11/06/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2014
City of Clearwater
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112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 6, 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, Rod Irwin, Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague — Official
Records and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Mayor Cretekos
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Polqlaze
4. Special recognitions and awards (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions) — Given.
4.1 Mayor's Challenger Game Jersey Pass Off- Dunedin Mayor Eggers
Dunedin Mayor-elect Julie Bujalski and Pinellas County
Commissioner-elect Dave Eggers returned the Phillies Jersey to Mayor
Cretekos. The Phillies won this year's game against the Blue Jays, 6-3.
Mayor of the defeated team must wear the winning team's jersey at a
commission meeting.
4.2 Introduction of Nagano Teacher
Mr. Kazuki Koizumi thanked the City, host family and Council for their
support during his visit and congratulated Clearwater for its upcoming
centennial celebration.
4.3 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation, November 2014 — Jennifer Rorek and
Suzanne Bordeaux
4.4 Jazz Holiday — Gary Hallas, Executive Director
Mr. Hallas and Foundation Chair Jenny Mitchell thanked the City for their
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support at this year's event, and presented Council with a commemorative
poster signed by participating artists.
4.5 Suncoast Jazz Classic Weekend Proclamation, November 21-23, 2014 — Joan Dragon,
Executive Director and Board Chair; Jim and Mary Schalow, Board Members; Kirk and
Bev Merrett, Jazz Classic Event Directors; Steve Lightburn, Advisor to the Board of
Directors; and David Fanning, Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society representative.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2014 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson move to approve the minutes of the
October 15, 2014 City Council Meeting, as amended (page 15, line
10): "Councilmembers gave positive evaluations and constructive
suggestions to the City Attorney and City Manager." The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Mark Bunker expressed concerns regarding a recent newspaper article
about the Church of Scientology's position on the Clearwater Marine
Aquarium's relocation to Downtown.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve payment to reimburse Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund for emergency
repairs made to the East Wastewater Pollution Control Plant in the amount of
$37,386.42, per Claim 14000327, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.2 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater and the School Board of
Pinellas County, Florida providing for the continuation of the School Resource Officer
(SRO) program at Clearwater High School, Countryside High School and Oak Grove
Middle School for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve acceptance of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) High Visibility
Enforcement (HVE) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award in the amount of
$94,230 for police overtime and related fringe benefits and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.4 Approve Change Order 1 to Rowland, Inc. of Pinellas Park, Florida for the Smallwood
Circle Drainage and Edgewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements projects
(11-0057-EN and 10-0027-EN) in the amount of$148,718.00, for a new contract total
of$2,493,860.97, approve a time extension of 95 days for completion of additional
work and unforeseen field conditions, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.5 Accept a Sewer Utility Easement conveyed by 520HC, LLC over property located at
520 Howard Court, Clearwater. (consent)
7.6 Award a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Harris Corporation of Lynchburg, VA
for an amount not to exceed $550,000 for quarterly payments during the period
November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2016 toward the 20-Year Maintenance
Agreement for the City's radio system approved by Council on June 20, 2002 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
7.7 Appoint Rosemarie Kibitlewski to the Library Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through June 30, 2017. (consent)
7.8 Appoint Jamie Blackstone and Debra Swisher for the resident representatives
category and appoint Katie See for the Agency or Government representative
category to the Brownfields Advisory Board with terms to expire November 30, 2018.
(consent)
7.9 Authorize settlement of Alvarez v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 12-004212-CI-021, for
payment by City of$45,000.00 in exchange for a full release from plaintiff and
dismissal of action with prejudice. (consent)
7.10Approve the acquisition of real property located at 421 McMullen Booth Road through
a public auction conducted by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court; approve
a not-to-exceed amount of$215,000 for bidding purposes with total expenditures not
to exceed $235,000; establish a new CIP entitled Park Land Acquisition
(CIP315-93133), in the amount of$235,000; transfer funds from Recreation Land
impact fees at first quarter to cover this purchase; and authorize appropriate officials
to execute instruments required to affect closing. (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.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between Bayway Hotel
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Holdings, LLC. (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the
allocation of 15 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and
confirm a second public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on
November 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
(HDA2014-08006; 706 Bayway Boulevard)
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The 0.35-acre site is located on the north side of Bayway Boulevard generally
at the northern terminus of Parkway Drive. The subject property is comprised
of two parcels with a frontage of approximately 200 feet along Bayway
Boulevard and 120 feet of frontage along the water. The site is vacant. 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 South Beach/Clearwater Pass District of
Beach by Design.
The larger 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
immediate area is characterized by one to nine story buildings consisting
mostly of retail, overnight accommodations and attached dwellings. A
two-story police substation is located to the west and two-story attached
dwellings are located to the east.
Development Proposal:
The owners propose to utilize the otherwise permitted density of 50 units per
acre or 17 units and incorporate an additional 15 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve through Beach by Design resulting in a total of 32 units (92 units per
acre).
The building will be 75 feet (from Base Flood Elevation) to the roof slab and 94
feet three inches (from Base Flood Elevation) to the highest architectural
feature with the parking on the first two levels. It should be noted that the
provided maximum height of just over 94 feet is measured to include a variety
of architectural features including a mansard roof, finials, and structures to
house and conceal mechanical equipment. The proposal includes a
Mediterranean Revival architecture, which is consistent with and complements
the tropical vernacular envisioned in Beach by Design.
The site will be accessed via a single two-way driveway centrally located along
Bayway Boulevard which will provide access to the parking garage component
of the development as well as two surface handicap spaces. The remaining
floors will include a lobby, back of house uses and hotel rooms.
A swimming pool will be located at grade at the northeast corner of the site.
This service would be limited to guests of the hotel. As noted, the first two
floors of the building will contain a parking garage. The lobby is located on the
3rd floor. Amenities will be limited to a small meeting space/business center,
exercise room, kitchen and miscellaneous back of house uses all of which will
be located on 3rd floor. Hotel rooms are provided on the 3rd through 8th
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floors. The applicant is contemplating the possibility of providing a small
roof-top terrace with limited food and beverage service such as a breakfast
buffet. Please note that Article 8 of the CDC provides that structures
permanently affixed to the roof that accommodate rooftop occupancy shall only
be permitted if within the maximum allowable height where the maximum
height specified is 94 feet three inches feet. No retail, ballrooms or other like
amenities are proposed.
A sidewalk five feet in width is located along Bayway Boulevard. It should be
noted that the proposed sidewalk will match the sidewalk width to the east and
west of the site. A bike rack is located near the primary entrance to the hotel.
Consistency with the Community Development Code (CDC):
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 15,246 square feet in area and
approximately 200 feet wide. The site is consistent with these Code
provisions.
Minimum Setbacks:
The conceptual site plan depicts setbacks of 10 feet along the front (south) to
parking and 35 feet to building along Bayway Boulevard; six feet to building
along the side (west), six feet to ramp and 30 feet to building along the side
(east); and six feet to building, 10 feet to pool and zero feet to patio along the
rear (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 and is delineated in three subsections. Sections B.1 and 2
impact development with heights between 100 and 150 feet. The proposal
provides for a building 94 feet three inches (from Base Flood Elevation) to top
of the highest architectural feature where a height of up to 100 feet is permitted
as prescribed by the CDC (subject to meeting the applicable flexibility criteria
of the CDC and as approved as part of a Level II Flexible Development
application) and limited by Beach by Design. Therefore, these two sections
are not applicable to the proposal.
Section B.3 provides that the floorplate of any portion of a building that
exceeds 45 feet in height is limited as follows:
a) Between 45 feet and 100 feet the floorplate will be no greater than
25,000 square feet except for parking structures open to the public; and
b) Between 100 feet and 150 feet, the floorplate will be no greater than
10,000 square feet; and
c) Deviations to the above floorplate requirements may be approved
provided the mass and scale of the design creates a tiered effect and
complies with the maximum building envelop allowance above 45 feet
as described in Section C. 1.4 of the Design Guidelines.
The proposal meets this provision in that the floorplate above 45 feet is less
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than 25,000 square feet and there is no floorplate over 100 feet. Therefore,
this section is supported by the proposal.
The height of the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines of Beach
by Design.
Minimum Off-Street Parkinq:
The 32-room overnight accommodation use requires a minimum of 38
off-street parking spaces. A parking garage located on the first two levels of
the building will provide 38 spaces. This is consistent with the applicable
Sections of the CDC.
Landscapinq:
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
adequate spaces for foundation landscaping will be provided along all sides of
the building. Since no perimeter landscape buffers 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 15 units from the Hotel Density Reserve
or a maximum density of 92 units per acre;
• Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of
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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.
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.
Applicant representative Katie Cole reviewed the request.
In response to questions, Ms. Cole said the subject property, Coconut
Cove Waterside, is across the street from the Applicant's other
development, Coconut Cove. The police substation is adjacent to the
subject property.
One individual spoke in opposition.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said the item before Council
does not include a variance. The item before Council is a development
agreement that grants an additional fifteen density units. Planner Mark
Parry said the proposed project is within the permissible height. The
Community Development Board will review the site plan. The subject
property is located in a character district that encourages overnight
accommodations. Ms. Cole said parking will be located below the hotel
structure and the entrance ramp is adjacent to the townhomes. The hotel
structure is intentionally setback closer to the police substation.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to confirm a second public
hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on November
20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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8.2 Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between Elias
Anastasopoulos and Anastasios Anastasopoulos (the property owners), Captain
Bligh's Landing, Inc. (the Developer) 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
November 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
(HDA2014-08007; 630 South Gulfview Boulevard)
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The 1.192-acre site is a double frontage lot bound by South Gulfview
Boulevard on the south and Bayway Boulevard on the north approximately 240
feet east of the intersection of South Gulfview Boulevard and Bayway
Boulevard. The subject property is comprised of two parcels with a frontage of
approximately 286 feet along South Gulfview Boulevard and 280 feet along
Bayway Boulevard. The site is occupied by an outdoor recreation and
entertainment use (miniature golf) and a retail sales service use. 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 South Beach/Clearwater Pass District of Beach by Design.
The larger 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
immediate area is characterized by one to 11 story buildings consisting mostly
of retail, restaurant, overnight accommodations and attached dwellings.
Development Proposal:
The owners propose to utilize the otherwise permitted density of 50 units per
acre or 59 units and incorporate an additional 100 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve through Beach by Design resulting in a total of 159 units (134 units
per acre).
The building will be 100 feet (from Base Flood Elevation) to flat roof with the
parking on the first four levels. The proposal includes a Contemporary Tropical
architecture, which is consistent with and complements the tropical vernacular
envisioned in Beach by Design.
The site will be accessed via a single one-way driveway located at the
southeast corner of the building along South Gulfview Boulevard and an
ingress-only driveway at the northwest corner of the site and egress-only
driveway at the northeast corner of the building along Bayway Boulevard.
These three driveways will provide access to the parking garage component of
the development.
A swimming pool will located on the 10th floor at the northwest corner of the
building. Various other outdoor patios are located on the north and south sides
of the building at the 5th floor. Retail, restaurant or other like amenities are
proposed totaling 18,000 square feet (approximately 12 percent of the total
floor area of the building). The retail uses will be located along South Gulfview
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Boulevard with the retail spaces at the southwest corner of the building
accessible through an elevated sidewalk, located entirely on the subject
property, three feet above grade. The ground floor will also include parking,
lobby and assorted back of house uses. Floors two through four will include
just parking. The remaining floors will include all 159 hotel units.
Eight and five foot sidewalks exist along South Gulfview Boulevard and
Bayway Boulevard, respectively. These sidewalks continue to the east and
west of the subject property. They will be repaired/replaced as needed and will
match the existing sidewalk with regard to width. Materials, fit, finish and
installation methodology will be coordinated with City Staff. Bike racks are
proposed along South Gulfview Boulevard and likewise, the materials, fit, finish
and installation methodology will be coordinated with city staff.
Consistency with the Community Development Code (CDC):
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 51,862 square feet in area and
approximately 280 feet wide. The site is consistent with these Code
provisions.
Minimum Setbacks:
The conceptual site plan depicts setbacks of between zero and 15 feet along
the front (south) to building and zero feet along the front (north) to building; 12
feet to building along the sides (east and west). 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 and is delineated in three subsections. Sections B.1 and 2
impact development with heights between 100 and 150 feet. The proposal
provides for a building 100 feet in height as measured from BFE where a
height of up to 100 feet is permitted as prescribed by the CDC (subject to
meeting the applicable flexibility criteria of the CDC and as approved as part of
a Level II Flexible Development application) and limited by Beach by Design.
Therefore, these two sections are not applicable to the proposal.
Section B.3 provides that the floorplate of any portion of a building that
exceeds 45 feet in height is limited as follows:
a) Between 45 feet and 100 feet the floorplate will be no greater than
25,000 square feet except for parking structures open to the public; and
b) Between 100 feet and 150 feet, the floorplate will be no greater than
10,000 square feet; and
c) Deviations to the above floorplate requirements may be approved
provided the mass and scale of the design creates a tiered effect and
complies with the maximum building envelop allowance above 45 feet
as described in Section C. 1.4 of the Design Guidelines.
The proposal meets this provision in that the floorplate above 45 feet is 23,070
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square feet and there is no floorplate over 100 feet. Therefore, this section is
supported by the proposal.
The height of the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines of Beach
by Design.
Minimum Off-Street Parkinq:
The 159-room overnight accommodation use requires a minimum of 191
off-street parking spaces. A parking garage located on the first four levels of
the building will provide 243 spaces. This is consistent with the applicable
Sections of the CDC.
Landscapinq:
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
adequate spaces for foundation landscaping will be provided along all sides of
the building. Since no perimeter landscape buffers 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 to operate 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 134 units per acre;
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• 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.
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.
Applicant representative Brian Aungst reviewed the request.
In response to a question, Mr. Aungst said the highest use will not
exceed 100 ft. from the base flood elevation.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to confirm a second public
hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on November
20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8593-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office addresses are 1250 Palm Street and 1325 Idlewild Drive, together with the
abutting right-of-way of Idlewild Drive, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8593-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8593-14 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
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Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8594-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate certain real property
whose post office addresses are 1250 Palm Street and 1325 Idlewild Drive, together
with the abutting right-of-way of Idlewild Drive, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 8594-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8594-14 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 8595-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office addresses are 1250 Palm Street and
1325 Idlewild Drive, together with the abutting right-of-way of Idlewild Drive, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
and Medium Density Residential (MDR).
Ordinance 8595-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8595-14 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 8596-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office addresses are 1452 Grove Circle Court, 1473 Grove Circle Court, and
1479 Grove Circle Court, all in Clearwater, Florida, 33755 into the corporate limits of
the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8596-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8596-14 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
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9.5 Adopt Ordinance 8597-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate certain real property
whose post office addresses are 1452 Grove Circle Court, 1473 Grove Circle Court,
and 1479 Grove Circle Court, all in Clearwater, Florida, 33755, upon annexation into
the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 8597-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8597-14 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
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 8598-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office addresses are 1452 Grove Circle
Court, 1473 Grove Circle Court, and 1479 Grove Circle Court, all in Clearwater,
Florida, 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8598-14 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8598-14 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)
10.1 City Grant Strategic Plan - Mike Langton, Langton & Assoc.
Mr. Langton reviewed findings of the City's grants needs assessment.
The assessment provides staff with guidance for grants that are not
currently being pursued but could be considered by the City.
In response to questions, Mr. Langton said some the recommended
grant programs have varying deadlines for application submittals. The
City is eligible for the new HUD Resiliency program for post disasters;
funds are available for planning and implementation grants. Funding
levels for each recommended grant program varies. Mr. Langton said
the firm does have clients who pursue the same grant programs but
application information is not shared with clients.
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11. City Manager Reports
11.1Amend Ordinances 3674-84 and 6915-01, providing changes to Reserve
Requirements for future Water and Sewer revenue bonds and other updates to the
ordinances; and pass Ordinance 8620-14 on first reading.
The City's Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor have recommended changes
to the City's 1984 and 2001 ordinances governing Water and Sewer revenue
bond issuances, in order to allow the flexibility to meet market requirements for
future issuances.
Currently Ordinances 3674-84 and 6915-01 include Reserve Requirements for
a debt service reserve fund equal to the maximum annual debt service on all
outstanding Water and Sewer bonds (currently $13.8 million in reserve), and
consent from two-thirds of the outstanding bondholders to make any significant
revisions to the bond covenants.
Current markets often do not require debt service funds on Water and Sewer
debt with similar credit ratings to those of the City. These amendments would
allow the City to decide whether debt service reserve funds are necessary for
future bond issuances on a series-by-series basis, potentially allowing the City
to significantly reduce or even eliminate the current $13.8 million reserve over
time.
Additional changes recommended by the City's financial advisor provide more
flexibility as it relates to Balloon Bonds (often seen as part of a bank loan) and
Variable Rate Bonds in the future if warranted. If the City were to consider
these alternative bond types in the future, it would come back to Council for
approval.
These amendments are considered significant and consequently would not
become effective until cumulative bondholders under this new ordinance
represent two-thirds of all outstanding bondholders.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to amend Ordinances 3674-84 and
6915-01, providing changes to Reserve Requirements for future
Water and Sewer revenue bonds and other updates to the
ordinances. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8620-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8620-14 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
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was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember Polglaze
11.2Appoint two members to the Marine Advisory Board, one to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through March 31, 2015 and one to fill the remainder of an unexpired
term through March 31, 2017.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to appoint two members to the
Marine Advisory Board: Nino Accetta to fill the remainder of
unexpired term through March 31, 2015 and Michael C. Grohman to
fill the remainder of an unexpired term through March 31, 2017.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11.3Downtown Subcommittee Meetings
The City Manager said staff has been requested to extend the
Downtown Subcommittee meetings. Staff seeks council guidance on the
matter.
Councilmember Polglaze said there is no need to continue the meetings
as he shared all the relevant information he has from the business
community. The next step should include the entire council. He did not
support extending the subcommittee.
Councilmember Jonson said the subcommittee reviewed the 2009
Streetsense Report and agreed that some of the recommendations in
the report would be given to Planning for comments, and thought it would
be helpful to have one more meeting to review Planning's comments.
No action taken.
12. City Attorney Reports — None.
13. Other Council Action
13.1Approve a 3% base salary merit increase for the City Manager and City Attorney to be
effective with the pay period beginning November 15, 2014.
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The City Council reviewed the City Manager and City Attorney salary data
provided by comparative agencies. The City Council directed that the City
Manager and City Attorney be granted a 3% merit increase to be effective
November 15, 2014.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this merit pay increase will be provided by a first quarter budget
amendment allocating General Fund reserves in the amount of $5401.83 for
the City Manager and $4986.30 for the City Attorney.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve a 3% base salary merit
increase for the City Manager and City Attorney to be effective with
the pay period beginning November 15, 2014. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
14. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Jonson congratulated State Senator Jack Latvala,
State Representatives Larry Ahern, Chris Latvala and Chris Sprowls
on their recent election. He reported that a billboard was
removed last week, the final billboard will be removed next year. He
suggested that public comments be allowed after staff presentation
during the upcoming ULI special work session.
Councilmember Hamilton thanked all the candidates listed on the ballot
and thanked staff for their efforts in the Windsurfing Championships.
15. Closing Comments by Mayor
16. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events, thanked Frank
Chivas for his assistance in the Windsurfing Championship, and thanked all
candidates for their sacrifices during the campaigns.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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