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01/19/2016 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 e d s w r' �mu Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:00 AM Council Chambers Council Work Session Page 1 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Bill Jonson, Vice Mayor Jay E. Polglaze, and Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito (Arrived— 9:59 a.m.) Also Present: William B. Horne 11 — City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard —Assistant 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— Mayor Cretekos The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. 2. Presentations — Given. 2.1 January Service Awards Six service awards were presented to city employees. 3. Marine & Aviation 3.1 Accept the Comprehensive Boating Plan. Moffatt and Nichol, a leading global infrastructure advisor, has prepared a Comprehensive Boating Plan designed to activate Clearwater's downtown waterfront by making Clearwater the premier boating destination in the region. This project was commissioned by the City of Clearwater in response to objectives identified by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Panel. By analyzing the existing boating market, gathering input from the boating public and identifying Clearwater's needs, Moffatt and Nichol has concluded that Clearwater is a desirable boating area with the infrastructure to be a boating destination and have outlined their recommendations in the Comprehensive Boating Plan. Community input was gathered through the following public outreach activities: Public Survey: Starting at the Clearwater Super Boat Race event over the weekend of September 25-27, 2015, members of the public were surveyed to Page 2 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 identify interest in visiting Clearwater by boat and to identify barriers to visiting by boat. Stakeholder One-on-One Meeting: The team interviewed members of the local commercial boating businesses. The meeting included 3 members of the commercial boating community representing the charter boats and the Clearwater Ferry water taxi service. Public Meetings: Public meetings were held on November 16 and December 16. The first public meeting was attended by approximately 30 people. The team presented the market analysis as well as the analysis of other boating destination cities. The public was invited to provide feedback on what was desirable and not desirable for Clearwater. In addition, a Visual Preference Survey was conducted to gather feedback from the attendees on the types of attractions that might be suitable for Clearwater. The second public meeting hosted approximately 40 people and presented the recommendations for the Harbor Marina, Beach Marina and Seminole Street Boat Ramp. With community input along with their market analysis, Moffat and Nichol has made recommendations for the Clearwater Harbor Marina, Clearwater Beach Marina and Seminole Boat Launch that focus on: Improving the boater experience Improving non-boater access to waterfront areas Maintaining a connection between land and water Improving pedestrian access to the waterfront Maintaining and enhancing boater access The market analysis shows that Clearwater has the potential to be a boating destination. The existing infrastructure is sufficient to support a boating destination and there are many boaters in the area that could be visitors to Clearwater. By implementing the recommendations outlined in the Comprehensive Boating Plan, the ultimate goal of activating Clearwater's downtown waterfront can be achieved. Staff recommends that Council accept the Comprehensive Boating Plan. Moffat & Nichol representative Mike Herman provided a PowerPoint presentation. In response to questions, Mr. Herman said considerations for child friendly outdoor attractions should be considered carefully with the community. Feedback received during the public sessions did not support seating or furniture that could attract homeless individuals, playgrounds were not supported. Mr. Herman said water features, such as a splash pad, have been Page 3 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 successful in some locations. Wayfinding signage should be an art piece that provides information, should be centrally located and easy to see. Regarding the landscaping and promenade recommendation at the beach marina, pushing the parking area back a little would provide sufficient space for pedestrians, landscaping would provide a visual barrier. Mr. Herman said sea grass is a protected habitat, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Pinellas County Navigation require replacing impacted sea grass areas at another location. Should the City decide to pursue the recommendation, it is suggested the City meet with the agencies to discuss the plan and to determine how it can be accomplished. The estimated cost the marina included fifteen to twenty additional boatslips. The consultant recommended improving water taxi access by using the remnant of the approach for the old bridge as a waiting area for pedestrians to access a water taxi. A high and dry marina is not an attractor that draws boaters to a location, it is an asset that provides additional capacity. Mr. Herman said that a high and dry marina is not required for Clearwater to be a boating destination. The study recommended a hotel or restaurant that would work with the neighborhood and be a connection attractions. The study recommended that the area include activities that attract non-boaters. Part of the study looked at ULI's recommendation to connect the downtown marina with the Seminole boat ramp and felt the recommendation went beyond what was reasonable due to the sea grass and private property ownership challenges. Marina and Aviation Director Bill Morris said the floating docks at the beach are part of Penny for Pinellas 4, as well as grant funding. Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said staff will come back with a budget item and a work plan if the item before Council is accepted. Staff was directed the item on the Consent Agenda. 4. Planning 4.1 Accept the North Marina Area Master Plan. The North Marina Area Master Plan project was commissioned by the City of Clearwater in response to objectives identified by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Panel, who provided strategic advice regarding a comprehensive and long-term perspective for the continued growth and development of Downtown Clearwater. The Master Plan is a comprehensive plan that balances the needs of the boating community, area residents and the development community. With assistance from a consultant team led by Stantec, the Planning and Page 4 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 Development Department worked with community stakeholders to identify community needs, leverage the area's unique locational advantages, capitalize on market opportunities, and determine how to balance the needs of the boating community with area residents. Public outreach activities included: • Stakeholder One-on-One Interviews: In July 2015, Stantec conducted one-on-one interviews with stakeholders affiliated with key properties in the study area in order to hear insights on the assets, issues and opportunities in the area. • Stakeholder Committee: In August, September and December 2015 staff and Stantec met with community stakeholders to brainstorm about several topics regarding the area, as well as to solicit feedback on community meeting results. • Community Meetings: In August, September, October and December 2015, staff conducted four community meetings meant to engage the community and solicit feedback on the vision of the area. The four meetings consisted of: introduction to the project, a design charrette where staff worked with the community to create plan concepts for the area, an open house to present three design scenarios for the area in order to receive feedback and a final meeting where the preferred concept was presented. • Online Engagement: From August to November 2015, the City's online engagement platform, myclearwaterinput.com, was used to post surveys and generate feedback for the Plan, providing an additional outlet for public engagement. A market analysis and marina assessment were completed to provide context for the Master Plan. The market analysis, performed by Lakemont Group, a boutique real estate and economic consulting firm, examined the real estate and economic development potential of the area, and included an analysis on potential residential development. The marina assessment was performed by Moffatt and Nichol, a global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities shaping coastlines and harbors. The marina assessment provided an understanding of the market potential specifically related to marina facilities in the area as well as an overview assessment of the operations of the Seminole Boat Ramp in order to turn the area into a boating destination. The North Marina Area Master Plan establishes a vision for the area, which is to activate the area by attracting residents, businesses, visitors and the boating community while maintaining the historic character. Within the Master Plan, a concept plan depicts where new development and public investments should be located to achieve the vision. Major components of the concept plan include: • A hotel on the Clearwater Basin Marina site to draw visitors to the area Page 5 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 and provide a destination for boaters; • A makers courtyard between Cedar Avenue and Nicholson Street combining affordable housing with creative workspaces and community-use facilities to create catalysts for economic development; • An improved Seminole Boat Ramp with a walkway and shaded picnic areas, new staging docks and reconfigured parking to improve access for boaters and non-boaters; • A pedestrian-friendly Fort Harrison Avenue, which will be accomplished by reducing travel lane widths and adding on-street parking, as well as adding streetscape improvements and promoting mixed use, mid-rise scale development. In addition to strategies directly linked to the concept plan components highlighted above, the Master Plan recommends strategies to serve as the starting point for future implementation steps in the area. The recommended strategies are organized into four topic areas: administrative, public realm, transportation and sustainability, as generally described below. The strategies identified in the Plan fall primarily under the purview of the Planning and Development Department but also state the need for coordination with various City departments, private property owners and various governmental entities. 1. Administrative (Plan pages 92-94): These strategies identify non-capital projects for the area such as amending the Downtown Plan, implementing a program of events such as festivals and farmers markets and providing assistance to support local artisans, which benefits the community and local economy. Strategies include: • Amend the Downtown Plan to accommodate recommendations; • Encourage hotel development on the waterfront; • Provide assistance in renovating historic houses; and • Market the Plan. 2. Public Realm and Transportation (Plan pages 94-96): These strategies are designed to improve access in and around the area by enhancing multiple modes of transportation such as biking, bus transit and walking. They also focus on creating a sense of place through the installation of public art, gateway enhancements and activation of the waterfront. Strategies include: • Enhance the Seminole Boat Ramp Function; • Activate the waterfront; • Install public art; • Improve the Pinellas Trail; • Redesign Fort Harrison Avenue; • Redesign apex of Fort Harrison Avenue at Fairmont Street and Myrtle Avenue; • Improve bus transit service; and • Review minimum parking standards. 3. Sustainability (Plan pages 96-97): These strategies recommend the use of sustainable methods during redevelopment of the area in order to conserve water and energy, utilize Low Impact Development (LID) techniques on projects such as stormwater management and promote environmental Page 6 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 awareness of the Clearwater Harbor through educational displays. Strategies include: • Require Low Impact Development (LID) for sites and buildings; • Expand Green Streets Program & Initiatives; • Improve energy and water efficiency; and • Encourage healthy water bodies. The Planning and Development Department recommends that City Council accept the North Marina Area Master Plan. Stantec representatives Jennifer Willman and David Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk reviewed the next steps. In response to a question, the City Clerk said the Item 4.1 will be on the council meeting agenda since staff advertised the meeting as part of the public engagement component. Ms. Willman said during the public engagement meetings, participants expressed concerns with the proposed high and dry facility's height and scale, the facility was not seen as an activity generator. The Council recessed from 10:36 a.m. to 10:56 a.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency and Pension Trustees. 4.2 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 2161 Burnice Drive; and pass Ordinances 8811-16, 8812-16, and 8813-16 on first reading. (ANX2015-11031) This voluntary annexation petition involves one parcel of land totaling 0.236 acres. The parcel is occupied by a single-family dwelling and is located on the south side of Burnice Drive approximately 450 feet west of South Belcher Road. The applicant is 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 property is contiguous to existing city limits to the west, north, and east. It is proposed that the property 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 annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Page 7 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: • The property currently receives water service from the County. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant will connect to the City's sanitary sewer service when it is available, and is aware of the sewer impact fee that must be paid in full in order to connect and of the financial incentives available. The property is 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 property by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property will continue to receive water from Pinellas County. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and • The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes 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. 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 property. 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 property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and Page 8 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 • The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City limits to the west, north, and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. 4.3 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 1234 Carol Drive; and pass Ordinances 8814-16, 8815-16 and 8816-16 on first reading. (ANX2015-11032) This voluntary annexation petition involves a single parcel of land totaling 0.18 acres. The parcel is occupied by a single-family dwelling and is located on the north side of Carol Drive, approximately 150 feet west of Betty Lane. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City. The property is contiguous to existing city limits to the west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: • The property currently receives water and sewer service from the City. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the property by Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and • The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes 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. Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for Page 9 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 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 this property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and • The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits to the west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. 4.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District for 2829 Sunset Point Road; and pass Ordinances 8817-16, 8818-16 and 8819-16 on first reading. (ANX2015-11033) This voluntary annexation petition involves one vacant parcel of land totaling 0.814 acres, located on the south side of Sunset Point Road approximately 250 feet west of CR-193. This parcel is part of the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and it will be used for parking associated with the funeral home and accessory facilities, including a personal care center and support area. The parcel is contiguous to existing city limits to the west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (I) and a zoning category of Institutional (I). A petition for annexation was submitted in July 2015 (ANX2015-07020) to annex three parcels of land, addressed as 2853 and 2859 Sunset Point Road and an unaddressed parcel located on CR-193, also associated with the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. The applicant currently has an active building permit through Pinellas County for the renovation of the personal care center and support area of the funeral home. Additional parking was required by the County in order to accommodate the funeral home expansion, which made it necessary to annex this parcel in addition to the previous three parcels. To ensure consistency during Building Code inspections and to prevent any construction liability issues, the project will be built in its entirety under Pinellas County jurisdiction. For that reason, second reading of both annexation applications cannot occur until after the County issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), which is anticipated to be in early 2016. The Planning and Development Department will schedule the second and final reading after the applicant obtains the CO. A funeral home is a retail sales and service use, which within the Institutional Page 10 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 (1) District is only permissible as an accessory use within the same building as another permissible use. City staff prepared an amendment to the Community Development Code (CDC) (TA2015-08005) proposing to allow funeral homes as permitted standalone uses in the Institutional (1) District, which was passed on first reading by City Council on December 17, 2015. The second reading for this amendment is scheduled for January 21, 2016. Should the amendment be approved by the City, the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park would be a conforming use and the approved site plan would meet the District's minimum development standards. The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: • Water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service is available from the City. However, since this parcel will be used for parking, services will not be necessary at this time. The applicant would be entitled to develop the parcel at a future time as an institutional use; therefore, access to urban infrastructure (e.g., city water and sewer) might be applicable in the future, but is not requested at this time. The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with police, fire and EMS service, as well as water, sanitary sewer and solid waste service should they be requested in the future. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and • The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objectives 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. • The proposed Institutional (1) Future Land Use Map category in the City is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation primarily permits institutional uses at an intensity of 0.65 FAR. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Institutional (1) District. The use of the subject property will be consistent with the uses allowed in the District upon the approval of TA2015-08005, and the property will exceed the District's minimum dimensional requirements. This will make the proposed annexation consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and Page 11 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 • The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City limits along the west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. 4.5 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 Page 12 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 service standards; update the Capital Improvement Program Revenue 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. Staff was directed to schedule one-on-ones with Council prior to the council meeting. 4.6 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, 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 Page 13 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 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 Pinellas County ordinance number, as the County does not provide an ordinance number until adoption. In response to a question, Planner Kyle Brotherton said second reading will occur on April 7, 2016, the County's ordinance will be effective on March 29, 2016. 5. Finance 5.1 Approve settlement of the liability claim of Dakota Besack for payment not to exceed $175,000.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) The claimant was a passenger in a car traveling west on Drew St. A City police vehicle was traveling east on Drew. The car in which the claimant was riding turned left in front of the City vehicle. The right front of the City vehicle hit the right side of the claimant car. The claimant was injured and that is the basis for this claim. Page 14 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 This claim can be settled for $175,000. The City's limit of liability as provided by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes is $200,000 per claim or$300,000 for all claims from an incident. The City's Risk Management Division and City's Claims Committee recommend this settlement. Funding for the payment of this settlement is available in the budget for claims expense in the Central Insurance Fund. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds are available in cost code 590-07000-545900-519-000 for this expense. In response to questions, Risk Management Specialist Wayne Barker said the lights and sirens on the police vehicle were not on. The City Manager said the Police Department Accident Review Board determined there was a problem with the police officer's behavior and assigned discipline. Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said department protocol was not followed in this instance. 5.2 Approve establishment of Branding Roll-Out Special Program 181-98602 with a budget of$400,000; and approve a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the Central Insurance Fund to the Special Program Fund in the amount of$400,000 for funding of the branding rollout program. (consent) Branding Roll-Out Special Program 181-98602 will be used to account for expenditures incurred in adopting the City's new branding logo. A loan of$400,000 from the Central Insurance Fund will provide temporary financing for unbudgeted departmental costs, primarily signage and uniform replacements in excess of normally budgeted annual replacements. Repayment of the Central Insurance Fund loan will be included in the fiscal 2016/2017 operating budget. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: A first quarter budget amendment will establish special program 181-98602, Branding Roll-Out, in the amount of$400,000. Staff was directed to provide a detailed listing of department expenditures and to take Item 5.2 off the Consent Agenda. 6. Parks and Recreation Page 15 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 6.1 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Clearwater Historical Society (CHS) for a grant in the amount of$12,000 annually from February 1, 2016 through October 31, 2018 to provide assistance for the preservation of local history and for the rehabilitation, renovation, maintenance and operation of the South Ward Elementary School property, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) At the August 17, 2015 meeting, the City Council determined that it is highly desirable and socially responsible to provide assistance for the preservation of local history and provide access to such to the citizens and visitors of Clearwater. The Clearwater Historical Society has obtained access to the South Ward Elementary School through a lease agreement with the Pinellas County School District, in order to make this property habitable and operational for use as a historical museum and cultural center. The overall goal of this facility is to provide for the collection, education, interpretation, maintenance and preservation related to historical objects and paraphernalia related to the history of the City of Clearwater and the greater Clearwater area. Funds amounting $12,000 will be granted for three years to equate to a total not to exceed $36,000 to the Society at the start of each city fiscal year (October 1 - September 30), with the first payment to occur in February 2016, the second payment to occur in October 2017, and the final payment to occur in October 2018. The funds granted by the City are to be used for the operation, maintenance, and purchase of capital items dedicated to the renovation, rehabilitation, and operation of the South Ward Elementary School property. All expenditures made using city grant funds must be expended during the city fiscal year in which they were received. Qualifying expenditures must be approved by a city official prior to contracting or payment. A report of qualifying expenditures must be provided within thirty days of the end of each city fiscal year, or by October 30, whichever comes first. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds are available in cost code 010-09100-581000-511, Payment to Agencies, to fund this agreement. In response to questions, Administrative Support Manager Felicia Donnelly said the agreement outlines the allowed expenditures, meetings with staff will be scheduled for big ticket items. The Clearwater Historical Society will be contracting for various items and will be reimbursed after invoices have been Page 16 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 submitted and verified. The Historical Society is committed to further their fundraising efforts and research grant opportunities. The first payment of $12,000 is due by the City on February 1, 2016, the Historical Society will have until the end of the fiscal year to submit receipts. 7. Police Department 7.1 Approve acceptance of Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Countywide Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of$4,500, for purchase of one ruggedized tablet computer and accessories and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Clearwater Police Department (CPD) requests permission to accept a grant from FDLE in the amount of$4,500 for the purchase of one ruggedized tablet computer, a thermal printer, and one extra battery. These items will be utilized by officers assigned to CPD's District I. District I includes all of Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key, as well as the 50 square miles of waterways that fall under CPD's jurisdiction. On the water, the department's Marine Patrol Unit is responsible for law and ordinance enforcement, boater education, marine safety inspections, fisheries violations, vessel accident investigations, emergency response and search and rescue. District I's environment presents unique challenges for the patrol officers who work there. Not only are they responsible for patrolling the businesses and hotels located on Clearwater Beach, but also the sandy beaches and the beautiful waterways that are responsible for bringing larger and larger crowds each year. Officers on the beach are often on foot, riding the sandy beaches in "mules" or on bicycles, or on the Marine Patrol boat. Currently, if police confront a person who has violated either a City ordinance or Florida statute out on the sand or on the water, the officer cannot issue a written citation on the spot, but must escort the individual to a patrol cruiser or call for another officer with a vehicle that has a laptop computer and printer. From an officer safety and efficiency standpoint, the current system is not in the best interest of police or the public. The utilization of a portable tablet computer and printer that the officer can carry on his/her person, ATV, or bicycle will allow the officer to cite a violator on the spot and then resume patrol duties immediately. This will provide much greater coverage of the beach and waterways, making the patrol officers more efficient and providing a safer environment for beachgoers and boaters alike. There will be 19 patrol officers who will share the use of the tablet and printer. Page 17 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 The public, including 8,000 local Clearwater Beach residents and some 954,900 visitors annually, will be the beneficiaries of the more efficient services provided by the Beach and Marine patrol officers. Grant revenues will be received in the General Fund with all offsetting expenses charged to the Police Department Patrol Supervision funding code 0010-01131-552500-521-000-0000. There is no mandatory match for this grant. There will be no direct adverse impact to the Police Department operating budget. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Grant revenues will be received in the General Fund with all offsetting expenses charged to the Police Department Patrol Supervision funding code 0010-01131-552500-521-000-0000. There is no mandatory match for this grant. There will be no direct adverse impact to the Police Department operating budget. In response to questions, Major Eric Gandy said the department is testing the platform with the Marine Unit before rolling out department wide. The ruggedized tablet will be weather and impact resistant. 8. Engineering 8.1 Approve the request from the owners of certain real property bordered by North Garden Avenue, Seminole Street, Eldridge Street and the Pinellas Trail to vacate a Drainage and Utility Easement; and pass Ordinance 8824-16 on first reading. (VAC2015-10) In 2001, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6880-01 vacating an alley that bisected the block bordered by North Garden Avenue, Seminole Street, Eldridge Street and the Pinellas Trail. With that ordinance, the City retained, for its use, a Drainage and Utility Easement over the vacated area. The current owner of the property is requesting that this easement be vacated to construct a 76-unit affordable housing project encompassing the block. A Development Order for the proposed project, FLS2015- 02005, was issued May 12, 2015. The owner will grant an alternative easement to the City to satisfy public utility needs in this area. Page 18 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 8.2 Establish the City's intent to surface the streets in the Harbor Oaks platted subdivision with bricks, provide for the funding of such improvements through the imposition of special assessments, direct the Engineering Department to advertise the project for bid, and adopt Resolution 16-02. On September 3, 2015, a Brick Street Policy was adopted by the Council that included the petitioning procedures required of a neighborhood that wished to have brick street surfacing installed instead of asphalt. The Harbor Oaks Subdivision made a request in accordance with the policy and subsequent petitions have indicated more that 65-percent of the property owners in the neighborhood show positive interest in the streets being bricked. The streets involved include Druid Road West and the portions of Bay Avenue, Druid Road South, South Fort Harrison Avenue, Jasmine Way, Jeffords Street, Lotus Path and Magnolia Drive within the Harbor Oaks Subdivision. This resolution declares the City's intent to have such work performed and authorizes the City Engineer to advertise for bid for the construction. The additional cost of the brick installation including new brick, sand, curbs, bedding, leveling material, labor and equipment, less the cost for the installation of two-inches of asphalt, will be borne by the property owner's adjacent streets in the Harbor Oaks Subdivision to be paid in accordance with Code of Ordinances Chapter 27 - Special Assessments. The assessment shall be made based upon the square footage of paved street adjacent each property and are to be paid within thirty days. If not paid within this time frame, a Certificate of Indebtedness shall be issued and recorded and the property owner shall have a period of not more than ten years to pay the assessment plus interest. All costs will be paid by special assessment with no costs to be apportioned to be paid by other funds of the City. The estimated total project cost is $1,900,000. Councilmember Hock-DiPolito said she requested an ethics opinion and it was determined she may discuss and vote on the matter before council. The City Attorney said Resolution 16-02 provides that no city funds will be apportioned to pay for the cost of the improvements. City code limits the assessment to 10 years. A 20-year assessment period is not uncommon, city code may be amended if Council directs the change. In response to questions, Engineering Assistant Director Scott Rice said Council established a citywide policy. Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said brick streets tend to slow people down and deter drivers. Recent traffic studies show there is a speeding problem on Druid Road, staff has deployed speed tables at several locations on Druid Road. The City Attorney said that if an assessed property is sold, the buyer would negotiate the matter of the Page 19 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 assessment balance with the seller. Staff was directed to provide a map detailing votes of the property owners. There was consensus to amend the city code to extend the assessment period to 20 years. 9. Fire Department 9.1 Approve an amendment to the Emergency Medical Services AILS First Responder Agreement between Pinellas County and City of Clearwater to provide funding for an additional Clearwater Fire and Rescue full time equivalent (FTE) employee to provide enhanced EMS services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) The Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMS Authority) is a special district created for the purpose of providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) throughout Pinellas County, pursuant to Chapter 80-585, Laws of Florida, and Chapter 54, Article III, Pinellas County Code, as amended. Pinellas County has contracted with various municipalities and independent special fire districts in the county to provide first responder services and has also contracted with an ambulance contractor to provide emergency and non-emergency transport services. Through this contract, Clearwater Fire and Rescue will provide advanced life support services to the residents of the City of Clearwater and to individuals within the unincorporated area of Pinellas County that is located within the Clearwater Fire Control District. The EMS Authority and Clearwater Fire and Rescue request this position to assist the Assistant Chief of EMS in EMS Training, Quality Assurance, Inventory Controls, and Continuing Education requirements. This position coordinates several management policies such as electronic patient care reporting, First Watch, First Pass, electronic controlled substance records, and restricted EMS supplies and equipment. These duties seek to ensure quality improvement initiatives are identified, developed, and effectively resulting in the highest quality of care given within the Clearwater Fire District and to the Pinellas County EMS system. A 1 st Quarter Budget amendment provides offsetting revenues and expenditures to fund $121,430 to provide personnel costs and $40,000 to provide a vehicle for this position. The department will use this funding for the vacant and currently unbudgeted deputy fire chief position and reclassify the Page 20 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 position as an EMS Administrative Coordinator. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: The amendment to the EMS First Responder Agreement provides additional revenue to offset the personnel and vehicle costs incurred by Clearwater Fire & Rescue under this agreement. Additional EMS Authority revenue of$161,430 in code 0-010-00000-338911-000-000-000 will offset additional personnel costs of $121,430 in code 0-010-01251-510100-526-000-0000 and $40,000 of vehicle acquisition costs in Capital Improvement project 0-315-91265-591000-581-000-0000. In response to questions, Fire Chief Robert Weiss said the paramedic certification is needed for the position as it reviews the Department's quality assurance reports. Funds will be reimbursed by the EMS Authority. 10. Library 10.1Approve the grant agreement between the City of Clearwater and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a grant in the amount of$11,188 that will allow the Clearwater Public Library System to digitize local history items and present programming about local history, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) The NEH Common Heritage grant in the amount of$11,188 awarded to the Clearwater Public Library System will allow it to host "digitization days," encouraging members of the public to share materials important to their family or community histories, such as photographs, artifacts, family letters, and works of art. These items will be digitized, along with descriptive information and context provided by the community attendees. With the owner's permission, the digitized materials will be made publicly available through the library's online Pinellas Memory Project http://clearwater.pinellasmemory.org <https://webmail.myclearwater.com/owa/redir.aspx? C=XViUhIN9vUgIFiJCu5XcLy 5iAfEC9MIwMpQzH pge9q-CusFgivmOBkX4K WOHmVIR F5sgOMn4.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fclearwater.pinellasmemory.orq> . Contributors will receive a free digital copy of their items to take home, along with the original materials. This NEH Common Heritage grant will also support library programming that celebrates and expands knowledge of the community's past and the diverse histories of its members. It will coincide with programs and activities throughout Page 21 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 2016 in celebration of the Clearwater Public Library System's 100th anniversary. Funds to support staff time and equipment maintenance in the approximate amount of$4,000.00 are needed to properly execute this grant. This grant was brought forward and approved by the Resource Management Committee at their June 3, 2015 meeting. No additional operating impacts are needed to support this program. A first-quarter budget amendment will establish program 181-98603, Common Heritage Grant (NEH), with a budget of$11,188 to account for this grant funding. 11. Public Utilities 11.1Award a purchase order to Agilent Technologies of Santa Clara, CA, in the amount of $72,376.00 for the purchase of a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) The Public Utilities Laboratory seeks to replace its aging gas chromatograph / mass spectrometer (GC/MS) with a more efficient and reliable GC/MS for organic analyses. The Varian Saturn instrument being replaced was originally purchased July 2, 2003. The old GC/MS (Asset ID 22294) is no longer serviceable for the tasks being performed due to limited parts availability as Varian Company no longer exists. Additionally, software currently used to operate the GC/MS instrument no longer meets the needs of the laboratory, which makes it imperative to acquire replacement instrumentation that will satisfactorily meet the Public Utilities Laboratory's needs. Currently, the Varian Saturn instrument is eligible for a trade-in promotion from which the City will benefit. This promotion offers a twenty percent (20%) discount from the list price of the new GC/MS, which translates into a savings of$18,094.00. In accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Section 2.621, Council authorization is required for the trade-in of any item with a market value of more than $5,000. The GC/MS system's extensive list of unique specifications is required of the laboratory in order to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) requirements. As such, all of the instruments must be certified. The unique specifications of the instruments render the GC/MS instrument a sole source purchase. GC/MS's specifications, computer software, and data file format for the new instrument must be compatible with our existing equipment to facilitate laboratory consistency, exchangeability, and integration. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: 0327-96645-564000-535-000-0000 $72,376.00 FY 15/16 Page 22 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 Sufficient funding is available in the Utility Renewal and Replacement Fund in the amount of$72,376.00 from 0327-96645, Laboratory Upgrade and R and R, to fund the project cost. 11.2Award two contracts (blanket purchase orders) to Evoqua Water Technologies (Evoqua), of Pittsburgh, PA, in the amounts of$101,000.00 for Odophos and $67,000.00 for PRI-SC, for a total of$168,000.00 for a one-year period, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Odophos and PRI-SC (hydrogen peroxide) are utilized at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) for odor control as part of a Performance Based Contract with Siemens Corporation. These chemicals are the basis of the measurement and verification assessment of the success of the Siemens contract. Accordingly, Odophos and PRI-SC chemicals must be utilized in order for the City to meet the requirements of the Performance Based Contract. Small quantities of Odophos are also utilized at the Marshall Street WRF for odor control purposes; however, Marshall Street WRF is not included in the Performance Based Contract. The combined utilization of Odophos and PRI-SC to cost effectively remove odors from wastewater is a patented process known as the PRI-SC Process. PRI-SCO, a proprietary technology, was developed by USPeroxide and is patented under U.S. Patent No. 6,773,604 B2. Evoqua, in partnership with USPeroxide, is the sole provider of this technology and the sole source manufacturer of Odophos and PRI-SC. The PRI-SC Process has provided high-level odor control at our facilities for years. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: 0421-01351-551000-535-000-0000 $111,540.98 FY 15/16 0421-01351-551000-535-000-0000 $ 56,459.02 FY 16/17 Sufficient funding is available in the Water and Sewer Utility Fund in the amount of$111,540.98 from 0421-01351, WPC Operations, to fund the current fiscal year's cost of the contracts. Fiscal year 2017 funding of the remaining $56,459.02 will be included in the Water and Sewer recommended operating budget from the Director. 12. Official Records and Legislative Services 12.1 Recommend a Clearwater representative to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Page 23 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 There is one vacancy on the Metropolitan Planning Organization's Citizens Advisory Committee. The City Council provides a recommendation and the Metropolitan Planning Organization makes the official appointment. The following individuals have expressed an interest: Karen G. Cunningham and John "Jack" Kleban. Ms. Cunningham is currently serving on the Public Art and Design Board. In response to a question, the City Clerk said Ms. Cunningham would not be required to resign from the Public Art and Design Board since the MPO is a county board. There was consensus to appoint Karen Cunningham. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda. 12.2Appoint one member to the Parks and Recreation Board with term to expire January 31, 2020. Body: SUMMARY: APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Parks and Recreation Board TERM: 4 years APPOINTED BY: City Council FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None MEMBERS: 7 CHAIRPERSON: Ric Ortega MEETING DATES: Quarterly (4th Tues.) - Jan., April, July, Oct. PLACE: Long Center - 6:30 p.m. APPTS. NEEDED: 1 THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS A TERM WHICH EXPIRES AND NOW REQUIRES EITHER REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM OR REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE: 1. Norene M. Marlow - 1315 Ranchwood Dr., 33764 - B.S. Finance Original Appointment -2/2/12 (0 Absences in the past year) - (currently serving 1st term to expire 1/31/16) Interest in Reappointment: Yes THE NAMES BELOW IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY: Page 24 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 2. Michelle Thomann-Ramirez - 10 S. Keystone Dr., 33755 -Art Educator/Artist Zip codes of current members on board: 1 at 33755 1 at 33756 1 at 33761 1 at 33764 2 at 33765 1 at 33767 There was consensus to reappoint Norene Marlow. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda. 12.3Appoint one member to the Nuisance Abatement Board with term to expire August 31, 2019. APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET BOARD: Nuisance Abatement Board TERM: 4 years FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes APPOINTED BY: City Council RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater MEMBERS: 7 APPTS. NEEDED: 1 Purpose: The Nuisance Abatement Board will be composed of seven city residents who will conduct hearings on public nuisance cases associated with prostitution and drug-related activities on known properties throughout the City. THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE: JoAnna Siskin - 121 N. Crest Ave., 33755 - Teller Manager/Business Original appointment: 8/20/15 THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY: 1. Gary H. Baker - 55 Rogers Street#402, 33756 -Attorney 2 Greg A. Brown - 1279 Bermuda St., 33755 - Production Assistant 3. Jeffrey E. Feeley - 3301 San Domingo St., 33759 - Real Estate Investor 4. Leanne M. Grayston - 633 Bryant St., 33756 - HR Analyst 5. Carole Hayes - 2087 Edgewater Dr., Unit G., 33755 - Retired/BS Education 6. Mary Ann Lane - 3030 Homestead Ct., 33759 - Clinical Social Worker Page 25 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 7. Kevin R. T. Laughlin - 1237 Rose Road, 33759 - Industrial Safety Training 8. Susan Oliveto - 100 Waverly Way#303, 33756 - English Teacher/Librarian 9. James Strobusch - 31 Island Way#807, 33767 - Retired/HR Management 10. Michelle Thomann-Ramirez - 10 S. Keystone Dr., 33755 -Art Educator/Artist The City Clerk requested consideration to provide the appointee a full term (serve through January 31, 2020) . The change will allow staff to begin staggering the terms. There was consensus to appoint Leanne Grayston with a term to expire January 31, 2020. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda. 13. Legal 13.1Approve hiring William D. Brinton of the law firm of Rogers Towers to assist in revising the sign code and authorize an initial budget of$30,000.00 for legal services. (consent) Mr. Brinton was instrumental in writing the current sign code. The City Attorney would like to hire him as outside counsel to assist with revising it. The contract will be for an initial amount of up to $30,000 for this assistance. Authorization from the City Council is required to hire outside counsel pursuant to City Charter: Section 4.03 -Assistant city attorneys; special counsel. (b) Special Counsel. The council may employ special counsel, outside of the legal department, who shall conduct such investigations and perform such services as the council may direct and who shall report directly to the council. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds are available in cost code 010-09600-5301-514-000, Professional Services, to fund this contract. The City Attorney said Mr. Brinton will address the issues raised by the Supreme Court regarding content regulation. Reviewing other code areas can be done at an additional cost. 13.2Adopt Ordinance 8786-16 on second reading, amending the future land use plan of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property Page 26 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 whose post office address is 2727 Daniel Street, Clearwater, FL 33761, as Residential/Office General (R/OG). 13.3Adopt Ordinance 8787-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2727 Daniel Street, Clearwater, FL 33761, as Office (0). 13.4Adopt Ordinance 8788-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 26508 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761, as Commercial (C). 13.5Continue to April 7, 2016, second reading of Ordinance 8789-16, annexing certain real property whose post office address is unaddressed McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759, together with certain abutting right-of-way of McMullen Booth Road, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 13.6Continue to April 7, 2016, second reading of Ordinance 8790-16, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 2425 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759, together with certain abutting right-of-way of McMullen Boat Road, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 13.7Adopt Ordinance 8793-16 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1237 Union Street, Clearwater, FL 33755, into the corporate limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 13.8Adopt Ordinance 8794-16 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 1237 Union Street, Clearwater, FL 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU). 13.9Adopt Ordinance 8795-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1237 Union Street, Clearwater, FL 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 13.10 Adopt Ordinance 8796-16 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1460 and 1467 Grove Circle Court, all in Clearwater, FL 33755, into the corporate limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. Page 27 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 13.11 Adopt Ordinance 8797-16 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 1460 and 1467 Grove Circle Court, all in Clearwater, FL 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL). 13.12Adopt Ordinance 8798-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1460 and 1467 Grove Circle Court, all in Clearwater, FL 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 13.13 Adopt Ordinance 8799-16 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1764 El Trinidad Drive East, Clearwater, FL 33759, into the corporate limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 13.14 Adopt Ordinance 8800-16 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 1764 El Trinidad Drive East, Clearwater, FL 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL). 13.15Adopt Ordinance 8801-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1764 El Trinidad Drive East, Clearwater, FL 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 13.16 Adopt Ordinance 8802-16 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose post office addresses are 2139 and 2143 Bell Cheer Drive and 2140 Burnice Drive, into the corporate limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 13.17 Adopt Ordinance 8803-16 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 2139 and 2143 Bell Cheer Drive and 2140 Burnice Drive, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL). 13.18 Adopt Ordinance 8804-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 2139 and 2143 Bell Page 28 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 Cheer Drive and 2140 Burnice Drive, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 13.19Adopt Ordinance 8810-16 on second reading, making amendments to the Community Development Code affecting funeral homes, microbreweries, medical clinics, assisted living facilities, congregate care, hospitals, nursing homes, light assembly, manufacturing and print shops. 13.20 Adopt Ordinance 8820-16 on second reading, vacating a portion of that certain drainage easement lying within Lot 7, as shown on that certain plat entitled "Winwood," as recorded in Plat Book 113, Page 43 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. 13.21 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 1807 Skyland Drive; and pass Ordinance 8825-16, on second reading. (ANX2015-04011) This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.185-acre property consisting of one newly constructed single-family home. It is located on the east side of Skyland Drive, approximately 80 feet north of Morningside Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, south, east and west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The need for sanitary sewer service was prompted by the applicant's proposal to construct a single-family home. Due to timing issues, the applicant wanted to construct the single-family home while located in the County. The site plan approved by the County meets the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District's Flexible Standard Development provisions of the Clearwater Community Development Code. Due to the nature of the construction, Pinellas County required the applicant to connect into the City's sanitary sewer system prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). To ensure consistency during Building Code inspections and to prevent any construction liability issues, this project was built in its entirety under Pinellas County jurisdiction. For that reason, the second reading of the annexation could not occur until after the County issued the CO, which was received by the City on December 8, 2015. The first reading for this case was held on June 18, 2015 with the corresponding Ordinance numbers 8722-15, 8723-15 and 8724-15. Because second reading will take place in 2016, new ordinance numbers have been assigned and a third reading (adoption) will be conducted at the February 4, 2016 meeting. Page 29 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: Water service is provided by Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Skyland Drive right-of-way. The applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees prior to connecting to City sewer. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes 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. 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 this property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries along the north, south, east and west of the property boundary; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. 13.22 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Page 30 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 District for 1807 Skyland Drive; and pass Ordinance 8826-16 on second reading. (ANX2015-04011) This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.185-acre property consisting of one newly constructed single-family home. It is located on the east side of Skyland Drive, approximately 80 feet north of Morningside Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, south, east and west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The need for sanitary sewer service was prompted by the applicant's proposal to construct a single-family home. Due to timing issues, the applicant wanted to construct the single-family home while located in the county. The site plan approved by the County meets the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District's Flexible Standard Development provisions of the Clearwater Community Development Code. Due to the nature of the construction, Pinellas County required the applicant to connect into the City's sanitary sewer system prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). To ensure consistency during Building Code inspections and to prevent any construction liability issues, this project was built in its entirety under Pinellas County jurisdiction. For that reason, the second reading of the annexation could not occur until after the County issued the CO, which was received by the City on December 8, 2015. The first reading for this case was held on June 18, 2015 with the corresponding Ordinance numbers 8722-15, 8723-15 and 8724-15. Because second reading will take place in 2016, new ordinance numbers have been assigned and a third reading (adoption) will be conducted at the February 4, 2016 meeting. The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: Water service is provided by Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Skyland Drive right-of-way. The applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees prior to connecting to city sewer. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan: Page 31 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 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. 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 this property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city boundaries along the north, south, east and west of the property boundary; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. 13.23 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 1807 Skyland Drive and pass Ordinance 8827-16 on second reading. (ANX2015-04011) This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.185-acre property consisting of one newly constructed single-family home. It is located on the east side of Skyland Drive, approximately 80 feet north of Morningside Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, south, east and west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The need for sanitary sewer service was prompted by the applicant's proposal to construct a single-family home. Due to timing issues, the applicant wanted to construct the single-family home while located in the County. The site plan approved by the County meets the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District's Flexible Standard Development provisions of the Clearwater Community Development Code. Due to the nature of the construction, Pinellas County required the applicant to connect into the City's sanitary sewer system prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). To ensure Page 32 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 consistency during Building Code inspections and to prevent any construction liability issues, this project was built in its entirety under Pinellas County jurisdiction. For that reason, the second reading of the annexation could not occur until after the County issued the CO, which was received by the City on December 8, 2015. The first reading for this case was held on June 18, 2015 with the corresponding Ordinance numbers 8722-15, 8723-15 and 8724-15. Because second reading will take place in 2016, new ordinance numbers have been assigned and a third reading (adoption) will be conducted at the February 4, 2016 meeting. The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: Water service is provided by Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Skyland Drive right-of-way. The applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees prior to connecting to city sewer. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes 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. 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 this property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city boundaries Page 33 City of Clearwater Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 along the north, south, east and west of the property boundary; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. 14. City Manager Verbal Reports 14.1 Final report on Centennial Celebration - Gina Dewitt, Legal Dept. The City celebrated its Centennial throughout 2015. The report describes the vision, the process used to implement it, and the outcomes. Discussion deferred to February 1, 2016. 14.213each Traffic Discussion Discussion deferred to February 1, 2016. It was suggested that that Council review the PowerPoint presentation from the Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding transportation alternative. Staff was directed to provide Council with the presentation. 15. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None. 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). Councilmember Jonson requested consideration to discuss policy on availability of documents for Community Development Board (CDB) meeting agendas. The City Manager said the documents are available online. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said staff is working with IT on simplifying access to documents received via Accela, the online planning document review program. The City Clerk said the CDB agendas have always been available via Laserfiche. 17. Closing Comments by Mayor — None. 18. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Page 34 City of Clearwater