04/05/2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 5, 2012
Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
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 in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor George N. Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Mayor George N. Cretekos
3. Pledge of Allegiance — led by Cub Scout Pack 400
4. Presentations — Given.
4.1 2012 State Legislative Session Report— Senator Jack Latvala
Senator Latvala presented Council with a copy of Senate Resolution 2146, recognizing
the Clearwater Marina Aquarium for its extraordinary efforts in rehabilitating the dolphin
"Winter" and for bringing hope and encouragement to those around the world who have
prosthetics.
4.2 Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 2012 Future of the Region Awards
Clearwater Gas System CNG Filling Station - Going Green and Natural
Resources/Environment categories
Clearwater Gas System (CGS) Managing Director Chuck Warrington recognized the
following individuals for their efforts: Brian Langille, CGS Operations Manager/Project
Manager; Rick Carnley, General Services/Solid Waste Assistant Director; Tara Kivett,
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Engineering Manager/Station Construction Manager; Hob Divine, Engineering
Construction Inspector/Station Field Construction Coordinator; Kristi Cheatham, Gas
Sales/Public Affairs Manager; Lisa Brown, Public Information Specialist/Marketing
Coordinator; Kerry Nelson, Gas Specialist/Station Technical Operator and Earl Gloster,
General Services and Solid Waste Director.
Clearwater Greenprint Project for 2011 Charles A. McIntosh Award.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk recognized the following individuals
for their efforts: Stakeholder Steering Committee Members: Richard Adelson, Ronald
Altic, Koreen Brennan, George Davis, Blain Enderle, Mike Engelmann, Marc Hayes, Dr.
Marcus Milnes, Mary Morrow, Elvira Morgan, Joanna Siskin, Alexander Todrow, and
John Ungerer; Staff: Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton and
Planning Manager Lauren Matzke.
4.3 Donate Life Month Proclamation, April 2012: Karen Brooks, Life Link Foundation
4.4 Willa Carson Health and Wellness Center Update - Annie Tyrell, Executive
Director
Board of Directors President Carrie Hepburn thanked the City for its continued support
and reviewed recent changes made by the organization to be more efficient and fiscally
sound.
4.5 Marine Advisory Board Presentation
Marine Advisory Board Chair Tim Trager reviewed board membership and recent
recommendations made to city staff, such as supporting the Clearwater Pass and
Channel Dredging Project, supporting the removal of the Britt's Turnstyle in the
Intracoastal Waterway, and suggesting modifications to wake zones in front of the
Clearwater Harbor Marina.
4.6 Pinellas Alternatives Analysis presentation - Scott Pringle, Jacobs Engineering.
Jacobs Engineering representative Scott Pringle provided a PowerPoint presentation.
The Project Advisory Committee unanimously adopted the Locally Preferred Alternative
on January 30, 2012. The project is currently in the public outreach phase. The
proposed project envisions light rail connecting Clearwater, Largo, Greater Gateway,
Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, with a regional connection across
Tampa Bay to Tampa and Hillsborough County. Mr. Pringle said a presentation
requesting city participation in the project will be made at a future meeting.
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 15, 2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the minutes of the March 15,
2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
David Hemrick requested council consideration to allow golf carts/low speed vehicles on
Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and trail portion of the Memorial Causeway.
Staff was directed to research matter and report on findings at a future meeting.
Joel Marshall and Allen Lane requested council consideration to renovate Phillip Jones
Field or relocate a field to the N. Greenwood area.
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) received a complaint that the Phillip Jones facility was
an incorrectly closed landfill. Staff has been working with DEP through an
environmental assessment phase. It was determined the facility was not built on an old
landfill but collocated near an old incinerator plant, requiring the City to address some
leachate concerns. Mr. Dunbar said staff anticipates completing the soil contamination
evaluation and soil removal prior to the 2013 football season.
John Murphy thanked Council for all their efforts.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Second Readings - Public Hearing
7.1 Adopt Ordinance 8323-12 on second reading, amending the operating budget for
the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2012 to reflect increases and decreases
in revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund,
Water and Sewer Fund, Stormwater Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Recycling Fund,
Gas Fund, Marine Fund, Airpark Fund, Clearwater Harbor Marina Fund, Perking
Fund, Administrative Services Fund, General Services Fund, Garage Fund, and
Central Insurance Fund.
Ordinance 8323-12 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8323-12 on second and final reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
'Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
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Councilmember Paul Gibson, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and
Councilmember Jay Polglaze.
"Nays None.
7.2 Adopt Ordinance 8324-12 on second reading, amending the Capital
Improvement Budget for the Fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 to reflect a
net increase of$8,509.771.
Ordinance 8324-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8324-12 on second and final reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Paul Gibson, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and
Councilmember Jay Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8. Consent Agenda — less Item 8.5
8.1 Approve the modification of the Land Use Restrictive Covenant between the City
of Clearwater and SP Country Club Homes. LLC, replacing the 30-year
affordability period and the resale restrictions that were approved by the City
Council in June 2008 to the mandatory minimum requirement mandated by law
in accordance with the Community Development Block Grant Program
regulations, requiring 51% percent of the total project units be sold to
households at 80% of area median income or below, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.2 Appoint Gregory Newland as the fifth Trustee, replacing David Hogan, to finish a
four-year term ending December 31. 2014 on the Clearwater Firefighters
Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the Florida State
Statutes. (consent)
8.3 Approve a Purchase Order (contract) in the amount of$1.640.300, award bid 10-
12 to Florida Gas and Electric Corporation for the replacement of antiquated gas
mains and service lines for the period of April 1. 2012 to March 31. 2013, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.4 Approve the Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Clearwater
(City) and The Long Center Foundation. Inc (Foundation) regarding the Long
Center (Facility) until terminated by one of the Parties and authorize the
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appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.5 Approve a new Capital Improvement Project entitled North Greenwood Athletic
Fields (CIP 315-93629) for $300,000, to be funded from Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), and amend the project budget to recognize a
$25,000 donation from Clearwater for Youth (CFY), as well as any additional
funds available from CDBG, when either a written agreement is provided or
when the funds are received. (consent)
See below.
8.6 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested City fees and service charges
for Fiscal Year 2012/13 special events, including five annual City events and
twelve City co-sponsored events (an increase of four events), at an estimated
General Fund cost of$363,340 ($24,300 cash contributions and $339,040 in-
kind contributions) and Enterprise Fund cost and fee waiver of$103,790 for the
purposes of Fiscal Year 2012/13 departmental budget submittals. (consent)
8.7 Approve the grant agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT)
for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant in the amount of$200,000 for the
construction of the Lake Belleview Trail and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
8.8 Approve funding, not to exceed $150,000, for preliminary design work including
site engineering, architectural, geotechnical, surveys etc. for the renovations of
the Sid Lickton Ballfield Complex and Fred Conover Center from Penny for
Pinellas funds and establish a new Capital Improvement Project entitled Sid
Lickton Complex Renovations (CIP 315-93630). (consent)
8.9 Authorize funding for Police and Fire related staffing and radio communication
requirements, in the amount of$2,849,305.44, in anticipation of the 2012
Republican National Convention (RNC), approve a contract (purchase order) for
$1,365,305.44 to Communications International of Tampa, FL for 300 P7350
Portable Radios and 143 M7300 Mobile Radios with accessories, in accordance
with Sec. 2.5640)(d), Code of Ordinances Other governmental bid, establish
project 315-94240, RNC Radio Replacements, authorize funding of$1,765,305
from Emergency Operations, authorize the allocation of$1,084,000 from
General Fund retained earnings, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
8.10 Approve a Blanket Purchase Order to T. Wayne Hill Trucking, Inc., of Bartow, FL
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in the amount of$1,425,306.96 for biosolids services for a one-year period with
two optional annual extensions and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
8.11 Approve an increase and a one-year extension to an existing three-year contract
(BR504735) to Polydyne Inc., of Riceboro. GA, increasing the contract by
$197,300.00, for a new total value of$1,200,556.48 for the Polymer Services,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.12 Approve an increase and one-year extension to existing contract with Water
Specialists Technologies LLC, of Sanford, FL in the amount of$155,700.00
(BPO BR503870) for a new contract total of$1,005,483.49 for the purchase of
copper precipitant TR-50, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less
Item 8.5, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
8.5 Approve a new Capital Improvement Project entitled North Greenwood Athletic
Fields (CIP 315-93629) for $300,000, to be funded from Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), and amend the project budget to recognize a
$25,000 donation from Clearwater for Youth (CFY), as well as any additional
funds available from CDBG, when either a written agreement is provided or
when the funds are received. (consent)
The North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center (NGRAC) located on Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard has been in operation for the past 8 years and has
become a hub for recreational, social and leisure time activities for the residents in
the North West section of Clearwater. Recent improvements to NGRAC as well
as the North Greenwood Library (NGL) have allowed for new partnerships with
the MLK Jr. Family Center and the Boys and Girls Club to provide expanded
programming to the community. Together, the NGRAC, NGL, Jack Russell
Stadium and the large green space used for parking offer a campus type
atmosphere where many of the needs of the community can be met. The only
green space for children in the North Greenwood area to play sports on is at
Phillip Jones Ballfield and property owned by Pinellas County School Board
behind Clearwater Comprehensive School.
Approximately two years ago, Phillip Jones field, home of the Greenwood
Panthers, was closed due to environmental issues. Staff is proposing that the
grass parking lot be retained as green space and that practice fields be
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constructed for the youth of North Greenwood. Construction would include raising
the area with additional dirt, irrigation, grassing, fencing and lighting. Staff has
met with Winning Inning and they fully support the project, realizing that some
modifications to parking may have to be modified as well as their agreement with
the City regarding Jack Russell Stadium.
The first phase of this project is being requested now due to the availability of
unused CDBG funds. This phase will consist of the construction of one full size
multipurpose-lighted football/soccer practice field. The second phase, which is not
a part of this item, will be to construct additional practice facilities on the site. The
main user groups will be the Greenwood Panthers Youth Football program and
the partner agencies at NGRAC.
In addition to the CDBG funds of$300,000, a donation of$25,000 has been
secured from CFY. Once these funds are received, CIP 315-93629 will be
amended to reflect donations.
In response to a question, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the Phillip
Jones facility will be renovated to a game facility, which includes bleachers, press
boxes, and concession stands.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve a new Capital Improvement Project
entitled North Greenwood Athletic Fields (CIP 315-93629) for $300,000, to be funded
from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and amend the project budget to
recognize a $25,000 donation from Clearwater for Youth (CFY), as well as any
additional funds available from CDBG, when either a written agreement is provided or
when the funds are received. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
City Manager Reports
9. Other Items on City Manager Reports
9.1 Approve the City of Clearwater's State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
(SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan covering State Fiscal Years 2012-2015,
adopt Resolution 12-08 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Florida statute 420.9079 requires counties and cities receiving State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds to develop a 3-year Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP) outlining strategies for how the funds will be utilized.
The City receives its allocation from the State of Florida through Florida Housing
Finance Corporation (FHFC). For fiscal year 2011-2012, the City received
$96,983 in SHIP funds. The City expects to receive $100,000 in program income.
The City expends SHIP funds per the strategies outlined in the LHAP. Our current
LHAP covers state fiscal years 2009-2012.
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This new LHAP will cover state fiscal years 2012-2015. The strategies outlined in
the new LHAP are a continuation of our current LHAP. All changes made within
the 2012-2015 LHAP will be retroactive to the 2009-2012 LHAP to be able to use
prior year funds if available. The strategies Include:
• Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance for Newly Constructed
Homes: The City will use SHIP funds to provide down payment and closing
cost assistance to eligible homebuyers purchasing newly constructed
homes.
• Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance With or Without
Rehabilitation: The City will use SHIP funds to provide down payment and
closing costs assistance to eligible homebuyers purchasing existing
homes.
• Owner-occupied Rehabilitation: The City will provide funds for the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family residences.
• Multi-Family Housing: The City will provide SHIP loans to support the
acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction of rental housing.
• Disaster Mitigation: In the case of natural or man-made disasters, this
strategy will utilize SHIP funding for emergency or interim repairs.
Resolution 12-08 outlines that since the City is receiving less than the minimum
allocation ($350,000) from the State, the City is electing not to form an Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee to conduct a triennial review of established policies
and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, etc. according to s.
420.9076. In addition, the City finds that it needs 10% of SHIP to administer the
program and will use the maximum sales prices established by the US Treasury.
Per Florida Statutes, the City Council is being asked to adopt the LHAP for State
fiscal years 2012-2015 by resolution. The LHAP is due to the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation on May 2, 2012.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the City of Clearwater's State
Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan covering
State Fiscal Years 2012-2015. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 12-08 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay Polglaze
moved to adopt Resolution 12-08. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
'Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Paul Gibson, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and
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Councilmember Jay Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
9_2 No Item
9.3 Amend the Community Development Code, Section 47.031(1) by adding an
alternate member to the Building Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals and
pass Ordinance 8318-12 on first reading.
At the January 9, 2012 work session meeting, City Council expressed a concern
regarding the Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals could not hold a
meeting due to lack of quorum. Staff was directed to add an alternate member to
the board.
Ordinance 8318-12 amends the Community Development Code, Section
47.031(1), by adding an alternate member to the Building/Flood Board of
Adjustment and Appeals.
The Community Development Board reviewed the ordinance at their March 20,
2012 meeting and recommended approval.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend the Community Development Code,
Section 47.031(1) by adding an alternate member to the Building Flood Board of
Adjustment and Appeals. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8318-12 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to approve Ordinance 8318-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Paul Gibson, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and
Councilmember Jay Polglaze.
"Nays None.
9.4 Confirm the Mayor's appointment of one member to the Clearwater Housing
Authority board with term to expire September 30, 2016.
Mayor George N. Cretekos said he selected Nino Accetta for the appointment.
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Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Nino Accetta to
the Clearwater Housing Authority board with term to expire September 30, 2016. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
10. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
11. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
12. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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