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11/02/2015 - Special Meeting Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 2, 2015 City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 o ' Meeting Minutes Monday, November 2, 2015 6:00 PM Re ULI with Downtown Development Board, Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Regional Chamber of Commerce and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition Main Library - 100 N. Osceola Ave., Room A/B Community Redevelopment Agency Page 1 City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 2, 2015 Present 5 - Chair George N. Cretekos, Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Trustee Jay E. Polglaze, Trustee Bill Jonson, and Trustee Hoyt Hamilton Also Present — Dennis Bosi — Downtown Development Board (DDB), Paris Morfopolous - Downtown Development Board, Brian Aungst, Jr. — Clearwater Regional Chamber, Katie Cole — Clearwater Regional Chamber, Lisa Mansell — Clearwater Downtown Partnership (CDP), Grant Wood — Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Howard Warshauer — Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, William B. Horne II — City Manager, Jill Silverboard —Assistant City Manager, Rod Irwin - CRA Executive Director/Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, Nicole Sprague - Official Records and Legislative Services Coordinator, Anne Fogarty France— Downtown Manager To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 1. Call To Order— Chair Cretekos The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library. 2. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda — None. 3. New Business Items 3.1 Opening Remarks by CRA, DDB, CDP, Chamber, and CNC Chairs (10 minutes) Chair Cretekos welcomed all and said the joint meeting was called in an effort to work towards a mutual goal in addressing the issues raised by the ULI for the Cleveland Street, the East Gateway, and Old Clearwater Bay districts. DDB Chair Paris Morfopolous said the Downtown Development Board (DDB) has a keen interest in the full and speedy implementation of the ULI study. The future success of Downtown is linked with a fuller utilization of the Bluff, as a magnet to attract tourists and residents to a broad range of activities at Coachman Park and waterfront. The Board is eagerly anticipating a progress report on the ULI implementation and the results of the branding study. Page 2 City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 2, 2015 Clearwater Regional Chamber Chair Brian Aungst said Downtown Clearwater is a vibrant community with residents. Momentum and public participation will be needed to move forward together and maximize its livability, accessibility, and quality of life. The Clearwater Regional Chamber is here to lead collaboratively with the City. The Chamber worked with the Clearwater Downtown Partnership to develop an initial stakeholders group that provided initial recommendations to City Council. Clearwater Downtown Partnership (CDP) Interim Chair Grant Wood said the CDP hosted its annual strategic planning workshop this afternoon where there was consensus for stressed collaborative efforts. He supported adding a Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition representative to this meeting group to strengthen collaboration efforts. Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition President Howard Warshauer said the organization advocates on behalf of neighborhoods and provide information to enable citizens to make educated decisions on issues that will make a direct impact on their quality of life. 3.2 Update of ULI Priority (P) Work Program (15 minutes) AND 3.3 Highlighted ULI Programs (20 minutes) CRA Executive Director Rod Irwin provided a PowerPoint presentation on ULI quarterly accomplishments. Public Communications Director Joelle Castelli provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City's branding efforts. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Bluff Master Plan. In response to questions, Mr. Irwin said the proposed plan anticipates a robust public engagement plan, which will be key to making this successful. At today's CRA meeting, the Trustees authorized staff to move forward with issuing an RFP for the Bluff/Coachman Park Master Plan. Staff anticipates upwards of$300,000 for planning efforts. Staff is considering ULI's recommendation for an independent developer consultant to bring a market reality to the table for an additional cost. Staff is trying to generate a redevelopment plan for Downtown, while considering what will work and attract investments. Mr. Irwin said some of the shorter term objectives, such as signs, can be accomplished concurrently. Mr. Delk said the expansion of the scope of the downtown development plan process is intended to accommodate the balance of Page 3 City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 2, 2015 planning the ULI implementation, which includes the North Marina Master Plan, the Boating Master Plan, the Bluff, and to incorporate the land development regulations into the development plan, along with the East Gateway. 3.4 Public Comment (20 minutes) Two individuals spoke in support, with one individual suggesting that consideration be given to attract creative artists to Downtown. One individual supported including the Downtown Post Office in the ULI study and suggested increasing marketing efforts for downtown events. One individual supported Coachman Park remain Open Space Recreation and suggested that the southern portion of Coachman Park be a forest of flowering trees. 4. CRA/DDB/Chamber/Chamber Discussion - ULI and other Downtown Issues (30 minutes 4.1 Charter Review Committee Recommendations Related to the Main Library - Chamber Clearwater Charter Review Committee Chair Brian Aungst reviewed the recommended charter amendments related to the Main Library that were presented to the City Council. The recommended changes would allow the Main Library to be used for compatible municipal or commercial uses, such as an art gallery, restaurant/cafe, that would not denigrate the library use but enhance library utilization. Portions of the library could be leased for compatible municipal or commercial uses. 4.2 Charter Review Committee Recommendations Related to the Downtown Boat Slips - Chamber Mr. Aungst reviewed recommended charter amendments related to the Downtown Marina Boat Slips. Uses related to the boat slips are regulated by the city charter. In order to allow for additional uses of the boat slips, the city charter must be amended. For instance, current charter restrictions do not allow a ticket booth or tickets for the Clearwater Ferry be sold on the boat slips. Mr. Aungst said the operator must conduct the transaction on the boat. The Committee also recommended allowing low impact non-motorized vessels (i.e., kayaks, paddleboats, paddleboards, etc.)rentals at the boat slips. This change would allow for residents and tourists to enjoy the waterfront. The Committee also recommended to allow fencing and gates for security, designated parking for boat slip tenants and restroom facilities. Mr. Aungst said the Committee recommended to remove limitations associated with the tennis courts, Page 4 City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 2, 2015 currently restricted to be located south of Cleveland Street. 4.3 Charter Review Committee Recommendations Related to the Bandshell - Chamber Mr. Aungst said the Charter Review Committee recommended that the charter be amended to allow the bandshell to be located anywhere on the Bluff with removable seating and associated facilities, such as dressing rooms and lighting. In response to a concern, Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris said the Downtown Boat Slips have security gates to protect the assets so the tenants feel safe. Staff has not considered additional fencing. As amenities are added, additional fencing may be needed but disallowed by the current charter language. 4.4 Public Comment (20 minutes) Members of the Joint Meeting thanked the public for attending and providing their input. 4.5 Next Steps (5 minutes) Trustee Cretekos thanked all in attendance for their participation and said the next report will be after February. 5. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p. m. City of Clearwater qe0 ft cf AelcoS Chair Community Redevelopment Agency Page 5