10/15/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2014
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Bill Jonson, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton and
Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze
Also Present: William B. Horne 11 - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Pastor Elijah McGill from New Destiny Worship Center
3. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito
4. Special recognitions and awards (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions) - Given.
4.1 Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
4.2 Countryside High School - Principal Gary Schlereth
Principal Schlereth thanked Council for their support and reviewed recent
school accomplishments and goals for the current school year.
4.3 Pro Bono Week Proclamation, October 19-25, 2014 - Karen France, Clearwater Bar
Association
4.4 Dysautonomia Awareness Month Proclamation, October 2014 - Kelly Freeman, Nate
Freeman, and Andrea Layman
4.5 National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation, October 2014 - Suzanne Ruley,
Vice President of the Clearwater Arts Alliance
4.6 Maxima's 2014 Hispanic Heritage Concert - Nio Fernandez, Program Director 92.5
Mr. Fernandez thanked Council and city staff for their continued support
and presented Council with a framed commemorative poster
autographed by the performers.
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4.7 United Way Month Proclamation, October 15 - November 14, 2014 - Jen Obermaier,
2014 City Campaign Chair
4.8 End of Session Report - Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield, Dean Mead
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the October 2, 2014 City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the
October 2, 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
Thomas West expressed concerns regarding potholes along State
Street created by the Idlewild Sewer Project contractor.
Chuck Johnston said the Clearwater Horeshoe Club will be celebrating
forty years at Ed Wright Park in November and will be hosting the
2015 and 2016 State Good Life Games.
Joseph Corvino and Tom Nocera expressed concerns with Closing
Comments by Councilmembers portion of the meeting being used to
respond to comments made by citizens regarding items not on the
agenda when citizens are not present to respond.
State Representative Ed Hooper thanked Council for working with him during
his time with the State Legislature.
7. Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted, less Item 7.6.
7.1 Approve an amendment to the agreement with Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company
for actuarial services for the City's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) liability, to
extend the agreement for two years, to December 31, 2016, with an additional
not-to-exceed amount of$17,500, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.2 Approve acceptance of U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Grant Award in the amount of$30,671 for funding for Clearwater Police Department's
(CPD) Cold Case Team Project and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.3 Approve revised Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Signal
Maintenance and Compensation Agreement, which allows the City to be financially
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reimbursed by FDOT for maintaining state traffic signals on the state highway system
within the City limits and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Award a contract (purchase order) to Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Appleton, WI. in the
amount of$ 534,000.00 for the purchase of one new Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity
Pumper in accordance with Sec. 2.564 (1)(d), Code of Ordinances, - Other
governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve the combining of the Solid Waste Fund and the Recycling Fund for the
purposes of financial statement presentation, residential rate presentation, and the
application of Council policy for reserve requirement and provide an effective date.
(consent)
7.6 Approve establishing a new Capital Improvement Project entitled Transfer Station
Rebuild (CIP 315-96447) for $1,000,000, to be funded from unappropriated retained
earnings of the Solid Waste Fund, for preliminary site work to include but not limited to
geotechnical surveys, land surveys, and preliminary design needed for the new
Transfer Station facility. (consent)
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7.7 Approve a contract with Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) to provide
Hearing Officers for the Civil Service Administration and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 7.6, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.6 Approve establishing a new Capital Improvement Project entitled Transfer Station
Rebuild (CIP 315-96447) for $1,000,000, to be funded from unappropriated retained
earnings of the Solid Waste Fund, for preliminary site work to include but not limited to
geotechnical surveys, land surveys, and preliminary design needed for the new
Transfer Station facility. (consent)
Since 1970, the City of Clearwater has operated a centrally-located solid waste
transfer station. This facility is used by department route trucks to increase
efficiency, by allowing the trucks to dump quickly and return to route collection.
At the time of its construction, the Transfer Station facility was projected to last
for twenty years and handle up to 400 tons of waste weekly. Currently the
facility is forty-four years old and is depended upon to handle an average of
340 tons of waste daily. The facility's age, increased tonnage, increased
maintenance requirements, and deterioration of the building and its foundation
necessitates that a new facility be constructed.
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After preliminary designs and surveys are completed, the department will
present to Council a total cost for the project. The total cost of the project is
expected to be in the range of$18 million to $20 million.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0-424-00000-389902 Unappropriated Retained Earnings
In response to questions, Solid Waste and General Services Director
Earl Gloster said if the transfer station was not constructed, $2.2 million
would be needed to purchase additional vehicles: 2 automated side
loaders, 2 front loaders, and 2 roll-off trucks. The cost for vehicle
replacement would be scheduled as needed. The $3.3 million-avoided
cost includes personnel and fuel costs.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve establishing a new
Capital Improvement Project entitled Transfer Station Rebuild (CIP
315-96447) for $1,000,000, to be funded from unappropriated
retained earnings of the Solid Waste Fund, for preliminary site work
to include but not limited to geotechnical surveys, land surveys,
and preliminary design needed for the new Transfer Station facility.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1452, 1473, and 1479 Grove Circle Court (Grove Circle Subdivision Lots 8,
12, and 13 in Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and pass Ordinances
8596-14, 8597-14 and 8598-14 on first reading. (ANX2014-07013)
This voluntary annexation petition involves three parcels of land totaling 0.719
acres. Two parcels are occupied by a single-family dwelling, and the third
parcel is currently vacant. The three lots are on Grove Circle Court generally
south of Sunset Point Road (SR 576), east of Kings Highway, north of
Palmetto Street, and west of North Highland Avenue. 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
Grove Circle Court Septic-to-Sewer Project. The properties are contiguous to
existing City boundaries along at least one boundary. It is proposed that the
properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) 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
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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 the properties by
Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate
capacity to serve the 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 promote the
following objectives and policy 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 Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this
property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 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 are 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 annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1452, 1473, and 1479 Grove Circle Court (Grove
Circle Subdivision Lots 8, 12, and 13 in Section 2, Township 29
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South, Range 15 East). The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8596-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8596-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8597-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8597-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8598-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8598-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
8.2 Approve the Annexation, initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Urban (RU)
and initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and
Medium Density Residential (MDR) District for 1250 Palm Street and 1325 Idlewild
Drive (consisting of portions of Section 03, Township 29 North, Range 15 East)
together with all abutting right-of-way of Idlewild Drive; and pass Ordinances 8593-14,
8594-14 and 8595-14 on first reading. (ANX2014-08014)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve two parcels of land totaling 0.256
acres. Both parcels are occupied by single-family dwellings. Both lots are
located generally south of Union Street, east of Douglas Avenue, north of
Sunset Point Road (State Road 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 are
contiguous to existing City boundaries to the east and south. It is proposed that
the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential
Urban (RU) and Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR).
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The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Community Development
Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from 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. Collection of solid waste
will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is 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 this property by Station 51 located at 1720
Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve this
property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service.
The proposed annexations will not have adverse effects on public
facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy 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 RU Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the
current Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation
primarily permits residential uses with a density of 7.5 units per acre.
The proposed zoning districts to be assigned to the properties are the
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Medium Density
Residential (MDR) Districts. The use of the subject properties are
consistent with the uses allowed in the Districts. One parcel meets the
District's minimum lot area requirement and one would meet it through
the Flexible Standard Development requirements. Both lots meet the
District's minimum lot width requirement. The proposed annexation is
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 to the east and south; therefore the annexation is consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the Annexation, initial
Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial
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Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) District for 1250
Palm Street and 1325 Idlewild Drive (consisting of portions of
Section 03, Township 29 North, Range 15 East) together with all
abutting right-of-way of Idlewild Drive. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8593-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8593-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8594-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8594-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8595-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8595-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
8.3 Approve a Development Agreement between Decade Sea Captain LLC. (the property
owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of 66 units from the
Hotel Density Reserve established in Beach by Design; adopt Resolution 14-32, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2014-07004 - 40 Devon
Drive)
Development Proposal:
Following the City Council meeting of October 2, 2014, the applicant revised
the proposal to include sidewalks along Devon Drive to match the existing and
have included a bicycle rack on the first floor of the hotel.
The owners propose to utilize the otherwise permitted density of 32 units and
incorporate 66 units from the Hotel Density Reserve through Beach by Design
resulting in a total of 98 units (149 units per acre). It should be reiterated that
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the only portion of the site which provides intensity of use is the 0.659 acre
portion within the T District.
This proposal terminates DVA2010-08001 and allocates a total of 66 units to
the project from the Hotel Density Reserve pursuant to Beach by Design.
Consistency with the Community Development Code (CDC):
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the
October 2, 2014 City 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
October 2, 2014 City 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 66 units from the Hotel Density Reserve or a
maximum density of 148.7 units per acre;
• Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of
occupancy in accordance with Section 4-407, CDC;
• 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.
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
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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 66 units from the Hotel
Density Reserve under Beach by Design.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve a Development
Agreement between Decade Sea Captain LLC. (the property owner)
and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of 66 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve established in Beach by Design.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Council recessed from 7:30 p.m. to 7:44 p.m.
Resolution 14-32 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Resolution 14-32. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8587-14 on second reading, adopting an Interlocal Service
Boundary Agreement with Pinellas County.
Ordinance 8587-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8587-14 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8591-14 on second reading, amending Chapter 32, Article VIII,
Clearwater Code of Ordinances relating to gas services, providing for the use of
subcontractors in the fulfillment of Gas services, providing for delivery of gas at
varying pressures, and providing for discretion by Clearwater Gas System in providing
certain optional services; amending Appendix A, Code of Ordinances to revise rates
for Clearwater Gas System customers.
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Ordinance 8591-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8591-14 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 8607-14 on second reading, amending the provisions of Chapter 2,
Article V., Division 3., Code of Ordinances to comply with Section 401(a)(31)(B) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
Ordinance 8607-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8607-14 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 8612-14 on second reading, amending the Money Purchase
Pension Plan to comply with the Internal Revenue Code, and codifying the amended
Second Restatement of the Money Purchase Pension Plan.
Ordinance 8612-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8612-14 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
10. Presentations (by government agencies or groups providing formal updates to
Council
10.1Community Dental Clinic - Steve Heller
Mr. Heller provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Clinic's
accomplishments during its first year anniversary and future fundraising
efforts. He thanked Council and city staff for their continued support.
10.2Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Study Presentation - Burton and Associates
There was consensus that a presentation was not needed since the
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presentation was given at the work session.
11. City Manager Reports
11.1Approve establishing a new Capital Improvement Project entitled Recycling
Processing Center Expansion and Upgrade (CIP 315-96809) for $1,000,000, to be
funded from unappropriated retained earnings of the Recycling Fund, for preliminary
site work to include but not limited to geotechnical surveys, land surveys, preliminary
design, and equipment needed for the new Recycling Processing facility. (consent)
In October 2013, the City of Clearwater converted residential recycling
collection from manual collection of 18 gallon bins to automated collection
using 96 gallon carts. This change has allowed our residents to continue
recycling everything they had always recycled while adding cardboard, glass,
and cartons (gable top and aseptic containers) to the mix. The first twelve
months of the expanded residential program (October 2013 through
September 2014) has seen an average monthly collection increase from 160
tons/month to 440 tons/month.
This project will provide for the expansion of the recycling processing center
and the addition of processing equipment. The expansion is necessary for the
increased volumes of recyclables and the processing equipment necessary to
separate the co-mingled materials for market, because separated materials
bring a substantially higher market price than co-mingled materials.
After preliminary designs and surveys are completed, the department will
present to Council a total cost for the project. The total cost of the project is
expected to be in the range of$3 million to $4 million.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0-426-00000-389902 Unappropriated Retained Earnings
In response to questions, Solid Waste and General Services Controller
David Powers said the current balance for the Recycling Unappropriated
Returned Earnings are approximately$3 million. Solid Waste and
General Services Director Earl Gloster said staff plans to fund the
remaining balance project from the Solid Waste Reserve Fund. Mr.
Powers said the annual incremental difference between operating the
recycling processing center or not is approximately$25,000, which
includes the amortization of the equipment. Mr. Gloster said staff
anticipates total project cost will be approximately$500,000. The
Department considers recycling a core competency of the City, which
began in 1996. The proposed project updates the City's recycling
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service to the 21st century and eliminates the third party, increasing city
revenue. The old curbside trucks are headed to auction.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve establishing a new
Capital Improvement Project entitled Recycling Processing Center
Expansion and Upgrade (CIP 315-96809) for $1,000,000, to be
funded from unappropriated retained earnings of the Recycling
Fund, for preliminary site work to include but not limited to
geotechnical surveys, land surveys, preliminary design, and
equipment needed for the new Recycling Processing facility. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
11.2Appoint a member to the Community Development Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through February 28, 2017.
Due to a procedural error at the October 2, 2014 council meeting, Council must
rehear this item.
Councilmember Jonson moved to appoint Christopher J.
Anuszkiewicz to the Community Development Board to fill the
remainder of an unexpired term through February 28, 2017. The
motion failed for lack of a second.
One individual supported Christopher Anuszkiewicz.
Discussion ensued with comments made that Mr. Allbritton has the
expertise and skill set currently needed on the Board.
The City Clerk said there will be vacancies on the Community Development
Board in February 2015.
Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to appoint David Allbritton to the
Community Development Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through February 28, 2017. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
11.3Appoint three members to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board with terms to expire
October 31, 2017.
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Vice Mayor Hock - DiPolito moved to appoint Christopher J.
Anuszkiewicz, Wayne Carothers, and Mike Riordon to the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board with terms to expire October 31, 2017.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
12. City Attorney Reports - None.
13. Other Council Action
13.1 City Attorney Evaluation
AND
13.2City Manager Evaluation
Councilmembers gave positive evaluations of the City Attorney and City
Manager.
14. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Jonson thanked the Mayor for his letter to the Army
Corps of Engineers, requesting consideration to apply recent changes to
cost sharing to the Stevenson Creek project. Councilmember Jonson
reviewed PSTA's UPass program for USF St. Pete students and stated
that Greenlight Pinellas is a huge opportunity for economic development
and personal freedom for those who are unable to drive.
Councilmember Hamilton appreciated Messrs. Nocera and Corvino
sitting in the audience and quoted saying by former Councilmember
J.B. Johnson, "we can disagree without being disagreeable."
15. Closing Comments by Mayor
16. Adjourn
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Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events, and wished
Councilmember Jonson a Happy Birthday.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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