05/16/2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 16, 2013
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, 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 George N. Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Fr. Jacob Monteleone of Light of Christ Catholic Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Jay Polglaze
4. Presentations — Given.
4.1 Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
4.2 Neighborhood. Homes, and Business Awards
The Spring 2013 Business Beautification Recognition Award was presented to St.
Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute, 501 South Ft. Harrison Avenue. The 2013
Neighborhood of the Quarter Award was presented to Harbor Oaks. The Home of the
Quarter awards were presented to Paul and Carol Hegh, 2125 Lakeview Road; Donald
and Robin McHugh, 1149 Charles Street. The 2012/2013 Neighborhood of the Year
Awards was presented to the Country Club Addition Neighborhood.
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4.3 Safe Boating Week Proclamation, May 18-24, 2013 — Bill Morris, Marine and
Aviation Director
4.4 Youth Sportsmanship Awards
Mayor George N. Cretekos presented awards to Annaklara Doe[, Julia Ingram, Brooke
Sharpe, Ethan Willis, Avery Corder-James, Jordan Niles, Eleni Mavres, Samantha
Miscallef, Hunter Wilkenson, Mercedes Crankfield, and Jada Parker.
4.5 Presentation by Youth Leadership Pinellas
High School students participating in the program provided feedback regarding what
would draw them back to Clearwater after college. The students envisioned a
downtown with condominiums and townhomes, water recreation activities during the
day, vibrant nightlife entertainment, and improved access to public transportation.
4.6 St. Petersburg College and Clearwater Christian College Baseball Teams - Ryan
Beckman St. Petersburg College Head Coach, Josh Rebandt Clearwater
Christian College Head Coach
The 2013 Mayor's Cup was presented to St. Petersburg College.
4.7 Clearwater Library Foundation Presentation - Richard A. Clemens, Foundation
President
Mr. Clemens presented Council with a check for $95,376; these funds were expended
by the Foundation last year for youth services, volunteers and digitization of the
Clearwater Sun collection.
4.8 Public Works Week Proclamation, May 19 - 25, 2013 - Tracy Mercer, Director,
Public Utilities
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the May 1, 2013 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2013 City
Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
Wilberta Findlay, Wendy Hudkin, Anne Garris, and Donna Eliason thanked Council
for eliminating the sandcastle playground from the proposed Pier 60 Park renovation
and spoke in support of funding Clearwater Beach Recreation Center/Pool/Library to
extend operations year round.
Rick Ortega thanked Council for the City's support in partnering with Clearwater Little
League.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Low
(RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1305 Woodbine Street (Lot 8, Block C, Pine Ridge in Section
10, Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and pass Ordinances 8395-13, 8396-
13 and 8397-13 on first reading. (ANX2013-01003)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.178-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a Community Residential Home (up to six
residents). It is located on the south side of Woodbine Street, approximately 66
feet east of North Betty Lane. The applicant is requesting this annexation in order
to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is
located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the
north, south, east and west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future
Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
The property currently receives water service from the City. The closest sanitary
sewer line is located in the adjacent Woodbine Street right-of-way. The applicant
has paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees and is aware of the
additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. Collection of solid
waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within
Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be
provided to this property by Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The
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City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse
effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective
of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact
urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through
application of the Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the annexation
of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family
residential properties upon request.
The proposed RL Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the current
Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of five units per acre. The proposed zoning district to
be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the
Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community
Development Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
the north, south, east and west; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan
Designation of Residential Low (RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1305 Woodbine Street (Lot 8, Block C, Pine
Ridge in Section 10, Township 29 South, Range 15 East). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8395-13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8395-13 on first 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.
Ordinance 8396-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8396-13 on first 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.
Ordinance 8397-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8397-13 on first 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.
7.2 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code providing for
temporary wayfinding signs and revising the termination of nonconformity
provisions and pass Ordinance 8402-13 on first reading.
(TA2013-03002)
As a result of the construction on U.S. 19, significant changes in the traffic
circulation patterns have been made in the vicinity of Enterprise Road that
negatively impact the traveling public as well as properties in the area. Due to
concerns that many drivers and pedestrians will not know how to navigate these
changed patterns, the Planning and Development Department is proposing
revisions to the Community Development Code to allow temporary wayfinding
signs to be erected in the public right-of-way to assist the public navigate changes
to the road network. The proposed amendment would give the City Manager
authority to determine when a public construction project results in a significant
change that warrants temporary wayfinding signage. The ordinance establishes
area and height limitations and gives authority to the City Engineer to determine
the location and number of signs needed to properly direct the traveling public.
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The ordinances also gives the City Engineer authority to determine the number of
properties that can be listed on each sign and allows one reference per
parcel/shopping center/office building to be on a sign.
Lastly, the ordinance specifies the city will design, fabric, install and remove all
signs and the properties listed on the sign will be responsible for the costs
incurred by the City. Ordinance 8402-13 also amends the termination of status of
nonconformity provisions to clarify the application of the termination of
nonconforming density standards and to allow terminated nonconforming height in
the Downtown to be rebuilt.
The amendment specifies that in order for a termination of nonconforming density
to run with the land, certain property upgrades must be implemented or
redevelopment must occur. There is also recognition that if a termination is
granted and the building improvements are subsequently demolished, the
termination is still valid. Lastly, the ordinance prohibits the conversion of
nonconforming density for another use and prohibits the use of terminated density
or intensity as transfer of development rights.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed text
amendment at its meeting of April 16, 2013 and unanimously recommended
approval of the amendment. Since that meeting, proposed Code Section 3-
1806.U.2.d (page three of ordinance) has been revised to allow two references
per parcel/shopping center/office building on temporary wayfinding signs due to
concerns about the effectiveness of only one reference.
Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton said staff is recommending
removing a provision limiting the number of references on a wayfinding sign. If
approved by Council, Section 3-1806(2)(d) would read as follows: "The owner(s) of a
parcel of land, shopping center including all outparcels, or office building directly
affected by the changed traffic circulation pattern may request to be included on such
wayfinding signs. nle than two eferenGes per paFG I shopping Center or nffino
building may be inGluded on any one wayfinding sign."
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve amendments to the Community
Development Code providing for temporary wayfinding signs and revising the
termination of nonconformity provisions. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8402-13 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to amend Section 3-1806(2)(d) to read: "The
owner(s) of a parcel of land, shopping center including all outparcels, or office building
directly affected by the changed traffic circulation pattern may request to be included on
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such wayfinding signs. Ntee than twe refercR Ges per parGe 1, shopping Genter or
nffino building may be innlu ded on any one wayfinding sign." The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8402-12 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. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Item 8.3.
8.1 Approve the Amendment to the Agreement between the City and CareATC. Inc.
of Tulsa. Oklahoma, for the continued administration of the City's onsite medical
clinic, extending the current Agreement with no changes, providing for a new
termination date of September 30. 2013 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
8.2 Approve the Amendment to the Agreement between the City and City of Dunedin
allowing Dunedin use of the City's medical clinic in a cost-sharing arrangement,
extending the current Agreement with no changes, providing for a new
termination date of September 30. 2013, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
8.3 Approve scope modification for the Pier 60 Park Repair and Improvement CIP
315-93624 to include construction of a military flag display/court in Pier 60 Park.
consent
See below.
8.4 Award a contract (purchase order) to Equipco Manufacturing. Inc. in the amount
of$150.000 for the purchase of front-load containers for the period of May 17.
2013 through May 16. 2014, as provided in the city's Code of Ordinances.
Section 2.561 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.5 Award a contract (purchase order) to Sage Eco Solutions. Inc. of Riverview. FL
in the amount of$287.500 for the hauling of yard waste from the city's solid
waste facility to the contractors facility for the period May 20. 2013 through May
19. 2014 as provided in the city's Code of Ordinances. Section 2.561 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.6 Accept a Drainage Easement conveyed by Harborview Grande Condominium
Association, Inc. over a portion of property located at 530 South Gulfview
Boulevard. (consent)
8.7 Award a contract (purchase order) to Metro Equipment Services of Miami,
Florida, in the amount of$6,530,378.80 for construction of Idlewild and The Mall
Sanitary Sewer System, and Woodlawn Stormwater Improvements Project,
Project 10-0034-UT, which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance
with the plans and specifications for this project: approve a Work Order to
Engineer-of-Record (EOR) King Engineering Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$728,582, to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services:
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.8 Award a contract (purchase order) to Young's Communications Company, Inc. of
Melbourne, Florida for the construction of Water Treatment Plant 2 Contract 3:
Raw Water Transmission Main Expansion Project in the amount of
$6,920,083.83, which is the lowest responsible bid in accordance with plans and
specifications, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.9 Authorize the City Attorney to hire Jay Daigneault. Esq. of Frazer, Hubbard,
Brandt, Trask, Yacavone. Metz and Daigneault to represent the Community
Development Board and the Building/Flood Board of Appeals. (consent)
8.10 Disband the Business Task Force Executive Committee.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Consent Agenda, less
Item 8.3, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
8.3 Approve scope modification for the Pier 60 Park Repair and Improvement CIP
315-93624 to include construction of a military flag display/court in Pier 60 Park.
consent
In Fiscal Year 2010/11, the City Council approved a new Capital Improvement
Project for $510,000 to fund repairs and improvements to Pier 60 Park.
The scope of the project included the repair of existing seating wall, site furniture,
ground renovation, walkways, irrigation repairs, special event layout
improvements in order to make the park consistent with the major improvement
made in the Beach Walk project.
Staff is recommending that the scope of the project be expanded to include the
construction of a military flag display/court in Pier 60 Park.
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In response to a question, Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said the project
includes a sign.
One individual spoke in opposition and suggested that the funds be used to construct a
pedestrian overpass near the roundabout.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve scope modification for the Pier 60 Park
Repair and Improvement CIP 315-93624 to include construction of a military flag
display/court in Pier 60 Park. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
City Manager Reports
9. Other Items on City Manager Reports
9.1 Ratify and confirm the City Managers approval of a Purchase Order for
Geosyntec Consultants of Jacksonville, Florida, in the amount of$464,344.90 for
the restoration, waste relocation and final cover grading of Phillip Jones Park.
On July 19, 2012, the Council approved funding not to exceed $822,490 to
properly close a landfill site known as Phillip Jones Park and renovate the site to
be used for youth sports, primarily as a football stadium from unrestricted Solid
Waste funds and establish a new Capital Improvement Project entitled Phillip
Jones Park Renovations (CIP 315-93631).
Staff has worked to obtain the necessary approvals from the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Southwest Florida Water Management
District (SWFWMD) to close the landfill site by removing and capping the areas
filled with incinerator ash properly. The City received the approved permits from
DEP and SWFWMD in March.
Due to the critical timing and need to complete the project prior to the opening of
the Greenwood Panther football season in August, it was necessary for the City
Manager to approve the Environmental Phase Purchase Order so that the project
could stay on schedule.
Geosyntec Consultants is providing the necessary oversight for the project as well
as the closure design, ash relocation, proper removal and disposition of some soil,
re-grading the site, installation of a pervious geo-textile barrier, compaction and
covering the entire site with a minimum of one foot of soil.
Once Geosyntec completes their work, staff will coordinate the remaining work
necessary to complete the football field including the installation of an irrigation
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system, sodding, new goals, fencing, bleachers and other park amenities.
Sufficient funds are available in CIP 315-93631 for this phase of the project.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the City
Manager approved the purchase order approximately one month ago. The item before
Council is for the remediation work needed to close the site. Approximately $464,000
was budgeted for remediation work.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to ratify and confirm the City Managers approval of a
Purchase Order for Geosyntec Consultants of Jacksonville, Florida, in the amount of
$464,344.90 for the restoration, waste relocation and final cover grading of Phillip Jones
Park. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.2 Ratify and Confirm the City Managers approval of a Purchase Order with
Ultimate CNG, LLC, in the amount of$167,225, to provide temporary
compressed natural gas services at the Clearwater CNG filling station.
Ultimate CNG, LLC is currently providing temporary Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) refueling services, via a mobile CNG storage truck, at our CNG Filling
Station located at 1020 North Hercules Avenue. This purchase order was
originally approved by the City Manager in March 2013, in the amount of$93,500.
The mobile unit assists in the refueling of city garbage trucks that currently use
CNG fuel, along with WastePro, Verizon, Jolley Trolley and other outside CNG
customers.
Staff is asking Council to ratify and confirm a six-week extension to this PO, in the
amount of$73,725, for a new total of$167,225. The reason for the original PO
and subsequent extension is due to the need to back up our primary CNG
compressor, which is still under repair. The Department experienced a
mechanical failure on the primary compressor unit in December 2012. The
compressor failed due to faulty connecting rod bearings installed in the crankshaft
assembly. Universal Air and CompAir, the distributer and manufacturer of the
compressor unit, have worked over the past several months to resolve the
problem. They are standing behind the compressor and made numerous
attempts to refurbish the unit, however, with no success to date. As a result,
Universal Air/CompAir decided to replace the entire compressor assembly and
extend the warranty period for an additional year once the unit is successfully
commissioned. In addition, the compressor manufacturer, CompAir, has insisted
that a new coupling be installed between the engine and the compressor
assembly to assist in vibration control. Since this was not part of the original
design, this design and modification has added several weeks to the re-
commissioning of the compressor.
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The backup CNG compressor has run successfully over this five-month period,
however, it does not have enough capacity to refuel the larger CNG vehicles,
especially in the early morning and afternoon when the station is at peak demand.
Universal Air and CompAir plan to have the primary compressor operational in
May 2013.
It was stated that the City Manager is authorized to approve purchase orders under
$100,000. The time extension to this purchase order went above the $100,000 limit and
reason why it is before Council.
In response to a question, Clearwater Gas System Operations Manager Brian Langille
said if the agenda item is not approved by Council, the department will not be able to
pay the vendor the full amount for services rendered.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to ratify and confirm the City Managers approval of a
Purchase Order with Ultimate CNG, LLC, in the amount of$167,225, to provide
temporary compressed natural gas services at the Clearwater CNG filling station. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.3 Support the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions (FWC) proposed
changes to the waterway regulatory zone under the Memorial Causeway Bridge,
and adopt Resolution 13-09.
Council requested and was given permission by the State to establish a Slow
Speed - Minimum Wake Zone to include all waters from the western boundary of
the Intracoastal Waterway east to the shoreline from the Seminole Launch Ramp,
including 500 feet south of the Memorial Causeway Bridge in 1999 (Res. 99-21,
Ord. 4995-90, Permit 88-020). This wake zone was created to prevent potential
hazards to boaters launching at the Seminole Launch Ramp. The established
wake zone is not serving the intended purpose. Boaters travel at speed outside
the current wake zone, and then throttle back at the last second. The problem is
compounded now that the new Clearwater Harbor Marina has been built with
docks on both the north and south sides of the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
Funding from the FWC helped pay for these docks and the size of the boater
wakes have broken pile guide rollers and the remaining support brackets have
dug crevices in the concrete pilings the floating wave attenuators ride on.
In addition, vessels entering and exiting the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) at the
intersection of the Memorial Causeway Channel frequently propel their wakes into
the Clearwater Harbor Marina docks due to having no speed restrictions in this
channel at the eastbound approach to the ICW.
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The state FWC controls the regulatory zones inside the Intracoastal Waterways.
The FWC mounted a camera to monitor boater speeds under the Memorial
Causeway Bridge, and has determined it is in the interest of public safety for
those transiting under the bridge and/or using the public marina that the following
changes be made-
- An extension of 715 feet to the southern boundary of the regulatory zone to
give a 500-foot buffer to the southern-most dock of the City Marina. This 500-foot
buffer mirrors what local governments are authorized by law to establish outside
the Intracoastal Waterway by local ordinance.
- Widening the zone to include all spans of the bridge to compensate for the
change in bridge infrastructure.
The Marine Advisory Board has reviewed and recommends these changes.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to Support the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commissions (FWC) proposed changes to the waterway regulatory zone under the
Memorial Causeway Bridge. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 13-09 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved
to adopt Resolution 13-09. 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.
9.4 Continue to June 6, 2013: Approve setting a special election on November 5,
2013 to present a referendum question to the city electors amending the Charter
of the City to allow a 60 year lease to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on certain
city owned real property located west of Osceola Avenue, east of the
unimproved right-of way of Pierce Boulevard, north of Pierce St. and south of
Cleveland Street for construction of an aquarium, and pass Ordinance 8418-13
on first reading.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) located on Island Estates and Winter's
Dolphin Tale Adventure (WDTA) located in downtown are major tourist attractors
for the City of Clearwater. The CMA has outgrown its current facilities and needs
to build a new facility in order to accomplish its mission to preserve marine life and
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the environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education,
research, rescue, rehabilitation and release.
The CMA proposes to lease for 60 years, certain city-owned real property located
west of Osceola Avenue, east of the unimproved right-of way of Pierce Boulevard,
north of Pierce Street and south of Cleveland Street generally referred to as the
City Hall Property. A number of sections of the City Charter prohibit leasing of this
city owned property without a referendum.
The City of Clearwater has incorporated within its comprehensive plan, a future
land use element requiring that redevelopment activities be sensitive to the City's
waterfront and promote public access to the City's waterfront resources, and a
coastal management element encouraging the preservation of recreational and
commercial working waterfronts, marinas, and other water-dependent facilities. A
new Clearwater Aquarium in downtown Clearwater will facilitate the City achieving
its long-term plans for redeveloping and revitalizing its downtown and creating a
master plan for Coachman Park.
Therefore, in order to allow the use of the property for an aquarium and allow a 60
year lease term, an amendment to the City Charter to add a new section
2.01(d)(8) is recommended.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to continue Item 9.4 to June 6, 2013. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.5 Amend Ordinance 6931-02, which amended Ordinance 6378-99, to restate the
definition of Reserve Requirement for future Stormwater revenue bonds and
pass Ordinance 8419-13 on first reading.
The City is considering a refinancing of the City's Stormwater System Revenue
Bonds, Series 2004, in the near future.
City Ordinance 6378-99, as amended by Ordinance 6931-02, currently requires a
minimum cash Reserve Requirement be funded and maintained for any future
Stormwater bond issue.
In the current market environment, a cash reserve requirement may not be
necessary for the refinancing of the 2004 bonds referenced above. This
Ordinance would allow the flexibility to determine the required cash reserve (if
any) separately for each future bond issue by City Resolution.
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Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to amend Ordinance 6931-02, which
amended Ordinance 6378-99, to restate the definition of Reserve Requirement for
future Stormwater revenue bonds. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8419-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8419-13 on first 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.
9.6 Support restoring and maintaining state funding for the Tampa Bay Regional
Planning Council and adopt Resolution 13-12.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to support restoring and maintaining state funding for
the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 13-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen Hock-
DiPolito moved to adopt Resolution 13-12. 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.
9.7 Support state budget allocations for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Capitol
Theatre as presented in the 2013-2014 General Appropriations Act and adopt
Resolution 13-13.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to support state budget allocations for the
Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Capitol Theatre as presented in the 2013-2014
General Appropriations Act. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Resolution 13 -13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved
to adopt Resolution 13 -13. 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.
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 adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Attest
Clerk
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Mayor
City of Clearwater
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