05/03/2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 3, 2012
Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, 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 agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor George N. Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. at City Hall.
It was noted that Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito was not in attendance due to a
personal health matter.
2. Invocation — Fr. James Rousakis from Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy
Trinity
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze
4. Presentations — Given.
4.1 End of Session Report — The Honorable Ed Hooper, Florida House of
Representatives
4.2 Safe Boating Week Proclamation May 19-25, 2012
4.3 Older Americans Month Proclamation, May 2012- Beverly Burton, ADRC
Director from the Area Agency on Aging
4.4 2011 Excellence in Youth Sportsmanship Awards
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Certificates were presented to Mark Biddinger, Angel Castro, Michael Fenlon, Emory
Mathis Harris II, Hayden Heatherly, Bo Hoover, Rebecca Mann, Amanda Ross, Travis
Starkey, Noah Thorp, and Jalanika Whiting.
4.5 The Mayors Cup Game — Ryan Beckman, St. Petersburg College Interim Head
Baseball Coach
Mayor George N. Cretekos presented the 2012 Mayors Cup to the Saint Petersburg
College Baseball Team.
4.6 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Presentation - Ray Shaw, Chair
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Ray Shaw said the Board provides insight
to staff and Council on parks and recreation activities and participates in discussions for
federal and state grant applications. The Board has held public hearings for renaming
the Town Pond to Prospect Lake and the East-West Trail to Ream Wilson Clearwater
Trail. Recently, the Board has been working with staff regarding renaming North
Greenwood Recreation and Complex, which is expected to go before Council in June.
Mr. Shaw said the Board has expressed an interest to meet bi-monthly, instead of
quarterly, and requests council consideration.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the April 19, 2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the April 19, 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 — None.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code providing density
and parking incentives for affordable housing developments, and pass
Ordinance 8313-12 on first reading. (TA2012-01001)
The City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report, which was released in August 2006,
indicated a need to create specific policies in the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
to incentivize affordable housing, specifically calling for density bonuses and
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parking reductions. In December 2008, the Clearwater City Council approved
amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that included an objective
and policies relating to affordable housing incentives. This proposed amendment
to the Community Development Code implements that objective and policies.
Proposed Ordinance 8313-12 includes the following amendments:
Clarifies that the densities contained in the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan can
be exceeded under the new affordable housing density provisions.
Sets forth the review and approval process for granting the affordable housing
density bonus.
Establishes a density bonus and sets forth how it is calculated, differentiating
between mixed-income affordable housing developments and other affordable
housing developments.
Sets forth standards that apply to all affordable housing developments that are
granted the density bonus, including compatibility criteria, design criteria and
green building criteria.
Sets forth criteria for a required covenant to maintain affordability, which address
both owner-occupied units and rental units.
Sets forth the standards for approval for the affordable housing parking incentive,
which allows a reduction in required parking spaces provided the criteria are met.
Clarifies that affordable housing developments receiving the density bonus will be
reviewed as a Level Two application.
Sets forth definitions for: affordable housing unit; dwelling, affordable housing
bonus density; and dwelling, reserved affordable housing.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed amendment at
its meeting on April 17, 2012 and unanimously recommended the amendment for
approval.
In response to a question, Planner Cate Lee said affordable housing developments
containing more than 25% affordable housing units shall receive a 20% bonus density;
allowing the affordable units to mix-in with the market-rate units to ensure further
compatibility with the neighborhood.
A concern was expressed regarding the parking incentive requiring affordable housing
units to be located within 1,000 feet of a transit stop.
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Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend Section 3-920(B) to read: "...provided the
site with affordable housing units is located within 1.000 feet of a transit stop as
measured from the nearest point of exit from the parcel based upon the shortest route
of ordinary pedestrian travel and subject to the following:" The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Director Geri Campos
Lopez said Main Street Apartments and Hampton Apartments for seniors are great
examples of mixed income development projects in Clearwater. The Wellington project
is an example of a tax credit/mixed income development, with a larger percentage of
lower income market vs. a higher affordable market. These projects were built under
the current zoning and received no bonuses.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson expressed a concern that the proposed ordinance incentivizes
low-income housing developments and suggested limiting the definition of affordable
housing to workforce housing, 80% to 120% of area median income, as it would
incentivize developments geared for public safety employees and other workforce
categories.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that limiting the definition would be too
restrictive for senior housing developments.
In response to concerns, Ms. Campos Lopez said Clearwater is less affordable in
housing compared to its counterparts in the Tampa Bay region. Clearwater households
are less affluent; one-third of households in Clearwater earn less than $25,000 a year.
Ms. Campos Lopez said HUD sets a fair market rent list and developers receiving the
bonus units would not be able to charge more than listed rent. Fair market rents for the
affordable units are very close to current market rate rents. Limiting the density
incentive, 80% to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI), limits who can live in the
development as well as the developer's ability to market the units. A firefighter with a
starting salary of$30,000, with a child and a non-working spouse, would fall below the
80% AMI. Ms. Campos Lopez said the 80% AMI is $40,600.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to table Item 7.1 to May 17, 2012. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 8316-12 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use for certain
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real property whose post office address is 3043 and 3047 Cleveland Street from
Residential Urban (RU) to Institutional (1).
Ordinance 8316-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to adopt 8316-12 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
'Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Bill
Jonson, and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 8317-12 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 3043 and
3047 Cleveland Street from Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) to
Institutional (1).
Ordinance 8317-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay Polglaze
moved to adopt 8317-12 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Bill
Jonson, and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
9. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
9.1 Authorize renewal of the contract with Company Care for services including
employee and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment
and annual employee physicals for a not to exceed amount of$50.000 per year
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.2 Award a contract to GSA Security Inc.. Lutz. Florida, in the amount of$210.000
for the purchase and installation of Milestone Video Management and Monitoring
System and cameras to support various city facilities, in accordance with Section
2.564(1)d). Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental Bid (contract with Pinellas
County School Board contract 10-968-083), and approve a transfer from retained
earnings of the Administrative Services Fund in the amount of$105.000.
consent
9.3 Approve the Tenth Amendment between the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth
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Foundation. Inc. (Foundation) and the City of Clearwater (City) for the operation
of the Chi Chi Rodriquez Golf Course and Driving Range and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.4 Approve an Exclusive Non-Alcoholic Beverage Agreement with Coca-Cola
Refreshments USA. Inc., in accordance with Request for Proposals 28-11, to
provide full service beverage vending machines and products within city
facilities, approve a Termination. Release and Indemnity Agreement, terminating
the current Exclusive Non-Alcoholic Beverage Agreement with Coca-Cola
Enterprises. Inc. and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
consent
9.5 Approve submission of Department of Justice. Bureau of Justice Assistance
(DOJ/BJA) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application in the
amount of$60.658 and an additional .75 Full Time Equivalent Position. (consent)
9.6 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Wingfoot Commercial Tire of
Clearwater. FL for an amount not to exceed $380.000 for the purchase of
Goodyear tires for city motorized equipment during the period May 1. 2012
through April 30. 2013, in accordance with Sec. 2.560)(d). Code of Ordinances -
other governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
consent
9.7 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Honeywell International Inc. -
Building Solutions of Chicago. IL for an amount not to exceed $140.000 for the
quarterly Maintenance Fees for the period May 1. 2012 through April 30. 2013,
per the contracts dated Nov. 17. 2008 and April 28. 2010 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.8 Award a new contract (purchase order) to Xylem. Inc. of Apopka. Florida in the
amount of$375.000.00 for Flygt Pumps, replacement parts and factory
authorized service for the contract period of May 3. 2012 to April 30. 2014, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.9 Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Biltmore Construction Co..
Inc. of Belleair. Florida, in the amount of$281.540.04 for the rehabilitation of
three vehicular bridges in the City of Clearwater, which includes all labor and
material costs to complete the rehabilitation, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
9.10 Approve the Cooperative Funding Agreement between Southwest Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD) and the City of Clearwater for the gabion
project on the Jeffords Street Channel in Stevenson Creek in the amount of
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$600.000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.11 Disband the Clearwater Greenprint Steering Committee. (consent)
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
City Manager Reports
10. Other Items on City Manager Reports
10.1 Oppose the relocation of Family Court from downtown Clearwater to the Criminal
Justice Center and pass Resolution 12-10.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to oppose the relocation of Family Court from
downtown Clearwater to the Criminal Justice Center. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Resolution 12-10 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to adopt Resolution 12-10. The motion was duly seconded.
Councilmember Bill Jonson expressed a concern that the proposed relocation of the
Family Court would increase the vehicle miles traveled in Pinellas County.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend Resolution 12-10 by adding the following
whereas clause: "the family court consolidation would increase vehicle miles traveled at
a time that Pinellas County funds for congestion mitigation are more and more limited."
The motion was duly seconded.
It was suggested the clause be added after the first whereas clause.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to amend Section 1 of Resolution 12-10 to read: "The
City Council of the City of Clearwater does hereby unanimously oppose ..." The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to adopt Resolution 12-10 as amended. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
'Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Bill
Jonson, and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
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Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11. City Manager Verbal Reports
11.1 Reschedule June 18 Work Session from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
There was consensus to reschedule the June 18, 2012 work session meeting from 1:00
p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
12. Other Council Action — None.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
14. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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