10/31/2016 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes October 31, 2016
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Monday, October 31, 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 Police Officer Oaths
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Garrett Banks, James Brady
11, Jesse Leeman, Christopher Roberts 11, Cody Steele and James Ethan
Yazinski.
2.2 2016 Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA) Marketing Employee of the Year Lisa
Friday - Chuck Warrington, CGS Director
3. Gas System
3.1 Declare as surplus backup Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling compressor and
obsolete gas appliances and repair parts to the needs of the City, authorize
disposition through sale to the highest bidder through open market and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Clearwater Gas System's (CGS) backup fueling compressor was replaced in
2014 at the CNG fueling station on Hercules Avenue. A new compressor, with
a larger fueling capacity, replaced it and meets the current and future needs of
the CNG station. The original backup compressor did not have sufficient
capacity to operate the station when the primary compressor unit was down for
maintenance.
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CGS also has numerous inventory service/repair parts and appliances for
disposition. These items generally consist of appliance venting, ignitions
controls, flame sensors, thermostats, steel posts and bases for gas lights, grill
hoods, built in oven and a washing machine. The appliance storeroom items
were demo units from the old CGS Sales showroom on Drew Street and US
Hwy. 19, along with accent/component pieces that are now obsolete. In
addition, several of the hotel/resort accounts have replaced their aging gas
boilers and spa heaters with higher efficiency models, therefore, resulting in
obsolete repair parts. Most of these obsolete parts are over 20 years old.
The intent is to sell all surplus designated equipment to the highest bidder.
The selected bidder(s) will be responsible for pick-up and transportation of the
equipment from their locations. The CNG compressor is located at the Solid
Waste complex on Hercules and the service/repair items are located at the
Gas Administration Warehouse on Myrtle Avenue.
Pursuant to City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 2.622, surplus
sales of common bulk items of an estimated value greater than $5,000 shall be
through public auction or open market, following authorization by the City
Council. The estimated value of the surplus CNG compressor is $10,000 and
service/repair parts at$41,000. The open market bid opportunity will be
handled in accordance with code and purchasing policy, Division 4, Sale of
Surplus Personal Property, and managed by the Purchasing Division.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Revenue Code: 0-423-00000369901-000-000-0000
In response to questions, Gas Operations Manager Brian Langille said the
compressor is now being surplused because Solid Waste no longer needs it,
the compressor was transferred to Solid Waste when it was decommissioned
in 2014. Solid Waste never used the compressor unit. Mr. Langille said Solid
Waste decided to purchase another unit after it was determine the repair costs
were higher than desired.
4. Police Department
4.1 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Westfield Property
Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, in its capacity as agent for
the owner of the premises known as Westfield Countryside (Shopping Center),
located at 27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida, and the City of
Clearwater Police Department for the purpose of accessing the video surveillance
systems located at the Shopping Center and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
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Westfield Property Management, LLC and the Clearwater Police Department
have entered into a cooperative agreement to allow the police department
immediate access to the video surveillance systems at Westfield Countryside
(Shopping Center) during an incident involving an active shooter or other
significant life-saving event.
The property manager, however, has requested that the Clearwater Police
Department (CPD) agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the MOU
between Westfield Property Management, LLC, and CPD. Additionally, the
property manager has requested that CPD hold harmless Westfield and its
affiliates (including without limitation, the owner of the Westfield Countryside
shopping center) from and against any and all loss liability, damage, cost or
expense arising out of or related to CPD's use of the video surveillance
systems.
Nothing in the MOU, however, shall be deemed a waiver of the limitations on
liability contained in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or the doctrine of
sovereign immunity.
There are no costs associated with this Memorandum of Understanding.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A
In response to questions, Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said the Department
will be able to remote access the video and set up a command post when
necessary. During the holidays, the Department utilizes extra officers to assist
with crime prevention. Chief Slaughter said there is nothing in the MOU to
restrict the Department from using the video to monitor groups gathering for a
protest, the Department's protocol does not call for monitoring a protest.
It was requested that staff confirm if signs are posted informing patrons that
security cameras are used for security purposes.
4.2 Approve the purchase of License Plate Recognition equipment, in the amount of
$100,642.00, from Vetted Security Systems of St. Petersburg, Florida, pursuant to
City Code Section 2.564 (1)(d) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
In 2010, the Clearwater Police Department implemented License Plate
Recognition (LPR) technology when it purchased two mobile LPR systems
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from Elsag North America LLC. These systems were installed on two police
cruisers. In 2012, the Police Department received an additional LPR system at
no cost from PLATESMART LLC, which was used in support of the Republican
National Convention deployment.
On July 1, 2016, the Elsag vendor ended service and maintenance support.
As a result, the Elsag systems have become non-functional and obsolete.
The PLATESMART system is currently in service, but has several limitations,
including the ability to process information from multiple directions. The vendor
has restricted the system to a single user. In addition, because the unit was
received at no cost as a "demo" product, the service agreement is contingent
on the Department providing product demonstrations for potential customers or
other persons that have an interest in PLATESMART.
The current Police Department LPR technology is outdated, limiting, and does
not have the ability to seamlessly integrate with other LPR technology
implemented in Pinellas County.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has entered into an agreement to
purchase LPR technology from Vetted Security Systems. The Clearwater
Police Department recognizes that criminals are not restricted by jurisdictional
boundaries and frequently travel between jurisdictions to commit crimes.
The purchase of four LPR systems will allow the Police Department to
seamlessly share LPR data in real time with the Sheriff's Office LPR network.
Since the purchase will be a shared network coordinated by the Pinellas
County Sheriff's Office, the Sheriff's Office has agreed to cover the costs
associated with the support and maintenance of the Clearwater Police
Department LPR devices.
The ability to share information will exponentially increase the effectiveness of
the Clearwater Police Department to predict, prevent, and protect the City of
Clearwater. The Clearwater Police Department and the Pinellas County
Sheriff's Office are currently collaborating on a number of task forces that this
technology would support. These Task Forces include the Violent Crime Task
Force, the Habitual Offender Monitoring and Enforcement Task Force, and the
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force.
Clearwater Police Department restricts access to LPR data to only authorized
personnel, and authorized personnel are only permitted to access the data in
furtherance of a criminal justice purpose. Any other access is strictly
forbidden.
The Police Department will fund the purchase using Federal Forfeiture Sharing
revenues, in the amount of$100,642.00; pursuant to City Code Section 2.564
(1)(d), Other Governmental Contract.
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The Police Department's operating budget will fund monthly air card service for
the two static LPR devices at an estimated annual cost of$1,000.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Special Revenue program 181-99387, Federal
Forfeiture Sharing, to fund the equipment purchase.
Funds are available in cost code 010-01155-530300, Contractual Services, for
the annual air card service.
In response to questions, Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said the Department
will purchase four devices, two trailer based devices and two mobile devices
with a magnetic base, allowing the device to be transferred from vehicle to
vehicle. The devices will be purchased through federal forfeiture funds.
5. Engineering
5.1 Approve Change Order 1 to Rowland, Inc. in the amount of$750,000 for Emergency
Repairs associated with Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs) as part of the 2013-14
Sanitary Sewer and Manholes Rehabilitation Project and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
February 5, 2015, City Council awarded a 2-year contract to Rowland, Inc.
for Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Emergency Repairs based on unit prices.
The original contract included $100,000 for emergency repair within the
three Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs).
The repairs include work for emergencies that city crews cannot respond
to, or get a contract negotiated in time to avoid other impacts to
operations of the plant.
Due to aging of the WRFs and recent impacts from Hurricane Hermine,
staff requests an increase of$750,000 to the existing contract for
emergency repairs associated with the WRFs through January 31, 2018.
This will enable the City to respond to issues at the WRFS immediately.
Rowland, Inc. has performed excellent work for the City and agreed to
hold their competitive unit pricing.
Public Utilities staff will coordinate and direct contractors, to respond
immediately in case of emergency.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96664-563800-535-000-0000 $750,000
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Funding is available in Capital Improvement Program project,
0315-96664, WPC R and R to fund the change order.
In response to questions, Engineering Manager Rob Fahey said a different
contractor was used to address the force main failure at the Marshall Street
facility. Forensic engineering determined that one pump failed due to
mechanical failure. Staff is addressing the electrical improvements necessary
to accommodate the retrofitted station and evaluating alternatives that would
guard from similar failures in the future. Public Utilities Director David Porter
said the pipeline between the manhole and the Marshall Street facility
collapsed, some of the lines are quite old and reaching the end of their useful
life. A lot of the money for the maintenance of old lines has been identified in
the Department's CIP. Mr. Fahey said the City prefers a certain manhole ring
cover to maintain consistency throughout the system, the standard is also
required of private developers. Mr. Porter said manhole pans, which sit
between the manhole ring and the manhole cover, are included as part of the
manhole maintenance program. The pans capture stormwater flowing into the
manhole.
5.2 Approve the first amendment to the Stevenson Creek Project Partnership Agreement
(PPA) with the Department of the Army to increase the amount of Federal funds that
may be contributed towards a project from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
In 2008, the City entered into Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the
Department of the Army that allowed up to $5,000,000 in Federal funds to be
applied towards the Stevenson Creek Estuary Restoration Project.
At the time the City entered into the agreement, the estimated project cost was
approximately $6,600,000. The City's contribution was 35% and the remaining
65% Federal.
The project was completed in 2014 and the total cost exceeded the original
estimate for a total cost of$10,124,600.
Increasing the amount of Federal funding to $10,000,000 will allow the Army to
contribute 65% of the total project cost for an amount of$6,580,990.
6. Marine & Aviation
6.1 Ratify and confirm a change order increasing the not-to-exceed amount of the Gator
Dredging contract for the dredging of Clearwater Point to $430,000.00 to cover the
cost of dredging an additional 7,081 cubic yards of sand.
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The original contract to dredge Clearwater Point was awarded to Gator
Dredging in the amount of$310,752.00. On August 4, 2016, Council approved
a contract not to exceed $350,000.00 for the project. The pricing was based on
the Army Corps of Engineers survey in 2014 accounting for 14,400 cubic yards
of sand. The additional 7,081 cubic yards is an increase in sand deposited in
the Channel since the September 2014 Army Corps of Engineers survey. A
pre-dredge survey was done before work commenced as is normal procedure
for a dredging operation and disclosed that there was more sand in the area to
be dredged then when the contract was initially awarded. The reason for the
pre dredge survey is to verify any movement and depth differences that occur
over time. Due to recent storms, there was an additional 7,081 cubic yards of
sand to be dredged in the proposed area. This sand was stirred up by storms
and brought in with the incoming tides, depositing around Clearwater point. A
post dredge survey will also be conducted to provide documentation of the final
volume removed. This additional material needs to be removed in order to
achieve our permitted channel depth. The change order to the Gator Dredging
purchase order for the additional 7081 cubic yards of sand amounts to
$102,674.50 at$14.50 per cubic yard. Dredging operations commenced the
week of September 19, 2016.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-93422, Dredging of
City Waterways, to fund this amendment.
In response to questions, Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris said the
pipeline that goes underneath the bridge is approximately % mi. long. The
target area is east of the Sand Key bridge, off of Clearwater Point. Should the
area be hit by another hurricane, the beaches along Clearwater Pass would
have been restored but where the sand would move due to the hurricane is not
known. Implementing a more frequent dredging cycle is being considered. Mr.
Morris said the area is currently being dredged every 10 years. The company
responsible for disposing the sand now has a permit to pump the sand to the
jetties when the Ts have been placed from where the sand is stored.
Mr. Morris provided a photo that depicts a pile of sand that accreted on the
upland portion of the former Leverocks parcel. State law prohibits removing
the sand unless it impacts a charted navigational channel.
7. Solid Waste
7.1 Approve a Design Build contract to RRT of Melville, NY, in the amount of$6,935,335
for the rebuild of the Recycling Processing Center (14-0004-SW) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
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On March 8, 2016, RFP (Request for Proposal) 20-16 was released and on
May 10, 2016, proposals were received for the expansion of the City's existing
recycling center located at 1701 N. Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33765.
The Design Build Project includes, a new open air metal building, to house a
single stream recycling sorting system. The project also includes a stormwater
management system, paving, and other appurtenances.
When completed, RRT will train and provide the City with a turnkey equipment
package capable of processing a minimum of 10 tons per hour for the City's
residential and commercial single stream recovered materials.
This project is expected to be completed within 270 days from issuance of
notice to proceed and will be owned and maintained by the Solid Waste
Division.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96809-563600-534-000-0000 $6,935,339
Funds are available in capital improvement project 0315-96809, Recycling
Process Center Expansion/Upgrade in the amount of$800,000.
A first quarter budget amendment will transfer$6,135,339 from Solid Waste
Recycling Utility Fund Reserves to capital improvement project 0315-96809,
Recycling Process Center Expansion/Upgrade to fund the contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this contract will be provided by a first quarter budget amendment
allocating Solid Waste and Recycling Fund reserves in the amount of
$6,135,339 to capital improvement project 315-96809, Recycling Process
Center. The Solid Waste Fund and the Recycling Fund currently have an
estimated $21.7 million in available reserves after recognizing monies
previously committed to capital projects.
In response to questions, Solid Waste and General Services Director Earl
Gloster said the state will require municipalities to recycle 75% of collected
solid waste by 2020, since going to once a week solid waste collection and
single stream recycling, the City is recycling approximately 76%. Controller
David Powers said Waste Management corrected an oversight in the current
contract which will quadruple the tipping fee amount to $26 per ton. Mr.
Gloster said the city loads the trucks and either an employee or contractor
delivers the waste to Waste Management. In regards to operating costs, Mr.
Gloster said they have estimated it will cost$200,000 to hire temporary help to
pick contamination off the line, FTE's were never considered to perform these
duties. The plan is to hire temps and train them to be the workforce, which
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lowers the overhead costs. He said there is a $4 million sorting equipment
depreciation value, the building value depreciates, but at a much lower
rate. Mr. Powers said the funding comes from reserves, there is no debt
service but there is depreciation. Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said
the previous rate study anticipated the replacement facility for the transfer
station as well as the recycling process center. Staff was directed to provide
an updated worksheet with the numbers discussed as the positive cash flow
may be greater than currently reported.
In response to comments, Mr. Gloster said surrounding cities will be able to
bring their recycle materials to the new facility for a processing fee. The City
will act as a broker, sell the materials and refund the balance to the
participating city. He said transportation costs will go down as there will not
be up to four trucks per day traveling to Tampa delivering materials. There is
nothing else like this facility in this part of the county, the southern part of the
county has a facility but they are already over capacity. In response to
questions, Mr. Gloster said there could be a possible return on investment as
the market has rebounded after the recession. He said the system has the
capacity to process 8-10 tons per hour, currently, 5 tons per hour is being
processed.
In response to a suggestion regarding hiring temporary employees, City
Manager Bill Horne said a conversation needs to happen among council
regarding the wish to pursue people in offender programs.
Staff was directed to take Item 7.1 off the consent agenda.
7.2 Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk, Cathey Construction and
Development, LLC of Mexico Beach, FL, in the amount of$194,689.95 for
improvements to General Services/Garage Offices Project (CC-1701); and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
August 4, 2016, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager at
Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts 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 & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Keystone
Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL;
and Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications 24-16 based upon construction
experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge
and involvement in the community.
The General Services/Garage office project is a result of many of the following
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items having reached the end of their useful lifespan to include; windows (1st
and 2nd floor), mechanical system, ceiling, and lighting (2nd floor).
This project will replace all of these items and include an upgraded electrical
system and energy efficient led lighting. Also, the addition of foam insulation to
the underside of the roof deck and walls will create a properly sealed building
envelope to ensure maximum efficiency of the new mechanical system.
Work shall commence upon award and execution of the proposal and will be
completed 75 calendar days from the notice to proceed date.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
315-94530-530300-519 $35,000
315-94510-530300-519 $88,000
315-94514-530300-519 $72,000
A first quarter budget amendment will provide a net transfer of$95,000 from
General Services Fund reserves to fund $35,000 in capital improvement
project 315-94530, Building Systems and $60,000 in capital improvement
project 315-94510, Air Conditioners - City-Wide Replacements, to fund this
contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this contract will be provided by a first quarter budget amendment
allocating General Services Fund reserves for a net total of$95,000 to capital
improvement projects 315-94530, Building Systems, and 315-94510, Air
Conditioners - City-Wide Replacements. The General Services Fund currently
has an estimated $1.1 million in available reserves.
In response to questions, Building and Maintenance Superintendent Thomas
Wojtkiw said the building's current configuration has been in place for twenty
years. Most of the ceiling was installed by staff. Mr. Wojtkiw said the outdated
wiring must be replaced.
8. Legal
8.1 Request for authority to settle the case of Christopher Kakalow v. City of Clearwater
Case No. 16-002350-CI for $60,000. (consent)
Christopher Kakalow alleges that on June 17, 2014, he was injured when a car
he was driving was struck by a truck owned by the City and operated by a city
employee. He was taken from the scene by ambulance and alleges injuries as
a result, including several bulging discs in his neck and lower back. Spinal
fusion has been recommended for at least two discs.
Authority is being sought to settle this case for$60,000, in exchange for which
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the City will receive a full release and the pending civil action will be dismissed
with prejudice.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0-590-07590-545900-519-000-000
8.2 Request for authority to settle the case of Neiman Nix v. City of Clearwater Case No.
16-002387-CI for $37,000. (consent)
Neiman Nix alleges that on February 26, 2016, a custom-built Indie racer
automobile was damaged when it was struck by a city truck operated by a city
employee. There were no physical injuries; however, the plaintiff contends that
the vehicle suffered severe damages necessitating extensive repairs.
Authority is being sought to settle this case for$37,000, in exchange for which
the City will receive a full release and the pending civil action will be dismissed
with prejudice.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0-590-07590-545900-519-000-000
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 8948-16 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 2130 and 2192 Bell Cheer Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida
33764, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city
to include said additions.
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 8949-16 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 2130 and 2192 Bell Cheer Drive, all in
Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential
Low (RL).
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 8950-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 2130 and 2192 Bell
Cheer Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 8951-16 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 3041 Merrill Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
8.7 Adopt Ordinance 8952-16 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
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element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
real property whose post office address is 3041 Merrill Avenue, Clearwater, Florida
33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential Low (RL).
8.8 Adopt Ordinance 8953-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3041 Merrill Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
8.9 Adopt Ordinance 8954-16 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1846 Pineland Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33755, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
8.10Adopt Ordinance 8955-16 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 1846 Pineland Drive, Clearwater, Florida
33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential Urban (RU).
8.11Adopt Ordinance 8956-16 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1846 Pineland Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
9. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
10. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
11. Council Discussion Item
11.1 City Manager and City Attorney salary increases
The performance evaluation discussion for the City Manager and City Attorney
were conducted by City Council at the October 20, 2016 City Council meeting.
The discussion and decision on salary increases for the City Manager and City
Attorney are conducted at the subsequent council meeting.
12. 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).
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Councilmember Caudell requested consideration to schedule a discussion
directing the City Manager to hire a grants writer. She said years ago the City
had a full-time grants writer on staff and given the recent available grant
opportunities that required a contracted grant writer. It was suggested that the
matter be discussed during the City Manager's weekly meeting with
councilmember.
Councilmember Caudell expressed concern with the unfilled assistant city
manager position and questioned when the position would be filled. It was
stated that the position is filled by the City Manager, who may decide it is not
necessary to fill at this time. It was stated that the City Manager has briefed
Council on the matter during one-on-ones.
Councilmember Caudell requested a council discussion regarding the
transportation planner position to ensure the chosen candidate has a strong
transportation background since all modes of transit will be considered for any
future changes from the mainland to the beach. The City Manager said he will
update councilmembers on the status of the hiring process.
Vice Mayor Jonson said he discussed with the City Manager a PSTA
presentation and requested that the presentation be provided to Council at a
future meeting.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor — None.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:21 p.m.
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