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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 17, 1997
Present:
Whitney Gray
Alan Smith
Jill Melkonian
Anne Garris
David Rhame
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Tom Miller, Assistant Director
Mike Quillen, Assistant Director
Dan Mayer
Gwen Legters
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Engineering/Environmental
Engineeri ng/Production
Civil Engineer II
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall.
To provide continuity, the items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
, discussed in that order.
Confirm Agenda - Establish Consent and Regu/ar Agenda Items
City Correspondence
The board received copies and discussed correspondence regarding a) Public Works
Administration reorganization plan and task redistribution; b) Environmental Management
Projects Summary; c) Ordinance 6212-97 reducing the EAB quorum requirement from four to
three members; d) Beach Views article by City Manager Roberto regarding ideas for City
Improvements;
Discussion ensued regarding qualifications of staff members to fill their new positions In
PUblic Works Administration. Concern was expressed recent publicity regarding improvements
to the City's appearance and economic value do not address environmental issues. Board
members stressed the need for City Manager Roberto to attend an EAB meeting to address
what will be done to ensure continued improvements to water quality and natural resources.
Commission Liaison Report - David Rhame
Member Rhame reported Commissioner Bob Clark has informed the Commission of the
EAB/Commlsslon liaison appointment. Mr. Rhame expected more Commission discussion later
this month.
Minutes Approval- November 19, 1997
Page 1 was corrected to indicate Alan Smith, not David Rhame, had been elected as Vice
Chair for 199B. Item E on page 4 was corrected to reflect the December 17 t 1997 meeting
date.
Member Melkonian moved to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was duly
soconded and carried unanImously.
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Citizens Agenda
Anne Garris reported the Convention Visitors Bureau has given $96,000 to the Clearwater
Marine Science Center for a week-long ecotourism pilot program of marine science adventures
aimed toward tourists. The program will be advertised in Sierra Club, Audubon Society, and
other publications appealing to those with ecotourism interests.
Consent Agenda - None
Regular Agenda
1. Old Business
a. Bavview Mobile Home Park - Status Update - Ream Wilson
Mr. Miller introduced Parks and Recreation Director, Ream Wilson, stating Mr. Wilson has
been critical to the process of trying to bring this property into the City. Mr. Wilson related this
history of the City's attempts to acquire the land, stating the asking price of $1.6 million was felt
to be high for a 4 acre parcel in this location. A 50% grant is being pursued through the Florida
Communities Trust, a State agency with monies to preserve lands. He listed the benefits of
acquiring the property. While the item could be postponed, staff hopes to agenda the issue
before the City Commission's on January 15.
Mr. Wilson responded to questions regarding current zoning and cost per square foot. In
response to a question, it was not known whether the owner intends to pursue rezoning to a
commercial classification to increase the property's value. One member felt the City might look
at the property more carefully if more interest was expressed from other parts of the City. The
board thanked Mr. Wilson, praising his work for the past 30 years, and wished him a happy
retirement.
b. Update Site Plan Review Process - Mike Quillen
Last month a citizen had addressed the board, expressing concerns regarding deficiencies in
the site plan for the Bayshore Townhouses project off North McMullen Booth Road. Referring to
a flow chart detailing the site plan review process, Mr. Quillen shared information regarding the
process, using the above project as an example. In response to questions, discussion ensued
regarding at what point the EAB could become involved in the review process to avoid some of
the complications experienced by such a project. It was indicated the EAB currently acts in an
advisory capacity to the City. While the board could have more direct involvement if advisory
board realignment takes place, site plan review is currently an issue for staff to address.
One member suggested listing areas that are not being protected, and questioned how far
staff can go to ensure protect!on for the environment. Discussion ensued regarding factors
Involved in a planned development such as the above example. Ms. Dougall-Sides noted the
code1s first objective is to preserve environmental areas and topographical features. In order to
receive approval, the applicant should show how a comprehensively planned approach is
desirable to the City. Consensus was to schedule a presentation regarding the Bayshore
Townhouses project in January.
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c. Reclaimed Water Master Plan - Street Lee, McKim & Creed
Mr. Miller introduced Street Lee, The City's consultant working on the reclaimed water
program, stating Mr. Lee was instrumental in help the City develop SWFWMD Pinellas-Anclote
River basin funding and has outlined a preliminary strategy for the future potable water issue.
Mr. Lee spoke about the City's application for cooperative funding, existing and required
infrastructure, and anticipated costs of bringing reclaimed water to Island Estates and southern
Clearwater beach. Referring to maps, he pointed out areas of heaviest reclaimed water demand
and areas where development of reclaimed water systems is needed, based on the large
availability of water for reclaiming. He is developing a recommendation to the City regarding
Pinellas County's request for water from the city's Northeast plant. General discussion ensued
regarding the issue. Mr. Miller said the revised reclaimed water master plan draft will be ready
soon, and he will bring it to the board when it is available.
d. North Greenwood Stormwater Retrofit Proiect - Dan Mayer
Civil Engineer II, Dan Mayer updated the board regarding the stormwater project since his
former presentation focusing on the Stevenson Creek retrofit project. He stated the City can no
longer afford to purchase expensive properties for use as ponds. Two different types of
stormwater cleaning processes and the benefits of each were presented to the Pinellas-Anclote
River Basin Board. He noted the cleaning systems are not cure-all's because they do not
remove the finest grains where the most toxic pollutants are found.
Questions were raised regarding whether maintenance costs were factored into the cost
effectiveness of each system, and whether the costs are in line with what is currently spent to
maintain ponds. Mr. Mayer responded comparative costs will be documented during the next 1 B
months. He said the area residents are aware of the project and support trying to improve their
community, noting their major concern is odor and debris from Stevenson Creek. Costs of
periodic dredging were discussed, and one member noted flood insurance prices are affected by
how clean we keep our stormwater drainage systems, Discussion ensued regarding the
effectiveness of the two different types of systems, and disposal of sediments. It was indicated
DEP has found sediment collected from street sweeping and creek dredging is non~toxic and can
be disposed in lined landfills. Mr. Miller compared the process to toxic hot spots sometimes
found in Tampa Bay, where sediment disposal must handled carefully.
d. Tampa Bav National Estuarv / Clearwater Five-Year Plan - Tom Miller
The board received a copy of Resolution 97-59 adopting and authorizing submission of the
Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) Interlocal Agreement and City Five-Year Action
Plan. He acknowledged the hard work by the EAB, and Assistant City Attorney Dougall-Sides,
highlighting the City's efforts since 1991 to assist with developing a plan to characterize the
difficulties associated with Tampa Bay and address the issues through a comprehensive
planning process. He related the history, purpose, implementation of the comprehensive
management plan for Tampa Bay adopted by the TBNEP in April, 1997. He was pleased with
the accomplishments and looks forward to continuing the partnership among the EPA, TBNEP,
and the City. The City must prepare an action plan within 30 days. Discussion ensued regarding
Exhibit B-1 of the resolution, noting the tons of nitrogen the City is committed to removing from
effluent, listed according to number of pounds by project. Ms. Dougall-Sides credited Mr. Miller
for his role in expediting the agreement provisions.
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Member Garris moved to send a letter to the City Commission congratulating the City on its
foresight in being the first local government to adopt a Tampa Bay National Estuary Program
(TBNEP) Interlocal Agreement and City Five-Year Action Plan. The Environmental Advisory
Board commended Engineering/Project Development and Environmental Assistant Director Tom
Miller, Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall~Sides, and members of the Public Works
Administration, for their roles in putting the plan together, and thanked the City Commission for
its support. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Chair Gray will write the
letter.
2. New Business ~ None
Ms. Gray requested the board to prepare their comments and suggestions to the City
Manager. Ms. Garris questioned the board's interest in receiving 'an article by a citizen regarding
general availability of water in the area and presenting some revolutionary ideas for water
sources. Consensus of the board was to receive the article for information, review, research,
and possible scheduling on a future agenda.
Establish January 1998 Agenda
1. Scheduling the City Manager, if available, to hear board comments and suggestions
2. Presentation regarding Bayshore Townhouses
3.. Reclaimed Water Master Plan, if available
4. Watershed Action Plan
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Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Chair
Environmental Adviso
Attest:
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Board Reporter
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