11/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes November 16, 2017
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 16, 2017
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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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 6:00 pm at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Dr. John R. Thompson from Countryside Christian Center
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Caudell
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 November Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
4.2 End of Session Report - The Honorable Chris Latvala, Florida House of Representatives
4.3 2017 Citizens Academy Graduates
Certificates were presented to Susan Baylis, Teresa Bennett, Lisa Burley,
Myra Cooley, Sahar Daher, Charles 'Daniel"Engel, Robert (Bruce) Farrer,
David Fiorino, Miriam Hill, Johanna Kossifidis, Mary Ann Lane, Kristin
Langley, JoAnne Larsen, Michael Mannino, Fred Pollack, Patrick Raftery,
Lauren Smalls, Diane Stephens, Meg Taylor, Judy Warrick and Betsy Wood.
4.4 Jazz Holiday Presentation — Steven Weinberger, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, President
Mr. Steven Weinberger thanked Council and staff for their continued support
and efforts throughout the years and presented an autographed
commemorative poster.
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 2, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the
November 2, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Diane Stephens requested donations for the Joseph L. Carwise
Scholarship Fund.
David Lillesand thanked Council for efforts on the passage of the
referendum and moving Imagine Clearwater forward. He suggested it was
a good time to move forward with the conservancy efforts now to maintain
momentum.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve a contract with Independent Financial Partners c/o Montgomery Retirement Plan
Advisors, Inc., in the amount of$200,000, for advisor/consultant services for the City's
457 Deferred Compensation Plans and 401(a) Money Purchase Pension Plan and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Award a construction contract to Castco Construction, Inc. of Clearwater, Florida, for the
Clearwater Pass South Seawall Project (17-0044-EN) in the amount of$829,098.73,
which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications
of the project and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve the conveyance of two Right-of-Way, Sidewalk, Drainage and Utility Easements
to Pinellas County over portions of Coachman Ridge Park and Northeast Coachman
Park, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a Utility Easement over 130 Island Way, conveyed to the City by the Property
Owner. (consent)
7.5 Approve the final plat for Montclair Lake Townhomes Phase 2, whose physical address is
2251 Montclair Road, located on the South-Westerly corner of Montclair Road and
Belcher Road. (consent)
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7.6 Award a contract (purchase order) to Motorola, Inc, St. Petersburg Florida, in an amount
not to exceed $1,155,000 for the purchase of replacement radios in accordance with
Sec. 2.564(b), Code of Ordinances - sole source exemption to bid, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Award a contract (purchase order) to Fisher Scientific, Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount not
to exceed $ 460,642.80 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
repair parts and air bottles, personal protective equipment (PPE), and departmental
operating supplies in accordance with Sec. 2.564(b), Code of Ordinances - Other
governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Award a Purchase Order to Evoqua Water Technologies Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA in the
annual amount of$88,000.00, with the option for two, one-year term extensions, for the
purchase of bulk media and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.9 Award a Purchase Order to Ferguson Waterworks of Tampa, FL in the annual amount of
$400,000.00 with the option for two, one-year term extensions for the purchase of Ductile
Pipes, Fittings, Joints, and Tubing (ITB 29-17), effective November 17, 2017, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Approve a Purchase Order increase to Clearwater Towing Service, Inc., of Clearwater,
FL, increasing the current annual term amount by $2,500, and an annual increase from
$45,000 to $60,000 for the two remaining renewal terms, to accommodate towing
services for all city-wide equipment, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.11 Declare as surplus, obsolete gas appliances and repair parts to the needs of the City,
authorize disposition through sale to the highest bidder through open market and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.12Approve a Purchase Order with DevTech of Avon Park, FL, in the annual amount of
$300,000, with the option for two 12-month term extensions, for the purchase of Itron
Automated Meter Reading endpoints and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
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8.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 921 Berkley Place, together with certain Palmetto Street and Berkley Place
rights-of-way, and pass Ordinances 9066-17, 9067-17 and 9068-17 on first reading.
(ANX2017-06014)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.265-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on
the east side of Berkley Place approximately 500 feet north of NE Coachman
Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste and
sanitary sewer service from the City. The property is located within an enclave
and is contiguous to existing City limits to the west. The Development Review
Committee is proposing that the 0.546 acres of certain Palmetto Street and
Berkley Place rights-of-way not within the city limits also be annexed. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Berkley Place
right-of-way. The applicant understands that the sewer impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and is aware of
the additional costs to extend city sewer service to this property. The
property is located within Police District III and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North
McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be
provided to this property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher
Road. Water service will continue to be provided by Pinellas County.
The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes 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.
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Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the
subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and
the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements.
The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide
Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
to the west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 921 Berkley Place, together with certain Palmetto
Street and Berkley Place rights-of-way. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9066-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9066-17 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9067-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9067-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9068-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9068-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
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was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
8.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1712 Evans Drive; and pass Ordinances
9080-177 9081-17 and 9082-17 on first reading. (ANX2017-08017)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.194-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on
the west side of Evans Drive approximately 260 feet north of SR 590. The
applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste and
sanitary sewer service from the City. The property is located within an enclave
and is contiguous to existing city limits to the north, south and east. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
Residential Low (RL) and Drainage Feature Overlay and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Evans Drive
right-of-way. The applicants understand that the sewer impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and are aware
of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. The
property is located within Police District III and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North
McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be
provided to this property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher
Road. Water service will continue to be provided by Pinellas County.
The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes 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.
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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.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The Drainage Feature Overlay proposed to be applied to the
property will recognize the existing drainage easement on the property.
The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject property is
consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds
the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the
City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
to the north, south and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1712 Evans
Drive. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9080-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9080-17 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9081-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9081-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9082-17 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9082-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
8.3 Approve amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code establishing
criteria pertaining to medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities (retail sales
and service use) and medical marijuana treatment center processing and cultivating
facilities (urban farm use) to recognize statutory requirements, and revising notice
requirements for Level Three cases; and pass Ordinance 9042-17 on first reading.
(TA2017-01001)
Florida Constitutional Amendment 2, which became effective January 3, 2017,
established that marijuana could be used for medical purposes by individuals
with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a licensed Florida
physician. The State Legislature during their special session enacted Senate
Bill 8-A (SB 8-A) addressing medical marijuana, which was approved by
Governor Scott on June 23, 2017.
SB 8-A establishes that all matters regarding the regulation of the cultivation,
processing, and delivery of medical marijuana is preempted to the State.
Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities shall not be restricted
more than pharmacies; however, the Bill establishes that neither a medical
marijuana treatment center processing and cultivating facility nor a medical
marijuana treatment center dispensing facility may be within 500 feet of a
school, unless approved through a public hearing process.
Staff is proposing the following amendments to the Community Development
Code:
• Definitions: Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility is
proposed to be added to the definition of retail sales and services, and
medical marijuana treatment center processing and cultivating facility is
proposed to be added to the definition of urban farms.
• Level I Minimum Standard uses (BCP): Where retail sales and service,
retail plaza, and/or urban farm uses are allowed as minimum standard
use, footnotes are proposed that state any medical marijuana treatment
center related use shall comply with statutory requirements. This applies
to the Commercial (C) and Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT)
Districts.
• Level I Flexible Standard Development uses (FLS): A new flexibility
criterion is proposed for retail plazas and retail sales and service uses
stating that medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities
shall comply with statutory requirements. This applies to the
Commercial (C), Tourist (T), Downtown (D), Institutional (1), and US 19
Districts.
• Level 11 Flexible Development uses (FLD): A new flexibility criterion is
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proposed for retail plazas and retail sales and service uses stating that
medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities shall comply
with statutory requirements, along with an additional criterion which
allows the Community Development Board to allow a dispensing facility
to be located within 500 feet from a school. This applies to the
Commercial (C), Tourist (T), Downtown (D), and US 19 Districts. In the
Institutional (I) District, retail sales and service use is proposed to be
added as a Level II Flexible Standard use and to include the same
criteria related to medical marijuana treatment center dispensing
facilities.
In addition to proposed amendments addressing medical marijuana, staff is
proposing an amendment to the public notice requirements for Level Three
cases, as described below.
• Notice requirements: Exemptions for Level Three applications regarding
posting notice signs are proposed to be modified to exempt an
application from posting requirements if it includes 25 or more
contiguous parcels or is more than ten acres cumulatively in size,
whereas currently an application must include 25 or more contiguous
parcels and be more than ten acres in size.
The Planning & Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendments to the Community Development Code are consistent with and
further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Community Development Code as outlined in the staff report. The Community
Development Board (CDB) unanimously approved the proposed amendments
at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 17, 2017.
In response to a question, Planning and Development Director Michael
Delk said the State of Florida issues licenses for marijuana cultivation
and growth. Staff has included the cultivation of medical marijuana in the
City's zoning code under urban farms, if licensed by the state, it would be
permissible in the City's IRT district only. Assistant City Attorney Camilo
Soto said the Florida Department of Health can issue a limited number of
licenses. Only licensees may process, cultivate and dispense medical
marijuana.
One individual spoke in support.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve amendments to the
Clearwater Community Development Code establishing criteria
pertaining to medical marijuana treatment center dispensing
facilities (retail sales and service use) and medical marijuana
treatment center processing and cultivating facilities (urban farm
use) to recognize statutory requirements, and revising notice
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requirements for Level Three cases. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9042-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9042-17 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
8.4 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 1758 Lucas Drive and pass Ordinances 9086-17, 9087-17 and 9088-17 on first
reading. (ANX2017-09019)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.193-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on
the west side of Lucas Drive approximately 965 feet north of SR 590. The
applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste and sanitary
sewer service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is
contiguous to existing city limits to the west, south and east. It is proposed that
the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Lucas Drive
right-of-way. The applicant understands that the sewer impact and
assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and are aware
of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. The
property is located within Police District III and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North
McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be
provided to this property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher
Road. Water service will continue to be provided by Pinellas County.
The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
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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.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject
property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the
property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The
proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan
and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code;
and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
to the west, south and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Jonson moved to 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 1758 Lucas Drive. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9086-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9086-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9087-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9087-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
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Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9088-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9088-17 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
8.5 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 1302 South Duncan Avenue, together with certain right-of-way of South Duncan
Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9089-17, 9090-17 and 9091-17 on first reading.
(ATA2017-09002)
The City is bringing this property into its jurisdiction in compliance with the
Agreement to Annex (ATA), signed by Joel W. and Karen S. Gray on November
1, 2004, at the request of the current property owner. This voluntary annexation
petition involves a 0.213-acre property consisting of one parcel of land occupied
by a single family home. The parcel is located on the west side of South
Duncan Avenue approximately 135 feet south of Lakeview Road. The property
is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city limits to the north.
The Development Review Committee is proposing that the 0.171 acres of
certain South Duncan Avenue right-of-way not within the city limits also be
annexed. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives solid waste and water service from the
City. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Lakeview Road
right-of-way to the north. The applicants have paid the sewer impact and
assessment fees in full, and are aware of the additional costs to extend
City sewer service to this property. The property is located within Police
District II and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to this property by Station 47 located at 1460
Lakeview Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property
with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
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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.7.1.3 Invoke agreements to annex where properties
located within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject
property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the
property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The
proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan
and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code;
and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
to the north; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Jonson moved to 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 1302 South Duncan Avenue, together with
certain right-of-way of South Duncan Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9089-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9089-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9090-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9090-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
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Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9091-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9091-17 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
8.6 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 901, 911, and 917 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3025 and 3061 Glen Oak Avenue North,
3026 Grand View Avenue, 3046 and 3053 Hoyt Avenue, 3065 and 3071 Merrill Avenue,
and 911 Moss Avenue, and the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of
Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay, and initial Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for two unaddressed
parcels better known as Lake Louise and Lake Carol; and pass Ordinances 9069-17,
9070-17 and 9071-17 on first reading. (ANX2017-07015, ANX2017-080167
ANX2017-08018)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve thirteen parcels of land totaling
4.917 acres consisting of eleven single family homes and two stormwater
ponds. The parcels are located generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590,
and within '/4 mile west of McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting
annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City and will be
connected to the city sanitary sewer as part of the Kapok Terrace Sanitary
Sewer System Extension Project. The properties are contiguous to existing city
limits along at least one property boundary. It is proposed that the properties be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). It is also
proposed that the two stormwater ponds also be assigned a Future Land Use
Map designation of Water/Drainage Feature Overlay.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection
of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. 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. The properties are located within
Police District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
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emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate
capacity to serve these 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.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of these
properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The Water/Drainage Feature Overlay
proposed to be applied to two properties (Lake Louise and Lake Carol)
recognizes the existing drainage features on the parcels. The proposed
zoning district to be assigned to all properties is Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR). 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
limits along at least one property boundary. Therefore, the annexations
are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Jonson moved to 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 901, 911, and 917 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3025
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and 3061 Glen Oak Avenue North, 3026 Grand View Avenue, 3046
and 3053 Hoyt Avenue, 3065 and 3071 Merrill Avenue, and 911 Moss
Avenue, and the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature
Overlay, and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for two unaddressed parcels better
known as Lake Louise and Lake Carol. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9069-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9069-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9070-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9070-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9071-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9071-17 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
8.7 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 900 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3024, 3030, 3031, and 3055 Glen Oak Avenue North,
3058 Grand View Avenue, 3013 Lake Vista Drive, 701, 708, and 906 Moss Avenue, and
3063 and 3069 Terrace View Lane; and pass Ordinances 9083-17, 9084-17 and
9085-17 on first reading. (ATA2017-08001)
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department is expanding sewer service
into the Kapok Terrace neighborhood located generally north of Drew Street,
south of SR 590, and within '/4 mile west of McMullen Booth Road. This
application includes 12 parcels of land in the expansion area which are
occupied by 12 single family homes totaling 2.673 acres. These properties are
subject to Agreements to Annex that were recorded between 2009 and 2017. All
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12 properties are contiguous to existing city limits along at least one property
boundary and are eligible for annexation. It is proposed that the properties be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection
of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The
applicants will be connected 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. The properties are
located within Police District III and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire
and emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate
capacity to serve these 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.7.1.3 Invoke agreements to annex where properties located
within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of these
properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned
to the properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use
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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
limits along at least one property boundary. Therefore, the annexations
are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said he spoke with a
property owner who understood his property (3018 Glenn Oak) was included
in the annexation, staff will incorporate the property in a future annexation.
Councilmember Jonson moved to 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 900 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3024, 3030, 3031, and
3055 Glen Oak Avenue North, 3058 Grand View Avenue, 3013 Lake
Vista Drive, 701, 708, and 906 Moss Avenue, and 3063 and 3069
Terrace View Lane. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9083-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9083-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9084-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9084-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9085-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9085-17 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
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9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9055-17 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1715 Lakeview Road, Clearwater, Florida 33756, together with all
abutting Right-of Way of Lakeview Road and South Duncan Avenue, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9055-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 9055-17 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9056-17 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 1715 Lakeview Road, Clearwater, Florida 33756, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9056-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9056-17 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9057-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1715 Lakeview Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9057-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9057-17 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
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9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9058-17 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 809, 907, and 915 Hoyt Avenue, 3040 and 3077 Merrill
Avenue, 3136 San Joes Street, 3080 Terrace View Lane, and 3127 Wolfe Road, all
within Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9058-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9058-17 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 9059-17 on second reading, amending the future land use element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real properties
whose post office addresses are 809, 907, and 915 Hoyt Avenue, 3040 and 3077 Merrill
Avenue, 3136 San Joes Street, 3080 Terrace View Lane, and 3127 Wolfe Road, all
within Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Residential Low (RL) and Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9059-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Ordinance 9059-17 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 9060-17 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 809, 907, and 915 Hoyt
Avenue, 3040 and 3077 Merrill Avenue, 3136 San Joes Street, 3080 Terrace View Lane,
and 3127 Wolfe Road, all within Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City
of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9060-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9060-17 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
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10. City Manager Reports
10.1Approve a Supplemental Work Order to Engineer of Record King Engineering
Associates, Inc., of Tampa Florida, for engineering services during construction and
rezoning efforts for the new Solid Waste Transfer Station (15-0007-SW), in the amount of
$796,685; approve the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of$17,832,010 to Kokolakis
Contracting of Tarpon Springs, Florida, to construct the solid waste transfer station
project (15-0007-SW); establish a total CIP budget of$20.5 million for the Transfer
Station project; approve a $3.5 million loan from the Central Insurance Fund to the Solid
Waste/Recycling Fund; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
On June 4, 2015, City Council approved the initial design work order to King
Engineering Associates in the amount of$840,472.This Supplemental Work
Order includes engineering services during construction, and efforts for
rezoning and a future land use amendment. The total work order for design and
construction administration is $1,637,157.
Council approved the selection of Kokolakis Contracting as the project
Construction Manager (CM) at Risk firm in October 2015. Kokolakis Contracting
provided pre-construction services under a Purchase Order including design
review and construction cost estimating. Final construction documents are
complete, as previously indicated, and staff is presenting the guaranteed
maximum price (GMP) contract to construct the transfer station to Council for
approval. Engineering will manage the CM at Risk construction contract for this
project.
The current solid waste transfer station, located off of Old Coachman Road
north of the Phillies Spring Training complex, was constructed in the late 1960s
and uses hydraulic push-pit technology. Due to the age and condition of the
facility, and the desire to provide more efficient operations, the facility will be
upgraded. The project includes complete replacement of the transfer station
facility including a new scale house, administration building and top loading
transfer station building. The facility will have a compressed natural gas (CNG)
filling station, leachate recovery system, and backup generator. The project
includes wetland and floodplain mitigation at Coachman Ridge Park with a new
perimeter trail and pedestrian bridge connecting the Long Center with the newly
constructed playground.
Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2018 and be completed within 22
months, by November 2019. The first phase of construction will consist of
clearing a portion of the transfer station site and placing soil in order to preload
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or consolidate the ground for 6 to 8 months prior to building structures. The
transfer station will remain operational during this phase. Concurrent to the
preloading activity, work will commence at Coachman Ridge Park. Upon
completion of preloading, the transfer station will close operation for
approximately 12 months for construction of the facility.
The new transfer station will be operated and maintained by the Solid Waste
Department.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Total recommended funding for this project is $20,500,000 as follows:
• $1,000,000 was funded in FY14/15 for pre-construction phase work on
project 315-96447 Solid Waste Transfer Station Replacement
• $16,000,000 for this project will be provided by a first quarter budget
amendment allocating Solid Waste/Recycling Fund reserves to project
315-96447 Solid Waste Transfer Station Replacement
• $3,500,000 for this project will be provided from an internal city loan from
the Central Insurance Fund to the Solid Waste/Recycling Fund for
project 315-96447 Solid Waste Transfer Station Replacement
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
• $16mm of funding will be provided by a first quarter budget amendment
allocating Solid Waste/Recycling Fund reserves. If this item is approved,
the remaining balance in Solid Waste/Recycling reserves, after the 50%
minimum reserve requirement, is approximately $6.4 million.
• $3.5 million of funding will be provided by a cash loan from Central
Insurance Fund cash reserves. If the loan is approved, the remaining
Central Insurance fund unrestricted and undesignated cash reserves will
total approximately $20 million.
In response to a question, Solid Waste and General Services Director
Earl Gloster said since the project is located in a flood zone, the whole
site will be built up from the current location.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve a Supplemental Work
Order to Engineer of Record King Engineering Associates, Inc., of
Tampa Florida, for engineering services during construction and
rezoning efforts for the new Solid Waste Transfer Station
(15-0007-SW), in the amount of$796,685; approve the guaranteed
maximum price (GMP) of $17,832,010 to Kokolakis Contracting of
Tarpon Springs, Florida, to construct the solid waste transfer
station project (15-0007-SW); establish a total CIP budget of $20.5
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million for the Transfer Station project; approve a $3.5 million loan
from the Central Insurance Fund to the Solid Waste /Recycling
Fund; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Hamilton and Councilmembers Jonson, Caudell and Cundiff
wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Jonson thanked the Mayor for his comments regarding the
passage of the referendum. He said he attended an autonomous vehicle
summit and he learned that the clock speed of the hardware and software
development need to happen at the same time to get a product that you would
expect. He saw a presentation about autonomous vehicles being designed in
New York City; that city was chosen due to its large pedestrian community, it
was noted that New York City is a healthier city because more people walk
there.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events, wished all a
Happy Thanksgiving Day, thanked all who voted on November 7 and offered
condolences to family members of Roy Halladay.
The meeting adjourned at 7 :36 p.m.
— Cttor er \Cr t\eko3
Mayor
City of Clearwater
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