01/12/2012
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 12, 2012
Present: Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
Also Present: William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague – Official
Records and Legislative Services Coordinator.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order – Mayor Frank Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Mayor Frank Hibbard
3. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Frank Hibbard
4. Presentations - Given.
4.1 Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
The December 2011 Employee of the Month Award was presented to John McDowell,
Traffic Operations. The November/December 2011 Bimonthly Team Award was
presented to the Clearwater Harbor Dock Masters Team: Thomas Murphy, Gregg
Lonkey, Mark Sharman, and Tom Ingerson.
4.2 Clearwater Beach Uncorked Presentation - Tammy Gail, Producer
Ms. Gail thanked the city for their support and presented Council with a commemorative
framed poster.
4.3 Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation, January 2012 - Giselle
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Rodriguez - Florida Outreach Coordinator
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 14, 2011 City Council Meeting as
submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Bill Jonson requested to amend page 12, line 17, to read “Increase the
amount of square footage for an address from 3 sq. ft. to 8 sq. ft., subject to limitation of
1 sq. ft, per number” and page 14, line 19, to read “… and non-restaurants, directed to
pedestrians and not cars.”
It was requested the proposed ordinance regarding sandwich boards reflect the
amendments made in the minutes.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the minutes as amended. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda - None.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the amendment to the conditions for the vacation of a portion of First
Avenue (a.k.a. First Street per field) and pass Ordinance 8308-12 on first
reading.
Ordinance 7371-05, adopted by City Council on March 3, 2005, provided for the
vacation of a portion of First Avenue, subject to certain conditions, in support of
planned development by K and P Clearwater Estate, LLC (the Developer). Three
ordinances have since been adopted at the Developer's request to extend the
commencement date for vertical construction; most recently granting an extension
until February 11, 2012. The Developer has dedicated Second Street, a public
right-of-way, effectively providing a substitute for the vacated First Street. The
proposed Ordinance 8308-12 provides for the elimination of most of the conditions
associated with the vacation of First Street. However, Developer will still be
required to complete relocating all utilities.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said if Council does not approve the
development agreement, Council will have the option to not approve Ordinance 8308-12
on second reading.
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Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos moved to approve the amendment to the conditions for
the vacation of a portion of First Avenue (a.k.a. First Street per field). The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8308-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8308-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
7.2 Approve the amendment to the conditions for the vacation of a portion of
Gulfview Boulevard and pass Ordinance 8309-12 on first reading.
Ordinance 7372-05, adopted by City Council on March 3, 2005, provided for the
vacation of a portion of Gulfview Boulevard, subject to certain conditions, in
support of planned development by K and P Clearwater Estate, LLC (the
Developer). Two ordinances have since been adopted at the Developer's request
to extend the commencement date for vertical construction; most recently granting
an extension until February 11, 2012. The Developer has been coordinating with
City staff to amend the associated development agreement and has requested an
additional extension for the commencement date for vertical construction. The
proposed Ordinance 8309-12 provides for vertical construction to begin within
three (3) years of the effective date of this ordinance.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the amendment to the conditions for the
vacation of a portion of Gulfview Boulevard. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8309-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran
moved to pass Ordinance 8309-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
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7.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential
Low (RL), Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning
Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation
(P) districts for 1848, 1854 and 1855 Diane Drive; 1716 and 1745 Evans Drive;
1725, 1729, 1734, 1737 and 1740 Grove Drive; 1752 and 1759 Lucas Drive;
1807 and 1843 Marilyn Drive; 1808, 1836 and 1845 Skyland Drive; 2826 State
Road 590; 2734 and 2747 Terrace Drive; and 1745 and 1748 Thomas Drive (all
parcels are located in Section 05, Township 29 South, Range 16 East); and pass
Ordinances 8303-12, 8304-12 and 8305-12 on first reading. (ATA2011-08003)
The City of Clearwater Planning and Development Department has identified an
area within the Clearwater Planning Area with a large concentration of properties
with Agreements to Annex (ATAs) that are eligible for annexation. These
properties are located east of U.S. Highway 19, north of State Road 590 and
south of Sunset Point Road. Subdivisions in this area include Virginia Grove
Terrace and Carlton Terrace. The Department has identified a total of 189
properties in this area that could be annexed through a phased approach over the
next several years.
This application, which has been identified as Phase D of the overall annexation
project, includes 22 of the 189 properties. Current or previous owners of these
properties entered into ATAs between 1983 and 2005 to obtain sanitary sewer
service. The Planning and Development Department is initiating this project to
bring the properties into the City's jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the agreements. The Phase D properties are occupied by
22 detached dwellings on 4.27 acres of land. It is proposed that approximately
1.37 acres of right-of-way throughout this area on Diane Drive, Evans Drive,
Grove Drive, Lucas Drive, Marilyn Drive, Skyland Drive, Terrace Drive and
Thomas Drive right-of-way not currently within the city limits also be annexed
(please refer to the attached annexation map for the specific locations). It is
proposed that the 22 properties be assigned a future land use map designation of
Residential Low (RL). A major drainage ditch traverses two of these properties
(1716 Evans Drive and 2734 Terrace Drive) for which the Preservation (P) and
Drainage Feature Overlay designations are proposed consistent with the ditch
boundaries. It is proposed that all parcels be assigned the zoning designation of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. In addition, it is proposed the
two properties with the drainage ditch also be assigned the Preservation (P)
zoning category.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
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The properties currently receive sanitary sewer service from the City and water
service from Pinellas County. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the
City. The properties are 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 these properties
by Station 48 located at 1700 Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to
serve the properties with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service
will continue to be provided by Pinellas County. The proposed annexations will not
have an adverse effect on public facility levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objectives
and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located within
enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 171.
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 Residential Low (RL), Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature
Overlay Future Land Use Map categories are consistent with the current
Countywide Plan designation of the properties. The Residential Low (RL)
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5.0 units per acre.
The Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature Overlay categories proposed to be
applied to two properties (1716 Evans Drive and Terrace Drive) recognize the
watershed and drainage feature on the properties. The proposed zoning districts
to be assigned to the properties are the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District and Preservation (P) District. The uses of the subject properties are
consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District. All of the properties meet the minimum dimensional requirements of the
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District; therefore, the proposed
annexation is consistent with the Countywide Plan, Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan, and Clearwater Community Development Code; and
The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City boundaries
along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexations are consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land
Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL), Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature
Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) and Preservation (P) districts for 1848, 1854 and 1855 Diane Drive; 1716 and
1745 Evans Drive; 1725, 1729, 1734, 1737 and 1740 Grove Drive; 1752 and 1759
Lucas Drive; 1807 and 1843 Marilyn Drive; 1808, 1836 and 1845 Skyland Drive; 2826
State Road 590; 2734 and 2747 Terrace Drive; and 1745 and 1748 Thomas Drive (all
parcels are located in Section 05, Township 29 South, Range 16 East). The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8303-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8303-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8304-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8304-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8305-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran
moved to pass Ordinance 8305-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
7.4 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code to permit patrons
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dogs within certain designated outdoor portions of public food service
establishments and establish criteria and permits for Dog Friendly Dining, and
Pass Ordinance 8306-12 on first reading. (TA2011-10002)
City Council requested that staff prepare a text amendment allowing the presence
of patrons' dogs in restaurants and/or outdoor cafes consistent with Florida
Statutes Section 509.233, the "Dixie Cup Clary Local Control Act." The proposed
amendment creates a new Article III, Division 25, Dog Friendly Restaurants,
which contains: application requirements, expiration and revocation provisions;
regulations for establishments that receive permits to allow dogs in designated
outdoor areas to follow; and a process for complaints and reporting of permits to
the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of
Hotels and Restaurants.
The Community Development Board reviewed the proposed text amendments at
their meeting on December 20, 2011 and unanimously recommended approval of
Ordinance 8306-12.
Councilmember John Doran moved to approve amendments to the Community
Development Code to permit patrons dogs within certain designated outdoor portions of
public food service establishments and establish criteria and permits for Dog Friendly
Dining. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8306-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8306-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
7.5 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code (CDC) to address
general application requirements, zoning atlas amendments, landscape plans,
general provisions of the CDC, setbacks for parking lots, parking demand
studies, temporary uses, business tax receipts, development agreements,
nonconforming structures, nonconforming uses, nonconforming lots,
nonconforming accessory use/structures, and the definition of temporary retail
sales and displays and pass Ordinance 8310-12 on first reading.
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The Planning and Development Department is proposing a text amendment to the
Community Development Code (CDC) that would address some of the simpler or
more straightforward changes that can be made to address the recommendations
of the Business Task Force (BTF) or that would otherwise assist in fulfilling their
goals as well as a few amendments proposed by staff.
The proposed ordinance includes amendments addressing a variety of different
sections of the CDC. As noted above, some of the amendments were
recommended by the BTF while others were initiated by staff. The following is a
brief description of those amendments:
General Application Requirements for All Development Applications
The BTF identified several items that were required in order to file virtually any
application for development that they believed to be unnecessary. Staff held
discussions with members of the BTF to discuss these requirements and many of
the items they suggested be removed from the typical list of requirements are
proposed to be removed with this amendment.
Application Requirements for Zoning Atlas Amendments
This amendment eliminates the need for a development application to be made
concurrently with a rezoning request.
Application Requirements for Landscape Plans
This amendment strikes much of the existing language pertaining to what is
required on a landscape plan and provides a reference to additional information
that the Community Development Coordinator may require of an application.
General Provisions
This amendment strikes references to minimum lot depth and minimum habitable
area, neither of which are required within the CDC.
Parking Lot Setbacks
In an effort to provide for a simpler application process, staff is proposing that
setbacks relevant to parking lots be exempted from the standard setbacks
established in the various zoning districts and instead require a 15-foot front
setback and a side setback equal to the required perimeter landscape buffer with
alternatives for properties in the Tourist (T) and Downtown (D) Districts.
Parking Demand Studies
This amendment modifies when applicants are required to prepare a parking
demand study in conjunction with a request to reduce the amount of off-street
parking required by the CDC.
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Temporary Uses
The purpose of this amendment is to restate the temporary use provisions in a
manner that will provide all applicants' greater clarity in what is permissible and
what is required in order to apply. The proposed amendment neither deletes nor
adds any type of temporary use.
Business Tax Receipts
This language presently exists as part of Section 4-202.A; however with the
changes being proposed to this Section, it was out of place if it were to remain.
Therefore, it is being relocated into Section 4-205, which is specific to Business
Tax Receipts.
Application Requirements for Development Agreements
This amendment makes only minor alterations to a pair of references in the
existing language.
Purpose of Nonconforming Provisions
The purpose of this amendment is to restate the purpose of the nonconforming
provisions, and to make it clear that the purpose of the CDC is not to encourage
nonconformities to continue but to bring them into compliance.
Nonconforming Structures
This amendment removes irrelevant language, language contrary to the purpose
of these provisions, and language that is prohibitory to property owners being able
to rent/lease building space, as well as providing additional language addressing
an element not previously conceived in these provisions: the moving of
nonconforming structures.
Nonconforming Uses
This amendment removes irrelevant language, and provides additional language
addressing an element not previously conceived in these provisions: the moving
of nonconforming uses.
Nonconforming Lots
This amendment modifies subsection A to extend the applicability of the provision
to all lots within the City and not just residential lots. Subsection B will function as
an exception for residential lots with only minor corrections being proposed.
Nonconforming Accessory Uses/Structures
This amendment clarifies that an accessory structure is required to meet the
development standards for a principal use in order to be allowed to continue after
the principal use of the property is abandoned or destroyed.
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Definition of Temporary Retail Sales and Displays
This amendment removes language from the definition of temporary retail sales
and displays that is not relevant this type of temporary use.
The CDB reviewed the proposed text amendment at its meeting of December 20,
2011 and unanimously recommended approval.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve amendments to the Community
Development Code (CDC) to address general application requirements, zoning atlas
amendments, landscape plans, general provisions of the CDC, setbacks for parking
lots, parking demand studies, temporary uses, business tax receipts, development
agreements, nonconforming structures, nonconforming uses, nonconforming lots,
nonconforming accessory use/structures, and the definition of temporary retail sales
and displays. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8310-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran
moved to pass Ordinance 8310-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
7.6 Approve the first amendment to the first amended and restated Development
Agreement between K and P Clearwater Estate, LLC (the property owner) and
the City of Clearwater, adopt Resolution 12-02, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
The 2.75 acres is located directly south of Pier 60 between Coronado Drive and
South Gulfview Boulevard, north of Second Street.
The subject property is currently vacant, but used as a temporary city public
parking lot.
On October 21, 2008, the CDB approved FLD2008-05013. This application
consisted of a "resort hotel" containing 250 overnight accommodation rooms and
200 interval ownership/timeshare rooms - a total of 450 rooms (163.6 rooms/acre
on total site) with 250 rooms being granted to the project from the Destination
Resort Density Pool, and a maximum of 37,000 square feet (0.31 FAR on total
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site) of amenities accessory to the hotel at a height of 150 feet (to roof deck). Also
included with the application was the vacation of the former pedestrian bridge
landing area right-of-way on the northwest corner of the site and the dedication of
additional right-of-way at the intersection of S. Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado
Drive.
At its meeting of December 18, 2008, the City Council approved the companion
Development Agreement (DVA2008-00001) to the above FLD application. In
addition to addressing those elements directly associated with the new
development approval, the amendment also reestablished the "Effective Date" of
the Development Agreement - extending the overall life of the agreement until
April 2019, but more importantly extending the developers deadline to commence
construction until February 11, 2012.
The proposed amendment 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 Development Agreement
will be in effect for a period not to exceed ten (10) years and includes the following
main provisions:
Clarifies that the applicant is no longer seeking interval ownership/timeshare use
for the units/rooms;
Provides a breakdown of the floor area dedicated to meeting space as Exhibit O;
Deletes a paragraph pertaining to interval ownership/timeshare units having to be
depicted on the development plan (Exhibit B);
Adds language to three sections of the Development Agreement stating that the
applicant is requesting an extension of the Effective Date from February 11, 2009
to on or about February 11, 2012. Based upon this change, the applicant shall
have an additional three years during which they must commence construction or
lose the 250 overnight accommodation units having been received from the
Destination Resort Density Pool.
The Community Development Board reviewed this Development Agreement
application (DVA2008-00001A) at its public hearing on December 20, 2011 and
unanimously recommended approval of the application.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said the development agreement includes
the amendment to the final milestones as requested by Council at the work session
regarding the Hotel/Resort Manager criteria.
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Applicant representative Michael Foley said the applicant has entered into active
negotiations with Marriot; the convention and meeting space can hold 1,000 guests.
The project will increase the ad valorem tax base in Clearwater and is expected to
create 750 jobs.
One individual spoke in opposition.
In response to a question, Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the
number of units is not being reduced from the original proposal but the intensity of the
units. The approved plan includes 250 overnight accommodation units and 200 interval
ownership units; the proposed plan includes 450 overnight accommodations.
The City Attorney said the development agreement as currently adopted has an Exhibit
B attached, which is the currently approved site plan. The site plan must comply with
Beach by Design; any changes to the site plan must come back to Council for approval
of the site plan and substitution of Exhibit B. When the site plan returns to Council for
approval, review will be limited to finding compliance with Beach by Design.
In response to a question, applicant representative Bill West said the project’s intensity
was reduced by 20% from the original proposal, creating significant visual relief.
Discussion ensued regarding history of the project with concerns expressed that the
applicant may seek another extension.
Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos moved to approve the first amendment to the first
amended and restated Development Agreement between K and P Clearwater Estate,
LLC (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater. The motion was duly seconded.
Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos and Councilmembers John
Doran and Bill Jonson voted “Aye;” Councilmember Paul Gibson voted “Nay.”
Motion carried.
Resolution 12-02 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Paul Gibson
moved to adopt Resolution 12-02. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, and Councilmember Bill Jonson.
"Nays": Councilmember Paul Gibson.
Motion carried.
The Council recessed from 7:49 p.m. to 7:59 p.m.
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8. Quasi-judicial Public Hearings
8.1 Deny a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Institutional (I) classification
to the Industrial Limited (IL) classification and a Zoning Atlas amendment from
the Institutional (I) District to the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT)
District, and a Development Agreement between AEC Sunset Point, LLC (the
property owner) and the City of Clearwater for property located at 2750 and 2754
Sunset Point Road (Lot 2 and a portion of Lot 1, The Elks Subdivision); do not
pass Ordinances 8294-12and 8295-12 on first reading and do not pass
Resolution 12-01. (LUP2011-09003, REZ2011-09006 and DVA2011-10001)
This Future Land Use Map amendment, rezoning application and development
agreement involve the northeastern portion of 2750 and 2754 Sunset Point Road,
totaling 6.571 acres of a 19.42 acre property, located on the north side of Sunset
Point Road, approximately 477 feet west of Soule Road. This property has a
future land use classification of Institutional (I) and is in the Institutional (I) zoning
district. The applicant is requesting to amend the future land use classification to
Industrial Limited (IL) classification and the zoning designation to Industrial,
Research and Technology (IRT) District.
The subject site was formerly owned by the Clearwater Elks Lodge and operated
as such until 2000; in 2002 the site was sold to AEC Sunset Point, LLC. The
property currently has two buildings (6,840 square feet and 3,664 square feet),
one on each parcel, with small parking lots and driveways to the buildings, which
traverse the length of the property and connect to Sunset Point Road. The
property owner intends to expand the current nonconforming manufacturing use
to 130,000 square feet.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment and Zoning Atlas amendment is inconsistent
with the Community Development Code as specified below:
The proposed amendment is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the
Countywide Plan Rules, and the Community Development Code.
The proposed amendment conflicts with the character of the neighborhood.
The available uses in the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District are
incompatible with the surrounding area.
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
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small-scale amendment, so review and approval by the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity is not required.
The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Agreement in conjunction
with the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment and Zoning Atlas
amendment. Manufacturing use of up to 130,000 square feet of non-residential
floor area (0.45 Floor Area Ratio) at a maximum height of 35 feet is proposed,
whereas the Community Development Code would allow 186,051 square feet
(0.65 Floor Area Ratio) at a maximum height of 50 feet. The proposed
Development Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed twenty (20)
years and requires the Developer to limit the use of the property to offices,
outdoor retail sales, display and/or storage, research and technology use and
manufacturing. The proposed Agreement will prohibit such uses as warehouse
facility, major vehicle service, adult uses, nightclubs and salvage yards.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Development Agreement is inconsistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed these applications at its
public hearing on December 20, 2011 and recommended approval (6-1) of the
Future Land Use Plan amendment, Zoning Atlas amendment and Development
Agreement.
LUP - Administrative Public Hearing
In response to questions, Planner Catherine Lee said the citywide design structure map
designates the enterprise zones, activity centers and redevelopment areas. Planning
and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton said the city’s major activity centers
are located in the Hercules Industrial area, Clearwater Beach, Countryside Mall and
Downtown. The Institutional Zoning District allows places of worship, schools, assisted
living facilities, independent living facilities, cemeteries, government uses, hospitals,
nursing homes, parks and recreation, accessory dwellings, airports, halfway houses,
medical clinics, parking garages, transportation facilities, and residential shelters.
Ms. Lee said CDB members have expressed that expanding non-tourism based
businesses was one of the intents of the comprehensive plan and supported the
economic opportunities that may be provided through this change. Robinwood Drive
was being used as an access point by AEC; at some point a fence was erected, which
limited the access. Staff has received letters from residents on Robinwood Drive
opposing the request; expressing concerns with potential height.
Applicant representative Ed Hooper said the applicant has been manufacturing aviation
products at this location for 9 years. Expert Planner Richard Gehring said AEC has an
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existing employment center with 40 jobs with average salary of $65,000. The future
land use plan amendment and rezoning are needed in order to expand the site to
accommodate 355 employees. There is a small residential area to the east of the
property site.
Two individuals spoke in opposition.
In response to questions, Mr. Hooper said the applicant has been offered various
incentives to relocate his business to Ashland, North Carolina; Perry, Georgia; College
Park, Georgia; Pasco County, City of Saint Petersburg and City of Safety Harbor. The
conceptual site plan has a 25 ft. buffer setback to pavement/parking and 50 ft. to any
structure between the residential component. Planning and Development Director
Michael Delk said the preservation area on the west side is wetlands.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding noise levels created by the
manufacturing process. Kamran Rouhani, applicant, said the proposed expansion will
not amplify the existing noise level. There will be no stamping operations or giant saws;
the products are produced in a closed glass chamber via robotics.
Councilmember John Doran read the review standards for land use changes.
Councilmember Paul Gibson moved to approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment
from the Institutional (I) classification to the Industrial Limited (IL) classification. The
motion was duly seconded.
A concern was expressed with allowing outdoor storage.
Upon the vote being taken, Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos,
Councilmember John Doran and Councilmember Paul Gibson voted “Aye;”
Councilmember Bill Jonson voted “Nay.”
Motion carried.
Ordinance 8294-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran
moved to pass Ordinance 8294-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, and Councilmember Paul Gibson.
"Nays": Councilmember Bill Jonson.
Motion carried.
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One individual spoke in opposition. Two individuals spoke in support with one
expressing concerns regarding traffic impact.
In response to questions, Mr. Hooper said the federal CAGE (Commercial and
Government Entity) code assigned to the applicant is 1YXW9. The code is required in
order to do business with the federal government. On December 31, 2011, the
applicant invited all the neighbors to a meeting to discuss concerns; seven individuals
attended. Mr. Hooper said an electronic fence will not be installed.
Councilmember John Doran read the review standards for zoning changes.
Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos moved to approve a Zoning Atlas amendment from the
Institutional (I) District to the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District. The
motion was duly seconded. Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos,
Councilmember John Doran and Councilmember Paul Gibson voted “Aye;”
Councilmember Bill Jonson voted “Nay.”
Motion carried.
Ordinance 8295-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8295-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, and Councilmember Paul Gibson.
"Nays": Councilmember Bill Jonson.
Motion carried.
DVA – Administrative Public Hearing
In response to a question, the City Attorney said the outdoor sales has been removed
from the proposed development agreement, as well as the accompanying covenant.
Outdoor storage would be allowed.
Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides said outdoor sales and outdoor displays
would be prohibited.
In response to questions, Mr. Rouhani said the maximum length of an employee’s shift
will be 10 hours. The shifts will be staggered and typically ending around 8:00 p.m.
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Applicant representative Bill Kimpton said the driveway will meet standards during the
site plan.
In response to a concern, Planning and Development Director Michael Delk suggested
including design specifications in the development agreement.
Two individuals expressed concerns with commercial access easement and building
design and landscape standards. One individual supported increasing the buffer zone
and requiring a brick privacy wall.
In response to a concern, Ms. Clayton said typically development agreements that have
gone before Council had an approved site plan that includes an approved building
elevation. The item before Council does not include an approved site plan. Ms. Clayton
said the countywide rules do not allow exterior storage of equipment or materials in the
Industrial Limited category; the development agreement cannot allow exterior storage.
There was consensus to include the following specifications in the development
agreement: Add a brick privacy wall to the buffer zone, to the maximum height allowed
by code; add a line of trees to the buffer zone between the neighborhood and AEC;
require the disclosure of hazardous materials; and require the privacy wall between the
neighborhood to be built in phase 1.
There was consensus to defer hearing the development agreement to February 2,
2012.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8307-12 on second reading, amending Chapter 32, Utilities,
Section 32.182, and renumbering subsections accordingly, and amending
Appendix A, Article XXV, Public Works Fees, Rates and Charges, Section
(1)(c), Clearwater Code of Ordinances, regarding sewer services outside the
corporate limits of the city.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos moved to adopt Ordinance 8307-12 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember
John Doran, Councilmember Paul Gibson, and Councilmember Bill
Jonson.
"Nays": None.
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City Manager Reports
10. Consent Agenda – Approved as submitted, less Items 10.3 through 10.6.
10.1 Declare list of vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City; authorize
disposal through sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction,
Tampa, Florida; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
10.2 Approve the first renewal of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $939,050, with
Florida Gas and Electric Corporation for the Installation of Gas Mains and
Service Lines for the period February 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013 and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.3 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and CWA Local 3179 for Fiscal Years 2011/12, 2012/13, and
2013/14 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
10.4 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and the Fraternal Order of Police Officers for Fiscal Years 2012/13,
2013/14, and 2014/15 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
See below.
10.5 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and the Fraternal Order of Police Supervisors for Fiscal Years
2012/13, 2013/14, and 2014/15 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
See below.
10.6 Approve the agreements reached by the City with Communications Workers of
America Local 3179 and Fraternal Order of Police Officers and Supervisors
bargaining units for proposed changes to the City Employee’s Pension Plan;
authorize the development of an actuarial impact statement by the Citys actuary
and subsequent submittal to the Florida State Division of Retirements for review
of same. (consent)
See below.
10.7 Approve a ten (10) year Joint Land Utilization Agreement with the School Board
of Pinellas County, Florida, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2021, to
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provide an outdoor recreation complex consisting of tennis courts, playground
and basketball courts at the southeast corner of Russell Street and Douglas
Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.8 Award a contract (purchase order) to Pinellas Pools, Inc. of Holiday, Florida, Bid
08-0020-PR-B for maintenance and refurbishment of the pools located at the
North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatics Center (NGRAC) and the Clearwater
Beach Recreation and Aquatics Center (CBRAC) for $177,672, which includes a
10% contingency; approve the transfer of $83,672.00 from various Parks and
Recreation CIP maintenance projects highlighted in this item to Swimming Pool
Renovations and Repairs CIP 315-93271 at midyear and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.9 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) to Trane of Tampa, FL for one Air Cooled
Rotary Water Chiller in the amount of $154,304.00, in accordance with Sec.
2.56(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other governmental bid, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.10 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $178,948.00 to Tampa Truck Center of
Tampa, FL for one Freightliner M2 CNG Chassis with Nu Life Model Brush Hawg
Grapple Loader in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances -
Other governmental bid; authorize lease purchase of $178,948.00 under the
City’s Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
10.11 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) to Rush Truck Center of Tampa, FL for two
Peterbilt Model 320 with Labrie 29 Yard Automated Side Loader and
Compressed Natural Gas Engine in the amount of $557,441.00, in accordance
with Sec. 2.56(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)
10.12 Approve Change Order 1 to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, Florida for the East
Plant Anoxic Tank Rehabilitation Project (09-0007-UT), increasing the contract
amount by $462,887.68 for a new contract total of $1,724,434.78 and a time
extension of two hundred thirty eight (238) days; approve a Supplemental Work
Order to Engineer of Record (EOR) Jones Edmunds in the amount $74,100.00 for
additional Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.13 Approve Change Order 1 to Wharton-Smith, Inc., for the Marshall Street WRF
Rapid Sand Filter Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $455,222.52, for a new
contract amount of $2,889,041.76 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
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10.14 Award a contract (purchase order) to Restocon Corporation, of Tampa, Florida,
to restore the Municipal Services Complex (MSC) and Garden Avenue Parking
Garages in the amount of $557,610.33, which is the lowest responsible bid
received in accordance with plans and specifications, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
10.15 Approve a Work Order to HDR Engineering, Inc. of Tampa, Florida for services
pursuant to Clearwater RFP 33-10, Clearwater Greenprint: A Framework for a
Competitive, Vibrant, Green Future Phase II U.S. 19 Corridor Redevelopment
Plan, as described in the Scope of Services for a lump sum fee of $131,185, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember John Doran moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less
Items 10.3 through 10.6, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.3 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and CWA Local 3179 for Fiscal Years 2011/12, 2012/13, and
2013/14 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The most recent collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater
and CWA Local 3179 expired on September 30, 2011. City management staff
and representatives of CWA Local 3179 began discussions in October of 2011
regarding a new collective bargaining agreement in conjunction with negotiations
over proposed changes to the City Pension Plan. On December 6, 2011, the
parties reached a tentative agreement for a new contract as part of a package
deal that included the proposed Pension Plan changes. The bargaining
agreement and proposed Pension Plan changes were subsequently submitted
by the Union to its bargaining unit, which ratified the agreement on January 5,
2012.The agreement is a three-year contract providing for a 2.5% merit increase
in each year for all bargaining unit personnel who attain a Meets Expectations
rating on their annual performance evaluation, with any amount that exceeds the
respective employees' pay range maximum being paid as a one-time lump sum.
The agreement also clarifies rules regarding hours of work, and modifies existing
alternate duty and absence management provisions to reduce the amount of
time that employees may be absent from their designated position.
A first quarter budget amendment will allocate reserves from the operating funds
to cover the cost of CWA pay increases for the current budget year. Future
budgets will include the contract costs in the proposed budgets. The costs
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associated with the implementation of this agreement are anticipated to be
approximately as follows:
Fiscal Year 2011/2012: $776,900 All funds $337,000 General Fund
Fiscal Year 2012/2013: $796,300 All funds $345,450 General Fund
Fiscal Year 2013/2014: $816,200 All funds $354,000 General Fund
TOTAL: $2,389,400 All funds $1,036,450 General Fund
Two individuals spoke in support.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement as
negotiated between the City of Clearwater and CWA Local 3179 for Fiscal Years
2011/12, 2012/13, and 2013/14 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.4 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and the Fraternal Order of Police Officers for Fiscal Years 2012/13,
2013/14, and 2014/15 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
the Fraternal Order of Police Officers bargaining unit will expire on September
30, 2012. City management staff and representatives of the Fraternal Order of
Police Officers unit began discussions in November of 2011 regarding a new
collective bargaining agreement in conjunction with negotiations over proposed
changes to the City Pension Plan. On December 6, 2011, the parties reached a
tentative agreement for a new contract as part of a package deal that included
the proposed Pension Plan changes. The bargaining agreement and proposed
Pension Plan changes were subsequently submitted by the Union to its
bargaining unit, which ratified the agreement by a vote of 111 to 1 on December
13, 2011.
The agreement is a three-year contract, providing for no general wage increase
but allowing instead for merit step increase advancement only in the first year
and in the third year, and providing for a 2.5% across-the-board general wage
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increase with no step advancement in the second year. The agreement also
precludes the City from contracting with another entity to supplant or displace
any budgeted positions currently represented within the bargaining unit for the
duration of the agreement. There are no other significant changes to the existing
contract language.
Costs will be included in the proposed budgets for each year of the agreement.
The costs associated with the implementation of this agreement are anticipated
to be approximately as follows:
Fiscal Year 2012/2013 (Steps only): $181,000
Fiscal Year 2013/2014 (GWI only): $323,400
Fiscal Year 2014/2015 (Steps only): $185,000
TOTAL: $689,400
Councilmember John Doran moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement as
negotiated between the City of Clearwater and the Fraternal Order of Police Officers for
Fiscal Years 2012/13, 2013/14, and 2014/15 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.5 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and the Fraternal Order of Police Supervisors for Fiscal Years
2012/13, 2013/14, and 2014/15 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
the Fraternal Order of Police Supervisors bargaining unit will expire on
September 30, 2012. City management staff and representatives of the Fraternal
Order of Police Supervisors unit began discussions in November of 2011
regarding a new collective bargaining agreement in conjunction with negotiations
over proposed changes to the City Pension Plan. On December 6, 2011, the
parties reached a tentative agreement for a new contract as part of a package
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deal that included the proposed Pension Plan changes. The bargaining
agreement and proposed Pension Plan changes were subsequently submitted
by the Union to its bargaining unit, which ratified the agreement on December
13, 2011.
The agreement is a three-year contract, providing for no general wage increase
but allowing instead for merit step increase advancement only in the first year
and in the third year, and providing for a 2.5% across-the-board general wage
increase with no step advancement in the second year. The agreement also
precludes the City from contracting with another entity to supplant or displace
any budgeted positions currently represented within the bargaining unit for the
duration of the agreement. There are no other significant changes to the existing
contract language.
Costs will be included in the proposed budgets for each year of the agreement.
The costs associated with the implementation of this agreement are anticipated
to be approximately as follows:
Fiscal Year 2012/2013 (Steps only): $21,000
Fiscal Year 2013/2014 (GWI only): $87,500
Fiscal Year 2014/2015 (Steps only): $21,500
TOTAL: $130,000
Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement
as negotiated between the City of Clearwater and the Fraternal Order of Police
Supervisors for Fiscal Years 2012/13, 2013/14, and 2014/15 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.6 Approve the agreements reached by the City with Communications Workers of
America Local 3179 and Fraternal Order of Police Officers and Supervisors
bargaining units for proposed changes to the City Employees Pension Plan;
authorize the development of an actuarial impact statement by the City’s actuary
and subsequent submittal to the Florida State Division of Retirements for review
of same. (consent)
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Changes to the current City Employees' Pension Plan benefit provisions are
being sought by the City due to significant increases in the City's required
pension contribution levels from fiscal year 2000 to present. During that period
of time, the City's actuarially determined required contribution has increased
from seven percent of covered payroll (approximately four million dollars) to
almost twenty-five percent of covered payroll (approximately eighteen million
dollars). These cost are projected by the City's actuary to continue to increase
during the next five years. The City initiated collective bargaining regarding
proposed changes to the City Employees' Pension Plan with the Fraternal Order
of Police bargaining unit and with Communications Workers of America Local
3179 in February and March of 2011, respectively. In October of 2011, the
parties began discussions regarding new collective bargaining agreements in
conjunction with the negotiations over proposed changes to the Pension Plan.
At this time, the Fraternal Order of Police Supervisors bargaining unit also
entered into negotiations with the City. On December 6, 2011, the City reached
tentative agreements with both FOP bargaining units, and on December 15,
2011 the City reached a tentative agreement with CWA, to include the proposed
Pension Plan changes as part of a package deal that included new three-year
contracts for each bargaining unit. The proposed Pension Plan changes were
submitted by the respective Unions to their bargaining units, which ratified the
agreements. The agreements by the parties, if ultimately approved by voter
referendum, would result in changes to the following City Employees' Pension
Plan provisions: For CWA and non-sworn FOP employees not eligible to retire as
of the effective date: The normal form of benefit would be a life annuity and the
monthly pension amount would be reduced if a payment option that includes a
beneficiary is elected. Any overtime and additional pays accrued for years of
service after the effective date of the change would not be included in
pensionable earnings. The 1.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment would be delayed for
five years after the date of retirement for all pensionable earnings after the
effective date of the change. The disability pension amount would be reduced
from 66 2/3% to 42% of salary if meeting the disability criteria of the Plan. For
CWA and non-sworn FOP employees hired after the effective date:
In addition to the changes for existing employees, the pension calculation
multiplier will be reduced from 2.75% to 2.0% and employees will be required to
work until age 60 and have at least 25 years of service. For sworn FOP
employees not eligible to retire as of the effective date: The employee pension
contribution would be increased from 8% to 10% of salary. Any overtime
exceeding 300 hours per year accrued for years of service after the effective
date of the change would not be included in pensionable earnings. There would
be no Cost-of-Living Adjustment for all pensionable earnings after the effective
date of the change. For all CWA and FOP employees: Employees could choose
to receive 10%, 20%, or 30% of their total pension benefit in a one-time lump
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sum payment directly upon retirement. Employees would be permitted to return
to full-time employment with the City in a different job classification and would
participate in Social Security while receiving their pension benefit. Employees
would be able to name a beneficiary and choose their benefit payment option at
any time up to retirement. These changes, if approved, are expected to result in
an immediate annual reduction of the City's Pension contribution of 4.9 Million
dollars, and a savings over the next 30 years of approximately 400 Million
dollars.
Councilmember Paul Gibson moved to approve the agreements reached by the City
with Communications Workers of America Local 3179 and Fraternal Order of Police
Officers and Supervisors bargaining units for proposed changes to the City Employees
Pension Plan; authorize the development of an actuarial impact statement by the City’s
actuary and subsequent submittal to the Florida State Division of Retirements for review
of same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. Other Items on City Manager Reports
11.1 Approve the creation of the Homeless Leadership Board, Inc., to replace the
Homeless Leadership Network, and approve the revised Interlocal Agreement.
The Homeless Leadership Network and the Pinellas County Coalition for the
Homeless, Inc. are merging responsibilities and activities into a new organization,
the Homeless Leadership Board, Inc. (HLB), effective Feb. 1, 2012. It will
become the policy and operational leadership entity in the Pinellas Homeless
Services System. The Homeless Leadership Network and Homeless Coalition
will cease operations on that date.
The major reasons behind the creation of the new HLB are: to streamline
leadership and make it more effective, efficient and accountable and to focus its
efforts on making the homeless services system more effective and
performance-driven in moving individuals and families from homelessness to
permanent housing.
Homeless Leadership Board, Inc. Structure
·The HLB will focus on homeless families, individuals, and unaccompanied
youth, and those at-risk of homelessness. It will be a non-profit corporation.
·The Board of Directors will comprise no more than 21 members and will have
one CEO and adequate staff. The initial 19 members will be Board
members/CEOs/COOs/other major executive staff in the following categories:
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Seven elected officials:
One from the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners
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One from: Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Tarpon
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Springs
One from Public Defender
Twelve Community Leaders:
One JWB/Children’s Service Board member
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Four service experts
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Two faith-based organization representatives
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Two business representatives
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One medical services/hospital representative;
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One at-large representative
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One homeless/formerly homeless representative
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Two major councils of the HLB will provide comprehensive information and
recommendations for action and approval to the HLB, the Providers Council and
the Funders Council, and will each have a representative on the Board of
Directors. (Responsibilities attached)
The HLB will rely on existing human service or business networks and
committees as much as possible to discuss and make recommendations on
homeless issues instead of creating additional committees.
The responsibilities of the HLB Board of Directors will be to set and implement
policies; conduct system planning; provide oversight of the goals and track
outcomes; perform all lead agency funding oversight responsibilities;
coordination and networking.
The parties to the Agreement are Pinellas County, City of Clearwater, City of
Largo, City of Pinellas Park, City of St. Petersburg, City of Tarpon Springs, the
Public Defender’s Office, the Pinellas County School Board and the Juvenile
Welfare Board.
The changes to the Interlocal Agreement are to change the name of the
organization to the Homeless Leadership Board throughout the document; add
the Public Defender to the signatories; change the ending date to 2022 and
amend a few instances of language clean-up from the original document.
Homeless Coalition Network Executive Director Sarah Snyder presented a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to a question, Ms. Snyder said the 501c3 designation will allow the
organization to accept donations and grants.
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Vice Mayor George N. Cretekos moved to approve the creation of the Homeless
Leadership Board, Inc., to replace the Homeless Leadership Network, approve the
revised Interlocal Agreement, and appoint Councilmember John Doran to the February
3, 2012 Homeless Leadership Board meeting . The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
12. City Manager Verbal Reports
12.1 NAACP request: Name Change of the North Greenwood Recreation and
Aquatics
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar suggested Council direct the issue to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The request will be heard at the April meeting.
Councilmember John Doran moved to refer the NAACP’s request to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
12.2 St. Vincent de Paul Relocation Terms
The City Manager said staff received a letter from St. Vincent de Paul regarding
relocating the soup kitchen to Safe Harbor. Staff is recommending to meet with
representatives to clarify concerns raised in letter.
Staff was directed to meet with St. Vincent de Paul representatives to further discuss
relocation needs.
13. Other Council Action
13.1 Greenprint Community Gardens - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Bill Jonson said one of the elements supported by Clearwater
Greenprint is community gardens. Councilmember Bill Jonson requested consensus to
allow community gardens on public land; current city policy does not allow on public
land.
Concerns were expressed regarding liability issues.
There was no consensus to pursue matter. Staff was directed to amend Clearwater
Greenprint by striking the use of public property from community garden
recommendation.
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14. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Frank Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events.
15. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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