02/13/2007
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 13, 2007
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
Carlen Petersen Vice-Mayor
J.B. Johnson Councilmember
William C. Jonson Councilmember
John Doran Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Rod Irwin Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Rosemarie Call Management Analyst
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Presentations
Service Awards
Four service awards were presented to City employees.
Ralph Rowe was presented the Employee of the Month award for February 2007.
The worksession recessed from 1:37 p.m. to 1:51 p.m. for the Community
Redevelopment Agency and the Pension Trustees meetings.
Parks & Recreation
Award a contract to Grosz & Stamper Construction Company, Inc. Bid #06-0046-PR, of Tampa,
Florida for $177,604.90, for the construction of a restroom building at the Sunshine Limitless
Playground at the Long Center and approve a change order deduct in the amount of
$32,012.95, for a net contract amount of $145,591.95 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same; approve the transfer of $25,000 from CIP 3246 Long Center Pool Project; and
approve accepting grant of $10,000 from the Long Center Foundation for the construction of the
restroom. (consent)
In August 2006, the City reopened and dedicated the new Sunshine Limitless
Playground at the Long Center in place of the wooden Leathers playground that had served the
residents for the past 20 years. The $400,000 playground was a partnership between the State,
Long Center Foundation, Jr. League Pinellas County, and “Make A Difference Fishing
Tournament”. The playground has been an overwhelming success with well over 300 to 500
persons per day visiting the playground.
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When the Playground was constructed, space was provided for a future restroom facility.
Currently, the closest restroom is in the courtyard of the Long Center, which is over 1200 feet
from the playground making it very inconvenient for parents with small children. In FY 2005/06,
the City Council accepted a $50,000 Recreational Grant from Pinellas County for the
construction of the restroom. Since that time, the Long Center Foundation has provided an
additional $10,000 for the restroom construction. This contract is for the labor and materials to
construct a concrete block restroom building of approximately 650 sq. ft., site work, civil work
including installation of a new fire hydrant, water and sanitary lines and concrete flatwork. City
staff will provide additional labor and materials to complete the landscaping, site amenities and
fencing for the project. The total base bid of $177,604.90 includes a 10% contingency. Staff is
recommending that $32,012.95 of alternate deducts and a reduction in the contingency to 5%
be valued engineered out of the contract. The items valued engineered out of the contract
include the elimination of an upper roof section, deletion of decorative aluminum corbels,
substitution of an asphalt single roof for a metal decorative roof and elimination of a
performance bond. None of these will have an adverse impact on the function of the project.
Work will commence upon award and execution of the contract and will be completed within six
months or by the middle of August 2007.
Staff is recommending that $25,000 be transferred from CIP 315-93246 Long Center
Pool Project at first quarter to provide sufficient funds for this project. These funds were made
available when the Long Center Pool Project actual costs came in less than budgeted originally.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Art Kader said the
facility will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will be available for the disabled children
using the playground and the able bodied and users of the East Trail as well. No additional
staffing is needed.
Engineering
Approve a Beach Walk Temporary parking Patel Property Lease Agreement between K and P
Clearwater Estate, L.L.C. and the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
In order to mitigate the loss of parking in the S. Gulfview parking lot due to
commencement of Beach Walk Phase Two construction the City desires to temporarily lease
portions of the premises located at 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, Florida, for the
purpose of temporary public vehicle parking.
The term of this lease shall be month to month commencing on February 19, 2007, and
continuing until thirty (30) days after notice of termination of the lease agreement is given by
either party A minimum of 67 parking spaces will be available with the possibility of more being
added dependent on field conditions.
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The City agrees to pay the sum of $120.00 per parking space monthly due on the 1of
each month beginning March 1, 2007. Anticipated revenue is $190 per space per month First
quarter amendments will establish for March through September the revenue budget for the
temporary lot at $90,000 (0435-00000-344562), increase other contractual services (0435-
01333-530300) for operating the temporary lot by Standard Parking by $32,000, increase rental
costs (0435-01333-544100) by $56,000 for payments to K and P with an offsetting reduction in
other contractual services (0435-01333-530300) for the closing of the north beach attended lot
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by $26,000. The anticipated reduction in revenue for closing the north beach lot was included in
the original approved budget for FY07.
In response to questions, Engineering Director Mike Quillen said the City would incur
minimum costs for this project. Concern was expressed regarding availability of the lot when no
attendant is present.
Planning
Approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the County
Residential Low (RL) & Commercial General (CG) Categories to the City Residential Low (RL) &
Commercial General (CG) Categories and Zoning Atlas Amendment from the County R-4, One,
Two & Three Family Residential & C-2, General Retail Commercial and Limited Services
Districts to the City Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) & Commercial (C) Districts for 205
North Belcher Road (2212-2216 Drew Street & 2205 Norman Drive) (M/B 33/12 Lot 2, 30, & 29
Block D, Temple Terrace Subdivision in Section 7, Township 29 South and Range 16 East); and
Pass Ordinances 7784-07, 7785-07 and 7786-07 on first reading.
This annexation involves a 0.89-acre property consisting of four parcels, located on the
northeast corner of Drew Street and Belcher Road. The parcels involved in this annexation are
addressed 2212, 2214, 2216 Drew Street and 2205 Norman Drive and when redeveloped in
conjunction with another adjacent property will be addressed as 205 N. Belcher Road. The
property is contiguous with the existing City boundaries to the south, east and west; therefore,
the proposed annexation is consistent with Pinellas County Ordinance 00-63 with regard to
voluntary annexation.
The applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the City. It is proposed that the property be assigned Future Land Use Plan
designations of Residential Low (RL) and Commercial General (CG) and zoning categories of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) & Commercial (C).
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with
the following standards specified in the Community Development Code: The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their level of service.
The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the
Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code. The proposed annexation is
contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, represents a logical extension of the city
boundaries and does not create an enclave.
This annexation has been reviewed by the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) County staff
in accordance with the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance 00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no
objections have been raised.
The Community Development Board reviewed this proposed annexation at its regularly
scheduled meeting on January 16, 2007 and unanimously recommended approval.
In response to questions, Assistant Planning Director Gina Clayton said the billboard
located north of subject property would come down when the property is redeveloped. Concern
was expressed if the billboard is removed. Staff will review compensation being required.
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Official Records and Legislative Services
Approve the 2007 Federal Legislative Package
Each year, the City of Clearwater submits a list of legislative priorities for consideration
for the new federal budget year. Once the package is approved, the City’s legislative liaison will
work with the federal lobbyist to submit our request to our delegation.
The 2007 Federal Legislative Package includes such issues as: funding requests for
Downtown Redevelopment and Wastewater /Reclaimed Water Infrastructure; supporting
legislation that will diversify Brownfield remediation loans into grant funds, provide Fire Act
funding for pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation; opposing decreased funding for COPS and
Community Development Block Grant programs and pre-emption of municipal funding sources.
City Clerk Cyndie Goudeau reviewed the legislative package and said the appropriation
request lists projects that are ready to receive funding in Fiscal Year 2008.
Discussion ensued. Consensus was to rank projects at the Council meeting.
Council Discussion Items
Jolley Trolley / Tourism
Economic Development and Housing Director Geri Campos reported that suggestions
compiled from the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce indicate a need for a tourism component
and requested Council feedback.
Discussion ensued regarding tourism communities with privately and publicly funded
trolleys and history of the Jolley Trolley. Staff was directed to meet with stakeholders and
provide council with an update.
Penny for Pinellas & Pinellas Trail Completion
Mayor Hibbard said the Pinellas Trail Inc. has asked the City to send a letter to the
County asking them to include the completion of the Pinellas Trail in Penny for Pinellas list.
Discussion ensued. Consensus was not to draft the letter.
Petersen reported that the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will be sending
Representative Bill Galvano a letter regarding House Bill 251 and requested Councilmembers
provide feedback by tomorrow.
Jonson reported on upcoming events and expressed disappointment with the Charter
Review mediation proceedings.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
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