11/05/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes November 5, 2015
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 5, 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: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Rod Irwin —Assistant City Manager,
Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole
Sprague — Official Records and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Rev. Dr. John R. Thompson from Countryside Christian Center
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Vice Mayor Polqlaze
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 Nagano Teacher Exchange - Felicia Donnelly, Parks & Recreation
Yusaku Ishizu thanked the City for their continued support and congratulated
the City for their centennial.
4.2 Poppy Days Proclamation, November 6-7, 2015 — Gigi Jansek
4.3 Suncoast Jazz Classic Weekend Proclamation, November 20-22, 2015 - Joan Dragon,
Suncoast Jazz Classic Director
4.4 Hispanic Heritage Concert - Nio Encendio, Maxima 92.5 Program Director
Program Director Nio Encendio said attendance exceeded 13,000 people and
presented Council with a commemorative poster signed by the artists.
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4.5 Ride 2 Recovery - Mitch Lee, Project HERO Pinellas Representative
Mr. Lee said the group helps injured veterans recover through cycling. The
organization received grants in the amount of$100,000 from the Veterans
Association and $16,000 from Raytheon. The organization partnered with St.
Petersburg College to offer services to veterans and citizens who want to
participate.
4.6 Clearwater Housing Authority — John Doran, Chair
Mr. Doran reported the agency received a clean annual audit and continues to
be a HUD designated high performing agency. He reviewed recent property
acquisitions and rental assistance programs.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the October 14, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes as
submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the
October 14, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 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
Andrea Clark provided information for Mothers of Minors (MOM), an
organization committed to helping single parents in Clearwater and Pinellas
County to become self-sufficient through workshops, referrals to community
resources and charitable events.
Karena Morrison, MOM Community Outreach/Fundraising Liaison, reviewed
upcoming events, which are detailed on their website: www.momincfl.org.
Maurice Mickens said the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center is glad to partner
with MOM and reviewed upcoming Harlem Nights edutainment program
events.
Amber Wilson, a St. Petersburg College (SPC) student, introduced herself.
Patricia Holdsworth, an SPC student, briefly reviewed her Capstone Project,
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A Student's Guide to Running for Local Office.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve the liability claim of Jim Zimmerman for payment not to exceed $65,000.00
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the City of Belleair Bluffs Annual General Right of Way Permit for the period
November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve the contract between the City of Clearwater and Cigna Onsite Health, LLC to
provide onsite health clinic services to employees, family members, and retirees who
are covered by the City of Clearwater and the City of Dunedin health insurance plans,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve contract (blanket purchase order) for electrical services to MCS of Tampa,
Inc., in the annual amount of$150,000 (Invitation to Bid 59-15), and two one-year
renewal terms at the City's option, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.5 Approve a contract (blanket purchase order) for special event rental equipment to Elite
Event and Rentals, in the annual amount of$75,000 (Invitation to Bid 68-15), and two
one-year renewal terms at the City's option, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a Partnership and Funding Agreement (agreement) between the City of
Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance (TBVA) for the purpose of funding
and constructing a Veterans War Memorial at Crest Lake Park and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve a three-year Agreement between the American Red Cross and the City of
Clearwater to provide training in first aid care, emergency response, swim instruction
and lifeguarding for City employees and members of the public and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater and the School Board of
Pinellas County, Florida providing for the continuation of the School Resource Officer
program at Clearwater High School, Countryside High School and Oak Grove Middle
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School for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve acceptance of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) High Visibility
Enforcement (HVE) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award in the amount of
$29,943.38 for police overtime and related fringe benefits and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Award a contract (purchase order) to Fisher Scientific, Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount
not to exceed $734,400 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA), authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase
Agreement, or internal financing via an inter-fund loan from the Capital Improvement
Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interest; in accordance with Sec.
2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances-Other governmental bid, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Approve a contract (blanket purchase order) in the amount of$125,000.00 and award
Request for Proposal (RFP) 55-15 to SoftResources, Inc., Kirkland, WA, for needs
assessment and software evaluation consulting services, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.12Approve an annual blanket purchase order (contract) to Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.
(Brenntag) of Henderson, KY, in the annual amount of$100,000, with an option for
two one-year term extensions, for the purchase of 50% Sodium Hydroxide not to
exceed $300,000, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Approve an annual blanket purchase order (contract) to Univar USA, Inc. (Univar) of
Tampa, FL, in the annual amount of$50,000, with an option for two one-year term
extensions, for the purchase of 19% Aqua Ammonia not to exceed $150,000, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.14Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $262,950.00 to Environmental Products of
Florida for one 2016 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper for Stormwater Vehicle Replacement
in accordance with the Florida Sheriff's Contract 15-13-0904, 2.564(1)(d), Code of
Ordinances-Other Governmental Bid; authorize lease purchase under the City's
Master Lease Purchase Agreement, or internal financing via an interfund loan from
the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interest;
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.15Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $200,178.98 to Trekker Tractor of Tampa, FL
for one 2016 Case 821 F Wheel Loader for Parks and Recreation Vehicle
Replacement in accordance with the Florida Sheriff's Contract 15-13-0904, 2.564(1)
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(d), Code of Ordinances-Other Governmental Bid; authorize lease purchase under the
City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement, or internal financing via an interfund loan
from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best
interest; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.16Award a contract (Purchase Order) in the amount of$514,395.00 to Don Reid Ford,
Inc. of Orlando, FL for the purchase of sixteen 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
Vehicles and one Ford Police Interceptor Sedan for Police Department's Replacement
Vehicles, in accordance with the Florida Sheriff's Contract 15-23-0904, 2.564(1)(d)7
Code of Ordinances-Other Governmental Bid; authorize lease purchase under the
City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement, or internal financing via an interfund loan
from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best
interest; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.17Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Wingfoot Commercial Tire of
Clearwater, FL for an amount not to exceed $550,000 for the purchase of Goodyear
tires for city-motorized equipment for the period of September 1, 2015 through August
317 2016, increase current Contract (BPO510791) in the amount of$60,000, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.18Appoint James Strickland and Robert Prast to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board
with terms to expire October 31, 2018. (consent)
7.191ncrease the current blanket purchase orders (contracts) for Inspection and Plan
Review Services, to a revised cumulative total annual amount for Inspection and Plan
Review Services, as required by the Planning and Development Department, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Consent
Agenda and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the request from 200 Garden, LLC to vacate the alley located within the
200-block between North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Garden Avenue; and pass
Ordinance 8776-15 on first reading. (VAC2015-07)
200 Garden, LLC has requested the vacation of the alley lying within the
200-block between North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Garden Avenue.
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The right-of-way is 16 feet wide and is posted one-way westbound. The office
building at 200 N Garden Avenue is south of the alley and their parking area is
north of the alley. The property owner is requesting the vacation to eliminate
cut-through vehicular traffic to improve safety conditions for employees
crossing the alley on foot.
There are public and private utilities located within the right-of-way. If
approved, the City will retain a utility easement over the vacated area and the
proposed ordinance requires the property owners to grant utility easements to
Duke Energy and Verizon Florida. Two other entities own property fronting the
alley proposed for vacation; both have submitted letters of no objection.
The Planning and Development Department (P&D) analyzed the request as it
relates to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Design Guidelines
adopted by City Council. P&D has no objection to the request as long as
pedestrian access through the alley is allowed. Ordinance 8776-15 retains a
public access easement over the vacated alley for pedestrian use.
Vice Mayor Polglaze moved to approve the request from 200
Garden, LLC to vacate the alley located within the 200-block
between North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Garden Avenue.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8776-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8776-15 on
first 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. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8771-15 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 2147, 2167 and 2173 Burnice Drive and 2118 Pleasant
Parkway into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the
city to include said addition.
Ordinance 8771-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8771-15 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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9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8772-15 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 2147, 2167 and 2173 Burnice Drive
and 2118 Pleasant Parkway, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as
Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 8772-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to adopt Ordinance 8772-15
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
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 8773-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 2147, 2167 and
2173 Burnice Drive and 2118 Pleasant Parkway, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8773-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8773-15 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
10.1Approve 2016 City Council Meeting Schedule.
Generally, City Council meetings are at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third
Thursday of each month. The accompanying work sessions are at 1:00 p.m.
on the preceding Monday, unless the Monday is a holiday, in which case the
work session is on Tuesday.
Per Council Rules, no meetings are held the first Thursday in January or in
July.
Please note the following exceptions:
• The January 18 work session has been moved to Tuesday, January 19
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due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
• The February 15 work session has been moved to Tuesday, February
16 due to Presidents Day.
• The May 30 work session has been moved to Tuesday, May 31 due to
Memorial Day.
• The June 2 council meeting has been moved to Wednesday, June 1
due to Clearwater High School Graduation.
• Due to Rosh Hashanah (evening of October 2 through evening of
October 4), there will be no work session on October 3; the council
meeting will be held as scheduled.
• The November 17 council meeting has been moved to Wednesday,
November 16 due to Florida League of Cities Annual Legislative
Conference.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the 2016 City Council
Meeting Schedule. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports
11.1 Review Charter Review Committee's recommended changes and provide direction on
proposed ordinances prior to public hearings of ordinances.
The City Attorney said the ordinances adopting amendments to the city
charter and calling for the referendum will be considered by Council at the next
council meeting. The City Attorney reviewed the ordinances.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said the referendum questions are
limited to 75 words or less. Ordinance 8807-15 addresses the current charter
restriction requiring the charter be reviewed every four years since the
advisory committee must be appointed preceding the election. The proposed
amendment requires the advisory committee be appointed every six years.
The Council may call for a charter review whenever desired".
Discussion ensued regarding the placement of a comma in Ordinance
8808-15 (Section 1, line 11, after right of way) the City Attorney said staff will
review the proposed language for grammatical errors. There was consensus
to delete the comma after "interest."
There was consensus to amend the referendum question regarding vacation
of utility easements to read, "...Ordinance No. 8808-15 to allow the City to
vacate utility easements which..."
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There was consensus to amend the referendum question regarding limitations
on leases of city-owned real property to read, "...to allow surplus city owned
real property no longer needed for municipal purposes to be leased for an
initial term of up to 65 years and a renewal period of up to 30 years not to
exceed 95 years total without a referendum..."
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed amendments in Ordinance
8809-15.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said the proposed amendment
provides for removable seats for the bandshell located in the waterfront
property below the Bluff. If Council wants fixed seating, the proposed
language must state fixed seating. Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris
said boat slip tenants must take a 20-minute walk to use the restroom. The
proposed floating restroom would be connected to the sewer line and secured
to the existing floating dock. The floating restroom facilities would require a
permit, the City would be the first in the state to receive the permit. Mr. Morris
said the floating restroom is as tall as a port-o-let and ADA compliant. The
floating restroom would fit alongside the existing dock system or berth.
Possible locations include the north basin, south basin, or the middle. Staff is
proposing two floating restroom facilities.
Concerns were expressed regarding public sensitivity towards floating
restroom facilities.
The Council recessed from 7:59 p.m. to 8:06 p.m.
12. Other Council Action
12.1 Council Priorities Bucket List Items for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 - Councilmember
Jonson
Councilmember Jonson asked Council to share their aspirations to use as a
basis for a list of objectives to move forward on.
Discussion ensued with comments made that many of the objectives on
Councilmember Jonson's list were shared among the entire Council.
12.2Discussion of salary increases for City Manager and City Attorney.
An analysis of comparative salary information is provided for discussions of
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potential salary increase for the City Manager and City Attorney.
The information provided consists of traditional jurisdiction matches, and
jurisdiction matches by population and FTE count. A history of past annual
increases is also provided.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to provide the City Attorney and the
City Manager with a 3% salary increase. The motion was duly seconded.
Discussion ensued with support expressed to provide the City Attorney and
the City Manager an increase. It was stated that the CWA were provided a 3%
salary increase this year. Concerns were expressed that salary for the city
manager and city attorney positions is lower than the average salary.
One individual spoke in support.
There was consensus for the salary increase to be effective with the next pay
period.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Polglaze said he was pleased with the attendance at the Special
City Council Meeting- Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Joint meeting. He said the
update was received in a positive way.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito echoed the Vice Mayor's comments regarding
the Special City Council Meeting. In response to an article in the Tampa Bay
Times regarding the concrete jungle on the beach, she said the new buildings
going up are replacing ones that were demolished.
Councilmember Jonson said he was disappointed in the Community
Development Board's decision regarding the project located at 15 Avalon
Street. He did not agree with the building being considered overnight
accommodations when only one unit was being used for that purpose. He
spent time with the Economic Development staff at different businesses in
town and they are an excellent resource.
Councilmember Hamilton thanked Clearwater citizens for allowing him to
travel to Japan to further the Nagano relationship and it reaffirmed the strength
of the program.
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14. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
15. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
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