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Present:
Sandra Jamieson
Alan Smith
Clorinda Gilreath
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August20,2003
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Also Present:
Al Carrier
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Gene Quinn
Beverly. Buysse '
Dave Sickler
Nonna Skinner
Asst. Dir. of Engineering/ES.M
Asst. City Attorney
Dept. of Env. Management, Pinellas County
Marina
Public Utilities
. . Staff Assistant II
APPROVED
To provide continuity for research,' it~ms are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
Unless otherwise noted, no action was taken regarding items.
Administration
. The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.rn: in the Commission Cha'mbers of City Hall.
ITEM #1 Review Work Session Minutes from Julv 16.2003
There were no changes to the minutes.
. ITEM #2 Citizens To Be Heard
None
Action Items
ITEM #3
None
Reports
ITEM #4 Commission Liaison Report
Chair stated that the items discussed with Commissioner Gray were recorded in the July work
session minutes and she had nothing further to add., . " .
ITEM #5 StevensonJs Creek Liaison
There was no report. .
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ITEM #6 City Comprehensive Plan
Member Smith had nothing to report.
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ITEM #8 Presentation on Bavfront Marina
Terry Finch went over the presentation given by Wade Trim re'presentative, Dave Gildersleeve, at
the City Commission Work Session Monday morning. The proposed project will take place on
the ClealWater bayfront to the north and south of the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
ITEM #7 Potable/Reclaimed Water
Todd 'Petrie, Public Utilities Assistant Director provided a quick update on the projects involving
potable water and the reclaimed water system. The reverse osmosis plant is under way and doing
. well. Delivery of fresh potable water from the plant is anticipated in September.
The water service line replacement project, in the Martin Luther King area by Stevenson Creek,
involves replacing galvanized service lines. The main purpose of this project is maintenance
reduction. '
The next two are reclaimed water projects. The first is at Drew and Union Streets, which is an
extension of the reclaimed water lines along Drew St. and also along Union Street west of
McMullen Booth Road. That project was awarded to Westra Construction and is now underway.
The Harbor Oaks Project - Installation of reclaimed water lines in the Harbor Oaks subdivision,
south of downtown is also underway.
The last is Seville and Sunset Drive reclaimed water. The design report has been submitted and
is being reviewed. Design is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year and construction
will begin the first of next year.
Discussion Items
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The objectives of the feasibility study were to evaluate the submerged land sea grass, the
planning and regulatory documents, evaluate municipal planning goals and coordinate the project
with the downtown redevelopment plan. The plan proposes a mix of slips including permanent,
short~term or visiting boat slips and a place for a water ferry or taxi. T~e study also includes
provision of utilities for each slip, including sanitary sewer, potable water, electric and cable. 1t is
also intended to provide wide boardwalks and ambiance to complement the conceptual plan for
Coachman Park.
One of the issues the Commission brought up was that we needed to provide access for
commercial activity at this marina. One of the reasons commercial ventures were not proposed
at the downtown marina is that we did not want the reverter clause to kick in. There is a reverter
clause on the area along the bayfront that calls for the area to revert back to the state if used for
anything other than a public purpose. It was also indicated that there would not be any fuel sale.
Fueling facilities complicate' the permitting issues, as well as the operation' of the marina.
However. there will be further study on this issue.
Also planned, is the expansion of the eXisting ferry dock at the end of Drew Street. The intent is
to expand this facility and provide bait facility to replace the fishing pier that was removed in
conjunction with rebuilding the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
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We also want to avoid the need for dredging. avoid or minimize the impact to the sea grass beds
and to provide wave attenuation.
There was a public meeting on July 22"d at the Harborview Center. Concerns raised at that
meeting were the distance of the proposed dock from Pierce 100, marina safety, ingress and
egress, storm projection, security at the marina and the location of short-term slips.
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In response to member Gilreath's question regarding security Ms. Finch stated that there would
be security stations, gates with locks or monitors, and a Harbormaster's office.
The financial cost consideration for this project, at this time, is five million for design, permitting
and construction and a timeframe of four years" assuming the project has to be taken to a
referendum, which might take a year.
ITEM #9 Clean Marina ProQram
Mr. Carrier introduced Beverly Buysse, Assistant Director from the Marina/Aviation Department
and Gene Quinn from Pinellas County Environmental Management Department. Mr. Quinn's
presentation explained what the Clean Marina Program is and how it functions. The Clean
Marina Program is a voluntary partnership composed of a group of agencies and is designed to
benefit marinas and provide technical assistance with regulations and pollution prevention. They
also provide education, awareness. grants and technical assistance. This program is funded by
Pinellas County. The City of Clearwater Marina was one of the first ones to become involved in
this program. '
ITEM #10 Update on Courtney Campbell Causeway & Installation of Traffic Liqht
AI Carrier said he talked with Mr. Paul Bertels, the Traffic Operations Manager, regarding
installation of the traffic light and was informed that the plans are currently at 600/0.' Installation of
a traffic light is expected sometime in early November. Regarding the other issues at the beach,
such as putting in a roadway down to the beach and different means to stop ingress/egress onto
the beach are still under discussion. Permitting for a paved road down to the beach would be
very difficult to obtain because there are no means to treat the stormwater that runs off the
roadway prior to entering into Tampa Bay. Metered parking is being consideredt the revenue
from parking could help pay for some of the improvements.
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Member Gilreath added that Dorothy Morrow from the Traffic Department has been very helpful
in providing answers to her questions regarding traffic.
Chair asked if there were any issues that would require a regular meeting in September instead
of a Work Session. Member Gilreath moved to have a regular meeting in September. Motion
was approved unanimously.
Member Alan Smith was presented with a plaque in appreciation for his eight years of service to
the Board. This was his last meeting.
ESTABLISH AGENDA:
Review Downtown Development Plan
See if there are any environmental issues to be added
ADJOURNMENT "
Member Smith made a motion to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously~
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.rn:
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