07/17/2017
Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 17, 2017
1:00 PM
Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present
5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember
Doreen Caudell, Councilmember Bob Cundiff, and Councilmember
Bill Jonson
Also Present:
William B. Horne II – City Manager, Jill Silverboard – Deputy City
Manager, Micah Maxwell – Assistant City Manager, Pamela K.
Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk and Nicole Sprague –
Official Records and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order – Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The Mayor said for the next two weeks, Clearwater will be the national and
international home for girls softball tournaments. USA Softball Executive
Director Craig Cress presented Council with a token of appreciation and
thanked the city and staff for the accommodations.
2. Presentations – Given.
2.1
July Service Awards
Three service awards were presented to city employees.
The June 2017 Employee of the Month Award was presented to Barbara
Johnson, Planning and Development
The July/August 2017 Bimonthly Team Award was presented to the Fire
Shop: Jerry Dunner, Todd Selby, Craig Tower, Richard Phillips and David
Vincent.
The Council recessed from 1:15 p.m. to 1:17 p.m. to meet as the Pension
Trustees.
3. Office of Management and Budget
3.1
Adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.1550 mills for fiscal year 2017/18; set public
hearing dates on the budget for September 7, 2017 and September 18, 2017, to be
held no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special council meeting on the budget
in August to fully discuss the proposed budget.
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In accordance with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, the City Council must
adopt a tentative millage rate and set public hearing dates prior to finalizing
and adopting a budget. This information must be provided to the Pinellas
County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector by August 4, 2017. The City's
proposed millage rate and public hearing dates will be included on the TRIM
notices mailed to taxpayers in August. This tentative rate cannot be increased
without first-class mailing notification to each taxpayer at the expense of the
City of Clearwater, not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days before the
public hearing.
The City Manager's recommended millage rate is 5.1550 mills, the same
millage rate as the current year. This rate is 6.86% more than the rolled back
rate of 4.8241 mills. The rolled-back rate is the millage rate that will provide
the City with the same property tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. If
the proposed millage rate of 5.1550 mills is adopted, the City's ordinance
adopting the millage rate will reflect a 6.86% increase from the rolled-back rate
of 4.8241 mills.
The proposed millage rate as well as other TRIM millage rates will be noted on
the 2017 compliance forms as follows:
5.1550 mills - Tentative millage rate
4.8241 mills - Rolled-back millage rate
6.9632 mills - Maximum majority vote rate
7.6595 mills - Maximum two-thirds vote rate
Staff would also like to schedule a special council meeting in August to fully
discuss the proposed budget. The following dates are dates available:
Wednesday, August 2 at 1 p.m., Thursday, August 10 at 1 p.m., and Thursday,
August 31 at 1 p.m.
Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
There was consensus to schedule a special council meeting on August 2,
2017 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the budget.
In response to questions, Ms. Kastel said Marine and Aviation's budget is
included in the Admin/Other budget category. General Fund Reserves were
used to fund the Seminole Boat Launch Project; approximately $1.6 million
was transferred into the project, which attributed to a majority of the general
fund revenue decrease. A majority of the capital fund increase is related to
water and sewer; $68 million bond revenues were received and must be spent
for water and sewer capital projects. Finance Director Jay Ravins said the
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bond proceeds will be spent as allowed by arbitrage rules; Council authorized
staff to spend in advance of the bond issues. The City will pay for the bonds
over a 30-year period. Mr. Ravins said the repayments of those bonds will be
regularly scheduled over a 30-year period. Deputy City Manager Jill
Silverboard said the water sewer space utility capital program has been
revamped for the latest rate study; staff plans to dramatically increase the
expenditures for planned improvements. The City Clerk said the second public
hearing date is scheduled on a Monday due to Rosh Hashanah. Ms. Kastel
said staff has presented a balanced budget; if Council wishes to reduce the
millage rate, Council may identify budgeted expenditures to be eliminated at
the August 2 special council meeting. Ms. Kastel said the 6.2% budget
increase for Internal Service Funds is due information technology; the cost of
business is going up.
Staff was directed to identify on-going expenditures versus one-time
expenditures.
It was stated that Council on Thursday will set the maximum millage rate.
4. Parks and Recreation
4.1
Approve a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between Clearwater Golf
Associates Inc. (Club), and the City of Clearwater (City) to extend rent relief for the
remaining twelve years of the Agreement, set a schedule to complete irrigation
replacements to the course by the Club and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
On December 19, 2001, the Council approved a 20-year Agreement between
Clearwater Golf Associates Inc. and the City for the operation of the property
known as Clearwater Executive Golf Course, including an annual lease
payment, and improvements to the course.
Staff has found the Club’s performance to be excellent including adhering to all
provisions of the current Agreement which included investing over $1,000,000
of improvements to the course during the first five years.
On February 4, 2010, the Council approved a First Amendment to the Lease
Agreement to increase the length of the Agreement by seven years from 20
years to 27 years; and extended rent relief for seven years to complete a
number of additional improvements needed at the Club.
The City and Club have determined that additional capital improvements of
approximately $400,000 are needed in order to replace the entire irrigation
system on the course. The existing system was originally installed when the
course first opened in 1971 and has been under constant repair ever since. It
has now gotten to the point that the entire system needs to be updated and
replaced in order to give the necessary coverage needed to maintain a first
class facility.
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Staff recommends amending the current Agreement to allow for rent relief for
the remainder of the agreements twelve years in order for the Club to replace
the existing irrigation system within the next five years and in return reduce the
base rental payment from $48,000 per year to $12,000 per year.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
the City contracts with the Club to operate the facility daily. Deputy City
Manager Jill Silverboard said if the City was operating the facility then it would
be considered an enterprise fund. The only expense to the City is the
administrative staff time related to site visits and contract management. The
City will receive $12,000 annually as net income. The City Attorney said the
agreement outlines the term period.
4.2
Approve a recommendation by the Public Art and Design Board for the commission of
a public art installation for the Morningside Recreation Center located at 2400 Harn
Boulevard, as designed by artist Guy Kemper for a total cost of $55,000.00 to be
funded from Morningside Recreation Center Construction (CIP 315-93251). (consent)
The theme and scope of the project was determined with input from
representatives of the project construction team, Public Art & Design Board,
Parks & Recreation Department, and the Morningside Neighborhood Home
Owners Associations. The desired intent of this project is to commission public
artwork that serves as an artistic enhancement to the glass windows of the
main entry and fitness center window wall of the main entrance and central
atrium at the Morningside Recreation Center.
The Public Art and Design Board appointed a five-member Selection Panel
comprised of individuals representing specified interests and expertise as
follows:
Karen Cunningham (Chair), representative of the Public Art & Design
Board
Spencer Cook, president, Morningside Meadows Homeowners
Association
Regina Novak, representative of the Parks & Recreation Department
Norene Marlow, president, Morningside Homeowners Association
Judith Powers, artistic representative
A limited invitation Call to Artists was issued to three artist finalists. On March
17, 2017, the Selection Panel met to review the applicants’ credentials and
selected artist Guy Kemper, as his vibrantly colored window patterns best fit
the theme and artistic desires of the project stakeholders.
On June 8, 2017, the Public Art & Design Board unanimously approved the
recommendation to commission Mr. Kemper. The Board is recommending this
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artist’s proposal of public artwork to the City Council.
This item supports the City's Strategic Vision by providing public art for the
citizens and visitors of Clearwater, making the city a better place to live, learn,
work, visit and play. This commission represents the City’s ongoing
commitment to the Public Art & Design Program through commissions of public
art for city capital improvement projects, a process that is not affected by the
mandatory to voluntary transition of the Public Art in Private Development
program.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-93251, Morningside
Recreation Center Construction, to fund this contract.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
the installation includes interior and exterior windows. The proposed color
palette coordinates with the facility's color scheme. The public art component
is 1% of the project budget, approximately $55,000. The proposed art piece
represents community health and wellness and community interaction. The
interior installation will be in the lobby area (doors to fitness room and
multi-purpose room). The glass overlay is translucent and may be replaced if
damaged.
Discussion ensued regarding the public art approval process. The City
Manager said Council did not initially play a role in the approval process. It
was suggested that future consideration be given to amend the approval
process.
Concerns were expressed the proposed installation, like other installations, is
not visible to the public.
Staff was directed to provide information regarding the glass overlays; how
translucent are the overlays and take Item 4.2 off the Consent Agenda.
4.3
Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Clearwater (City) and the Board of
Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (State) for use
of the Florida Department of Transportation building and property located at 3204 Gulf
to Bay Boulevard and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Staff recommends that the City enter into a 50-year Lease Agreement with the
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State for the use of a two-story vacant building and approximately 2.0 acre site
located at 3204 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, which was previously used as an office
for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The site would be used primarily to support trail activities, including but not
limited to parking and restrooms. In addition talks have begun to possibly
locate a Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center and trailhead restroom
facilities for the Courtney Campbell Trail on this site as well as provide offices
for Florida Sports Foundation staff that are currently located at the Long
Center.
The City will be responsible for all costs associated with the maintenance and
improvements to be made on the building and property.
The State has the right to terminate this agreement with six months written
notice. The City of Clearwater shall be responsible for an annual administrative
fee of $300 for the leasing of this property.
This agreement is similar to the agreement the City entered into with the State
relative to the use of the National Guard Armory located at 706 N. Missouri
Ave. for our special events and athletic division.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Sufficient funds will be available in the FY 2017/18 Parks and Recreation
Administration operating budget (01801) to cover the initial operating costs
including the annual $300 leasing fee.
Staff was directed to provide a map of the subject property site.
4.4
Approve an agreement between USA Softball, Inc. f/k/a Amateur Softball Association
of America, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the City of Clearwater, for hosting the
2017 XII WBSC Junior Women’s Softball World Championship, July 23-30, 2017 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
USA Softball, Inc., formerly the Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA
Softball, is a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization based in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest
softball organization in the country. The United States Olympic Committee
(USOC) named ASA the National Governing Body of Softball, pursuant to the
Amateur Sports Act of 1978.
World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is the world governing body for
the sports of baseball and softball that was established in 2013 by the merger
of the International Softball Federation (ISF) and International Baseball
Federation (IBAF), the former respective world governing bodies for baseball
and softball. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, the WBSC was granted
recognition as the sole competent global authority for both the sports of
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baseball and softball by the International Olympic Committee at the 125th IOC
Session on September 8, 2013.
All World Championships tournaments are biennial, and the XII Junior
Women’s Softball World Championship has been awarded to USA Softball,
Inc, who in turn chose the City of Clearwater as the host. Delegations from 26
countries, from six continents, are represented.
The economic impact to the community from the tournament is expected to
generate approximately $2 million to the community with over 2,500 room
nights at Clearwater and Pinellas County hotels.
The City’s primary goal is to serve as host and facility operator for the
tournament, including field preparation services, set up for all support areas,
coordination of facility layout, electric and water services, on-site event staff,
marketing and coordination, recruitment of volunteers for the events and
securing umpires and officials for the games, providing for security,
paramedics, solid waste services, park and restroom clean-up, etc.
The WBSC and USA Softball will provide technical assistance throughout the
operation of the tournament at Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex and Sid
Lickton Complex, and manage the qualification process for up to 26 teams to
play in each tournament.
The City is responsible for the financial management and accounting for the
tournaments, collecting all revenue associated with the event and for paying all
expenses from proceeds. It is estimated that event expenses will be $307,050
while offsetting revenues will be $307,500.
5. Police Department
5.1
Approve the Multi-Agency Combined Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement
Special Case Response and Management Team for law enforcement services, which
shall become effective and shall be ongoing as to the executing Parties upon
execution by the Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and
any additional Party or Parties, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
Mutual aid agreements among law enforcement agencies are authorized by
Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, for rendering voluntary assistance of a routine
law enforcement nature to one another across jurisdictional lines by and
between such agencies to such lawful activities and to enter into an operational
assistance agreement whereby each agency may request and render law
enforcement assistance to the other law enforcement agencies during
emergencies under s.252.34, Florida Statutes.
Parties to the proposed mutual aid agreement have joined together to create
the Special Case Response and Management Team, which is intended to
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disrupt and dismantle organized criminal groups and target individual career
criminals who are engaging in a series of criminal violations with a specific
pattern, affecting multi-jurisdictions.
It is the intention of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to establish
the Special Case Response and Management Team as a mechanism by which
area law enforcement agencies can dedicate resources into a centralized unit
for the purpose of targeting organized criminal groups and career criminals
who are committing criminal acts or engaging in a pattern of criminal behavior
in violation of Florida State Statutes that affects multi-jurisdictions. The types of
criminal violations being investigated include (but are not limited to)
racketeering, money laundering, drug violations, extortion, burglary, major
theft, and violent crimes significantly affecting the public safety of the citizens
of the State of Florida.
Members of the Special Case Response and Management Team shall enjoy
full jurisdictional authority anywhere within the State of Florida, with full power
to enforce Florida laws and avail themselves of the provisions of this
Agreement when engaged in Team operations that have been approved by,
and involve, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as contemplated by
this Agreement.
Any party may cancel its participation in the Agreement upon delivery of written
notice of cancellation to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as noted
therein.
6. Planning
6.1
Termination of the Development Agreement between Bayway Hotel Holdings, LLC
(the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of 15 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design and confirm a second public
hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on August 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2014-08006, 706 Bayway Boulevard)
On December 2, 2014, a Development Agreement was made effective
between the property owner and the City of Clearwater which provided 15 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve (HDA2014-08006/Resolution 14-35).
Section 6.1.3.1 of the Development Agreement required the Property Owner to
develop the Property in substantial conformance with the conceptual site plan
attached to the Agreement.
Section 6.1.6 provides that all units in the hotel shall be made available to the
public as overnight transient hotel guests at all times through the required hotel
reservation system. Occupancy in the hotel is limited to a term of less than
one month or thirty-one consecutive days, whichever is less. Units in the hotel
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shall not be used as a primary or permanent residence.
After receiving approval of HDA2014-08006 the applicant submitted the
associated site plan for approval as part of a Level II Flexible Development
application (FLD2015-06025). This application was approved by the
Community Development Board on September 15, 2015. Permits
(BCP2015-12534 and BCP2016-03372) for site and building construction were
submitted on December 19, 2015 and March 15, 2016, respectively. Pursuant
to CDC Section 4-407 building permits were to have been obtained within six
months of the initial permit application. As of February 9, 2017 both permits
have been voided due to lack of response from the applicant.
On March 14, 2017, an application (FLD2016-12039) for a Resort Attached
Dwellings development on the subject site was approved by the Community
Development Board (CDB). On April 3, 2017 a permit (BCP2017-04049) was
submitted consistent with this more recent site plan approval. The City has
determined that the Property Owner has abandoned development of the
Property consistent with conceptual site plans that were part of the Agreement,
and the Property Owner sought approval for entirely new site plans, which
were approved by the Community Development Board on March 21, 2017 as
part of a Level II Flexible Development application (FLD2016-12039) for Resort
Attached Dwellings.
The applicant has submitted a request to terminate the Development
Agreement thus returning the allotted 15 units back to the reserve. Once
returned to the Reserve these units would be available for application.
Pursuant to Section 13 of the Agreement notices have been provided to:
Bayway Hotel Holdings, LLC
20001 Gulf Blvd., Suite 5
Indian Shores, FL 33785
E.D. Armstrong III
Hill Ward Henderson
101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 3700
Tampa, FL 33602
Staff was directed to provide a map of the subject site.
6.2
Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 3070 Grand View and 3041 Hoyt Avenues, and the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas
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designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 900 Madera
Avenue, together with certain abutting rights-of-way of San Jose and San Pedro
Streets; and pass Ordinances 9043-17, 9044-17, and 9045-17 on first reading.
(ANX2017-05010)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.658-acres of property consisting
of three parcels of land occupied by single-family dwellings. The properties are
located generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within ¼ mile
west or east of North McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting
annexation in order to be connected to the city sanitary sewer as part of the
Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer System Extension Project. The properties are
located within an enclave and are contiguous to existing city boundaries on at
least one side. It is proposed that the property at 900 Madera Avenue be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and
the remaining properties be assigned Residential Low (RL). All properties are
proposed to be given a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR). The Development Review Committee is proposing that
0.436-acres of San Jose and San Pedro Streets right-of-way also be annexed.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Community Development
Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
The properties currently receive water service from the City of
Clearwater. The applicants will connect to the City’s sanitary sewer
service when it is available, and are aware of the fee that must be paid
in order to connect and the financial incentives available. Collection of
solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The properties
are located within Police District III and service will be administered
through the district headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth
Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this
property by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has
adequate capacity to serve the properties with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexations will not
have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service;
and
The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the
following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
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The proposed Residential Urban (RU) and Residential Low (RL) Future
Land Use Map categories are consistent with the current Countywide
Plan designation of the properties. The Residential Low (RL)
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per
acre, and the Residential Urban (RU) designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning
district to be assigned to the properties is the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject properties are
consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the properties
exceed the District’s minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the
City’s Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
boundaries on at least one boundary; therefore the annexations are
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
6.3
Approval of a Development Agreement between Gulfview Lodging, LLP (the property
owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of up to 59 units from
the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design, adopt Resolution 17-19 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2017-04001)
Development Proposal:
Since the City Council Meeting of Wednesday June 14, 2017 the applicant has
revised Sheets A5_2, 3, 6 and 7 of their submittal (elevations) to correct a few
scrivener’s errors. No other changes have been made to the submittal.
The current proposal is to demolish all structures on the site and build a
seven-floor hotel with 88 hotel rooms (150 units per acre). It is important to
note that the proposed number of units (88) is dependent on the vacation of
2,195 square feet of the South Gulfview Boulevard. This point is noted in
Section 6.2.4 of the Development Agreement. This area is included in the total
site area of 0.59 acres.
The applicant intends to request a Termination of Status of Nonconformity as
part of a Level II Flexible Development application. Approval of that application
(not yet submitted) would render the 32 existing units on the hotel parcel
(where 18 are otherwise permitted at 50 units per acre) conforming. The north
parcel yields 11 hotel units. Assuming approval of a Termination of Status of
Nonconformity request the total number of permitted units would be 43. The
88 total proposed units include those 43 units and an additional 45 units from
the Hotel Density Reserve through Beach by Design. The applicant is
requesting 59 units from the Reserve in the event a Termination of Status of
Nonconformity is either not requested or denied in order to maintain the
designed density of 150 units per acre or 88 units.
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Consistency with the Community Development Code:
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the
June 14, 2017 City 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:
No changes have been made to the Conceptual Site Plan presented at the
June 14, 2017 City Council meeting. The Conceptual Site Plan continues to
appear to be consistent with the Beach by Design with regard to:
Design Guidelines
Hotel Density Reserve
Standards for Development Agreements:
The proposal is in compliance with the standards for development agreements,
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the vision of beach
redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The proposed Development
Agreement will 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 up to 59 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.I., a Development Agreement may be
amended by mutual consent of the parties, provided the notice and public
hearing requirements of 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 59 units from the Hotel
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Density Reserve under Beach by Design.
In response to questions, Planning Manager Robert Tefft said the proposed
project is consistent with Beach by Design. The Applicant submitted minor
revisions that corrected scrivener's errors; the revisions did not widen the
sidewalks. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the City has
not adopted a Complete Streets policy and would not have evaluated a project
against the Complete Streets model. Staff approves maintaining a consistent
sidewalk pattern, as noted during the last council meeting, the 7-ft. wide
sidewalks match the existing sidewalk pattern present since the reconstruction
of Coronado.
Staff was directed to provide information regarding how the Florida
Department of Transportation defines urban center and confirm if it is
applicable to the Coronado Drive corridor.
6.4
Authorize an agreement between the City of Clearwater and Forward Pinellas, to
receive a Complete Streets Concept Planning Grant in the amount of $50,000 to
prepare a Complete Streets Concept Plan for Drew Street from North Osceola Avenue
to US Highway 19, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same and adopt
Resolution 17-23.
On October, 3, 2016, Forward Pinellas sent out a call for Complete Streets
projects, asking local governments to submit applications to request funding for
their Complete Streets projects. The Forward Pinellas Complete Streets
Program provides annual, competitive funding for both the planning and
construction of Complete Streets projects countywide.
The Planning and Development Department had submitted an application for a
Complete Street Concept Plan for Drew Street from North Osceola Avenue to
US Highway 19. The City’s primary goal for this Project is to develop a
Complete Streets Concept Plan that will enhance safety, mobility, and
accessibility while considering character criteria of Drew Street corridor.
The Project has the strong support of local communities who asked the City to
pursue the Forward Pinellas Complete Streets grant. Residents, businesses,
and schools see the potential to make Drew Street safer, more livable, and a
better street for commerce. Complete Street improvements on Drew Street
would work in harmony with a broad spectrum of city and countywide plans,
especially those addressing designated activity centers on both ends of the
Project. The estimated cost of Complete Street conceptual planning for the
4.2-mile Project is $100,000.
This project will complement Forward Pinellas’s SR-60 Corridor Multimodal
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Implementation Strategies Plan project currently underway. The Drew Street
Concept Plan is expected to comprehensively guide the corridor layout design
improvements by utilizing the principles of Complete Streets, and will further
support other City initiatives by establishing the best approach to develop a
Citywide Complete Streets Implementation Plan.
On March 8, 2017, Forward Pinellas selected the City to receive one of the
Complete Streets grants in the amount of $50,000 to be matched by the City
through direct funding and in-kind services. The grant funding will be used for
consulting services to produce a comprehensive concept plan and provide
assistance in the project’s community outreach and stakeholders’ engagement
activities.
Resolution 17-23 Exhibit A is the Memorandum of Agreement between the City
and Forward Pinellas. The City would be contractually obligated to complete
the project activities by July 1, 2018 consistent with the scope of work that is
part of the agreement.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-01420-530100, Professional Services, to
fund the City’s portion of this agreement.
In response to questions, Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said funding to
implement the plan will be sorted out between the jurisdictions; the City would
address the portion of Osceola Avenue to Missouri Avenue. Planning
Manager Lauren Matzke said Forward Pinellas recently advised that they
would advance complete street applications through the State's prioritized
transportation projects for funding. Further refinements to the conceptual plan
would be needed before the plan is advanced for state funding. Ms. Matzke
said the grant would provide the City with a conceptual plan.
In response to a concern, the City Manager said a council discussion may be
needed to discuss project expectations.
Staff was directed to provide information regarding the economic impact to
transit and land use.
6.5
Authorize a contract between Property Registration Champions Corp., a Florida
Corporation and a Community Champions Company, and the City of Clearwater to
manage the City’s Foreclosure Property Registry utilizing collected registration funds
and authorizes the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Since 2006, a significant number of properties have gone through foreclosure
in the City of Clearwater. At present, there are over 700 properties in active
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foreclosure and 256 owned by banks. Because many properties in the
foreclosure process often become neglected and/or unsecured, they can have
serious negative impacts on the surrounding neighborhood and create
conditions which invite criminal activity and foster an unsafe and unhealthy
environment for children. Due to the difficulty in determining the party
responsible for maintenance during foreclosure, City Council reviewed and
approved the proposed Foreclosure Property Registry Ordinance 8996-17 in
March 2017. Upon implementation of the ordinance, Planning and
Development Department proposes a partnership and contract with Community
Champions a proven company for managing foreclosure registry programs.
At this time Community Champions is the only third party Foreclosure Registry
Administrator in the State of Florida. Pursuant to City Code Section 2.564(b)
Exceptions to Bid and Quotation Procedure, Community Champions is a sole
source and therefore these services are exempt from bidding.
Community Champions property registration program will search foreclosure
data from 4 sources and identify all obligations to register property. Their
search identifies a public notice of default, lis pendens, foreclosure action, and
those that take title to real property via foreclosure or some other legal means.
Community Champions will notify the responsible parties of the Ordinance
required registration and collect the required $200.00 yearly fee. Community
Champions collects the fee and retains $100.00 of each collected registration
fee and will remit the balance to the City of Clearwater in consideration of the
services provided. There are no additional fees for the City. Community
Champions shall forward payment of the City’s portion of the registration fee to
the City’s Finance Department no later than the 15th day of the following
month during the term of this Agreement.
Community Champions responsibilities will commence on the effective date of
this agreement. The contract between Community Champions and the City of
Clearwater provides more analysis of each aspect of the proposed
amendment.
In response to questions, Code Compliance Manager Terry Teunis said there
are a number of local agencies using this company. Staff implemented the
program and then realized it must be formalized through Council.
6.6
Provide direction on the Downtown Redevelopment Plan update. (WSO)
The Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan (2004) is the guiding future
land use plan and redevelopment plan for the Downtown Planning Area. The
Planning and Development Department is currently preparing updates to the
document, and concurrently drafting amendments to the Downtown (D) District
within the Community Development Code. The goal of this update is to
reaffirm the vision for Downtown and streamline and further incentivize the
redevelopment process. This project also provides an opportunity to address
changes in conditions and issues identified by the community and staff with
implementing the Plan, as well as to integrate other completed plans (i.e.
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Imagine Clearwater, North Marina Area Master Plan, and East Gateway District
Vision Plan).
The Planning and Development Department has hosted two community
meetings providing an update on the project. At the first meeting in April, staff
presented the Guiding Principles, Vision, and four overarching Goals and
utilized feedback display boards with visual preference voting to gain public
input. In May, staff presented the proposed changes to the Character District
entitlements and provided an update on the direction proposed for the
Downtown (D) District. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive for the
proposed changes.
The Planning and Development Department is seeking input from City Council
on substantive changes to the Downtown Plan, including:
Affirmation of Vision for Downtown, Guiding Principles and Goals.
Increases in density to facilitate development that is compatible with
downtown neighborhoods.
Elimination of lot consolidation requirements to promote forms of
development that retain desired neighborhood character.
Revisions to height to clarify inconsistent policies in certain Character
Districts.
Expansion of Old Bay District boundaries to include the North Marina
Area Master Plan area.
Amendments to the Future Land Use designation for areas within the
Downtown Planning Area not currently Central Business District.
The Council recessed from 2:52 p.m. to 2:59 p.m.
In response to a suggestion, Planning and Development Assistant Director
Gina Clayton said the area of Druid Rd. west of Ft. Harrison Ave. to the water
and Myrtle Ave. from Turner St. south to Druid Rd. is part of the periphery plan
area and not part of the CRA. It was said that if that area is incorporated into
the downtown plan, the properties affected could take advantage of the
additional proposed densities and it would be more attractive to potential
development ideas. Staff was directed to research if the areas mentioned,
Druid Rd., west of Ft. Harrison Ave. to the water, and Myrtle Ave., from Turner
St. south to Druid Rd., could be incorporated into the downtown plan.
In response to a question, Ms. Clayton said the downtown density pool will still
be available. In response to a comment, Senior Planner Ella Crandall said
any land use change would be a part of the downtown zoning district
update. Ms. Clayton said staff is reaffirming the actual policy for downtown
and will work on entitlements, then work on implementation, which is the
zoning code update; the downtown code work will be modeled on the code
changes done for U.S. 19 and will allow for changes in uses.
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In response to a comment regarding new businesses along Cleveland St.,
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said there is a whole range
of businesses can move in easily as long as they are consistent with a list of
approved uses, there is a change of use process which will be simplified with
the downtown zoning district update. He said it is rare for staff to deny a
project. A new regulatory document is being prepared for the downtown plan
which has been a challenging effort and being done in-house. It will be
finalized this year.
Staff was directed to clarify where the 100 Ft. Hotel Only height requirement
area is in the Old Bay character district.
7. Public Utilities
7.1
Award Invitation to Bid 25-17, Antiscalant, to American Water Chemicals Inc. of Plant
City, FL in the annual amount of $60,000, including two one-year term extensions at
the City’s discretion, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
American Water Chemicals Inc. provides chemical products to the water
treatment industry. Antiscalant is a water treatment chemical used to inhibit the
formation of scale for water being purified by the Reverse Osmosis (RO)
treatment process. Antiscalant is utilized at the two Water Treatment Plants for
treating drinking water. The product specified at RO1 is a Phosphonated
Antiscalant. The Product specified for RO2 is a non-phosphonated product.
The constituents in the water at RO1 are different than at RO2. RO1 needs a
product capable of chealating iron vs. RO2 does not. Since the concentrate
from RO1 is reused at RO2, a phosphonated product cannot be used or it
causes a phosphate overload which causes phosphate to precipitate out of
solution and clog the RO membranes at RO2.
On June 22, 2017, four bids were received in response to Invitation to Bid
#25-17, Antiscalant, for two different types of Antiscalant. American Water
Chemicals Inc. is the lowest, most responsive bidder with the cost of
phosphonated Antiscalant at $0.66/lb for use at RO1 and the cost of
non-phosphonated Antiscalant at $0.66/lb for use at RO2.
The contract will be effective for an initial one-year period for an annual amount
of $60,000.00, with two, one-year renewal options. Years two and three allow
for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index (PPI), not to exceed 5%
of the prior annual amount.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0421-02053-551000-533-000-0000 $15,000.000 FY16/17
0421-02053-551000-533-000-0000 $45,000.000 FY17/18
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Sufficient funding is available in the Water & Sewer Utility Fund operating cost
center 0421-02053, Water Production, in the amount of $15,000.000 to fund
the current fiscal year’s cost of the contract. The funding for the remaining
balance of $45,000.00 occurring in fiscal year 2018 will be included in the
Water & Sewer Utility Fund recommended operating budget from the Public
Utilities Director.
8. Solid Waste
8.1
Approve the award of Invitation to Bid 09-17, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
Services, for a not-to-exceed annual amount of $1,700,000 ($950,000 Building and
Maintenance and $750,000 Public Utilities), including two one-year renewal terms at
the City’s discretion, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #09-17 was issued on April 28, 2017 for Mechanical,
Electrical, and Plumbing Services to be provided on an as-needed basis
throughout the City. Eighteen bids were received on May, 31, 2017, of which
thirteen were considered to be responsive bidders by Purchasing. The bidders
demonstrated a minimum of five years experience in performing their
respective trade(s) in a commercial/industrial environment and submitted
proposed rates for their services. The proposed hourly rates were evaluated
and compared to Bureau of Labor and Industries wages in the Tampa Bay
area, fully loaded commercial trade rates, and multiple municipal trade-specific
contracts in the region. The evaluation resulted in the wage determination
offered to, and accepted by, the contractors listed below:
Mechanical Contractors: Air Mechanical Group of Tampa FL, ConServ Building
Services of Largo FL, Cox Heating and Air Conditioning of Largo FL, JV
System Services of Clearwater FL, Kenyon & Partners Inc, Pure Air Control
Services, Trane of Tampa Bay of Tampa FL and Siemens of Tampa FL.
Electrical Contractors: All Phase Electric of Tampa FL, APG of Clearwater FL,
Bates Electric In; Conserv Building Services, Erwin Electric of Tampa FL, MCS
of Tampa FL, Riley Electric Company
Plumbing Contractors: All Florida Plumbing Contractors of Largo FL; Alter
Plumbing of Largo FL; Apollo Plumbing of Seminole FL; ConServ Building
Services of Largo FL
Public Utilities and the Building & Maintenance Division manage numerous
capital and maintenance projects which require the services of certified
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mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors. Having an established roster
of contractors for each trade will enable Building and Maintenance to be more
proactive and responsive to the many deadlines and needs throughout the
City, and facilitate Public Utilities’ maintenance of water and wastewater
facilities in compliant operation.
The intention is to maintain the rosters with a minimum of three contractors in
each trade. Authorization is requested to allow Purchasing to backfill roster
contractors that may be dropped for a variety of reasons, not limited to:
a contractor goes out of business
a contractor notifies us they don’t want to be on the roster
a contractor refuses multiple city work orders in a three-month period
Qualifications comparable to the original bid and acceptance of the contract
rates would be requirements of any contractor(s) added to the rosters.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this award will come from various Operating cost centers as well
as various Capital Improvement Projects, respective to the work being
performed.
9. Official Records and Legislative Services
9.1
Appoint Michael Mack to the Marine Advisory Board to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through March 31, 2019. (consent)
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
Marine Advisory Board
BOARD:
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Edward T. O’Brien, Jr.
MEETING DATES: 2nd Wed., 8 am (Quarterly)
PLACE: Chambers
1
APPTS. NEEDED:
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND
NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
Banking
1. Nino Accetta - 2717 Via Cipriani, 33764 -
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Original Appointment: 11/6/14
Resigned 6/15/17 - (was serving 1st term to expire 3/31/19)
THE NAME BELOW IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL
THE ABOVE VACANCY:
Portfolio
1. Michael Mack - 2981 Castle Woods Ln, 33759 -
Manager/Banking
Zip codes of current members on board:
1 at 33756
1 at 33759
2 at 33761
1 at 33764
2 at 33767
9.2
Appoint one member to the Library Board to fill the remainder of an unexpired term
through February 28, 2019.
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
1
APPTS. NEEDED:
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER HAS RESIGNED AND
NOW REQUIRES REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
Supervisor/Library & Info. Science
1. Paul F. Brown - 904 Druid Rd., 33756 -
M.A.
Original Appointment: 12/1/11
Resigned 6/23/17 - (was serving 2nd term to expire 2/28/19)
THE NAMES BELOW ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO
FILL THE ABOVE VACANCY:
Retired/Teacher
1. Donna M. Dennis - 223 Island Way #4B, 33767 -
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Retired/Guidance
2. Candace Gardner - 736 Island Way, Apt. 305, 33767 -
Counselor
Nurse Manager
3. Kelly McLeay - 1545 Drew St., 33755 -
4. Amelia (Amy) Wallon - 2327 Barkwood Pass, 33763 -
Retired/MBA/Managerial
Zip codes of current members on board:
2 at 33756
1 at 33759
1 at 33763
1 at 33765
1 at 33767
The was consensus to appoint Amelia Wallon. Staff was directed to place the
item on the Consent Agenda.
10. Legal
10.1
Approve a referendum question for the city voters to consider a charter amendment to
allow for the construction and maintenance of certain improvements and the use for
other than open space in the area west of Osceola Avenue between Drew Street and
Pierce Street lying below the 28-foot mean sea level elevation, known as the
downtown waterfront, call for a special city election to be held in conjunction with the
county election on November 7, 2017, and pass Ordinance 9063-17 on first reading.
In an effort to further existing initiatives, the City of Clearwater contracted with
the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to evaluate the City's vision and strategies for
the development of the downtown. The Urban Land Institute is the nation’s
premier nonprofit urban planning and real estate education and research
institution representing the entire spectrum of land use and development
disciplines.
The creation of a master plan for the downtown waterfront area was identified
as a priority project by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Panel
during their study of Downtown Clearwater in June, 2014. Subsequently, the
City issued Request for Proposal 04-16 for consulting services to prepare a
master plan for the Downtown waterfront/bluff area, which was awarded to the
HR & A Advisors, Inc. on April 21, 2016, for the Downtown waterfront master
plan (Imagine Clearwater).
Over the course of six months, the City engaged hundreds of Clearwater
residents, business owners and other stakeholders who shared their broad
visions and specific design and programming ideas for their future waterfront.
The City’s consultant team conducted over 40 interviews with local
stakeholders, including developers, real estate brokers, small business
owners, and Downtown property owners. The City hosted seven interactive
community workshops in various Clearwater neighborhoods to share progress
on Imagine Clearwater and allow members of the community to engage
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directly with the planning and design team on specific elements of the plan
including: a vision for the waterfront and bluff; the character of various places
throughout the study area; the role of waterfront recreation, parks and open
space, and economic development opportunity within the overall vision; and
the City convened a group of 18 Clearwater residents active in resident affairs,
the local business community, local institutions and community organizations to
play a supporting role in the City’s robust outreach process.
In addition, materials related to Imagine Clearwater were posted on a
dedicated website and the City’s Facebook page and community members
were invited to call and email the City to provide direct verbal feedback and
engage with elements of the plan as it was formed.
The goal of Imagine Clearwater is to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown waterfront, catalyze greater Downtown activity and attract
investment, and better connect the waterfront to the rest of Clearwater. Four
key strategies underpin the recommendation of Imagine Clearwater: the
waterfront must be anchored by a dynamic new open space; Coachman Park
needs an active edge; an improved Osceola should complement Cleveland
Street; and access to the site should incorporate all modes.
In order to realize the community’s vision for Imagine Clearwater, an Action
Plan provides a series of strategic implementation recommendations to serve
as a starting point for the City and its partners to refine and advance.
The City Council unanimously voted to adopt Imagine Clearwater by
Resolution 17-13; however, the Clearwater City Charter Section 2.01(d),
Limitations, contains certain limitations on the legislative power of the City
Council. Section 2.01(d)(6) prohibits the development or maintenance for other
than as open space and public utilities of certain property lying below the
28-foot mean sea level elevation of Osceola Avenue on the east, Clearwater
Harbor on the west, Drew Street on the north and Chestnut Street on the
south, and the Memorial Causeway without a referendum.
As a result, the following amendments to Charter §2.01(d)(6) are proposed in
order to allow the implementation of Imagine Clearwater. First, the proposed
ordinance defines the term “open space” for the purposes of the charter
section to include sidewalks, boardwalks, elevated walkways, trails, roadways,
stairs, benches, tables, water fountains, litter receptacles, lighting, wayfinding,
similar amenities, and surface parking. Secondly the proposed ordinance
allows as an exception to the open space limitation certain uses and facilities
specifically playgrounds, splash pad, water features, artwork and similar
amenities. Additionally public restrooms and Park storage may be constructed.
The amendment also specifically allows the licensing of events, temporary
booths for vending and mobile concessions. In the portion of the section which
addresses the boat slip facility, language allowing for a boathouse for storage
of non-motorized recreational equipment such as canoes, kayaks, paddle
boards and paddleboats, and a boat ramp to be constructed for such
non-motorized recreational equipment is added.
The ordinance calls for a special city election to be held in conjunction with the
County election on November 7, 2017 for purpose of consideration of the
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Charter amendment.
The City Attorney said the proposed ordinance will not impact those properties
that immediately front Osceola Avenue; the ordinance addresses the park
areas identified in Imagine Clearwater. The harbor master office would
continue to house showers; the current facility may be too small for showers.
Discussion ensued regarding the boat house structure. The City Attorney
stated that Imagine Clearwater did not provide parameters regarding the size
of the boat house structure. Staff was directed to provide the maximum
dimension for the boathouse before the council meeting.
It was suggested the ordinance be amended (page 4, line 32) to read,
"...boathouse structure not to exceed XX square feet for storage of said
equipment..."
In response to questions, the City Attorney said second reading is scheduled
for August 3. The City Clerk said second reading may be continued to August
16; the ballot language is due to the Supervisor of Elections on August 22. The
City Attorney said she would not recommend amending the language
contained in 2.01(d)(6) now; she recommended waiting until the next charter
review.She said she did not use "Imagine Clearwater" in the charter provision
or referendum question because plans change and names of plan change.
The City Attorney said she recommends listing those items Council wants in
the park; avoids the possibility of being challenged if not included. The existing
charter change already permits moving the bandshell.
10.2
Adopt Ordinance 9029-17 on second reading, amending multiple sections of the
Community Development Code relating to sign regulations; amending sections
regulating exempt signs, prohibited signs, temporary signs and signs requiring
development review; deleting Section 3-1805 General Standards and adding a new
Section 3-1805 General Provisions for Signs.
10.3
Adopt Ordinance 9033-17 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 3059 Cherry Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate
limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
10.4
Adopt Ordinance 9034-17 on second reading, amending the future land use element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city, to designate the land use for certain real
property whose post office address is 3059 Cherry Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
10.5
Adopt Ordinance 9035-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
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by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3059 Cherry Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
10.6
Adopt Ordinance 9036-17 on second reading, annexing certain unaddressed real
property located on the south side of Otten Street approximately 330 feet west of
North Highland Avenue, in Clearwater, Florida 33755, into the corporate limits of the
city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
10.7
Adopt Ordinance 9037-17 on second reading, amending the future land use element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city, to designate the land use for certain
unaddressed real property located on the south side of Otten Street approximately
330 feet west of North Highland Avenue, in Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
10.8
Adopt Ordinance 9038-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain unaddressed real property located on the south side of Otten Street
approximately 330 feet west of North Highland Avenue, in Clearwater, Florida 33755,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
10.9
Adopt Ordinance 9039-17 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 3035 Hoyt Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the corporate
limits of the city, and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
10.10
Adopt Ordinance 9040-17 on second reading, amending the future land use element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city, to designate the land use for certain real
property whose post office address is 3035 Hoyt Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33759
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
10.11
Adopt Ordinance 9041-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3035 Hoyt Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33759 upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
10.12
Withdraw Ordinance 9050-17 on second reading, extending the temporary
moratorium imposed by Ordinance 8995-17 on the operation of any additional
Dispensing Organizations that dispense Low- THC Cannabis or Medical Cannabis or
on the operation of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers within the city for an
additional period of ninety days.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said staff is requesting Council not
adopt the moratorium on Thursday.
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10.13
Adopt Ordinance 9052-17 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2017 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Solid Waste and
Recycling Fund, Gas Fund, and Parking Fund.
10.14
Adopt Ordinance 9053-17 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, to reflect a net increase of
$21,104,496.
11. City Manager Verbal Reports – None.
12. City Attorney Verbal Reports None.
13. Council Discussion Item
13.1
Parking in Residential Yards - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Jonson recommended a proposed change to council policy,
General Administration, Section B in relation to code enforcement by
adding parking restrictions in residential areas as an example under
“tightening and increasing enforcement of codes.” The most apparent blight
factor in the center city neighborhoods is parking in yards every which
way. Code Compliance Manger Terry Teunis said it is legal to park a vehicle
on the grass parallel and adjacent to the driveway.
Planning & Development Director Michael Delk said parking on lawns has
been a priority for staff for years. Mr. Teunis has made significant
organizational changes since he’s been in that position and the number of
cases that come before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has
increased. Mr. Delk said the same standards and expectations apply across
all neighborhoods.
The City Manager said graffiti has always been a Council priority and it is
treated with a high level of importance. Once graffiti is reported, it is removed
immediately. If that same level of service is given to grass parking, the
expectation falls on staff to produce results when the statistics clearly show
that grass parking is already heavily enforced. Deputy City Manager Jill
Silverboard said if the same expectation is given to grass parking as is graffiti,
then staff will have to stop or reduce attention to something else.
Discussion ensued with comments made that performance goals in this area
does not exist and additional resources could be brought in for a period of time
to help get compliance back to an acceptable level. It was said that some
households have multi-generations living there and have more cars than
allowed parking and it is unnecessary for staff to focus on this issue.
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The Council recessed from 5:08 p.m. to 5:14 p.m.
13.2
Florida League of Cities Policy Committee - Councilmember Jonson
Councilmember Jonson said he attended the Florida League of Cities
Legislative Policy Committee meeting on Friday; he provided a brief report on
the Committee's activities. The League's recent Quality Cities magazine
highlighted the 2017 State Legislative Session that included assaults on Home
Rule. The League is encouraging cities to communicate with their legislators.
The Transportation Committee heard reports on transportation, homelessness
and House Bill 1021, which prohibits control over franchise design
and municipal painting permits.
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).
Councilmember Caudell shared an article regarding an elevated pedestrian
bridge being considered in Orlando(International Drive and Sand Lake Road)
and requested the topic be discussed at the July 31 work session.
15. Closing Comments by Mayor – None.
16. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
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