10/01/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2015
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 1, 2015
7:00 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: William B. Horne I I — City Manager, 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 - Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Councilmember Jonson
3. Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Hock-DiPolito
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 Item pulled.
4.2 Florida League of Cities/Florida Business Watch City Catalyst Grant/ $1500 Award to
City of Clearwater - John Thomas, Senior Director of Membership and Public Affairs and
Beth Rawlins, Florida Business Watch President
4.3 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, September 15, 2015 through October 15, 2015 -
Mrs. Sandra Lyth, CEO for the InterCultural Advocacy Institute
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4.4 Florida Native Plant Month Proclamation, October 2015 - Jan Allyn, Chapter
Representative of the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society
4.5 2015 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation, October 4, 2015 through October 10, 2015 - Fire
Marshall Steve Strong
4.6 Public Natural Gas Week Proclamation, October 4, 2015 through October 10, 2015 - Chuck
Warrington, Clearwater Gas Director
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the August 17, 2015 Special City Council Meeting and the
September 17, 2015 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the
City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the
August 17, 2015 Special City Council Meeting and the September
17, 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
Jared Leon and Aaron Peterson expressed concerns regarding the Betty
Lane Habitat Preservation Project being ranked as a low priority stormwater
project and suggested that the Charter Review Committee recommendations
regarding Dunedin Pass and Stevenson's Creek be vetted by the
Environmental Advisory Board.
Jim Kitchens opposed constructing a new Morningside Recreation Center
since the facility will mostly serve unincorporated residents and would be a
duplicate as the Long Center is within a 2-mile radius.
Katherine Hills opposed the closure of the Enterprise Dog Park during the
early morning hours for staff to clean up the park and requested
consideration be given to close the park in the later hours of the morning
when it is too hot for dog owners to walk their pets.
Lisa Lanza expressed concerns with recruitment efforts and appointment
criteria for the Charter Review Committee, since her friend, a retired judge
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and environmental lawyer, was not appointed to the committee.
7. Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted less Item 7.24.
7.1 Award a contract (blanket purchase order) to Pinellas County Solid Waste in the
amount of$250,000 for the disposal of solid waste at the Pinellas County waste to
energy plant/landfill from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, as provided in
the City's Code of Ordinances, Section 2.564 (1)(d), Services provided by Other
Governmental Entities, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.2 Award a contract (Purchase Order) to Verizon Wireless for basic cellular/smart
phones and mobile data services for the period of November 1, 2015 through October
31, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $360,000 in accordance with Sec 2.564 (1) (d),
Code of Ordinances, under State Contract DMS1011008C, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Award a contract (blanket purchase order) to W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) of
Clearwater, FL in the annual amount of$175,000, for the purchase of MRO
(Maintenance and Repairs Operations) Supplies and Related Services, as needed, for
a one-year period, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a Facility Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the
installation of an underground natural gas main in the CSX right-of-way and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Award contracts (blanket purchase orders) per Invitation to Bid Number 5315, in the
total annual amount of$2,000,000 for the purchase of diaphragm gas meters,
regulators, rotary gas meters, and gas regulators, as required by Clearwater Gas
System, for a one-year term, October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and two
One-year extension periods, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.6 Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against Diamond
Directional Drilling, LLC, to recover $2,888.18 for damages to City property. (consent)
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7.7 Approve an extension to the existing banking services agreement with Bank of
America, N.A., with revised pricing per Exhibit I, for a not-to-exceed amount of
$140,000 for a one-year period, October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve contract (blanket purchase order) for tree removal services to O'Neil's LLC,
dba O'Neil's Tree Service, in the annual amount of$125,000 (Invitation to Bid 5015),
and two, one-year renewal terms at the City's option and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Certus Builders of Tampa,
Florida, in the amount of$598,210.00 for the renovation and construction of a press
box/restroom building at Eddie C. Moore Fields 8 and 9, located adjacent to and west
of Eisenhower Elementary School, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.10Approve a one-year Agreement with Juvenile Welfare Board and the City of
Clearwater for funding of youth programs, including an increase in 0.6 Full Time
Equivalent (FTE) to conduct the program, approve a first quarter budget amendment
of$345,924 into 18199872, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.11 Review and approve the proposed sculpture collection for Sculpture360: Season VI I
Art in the Cleveland Street District. (consent)
7.12Award a construction contract to Adkins Contracting, Inc., of Ruskin, FL, for the 2015
Underdrain Project (150022EN) in the amount of$1,195,854.00 based on unit prices
for the initial one-year term with an option for one two-year term extension; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Award a construction contract to Steve's Excavating and Paving Inc. of Clearwater,
Florida, in the amount of$393,114.04, for Berkley Place Drainage Improvements
Project (140037EN) which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
the plans and specifications, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.14Award a construction contract to Kenny Construction Company, of Northbrook, IL, for
the 2015 Stormwater Pipe Lining Project (150023EN) in the amount of
$1,614,305.00 based on unit prices for the initial one-year term with an option for one
two-year term extension; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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(consent)
7.15Approve a five-year Management Agreement between the City and the Clearwater
Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) for the CRCC to provide visitor information
services at the Clearwater Beach Visitor Information Center (VIC) for the period of
October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $50,000 per
year, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.16Approve the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County to
extend the Local Option Fuel Tax Distribution through December 31, 2027 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.17Approve a Second Amendment to the Marina Cantina Restaurant Lease Agreement
between Marina Cantina, LLC and the City of Clearwater, amending paragraph 16 to
extend the restaurant open date by three months to January 1, 2016, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.18Approve Supplemental Work Order 2 to Engineer of Record (EOR), McKim and
Creed, Inc., in the amount of$179,825.00 for the Inflow and Infiltration Flow
Reduction Project (150004UT); and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.19Approve a purchase order (contract) to Oracle America, Inc., Redwood Shores, CA for
the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 for software maintenance
at a cost not to exceed $219,911 in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1) (b) Code of
Ordinances, sole source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.20Award a contract (purchase order) to Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Appleton, WI in the
amount of$549,750.00 for the purchase of one new Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity
Pumper in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances, Other
governmental bid, and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.21Award a contract (purchase order) to Pinellas County Solid Waste for an operating
expenditure of$3,900,000 for the disposal of solid waste at the Pinellas County
waste to energy plant/landfill for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30,
2016 as provided in the city's Code of Ordinances, Section 2.564 (1) (d), Services
provided by Other Governmental Entities, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.22Award a contract (purchase order) to Waste Management Inc. of Florida, for operating
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expenditures in the amount of$400,000 for the disposal of solid waste at their site for
the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, as provided in the City's
Code of Ordinances, Section 2.561, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.23Approve selection of J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpon Springs, FL as the
Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the proposed Solid Waste Transfer Station
construction project (150007SW). (consent)
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
less Item 7.24, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.24Approve a $135,000 increase in the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Agreement for
Fiscal Year 2014/2015, from $406,175.40 to $541,175.40, due to excess services
rendered above the proposed amount presented to Council on September 18, 2014.
(consent)
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and the Clearwater Police
Department (CPD) began annual contractual agreement for services in
January 1994. The agreements covered latent fingerprint examination,
property/evidence storage, and crime scene processing services and a share
of security costs at the Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center (PJAC).
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 14/15 contract in the amount of
$406,175.40 on September 18, 2014.
The contractual agreement reflects the following breakout of costs:
Fingerprint Services $80,265.60; Forensic Science Services (Crime
Scene Processing) $190,039.80 (940 calls @ $202.17 per call); Evidence
and Property Service and Storage $93,870.00 (9,000 calls @ $10.43 per
submission); Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center (PJAC) $42,000 (500
bookings @ $84 per booking).
Requests for services in excess of the number of contractual calls were to be
invoiced separately.
The need for PCSO processing this year has exceeded our contractual amount
of$406,175.40. We are currently over by $78,477.17 as of August 31, 2015,
and have not been billed for the month of September. The projected amount
to exceed our contractual amount is $135,000.
Although the amount of the contract was for $406,175.40, CPD had budgeted
$500,000 in its Other Contractual Service account to pay for any excess
services rendered. Even after receiving September's invoice, CPD will be able
to absorb the additional costs in its Fiscal Year 14/15 budget.
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APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 01001155530300521000 (Contractual
Services) to fund this anticipated increase.
In response to questions, Clearwater Police Chief Dan Slaughter said
vehicle burglary is a regional trend. Criminals are targeting those who make
the task easy on them, such as unlocked vehicles, open garage doors. He
urged all to remove valuables from vehicles, lock vehicles, and to leave
garage doors open late at night.
Vice Mayor Polglaze moved to approve a $135,000 increase in the
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Agreement for Fiscal Year
2014/2015, from $406,175.40 to $541,175.40, due to excess services
rendered above the proposed amount presented to Council on
September 18, 2014. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Public Hearings Not before 6:00 PM
8. Second Readings Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 8756-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1214 Aloha Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33755, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8756-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8756-15 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
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 8757-15 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 1214 Aloha Lane, Clearwater, Florida
33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential Urban (RU).
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Ordinance 8757-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8757-15 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
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 8758-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1214 Aloha Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8758-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8758-15
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
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 8759-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office addresses are 2122 and 2148 Burnice Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida
33764, together with certain right-of-way of Burnice Drive, into the corporate limits of
the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8759-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8759-15 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
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 8760-15 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 addresses are 2122 and 2148 Burnice Drive, all in
Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential
Low (RL).
Ordinance 8760-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8760-15 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
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Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 8761-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post addresses are 2122 and 2148 Burnice
Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8761-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8761-15 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. City Manager Reports
9.1 Approve a one-year Grant Funding Agreement, in the amount of$179,778 between
Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. and the City of Clearwater for the
operation of transportation and trolley service on Clearwater Beach, Island Estates
and Sand Key (Beach Route) and the Coastal Route, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
The Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. (Jolley Trolley) has been
operating trolley service throughout the Clearwater Beach, Island Estates, and
Sand Key areas since 1982. The nonprofit's mission is to reduce congestion
and improve mobility in this area for both tourists and residents. In addition, the
Jolley Trolley has become a tourist venue that differentiates Clearwater Beach
from other beaches in the area. The Jolley Trolley expects to transport over
200,000 passengers for Fiscal Year (FY) 201516, not including Clearwater
Marine Aquarium passengers.
This fiscal year, the Jolley Trolley had 825,000 riders, a 58% increase in
ridership due to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Clearwater Beach had a
healthy 5.3% ridership increase. The Jolley Trolley currently has a fleet of 23
trolleys with an average age of 8.5 years.
The Jolley Trolley accomplishments for FY 201415 are:
• Increased beach route ridership by 5.3% over prior year;
• Added four new trolleys to the fleet;
• Revised Coastal Map and Guide to include Safety Harbor, currently
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distributing 60,000 copies. The Jolley Trolley Clearwater Map
continues to be the No. 1 map used by concierges on the beach; and
• Recertified all drivers on ADA sensitivity and handson training was
provided on proper loading of wheel chairs and safety tie downs.
Jolley Trolley's overall plans for FY 201516 include:
• Will begin enhancement of the Jolley Trolley's technology;
• Advertising program will be evaluated to see what changes or
modifications will need to be made for today's advertiser;
• A new website will be rolledout in the first quarter;
• Offices will relocate to the North Myrtle Avenue location for cost savings
in rent and all employees will now be located in one spot;
• Succession Planning continues to attract employees that see the Jolley
Trolley as a career, rather than just a job; and
• Will continue to maintain the Jolley Trolley's Capital Expenditure
Strategy that allows for the continued refurbishment of the fleet of
trolleys.
The grant amount for FY 1516 is $179,778 for the beach and coastal routes.
This amount represents a 7.6% overall increase; the first increase since FY
1112. The new hourly rate for operations is $60.75, a 7.9% increase from the
three previous years. Also, the total hours of 9,608 include a projected
decrease of 782 hours compared to FY 1415 due to efficiencies. The grant
amount for FY 1617 is planned with a capped increase of 3%.
Beach Route
Historically, the City has supported the Beach Route which connects
Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, and Island Estates. The City's contribution to this
route last year was $163,443. The Jolley Trolley operations expense forecast
for FY 201516 for the Beach Route is $628,171. PSTA matches the City of
Clearwater's contributions (both grant funding and in-kind services with its
lease on Myrtle) at$190,201. Fares cover 23% of total revenue with
advertising covering 19% of revenue.
PSTA has also agreed to increase their contribution for the CMA route by
5.8%, bringing the total to $14,304 for FY 1516. The City of Clearwater has
agreed to provide the staging/parking facility ($18,000) which will be spread to
all four routes in the expense models.
Coastal Route
Five years ago, the Jolley Trolley began the Coastal Route that starts at Island
Estates and progresses through Downtown Clearwater, into Dunedin, Palm
Harbor and ends in Tarpon Springs. The route travels only on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday and takes approximately one hour to make the Island Estates to
Tarpon Springs trip. Last year, a route to Safety Harbor through Westfield
Countryside Mall was added as well.
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When the Downtown Development Board (DDB) could not cover the increase
in the cost for the Coastal Route, the PSTA proposed that if the DDB's
contribution could remain constant at$9,220, the PSTA would match the
$3,881 difference if the City of Clearwater contributed the remaining $3,881 to
make up the full $16,982 contribution to the Clearwater portion of the route.
The city agreed and this agreement reflects the same commitment as last
year.
The Coastal Route has become an important component of providing
additional options to tourists staying on the Beach and connecting them to
Downtown as well as other Pinellas County locations.
The Jolley Trolley operations expense forecast for the Coastal Route is
$339,631. The City's contribution is approximately 1.6%. Fares cover
approximately 24% and advertising covers 6%. The other coastal partners
cover$33,963 each to the route. PSTA's portion is $122,752.
Contract Terms
The term of the agreement is for one year. The Economic Development and
Housing Department administers the agreement. The Jolley Trolley's Business
Plan covers the proposed revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year for
both the Beach Route and the Coastal Route.
As part of this agreement, the Jolley Trolley will prepare a quarterly report that
tracks high-level financials, ridership numbers, accident frequency, and ontime
adherence to schedule. The City will use these items as a measure of
performance.
The Parking Fund's FY1516 operating budget included $166,990 to fund the
Jolley Trolley contract. At first quarter, the Parking expenditure budget will be
increased by $12,788 to fund this contract with offsetting revenues recognized
from Parking Fund reserves.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0435013335820005450000000 $179,778
A first quarter amendment will increase cost code 43501333582000 (Aid to
Private Organizations) by $12,788 to fund this contract.
One individual spoke in support.
In response to questions, Clearwater Jolly Trolley(Trolley) Executive Director
Rosemary Windsor said much of the success of the Trolley is due to the
Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Trolley has purchased four trolleys in the
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last year, six since appointed as Executive Director. There is currently one
compressed natural gas (CNG) trolley. Ms. Windsor said the Trolley has not
purchased more CNG trolleys because maintaining CNG vehicles are an
issue; there is only one vendor in the local area certified to do maintenance
work. The mechanic in Tampa is typically backlogged. Trolley would love to
expand its route into Belleair Beach but Belleair Beach does not pay into the
taxes and PSTA will not fund the route. Ms. Windsor said to expand into
Belleair would require the funding partners to pay more. The organization is
looking into purchasing digital technology that will improve service to
customers, the trolleys still run on analog. The trolleys keep track of the free
rides provided but the current fare box cannot distinguish if the free ride is for
a student or for other individuals eligible for a free ride.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to Approve a one-year Grant
Funding Agreement, in the amount of $179,778 between Jolley
Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. and the City of Clearwater
for the operation of transportation and trolley service on Clearwater
Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key (Beach Route) and the Coastal
Route, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.2 Amend the Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates
and Charges, and pass Ordinance 8775-15 on first reading.
This amendment to Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges is to
include a rate for commercial recycling customers who are serviced with
semi-automated carts. This corrects an oversight/omission from the rate
structure of Ordinance 874815, which was adopted on August 6, 2015.
The rates included in this addition comply with the October 15, 2014
recommendation by the Burton and Associates Rate Study.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to amend the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8775-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8775-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
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Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
10. City Attorney Reports - None.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Jonson requested an explanation of Charter
Review Committee proposed recommendations. He said he met with
Senator Latvala regarding the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trailhead and
asked him for his continued support for Highway Beautification grant
funding. He attended the Tampa Bay Partnership Jeff Vinik proposal last
week. He visited Paulson Plastic Academy training facility and was excited
to see higher technology training offered in the area.
Councilmember Hock - DiPolito thanked the community, City and Bright
House Networks for a wonderful Superboat weekend.
Councilmember Hamilton said the Council did a good and fair job appointing
the Charter Review Committee members. He expressed concern regarding
the attendance record of a couple of members. He congratulated the
Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmember Hock - DiPolito for announcing and
kicking off their election campaign.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Attest
C'cutc
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
_ (Wrtt Cre 405
Mayor
City of Clearwater
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