02/16/2010
CITY COUNCILWORKSESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 16, 2010
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.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
1. Presentations
1.1 Service Awards
Five service awards were presented to city employees.
The Employee of the Month Award for February was presented to Richard Porthouse,
Public Utilities.
The Council recessed from 9:04 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. to meet as the Pension Trustees.
2. Financial Services
2.1 Declare the list of surplus vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City
and authorize disposal through sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery
Auction, Tampa, Florida, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
All vehicles and equipment have been replaced as necessary and are no longer
required. Tampa Machinery Auction is the Pinellas County Purchasing
Cooperative Auctioneer of Record.
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In response to a question, Solid Waste/General Services Assistant Director Rick
Carnley said the Ford Explorer was used on the beach and has rust in the frame rails.
3. Parks and Recreation
3.1 Award a contract to Pinellas Pools, Inc. of Holiday, Florida, Bid 09-0056-PR for
the sum of $190,155, which includes a 5% reduction in contingency of $9,055, for
the renovation of the Morningside Aquatics Center; establish a new Capital
Improvement Project 315-93617 entitled Morningside Aquatic Center and Park
Renovations for $350,911, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
On August 21, 2008 the Council approved accepting a Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant to provide renovation
enhancements to outdoor recreation elements at Morningside Aquatics Center
and Park including the playground, picnic facilities and pool.
Staff identified that the City match come from the CIP “Swimming Pool Repair and
Replacement Project” (315-93271) and from the CIP “Playground Equipment
Replacement” (315-93230), but did not actually request the Council approve a
new Capital Improvement Project, thus the recommendation to create CIP 315-
93617, “Morningside Aquatic Center and Park Renovations”.
Approval of this item will transfer $200,000 in CIP “Swimming Pool Repair and
Replacement Project” (315-93271) and $15,300 in CIP “Playground Equipment
Replacement” (315-93230) along with $135,611 which is the FRDAP grant,
bringing the total for the project to $350,911.
This contract is for the renovation of the pool which includes resurfacing the pool,
replacement of drains, plumbing repairs and circulation system improvements.
The remainder of the elements including shade shelters, picnic tables, playground
installation, drainage improvements, sidewalk and deck improvements and fence
installation will be completed using other contractors or City personnel.
The demolition of the Morningside Recreation Center is a separate item and will
be funded from existing funds in the Morningside Recreation Center replacement
budget CIP 315-93251. Plans are on schedule to demolish the building sometime
in the spring of 2010.
In response to question, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the project
does not address the locker rooms or changing facilities. Penny for Pinellas funds were
set aside to replace the recreation center. Reserved funds were being used to remove
the existing building.
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4. Solid Waste/General Support Services
4.1 Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $214,109.00 to Container Systems and
Equipment Co., Inc. of Daytona Beach, Florida for one Crane Carrier Low Entry
Cab Chassis with a 25 cubic yard Loadmaster Excel Rear Loader body in
accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other governmental bid,
authorize lease purchase under the City’s Master Lease Purchase Agreement and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The rear loader unit will be purchased through the Florida Sheriff’s Association &
Florida Association of Counties Contract #09-17-0908, Specification #060 and the
quote dated January 27, 2010.
This truck will replace G2422 in the Solid Waste fleet. G2422 was included in
the 08/09 Garage CIP Replacement Fund for the replacement of the body and the
budget amount was $50,000. The chassis portion of the unit was in fair condition
but has deteriorated to the current situation that replacement is necessary.
Current mileage on the truck is 93,966.
The Garage CIP has enough savings to cover the additional cost of the chassis
and Solid Waste has operating funds available to cover the additional debt.
5. Public Utilities
5.1 Approve an increase and extend existing purchase order (BR505656) for MicroCg
with Environmental Operating Systems of Bourne, MA through September 30,
2010, increasing the purchase order value by $83,543.04, for a new contract
value of $182,623.04, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
MicroCg is a chemical that optimizes the biological removal of nitrates, a pollutant
in wastewater. Nitrogen removal during wastewater treatment is required in order
to protect the marine environment and maintain Florida Department of
Environmental Protection permit compliance. MicroCg is proprietary and is the
only chemical denitrifier that is non-flammable and does not pose a fire hazard to
the plant operators or the facilities.
Under normal operations, small quantities of MicroCG are used to compensate for
biological variations or to “polish” wastewater denitrification and to maintain
regulatory compliance. With the start of active construction of the Marshall Street
APCF Air System Upgrade Project in June 2009, daily dosage of MicroCg was
increased. This project takes large portions of the plant out of service where
denitrification normally occurs slowly in these channels and tanks. During this
Capital Improvement Project, an elevated amount of MicroCg was used to
accelerate denitrification within the remaining tanks of the plant. The Air Systems
Upgrade is estimated to be complete in May 2010.
The current purchase order value is $99,080.00 with the guaranteed price period
through May 31, 2010. Environmental Operating Systems has consented to
extend their existing price schedule through September 30, 2010.
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Sufficient budget is available to fund FY2009/2010 in the WPC Operations
operating cost center 0421-01351-551000-535-000-0000, in the amount of
$83,543.04.
6. Engineering
6.1 Award a contract to Castco Construction, Inc. of Largo, Florida, for the
rehabilitation of four vehicular bridges in the City of Clearwater in the amount of
$155,507.76, which is the lowest responsible bid in accordance with plans and
specifications, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The City of Clearwater Engineering Department initiated this project to prevent
further erosion and deterioration of bridges as identified in January 2009 FDOT
Bridge Inspection Reports. Two of the bridges are located on Island Way, north
and southbound. The other bridges are on Hercules Avenue north of Lakeview
and on Douglas Avenue south of Sunset Point.
The project was competitively bid, and Restocon Corporation was the lowest
bidder with a proposed fee of $36,088.80. The average of nine submitted bids
was ~ $258,300 which is in line with the engineer’s estimate. Restocon met with
the Engineering Department to discuss the low bid. Restocon did not have a clear
understanding of the project scope and asked that their bid be withdrawn.
Engineering agreed to allow withdrawal of the bid. The second lowest bidder,
Castco Construction, became the lowest responsible bidder with a bid proposal of
$155,507.76.
Construction, Engineering, & Inspection (CEI) services during the construction
period will be completed by the City’s Engineering Department, which
includes daily on-site construction inspection, engineering assistance with onsite
observations and interpretations, review of shop drawings, attending meetings,
and responding to contractor questions.
The contract period for construction is 120 consecutive calendar days estimated
to start in March 2010 and finish in July 2010.
The Public Services Department shall own and maintain the proposed
improvements included in this contract.
Sufficient budget and revenue are available in the Capital Improvement Program
project 0315-92274, Bridge Main & Improvements.
6.2 Approve the applicant’s request to vacate the East 35 feet of a portion of South
Gulfview Boulevard right-of-way lying along the west boundary of Lots 60, 61 and
62, Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision, (A.K.A. 311 South Gulfview Blvd.), as more
particularly described in the ordinance, subject to project completion on or before
September 30, 2012, and pass Ordinance 8145-10 on first reading. (VAC2009-07
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L.O.M., Inc.)
The applicant is seeking the vacation of the east 35 feet of South Gulfview
Boulevard. If the vacation is approved a parking garage with ancillary restaurant
retail use is to be constructed over the vacated right-of-way and the adjoining
property.
Progress Energy, Bright House Networks, Knology and Verizon have no
objections to the vacation request.
The applicant will, at their expense, relocate a City water main and a sanitary
sewer main presently in the subject right-of-way.
An associated Flexible Development case (FLD2009-09032) was approved by the
Community Development Board on December 15, 2009.
A Development Agreement, (DVA2009-00004), between the City and the
developer, L.O.M., Inc., was recommended for approval by the Development
Review Committee on November 5, 2009 and is subject to City Council approval
in tandem with this vacation request.
A condition of approval in the ordinance requires the applicant to complete
development of the property on or before September 30, 2012 or the vacation will
become null and void. This condition is consistent with the completion date
specified in the Development Agreement.
The Engineering Department has no objections to the vacation request provided
that the vacation is subject to the condition of approval contained in the ordinance.
In response to questions, City Attorney Akin said the City will be one of the owners of
the 35-ft. vacated right-of-way. The 35 ft. will be owned in an un-divided interest. The
building will sit on the 35 ft. and the condominium documents will lay out who is
responsible for maintenance of structure.
6.3 Accept a perpetual easement entitled "Stevens Creek Offsite Utility Easement"
encumbering 5599 square feet, more or less; and a perpetual easement entitled
"Stevens Creek Offsite Drainage and Utility Easement" encumbering 153 square
feet, more or less, over, under and across respective portions of the West 1/2 of
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, each being
conveyed by Clearwater Volunteers of America Elderly Housing, Inc. (Grantor), a
Florida not-for-profit corporation in consideration of receipt of $10.00 and the
benefits to be derived therefrom. (consent)
On May 19, 2009 the Community Development Board approved the Preliminary
Plat (PLT 2009-001) and related Flexible Development case (FLD 2009-03012)
submitted by Habitat For Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc. (Habitat) to permit
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construction of Stevens Creek Subdivision, a 51-unit affordable housing
subdivision of detached dwellings located at the southeast corner of Sunset Point
Road and Pineland Drive.
The project abuts the Clear Bay Terrace Apartments (Apartments) owned and
operated by the Grantor. The 5599 square foot Offsite Utility Easement will permit
extension of the City’s existing sanitary line on the Habitat site to connect with the
currently private sanitary system serving the Apartments property.
The 153 square foot Offsite Drainage and Utility Easement is granted to permit
construction of a stem wall for a stormwater line that will be installed to
convey stormwater from the Apartments into Stevenson Creek.
Both easements are perpetual and irrevocable except upon mutual agreement of
both the Grantor and the City, or upon abandonment of the easements by the
City.
7. Planning
7.1 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 1624 Stevensons Drive (Lot 12, Block A, Stevensons Heights,
Section 10, Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and Pass Ordinances 8135-
10,8136-10 and 8137-10 on first reading. (ANX2007-03007)
This voluntary annexation involves a 0.209-acre property consisting of one parcel
of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the west side of
Stevenson’s Drive, approximately 20 feet south of Claire Drive. The applicant
petitioned for annexation in 2007 in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the City. Errors in the delineation of the Preservation (P)
future land use plan boundary line needed to be corrected prior to proceeding with
the annexation. Sanitary sewer and solid waste service was initiated in advance of
the completion of the annexation case while the Planning Department coordinated
with the Pinellas Planning Council to adjust the Preservation (P) boundary line on
the Countywide Future Land Use Map. This process has been completed.
The Planning Department is requesting that the 0.06-acres of abutting
Stevenson’s Drive right-of-way not currently within the City limits also be annexed.
The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north, south, and
west. 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, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service
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from 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 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.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family
residential properties upon request.
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 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, south and west; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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 2170 Catalina Drive South (Lot 42, Sunset Gardens in Section
24, Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and Pass Ordinances 8138-10, 8139-10
and 8140-10 on first reading. (ANX2009-11015)
This voluntary annexation involves a 0.143-acre property consisting of one parcel
of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the north side of
Catalina Drive South, approximately 250 feet west of 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 south. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future
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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 and sanitary
sewer service from the City. 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 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.
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 south; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044.
7.3 Approve a Development Agreement between L.O.M. Inc. (the property owner) and
the City of Clearwater as per Beach by Design and Community Development
Code Section 4-606, adopt Resolution 10-01, and authorize the appropriate
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officials to execute the Development Agreement and associated documents.
The 0.99 acre parcel is located between S. Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado
Drive approximately 200 feet south of Third Street.
The main portion of the subject property (311 S. Gulfview Boulevard [including
305, 309 and 315 S. Gulfview Boulevard]) is currently developed with a retail
sales use of 7,128 square feet of floor area (Surf Style) and a restaurant of 6,058
square feet of floor area (Britt’s). The other portion of the subject property (320
Coronado Drive) is developed with a detached dwelling.
On December 15, 2009, the Community Development Board (CDB) approved with
15 conditions of approval a Flexible Development application to permit Retail
Sales and Services of 34,183 square feet of floor area, a Restaurant of 6,887
square feet of floor area and a Parking Garage of 349 parking spaces (including
48 accessory parking spaces for the Retail Sales and Services and Restaurant
uses and 301 public parking spaces) (FLD2009-09032).
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 five (5) years following the
completion date of the project, meets the design guidelines of Beach by Design
and includes the following main provisions:
Provides for 300 parking spaces open to the public, with at least 250 of these
spaces available on an hourly basis;
Separates the project into a Retail Unit(s) (total of 38,249 square feet of
retail/commercial floor area on the ground floor consisting of approximately
31,421 square feet of retail space [does not include the Beach Walk Thru Area],
6,828 square feet of restaurant space and 49 parking spaces on the second floor)
and a Parking Unit (300 parking spaces);
Includes the formation of a three-unit condominium for the project (one unit for the
retail portion, the 49 associated parking spaces and the delivery area, one for the
restaurant portion and one for the Parking Unit);
Includes provisions for the approval by FEMA of a Flood Zone map change from a
VE-Zone to an AE-Zone to allow construction of the Retail Unit on the ground floor
of the building through the construction of a wave dissipating wall within the S.
Gulfview Boulevard right-of-way;
Requires the developer commence construction of the project on or
before September 30, 2010.
The Community Development Board reviewed this Development Agreement
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application at its public hearing on January 5, 2010, and unanimously
recommended approval.
Per the conditions of the PUT agreement, the City will establish capital
improvement project 315-92649, Surf Style Condominium – Parking Unit in the
amount of $9.3 million. Funding will be provided by a first quarter transfer of $6
million from capital project 315-92641, Seashell Parking Lot. The balance of $3.3
million will be transferred from the undesignated retained earnings of the Parking
Fund.
City Attorney Akin said there was one un-resolved issue with the parking covenant. The
covenant requires that 300 parking spaces be provided for 30 years. The owner is
concerned that in the future they would not be able to build back same amount of retail
space due to changes in regulations. Concerns were expressed also with the 20-year
development agreement and requirement to provide 300 parking spaces in the event of
partial or complete destruction.
In response to questions, LOM representative Nancy Latch said the development
agreement includes many terms and conditions that do not apply over 20 years. BB&T
is the sole lender.
In response to questions, Finance Assistance Director Jay Ravins said $6 million in
cash, loans from the Central Insurance and General Funds , is in the Parking Fund
reserves. If the Central Insurance Fund and General Fund loans are re-paid from the
Parking Fund, there will be $1.7 million more than required in Parking Fund reserves.
In response to a concern, it was stated that wall advertising is not permitted per city
regulations.
7.4 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code amending side
setback standards for commercial or multi-use docks on non-residentially zoned
property adjacent to residentially zoned property, and Pass Ordinance 8132-10 on
first reading. (TA2009-12009)
City Council requested staff prepare a text amendment to amend the required
side setbacks for commercial and multi-use docks located on non-residentially
zoned property adjacent to waterfront residentially zoned property.
This proposed amendment states that if a commercial or multi-use dock is
constructed on a non-residentially zoned property that is adjacent to a waterfront
residentially zoned property, the required side setback adjacent to the residentially
zoned property will be a minimum of twenty percent of the applicant’s waterfront
property width. This provides for greater separation between commercial or multi-
use docks and residential properties by increasing the existing side setback
provisions for this subset of commercial docks from ten percent. The remainder of
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the existing setback standards was restructured to provide additional clarity and
consistency when reviewing applications.
Ordinance 8132-10 and the staff report contain further analysis and information on
the proposed amendments.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed text
amendment at its meeting of January 19, 2010. The Board unanimously
recommended the amendment for approval.
8. Official Records and Legislative Services
8.1 Appoint Robert J. Entel as a citizen representative to the Public Art and Design
Advisory Board with the term to expire February 28, 2014. (consent)
The Council recessed from 10:23 a.m. to 10:29 a.m.
9. Legal
9.1 Authorize instituting a civil action on behalf of the City against Hawkins
Construction, Inc. to seek to obtain payment for services rendered by Clearwater’s
Public Utilities Department/Water Division. (consent)
On July 15, 2008, the City’s Water Division installed a 6-inch gate valve and 6-
inch offset over a storm pipe on property owned by Hawkins Construction, Inc.
(Hawkins), located at 24756 U.S. 19, Clearwater.
On August 11, 2008, due to a conflict with a new storm system Hawkins had
installed, the City’s Water Division installed a new water tap and a new 48-inch
hydrant to resolve the conflict between Clearwater’s domestic water main pipe
and Hawkins’ storm system.
On August 26, 2008, the City’s Public Utilities Department sent an invoice totaling
$6,710.78 for the above referenced services rendered on behalf of Hawkins.
The City has made numerous attempts to collect the monies owed by Hawkins for
the services performed, without success.
The costs relative to this action will include a $295.00 filing fee and a fee for
service of process of approximately $200.00.
Mayor Frank Hibbard said Hawkins Construction was not aware of the issue but is
willing to pay for damages.
Staff pulled item.
9.2 Authorize a civil action on behalf of the City against Nancy L. Downey to seek to
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recover costs and expenses to repair a CPD vehicle which sustained damage due
to an automobile accident caused by the driver of Ms. Downey’s vehicle.
(consent)
1) On July 27, 2008, a CPD vehicle was damaged due to an accident caused by
Alex Colon, who was driving a vehicle owned by Nancy L. Downey. Repair to the
damaged CPD vehicle cost the City $950.11.
2) Numerous attempts by the City to obtain payment from Nancy L. Downey for
the necessary repairs to the CPD vehicle have been unsuccessful.
The Legal Department requests authority to bring a legal action against Nancy L.
Downey to recover expenses and costs incurred by the City to repair the
damaged CPD vehicle. The costs relative to this action will include a $175.00
filing fee, and fees for service of process of approximately $60.00.
9.3 Adopt Ordinance No. 8131-10 on second reading, amending sections of Chapter
32, Code of Ordinances, relating to roll-off container regulations.
9.4 Adopt Ordinance No. 8133-10 on second reading, amending and repealing
portions of Chapter 14, Code of Ordinances, regarding elections.
9.5 Adopt Ordinance No. 8146-10 on second reading, deleting provisions of Chapter
33, Waterways and Vessels, Clearwater Code of Ordinances, regulating vessel
operation within city waterways that are preempted to the State; adding definitions
to conform with State law, and clarifying the types of vessels that may utilize city-
owned docking facilities so that the City Charter and Code of Ordinances are
consistent.
10. City Manager Verbal Reports
10.1 Update on Haulers
Solid Waste and General Services Director Earl Gloster said he met with 5 haulers and
discussed penalties the city could impose on haulers not in good standing. Suggestions
include: 1) pull container and assess a daily fine; 2) place boot on container; 3) red tag
a container (would stop or slow-down a construction job); 4) issue a code enforcement
violation; 5) list registered haulers during permitting; and 6) hold quarterly meetings.
In response to questions, Mr. Gloster said 2 of the 5 haulers were not in good standing.
There are 5 haulers currently not registered in the city. City Auditor Robin Gomez said
a majority of the haulers were not collecting the fees.
Staff was directed to provide more information regarding the amount the city receives
from commercial haulers.
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10.2 Turner Street Trail
Engineering Director Mike Quillen said the Turner Street Trail is in a small right-of-way.
Staff does not recommend grass in the un-paved section but low-maintenance ground
cover or pavers. Staff can speak with adjacent property owners to see what they want.
Concerns were expressed with the aesthetics and costs associated with the design.
Staff was directed to address the un-paved section.
11. Other Council Action
11.1 Other Council Action
Councilmember George N. Cretekos - expressed concerns regarding Fire Station
48 renovations being behind schedule.
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said staff is trying to
work with the general contractor and using the leverage allowed by contract. Staff has
contacted the bonding company.
Engineering Director Mike Quillen said the bond is with the general contractor but sub-
contractors have been doing all of the work. Mr. Quillen said some of the sub-
contractors have not been paid and are threatening to pull from the project.
Councilmember George N. Cretekos said the Environmental Advisory Board
discussed dune protection at a recent meeting. Pinellas County does not have the
authority to protect sea oats. Councilmember George N. Cretekos questioned if there
was an interest in seeking the same authority Sarasota County has.
Engineering Director Mike Quillen said Sarasota County duplicates the State’s efforts in
dune protection. Staff is analyzing the cost implications if Pinellas County adopts a
county-wide ordinance.
It was stated that Pinellas County currently has no interest in a county-wide ordinance.
12. Adjourn
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
13. Presentation(s) for Council Meeting
13.1 Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition to thank the City for their support for the 2009
Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition Conference on Gang Intervention.
13.2 Swearing in of Police Chief Tony Holloway
13.3 Clearwater for Youth Day Proclamation
13.4 Human Rights Walkathon Day Proclamation
13.5 Poppy Day Proclamation
13.6 2010 Winter Business, Home and Neighborhood of the Quarter Awards
13.7 Department of Homeland Security Recognition of Ironman EOC Operations - Rick
Carnley
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