12/01/2014 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes December 1, 2014
City of Clearwater
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112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Monday, December 1, 2014
1 :00 PM
Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and
Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze
Also Present —William B. Horne 11 — 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 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The Council recessed from 1:00 p.m. to 2.21p.m. to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
2. City Manager
2.1 Approve preliminary funding in the amount of$500,000 for establishment of the ULI
Report Implementation special program; and approve the transfer of$500,000 in
General Fund reserves to the Special Programs Fund to fund the program. (consent)
This request is to establish a designated program and initial seed money
appropriation to underwrite implementation of the ULI Advisory Services Panel
Report, as reflected in the ULI Implementation Matrix with Priority (P) items
designated for initial implementation.
It would be intended that this program would be supplemented periodically as
circumstances warrant, as costs for implementation of specific items are
further defined, and as items in the Implementation Matrix are added to the
Priority (P) list.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this item will be provided by a first quarter budget amendment
allocating General Fund reserves in the amount of$500,000 to establish
special program 181-99888, ULI Report Implementation.
The balance in General Fund reserves is approximately $17.3 million, or 14.8%
of the 2014/15 General Fund operating budget. A total of$1,651,214 of
General Fund reserves has been used to date to fund expenditures in the
2014/15 operating budget.
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In response to a question, Assistant City Manager Rod Irwin said staff is
researching the open public meetings law and how the recommended
Communications Stakeholders Group would fit, a future agenda item is
expected.
A concern was expressed with how big the project may become and total cost
to implement. It was suggested that staff provide detailed costs with the next
funding request.
The City Manager said staff has no idea how much the project will cost. The
item before Council allows staff to be administratively positioned to get
decisions quicker to Council. Items that exceed his spending authority will
come before Council for approval. Staff will provide Council with a running
total of project costs. Mr. Irwin said the Planning and Development
Department has two components that will require consultants and is
uncomfortable moving forward until funding support is identified.
It was suggested that staff include the total cost for each priority in the
Implementation Matrix.
3. Economic Development and Housing
3.1 Annual Tourism Review - Adel Grobler, Imagine Global Consulting (WSO)
Imagine representatives Gabriele Sappok-Klink and Adel Grobler provided a
PowerPoint presentation reviewing the 201312014 Fall and Winter visiting
statistics, national campaign efforts, website visits, social media components,
and media trends.
In response to questions, Ms. Grobler said the mobile app technology does
not allow administrators to update information daily, requiring payments to the
app developer for updates. The mobile website is more cost effective as
Imagine representatives can update the information daily with no additional
fee. Ms. Sappok-Klink said the City's app has been disabled in the iTunes and
Android stores; users will not be able to update the app if downloaded on a
mobile device. An advertorial is paid advertising in the form of an editorial. Ms.
Grobler said the website will incorporate the City's centennial logo.
The Council recessed from 3:09 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
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3.2 Designate 2506 Countryside Boulevard, formerly known as Countryside Executive
Golf Course, as a Brownfield Area for the purpose of environmental rehabilitation and
economic development and adopt Resolution 14-34.
The owner, 25 Countryside West, LLC, (Applicant) purchased the subject
property on December 27, 2013, as recorded in O.R. Book 18306 Page 2595
Pinellas County, Florida. The aforementioned 44.277 MOL acre site was
formerly the location of the Countryside Executive Golf Course which closed in
2005. The site has been vacant and unused since that time.
The Applicant requests that the City of Clearwater exercise its authority for
designation of a Brownfield area proposed by a person other than the local
government entity as set forth in Chapter 376.80(2)(c) Florida Statutes and
designate the above parcel a Brownfield Area under the Florida Brownfield
Redevelopment Program.
Upon designation by the City, the Owner, hereinafter the Person Responsible
for Brownfield Site Rehabilitation (PRFBSR), will enter into a Brownfield Site
Rehabilitation Agreement (BSRA) with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and notify the City Brownfield Coordinator
when such an agreement has been reached. The PRFBSR will 1) conduct the
remediation under the direction of FDEP and 2) complete the redevelopment
and reuse of the existing zoning, Medium Density Residential (MDR), and
future land use planned classification, Residential Urban (RU), to
accommodate urban multi-family residential.
The rehabilitation and redevelopment of the proposed Brownfield site will result
in economic productivity of the area, along with the creation of at least 5 new
permanent jobs at the Brownfield site that are full-time equivalent positions not
associated with the implementation of the BSRA and that are not associated
with redevelopment project demolition or construction activities pursuant to the
redevelopment of the proposed Brownfield site or area.
This designation shall not, however, render the City of Clearwater liable for the
cost of site rehabilitation or source removal, as those terms are defined in
Sections 376.70 (17) and (18), Florida Statutes, for other costs in excess of
those attributable to the City as administrator of a Brownfields Program; or as a
property owner, if the City hereafter acquires any realty within the designated
Brownfield Area.
The requirements of the aforementioned statute have been satisfied by the
applicant and, based upon the information presented; staff recommends
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adoption of Resolution 14-34.
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Assistant
Director Denise Sanderson said contamination includes arsenic, which is
fertilizer related and typical for golf course sites. Any development on the
proposed site must comply with the MDR zoning. The Brownfields Advisory
Board held a public hearing on the request but not a declarative judgment as
the agreement is negotiated with the State.
4. Finance
4.1 Authorize the negotiated sale of not to exceed $27,550,000 Water and Sewer
Revenue Refunding Bond, Series 2014 and adopt Resolution 14-38
Currently there is outstanding $26,430,000 par value of Water and Sewer
Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, with maturities in years 2019 -2032 and interest
rates ranging from 4.25% to 4.625% that are callable on December 1, 2015.
Current bond-market conditions present an opportunity to advance refund
these bonds to achieve a present value savings of approximately $2,242,720
(8.49%).
The City's debt management policy states, "As a general rule, the present
value savings of a particular refunding should exceed 5%."
In anticipation of the refunding, the City through its Financial Advisor, Stifel,
Nicolaus and Company, Inc., issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting
proposals from qualified investment companies to provide a bank loan.
This resolution authorizes the negotiated sale of not to exceed $27,550,000
par value at a fixed interest rate of 3.18% of Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
2014, to TD Bank, N.A., the firm submitting the most favorable response to the
RFP.
5. Gas System
5.1 Approve a Contract with Corrpro Companies, Inc., in the amount of$313,424.62, for
consulting and system maintenance services, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
Clearwater Gas System distribution system is comprised of steel, cast iron and
plastic gas mains/service lines. All steel gas lines must be Cathodically
Protected (CP) from external corrosion. This is accomplished by applying a
low voltage to the steel which prevents corrosion/oxidation of the pipe.
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In July 2014, the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) conducted their
annual evaluation of CGS's distribution system. Their evaluation found several
items that need to be modified in order to be compliant. The FPSC
recommended we hire an outside company to assist us in correcting the
deficiencies cited in their 2014 audit. CGS issued Request for Proposals 36-14
and selected Corrpro as the best candidate for this project.
As part of the evaluation, Corrpro will provide a comprehensive report and list
action items to correct all deficiencies within our CP system. In addition,
Corrpro will provide all necessary field labor to correct each deficiency. This
project is expected to last 6-12 months, depending on the extent of their
findings.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase expenditure code
0423-02179-530100-532-000-000 (Other Gas Regulatory) by $313,424.62 for
this contract, which is offset by existing Gas Fund revenues.
5.2 Approve and accept an Interlocal Agreement/Franchise with the City of Oldsmar in
order to provide natural gas service to the citizens of Oldsmar and adopt Resolution
14-39.
On November 18, 2014, the City of Oldsmar Commission approved the
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Clearwater, which provides a franchise for
the Clearwater Gas System to provide natural gas service in Oldsmar.
The Clearwater Gas System has provided service within the City of Oldsmar
for the past 30 years under a prior franchise agreement.
The Interlocal Agreement provides the City of Clearwater an additional 20-year
right to continue to construct, operate and maintain all facilities necessary to
supply natural gas to the City of Oldsmar.
The Interlocal Agreement provides for a 5% franchise fee to be paid by the
consumers of natural gas within the City of Oldsmar. The prior franchise fee
was 4.5%.
6. Human Resources
6.1 Approve a two-year renewal of the city paid life insurance benefit with the current
carrier (Unum) at an increase of 74.8% ($103,927) over the current budgeted cost and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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The City currently provides life insurance coverage to employees: The
coverage limits are:
CWA: One and one-half times annual salary up to a maximum of$50,000.
FOP and IAFF: $2500.
SAMP: $2500 plus one time annual salary (Voluntary benefit that is
employee paid up to 5 time's annual salary).
The loss ratio on the basic life coverage was 215% with 12 claims for active
employees and 41 retiree claims. A breakdown by insurance class is:
Base life
Paid Premium - $309,177
Paid Claims - $678,485 (11 claims)
Incurred Claims - $734,307 (Includes waiver clms and reserves)
Average claim - $61,680
Voluntary Life
Paid Premium - $163,371
Paid Claims - $150,000 (1 claim)
Incurred Claims - $249,037 (Includes waiver claims and reserves)
Average claim - $150,000
Retiree Life
Paid Premium - $47,753
Paid Claims - $41,036
The City Benefit consultant went to market to 15+ carriers and received only
one response (Voya) insurance. The current carrier matched the Voya bid.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this contract will be provided by a 1 st quarter budget amendment
allocating Central Insurance Fund reserves in the amount of$103,927. The
Central Insurance currently has an estimated $8.3 million in available reserves.
6.2 Amend Chapter 2, Article V, Division 6, Section 2.506 of the City of Clearwater Code
of Ordinance and Section 8.3 of the City of Clearwater Money Purchase Plan
complying with the Internal Revenue Code and pass Ordinance 8650-14 on first
reading.
The ordinance amends Section 8.3, Lump Sum Payments, requiring the Plan
Administrator to make a lump sum payment for contributions exceeding $1000
to an individual retirement plan of a designated trustee if the distributee has
failed to make an election after termination of employment.
7. Engineering
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7.1 Approve an Engineer of Record (EOR) work order to URS Corporation in the amount
of$170,352 for the Resident Initiated Reclaimed Water Project - Phase II
(14-0038-UT) and the Raw Water Main Project (10-0039-UT), and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
This Agenda Item provides for engineering and design services for the
construction of new reclaimed water transmission and distribution mains in
the Imperial Park Subdivision. This is a resident initiated project and more
than 50 percent of the property owners in the project area have requested
this service be extended to their neighborhood. Additionally due to the
similar nature of the work, the design and permitting of a raw water main of
a CSX crossing and SR 590 will be included for the brackish raw water
transmission system.
The goal of this and all other reclaimed water projects is to reduce the
amount of potable water and groundwater being used for irrigation and
other non-potable uses. In addition, expansion of the Reclaimed Water
Distribution System in accordance with Reclaimed Water Master Plan
brings the City of Clearwater closer to achieving zero-discharge of effluent
to Tampa Bay and adjacent surface waters.
The work order provides for the design and bidding services of reclaimed
water distribution systems and their associated extensions of the reclaimed
water transmission system to 242 residential properties in Imperial Park
Subdivision.
The work order also provides for the design and permitting of a raw water
main of a CSX crossing in Kapok Park and SR 590 between Virginia Lane
and Mission Hills Boulevard. These two locations are parts of the
components which will transport the raw water to the WTP under the RO
No. 2 Plant Permitting and Development Project (10-0039-UT). The
adjacent constructed segments were designed by URS under a separate
work order.
The design phase for Reclaimed Water Project - Phase II is anticipated to
be complete by June 2015, with the construction phase scheduled for
beginning by September 2015.
URS Corporation is one of the City's Engineers-of-record, and this work
order was negotiated in accordance with the Consultants Competitive
Negotiations Act.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96739-561300-533-000-0000 $151,084
0327-96741-561300-533-000-0000 $ 19,268
Funding is available in Capital Improvement Program project 0315-96739,
Reclaimed Water Distribution System, in the amount of$151,084 and
Utility Renewal and Replacement project 0315-96741, System R&R -
Capitalized, in the amount of$19,268 for total funding in the amount of
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$170,352.
7.2 Accept two Drainage Easements conveyed by owners of property at 20000 and 20162
US Highway 19, North to improve an existing drainage ditch. (consent)
The City is planning improvements to a drainage ditch along the boundary of
two adjacent properties. Property at 20000 US Highway 19 North is owned by
A. and S. Kulach, Inc. and is the current location of Quality Inn Central
Clearwater. Property at 20000 US Highway 19 North is owned and occupied
by South Gate Home Owners, Inc. Both property owners have agreed to
donate a drainage easement to the City to improve the drainage feature.
7.3 Approve a Work Order to Engineer of Record King Engineering Associates, Inc. for
Engineering Services for Clearwater Memorial Causeway Subaqueous Pipelines
$336,746.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The requested $336,746.00 authorization under this Work Order is for
professional engineering services for the, Design, Permitting, and Bidding of
the Clearwater Memorial Causeway Subaqueous Pipelines.
This project includes two separate pipelines: A replacement 20-inch sanitary
sewer force main across Clearwater Harbor from Bayway Blvd. to State Road
60 (approximately 2,500 feet), and a new 20-inch pipeline across the
Intracoastal Waterway from the Memorial Causeway to Drew Street for future
use as either a sanitary sewer force main, water main, or reclaimed water main
(approximately 2,700 feet).
Due to the critical nature of subaqueous pipelines, staff has been preparing
contingency plans to address a potential pipeline failure, which would cause
utility service disruption to Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key. It
has been determined that replacement of the Bayway sewer main is advised
and that we should install a back-up subaqueous pipeline from the mainland to
the causeway allowing staff the flexibility to quickly restore potable water,
sanitary sewer or reclaimed water service to the beach communities.
The replacement 20-inch force main will replace an existing sanitary sewer
force main in the same general location that is nearing the end of its useful life.
The new 20-inch pipeline will provide operational reliability and assurance in
the event of a pipeline failure or third party damage incident. This pipeline will
allow for restoration of utility service to Island Estates, Clearwater Beach and
Sand Key in days rather than weeks in the event of an emergency.
The scope of services includes the survey, design, environmental/ecological
assessment, Sovereign Submerged Land Easement, Public Information
Meetings and bidding assistance.
King Engineering Associates, Inc. is an Engineer-of-Record for the City of
Clearwater.
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APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0327-96665-561300-535-000-0000
Funding is available in Utility Renewal and Replacement project 0327-96665,
Sanitary Sewer R and R.
In response to Environmental Manager Rob Fahey said 9 to 12 months are
needed for the design/permit process. The construction contract will go before
Council later. Mr. Fahey said the project was included in the capital
improvement program.
8. Planning
8.1 Provide direction to staff regarding Council's desire to participate in or opt out of the
Pinellas County Temporary Emergency Housing Ordinance.
On November 18, 2014, Pinellas County adopted an ordinance establishing
countywide regulations for temporary emergency housing following a disaster
declaration. This ordinance is the result of a lengthy collaborative effort
between the County, local municipalities, the Pinellas Planning Council and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency. The ordinance would go into effect
upon a declaration of a State of Housing Emergency by the Board of County
Commissioners and could, depending on the scale and nature of the disaster,
apply to all or any part of the incorporated and/or unincorporated areas of
Pinellas County. Municipalities may opt out of the County ordinance if they
have an ordinance addressing local housing emergencies within their
jurisdictions.
The City of Clearwater currently permits temporary emergency housing as a
temporary use pursuant to Community Development Code Section 3-2103.N.
These regulations allow relocation tents or mobile homes for displaced persons
upon determination by City Council that a particular area constitutes a disaster
area. Temporary housing is allowed provided it is connected to city utilities and
provisions for solid waste exist unless either of these services are not
reasonably available. The ordinance provides a significant amount of flexibility
and allows temporary housing in all zoning districts for a maximum of 18
months unless authorized by City Council for a greater period of time.
The Pinellas County temporary emergency housing ordinance is more
comprehensive than the Clearwater ordinance in that it provides regulations for
different zoning districts and community sites and addresses permitting issues.
The main provisions of the countywide ordinance are outlined below.
• Provides for three types of temporary housing: manufactured homes,
recreational vehicles and modular dwellings;
• Requires a permit for a temporary housing unit;
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• Requires licensed contractors or owner-buildings, if applicable, to
obtain permits for all mechanical, plumbing and electrical work;
• Requires water service and wastewater service to be properly
connected to functioning water service and sanitary sewer or septic
system. If functioning service is not feasible, other temporary
water/wastewater services may be approved by the Pinellas County
Health Department;
• Allows one temporary housing unit (or two in the case of a two-family
dwelling) on single-family/two family property if dwelling is declared
uninhabitable; waives setback requirements for temporary unit;
precludes temporary unit from extending into conservation/drainage
easements, floodways or preservation areas; allows in right-of-way if
jurisdiction permits it; and allows unit to extend onto adjacent property
with authorization from the adjacent property owner; and limits
temporary housing to be in place for 12 months or until certificate of
occupancy is issued following the repair or replacement of damaged
residence;
• Allows two temporary housing units on parcels zoned for multi-family or
non-residential purposes; prohibits such units on parcels designated
Preservation or other similar zoning designations or on environmental
lands owned/managed by the County, or in the Special Flood Hazard
Areas/coastal storm area; waives setback requirements; allows such
units in right-of-way if jurisdiction permits it; adjacent property owner
can allow units to extend onto their property with appropriate
authorization; and limits temporary housing unit permit for 12 months,
unless an appropriate extension is granted; and
• Allows community sites (those which accommodate more than 2
temporary housing units) in any zoning district except Preservation and
areas outside of special flood hazards areas/coastal storm area (the
suitability of such sites will be prioritized based on criteria to be
established by the County in conjunction with the municipalities);
discourages the location of community sites on properties supporting
industrial/employment generating uses due to the importance of getting
businesses operational; requires authorization from the City Manager to
establish a community site; requires a concept plan to be submitted and
approved for community sites housing more than 10 temporary housing
units; requires compliance with minimum setback requirements of the
respective zoning district, unless otherwise approved by the
municipality; and limits temporary housing unit permit for 12 months,
unless an appropriate extension is granted.
In order to provide a consistent post-disaster regulatory framework to assist
FEMA with relief efforts, the Planning and Development Department and the
Division Chief of Emergency Management recommend the City be subject to
the countywide temporary emergency housing ordinance. Staff further
recommends that Community Development Code Section 3-2103.N be revised
to reference the County ordinance so it is clear to residents and future staff
that the City operates under the countywide ordinance. If City Council desires
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to opt out of the countywide ordinance the Planning and Development
Department recommends that Section 3-2103.N be revised and customized for
Clearwater but modeled after the countywide ordinance to make countywide
relief easier and more efficient.
In response to questions, Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina
Clayton said the countywide ordinance allows for manufactured homes,
modular dwellings, or recreational vehicles. The City's code currently allows
for a relocation tent or a mobile home. The countywide modular dwelling must
meet the Florida Building Code.
There was consensus to opt in Pinellas County's Temporary Emergency
Housing Ordinance.
9. Marine & Aviation
9.1 Approve Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agreement MV149 for
CVA14-720, Clean Vessel Act Grant Program funding for the operation, maintenance
and repair of the Clearwater Beach Marina pump out vessel and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The DEP, under the Florida's Clean Vessel Act Grant Program, makes
provision for reimbursement for the operation, maintenance and repair of the
pump out vessel. Grant funding has been approved in the amount of
$12,015.66 (75% of project costs) through December 17, 2015. The city
match of$4,005.22 (25% of project costs) will be accounted for in hourly
wages and parts cost.
The City is required to conduct operation of the pump out vessel under a Pump
out Station Operational Plan that specifies hours of operation, maintenance
principles, methods in determining volume of material pumped including the
use of flow meters as may be necessary, information/educational materials on
pump out operation and assurances that the pump out vessel will be used
solely for the collection of recreational boat sewage. A pump out log is
required each calendar quarter.
10. Public Utilities
10.1Approve a work order with Excergy Corporation of Denver Colorado, for a fee not to
exceed $170,715.00 for phase one (of three) in determining the feasibility of
implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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The City of Clearwater Public Utilities department is seeking to determine the
feasibility of implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for potable,
irrigation and reclaimed water accounts, under City Project 14-0050-UT.
AMI is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks, and
data management systems that enable two-way communication between the
smart meter and a utility company. The goal of an AMI is to provide utility
companies with real-time data about water consumption, which, in turn, allows
utility companies to provide a higher level of service to the customer. AMI
would eliminate the need for manual, monthly meter reading.
In order to refine the direction of the city's AMI initiative, this Work Order with
Excergy Corporation addresses the initial phase only (first of 3), and includes:
- Evaluation and summary of the feasibility of alternative Automated
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions;
- Business case development;
- Strategic assessment; and
- Summary of all related technology and associated financial packages
available.
Based upon the City's evaluation of the results achieved from Excergy, the
completion of Phase I will be the basis for direction whether to proceed to a
subsequent phase. Only if, in the opinion of the City, it is determined to be in
the City's continued best interest to pursue AMI implementation, will Excergy
be directed to proceed to the next phase through another work order. Later,
Excergy will be able to provide projected costs for Phases II and III. The cost of
equipment, hardware or software to implement AMI will be identified in a future
phase.
Qualifications: Public Utilities, through the Purchasing department, published a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ 33-14) in June 2014. Eight companies
responded. Using a formal rating process, a review committee composed of
representatives from Public Utilities, Utility Customer Service, Information
Technology, Engineering, and Finance departments. The submittals were
narrowed down to the top three, who were invited to return to make a formal
presentation to the review committee. Excergy Corporation was selected as
the highest rated presentation.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Program project
0315-96774, Automated Meter Reading, for the amount of$170,715 to fund
this work order.
11. Official Records and Legislative Services
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11.1Appoint Eric D. Spaulding to the Marine Advisory Board as the Ex Officio member with
term to expire December 31, 2018.
There was consensus to appoint Mr. Spaulding. Staff was directed to place
Item 11.1 on the Consent Agenda.
11.2Schedule a special work session for January 21, 2015 to obtain public input on Urban
Land Institute's recommendations for downtown. (consent)
During the November 12, 2014 work session, Council directed staff to schedule
a special work session after the New Year to obtain public input.
12. Legal
12.1Adopt Ordinance 8603-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by rezoning certain property whose post office address is 2854 Sunstream Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
12.2Adopt Ordinance 8604-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1601 Long Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with all
abutting right-of-way of Long Street, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining
the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
12.3Adopt Ordinance 8605-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate certain real property
whose post office address is 1601 Long Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755, together
with all abutting right-of-way of Long Street, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
12.4Adopt Ordinance 8606-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1601 Long Street,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with all abutting right-of-way of Long Street, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
12.5Adopt Ordinance 8608-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office addresses are 1244 Palm Street and 1301 Idlewild Drive, together with
certain abutting Right-of-Way of Idlewild Drive, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
12.6Adopt Ordinance 8609-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate certain real property
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whose post office addresses are 1244 Palm Street and 1301 Idlewild Drive, together
with certain abutting Right-of-Way of Idlewild Drive, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
12.7Adopt Ordinance 8610-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office addresses are 1244 Palm Street and
1301 Idlewild Drive, together with certain abutting Right-of-Way of Idlewild Drive, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
12.8Adopt Ordinance 8613-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 815 Woodruff Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756, together with
all abutting right-of-way of Woodruff Avenue, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
12.9Adopt Ordinance 8614-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate certain real property
whose post office address is 815 Woodruff Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756,
together with all abutting right-of-way of Woodruff Avenue, upon annexation into the
City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
12.10Adopt Ordinance 8615-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 815 Woodruff Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, together with all abutting right-of-way of Woodruff Avenue,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
12.11Adopt Ordinance 8616-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 2107 Bell Cheer Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33764, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
12.12 Adopt Ordinance 8617-14 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate certain real property
whose post office address is 2107 Bell Cheer Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
12.13 Adopt Ordinance 8618-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2107 Bell Cheer Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
12.14 Adopt Ordinance 8620-14 on second reading, amending Ordinances 3674-84 and
6915-01 regarding Reserve Requirements for future Water and Sewer revenue bonds.
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13. City Manager Verbal Reports
13.1 Capitol Theatre Proposed Amendment
The City Manager said council direction is needed regarding Ruth Eckerd
Hall's proposed amendment regarding the Capitol Theatre agreement. The
current agreement requires Ruth Eckerd Hall to pay$500,000 by December
18, 2014. There is $1 million in the reserve fund.
The City Attorney said any changes to the payment will require an amendment
to the agreement. The $500,000 payment is required for the reserve fund,
which funds capital and operating shortfalls.
Discussion ensued with consensus to reduce the payment due in December
2015 to $250,000, payable in ten monthly payments at$25,000. Staff was
directed to schedule a discussion in October 2015 regarding the payment due
in December 2015 and review of the required reserve fund balance at the end
of three years.
13.2 US 19 Way-finding Signs - Request by Seyer Group
The City Manager said he has directed staff to review the US Hwy 19
wayfinding signs with each Councilmember. The City has received a request
by the Seyer Group regarding creating a sign code based on individual
districts. The City Attorney requested authorization to hire Bill Brinton to
ensure any code changes would not impair the City's sign code.
13.3 Council COLA
The Mayor said the annual Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2015
is 1.7%. Per ordinance, Council receives an annual increase of the COLA or 2%,
whichever is higher.
14. City Attorney Verbal Reports
15. Council Discussion Item
15AStreetsense Recommendations - Councilmember Jonson
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Councilmember Jonson said the Downtown Subcommittee reviewed the 2010
Streetsense details and recommendations. He questioned why the
recommendations were never implemented.
The City Manager said that the Streetsense recommendations were not
incorporated as there was no council consensus to pursue the
recommendations at the time they were presented. Sign code concerns may
be addressed when Council discusses the Urban Land Institute
recommendations.
15.2Centennial Parade Route - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Jonson said he attended the November 5, 2014
Neighborhood Coalition meeting; members discussed the parade route on
Cleveland Street. A parade route along Cleveland Street will support efforts to
reactivate the East Gateway. The individuals preferred Cleveland Street over
Drew Street for the parade route.
Comments were made that streetscaping along Cleveland Street makes
navigating parade floats difficult and would create parking issues in the
residential areas.
There was no consensus to change to the parade route.
15.3Urban Land Institute Unified Visioning Process - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Jonson reviewed ULI recommendations and expressed
concerns with lack of a unified vision and defining roles of the various parties.
He reviewed visioning session efforts taken by the City of St. Petersburg in
2002.
Comments were made that staff is reviewing the ULI recommendations and
city branding efforts.
16. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2).
17. Closing Comments by Mayor
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18. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
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