02/05/2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 5, 2009
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
George N. Cretekos Vice-Mayor
Carlen Petersen Councilmember
John Doran Councilmember
Paul Gibson Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Jill S. Silverboard Assistant City Manager
Rod Irwin Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Rosemarie Call Management Analyst
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was
offered by Reverend Doctor John R. Thompson of Countryside Christian Center. The Mayor led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
4 - Presentations:
4.1 Nagano High School Students - Margo Walbolt, Parks and Recreation
4.2 Clergy Week - Fred Novo-Mesky: February 1 - 7, 2009
4.3 Poppy Day – Gi Gi Janesik: February 6 - 7, 2009
4.4 Step Up Challenge – Not present
4.5 Clearwater Veterans Alliance Awards - Bob Swick
Bob Swick, Clearwater Veterans Alliance, thanked the City for its support and presented
Councilmembers and City Manager Bill Horne with Certificates of Appreciation. The City was
presented with a plaque and a set of commemorative coins.
Nick Johnson and Sean Dean, Life Scouts working on Citizenship in Community Merit Badge,
were introduced.
5 - Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the January 15, 2009, City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
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Councilmember Cretekos requested the minutes be amended to reflect Rear Admiral
Steve Branham, Seventh Coast Guard District, attended meeting.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2009 City
Council Meeting as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6 - Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda - None
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Reports
7 - Consent Agenda
- Approved as submitted.
7.1 Award a contract (blanket purchase order) to Fisher Scientific, Atlanta, Georgia, in an
amount not to exceed $472,642 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
upgrade kits and personal protective equipment (PPE), and authorize a lease purchase in the
amount of $125,000 under the City's master lease agreement in accordance with Sec. 2.564(b),
Code of Ordinances - Sole source for City standardized equipment, and that appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Authorize the Finance Director to proceed with the process to conduct a negotiated sale of
bonds in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 to finance various City of Clearwater Water and
Sewer System construction projects. (consent)
7.3 Accept a 10-foot wide Hiking Trail Easement in, over, upon and through the North ten feet of
a portion of the Southeast ¼ of Section 32, Township 28 South, Range 16 East, conveyed by
the West Central Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America given in consideration of the mutual
benefits to be derived therefrom; and approve and convey to the Scouts a non-exclusive
License Agreement to Maintain Signage and Fence upon a 0.66 acre, more or less, portion of
the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of said Section 32, Township 29 South, Range 16 East,
Pinellas County, Florida, in consideration of the Scouts timely and fully complying with the
covenants and conditions contained therein. (consent)
7.4 Award a contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to T and T Refuse Parts, LLC, Tampa, FL for an
amount not to exceed $165,000 for the purchase of replacement parts for Solid Waste vehicles
during the contract period February 6, 2009 through February 5, 2010 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Award a contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC,
Tampa, FL, for an amount not to exceed $125,000 for the tire repair and inspection services
used by all City Departments during the contract period March 1, 2009 through February 28,
2010 in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - City of Clearwater RFP 32-06,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Award a contract (Purchase Order) to Pat's Pump and Blower of Orlando, FL in the amount
of $248,577.00 for the purchase of one Sterling LT 7501 Cab and Chassis with Aquatech Sewer
Cleaner Body in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - other governmental
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bid, authorize lease purchase under the City's master lease purchase agreement and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve Change Order 1 to Gulf Coast Contracting, LLC of Tarpon Springs, Florida, for the
Reservoir 1 and 3 GST Coating Project (08-0031-UT) by increasing the contract time by 307
calendar days, for a new contract duration of 417 days. (consent)
7.8 Authorize instituting a civil action against A-1 Document Security Inc., to recover $3,036.44
for damage to City property. (consent)
Councilmember Doran 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.
8 - Other Items on City Manager Reports
8.1 Authorize the City Engineer to apply to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission for a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant and adopt Resolution 09-
05.
The existing public boat ramp located at 69 Bay Esplanade in Clearwater Beach has
deteriorated to where it is in need of replacement. The project to replace the existing ramp has
been initiated in response to public need, and for boating safety. The project is at the 90%
design stage and all environmental permits have been obtained.
The City’s Engineering Department desires to apply to the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission for a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant, to offset in
its entirety the design and construction costs of the new ramp. Adoption of Resolution 09-05 will
authorize the City Engineer to apply for and administer the FBIP Grant on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to authorize the City Engineer to apply to the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
Grant. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 09-05 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Gibson moved
to adopt Resolution 09-05 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Cretekos, Petersen, Doran, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
8.2 Appoint two members to the Community Development Board with the term expiring
February 28, 2013.
Councilmember Petersen moved to re-appoint Nicholas C. Fritsch to the Community
Development Board with the term expiring February 28, 2013. The motion was duly seconded.
Councilmembers Cretekos, Doran, Petersen and Mayor Hibbard voted “Aye” and
Councilmember Gibson voted “Nay.” Motion carried.
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Consensus was to continue other appointment to February 19, 2009 to allow
Councilmembers to contact nominees.
8.3 Appoint five members to the Library Advisory Board with the term expiring February 28,
2013.
Councilmember Doran moved to appoint Elizabeth O’Brien, Judith M. Blanton, Terrell
Kirk, Jr., Rosalie G. Murray and Bernard Ward to the Library Advisory Board with the term
expiring February 28, 2013. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
9 - City Manager Verbal Reports – None.
10 - Council Discussion Items
10.1 EAB Proposal for Community Garden - Richard Packman
Environmental Advisory Board Vice Chair Richard Packman reviewed the benefits of a
community garden and requested the City dedicate a fenced ½ - 1-acre parcel for a community
garden. Mr. Packman said sponsors and garden members would pay for gardening materials
and maintenance costs. Only cost to City would be fencing and re-seeding area if garden fails.
Discussion ensued. Concerns were expressed with Charter restrictions regarding
leasing OSR designated areas, public accessibility, utility and maintenance costs and public
safety.
The EAB was directed to obtain additional information.
10.2 Beach Parking Structure
Assistant City Manager Rod Irwin said Britts (Surfstyle) representatives continue to show
interest in the project but need to restructure the financing component for the additional $3
million. There is no guarantee that Britts can get the financing in place. Mr. Irwin said iStar is
anxious to move forward and requested guidance from Council.
Discussion ensued. Concerns were expressed with length of time before deal is
reached and missing opportunity with the iStar property.
Councilmember Doran moved to direct staff to obtain two appraisals for the iStar
property. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Staff was directed to advise the Britts’ representatives they are still the preferred site and
obtain a definitive term sheet that includes financing commitment for the Britts (Surfstyle)
property by the March 5, 2009 council meeting.
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Councilmember Gibson requested guidance regarding adopting an ordinance regulating
fertilizer applications.
It was requested the issue be placed on the next work session agenda.
Councilmember Cretekos expressed sympathy to survivors of Jade Moore, former
President of the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association and concern with Super Bowl maps
and activities not including Clearwater Beach.
It was requested that the issue be placed on the next work session agenda and that D.T.
Minich, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, be asked to attend.
12 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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