02/20/2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
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Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, 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,
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 — Rev. Dr. John Thompson of Countryside Christian Center
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Bill Jonson
4. Presentations — Given.
4.1 Be the Match Awareness Month Proclamation, March 2014 - Marc Silver, Senior
Community Engagement Representative for Be the Match
4.2 Irish American Heritage Month Proclamation, March 2014 - Sean Denny,
Ancient Order of Hibernians Pinellas Division 2 President
4.3 Multiple Mveloma Awareness Month Proclamation, March 2014 - Jim Barth,
Multiple Mveloma Group Support Leader
4.4 Officer Tracy Black, Sergeant Thomas Baitinger Award Recipient
4.5 Regional Health Care - Rick Homans, Tampa Hillsborough Economic
Development Corporation (THEDC)
4.6 Federal Legislative Update - Greg Burns, Van Scovoc Associates
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 6, 2014 City Council Meeting as submitted
in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2014 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
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 1238 Palm Street, 1215 Palm Street, 1349 Union
Street, 1329 State Street, and 1230 Aloha Lane; and pass Ordinances 8537-14,
8538-14 and 8539-14 on first reading. (ANX2013-12034)
This voluntary annexation petition involves five parcels of land totaling 0.927
acres. All parcels are occupied by a single-family dwelling. The five lots are
located south of Union Street, east of Douglas Avenue, north of Sunset Point
Road (SR 576), and west of Kings Highway. The applicants are requesting
annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City, and will connect
to City sewer when it is available in the future, as part of the City's Idlewild/The
Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project. All properties are contiguous to existing city
boundaries in at least one direction. It is proposed that the properties be assigned
a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The Planning and
Development Department determined that the proposed annexations are
consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection of solid
waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The applicants will connect to
the City's sanitary sewer service when it is available, and is aware of the fee that
must be paid in order to connect and the financial incentives available. The
properties are located within Police District II and service will be administered
through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by Station 51
located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve
these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service.
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The proposed annexations will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and
their levels of service; and
The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the following
objectives 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 Residential Urban (RU) Future
Land Use Map category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan
designation of these properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses
at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to
the properties is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of
the subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the district and the
properties exceed the district's minimum dimensional requirements.
The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and
the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
boundaries; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1238 Palm Street, 1215 Palm Street,
1349 Union Street, 1329 State Street, and 1230 Aloha Lane. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8537-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8537-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
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Ordinance 8538-14 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8538-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
Ordinance 8539-14 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8539-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
7.2 Approve a Future Land Use Map amendment from the Residential Urban (RU)
classification to the Residential Low Medium (RLM) classification for property
located at 2730 Curlew Road (consisting of a portion of Section 17, Township 28
South, Range 16 East), and pass Ordinance 8533-14 on first reading.
(LUP2013-11008)
This Future Land Use Map amendment application involves a 1.394-acre property
located on the south side of Curlew Road, west of Countryside Boulevard. The
property is owned by Bennett Retirement Communities, LLC, which operates a
26-bed Assisted Living Facility, Curlew Care of Clearwater, on site. This property
has a Future Land Use Map classification of Residential Urban (RU) and zoning
designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR). The applicant is requesting to
amend the Future Land Use Map classification to the Residential Low Medium
(RLM) classification in order to increase the density allowed on the property so
that the facility can be expanded through the addition of a new wing. The
proposed Residential Low Medium (RLM) classification will allow the existing
assisted living facility to expand from a maximum of 30 beds to a maximum of 39
beds without having to relocate to a new parcel. The current Medium Density
Residential (MDR) District is consistent with the proposed future land use
classification, and therefore no rezoning is requested.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the Community Development
Code as specified below:
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• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the
Countywide Plan Rules, and the Community Development Code.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding property and
character of the neighborhood.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the natural
environment, and
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the use of
property in the immediate area.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is
subject to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. The Future Land
Use Map amendment application is a small-scale amendment so review and
approval by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (Division of
Community Planning) is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing
on January 21, 2014 and unanimously recommended approval of the Future Land
Use Map amendment.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve a Future Land Use Map amendment
from the Residential Urban (RU) classification to the Residential Low Medium (RLM)
classification for property located at 2730 Curlew Road (consisting of a portion of
Section 17, Township 28 South, Range 16 East). The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8533-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8533-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
7.3 Approve a Second Amendment to an existing Development Agreement between
RS Clearwater LLC, (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater; adopt
Resolution 14-02, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(DVA2013-11001)
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The 11.637-acre site is located at the southwest corner of Gulf to Bay Boulevard
and South Belcher Road. The property consists of the following three parcels of
vacant land 13-29-15-48611-000-0020, 13-29-15-48611-000-0030 and 13-29-15-
48611-000-0040). The property is located within the Commercial (C) District and
the Residential/Office/Retail (R/O/R) Future Land Use Plan category.
The proposal is to amend a previously approved site plan to allow a Vehicle
Service use within the C District as part of a Retail Plaza with a minimum parking
ratio of 1.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of GFA. The Vehicle Service use will be
located within a one-story 6,622 square foot at the northwest corner of the site
replacing the approved 4,200 square foot proposed office building.
On February 16, 2010, the Community Development Board approved a Flexible
Development application (FLD2009-12046) to permit 70,212 square feet of Retail
Sales and Services uses and 12,787 square feet of Restaurant uses (total
commercial floor area of 82,999 square feet) in the proposed Commercial (C)
District. This site plan was superseded by application FLD201 1-0401 8 outlined,
below. The site was also the subject of a Development Agreement (DVA2009-
00005).
On July 19, 2011, the Community Development Board approved a Flexible
Development application (FLD2011-04018) to permit 40,000 square feet of retail
sales and service use, 5,559 square feet of automobile service station use, 4,200
square feet of office use (bank) and 9,400 square feet of restaurant uses (total
commercial floor area of 59,159 square feet) in the Commercial (C) District. The
site is also subject to a Development Agreement (DVA2011-04001) which
amended the original Development Agreement (DVA2009-00005).
On March 10, 2010, the City Council approved the original Development
Agreement (DVA2009-00005) which provided, in brief:
• A maximum of 90,000 square feet of retail and restaurant development;
• 495 parking spaces;
• A maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.178;
• A maximum height of 36 feet;
• That any minor amendments to the site plan may be made by the Planning
and Development Director pursuant to Code; and
• That any amendments to the site plan deemed to not be a minor
amendment or that require further review by the CDB shall require an
amendment to the Development Agreement.
On August 29, 2011, the City Council adopted DVA2011-04001, an amendment to
the Development Agreement outlined, above, which provided, in brief:
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• An overall amendment to the Site Plan (Section 3);
• Amending Section 4.2 to include specific ratios for the number of required
parking spaces rather than an overall number as follows:
o five spaces per 1,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area (GFA) for
retail and automobile service stations;
• four spaces per 1,000 square feet of GFA for office; and
• fifteen spaces per 1,000 square feet of GFA for restaurants.
• That the ability to utilize cross-parking amongst outparcels be permitted.
This Second Amendment to an existing Development Agreement proposes to
amend a previously approved site plan to allow a Vehicle Service use within the C
District as part of a Retail Plaza with a minimum parking ratio of 1.5 spaces per
1,000 square feet of GFA. The number of parking spaces complies with the
development standard of 1.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for
Vehicle Service uses as set forth in the Community Development Code.
The development proposal will not degrade the Level of Service (LOS C or better)
on surrounding transportation facilities nor adversely affect the nearby signalized
intersection, which is consistent with Metropolitan Planning Organizations
concurrency management for transportation facilities.
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements, is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed Development
Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed ten years, meets the criteria
for the allocation of units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design
and includes the following main provisions:
• Amends Section 3 of the agreement to reflect the new site plan for the
northern portion (Parcel 1);
• Amends Sections 4.1 of the agreement to include no more than 90,000
square feet of retail, restaurant and vehicle service use on the parcel; and
• Amends Section 4.2 of the agreement to change the number of parking
spaces for restaurants from 15 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor
area to 12 spaces per 1,000 square feet and to add 1.5 parking spaces
per 1,000 square feet for vehicle service to the existing provided uses and
their respective parking ratios;
The Community Development Board reviewed this Second Amendment to an
existing Development Agreement at its public hearing on January 21, 2014, and
recommended approval.
Applicant Representative Katie Cole said when originally approved in 2010, the request
was approved under one development agreement; one parcel was an apartment
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complex, to be located at the intersection of Druid Road and Belcher Road and the
other parcel was a commercial/retail mix at the intersection of Belcher Road and Gulf to
Bay Boulevard. The previous site plan referenced an office use because of the bank
use; under city code, banks are classified as office. Ms. Cole said the Wawa has been
submitted for permitting with construction to begin afterwards; the Applicant has signed
a Starbucks to the site. There are three other outparcels needing tenants. The
Applicant is not involved with the residential component.
In response to questions, Planner Mark Parry said the proposed residential project has
been undergoing the permitting process. The project will consist of 248 units.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve a Second Amendment to an existing
Development Agreement between RS Clearwater LLC, (the property owner) and the
City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 14-02 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen Hock-
DiPolito moved to adopt Resolution 14-02. 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
7.4 Approval of a Development Agreement between Marquesas, LLC (property
owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of 93 units from
the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design; adopt Resolution 14-05, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2013-12008)
Development Proposal:
No changes have been made to the Development Proposal presented at the
February 6, 2014 Council meeting.
The owners propose to develop the site with two primary buildings including a 74-
unit resort attached dwelling building and a 208-unit overnight accommodations
building with associated accessory uses included a restaurant, bar, fitness facility
and the like. It should be noted that on April 19, 2005 the Community
Development Board (CDB) approved a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) of
10 units from 41 Devon Drive and three units from the Sand Pearl project located
generally at 500 Mandalay Avenue (13 dwelling units total), under the provisions
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of Section 4-1402 (TDR2005-01017) as associated with applications FLD2005-
01016 and PLT2005-00002.
It must be noted that the applicant is using only 12 of these dwelling units as part
of the 74 proposed dwelling units because the amount of dwelling units, which
may used as part of a TDR is limited to 20 percent of the permitted number of
dwelling units. As such, for the purposes of determining the overall intensity of use
for the site, only 62 dwelling units are used (74 less 12 equals 62).
The development is considered a mixed-use project due to the mix of residential
and non-residential units. The intensity of use for mixed use projects is
determined by calculating the amount of land area needed for one of the uses and
the applying the remaining land area to the second use. In the case of the subject
development, the development potential is determined by first calculating the
amount of land needed to support 62 dwelling units. In this case, 2.067 acres is
need to support 62 dwelling units given density of 30 units per acre. This area is
subtracted from the overall size of the site (4.38 acres) resulting in 2.313 acres.
This is then multiplied by 50 (the otherwise permitted number of hotel units
permitted per acre) which yields 115 units. This acreage is also multiplied by 90
(the maximum density for properties greater than 2.5 acres pursuant to Beach by
Design) which yields 208 units. Subtracting these two figures (208 less 115) yields
93, which is the number of units needed from the Reserve. The proposal is
consistent with Beach by Design and the CDC with regard to density.
As mentioned, the current proposal is to develop the site with two primary
buildings including a 74-unit resort attached dwelling building (including 12 units
transferred to the site previously) and a 208-unit overnight accommodations
building with associated accessory uses included a restaurant, bar, fitness facility
and the like, including the allocation of up to 93 rooms from the Hotel Density
Reserve. The Overnight Accommodation and Resort Attached Dwelling building
will be 150 feet (from Base Flood Elevation) to flat roof(15 stories) with an
additional 13 feet for mechanical equipment and architectural details. A parking
garage containing 265 spaces serving the Overnight Accommodation use will be
just over 73 feet with an additional 13 feet for mechanical equipment and
architectural details. An additional 50 spaces are accommodated within structured
parking associated with the Resort Attached Dwelling building. Finally, 97 spaces
are provided with surface parking throughout the site. The proposal includes a
tropical modern architecture, which is consistent with and complements the
tropical vernacular envisioned in Beach by Design.
Consistency with the Community Development Code:
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No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the
February 6, 2014 Council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan continues to appear
to be consistent with the CDC with regard to:
• Minimum Lot Area and Width
• Minimum Setbacks
• Maximum Height
• Minimum Off-Street Parking
• Landscaping
Consistency with Beach by Design:
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the
February 6, 2014 Council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan continues to appear
to be consistent with the Beach by Design with regard to:
• Design Guidelines
• Hotel Density Reserve
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements, is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed Development
Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed ten years, meets the criteria
for the allocation of rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design
and includes the following main provisions:
• Provides for the allocation of up to 93 units from the Hotel Density Reserve
or a maximum density of 90 units per acre;
• Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of
occupancy in accordance with (CDC) Section 4-407;
• Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density
Reserve that is not constructed;
• For units allocated from the Hotel Density Reserve, prohibits the
conversion of any hotel unit to a residential use and requires the recording
of a covenant restricting use of such hotel units to overnight
accommodation usage; and
• Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that
the hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch that
includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center.
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Changes to Development Agreements:
Pursuant to Section 4-606.1., CDC, a Development Agreement may be amended
by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public hearing
requirements of Section 4-206 are followed. Revisions to conceptual site plans
and/or architectural elevations attached as exhibits to this Development
Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of Section 4-406, CDC. Minor
revisions to such plans may be approved by the Community Development
Coordinator. Other revisions not specified as minor shall require an amendment to
this Development Agreement.
The Planning and Development Department is recommending approval of this
Development Agreement for the allocation of up to 93 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve under Beach by Design.
In response to questions, Planner Mark Parry said staff has not received any comments
from the public regarding the proposal.
Applicant Representative Katie Cole reviewed the request.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve a Development Agreement between
Marquesas, LLC (property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the
allocation of 93 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Resolution 14-05 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved
to Adopt Resolution 14-05. 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 8512-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use
designation for certain real property whose post office address are 18820,
18830, 18840, 18850, and 18860 US Highway 19N., Clearwater, Florida from
Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Commercial General (CG) and
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Residential/Office/Retail (R/O/R).
Ordinance 8512-14 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8512-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 8513-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by rezoning certain real property whose post office address are 18820,
18830, 18840, 18850, and 18860 US Highway 19N., Clearwater, Florida from
Office (0) to Commercial (C).
Ordinance 8513-14 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8513-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 8514-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use
designation for certain real property whose post office address is 2650 Sabal
Springs Drive from Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) to Institutional (1).
Ordinance 8514-14 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8514-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 8515-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 2650 Sabal
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Springs Drive from Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) to Institutional (1).
Ordinance 8515-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8515-14 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, Councilmember Jay E.
Polglaze
"Nays": None
8.5 Deny: Second Reading of Ordinance 8535-14, approving MarineMax, Inc. for an
exemption from certain ad valorem taxation.
As reported at the February 18, 2014 work session, the Applicant has withdrawn
their application after completing their budget analysis. The Applicant is still
committed to relocating their corporate offices to 2600 McCormick Drive in
Clearwater, Florida.
The City Attorney said that the Applicant has withdrawn their application and adoption of
Ordinance 8535-14 is no longer needed.
Ordinance 8535-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to deny second reading of Ordinance 8535-14 since
the Applicant has withdrawn the request. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
City Manager Reports
9. Consent Agenda —Approved as submitted.
9.1 Approve the first renewal of a Purchase Order, in the amount of$350,000, with
Heath Consultants, Inc., to provide natural gas line locating services, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.2 Approve a Service Agreement with Florida Gas Transmission for the
transportation of natural gas supply under Rate Schedule FTS-2, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.3 Approve Event Agreement (Agreement) between the City and CBS Radio
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Stations, Inc. (CBS Radio) to use Coachman Park on March 8, 2014 to produce,
organize and coordinate an outdoor concert event know as Wild Splash and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.4 Declare a 2005 Sterling L7501 VacCon (G3019) surplus to the needs of the City
and be used for trade in value to purchase a new Aquatech Sewer
Cleaner/Vacuum Unit to maintain the sewer lines within Clearwater. (consent)
9.5 Approve Cooperative Funding Agreement between the Southwest Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD) and the City of Clearwater for construction and
construction inspection of Smallwood Circle Stormwater Improvements (N395) in
the amount of$750,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
consent
9.6 Approve the First Amendment to Revocable License Agreement between the
City of Clearwater and Salt Block 57, LLC, for the exclusive use of City Parking
Lot 32; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.7 Approve Change Order 1 to David Nelson Construction Co., Inc. of Palm Harbor,
Florida for the Hillcrest/Brookhill Neighborhood Traffic Calming and Stormwater
Improvements project (10-0002-EN and 10-0005-EN) in amount of$618,029.02,
for a new contract total of$3,178,865.38; approve a time extension of 90 days
for completion of additional storm improvements; and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
9.8 Reappoint Judith B. Powers and Neale A. Stralow to the Public Art and Design
Board with terms to expire February 28, 2018. (consent)
9.9 Accept withdrawal of the Business Maintenance and Continued Performance
Agreement with MarineMax, Inc., which establishes certain conditions including
capital investment, new mob creation, minimum annual average wage thresholds
for new employees, and other considerations as required by the City's
enactment authority and reflected in Ordinance 8535-14, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (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.
10. Other Items on City Manager Reports
10.1 Approve the Strategic Direction Action Plan and authorize transfer of funds in the
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amount of$250,000 from General Fund Reserves to establish a Strategic
Direction Action Plan Project and provide for an Urban Land Institute Technical
Assistance Panel, Citywide Branding, Citizens Survey and related
implementation activities.
In 2013, City Council established a Strategic Direction, providing a Mission and
Vision along with supporting Goals and Objectives, as derived from input from
stakeholders and a community analysis.
Implementation of the Strategic Direction requires both, defined, proactive
actions as well as on-going planning and resource commitments. The Action
Plan outlines new strategic actions that are recommended for purposes of
beginning the implementation process with activities that require outside
consultants and surveys. These actions are necessary to fulfill the identified
objectives for creating an economic identity and promoting a Clearwater brand as
well as fostering community engagement to understand citizen values for
services and performance.
The balance in General Fund reserves is approximately $19.9 million, or 17.3%
of the 2013/14 General Fund operating budget. Inclusive of the $1.4 million used
to fund the current operating budget, a total of$2,450,215 of General Fund
reserves had been used to date to fund expenditures in the 2013/14 operating
budget.
In response to questions, Public Communications Director Joelle Castelli said when
staff contacted a branding company regarding community branding, it was suggested
that the process include questions before and after the branding rollout. The branding
process will take twelve months to complete. Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard
said the branding process is an in-depth grassroots engagement that will involve
citizens and businesses. The citizen survey will focus on city services, such as once-a-
week garbage pickup, and will provide data that staff may compare to previous surveys.
The citizen survey results are needed for the performance measurement initiative.
In response to a concern, Ms. Castelli said staff could discuss the possibility of cross
tabulating the citizen survey responses with the neighborhood they represent.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the ULI study could start in a few
months, if supported by Council. No matter the result of the November referendum on
the Greenlight Pinellas Plan, Pinellas County has chosen a detailed transit plan for the
future. ULI is capable of conducting the study prior to the referendum and understand
the impact to the Downtown area if passed. Ms. Silverboard said the scope of the study
has not been defined; staff anticipates it will include the Downtown core or the
Community Redevelopment Agency boundaries. ULI typically looks beyond the study
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areas. Ms. Silverboard said Council would determine the scope of the study and
participate in the study process.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Strategic Direction Action
Plan and authorize transfer of funds in the amount of$250,000 from General Fund
Reserves to establish a Strategic Direction Action Plan Project and provide for an Urban
Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel, Citywide Branding, Citizens Survey and
related implementation activities. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.2 Appoint two members to the Community Development Board with terms to expire
February 28, 2018.
The City Clerk said John Funk, currently serving as the alternate member, called after
the work session and requested that his application also be considered.
In response to questions, the City Clerk said membership qualifications are established
by city ordinance and shall include members qualified and experienced in the fields of
architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, construction, planning, and
land use law and real estate. Mr. Boutzoukas is a board certified real estate attorney.
The alternate member is an active board member who attends all meetings and
participates in board discussions. The alternate member participates in the voting
process when a board member is absent or has declared a voting conflict.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to appoint Michael Boutzoukas and Kurt
Hinrichs to the Community Development Board with terms to expire February 28, 2018.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor George Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events, and wished the Phillies
a great Spring Training.
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13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest of Clearwater
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