02/02/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2017
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 2, 2017
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: 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 — Rev. Dr. John R. Thompson of Countryside Christian Center Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Vice Mayor Jonson
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1 Approve the minutes of the January 19, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the January
19, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
5. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Scott Hinrichs said Caladesi Construction submitted a proposal for the
City's Material Recovery Facility (MRF) RFP and questioned the status
of the RFP.
Solid Waste and General Services Director Earl Gloster said the project
has been placed on hold, staff was informed yesterday that Pinellas
County is considering building an MRF, which may be 2 to 3
times bigger than the City's. The County's planning and feasibility
process should be completed within 8-12 months.
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Tom Nocera reviewed the Wade Trim Bluff to Beach Guideway
Reconnaissance Study and said Beach Tran is still negotiating with Sky Tran
to be a preliminary study.
Daniel Haluba opposed the minimum reclaimed water usage fee
imposed by the City and shared a positive experience he and his
neighbors recently had with the Pinellas County Sheriffs Department.
6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted less Item 6.9
6.1 Approve a change order increase to Blanket Purchase Order (Requisition No. 126699)
to Smith Fence Company, Clearwater, FL, from $98,000 to $250,000, for the
purchase of labor, materials and equipment to install and remove temporary as well as
permanent fencing for special events, recreation facilities including tennis courts,
ballfields, basketball courts, perimeter fencing and construction projects, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.2 Approve increasing Blanket Purchase Order (BPO BR511958) to Ruth Eckerd Hall,
Inc. (REH) by $450,000, from $419,400 to $869,400, to reimburse REH for
entertainment for concerts in Coachman Park, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Approve receiving funds awarded to the City from Senior Citizens Services, Inc. in the
amount of$6,000 to fund educational, cultural and recreational day trips for older
adults and establish a special program (181-98607), Senior Citizens Services - Trips,
for these funds at first quarter. (consent)
6.4 Approve the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) project
grant agreement for Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex, in the amount of$100,000,
between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of
Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 Approve the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) project
grant agreement for Countryside Sports Complex, in the amount of$100,000,
between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of
Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.6 Approve the Restrictive Covenant required by the State of Florida for a Cultural
Facilities Grant awarded to Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.7 Approve an Agreement between the City and Alexandra of Clearwater Beach, Inc.
(Alexandra), Clearwater, Florida for the operation and maintenance of the Pier 60
Concessions located at 10 Pier 60 Drive from March 1, 2017 through February 28,
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2022, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 Approve the agreement between Phillies Florida LLC and the City of Clearwater Fire
and Rescue Department to provide emergency medical services at Spectrum Field for
2017 baseball events as outlined in the agreement, and authorize the Fire Chief of
Clearwater Fire and Rescue to execute same. (consent)
6.9 Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas
Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during
the Spring Break period of February 24 through April 30, 2017, with the City
contributing a lump sum not to exceed $50,000, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.10Approve the Conditional Assignment of Lease for Room 8 in the Clearwater Beach
Marina at 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, FL from the current lessee, Anthony
Ferrandino d/b/a Dockside Dino's, LLC, to Frank Chivas d/b/a Marina Cantina, LLC
with no changes in the existing lease and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.1lApprove the first amendment to the Recycling Services Agreement with Waste
Management/Recycle America, L.L.C. (WM/RA); establish a blanket purchase order
(contract) in the amount of$100,000 for the processing of the City's single stream
recycling commodity at the processing contractor's facility in Tampa, FL through
December 15, 2017, as provided in the City's Code of Ordinances, Section 2.564(1)
(e) Exceptions to Bid (impractical to bid) and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.12Approve an annual increase of$50,000 to the purchase agreement (blanket purchase
order) with Wastequip LLC of Statesville, NC (from $175,000 to $225,000) for the
purchase of compactors and compactor parts for the remaining agreement term and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.13Reappoint Ricardo Ortega to the Parks and Recreation Board with term to expire
January 31, 2021. (consent)
6.14Appoint Jennifer Barbaro to the Public Art and Design Board as the Clearwater Arts
Alliance, Inc. representative to fill the remainder of an unexpired term through March
317 2018. (consent)
6.15Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against MJK
Consulting Services, Inc. to recover $743.08 for damages to city property. (consent)
6.16Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against Global
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Asset Solutions to recover$668.81 for damages to city property. (consent)
6.17Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against Drain Pro to
recover$677.58 for damages to city property. (consent)
6.18Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against
Groundscapes, Inc. to recover$847.08 for damages to city property. (consent)
6.19Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against William
Patrick McKnight to recover $10,000.00 for a promissory note. (consent)
6.20Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against David Alan
DeCoursey to recover $988.92 for damages to city property. (consent)
6.21 Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against Challenger
Irrigation, Inc. to recover $806.64 for damages to city property. (consent)
6.22Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against Dallas 1
Corporation f/k/a Dallas 1 Construction and Development, Inc. to recover $948.43 for
damages to city property. (consent)
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 6.9, and authorize the apporpriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6.9Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas
Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during
the Spring Break period of February 24 through April 30, 2017, with the City
contributing a lump sum not to exceed $50,000, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same.
In order to provide additional alternatives for traveling to Clearwater Beach
during the 2017 Spring Break season, the City, PSTA and the Clearwater
Regional Chamber of Commerce propose utilizing the Coachman Park parking
lots as Park and Ride lot for the a 66-day period commencing February 24,
2017 through April 30, 2017. Users would have the option of taking the
Clearwater Ferry Taxi Service or the Jolley Trolley to and from the beach,
instead of driving.
PSTA currently has an agreement with the Jolley Trolley to operate the
Clearwater Beach Route, and intends to engage with the Jolley Trolley for this
expanded service. The proposed agreement sets forth the City's commitment
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to contribute a lump sum not to exceed $50,000 towards PSTA's enhanced
financial obligations under PSTA's agreement with the Jolley Trolley to provide
the Clearwater Beach Route during the Spring Break season.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase cost code 435-01333-581000,
Payment to Agencies, by $50,000 to fund this contract. This increase will be
funded with available Parking Fund operating revenues.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
In response to questions, Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said the
City's contract for trolley services is with the PSTA, but it does not
preclude the efforts staff is making to ensure the Park and Ride
program for Spring Break includes the ferry service. Public
Communications Director Joelle Castelli has met with PSTA, Clearwater
Ferry and the Chamber of Commerce regarding the marketing piece,
which will be comprehensive and support any transit alternative and
available parking during Spring Break. The agreement before Council is
to pay for 112 of the incremental cost for adding in a trolley and
additional stops during Spring Break to hopefully move the people who
chose to park Downtown to the beach. The fare is being extended by PSTA
and not part of this agenda item. Ms.Silverboard said PSTA is providing the
fare piece from within their resources.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve a funding agreement
between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit
Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during
the Spring Break period of February 24 through April 30, 2017, with
the City contributing a lump sum not to exceed $50,000, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Second Readings - Public Hearing
7.1 Adopt Ordinance 8986-17 on second reading, vacating a portion of a 45 foot drainage
and utility easement that lies on the North boundary of Lot 148 of Coachman Ridge -
Tract A-1, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 83, Pages 62,
63, and 64 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 8986-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8986-17on
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second and final 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
7.2 Adopt Ordinance 8989-17 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 3071 Hoyt Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 8989-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8989-17 on second and
final 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
7.3 Adopt Ordinance 8990-17 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 3071 Hoyt Avenue, Clearwater, Florida
33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 8990-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 8990-17 on
second and final 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
7.4 Adopt Ordinance 8991-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3071 Hoyt Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8991-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 8991-17 on
second and final 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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7.5 Adopt Ordinance 8988-17 on second reading, amending the Clearwater Community
Development Code to establish the US 19 Corridor (US 19) District with new
development standards and a regulating plan for properties located along US Highway
19 and along cross streets, allowing telecommunications towers as a minimum
standard use, creating standards for bicycle parking, and making other amendments
associated with the new US 19 Corridor District.
One individual requested future consideration be given to allow flexibility
for smaller parcels.
Ordinance 8988-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8988-17 on
second and final 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
7.6 Adopt Ordinance 8987-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by rezoning 4,036 properties that are generally located on the East and West sides of
U.S. Highway 19 between Belleair Road and Curlew Road, including properties east
and west of US 19 along cross streets from 12 different categories to the US 19 (US
19) and Preservation (P) Districts.
Ordinance 8987-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8987-17 on second and
final 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
7.7 Adopt Ordinance 8992-17 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1720 Thomas Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 8992-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 8992-17 on
second and final 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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7.8 Adopt Ordinance 8993-17 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 1720 Thomas Drive, Clearwater, Florida
33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 8993-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 8993-17 on
second and final 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
7.9 Adopt Ordinance 8994-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1720 Thomas Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8994-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8994-17 on
second and final 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
7.10Adopt Ordinance 8995-17 on second reading, imposing a temporary moratorium on
the operation of any additional Dispensing Organizations that dispense Low-THC
Cannabis or Medical Cannabis or on the operation of Medical Marijuana Treatment
Centers within the city for a period of six months.
Ordinance 8995-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8995-17 on second and
final 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. City Manager Reports
8.1 Accept Imagine Clearwater A Community Vision for the Downtown Clearwater
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Waterfront.
The creation of a master plan for the Downtown waterfront/bluff area was
identified as a priority project by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory
Services Panel during their study of Downtown Clearwater. In April 2016, City
Council awarded a contract to HR&A Advisors, Inc. to prepare such plan.
Imagine Clearwater was a six month planning process focused on developing
strategies to:
• better connect the waterfront with Downtown;
• draw residents and visitors to the waterfront; and
• catalyze greater activity and investment Downtown.
Due to the importance of the Downtown waterfront to the residents of
Clearwater, an extensive public engagement process was employed that
involved stakeholder interviews, stakeholder coalition meetings, seven
community workshops, a project website, and Facebook page. Residents from
numerous Clearwater neighborhoods participated in this process and together
developed a vision and guiding principles for the project. They also provided
feedback and guidance as the plan evolved.
The Plan is centered on the implementation of four key strategies.
• The waterfront must be anchored by a dynamic new open space.
• Coachman Park needs an active edge.
• An improved Osceola Ave. should complement Cleveland Street.
• Access to the site should incorporate all modes of transportation.
Imagine Clearwater envisions an enlarged and redesigned park that includes
five distinct areas -the Civic Gateway, Bluff Walk, the Green, Coachman
Garden, and the Estuary. These areas provide a variety of spatial experiences
with opportunities for active and passive use. This variety, along with additional
programming, is intended to accommodate people of all ages and interests,
which will help draw people to the park. In addition to creating a unique and
exciting waterfront, a central element of Imagine Clearwater is to activate the
bluff. Framing the park with active uses, such as residential, hotel, dining and
cultural uses will increase activity and safety within the park and attract people
to the area. An active bluff will also better connect the waterfront with
Downtown and leverage city investments, and create physical connections to
attract people from Downtown to the waterfront and vice versa. Improved
connectivity and access to the waterfront through a variety of modes is also
central to the success of the Downtown waterfront/bluff area, therefore,
Imagine Clearwater also includes a multi-modal strategy that includes a
variety of pedestrian routes, shared bicycles lanes, a Jolley Trolley route, the
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Clearwater Ferry and parking dispersed throughout the park.
Imagine Clearwater includes an implementation strategy which sets forth
phasing, governance, funding, and key next steps. Due to the size and
complexity of the project, the improvements are proposed to be implemented in
two phases over a 10 year period. Due to the elevated level of programming
envisioned for the park, the Plan also recommends the formation of a
public-private partnership to share the responsibilities of programming,
maintenance, capital projects and even advocacy for the plan vision and
passage of the referendum.
In response to the presentation of several options for an aerial transit system
that would link Downtown Clearwater to Clearwater Beach, City Council
authorized the expansion of the Imagine Clearwater scope to evaluate possible
downtown terminus locations. After an initial period of review, and further
assessment of the direction of the master plan and other city actions, staff
directed that the consultant discontinue further analysis. The reasons include
but are not limited to the following. First, at one point it was determined that
the park master plan would not accommodate infrastructure for a transit
component in its final draft recommendation. Secondly, the City initiated an
agreement for a coordinated approach with PSTA for conceptualized design
for a bus transfer station and facility on property currently owned by the City.
Lastly, limited analysis and other supporting documentation that could be
provided by specific transit alternatives limited the level of detailed review that
would be able to provide substantive and meaningful direction at this time.
This is not to imply or suggest in any way that additional consideration should
not be given to increasing the number of transit options to provide improved
service from the mainland to Clearwater Beach. Rather, it is staff's belief that
a more deliberate and comprehensive approach would better advance the level
of serious discussion needed to determine that next appropriate steps in
transportation planning options. A more timely engagement of the City's
transportation planner, traffic operations, and coordination with PSTA and
Forward Pinellas can better position the City to advance transportation options.
The Planning and Development Department recommends that City Council
accept Imagine ClearwaterA community Vision For the Downtown Clearwater
Waterfront.
HR&A representative Cary Hirschtein and Sasaki Urban Designer Martin
Zogran provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said there is no
perfect plan but changes to the proposed plan are expected. He
recommended that changes be approached judiciously, if not, the
City runs the risk of not being able to fully pursue the plan as the citizen
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initiated effort final draft represents. The proposed plan is the most
important ingredient in creating a sense of place, community and
establishing Downtown Clearwater as an urban neighborhood. Imagine
Clearwater, coupled with the redesign of Cleveland Street as a
Complete Street, the implementation of the North Marina Master Plan
and the lighting of the Memorial Causeway, will create value and build
on the current momentum and provide a renewed sense of ownership for
our citizens in Downtown. Mr. Delk said the Stakeholders Committee
unanimously recommended this afternoon that Council accept the
proposed plan.
Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said staff requests council
consideration to schedule a meeting for Council to discuss the proposed
plan and provide direction. The City Clerk has placed a hold for
Tuesday, February 21, any time after 4:00 p.m., on Council's calendars.
Accepting the plan tonight ends the public engagement component by
the consultant. Mr. Delk said the next step would be defining how to
implement the plan.
Discussion ensued with comments made that accepting the proposed
plan tonight would not commit the City to anything mentioned in the
plan.
In response to questions, Cary said during the sessions the team heard
people wanted greater connectivity at the waterfront, the team was
cognizant of safety issues and worked with city staff to create a plan
to achieve that goal. The community also expressed a desire for a plan
that focused on the natural elements of the area, the trend in parks and
open spaces across the country is implementing a flexible landscape
that supports different program elements. Martin said the proposed
estuary is suggestive and addresses stormwater treatment
coming from the park, not a legally defined estuary. Ms. Silverboard said
Council is not bound to any item included in the plan.
Eight individuals spoke in support, with one individual stressing the need
to include transportation as part of the planning process.
One individual spoke in support and suggested that referendum language
not utilize the word "downtown,"as the area belongs to all Clearwater
citizens.
One individual opposed the proposed retention pond included in the
plan and expressed disappointment that aerial transit was not included
in the plan.
One individual said the ULI study stressed the importance of active
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destination nodes at the water's edge, such as a restaurant and
cautioned against too much green space as it will attract only day time
use.
In response to questions, Mr. Delk said the final bill related to the
elevated transit study expended only a fraction of the approved
budget. It was determined early in the process that the park
developed in conjunction with the public was not going to accommodate
the infrastructure for transit operations. Mr. Delk said that the City also
entered into an agreement with PSTA for the multimodal bus transfer
facility on a city-owned site. It was also determined by staff and the
consultants that analysis was lacking for any of the transit
groups offering options in order to make expenditure of the money
productive, as it relates to the development of this plan. Mr. Delk said
the remaining funds will be returned to the General Fund. He anticipates
future council discussion on reinitiating efforts for multi modal options.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to Accept Imagine Clearwater A
Community Vision for the Downtown Clearwater Waterfront. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9. City Attorney Reports — None.
10. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Jonson wished his wife a Happy 15th Anniversary. He said he
attended a Scenic Florida meeting in Miramar Beach which is a new
development area, a conservancy group was created for their project called
the Scenic Corridor Foundation, which raised money for undergrounding
utilities and landscaping. He complimented the Mayor on his representation
of Clearwater at the Tiger Bay meeting.
Councilmember Caudell thanked the Mayor for his representation at the Tiger
Bay meeting. She thanked the Bluff Masterplan consultants for their work and
said work will continue on transportation issues.
Councilmember Cundiff said Skytran is an elevated personal rapid transit
system that was invented by NASA engineers in conjunction with the Israeli
aerospace industry and a system was being installed in Dubai. He said
Skytram has at least 20 advantages over other systems, it is solar powered
with a small footprint. Skytram is privately funded and does not want to use
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public dollars. He discussed a high speed county and state wide system that
would have the ability to travel from here to Orlando in 30 minutes
Councilmember Hamilton congratulated the Mayor on his representation at
the Tiger Bay meeting. He said the Phillies catchers and pitchers will be here
in 10 days. He urged all to prepare for the influx of visitors for the high spring
season.
11. Closing Comments by Mayor
12. Adjourn
Attest
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 8 :12 p.m.
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