02/19/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes February 19, 2015
City of Clearwater
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Clearwater, FL 33756
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
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Roll Call
Present: 4 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Bill Jonson,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolito
Also Present: William B. Horne II - 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— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Pastor Bob Brubaker from Christ Community Presbyterian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Polglaze
4. Special recognitions and awards (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions)
4.1 Irish American Heritage Month Proclamation, March 2015 - Sean Denny and James Prior of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians
4.2 Presentation of 2015 State Surgeon General Healthy Weight Community Champion Award
to City of Clearwater- Megan Carmichael, Pinellas County Health Dept.
4.3 MPO Presentation - Sarah Ward and Cookie Kennedy, MPO
MPO Representative Cookie Kennedy and Sarah Ward provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Ward said the MPO would be applying for a
Tiger Grant again this year as they received positive feedback from previous
submissions. Improvements on Sunset Point Road were aimed at sidewalk
gaps and bike lanes. The County Commission will be having a workshop on
March 18 to look at outstanding roadway projects.
4.4 Hispanic Outreach Center Program Update - Sandra Lythe, CEO InterCultural
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Advocacy Institute
Sandra Lythe and Robin Gomez presented statistics and historical information
regarding the Hispanic community in Clearwater. They recognized city staff
that help in the efforts of the Outreach Program and reviewed the different
challenges that face the community and goals of the InterCultural Advocacy
Institute.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 5, 2015 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the
February 5, 2015 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 — None.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve a Services Agreement and Purchase Order, in the amount of$577,219, with
Heath Consultants, Inc., to provide Leak/Corrosion surveys and meter maintenance,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve a Conditional Deed of Gift Contract between the United States of America,
represented by the US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (Donor) and
the Clearwater Police Department (Donee) to accept a donation of M-1 Rifles to be
used exclusively for ceremonial purposes and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.3 Award a construction contract to Kamminga and Roodvoets, Inc., of Tampa, Florida,
in the amount of$677,624.20, for Countryside Manhole Rehabilitation and Repair
(13-0034-UT), which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the
plans and specifications for this project; and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a work order to Engineer of Record (EOR) Interflow Engineering, LLC, of
Tampa, Fl, in the amount of$603,946; a Cooperative funding agreement between
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and the City of Clearwater
in the amount of$1,750,000 for East Gateway Improvements, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.5 Approve the conveyance of a Distribution Easement to Duke Energy and a
Communication Easement to Verizon Florida over city owned property located at 1140
Court Street; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve the agreement between Phillies Florida LLC and the City of Clearwater Fire
and Rescue Department to provide emergency medical services at Bright House Field
for 2015 baseball events as outlined in the agreement, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Award a contract for the New Airplane T-Hangars at Clearwater Airpark (14-0031-AP)
to Cathey Construction and Development of Mexico Beach, Florida for the sum of
$586,752.97, which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the
plans and specifications; approve the allocation of additional Penny for Pinellas funds
in the amount of$25,000 as a 20% Florida Department of Transportation match, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $801,999.00 to Kenworth of Central Florida
located in Orlando for the purchase of two 2015 Autocar ACX CNG Automated Side
Loaders and one 2015 Autocar ACX CNG Rear Loader for Solid Waste's
Replacement Vehicles, in accordance with the Florida Sheriff's Contract 14-22-0904,
2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances-Other Governmental Bid; authorize lease purchase
under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement, or internal financing via an
interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the
City's best interest; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $247,169.00 to Container Systems and
Equipment Company, Inc. located in Daytona Beach, FL for the purchase of one
Crane Carrier Low Entry Chassis (CCC LET2) with GS Products 5038 Recycle Body
for Solid Waste's Replacement Vehicles, in accordance with the Florida Sheriff's
Contract 14-22-0904, 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances-Other Governmental Bid;
authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement, or
internal financing via an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever
is deemed to be in the City's best interest; and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.10Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $1,734,452.00 to Rush Truck Center located in
Tampa, Florida for the purchase of two 2016 Peterbilt Tractors and four 2016 Peterbilt
Front End Loaders for Solid Waste's Replacement Vehicles, in accordance with the
Florida Sheriff's Contract 14-22-0904, 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances-Other
Governmental Bid; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase
Agreement, or internal financing via an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement
Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interest; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Appoint Julie Gomez to the Clearwater Housing Authority Board to fill the remainder of
an unexpired term until April 30, 2016. (consent)
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7.12Appoint Paul F. Brown to the Library Board with a term to expire February 28, 2019.
(consent)
7.13Appoint Christopher Anuszkiewicz to the Community Development Board with a term
to expire February 28, 2019. (consent)
Councilmember Polglaze 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 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 2116 Burnice Drive, 2152 Burnice Drive, and 2106 Pleasant Parkway;
together with certain right-of-way of Burnice Drive; and pass Ordinances 8668-15
8669-15 and 8670-15 on first reading. (ANX2014-12026)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve three parcels of land totaling
0.827 acres. The parcels are occupied by single-family dwellings. The lots are
located generally east of South Hercules Avenue and west of South Belcher
Road, north of Lakeview Road and south of Druid Road. 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
Belcher Area Sanitary Sewer System Extension Project Area. The properties
are contiguous to existing city limits along at least one property boundary. It is
proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation
of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County.
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 sewer impact fee that must be paid in
order to connect and the financial incentives available. The properties
are located within Police District III and service will be administered
through the district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth
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Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the
properties by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has
adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service will continue to be
provided by the County. 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 the
properties. 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
limits 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 Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 2116 Burnice Drive, 2152 Burnice Drive, and
2106 Pleasant Parkway; together with certain right-of-way of
Burnice Drive. The motion was duly seconded and carried
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unanimously.
Ordinance 8668-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8668-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8669-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8669-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8670-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8670-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
8.2 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 1940 Macomber Avenue; and pass Ordinances 8671-15, 8672-15 and
8673-15 on first reading. (ANX2014-12027)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.103-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the
west side of Macomber Avenue approximately 490 feet north of Sunset Point
Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste
service from the City, and will connect to City sewer as part of the City's
Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project. The property is contiguous to
existing city boundaries to the north. It is proposed that the property be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a
zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
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Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the City. Collection
of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant
has paid the sewer impact fee in full, and is currently awaiting
connection to the City sewer system. 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 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
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 Urban (RU) 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 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be
assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the
uses allowed in the District. The property meets the District's minimum
lot width standard and meets the minimum lot size standard through the
District's Flexible Development requirements. The proposed annexation
is therefore 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 north; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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Councilmember Jonson 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 1940 Macomber Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8671-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8671-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8672-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8672-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8673-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8673-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
8.3 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 1331 Union Street, 1921 and 1938 Macomber Avenue, 1925 North Betty
Lane, and 1927 and 1936 Chenango Avenue; together with certain right-of-way of The
Mall; and pass Ordinances 8656-15, 8657-15 and 8658-15 on first reading.
(ATA2014-10008)
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department is expanding sewer service
into the Idlewild/The Mall neighborhood located generally east of Douglas
Avenue and west of Kings Highway, north of Sunset Point Road and south of
Union Street. This neighborhood contains a large concentration of properties
within unincorporated Pinellas County. Subdivisions in this area include
Brooklawn, Lange's Replat of Brown's Subdivision, and South Binghamton. To
date, 47 properties have voluntarily annexed into the City as a result of this
project and three more properties are currently in the process of annexing.
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Another 64 agreements to annex (ATAs) have been executed for properties
not meeting annexation contiguity requirements but desiring to receive sanitary
sewer service.
This application includes the next group of parcels with recorded ATAs that
have become contiguous in the Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project area.
It includes six ATAs signed by the current owners dating back to April of 2013.
The Planning and Development Department is initiating this project to bring the
properties into the City's jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the agreements. The properties are occupied by 6
detached dwellings on 0.863-acres of land. All properties are contiguous to
existing City limits along at least one property boundary. The Development
Review Committee is proposing that 0.90-acres of The Mall right-of-way from
Union Street southerly approximately 450 feet not currently within the city limits
also be annexed. It is proposed that all properties be assigned a Future Land
Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU), and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• All of the properties currently receive water service from the City.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City.
All of the applicants have paid the sewer impact fee in full. Four of the
applicants are already connected to the City's sanitary sewer system,
and two others will be connected by the contractor soon. 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 the properties with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, police, fire and EMS service. 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
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.
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located
within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.
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.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. The Residential Urban (RU) designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning
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district to be assigned to the properties is the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District. The uses of the subject properties are
consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. The properties located at 1331 Union Street, 1925
North Betty Lane, and 1936 Chenango Avenue all exceed the District's
minimum development requirements. The properties located at 1921
and 1938 Macomber Avenue and 1927 Chenango Avenue meet the
District's minimum dimensions through the Flexible Development
requirements. Therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with
the Countywide Plan, Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, and Clearwater
Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1331 Union Street, 1921 and 1938 Macomber
Avenue, 1925 North Betty Lane, and 1927 and 1936 Chenango
Avenue; together with certain right-of-way of The Mall. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8656-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8656-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8657-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8657-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8658-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8658-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
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Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
8.4 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 1920 North Betty Lane, 1925 Chenango Avenue, and 1936 Macomber
Avenue; together with certain right-of-way of North Betty Lane; and pass Ordinances
8659-15, 8660-15 and 8661-15 on first reading. (ATA2014-12009)
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department is expanding sewer service
into the Idlewild/The Mall neighborhood located generally east of Douglas
Avenue and west of Kings Highway, north of Sunset Point Road and south of
Union Street. This neighborhood contains a large concentration of properties
within unincorporated Pinellas County. All properties in this area are in the
South Binghamton subdivision. To date, 47 properties have voluntarily
annexed into the City as a result of this project and three more properties are
currently in the process of annexing. Another 58 agreements to annex (ATAs)
have been executed for properties not meeting annexation contiguity
requirements but desiring to receive sanitary sewer service. This figure
excludes those properties being annexed through case ATA2014-10008.
This application includes the next group of parcels with recorded ATAs that
have become contiguous in the Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project area.
It includes three ATAs signed by the current owners dating back to July of
2013. The Planning and Development Department is initiating this project to
bring the properties into the City's jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the agreements. The properties are occupied by 3
detached dwellings on 0.311-acres of land. All properties are contiguous to
city limits along at least one property boundary. The Development Review
Committee is also proposing that 0.61-acres of North Betty Lane right-of-way
from Sunset Point Road northerly approximately 450 feet not currently within
the city limits also be annexed. It is proposed that all properties be assigned a
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU), and a Zoning
Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• All of the properties currently receive water service from the City.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City.
All of the applicants have paid the sewer impact fee in full. Two of the
applicants are already connected to the City's sanitary sewer system,
and the third will be connected by the contractor soon. 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 the properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police,
fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an
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adverse effect 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.
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located
within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.
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.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. The Residential Urban (RU) 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 uses of the subject properties are
consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. All properties meet the District's minimum dimensions
through the Flexible Development requirements; therefore, the
proposed annexation is consistent with the Countywide Plan,
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, and Clearwater Community
Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits 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 Urban (RU) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1920 North Betty Lane, 1925 Chenango Avenue,
and 1936 Macomber Avenue; together with certain right-of-way of
North Betty Lane. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8659-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8659-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton
and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8660-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8660-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton
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and Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8661-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8661-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
8.5 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 1930 Macomber Avenue; together with all right-of-way of Macomber
Avenue; and pass Ordinances 8662-15, 8663-15 and 8664-15 on first reading.
(ATA2014-12010)
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department is expanding sewer service
into the Idlewild/The Mall neighborhood located generally east of Douglas
Avenue and west of Kings Highway, north of Sunset Point Road and south of
Union Street. This neighborhood contains a large concentration of properties
within unincorporated Pinellas County. The property in this area is in the South
Binghamton subdivision. To date, 47 properties have voluntarily annexed into
the City as a result of this project and three more properties are currently in the
process of annexing. Another 55 agreements to annex (ATAs) have been
executed for properties not meeting annexation contiguity requirements but
desiring to receive sanitary sewer service. This figure excludes those
properties being annexed through case ATA2014-12009.
This application includes one parcel with a recorded ATA that has become
contiguous in the Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project area. The current
owner signed the ATA in July of 2013. The Planning and Development
Department is initiating this project to bring the property into the City's
jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the
agreement. The property is occupied by one detached dwelling on 0.103-acres
of land and is contiguous to City limits along the north and the west. The
Development Review Committee is proposing that 0.74-acres of Macomber
Avenue right-of-way from Sunset Point Road northerly approximately 540 feet
not currently within the City also be annexed. It is proposed that the property
be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU),
and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the City. Collection of
solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant
has paid the sewer impact fee in full, and will be connected to the City's
sanitary sewer system by the contractor soon. The property is located
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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 property by Station 51 located
at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve
the property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS
service. 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
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.
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located
within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.
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.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
The Residential Urban (RU) designation primarily permits residential
uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to
be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the
uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District.
The property meets the District's minimum dimensions through the
Flexible Development requirements; therefore, the proposed
annexation is consistent with the Countywide Plan, Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan, and Clearwater Community Development Code;
and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City
boundaries to the north and to the west of the property boundary;
therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044.
Councilmember Jonson 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 1930 Macomber Avenue; together with all
right-of-way of Macomber Avenue. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8662-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8662-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
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Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8663-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8663-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8664-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8664-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
8.6 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low
(RL), Residential Medium (RM), and Preservation (P)/Drainage Feature Overlay and
initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR), Medium
Density Residential (MDR) and Preservation (P) for 1753 and 1756 Evans Drive, 1773
Owen Drive, 1800 Cardinal Drive, 2634 Woodring Drive, and 2735 and 2737 South
Drive; together with certain right-of-ways of Evans Drive and South Drive; and pass
Ordinances 8665-15, 8666-15, and 8667-15 on first reading. (ATA2014-12011)
The City of Clearwater Planning and Development Department identified an
area within the Clearwater Planning Area with a large concentration of
properties with Agreements to Annex (ATAs) that are eligible for annexation.
These properties are located east of U.S. Highway 19, north of State Road
590, south of South Drive, and west of El Trinidad Drive. Subdivisions in this
area include Virginia Grove Terrace, Carlton Terrace, and Pinellas Terrace.
The Department identified a total of 189 properties in this area that could be
annexed through a phased approach over several years, and to date 180
properties have been annexed.
This application, which has been identified as Phase H of the overall
annexation project, includes six properties. Current or previous owners of
these properties entered into ATAs between 1983 and 2008 to obtain sanitary
sewer service. The Planning and Development Department is initiating this
project to bring the properties into the City's jurisdiction in compliance with the
terms and conditions set forth in the agreements. The Phase H properties are
occupied by 5 detached dwellings and 1 attached dwelling (2 units) on 1.162
acres of land. All properties are contiguous to city limits along at least one
property boundary. The Development Review Committee is proposing that
approximately 0.44-acres of right-of-way throughout this area on Evans Drive
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and South Drive not currently within the city limits also be annexed. It is
proposed that five properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation
of Residential Low (RL), and 2735/2737 South Drive be assigned a Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Medium (RM). It is proposed that
five properties be assigned the zoning designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District with the exception of the 2735/2737 South Drive
property where it is proposed that the parcel be assigned a zoning designation
of Medium Density Residential (MDR). Additionally, the property at 1756
Evans Drive should also be assigned the Future Land Use Map designation of
Preservation (P)/ Drainage Feature Overlay and a zoning designation of
Preservation (P) District, consistent with the boundaries of a drainage ditch
which traverses this property.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive sanitary sewer service from the City and
water service from Pinellas County. Collection of solid waste will be
provided by the City. The properties are located within Police District III
and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to these properties by Station 48 located at
1700 Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the
properties with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service
will continue to be provided by Pinellas County. The proposed
annexations will not have an adverse effect on public facility 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.
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located
within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.
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.
The proposed Residential Low (RL), Residential Medium (RM), Preservation
(P), and Drainage Feature Overlay Future Land Use Map categories are
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the properties. The
Residential Low (RL) designation primarily permits residential uses at a density
of 5 units per acre while the Residential Medium (RM) designation primarily
permits residential uses at a density of 15 units per acre. The Preservation (P)
and Drainage Feature Overlay categories proposed to be applied to 1756
Evans Drive recognize the watershed and drainage features on the property.
The proposed zoning districts to be assigned to the properties are the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR), Medium Density Residential (MDR), and
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the Preservation (P) Districts. The uses of the subject properties are consistent
with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and
Medium Density Residential (MDR) Districts. The property located at
2735/2737 South Drive is an existing duplex which is consistent with the
allowable density of the underlying Residential Medium Future Land Use
designation. All setbacks meet Flexible Standard Development requirements
while lot area and width could be accommodated through the Residential Infill
provisions of the MDR zoning district. The remaining properties exceed the
minimum dimensional requirements of the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with the
Countywide Plan, Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, and Clearwater Community
Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL),
Residential Medium (RM), and Preservation (P)/Drainage Feature
Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR), Medium Density Residential (MDR) and
Preservation (P) for 1753 and 1756 Evans Drive, 1773 Owen Drive,
1800 Cardinal Drive, 2634 Woodring Drive, and 2735 and 2737
South Drive; together with certain right-of-ways of Evans Drive and
South Drive. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8665-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8665-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
Ordinance 8666-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8666-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
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Ordinance 8667-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8667-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8681-15 on second reading, amending the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Appendix A, relating to Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Schedule of
Fees, Rates and Charges Section XI, establishing additional options in lieu of
non-resident card purchase for youth involved in City Co-Sponsored residential youth
groups and disabled United States military veterans.
In June of 2005, the City Council approved Ordinance 7389-05 establishing
new formulas for nonresidents wishing to use City recreation facilities and/or
programs. The formula established at that time has been used for all
nonresidents including youth involved in recreation youth groups and disabled
United States veterans. That formula is as follows:
Department Office/Management Budget + Indirect Overhead - Budgeted
Revenue = Net budget divided by population = subtotal
Subtotal + Capital Improvement Program recovery component + Card
processing fee x surcharge factor = Individual non-resident yearly fee
In an effort to provide a more affordable fee for youth non-residents who
participate in one of the City's recreational youth co-sponsor groups and/or
United States veterans who are disabled, staff is recommending that additional
options in lieu of nonresident card purchase be added.
The new options will provide for the following:
1. Youth registered in a City co-sponsored recreational youth group may
purchase a non-resident individual youth sports card using the same
formula as above less a surcharge factor. (savings of$60; new fee
would be $120)
2. Two or more youth from the same family registered in a City
co-sponsored recreational youth group may purchase a non-resident
multi-youth sports card using the formula for Non-resident individual
youth sports card X 1.5. (new fee would be $180)
3. Disabled United States military veterans may get a discount on their
non-resident fee based on the percentage rate of their disability. (If
disability is 50% the fee would be 50% less than the current
nonresident fee, which is $180 less 50% or$90.)
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These options will allow more nonresident youth and families to participate in
and learn about sports from the various recreational leagues offered by City
cosponsored groups. Nonresident adults and youth make these groups
stronger and provide leadership so they can continue offering sports to the
community and in particular to the residents of Clearwater.
This ordinance also recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of our many
disabled veterans who live in nonresident areas in our county.
Staff has included a Motion to Amend for Council's consideration: replacing the
word residential in the ordinance title with recreational.
Ordinance 8681-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to amend the title of Ordinance
8681-15 to read, "An Ordinance of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
relating to parks, beaches, and recreation; amending Appendix A,
Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, Section XI, Parks, Beaches,
Recreation, to establish additional options in lieu of non-resident
card purchase for youth involved in city co-sponsored residential
recreational youth groups and disabled united states military
veterans; providing an effective date." The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8681-15 on
second and final reading, as amended. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8682-15 on second reading, approving the request from Calvary
Baptist Church (a/k/a First Baptist Church of Clearwater) to vacate two portions of
public right-of-way and an Easement for Right of Way, Sidewalk and Utilities.
(VAC2014-04)
First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. (Calvary) has requested the
right-of-way and easement vacations. None of the areas proposed for vacation
are currently maintained for public use. Calvary owns all adjoining property
and plans to use the property for expansion of its existing facilities located on
the southwest corner of McMullen Booth Road and Drew Street. If vacated,
the City will continue to own fee title to one of the right-of-way portions. At a
later date, staff will submit a recommendation to Council to declare this parcel
as surplus for the purpose of selling the property in accordance with the City's
property surplus procedures.
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Affected private utility providers were consulted and each has provided a letter
of no objection to the vacation request.
The Engineering Department conducted an interdepartmental review of the
vacation request. All City service and utility providers, potentially affected by
the vacation, have no objection to the request.
Ordinance 8682-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8682-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Approve a Utility Work By Highway Contractor Agreement with the State of Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT), in the amount of$655,177.29, for the
modification of city facilities under SR 60 / 595 (Alt US 19) Court Street West Bound
from West of Chestnut Street to East end of Memorial Causeway Bridge, Chestnut
Street - East Bound from East end of Memorial Causeway Bridge to Court Street and
Court Street - Two-Way from Chestnut Street to Missouri Avenue Improvement
Project, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same and adopt Resolution
14-33.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has designed the
improvements of S.R. 60 /595 (Alt US 19) Court Street West Bound from
West of Chestnut Street to East end of Memorial Causeway Bridge, Chestnut
Street - East Bound from East end of Memorial Causeway Bridge to Court
Street and Court Street - Two-Way from Chestnut Street to Missouri Avenue.
The proposed improvements will include resurfacing the existing roadway,
replacing the existing signal by mast arm and upgrading the drainage system.
Construction is currently anticipated to begin Summer of 2015. This roadway
improvement project will necessitate the replacement, repair or cure-in-place
lining of gravity sanitary sewer pipes within the project limits.
The City of Clearwater's Engineering Department has coordinated the design
prepared by URS Corporation (an Engineer of Record) for these utility
accommodations with FDOT representatives. FDOT will receive bids for the
combined roadway improvement and utility relocation work and make award of
bid to the low bidder.
The resolution authorizes the City to enter into a Utility Work by Highway
Contractor Agreement (UWHCA) to have the work bid and constructed with the
FDOT contract.
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The amounts included on this agenda item are the engineer's preliminary
estimate, and are subject to change as the design progresses. The exact costs
will be determined by the contractor's bid and may vary from this amount.
Project will be competitively bid by FDOT. The engineer's estimate is:
Capital Project Amount:
Sanitary Utility Work $450,776.29
Road Restoration $204,401.00
Total $655,177.29
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0327-96634-563800-535-000-0000 $450,776.29
0315-92277-563700-541-000-0000 $204,401.00
Funds are available in Utility Renewal and Replacement project in 0327-96634,
Sanitary Utility Relocation Accommodation in the amount of$450,776.29 and
$204,401 in Capital Improvement Program project 0315-92277, Streets and
Sidewalks, for total funding in the amount of$655,177.29.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve a Utility Work By
Highway Contractor Agreement with the State of Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT), in the amount of
$655,177.29, for the modification of city facilities under SR 60 / 595
(Alt US 19) Court Street West Bound from West of Chestnut Street
to East end of Memorial Causeway Bridge, Chestnut Street - East
Bound from East end of Memorial Causeway Bridge to Court Street
and Court Street - Two-Way from Chestnut Street to Missouri
Avenue Improvement Project, authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 14-33 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 14-33. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and
Councilmember Polglaze
10.2Appoint one member to the Community Development Board with a term to expire
February 28, 2019.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to appoint Mary Lau to the
Community Development Board with a term to expire February 28,
2019. The motion was duly seconded.
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A concern was expressed that Council generally reappoints
members unless there were circumstances; none are known
regarding Ms. Carlough.
Upon the vote being taken:
Ayes: 3 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton and Councilmember
Polglaze
Nays: 1 - Councilmember Jonson
Motion Carried.
The City Manager updated Council on the Centennial Concert event. The event will
be a series of concerts instead of one concert . The concert series will be provide
more options.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) — None.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events and
congratulated Frank Chivas for being named Mr. Clearwater and Russ
Kimball for 40 years as General Manager of Sheraton Sand Key.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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