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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF ,CLEARWATER
March 1 3, 2002
Present:
Tom Horne
Hank Epstein
Nick Matsis
Paul J. Kelley
Denis Sparks
Edward O'Brien
. Dick Safirstein
Chair - arrived 8:36 a.m.
Acting Chair/Boord Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
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. Also Present: BUI Morris
Catherine Yellin
Brenda Moses
Marine & Aviation Department Director
Senior Staff Assistant
. Board Reporter
The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. at the Marina.
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
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. . ITEM 2 - Februarv 13. 2002. Minutes Approval
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, Member Safirstein moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 13, 2002, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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.ITEM 3 - Guest Speaker Glenn Warren. Chair of the Downtown Development Board
Glenn Warren, Chair of the DDS (Downtown Development Board), said.he
would like to get the MAB (Marine Advisory Board) involved in ensuring the City
incorporates a world-class marina into redevelopment plans for the new bridge and
the surrounding area. Marine & Aviation Department Director Bill Morris said the
mitigation of seagrass beds greatly affects dock construction. He said day docks
have been suggested around the bayfront area rather than a full service marIna. He
said the roadway support pilings east of the Memorial Causeway Bridge lift span
will remain. The fishing pier adjacent to the' Memorial Causeway Bridge will be
demolished. Mr. Morris read a me,morandum from Engineering Assistant Director
,Glenn Bahnick indicating that the pilings east of the draw span will remain and will
be cut off at an elevation capable of supporting a new'pier. This item is, part of the
overall Memorial Bridge project and will be done by the contractor. Mr. Morris said
. a City grant writer position within the City Clerk Department would be the key
contact person to research available federal waterfront development grants. The
limiting factor in most9rants i!? the encroachment of environmentally sensitive areas
such as seagrass beds. The Marina Is funding sea9rass studies at the Sailing
Center, the Yacht Basin, aro~nd the Beach Recreation Center, and off a piece of
prop'arty ,next to the boat ramps on the north beach, to evaluate the possibility of
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docks in those areas. The same studies would be required for the downtown at an
estimated $60,000.
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In response to a question, Mr. Morris said there is no designated person in
the City looking at future marine activities beyond the bridge. It was suggested
that a me~ber of the MAS attend DDS meetings in an effort to be as proactive as
pos~ible regarding potential marine activity on the bayfront. Mr. Morris said
Clearwater Bay Marine has been sold to a developer whose intent is to shut down
that marine facility and construct 2 -3 condominium towers with a maximum of
1 50 units with boat slips. That development will create the need for more room at
the Marina to accommodate Clearwater Bay, Marine's former tenants. It was
suggested a temporary dock access in the downtown area be made available over
the next few years while the new Memorial Causeway Bridge is being constructed.
It was remarked that had the MAS' not suggested saving the pilings from the current
bridge for use,as fishing piers, they would have been slated for demolition. It was.
suggested inviting the Public Works Administrator, Mashid Arasteh, to the next,
MAS meeting to discuss Phil Henderson's ferry service contract and public boat
access to the bayfront. Member Kelley volunteered to be the MAS's liaison with
the DDS, however Chair Horne will attend the next DDS meeting.
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It was remarked that Spring Break is always a tough time of year with regard
to .traffic'. It was felt that as Drew Street has been closed for 18 months, opening. it
up would not negatively Impact traffic. Mr. Morris said the City is running force
mains under the intercoastal waterway in the near future. They completed the area
at Island Estates. A new project is planned to run a force main under Mandalay
channel and to the Yacht Basin near the proposed Mack Development Project. Mr.
Morris said he suggested to Ms. Arasteh that there is a need for a 2-lane roadway
leaving the beach and onto Pierce Street. It was suggested Mr. Morris write a letter
to Ms. Arasteh regarding the MAS's position about redevelopment. Mr. Morris felt
the MAS should write the letter and he would follow up with an e-mail to Ms.
Arasteh and the Commissioners. It was remarked that Cleveland Street needs to
remain open to provide parking for business owners and their customers, and to
address traffic near the Harborview Center. A suggestion was made for a left turn
only lane ontoDrew Street. Other suggestions were discussed and it was felt the
best influence the MAS could have on the overall planning process is to keep the
appropriate City officials apprised of their 'concerns and attend DDS meetings. It,
was remarked that Ms. Arasteh is working with the FDOT (Florida Department of
Transportation) regarding Cleveland Street. It was felt it is important that the FDOT
a~d the public be educated regarding downtown parking. Concern was expressed
that recreational vehicles and tractor-trailers are creating parking problems on some
areas on the Memorial Causeway. Some are parking on the grass near Island
Esta'tes. It was remarked that the Police Department is charged with enforcing
parking regulations. A remark was made that the lot on the Memorial Causeway is
temporary.
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Member Kelley moved that Mr. Morris write a letter to the Commission
regarding 1) double lanes on Cleveland Street eastbound during bridge construction;
2) a double lane on Drew Street westbound during the bridge construction; and 3)
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, and temporary docks at the Orew Street facility. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
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It was suggested a left turn signal be considered eastbound on Alternate 19
at Cleveland. It also was suggested removing trees at the entryway to Island
Estates and adding an additional separate traffic lane to remove Island Estates
traffic off the Causeway. It was remarked that all the City's engineering diagrams
suggest how to get people to the beach, but do not address how to take them from
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Mr. Warren said the City has an opportunity to obtain funds for a guideway
system to and from the beach. It was suggested that parking structures could be
iflcluded at guideway system entry and ,exit positions. It was felt the guideway
system is more economical and practical than a monorail system. Mr. Warren said
the guideway syst'3m will be part of the parking studies for downtown.
ITEM 4 - Other Business
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Mr. Morris said the City, Advisory Board Dinner is scheduled for March 19,
2002. It was requested that Member Kelley respond to the City Manager's office
regarding his attendance.
It was requested that Mr~ Morris send a memorandum to Marina tenants
explaining their responsibility for tying and docking their boats properly during
storms. Mr. Morris said that requirement already' is in their lease.
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In response to a question, Mr. Morris said staff has developed a site plan for
the fence~ boat area at the Sailing Center. He has a meeting with staff to ensure a
sufficient storage area would be incorporated into the site plan. He said his goal IS
to make the Sailing Center more profitable. He said there is to be another storage
area near the bridge.
It was remarked that the rusted boat trailer is still sitting next to the street at
the beach, recreation center bpat ramp and needs to be removed.
ITEM 5 - AQenda for next meetinQ on April 10. 2002
Consensus was to invite Ms. Arasteh to the next meeting.
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One visitor said he is concerned about the crime statistics and the homeless
population at the beach and the Marina. He said he did not feel the Police
Department's statistics provide sufficient information. He, expressed concern that,
hars on windows of businesses have become a necessity. He said many business
owners do not report crimes. He felt crime 'at the Marina should be addressed by
the MAS. It was remarked that the homeless population moves from one area to
another . Mr. Morris said there Is a Police Aide at the Marina. He said, those matters
are outside the scope of the MAS and are the responsibility of the Police
Department.
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The meeting adjourne.d at ~:oa a.m.
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