08/06/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2015
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 6, 2015
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Bill Jonson, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton and
Vice Mayor Jay E. Polglaze
Also Present: Jill Silverboard —Assistant City Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City
Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk,
and Nicole Sprague — Official Records and Legislative Services
Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 Diversity Leadership Council Poster Contest Winners - LaShante Keys and Bill
Buzzell
Messrs. Keys and Buzzell recognized finalists in each age category and
presented prizes to the contest winners.
4.2 USSSA State Champions
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the July 13, 2015 Special City Council Meeting and the July
16, 2015 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the July
13, 2015 Special City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
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carried unanimously.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the July
16, 2015 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda — None.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve blanket purchase orders (contracts) per Invitation to Bid 08-14 and
miscellaneous quotes, in the total annual amount of$375,000 for Landscaping
Services, as required by the Parks and Recreation Department, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve contract (blanket purchase order) for pressure washing services to Sunshine
Cleaning Systems, Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in the annual amount of$50,000
(Invitation to Bid 49-15), and two one-year renewal terms at the City's option and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve increasing Capital Improvement Project 315-93633, Pier 60 and Beach Walk
Repairs and Improvements, by $335,000 to provide funding for the refurbishment of
the concrete walkways associated with Beach Walk, approximately 177,450 sq. ft., to
be funded by the transfer of$335,000 from general fund reserves at third quarter.
(consent)
7.4 Approve an increase to the Performance Agreement (blanket purchase order) with
Data Ticket Inc. for processing parking violations in the amount of$238,272 for years
one through three and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve a blanket purchase order in the first-year amount of$70,000 to Parkmobile of
Atlanta, Georgia, for reimbursement of transaction fees for mobile parking, and years
two through five with authorized increases during the contract term for total of
$520,912.00; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve an increase to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in the amount
of$78,753.23, for the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between FDOT and the
City of Clearwater for SR 590 from West of Marilyn Street to East of Audrey Drive
Improvement Project; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.7 Award a construction contract to B.L. Smith Electric, Inc. of Dundee, Florida, for the
Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant 1 High Service Pump Station Electrical
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Improvements Project (14-0024-UT) in the amount of$258,447.20, which is the lowest
bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Hose and Hydraulics, Inc. of
Clearwater, FL in the amount of$225,000 for the purchase of replacement hydraulic
parts and repairs for vehicles and equipment used by city departments during the
contract period August 3, 2015 through August 10, 2016, in accordance with Sec.
2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances, Pinellas County Contract 123-0379-Q, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Award a contract (blanket purchase order) to Jet Age Fuel, Inc. of Clearwater, FL, in
the annual amount of$3,100,000 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for city
motorized equipment, including two one-year renewal terms at the City's option, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Appoint Councilmember Jonson to be the official voting delegate at the Florida
League of Cities' Annual Conference, August 13-15, 2015. (consent)
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Provide direction on the proposed first amendment to an existing Development
Agreement between Alanik Properties; Anco Holdings; Nikana Holdings, LLC (the
property owners) and the City of Clearwater for property located at 401 South
Gulfview Boulevard, which includes a revision to Exhibit B to provide new conceptual
site plans and elevations, revises the overall height of the proposed building and sets
a new date by which time site plan approval must be obtained and confirm a second
public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on August 20, 2015 at
6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2015-06001)
Body: Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The 1.994-acre site is bound by South Gulfview Boulevard (west), Coronado
Drive (east), and 5th Street (north). The subject property is comprised of five
parcels with a frontage of approximately 350 feet along South Gulfview
Boulevard, 450 feet along Coronado Drive and 213 feet of frontage along 5th
Street. The site is occupied by two hotels with a combined total of 227 hotel
rooms and a small retail store. The subject property is zoned Tourist (T)
District with an underlying Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) category of Resort
Facilities High (RFH). The subject property is also located within the Beach
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Walk District of Beach by Design.
Access to the site is generally provided by several driveways along South
Gulfview Boulevard (including the South Gulfview Boulevard frontage road)
and Coronado Drive. A drop curb along 5th Street runs along the north side of
the site providing parking spaces which exist partially within and back out into
the 5th Street right-of-way. Building frontage is generally located along South
Gulfview Boulevard (and its frontage road) and 5th Street.
The larger area is characterized by a variety of uses including overnight
accommodation, retail, outdoor recreation and entertainment, restaurant and
attached dwelling uses with heights ranging from one to 15 stories. The
immediate area is characterized by two to 15 story hotels. A five-story
attached dwelling is located at the northeast corner of Bayside Drive and
Hamden Drive. Detached dwellings are located farther along the length of
Bayside Drive. The properties located along Hamden Drive are developed with
attached dwellings and overnight accommodation uses. The City's Beach
Walk project, to the west, has been constructed transforming South Gulfview
Boulevard to the north and south of this site into a winding beachside
promenade with lush landscaping, artistic touches and clear views to
Clearwater's award-winning beach and the water beyond. Coronado Drive has
largely been improved according to Beach by Design.
Development Proposal:
The site was the subject of the Level II Flexible Development request approval
(FLD2005-07068) which included, among other items, a request for a
Termination of Status of Nonconformity to permit 127 hotel units (63.69 units
per acre) to be considered conforming when the otherwise permitted number
of hotel units was 97 units (50 units per acre). That portion of the request is
considered vested.
The site was also the subject of a Level III Development Agreement
(HDA2014-06004/Resolution 14-29) approved by City Council on
September 18, 2014.
The owners continue to propose to utilize the existing 127 hotel units and
incorporate an additional 100 units from the Hotel Density Reserve through
Beach by Design resulting in a total of 227 units (114 units per acre). The
current request includes a new conceptual site plan and accompanying
building elevations (exhibit B) and changes to the Development Agreement.
The changes to the Development Agreement are listed below however; the
conceptual site plan and building elevations have been completely reworked.
Development Agreement
• Section 4.4: Increases the height of the building from approximately 140
feet to 150 feet.
• Section 6.1.3.2: Changes the date by which site plan approval must be
obtained to six months from approval of the amended Development
Agreement. It should be noted that September 18, 2015 is the original date
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by which site plan approval is to be obtained. This amended Development
Agreement will result in that date being February 20, 2016.
The current proposal is to demolish all structures on the site and build a single
15-floor hotel with 227 hotel rooms. The building will be 150 feet (from Base
Flood Elevation) to flat roof with the parking on the first six levels of the
building. The parking spaces on the sixth floor are covered but essentially
exterior spaces. The proposal includes a tropical modern architecture, which is
consistent with and complements the tropical vernacular envisioned in Beach
by Design.
The site will be accessed via four driveways. Two driveways provide access to
the parking component of the project and both include two-way traffic
movements; one driveway is located at the southeast corner of the site along
Coronado Drive and the second is centrally located along the north side of the
site along 5th Street. A third driveway is located at the northeast corner of the
site along Coronado Drive and is dedicated for service uses such as loading
and solid waste. The fourth driveway is a right-in/right-out pair located at the
southwest corner of the site along South Gulfview Boulevard. The driveway
provides direct access to the drop-off area in front of the lobby on the second
floor.
The primary entrance and lobby of the building will be located along South
Gulfview Boulevard on the second floor. Direct access to this floor is proposed
to be provided by a series of terraced steps which will form a grand entrance
into the hotel providing for a seamless transition between the subject site and
Beach Walk. Because this terrace feature is located mostly within the South
Gulfview Boulevard right-of-way it will need to be reviewed and approved at a
later date through the development review process.
As noted, the first six floors of the building will contain a parking garage. In
addition to parking, the ground floor also includes various back-of-house
service uses. The second floor includes various back-of-house service uses
as well as the main lobby, and a 2,373 square foot restaurant. The third floor
includes additional support services and hotel office space. The fourth floor
includes a kitchen and meeting and conference spaces as well as an outdoor
pool and patio located along the south side of the building overlooking Beach
Walk and the Gulf. The fifth floor includes mechanical equipment and storage
space and 10 hotel rooms. The sixth floor begins the tower component of the
building and includes 19 hotel rooms. The remaining floors are dedicated to
hotel rooms.
Consistency with the Community Development Code (CDC):
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Minimum Lot Area and Width:
Pursuant to CDC Table 2-802, the minimum required lot area and width for an
Overnight Accommodation use is 20,000 square feet and between 100 and
150 feet, respectively. The subject property is 86,880 square feet in area and
approximately 450 feet wide. The site is consistent with these Code
provisions.
Minimum Setbacks:
The conceptual site plan depicts setbacks of zero feet along the front (west)
along South Gulfview Boulevard/Beach Walk, 15 feet along the front (north and
east) along 5th Street and Coronado Drive, respectively, side (south) setbacks
of 10 feet and a side (west) setback of five feet. The proposed setbacks may
be approved as part of a Level Two (FLD) application, subject to meeting the
applicable flexibility criteria of the Community Development Code.
Maximum Height:
Section B of the Design Guidelines within Beach by Design specifically
addresses height. The proposal provides for a building 150 feet in height as
measured from BFE where a height of up to 150 feet is permitted as
prescribed by the CDC (subject to meeting the applicable flexibility criteria of
the CDC and as approved as part of a Level II Flexible Development
application) and limited by Beach by Design.
The proposal provides for a building which exceeds 100 feet in height. The
applicant has demonstrated that there are no more than two structures which
exceed 100 feet within 500 feet thereby fulfilling the requirements of Option 1,
above. In addition, the applicant has demonstrated that there are no more
than four structures which exceed 100 feet within 800 feet thereby fulfilling the
requirements of Option 2, above.
The height of the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines of Beach
by Design.
Minimum Off-Street Parking:
The 227-room overnight accommodation use requires a minimum of 272
off-street parking spaces. A parking garage located on the first six levels of
the building will provide a minimum of 272 spaces. This is consistent with the
applicable Sections of the CDC.
Landscaping:
While a formal landscape plan is not required to be submitted for review at this
time, the conceptual landscape areas depicted on the site plan show that
adequate spaces for foundation landscaping will be provided along all street
frontages. Since no perimeter landscape buffers are required in the Tourist (T)
District, the proposed landscape areas meet or exceed what is required. It is
noted, however, that flexibility may be requested/necessary as part of a
Comprehensive Landscape Program which would be reviewed at time of
formal site plan approval.
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Consistency with Beach by Design:
Design Guidelines:
A review of the provided architectural elevations and massing study was
conducted and the proposed building does appear to be generally consistent
with the applicable Design Guidelines established in Beach by Design. It is
noted, however, that a more formal review of these Guidelines will need to be
conducted as part of the final site plan approval process. Staff has noted that
there are instances where the tower component of the project exceeds 100
linear feet without an offset of greater than five feet contrary to Section C.2 of
the Beach by Design Design Guidelines. Two instances occur along the west
fagade of the portion of the building which contains the parking garage
component on the south side of the site. The tower component also includes
facades which exceed the 100 foot limitation. The Design Guidelines provide
that they are intended to be administered in a flexible manner to achieve the
height quality built environment for the beach. Staff believes that the former
scenario is acceptable because this fagade is effectively hidden by the
adjacent property to the west. Staff also believes that the latter scenario is
also acceptable because the portions of the building which directly relate to the
pedestrian realms surrounding the site provide a great deal of articulation and
visual interest. The tower component is mostly visibly and visually effective
from a distance where larger buildings planes are aesthetically consistent with
the scale of that portion of the building. In other words, since the tower will be
mostly viewed and appreciated from a greater distance than the base longer
building planes associated with the tower are proportionally appropriate.
Hotel Density Reserve:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with those criteria established
within Beach by Design concerning the allocation of hotel rooms from the
Reserve. The project appears to be generally consistent with those criteria,
including that the development comply with the Metropolitan Planning
Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the application of traffic
concurrency management for transportation facilities. The submitted Traffic
Impact Study concludes that traffic operations at nearby intersections and on
adjacent roadways would continue at acceptable levels of service.
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements,
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed first amended and
restated amendment to the existing Development Agreement will be in effect
for a period not to exceed ten years, meets the criteria for the allocation of
rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and includes
the following main provisions:
■ Provides for no change in the number of units (100 units) allocated from
the Hotel Density Reserve (previously approved as part of HDA2014-
06004/Resolution 14-29);
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• Revises Exhibit B which includes new conceptual site plans, architectural
drawings, elevations and perspectives;
• Requires the developer to obtain building permits within six months of
approval of the amended and restated Development Agreement and
certificates of occupancy in accordance with Community Development
Code (CDC) Section 4-407;
• Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density
Reserve that is not constructed;
• For units allocated from the Hotel Density Reserve, prohibits the
conversion of any hotel unit to a residential use and requires the recording
of a covenant restricting use of such hotel units to overnight
accommodation usage; and
• Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that
the hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch that
includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center.
Changes to Development Agreements:
Pursuant to Section 4-606.1., CDC, a Development Agreement may be
amended by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public
hearing requirements of Section 4-206 are followed. Revisions to conceptual
site plans and/or architectural elevations attached as exhibits to this
Development Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of Section 4-406,
CDC. Minor revisions to such plans may be approved by the Community
Development Coordinator. Other revisions not specified as minor shall require
an amendment to this Development Agreement.
Planner Mark Parry said no changes to the application or submitted materials
have been made since Monday's work session. He reviewed the request
before Council. Mr. Parry said there is only 7 ft. of space available in the
right-of-way for sidewalk. Staff has been directed to match the sidewalks set in
place along Coronado Drive for continuity. The stub-out is a remnant of the
original Gulfview Boulevard right-of-way, the exact design in that portion will
be discussed during the site plan approval process. The City would prefer to
maintain whatever is built in the right-of-way, which will be maintained at the
same level and schedule as Beachwalk.
Applicant representative Brian Aungst, Jr. reviewed the request. The site will
be a key part of the Beachwalk experience and will be Oceans Property
newest development on Clearwater Beach.
In response to questions, Mr. Aungst said the Applicant can accommodate a
wider sidewalk if the City desires but the sidewalk must be consistent with the
adjacent property. Widening the sidewalk will also impact the landscaping and
proposed building aesthetics. The Applicant prefers the sidewalk be
consistent with the adjacent properties. Mr. Parry said there is a 15 ft. setback
requirement from the right-of-way line. Widening the sidewalk would require
taking a portion of the Applicant's property to use as part of the sidewalk,
which is more of an easement. Planning and Development Director Michael
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Delk said staff has not required a right-of-way dedication; looking at it from a
development approval process, staff operates within the existing right-of-way.
The request will go back to the Community Development Board (CDB) for
approval. The Applicant could choose to incorporate a wider sidewalk at CDB.
Concerns were expressed that the 7-ft. wide sidewalk will not be pedestrian
friendly. It was stated that other developers have not been required to widen
sidewalks beyond 7 ft.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to confirm a second public
hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on August
20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8731-15 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 1760 Evans Drive, 1779 Owen Drive and 2711 North
Terrace Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida, 33759, together with certain rights-of-way of
North Terrace Drive, Lucas Drive and Diane Drive, into the corporate limits of the city
and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8731-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8731-15 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8732-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
real properties whose post office addresses are 1760 Evans Drive, 1779 Owen Drive
and 2711 North Terrace Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida, 33759, upon annexation into
the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL) and Preservation (P) / Drainage
Feature Overlay.
Ordinance 8732-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8732-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
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9.3 Adopt Ordinance 8733-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1760 Evans Drive,
1779 Owen Drive and 2711 North Terrace Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida, 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) and Preservation (P).
Ordinance 8733-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8733-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 8734-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1472 Grove Circle Court, Clearwater, Florida 33755, together
with all right-of-way of Grove Circle Court, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8734-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8734-15
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 8735-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
real property whose post office address is 1472 Grove Circle Court, Clearwater,
Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 8735-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8735-15 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 8736-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1472 Grove Circle Court,
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Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8736-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8736-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.7 Adopt Ordinance 8737-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 2052 The Mall, Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with all
right-of-way of The Mall, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8737-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8737-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.8 Adopt Ordinance 8738-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
real property whose post office address is 2052 The Mall, Clearwater, Florida 33755,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 8738-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8738-15
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.9 Adopt Ordinance 8739-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2052 The Mall,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8739-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
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Mayor Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8739-15 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.10Adopt Ordinance 8740-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 2117 Burnice Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33764, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 8740-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8740-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.11Adopt Ordinance 8741-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
real property whose post office address is 2117 Burnice Drive, Clearwater, Florida
33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 8741-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8741-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.12Adopt Ordinance 8742-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2117 Burnice Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8742-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8742-15
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
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9.13Adopt Ordinance 8745-15 on second reading, vacating a portion of that certain utility
easement four feet in width along the rear of Lots 1, 2, 8 and 9 of Glenwood Estates
Addition as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 56 of the Public Records of Pinellas
County, Florida.
Ordinance 8745-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8745-15 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.14Adopt Ordinance 8748-15 on second reading, amending the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Chapter 32 Utilities, Article VII Solid Waste Management, updating
definitions, trash collection frequency and practice exemptions, private roll-off hauler
reporting, yard waste and unincorporated collection; amend Appendix A - Schedule of
Fees, Rates.
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard confirmed
that the $400,000 -500 000 savings is already in the rate, the 3.75% rate
increase would have been higher if once a week pick-up was not
implemented. Solid Waste/General Services Assistant Director John Pittman
said the 3.75% rate equated to a $0.92 monthly increase for solid waste
service and $.09 monthly increase for recycling service. The Department is
asking residents to recycle more as the Department is still collecting the same
amount of material in the black barrels. Ms. Silverboard said delaying
implementation of the once a week collection will impact the revenue stream
and that the Department is dependent upon the proposed operational savings.
Delaying the implementation for a couple of months will not be something the
enterprise could not manage. The proposed start date is scheduled after the
holidays and during the time of year when Clearwater is mostly a resident
community and tourism is not at its peak. Mr. Pittman said the once-a-week
pick up will reduce the number of vehicles on the street and allow a savings
that will be captured for the proposed transfer station improvement.
Ordinance 8748-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8748-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
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Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
9.15Adopt Ordinance 8749-15 on second reading, vacating a portion of that certain 10 foot
drainage and utility easement along the read of Lot 13 as described in the plat titled
"Northwood West" as recorded in Plat Book 85, Page 2, of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 8749-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8749-15 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
10. City Manager Reports
10.1 Direct staff to allocate $2,580,000 from undesignated Penny I I I projects to Capital
Project 315-93251, Morningside Recreation Center, in fiscal year 2016/17, for the
construction of a new 22,000 sq. ft. recreation center, for the Penny for Pinellas
projects special hearing scheduled for September 3, 2015.
The Morningside Recreation Complex is located strategically in the Southeast
portion of Clearwater. The current amenities include swimming pools with
bathhouse, playground, tennis and basketball courts, racquetball/handball
courts and other park amenities. What is missing is an indoor recreation
Center that can be used by residents in this quadrant of the City.
In 1960's the developers of the Morningside Subdivision constructed a
restaurant/clubhouse for use by the residents which in turn was sold and used
as a restaurant/bar and ultimately purchased by the City in 1980 and converted
to a recreation center.
Knowing that the building and converted recreation center was coming to the
end of its life, the City included $3.1 million in the Penny for Pinellas II project
list to replace the Morningside Center. The original budget was established in
1997 and was intended to construct a recreation center similar to the
Countryside Recreation Center. With the passage of time, the cost of
construction increased by 100% from $100 per sq. ft. to $200 per sq. ft. With
rising costs and a downturn in the economy in 2008, a decision had to be
made regarding the disposition of the center. The following options were
considered by the City Council.
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1. Demolish the existing center and do not replace with another center.
Convert the vacant land and renovate the existing parkland into an
improved neighborhood park. $600,000
2. Continue to use the existing facility and make needed repairs and
renovations as needed. $1,500,000
3. Construct a new neighborhood center of approximately 14,500 sq. ft.
$3,100,000
4. Construct a new community center of approximately 25,000 sq. ft.
$6,000,000
After much input from the community and staff, a decision was made by the
City Council to accept option 1: to remove the building and invest in outdoor
improvements at the park including, tennis courts, playground, sidewalks,
landscaping etc.
The citizens of Clearwater and the residents of Morningside and the
southeastern portion of the City have always supported the construction of a
new recreation center and have been diligent to keep the issue at the forefront
of their discussions with staff and Council.
There is currently a balance of$2,894,386 of Penny for Pinellas II funds
remaining in CIP project 315-93251 for use at the Morningside Recreation
Complex.
Staff is proposing that Council reconsider the possibility of funding and
supporting a new recreation center in Morningside.
Staff is recommending the construction of a recreation center similar in size to
the Ross Norton Recreation and Countryside Recreation Centers
(approximately 22,000 sq. ft.). The facility would consist of gymnasium,
multipurpose rooms, fitness room, classroom, restrooms and lobby. The new
center could be constructed in a manner to combine entrance to the pool and
center into one lobby thus reducing operating costs.
Summary of costs:
• Construction Costs:
Building (22,000 sq. ft. x $225/sq. ft.) $4,950,000
FF&E 150,000
Soft Costs (7% of building cost) 370,000
Total $5,470,000
Funds available:
CIP 315-93251 Morningside Recreation Center $2,894,386
Funds needed for project $2,575,614
Recommended funding source for shortfall to come from undesignated Penny
for Pinellas III projects in fiscal year 2016/17 in the amount of$2,580,000.
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• Operating Costs:
Operating costs, programming and revenue generated will be similar to
Countryside Recreation Center. Based on this model the annual subsidy to
the center will be as follows:
Annual operating costs $600,000
Annual revenue generated $225,000
Annual City subsidy $375,000
It should be pointed out that this operating budget represents the addition of 9
new FTE (Full Time Equivalent) positions.
Proposed timeline for project:
Fiscal Year 2015/16:
• Project design, permitting, bidding
Fiscal Year 2016/17:
• October 2016 - Begin construction
Fiscal Year 2017/18:
• 1 st quarter of Fiscal Year 18 - Open facility
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
during 2006 and 2009, the Department identified 4.5 additional FTEs were
needed for a new Morningside Recreation Center. In 2015, the Department
identified that 9.5 FTEs would be needed to operate a new recreation center,
the additional FTEs include summer camp staff. Staff estimates it would cost
approximately$600,000 to operate the new facility and anticipates $225,000
in revenue to offset costs. Staff anticipates the new facility would include
senior programming. Mr. Dunbar said JWB grants would not be secured for
that zip code. There is no conceptual plan for the proposed facility, cost
estimates are based on the proposed square footage. The Department uses a
radius of mileage model to determine how individuals can access recreation
facilities. If Council approves the agenda item, funding for the new
Morningside Recreation Center will be included in the Penny for Pinellas
(Penny) Project List public hearing in September. Mr. Dunbar said staff
anticipates the construction contract would be presented to Council in October
2016. The new facility will be 3 miles away from the Long Center.
One individual spoke in support.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the timing of the
proposed recreation center, allocating funds to a project with no conceptual
plan, and that the project was not included in the City Manager's proposed
budget or current capital improvement plan. Comments were made that the
promise for a new recreation center to the neighborhood is overdue.
Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said there is a placeholder for the
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Morningside Recreation Center in Penny 2 funds. Staff periodically reviews
the list to seek council direction regarding any changes to the Penny Project
List. The Penny 3 funds to be used is a $7 million-line item that was originally
identified for the replacement of City Hall. The City Manager would not bring
an item to Council if the City was not in a position to balance operation of the
center moving forward.
Vice Mayor Polglaze moved to direct staff to allocate $2,580,000
from undesignated Penny III projects to Capital Project 315-93251,
Morningside Recreation Center, in fiscal year 2016/17, for the
construction of a new 22,000 sq. ft. recreation center, for the Penny
for Pinellas projects special hearing scheduled for September 3,
2015. The motion was duly seconded and upon the vote being taken:
Ayes: 3 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze and Councilmember Hamilton
Nays: 2 - Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
Motion carried.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Hamilton wished his spouse, Sheryl, a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Jonson said he believed Council could benefit from a
workshop to discuss visioning and bounce ideas off one another. The
Sunshine Law prohibits the exchange of ideas outside a public meeting. He
attended a PSTA legislative committee meeting where it was mentioned to
make an airport express service from Clearwater beach to Tampa
International Airport a priority. He congratulated Councilmember
Hock-DiPolito on her appointment to the Sheriff's Coordinating Council and
the TBARTA Board of Directors. He congratulated his son and
daughter-in-law on the birth of their baby and expressed condolences to the
survivors of Roger Cochran.
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13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Meeting Minutes August 6, 2015
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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