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01/21/2015 - SpecialWednesday, January 21, 2015 6:00 PM City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 Council Chambers City Council Special Meeting Agenda Special City Council Meeting - U.L.I. Recommendations January 21, 2015City Council Special Meeting Agenda Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak, please wait to be recognized, then state your name and address. Persons speaking before the City Council shall be limited to three (3) minutes unless otherwise noted under Public Hearings. For other than Citizens to be heard regarding items not on the Agenda, a spokesperson for a group may speak for three (3) minutes plus an additional minute for each person in the audience that waives their right to speak, up to a maximum of ten (10) minutes. Prior to the item being presented, please obtain the needed form to designate a spokesperson from the City Clerk (right-hand side of dais). Up to thirty minutes of public comment will be allowed for an agenda item. No person shall speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the City Council. The City of Clearwater strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please advise us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations at 727-562-4090. Assisted Listening Devices are available. Kindly refrain from using beepers, cellular telephones and other distracting devices during the meeting. You may provide input on Agenda Items 3.1 and 3.2 electronically via www.myclearwaterinput.com. Please complete the registration process prior to submitting comments. 1. Call to Order 2. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda 3. City Manager Reports 3.1 ID#14-859 Provide direction to and appoint the Charter Review Committee. 3.2 ID#14-862 Provide an overview of ULI Advisory Panel Report Priority (P) Implementation Items. 3.3 ID#14-863 Discuss ULI Recommendation for Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Group. 4. Public Comment 5. Council Discussion 6. Next Steps 7. Adjourn Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/20/2015 Cover Memo City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 File Number: ID#14-859 Agenda Date: 1/21/2015 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: AppointmentIn Control: Official Records & Legislative Services Agenda Number: 3.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to and appoint the Charter Review Committee. SUMMARY: The City Charter requires a Charter Review Committee be appointed at least every five years, appointments to be made in January preceding an election. The Charter also requires there be at least 10 members, all of whom must be Clearwater residents. At the time of appointment, the Council provides direction to the Committee regarding items the Council would like the committee to consider. Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/20/2015 CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Nino Accetta Home Address: Office Address: 2724 via murano unit 626 clearwater, FL Zip 33764 Zip 33764 Telephone: Telephone: Cell Phone: *646.643.4973* E -mail Address: How long a resident of Clearwater? over 6 YEARS Occupation: INVESTMENT BANKING Employer: CITIBANKICITIGROUP Field of Education: AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Other Work Experience: Entrepreneur If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: Point in Time Homeless Charter volunteer, United Way Charities Chair for Citibank, Coach for my childrens intramural Soccer teams. Other Interests: Golfing, Car Racing / Auto cross racing, Off Roading, Fishing Board Service (current and past): Marine Advisory Board Clearwater Housing Authority Community Development District Vice Chair Additional Comments: Board Preference: Director Signature: Date: 12 /9 //LI See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limi us4 C; PlCr'. a CORDSCECStf ANtai•= : RVCS QT BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? Appointed by City council this committee by direction of the council recommends applicable changes if any be made to the existing charter. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? I have over 17 years of Banking & Financial Governance experience working with diverse groups from all over the world. Setting policy and process with the understanding of reducing risk and creating future value. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? Clearwater will be a part of my life and my childrens lives for many years to come. I want to share my expertise and experience to make a positive difference. Name: Nino Accetta Board Name: CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS must be Clearwater resident) Name: Brian J. Aungst, Jr. Home Address: 1683 Midnight Pass Way let,/ Telephone: (727) 686 -1510 Cell Phone: (727) 686 -1510 Zip 3376 How long a resident of Clearwater? 27 years Occupation: Attorney Field of Education: Juris Doctorate, BA in Political Science, Office Address: 625 Court Street C Pc,( L. - - e r" t ('- Telephone: (727) 444 -1403 E -mail Address: bja @macfar.com Zip 337 CC BS in Telecommunication -News Employer: Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Other Work Experience: If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: Clearwater Regional Chamber, Business Task Force, Juvenile Welfare Board Please see resume for additional information Other Interests: Running Board Service (current and past): Clearwater Business Task Force Please see resume for additional information Board Preference: Charter Review Committee Additional Comments: Thank you very much for your consideration. Please let me know if you need any additional information. 1 _ . Signature: Date: 12/8/2014 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits 07710A1 kitO DS AIND LEGISLATIVE SRVCS DEPT BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? The Committee reviews the Clearwater City Charter at least once every five years and recommends potential revisions to the City Council to be considered for placement on the ballot in a referendum election. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes 1 have. 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? Please see attached resume. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I feel called to serve in this capacity and hope that my experience volunteering in City government and my professional experience as an attorney will make me a productive member of the Committee Name: Brian J. Aungst, Jr. Board Name: Charter Review Committee CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Larry J. Brant Home Address: 1213 Alameda Avenue, Clearwater, FL Zip 33701 Telephone: Cell Phone:402- 202 -0300 How long a resident of Clearwater? 6 months Occupation: U.S. Navy Chaplain Field of Education: Music; Ministry; Counseling Office Address: 600 8th Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, FL Zip 33701 Telephone: 727 - 639 -0018 E -mail Address: larry.j.brant @uscg.mil Employer: United States Navy Other Work Experience: American Red Cross Chapter Manager Police and Fire Chaplain If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: Currently attached to United States Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg as Command Chaplain Other Interests: Baseball Board Service (current and past): None Board Preference: Charter Review Committee 2012 Additional Comments: BRANT.LARRY.JAY.13870205 0 "'`"Na°'"° "x'0205" eU.S. GO ernment. au =DOD, ou =P10, ou =USN. Signature:31 9]020531 Dale: 201x. t2 2409,03.22 95'00' Date: 24 Dec 2014 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? The Charter Review Committee examines the city's charter and determines what changes, if any, should be proposed and brought to voters. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Not locally but in for residence of Lincoln, NE 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? Volunteered as Chapter Manager with American Red Cross in Benton County, Tennessee; Volunteered as a Police /Fire Chaplain in Lincoln, Nebraska; Led Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen to perform over 5000 hours of community service as a military chaplain in 5 years. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I want to be a good citizen to my community. Name: Larry J. Brant Board Name: Charter Review Committee CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Stephen Cerniglia Home Address: 2720 Northridge Drive East C 12arruj -bc. Telephone: (727) 744 -9779 Cell Phone: (727) 744 -9779 Zip ,376 t How long a resident of Clearwater? 8 years Occupation: Software Engineering Mgr Field of Education: B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science Office Address: 34125 US Hwy 19 North, Suite 100 Pat of I 1 c - bC' :'". Telephone: (727) 744 -9779 E -mail Address: cernigls @gmail.com Zip 3Li6 81 Employer: Green Hills Software Other Work Experience: Sr. Consultant with Insight Architects If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: Current PTA Chapter President at Academie da Vinci (ADV) Charter School, current Director on the Governing Board at ADV, and 2014 graduate of the Citizen's Academy Other Interests: family time, STEAM education, all things related to technology. Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: I have not yet served on any city boards. Charter Review Committee Additional Comments: Signature: Date: December 13, 2014 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirmina residency within city limits BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? The committee is to review the City of Clearwater's current charter and determine if any updates are to be recommended to the City Council. The committee members are to meet regularly between January 15th and October 2015. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? I have attended 2 city council meetings and have watched several council and board meetings on C -View. 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? Part of my responsibilities as a Software Engineering Manager at Green Hills Software is to review requirement documents for safety and security critical software. This requires attention to detail and precise use of language. Additionally, I have led committees to update the bylaws for both a PTA chapter and a charter school governing board. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? After attending this year's Citizen's Academy, I want to get more involved in our city's government. Serving on this committee is one way I can use my work and volunteer experience to help our city. I would be very honored to be selected to undertake this important task. Name: Stephen Cerniglia Board Name: Charter Review Committee CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Karen Graham Cunningham Home Address: 2392 Stag Run Blvd. Clearwater Zip 33765 Telephone: 727- 724 -8809 Cell Phone:727- 418 -9803 Office Address: Zip 33765 Telephone: E -mail Address: webfloater @gmail.com How long a resident of Clearwater ?21 years in city; 13 previous years in unincorporated Clearwater Occupation: retired for two years Employer: Field of Education: Other Work Experience: B.A. Engllish and Education Planner, educator, healthcare communications M.A. Communication manager If retired, former occupation:Transportation planner, Metropolitan Planning Organization Community Activities: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition; Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association board of directors; Dunedin Fine Arts Center member; Aging Well Center volunteer Other Interests: History, art and architecture Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: Public Arts and Design Advisory Board Charter Review Committee Branding focus group for Downtown League of Women Voters (past) Additional Comments:2014 Clearwater Citizens Academy graduate. I have been following the ULI study and downtown redevelopment issues. I want to see this city prosper. Signature: e: December 13, 2014 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits f ' Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city Ii t DEC 17 2014 C7FiCiAL PECORDS AND LEGISLATiVE S CS D BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? A charter is a "Constitution" that allows a city to set rules customized for that specific community. It needs to be clear, consistent and relevent to current community values, goals and needs. The committee reviews the existing charter, ensuring that adequate checks and balances are in place and addressing ommissions and ambiguities. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes. 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? I had 11 years in county government, transportation planning. I am aware of the responsibilities and limitations of government. I have served as a representative for my neighborhood association on its board and as the appointed liaison to the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition. These responsibilities have aquainted me with the needs of neighborhoods and the issues that concern citizens. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I believe this city is striving to redefine itself, as evidenced by downtown redevelopment and other efforts. I believe that the challenge for Clearwater will be to unite us all as one community, with one set of priorities (as opposed three, diverse communities: the beach, the downtown, the rest of Clearwater). I'd like to contribute to this effort. Name :Karen G. Cunningham Board Name: CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Leann J. DuPont Home Address: 11 San Marco Street #605 Clearwater Beach, Florida Zip 33767 Telephone: 703 - 963 -2797 Cell Phone: same above How long a resident of Clearwater? 4 1/2 years Occupation: back -end website administrator Field of Education: special education Office Address: N/A - work at home Zip 33767 Telephone: -- E -mail Address: Idupont80 @hotmail.com Employer: MJ Fashions & Gifts Other Work Experience: office administartor Asst. to President of Landscape Company If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: member of the 'Clearwater Enviromental Advisory' board (meets 4x a year) Chairperson of my condo Landscape committee Other Interests: walking, Pilates, golf, reading Board Service (current and past): N/A Board Preference: open Additional Comments: a 'Citizens Academy" graduate in 2013 Signature: Ci --t— -° L CP Date:1 /3/2015 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits rDeclarationofDomicilefiledwiththecityclerkaffirmingresidencywithincitylire JAN 0 5 2015 Ot f iA1 F4E0ORD3 ANC LEGISLATIVE S VC5 DEPT BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? The Charter review committee would review the current city charter, discuss what changes should be suggested, if any and brought forth to the voters of Clearwater. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes, I have attended several board meetings in person & also one on TV. I enjoy the live meetings much more. I wish more people would attend to find out what is going on in our great city. 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? I am detail oriented. I tend to listen and then research the facts before speak about a subject I do not know about. I am not afraid to ask questions. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I live in a wonderful city & would like to see if our charter does indeed need any changes. There are many parts to our charter to be looked over. Any change or proposal of a change would be for the benefit of Clearwater. I feel that I would be a great citizen asset. I would also learn alot more about the people & place I spend my time. Name:Leann J. DuPont Board Name: Charter Review Committee CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATIONfOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: ! J 7' Home Address. zip Telephone: '72' !-- 79' Z92- Cell Phone: -724 G - `vim Office Address: Zip 76 Telephone: t"71-'i00 E -mail Address: P 7,ItpS4Q,, How long a resident of Clearwater? >rs Occupation: Ca__< Employer: /11 Field of Education: 734- Potrirt4-4 C -rinad If retired, fc rmer occupation: Comthunity._Activities -` •. W. Other Interests: Board Service (=current and past): - Oft Ot. .,1 Other Work Experience: Additional Comments: Board Preference: Signature: Date: l ' /Y See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy ofoneofthefollowing: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits RECEIVED 5 iCdA1 I ECOaRD3 AND LEaSLATIVE Swcs D'EP'T BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? ozia ntedz€, 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? ikg roc, 4-- h - .- E,302A/Zo, 7)0E4)0,A-P6041/te-VZ06 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? eX / )-t "if"T c i i 6.4 lam. Name:1 G Board Name: CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: g em4 , e /Q /T LEZO5J / Home Address: Office Address: J/1j 1J(4g riaJ 4f.. 4/44 Zip X395 9 Telephone: 1R9 "7Q9 - lot "73 Telephone: Cell Phone: %'(f% & Yo' -54 5 4' E -mail Address: How long a resident of Clearwater? 3 7 y_ea,i,ai Zip RECEIVED DEC 2 4 2014 OFFICIAL REOORDS AND Occupation: Employer: LEGISLATIVE SRVCS DEPT Field of Education: If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: U 1/4 Other Work Experience: Caridi kLeariediao Other Interests: Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: Additional Comments: Signature Date: / o? o24/41 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? il0 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? Name: Board Name: CITY OFCLEARWATER- APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Diane A. LebedeffName: Home Address: 2623 Seville Blvd. #201, Clearwater, FL Office Address: Zip Zip Telephone: Telephone: 7 7-R Cell Phone: '^-' ~- -~~~ E-mail Address: 4 years full-time, Clearwater property owner for 16 yearsHowlongaresidentofClearwater? retired Employer:NYS courts and NYC agency, 38 yearsOccupation: Field of Education: Law - University of Michigan JD (1968) attorney fr ir d.fVrrn r ooUD8don Other Work Experience: NYC \hs8»»«judge hn31Y*a/m Pn*»u y.ch fuounm to NYC agency hrOyeus Citizen's Academy deliver ~ ' classes; President. #1; Board Member, Seville recreational center; National Org. for Women, Pinellas Chapter; Sierra Club; Floricia Native Plant Society; local political clubs. Other Interests: Reading, swimming Board Service (current and past): 1978 tc 1980 (resigned upon becoming a judge): NYC community board member for Greenwich Vitlage, appointed by Borough President board reviewe governmental initiatives and zoning ssues, held public hearings Board Preference: Charter Revision Commission Have arranged and public hearings, experience drafting and reviewingAdditionalComments: legislation and regulations relevant to local government, and knowledge of Clearwater city government. Signature: l ^~_ —- l`^ l | Date: See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Dopartmont, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748.or drop off your application a1 City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112S. Osceola Avenue, Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within Cib/}innik} Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits PK= W=D Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits LECISLATiVE SRu^-- c0 BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibUities? Receive recommendations and proposals from the City Council and Clearwater residents on potential revisions to the Clearwater City Charter, hold public hearings as necessary, confer as a body upon recommendations and proposas, promulgate a report of Cornmssion views, and present the report to the City Counci for its consideration; voters must approve Charter changes. 2. Have you ever observed a board rneeting either in person or on C-View the City's TV station? No. the last Charter Revision Committee sessions were in 2011 and I was unable to locate videos. 3. What background and/or quaUfications do you have that you feel would quatify you to serve on this Board? have had in depth experience in almost every area of anticipated functioning of the Charter Revision Committee. including the conduct of public hearings, evaluation of proposals for charter / regulation legislation revisions (including administrative and fiscal impact assessment). development of a consensus position of a body, preparation of formal reports and recommendations to legislative bodies, and the presentation of such a report. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I wish to contribute to Clearwater and my background and experience -- as I hope you will find -- make me particularly well-qualified to serve on the Charter Revision Committee. Name: Board Name: p{I CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: David Loyd Home Address: Office Address: 1430 Forest Road, Clearwater, Florida 1955 Carroll Street, Clearwater, Florida Zip 33755 Zip 33755 Telephone: 727- 637 -6618 Telephone: 727 - 441 -2137 Cell Phone: 727- 638 -8274 E -mail Address: david@ctstow.com How long a resident of Clearwater? 8 years (Born in St. Petersburg) Occupation: Director of Communications Employer: CTS Towing & Transport Field of Education: Other Work Experience: Sales, Marketing, Finance Bank of America, H &R Block Mortgage, Relationship Management, Consulting Sterling Payment Technologies, Project Analyst If retired, former occupation: N/A Community Activities: Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Surfrider Foundation, Suncoast Waterkeeper, Clearwater Chargers Youth Soccer Coach Other Interests: Family & Fun, Paddleboarding, Mountain Biking, enjoying our beaches and waterways. Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: Government Affairs Committee Clearwater Charter Review Committee Current Chair on Vehicles for Hire (GAC) Additional Comments: Signature: rat 0. 9 ier Date: 2c/ c- See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits rr.` "iDeclarationofDomicilefiledwiththecityclerkaffirmingresidencywithincitylimits `' Ez. rzY C,•F;C1AL f\r :CQREZ AND BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? The board will review the existing Charter and propose any amendments or revisions which may be advisable for placement on the general election ballot. Responsibilities should also include complete review and due diligence of any legal documents or proposals relating to amendments or revisions. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes. I have observed board meetings in person and on C -view. 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? I have a diverse background in sales, marketing and consulting. I have communicated, organized and managed relationships with subject matter experts to analyze demographics for market trend forecasting and projections. As a result of consulting and project analysis on many proposals, I have learned to objectively review all documentation with the intention of making informed decisions within a group or committee. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? To gain a better understanding of the City of Clearwater Charter while participating in the process of making Clearwater a better community to live in. The only way to make a difference is to be more actively involved within the community while assisting in important decisions which can only enhance the integrity and performance of our City. Name: David Loyd Board Name: Clearwater Charter Review Committee CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name:J. Dwight McEntire Home Address: 2638 Spyglass Dr., Clearwater Zip 33761 Office Address: N/A Zip 33761 Telephone: 727- 771 -8431 Telephone: Cell Phone: E -mail Address: How long a resident of Clearwater? 18 Years Occupation: Retired Employer: Field of Education: Other Work Experience: BBA in Accounting U of Michigan, MBA JD University of Toledo, Ohio If retired, former occupation: CPA Deloitte, Professor Clearwater Christian College, Retired USAF Colonel Community Activities: Board Member Berea Baptist Church, Graduate Clearwater 101, Member Countryside Country Club Other Interests: Reading, Travel Board Service (current and past): Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce President Propeller Club Detroit - Japanese Society Board Preference: Additional Comments: Have been inactive in civic activities due to dementia illness of wife. Myself and daughter took care of her 24/7 for 4 years and she was in nursing home for 8. Date: December 13, 2014 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? The board is to review the city charter and propose changes to the City Council. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? No 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? I was an audit partner at Deloitte. That position required that I critically review many documents. As a professor, I had to review and grade and make recommendations to my Students. My legal training further refined my ability to review many proposals and other documents. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I would like to contribute to the city I have grown to appreciate. Clearwater 101 gave me a great insight to the city and its operations. I want to contribute my ability to the city. Name:J• Dwight McEntire Board Name :Charter Review CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Howard Warshauer Home Address: 808 Allen Drive Office Address: Zip 33764 Zip 33764 Telephone: 727 442 7411 Cell Phone: 727 793 4446 How long a resident of Clearwater? 11 years Occupation: retired Field of Education: math teaching Telephone: E -mail Address: captainhw@gmail.com Employer: Other Work Experience: Finance, government, urban improvement jewelry sales and service If retired, former occupation: Jewelry sales and service Community Activities: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition vice chair, Clearwater downtown partnership Gateway Farmers market Other Interests: sailing, walking, biking, cooking Board Service (current and past): Clearwater Charter Review Public Art Board Board Preference: Charter review Additional Comments: Signature: ,.r ..a J- Date: /7 a? ///7 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits RECEIVED Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits DEC 2 9 2014 OFFICIAL. RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SRVCS DEPT BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? to review the current charter, receive suggestions from the public and council, make recommendations to council for changes 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? yes 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? previous membership on board, experience in government 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? to help make clearwater the best it can be Name: Howard Warshauer Board Name: Charter Review CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Dirk A. Curls Home Address: Office Address: Zip Zip Telephone: Telephone: Cell Phone: E -mail Address: How long a resident of Clearwater? 52 years Occupation: Retired - City of Clearwater Employer: Field of Education: Other Work Experience: Business Communications / Business / Criminal Justice If retired, former occupation: City of Clearwater Police Department - Detective Sergeant Community Activities: Grovewood Homeowners Association - Director Other Interests: Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: Charter Review Committee E i VE Additional Comments: 2 Signature: LEG y Sk\iCz: Date: 01/09/2015 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency,_ this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? To review the existing Charter and make recommendations to the City Council. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes. 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? Life long resident of Clearwater 28 years law enforcement experience with the City of Clearwater. Extensive knowledge of City Ordinances and government. Community and neighborhood involvement. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? Strong interest in the City of Clearwater and its continued growth. Name: Dirk A. Curls Board Name: Charter Review Committee CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: George Mantzaris Home Address: Office Address: 408 Casler Ave Clearwater Zip 33755 Zip 33755 Telephone: 727443 -0296 Telephone: 813- 375 -3080 Cell Phone: 727 420 -3528 How long a resident of Clearwater? 32 years E -mail Address: gfm @tampabay.rr.com Occupation: Collision Center Director Employer: Toyota of Tampa Bay Field of Education: business Other Work Experience: insurance appraiser for automotive If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: active member of Holy Trinity Greek Church, board member, chairman of the annual Greek Festival. Working with Keith Mastorides , Principal of Clearwater High, on Football field project. Member of board of PAL PCS Office Other Interests: Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: Board member of Holy Trinity Greek Church (current) Board member of PAL PCSO (current) LLS Suncoast Chapter board member (past) Additional Comments: R as a4 1 4 RCCO D3 AN LEGISLATIVE SRVCS DUI George Mantzaris' Grge Signature: eD. 2015 Dt 141 5.05000. cUS Date: January 14, 2015 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? to review and make changes and recommendations to the City of Clearwater Charter 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? yes i have in person 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? Board member of Holy Trinity for 27 years. I have held all positions on the board and am very familiar with policies and Roberts Rules. duties included: created budgets, job descriptions, payroll, expense control, financing, fund raising, design and oversee construction of new buildings, chairman of budget committee, chairman of general assembly meetings, and most important i listen to people and their concerns. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? i live in this great city with my family. my kids were born and raised here, my wife and her family have been here since 1970. we are part of this City. I want to help make a difference. I know many people in this City who have been involved and are still involved. I am a proud resident of the City of Clearwater. Name: Board Name: CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: David E. Allbritton Home Address: 217 Palm Island N.W. Telephone: 727-481 -5102 Office Address: 703 Court St. Zip 33767 Zip 3376$ Cell Phone: 727- 481 -5102 Telephone: E -mail Address: davea1950 @gmail.com How long a resident of Clearwater? 64 years Occupation: Building Contractor Employer: self- David Allbritton Building Contractor, Inc. Field of Education: Other Work Experience: Marine Biology Tropicalbeachrentals.com- vacation homes Building Construction If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: Executive Board- CDP, Board- Clearwater Historical Society, VP- Island Estates Civic Ass.,Board- Clearwater Historical Society, 2nd VP- Senior Citizens Services, Board- Prospect Towers Other Interests: Church, masters swimming, triathlon, Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: Community Development Board Charter Review Committee past- Downtown Development Board past- Code Enforcement Board Additional Comments: Signature: Date: 1/07/2015 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return thisapplicationandboardquestionnairetotheOfficialRecords & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy ofoneofthefollowing: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits ECOP LL-C1SL IE SZ/ ` DE:P BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? Review the City's Charter and make recommendations for possible changes subject to a vote by Clearwater residents. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes- on TV 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve onthisBoard? I was born and raised in Clearwater, living here 64 years. I've been very involved for years giving service to my community by sitting on many Boards and volunteer much time striving to make Clearwater a better place to live and raise a family. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? Because I have strong roots in Clearwater, I can bring a perspective of where Clearwater has been and where it should be going. Name: David E. Allbritton Board Name: Charter Review Committee CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: William Sturtevant Home Address: 1221 Drew Street E -9 Zip 33755 Telephone: 727 -204 -6413 Cell Phone:727-204 -6413 How long a resident of Clearwater?3 years Occupation:Investment Advisor Field of Education: BBA, Finance, Real Estate Office Address: Zip 33755 Telephone: E -mail Address: billsturtevant49 @gmail.com Employer: Private Capital Advisors Other Work Experience: If retired, former occupation: Community Activities: Other Interests:Golf Boating Board Service (current and past): Clearwater Downtown Partnership Senior Citizens Services, Inc. Prospect Towers Additional Comments:American Cancer Society Signature: Board Preference: Charter Review Committee Date:1 /20/2015 See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits AN 26 205 LEGOAIIVE SACS DE BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? Work diligently to review the current Clearwater Charter, make suggestions that create a better Clearwater. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Yes 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? My strength is to work with others to achieve goals. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I love this community. By working with other like minded committee members, there are areas for improvement. Name:William Sturtevant Board Name: Charter Review Committee C Ur CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE must be Clearwater resident) Name: Jane D. Bongo Home Address: 240 Windward Psge. #103, Clearwater Office Address: N/A Zip 33767 Zip 33767 Telephone: 727 -543 -3890 Cell Phone: 727-543 -3890 How long a resident of Clearwater? 20 years Occupation: Retired Telephone: E -mail Address: jane_bongo @yahoo.com Field of Education: Mass communication /Business Admin. Employer: Other Work Experience: Media, Information Technology in merger, acquisition and outsourcing If retired, former occupation: Editor, freelance writer, and director, HR/staff integration Community Activities: Graduate of city's 101 Citizen's Academy in 2012, past board member of neighborhood association, and past volunteer at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Other Interests: Reading, fishing, kayaking, golf, and cycling Board Service (current and past): Board Preference: Currently member of Marine Advisory Board Charter Review Committee Additional Comments: Thank you for your time and consideration. Signature:" l See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758 -4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. Date: 01 -20 -2015 Note: For boards requiring Clearwater residency, this application must be accompanied by a copy of one of the following: Current voter registration within city limits Valid current Florida Drivers' License issued to an address within city limits Declaration of Domicile filed with the city clerk affirming residency within city limits BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE 1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities? Review, research and discuss suggestions from the city staff, council or public that might require the Charter to be amended, changed or altered by exception. The suggestions are forwarded to the City Council for public review and discussion. An ordinance is then prepared by city staff, reviewed at public hearings and considered for referendum in an election. 2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C -View, the City's TV station? Both. However, primarily via C -View or TV consistently since 2011. 3. What background and /or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to serve on this Board? Through my local media experience, publicly reported about various city matters, which often required researching the city's code of ordinances and charter. In addition, as director of integration for a $1 billion IT firm, was responsible for pre- and post efforts including analysis and due diligence of targeted Fortune 1000 companies' staff, policies, practices, procedures and frameworks. 4. Why do you want to serve on this Board? I wish to continue broadening my experience and knowledge of city operations. I also want to contribute in a mutually beneficial capacity. Name: Jane D. Bongo Board Name: Charter Review Committee Cover Memo City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 File Number: ID#14-862 Agenda Date: 1/21/2015 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: City Council Agenda Number: 3.2 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Provide an overview of ULI Advisory Panel Report Priority (P) Implementation Items. SUMMARY: At the September 29, 2014 Council Work Session, staff and Council had an initial discussion of the results of the recent ULI Advisory Panel Report concerning redevelopment opportunities in the Downtown and East Gateway areas. The discussion was informed by a preliminary staff analysis, outlining the major issue areas within the Report and recommending a process/schedule for moving forward in developing an implementation strategy to address the multiple conclusions/recommendations in the Report. As a result of that discussion, staff noted the following: ·Council concurred with the staff recommendation that the scope, importance and detail of the Report conclusions/recommendations warranted a Special Work Session, held in the evening to allow maximum public attendance (held on November 12, 2014); ·Staff was requested to develop a more detailed, item by item staff analysis of the conclusions/recommendations in the Report, including costs, timeframe and Work Program impact, to inform and guide the council discussion and direction to staff on Report implementation at the Special Work Session. ·There was no consensus to move forward with the significant Bluff/Waterfront Master Plan effort at this time, pending clarification of the CMA (Clearwater Marine Aquarium) and Greenlight projects affects on the planning effort; ·There was consensus to move forward at this time with development of the North Marina Special Area Plan; ·There was consensus to move forward with the Boating Master Plan; ·There was consensus that the Implementation Matrix developed for council consideration at the Special Work Session identify those items in the Report that lend themselves to early implementation, within existing legislative authority and resource (low hanging fruit). The Implementation Matrix was developed within these Council-indicated parameters. However, the scope, cost and staff work program impact of addressing the 48 individual action Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/20/2015 File Number: ID#14-862 items in the report simultaneously would be extremely costly and disruptive of the overall work program of the City. Therefore, staff believes a more feasible approach to implementation may be to identify 10-15 initiatives, balanced across the implementing departments, which could reasonably be commenced within the first 90 days of implementation. Those items recommended are indicated by a bold (P) next to the item on the Implementation Matrix and on the Priority items Only matrix. They would be, of course, in addition to those items indicated to be underway or ongoing in the matrix. At the conclusion of the November 12, 2014 Special Work Session City Council indicated concurrence with the staff-recommended Priority (P) items and indicated support for the City Manager’s intent to move forward with implementation of the Priority (P) items, while at the same time requesting further information on cost, scope, deliverables and timetable for each Priority (P) item on the matrix. The Program Summary for each Priority (P) item is in response to that request. Staff looks forward to council direction whether the proposed priority projects meet council expectations, or whether modifications/additions/deletions are desired. Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/20/2015 Urban Land Institute Implementation Plan Rod Irwin Jan. 21, 2015 How we got here…How we got here… •6/15/14 Study Week Began •6/20/14 Draft Report Received •9/5/14 Formal Report Received •9/29/14 Discussed at Work Session •11/21/14 ULI Special Work Session •12/4/14 $500k Initial Funding Approved Priority Selection CriteriaPriority Selection Criteria •Council Direction from 9/29/14 Work Session 1. Defer Bluff/Waterfront Master Plan Pending CMA Clarification 2. Commence North Marina Plan Now 3. Commence Boating Plan Now 4. Identify Items for Immediate Implementation (aka “low hanging fruit”) •General Issues of Particular Council Interest 1. Downtown Design Guidelines 2. Downtown Gateway Improvements •“Low Hanging Fruit”- begin within 90 days Priority Items Comprehensive Boating PlanComprehensive Boating Plan •Engage a consultant to: 1)prepare a plan to establish Clearwater as a major boating center; and 2)knit together the downtown, beach and north marina basin to support redevelopment •$45 to $50k •September 2015 •Consultant Report North Marina Master PlanNorth Marina Master Plan •Update 10-year old special area plan to reflect current conditions and create framework to facilitate development and investment in plan area •$75 to $100k •One year •Revised area master plan Boost Downtown LibraryBoost Downtown Library •Develop strategy to: 1)make Library an “attractor element” to bring additional people downtown; 2)align the Library more closely with the economic development’s downtown priorities, i.e. “entrepreneurial ecosystem” •$2,300 “maker space” consultant fee; implementation cost TBD •9 months •Consultant report on repurposing the library and plans for space utilization, program scope, partnerships development and funding Bridgeas Gateway FeatureBridgeas Gateway Feature •Evaluate fiscal, programmatic, and regulatory feasibility of illuminating bridge as redevelopment component, with proposed public art design as indicated •$6 to $8k for call to artist’s fees; project cost TBD •12-18 months •Report with feasibility assessment, partnership/funding options, and proposed design to Council Design Guidelines/Sign RegulationsDesign Guidelines/Sign Regulations •Complete comprehensive review of design guidelines and sign regulations •Will be done in house •9 months •Staff analysis and recommendations and possible amendments to Downtown Plan Attract an IncubatorAttract an Incubator •Determine appropriate CRA/city participation in emerging “entrepreneurial ecosystem” in Downtown/East Gateway •TBD •5 months •CRA funding agreement and city/CRA/partners MOU Enhance GatewaysEnhance Gateways •Develop plans, costs and designs to enhance identification and directional features at key entry points to downtown and East Gateway •TBD •18 months •List of potential locations with constraints, list of enhancement features, and final plans and costs EastGateway Community MarketEastGateway Community Market •Determine feasibility of festival core creation and/or a “mercado” in the East Gateway as a local activity center and neighborhood civic core •Will be done in house •5 months •White paper on “mercados” and memo to CRA identifying pros/cons, possible sites and projected costs Community BrandingCommunity Branding •Develop comprehensive brand and brand marketing strategy •$100k •Project is underway and branding deliverables completed summer 2015 •Brandprint statement, talking points, graphic elements, and graphic implementation plan Real Estate MarketingPlanReal Estate MarketingPlan •Use ULI market analysis to heighten marketing of key residential, office and hotel parcels in the downtown and East Gateway •$5k (CRA funds) •4 months •Marketing brochure and parcel information in electronic and print format for targeted marketing campaign Stakeholder GroupStakeholder Group •Create a forum for the discussion of issues with the city, development partners and community stakeholders •TBD •4 months •Establishment of discussion format Use of TIF BondsUse of TIF Bonds •Investigate TIF bond usage to leverage redevelopment •Less than $5k (CRA funds) •3 months •TIF bond utilization white paper from financial advisor and CRA board briefing and discussion item Next Steps…Next Steps… •Staff moves forward with implementation, incorporating Council discussion •Staff provides quarterly reports to Council on progress •Staff provides quarterly funding report to Council •Adjustments to priority items as needed Urban Land Institute Implementation Plan Rod Irwin Jan. 21, 2015 ULI REPORT IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (P): Staff recommended initiatives to begin within 1st 90 days; reflects Council discussion Priority Items Only deferring Bluff/Waterfront Master Plan until after CMA and Greenlight clarifications. *Timeframe begins once Council or City Manager provide direction/approval Month/years represent time to completion from commencement Staff Recommendation Timeframe*Work Program Impacts Cost 1)Create a Comprehensive Boating Plan (P) M&A ED&H, P&R, Library Support: Consultant needed; Report to include market analysis, survey; description of desired activities; locations for ferry service, etc.180 days M&A: Minimal, consultant needed $35k 5) Create comprehensive North Marina Master Plan (Small Area Plan) (P) P&D M&A Support: Priority to provide framework for pending decisions on facility siting and development applications. 1 year (including consultant selection) Consultant needed for Master Plan; Minimal staff impact if US 19 Plan is largely completed; regulatory changes to be done by staff, if needed, after Plan is completed. $75k+/- (subject to change based on final scope) 9)Boost the Library (P) Library P&R ED&H Support: Some charter restrictions limit recommendations: (1) Research partnership opportunities to develop the Main Library as an Arts & Culture destination space. (2) Engage STEM organizations in the downtown area to identify educational and creative opportunities. (3) Determine space, buildout/materials, and resources needed. Research: 3 months; Planning 3 months; Implmentation: TBD Major impact: the most efficient and effective way is to increase one PT position to FT (cost about $17,000 a year). Also will need to add hours to increase access. $17,000 to upgrade PT to FT; $50,000 for evening hours, $50,000 for Fri & Sat morning, general fund next budget. $30,000 to reconfigure space for partnerships. 10)Use Bridge as Gateway (P) P&R Legal Engineering Support as public art project: (1) Engineering to research FDOT requirment; (2) Legal to research Pierce 100 issues; (3) P&R to Manage Public Art Process/Call for Artists (1) and (2) DOT and Legal --6 months; (3) 6-9 month public art process Work program: Engineering: research. Legal: Research Restrictions P&R: Public Art Process after above. $350-400k (based on Tampa's project--Could be opportunity for corporate sponsorship) 12) Reconsider design guidelines and signage regulations (P)P&D Support Depends on Council direction/ priorities P&D: Changes to sign code can be done in-house n/a STRATEGY 1.1: Waterfront District--Promote and grow the boating culture; instill activity along the waterfront. ACTIONS Lead Department FOCUS AREA 1: STRATEGY Planning, Development and Design Strategies STRATEGY 1.2: Bluff/Waterfront STRATEGY 1.3: Central Business District: Make downtown more attractive; bring people to the streets; make downtown more navigable Page 1 15)Attract an Incubator (P) ED&H CRA Support as part of private sector (and not solely publicly-funded) initiative: (1) model already underway focusing on tech entrepreneurship; staff exploring CRA financial participation; (2) Explore feasibility of a "Resource Center" or "One Stop" concept with other partners (1) 3 months (2) 12-18 months Part of ED&H/CRA work program (1) TBD--Potential CRA financial participation; (2) TBD 20) Enhance Gateways (to include: five points intersection; Cleveland and Myrtle, lntermodal hub, Pinellas Trail; Fort Harrison & Court) (P) Engineering ED&H, CRA Support: Five points intersection is completed. Other locations need ROW and feasibility investigation and funding identification (some after facility siting)TBD Minimal staff impacts for ROW identification of other locations. Need to identify design and construction costs if able to proceed.TBD 27)Commmunity Market (P) CRA ED&H Support: (1) Feasibility of Festival Core part of East Gateway Vision Plan; (2) Investigation of "Mercado" as it needs a fixed location and feasibility and cost analysis (1) 3 years (2) TBD (1) Part of ED&H/CRA/Engineering work program (2) Significant impact to work program if conducted in FY14-15 (1) TBD (2) TBD 29)Conduct community branding effort (P)PC Support: Contract awarded and work underway-- North Star hired 12 months Part of existing work program $100k 30) Communicate the real estate market and potential for expansion of real estate activity (P) ED&H PC Support: Prepare a marketing piece that highlights housing, retail, and office demand for web-based and social media distribution 4 months To be completed in house with existing staff $5k 31) Create a forum for the discussion of issues with the city, development partners, and community stakeholders (P)ACM Support: Create Communications Stakeholder Group (CSG); Define goals Subject to Council Concurrence n/a n/a 34) Investigate the use of TIF bonds to leverage redevelopment (P) ACM Finance Support: Needs cost/benefit analysis; Opinion letter from Financial Advisor has been requested 4 months Incorporated as part of existing work program TBD STRATEGY 1.4: Community Gateways and Connections FOCUS AREA 3: ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND IMPLEMENTATION ITEM 3.1: Implementation FOCUS AREA 2: COMMUNICATION/PARTNERSHIPS Item 2.1: Clearwater must begin to actively tell its story Item 2.2: Page 2 ULI REPORT IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (P): Staff recommended initiatives to begin within 1st 90 days; reflects Council discussion deferring Bluff/Waterfront Master Plan until after CMA and Greenlight clarifications. *Timeframe begins once Council or City Manager provide direction/approval Month/years represent time to completion from commencement Staff Recommendation Timeframe*Work Program Impacts Cost 1)Create a Comprehensive Boating Plan (P) M&A ED&H, P&R, Library Support: Consultant needed; Report to include market analysis, survey; description of desired activities; locations for ferry service, etc.180 days M&A: Minimal, consultant needed $35k 1a) Provide recreational boating experiences at downtown marina M&A Legal Support: Recommendations for activities that need referendum approval will be part of the Comprehensive Boating Plan (above). Referendum: March 2016 Legal: Once activities and locations are identified, Legal can define charter changes needed to reflect desired activities. TBD 2) Ensure environmental Integrity of Clearwater Harbor M&A Engineering Support: 1) Marina to investigate benefit of upgrading its certification from "Clean Marina" to "Clean and Resilient Marina" designation; 2) Engineering will continue to implement stormwater and mitigation activities; (3) Ongoing implementation of Stevenson Creek Watershed Management Plan and future update of Plan. (1) TBD; (2) Ongoing; (3) Begin in 2015, 18 months (1) M&A would need work program modification; (2) and (3) Part of work programs (1) TBD; (2) n/a; (3) $400k 3)Ensure future connections to the waterfront P&D P&R, Legal, Engineering Support: (1) Current connections include maintaining 14 access points; (2) Future connections (path along water) is a long-term implementation item to be considered as part of Bluff Master Plan and Comprehensive Boating Plan process; 3) goals and objectives to be included in the revision to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and N. Marina Master Plan (1) Ongoing; (2) long-term and TBD, per 1.2; 3) long-term , per 1.2 TBD TBD STRATEGY 1.1: Waterfront District--Promote and grow the boating culture; instill activity along the waterfront. ACTIONS Lead Department FOCUS AREA 1: STRATEGY Planning, Development and Design Strategies Page 1 4)Create a water taxi or ferry service M&A Legal Support alternative transporation modes and encourage as public-private partnership. (1) For water taxi service, regulatory framework needs to be created to allow the taxis, define locations for stops, rules, etc. (2) For ferry service, public subsidy is needed to run on a schedule. Council to determine how much public subsidy, if any, to allocate; RFP can be prepared and contractor selected. (1) 6 months for water taxi regulations; (2) 6 months for contractor selection; additional 8-9 months for dock permits Legal: Significant work on the regulations; M&A: Signficant staff time to prepare RFP; design needed by Engineering; and time for dock permitting and construction (2) TBD (subsidy needed for contractor plus est. $50k for beach landing/floating dock) 5) Create comprehensive North Marina Master Plan (Small Area Plan) (P) P&D M&A Support: Priority to provide framework for pending decisions on facility siting and development applications. 1 year (including consultant selection) Consultant needed for Master Plan; Minimal staff impact if US 19 Plan is largely completed; regulatory changes to be done by staff, if needed, after Plan is completed. $75k+/- (subject to change based on final scope) 6)Attract waterfront restaurants ED&H CRA Support: Activity is subject to referendum and part of Bluff Master Plan TBD, per 1.2 TBD TBD 7) Capitalize and grow Old Clearwater Bay housing stock ED&H P&D Support: (1) ED&H--Research grant or low-interest loan rehabilitation programs not associated with affordable housing and determine if program is feasible; (2) P&D--Research policy and regulatory incentives to encourage housing improvements 1 year ED&H--could be incorporated as part of FY14-15 work program with a consultant TBD--Incentives needed for Rehab program funding; $15k for consultant 8) Master Plan the Bluff/Waterfront: -Appoint Steering Committee -Engage Development Consultant -RFP for Master Plan Consultant (Public Engagement) P&D ED&H ACM Support: Commencement subject to Council authorization vis-à-vis clarification of CMA Downtown Project . The Plan could include addressing market analysis and development strategy/financial feasibility; access and parking; park design (what activities could be accommodated and where and how they might occur and be designed); and public engagement. Consultant selection: 4 months; Plan completion 12- 15 months TBD: Substantial multi-department work program impacts $200-300k (depends on scope) 8a) Define Referendum process after Bluff Master Plan (added for timeline purposes) ACM, Legal Clerk, PC Support:Charter review begins January 2015. Ballot language is needed 3 months prior to election.The next regular election is March 1, 2016. If we miss that date, then a special election will have to be called ($100k+). Next election is November 8, 2016. Historically, 9-12 months (following completion of Bluff/Waterfront Master Plan)Significant time from Clerk, Legal, PC TBD: Election schedule chosen will be major determinant of cost STRATEGY 1.2: Bluff/Waterfront Page 2 8b) Following Master Plan process, conduct RFP process for "horizontal or master" developer (to develop opportunity sites along the Bluff) ACM ED&H Support: to be implemented after Bluff Master Plan 4 months for selection Work Program addition for ED&H n/a 8c)Expand Coachman Park P&R Support: to be implemented after Bluff Master Plan TBD, per 1.2 TBD TBD 8d)Identify opportunity sites along the Bluff ACM Support as part of Bluff Master Plan TBD, per 1.2 TBD TBD 8e)Attract and promote a large draw on City Hall site ACM Support as part of Bluff Master Plan TBD, per 1.2 TBD TBD 8f) Make attractive locations across the Bluff and to the water (Cleveland street connection) P&R Engineering Support as part of Bluff Master Plan and Expand Coachman Park process TBD, per 1.2 TBD TBD 9)Boost the Library (P) Library P&R ED&H Support: Some charter restrictions limit recommendations: (1) Research partnership opportunities to develop the Main Library as an Arts & Culture destination space. (2) Engage STEM organizations in the downtown area to identify educational and creative opportunities. (3) Determine space, buildout/materials, and resources needed. Research: 3 months; Planning 3 months; Implmentation: TBD Major impact: the most efficient and effective way is to increase one PT position to FT (cost about $17,000 a year). Also will need to add hours to increase access. $17,000 to upgrade PT to FT; $50,000 for evening hours, $50,000 for Fri & Sat morning, general fund next budget. $30,000 to reconfigure space for partnerships. 10)Use Bridge as Gateway (P) P&R Legal Engineering Support as public art project: (1) Engineering to research FDOT requirment; (2) Legal to research Pierce 100 issues; (3) P&R to Manage Public Art Process/Call for Artists (1) and (2) DOT and Legal --6 months; (3) 6-9 month public art process Work program: Engineering: research. Legal: Research Restrictions P&R: Public Art Process after above. $350-400k (based on Tampa's project--Could be opportunity for corporate sponsorship) 11)Make downtown more navigable Engineering CRA Support changes to Wayfinding signs after Community Branding project and facility siting is completed (i.e. garage, City Hall, Intermodal hub, CMA, etc.); In short-term: Research flexible sign faces, and identify funding sources.TBD Could be incorporated into Engineering and CRA work programs after branding & facilities determined. TBD, based upon system selected 12) Reconsider design guidelines and signage regulations (P)P&D Support Depends on Council direction/ priorities P&D: Changes to sign code can be done in-house n/a STRATEGY 1.3: Central Business District: Make downtown more attractive; bring people to the streets; make downtown more navigable Page 3 13) Consider application of Form-based Code (in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan area) P&D Legal Support Depends on Council direction/ priorities P&D: Depending upon the extent of these changes, this may be doable in-house or if more extensive, require outside assistance.Est. $75-100k 14) Create a Streetscape Toolkit (for secondary/arterial streets) Engineering ED&H Support: (1) As part of current strategy, streetscape improvements are encouraged as part of private redevelopment. (2) Streetscape elements are already incorporated into Downtown Redevelopment Plan: Cleveland Streetscape Phase 2 design palette/spec sheets are used as general guide for "side" streets. (3) Support Cleveland Streetscape Phase 3. (1) Ongoing (2)Completed (3)FY 17-20 Part of existing work programs (3) $6m in Penny 3 allocated for Cleveland Streetscape Phase 3 15)Attract an Incubator (P) ED&H CRA Support as part of private sector (and not solely publicly-funded) initiative: (1) model already underway focusing on tech entrepreneurship; staff exploring CRA financial participation; (2) Explore feasibility of a "Resource Center" or "One Stop" concept with other partners (1) 3 months (2) 12-18 months Part of ED&H/CRA work program (1) TBD--Potential CRA financial participation; (2) TBD 16)Consider City Hall with Intermodal Hub CM/ACM Engineering Support: Preliminary siting analysis is underway; Final decision depends on CMA and Greenlight referendum results. TBD Significant staff impacts after CMA & Greenlight resolved. TBD ($7.5m for City Hall only as part of the CMA proposal); $5.5M in Penny 2017 for Intermodal Center/City Hall 17) Create a secondary service-based retail environment along Fort Harrison CRA Support as part of private redevelopment opportunities. Given that majority of property ownership is Church of Scientology and Pinellas County, there is little likelihood of added retail space.Long-term TBD TBD 18) Attract additional retail/restaurants (i.e. Find the next Starbucks)CRA Support as private sector initiative: Church of Scientology and downtown property owners working on identifying market demand and matching potential businesses with appropriate locations. Once impediments are defined, City will work with this group to explore potential programs and solutions.TBD Can be incorporated as part of existing work program TBD Page 4 19) Attract another cultural or entertainment venue to the area (i.e. Find the next Capitol Theatre)ACM Support as part of Bluff Master Plan process TBD, per 1.2 TBD TBD 20) Enhance Gateways (to include: five points intersection; Cleveland and Myrtle, lntermodal hub, Pinellas Trail; Fort Harrison & Court) (P) Engineering ED&H, CRA Support: Five points intersection is completed. Other locations need ROW and feasibility investigation and funding identification (some after facility siting)TBD Minimal staff impacts for ROW identification of other locations. Need to identify design and construction costs if able to proceed.TBD 21) Promote downtown brand through signage, public art, architectural elements, and green space P&D, P&R PC, CRA, Engineering Support: 1) Community Branding Project underway; 2) Identify opportunities after Community Branding project is completed TBD TBD TBD 22)Build a garage near or adjacent to intermodal hub ACM Engineering Support: Needs feasibility investigation and funding identification after the Greenlight referendum 3-5 years for south location, 4-6 years for north location. Appears to assume 2 downtown garages, one south & one north. Significant staff impacts on each. $7 M - $8 M per garage; Source of Funds TBD 23) Create bike/walk loop to connect Downtown with North Greenwood and East Gateway Engineering P&R CRA Support:1) Major portions complete; 2) North Connector location unresolved; 3) Needs ROW, feasibility and funding identification.5+ years Moderate staff time to coordinate w/CSX RR for northern loop.est. $500k 24)Connect Jolley Trolley to East Gateway ED&H CRA Support: Part of East Gateway Vision Plan. However, feasibility is dependent on available funding and market demand from riders 5+ years Part of existing work programs TBD 25) Evaluate highest and best use of the existing golf course and enhance Glen Oaks Park P&R Do not support: (1) Clearwater Golf Course: Long- term lease agreement would need to be terminated with a significant financial impact to the city; (2) Glen Oaks Park: Currently at maximum use with stormwater and parks facility combined n/a n/a n/a 26) Connect Glen Oaks to East Gateway via a Stevenson Creek Trail CRA Engineering P&R Support as part of East Gateway Vision Plan 5+ years Preliminary layout complete. Ready to contact property owners for possible easements. Minimal staff impacts. Est. $400k not including land acquisition 27)Commmunity Market (P) CRA ED&H Support: (1) Feasibility of Festival Core part of East Gateway Vision Plan; (2) Investigation of "Mercado" as it needs a fixed location and feasibility and cost analysis (1) 3 years (2) TBD (1) Part of ED&H/CRA/Engineering work program (2) Significant impact to work program if conducted in FY14-15 (1) TBD (2) TBD 28)Promote Healthy Food CRA ED&H P&R Support: Farmers Market part of East Gateway Vision Plan; underway with feasbility TBD Part of ED&H/CRA work program TBD STRATEGY 1.4: Community Gateways and Connections Page 5 Staff Recommendation Timeframe*Work Program Impacts Cost 29)Conduct community branding effort (P)PC Support: Contract awarded and work underway-- North Star hired 12 months Part of existing work program $100k 30) Communicate the real estate market and potential for expansion of real estate activity (P) ED&H PC Support: Prepare a marketing piece that highlights housing, retail, and office demand for web-based and social media distribution 4 months To be completed in house with existing staff $5k 31) Create a forum for the discussion of issues with the city, development partners, and community stakeholders (P)ACM Support: Create Communications Stakeholder Group (CSG); Define goals Subject to Council Concurrence n/a n/a Staff Recommendation Timeframe*Work Program Impacts Cost 32)Identify Lead Responsibility CM Support: ACM appointed; ULI Implimentation Team (aka "Brain Trust") appointed Completed No impact n/a 33)Revise Downtown Redevelopment Plan P&D CRA Support: Begin after TIF extension is approved by Pinellas County; Bluff/Waterfront Master Plan and North Marina Special Area Plan will be addressed once completed. 12-18 months from County Commission direction on TIF extension; TBD to make changes from Bluff and N. Marina Master Plans TBD: Multi-phase effort depending on recommendations of Bluff Master Plan and N. Marina Master Plan, Form-based code analysis, etc. TBD if consultant is needed 34) Investigate the use of TIF bonds to leverage redevelopment (P) ACM Finance Support: Needs cost/benefit analysis; Opinion letter from Financial Advisor has been requested 4 months Incorporated as part of existing work program TBD FOCUS AREA 3: ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND IMPLEMENTATION ITEM 3.1: Implementation FOCUS AREA 2: COMMUNICATION/PARTNERSHIPS Item 2.1: Clearwater must begin to actively tell its story Item 2.2: ACTIONS Lead Department ACTIONS Lead Department Page 6 35) Add Clean and Safe Program to Downtown Redevelopment Plan CRA Police Support: Needs further investigation and definition TBD, part of DT plan above TBD TBD 36)Support Special Events CRA, DDB P&R Support events (Blast Friday and Star Spectacular, etc.) that are better integrated into redevelopment activities, engaging public and creating awareness for Downtown activities Underway & Ongoing Part of existing work program Recommend FY14-15 CRA funding: $75k Blast Friday and $15k Star Spec; DDB is funding $17.5k for Blast Friday and $20k for Star Spec 37)Create framework for engaging partners CM/ACM Support: Create specific plan/deliverables for affected Departments Underway & Ongoing Part of existing work program n/a 38)Pinellas County CM/ACM Engineering ED&H Support: Work together on funding opportunities, CRA TIF extension, and PSTA and MPO/transportation/parking needs Underway & Ongoing Part of existing work program n/a 39)Business Leadership ED&H Support: Attend meetings with umbrella organization Underway & Ongoing Can be incorporated as part of existing work program n/a 40)Church of Scientology ACM, ED&H PC, P&D Others? Support: Establish and maintain regular communication with Church, determine long-term plan for properties; etc. Underway & Ongoing Can be incorporated as part of existing work program n/a 41)Community Leaders ACM Support: Create Communication Stakeholder Group (CSG) (see Item 2.2) 3 months: Subject to Council Concurence with Direction TBD n/a ITEM 3.2: Engage Partners Page 7 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Seek Council Direction Regarding Process and Discussion Materials for ULI Report Special Work Session. DISCUSSION: The recently-completed ULI Study of the Downtown/East Gateway / Old Clearwater Bay areas presents a comprehensive, far-reaching and, in some instances, very different (from the norm in Clearwater) set of process and policy recommendations to achieve the successful redevelopment of the study area. Interest in the study recommendations has been high, and many stakeholders have queried Council and Staff on plans to consider and/or begin implementation of the various Study recommendations. However, due to the importance, breadth and complexity of the set of recommendations in the Study, staff believes a Special Council Work Session is indicated to allow the Council to consider and inform staff of the direction Council wishes to take with respect to implementation of the multiple recommendations in the Study. Staff further believes this important discussion needs to be proceeded by the necessary analysis and consideration of the ramifications, timing and related issues Council needs to have before it in deciding and directing staff on Report implementation. To that end, Staff will develop a Discussion Paper to inform the discussion and decision-making at the Special Work Session. It is anticipated that a full consideration and preparation of materials will take 30 days, leading to a Special Work Session towards the end of October. An evening meeting is recommended by the City Manager, to allow maximum interested public attendance/viewing. To assure that staff is proceeding in a way that Council seeks in “framing” the Study issues/recommendations to facilitate Council consideration and direction to Staff, the attached “coarse grain” issue identification and preliminary staff response outline is attached below. In so doing, three “overarching” considerations have informed the staff preliminary analysis, which we wish to call to Council attention: 1) The decision timeline for the CMA Downtown project under the MOU means any master planning or facility siting in Coachman Park and/or the Bluff would have to be conditional on a final decision from CMA whether they intend to proceed with the project; this would also affect facility decisions in the CBD/Downtown, as parking garage, City Hall and multi-modal siting, timing and funding need to be coordinated with the CMA project. 2) Many of the ULI recommendations, i.e. activation of the waterfront, restaurant placement in Coachman Park, are subject to the considerations in #1 above, as well as subject to public referendum requirements. 3) Depending on the breadth and aggressiveness of the Council direction on Study recommendation, significant Work Program adjustments and/or outsourcing of work will be required. These parameters can more specifically be identified/quantified for the Special Work Session materials. Within the confines of these factors, Staff seeks Council feedback as to the proposed Special Work Session process, as well as whether the preliminary outline below identifies the major recommendations/issues Council would like to address in greater detail in the Special Work Session. Staff will then utilize the results of the feedback, as well as staff analysis, to develop a formal Discussion/ Decision Paper. The ULI organizes their recommendations into three broad categories: 1) Strategy: 2) Communications; and 3) Partnerships/Organizational Capacity and Implementation. The following outlines the major concepts in each of these key areas for Council direction and discussion to assist staff prepare for the Special Work Session: I. Strategy: The Report concludes that the City must “bridge the gap between the Beach and the Mainland” to be successful in it’s redevelopment efforts by: identifying complimentary mainland activities that build upon the existing tourism base; reaching out to the waterfront to create activities in and on the water; develop an identity and improve the Downtown “in and of itself” to attract both residents and tourists; focus on residential development as an anchor to generate support for retail and activities. 1)Bluff/Waterfront Master Plan—The ULI report recommends creating a vision and Master Plan for a) the Bluff and b) the Waterfront(extending from Pierce 100 to the Seminole Boat Ramps), as well as implementing programs to activate the waterfront district. While the Bluff and the waterfront are discussed separately in the report, staff feels that a holistic approach is needed to address the bluff and waterfront together. The interactions functionally, spatially and programmatically seem to indicate one process. Secondly, the ULI report—which is focused upon realizing the development potential of the Bluff and waterfront, not the traditional park /waterfront master planning objectives— has suggested a process whereby the City ACM/”Brain Trust “of Department heads select a “development partner” (based upon an RFP/RFQ), and, together, based upon “a robust community engagement process”, develop the vision and master plan for the areas. Subsequently, the City would issue a second RFP/RFQ to select a “horizontal” developer to work with the City in effectuating the vision and master plans. While not called out in the ULI report, the retention of a master plan consultant to develop the plan documents and facilitate the community process would be necessary. This is a very different process from that used heretofore by the City, with a strong emphasis on the “development component” of the master plan process. It may/may not meet stakeholder perceptions for Coachman Park and the waterfront. If so, and as an alternative, staff feels a “hybrid “ process with a more traditional public input process—combined with a strong component of development consultants “at the table” to provide guidance and “reality checks” to a broad-based community Steering Committee perhaps could be considered, as follows: Appoint broad-based Bluff Master Plan Steering Committee to work with a retained Master Plan firm and the City Staff to develop a vision and Master Plan (MP); Process to include a robust public engagement process (i.e. charettes, focus groups, etc.) Retain an independent “Developer Consultant” to “be at the table” during discussions and assist the Steering Committee with the economic realities affecting Master Plan accomplishment: Subsequently, City issue RFP/RFQ for “horizontal” developer to work with City in effectuating build out of Master Plan. Council discussion Is a consolidated Bluff/Waterfront vision and master plan effort supported at this time? If so, Is Council supportive of the Vision/ Master Plan/”Horizontal” build out process suggested by ULI? If not, what process should be utilized? Timeframe When should this process begin? Cost TBD, based on process selected. Lead ACM/ Planning/Parks/Marine and Aviation/ED 2)Comprehensive Boating Plan—ULI report recommends promoting and growing the boating culture and establish Clearwater, specifically Downtown, as a major boating center. Areas of focus could include: an evaluation of opportunities for redistribution of boat-related enterprises from Clearwater Beach to the downtown marina; on-shore commercial activities that could attract boaters and bring them to downtown; and, ideas for maintaining healthy marine environment. The report recommends completing this activity before major decisions are made regarding boat-related infrastructure at the North Marina area i.e. High and Dry facility, etc. Conduct RFP process to select consultant to assist City in creation of a Comprehensive Boating Plan Council discussion Is this the desired approach? Timeframe When should this process begin? Cost TBD Lead Marine and Aviation Department, with consultant support 3)North Marina (Seminole) Plan—ULI report recommends development of a comprehensive North Marina Plan for the Seminole Boat Ramp and surrounding area to appropriately “balance the needs of the boating community, area residents and development community”. Staff believes that a planning effort in this area is timely and needed at this juncture to provide the necessary planning and regulatory framework to assist in evaluating existing development proposals and maximize the development potential of the area, as follows:. Conduct RFP process to select master planning consultant ; Develop comprehensive Steering Committee to include Marina; developer, community and stakeholder representatives. Develop North Marina(Seminole) Special Area Plan Council discussion Is this the desired approach? Timeframe When should this process begin? Cost TBD Lead Planning & Development (Marine & Aviation in support) 4)Central Business District—ULI report recommends focusing activities in this area on beautification of streets, attracting people to the streets, making downtown more navigable, and reconsidering design guidelines and signage regulations. Staff believes that many of these items are underway and can be evaluated further as part of the implementation and departmental work program discussion, i.e. discussions with PSTA on the intermodal Hub; site analysis for a new City Hall; facility locational discussions with the CMA. Other recommendations, such as a “tool kit” for secondary and arterials streetscape design and lighting of the Memorial Causeway Bridge, would be analyzed for cost and timing. Certain recommendations, such as Way finding and Gateway definitions, are subject to other facility siting decisions and would be programmed accordingly. “low hanging fruit” can be addressed for early implementation In the more detailed analysis of the ULI recommendations for the Special Work Session, staff will create a matrix of proposed new projects/programs for Council evaluation of priorities. [See implementation section below] Finally, although not a part of the ULI recommendations, staff believes that as part of a larger Downtown Strategy discussion, an overall Concept Plan (and “spatial” delineation) is needed to anticipate future development and/or build out of the downtown core as way to plan projects and market/attract future investment. This could inform the discussion raised by the ULI Panel of where future residential, office, civic and hotel projects should be located to facilitate maximum impact on redevelopment strategy achievement? 5)Community Gateways and Connections—ULI report recommends a focus on strengthening connections between the Downtown, Beach, East Gateway, and surrounding neighborhoods through transportation, welcoming gateways, and other healthy activities. These items will be addressed as part of the implementation/work program discussion (see below). Some of these items are already underway, such as the evaluation of the community market and festival location in the East Gateway. 2. Communication ULI report recommends a more robust branding effort for the City to communicate its strengths. This effort is already underway with City staff and North Star. A derivative, more “tailored” branding and marketing effort for the ED business recruitment effort, as well as the Cleveland Street District, is anticipated as” follow-on” to the North Star effort. ED/CRA staff intends to utilize the Market Analysis data on housing, office, hotel and retail absorption to more actively engage the development and brokerage communities to validate absorption and market availability to encourage investment. In addition, the ULI report concludes that community organizations and flow of information is highly fragmented in downtown. They identify primary roles for the major stakeholder groups to fulfill the Report objectives and implementation is to be realized. They conclude that the City “create a forum for the discussion of issues with the City and their development partners that involves a cross section of community interests”. One way to address this would be creation of a Communications Stakeholder Group to meet quarterly(or more often if appropriate) to 1) report on activities within their areas of activity/concern as they relate to the ULI Downtown/East Gateway; and, 2) to coordinate activities specific to the implementation of the ULI report. Semi-annual reports to the Council at a public meeting could assure communication/coordination with the governing body. Any number/form of alternate structures could be appropriate to provide this coordination mechanism. The key community groups/organizations could include, as a base: Downtown Development Board: Clearwater Downtown Partnership: Merchants Alliance; Clearwater Technology Alliance; Pinellas County; Church of Scientology; East Gateway Business and Neighbors Association; Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, business leadership group, etc. Council discussion Is there a need to create an “umbrella advisory group”? If so, what form and structure should be established? Timeframe When should this process begin? Who should be included? Cost Staff time Lead TBD 3. Organizational Capacity and Implementation The report concludes that, while the City/CRA Plans and redevelopment strategy are largely appropriate for the redevelopment effort, “the lead responsibility (for implementation) is much too fragmented to be effective. The authority and responsibility, according to the Panel, should be assigned to an Assistant City Manager who would establish a “brain Trust” of key department heads and other government agencies, to assist him and guide implementation of the Downtown/ East Gateway strategies. It recommends that the City take the lead responsibility for implementation and to harness the collective resources of business, institutions, government and the community. In that regard, the City Manager has appointed the Assistant City Manager for Economic Development, Rod Irwin, as the City “lead” for overall implimentation of the ULI initiatives the Council supports. In addition, a “Brain Trust” to include the department heads of Planning and Development; Economic Development and Housing; Parks and Recreation; Marine and Aviation; Library; Engineering; Finance/Budget; and Public Communications. Expansion to include County and other governmental representatives/liaisons is anticipated by the ULI. The ACM/Brain Trust will create an implementation matrix once Council direction is received on the specific action items identified in the report. Many activities are already underway such as discussions with PSTA on the intermodal hub, location of City Hall, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium among others. Other action items need to be evaluated as to cost and timeframe for Council discussion and direction on their level of priority. Staff would propose the following: Create ULI implementation matrix that includes timeframe, cost, and departmental work program impacts for Council discussion, direction, and prioritization of projects. Council discussion Is creation of the implementation matrix the desired approach to track implementation? Timeframe If so, when/how often/in what form does Council wish to receive progress reports? Cost TBD Lead ACM/Brain Trust Staff will be prepared to discuss the above recommendations/issues at the Work Session on Monday under “City Manager-Verbal”. 9/25/14 Cover Memo City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 File Number: ID#14-863 Agenda Date: 1/21/2015 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: City Council Agenda Number: 3.3 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Discuss ULI Recommendation for Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Group. SUMMARY: The ULI Panel Report recommended creation of an “umbrella advisory group with representation from all the other stakeholder organizations and civic groups” to “create a forum for the discussion of issues with the City and their development partners that involves a cross section of community interests.” However, there has been concern expressed by some Downtown organization members that the Public Meetings Law limitations on a city-created committee structure could discourage participation, due to the restriction on members discussing issues among themselves, which a city-created committee has before them for consideration. This is felt to be particularly relevant in the Downtown, due to frequent multiple memberships on Downtown committees and the fact that the organization agendas/topics would mirror the issues discussed by a ULI Report focused committee. Additionally, some sentiment has been expressed that the restrictions of the Public Meeting Law could discourage the frank expression of opinions and/or discussion of sensitive issues necessary to achieve the objectives of the ULI Study and Downtown redevelopment. At the November 12, 2014 Special Work Session staff committed to review options for a committee structure and make same available to the Council for consideration at the January 21, 2015 Special Work Session. Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/20/2015 ULI REPORT IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX Communication Stakeholder Group Options 31) Create a forum for the discussion of issues with the city, development partners, and community stakeholders (P) ACM Support: Create Communications Stakeholder Group (CSG); Define goals ULI Comments Options Pros/Cons "...the structure of community involvement in the development process is highly fragmented." 1) Create Council-appointed standing committee structure with selection of members by City Council from entities with stake in Downtown 1) Pros- Council assures balanced representation and inclusion, establishes rules and processes; Cons- conformance with Public Meeting Law requirements may inhibit willingness of community members to participate due to restrictions on discussion of issues before the committee, between members in other related venues and/or provide frank discussion of sensitive issues and concerns in a public meeting, as well as cost of meeting records and support. 2) Create Council-appointed standing advisory committee structure with appointment of members by entities with stake in Downtown 2) Pros-Council creates processes and resources to assure effective operation and defines purpose; Cons- appointment of representatives by entities may affect desired balance of "voices" on committee, as well as requirements of Public Meeting Law may inhibit willingness of potential members to participate and/or express frank input (see above), as well as cost of meeting records and staff support "...the public engagement process is much more effective if community leaders agree to form an umbrella advisory group with representation from all the other stakeholder organizations and civic groups." 3) Authorize City Manager to create Administration-led committee with representatives from entities with stake in Downtown (each member entity would advise Council directly as deemed appropriate from committee discussions) 3) Pros- Administration-created committee establishes processes and resources to assure effective operation and defines purposes of Committee; Cons- staff-created structure may be perceived as limiting importance of public input; would still be subject to Public Meeting Law. "...create a forum for the discussion of issues with the City and their development partners that involves a cross section of community interests." 4) City Council and Staff conduct periodic "community forums" to receive /share input from entities with a stake in Downtown without creating a new structure or making committee recommendations to Council based upon discussions 4) Pros-Direct Council and Staff participation with entities without the cost or staff time required for a standing committee with opportunity for broader direct participation in forums, and no Public Meetings Law restictions on participants; Cons-less formal input for entities with stake in Downtown, with likely less continuity of advice/input from the affected community entities 5)Existing community organizations provide direct input to Council (traditional method) without creating new structure. 5)Pros- no additional cost, staff time or Public Meeting Law restrictions; Cons-may not provide interaction/input opportunites for entities anticipated by ULI or anticipated by community groups 6) "Entities with a stake in Downtown" self-create a Stakeholder Advisory Group, to discuss and formulate input to Council. 6) Pros- Not subject to Public Meeting Law restrictions, costs and records retention requirements, as well as providing maximum flexibility to entities in scheduling meetings/operations; Cons-membership, processes and other decisions outside the public view and control; membership determined by group, not City. 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