02/27/2017
Council Work Session Meeting Minutes February 27, 2017
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 27, 2017
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 the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Presentations – Given.
2.1
February Service Awards
Three service awards were presented to city employees. The
January/February 2017 Bimonthly Team Award was presented to A/R
Reduction Team: Ariel Wilson, Judith Thompson and Mary Sutter. The
February 2017 Employee of the Month Award was presented to Jose Irizarry,
Engineering/Parking System.
The Council recessed from 1:11 p.m. to 1:13 p.m. to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
3. Office of Management and Budget
3.1
Discuss proposed project list for the Penny for Pinellas extension (Penny IV). (WSO)
The referendum on the renewal of Penny for Pinellas is scheduled for
November 7, 2017. In preparation, Pinellas County has established a timeline
for municipalities to provide necessary information to be used for public
outreach.
Staff has provided the City Manager’s list of recommended projects to the City
Council for infrastructure projects during this next ten-year cycle. A listing of
proposed projects is due to the County in April.
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Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel said the County will be holding public
outreach sessions over the next two months, which includes four open house
sessions, an online survey and a series of focus groups. An invitation to the
focus groups has been forwarded to Citizens Academy graduates. The
Interlocal agreement will be due in June.
In response to questions, Engineering Director Mike Quillen said the Dunedin
Pass at North Clearwater Beach is closed. The current experienced at the
Sand Key bridge is rapid. Pinellas County and other groups have conducted
feasibility studies regarding reopening Dunedin Pass. The City Manager said
staff approached the State approximately five years ago regarding reopening
Dunedin Pass and was declined the request; the State did not support opening
the Pass unless it occurred naturally. The City Manager said he has discussed
the idea of having a joint city hall/commission facility with county
commissioners over the last couple of years. The idea never gained any
traction until recent; there is now broader support for a joint use facility. After
discussing the matter with County Administrator Mark Woodward, key staff
from the city and county will meet to discuss the history and identify any
efficiencies. Both organizations have a placeholder on the Penny for Pinellas
list to replace existing facilities. A needs assessment for a new city hall was
conducted in 2006. The City Manager said a joint elected officials meeting has
not been scheduled yet to discuss a joint facility. Deputy City Manager Jill
Silverboard said the estimated $6.3 million city hall replacement cost does not
include proceeds from sale of the current city hall site; the estimated cost was
based on a projected sq. ft. cost for construction. Planning and Development
Director Michael Delk said staff is reviewing the DEO Sustainability report;
comments must be provided to DEO by March 15. The City Manager said the
new neighborhood coordination position was hired to evaluate neighborhood
needs; the Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition suggested traffic calming as a
high priority need. The Coalition’s view of traffic calming differs from the City’s.
Staff’s approach on traffic calming is based on council’s direction. Council
direction is needed to determine if there is support for a broader approach to
traffic calming. Ms. Silverboard said she met with Engineering and Planning
directors last week regarding the Coalition’s request; staff is prepared to
pursue the types of improvements they desire through existing or future
funding, but the item related to determining the property value after traffic
calming and streetscaping improvements requires research. Staff anticipates
moving forward with the placemaking guide that can be implemented
neighborhood by neighborhood to help identify those items a neighborhood
wishes to pursue. Ms. Silverboard said Penny 3 and 4 identifies funding for
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neighborhood park renovations, current Penny identified funding for trails and
bikeways and staff is proposing to continue that in Penny 4. Planning and
Development has hired a Neighborhood Coordinator who is currently focusing
on Neighborhoods Day and then will redirect efforts to a placemaking manual.
Discussion ensued regarding the current approach to traffic calming. The City
Manager said the policy takes on an organic approach because it requires
identifying the causes and buy-in from the residents. Mr. Quillen said the
department does not have a policy that states one must install concrete speed
tables; in recent years, a majority of the traffic calming inquiries have
requested speed tables. Each request is reviewed independently. Ms.
Silverboard said historically, Penny funds have not been dedicated to
roadways and transit since the City sets aside a portion of ad valorem property
taxes for streets and sidewalks. Ms. Kastel said in Penny 1 and 2, some funds
were devoted to road widening projects (i.e., Countryside Boulevard, Drew
Street, Landmark Drive); Downtown Streetscaping occurred in Penny 2 and 3.
It was suggested that staff identify those items on the Penny List that are
neighborhood related.
4. Economic Development and Housing
4.1
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)
On December 12, 2016, City Council approved a loan to Habitat for Humanity,
Inc. (Habitat) for the acquisition of a 1.6-acre tract of land owned by five
different landowners. The loan was made available through the City’s Housing
Division and utilized a combination of federal and local funding sources. The
five properties are located within the block bordered by North Garden Avenue,
Eldridge Street, Maple Street and the Pinellas Trail. Spruce Street bisects the
block from north to south. Habitat plans to construct 13 single-family,
three-bedroom homes to be made available to families with income at or below
80% of Area Median Income.
Habitat is scheduled to close on the five parcels on March 2, 2017, and the
City has established terms of a construction loan to Habitat using a
combination of Federal and State funds. Funding for the construction loan
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includes $450,000 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development’s HOME Investment Partnership Program and $150,000 from the
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program. Up to $274,680 of the loan will
be forgiven. The forgiven portion of the loan is comprised of a 12% developer
fee, anticipated cost to demolish existing structures and to perform
environmental remediation activities. An estimated $325,320 will be paid back
to the city in 13 equal payments as each home is sold to a qualifying buyer.
The total construction cost for the project is estimated to be $1,664,000.
Habitat anticipates completion and sale of the first home by the end of
summer, 2017. Construction of all 13 homes is expected to be complete by
July, 2018.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this project is available with the use of HOME funding from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State
Housing Initiatives Partnership program.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
NA
5. Finance
5.1
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)
The City utilizes Lease Purchase financing to finance the purchase of major
pieces of equipment such as vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and
some specialized electronic systems. Financing is generally amortized over a
5-year period with the exception of computer type purchases which are
amortized over a 3-year period.
The Council previously approved a master agreement with The Bancorp Bank
to provide a credit line of $24,728,010 for the period covering fiscal years 2014
thru fiscal 2018.
The original credit line limit has been nearly exhausted after the first 3 years of
the agreement term.
This addendum increases the available credit line by approximately $20.3
million to a maximum total of $45,000,000 for the five years of the agreement.
The new requirement for VIN/serial # may negatively impact the ability to lease
purchase finance projects such as Network Equipment purchases and the
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Disaster Recovery Upgrade Project.
3-year CMT rates will change from current rates of 2.0% when 3-year CMT
rates are at 3% or lower, 2.49% when 3-year CMT rates are 3%-5%, and a
maximum 3% when 3-year CMT rates exceed 5%; to simply be the 3-Year
CMT rate plus 1.00% in all instances.
The interest rate on financings amortized over a 5-year period is unchanged
and financings amortized over a 3-year period will increase by approximately a
half of a percentage point (.0043), at current interest rate levels. Based on the
current 3-year CMT rate, the interest rate the City would be charged for a
3-year financing would increase from 2.0% to 2.43%. The current rate for a
5-year financing would remain at 2.00%. 3-year financings account for less
than 5% of the City’s total lease purchase financings and can be replaced with
internal loans from the Central Insurance Fund as appropriate.
In response to questions, Controller Clem Vericker said the equipment
purchases are amortized over five years. CMT stands for constant treasury
maturities, which is the index of the interest rates on US treasuries. Finance
Director Jay Ravins said CNG vehicle purchases contributed to the credit line
exhaustion, which are priced higher than other vehicles.
5.2
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)
On November 27, 2016, the claimant’s residence suffered a waste water
backup due to a stoppage in the city waste water main line. The claimant’s
home suffered damages to personal property as well as walls, flooring and
furniture. Floor coverings, drywall, wall trim, etc were removed and replaced to
repair the waste water damages. Repairs are substantially underway.
The expenses will not exceed $69,667.85.
The City’s limit of liability as provided by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes is
$200,000/300,000. The City’s Risk Management Division and City’s Claims
Committee recommend this settlement.
Funding for the payment of this settlement is available in the budget for claims
expense in the Central Insurance Fund.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
590-07000-545900-519-000 $69,667.85
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6. Human Resources
6.1
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)
The City currently provides life insurance to all full time employees and Long
Term Disability to those employees who do not participate in the City Pension
Plan. The coverage will stay with the current carrier (Unum) at a 0% increase
over the 2016 budgeted cost. The coverage’s are as follows:
CWA Life in an amount equivalent to 1 ½ times the employee’s annual
base salary not to exceed $50,000
SAMP Life in an amount equivalent to 1 times the employee’s annual base
salary
Voluntary SAMP Supplemental Life in incremental amounts of $50,000, not
to exceed $500,000 and are payroll- deducted from the employee’s salary
Basic Life insurance in the amount of $2,500 for all employees except
CWA
Basic Life insurance in the amount of $1,000 for grandfathered retirees
Long Term Disability Insurance for those employees who do not participate
in the City Pension Plan
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for $360,000 is available through appropriation code
0590-07590-545500-519-000-00000 for life insurance and
0590-07590-545700-519-000-00000 for Long Term Disability.
7. Engineering
7.1
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)
The existing 20-inch sanitary sewer force main, which carries all sanitary sewer
flows from Sand Key and South Clearwater Beach to the Marshall Street Plant,
is over 45 years old and nearing the end of its useful life. This new 7-foot
General Utility Easement, on private property, will provide the City with a
terminus point for the installation of the replacement 20-inch sanitary sewer
force main, at no cost.
This new General Utility Easement is part of the Clearwater Memorial
Causeway Subaqueous Pipeline Project. This project will include a new
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sanitary sewer pipe that will run across Clearwater Harbor from Bayway Blvd to
State Road 60. This new General Utility Easement is the terminus of a 25 foot
Submerged Lands Easement from the State that is currently being processed
by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
7.2
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)
Recent data provided by the Inflow and Infiltration Project indicates the City’s
sanitary sewer system experiences significant rain and ground water inflow and
infiltration (I&I) during wet weather. The resulting higher volume can cause
sanitary sewer overflows and Water Reclamation Facility permit violations.
As part of the I&I project, the City has been pursuing a “Find and Fix” program
to repair the entry points of rain and ground water. Thus I&I flow is being
reduced at a measureable rate, but to continue this trend the City cannot rely
on a snap shot of the I&I flow. Instead the City needs a continuous and
permanent flow monitoring system so that new sources of I&I (i.e., pipe
failures) can be identified and remedied quickly.
Project benefits are improved process efficiencies, ongoing rehabilitation and
restoration strategy of conveyance infrastructure and increased environmental
protection and regulatory compliance.
This work order was negotiated in accordance with the Consultant’s
Competitive Negotiations Act.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning,
operating and maintaining the wastewater collection system and water
reclamation facilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0327-96665-563800-535-000-0000 $199,800.00
Funding is available in Utility Renewal and Replacement Project, 0327-96665,
Sanitary Sewer Repair & Replacement, in the amount of $199,800.00.
In response to questions, Environmental Manager Rob Fahey said the project
is for a twelve-month period. Weather during that time can be dry but the flow
monitors will remain after the year. A bid will be released to service the flow
monitors after the year.
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7.3
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)
Supplemental work order 1 is for Final Design and limited Construction
Engineering and Inspection service for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment
Plant 1 Blend Tank Removal Project.
This work provides for the removal of the failing existing blend tank and
subsequent replacement with an inline static mixer and higher speed pump
motors for increased efficiency.
The new blend system will not require changes to control strategies but
increase firm transfer pump capacity resulting in greater system flexibility.
The preliminary design phase was completed in November 2016 under the
original work order for $21,900. The final design phase is expected to be
completed mid 2017 with a project construction completion early 2018.
This work order was negotiated in accordance with the Consultant’s
Competitive Negotiations Act.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning,
operating and maintaining the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant #1.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
315-96764-561300-533-000-0000 $76,926.00
Funding is available in Capital Improvement Project 0315-96764, RO Plant
Expansion Res #1 to fund the work order.
7.4
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)
The Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility has experienced a failure of
their influent pumping system affecting the entire facility.
In order to bring the influent pump station back on line all of the pumps and
electrical components must be replaced.
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The essential equipment will take 3 months to fabricate and deliver to the site.
In order to expedite the repair of the influent pump station and minimize bypass
pumping costs, it has been determined that the best course of action is to
order the pumps and electrical equipment in advance of bidding the
construction project to repair the pump station. The Pumps and controls will be
purchased via Owner Direct Purchase Saving the City $50,165.08 in sales tax.
The components are being purchased as a sole source due to the benefits of
standardization of equipment in accordance with Art. II, Section 2.564(1)(b),
Code of Ordinances.
A construction contract for installation will be brought forward for approval once
bid and low bidder is selected.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96654-563600-535-000-0000 $824,849.77
Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Project, 0315-96654, Facilities
Upgrade & Improvements, in the amount of $824,849.77.
In response to questions, Environmental Manager Rob Fahey said the pumps
are submersible. The intent is not to have another flooding occurrence.
In response to a concern, the City Attorney said she would discuss a potential
voting conflict with the Mayor, who is a stockholder in the parent company.
8. Fire Department
8.1
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)
On October 11, 2006, Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater entered into
a 5-year renewable Interlocal Agreement to provide facilities and necessary
personnel to assist before, during, and following a disaster. The City of
Clearwater’s Ross Norton Parks & Recreation complex is the agreed upon
facility to be used as a disaster shelter.
The current 5-year renewable term of the Agreement expired October 11,
2016. The County’s Emergency Management Department desires to continue
the Agreement with the City. Section 1 of the Agreement requires written
confirmation by both parties to renew for another five year term. The
renewal letter to be executed by the City’s Emergency Manager will confirm the
City’s desire to continue the Agreement for the term from October 11, 2016
and ending October 10, 2021.
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APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
8.2
Approve the Federally Funded Public Assistance Funding Agreement for public
assistance support for Hurricane Hermine expenditures and allow the City Manager to
execute same. (consent)
Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program
is a Federal grant to aid State and Local governments in returning a disaster
area to pre-disaster conditions. A Request for Public Assistance (RPA) was
submitted and approved. FEMA and the State share the responsibility for
making Public Assistance funds available to the Subgrantee/Subrecipient. It is
now necessary for the City of Clearwater, as the Subgrantee/Subrecipient, to
enter into the Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management
(the Grantee/Recipient).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
9. Planning
9.1
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
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
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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
In response to questions, Senior Planner Mark Parry said the 69 units will be
returned to the pool. A resolution will be adopted at the second public hearing
on March 16.
9.2
Deny 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; and reject Resolution
17-01. (HDA2016-09001)
Development Proposal:
No changes have been made to the Development Proposal presented at the
February 16, 2017 Council meeting.
The owners propose to utilize the 17 hotel units otherwise permitted by the
Resort Facilities High 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:
No 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:
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Minimum Lot Area and Width
Minimum Setbacks
Maximum Height
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Landscaping
Consistency with Beach by Design:
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the
February 16, 2017 Council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan continues to be
inconsistent with the Beach by Design because the criterion which requires the
provision of a typical lobby arrangement is not met. The proposal includes the
provision of an atypical lobby arrangement where a small office/registration
area is provided at the northwest corner of the second floor. The registration
area will be staffed between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The applicant has provided that an agent will otherwise be available via
telephone 24 hours a day/seven days a week. In short, the proposed lobby
consists of a small office area tucked into a corner of the second floor which
will, for the most part, be unstaffed. This point, specifically, is in direct conflict
with the provision of Section V.B.2 of Beach by Design which provides that a
“reservation system shall be required as an integral part of the hotel use and
there shall be a lobby/front desk area that must be operated as a typical
lobby/front desk area for a hotel would be operated.”
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements
and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. However, the proposal is in
direct conflict with the provision of Section V.B.2 of Beach by Design which
provides that a “reservation system shall be required as an integral part of the
hotel use and there shall be a lobby/front desk area that must be operated as a
typical lobby/front desk area for a hotel would be operated”.
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:
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;
password
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
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includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center.
However, staff recommends denial of the proposed Development Agreement
because the proposal is in violation of Section V.B.2 of Beach by Design as
noted above.
In response to questions, Senior Planner Mark Parry said there have been no
changes have been made to the submittal since the council meeting. The
Applicant has informed staff that lobby reception staff will be available 24-7.
Staff still recommends denying the request. Planning and Development
Director Michael Delk said the hotel density reserve were designed for limited
service mid-sized hotels. The applicant is requesting 10 units. The proposed
project looks like a resort attached dwelling. Mr. Delk said staff supports the
proposal as a 17-unit hotel and does not support the allocation of 10 additional
units because the proposal is not a limited service mid-sized hotel. Mr. Parry
Said as proposed, staff expressed concern with the lack of registration staffing
and the physical arrangement of the lobby area. The applicant said the rooms
would be available 30 days or less, which meets the City’s definition of a hotel.
Mr. Parry said the hotel, as proposed, is permitted by code; staff’s issue is
related to the allocation of density units for a hotel that is not a limited service
mid size hotel. The City Attorney said council has the discretion to allocate the
density units.
10. Official Records and Legislative Services
10.1
Appoint two members to the Community Development Board with terms to expire
February 28, 2021.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
Community Development Board
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.
2 + Alt.
PLACE: Council Chambers APPTS. NEEDED:
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
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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:
Building Contractor
1. David E. Allbritton - 217 Palm Island N.W., 33767 -
Original Appointment: 10/15/14
(1 absence in the last year)
Yes
Interested in Reappointment: (filling unexpired term until 2/28/17)
Civil Engineer
2. Brian A. Barker - 1430 Rosetree Court, 33764 -
Original Appointment: 2/19/09
2nd
(currently serving term to expire 2/28/17)
Real Estate
3. John Quattrocki - 1353 Stewart Blvd., 33764 -
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:
Architect
1. Robert J. Aude - 1719 Brentwood Dr., 33756 -
**Mr. Aude does not wish to be considered as the Alternate member**
Marketing & Graphics
2. Sheila Cole - 670 Island Way, #600, 33767 -
Yes to Alt. member seat
Civil Engineer,
3. Charles Reed Haydon - 105 Bayside Drive, 33762 -
Professional
**Mr. Haydon prefers to be considered as a full member, but he’s
willing to start as the alternate member**
Real Estate
4. David L. Jaye - 2856 Shady Oak Ct., 33761 -
(Currently serving on the Brownfields)
Yes to Alt. member seat
Dir. of Business Development
5. David Loyd - 1710 Brentwood Dr., 33765 -
**Mr. Loyd prefers to be considered as a full member, but he’s willing
to start as the alternate member**
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Realtor, Construction
6. Arthur Shand - 2105 Drew Street #200, 33765 -
Consultant, Designer (pending)
Yes to Alt. member seat
Art
7. Michelle Thomann-Ramirez - 10 S. Keystone Dr., 33755 -
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:
2 Attorneys
2 Civil Engineers
1 Building Contractor
1 Landscape Architect
2 Real Estate Brokers
The City Clerk said if Mr. Quattrocki is appointed as a regular member, a new
alternate member will be needed. Messrs. Shand, Haydon, Jaye and Aude
represent categories of Council’s preferred professional expertise and
experience. Mr. Aude served on the Imagine Clearwater Stakeholders
Committee.
In response to a question, Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina
Clayton said Mr. Aude has not served on the Community Development Board.
10.2
Reappoint Barbara Blakely, Elizabeth Folk, Barbara Ann Murphey and Rosalie G.
Murray to the Library Board with terms expiring February 28, 2021.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
Library Board
BOARD:
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
STAFF LIAISON: Library Director
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Paul F. Brown
MEETING DATES: Quarterly
PLACE: Main Library
4
APPTS. NEEDED:
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THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE TERMS WHICH
EXPIRE AND NOW REQUIRE REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM:
1. Barbara Blakely - 31 Island Way #104, 33767
Original Appointment: 3/1/12
(1 absence in the last year)
Yes
Interested in Reappointment: (currently serving 1st term to expire 2/28/17)
2. Elizabeth Folk - 1979 Beckett Lake Dr., 33763
Original Appointment: 2/7/13
(0 absences in the last year)
Yes
Interested in Reappointment: (currently serving 1st term to expire 2/28/17)
3. Barbara Ann Murphey - 1304 Jeffords St., 33756
Original Appointment: 1/13/11
(0 absences in the last year)
Yes
Interested in Reappointment: (currently serving 1st term to expire 2/28/17)
4. Rosalie G. Murray - 1451 Stewart Blvd., 33764
Original Appointment: 2/5/09
(ending 2nd term 2/28/17)
At this time there are no other nominees on file
Zip codes of current members on board:
3 at 33756
1 at 33759
1 at 33763
1 at 33764
1 at 33767
Staff was directed to place Item 10.2, less the fourth appointment, on the
Consent Agenda and approach the Citizens Academy graduates regarding
the fourth appointment.
The Council recessed from 3:06 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
10.3
Schedule a Strategic Planning Session.
Staff is requesting that a special work session be scheduled for the purpose of
holding a strategic planning session. The following dates have been confirmed
as potential dates:
Tuesday, April 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m.
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There was consensus to schedule a special work session on April, 25, 2017
for the purpose of holding a strategic planning session.
Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda.
11. Legal
11.1
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.
11.2
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.
11.3
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).
11.4
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).
11.5
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)
11.6
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)
12. City Manager Verbal Reports – None.
13. City Attorney Verbal Reports – None.
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14. 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). – None.
15. Closing Comments by Mayor – None.
16. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
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