08/17/2009
CITY COUNCILWORKSESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 17, 2009
Present: Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, and Councilmember John Doran.
Also Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City
present: Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Cynthia E. Goudeau - City Clerk,
and Rosemarie Call - Management Analyst.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
1. Presentations
1.1 Service Awards
Three service awards were presented to city employees.
The August 2009 Employee of the Month award was presented to Ricky Hess,
Engineering Department.
The July/August 2009 Bi-monthly Team Award was presented to the IT Office 2007 &
Client Profiles Installation Team: Tom Arruda, John Rist, Jeffrey Nolan, Sabrina Chute,
Karen Farnham, and Gina DeWitt.
1.2 NACWA Platinum Peak Performance Award
The Council recessed from 9:09 a.m. - 10:14 a.m. to meet as the Pension Trustees.
2. Economic Development and Housing
2.1 Approve letter for Mayor’s signature for Clearwater Regional Chamber of
Commerce’s Clearwater City Map project. (consent)
The City would like to partner with the Clearwater Regional Chamber of
Commerce to create approximately 10,000 free city street maps to be available
to visitors, residents, and businesses. The City nor the Chamber has produced a
citywide streetmap in several years. The map would have a section for advertisers
and would be open to any city business. The Chamber is working with the Dolph
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Map Company, a company out of Ft. Lauderdale that has done this kind of project
with several cities throughout Florida including Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, and
Naples.
Dolph Maps has found that the map is a greater success if the project is a
partnership between the Chamber and the City, with the Mayor signing the
interest letter. There is no cost to the city for the map. The City will
receive approximately 4,000 copies as well as about 4 panels on the map to put in
frequently called numbers, city programs and interest items.
It was suggested that staff confirm Dolph Maps’ reputation with the Better Business
Bureau.
3. Fire Department
3.1 Approve the Extension of Fire Protection Services Agreement between Pinellas
County Fire Protection Authority and City of Clearwater for one year extending
until September 30, 2010. (consent)
* The Pinellas County Fire Protection Authority, consisting of the Board of County
Commissioners, was created pursuant to Chapter 73-600, Laws of Florida to
establish and implement a permanent plan of fire protection for the County and
each of the municipalities.
* Pinellas County Fire Protection Authority has contracted with various
municipalities in the County to provide fire protection services, which include:
- Response of firefighting apparatus, units and personnel to the scene of a
fire, life- safety related emergency, man-made or natural disaster or public-service
request;
- Command and control of the emergency scene, containment of any fire and
mitigation of any hazards, including specialized rescue;
- Investigation of any fire to determine the cause and origin;
- Inspection of commercial, industrial and multi-family dwellings for compliance
with fire and life-safety codes; and
- Education of the public in fire prevention, life-safety and disaster
preparedness, in accordance with Section 413.
* In 1999 the Fire Protection Authority signed a 10-year agreement with the
contract providers that will expire on September 30, 2009.
* The Fire Protection Authority and the contract providers have agreed to extend
the contract for one year ending September 30, 2010.
* Through this contract, Clearwater Fire & Rescue will provide fire protection
services to the residents of the City of Clearwater and to individuals within the
unincorporated area of Pinellas County that is located within the Clearwater Fire
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Control District. The City of Clearwater has 6.49 square miles of unincorporated
land located within the Clearwater Fire Control District.
* Pinellas County Fire Protection Authority and the City of Clearwater agree that
upon approval of this extension, all terms of the original agreement will remain in
force and effect as if the original term of the contract extended to September 30,
2010.
* Pinellas County Fire Protection Authority will continue to compensate
Clearwater Fire & Rescue for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2009 under
the same terms as the previous contract. Under that contract, 12.78% of the
Clearwater Fire District was determined to be unincorporated Pinellas County for
2009. Therefore, the County reimbursed the City 12.78% of the net department
budget, or approximately $2.1 Million for fiscal year 2009.
Fire Chief Jamie Geer said there was no change to the terms of the contract which is
dictated by state statute.
4. Financial Services
4.1 Award a contract for utility rate study and other professional services for the five
year period ending August 31, 2014 for the Water and Sewer, Stormwater, Solid
Waste and Recycling utilities to Burton and Associates, Inc. of St. Augustine,
Florida for a not-to-exceed amount of $335,000, and authorize appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
Burton and Associates, Inc. was selected to provide rate study services as the top
rated consultant of nine firms responding to RFP 15-09.
The five year contract includes plans for 8 major and 4 interim rate studies with
primary concentration on the Water & Sewer and Stormwater Utilities. Major rate
studies include presentations to the Council and requests for rate adjustments if
necessary. Interim studies are primarily to compare how actual operating results
relate to the last major rate study and to identify any significant changes.
The schedule for the rate studies may vary due to factors such as the details and
timing of Pinellas County’s recycling program, the delay in the issuance of
revenue bonds by the Stormwater Utility or other circumstances.
The contract price includes five percent for out-of-pocket expenses, ten percent
contingency and an additional $29,015 for other consulting services if needed
primarily for the Water and Sewer Utility Fund. Fees will be billed on a time spent
basis plus out-of-pocket expenses.
Burton & Associates has been providing rate study services to the City from the
late 1990’s to the present. Their knowledge of the utility industry and rate systems
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is quite extensive and they have provided prompt and professional service to the
City.
In response to questions, Controller Keith Bush said $100,000 was the least expensive
proposal but it was difficult to determine expenses that could be charged.
Finance Director Margie Simmons said cost is not sole determining factor. Experience
and reputation are also considered. Contract is for multiple studies over 5 years.
5. Public Utilities
5.1 Amend Chapter 32 as related to reclaimed water availability fee parameters and
exemptions and incentives for well, lake or pond irrigation systems in specified
areas and pass Ordinance 8086-09 on first reading.
The reclaimed water program is essential in attaining the goals of Clearwater’s
Integrated Water Management Strategy. Reclaimed water provides an alternate
source to potable water for irrigation purposes, thereby reducing potable water
purchases from outside sources. Using reclaimed for irrigation also alleviates the
impact of treated wastewater disposal to Tampa Bay and Stevenson’s Creek.
Construction and expansion of reclaimed water systems require large capital
investments. The City is highly committed to the reclaimed water program and
therefore our policies and ordinances are written to encourage participation in the
reclaimed water system. The availability charge was originally established by
ordinance in 1999 to include all improved properties adjacent to any reclaimed
water distribution main to be charged a monthly availability charge to alleviate the
capital outlay of extending accessibility of the reclaimed water system. There were
no availability exemptions provided.
In May 2007, an amendment to Section 32.380 was implemented. In areas where
reclaimed water expansion projects were completed or under construction, the
owners of existing well, lake or pond irrigation systems, identified in the ordinance
as the projects named and boundaries defined by construction co-funding
agreements with SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) were
exempted from paying the availability fee for reclaimed water. Included also was
an incentive program initiated to encourage well owners in the defined project
areas to transfer to reclaimed water. The program provides an incentive of up to
$600 to shallow well customers to abandon their well and connect to the
reclaimed system. Customers were then given a credit of $240 for the first year
usage. Section 380.2 availability fee exemption is as follows: in areas where
reclaimed water expansion projects are planned or are under construction, the
owners of existing well, lake or pond irrigation systems not willing to abandon the
current system to use reclaimed water, will not be charged the availability fee for
reclaimed water for a period of one (1) year from the date of system activation.
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Owners of existing well, lake or pond irrigation systems who do connect to the
reclaimed system during construction will not be charged the availability fee for
reclaimed water for a period of two (2) years following system activation. These
areas are identified in the ordinance as projects named and boundaries defined
by construction co-funding agreements the City of Clearwater has with SWFWMD.
The costs associated with this item are not yet determined; however, funds are
budgeted annually (96768) as approved by City Council on May 3, 2007, during
the establishment of incentives for irrigation system abandonment in Section
32.380.1 (changed to 32.380.2 in this Ordinance).
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
6. Engineering
6.1 Grant and convey to Florida Power Corporation doing business as Progress
Energy Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Grantee"), non-exclusive blanket
authority 5-feet each side of Grantee’s facilities to be installed at mutually
agreeable locations over, across and through a tract of land lying within Section
11, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, as more particularly described therein,
and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On May 17, 2007 the City entered into a cooperative funding agreement with the
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to fund construction of
the Skycrest Reclaimed Water Project. The project includes construction of a
booster pump station and ground storage tank at the City’s five-acre Nursery site
located at 901 Saturn Avenue.
On July 16, 2009 Council approved an award of contract with RTD Construction,
Inc. to construct the proposed 2000 square foot RCW booster pump station and a
5 million gallon pre-stressed concrete ground storage tank, together with all
related equipment, ancillaries and site improvements associated therewith, on the
Nursery property.
Progress Energy requires a distribution easement over the site in order to install,
maintain and replace as necessary its electrical service distribution lines and any
communications equipment required for functional operation of the new facilities.
The subject easement provides the utility with perpetual blanket authority 5-feet
either side of all of its distribution facilities installed by mutual agreement within
the Nursery parcel.
6.2 Approve dedicating a 0.606 acre parcel of land between Jones Street and
Georgia Street in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Township
29 South, Range 15 East, as "North Osceola Avenue," authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same and adopt Resolution 09-29.
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In 2005 Triangle S. A. Land, LLC ("Developer") submitted plans for Flexible
Development approval of a mixed-use project to be known as Harrison
Village/Island View between Georgia Street and Jones Street, bounded by North
Fort Harrison Avenue on the east and Clearwater Harbor on the west.
Initial plans, and revised subsequent submittals proposed the City vacate that
existing portion of North Osceola Avenue between Georgia and Jones Streets,
and certain utility easements, in exchange for the developer deeding the City land
for an alternate right-of-way corridor approximately 100 feet west of and parallel to
North Fort Harrison Avenue.
In consideration of the City agreeing to the proposed vacation the developer was
also required to relocate all affected utilities and to improve the new roadway
alignment meeting all city roadway standards.
On May 4, 2006 the City vacated the then existing portion of North Osceola
Avenue, and certain easements, upon passage and adoption of Ordinance No.
7613-06.
The developer complied with Ordinance commitments to relocate utilities and
improve the alternate right-of-way alignment, then conveyed the subject 50-foot
wide 0.606 acre parcel to the City by Statutory Warranty Deed on August 14,
2007.
Adopting Resolution 09-29 establishes the subject parcel as part of the City’s
public roadway system.
6.3 Accept a 208.590 square foot Drainage and Utility Easement conveyed by Joseph
Siciliano, a single man, over, under across and through a portion of the Northeast
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, given
in consideration of receipt of $1.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom.
(consent)
The City is preparing to commence construction of the Alligator Creek Channel F
Improvement project between Old Coachman Road and Wetherington Road.
The approximately 225 day project will include upsizing existing box culverts
crossing under Old Coachman Road, realign the channel within an existing 45
foot drainage easement dedicated across the northerly limits of COACHMAN
RIDGE TRACT II-A, stabilize the channel banks with gabion walls, and restoration
of abutting uplands.
The subject easement provides the City perpetual authority to construct and
maintain a 19" X 30" elliptical reinforced concrete pipe within the gabion wall
along the channel’s north bank to drain stormwater flow from Old Coachman
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Road directly into Channel F.
The Grantor further permits the City and its contractor during and throughout the
construction term to enter upon his property as it may lie within 25 feet of the
channel centerline for the purposes of constructing project improvements and
restoring his uplands to conform with the new channel alignment.
6.4 Approve the applicant’s request to vacate the East 5-feet of a 10-foot drainage
easement lying along the west property line of Lot 5, Block "V", Hibiscus Gardens
subdivision, (AKA 1221 Turner Street) and pass Ordinance Number 8085-09 on
first reading, (VAC2009-04 Norman L. Kirkland, Jr., Trustee).
The applicant in this case is seeking to vacate the east 5-feet of a 10-foot
drainage easement to clear up a title issue related to a building constructed in
1976 that encroaches 5-feet into the drainage easement.
Because the easement was granted to allow the installation of City of Clearwater
stormwater facilities only, the applicant was not required to obtain no objection
letters from the private utility companies.
No stormwater facilities are present in the subject easement and given the
proximity of an adjoining 35-foot drainage and utility easement no future need for
the easement portion is anticipated.
The Engineering Department has no objections to this vacation request.
7. Planning
7.1 Approve Development Agreement between Decade Companies Income
Properties (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the
allocation of units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and
adopt Resolution 09-23.
The 0.72 acres is located on the east side of Coronado Drive at the northeast and
southeast corners of Devon Drive.
The site is comprised of three parcels, two on the north side of Devon Drive and
one on the south side of Devon Drive. The northern portion of the subject property
is currently developed with a 22-unit motel at 101 Coronado Drive (Port Vue
Motel) and vacant land (formerly a 16-unit motel). The vacant area is presently
being used for construction trailers for the Hyatt/Aqualea project (301 S. Gulfview
Boulevard). The southern portion of the subject property is currently vacant land
(formerly a 15-unit motel), also being used for construction trailers for the
Hyatt/Aqualea project.
The proposal is for an overnight accommodation use of a total of 108 rooms (150
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rooms/acre on total site, including the allocation of 72 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve) and approximately 1,500 square feet (0.048 FAR on total site) of
amenities accessory to the hotel at a height of 89 feet (to roof deck)On May 19,
2009, the Community Development Board (CDB) approved with 13 conditions of
approval a Flexible Development application for the construction of a 108-unit
hotel with associated amenities (FLD2009-03013).
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements, is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed Development
Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, meets the
criteria for the allocation of units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by
Design and includes the following main provisions:
* Provides for the allocation of 72 units from the Hotel Density Reserve;
* Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of occupancy
in accordance with Community Development Code (CDC) Section 4-407;
* Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density Reserve
that is not constructed;
* For units allocated from the Hotel Density Reserve, prohibits the conversion of
any hotel unit to a residential use and requires the recording of a covenant
restricting use of such hotel units to overnight accommodation usage; and
* Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that the
hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch that includes
Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center.
The Community Development Board reviewed this Development Agreement
application at its public hearing on May 19, 2009, and unanimously recommended
approval of the application (DVA2009-00001).
Planner Wayne Wells reviewed landscaping plans and transient use timeframe. The
sidewalk is 7 feet in width.
It was stated that the City owns the submerged land where the dock sits on. The
special act was amended in 2007 to grandfather private uses.
In response to a question, Mr. Wells said site and building plans do not include a
restaurant.
It was stated that a restaurant is not a permitted use int he development agreement.
Planning Director Michael Delk said if a restaurant is to be included, the amended
development agreement would come before Council after staff review.
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Concern was expressed that the building was too lalrge for the size of the parcel. It was
stated that the proposal meets current city code.
Discussion ensued regarding reviewing code criteria on Coronado Drive.
Staff was directed to schedule discussion in September.
7.2 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 2141 Alemanda Drive (Lot 93, Sunset Gardens in Section 24,
Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and Pass Ordinances 8081-09, 8082-09 and
8083-09 on first reading.(ANX2009-06009)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.14-acre property consisting of one
parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the south side
of Alemanda Drive, approximately 670 feet west of South Belcher Road. The
applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive solid waste service from
the City. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing
City boundaries to the east. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future
Land Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a zoning category of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent
with the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Alemanda Drive right-of-way, and the
applicant is aware of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this
property. The applicant has chosen not to connect to sanitary sewer at this time
and is aware of the associated monthly fee. Collection of solid waste will be
provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III
and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851
N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided
to this property by Station 47 located at 1460 Lakeview Road. The City has
adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police,
fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on
public facilities and their levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective
of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
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Objective A.6.4: Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact
urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through
application of the Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through the annexation
of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family
residential properties upon request.
The proposed RU Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the current
Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to
be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District’s minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the
Countywide Plan, City’s Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
the east; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044.
7.3 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code to bring consistency
between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, and
to address off-street parking for overnight accommodations in the Tourist District,
docks, site visibility triangles, site lighting, design standards for parking lots and
parking garages, off-street loading and vehicle stacking spaces, hearing officer
appeals, and transfer of development rights, and pass Ordinance 8043-09 on first
reading. (TA2009-01002)
At the City Council Work Session of July 13, 2009, concerns were raised
pertaining to amendments to Community Development Code Section 3-601
concerning docks, as proposed in Ordinance 8043-09. This item was continued by
the City Council at its July 16, 2009 meeting with the request that staff incorporate
a maximum length limitation within the proposed amendments for docks.
The ordinance has been revised to reflect the Council’s recommendation. Major
changes to Ordinance 8043-09 include: Docks, boatlifts and service catwalks
that serve single-family or two-family dwellings:
* Establishes maximum length of 250 feet and limits the distance tie poles can
project beyond docks (Section 3-601.C.1.b).
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* Creates two-tier approach to deviations, including requirement that any request
for deviation to the 250 foot maximum be considered by the Community
Development Board, and only under certain conditions including environmental
constraints (Section 3-601.C.1.g).
* Exempts properties on the east side of Clearwater Harbor adjacent to the
mainland from certain deviation limits because of shallow water depths in the area
(Section 3-601-C.1.g.iv).
Commercial Docks:
* Establishes maximum length of 250 feet and limits the distance tie poles can
project beyond docks (Section 3-601.C.3.h.ii).
* Includes additional requirements for deviation requests, such as incorporating
language similar to the County’s variance criteria (Section 3-601-C.3.i).
* Exempts properties on the east side of Clearwater Harbor adjacent to the
mainland from certain deviation limits because of shallow water depths in the area
(Section 3-601-C.3.i.vi).
The Community Development Board will review the proposed amendments at its
regularly scheduled meeting of August 18, 2009 and make a recommendation to
the Council. The Planning Department will report the recommendation at the City
Council meeting.
Assistant Planning Director Gina Clayton said the maximum dock length is 250 feet.
Proposed amendments include additional restriction on tie-poles not projecting into
navigable portion of the waterway.
In response to a question, Planning Director Michael Delk said placement of a dock on
a commercial property is 10% to the property line.
Staff was directed to draft another ordinance that increases dock placement
requirement for commercial properties to 25%.
7.4 Continue to September 17, 2009 the first reading of Ordinance 8044-09.
Amendments to the Community Development Code to create a new Resort
Attached Dwellings use in the Tourist District, and to establish criteria addressing
accessory uses for overnight accommodations in the Commercial and Tourist
Districts. (TA2009-01004)
7.5 Continue Public Hearing and First Reading of Land Use Ordinances for 2337 Gulf
to Bay Blvd. to September 17, 2009. (LUZ2009-06001)
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8. Legal
8.1 Authorize additional funds to Bricklemyer, Smolker and Bolves, P.A., for continued
representation of the City in several inverse condemnation litigation cases arising
from the construction related to the Beachwalk Project, in the amount of $75,000.
(consent)
Council has previously authorized funds from the Beachwalk Construction Project
budget to pay for the City’s defense in three inverse condemnation suits arising
from the Coronado Drive Improvement Portion of the Beach by Design
project. These authorizations were approved in April 2007, July 2008, February
2009 and June 2009.
The three pending cases are: Divaco, Inc. v. City of Clearwater;Szletcha and
Kunowski d/b/a Tropical Sky Ranch Motel v. City of Clearwater; andRudman and
Rudman, d/b/a Riviera Motel v. City of Clearwater;The Divaco matter was recently
heard at trial. The Szletcha and Rudman matters have been on hold pending the
outcome of the Divaco trial. Due to the issues in the Divaco matter becoming
substantially more difficult and complex over the last few months, the case
required more time than was initially anticipated, and these funds have been
depleted.
At this time, additional funding in the amount of $75,000 is requested for Divaco
only. This funding is available from the City Attorney’s Office outside counsel
budget. This amount will be used to supplement compensation to outside counsel
for the expenses associated with bringing the Divaco matter to trial and the
anticipated motion of recusal to be filed by plaintiff, assuming a positive outcome
and no appeal is filed. As the cases progress, we will request approval for fees
and costs for those cases.
8.2 Amend Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances, to allow for certain informal recreational
activities in non-designated areas and pass Ordinance 8097-09 on first reading.
The Clearwater Code of Ordinances currently prohibits certain informal activities
involving the casual throwing of balls, including but not limited to footballs,
baseballs, tennis balls, volleyballs, and shuttlecocks or Frisbees except in areas
set aside for that purpose.
The City Council would like to allow such informal activities in parks and on any
public bathing beach unless such activity creates a threat of physical injury to any
person.
Organized Activity, including planned recreational activity or games having formal
organization or structure, and games affiliated with membership in an organization
will continue to be required to utilize areas set aside for that purpose.
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8.3 Adopt Ordinance No. 8087-09 on second reading, amending Section 2.263(1),
Clearwater Code of Ordinances to provide for no salary increases for the Mayor
and Councilmembers in 2010.
9. City Manager Verbal Reports
9.1 City Manager Verbal Reports - None.
10. Council Discussion Items
10.1 Skateboarding Recommendations
Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard reviewed extent of damages found at sundial
plaza. Local business owners requested the prohibition on North Mandalay, which
generated media coverage. Ms. Silverboard said skateboarding is not banned on the
beach, only prohibited in two areas. Staff is implementing measures to prohibit grinding
activity. The city is not resourced to handle level of maintenance and repair. Ms.
Silverboard said skateboarders can move North-South on Poinsettia. Staff
recommends limiting activity in the plazas.
In response to questions, Ms. Silverboard said 15 warnings were issued this weekend.
Assistant City Attorney Rob Surette said state statutes prohibit activity on paved portion
of the roadway. Activities regulated under ordinance are not regulated by state law.
In response to a suggestion, Police Lieutenant Joseph Young expressed concern with
requiring officers to measure skateboards in order to differentiate long boards from short
boards.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding pedestrian safety.
11. Other Council Action
11.1 Other Council Action
Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson said Pinellas County has drafted the fertilizer ordinance.
Staff was directed to provide Council with a copy of the ordinance and agenda
discussion item for the next work session.
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Councilmember John Doran requested an update regarding the LOM garage.
It was stated that LOM is 30 days behind schedule but making progress.
12. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m.
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