04/06/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 6, 2017
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 6, 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, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney,
Rosemarie Call - City Clerk and Nicole Sprague — Official Records
and Legislative Services Coordinator
1. Call to Order— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Pastor Fleming Tarver from St. John's Missionary Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Vice Mayor Jonson
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 Quincy, the accelerant detection dog for Clearwater Fire and Rescue
4.2 Civitan Awareness Month Proclamation, April 2017 - Clearwater Civitan Club
4.3 Arbor Day Proclamation, April 29, 2017 - Jim Halios, Parks and Recreation
4.4 Tampa Bay Estuary Program Annual Update - Holly Greening, Exec Director
Ms. Greening provided a PowerPoint presentation.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 21, 2017 Special Council Meeting and the March
16, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the minutes of the
February 21, 2017 Special Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the
March 16, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Brett Miller, Diane Stein, Steve Anderson, Shannon Seymour and Ray
Casano supported the Church of Scientology's interest in purchasing
the 301 Pierce Street lot from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Mr. McGuire expressed concerns regarding the number of individuals
at Clearwater Beach.
Natalie Nagengast expressed concerns regarding how the recent
newspaper articles are impacting her business and urged the City to
pursue a downtown plan that includes all community segments.
Lisa Lanza supported a non-profit to oversee Coachman Park, as
recommended in Imagine Clearwater, and a small bandshell on a track
in Coachman Park.
Rebecca Kay expressed concerns that if the Pierce Street lot is
purchased by the Church of Scientology, the proposed pool/playground
development could only be accessed by parishioners.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted less Item 7.5.
7.1 Authorize citywide utilization of the State of Florida office supplies contract, awarded
to Office Depot, Inc. of Boca Raton, FL, not to exceed an annual amount of$250,000,
effective April 1, 2017 for a five-year term with renewal options, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Award a contract (purchase order) to JW Harris Contractors, Inc., in the annual
amount of$200,000, with the option for one 12-month term extension, to provide the
installation of natural gas mains and service lines, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve selection of Walbridge of Tampa, FL, as the Construction Manager at Risk
(CM R) for the proposed Clearwater Gas System (CGS) Complex (15-0043-GA).
(consent)
7.4 Review and approve the proposed sculpture collection for Sculpture360: Season VIII -
Art in the Cleveland Street District. (consent)
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7.5 Approve an Interlocal Agreement and right of use permit between the City of
Clearwater and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for the Clearwater Beach
Transit Center (CBTC) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
See below.
7.6 Approve Supplemental Work Order 4 to Engineer of Record (EOR) Deuel and
Associates, of Clearwater, Florida, in the amount of$28,540 for Druid Road/Allen's
Creek Drainage Improvement Project (11-0044-EN), and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve a Work Order from Bellomo Herbert and Company, Inc., for design of
Cleveland Streetscape Phase III, in the amount of$217,520.00 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve the final plat for Montclair Lake Townhomes Phase 1, whose physical
address is 2251 Montclair Road, located on the South-Westerly corner of Montclair
Road and Belcher Road. (consent)
7.9 Authorize a purchase order (contract) to Water Specialists Technologies LLC of
Sanford, FL in the annual amount of$190,000.00, with the option for two, one-year
term extensions for the purchase of copper precipitant (TR-50) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Reappoint Michael C. Grohman, Ken Marlow and Kevin R.T. Laughlin to the Marine
Advisory Board with terms expiring March 31, 2021. (consent)
7.11Approve an Amended Legal Services Agreement between the City of Clearwater and
Attorney Nancy Mag, who is the Local Hearing Officer for the purpose of conducting
hearings related to red-light-camera violations, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 7.5. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
7.5Approve an Interlocal Agreement and right of use permit between the City of
Clearwater and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for the Clearwater Beach
Transit Center (CBTC) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
The Clearwater Beach Transit Center (CBTC) will be a designated visible
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location for buses serving the beach to connect with other bus transportation
(such as Jolley Trolley, Suncoast Trolley, and PSTA) to maximize direct
connections to the beach and provide a seamless connection between beach
visitors, transportation and beach activities where buses can turn around easily
and return to the mainland without impeding traffic flow on the beach.
Ultimately, there is to be a direct express connection to and from Tampa
International Airport in which visitors will utilize the CBTC to catch a transit bus,
trolley or limo to and from their hotel and return trip to the airport
The Interlocal Agreement will cover the items listed below and any other items
that may arise not currently anticipated: the CBTC will be built with the city
providing 50 percent of construction costs up to but not exceeding $250,000;
PSTA shall be solely responsible and in control of design and construction
pursuant to PSTA purchasing and procurement procedures; the City will grant
a Right-of-Way permit on city right-of-way and an Easement on city owned
property for construction, maintenance and operation of the CBTC;
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) is to be utilized to minimize impact on traffic flow;
the City of Clearwater Traffic Engineering will review and approve MOT with a
24 hour turnaround time; PSTA shall own, insure, operate, maintain, and
repair the hardscape; and City of Clearwater will install and maintain
landscaping and irrigation around the facility.
Construction is to start on or around May 1, 2017 with a target date of
completion of November 2017.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-92845-563500-544-000-0000 $250,000
0315-92845-563500-544-000-0000 $ 10,000
A midyear budget amendment will establish Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
0315-92845, Clearwater Beach Transit Center, with a $260,000 transfer from
CIP 315-92562, Intersections Improvements, to CIP 315-92845, Clearwater
Beach Transit Center, to fund the interlocal agreement and miscellaneous
costs that may occur.
In response to questions, Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said
there are two parking spaces in Lot 43 that would be modified to
accommodate the pedestrian movement from the pull-put shelter space to
the parking lot. Most of the area proposed for this project is in the
right-of-way and the green area will remain as there are stormwater
considerations. Ms. Silverboard said the sidewalk will
not change. The bus will get back into the travel roadway via the
roundabout to head east. The bus will use queue jumping of the signal
so the cars will not block the buses. Engineering Assistant Director Scott
Rice said the buses will be forced back to Causeway Boulevard and not
turn on East Shore Dr. PSTA representative Heather Sobush said there
are multiple bus routes that will be using this location. The Suncoast
Beach Trolley will use the bus bay, circle around the roundabout and
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head south. The Jolley Trolley has three routes operating on the beach
that will also use the bus bay. 1) North Beach, 2) Sand Key and 3)
Downtown to Sand Key. Ms. Sobush said PSTA is considering
implementing a regional express route from Tampa International Airport
to Clearwater Beach, which would use the bus bay as a drop off before
circling back to TIA. The bus bay area would provide a pick-up location
for hotel shuttles, Florida Free Rides and other transportation services.
The design for the express route service has not been defined yet. Ms.
Silverboard said the express route would be a second phase of the
project that would incorporate reconfiguring some portion of Lot 43 to
accommodate the shuttles and vans. Mr. Rice said the staging area
includes a canopy to keep individuals waiting for transport out of the
weather. The pedestrian access across the roundabout has been
modified to prevent jaywalking and to provide a safe path to the beach.
Ms. Silverboard said signage will be added to direct individuals to
pedestrian routes. Ms. Sobush said there are currently seven buses an hour
in that area, five are Jolley Trolley and two are PSTA Suncoast Beach
Trolley. PSTA envisions implementing two more buses for the express
route, which would run every thirty minutes. Although national trends
show bus ridership going down, PSTA has good ridership in this
corridor, making it one of PSTA's most productive routes. Ms. Silverboard
said PSTA staff has worked extensively to meet with the Clearwater
Beach Chamber of Commerce, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the
Clearwater Beach Association regarding the project, which is viewed as an
incremental improvement to accommodate existing
services. The project tries to remove the inflow of vehicular traffic to the
beach, which is one of the chief complaints received by the City. Ms.
Silverboard said the project was also discussed at the Regional
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce - Transportation Committee.
Discussion ensued with a concern expressed regarding
implementing additional buses on an already crowded road.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve an Interlocal
Agreement and right of use permit between the City of Clearwater
and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for the Clearwater
Beach Transit Center (CBTC) and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried with
the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell
and Councilmember Hamilton
Nays: 1 - Councilmember Cundiff
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
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8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the request from property owners on Sedeeva Circle South to vacate a
portion of Right-of-Way of Sedeeva Circle South that abuts their properties and pass
Ordinance 9004-17 on first reading. (VAC2017-03)
Four property owners have requested the vacation of a portion of Sedeeva
Circle South that abuts their properties. The purpose for the vacation will allow
the applicant at 1237 Sedeeva Circle South to improve a driveway and install
landscaping.
The City has gas utilities that currently fall within this portion of right-of-way to
be vacated. The City will retain a sidewalk, drainage and utility easement over
the northwest 10 feet of the portion of Right-of-Way that is to be vacated, to
support existing utilities.
All city departments have reviewed this vacation and have no objection.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to approve the request from property
owners on Sedeeva Circle South to vacate a portion of
Right-of-Way of Sedeeva Circle South that abuts their properties.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9004-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9004-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
8.2 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 2991 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard to vacate a portion of Right-of-Way of Rogers Street that abuts their
property and pass Ordinance 9017-17 on first reading. (VAC2014-03)
Wilder Corporation of Delaware own two parcels of land that are separated by
the Right-of-Way of Rogers Street. They would like to vacate a portion of this
right of way, creating one contiguous piece of land that will eventually be sold
for development.
There are no utilities present in this Right-of-Way. All city departments have
reviewed this vacation and have no objection.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 2991 Gulf to Bay Boulevard to vacate
a portion of Right-of-Way of Rogers Street that abuts their property.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Ordinance 9017-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9017-17 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
8.3 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 2231 Banyan Drive to
vacate a portion of a Utility Easement located on the south side of their property and
pass Ordinance 9018-17 on first reading. (VAC2017-01)
The property owner has applied to vacate the north 6 feet of a 10-foot utility
easement along the south side (rear) of their property.
The purpose of this vacation will be to clean up an encroachment caused by an
existing pool deck.
All city departments have reviewed this vacation and have no objection.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to approve the request from the owner
of property addressed 2231 Banyan Drive to vacate a portion of a
Utility Easement located on the south side of their property. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9018-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9018-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jonson, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9000-17 on second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real
property located on the west side of McMullen Booth Road approximately 1,036 feet
South of Enterprise Road East, in Clearwater, Florida 33759, together with certain
abutting Rights-of-Way of McMullen Booth Road, into the corporate limits of the city
and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9000-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9000-17 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,
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Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Hamilton
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9001-17 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 2425 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759,
together with certain abutting Right-of-Way of McMullen Booth Road, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 9001-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9001-17 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 9002-17 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 2425 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential Low
Medium (RLM).
It was stated that the item before Council will change the future land use
to RLM on the city map, increasing the density on a busy corridor
(McMullen Booth Road). A concern was expressed with the precedence
in changing the density of the future land use when there is no essential
underlying change to the surrounding conditions.
Ordinance 9002-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9002-17 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Caudell, Councilmember Cundiff
and Councilmember Hamilton
Nays: 1 - Vice Mayor Jonson
Motion carried.
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9003-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2425 McMullen Booth
Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as
Medium Density Residential (MDR).
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Ordinance 9003-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9003-17 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
10. City Manager Reports
10.1 Endorse the application for Project Sweetooth and commit the City of Clearwater to
provide local financial support (Local Match) of ten percent of the eligible tax refund
upon certification by State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and
adopt Resolution 17-16.
This Resolution amends Resolution 16-12, extending the timeframe by which
Project Sweetooth must create 13 new jobs and reducing the Local Match by
5%. The extended timeframe requires changes to the job creation schedule
and Local Match payout schedule. All Conditions of Limitation and Termination
remain unchanged.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
The FY 2016-2017 funding is currently available from Economic Development
budget account number 181-99846. Future year funding will need to be
allocated during the City's annual budget process.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to endorse the application for
Project Sweetooth and commit the City of Clearwater to provide
local financial support (Local Match) of ten percent of the eligible
tax refund upon certification by State of Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity (DEO).
Resolution 17-16 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Jonson moved to adopt Resolution 17-16. 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
10.2Ratify and confirm the amendment of an agreement between the City of Clearwater
(City) and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), which deems the
City a pilot community thereby providing the City technical assistance in the creation
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of a coastal vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan, and authorizing the
Planning and Development Director to amend the expiration date of such agreement
from the original expiration date of December 31, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
On September 3, 2015, City Council authorized the execution of an agreement
between the City and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to serve
as one of three pilot communities in DEO's Community Resiliency Initiative
(Resolution 15-21). The DEO contracted with Dewberry Consultants LLC
(Dewberry) to complete the two key deliverables: a coastal vulnerability
assessment and an adaptation plan. The DEO and Dewberry determined that
additional time was required to complete the project, and DEO has extended
the contract date for final completion of the deliverables from the original
expiration date of December 31, 2016 to June 30, 2017. In order to
accommodate DEO's request for prompt response, the City's Planning and
Development Director approved this amendment to the agreement between
DEO and the City.
Councilmember Caudell moved to ratify and confirm the
amendment of an agreement between the City of Clearwater (City)
and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), which
deems the City a pilot community thereby providing the City
technical assistance in the creation of a coastal vulnerability
assessment and adaptation plan, and authorizing the Planning and
Development Director to amend the expiration date of such
agreement from the original expiration date of December 31, 2016
to June 30, 2017. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.3Appoint one member to the Parks and Recreation Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through May 31, 2018.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Parks and Recreation Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Ric Ortega
MEETING DATES: Quarterly (4th Tues.) - Jan., April, July, Oct.
PLACE: Long Center - 6:30 p.m.
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APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND
NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Nola Johnson -2995 Exeter Dr., 33761 - Personal Trainer/Fitness Consultant
Original Appointment - 5/15/14
(was serving 1st term to expire 5/31/18)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Mark Antonio Rodriguez - 2545 NE Coachman Rd #92, 33765 - 1T, Field
Engineer
2. Michelle Thomann-Ramirez - 10 S. Keystone Dr., 33755 -Art Educator/Artist
Zip codes of current members on board:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33759
1 at 33764
1 at 33765
1 at 33767
There was consensus to appoint Michelle Thomann-Ramirez.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to appoint Michelle
Thomann-Ramirez to the Parks and Recreation Board to fill the
remainder of an unexpired term through May 31, 2018. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.4Appoint a member to the Library Board with a term expiring February 28, 2021.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Library Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
STAFF LIAISON: Library Director
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
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MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Paul F. Brown
MEETING DATES: Quarterly
PLACE: Main Library
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER'S SECOND TERM
EXPIRED AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Rosalie G. Murray - 1451 Stewart Blvd., 33764 - Retired/B.S. Education
Original Appointment: 2/5/09
(2nd term expired 2/28/17)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
1. Donna M. Dennis -223 Island Way#413, 33767 - Retired/Teacher
2. David Loyd - 1710 Brentwood Dr., 33765 - Director of Business
Development
3. Kelly McLeay - 1545 Drew St., 33755 - Nurse Manager
Zip codes of current members on board:
3 at 33756
1 at 33759
1 at 33763
1 at 33767
There was consensus to appoint David Loyd.
Vice Mayor Jonson moved to appoint David Loyd to the Library
Board with a term expiring February 28, 2021. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
10.5Approve the 2017 Federal Legislative Agenda.
It was stated that the City's federal lobbyist, Greg Burns, was unable to
fly-in today due to inclement weather.
In response to questions, the City Clerk said Mr. Burns will provide
Council with a legislative update at the May 4 council meeting. She
recommended that Council not delay approving the legislative agenda,
as it provides direction for advocacy efforts.
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Councilmember Caudell requested a conference call with Mr. Burns
prior to May 4.
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve the 2017 Federal
Legislative Agenda. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.6Elect a Councilmember to serve as Vice Mayor.
The Charter requires, at the first meeting in April, the Council to appoint one of
its members as Vice-Mayor.
Councilmember Caudell moved to elect Councilmember Hoyt
Hamilton to serve as Vice Mayor. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
10.7Appoint councilmembers as representatives to serve on Regional and Miscellaneous
Boards.
There was consensus to appoint Councilmember Cundiff as the 2nd
Alternate member on the Barrier Island Government. Staff was directed
to remove the Tampa Bay Partnership Policy Board from the list as the
Board no longer has a city representative, re-title the MPO/PPC entry to
Forward Pinellas and include meeting schedules for each board.
It was suggested that future consideration be given to allowing
councilmembers to submit a "wish list"for regional boards in which one
has an interest.
Councilmember Caudell moved to appoint councilmembers as
representatives to serve on Regional and Miscellaneous Board sas
presented, with Councilmember Cundiff as the 2nd Alternate
member on the Barrier Island Government. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
10.8Approve Amendment No. 1 to Letter of Agreement and Contract with University of
South Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate for the University of South
Florida's Center for Urban Transportation Research (University), High Visibility
Enforcement (HVE) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award for an additional
amount of$10,000 for police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same.
On October 5, 2016, City Council granted approval of an Agreement with
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University of South Florida Board of Trustees under the state HVE program to
continue its grant-funded pedestrian and bicycle safety project with Clearwater
Police Department (CPD).
CPD has conducted three grant-funded comprehensive enforcement/education
projects since March 2014 aimed at changing the behavior of all who use
Clearwater's roadways - pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The 2016
Agreement provided funding for a fourth round of funding for this very
successful project, which is currently underway.
On March 25, 2017, the University extended an invitation to CPD to request an
additional $10,000 in funding in order to expand the current project.
The funds will be utilized by CPD for 10 additional details, five hours in
duration, with three officers per detail. The project period will end on or before
May 15, 2017.
As with the previous and current grants, selected officers will receive specific
training on traffic enforcement and educational opportunities with the public
prior to implementation of the project. CPD will also work closely with the
University during the project period to ensure accurate data collection and to
advise of any problems or successes that are accomplished.
There will be no direct adverse impact to the Police Department annual
operating budget nor is there a required match.
The existing special project number 181-99218, 2016 HVE Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety, will be utilized to account for the additional grant expenditures.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
At mid-year, a budget amendment will increase grant revenues in special
program 181-99218, 2016 HVE Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety by $10,000 to
account for this additional funding.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to
Letter of Agreement and Contract with University of South Florida
Board of Trustees, a public body corporate for the University of
South Florida's Center for Urban Transportation Research
(University), High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) for Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety Grant Award for an additional amount of $10,000 for
police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
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Councilmember Jonson acknowledged all the correspondence received
related to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium property agenda item and
thanked the Mayor for responding on behalf of Council. He recognized
Laura Canary for helping organize the painting in the park art bazaar where
there was art, food, music, etc. as well as a painting class; it was the right
kind of event for Station Square Park. He thanked WFLA Ryan Hughes and
ABC Action News Carson Chambers for their coverage and public education
piece on illegal dumping; it is a crime and spoils the neighborhood. He said
the city needs to consider investing in Clearwater neighborhoods moving
forward.
Councilmember Caudell thanked TBARTA Executive Director Ramond
Chiaramonte for staying for the entire meeting and thanked him for his
support. She congratulated the CRA Director on the handout provided at the
Downtown Development Board meeting. She thanked Public
Communications Director Joelle Castelli and staff for organizing the
upcoming Neighborhoods Day.
Councilmember Cundiff said one of his students will be performing at Station
Square Park tomorrow at noon.
Vice Mayor Hamilton reminded everyone that there will be a greater increase
in traffic with Easter coming up.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events and offered
sympathies to Wanda Fyfe for the recent passing of her husband
Bruce.
14. Adjourn
Attest
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor
City of Clearwater
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
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