08/02/2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 2, 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 — Rev. Dr. John R. Thompson from Countryside Christian
Center
3. Pledge of Allegiance —Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
4. Presentations — Given.
4.1 Diversity Poster Contest Winners Presentation — Stephanie Gilmore, Diversity
Leadership Council Co-Chair
4.2 Airpark Advisory Board Presentation — Dennis Roper, Airpark Advisory Board
Chair
Mr. Roper reviewed history of the Clearwater Airpark and thanked staff for their efforts
in seeking grant funding that made recent site improvements possible.
4.3 Public Art and Design Board Annual Report— Howard Warshauer Public Art and
Design Board Chair
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Mr. Warshauer reviewed history of the Board and thanked staff for their efforts. A
formal report will be presented to Council in October.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the July 19, 2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the July 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
Nancy Frisco and Cathy Ashenfelter opposed the closure of the public restrooms in
Crest Lake Park.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the proposed substantial amendments to the City of Clearwater's Fiscal
Year 2010-2011 Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP 3) Action Plan to
modify the categories of funding and identify proposed projects.
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development previously awarded
the City of Clearwater $1,385,801 in funding through the NSP 3 Program. The
NSP 3 Program is designed to stabilize neighborhoods that have been and
continue to be damaged by the economic effects of properties that have been
foreclosed or abandoned.
The NSP 3 Program established five allowable housing strategies for funding.
They include using the funds for housing-related financing mechanism, acquisition
and rehabilitation, land banking, demolition, and redevelopment. On March 10,
2012, HUD approved the City's NSP 3 Action Plan to use its funding in the
following manner:
• Financing mechanisms for the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed
homes and properties - $350,000 - 6 units
;397,221 Acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed and abandoned properties -
- 4 units
• Redevelopment of demolished or vacant properties for housing - $500,000
- 10 units
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Administration - $138,580
At the time of HUD's approval of the NSP 3 plan, specific projects were not yet
identified. After further review and consultation, the City proposes to amend the
existing Action Plan to make the following modifications:
NSP 3 Activities to be deleted:
Establish financing mechanisms for the purchase and redevelopment of
foreclosed upon homes and residential properties.
Provide financial assistance to eligible homebuyers of up to 120% AMI, to
purchase foreclosed properties in the NSP3 Target Areas. Estimated amount - $
350,000
Acquire and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been
abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes
and properties.
Provide financial assistance to acquire, rehabilitate and resell foreclosed upon
properties in the NSP3 Target Areas. Estimated amount - $ 397,220
Total amount from deleted activities is $747,220.
NSP 3 Activities to be increased:
Redevelop demolished or vacant properties and use for housing.
Provide financial assistance to Boley Centers, Inc. to refinance property
acquisition costs and develop 14 units of rental housing for individuals with
income at or below 50% of AMI located in the targeted NSP areas. Estimated
amount - $346,451
Redevelop demolished or vacant properties and use for housing.
Provide financial assistance to SP Country Club Townhomes, LLC to build 6
townhomes for families at or below 120% of AMI located in the targeted NSP
areas. Estimated amount - $475,770
• Redevelop demolished or vacant properties and use for housing.
o Provide financial assistance to Pinellas County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
to build 6 new single-family homes for families at or below 80% of AMI located in
the targeted NSP areas. Estimated amount - $425,000
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Total amount of increased activities is $1,247,221.
The focus of these proposed activities is to continue construction financing for
projects already underway to ensure their success and timely completion. The
benefit for moving funding to construction financing is that once the loans are
repaid, the City can use those funds as program income for down payment
assistance for these and other properties.
In response to questions, Housing Manager Mike Holmes said Clearwater is an
entitlement city due to population and the number of low to moderate income families
within city limits. Economic Development and Housing Director Geri Campos Lopez
said staff confirmed with the Planning Department that the property purchased by Boley
was zoned Medium High Density Residential and allows multi-family rental; notification
of adjacent property owners was not required.
Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze moved to approve the proposed substantial
amendments to the City of Clearwater's Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 3 (NSP 3) Action Plan to modify the categories of funding and
identify proposed projects. The motion was duly seconded. Mayor George N. Cretekos
and Councilmembers Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Bill Jonson and Jay Polglaze voted "Aye";
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson voted "Nay".
Motion carried.
7.2 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code repealing and
replacing Article 3, Division 18 Signs in its entirety and amendments to Article 8,
Section 8-102, Definitions relating to signage, and pass Ordinance 8343-12 on
first reading.
In 2009, the Clearwater Regional and Beach Chambers created a forum to
discuss issues and ordinances that affect the two Chamber groups. The first
undertaking of the Clearwater Government Affairs Committee Task Force was to
review the City's sign ordinance. The Task Force, in concert with representatives
of the sign industry, submitted proposed revisions to the Clearwater sign code in
the summer of 2010 and after working with the Planning and Development
Department developed a list of proposed amendments, which were presented to
City Council for discussion on April 18, 2011. When the Mayor's Business Task
Force was established in April 2011, Council requested that signage be a topic of
their discussion as well. Through that process, the Chamber and the Business
Task Force came to agreement on recommendations for Council's consideration
and on December 14, 2011 presented the final list to City Council. Direction was
provided at that meeting to prepare an ordinance that would address the issues of
agreement.
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Ordinance 8343-12 implements recommendations made by the Business Task
Force, the City's outside legal counsel and the Planning and Development
Department. Below is a summary of the substantive amendments included in the
ordinance.
Established two new minimum standard options for determining allowable
attached and freestanding signs in the non-residential districts. New standards
increase size of signs allowed;
Added provision permitting an attached sign along each frontage adjacent to a
right-of-way (corner lot/through lot) and a freestanding sign on each frontage of a
through lot;
Allowed an additional attached sign on rear facades in certain circumstances;
Created new section allowing a graphic elements on awnings in addition to
permitted attached sign;
Added new section permitting sidewalks signs for retail and restaurant uses
throughout the city;
Increased amount of allowable window signage;
Increased size of grand opening signs;
Increased timeframe for determining when a nonconforming sign has been
abandoned from 30 days to 180 days;
Created new section exempting certain signs from regulation such as traffic signs,
regulatory signs, etc.;
Prohibited billboards and electronic changeable message signs with limited
exceptions;
Added free expression sign as a permitted temporary sign;
Revised provision for measuring sign height adjacent to elevated roadways.
Added similar provision for measuring sign height when adjacent to a barrier wall
along U.S. 19; and
Revised, deleted and added numerous definitions related to signs.
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The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed proposed Ordinance 8343-
12 at its July 17, 2012 meeting and unanimously recommended approval with the
following three comments:
Sandwich board signs should be allowed throughout the City as proposed in the
ordinance (not as recommended by staff along the traditional urban corridors);
Council should take note of the Business Task Force's concerns about the
definition of artwork; and
Possibly reconsider revising Section 3-1801, 3-1802 and 3-1803 with regard to
the Business Task Force constitutional concerns.
Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton reviewed the proposed
changes. William D. Brinton, outside legal counsel, said his role is to provide guidance
along the first amendment consideration. Sign regulations in Florida are land
development regulations. The ordinance has an exception for artwork in connection with
the development review/permitting process. Mr. Brinton recommended excluding
artwork from the definition of signs.
In response to questions, Mr. Brinton said the current ordinance has language that
addresses sign waiving on public property for commercial purposes that survived a legal
challenge. Any changes should be addressed outside of the sign ordinance, as it can
be problematic from a first amendment standpoint. Sign waiving on public property for
commercial purposes is a nuisance and threat to traffic. Ms. Clayton said the ordinance
includes a grandfathering provision for electronic changeable message signs, which are
limited to changing once every six hours. The ordinance does not address frequency of
change for manual changeable signs.
In response to a suggestion that electronic changeable signs be allowed to change
once every three hours, Mr. Brinton said this is a regulatory issue. Manual changeable
signs have not proven to be a regulatory problem. The policy decision is driven by
enforcement issues.
Discussion ensued regarding amending the frequency of change for manual
changeable signs to once every six hours. There was consensus to pursue change.
Mr. Brinton suggested amending language to say not more frequently than every six
hours.
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In response to questions, Ms. Clayton said the proposed ordinance requires sidewalk
signs to be within 2 ft. of the building. Sidewalk signs are allowed for restaurants and
retail uses. Mural is defined as artwork applied to the wall of a building, in which covers
all or substantially all of the wall, and depicts a scene of natural, social, cultural or
historical significance. Staff can consult with legal staff and Public Art and Design
Advisory Board to determine if it is artwork.
Discussion ensued regarding temporary sign sizes. Mr. Brinton said in the Granite
State Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Clearwater, the judge took exception to having
different sign sizes for temporary signs; a real estate sign could not be larger than an
election sign, which is protected under the First Amendment. Mr. Brinton recommended
that Council consider one size for both sign types. An exception should be granted to
temporary construction signs, which are required to display a license number.
There was consensus to allow all temporary signs to be 6 sq. ft. and commercial signs
to be 16 sq. ft.
The Council recessed from 7:57 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.
Two individuals opposed the proposed definition of artwork.
One individual requested that all businesses within city limits be allowed to have a
sidewalk sign and opposed amending the frequency of change for manual signs to once
every six hours.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to approve amendments to the Community
Development Code repealing and replacing Article 3, Division 18 Signs in its entirety
and amendments to Article 8, Section 8-102, Definitions relating to signage. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8343-12 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bill Jonson move to amend Section 3-1805.13, Neon signs and lighting,
on page 6 as follows: "...provided such lighting does not change in intensity, brightness
or color or direction." The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend Section 1 on page 66 by adding the
following graphic to sign, sidewalk:
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The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend Exhibit 1, Section 3-1806 on pages 7, 8, 9
and 10 as follows:
B. Free expression signs. "...A free expression sign shall not exceed three-6
square feet of total sign face area. If a free expression is displayed as a
freestanding sign, the sign shall not exceed four feet in height if located on
a parcel of land designated or used for single family dwellings, duplexes
and townhouse units or six feet in height if located on any other parcel."
C. Temporary election signs. "...On parcels that are in residential use, the
election sign shall not exceed three 6 square feet of total sign face area;
and, if the election sign is displayed as a freestanding sign on the parcel,
the election sign shall not exceed four feet in height. On parcels that are in
nonresidential use, the election sign shall not exceed eighteen hteen 16 square
feet of total sign face area; and, if the election sign is displayed as a
freestanding sign on the parcel, the election sign shall not exceed six feet
in height."
F. Temporary construction signs. One temporary construction sign located
on a parcel proposed for development during the period a building permit
is in force or one year, whichever is less, which sign shall not exceed-
1. Sixteen 6 square feet of total sign face area for parcels of land used
or proposed to be used for single family dwellings, duplexes and
townhouse units;
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2. Thirty 16 square feet of total sign face area for parcels of land
used or proposed to be used for multi-family purposes other than
townhouse units or for non-residential purposes.
If the temporary sign is displayed as a freestanding sign, the sign shall not
exceed six feet in height.
H. Temporary garage-yard sale signs. One temporary garage-yard sale sign
of no more than three 6 square feet of total sign face area located on the
parcel of land where the garage or yard sale is to be conducted only on
the date or dates on which the garage or yard sale is conducted. In
addition, no more than two directional signs of no more than three
6 square feet of total sign face area per shun fo^° related to a garage or
yard sale which are located on privately owned parcels of land other than
the parcel of land where the garage or yard sale is to be conducted only
on the date or dates on which the garage or yard sale is conducted. If the
temporary sign is displayed as a freestanding sign, the sign shall not
exceed four feet in height.
M. Temporary real estate signs. One temporary real estate sign per parcel of
land indicating that a parcel of land or a building located on the parcel of
land or part thereof is for sale, for lease or otherwise available for
conveyance, provided that such sign does not exceed-
1. Six 6 square feet of total sign face area on parcels of land
designated or used for single family dwellings, duplexes and
townhouse units;
2. Thirty 16 square feet of total sign face area on parcels of land
designated or used for multi-family purposes other than townhouse
units or for non-residential purposes.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
In response to a question, Ms. Clayton said the code defines a double-faced sign. In a
four-sided sign, staff would count all sides.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend Section 1 on page 67 by adding the
following definition: Total sign face area means the sign area of a single-faced sign, a
double-faced sign, or any other sign face configuration.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to restrict sandwich boards to the downtown and
beach areas.
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Motion failed for lack of a second.
There was consensus for staff to provide a code enforcement report regarding sandwich
board violations in six months.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to amend the frequency of change for manual and
electronic changeable signs to once every three hours.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
In response to a question, Mr. Brinton said Clearwater's current definition of artwork is
not an exemption from the definition of signs; it is an exemption dealing with permit
review. The proposed definition of artwork is similar to other Florida municipalities. Mr.
Brinton said the definition of signs should not include artwork, cemetery markers,
machinery and equipment signs; they are not signs to be regulated under land
development regulations. Municipalities regulate signage based on function not content.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8343-12 on first reading, as
amended. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
'Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 8335-12 on second reading, annexing certain real property
whose post office address is 1907 Calumet Street into the corporate limits of the
city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8335-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8335-12 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
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
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"Nays None.
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 8336-12 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for
certain real property whose post office address is 1907 Calumet Street, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Industrial General (IG) and Industrial
Limited (IL).
Ordinance 8336-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8336-12 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
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 8337-12 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1907 Calumet
Street, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Industrial, Research and
Technology (IRT).
Ordinance 8337-12 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8337-12 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
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 8345-12 on second reading, relating to soliciting the occupants
of motor vehicles, renumbering Section 28.041 to Section 21.19, Code of
Ordinances, to include street-solicitation violations among those violations that
are punishable by a fine of up to $500.00, imprisonment for not more than 60
days, or both.
Ordinance 8345-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8345-12 on second and final reading. The motion was duly
seconded.
One individual spoke in opposition.
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In response to a question, the City Attorney said the City does not impose the term of
imprisonment; the term of imprisonment is set by the County Court.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
'Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 8347-12 as amended on second reading, prohibiting sitting or
lying on the publicly owned right-of-ways, sidewalks, piers, docks, boardwalks,
and entryways to publicly owned buildings in the downtown, gateway, and beach
tourist areas.
Ordinance 8347-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay Polglaze
moved to adopt Ordinance 8347-12 on second and final reading. The motion was duly
seconded.
One individual spoke in opposition.
In response to a question, Assistant City Attorney Rob Surette said the ordinance is
restricted to the Clearwater Downtown Core Redevelopment, the Gateway Corridor and
the Clearwater Beach Core Tourist Zone areas.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 8348-12 on second reading, creating Section 21.21, Code of
Ordinances, prohibiting lodging out-of-doors.
Ordinance 8348-12 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8348-12 on second and final reading. The motion was duly
seconded.
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Four individuals spoke in opposition and two individuals supported implementing a
Homeless Bill of Rights model. One individual expressed a concern with capacity of
local shelters.
It was stated that the Rhode Island Homeless Bill of Rights was implemented to protect
the homeless from violence and hate crimes.
Councilmember Bill Jonson said PSTA offers a taxi or van service to individuals staying
at Safe Harbor who need public transportation prior to 5:15 a.m.; detailed information is
available on www.psta.net.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
'Ayes Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
8.7 Adopt Ordinance 8350-12 on second reading, vacating a portion of a 2-foot
Drainage and Utility Easement lying on a parcel of land lying in Section 2,
Township 29 South, Range 15 East, Pinellas County, Florida, and being a
portion of Lot 9, Brentwood Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 59, Page 28 of the
Public Records of Pinellas County.
Ordinance 8350-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8350-12 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
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays None.
9. Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted.
9.1 Approve a contract (purchase order) with Extensys. Inc.. Palm Harbor. Florida, in
the amount of$247.478.77 for the acquisition of network storage, network
backup and archiving management application and a disc-to-disc backup and
recovery appliance, in accordance with Sec. 2.5640)(d). Code of Ordinances
Florida State Contract, authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease
Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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consent
9.2 Accept a Drainage and Utility Easement granted to the City from Cay 1475, LLC
located southwest of the corner of Sunset Point Road and North Highland
Avenue contingent upon Council adoption of Ordinance 8350-12. (consent)
9.3 Approve a Work Order to Engineer of Record Jones Edmunds and Associates,
Inc. for Engineering Services for the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF) Internal Recycle Pump Station Upgrade (12-0017-UT) in the amount of
$118,800.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.4 Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against
Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc., to recover $1,658.99 for
damages to City property. (consent)
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito 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 Approve funding from the City General Fund Reserves in the amount of
$188,291 to undertake fencing and related improvements at the Main Library to
define pedestrian patterns and create a public arts area.
On April 16, 2012, the Library Department presented Council with a request to
initiate improvements in the Main Library front Courtyard, West Terrace and the
pump house area. These improvements would include a fence, an art element,
improved landscaping and other elements. The Council requested staff to take
another look at the plan and modify it to enhance the appearance of this
signature downtown building.
The new plan includes a new entryway with the fencing in the recommended teal
color, creating a much more welcoming entry. Although the drawing shows the
name of the library, which would not be allowed under the sign ordinance, staff
will substitute a literary quote. Staff has provided two choices for the northeast
wall of the library, a planter element and an art element, although the art element
shown is just an example, not a specific choice. The proposal also includes
replacing the cement pavement with a paving stone equivalent to what is used in
the Cleveland Street renovations.
Staff is requesting Council direction regarding the revised project, choice
between the art wall and the planter element, and the use of paving stones in the
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project. This element was strongly suggested by the Library Foundation. The
library advocacy groups have all reviewed and approved the new fence design.
The art element is preferred over the planter because it requires less ongoing
maintenance and fits in with the feel of the courtyard staff is trying to create.
If approved, a third quarter budget amendment will establish capital project 315-
93529, Main Library Entryway Improvements, with a transfer of$188,291 from
General Fund unappropriated retained earnings. General Fund reserves are
currently $20.8 million, exceeding the reserve policy by approximately $10.6
million.
Library Director Barbara Pickell said Robert A. M. Stern Architects have reviewed and
approved the proposed changes.
In response to a concern, Ms. Pickell said the proposed fence would secure the back
patio area 24 hours a day; Parks and Recreation recommended the fence. Assistant
City Manager Jill Silverboard said the pump house is considered part of the
infrastructure and from a Risk Management perspective, not a location staff wants
people to access.
There was consensus to eliminate the pavers and front signage from the proposed
design; reducing the total estimated cost to $119,417.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved approve funding from the City General Fund Reserves
in the amount of$119,417 to undertake fencing and related improvements at the Main
Library to define pedestrian patterns and create a public arts area. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Later in the meeting, Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said the correct total is
$127,117, understanding the contingency amount will be less.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to reconsider Item 10.1. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend and approve funding from the City
General Fund Reserves in an amount not to exceed $130,000. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
10.2 Award a Contract (purchase order) to Waterfront Engineering Inc., of Tampa,
FL., in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to fund City owned seawall upgrades
and/or replacement, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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A Request for Proposals (RFP 30-12) was advertised seeking qualified
contractors to upgrade and/or replace city owned seawalls that are at or nearing
the end of their useful life.
Waterfront Engineering Inc., of Tampa Florida, was selected as result of the RFP
rating and ranking process. The Engineering Department has performed visual
inspections of all city owned seawalls to develop a schedule of which seawalls to
address first. The attached map shows the first three locations that will be
addressed under this contract.
Sufficient budget and revenue is available in Capital Improvement Program
project 0315-93412, City-wide Seawall Replacement to fund this contract.
In response to a question, Environmental Manager Ed Chesney said the cost per lineal
foot was $88.00 and cost per sheet pile wall was $270.00.
The Council recessed from 10:05 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to Award a Contract (purchase order) to
Waterfront Engineering Inc., of Tampa, FL., in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to
fund City owned seawall upgrades and/or replacement, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
12. Other Council Action - None.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
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14. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 p.m.
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