08/01/2016 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes August 1, 2016
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 1, 2016
1 :00 PM
Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Bill Jonson, Councilmember
Doreen Caudell, Councilmember Bob Cundiff, and Councilmember
Hoyt Hamilton
Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard — Deputy City
Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk
and Nicole Sprague — Official Records and Legislative Services
Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Presentations — Given.
2.1 Bike Safety - Alex Henry, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Specialist - Department of
Transportation
Mr. Henry provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Henry said the project is not scoped to go north
of Walsingham Road because it was implemented as part of an existing FDOT
resurfacing project. The data collected via GPS is collected via crowd source
method, cyclists enter their route information via the App. Mr. Henry said staff
looks at crash reports to have better insight on the bike-vehicle conflicts. It is
evident some of the conflicts are due to cyclists violating roadway laws.
The Council recessed from 1:13 p.m. to 1:22 p.m. to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
3. Public Utilities
3.1 Increase domestic water, lawn water, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water
rates by 3.75 percent, effective October 1, 2016; increase same by 3.75 percent every
October 1st from 2017 through 2020, and pass Ordinance 8929-16 on first reading.
The utility rate increase is needed to provide funding to operate the utility,
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maintain compliance with debt service coverage requirements, and to support
the continuation of capital improvement projects needed to sustain the City's
utility infrastructure. Infrastructure improvements are needed for compliance
with federal, state and Southwest Florida Water Management District
regulations concerning water supply and treatment, the wastewater collection
system, the water reclamation facilities, and the reclaimed water system.
Burton & Associates has completed a Water and Sewer Revenue Sufficiency
Analysis to cover five years of operations. Considerations were to provide
adequate revenue to fund utility cost requirements while recognizing the
effects of recent minor customer and demand growth, purchased water costs,
increasing renewal and replacement requirements. The study covers the
period Fiscal Year 2017 through Fiscal Year 2021 and recommends 3.75
percent increases annually for the entire period to be effective October 1,
2016, October 1, 2017, October 1, 2018, October 1, 2019, and October 1,
2020. The increases are applicable to domestic water, lawn water, wastewater
collection, and reclaimed water.
The last rate change, Ordinance 8266-11, was approved on June 2, 2011 and
provided for increasing domestic water, lawn water, wastewater collection and
reclaimed water rates by 4.5 percent in Fiscal Years 2012 through 2016.
Burton and Associates Vice President Andrew Burnham provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Burnham said the expectation from the 2005
rate study was to propose a 4%-increase this year but the recommendation
before council is to approve a 3.75%-increase instead. The City of Tampa
traditionally has instituted periodic rate adjustments, which does not allow for
sustained annual rate adjustments or indexing. Tampa is currently
experiencing challenges with stormwater infrastructure and have passed a
substantial increase for their stormwater maintenance and operations fee. Mr.
Burnham said Tampa uses a volumetric surcharge instead of a fixed monthly
readiness surcharge.
3.2 Approve a blanket purchase order (contract) with Pasco Pipe Supply, Inc. of Hudson,
FL, in the annual amount of$130,000.00, with the option for two, one-year term
extensions, for the purchase of fire hydrants (ITB 28-16) effective August 5, 2016, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
In response to the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 28-16, five proposals were received
on June 1, 2016. Pasco Pipe Supply, Inc. represented the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder for fire hydrants.
Pasco Pipe Supply, Inc. will provide Bury Fire Hydrants to Public Utilities,
Water Division. The contract will be effective for an initial one-year period in
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the annual amount of$130,000.00 with two, one-year renewal options. Years
two and three allow for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index.
Renewal prices shall be firm for at least one year.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0421-02051-550400-533-000-0000 $ 20,000.00 FY 15/16
0421-02051-550400-533-000-0000 $ 110,000.00 FY 16/17
Sufficient funding is available in the Water and Sewer Utility Fund operating
cost center 0421-02051, Water Division, in the amount of$20,000.00 to fund
the current fiscal year's cost of the contract. The funding for the remaining
balance of$110,000.00 will be included in the Water and Sewer recommended
operating budget from the Director.
4. Police Department
4.1 Approve submission of Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
(DOJ/BJA) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application in the
amount of$51,192, for purchase of computer tablets, portable printers, and
accessories. (consent)
On June 15, 2016, Clearwater Police Department (CPD) was granted approval
by the City's Resource Management Committee to apply for a $51,192
allocation under the federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to
purchase 14 computer tablets, 18 portable printers and accessories.
CPD's Motorcycle Unit is a part of the department's Traffic Enforcement Team,
which supplements uniform patrol operations by providing selective traffic
enforcement, preventing crashes, saving lives, reducing injuries, and
promoting voluntary compliance with the traffic laws of the State of Florida and
the City of Clearwater. The Unit members are often called upon to monitor and
enforce applicable speed laws, deploy at high crash intersections and DUI
sobriety roadblocks, perform selective enforcement during peak traffic hours,
and participate in multi-jurisdictional enforcement activities.
The Bike Team supplements uniform patrol operations by addressing specific
problems related to the downtown corridor, city parks, nuisance ordinances,
Clearwater Beach, and other areas of the City where bicycles are easier to
maneuver, such as shopping centers, special events or concerts, parades and
festivals. The Bike Team is also utilized to address the growing number of
pedestrians and bicyclists on the streets throughout Clearwater and works to
ensure public safety through the active enforcement of the state's bicycle and
pedestrian laws.
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Community Problem Response (CPR) Teams address those specific problems
of a neighborhood, which may not respond to traditional police patrol. Using a
predictability driven policing approach, CPR Teams respond to identified crime
problems by utilizing a variety of police tactics including (but not limited to)
uniform, plainclothes, decoy, saturation, and other creative problem-solving
methods. These teams serve as a flexible, supplemental patrol resource to be
utilized to suit the needs of the community and CPD. CPR Team Officers
patrol the community on foot, bicycle, cruiser or other special purpose vehicle,
such as an ATV.
Officers assigned to the Motorcycle, Bike, or CPR teams are by their very
nature more mobile and often do not have ready access to the standard issued
laptop computers and printers that are now part of each CPD patrol car.
Currently, if an officer assigned to the Bike or CPR team confronts a person
who has violated a City ordinance or Florida statute, the officer cannot issue an
electronic citation on the spot, but must complete the citations manually or
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.
Due to the nature of the work of the Motorcycle, Bike and CPR Teams, CPD
wishes to purchase a number of computer tablets and portable printers for use
by these officers. It is proposed that CPD purchase 14 tablets, 18 portable
printers, and accessories.
Law enforcement technology has changed dramatically over the years and
CPD has always been at the forefront in incorporating new technology into its
day-to-day operations. Not long ago, mobile laptops in police cruisers were the
cutting edge for law enforcement agencies. The tech revolution has now
advanced to the next step -tablet computers. Smaller and more portable than
a laptop, tablets offer the handheld portability, security, power and durability
that is desired by the police officer on the beat. The tablets are now featured
in a ruggedized version especially for use by law enforcement and are
designed to withstand drops, shock, spills, moisture, extreme temperatures,
and other on-duty hazards. Because the tablets are smaller and more portable
than a laptop, they can provide increased productivity and efficiency for officers
who operate outside of the traditional patrol vehicle.
Currently, the officers assigned to the Bike or CPR Teams have no capability
to complete an electronic citation or report while on the scene of an incident,
such as an alcoholic ordinance or traffic violation. Officers are required to
have a patrol vehicle respond or return to a patrol vehicle in order to access
the laptop and printer that is accessible in the car or write the violation
manually. The current system is neither efficient nor conducive for officers in
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these specialty units. It is proposed that the utilization of tablets and portable
printers that the officer can carry on his/her person, motorcycle, 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 City, making the
patrol officers more efficient and providing a safer environment for Clearwater's
residents.
Officers assigned to the Motorcycle Unit will be able to move to the same
electronic citation system and have increased connectivity and access that
would mirror the capabilities of the mobile solution currently in place in the
patrol cars.
There is no mandatory match for this grant. The only impact to the Police
Department operating budget is the monthly cost for air card service.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Grant revenues will be received in the General Fund with offsetting expense
charged to the Police Department General Operations funding code
010-01155-550400-521, Operating Supplies.
The monthly air card service, an annual total of$6,000, will be charged to the
Police Department General Operations funding code 010-01155-530300-521,
Other Contractual Services.
4.2 Accept the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) grant in the amount of
$4,985.16, for overtime training of Communications Center staff and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On February 23, 2016, Clearwater Police Department (CPD) was provided
approval by the City's Resource Management Committee to apply for a grant
for enhanced training of all CPD personnel relating to sexual violence
investigations, as part of the FCASV Excellence in Sexual Assault Response
Project (ESARP). The grant provides for funding of overtime training costs for
CPD's Communications Center Staff, in order to minimize operational impacts.
The ESARP is unique in several respects, including its emphasis on a
victim-centered, trauma informed approach to sexual assault investigations.
Subject matter experts from across Florida and the nation helped design
training that strengthens the criminal justice response to sexual assault
investigations and provides the most up-to-date information and practices.
Participation in ESARP will allow CPD and its partners in this project to
improve investigations, promote case progression, increase offender
prosecutions and victim healing.
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FCASV will provide free ESARP training to four selected sworn CPD
employees under a "Train the Trainer" Program approach. These four
individuals will provide, in turn, ESARP training to the remainder of CPD staff
and its partners in the project, the Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney's Office and
the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Police Department.
The $4,985 grant will provide funding for four hours of overtime training for all
CPD Communications Center Operators and Supervisors. Training for the
remainder of CPD Patrol, Detectives, and Command/Administrative staff will be
performed on duty.
Special project number 181-99216, ESARP Grant, will be established to
account for the grant expenditures.
There is a mandatory in-kind match for this grant in the amount of$1,661.00,
which will be met by the instructional hours completed by the four selected
CPD trainers.
There will be no direct adverse impact to the Police Department's operating
budget.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
At third quarter, special program number 181-99216 - FCASV-ESARP
Program, will be established to account for the grant revenues and
expenditures.
In response to a question, Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said it was a great
opportunity for the college environment to focus on and train for sexual assault
investigations. Once the training is completed, it is anticipated the program will
be offered to other entities.
4.3 Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc.
of Tarpon Springs, Florida, in the amount of$1,979,118.26, for the construction of the
Clearwater Police Shooting Range (15-0013-PD); approve a third quarter amendment
to increase Capital Improvement project in the amount of$445,426; approve the
proposal from Action Target in the amount of$416,500 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
June 6, 2013, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk
Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts with Biltmore Construction Co., Inc.
of Belleair, FL; Peter Brown Construction Solutions of Clearwater, FL; Certus
Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Creative Contractors, Inc. of Clearwater, FL;
Honeywell Building Solutions of Orlando, FL; Keystone Excavators, Inc. of
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Oldsmar, FL; and J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpon Springs, FL for a
period of three years.
The Shooting Range project includes construction of a new 100-yard,
16-shooting position facility behind the Police Substation located at 2851
McMullen Booth Road. The Action Target system from the existing facility will
be salvaged and reinstalled into the new facility along with system upgrades,
including a lead containment trap.
December 3, 2015, Council approved an amended budget of$2,400,000 for
project 0315-91150, Range Improvements.
Additional funding is being requested for items unforeseen in the budgeting for
design and construction of the range, for total project funding in the amount of
$2,845,426, as summarized below:
$ 97,479 - Stormwater System, underground vaults
$268,195 - Fill/Earthwork, Dewatering, Stone Columns, footings, additional
concrete
$ 79,752 -Additional site items
$445,426 - Total additional funds requested
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-91150-563600-521-000-0000 $1,979,118.26
0315-91150-563600-521-000-0000 $ 416,500.00
Funds are available in CIP project 0315-91150, Range Improvements, in the
amount of$1,950,192.26.
A third quarter budget amendment will transfer $445,426 Sales Tax
Infrastructure revenue (Penny for Pinellas) from the Special Development Fund
to capital improvement project 0315-91150, Range Improvements, for total
project funding in the amount of$2,845,426.
In response to a question, Environmental Manager Ed Chesney said the site
historically flooded. There was no drainage system on the selected site. It was
determined that the soil was not suitable for construction. The design then
focused on the foundation; the site will be raised so it will not be in the water,
with a stormwater vault installed.
5. Engineering
5.1 Approve Parking Consultant of Record contracts with Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Tim Haahs, and Walker Parking Consultants for a period of three years, August 4,
2016 through July 31, 2019, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
On May 17, 2016, Requests for Qualifications (RFQ 36-16) were solicited from
parking consulting firms to serve as Parking Consultants of Record for the City
for a three-year period.
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Four firms responded. Three were selected based on their experience as
parking consultants performing quality work; consequently, staff is
recommending entering into three-year contracts with these firms. These
contracts will enable the City to continue to utilize well-qualified firms to
complete a large variety of parking related tasks that will only be used for
professional services related to construction projects estimated at less than $2
million or a study not exceeding $200,000. Funding sources for individual
projects will be determined at time of work order approval.
In response to questions, Parking Manager Eric Wilson said the item before
Council is to approve three consultants of record, similar to the engineers of
record. The consultants would be utilized at different times to address different
issues. Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said one of the consultants is
already on a continuing service contract. There is no guarantee of work to any
of the selected consultants.
Staff was directed to provide a copy of the vendor submittals.
5.2 Approve the final plat for Brightwater Blue Townhomes, whose physical address is
152 Brightwater Drive, located on the 800 feet east of Hamdon Drive. (consent)
This plat will create 30 residential lots from existing 13 lots on 2.1 acres more
or less.
This is a Townhome development.
This was approved through the Development Review Committee in April 2016.
5.3 Support a countywide bike sharing plan and adopt Resolution 16-20.
The Pinellas County MPO's (aka Forward Pinellas) Bike Share Feasibility
Study evaluated the potential for a countywide bike share program and
concluded that downtown St. Petersburg, downtown Clearwater, and the Gulf
beaches were areas where bike sharing could be successful. Forward Pinellas
authorized staff to work with interested local governments to develop a bike
sharing program that meets local transportation needs.
Various members of city staff have worked with Forward Pinellas and other
municipalities in developing the proposed resolution to support the
development of a Countywide Bike Sharing Plan. This resolution is worded to
be universal across Pinellas County.
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There are no costs associated with the resolution at this time and staff
recommends approval of the resolution.
In response to a question, Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said the
item before Council is to support establishing a countywide program. It is
anticipated Pinellas County would incur the cost.
5.4 Approve the final plat for Sunstream Subdivision, whose physical address is 2850
Sunstream Lane, located on the north side of Lake Chautauqua Park and
approximately 1500 feet west of Landmark Drive. (consent)
This plat will create 26 residential lots from 14.7 acres, more or less.
This will be a single family development with 60 foot public rights-of-way.
This was approved through the Development Review Committee in March
2015.
5.5 Approve roadway conversions of Coronado Drive to one-way southbound and
Hamden Drive to one-way northbound and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same.
Traffic Operations staff previously presented a proposal to convert Coronado
Drive and Hamden Drive on Clearwater Beach to a one-way pair. Since then,
city staff has conducted several public outreach events and information
distribution initiatives to obtain input from residents and business owners on
Clearwater Beach.
The limits of the roadway conversions would be First Street on the north end
and Gulfview Boulevard/Hamden Drive on the south end. The goal is to
reduce travel time through the area between First Street/Coronado Drive and
Gulfview Blvd./Hamden Drive (the box) southbound after clearing the signal at
Coronado Drive and Gulfview, while reducing the travel time northbound
through the box.
In addition to the one way pair operation, the recently installed "queuing
trigger" for northbound Coronado Drive will assist with reducing delay
northbound on Coronado Drive. A shorter travel time across the box is a
shorter travel time for the overall trip outside of the box.
Beach by Design also mentions one-way pairs as proposed as one of the
options for reducing delay. However, it does mention higher speeds as one
consequence of adopting one-way operations but that is an enforcement
matter that could be mitigated by all way stops at Third Street and Fifth Street
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on each corridor.
The latest spreadsheet showing the output of three tiers of the transportation
model run was updated on July 1, 2016. It shows updated hotel room numbers
on tier 3, which is the future scenario model run including all new hotel rooms.
There is also a bar graph representation of the same information on the
spreadsheet (Page 2).
The initial cost to carry out the roadway conversions is approximately $10,000
and shall be paid for by the Streets & Sidewalks Capital Improvement Project.
Maintenance will be handled by Traffic Operations and there is no anticipated
increase in maintenance costs.
Based on all the data, modeling, research, and public outreach events, city
staff recommends approval to convert Coronado Drive to one-way southbound
and Hamden Drive to one-way northbound.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-92277-562700-541-000-0000
In response to questions, Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said FDOT
has ruled that the crosswalk in front of Crabby Bill's can be replaced with an
RRFB signal. The crosswalks at Corona do/Gulfvie w crosswalk and the pirate
ship may be combined into one location, midblock. The two crosswalks on
Coronado were implemented as part of the roundabout design. The ADA
requirement states that one of those crosswalks would have a full blown traffic
signal. On Friday, staff was informed by FDOT that an RRFB (Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacon) would be appropriate in that location, as long as the
other requirements were met. Mr. Bertels said staff was directed to provide
options to reduce the traffic delay with getting through from
Coronado/Gulfview to Gulfview/Hamden. The one-way pair model shows that
if the delay is reduced in one segment, the delay is reduced for the entire trip.
In the past, the City would have an officer at the crosswalk to direct pedestrian
during peak periods.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed now was not the time for
implementing one-way pair and that the item before Council does not outline
that the recommendation would be an experiment. It was stated that it was
understood staffs recommendation would be implemented as a trial.
In response to questions, Mr. Bertels said Court and Chestnut were once
two-way streets.
Staff was directed to provide cost estimates for landscaping for a year and
recommendation if the two crosswalks are combined, what device would be
recommended. RRFB, traffic signal, or officer intervention.
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5.6 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 2510 Mulberry Drive to
vacate a drainage and utility easement along the west ten feet of their property; and
pass Ordinance 8930-16 on first reading. (VAC2016-03)
An unpermitted addition was put onto the building at 2510 Mulberry Drive. The
building now encroaches on a platted drainage and utility easement. A future
owner is applying to vacate this easement to avoid potential troubles.
The City of Clearwater does not have any utilities in this easement. All city
departments have reviewed and do not object. The applicant has received all
required Letters of No Objection from private utility companies.
5.7 Approve Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Services for Continuing Contracts with
Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of Belleair, FL; Cathey Construction and Development,
LLC of Mexico Beach, FL; Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; J. Kokolakis
Contracting, Inc. of Tarpons Springs, FL; J.O. Delotto and Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL;
Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa,
FL; and Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL for a period of four years and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
April 7, 2016, Requests for Qualifications (RFQ 24-16) were solicited from area
firms to act as construction managers for the City in accordance with
Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) procedures. Thirteen responses were
received including four incumbents, which were approved based on their past
performance and not required to give a presentation. A short list of four firms
gave oral presentations on June 1, 2016 to the selection committee consisting
of representatives from Parks and Recreation, General Services, and
Engineering. The eight recommended firms were selected based upon their
construction experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local
knowledge and involvement in the community. In addition, the firm's expertise
in scheduling, cost control, value engineering, and pre-construction services
were evaluated.
The CMR firms selected will be available for a four-year period. The City may
award work to these firms for projects up to $2 million.
Competitive pricing will prevail for work completed under this CMR method
based on the capability of firms to procure discounted materials and labor due
to their size and experience. Numerous selected firms have been low bid
contractors on past projects with the City and other governmental agencies. All
procured subcontracts are open book; hence, the City will review the pricing
and agree to a reasonable mark up to manage the work.
This is the third RFQ for CMR firms. Previous terms were 2011 to 2013 and
2013 to 2016.
Funding sources for individual projects will be determined at time of the
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specific CMR proposal approval.
Staff was directed to provide a list of the thirteen respondents.
The Council recessed from 3:03 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
5.8 Summer Pilot for Jolley Trolley and Ferry Status Update (WSO)
To promote alternative transportation options from downtown Clearwater to the
beach, spring/early summer pilot programs were instituted with the Clearwater
Ferry and the Jolley Trolley. The Ferry pilot program involved the City
reimbursing Clearwater Ferry Services, Inc. $1.00 for each one-way ticket
purchased between 10 am and 8 pm, seven days per week between March 1
and July 4, 2016. This reimbursement was then passed on to the passengers
as a discount on the purchase of a ticket.
Ferry usage was highly dependent upon events and weather with a range of 5
tickets purchased on a rainy Wednesday to 1532 tickets purchased on a
Saturday during the Sugar Sand Festival. During the eighteen week ferry pilot
program a total of 45,276 tickets were purchased.
The Jolley Trolley pilot program involved reimbursing the Trolley System for
operating costs of a beach express service involving up to three trolleys for the
hours of 10 am to 12 midnight for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
falling on Mondays from May 27 through July 4. The cost to the City also
included an administrative fee of$300, but was partially offset by a $1.00 fare
collected from passengers.
The Trolley program involved the use of seven downtown stops and one at the
Marina lot at the beach. All of the locations experienced passenger activity with
the heaviest use by 349 passengers at the beach followed by 208 at the
Harborview lot. During the 20-day pilot program, the Trolley provided
transportation to 749 passengers.
A positive element of the programs was that the Jolley Trolley, Clearwater
Ferry Services, Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City
worked in a partnership to promote alternative means of travel to the beach.
The first program started on March 1, approximately two weeks after the
February 12 Special Council Meeting on Beach Transit. All the parties involved
realized this was a starting point for future efforts, but could be the beginning
of changing some driver's habits from fighting the traffic and searching for a
parking space to fun ways to access the beach.
Several challenges arose during the programs, including:
• The two programs did not run concurrently. This required their
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promotions to be program specific and made the use of variable
message boards problematic.
• The ferry program received more media attention since it started earlier
and spring beak traffic congestion is an area wide media concern.
• Events at Coachman Park created access obstacles for the Trolley
Beach Express.
The main lesson learned from these programs is that planning for next year's
peak traffic periods needs to start sooner. With a Request for Proposals for
water taxi services in process and PSTA's involvement with the Jolley Trolley,
the programs may be quite different from this year. Discussions and decisions
in late November or early December of this year should provide sufficient time
for proper planning and implementation. Problems and opportunities
encountered in 2016 can be worked through to make 2017 efforts more
efficient.
In response to questions, the City Manager said future event planning requires
better coordination to ensure there is sufficient parking for special events.
Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris said the proposed ferry service
provider had requested a monthly subsidy, in addition to the annual subsidy. A
bulk of the subsidies would be used for the slip rent and fuel costs. Staff
estimates another 30 days to finalize the contract, with the City maintaining the
vessels. The City would lease the vessel to the provider. Engineering
Assistant Director Scott Rice said the Trolley and Ferry Summer programs
have ended.
6. Planning
6.1 Approve an amendment to an existing professional services agreement with HR and A
Advisors, Inc. for the Imagine Clearwater Downtown Waterfront Master Plan Project,
increasing the purchase order by $60,000 to $438,000 as described in the Additional
Scope of Services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The master plan for the waterfront/bluff area was identified as a priority for the
City of Clearwater by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Panel
during their study of Downtown Clearwater in June 2014. City Council awarded
a contract to HR&A Advisors, Inc. to prepare the Imagine Clearwater
Downtown Waterfront Master Plan in April 2016. The primary objectives of this
plan is to better connect the bluff and the waterfront with the remainder of
Downtown, create a strategy for economic development, activate the
waterfront, define a parking strategy and create opportunities for waterfront
events to benefit downtown businesses.
Since the contract was awarded, several options for an aerial transit system
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have been presented that would link Downtown Clearwater to Clearwater
Beach. In order to understand the technical and economic development
implications of such systems, the Planning and Development Department
believes that an evaluation of possible downtown terminus locations should be
conducted. As the current Imagine Clearwater contract has both a
transportation and economic development component, it can be expanded to
include this work.
The proposed additional scope of services includes data collection, analysis
and preparation of a memorandum that identifies specific downtown sites for
an aerial transit terminal. The memorandum will detail the positive and
negative implications of each site in terms of connectivity, economic
development potential and ease of implementation. The additional scope of
services can be accommodated in the Imagine Clearwater project schedule.
Both the original Imagine Clearwater project scope of work and the additional
scope of services are attached for Council's consideration.
Funding for this contract is available in the CRA Project Fund 388-94885, ULI
Implementation, to be authorized by the CRA at their August 1, 2016 meeting.
7. Information Technology
7.1 Award a contract (blanket purchase order) to GSA Security Inc. of Tampa, FL, in the
annual amount of$500,000.00, with two, one-year renewal options, for the purchase
of camera installations at various city locations and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
The City of Clearwater solicited proposals on June 23,2016 for a qualified
vendor to provide Axis IP Cameras, software (Milestone VMS) licensing, and
installation services.
The scope of services to be performed includes procurement, installation, and
activation of Axis IP cameras. The work includes, but is not limited to,
supplying the cameras, materials, wiring installation, camera implementation
and start-up, etc. Work will require the vendor to utilize a bucket truck or other
form of personnel lift. Permits and removal of waste materials resulting from
the installation of the cameras and mounting structures are the responsibility of
the vendor.
Initial work under this multi-year contract will be camera and related
equipment/software installations at the two largest fire stations: Station 45 (28
cameras) and Station 48 (21 cameras). The second phase of work involves
five city fire stations. Evaluation and award of the contract is based on unit
pricing for the first two stations and additional work under this contract will be
estimated by the Vendor based on bid unit prices along with additional item(s)
needed, to be evaluated and accepted at the City's discretion. The estimate for
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Fire Station 45 $49,500 and the estimate for Fire Station 48 $41,000.
GSA Security Inc. was selected under Invitation to Bid 41-16, Security
Cameras. The City received three bids from GSA, ACCI and APG Automation
and GSA was determined the lowest responsible bidder.
The contract will be for a one-year term, with an option for two one-year
renewal with costs not to exceed $500,000 annually.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will establish capital improvement project
315-91270, Fire Station Security Cameras to be funded with General Fund
Reserves. This will fund the estimated installation costs for security cameras
at Fire Stations 44, 45, 47, 48, 49 and 51.
Installation of security cameras at other city facilities will be funded from
various operating/capital codes as requested.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this contract will be provided by a third quarter budget amendment
allocating General Fund reserves in the amount of$250,000 to capital
improvement project 315-91270, Fire Station Security Cameras. Inclusive of
this item if approved, a net total of$2,318,646 of General Fund reserves has
been appropriated by Council to fund expenditures in the 2015/16 operating
budget. The remaining balance in General Fund reserves is approximately
$29.4 million, or 23.6% of the current General Fund operating budget.
In response to a question, 1 T Director Dan Mayer said the vendor can be used
for all installation services. There will be in excess of 100 cameras. The videos
will be subject to public records and are maintained for 30 days, per the
retention schedule.
8. Marine & Aviation
8.1 Authorize a Dollar Amount not to exceed $350,000.00 in funding to Gator Dredging of
Clearwater Florida, for dredging Cuts E and D-D of the Federal Project Cut Channel
section of the Clearwater Pass Federal Project for Maintenance Dredging from CIP
315-93422, Dredging of City Waterways. (consent)
This project is for maintenance dredging of the Clearwater Point portion of the
Clearwater Pass Federal Project area approved by the appropriate federal and
states agencies and to be executed through a signed contract with Gator
Dredging in the amount of$310,752.00 to dredge the sand from the channel
bottom and relocated it to an upland storage area for proper drainage and
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future use for beach nourishment. The Gator Dredge contract will be in
accordance with City Code, Exceptions to Bidding, 2.564(1)(d), utilization of
another government entity contract, Using the Gator Dredge City of Cape
Coral, Florida Contract CON-PW1 1-11/MT, valid through September 30,
2016. This project will restore safe navigation in the federally marked channel
off Clearwater Point. This channel was last dredged in 2012 by the Army
Corps of Engineers and is no longer safely navigable by most of our
commercial vessels or recreational vessels with a draft over 3 feet.
Pre-dredge sampling results show the dredge material to be beach compatible,
and therefore there is no severance fee due to the State of Florida, as long as
materials are placed on adjacent eroding beaches permitted to accept such
material. City permits allow for dredged material to be placed on a
self-contained upland site and used for public purposes at a later date. The
Scope of Work identifies the dredge contractor as being responsible for final
disposition of dredge materials as outlined in the city permits referenced in the
Scope of Work.
Past Army Corps of Engineer projects required taking the sand offshore for
"near shore" disposal. This was due to the limitations of the method of
dredging using a hopper dredge. A hopper dredge is similar to an open barge
which retains the sand within its hull, takes the sand offshore and opens the
bottom of the hull to deposit the sand "near shore" to eventually wash up on
the beach. This historically used method made it physically impossible to
retain any beach quality sand for beach nourishment where needed in
Clearwater. This new project/method makes it possible to have the sand
retained in Clearwater for use for local beach nourishment. This current project
covers only the dredging of the sand from the 3.9 acres of the channel bottom
as depicted and depositing the sand on city uplands for future use. The
permitting process has taken two years due to the multiple federal and state
agency constraints, environmental constraints and the state ownership of the
bottom land being dredged.
This contract is to properly dredge (8 foot depth)with an allowed "over dredge"
of an additional 2 feet for a maximum dredge depth of 10 feet in the project 3.9
acre area. This contract is a standalone project and is not tied to disposition of
the dredged material.
The frequent shoaling of this channel impacts our Charter vessel operators,
recreational vessels, numerous visiting boaters who look for the shortest route
to and from our Marina and Clearwater Pass. Additionally, City Marine Police
using as well as our city fire vessel and other agency LE vessels are forced to
use Memorial Causeway Channel and the Intracoastal Water Way. They use
more fuel and time to get to and from the Gulf whether for commercial,
recreational, Law Enforcement or public safety activity/emergency response
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due to the recurring shoaling.
As an interim measure in the past, the Coast Guard has moved channel
markers to the deeper East side of the channel at Clearwater Point until
dredging could be done to restore the existing channel.
Past Army Corps of Engineer dredging projects have required funding them
upfront$1 million dollars to be put on their schedule for a future year with no
set project date. Past projects have cost between $560,000 and $756,000
dollars with funds refunded months after their project is closed out often
crossing fiscal years.
This contract method gives us the ability to do more frequent spot dredging of
known trouble areas as local upland properties in the pass work to design and
permit more permanent rock groins/jetties to best retain sand and slow future
sand loss into Clearwater Harbor which creates our historical shoaling problem.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-93422, Dredging of City
Waterways, to fund this contract.
In response to questions, Environmental Manager Ed Chesney said since the
City does not own the bottom lands where the dredged materials originates,
the State of Florida allows tested and confirmed beach quality sand to be
placed on a public-accessed beach. The sites accepting the sand must have
a permit. Sand Key beach does not have a permit, which can take up to five
years to obtain.
9. Solid Waste
9.1 Approve an increase to Purchase Order (contract) BR511703 in the amount of
$100,000 with Coastal Alternative Fuel Systems, for Ford vehicle up-fitting services
(CNG conversion); authorize 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)
On June 29, 2016, City Manager Horne approved a blanket purchase order
(BR511703) in the amount of$99,500 to Coastal Alternative Fuel Systems, to
facilitate the timely scheduling of CNG up-fit/conversion services for nine Ford
trucks in the City's possession. The requested increase will result in a revised
purchase order amount of$199,500, and provide for the up-fit/conversion
services required for the remaining six additional Ford trucks in the current
Fiscal Year 15/16:
new add12016 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x 2 CNG Solid Waste 2082
27162016 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x 2 CNG Solid Waste 2083
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2717 2016 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4 x 2 CNG Solid Waste 2083
14032016 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4 x 2 CNG Recycling 2043
34302016 Ford F250 Ext Cab SVC Body-CNG Gas 2067
34242015 Ford F250 Ext Cab 4x2 CNG Gas 2175
At this time Coastal Alternative Fuel Systems is the only Ford
Qualified/Certified Vehicle Modifier in the State of Florida. Pursuant to City
Code Section 2.564(b) Exceptions to Bid and Quotation Procedure, Coastal
Alternative Fuel Systems is a sole source and therefore these services are
exempt from bidding.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
316-94241-564100-519-000 $100,000.00
9.2 Approve an increase of$200,000 to the purchase agreement (blanket purchase order)
with Waste Management Inc. of Florida for Class III waste disposal at their site for the
period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, including two, one-year
renewals, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On October 1, 2015, City Council approved a purchase agreement in the
amount of$400,000 with Waste Management Inc. of Florida for waste disposal
at their site. This approval was based on Invitation to Bid 67-15, which
includes two, one-year renewal terms at the City's discretion.
This increase for Class III waste is necessary because the year-to-date total of
tons disposed is 50% higher than the prior year, upon which the requested
amount was based. The reason for the increase is due to a significant volume
increase for both tons and frequency hauled by roll-off collection (primarily
construction and demolition debris). A smaller increase has also been
identified within residential bulk collection.
This vendor is utilized because of the lower disposal rate ($29.25/ton) for Class
III waste versus the disposal rate at Pinellas County (37.50/ton) for putrescible
waste.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available as part of the Fiscal Year 2015/16 Operating Budget of the
Solid Waste Fund in the following cost codes:
• 0-424-02082-543500-534-000-0000 (Residential Collection Dump
Fees)
• 0-424-02089-543500-534-000-0000 (Roll-Off Collection Dump Fees)
10. Official Records and Legislative Services
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10.1Appoint one member to the Nuisance Abatement Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through 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:
Gregory Livingston Lord - 1640 Ridgewood St., 33755 - Retired Teacher
Original appointment: 8/20/15 - (was serving 1 st term until 8/31/19)
Resigned: 6/8/16
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Greg A. Brown - 1279 Bermuda St., 33755 - Production Asst.
2. Jeffrey E. Feeley - 3301 San Domingo St., 33759 - Real Estate Investor
3. Mary Ann Lane - 3030 Homestead Ct., 33759 - Clinical Social Worker
4. Susan Oliveto - 100 Waverly Way#303, 33756 - English
Teacher/Librarian
Zip codes of current members:
3 at 33755
2 at 33756
1 at 33759
Current Categories:
Attorney
HR Analyst
Industrial Safety Training
Restaurant Owner
Retired Business Management
Retired/Management
There was consensus to appoint Susan Oliveto. Staff was directed to place
the item on the Consent Agenda.
10.2Appoint one member to the Marine Advisory Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through March 31, 2017.
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APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Marine Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7 + 1 Ex Officio member
CHAIRPERSON: Paul J. Kelley
MEETING DATES: 2nd Wed., 8 am (Quarterly)
PLACE: Chambers
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED FROM
THIS BOARD AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW
APPOINTEE:
Paul J. Kelley - 18540 U.S. Hwy 19 N., Unit D, 33764 - Self Employed
Original Appointment: 6/20/12
(was serving 1st term until 3/31/17)
Resigned 6/7/16 - (no longer resides within Clearwater city limits)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Jack Kleban - 331 Cleveland Street#703, 33755 -
Educator/Mechanical Eng.
2. Kevin R. T. Laughlin - 1237 Rose Road, 33759 - OSHA Compliance
Trainer
3. Ken Marlow - 1315 Ranchwood Dr., 33764 - Retired/Financial
Services
Zip codes of current members on board:
1 at 33756
2 at 33761
1 at 33764
3 at 33767
There was consensus to appoint Ken Marlow. Staff was directed to place the
item on the Consent Agenda.
10.3Appoint Mark T. Parry to the Brownfields Advisory Board as the agency or government
representative to fill the remainder of an unexpired term through November 30, 2018.
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(consent)
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Brownfields Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: **
MEMBERS: 9
CHAIRPERSON: Ryley Jeanne Marchion - Chair
MEETING DATE: As Called
PLACE: Determined when called
STAFF LIAISON: Diane Hufford
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: ** Three members will be Clearwater residents
who live within or adjacent to the Brownfields Area; Three members will be
owners or representatives of businesses operating in the Brownfields area and
need not be residents of Clearwater; Three members will be representatives of
federal or state agencies or local governments involved with the Brownfields
remediation process within Pinellas County and need not be Clearwater
residents
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND
NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
Katie See - 2011 Forest View Dr., Palm Harbor, FL 34683 -was Senior
Planner/Planning & Dev. Services
Original Appointment: 11/6/14 - (was serving 1st term to expire 11/30/18)
Resigned 6/27/16 - (left employment with the city)
(Agency or Government rep.)
THE NAME BELOW IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL
THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Mark T. Parry - 1655 Linwood Drive., 33755 - Senior Planner/Planning &
Dev. Services
(Agency or Government rep.)
Zip codes of current members:
2 at 33755
2 at 33756
1 at 33761
1 at 33767
1 at 33771
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1 at 33773
Current Categories:
2 Agency or Government rep.
3 Business Owner or rep.
3 Residents
11. Legal
11.1Adopt Ordinance 8901-16 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 2191 Bell Cheer Drive and 2130 Pleasant Parkway, both
within Clearwater, Florida 33764, into the corporate limits of the city, and redefining
the boundary lines of the city to include said additions.
11.2Adopt Ordinance 8902-16 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 2191 Bell Cheer Drive and 2130
Pleasant Parkway, both within Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the
city of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
11.3Adopt Ordinance 8903-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 2191 Bell Cheer
Drive and 2130 Pleasant Parkway, both with Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon
annexation into the city of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
11.4Adopt Ordinance 8904-16 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1739 El Trinidad Drive East, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the
corporate limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
11.5Adopt Ordinance 8905-16 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 1739 El Trinidad Drive East, Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the city of Clearwater as Residential Low (RL).
11.6Adopt Ordinance 8906-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1739 El Trinidad Drive
East, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the city of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
11.7Adopt Ordinance 8907-16 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
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post office address is 1321 Springdale Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755, into the
corporate limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
11.8Adopt Ordinance 8908-16 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 1321 Springdale Street, Clearwater Florida
33755, upon annexation into the city of Clearwater as Residential Low (RL).
11.9Adopt Ordinance 8909-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1321 Springdale Street,
Clearwater Florida 33755, upon annexation into the city of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
11.10 Adopt Ordinance 8910-16 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1300 Fairfield Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33764, into the
corporate limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
11.11 Adopt Ordinance 8911-16 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 1300 Fairfield Drive, Clearwater, Florida
33764, upon annexation into the city of Clearwater as Residential Low (RL).
11.12 Adopt Ordinance 8912-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1300 Fairfield Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the city of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
11.13 Provide direction regarding the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) request to
subordinate the City's reverter interest in a portion of the CMA property to $25 million
financing.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) submitted a letter to the city manager
dated June 22, 2016 requesting that Council conceptually agree to subordinate
the City's reverter interest in a portion of the CMA property to a future as yet
undetermined lender.
The Council has previously agreed to subordinate the City's reverter interest.
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Most recently in January 2011, the City agreed to subordinate to a $8.6 million
loan between CMA and BB&T; and subsequently, in June 2013, the CMA
requested and the City approved a subordination agreement in favor of BB&T
in an amount not to exceed $14,839,179. Ultimately, this last subordination
agreement and loan were not consummated.
CMA is negotiating financing for its garage and expansion and renovation
project. They are requesting approval to increase the subordination amount to
$25 million. The subordination agreement is not yet drafted and would be
subject to negotiation. If Council approves the concept, the Subordination
Agreement would be brought back to Council for approval.
The Subordination Agreement would provide, among other things that:
The City Council approves the subordination of its reverter rights applicable to
Parcel 1 to the lender's mortgage of$25,000,000.
In return for the City's subordination, the lender will provide the City with the
right of first refusal to acquire its first mortgage position and/or title, if
applicable, to Parcels 1, 2 and 3, should the City elect to exercise its reverter
rights by paying off the existing indebtedness in the event of the Aquarium's
default or demise.
The City will have no obligation to purchase the mortgage, nor is the City
guaranteeing any debt. Should the Aquarium fail and/or default on the
outstanding indebtedness, and the lender pursues its mortgage rights, the City
would have the option to either obtain control of the entire CMA campus (all
Parcels) in return for payment of the then existing debt balance, or waive this
option, with the lender then able to proceed with foreclosure on the Parcels.
12. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
13. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
14. Council Discussion Item
14.1 Electronic Signs:
New Signs - Mayor Cretekos
Message Change Rate - Councilmember Hamilton
Mayor Cretekos said a church had approached him regarding the use of an
electronic sign. The Mayor expressed that he would not have an issue with
electronic signs being used for institutions such as churches.
Councilmember Hamilton expressed his desire to broaden the uses for
electronic signs beyond institutional with technology what it is today, the
current code allows electronic signs to change their message only once in a
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six hour period. Increasing the frequency would have little or no impact on
vehicular traffic.
Discussion ensued with comments made that the incoming CRA Director
might be able to aid with moving forward with amendments to the sign
code. It was said that there are some establishments with electronic signs
that do not adhere to the six hour rule.
The City Attorney said information regarding distraction rates can be
compiled. She spoke with the sign attorney who had ideas about things staff
should look at, could do Institutional uses or specific interests in
downtown. She said staff will come back to Council and report on change
rates in other jurisdictions; the City's six hour interval is not unusual.
In response to a question, Station Manager Shawn Stafford said there was a
maintenance issue with the Centennial Monument which was not lit of for the
4t" of July holiday. The vendor has been out there and is in the process of
replacing the insides.
15. 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). — None.
16. Closing Comments by Mayor
17. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
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