10/20/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2016
City of Clearwater
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Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 20, 2016
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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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 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 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Father Randall Hehr from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Vice Mayor Jonson
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 October Service Awards
Two service awards were presented to city employees
4.2 Hispanic Heritage Concert Presentation - Neil Fernandez, Program Director from
WYUU Max!ma
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the October 5, 2016 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the minutes of the
October 5, 2016 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Karen Cunningham requested the City submit Drew Street, between
NE Coachman Road and Duncan Avenue, as a candidate for a
Complete Streets grant. The grant is for design only and does not
require matching funds. Complete Streets are unlike traditional streets
that focus on the needs of automobiles, complete streets focus on the
needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. Many believe Drew
Street is wide enough to accommodate complete streets components
and surrounded by long-established neighborhoods.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve settlement of the liability claim on behalf of Brittany Cervino for payment not
to exceed $100,000.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.2 Approve a Mutual Use Agreement with Tampa Bay Water for the installation of a
natural gas distribution main and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.3 Accept a Natural Gas Easement over, under, across and through a portion of property
conveyed by Belleview Place Land, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, given in
consideration of receipt of$1.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom. (consent)
7.4 Authorize the award of landscaping service agreements to Central Florida
Landscaping, Entzion Property Management, Duval Landscape, Earth Designs, and
Botanical Dimensions (Bid 29-16), in a total annual amount of$375,000 for the period
of November 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, with two annual extensions at the
City's discretion and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve the appointment of Patrick E. Adamson to the Board of Trustees, Clearwater
Police Supplementary Pension Plan with a term to expire October 31, 2020. (consent)
7.6 Approve Engineer of Record Work Order to AECOM, Inc. in the amount of$185,000
for Cooper's Point Master Plan Project (16-0026-EN) and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve an amendment to the Emergency Medical Services ALS First Responder
Agreement between Pinellas County and City of Clearwater to provide funding
changes for Engine 45, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.8 Award a contract (purchase order) to MetalCraft Marine Inc., Cape Vincent, New York,
in the amount of$606,248.50 for the purchase of one new FireStorm 32 diesel
waterjet, Fire/Rescue boat, in accordance with sec. 2.564 - (1) (d) Code of
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Ordinances, - other governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.9 Award a contract (purchase order) to Fisher Scientific, Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount
not to exceed $ 738,997.41 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) repair parts and air bottles, personal protective equipment (PPE), and
departmental operating supplies in accordance with Sec. 2.564(b), Code of
Ordinances - Other governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.10Award a contract (purchase order) to Suncoast Communications, St. Petersburg,
Florida, in an amount not to exceed $ 140,000.00 for the purchase of radios,
communication equipment, vehicle installation services, and maintenance agreements
in accordance with Sec. 2.564(b), Code of Ordinances - other governmental bid, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Approve one-year renewal term with Intuition Systems, Inc., DBA Bi112Pay, of
Clearwater, Florida in the amount of$43,300 for lock box services, from October 1,
2016 through September 30, 2017, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.12Approve a change order for contract term extension with King Engineering Associates,
Inc., for the Solid Waste Transfer Station design and permitting, pursuant to City Code
Section 2.561 (8)(c), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.13Appoint Kevin R.T. Laughlin to the Marine Advisory Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through March 31, 2017. (consent)
7.14Appoint Charles "Daniel" Engel and Jack Kleban to the Municipal Code Enforcement
Board with terms to expire October 31, 2019. (consent)
7.15Approve the 2017 Council Meeting Schedule. (consent)
7.16Request for authority to settle the case of Sarita Merricks vs. City of Clearwater Case
No. 15-007723-CI for$30,000. (consent)
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
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8.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 2130 and 2192 Bell Cheer Drive; and pass Ordinances 8948-16, 8949-16
and 8950-16 on first reading. (ANX2016-08025)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve two parcels of land totaling 0.518
acres, both occupied by single-family homes. The parcels are located generally
south of Druid Road, east of South Hercules Avenue, west of South Belcher
Road and north of Lakeview Road. The applicants are requesting annexation
in order to receive solid waste service from the City and have been connected
to the city sanitary sewer as part of the Belcher Area Sanitary Sewer System
Extension Project. The properties are contiguous to existing city limits along at
least one property boundary. It is proposed that the properties be assigned a
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City.
The applicants have paid the sewer impact fee in full and have been
connected to the City's sanitary sewer system. The properties are
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 this properties by
Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate
capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service. Water service will continue to be provided
by the County. The proposed annexations will not have an adverse
effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the
following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
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
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consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of these
properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned
to the properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The uses
of the subject properties are consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
limits along at least one property boundary. Therefore, the annexation
is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to approve the annexation, initial Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 2130 and 2192 Bell Cheer Drive. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8948-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 8948-16 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
Ordinance 8949-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 8949-16 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
Ordinance 8950-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8950-16 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
8.2 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 3041 Merrill Avenue; and pass Ordinances 8951-16, 8952-16 and 8953-16
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on first reading. (ANX2016-08026)
This voluntary annexation petition involves one parcel of land totaling 0.185
acres, and is occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on the
south side of Merrill Avenue approximately 450 feet west of McMullen Booth
Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste
service from the City and will be connected to the city sanitary sewer as part of
the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer System Extension Project. The property is
not contiguous to existing city limits; however, it is in an enclave surrounded by
city property on all sides (Type A) and is eligible for annexation pursuant to the
Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Pinellas County. 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 service from the City. 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 made
available, and is aware of the sewer impact fee that must be paid 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 N. McMullen Booth
Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this
property by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has
adequate capacity to serve this 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 policies 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.
Policy A.7.2.4 Allow voluntary annexations for noncontiguous
properties that are within an enclave as defined by Section
171.031(13)(a), Florida Statutes ("Type A" enclaves) and as
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authorized by the 2014 Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement
(ISBA) between Pinellas County and municipalities, including
the City of Clearwater.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the 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 Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The 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 not contiguous to city limits but
is located in a Type A Enclave; therefore, the annexation is consistent
with the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement authorized by Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.204.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to approve the annexation, initial Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 3041 Merrill Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8951-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 8951-16 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
Ordinance 8952-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 8952-16 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
Ordinance 8953-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8953-16 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
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8.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1846 Pineland Drive; and pass Ordinances 8954-16, 8955-16 and 8956-16
on first reading. (ANX2016-08027)
This voluntary annexation petition involves one parcel of land totaling 0.169
acres and is occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on the
west side of Pineland Drive approximately 360 feet south of Sunset Point
Road. 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
east. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Urban (RU) 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 service from the City. Sewer
service is not readily available to the applicant's property. Collection of
solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. 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 this property by Station
51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity
to serve this 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
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category
is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this
property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
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density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be
assigned to the property is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The 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 east. Therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to approve the annexation, initial Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1846 Pineland Drive. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8954-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 8954-16 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
Ordinance 8955-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 8955-16 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
Ordinance 8956-16 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8956-16 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
9. City Manager Reports
9.1 Approve an amendment to an existing professional services agreement with
Foundation Design LLC (d.b.a MERJE), for the US 19 Master Wayfinding and
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Signage Plan, increasing the purchase order from $64,295 to $268,795 to fund Phase
2 as described in the Additional Scope of Services, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
The preparation and installation of a wayfinding program was identified as a
strategy in the U.S. 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan. In August 2015, the
Planning and Development Department issued a Request for Qualifications for
environmental graphic and design services to develop a wayfinding and
signage master plan for the Corridor. On January 29, 2016, MERJE, a
nationally recognized firm with extensive community wayfinding experience,
was awarded a contract in the amount of$64,295 to develop such plan. Key
objectives of the plan were to:
• strengthen the brand identity of the Corridor;
• identify key destinations along the Corridor;
• help drivers better navigate the controlled access highway and frontage
roads; and
• direct pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users in the area.
In developing the Master Plan MERJE used a two-step approach which
involved a wayfinding analysis and schematic design development. This
process included field work, interviews with stakeholders along the Corridor,
interviews with government agencies and a stakeholder and public meeting
where three schematic designs were presented for feedback. Based on
feedback a fourth design was developed.
The US 19 Corridor Wayfinding and Signage Plan (Phase 1) lays the
foundation for the wayfinding program. The Planning and Development
Department is seeking Council approval for Phase 2 in the amount of$204,500
to conduct the detailed design work. This project will result in the final design
for all sign types, sign locations, message schedule, orientation map and
brochure, bid assistance and construction administration. Phase 3 of this
project will be the actual contract for the fabrication and installation and will be
presented to Council for approval.
Funding for this contract is available in capital project 315-92842, US 19
Wayfinding, to fund this contract.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to approve an amendment to an existing
professional services agreement with Foundation Design LLC
(d.b.a MERJE), for the US 19 Master Wayfinding and Signage Plan,
increasing the purchase order from $64,295 to $268,795 to fund
Phase 2 as described in the Additional Scope of Services, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
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Complete Streets Request
The City Manager said staff has discussed the request with the
interested citizens. The request is currently not in the work plan. In order
to accommodate the request, staffs work plan would have to be
adjusted or contract someone in order to meet the timeline. Council
direction is needed.
In response to questions, the City Manager said staff would like to
review the grant application to determine if staff moves forward with the
application. Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said the grant would be
for design services only, which includes determining the potential
components for that street section.
It was stated that the City of Largo received a Complete Streets grant. It
was suggested that staff discuss the recommended corridor with
Forward Pinellas.
Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton said the
Complete Streets Program is a new annual grant project via Forward
Pinellas. The grant program requires a local match. The hourly rate for a
grant writer is approximately$50 per hour. The grant program provides
funding to study the area and determine the components needed for a
complete street.
Concerns were expressed that something on staffs work plan will have
to be pushed back in order to proceed with the requested grant program
and that there is no urgency to approve the request tonight.
Councilmember Jonson moved to authorize the City Manager
to direct the diversion of up to 20 hours of staff time, or $1,000 of
consultant time, to determine whether a grant proposal can be
written within the time limits, to include working with Forward
Pinellas regarding the application and return to Council with
findings. The motion was duly seconded and carried by the following
vote:
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Ayes:4 - Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell, Councilmember
Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
Wastewater Stormwater Task Force Update
Public Utilities Director Dave Porter said the task force was one of the
action items identified at the September 20 Pinellas County Legislative
Delegation meeting. The task force met this past Monday to identify key
areas to avoid or mitigate spills, overflows and releases of sewage to
the environment, particularly water bodies, to increase the capacity and
resiliency of collective sewer systems and wastewater treatment
infrastructure, and to seek opportunities to address drainage and
stormwater issues that impact the sewer system. Mr. Porter said the
technical advisory committee will identify initiatives for the task force
within the next 90 days.
In response to questions, Mr. Porter said in regards to capacity, the task
force will be looking at the treatment plants across the county
and identify the average daily flow capacities (how much the plants are
designed to treat on a continuous basis) and the peak capacity (the
maximum the plant can treat effectively). Communities with stormwater and
wastewater facilities are represented on the task force. The infrastructure
issues will not be solved in 90 days. Mr. Porter said the initiatives identified
will have to be palatable for all. The lateral line is the pipeline that connects a
person's home to the city sewer system. The lateral line belongs to the
homeowner, not the City. Stormwater entering the sewer system is one
of the major issues effecting the City's inflow and infiltration. Mr. Porter
said this issue arises when the lateral line is damaged, clogged, or not
re-capped properly after a clean out. The City's wastewater
treatment plants were never designed to handle infiltration of stormwater.
This issue is currently addressed by notifying the homeowner of the problem,
the cost to fix a lateral line is estimated at $800 to $1,800. Mr. Porter
said Pinellas County is not providing staff support, he anticipates each
representative's staff will provide approximately 8 hours of support
initially.
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Other Council Action
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11.1 City Attorney Evaluation
AND
11.2City Manager Evaluation
Councilmembers gave their evaluations to the City Attorney and City
Manager.
Vice Mayor Jonson said he provided feedback to the City Attorney via
the SAMP 4-6 Performance Evaluation Form and the City Manager via
the ICMA (International City/County Management Association) format,
copies of the forms were provided to Council's Executive Assistant for
distribution.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Hamilton wished his fellow high school classmates a great
40th reunion.
Councilmember Cundiff said he volunteers with the Sons of the American
Revolution organization and is the Clearwater Chapter President, which
serves northern Pinellas and Western Pasco Counties. Each month, the
organization honors a city's police and fire rescue department. Clearwater
Police and Clearwater Fire Rescue were honored at this month's luncheon.
Several members of the departments were recognized for their dedication
and service.
Vice Mayor Jonson said he traveled to Salisbury, North Carolina a couple
weeks ago for a Scenic America Conference. The conference focused on
the quality of places throughout America. Fifteen years ago, the City of
Salisbury adopted a strong historic preservation strategy that has been
consistently followed and today their historic downtown is the place to be and
shop. He participated in a tour of historic homes in the area, some of the
homes dated back to the Civil War era. He said he attended the Pinellas
County Preservation Board Preservation Summit yesterday, which included
stories about South Ward school and other historic areas around the state.
The Summit included a tour of Peace Memorial Church, and a presentation
from a local resident on the history of Harbor Oaks. He said Clearwater has
lots of stories that need to be told more widely.
Councilmember Caudell congratulated the Clearwater Arts Alliance for their
first bike tour and encouraged citizens to visit the Alliance's webpage which
provides information on the art and the artists as well as the growing work
the organization is doing in the community. She said another moment of
collaboration will be celebrated in December. She encouraged all to visit the
Clearwater Historical Society's webpage and encouraged school age
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children and teachers to get involved in the arts and history programs. The
president of the Historical Society said Plumb School House is in need of
improvements and they are working on fundraising for improvements to
South Ward school to turn it into a museum.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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