09/17/2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 17, 2009
Present: Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember George N.
Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, and Councilmember Carlen Petersen.
Also William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
present: Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City 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.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Dr. Vincent Taylor of the Central Church of the Nazarene.
3. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Frank Hibbard
4. Presentations
4.1 Service Awards
Two service awards were presented to city employees.
4.2 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation - October 4 through 10, 2009
4.3 Public Natural Gas Week Proclamation - October 4 through 10 2009.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the September 3, 2009 City Council Meeting as submitted
in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the September 3,
2009 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The
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motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
Steve Sarnoff expressed concerns with rising health care costs.
Mark Blanchard encouraged Council to implement the City's adopted Vision.
Pauline Pollio - opposed spending funds on additional consultant costs.
Linda Christmas said she was offended by comments made during Monday's work
session regarding beach property owners' greed.
Mike Reardon requested consideration to allow outdoor display of rental bikes at his
downtown business.
Wilberta Finley expressed concerns with the reclaimed water accessibility fee.
Anne Garris reviewed upcoming activities the Friends of the Clearwater Beach
Recreation Center and Library are hosting.
Judy Melges reviewed volunteer and intern programs funded by the Clearwater Library
Foundation.
Urith Fitzgerald reviewed upcoming events supporting the Clearwater Main Library.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the applicant’s request to vacate the 40-foot drainage and utility
easement lying along the west property line of Lot 1, Clearwater "19" Commerce
Center, (aka 22067 U.S. 19 North), and pass Ordinance 8084-09 on first reading.
(VAC2009-04 Kunnen)
The applicant is seeking vacation of the 40-foot drainage and utility easement.
Progress Energy, Verizon, Bright House Networks and Knology have no facilities
in the subject easement and have no objections to the vacation request.
The City of Clearwater has no utilities within the subject easement.
The Engineering Department has no objections to the vacation request.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve the applicant’s request to
vacate the 40-foot drainage and utility easement lying along the west property line of Lot
1, Clearwater "19" Commerce Center, (aka 22067 U.S. 19 North). The motion was duly
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seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8084-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Vice-Mayor
Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8084-09 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
"Nay": None.
7.2 Adopt Ordinance 8099-09 on second reading, declaring the millage rate to be
levied for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010,
for operating purposes including the funding of pensions, debt service and road
maintenance for capital improvement expenditures at 5.1550 mills.
Six individuals spoke in opposition to the millage rate; one spoke in favor. Four spoke
in favor of keeping Morningside Recreation Center open and/or immediately beginning
process to rebuild it. One opposed millage increase but supported maintaining
Morningside Recreation Center.
In response to a suggestion, it was stated that the Clearwater Library Foundation
pledged to raise $5 million for the new Main Library but contributed less than $3 million.
Discussion ensued. Concerns were expressed that now is not the time to increase the
millage. Concerns were also expressed that lowering the millage from that proposed
would erode the quality of life that makes Clearwater special.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to declare the millage rate to be levied for fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010, for operating
purposes including the funding of pensions, debt service and road maintenance for
capital improvement expenditures at 5.1550 mills. The motion was duly seconded and
upon vote being taken:
Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, and
"Ayes": Councilmember Carlen Petersen.
"Nays": Mayor Frank Hibbard and Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson.
Motion carried.
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Ordinance 8099-09 was presented for second reading and read in full. Councilmember
John Doran moved to adopt Ordinance 8099-09 on second and final reading. The
motion as duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran and
Councilmember Carlen Petersen
"Nays": Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
Motion carried.
The Council recessed from 7:58 p.m. to 8:08 p.m.
7.3 Adopt Ordinance 8100-09 on second reading, adopting an operating budget for
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010:
authorizing the City Manager to issue such instructions that are necessary to
achieve and accomplish the service programs so authorized; authorizing the City
Manager to transfer monies and programs among the departments and activities
within any fund as provided by Chapter 2 of the Clearwater Code of Ordinances.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve operating budget for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010: authorizing the City
Manager to issue such instructions that are necessary to achieve and accomplish the
service programs so authorized; authorizing the City Manager to transfer monies and
programs among the departments and activities within any fund as provided by Chapter
2 of the Clearwater Code of Ordinances. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8100-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Vice-
Mayor Paul Gibson moved to adopt Ordinance 8100-09 on second and final reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
7.4 Adopt Ordinance No. 8101-09 on second reading, adopting the Capital
Improvement Program budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009 and
ending September 30, 2010; approving the six-year Capital Improvement Program
which shall be reevaluated at the beginning of each fiscal year; authorizing the
City Manager to issue such instructions that are necessary to achieve and
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accomplish the capital improvements so authorized; authorizing the City Manager
to transfer money between projects in the Capital Improvement Program;
appropriating available and anticipated resources for the projects identified.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to approve the Capital Improvement Program
budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010;
approving the six-year Capital Improvement Program which shall be reevaluated at the
beginning of each fiscal year; authorizing the City Manager to issue such instructions
that are necessary to achieve and accomplish the capital improvements so authorized;
authorizing the City Manager to transfer money between projects in the Capital
Improvement Program; appropriating available and anticipated resources for the
projects identified. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8101-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember John Doran moved to adopt Ordinance 8101-09 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
7.5 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Low
(RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1520 S. Highland Avenue (Lots 15, 16, and south five feet of
Lot 17 and north five feet of Lot 14, Scotia Heights in Section 23, Township 29
South, Range 15 East); and pass Ordinances 8090-09, 8091-09 and 8092-09 on
first reading. (ANX2009-07010)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.198-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by an office. It is located on the west side of South
Highland Avenue, approximately 295 feet south of Nursery Road. The applicant is
requesting this annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City.
The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the east and south. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of
Residential Low (RL) 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 the City. Sanitary sewer
service is not available to this property. Collection of solid waste will be provided
by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II and
service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 645
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Pierce Street. 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 water, 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:
* 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.
The proposed RL 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 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to
be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District. The existing office use of the subject property is not consistent with the
uses allowed in the District. Therefore, when this property is annexed, the office
will be a non-conforming use. 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 and south; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use
Plan Designation of Residential Low (RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1520 S. Highland Avenue (Lots 15, 16,
and south five feet of Lot 17 and north five feet of Lot 14, Scotia Heights in Section 23,
Township 29 South, Range 15 East). (ANX2009-07010) The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8090-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Vice-Mayor
Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8090-09 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
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Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8091-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 8091-09 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8092-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember John Doran moved to pass Ordinance 8092-09 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
7.6 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Urban
(RU), Preservation (P), and Drainage Feature Overlay and Initial Zoning Atlas
Designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR) District and Preservation (P)
District for 1923 N Betty Lane (Lots 5, 10, 11, and 12, together with Lot 4 less the
North 150 feet of said Lot 4, Langes Replat of Browns Subdivision in Section 3,
Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and pass Ordinances 8093-09, 8094-09 and
8095-09 on first reading. (ANX2009-07011)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 1.369-acre property consisting of
one vacant parcel of land. It is located on the west side of Betty Lane,
approximately 178 feet north of Sunset Point Road. The applicant is requesting
this annexation in order to receive water, sanitary sewer and solid waste service
from the City.
The Planning Department is requesting that the 0.09-acres of abutting State
Street right-of-way not currently within the City limits also be annexed.
The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north and east. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of
Residential Urban (RU), Preservation (P), and Drainage Feature Overlay, and a
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zoning category of Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Preservation (P).
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 does not receive water service. The closest water lines
are located in both the adjacent State Street and Betty Lane rights-of-way. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent State Street right-of-way. The
applicant is aware of the additional costs to extend both City water and sewer
service to this property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of
Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire
and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station 51
located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve this
property with water, 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:
* 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.
The proposed RU and P Future Land Use Plan categories are consistent with the
current Countywide Plan designation of this property. This RU designation
primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The Planning
Department and the Pinellas Planning Council are processing a map adjustment
to update the Drainage Feature Overlay, making it congruent with the P
designation, pursuant to a jurisdictional wetlands survey. The proposed zoning
districts to be assigned to the property are the Medium Density Residential (MDR)
and Preservation (P) Districts. 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 north and east; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.044.
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Two individuals expressed concerns with the proposed drainage feature overlay and
how their unincorporated properties would be impacted.
In response to questions, Engineering Director Mike Quillen said Pinellas County will be
responsible for easement maintenance. The City may be asked to share costs should
erosion repairs be required.
Councilmember John Doran moved to continue Item 7.6 to October 1, 2009. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.7 Approve 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, and pass Ordinance 8044-09 on first reading. (TA2009-01004)
The Planning Department is proposing amendments to the Community
Development Code that address two issues: the creation of a new “resort
attached dwellings” use within the Tourist District and the addition of criteria to
address accessory uses within overnight accommodations uses in the
Commercial and Tourist Districts. The details of the amendments are outlined
below:
New Resort Attached Dwellings Use
Density limited to residential density of 30 units per acre;
* Limited accessory uses are allowed; No exterior signage related to accessory
uses permitted;
* Defines “Dwellings, resort attached” within Section 8-102. Accessory Use
Requirements for Overnight Accommodations in the Commercial and Tourist
Districts:
* Provides definition and limitations for the overall area accessory uses can
comprise within an overnight accommodation project;
* Requires accessory uses to be incidental, subordinate, and customarily
accessory to overnight accommodations;
* Excludes exterior uses, such as pools and tiki bars, from accessory floor area
limitations;
* Establishes a maximum floor area for those accessory uses located within the
building interior, limiting them to 10 percent of the gross floor area of the
development, or up to 15 percent of the gross floor area if additional parking is
provided for the portion of accessory uses that exceeds 10 percent;
* Implements criteria in Beach by Design related to accessory uses by requiring
projects that request rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve (Reserve) and also
propose interior accessory uses that comprise between 5 percent and 15 percent
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of the building gross floor area to decrease their development potential from the
Reserve in proportion to the amount of accessory uses exceeding 5 percent;
* Considers all interior accessory uses additional primary uses when determining
the development potential and parking requirements for a project when accessory
uses exceed 15 percent of the building gross floor area;
* Requires signage for accessory uses to be subordinate to and incorporated into
the primary signage for the overnight accommodation use, and limited area;
* Exempts developments that have received additional density from the
Destination Resort Density Pool in Beach by Design from the new requirements.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed text
amendment at its meeting of August 18, 2009. The Board unanimously
recommended the amendment for approval, requesting that staff provide Council
with information regarding flag requirements for accessory uses. Staff is trying to
collect such information and will provide you with any information obtained either
prior to or at the Council work session.
One individual expressed concern regarding the requirement to limit accessory use to
5% in order to qualify for units from the density pool.
In response to questions, Planning Director Michael Delk said parking may be an issue
during the morning overlap when guests have not checked out but people are coming in
for a meeting. More meeting space will reduce room space and increase bulk of
building. If developers go beyond the 5% meeting space, they do not have to provide
additional parking.
Discussion ensued with concerns regarding impact to building envelope.
Councilmember John Doran moved to amend Item 7.7 by increasing from 5% to 10%,
the allowable accessory use to qualify for units from the density pool. The motion was
duly seconded.
It was suggested the parking requirement be increased for increased accessory use. It
was stated that change would require a new ordinance title.
Staff suggested this be considered as part of the discussion on hotel density.
Upon the vote being taken, Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen
Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard voted "Aye;" and
Councilmember George N. Cretekos voted "Nay."
Motion Carried.
Councilmember John Doran moved to approve Item 7.7 as amended. The motion was
duly seconded and upon vote being taken:
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Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember John Doran,
"Ayes": and Councilmember Carlen Petersen.
"Nays": Councilmember George N. Cretekos.
Motion carried.
Ordinance 8044-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Vice-Mayor
Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8044-09, as amended, on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember John Doran, Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul
Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
"Nays": Councilmember George N. Cretekos.
Motion carried.
7.8 Determine that continued City ownership of an 18.18 acre portion of Hillsborough
County parcel U-19-27-ZZZ-000000-13530.0, together with access from Patterson
Road, no longer serves a valid public purpose; declare said parcel as surplus for
the purpose of selling, and authorize advertising for bid in the minimum amount of
$240,000 net, less costs of recording corrective instruments, if any, pursuant to
Invitation For Bid 23-09.
The City has leased the subject parcel, a portion of its 444 acre Hillsborough
County "Sludge Farm" to the Silver Dollar Trap Club since 1994. The club has
improved the parcel with three of its thirteen trap shooting stands. In December
2008 Council approved a Lease Modification Agreement and other instruments
authorizing extension of the 15-year lease term for one additional year through
February 13, 2010. Lease Article 21 (Environmental Matters) requires the Lessee
to perform an environmental audit of the parcel upon lease termination and, if
necessary, remediate any environmental impacts created during the lease term in
excess of the baseline established at lease inception. During its term, lease Article
22 (Right of First Refusal to Purchase) grants Lessee the right of first refusal to
submit a cash price purchase bid equal to or exceed any other cash price
purchase bid made during the advertised bid period. The Right of First Refusal
terminates with the lease. On May 22, 2009 Crockett and Associates Appraisers,
Inc. prepared a current market value appraisal of the subject 18.18 parcel. Based
on a SWFWMD 1989 aerial map with contours the appraiser estimates the parcel
contains approximately 8 acres of upland pasture, the balance being wetlands
lying within a FEMA established "Special Flood Hazard Area." The
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appraiser concluded the highest and best us of the parcel, with 40-foot wide
access from Patterson Road, is likely to be a landscape nursery, and that its
present market value as such is estimated to be $240,000. Invitation For Bid 23-
09 will be advertised in compliance with purchasing regulations soliciting market
interest in the parcel in accordance with terms and conditions established therein,
and applicable provisions of the existing lease with the Silver Dollar Trap Club.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to approve that continued City ownership of an
18.18 acre portion of Hillsborough County parcel U-19-27-ZZZ-000000-13530.0,
together with access from Patterson Road, no longer serves a valid public purpose;
declare said parcel as surplus for the purpose of selling, and authorize advertising for
bid in the minimum amount of $240,000 net, less costs of recording corrective
instruments, if any, pursuant to Invitation For Bid 23-09. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
8. Quasi-judicial Public Hearings
8.1 Approve a Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Medium (RM)
Classification to the Commercial General (CG) Classification and a Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the Mobile Home Park (MHP) District to the Commercial (C)
District for property located at 2337 Gulf to Bay Boulevard (the West 100 feet of
the East 445.0 feet of the North 330 feet of the West of the North of the NE of
the SW of Section 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, less the north 50.0
feet for Gulf to Bay Boulevard), and pass Ordinances 8079-09 and 8080-09 on
first reading. (LUZ2009-06001)
This future land use plan amendment and rezoning application involves an
approximately 0.613 acre property located on the south side of Gulf to Bay
Boulevard, approximately 1,090 feet west of Edenville Avenue and approximately
1,740 feet east of Belcher Road. This property has a future land use plan
classification of Residential Medium (RM) and a zoning designation of Mobile
Home Park (MHP). The applicant is requesting to amend the future land use plan
classification of the site to the Commercial General (CG) classification and to
rezone the property to the Commercial (C) District. The amendments will make
the future land use plan and zoning atlas consistent with the actual use of the
property since 1995, as well as the parcels to the east and west, which are under
the same ownership.
Historically the parcel was used to gain access to Hillcrest Mobile Home Park
(MHP) to the south. Second Street, a private street within the Park, connected to
Gulf to Bay Boulevard via the parcel. In January 1990 Lokey Oldsmobile, Inc.
acquired the entire Hillcrest Mobile Home Park (MHP) and shortly after removed
the existing mobile homes from the subject parcel and closed off access between
it and the rest of the Park. Lokey Oldsmobile, Inc. had acquired the parcel to the
east in 1988, while the parcel to the west has been an automobile dealership
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since 1959. In 1995 the subject parcel was approved for a Conditional Use
(CU#95-37) to permit outdoor retail sales and/or storage of vehicles (the existing
use on the contiguous parcels to the east and west). In 1996 Lokey Oldsmobile,
Inc. declared a Unity of Title between the subject parcel and the adjacent parcel to
the east and to the west. Currently, there is no cross-access between Hillcrest
Mobile Home Park (MHP) and the subject parcel. A detention area in the
southeast portion of the parcel, as well as a concrete wall extending nearly the
entire length of the parcel, serve as buffers.
The Planning Department has determined that the proposed future land use plan
amendment and rezoning amendment, as recommended, are consistent with the
following standards specified in the Community Development Code:
* The proposed land use plan amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan, the Countywide Plan Rules, and the Community Development Code
* The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area.
* Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
* The applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is
subject to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. The application is a
large-scale amendment and review and approval by the Florida Department of
Community Affairs is required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing
on August 18, 2009 and unanimously recommended approval of the Future Land
Use Plan amendment.
Councilmember John Doran moved to approve a Future Land Use Plan Amendment
from the Residential Medium (RM) Classification to the Commercial General (CG)
Classification and a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Mobile Home Park (MHP)
District to the Commercial (C) District for property located at 2337 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
(the West 100 feet of the East 445.0 feet of the North 330 feet of the West of the North
of the NE of the SW of Section 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, less the north
50.0 feet for Gulf to Bay Boulevard), and pass Ordinances 8079-09 and 8080-09 on first
reading. (LUZ2009-06001) The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8079-09 was presented for first reading and read be title only.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8079-09 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
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"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8080-09 was presented for first reading and read be title only. Vice-Mayor
Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8080-09 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard
"Nays": None.
9. Second Readings – Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance No. 8104-09 on second reading, amending Chapter 22, Code of
Ordinances, to change administrative responsibility for public bathing beaches,
bathing and swimming areas, and the Courtney Campbell Recreation Area from
the City Marine Department to the City Manager or his designee; eliminating the
definition of safe bathing limit, and to describe areas formerly described as safe
bathing limits as areas prohibiting, generally, watercraft and aircraft.
It was stated that a motion to amend on second reading was needed to add the graphic.
Councilmember John Doran moved to amend Item 9.1 to include the graphic. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8104-09 was presented for second reading, as amended, and read by title
only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8104-09 as
amended on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard
"Nays": None.
City Manager Reports
10. Consent Agenda
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10.1 Approve a one-year funding agreement, in the amount of $150,000 between
Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. and the City of Clearwater for the
operation of transportation and trolley service on Clearwater Beach, Island
Estates and Sand Key and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson moved to approve Item 10.1 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.2 Approve an Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Clearwater
Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) for tourism services in Fiscal Year
2009-2010 in return for funding in the amount of $190,000 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.3 Approve the October 1, 2009 Emergency Medical Services ALS First Responder
Agreement between Pinellas County and City of Clearwater. (consent)
10.4 Declare the list of vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the city and
authorize sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction, Tampa,
Florida. (consent)
10.5 Approve a not to exceed amount of $400,000, to pay Gallagher Bassett Services,
Inc., for workers compensation claims due and payable for the period October 1,
2009 through September 30, 2010. (consent)
10.6 Approve payment of insurance premiums up to $600,000, with effective dates
beginning October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.7 Award Bid 26-09 to Mastec North America, Incorporated, 7221 East Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33619, for the period October 1, 2009, to
September 30, 2010, for the Installation of Gas Mains and Service Lines and
approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $960,000. (consent)
10.8 Authorize a purchase order for payment of premiums under the City’s 1% Life
Insurance program for the continuation of life insurance plans with New York Life
Insurance in the amount of $140,000 for the fourteen month period from
September 1, 2009, to October 31, 2010. (consent)
10.9 Award a contract (Purchase Order) to Verizon, Florida, Inc., Saint Petersburg,
Florida for telephone service including frame relay service, T1’s, credit/collect
calls, backup trunks, VADI circuit, and DSL high bandwidth services during the
period October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010, at a cost not to exceed $372,170,
in accordance with Sec. 2.564 (1)(e), Code of Ordinances, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same (consent).
10.10 Award a contract (Purchase Order) to State of Florida, Department of
Management Services, Tallahassee, Florida for Suncom long distance overflow
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service, State AIN Centranet lines, and toll free lines during the period October 1,
2009 to September 30, 2010, at a cost not to exceed $143,150 in accordance with
Sec. 2.564 (1)(d), Code of Ordinances, under State Contract 730-000-09-1, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.11 Award a contract (Purchase Order) to Oracle USA Inc., Chicago, Illinois for the
period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 for database maintenance at
a cost not to exceed $189,000 in accordance with Sec. 2.564 (1)(b), Code of
Ordinances, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same (consent).
10.12 Approve an agreement between the Florida Commission on Community Service
and the City of Clearwater renewing the AmeriCorps Clearwater program for the
period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, including a cash match in
the amount of $78,200, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
10.13 Approve the renewal of a Software Support Agreement for the TriTech System, in
the amount of $135,323.37, for a 12-month period beginning October 1, 2009 and
ending September 30, 2010 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
10.14 Award contract by purchase order to Angelos Recycled Materials, Consolidated
Resource Recovery Inc., and Waste Management Inc. of Florida for operating
expenditures of $790,000 for the disposal of solid waste at the sites operated by
the three vendors listed above for the period October 1, 2009 through October 31,
2010 as provided in the City’s Code of Ordinances, Section 2.561, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.15 Award a contract by purchase order to Pinellas County Solid Waste for an
operating expenditure of $4,200,000 for the disposal of solid waste at the Pinellas
County waste-to-energy plant/landfill for the period October 1, 2009 through
October 31, 2010 as provided in the City’s Code of Ordinances, Section 2.564 (1)
(d), Services provided by Other Governmental Entities, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.16 Approve the amendment of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Water and
Sewer by reducing CIP budgets by $12,000,000 of water and sewer revenue.
(consent)
10.17 Approve the second amendment to the Alligator Creek Implementation Projects,
Phase II (L054)and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.18 Approve the final plat for Varsity Estates, physical address is 2400 Varsity Drive
and is approximately 1200 feet West of Old Coachman Road and 800 feet North
of Sharkey Road. (consent)
10.19 Accept a 35 foot perpetual Drainage and Utility Easement and a 20 foot
Temporary Construction Easement over, under and across portions of
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Government Lot 2, Section 20, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, as more
particularly described therein, conveyed by G and I VI Bay Cove, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, each given in consideration of receipt of $1.00 and the
benefits to be derived therefrom. (consent)
10.20 Request for authority to institute a civil action against Advanced Communications,
LLC, to recover $2,885.62 for damages to City property. (consent)
Councilmember John Doran moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less
Item 10.1, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
11. Other Items on City Manager Reports
11.1 Amend the City’s fiscal year 2008/09 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
at Third Quarter and pass Ordinances 8102-09 and 8103-09 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2008/09 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were
adopted in September 2008 by Ordinances 8005-08 and 8006-08. Section 2.521
of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a third
quarter report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collection, the explanation
of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital improvement
projects. The third quarter amendment memorandum and accompanying reports
provide this information and outlines the issues at third quarter that requires
amendment.
Significant Fund amendments include:
General Fund
General Fund revenues and expenditure amendments reflect a net increase of
$2,724,375. The major reason for the overall General Fund expenditure increase
includes a budget increase of $2,247,968.12 in Police and Fire for the
supplemental plans which is offset by plan revenue. Historically, these revenues
and expenditures were reflected in a separate fund, but the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA) requires that the supplemental plans be reflected in
the General Fund. The balance of the increase is attributed to allocations from
retained earnings which include the following; $175,000 to the
Police Department to fund the payout of accrued leave for retirements, $100,000
to Parks & Recreation to support arts education classes at Ruth Eckerd Hall as
previously approved by Council; and $230,000 to the Marine Fund to cover cash
deficits which have occurred in the past two years as previously approved by the
Council. General Fund Reserves – In order to ensure adequate reserves, the City
Council’s policy reflects that General Fund unappropriated retained earnings of
8.5% of the City’s budgeted General Fund expenditures must be maintained as a
reserve to guard against future emergencies.
With the closing of the year-end 2008 books, and the allocation of reserves noted
above, estimated General
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Fund reserves at third quarter are approximately $13 million, or 10.8% of the
current year’s General Fund budget, exceeding our reserve policy by $2.7 million.
Water and Sewer Fund
Third quarter amendments to the Water and Sewer Fund reflect a net decrease of
$4,205,370 primarily due to the restructuring of water and sewer utility funding
approved by the City Council on September 17, 2009. Other amendments include,
transfers to capital projects for a total of $229,699.38 representing interest
earnings on bond funds, and $1,258,000 is transferred from retained earnings to
provide additional funding needed due to the issuance of the 09A revenue bonds
with some offset from the refunding of the 98 revenue bonds.
Gas Fund
Budget amendments to the Gas reflect a net decrease of $3,126,160 which is
primarily due to savings in fuel costs. This reduction as well as other increases
and decreases in various operating codes, offset anticipated decreases in
operating revenues.
Solid Waste Fund
Budget amendments at third quarter reflect a net increase of $60,000 to Solid
Waste Fund revenues representing the increase collection of contractor fees,
interest earnings, other general revenue, and Workers Compensation
reimbursements.
Recycling Fund
Budget amendments to the Recycling fund expenditures reflect a net decrease of
$50,000 which includes reductions to inventory purchases for resale and savings
in fuel costs. These reductions offset anticipated decreases in operating
revenues.
Marine Fund
At third quarter, the Marine Fund revenues are estimated to decrease by
$695,860 including reductions to
slip rentals and fuel sales due to the slow economy. Although operating
expenditures will be reduced by
$311,610 an amendment for a cash infusion of $230,000 from General Fund
reserves is needed to sustain
activities with a positive cash balance for the year as approved by the Council on
September 3, 2007.
Administrative Services Fund
Third quarter budget amendments reflect an expenditure decrease of $80,000 to
the Administrative Services Fund which is the result of efficiencies realized
through the elimination of cell phones across various City departments.
Administrative Services Fund revenues are appropriately reduced to reflect the
reduction in pass back charges from departments.
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Garage Fund
Third quarter amendments reflect savings in Garage fund expenditures of
$105,000 primarily due to the reduction in gas charges since the 2008/09 budget
was adopted and savings in vehicle parts. These savings are passed on to the
operating departments and Garage Fund revenues will be adjusted accordingly.
Central Insurance Fund
At third quarter, $397,506.98 in Central Insurance Fund reserves are allocated to
project 362-92267,
Beach Walk to reimburse fund 362 for negative interest earnings allocations
associated with Beach Walk
construction disbursements. This amendment was previously approved by the
City Council.
Capital Improvement Fund
Third quarter amendments to the Capital Improvement Fund reflect a net
decrease of $4,432,444. Major project increases include the recognition of almost
$1.4 million of grant revenue for the East Avenue Trail and more than $1.2 million
of grant revenue for the Downtown Boat Slip project. Major project decreases
include the return of $12 million of water and sewer fund revenues from various
projects to the utility fund; Revenues of $1,736,097 which had previously been
advanced to the
Downtown Boat Slip project are returned to the Central Insurance fund.
Special Program Fund
The Special Program Fund reflects a net budget increase of $1,737,124 at third
quarter. Amendments include budget increases from grant revenues for $974,933
which include: 1) $130,923 from the Corporation for National and Community
Service for Federal Assistance for the AmeriCorps program; 2) $192,460.60 from
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice to be used to
implement Florida’s Domestic Security Strategic Plan; 3) $251,549 from the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for CDBG East Gateway
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy; and 4) a total of $400,000 from the US
Environmental Protection Agency for two brownfields assessment grants. Other
significant amendments include $240,717 for the special events and sponsorships
programs in the last three months, $169,478 from police fines and court proceeds
to support public safety programs and $164,105 in revenues for police outside
duty contractual services.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to amend the City’s fiscal year 2008/09
Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at Third Quarter. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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Ordinance 8102-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember John Doran moved to pass Ordinance 8102-09 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8103-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8103-09 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard
"Nays": None.
11.2 Approve the deferral and amortization of the Gas Supply Acquisition Project No. 2
termination payment received August 7, 2009, from Florida Gas Utility in the
amount of $4,151,418.62, plus accrued interest earnings over the remaining term
ending September 30, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to adjust the annual
transfer amount and/or remaining term to mitigate abnormal swings in the gas
supply market.
On June 15, 2006, the City of Clearwater (City) Council adopted Resolution 06-
38, approving a “Gas Supply Agreement No. 2” project (GSAP 2) with Florida Gas
Utility (FGU), which consisted of pre-purchasing a 20-year supply of natural gas at
a discounted price relative to the daily gas market. FGU executed a 20-year
Prepaid Gas Purchase agreement with UBS AG effective September 1, 2006, to
provide supply gas for the Clearwater Gas System, as well as 15 other FGU
member systems, starting October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2026.
In April 2009, UBS informed FGU they could no longer support GSAP 2 since they
had decided to exit the gas supply business. Therefore, FGU negotiated with UBS
to terminate the prepay agreement. On May 12, 2009, FGU and UBS entered into
a “GPA Unwind Agreement Related to Gas Supply Acquisition Project No. 2”.
On June 1, 2009, the City and FGU executed a Termination, Release and
Proceeds Directive, which acknowledged the termination of GSAP 2. The
Directive also instructed FGU to wire transfer to the City our proportionate amount
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of the termination payment, which was calculated to be $4,151,418.62.
Amortization of the termination payment balance, including accrued interest
earnings, will be calculated annually on a straight-line basis beginning October 1,
2009, over the remaining term ending September 30, 2026, which was the original
end date for GSAP 2, and the annual amount transferred into the CGS Purchased
Gas Adjustment (PGA) clause bucket to the benefit of gas ratepayers. Since this,
in effect, serves as a Rate Stabilization Fund, the City Manager is authorized to
increase or decrease the annual transfer from this fund and/or the remaining term
to mitigate abnormal swings in the supply market.
Amortization and deferral of the termination payment is in compliance with
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 71, “Accounting for the
Effects of Certain Types of Regulation.”
It should be noted that, in addition to this termination payment, CGS and its
customers benefited by $884,646 from the inception of the GSAP 2 project on
October 1, 2006, through its termination on May 31, 2009. Therefore, the total
benefit derived by CGS from this GSAP 2 project was $5,036,118, plus the
interest that will accrue over the next 17 years.
Gas System Managing Director Chuck Warrington requested direction from Council
regarding whether to reduce rates or use proceeds for infrastructure.
It was stated that Council may use funds as they see fit.
Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson moved to amend Item 11.2 to direct $4,151,418.62 be
recognized as current year revenue, increasing the FY 2009/2010 dividend by $2.075
million paid to the City’s General Fund and direct $2.075 million be placed in the Gas
Fund CIP for programs to benefit customers and enhance energy conservation. The
motion was duly seconded and upon vote being taken:
Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson, and Councilmember George N.
"Ayes": Cretekos.
"Nays": Councilmember John Doran and Councilmember Carlen Petersen.
Motion carried.
11.3 Amend the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) AOU60, Supplemental Number
02, between the City of Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of
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Transportation (FDOT) to construct a new multi plane hangar(s) at the Clearwater
Airpark, and adopt Resolution 09-34.
Due to current economic conditions, we have a waiting list for enclosed “T”
hangars and believe it will be more cost effective to rent smaller hangars than
filling a large multi plane hangar. The FDOT requires a supplement to the contract
to make the change to hangars plural.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen moved to amend the Joint Participation Agreement
(JPA) AOU60, Supplemental Number 02, between the City of Clearwater and the State
of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to construct a new multi plane
hangar(s) at the Clearwater Airpark. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 09-34 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran
moved to adopt Resolution 09-34. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the
vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
Nays": None.
11.4 Rescind Article VII, Solid Waste Management, Sections 32.272(4) and Section
32.288 and pass ordinance 8106-09 on first reading.
Sections 32.272(4) and 32.288 of the newly adopted Ordinance 8025-09 need to
be rescinded in order to provide the statutory notice requirement before taking
further action to displace private haulers doing business within the City limits.
Pre-amendment language shall take full force and effect upon adoption of
ordinance 8106-09.
Councilmember John Doran moved to rescind Article VII, Solid Waste Management,
Sections 32.272(4) and Section 32.288. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8106-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8106-09 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
Nays": None.
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11.5 Update the 2004 Floodplain Management Plan; transmit the plan to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency as required by the National Flood Insurance
Programs Community Rating System; authorize the City Manager to initiate
activities recommended in the Floodplain Management Plan; and adopt
Resolution 09-37.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides federally supported flood
insurance in communities that regulate development in their floodplains, and the
Community Rating System (CRS) reduces flood insurance premiums in those
communities that do more than implement the minimum regulatory requirements.
Participation in the NFIP is mandatory for federally supported flood insurance. The
Floodplain Management Plan is a five year outlook that demonstrates what
projects and policies the City is implementing to reduce flooding potential and
decrease the risk to the NFIP This amended Floodplain Management Plan is one
of the components required to participate in the NFIP and the CRS. These
activities save the citizens of Clearwater 15% on their flood insurance premiums.
Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson moved to approve the 2004 Floodplain Management Plan
update; transmit the plan to the Federal Emergency Management Agency as required
by the National Flood Insurance Programs Community Rating System and authorize the
City Manager to initiate activities recommended in the Floodplain Management Plan.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 09-37 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Carlen
Petersen moved to adopt Resolution 09-37. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call the vote was:
"Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran,
Councilmember Carlen Petersen, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard.
Nays": None.
11.6 Accept a 120 square foot Water Main and Utilities Easement over, under and
through a portion of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 28 South, Range
16 East conveyed by the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, in
consideration of receipt of $1.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom.
Heritage United Methodist Church has submitted plans for a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project to redevelop the southerly five acres of its nearly 13 acre
place of worship at 2680 Landmark Drive. The proposed redevelopment will
include demolition of an existing metal building to permit construction of an 11,500
square foot one-story Fellowship Hall and connecting 37,720 square foot two-
story Educational Facility. The site plan also proposes erection of a temporary
modular educational facility and expanded parking totaling 404 spaces. The
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redevelopment parcel abuts the northerly boundary of Leila G. Davis Elementary
School, 2630 Landmark Drive. An existing 8-inch water main extends along this
mutual boundary on the school parcel and provides adequate capacity to serve
both the school and the proposed Heritage UMC redevelopment. The Pinellas
County School Board has conveyed the subject easement to permit the necessary
water main interconnect to provide potable water to the new buildings and
hydrants in the forthcoming redevelopment project.
Councilmember Carlen Petersen disclosed she is a church member.
Councilmember John Doran moved to accept a 120 square foot Water Main and Utilities
Easement over, under and through a portion of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29,
Township 28 South, Range 16 East conveyed by the School Board of Pinellas County,
Florida, in consideration of receipt of $1.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11.7 Appoint two members to the Environmental Advisory Board with the terms to
expire September 30, 2013.
Councilmember John Doran moved to appoint Mary Morrow and Robert Peter Statis to
the Environmental Advisory Board with terms to expire September 30, 2013. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
12. City Manager Verbal Reports
12.1 City Manager Verbal Reports - None.
13. Council Discussion Items
13.1 Sandwich Boards
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce representative Roger Larson submitted a
petition requesting the city allow sandwich boards to licensed businesses within city
limits.
Three individuals spoke in support of sandwich board signs. Mr. Larson emphasized
the signs would go next to the businesses, not on the curb or right-of-way.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding traffic safety, aesthetics and
code enforcement. It was noted many signing the petition are wanting the signs along
the street to attract vehicular traffic not pedestrians.
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Staff was directed to work with the Chamber to develop a city-wide sandwich board sign
ordinance.
It was requested that discussion of a comprehensive review of sign ordinance be placed
on the next work session agenda.
13.2 Side Setbacks for Docks
It was requested the issue be discussed at a later date.
13.3 Efficiency Reviews of Fire and Parks and Recreation - Gibson
In response to a question, Fire Chief Jamie Geer said the department had undergone
an extensive review shortly before he began with the city. Almost every
recommendation from that review has been implemented.
Discussion ensued. Concerns were expressed that Parks and Recreation has already
implemented extensive cuts. Consensus was to move forward with an efficiency
review of the Fire Department.
13.4 Hotel Density
Assistant Planning Director Gina Clayton provided a map depicting properties on which
redevelopment could possibly take place.
Concerns were expressed regarding size of parcels, the mass of potential
structures, and the impact a time limit on the availability of the density pool will have on
parcel assemblage.
Staff was directed to schedule discussion at a future meeting.
14. Other Council Action
14.1 Other Council Action
Councilmember John Doran said the city is acknowledged as one of the safest cities of
its size and questioned if there was a desire to determine potential cost savings if the
Police Department consolidated with Pinellas County Sherriff.
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Consensus was not to do so as the Matrix Study found consolidation would not offer
significant savings.
Adiourn
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
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Mayor
City of Clearwater
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