (Tucker
A92-05, LUP92-11 HPLD)
This request is for annexation of a residential lot, addressed as 1741 West Manor
Avenue, in order for the applicant to obtain City sewer service.
The area is developed as a single family residential community. The applicant's lot
is contiguous to the City along its north and west prope ~y lines.
It is proposed the applicant's property be given the same Future Land Use
Classification, Low Density Residential and RS-8 Zoning as the other properties in
Clearwater Manor which are in the City. The applicant's lot meets all the dimensional
requirements for a lot in a RS-S district.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the requests at their June
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The Countywide Future Land Use Plan classification of Low Density Residential (5
u.p.a., max) for the applicant's lot has a less intense maximum density than the least
Intense City classification, Low Density Residential (8 u.p.a., max). Consequently, Pinellas
Planning Council review of the City's proposed Future Land Use classification will be
required.
Commissioner Regulski moved to approve annexatIon, a land use plan amendment
to low density residential and RS-8 zoning for the subject property. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5231-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Regulski moved to pass Ordinance #6231-92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll calif the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvay.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5232-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Regulski moved to pass Ordinance #5232-92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
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"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5233-92 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Regulski moved to pass Ordinance #5233~92 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM 1113 - Alcoholic Beverage Seoaration Distance Variance for orooertv (Greek Pavilion
Restaurant) located at 421 Cleveland St., John R Davey's Resub, Blk B, Lot 3 and part of
Lot 2 (Tsafatlnos AB92-09HPLD)
This is a 'request to permit an alcoholic beverage sales establishment to be located
203.48 feet from a church zone where the code requires such an establishment to be
located 8 minimum of 300 feet from a church zone. The subject property is located
203.48 feet from the Peace Memorial Church property and 228.5 feet from the Calvary
Baptist Church property.
Within 300 feet of the subject property are two 4-COP-SRX alcoholic beverage
sales establishments - Chateau Madrid and the Ritz Restaurant.
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The proposed use appears to be a desirable one given the need to provide additional
entertainment/dining facilities In downtown Clearwater. No negative comments have been
received from other city departments.
On June 16, 1992, the Planning and Zoning Board granted approval to the
conditional use permit associated with this request subject to the following conditions: 1 )
The applicant shall obtain the requisite occupational license within six months; 2) Approval
shall be for on-premise consumption only. with no package sales; and 3) The applicant
shall obtain the requisite alcoholic beverage separation distance variance from the City
Commission.
In response to a question, it was reported the application Indicates the hours of
operation will be 11 :30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Commissioner Aegulski moved to approve a va~:cui~A of 96.52 feet to allow
alcoholic beverage sales 203.48 feet from a church zone. Th& motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
ItEM #14 - Amend the 1991-92 Community Develooment Bloc"- Grant (CDBG) Final
Statem4'nt to delete demolition from the 1991-92 Final Statement, reallocate $29,000 that
was budgeted for demolition and allocate $25,724 in surp'~s program income as follows:
1) Ervlns's All American Youth Club - $15,000; 2) Tampa Bay Community Development
Corp. - $15,000 and 3) City Housing Rehabilitation - $24,;'24 (PLOJ
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In 1990-91 the City received $176,724 in loan repaymt.'nts. Only $150,000 in
repayments were budgeted for 91-92, therefore $25,724 Is eligible to be reprogrammed.
Demolition funds allocated in the 1991-92 Final Statement have not been used to avoid
duplication of the City's existing demolition lien program; the $29,000 allocated to this
activity is proposed to be reprogrammed.
There are several Federal restrictions on COSG allocations. Federal requirements
limit the expenditures for public services and program administration. Of the $54,724 in
reprogrammed funds, a maximum of $20,618 could be allocated to public services. Staff
strongly recommends the City's additional public service commitments be limited to
$15,000; because actual expenditures made to subrecipients can overlap from one
program year, it is necessary to keep committed funds below the statutory maximum. The
City's total committed funds for. public services under this recommendation win be
$141,282 or $5,618 below the HUD~mandated maximum.
Several agencies were denied funds for 1991-92. The unfunded requests were
reviewed by staff and the YWCA/Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program
coordinator remains a valid request. This position has been filled but is unfunded and is
currently running at a deficit.
Requests for mid-year allocations have been received from Ervin's All American
Youth Club and Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation (TBCDC). The Youth
Club is requesting funds to continue operations while faced with a financial shortfall due to
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loss of a State grant. The Youth Club was allocated $15,200 for operations In the 1991-
92 Final Statement. On March 19, 1992 the Commission approved a contribution of
$10,000 to the Youth Club. On April 2, the Commission considered extension of the
agreement for use of the facility at Holt Avenua.
TBCDC has fully committed the entire $20,000 allocation included in the 1991-92
Final Statement. The requested funds will be used for the TBCOC Direct Assistance Loan
Program to provide down payment assistance for purchase of existing houses by Qualified
low or moderate income families. Funds will be provided for down payment assistance for
approximately 9 families.
The $24,724 balance of surplus funds is requested to be allocated by the City
Housing Rehabilitation Program. Additional rehab funds have been allocated under the
HOME program, however, funding for administration is not eligible under HOME. The
recommended allocation will permit the City and CNHS to fully utilize HOME revenues.
The NAC approved this amendment at their meeting of May 26, 1992.
Concerns were raised regarding whether or not adjustments should be made to this
mid-year amendment due to recent information regarding cutbacks to Neighborhood
Housing Services (NHS) funding.
Further concerns were expressed regarding reallocation affecting the other two
agencies that have been recommended for additional funding.
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Issay Gulley, representing NHS, indicated they received a call from the State late
this afternoon and were told their funding had been cutback more than 60% in the State
budget. It was indicated that NHS is a private non-profit organization that assists the City
of Clearwater in improving the economic climate and housing stock in the North
Greenwood area.
Discussion ensued regarding the need to make a decision at this time as there may
be other alternatives for funding for NHS.
Greg Schwartz, representing Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation,
indicated they provide housing assistance citywide and they too need financial assistance.
Anne Garris, representing Ervin's All America Youth Club, indicated State funding
had been cut from them previously and they desperately need the $15,000 recommended.
Commissioner Berfield moved to amend the 1991-92 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Final Statement to delete demolition from the 1991-92 Final
Statement, reallocate $29,000 that was budgeted for demolition and allocate $25,724 in
surplus program income as follows: 1) Ervins's All American Youth Club - $15,000; 2)
Tampa Bay CommunIty Development Corp. - $15,000 and 3) City Housing Rehabilitation -
$24,724. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #15 - 18th Year Communltv OovoloDment Block Grant (COBOl Final Statement and
Objectives for FY 1992-93 (PLD)
, The City will begin the 18th year of CDSG funding on October 1, 1992. The 18th
year entitlement award Is $808,000 and program income Is expected to generate
$127,000; the 1992-93 budget will allocate $935,000.
The application propared for submittal to HUD allocates funds for Public Services
(13% of total budget), Public Facilities (2%); Infill Housing (31 %), Homeless Facilities
(2%), Housing Rehabilitation (36%), Economic Development (5%) and Administration
(11 %). Twenty-five requests for funding were received from 20 separate agencies.
These funding requests and the 1992-93 budget were the subject of the NAC
meetings held on May 19 and May 26, 1992. The budget included in the Final Statement
is the committee's recommended budget.
Federal regulations limit Public Service expenditures to $147,500 (15% of the sum
of the 1 992-93 grant award plus 1 5 % of 1990-91 program income). Administrative
expenses are limited to 20% of the budgeted amounts.
Jiffy Johnson, representing the Community Services Foundation, thanked the
Commission for their past support and requested continued funding as recommended.
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Martha Skelton, representing Community Pride Child Care, thanked the Commission
for past support. She indicated the Holt Avenue Center needs alot of interior renovation.
She stated the recommendation is to provide $10,000 of the $50,000 requested. She
reported the air-conditioning is a priority at the Holt Avenue Center and stated Community
Pride really needs $22,500.
Thomas H. Beatty, representing Youth Builders, handed out a copy of Youth
Builders Mission Statement. He indicated they work with at risk youth in the North
Greenwood area and work with other agencies. He stated the grants requested will be
used to pay salaries for students. In response to a Question, he indicated Youth Builders Is
a non-profit organization incorporated in Clearwater and the primary efforts are in
Clearwater but they are considering expanding to St. Petersburg.
In response to a question, it was indicated the funds will begin to be spent during
the first part of the year. It was stated most of the money would not be spent until the
program is in place but seed money is needed at this time.
In response to a question, Mr. Beatty indicated Youth Builders is working with the
school system as well as the vocational technical school. He stated Youth Builders was in
place approximately a year and a half ago and was successful, however, due to funding
problems of the parent agency, the program was terminated. He stated they are trying to
reorganize and make the program operational again. He stated students work part-time
during the school year and full-time during the summer.
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J. O. Eastridge, representing the Clearwater Police Department, reported on the
efforts to recruit minorities for police officer positions and the law enforcement apprentice
program. He stated last year the funding allowed them to hire three police aides which
aUow these individuals to learn what It is like to be a police officer In Clearwater. All have
expressed an Interest in becoming Clearwater police officers. This year they are
requesting additional funding to hire more aides and the Department will match the grant
through confiscated drug monies. He stated that effective in August. the St. Petersburg
Junior College will be providing an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and upon
graduation, individuals can be hired as certified police officers.
In response to a question, he stated the recommended funding will fund close to
two additional aides and all the funds go toward salary.
Danielle Taylor, representing the Girl's Club. thanked the Commission for their past
support. She stated they are requesting support this year for King's Kids which is a
tutorial program for girls in the North Greenwood area.
Barbara Green, representing the Homeless Emergency Project, requested additional
funding. She stated currently they are serving 198 people per day and with the additionsl
funding 230 per day could be served.
Ervin Harris, representing Ervin's All American Youth Club, passed out a brochure
regarding the club. He stated they are grateful for the past support received and he
requested that all people pull together to make the best use of the monies provided.
. Issay Gulley, representing NHS, stated the program is beginning to make a
difference in the North Greenwood area and requested any funding that is available.
Nancy Kaylor, representing Partners in Self Sufficiency, thanked the Commission for
their past support and encouraged continued support of the program.
Four citizens spoke regarding the program. One indicated some concern regardIng
Youth Builders as it was an organization they were unfamiliar with. Another spoke
supporting Ervin's Youth Club. One requested the program be approved as submitted as a
great deal of work had gone into making the recommendation. The fourth citizen
requested consideration be made to funding some of these requests through the $2 million
surplus in the General Fund.
Discussion ensued regarding whether or not additional funding could be provided
from the General Fund and it was indicated this should be discussed during the budget
process.
A concern was raised regarding how the recommendations were determined and it
was indicated that the Neighborhood Advisory Committee annually looks at the programs,
and based on their knowledge of the area and the programs, make their recommendation.
It was stated they go through a grueling prGcess and many of the agencies do find other
funding sources.
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The Planning and Development Director Indicated they are developing a new
computation which will better Inform the Commission of the benefits of each program.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to approve the 18th Year COBG Final Statement
and Objectives for FY 1992.93 as follows: II Public Service - 1) Ervin's All American
Youth Club to provide staff salaries - $15.850~ 2) Youthbuilders Inc. to provide for seven
participate salaries at minimum wage, to train low-income teenagers in building trades and
a neighborhood based program that will rehabilitate deteriorated buildings within the
neighborhood ~ $11,900; 3) Boys and Girls Clubs of the Suncoast lnc. to provide operating
support for the program located at Condon Gardens - $14AOO; 4) Girl's Inc. to fund a
certified teacher and supplies for afterschool tutoring program at Condon Gardens -
$13,600; 5) Girl's Inc. to provide operating support for staff salaries - $7,200; 6) City of
Clearwater Police Department Law Enforcement Apprentice Program matching funds to
pay ponce aides salaries - $1 OAOO; 7) Partners in Self SUfficiency operating support to
provide comprehensive support system of education. housing. child care and counseling
for low income families . $13,OOO~ 8t Community Service Foundation to provide
emergency rental counseling and assistance eviction counseling, referrals and housing
placement - $34,200. hi Public Facilities - ,) Sanderlin Head Start Center to provide funds
to assist in the purchase and installation of a modular classroom - $5,300: 2) Community
Pride Child Care Center to provide partial support of buiJdIng renovation - $10,000; 3)
Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation to provide down payment assistance and
administrative support for low and moderate Income families to purchase housing in
Clearwater - $27,000: 4) PineUas Habitat for Humanity to provide funds far the purchase
of building lots for construction of new housing for low income families - $20,000; 5)
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services to provide administrative services to acquire
land, provide client screening and counseling for predominantly low and moderate income
familiest to acquire new homes in the North Greenwood Infill Housing Area ~ $20,000; 6)
City of Clearwater Infill Housing Development Program to provide appraisals, funds for
land acquisition and administrative assistance for the North Greenwood Infill Housing
area - $218,650. c} Homeless Facilities - 1) Homeless Emergency Project funds to
renovate a deteriorated structure at 606 Hart Street to provide transitional housing -
$15,500: 2) Religious Community Services to replace deteriorated vinyl floorIng in mobile
homes used as emergency housing. $5,000. d) Owner Rehabilitation - 1) Clearwater
Neighborhood Housing Services to provide intake, screening and loan processing to close
loans for owner occupied housing rehabilitation - $18,000; 2} City/Owner Occupied
Rehabilitation Program to provide administrative services for City loans, inspection services
for all City and CNHS loans, loanable funds for deferred payment loans and guarantees for
Challenge loans - $318,000. e) Economic Development - 1) CNHS to provide
administrative support and loanable funds for job creation activities in the North
Greenwood neighborhood - $50,000. f) Administration - 1) CNHS/HOME alternative funds
to allow CNHS to develop homeownership opportunities for qualified families in the North
Greenwood area ~ $7,000; 21 City of Clearwater administration of subrecipient contracts,
program monitoring , financial reporting and compliance with applicable Federal regulations
- $80,000; 3} City of Clearwater/HOME administer local funding under the HOME program,
assure compliance with program regulations, maintain project records and provide financial
reports - $20,000. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed from 8:30 p.m. to 8:38 p.m.
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ITEM #16 ~ (Cant. from 6/18/92) public HearlOQ - Vacating Soruce St.. between elk 2 &
Blk 3, J.H. Rouse Sub., subject to the r-o-w being retained full width as a drainage &
utility easement, elimination of the existing business on the W side of Spruce St. and filing
a replat or Unity of Title covering the property on both sides of Spruce (Jimmie V92~
07){PWl
The applicant has requested a continuance of this Item to the September 17, 1992
meeting.
Commissioner Berfield moved to continua this item to the scheduled Commission
meeting of September 17, 1992. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #17 - (Cant. from 6/18/92) Public Hearing - Vacating Hart St. r-o-w lying S of Hart's
2nd Add. to Clearwater, Blk 3, part of Lot 8 together with Lots 9, 10 and vacated alley
lying between Lots 9 & 10, and N of Jones' Sub. of Nicholson's Add., Blk 3, Lots 6 thru
8, and part of Lot 9 (Gongelhoff/Gulf Marine V92.01 HPW)
The applicant has withdrawn this request. No action needed.
Public Hearina - Second Reading Ordinances
ITeM #18 - Ord. #5193~92 - regarding soecific floor area standards for certain classes of
accessorY uses: classlfv an individual dwelling unit attached to a hotellmotel as an ,
accessory use. amending Sec. 136.008 (LDCA92-06)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5193-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5193-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgel'ald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #19 - Ord. #5211-92 - Annexing orooertv located at 1591 Owen Dr., Orange
Blossom Sub., Lot 6 (Kidder A92-01)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5211-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5211-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #20 - Ord. #5212-92 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Low Densitv Residential for
orooertv located at 1591 Owen Dr", Orange Blossom Sub., Lot 6 (Kidder LUP92-07)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 115212-92 for second reading and read it by
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title only. Commissioner Berfleld moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6212-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #21 - Ord. #5213-92 - RS-8 Zoning for oroDertv located at 1591 Owen Dr., Orange
Blossom Sub., Lot 6 (Kidder A92-01)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5213-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6213-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #22 - Ord. #5214-92 - Annexing DrODerty located at 3053 Cherry Lane, Sec. 16-29-
16, M&B 22.18 (Oxley/Goodine A92-02)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 115214-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Barfield moved to pass and adapt Ordinance #5214-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes.': Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #23 - Ord. #5215-92 M land Use Plan Amendment To Low Density Residential for
Drooertv located at 3053 Cherry ~al'Je, Sec. 16-29-16, M&B 22.18 (Oxley/Goodine LUP92-
06)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5215.92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 1/5215-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfleld, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #24 - Ord. #5216-92 - RS-8 Zoning for orODert\! locat~d at 3053 Cherry Lane, Sec.
16-29-16, M&B 22.1 8 (Oxley/Goodin~ A92-02)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5216-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5216-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes": Regulskl, Fitzgerald, Barfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #25 - Ord. #5221-92 - Annexing orooertv locat~d at 1744 ~agoon Circle West,
Clearwater Manor, Lot 99 (Chamberlain A91-07)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5221-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5221-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roU caU, the voto was:
ltAyes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM fl2p - Ord. #5222-92 - Land Use Plan Amendment To low Densitv Residential for
DrODertv located at 1744 lagoon Circle West, Clearwater Manor, Lot 99 (Chamberlain
lUP91-08)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5222-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5222-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM 1127 - Ord. #5223-92 - RS-8 Zoning for orooertv located at 1744 Lagoon Circle
~, Clearwater Manor, Lot 99 (Chamberlain A91-07)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5223-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5223-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, BarfIeld, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #28 - Ord. #5234-92 - Vacating N 6' of the S 10' utility easement lving in
Grovewood $ub.. LQt 74 (Cole V92-09)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance H5234~92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 115234-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
. "Ayesu: Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #29 . Ord. #5237-92 - extendlna term of franchise with Gl~' Florida by six months
to 12/31/92
The City Attornay presented Ordinance #5237-92 for second reading and rsad it by
title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #6237-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
to Ayes": Regulskl, Fitzgerald. Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #30 . Ord. #5248-92 - mid-vear amendments to the 1991/92 operating budaet
Commissioner Berfield moved to amend Ordinance #6248-92 by BttBching revised
Exhibit A. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5248-92 as amended with a revised
Exhibit A for second reading and read it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to
pass and adopt Ordinance 115248-92 as amended on second and final reading. The motion
was duly seconded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
. ITEM #31 - Ord. #5249-92. mid-vear amendments to the 1991/92 caoital improvement
oroiect budoet
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5249-92 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5249-92 on
second and final reading. The motion was dulV seconded. Upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Regulski, Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1/32-49) - Approved as submitted.
Aareements - Approved.
ITEM #32. Grant Agreement with Neighborlv Senior Services. Inc. to fund the feeding of
elderly at group dining facUlties, provide nutritional education and enable participating
elderly to be screened for other outreach programs for $11,660 (AS)
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ITEM #33 - Purchase Be installation of reolacement ballfield fencing at Marymont Park from
Smith Fence Co., Clearwater, FL, for $16,013 (PR)
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Bids Be Gontrapt~ - Awarded.
ITEM #34 - Extension &. funding for 2nd vear of ~ vear contract with Davis Water and
Waste Industries Inc.. for sludae hauling and disDosal for the Water Pollution ContrQ!
Division for the period 7/3/92-7/31/93 for an est. $240,000 (PW)
ITEM #35 - Contract for Camenter Field Observation Platform/Runways to ThorD
ConstfUctiQn. Inc., Clearwater, FL, for $27,182 lPW)
ITEM #36 - Purchase of a Gronhite Furnace for the Water Pollution Control Division from
Perkin-Elmer Core.. Lake Mary, FL, for $36,886.36 (PWJ
ITEM #37 - Contract for Memorial Civic Center Wan Renoir Be Morningside Recreation
Center Wan Rentacement to M.P.J. MlIler Construction. Inc., St. Petersburg, FL, for
$23,743 (PWJ
ITEM #38 - 1992 Street Resurfacing Contract to R.E. Purcell Construction Co.. Inc..
Odessa, FL, for $756,767.29 (PWJ
Citizens & Staff Request~ - Approved.
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ITEM #39 - Acauisition of additional street r-o-W. 199 sa.ft. m.o.!.. at the intersection of
Seminole St. and N. Ft. Harrison in exchange for constructing a walkway and wheelchair
ramD at the Clearwater Garden Club at an approximate cost of $750.00 (PW)
ITEM #40 - Amendment to '7th Year COSO Final Statement to add $22,500 for CNHS
operation of the Infill Housing Program (PLO)
ITEM #41 - Reaooointment of Oliver Woodruff as a Clearwater reoresentative on the
Pinolles County Industry Council (eLK)
ITEM #42 - Authorize City to file suit in small claims court vs. Shadrick Williams for
damaQe to city vehicle in the amount of $1 .200 (eA)
Change Orders - Approved.
ITEM #43 - C.O.1I2 to Joint Clwr/FDOT Utilities Relocation Agreement for S.R.55 (US19)
from ~outh of Enterprise Rd. to north of S.R.580. increasing the contract by $73,827.60
for a new total of $601,503.92 (GAS)
ITEM #44 - C.O.#1-Final to the structural reoair to Sand Key bridae contract with Misener
Marine Construction. Inc., increasing the amount by $47,643.27 for a new total of
$722,778.27 (PW)
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Receipt & Referral - Received and Referred.
ITEM #46 - Annexation. Land Use Plan Amendment to Low Densitv Residential and RS-6
Zoning for property located at 3160 McMullen-Booth Rd., Sec. 21-28-16, M&Bs 23.04,
23.05, 23.06, 23.08 & 23.13, 17.35 acres m.o.l. (McCullough A92-07, LUP92-13) (PLD)
ITEM #46 - (PO Zoning for property located at 22067 US19, Clearwater 19 Commerce
Center, Lot 1, 14.13 acres m.o.!. (Kunnen 292-07) (PLD)
ITEM #47 - ProDosed LDCA addressinQ heinht restrictions (LDCA92-12HPLD)
Agreements. Deeds & Easements
ITEM #48 - 15' water main easement - Sec. 21-29-15 (Morton Plant Hospital Association,
Inc.)
ITEM #49 - 40' dratnaae & utility easement - Sec. 6-29-16. Blackburn's Sub.. Lots 8 & 9
(Whiteco Industries, Inc.)
Commissioner Fitzgerald 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.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
. ITEM #50 - Sttoulatton Agreement regardina adding conditions to the Dreviouslv aooroved
conditional use oermit and terminate aDDeel reaerdina True Va'ue SUDermarket located at
1 205 N. Greenwood Ave. (PLD)
The Commission authorized staff to pursue the appeal of the conditional use permit
for the True Value Supermarket located at 1205 N. Greenwood Avenue. The appeal was
based upon consistent code violations (including alcoholic beverage sales violations) by the
property owner, as well as concerns about the negative impacts of excessive
concentrations of alcoholic beverage sales in the North Greenwood communitY.
Since the initiation of the appeal, the Police Department has observed the
applicant's behavior and compliance. These observations, supported by comments from
the community, lead staff to believe the applicant is successfully operating within the code
requirements.
A petition signed by a number of citizens supporting the dropping of the appeal has
been received. Staff has discussed the appeal and its associated issues with the North
Greenwood Association (NGA) and the Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Board of
Directors. The North Greenwood Merchants Association has previously gone on record of
supporting the use with some conditions. However, the NGA agreed the sale of alcoholic
beverages was a problem in the community; both the NGA and the NHS Board have
appointed committees/task forces to consider the issue and develop a written policy. The
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NGA, absent a formal policy, has suggested staff limit its efforts to precluding w.w.
establishments from locating on North Greenwood Avenue end solving neighborhood
Impact problems of existing establishments. The groups currently appear to be
comfortable with a policy of no net increases in the number of alcoholic beverage
establishments on North Greenwood Avenue.
Consequently, instead of continuing with the appeal, staff feels it would be
advantageous for the City, the applicant and the community to pursue B settlement
agreement which wot..'ld add the following new conditions to those imposed by the
Planning and Zoning Board: No sale of beer in glass beverage containers holding less than
32 ounces; No sale of alcoholic beverages shall occur before 8:00 a.m. Monday through
Saturday and' :00 p.m. on Sundays; and the applicant shall replace the windows on the
front part of the building to the satisfaction of the North Greenwood Merchants
Association prior to the expiration of the trial period. Staff feels the addition of these
conditions will enable the applicant to be consistent with the wishes of the community.
The Planning and Development Director indicated they went to the community for
Input and there is an informal policy to only allow the number of alcoholic beverage
establishments currently in existence. He stated the Police Department has monitored the
situation and recommends the City pursue the settlement agreement adding the three
conditions. The applicant has agreed to the conditions.
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Four citizens representing the North Greenwood Merchants Association spoke in
opposition to the condition regarding no sale of beer in glass beverage containers holding
less than 32 ounces. They are particularly concerned regarding conditions being placed on
businesses in the North Greenwood area that are not placed on businesses in other areas
of the City. There were also concerns that this limitation would drive the applicant out of
business.
Concerns were also expressed regarding an article in one of the newspapers
seeming to indicate that the conditions would apply to all businesses in the North
Greenwood area. It was indicated that limiting the size of glass beer containers sold at
this facility will not reduce problems in the area. It was also stated the Merchants
Association has hired a contractor to clean-up North Greenwood Avenue every morning.
Carlton Ward. attorney representing the applicant, stated his client has agreed to
the conditions; however, he has concerns regarding the input being received from the
people in the area. He stated the applicant paid over $100,000 for the store and over
50% of his revenue is from the sale of alcoholic beverages and that 90% of that is from
cold alcoholic beverages. He stated there was confusion in March when this application
was originaJly considered. He requested the Commission allow the conditional use to go
forward as granted by the Planning and Zoning Board as there is community support for'
this business. .
Discussion ensued regarding whether or not the additional conditions would be
discriminatory in that it would impose conditions on this business which are not imposed
on any others.
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regarding replacing the windows In the front of the building. It was Indicated the front
windows are not the responsibility of the business owner, but rather, the property owner,
who has not given permission for those windows to be replaced.
A question was raised regarding the PlannIng and Zoning Board's restriction of 8
9:00 p.m. closing and Mr. Ward Indicated the applicant does not object to that closing
time.
Commissioner Aegulskl moved to drop the appeal to the Planning and Zoning
Board's decision but to add a condition that the windows on the front of the buitding be
replaced subject to the approval of the building owner with all due diligence to obtain that
approval. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued regarding additional alcoholic beverage requests in the North
Greenwood area coming forward to the Commission shortly. A question was raised
regarding whether or not these were included in the original 7 alcoholic beverage
establishments on North Greenwood. It was indicated they are. It was emphasized that
the task forces in the North Greenwood Brea will be addressing this concern and they will
be producing a policy regarding alcoholic beverage establishments in this area.
ITEM 1151 - Beautification Committee - 1 BDDointment (eLK)
Commissioner 8erfield moved to appoint Theodore Serrill. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #52 - Other Pendina Matters - None.
CITY A TIORNEY REPORTS
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'TEM #63 - Res. #92-44 - Requesting Pinenas County to cancel and discharge certain tax
liens upon municipal property and grant tax exemptions
The City Manager presented Resolution #92~44 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Resolution 1/92-44 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded, upon roll call the
vote was:
"Ayeslt: Regulski. Fitzgerald, Berfield. Deegan and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #54 - Other City Attornev Items - None.
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ITEM #55 - CltV Manager Verbal ReDorts
The City Manager Indlcsted he was hopeful he could find a tenant for the Mass
Brothers property and requested further direction regarding the actions the Commission
wished him to take In this regard.
In response to a Question, he Indicated the monthly utility bill for the building was
$20,000 when It was occupied by Maas Brothers. He also indicated the air-conditionIng
system is In terrible shape. Majority consensus of the Commission was that up to $5,000
be spent to advertise for possible tenants and some of this advertising be done locally. It
was requested that publicly there be a positive attitude regarding a use of the building.
The City Manager reminded the Commission of the meetings on Monday, July 7th
for setting the trim millage rate and a joint meeting of the Community Redevelopment
Agency and Downtown Development Board at 5:30 p.m.
ITEM #56 - Other Gommission Actiol)
Commissioner Berfield complimented staff regarding a letter that was received from
Island Estates residents indicating City employees had done a great job in responding to
Island Estates after a tornado.
The City Manager further reported that a gas meter reader working in Sellsair
noticed an unwarranted use of gas in an empty building which caused him to notify the
appropriate officials. It was found that repairs being done by a private contractor had
resulted in a broken internal gas connection. He reported the incident was handled
professionally and he will report to the Commission regarding the name of the individual.
Commissioner Regulski stated he is a candidate for County Commissioner and
submitted a letter of resignation to the City Clerk as required by State Statute.
Mayor Garvey requested the City Attorney to review the existing legislation
regarding the Pinellas County Industry Council to see if It is in need of amendment or
rewriting.
ITEM #57 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
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:TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR CLEARWATER BEl\CII
At the April 2. 1992, City Commission meeting, Traffic Engineering presented a
preliminary plan to implement numerous traffic operational improvements on Clearwater
Beach. This plan was prepared in response to comments and concerns voiced by ~each
residents and business owners during discussions related to the Clearwater Deach Blue
Ribbon Task Force's ten year traffic circulation plan. During the meeting, the Traffic
Engineer was directed to refine the plan and return to Commission for a final review.
Five areas of interest were to be addressed ~- the conversion of the South Gulfview
parking lots to attendant operation; the improvement of guide signing; the implementation of
increased pedestrian protection measures; the construction of minor intersection and traffic
operational improvements; and the removal of the sidewalk along the west side of South
Gulfview Boulevard.
All recommendations could be implemented by the beginning of the upcoming tourist
season. With the exception of the South Gulfview parking lot conversion, which would be
funded out of the Parking System's resurfacing Capital Improvement Project, all other
recommendations can be funded out of the normal operating budgets and existing Intersection
Improvements Capital Improvement Projects.
SOUTH GULFVIEW PARKING WTS .. CONVERSION TO ATTENDANT PARKING
At their March 5, 1992, meeting, the Clearwater City Commission directed Traffic
Engineering to convert the South Oulfview parking lot from metered operation to an attended
pay-upon-exit operation. This operational change will require a reconfiguration of the lot to
provide controlled points of access and egress. The lot was also at the point where
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sections, as shown in Figure 1. The northern and southern sections will each contain a
roughly equal number of public parking spaces, and the small center section will provide ten
spaces of reserved parking for the Palm Pavilion (nine spaces are required as a part of the
Pavilion's lease with the City).
The northern and southern sections would each have their own entrance Jane (with
automatic ticket dispensers) and two lane exit cashier plaza, A bypass lane, open only .
during light traffic conditions, would allow vehicles to flow from the northern lot to the
southern lot so that a single cashier could accommodate both lots. During heavier traffic
periods, the bypass lane would be blocked, so that a maximum of four cashiers could be used
to clear the two lots.
The access point for each of the two lots falls at their southern ends. This .
configuration provides for the storage of queued vehicles along the right lane of southbound
South Gulfview Boulevard, where curbside parking currently exists, and helps to separate
flows from the Pier 60 lot to the north. The north lot will flow in a counter-clockwise loop,
The southern lot will carry two way traffic along its main aisle, again with a generally
counter~clockwise operation to return to the cashier stand.
The conversion of the parking lots to attended parking will eliminate the access that is
currently available to motorcycles, buses, and longer recreational vehicles. The curbside
parking along South Gulfview that will not be taken by the parking lot entrance stacking
lanes will be converted to spaces for these special vehicles.
TRAFFIC GUIDE SIGNING
The Clearwater Beach Blue Ribbon Task Force noted in their report the lack of clear
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and consistent guide signing, Guide signing is not only for the convenience of the new or
infrequent visitor; indeed, by reducing the potential for their confusion, proper guide signing
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For guide signing on the beach, four primary destinations have been identified --
"South Beach", "North Beach", Sand Key, and the Clearwater mainland. It has been
proposed that route sign trailblazers, such as "TO FLA 60" or "TO FLA 699"1, be installed
to help direct through traffic along the beach roadways.
Observations have shown the primary areas of driver confusion to be along Marianne
Street (westbound State Road 60) approaching Mandalay Avenue and southbound along
Coronado Drive, between Pier 60 and the Marina. During heavier traffic periods, the
normal congestion is compounded by motorists trying to make last minute lane changes. To
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lane specific guide signs, as shown in Figure 2.
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Motori~ts westbound on Marianne Street will be able to select the appropriate Jane at
the beginning of the four-lane section, in the vicinity of the Beach Diner. The two left lanes
will be directed to the South Beach area, with the far left lane destined for Sand Key and the
adjacent lane directed to South Gulfview Boulevard. The far right lane will be directed to
the North Beach area along Mandalay Avenue. The right center lane will continue straight
ahead; Traffic Engineering's original plan to sign this lane for the entrance to the Holiday
Inn was vetoed by the Florida Department of Transportation under their signing guidelines.
To guide motorists through the beach community, additional ground-mounted guide
signing will be located at the locations shown in Figure 3. Conflicting signs will be
removed.
IAlthough the official State Road 699 designation of Gulf 'Boulevard only extends south
of the Indian Rocks Bridge (SR 688/ Walsingham Road) many commercially printed maps
make it appear to extend through Sand Key.
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PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION MEASURFS
Numerous concerns about pedestrian safety were expressed during the development of
this project. The beach community is frequently subject to dense vehicular traffic which,
unfortunately, must cross paths with significant numbers of pedestrians at various points
along lhe beach streets. The types of concerns vary by location; thl~ project looked at four
primary areas -- South Gulfview Boulevard, Mandalay Avenue, Coronado and Harnden
Drives in the South Beach area, and the section of Coronado Drive between the Marina and
the Pi~r 60 parking lot.
South Gulfview Boulevard
There are currently six marked crosswalks across .South Gulfview Boulevard. Two--
at the intersection with Coronado Drive on the north end and at the intersection with Harnden
Drive at the south end -- are at signalized intersections. The other four are at the
. intersections with First, Third, and Fifth Streets, and at the southernmost South Gulfview
parking lot driveway, and are essentially uncontrolled crosswalks.
At the First, Third, and Fifth Street crossings, the ~econfiguration of the South
Gulfview parking lots has eliminated the parking lot driveways and their need for northbound
left turn lanes. The space currently occupied by these lanes can be converted to raised
pedestrian refuge islands, as shown in a typical drawing in Figure 4, making it easier for
pedestrians to cross South Gulfview. The southernmost crossing, near the Adam's Mark,
already has a painted pedestrian refuge island which will remain essentially as is. Warning
signs and pavement markings, as shown in Figure 5, will be upgraded to better identify the
designated crossings.
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The greatest concern about beach pedestrian safety has been directed toward the
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there were three reported pedestrian accidents in this section ~~ two at the crosswalk opposite
the Holiday Inn Surfside, and one at a non-crosswalk location just south of Eckerd Drugs.
This section of Mandalay Avenue has eight marked crosswalks, as shown below in a
south-to-north order:
Crosswalk Location
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A raised center median provides some pedestrian refuge (and a convenient location for a
. pedestrian warning sign) at the Papaya and Holiday Inn crosswalks, and a painted median
provides a waiting area at the San Marco crossing.
Our recommendations for this section include:
o Install upgraded pavement markings and signing for the approaches to each
un signalized crosswalk along this section of MandaIay, as was shown previously in
Figure 5. . .'
o Construct a raised median island at the San Marco crosswalk, and install median-
mounted warning signs. The raised median will be of a similar design to the adjacent
islands, containing wood bark mulch material. ."
o Reconfigure Mandalay from Bay Esplanade to just south of the Ambler crosswalk to
provide a single southbound lane (widened to 14 feet) and develop a painted median
similar to the southern section of Mandalay. The two northbound lanes would be
retained, with improved pavement markings and signj~g for the Jane drop at Bay
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Remove curbside parking from an appropriate clear area adjacent to each crosswalk,
so that pedestrians can not be hidden from the view of approaching motorists.
South Beach - Coronado and Harnden Drives
Many beach visitors, staying in the family motels and apartments in the south beach
area, stroll along Coronado and Harnden Drives. The lack of sidewalks creates a concern
for these pedestrians; however, the predominance of head-in parking along the right-of-way
(permitted over the past decades) makes continuity of any sidewalk system difficult. This is
a problem that requires the long-term solution of ultimately eliminating parking on the right-
. of-way . In the meantime, Traffic Engineering is initiating steps to include sidewalk, where
feasible, in future construction projects.
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^ second concern is for the pedestrians crossing Coronado and Hamden. Currently,
there are no designated crosswalks along these two streets. Traffic Engineering proposes to
locate crosswalks, with appropriate signing and marking, to line up with the crosswalks on
South Gulfview Boulevard.
Coronado Drive - Between Marina and Pier 60 Parking. Lots
Many pedestrians try to cross Coronado Drive at this very conge~led area. The
roadway itself is narrow; there is no median, for refuge, and there is a considerable amount
of lane changing for both directions of travel. Pedestrian~ should make better use of
signalized crossings just north and just south of this area.
Traffic Engineering's initial thoughts were to inslall a barrier along the east side of
this section of roadway; however, there were concerns expressed about the aesthetics of such
an installation. The same type of pedestrian control can be 'a9complished by landscaping
with dense shrubbery between the existing palm trees in the narrow dirt section adjacent to
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the Pier 60 parking lot. Additional signing directing pedestrians to the signalized
intersections will also be installed.
TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
The review of the beach area identified a number of traffic operational improvements
that can be readily implemented. These improvements, and a background on their
desirability, are as follows:
South Gul(view I C9ronado Drive Intersection IThe t.S" Curve)
The "S" curve followed by motorists southbound on Coronado Drive, past the pier 60
parking lot entrance, then south on South Gulfview Boulevard, is a frt~uent troublespot. In
the one block section between Coronado and the Pier 60 entrance, through motorists must
change lanes to avoid being trapped in the Pier 60 entrance lane. This maneuver is
. complicated by the short viewing range of the existing overhead signing, and the potential
queue of traffic waiting to enter Pier 60. When the Pier 60 lot is full, Police Aides cone off
the lane and discourage motorists from waiting for an opening; however, congestion is
reoccurring.
Traffic Engineering proposes to reconfigure this section as shown in Figure 6. The
northbound left turn from Coronado would be prohibited (this would benefit the northbound
through traffic, as this prevents this lane from being blocked) and the traffic island enlarged
(which also helps pedestrian traffic). The eastbound right turn onto Coronado would also be
prohibited, allowing the eastbound lanes to be angled into a better approach to the dual left
turn, and the corner on the southwest quadrant enlarged for pedestrian storage.
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The southbound right turn onto South Gulfview would be directed into the proper lane
to continue south along the beach; a right turn bay will be created for the Pier 60 entrance
lot. When the Pier 60 lot is full, this right turn bay can b~ blocked with traffic cones. This
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design eliminates any area that would permit a driver to wait for the lot to reopen without
incurring the wrath of following motorists.
The raised median (concrete curbing filled with brickwork) would continue around the
comer to a point beyond First Street. physically discouraging the already prohibited
southbound left turn onto First Street. and lining up with the pedestrian refuge island on the
south side of the intersection.
Mandalay A venue -- Bay Esplanade fo Acacia Street
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This section of Mandalay, with its two lanes of traffic and diagol1al parking spaces. is
a 'unique configuration for the beach. Ideally, the diago~~ parking spaces would be
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converted to parallel spaces; however, this would result ~n a significant loss in the number of
available on-street parking spaces. Scheduled for resurfacing during the coming year, Traffic
Engineering proposes to restripe Mandalay at' that time wilh.a double yellow center line (to
prohibit passing) and white edge lines to guide motorists ;aw~y from the diagonal parking
spaces..
Harnden and Coronado Drives
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Coronado Drives. This change will help to keep the speeds 'low and will also reduce the
possibility of accidents involving vehicles backing out of parking spaces on the right of way.
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South Gulfview Boulevard, primarily as a means of reducing the number of Police Aides
necessary to implement the beach traffic ~ontrol plan. Duri~g cruising conditions, groups of
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young beach visitors gather along this sidewalk and create noise and crowd control problems
for the Police Department.
From a crowd control standpoint, this is a very viable solution. However, Traffic
Engineering has some concerns about the potential displace~ent of pedestrians due to the
removal of the sidewalk. It is difficult to predict how pedestrians will react, but we feet that
there is a very strong possibility that they would reroute to ~he east aisle of the South
Gulfview parking Jots. In the southern lot, where there will be two way flow in the main
aisle, this raises severe safety concerns. ;
The sidewalk along South Gulfview also helps to service the parking spaces along the
west curb line. Many of these spaces will be taken by the s~cking lan(~ for the right turns
into the parking lots, but many others will remain. Withou~. the sidewalk, motorists leaving
their parked vehicles would be forced to walk in the street t9 an appropriate opening in the
landscaping (there will need to be significant landscaping a~~ed along this sidewalk to
prevent trucks and four-wheel drive vehicles from "jumping the curbu to avoid the cashier).
COMPUTER CONTROL OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
As Traffic Engineering has gained experience and familiarity with the capabilities of
the new Computerized Traffic Signal Control System, we have identified a possible means of
eliminating the need for Police Aides to manually control signals during peak periods. The
system includes a special routine to clear traffic after a drawbridge opening; this could be
utilized in "flushing" Memorial Causeway as afternoon backups occur. Traffic Engineering
will deveIoPJ in conjunction with the Police Department, a ~al package to determine the
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