03/02/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2017
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Thursday, March 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: 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 — Rev. Jefferson Cox from Grace Lutheran Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Cundiff
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 Clearwater for Youth College Scholarship Candidates - Hank Webb, Executive
Director, Clearwater for Youth
4.2 2017 Youth Arts Month Proclamation, March 2017 - Beth Daniels, President, Clearwater
Arts Alliance
4.3 Newspaper in Education Week Proclamation, March 6-10, 2017 - Sue Bedry from
Newspaper in Education, Tampa Bay Times
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 16, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the minutes of the
February 16, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
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summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Phillip Felix expressed concerns with motorcycle noise and speed
throughout the city.
Daniel Haluba opposed the reclaimed water fee being issued to
residents who do not use the service and read a definition for enterprise
fund.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Authorize a loan in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to Habitat for Humanity of
Pinellas County, Inc. to construct up to 13 single family homes within the 600 block of
North Garden Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, enter into a mortgage contingent on
closing the acquisition of said property, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute documents required to affect closing. (consent)
7.2 Approve an addendum to The Bancorp Bank (dba Mears Motor Leasing) Master
Lease Agreement to increase the total available credit line from $24,728,010 to
$45,000,000; require all financed items to have a unique identifiable number (i.e. VIN
or serial number); and change the interest rate on draws amortized over 3 years to the
3-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate (3-year CMT) plus 1.00%; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Ratify the settlement of liability claim of Reed Myles and Becky Myles for payment not
to exceed $69,667.85 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.4 Approve a purchase order (contract) in the amount of$360,000 to Unum Life
Insurance Company of America for the period January 2017 through December 2017
for city paid life insurance and Long Term Disability benefit and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve a General Utility Easement over Lot 16, Block D of Bayside Subdivision No.6,
Unit C, conveyed to the City by the Property Owner and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a Work Order to Engineer of Record (EOR), McKim and Creed, Inc., in the
amount of$199,800 for Permanent Wastewater Flow Monitoring System complete
with data analysis and reporting over a 12-month period and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.7 Approve a supplemental work order to Engineer of Record (EOR) McKim and Creed,
Inc. in the amount of$76,926.00 for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant 1
Blend Tank Removal Project (16-0032-UT); and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.8 Authorize the purchase of four 170 horsepower Flygt Pumps from Xylem Water
Solutions USA, Inc., Apopka, FL for $671,705.00; three Yaskawa Variable Frequency
Drives from ICON Technologies, Tampa, FL for $114,644.77; one Square D
Switchboard, one Motor Control Center and miscellaneous electrical equipment from
Schneider Electric USA Inc., Tampa, FL for$38,500 for the Marshall St. Influent
Pump Station Emergency Repairs Project (16-0038-UT), and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve a renewable 5-year term Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County
Government and City of Clearwater to provide Ross Norton Recreational Complex as
a Public Disaster Shelter during times of emergency, and allow the City of
Clearwater's Emergency Manager to execute same. (consent)
7.10Approve the Federally Funded Public Assistance Funding Agreement for public
assistance support for Hurricane Hermine expenditures and allow the City Manager to
execute same. (consent)
7.11 Reappoint Barbara Blakely, Elizabeth Folk and Barbara Ann Murphey to the Library
Board with terms expiring February 28, 2021. (consent)
7.12Schedule a special work session on Tuesday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of
holding a strategic planning session. (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
8.1 Provide direction on the termination of the Development Agreement between Ted and
Maria Lenart, Trustees of Lenart Family Trust UTD December 20, 1991 (the property
owner) and the City of Clearwater, which provided for the allocation of up to 69 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design, and confirm a second public
hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on March 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2013-08007)
On December 4, 2013, a Development Agreement was made effective
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between the property owner and the City of Clearwater which provided 69 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve (HDA2013-08007/Resolution 13-31).
Section 6.1.3.2 of the Agreement provides that the Developer shall obtain
appropriate site plan approvals pursuant to a Level One or Level Two
development application, within three years from the effective date of this
Agreement (Commencement Date) (December 4, 2016) in accordance with the
provisions of the Code.
Finally, Section 10.1 of the Agreement provides that if the Developer's
obligations set forth in this Agreement are not followed in a timely manner, as
reasonably determined by the City Manager, after notice to the Developer and
an opportunity to be heard, existing permits shall be administratively
suspended and issuance of new permits suspended until the Developer has
fulfilled its obligations. Failure to timely fulfill its obligations may serve as a
basis for termination of this Agreement by the City, at the discretion of the City
and after notice to the Developer and an opportunity for the Developer to be
heard.
As of December 4, 2016, site plans have not been submitted to the City for
review, let alone approved as required, above. Therefore, the terms of the
Development Agreement have not been met by the Developer.
Pursuant to Section 13 of the Agreement notices have been provided to:
1. Ted and Maria Lenart, Trustees of the Lenart
Family Trust, u/t/d/ December 20, 1991
8556 W. Winnemac, Noridge
Chicago, IL 60656
2. Katherine E. Cole, Esq.
Hill Ward Henderson
311 Park Place, Suite 240
Clearwater, FL 33759
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to confirm a second public hearing in
City Council Chambers before City Council on March 16, 2017 at
6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.2 Approve a Development Agreement between North Clearwater Beach Development,
LLC (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of 10
units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design, adopt Resolution 17-01,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2016-09001)
Since the Council Work Session on Monday the applicant has revised Sheet
A2 of their submittal (the second floor layout of the building) which eliminates a
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bedroom from one of the units and replaces that space with a lobby/front desk
area. This area is located near the elevator. A note is included on the sheet
near the front desk area which provides that the space will be attended 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Staff no longer objects to the request and believes that, as submitted, it is
consistent with all applicable sections of Beach by Design. Staff is now
recommending approval of HDA2016-09001.
The owners propose to utilize the 17 hotel units otherwise permitted by the
Resort Facilities High (RFH) Future Land Use classification and incorporate an
additional 10 units from the Hotel Density Reserve through Beach by Design
resulting in a total of 27 units (78 units per acre).
Consistency with the Community Development Code:
With the noted exception of the aforementioned changes, no other changes
have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the February 16,
2017 Council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan continues to appear to be
consistent with the CDC with regard to:
• Minimum Lot Area and Width
• Minimum Setbacks
• Maximum Height
• Minimum Off-Street Parking
• Landscaping
Consistency with Beach by Design:
With the noted exception of the aforementioned changes, no other changes
have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the February 16,
2017 Council meeting. As noted, changes have been made to Sheet A2 of
their submittal (the second floor layout of the building) which eliminates a
bedroom from one of the units and replaces that space with a lobby/front desk
area. The Conceptual Site Plan is now consistent with Beach by Design
because the criterion which requires the provision of a typical lobby
arrangement has been met.
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal, with the aforementioned changes, is in compliance with the
standards for development agreements and is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Development Agreement would be in effect for a period not to
exceed ten years, meets the criteria for the allocation of rooms from the Hotel
Density Reserve under Beach by Design and includes the following main
provisions:
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• Provides for the allocation of 10 units from the Hotel Density Reserve;
• Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of
occupancy in accordance with Community Development Code (CDC)
Section 4-407;
• Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density
Reserve that is not constructed;
• Prohibits the conversion of any hotel unit allocated from the Hotel Density
Reserve to a residential use and requires the recording of a covenant
restricting use of such hotel units to overnight accommodation usage; and
• Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that
the hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch that
includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center.
Changes to Development Agreements:
Pursuant to CDC Section 4-606.1., a Development Agreement may be
amended by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public
hearing requirements of CDC Section 4-206 are followed. Revisions to
conceptual site plans and/or architectural elevations attached as exhibits to this
Development Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of CDC Section
4-406. Minor revisions to such plans may be approved by the Community
Development Coordinator. Other revisions not specified as minor shall require
an amendment to this Development Agreement.
The Planning and Development Department is recommending approval of
this Development Agreement for the allocation of up to 10 units from the Hotel
Density Reserve under Beach by Design.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said since the work
session, the Applicant revised the second floor plan to a more
traditional lobby area; staff has removed its objection from the
allocation of the hotel density reserve request and supports the revised plan.
Mr. Delk said the proposal looks more like a resort attached dwelling than a
hotel. He reminded Council they have the discretion to approve the
request for the additional ten units. He said a future council discussion is
needed to discuss how to strategically approach the remaining hotel
density units.
In response to questions, Mr. Delk said the density pool was created to
provide hotel accommodations for mid-size limited service hotels. He
was not aware of any of the new hotel accommodations built on the
beach that have multiple bedroom units. The City does not regulate
the number of bedrooms or size of hotel units applicants propose to
construct. Mr. Delk said the proposal is not prohibited by the reserve pool. If
the additional units are not allocated, the proposal is buildable as a 17-unit
project. He said, during the economic downturn, from an economic standpoint,
the hotel industry was unable to compete with the condominium market. It
took 5-7 hotel rooms to equal the economic value of one condominium.
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The hotel density reserve pool was created to equalize the market
imbalance and make hotel rooms competitive. The typical suburban
hotel model has approximately 80-120 rooms, staffing levels do not vary
much within this hotel room range. Mr. Delk said the maximum number
of reserve units allowed is 100, the maximum density is 150 units to
the acre. Massing drawings are required when there is a regulatory or a
compatibility review, such as tower height separation. If allocation from
the density pool is approved by Council, the Applicant is still required to
seek a Level 2 approval in order to construct the project. Mr. Delk said, as
outlined in the code, he believes the proposal looks like a resort attached
dwelling due to the size and the number of bedrooms. The proposed site is
constrained by parking, any hotel on the beach has to park itself. The City
Attorney said allocation from the hotel density reserve is within Council's
discretion. Mr. Delk said city code defines hotel rooms as overnight
accommodations that can be rented up to one month or 30 days.
A concern was expressed regarding the multiple bedroom units being
proposed.
Applicant Houshe Govahee reviewed the proposal. He said the larger units
with multiple bedrooms are designed for families with children, providing
parent privacy when needed. The parents are provided a key for each
of the bedrooms. All of the units will be rented out for a maximum of
thirty days. The same model was used for the Marriott Courtyard St.
Pete and Pinellas Park and both are working well. Mr. Govahee said the
concerns expressed by council at the last meeting have been
addressed. Developer Representative Ian Larson said it is not uncommon for
hotels to have a 2 or 3- bedroom suites to accommodate families and
vacation getaways. The plan has been revised to provide 24-7 front desk
coverage in a more traditionally designed lobby area.
In response to a question, Mr. Govahee said daily maid service will be
provided.
The Mayor departed Chambers at 6:41 p.m. and returned at 6:42 p.m.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that the proposed project is
not consistent with the goal of the density reserve program, that the proposal
does not appear to be a mid size limited service hotel and that the additional
density may negatively impact the neighboring properties. It was stated that
the density units were created for a specific purpose and should not be used
for resort attached dwellings.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said Council has the discretion to
allocate the additional units from the hotel density reserve based on
comments supporting Council's decision. Changes to Beach by Design can be
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made; staff has expressed a desire to discuss how the remaining units should
be addressed moving forward.
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve a Development
Agreement between North Clearwater Beach Development, LLC
(the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the
allocation of 10 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach
by Design. The motion was duly seconded and carried with the
following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Councilmember Caudell, Councilmember Cundiff and
Councilmember Hamilton
Nays: 2 - Mayor Cretekos and Vice Mayor Jonson
Motion carried.
Resolution 17-01 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Resolution 17-01. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 3 - Councilmember Caudell, Councilmember Cundiff and
Councilmember Hamilton
Nays: 2 - Mayor Cretekos and Vice Mayor Jonson
Motion carried.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8996-17 on second reading, creating Section 3-1505 of the
Community Development Code to create a Foreclosure Property Registry and provide
for enforcement and penalties.
Ordinance 8996-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 8996-17 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
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8997-17 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 1515 Stevenson's Drive and 1316 Woodbine Street, along
with certain abutting Rights-of-Way of Stevenson's Drive and Carol Drive, all in
Clearwater, Florida 33755, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
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Ordinance 8997-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 8997-17 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
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 8998-17 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 properties whose post office addresses are 1515 Stevenson's Drive and 1316
Woodbine Street, all in Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 8998-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 8998-17 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
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 8999-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1515 Stevenson's
Drive and 1316 Woodbine Street, all in Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation
into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 8999-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 8999-17 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
9.5 Continue 2nd reading of Ordinance 9002-17 to April 6, 2017: Approve a Future Land
Use Map Amendment from the Residential Low (RL) category to the Residential Low
Medium(RLM) category for 2425 McMullen Booth Road and an unaddressed parcel
on McMullen Booth Road. (LUP2016-02002)
Councilmember Hamilton moved to continue Item 9.5 to April 6,
2017. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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9.6 Continue 2nd reading of Ordinance 9003-17 to April 6, 2017: Approve a Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the A-E Agricultural Estate Residential District (Pinellas County) to
the Medium Density Residential (MDR) District (City) for 2425 McMullen Booth Road
and an unaddressed parcel on McMullen Booth Road. (REZ2016-02002)
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to continue Item 9.6 to April 6, 2017.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Appoint two members to the Community Development Board with terms to expire
February 28, 2021.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Community Development Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate
CHAIRPERSON: Brian A. Barker
MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers APPTS. NEEDED: 2 + Alt.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and
experienced in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape architecture,
engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE TERMS WHICH
EXPIRE AND NOW REQUIRE EITHER REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW
TERM OR REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE; ALSO THE CURRENT
ALTERNATE MEMBER WISHES TO BE APPOINTED AS A REGULAR
MEMBER:
1. David E. Allbritton -217 Palm Island N.W., 33767 - Building Contractor
Original Appointment: 10/15/14
(1 absence in the last year)
Interested in Reappointment: Yes (filling unexpired term until 2/28/17)
2. Brian A. Barker - 1430 Rosetree Court, 33764 - Civil Engineer
Original Appointment: 2/19/09
(currently serving 2nd term to expire 2/28/17)
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3. John Quattrocki - 1353 Stewart Blvd., 33764 - Real Estate
Broker/Developer
Original Appointment: 9/3/15
(0 absences in the last year)
Note - Mr. Quattrocki was appointed as the alternate member to finish an
unexpired term through 4/30/18 and expressed an interest to serve as a
regular member. If Mr. Quattrocki is appointed as a regular member, an
appointment for an alternate member, with term expiring 4/30/18, will be
needed.
THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES OR TO BE THE ALTERNATE MEMBER:
1. Robert J. Aude - 1719 Brentwood Dr., 33756 -Architect
**Mr. Aude does not wish to be considered s the Alternate member"
2. Sheila Cole - 670 Island Way, #600, 33767 - Marketing & Graphics
Yes to Alt. member seat
3. Charles Reed Haydon - 105 Bayside Drive, 33762 - Civil Engineer,
Professional
**Mr. Hayclon prefers to be considered s a full member, but he's
willing to start as the alternate member"
4. David L. Jaye - 2856 Shady Oak Ct., 33761 - Real Estate
(Currently serving on the Brownfields)
Yes to Alt. member seat
5. David Loyd - 1710 Brentwood Dr., 33765 - Dir. of Business Development
**Mr. Loyd prefers to be considered s a full member, but he's willing
to start as the alternate member"
6. Arthur Shand -2105 Drew Street#200, 33765 - Realtor, Construction
Consultant, Designer (pending)
Yes to Alt. member seat
7. Michelle Thomann-Ramirez - 10 S. Keystone Dr., 33755 -Art
Educator/Artist
Yes to Alt. member seat
Zip codes of current members: 1 at 33755, 1 at 33759, 1 at 33763, 2 at 33764
and 3 at 33767
Current Categories:
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2 Attorneys
2 Civil Engineers
1 Building Contractor
1 Landscape Architect
2 Real Estate Brokers
The City Clerk said after the work session it was requested that the
architect certification be confirmed for Mr. Shand and Aude. Mr. Shand does
not currently hold an active certification and staff was unable to speak with
Mr. Aude. The City Clerk said Mr. Loyd has withdrawn his application as he
will be submitting an application for the Library Advisory Board.
Vice Mayor Jonson provided a copy of the city code that describes
membership to the Community Development Board: "In making
appointments to the community development board, the city commission
shall seek membership with diverse...professional representation and
shall include members qualified and experienced in the fields of
architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering,
construction, planning and land use law and real estate."He supported
Mr. Allbritton because he is a contractor and Mr. Aude because he is an
architect.
It was stated that Mr. Quattrocki has been serving as the alternate
member and has expressed an interest to serve as a full member.
Discussion ensued with comments made that Mr. Quattrocki has been
serving as the alternate member and provides an expertise that may
not be apparent with one who has not served on the board and
that individuals who do not have a professional designation may serve
on the board.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to reappoint Mr. Allbritton and appoint
Mr. Aude as members of the Community Development Board with
terms expiring February 28, 2021. The motion was duly seconded and
the following vote was taken:
Ayes: 2 - Vice Mayor Jonson and Councilmember Cundiff
Nays: 3 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Caudell and Councilmember
Hamilton
Motion failed.
Councilmember Caudell moved to reappoint Mr. Allbritton and
appoint Mr. Quattrocki as members of the Community Development
Board with terms expiring February 28, 2021 and appoint Mr. Haydon as
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the alternate member to fill unexpired term through April 30, 2018. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Jonson reported the PSTA legislative committee met earlier this
week and that two out of the three agenda items related to Clearwater. One
item was operational funding in the FDOT budget for the TIA to Clearwater
beach express bus and the other item was design funding for an update to the
Clearwater beach exclusive lane design that was done about ten years
ago. He said he heard Tampa Bay Times CEO Paul Tesh speak at Tiger Bay
who answered questions about reconciling alternative facts and his response
was it is up to citizens to exercise their civic duty. He distributed copies of the
Athenian Oath and spoke about the last two sentences.
Councilmember Hamilton expressed a concern regarding the Tampa Bay
Times lack of coverage of the Phillies, Yankees and Blue Jays spring training
season and noted only the Tampa Bay Rays have been covered in the
paper. On behalf of himself and his family, he expressed appreciation to the
community for their support after the passing of his mother. He said he and
his brothers will do their best to continue their parent's legacy of keeping
Clearwater as great a place as it is.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor — None.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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