04/28/2014 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 28, 2014
Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Bill Jonson,
Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze
Also Present: William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Dick Hull —Assistant City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, Nicole Sprague — Official
Records and Legislative Services
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Mayor George Cretekos called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
1. Presentations — Given.
1.1 Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) Future of the Region Award in
Public Education - Meeting of the Minds: Tracy Mercer & Laura Davis
1.2 Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2013.
The City's external auditors, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., will present the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the results of the City's audit
for Fiscal Year 2013.
Laura Brock and Greg Fabijanczuk provided a PowerPoint presentation. There were no
audit adjustments or control deficiencies to report.
2. Financial Services
2.1 Declare list of vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City; authorize
disposal through sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction,
Tampa, Florida; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Consent
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All vehicles and equipment have been replaced as necessary, or are no longer
required. Tampa Machinery Auction is the Tampa Bay Purchasing Cooperative
Auctioneer of Record. Tampa Machinery Auction holds a live auction monthly and
accepts internet bids at the time of the live auction.
In response to a suggestion, the City Attorney said that before Council considers
donating low-mileage surplus vehicles to a local high school, staff must analyze the
public purpose and benefit. The City typically donates to another 501 c3 or nonprofit
organization. Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard suggested seeking input from the
Fleet Manager, as it may require the vehicles to be evaluated differently.
No action taken on suggestion.
3. Marine and Aviation
3.1 Authorize the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the
City of Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
for the rehabilitation of hangars at the Clearwater Airpark and adopt Resolution
14-10.
The FDOT has agreed to provide 80% funding to rehabilitate the maintenance
hangar to include: replacing insulation, upgrading electrical/wiring throughout the
hangar, adding outside lighting, replacing indoor lighting with cost effective LED
lighting, repairing leaking roof, rehabilitating office to include new ceiling, repairing
door closures and painting and adding signage in front of hangar at the
Clearwater Airpark in the amount of$160,000.00.
A midyear budget amendment will establish the capital project 315-94881, Airpark
Hangar Rehabilitation in the amount of$200,000.00 recognizing the FDOT grant
funding in the amount of$160,000.00 and allocating general fund reserves in the
amount of$40,000.00.
3.2 Authorize a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the City of Clearwater
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the
rehabilitation of hangar C at the Clearwater Airpark, adopt Resolution 14-12, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
FDOT has agreed to provide 80% of the funding to rehabilitate hangar C at the
Clearwater Airpark. The scope of this work will include but is not limited to the
razing of hangar D, which is currently a shade hangar, and replacing it with a T-
hangar. The rebuilding of the T-hangar will include design, concrete, electrical,
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plumbing, civil engineering, stormwater management and the creation of an oily
water recovery system in the hangar in the amount of$400,000.00. Upon
execution of the JPA, a midyear budget amendment will establish capital project
315-94882, Rehabilitation of Airpark hangar C in the amount of$500,000.
Recognizing the FDOT grant funding in the amount of$400,000 and allocating
Penny for Pinellas funds in the amount of$100,000.
In response to questions, Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris said the contract with
the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) provides for a 70-30 split in revenues. The City
receives approximately $19,000 monthly. The FBO receives approximately $11,070
monthly.
4. Police
4.1 Authorize the Chief of Police to sign Memoranda of Agreements between the
State of Florida acting by and through the Department of Management Services,
Bureau of Federal Property Assistance as the State of Florida Single Point of
Contact, and the City of Clearwater Police Department for the conditional
transfer of surplus military equipment that will be repurposed for use by the
police department in furtherance of law enforcement operations. (Consent)
The Federal Property Assistance (FPA) Program acquires and distributes U.S.
Department of Defense and federally owned tangible personal property declared
excess/surplus by the military and federal government. This property is allocated
to the State of Florida for the benefit of state and local law enforcement, public
agencies and private/nonprofit health and education organizations.
The Florida Department of Management Services, Bureau of Federal Property
Assistance, does not disseminate the transfer paperwork and Memorandum of
Agreement until after the surplus equipment has been received by the receiving
government entity.
As a condition of receiving surplus military equipment from the State of Florida,
the requesting government entity is required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement
to indemnify and hold harmless the State of Florida, Department of Management
Services, for any and all lawsuits arising out of the use of the property.
On February 13, 2013, the city's Resource Management Committee approved the
Police Department's acquisition of three Humvees, and on March 5, 2014, the
Committee approved the acquisition of a Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected
(MRAP) Vehicle by the Police Department.
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Therefore, the Chief of Police is requesting the authority to accept the surplus
military vehicles and the authorization to sign Memoranda of Agreements with the
State of Florida, Department of Management Services, for the surplus equipment.
The costs incurred with the transfer, delivery, and repurposing of the acquired
vehicles will be funded by special project code 181-99387, Federal Forfeiture
Sharing.
In response to questions, Police Chief Anthony Holloway said the State of Florida would
take back the vehicles when the City no longer wants the vehicles. The Department is
prepared to do the usual oil change maintenance; vehicles requiring any other
maintenance repairs will be returned.
5. Solid Waste/General Support Services
5.1 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Honeywell International, Inc.
Building Solutions of Chicago, IL for an amount not to exceed $180,000 for the
quarterly Maintenance Fees, from May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015, per the
contracts dated November 17, 2008 and April 28, 2010, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (Consent)
The City of Clearwater signed two contracts with Honeywell Building Solutions to
retrofit various buildings with energy saving devices under the State of Florida
Energy Savings Contract 973-320-08-1. These contracts included provisions for
guaranteed savings under the Performance Contracting specifications.
The first contract was signed November 17, 2008. Several lighting changes were
completed, air conditioning units were replaced and a dehumidifier was installed
in the pool area to create a better environment and protect the steel structure from
rust and deterioration. The contract term is 20 years. The savings in the fourth
year was $40,516 above the guaranteed savings of$201,896.
The second contract was signed on April 28, 2010. This contract included lighting
changes in numerous buildings, air conditioning replacements and automated
HVAC controls in various City buildings and pool pump replacement at the Long
Center. The contract term is 15 years. The savings in the third year was $42,030
above the guaranteed savings of$410,020.
The contracts require Honeywell to maintain all the systems installed for the term
of the contract. This Blanket Purchase Order covers the maintenance and audit
costs for one year.
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5.2 Award a contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Jet Age Fuel of Clearwater, FL for
an amount not to exceed $3,700,000 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel
fuel for city motorized equipment, as per City of Clearwater RFP 19-10, during
the contract period May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (Consent)
This blanket purchase order covers the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel
delivered to the city fuel facility located at 1701 N. Hercules Avenue. This fuel is
used for all city equipment.
This is the final extension of a five-year contract.
The current average price for unleaded is $3.46 per gallon and diesel is $3.95 per
gallon.
Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the estimated average retail price
for diesel in 2015 is $3.73 per gallon and the estimated average retail price for
unleaded will be $3.39 per gallon.
This is a not to exceed price.
The City does not pay federal taxes, but does pay state taxes at the time of
payment and submits for reimbursement on a monthly basis.
5.3 Award a contract (purchase order) to Richard H. Martin Roofing of Largo Florida,
in the amount of$184,632.00 for the installation of a sprayed polyurethane foam
roof system and acrylic coating on the roofs of Building C and G of the Public
Services Complex, per Bid 13-14 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (Consent)
The roofs of buildings C and G at the Public Utilities Service Complex have
developed leaks and are in need of coating to protect the buildings and extend the
useful life of the roof systems. Building G was originally scheduled to be repaired
in Fiscal Year 2015 but staff recommends the repair be done prior to the
upcoming hurricane season.
Richard H. Martin Roofing provided the lowest responsible bid. The bid date was
March 6, 2014.
Midyear amendments will transfer $142,000 Sewer Revenue (388422) from
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project 0315-96739, Reclaimed Water Distr
Sys to 0315-96523, Public Utilities Admin Bldg R and R, and $42,710.47 from
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Stormwater Retained Earnings to 315-94512, Roof Repairs for total funding in the
amount of$184,710.47.
5.4 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $158,800.00 to Alan Jay Fleet Sales of
Sebring, FL for the purchase of five 2014 Ford F450 utility body pickup trucks, in
accordance with the Florida State Term Contract 071-000-14-1, 2.564(1)(d),
Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental Bid; authorize lease purchase under
the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement, or internal financing via an
interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in
the City's best interests; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Consent
The five Ford F450 pickup trucks will be purchased through the Florida State
Term Contract 071-000-14-1 and quote dated December 20, 2013.
One of these vehicles will be replacing G3428 (2008 Ford F250 utility body pickup
truck) with 109,008 miles. This truck is assigned to the Gas Department. Four of
these vehicles will be replacing G2103 (1999 Ford F350 utility body pickup truck)
with 101,048 miles, G2431 (2001 Chevy 3500 utility body pickup truck) with
91,142 miles, G2863 (2004 Ford F450 utility body pickup truck) with 87,093 miles
and G3015 (2006 Ford F450 utility body pickup truck) 97,650 miles. These trucks
are assigned to the Public Utilities Department.
These vehicles were included in the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Garage CIP
Replacement Fund.
Solid Waste/General Services Director Earl Gloster said the contract total listed in the
agenda item is incorrect. The contract amount should read $195,643.50. The
compressed natural gas vehicle is $48,000.
It was stated that the agenda item will be corrected prior to the council meeting.
5.5 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Waste Equipment and Parts
LLC of Tampa, Florida to rebuild two Automated Side Loaders for an amount not
to exceed $150,000, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Consent
The Solid Waste Department recommends two automated side loaders, G3502
and G3504 be rebuilt and used to collect recyclables in our single stream
recycling program. The rebuilds would significantly reduce the financial impact on
the recycling program, increase efficiency and reduce the overall fleet. The
rebuilds would give an additional five years of service without incurring any
additional debt service to the program. The cost to purchase two new automated
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side loaders is $564,000 and the debt service on that amount would severely
impact the recycling program.
As this expenditure would be incurred by the Solid Waste Fund, a mid-year
budget amendment will be made to increase Other Contractual Services by
$150,000 in cost center 02082 Residential Solid Waste. The Solid Waste
revenues should be more than sufficient to cover this additional expenditure, but
in the event the revenue is not sufficient, this would be paid from the Unrestricted
Reserves of the Solid Waste Fund.
Staff was directed to provide information on the business case for savings.
5.6 Approve a contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Wingfoot Commercial Tire of
Clearwater, FL, for an amount not to exceed $510,000, for the purchase of
Goodyear Tires for city-motorized equipment, from May 1, 2014 through
February 27, 2015, in accordance with Sec. 2.5640)(d), Code of Ordinances -
Other governmental bid; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Consent
This blanket purchase order is a piggyback of the Florida State Term Contract
863-000-10-1. This contract covers period beginning May 1, 2014 through
February 27, 2015. The State of Florida renewed this contract for 10-months
effective through February 27, 2015. This contract covers the purchase of several
different sizes of tires for use on all city vehicles.
6. Engineering
6.1 Approve proposal from Construction Manager at Risk Certus Builders, Inc. of
Tampa, FL for the demolition phase of the Residual Processing Building (RDP)
storage conversion project (13-0053-UT) for the guaranteed maximum price of
$208,923.40 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (Consent)
On 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
Oldsmar, FL; and J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpon Springs, FL for a period
of three years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications 15-13 based upon construction
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experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and
involvement in the community.
This contract will provide for exterior and interior demolition of process equipment
in the Residual Processing Building and Generator Building in order to convert the
two buildings into storage facilities at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility.
Work includes: engineering and permitting services, coordination between sub-
contractor and City staff, and exterior and interior demolition of the Residual
Processing Building and Generator Building.
The construction duration for this project is 75days, commencing upon the Notice
to Proceed.
Future maintenance of the building will be provided by the Northeast Water
Reclamation Facility and Building Maintenance staff, same as for the existing
building. There will be neither additional staff requirements nor additional
operating impacts for this project.
Sufficient budget and revenue are available in Capital Improvement Program
project, 0327-96664, WPC R and R.
In response to questions, Engineering Manager Rob Fahey said the construction
manager at-risk process was used; staff negotiated the fee. The equipment in the
storage building is no longer being used due to regulation changes.
6.2 Award a contract (purchase order) to Layne Inliner, LLC, Sanford, FL, in the
amount of$1,028,387.50, for the cleaning and video inspection of Stormwater
outfall locations throughout the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (Consent)
City Storm Pipes have decreased capacity when they contain sand, tree roots,
barnacles and many other types of debris.
This contract will involve removal of debris to improve the function and integrity of
the Stormwater infrastructure.
The City of Clearwater Engineering Department will direct the contractor to high
priority pipe systems as established by review of inspection reports and
maintenance records.
This contract is being awarded based on unit price only for a total value not to
exceed $1,028,387.50.
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Although three contractors attended the prebid meeting, only one decided to
submit a bid due the specialty nature of the work. The unit prices proposed are
reasonable for this type of work.
Sufficient revenue is available in Capital Improvement Program project 0315-
96124, Storm Pipe System Improvements.
In response to questions, Engineering Manager Elliot Shoberg said city crews do most
of the cleaning and inspection work. The contractors are being used because city
crews have set hours, which may not coincide with the low tide.
7. Official Records and Legislative Services
7.1 Provide direction regarding changes to City Council Rules.
At the April 14, 2014 work session, it was suggested that consideration be given
to moving the Consent Agenda earlier in the council meeting. Staff is suggesting
the Consent Agenda be placed after Citizens to be heard regarding items not on
the agenda, but before public hearings. Staff is also recommending adding a
Presentations category after public hearings, which will be reserved for
government agencies or groups who are providing formal updates or requests to
Council. Special recognitions and awards would remain at the beginning of the
meeting and would be reserved for Proclamations, service awards, and other
special recognitions.
During the same meeting, a suggestion was made regarding opening closing
comments by the Mayor to Councilmembers. Comments would be limited to three
minutes. Currently the Mayor closes the council meeting reviewing upcoming and
recent events.
Discussion ensued regarding providing councilmembers with opportunity to speak at the
end of the meeting. Support was expressed to limit closing comments to three minutes
to raise issues to discuss at a future work session.
7.2 Provide direction regarding changes to City Council Policies.
Staff is recommending changes to the following areas-
1) Application Fee Waivers (23A) - Added Skye Lane Properties, LLC. Waived
permit, application, inspection, and other fees via Resolution 14-03.
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2) Stationery (24F) - In addition to traditional letterhead, Public
Communications has designed digital letterhead template for city departments.
The policy has been amended to read: The City shall have one form of stationery
letterhead designed by Public Communications on which the City seal will be
imprinted. Paper stock will be recyclable. Other forms in supply will be allowed to
be used until said supply is depleted.
In response to a question, the City Clerk said she would contact Parks and Recreation
regarding the Council Policy related to the Ages 12-13 supervised use of City recreation
fitness facilities on page 31 to see if this policy can be incorporated into their rules. The
City Attorney explained that the entire rule is not in the Council Policies, it is an
exception to a Parks and Recreation rule, which prohibits the use of the facility at a
certain age.
The City Clerk said Parks and Recreation have identified and contacted eight Home
Owner Associations who have subdivision monuments to see if they wish to continue
with the monument or adopt-a-park program and to let them know of new requirements
including the need for an insurance policy. Staff will provide Council with an update at
a future meeting.
7.3 Approve the 2014 Clearwater Federal Priorities.
Discussion deferred to the council meeting.
8. Legal
8.1 Continue to June 5, 2014: Approve the Annexation of a portion of the road right-
of-way located on Belcher Road, north of Sunset Point Road to Montclair Road,
including all of the right-of-way within the intersection of North Belcher Road,
Montclair Road, and Old Coachman Road, consisting of a portion of Section 06,
Township 29 South, Range 16 East; and pass Ordinances 8558-14, 8559-14,
and 8560-14 on second reading. (ANX2014-02005)
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 8547-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property
whose post office address is 2205 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida
33759 into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the
city to include said addition.
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 8548-14 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 2205 McMullen Booth Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Residential Suburban (RS).
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8.4 Adopt Ordinance 8549-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2205 McMullen
Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Low Density Residential (LDR).
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 8552-14 on second reading, annexing certain real properties
whose post office addresses are 1940 North Betty Lane, 1258 Sedeeva Circle
North, 1978 North Betty Lane, 2084 Lantana Avenue, 2075 The Mall, and 1241
Union St., all in Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with certain Rights of Way of
North Betty Lane, Sedeeva Circle North, and Lantana Avenue, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 8553-14 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 1940 North Betty Lane,
1258 Sedeeva Circle North, 1978 North Betty Lane, 2084 Lantana Avenue, 2075
The Mall, and 1241 Union St., all in Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with
certain Rights of Way of North Betty Lane, Sedeeva Circle North, and Lantana
Avenue, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
8.7 Adopt Ordinance 8554-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1940
North Betty Lane, 1258 Sedeeva Circle North, 1978 North Betty Lane, 2084
Lantana Avenue, 2075 The Mall, and 1241 Union St., all in Clearwater, Florida
33755, together with certain Rights of Way of North Betty Lane, Sedeeva Circle
North, and Lantana Avenue, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
8.8 Adopt Ordinance 8555-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property
whose post office address is 3119 Johns Parkway into the corporate limits of the
city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
8.9 Adopt Ordinance 8556-14 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 3119 Johns Parkway, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
8.10 Adopt Ordinance 8557-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3119 Johns
Parkway, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
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8.11 Adopt Ordinance 8561-14 on second reading, annexing certain real property
whose post office addresses are 1942 North Betty Lane, 1996 North Betty Lane,
and 1235 Palm Street, all in Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with certain
right of way of North Betty Lane located south of State Street, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
8.12 Adopt Ordinance 8562-14 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 addresses are 1942 North Betty Lane,
1996 North Betty Lane, and 1235 Palm Street, all in Clearwater, Florida 33755,
together with certain right of way of North Betty Lane located south of State
Street, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
8.13 Adopt Ordinance 8563-14 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the
city by zoning certain real property whose post office addresses are 1942 North
Betty Lane, 1996 North Betty Lane, and 1235 Palm Street, all in Clearwater,
Florida 33755, together with certain right of way of North Betty Lane located
south of State Street, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
9. City Manager Verbal Reports
9.1 Clearwater Bombers Sign
Mayor George Cretekos said he was approached by the Clearwater Bombers Alumni
regarding placing a sign on State Road (SR) 60 off the Courtney Campbell Causeway at
the entrance of Clearwater. Staff met with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) about potential signage and was informed that the Phillies and Best Sports
Town signs the City has on SR 60 are not permitted. The Best Sports Town sign was
permitted for a 2-year period. Mayor Cretekos said he suggested to the Bombers the
Eddie Moore Complex to house a permanent sign; the Bombers are insisting a sign on
SR 60.
The City Manager said FDOT permits recognition signs for a 2-year period. Staff should
have removed the recognition signs at the end of the 2-year period. FDOT will allow the
City to use the location of the Best Sports Town sign for another recognition sign. This
location may be used for a temporary Bombers recognition sign or the City's Centennial
sign. The Bombers are not interested in a temporary sign.
It was suggested that the Bombers consider placing a recognition sign at Crest Lake
Park.
No action taken.
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10. Council Discussion Items
10.1 Clearwater Beach Tourist District Noise Enforcement - Mayor Cretekos
The Council recessed 3:01 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Mayor Cretekos raised concerns with late night noise levels from a beach
establishment. He questioned if Council would consider amending the current
complaint driven policy, which requires individuals to contact the police if noise levels
are too disruptive.
Police Chief Anthony Holloway said staff does not use a decibel reader to measure the
noise level. Chief Holloway said officers utilize a 100 ft.-rule. The responding officer
determines if noise is loud and raucous and has the discretion to issue a warning.
Individuals are provided three warnings before a citation is issued. The policy is applied
citywide but most of the complaints originate from the beach area.
It was determined that the current method of enforcement is acceptable.
10.2 Beach Parking Concerns - Councilmember Hamilton
Councilmember Hamilton expressed concern regarding the metered parking rate
increase on Clearwater Beach as well as converting unmetered spots to metered. He
said employees on north beach will not utilize the metered spaces and they would park
in residential areas.
Discussion ensued regarding all the programs the parking program funds including
year-round lifeguards, parking garages, and beach cleanup. The City Manager said the
Parking Manager discussed the rate increase with the Clearwater Beach Chamber of
Commerce. Clearwater does not compare itself and programs to other communities. A
series of proposed changes are being implemented; further changes may be considered
if the proposed changes do not work.
10.3 — Sister Cities Trip — Mayor George Cretekos
Mayor Cretekos raised concerns regarding potential dates for upcoming Nagano Trip.
The proposed dates coincide with the City's centennial celebration.
Discussion was deferred to the council meeting.
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11. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
12. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
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