05/15/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2014
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
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Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Bill Jonson and
Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze
Also Present: William B. Horne 11 - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, Nicole Sprague - Official Records
and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity in research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order - Mayor George Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Fr. Bob Swick from Ukrainian Orthodox Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Jay Polglaze
4. Presentations - Given.
4.1 AHEPA Day Proclamation, May 18, 2014 - Gus Pantelides, AHEPA President
4.2 Poppy Days Proclamation, May 24-25, 2014 - Gi Gi Janesik
4.3 Safe Boating Week Proclamation, May 18-24, 2014 - Petty Officer Craig Sappo, U.S.
Coast Guard; Flotilla Commander Manny Sosa, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; Lt.
Commander Edward O' Brien, Clearwater Sail & Power Squadron; Marine and
Aviation Director Bill Morris
4.4 EMS Week Proclamation 2014, May 18-24, 2014 - Assistant Fire Chief Joseph
Connors
4.5 Youth Sportsmanship Awards
4.6 Public Works Week Proclamation, May 18-24, 2014 - Public Utilities Director Tracy
Mercer, Engineering Director Mike Quillen, Solid Waste/General Services Director Earl
Gloster
4.7 World Diversity Day Proclamation, May 21, 2014 - Jennifer Obermaier and Bennett
Elbo, Clearwater Diversity Council Co-Chairs
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4.8 TBARTA Presentation - Bob Clifford
Mr. Clifford provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding recent
accomplishments and future plans for the Tampa Bay region.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the May 1, 2014 City Council Meeting and the April 21, 2014
Special City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the May 1,
2014 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the
City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
It was stated the City Clerk corrected a few scrivener's errors found in
the minutes for the April 21, 2014 Special City Council Meeting, copies
were provided to Council prior to the meeting. Councilmember Jonson
moved to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2014 Special City
Council Meeting as amended by the City Clerk. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Corina Morrison and Wade Clark invited Council to the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Neighborhood Center fundraiser on May 24, 2014 and the
neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between Mainstream
Partners VIII, LTD (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the
allocation of 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and
confirm a second public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on
June 5, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2013-08004)
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The 1.60-acre site (including a 35 foot by 240 foot portion of the South Gulfview Boulevard
right-of-way) is bound by South Gulfview Boulevard (west), Coronado Drive (east) at the
intersection of Coronado Drive and Brightwater Drive. The subject property is comprised of
two parcels with a frontage of approximately 244 feet along South Gulfview Boulevard and
355 feet of frontage along Coronado Drive. The larger of the two parcels sites is occupied
by the Beachview Inn, a 64 unit overnight accommodation use built in 1982 (according to
Pinellas County Property Appraiser records). The second parcel is occupied by an
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attached dwelling unit with five units built in 1954 (also according to Pinellas County
Property Appraiser records). The subject property is zoned Tourist (T) District with an
underlying Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) category of Resort Facilities High (RFH). The
subject property is also located within the Beach Walk district of Beach by Design.
Access to the portion of the site occupied by the attached dwelling unit is provided by a
narrow driveway along Coronado Drive. The larger parcel is accessed via pair of two-way
driveways along Coronado Drive. Parking is provided along the east side of the site. The
hotel building is located along the west side of the site. The attached dwelling building is
centrally located on its parcel. A pool area is located at the southwest corner of the larger
parcel. The site enjoys direct access to Beach Walk.
The immediate area is characterized by a variety of uses including overnight
accommodation, retail, outdoor recreation and entertainment, restaurant and attached
dwelling uses with heights ranging from one to 15 stories. The City's Beach Walk project
has been constructed transforming South Gulfview Boulevard to the west of this site into a
winding beachside promenade with lush landscaping, artistic touches and clear views to
Clearwater's award-winning beach and the water beyond.
Development Proposal:
It should be noted that this project and request was reviewed at the City Council meetings of
October 16 and November 7, 2013 with requests for continuances at the November 21 and
December 5, 2013 meetings. While the request with regard to the number of units
requested from the Reserve has not changed the conceptual site plan and elevations have
been modified at the direction of the City Council.
The owners propose to utilize the otherwise permitted density of 50 units per acre or 80 units
and incorporate an additional 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve through Beach by
Design resulting in a total of 180 units (113 units per acre).
The current proposal is to demolish all structures on the site and redevelop the site with a
180-unit overnight accommodation use (113 rooms per acre, including the allocation of 100
rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve). The building will be 140 feet (from Base Flood
Elevation) to flat roof with parking on the first four levels. 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:
Minimum Lot Area and Width:
Pursuant to CDC Table 2-802, the minimum required lot area and width for an Overnight
Accommodation use is 20,000 square feet and between 100 and 150 feet,
respectively. The subject property is 69,736 square feet in area and approximately 244 feet
wide. The site is consistent with these Code provisions.
Minimum Setbacks:
The conceptual site plan depicts setbacks of zero feet to building along the front (west)
along South Gulfview Boulevard, 15 feet along the front (east) along Coronado Drive and 10
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feet along the sides (west, south and north). The proposed setbacks may be approved as
part of a Level Two (FLD) application, subject to meeting the applicable flexibility criteria of
the Community Development Code.
Maximum Height:
Section B of the Design Guidelines within Beach by Design specifically addresses
height. The proposal provides for a building 140 feet in height as measured from BFE
(Base Flood Elevation) where a height of up to 150 feet is permitted as prescribed by the
CDC, where additional density is allocated to the development either by TDRs, via the
Destination Resort Density Pool pursuant to the CRD designation, or via the Hotel Density
Reserve where the subject property is located between South Gulfview Boulevard and the
Gulf of Mexico or on the west side of Coronado Drive. Density is proposed to be
augmented through the use of 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve and the subject
property is located on the west side of Coronado Drive.
This section also requires that portions of any structures which exceed 100 feet are spaced
at least 100 feet apart. The applicant has shown that no portion of the building which
exceeds 100 feet is closer than 100 from any other portion of any other building which
exceeds 100 feet. This section also includes overall separation requirements for structures
over 100 feet in height as two options: (1) no more than two structures which exceed 100
feet within 500 feet; or (2) no more than four structures which exceed 100 feet within 800
feet.
The proposal provides for a building which exceeds 100 feet in height. The applicant has
demonstrated that there are no more than two structures which exceed 100 feet within 500
feet thereby fulfilling the requirements of Option 1, above. In addition, the applicant has
demonstrated that there are no more than four structures which exceed 100 feet within 800
feet thereby fulfilling the requirements of Option 2, above.
The height of the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines of Beach by Design.
Minimum Off-Street Parking:
The 180-room overnight accommodation use requires a minimum of 216 off-street parking
spaces. A minimum of 216 parking spaces will be provided within a parking garage located
on the first four levels of the building. This is consistent with the applicable Sections of the
Community Development Code.
Landscaping:
While a formal landscape plan is not required to be submitted for review at this time, the
conceptual landscape areas depicted on the site plan show that foundation landscaping will
be provided along the front (east) and sides (north, south and west) of the building. In
addition, landscaping will also be provided between the building and Beach Walk along the
west side of the site within the adjacent right-of-way. Since no perimeter landscape buffers
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are required in the Tourist(T) District, the proposed landscape areas meet or exceed what is
required. It is noted, however, that flexibility may be requested/necessary as part of a
Comprehensive Landscape Program which would be reviewed at time of formal site plan
approval.
Consistency with Beach by Design:
Design Guidelines:
A review of the provided architectural elevations and massing study was conducted and the
proposed building does appear to be generally consistent with the applicable Design
Guidelines established in Beach by Design. It is noted, however, that a more formal review
of these Guidelines will need to be conducted as part of the final site plan approval process.
Hotel Density Reserve:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with those criteria established within Beach
by Design concerning the allocation of hotel rooms from the Reserve. The project appears
to be generally consistent with those criteria, including that the development comply with the
Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the application of
traffic concurrency management for transportation facilities. The submitted Traffic Impact
Study concludes that traffic operations at nearby intersections and on adjacent roadways
would continue at acceptable levels of service.
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 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve or a
maximum density of 113 units per acre;
• Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of occupancy
in accordance with Community Development Code (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.
It should be noted that the proposed Development Agreement does not include Section
6.1.10 Limitation on Amplified Music. Developer agrees that there shall be no outdoor
amplified music at the Project after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, or after 12:00
midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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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.
Planner Mark Parry said staff has not received any new information from
the Applicant since the work session.
It was stated that Council moved the June 5 council meeting to
Wednesday, June 4 at Monday's work session.
Applicant Representative Ed Hooper said the Applicant came before
Council on November 7, 2013 with another team and design. The
project before Council tonight is a new design under a new team and is
consistent with Beach by Design. The only issue still outstanding is the
amplified music restrictions. The Applicant is requesting that amplified
music be allowed Sunday through Thursday to midnight and Friday and
Saturday to 1:00 a.m. The project is not near any residential property.
Mr. Hooper said the Applicant would add language regarding the desired
amplified music restrictions prior to the second public hearing. The
project consists of 180 hotel units with no full kitchens and compliments
the Beach by Design Character District. Applicant Representative Brian
Aungst, Jr. said the vague language used in Section 6.1.6 and Exhibit C
has been addressed, which clarifies that all 180 units will be available to
the public for overnight accommodations through one lobby reservation
system.
Support was expressed to restrict the hours for amplified noise Sunday
through Thursday to midnight and Friday and Saturday to 1.00 a.m. as
the project is not in the immediate area of residential property. It was
stated that previously approved projects are near residential property
and reason why the restrictions are different.
In response to a question, Mr. Hooper said the project before Council
tonight no longer has an entrance off Gulfview Boulevard. There will be
a long gradual ramp off of Coronado Drive that will avoid vehicle
stacking during check-in/out times.
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7.2 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 1278 Palm Street and 2017 North Betty Lane; and pass Ordinances
8564-14, 8565-14 and 8566-14 on first reading. (ANX2014-03007)
This voluntary annexation petition involves two parcels of land totaling 0.234 acres. Both
parcels are occupied by a single-family dwelling. The two 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. The properties proposed for annexation
are contiguous to existing City boundaries along at least one property boundary. 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 annexation is
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 are 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. 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 promotes 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.
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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
along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexations are consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Hamilton 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 1278 Palm Street and 2017 North Betty Lane. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8564-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8564-14 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8565-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8565-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8566-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8566-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
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7.3 Approve the Annexation of a portion of the road right-of-way located on Belcher Road,
north of Sunset Point Road to Montclair Road, including all of the right-of-way within
the intersection of North Belcher Road, Montclair Road, and Old Coachman Road,
consisting of a portion of Section 06, Township 29 South, Range 16 East; and pass
Ordinances 8558-14, 8559-14, and 8560-14 on first reading. (ANX2014-02005)
This annexation petition involves 4.974 acres of a portion of the right-of-way located on N.
Belcher Road, north of Sunset Point Road to Montclair Road. This right-of-way is adjacent to
the east of the Webb's Nursery property which was annexed into the City in August 2013
(ANX2013-04007). The City was unable to annex the right-of-way at the time because such
action would have created an enclave of a small Pinellas County owned parcel located just
north of Sunset Point Road/Belcher Road. The Pinellas County Board of County
Commissioners has since dedicated this County property as public road right-of-way for N.
Belcher Road, thereby allowing the City to move forward with annexation of the right-of-way.
The City of Clearwater is requesting this annexation in order to ensure that the entire
right-of-way of this roadway and its associated intersections are within the City's jurisdiction.
The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the south, east, and west. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Medium (RM) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Medium High Density Residential (MHDR).
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 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.
The proposed annexation is 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
south, east and west; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the Annexation of a portion
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of the road right-of-way located on Belcher Road, north of Sunset Point
Road to Montclair Road, including all of the right-of-way within the
intersection of North Belcher Road, Montclair Road, and Old Coachman
Road, consisting of a portion of Section 06, Township 29 South, Range
16 East. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8558-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8558-14 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8559-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8559-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8560-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8560-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
City Manager Reports
8. Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted.
8.1 Approve the new Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Signal
Maintenance and Reimbursement Agreement, which allows the City to be financially
reimbursed by FDOT for maintaining state traffic signals on the state highway system
within the City limits and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.2 Approve a blanket purchase order to Harcross Chemicals, Inc., of Tampa, FL in the
amount of$530,212.64, for liquid Sodium Bisulfite Solution, for a 1-year period, with
two additional annual extensions, in order to meet the requirements of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
8.3 Award a construction contract to Metro Equipment, Inc. of Miami, Florida, for the
Safety Harbor Sanitary Sewer Flow Meter Replacement project (11-0035-UT) in the
amount of$676,050.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
8.4 Approve additional staff (2,180 hrs or 1.05 FTE's) for the North Greenwood
Recreation and Aquatics Complex (NGRAC) for youth programming to be funded by
JWB through Coordinated Child Care. (consent)
8.5 Award a Construction Contract to Gator Grading and Paving LLC of Palmetto, Florida
for the 2014 Street Resurfacing Project (14-0025-EN) in the amount of$3,329,125.36,
which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and
specification, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.6 Approve First Amendment to the Cultural Facilities Grant between the City and the
State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs (FDCA), to clarify
language in the original Agreement regarding the scope of work, deliverables, and
project budget and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.7 Approve Second Amendment to Revocable License Agreement between the City and
Emerald Coast Bungee, Inc., to clarify language regarding employee background
screening, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.8 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested city fees and service charges for
Fiscal Year 2014/15 special events, including five annual city events; and fourteen city
co-sponsored events, at an estimated General Fund cost of$389,090 ($24,300 cash
contributions and $364,790 in-kind contributions) and Enterprise Fund cost and fee
waiver of$90,840 for the purposes of Fiscal Year 2014/15 departmental budget
submittals. (consent)
8.9 Award a contract (purchase order) to Elster American Meter in the amount of
$964,725.00 for the purchase of diaphragm gas meters (Items 1, 27 37 4), from June 1,
2014 through May 31, 2015; to Equipment Controls Company in the amount of
$118,205.00 for the purchase of rotary gas meters (Items 5, 67 77 8), from June 1,
2014 through May 31, 2015; to Key Controls, Inc. in the amount of$410,684.90 for
the purchase of gas regulators (Items 9, 107 117 127 137 14), from June 1, 2014
through May 31, 2015, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
8.10 Approve the obligations imposed on the City by the conveyance of a Distribution
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Easement from a private property owner to Duke Energy for the installation of
electrical facilities to provide service to a production well on common area of Mission
Hills Condominium Complex; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
8.11 Approve a budget amendment to the City Attorney's Professional Services budget in
the amount of$100,000.00. (consent)
8.12 Approve City contribution to City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Plan to subsidize
buyback of prior service credit for certain hazardous duty contract employees enrolled
in the Plan, for a not-to-exceed amount of$545,000, to be funded from General Fund
reserves, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.13 Approve a Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the State of Florida
Department of Transportation for the maintenance of the Shared Use Path on the
south side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway (SR 60), authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same, and provide direction regarding the timing and possible
funding of the Bayshore Trail. (consent)
8.14 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to The Parts House of Tampa, FL in the
amount of$160,000 for the purchase of replacement vehicle parts used by all city
departments during the contract period June 1, 201 through May 31, 2015, in
accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances, City of Tampa Contract
10-P-04593 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
8.15 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Fleet Products of Tampa, FL in the
amount of$220,000 for the purchase of replacement vehicle parts used by all city
departments during the contract period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015, in
accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances, City of Tampa Contract
10-P-04593, bids 41081810 and 41020612, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
8.16 Approve an Indemnification Agreement with Westfield Countryside Mall for use of the
premises located at 27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida permitting
Police Officers to utilize mall property for Operation Shred, authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same, and authorize the Chief of Police to sign future
Indemnification Agreements. (consent)
8.17 Approve the second rollover contract (purchase order) in the amount of$449,000.00
to General Utilities for the purchase of Steel Pipe and Fittings (Items 1-14, 41-437
67-937 96-128 and 133-160), for the period June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015; approve
the second rollover of contract (purchase order) in the amount of$417,000.00 to
General Utilities for the purchase of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings (Items 1-66 and
72-100), for the period June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
8.18 Appoint Emilio Gonzales, Nola Johnson, and Carmen Santiago to the Parks and
Recreation Board with terms to expire May 31, 2018. (consent)
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8.19 Approve submission of Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
(DOJ/BJA) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application in the
amount of$58,283 and additional 2.7 Full Time Equivalent Position (FTE). (consent)
8.20 Approve the Second Amendment to the Contract for Purchase of Real Property by the
City of Clearwater for property located at 1140 Brownell Street; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Vice Mayor 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.
9. Other Items on City Manager Reports
9.1 Approve correction of Resolution 14-08 by amending Exhibit A to that Resolution to
correct scrivener's error, adopt Resolution 14-16, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (HDA2014-02001)
On April 16, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 14-08, which approved a First
Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Clearwater
Grande Holdings, LLC. The First Amendment allocated an additional ten units from the
Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design, and therefore should have contained
language in Section 3, conforming the total number of referenced units in the original
Development Agreement to reflect the new total number of units (181). This corrective First
Amendment to Development Agreement accomplishes that purpose.
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton moved to approve correction of
Resolution 14-08 by amending Exhibit A to that Resolution to correct
scrivener's error and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 14-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 14-16. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
9.2 Appoint Nicole St. Clair as the Public Housing Resident member to the Clearwater
Housing Authority for an unexpired term through September 30, 2017. (consent)
The City Clerk said the Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA) does not
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have any prospective appointees within city limits who are willing to
serve as the Public Housing Resident member. Florida Statutes allows
CHA to appoint an individual who resides within CHA's jurisdiction,
which encompasses a 3-mile radius outside of Clearwater city limits.
Councilmember Jonson moved to appoint Nicole St. Clair as the
Public Housing Resident member to the Clearwater Housing
Authority for an unexpired term through September 30, 2017. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.3 Approve changes to City Council Rules and adopt Resolution 14-18.
At the April 14 work session, it was suggested that consideration be given to moving the
Consent Agenda earlier in the council meeting. Staff is suggesting the Consent Agenda be
placed after Citizens to be heard regarding items not on the agenda, but before public
hearings. Staff is also recommending adding a Presentations category after public
hearings, which will be reserved for government agencies or groups who are providing
formal updates or requests to Council. Special recognitions and awards would remain at
the beginning of the meeting and would be reserved for Proclamations, service awards, and
other special recognitions.
During the same meeting, a suggestion was made regarding opening closing comments by
the Mayor to Councilmembers. Comments would be limited to three minutes. Currently
the Mayor closes the council meeting reviewing upcoming and recent events.
At the April 28 work session, it was suggested that Rule 8, Debate of Motions, Tie Votes, be
amended to clarify how Councilmembers may end debate. Interactive discussion between
Councilmembers on an agenda item may be ended at any time by a motion to call the
question.
During the May 1 council meeting, Councilmember Bill Jonson submitted the following
change for council consideration: add a subsection to Rule 6, Order of Business, to reflect
the agenda outline for council work sessions:
A. Presentations
B. Departmental Review of upcoming council agenda items
C. City Manager Verbal Reports
D. City Attorney Verbal reports
E. Council Discussion Items (agendaed via City Manager)
F. Council Sub Committee Reports (if any)
G. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be scheduled
for subsequent meetings or work sessions.
Councilmember Bill Jonson suggested adding the following at the end of
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Section 1:
The order of business for a work session meeting shall ordinarily be:
a. Presentations
b. Department Review of upcoming Council Agenda Items
c. City Manager Verbal Reports
d. City Attorney Verbal Reports
e. Council Discussion Items (agendaed via City Manager)
f. New business items (items not on the agenda may be brought up
asking they be scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in
accordance with Rule 1, paragraph 2).
Councilmember Bill Jonson suggested to amend the resolution title to reflect
that Rule 8 was being amended to add the order of business for a work
session meeting.
Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve changes to City
Council Rules. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 14-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to amend Resolution 14-18, by
inserting the following information at the end of Section 1 and before
Section 2:
The order of business for a work session meeting shall ordinarily be:
a. Presentations
b. Department Review of upcoming Council Agenda Items
c. City Manager Verbal Reports
d. City Attorney Verbal Reports
e. Council Discussion Items (agendaed via City Manager)
f. New business items (items not on the agenda may be brought up
asking they be scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in
accordance with Rule 1, paragraph 2).
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The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 14-18, as
amended. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock - DiPolito, Councilmember
Hamilton, Councilmember Jonson and Councilmember Polglaze
10. City Manager Verbal Reports
None.
11. City Attorney Reports
None.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events and reminded all
that the June 5 council meeting was moved to Wednesday, June 4.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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