02/18/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Thursday, February 18, 2016
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, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney,
and Rosemarie Call - City Clerk and Nicole Sprague — Official
Records and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm at City Hall.
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 THC Education Day Proclamation, February 29, 2016 - David Aden, Concerned
Businessmen's Association of Tampa Bay
4.2 Outback Bowl - Mike Schulze, Director of Communications and Sponsorships
Mr. Schulze provided a PowerPoint presentation and presented Council
with an autographed football from this year's game.
4.3 2016 Nacra 17, 49er & 49er FX World Championship - John Craig, CEO Sail Life
Mr. Craig provided a PowerPoint presentation. Event organizer Frank Chivas
thanked Council, sailing community, event partners, and city staff for support
and efforts.
4.4 Federal Legislative Session Update - Greg Burns, Van Scoyoc Associates
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4.5 Legislative request for a BRT TIA to the Beach premium service - Brad Miller, PSTA
Mr. Miller provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Miller said based on existing
ridership and model estimates of comparable cities, 100,000 individuals will
use the Express Service. A hub at the Clearwater Marina or loop at the
beach hotels is being considered.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2016 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the
February 4, 2016 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda — None.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve settlement of the physical damage claim of the City of Clearwater for
payment not to exceed $60,918.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the extension of Purchase Order 510558, to April 30, 2016 and increase
funding in the amount of$90,000, with Heath Consultants, Inc., to provide natural gas
line locating services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.3 Approve the Third Amendment to Pasco Territorial Agreement; approve the Natural
Gas Redefined Territory Financial Agreement in the amount of$659,600; approve the
Amended and Restated Natural Gas Service Agreement all with Peoples Gas System;
direct Clearwater Gas System, through its legal counsel, to pursue approval of a Joint
Petition to the Florida Public Service Commission requesting an amendment to the
natural gas territorial agreement between Peoples Gas System and the City of
Clearwater, transferring certain natural gas territory in Pasco County to Clearwater
Gas, allowing Clearwater Gas to service same, and authorize the appropriate officials
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to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve the settlement agreement between the City of Clearwater and Karen Sowada
for payment of$81,500.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.5 Approve the Purchase Contract for the City purchase of real property located at 3158
Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, with a purchase price of$250,000 and total
expenditures not to exceed $252,600 including closing costs; authorize appropriate
officials to execute same, together with all other instruments required to affect closing;
and approve the transfer of$252,600 from general fund reserves at midyear to cover
the cost of purchase. (consent)
7.6 Approve an annual blanket purchase order (contract) to Univar USA Inc. (Univar) of
Morrisville, PA, in the annual amount of$150,000.00, with the option for two, one-year
term extensions for the purchase of Polyphosphate (ITB 03-16), and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve a Contract (Purchase Order) to Communications International of Vero Beach,
FL in the amount of$499,942.08 for the Project 25 (P-25) city terminal upgrade for the
citywide two-way radio P-25 communication system in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)
(b), Code of Ordinances - Sole Source; 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)
7.8 Approve Vehicle Use Agreement between the School Board of Pinellas County,
Florida and the City of Clearwater through August 23, 2016 for the City to utilize
Pinellas County School buses at a cost of$1.50 per mile plus $29.00 per hour, for a
total estimated cost of$40,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.9 Approve the 2016 Federal Legislative Agenda. (consent)
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
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8.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 2118, 2142, and 2166 Bell Cheer Drive; and pass Ordinances 8821-16,
8822-16, and 8823-16 on first reading. (ANX2015-12034)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve three parcels of land totaling
0.711 acres. The parcels are occupied by single-family dwellings and are
located generally south of Druid Road, east of South Hercules Avenue, north of
Nursery road, and west of South Belcher Road. The applicants are requesting
annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City, and will be
connected to city sewer as part of the Belcher Area Sewer Expansion Project.
The properties are contiguous to existing city limits along at least one property
boundary. It is proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and the zoning category of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the County.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City.
Two of the applicants have paid the sewer impact fee in full, and will be
connected once sewer is made available. The third applicant has not
paid the sewer impact fee, and is aware that the fee must be paid in full
in order to connect and of the financial incentives available. The
properties are located within Police District III and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 2851
McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be
provided to the properties by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor
Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve the properties with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The
properties will continue to receive water from Pinellas County. The
proposed annexations will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the
following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
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Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. The Residential Low (RL) designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning
district to be assigned to the properties is the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR). The uses of the subject properties are consistent
with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits to along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexation
is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 2118, 2142, and 2166 Bell Cheer Drive. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8821-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8821-16 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
Ordinance 8822-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8822-16 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
Ordinance 8823-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8823-16
on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
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the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
8.2 Approve amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use,
Transportation, Coastal Management, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Capital
Improvements Elements goals, objectives and policies regarding numerous
provisions, including: repealing transportation concurrency and establishing a new
Mobility Management System; allowing for non-contiguous annexations; encouraging
strategies to reduce flood risk in coastal areas; and updating the Capital
Improvements Revenue and Expenditures Summaries, consistent with State Statutes;
and pass Ordinance 8805-16 on first reading. (CPA2015-04001)
This proposed ordinance contains numerous amendments to the goals,
objectives and policies of the Future Land Use, Transportation, Coastal
Management, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Capital Improvements
Elements of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. The most substantial topic
addressed is the proposed deletion of the transportation concurrency
requirement and the creation of a Mobility Management System based on the
Pinellas County Mobility Plan.
The proposed amendments address changes made to the Community
Planning Act in 2011, which amended 163.3180, Florida Statutes, by repealing
certain state mandated concurrency requirements, including transportation
concurrency. To address this change in the state statutes, the Pinellas County
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) coordinated with the various local
governments to develop an alternative approach to transportation concurrency
which would also further the development of a countywide multi-modal
transportation system that could better accommodate travel options other than
the personal automobile. This work resulted in the Pinellas County Mobility
Plan which was approved by the MPO in 2013. The proposed amendments will
ensure that the City's Comprehensive Plan and concurrency management
system is consistent with the countywide approach to mobility management
and the Pinellas County Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance (TIFO), which is
currently being renamed to the Multi-Modal Impact Fee Ordinance as part of
Pinellas County's various amendments. The County's amendments are
anticipated to be adopted on March 29, 2016, and as such Ordinance 8805-16
will be amended on second reading to update the Pinellas County ordinance
number as the County does not assign ordinance numbers until after adoption.
In addition to the above, staff is also proposing the following:
• Coastal Management Element: Add development and redevelopment
strategies and policies to help reduce the risk of flood for coastal
properties;
• Capital Improvements Element: Reflect updated data for level of
service standards; update the Capital Improvement Program Revenue
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Summary and the Capital Improvement Program Expenditure Summary
• Future Land Use Element: Update outdated language; add new policy
regarding non-contiguous Type A Enclave annexations; and
• Minor formatting changes to bring consistency between all of the
Elements.
The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed
amendment at its meeting on December 15, 2015 and unanimously
recommended the amendment for approval.
As this is a text amendment to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, review
and approval by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is required.
As part of the state review, the proposed amendments will be transmitted to
the various State agencies and Pinellas County for review prior to second
reading (adoption) by City Council, which is anticipated to occur in April.
In response to questions, Planner Kyle Brotherton said the Community
Development Board approved the proposed amendments by
consent. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the
non-contiguous annexations are located in Type A enclaves, which are
completely surrounded by a single city. The amendments allow the City to
annex properties in Type A enclaves that need city services.
Vice Mayor Polglaze moved to approve amendments to the
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use, Transportation,
Coastal Management, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Capital
Improvements Elements goals, objectives and policies regarding
numerous provisions, including: repealing transportation
concurrency and establishing a new Mobility Management System;
allowing for non-contiguous annexations; encouraging strategies
to reduce flood risk in coastal areas; and updating the Capital
Improvements Revenue and Expenditures Summaries, consistent
with State Statutes.
Ordinance 8805-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8805-16 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
8.3 Approve an amendment to the Clearwater Code of Ordinances renaming
Transportation Impact Fee to Multi-Modal Impact Fee in Appendix A - Schedule of
Fees; amending the Clearwater Community Development Code by repealing
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proportionate fair-share and establishing a new mobility management system and a
multi-modal impact fee; amending review criteria; providing for and modifying various
definitions; and replacing various City Commission references with City Council; and
pass Ordinance 8806-16 on first reading. (TA2015-10006)
The 2011 Community Planning Act repealed certain concurrency requirements,
including transportation concurrency. To address this change in state statutes,
the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) created the
Pinellas County Mobility Plan, which was endorsed by the MPO on September
11, 2013. Model code amendments were later provided to municipalities to
integrate into their local ordinances. The Pinellas County Board of County
Commissioners approved on first reading amendments to the County's land
development regulations in October 2014, with the adoption of their
amendments anticipated to occur on March 29, 2016.
Substantial amendments are proposed within the Concurrency Management
provisions of the Community Development Code (Article 4, Division 9) to be
consistent with the 2011 Act and the County's approach. Section 4-904,
Proportionate Fair-Share Program is proposed to be repealed and replaced
with a newly created Mobility Management System intended to be more flexible
and focused on facilitating multi-modal transportation solutions. A new Section
4-905 is proposed to establish the multi-modal impact fee consistent with the
County's ordinance, which was renamed from the transportation impact fee.
This fee provides for a tiered project review approach, where proposed
projects that create a large number of new peak hour trips will have to provide
a traffic study and/or a transportation management plan, whereas smaller
scale projects that create fewer new peak hour trips will only have to pay the
multi-modal impact fee.
In addition to the above, staff is also proposing the following:
• Code of Ordinances, Appendix A: Change the name of Transportation
Impact Fee to Multi-modal Impact Fee and update the reference
ordinance;
• Community Development Code Division 6: Revise review procedures
relating to public facility impacts for Zoning Atlas amendments
consistent with the mobility management system and change "City
Commission" to "City Council" throughout ; and
• Community Development Code Article 8: Update definitions to reflect
the proposed Mobility Management System.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendment to the Code of Ordinances and the Community Development
Code is consistent with and furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Community Development Code as outlined in the
staff report. The Community Development Board (CDB) unanimously
approved the proposed amendment at its regularly scheduled meeting on
December 15, 2015. Second reading of proposed Ordinance 8806-16 will need
to be delayed until after the county ordinance is adopted to incorporate the
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Pinellas County ordinance number, as the County does not provide an
ordinance number until adoption.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve an amendment to the
Clearwater Code of Ordinances renaming Transportation Impact
Fee to Multi-Modal Impact Fee in Appendix A - Schedule of Fees;
amending the Clearwater Community Development Code by
repealing proportionate fair-share and establishing a new mobility
management system and a multi-modal impact fee; amending
review criteria; providing for and modifying various definitions; and
replacing various City Commission references with City Council.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8806-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8806-16
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. City Manager Reports
9.1 Provide direction regarding scheduling special council meetings as listed.
1) Plan a Strategic Planning Session
Per City Council Policy M, the City Council shall meet in a "strategic
planning session to review the five-year financial forecast and update
as necessary, the City's Mission, Values and Vision Statements. From
these documents a five-year strategic plan will be developed. The
five-year strategic plan will become the basis for the annual City
Manager and City Attorney Objectives, and the City's annual budget
process for the next fiscal year."
Staff is recommending the following potential meeting dates/times:
Monday, April 11 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, April 22 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
2) Budget Hearing
The City's first budget hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2016.
The County's second budget hearing will be held on Tuesday,
September 27.
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Staff is recommending a special council meeting on September 29,
2016 at 6:00 p.m. for the second budget hearing.
3) July Work Session
Council has scheduled a trip to Philadelphia to meet with the Phillies
and the Philadelphia Union from July 15 through July 18.
Staff is recommending that the July 18 work session be cancelled.
Council has scheduled a council meeting that week on Thursday, July
21.
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said
council policy requires staff to provide Council with the five-year financial
forecast. In addition, staff anticipates discussing the latest water and
sewer rate study and a general fund revenue analysis. Staff is working
off the strategic mission and vision provided by Council in October.
Discussion ensued regarding amending the vision or mission statements
at the Strategic Planning Session. There was consensus for staff to proceed
with the Session as outlined.
There was consensus to schedule a special council for the Strategic
Planning Session on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. through
5:00 p.m., a special council meeting for the second budget hearing on
September 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., and cancel the Monday, July 18, 2016
work session.
9.2 Appoint one member to the Community Development Board with a term to expire
February 28, 2020.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Community Development Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate
CHAIRPERSON: Brian A. Barker
MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers APPTS. NEEDED: 1
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and
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experienced in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape architecture,
engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH
EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM OR
REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Richard Adelson -2670 Red Oak Court, 33761 - Architect
Original Appointment: 2/7/08
(1 absence in the last year)
Interested in Reappointment : Yes
(2nd term expires 2/28/16)
THE FOLLOWING CITIZENS WISH TO REMAIN ON THE LIST FOR
CONSIDERATION TO SERVE ON THIS BOARD:
1. Sheila Cole - 670 Island Way#600, 33767 - Marketing & Graphics
2. Darrell Michael Flanery - 1836 Venetian Point Dr., 33755 - Engineer-
Civil/Environmental
3. Jason Gibertoni -430 E. Shore Drive Apt 4, 33767 - Shuttle Operator
4. David L. Jaye - 2856 Shady Oak Court, 33761 - Real Estate
(Currently serving on the Brownfields)
5. Michelle Thomann-Ramirez - 10 S. Keystone Dr., 33755 -Art Educator/Artist
Zip codes of current members:
1 at 33759
1 at 33761
1 at 33763
2 at 33764
3 at 33767
Current Categories:
1 Architect
2 Attorneys
1 Building Contractor
1 Civil Engineer
2 Real Estate Broker
1 Landscape Architect
Councilmember Jonson moved to appoint Michael Flanery to the
Community Development Board with a term to expire February 28,
2020. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Jonson, Councilmember Hamilton and Vice Mayor Polglaze
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9.3 Jolley Trolley and Clearwater Ferry - Beach Transit
At the February 12, 2016 council meeting, Council directed staff to meet with
the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jolley Trolley (Trolley), and the
Clearwater Ferry (Ferry) regarding beach transit during the 2016 Spring Break
period.
Staff will review recommendations discussed during the meeting.
The City Manager said Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard and the City
Attorney met with the providers based on the Clearwater Regional Chamber
of Commerce transportation proposal for the 2016 Spring Break season.
In response to questions, Ms. Silverboard said a modified schedule with the
Jolley Trolley summer pilot program was not discussed except for holidays
but staff could approach them to discuss a later cut off time.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the proposed weekly
schedule for the summer program, a Friday through Sunday schedule would
be more valuable including the Monday of a holiday weekend.
There was consensus to change the word "subsidy"to "purchase of services"
in the agreements.
Jolley Trolley Executive Director Rosemary Windsor said there would not be
an issue with extending the hours of service and adjustments can be made
to phase trolleys in and out of the rotation depending on ridership demand.
She said the Trolley is flexible concerning which parking lots are on the
loop.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve a contract with Jolley
Trolley for a looper summer pilot program, Friday through Sunday and
any holiday Monday, 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 a.m. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ms. Windsor commented that they would work on their App to include the
location of the looper Trolleys.
Council recessed from 8:04 p.m. through 8:10 p.m.
In response to questions, Ms. Silverboard said staff has not approached
Clearwater Ferry regarding extended hours or a weekend only service. Staff
has not approached the Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding
funding sources. The City Attorney said the Ferry would be available for
spring break as well as the summer pilot program.
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Clearwater Ferry Owner Trisha Rodriguez said they would operate during
the same hours they do currently, with the partnership program hours
running from 10:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. The Ferry would have signage
and information available so patrons would fully understand the
partnership program. The rider would pay$2.00, and the City would be
invoiced per rider during the 10:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. timeframe.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve a spring break contract
with Clearwater Ferry to purchase capacity 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m.
through 8:00 p.m. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Discussion ensued regarding a summer pilot program contract. There was
consensus to delay a motion on such a contract until after the spring break
season.
Staff was directed to provide March Ferry ridership numbers at the first
worksession in April.
10. City Attorney Reports
10.1 Direct staff to request the Metropolitan Planning Organization to prioritize funds to
update the evaluation of the transit alternatives study from 2010 to address the need
for enhanced multimodal access to Clearwater Beach and adopt Resolution 16-06.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito said after discussing the resolution
presented at the work session with MPO staff, the following language added
would address identifying public and private funding
sources that will fulfill local funding source requirements, added
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, the Florida Department of
Transportation and the private sector as partners, added private sector
initiatives that may include elevated, cable-propelled transit, waterborne
transportation and additional surface transportation solutions, and
advance a preferred subsequent phases as quickly as possible.
In response to questions, Councilmember Hock-DiPolito said the
additional language was reviewed by MPO, PSTA, and Pinellas
Planning Council representatives. The FAST(Fixing America's Surface
Transportation) Act references public private partnerships for waterborne
transit and elevated transit. The additional language allows the City to have
the opportunity to find all ways and means to move forward with transit on
and off the beach. The requested changes will not have any impact on the
cycle update.
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In response to a concern, Councilmember Hock - DiPolito said she would
advise the MPO of need to update ridership estimates.
Councilmember Hock - DiPolito moved to direct staff to request the
Metropolitan Planning Organization to prioritize funds to
update the evaluation of the transit alternatives study from 2010 to
address the need for enhanced multimodal access to Clearwater
Beach. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 16 -06 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember
Hock - DiPolito moved to adopt Resolution 16 -06. 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
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmembers Jonson and Hock - DiPolito congratulated all for being
named the #1 Beach by TripAdvisor.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adiourn
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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