06/20/2007
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 20, 2007
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
John Doran Vice-Mayor
Carlen Petersen Councilmember
George N. Cretekos Councilmember
Paul Gibson Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Rod Irwin Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was
offered by Pastor Bill Losasso of Pathways Community Church. The Mayor led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
4 - Presentations
4.1 Service Awards
One service award was presented to a City employee.
Glen Girard, General Services, was presented the June 2007 Employee of the Month
award.
4.2 FCCMA Awards
FCCMA (Florida City & County Management Association) awards: 1) Program
Excellence in Community Partnerships and Innovation in Communication and Technology to the
City, and 2) Michael J. Roberto Award for Career Development to City Manager Bill Horne
4.3 Designation of Chief Fire Officer
Designation awarded to Fire Chief Jamie Geer.
5 - Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 7, 2007 City Council Meeting, the January 18, 2007 City
Council Special Meeting (Attorney Client Session), and the September 25, 2006 City Council
Special Meeting (Attorney Client Session), as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
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Councilmember Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2007 City
Council Meeting, the January 18, 2007 City Council Special Meeting (Attorney Client Session),
and the September 25, 2006 City Council Special Meeting (Attorney Client Session), as
recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Councilmember. The
motioncarried
was duly seconded and unanimously.
6 - Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
Steve Sarnoff, CWA (Communications Workers of America) president, said property tax
cuts will result in layoffs. He said the City can override the restrictions. The union opposes the
constitutional amendment regarding tax reform, which would cause significant layoffs and
reduce education funding.
Ten-year-old Michael supported keeping the Morningside Recreation Center open.
Seven residents supported traffic calming efforts in Morningside/Meadows.
Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said consultants estimated the traffic-calming
project for Morningside/Meadows would take two years to complete and cost $2.84 million. City
staff could install temporary traffic-calming speed tables in the Stewart Street area to deter cut-
through traffic and remove them when the formal project is completed.
Discussion ensued regarding amending traffic calming project schedules and funding
projects with reserved funds. It was requested that staff present a modified schedule for
Council discussion.
Eva Kunowska complained regarding the loss of parking spaces at her Coronado Street
motel.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7 - Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Low (RL) and
Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1751 El
Trinidad Drive East (Lot 11 less and except the easterly 32 feet thereof, Block 1, Virginia Grove
Terrace); and Pass Ordinances 7824-07, 7825-07, and 7826-07 on first reading. (ANX2007-
04011)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.159-acre property consisting of one
parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the east side of El Trinidad
Drive East, approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of El Trinidad Drive East and
Terrace Drive. The applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer
and solid waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave, but is not
contiguous to City boundaries. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use
Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
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The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with
the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E and Pinellas County
Ordinance 00-63 as follows: 1) A new sanitary sewer lateral has been installed to serve the
subject property, and the applicant has paid all fees associated with obtaining sanitary sewer
service from the City of Clearwater; 2) Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of
Clearwater; 3) The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered
through the station located at 2851 N. McMullen-Booth Road; 4) Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to this property by Station 50 located at 2681 Countryside Boulevard;
5) The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police,
fire and EMS (Emergency Medical Services); 6) The proposed annexation will not have an
adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; 7) The proposed annexation is
consistent with and promotes the following objective of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
Objective 2.4 - Compact urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted
through application of the Clearwater Development Code; 8) The proposed RL Future Land Use
Plan category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property. This
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of five units per acre; and 9) The
proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District’s minimum lot size and width dimensional
requirements.
The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan, City’s
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code. The property proposed for
annexation is located within an enclave, is not contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, but
is within the City’s urban service area. Therefore, the annexation is consistent with Section
6(1)(b) of Pinellas County Ordinance 00-63 which governs annexation and meets the applicable
requirements of Florida Statutes 171. The Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) staff has reviewed
this annexation and no objections were raised.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan
Designation of Residential Low (RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1751 El Trinidad Drive East (Lot 11 less and except the
motion
easterly 32 feet thereof, Block 1, Virginia Grove Terrace). The was duly seconded and
carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 7824-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 7824-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7825-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 7825-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
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"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7826-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordinance 7826-07 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
7.2 Withdraw the application for Annexation for 2000 Calumet Street (Lot 8, Clearwater
Industrial Park). (ANX2007-03009)
The applicant withdrew the request.
motion
Councilmember Cretekos moved to withdraw Item 7.2. The was duly seconded
carried
and unanimously.
7.3 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Low (RL) and
Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1806
Diane Drive (Lot 11, Block I of Carlton Terrace First Addition, Sec. 05-29-16); and Pass
Ordinances 7830-07, 7831-07 and 7832-07 on first reading. (ANX2007-03010)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.184-acre property consisting of one
parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the west side of Diane Drive
approximately 100 feet north of Morningside Drive. The applicant is requesting this annexation
in order to receive solid waste and sanitary sewer service from the City. The property is located
within an enclave but is not contiguous to City boundaries. It is proposed that the property be
assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with
the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E and Pinellas County
Ordinance 00-63 as follows: 1) The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Diane
Drive right-of-way and the applicant has paid the City’s sewer impact and assessment fees and
is aware of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property; 2) Collection of
solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater; 3) The property is located within Police
District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851
North McMullen-Booth Road; 4) Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this
property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road; 5) The City has adequate capacity
to serve this property with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service; 6) The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; 7) The
proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan - Objective 2.4 - Compact urban development within the urban service
area shall be promoted through application of the Clearwater Community Development Code; 8)
The proposed RL Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan
designation of this property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of
five units per acre; 9) The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with
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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, City’s
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code. The property proposed for
annexation is located within an enclave, is not contiguous to current City boundaries but is
located within the City’s urban service area. Therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Section 6(1)(b) of Pinellas County Ordinance 00-63 which governs annexation and meets the
applicable requirements of Florida Statutes 171. The PPC staff has reviewed this annexation
and no objections were raised.
Councilmember Gibson moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan
Designation of Residential Low (RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1806 Diane Drive (Lot 11, Block I of Carlton Terrace
motion carried
First Addition, Sec. 05-29-16). The was duly seconded and unanimously.
Ordinance 7830-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 7830-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7831-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 7831-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, and Gibson.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hibbard.
Ordinance 7832-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 7832-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, and Gibson.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hibbard.
8 - Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 7784-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2212-2216 Drew Street, an unaddressed parcel, and 2205 Norman Drive, into
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the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 7784-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7784-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, and Gibson.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hibbard.
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 7785-07 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose
post office address is 2212-2216 Drew Street, an unaddressed parcel, and 2205 Norman Drive,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial General (CG) and Residential Low
(RL).
Ordinance 7785-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7785-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 7786-07 on second reading, amending the zoning atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2212-2216 Drew Street, an
unaddressed parcel, and 2205 Norman Drive, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Commercial (C) and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 7786-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7786-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
City Manager Reports
9 - Consent Agenda
– Approved as submitted, less Items 9.5 and 9.6.
9.1 Approve an extension of the Clearwater Beach Visitor Information Center Management
Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
through September 30, 2007 to coincide with the City’s 2006-07 Fiscal Year. (consent)
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9.2 Approve Actuary's Report for Retiree Health and Life Insurance Benefits for Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 2007. (consent)
9.3 Approve a blanket purchase order contract to Smith Fence of Clearwater, Florida, in the
amount of $300,000 for the purchase and installation of fencing at various projects throughout
the City during the contract period June 21, 2007 through June 30, 2009, in accordance with
Sec. 2.564 (1)(d), Code of Ordinances – Pinellas County Purchasing Cooperative Bid 045-316-
B, and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.4 Approve renewal of a 15-year License Agreement from July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2022,
between the City of Clearwater and the Clearwater Historical Society, for the purpose of
providing a permanent location for the historical Plumb House and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
9.5 See below.
9.6 See page 8.
9.7 Authorize establishing Capital Improvement Project 315-94850 for conversion of City
records into the Laserfiche Electronic Document Management System, approve transferring
$500,000 at third quarter from unappropriate retained earnings of the General Fund, to be spent
in increments of $100,000 per year over a five-year period, amend the Capital Improvement
Plan to include conversion of City records as a Capital Improvement Project for FY2006-07, and
award a contract in the amount of $500,000 to tandelsystems, Clearwater, Florida, in
accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d) Code of Ordinances, Florida State Contract 973-561-06-01
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember Doran moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less Items
motion
9.5 and 9.6, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The was
carried
duly seconded and unanimously.
9.5 Approve a Beach Walk Temporary Parking Lease Agreement between Cotel, Inc. and the
City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
In order to mitigate the loss of public parking in the South Gulfview parking lot due to the
construction of Phase Two of Beach Walk, the City desires to temporarily lease property located
at 400 East Shore Drive for the purpose of temporary public vehicle parking. The facility will be
unpaved with a milled surface, wheel stops and limited perimeter fencing. The initial term of this
lease shall be one year, commencing on June 21, 2007, or as soon thereafter as reinstatement
of the Cotel Corporation occurs, with the option of one 12-month extension. During the
extension period, but not during the initial term, either party may cancel the agreement upon 60
days notice to the other party. During the initial term, cancellation may occur only as provided in
Article 19 of the lease.
A minimum of 35 parking spaces will be available Friday - Sunday, extended holiday
periods and during high demand periods. The City agrees to pay the sum of $60 per month per
space, September through February, and $80 per month per space March through August,
payable by the City and due on the first of each month beginning July 1, 2007. Total maximum
annual lease amount not to exceed $29,400. Initially, the lot will be open on weekends only with
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a parking attendant collecting an $8 flat fee upon entry until a multi-space meter system is
purchased and installed. At that time, the lot will be open and available seven days per week
with existing enforcement.
Projected annual revenue is $45,000 with annual operating costs of approximately
$36,000 and one-time capital costs of $7,000 to prepare the property. The approximate costs of
$20,000 - $22,000 for the multi-space metering system are not included in these estimates.
The City Attorney said a small change to the agreement clarifies language regarding the
amortization of City improvements.
Councilmember Petersen moved to approve a Beach Walk Temporary Parking Lease
Agreement between Cotel, Inc. and the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials
motion carried
to execute same. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
9.6 Approve and convey to Florida Gas Transmission Company, a Delaware corporation
("Grantee"), a non-exclusive Perpetual Gas Transmission Pipeline Easement containing 2,756
square-feet, more or less, and two ten-month Temporary Construction Easements containing a
total of 11,646 square-feet, more or less, over, under and across portions of the West ½ of Sec.
8-29-16, in consideration of receipt of $30,112.50 and Grantee's faithful compliance with the
terms and conditions established therein, and authorize appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
Item 9.6 was withdrawn.
10 - Other items on City Manager Reports
10.1 Amend the City's fiscal year 2006/07 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at Mid
Year and pass Ordinances 7833-07 and 7834-07 on first reading.
The Fiscal Year 2006/07 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were adopted in
September 2006 by Ordinances 7674-06 and 7675-06. Section 2.521 of the City's Code of
Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a quarterly report detailing income,
expenditure estimates, collections, the explanation of significant variances, as well as the
financial status of all capital improvement projects.
The report is based on six months of activity (October, 2006 through March, 2007) in this
fiscal year. The report comments on major variances, as well as documents all proposed
amendments.
Significant Fund amendments include: 1) General Fund - General Fund revenues and
expenditure amendments reflect a net increase of $829,350. One of the major reasons for the
overall General Fund expenditure increase includes the appropriation of General Fund retained
earnings of $620,000 for the MSB (Municipal Services Building)/Library Hurricane Protection
project. This amendment was previously approved by the City Council. Other amendments
include an increase in the use of contractual services for plan and inspection review in
Development Services of $110,000, an increase of inventory purchases for resale at Pier 60 for
$62,000, the increase of $35,000 to the Jack Russell Stadium project for the removal of stadium
seating, and a small increase of $2,350 in Public Communications related to the Beach Walk
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Celebration. All of these amendments are offset by related revenue increases to General Fund
revenues; 2) General Fund Reserves – In order to ensure adequate reserves, the City Council’s
policy reflects that General Fund unappropriated retained earnings of 8.5% of the City’s
budgeted General Fund expenditures must be maintained as a reserve to guard against future
emergencies. With the closing of the year-end 2006 books, and the allocation of reserves noted
above, estimated General Fund reserves at mid year are approximately $19.9 million, or 16.3%
of the current year’s General Fund budget, exceeding the City’s reserve policy by approximately
$9.5 million.
Significant amendments to other City Operating Funds are noted follows. 1) Water and
Sewer Fund - At mid year, the Water and Sewer Budget reflects an increase of $35,000 for the
payout of leave benefits to the previous Public Utilities Director and Assistant Director upon their
resignations. Current year fund revenues will offset this increase; 2) Gas Fund - Budget
amendments to the Gas Fund reflect a decrease of almost $1.4 million primarily for decreases
in the cost of fuel for resale. This is offset by a like decrease in revenues in gas sales revenue;
and 3) Marine and Aviation Fund - At mid year, the Marine and Aviation Fund recognizes an
increase of $1.2 million for fuel purchases, which is offset by a like increase in anticipated
revenues from gas and oil sales.
Mid-year amendments to the Capital Improvement Fund reflect a decrease of $920,033,
primarily due to the return of almost $1.6 million to the CRA (Community Redevelopment
Agency) fund for redistribution to the new CRA projects fund. This reflects the amendments that
the CRA approved in May. Project amendments include the funding of $620,000 for the
MSB/Library Hurricane Protection project. These amendments include several projects totaling
$183,500 for fire equipment, which is funded from salary savings within the current General
Fund budget. In addition, the Beach Walk project recognizes funding from grants, developer
contributions and debt savings in the General Fund totaling $4.6 million, which will result in a
decrease in next year’s bond issue for Beach Walk.
Councilmember Doran moved to amend the City's fiscal year 2006/07 Operating and
motion carried
Capital Improvement Budgets at Mid Year. The was duly seconded and
unanimously.
Ordinance 7833-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 7833-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Cretekos.
Ordinance 7834-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordinance 7834-07 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
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"Nays": None.
10.2 Amend Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, Section XXV, Public Works
Fees, Rates and Charges (3)(c) Solid Waste collection rates, to increase specific collection fees
for Solid Waste and Recycling and pass Ordinance 7820-07 on first reading.
In 1996, the City Commission approved all of the roll-off collection fees and service rates
for the City, County, and adjacent municipality service areas. In 1997, the City Commission
approved annual increases in four successive years starting January 1, 1998 to the residential
and commercial Solid Waste collection fees. The current $20.65 residential rate has remained
in effect for over six years. Similarly, collection charges for Recycling service have not changed
since April 1, 1999; or over eight years ago. The annual operating and capital cost
requirements for Solid Waste and Recycling are expected to exceed annual revenues during FY
2007 and FY 2012, respectively. Absent any adjustments to the rates, all reserves will be spent
in FY 2009 for Solid Waste and FY 2012 for Recycling.
Solid Waste, Finance, and Budget staff have worked with Burton and Associates, The
City’s rate consultants, to evaluate Solid Waste and Recycling revenue history and
expectations, expenditure history and projections, reduced levels of cash reserves, and rate
scenarios to meet its cash flow requirements. Initially, the rate study concluded that Solid
Waste collection rates needed to increase 5.5% per year and Recycling collection rates needed
to increase 5.75% per year for the next five fiscal years.
After utilizing cost reduction efforts, staff is recommending a 4% increase next Fiscal
Year (FY 2007/08) and a 5% increase each of the following four fiscal years for residential and
commercial rates, while maintaining the current level of service. For roll-off rates, staff is
recommending a 13% increase next Fiscal Year and a 4.5% increase in each of the following
four fiscal years. For residential, multi-family and commercial Recycling rates, staff is
recommending a 3% increase for each of the next four fiscal years and an 11% increase for FY
2012, while maintaining the current level of service.
The monthly impacts to the average residential customer with twice-a-week garbage
collection, a yard waste, trash, and recycling collection once a week and oversized items on call
are reflected in the following table:
Monthly Current 10/1/2007 10/1/2008 10/1/2009 10/1/2010 10/1/2011
Solid Waste $20.65 $21.48 $22.55 $23.68 $24.86 $26.10
Recycling $1.95 $2.01 $2.07 $2.13 $2.19 $2.44
Total $22.60 $23.49 $24.62 $25.81 $27.05 $28.54
Major factors directly contributing to increased operating and maintenance expenses are
escalating fuel and energy costs, fleet equipment and associated costs, labor costs and pension
funding requirements. Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances currently contains a listing of
various residential, commercial and roll-off collection fees for Solid Waste and Recycling.
Therefore, staff is recommending that the Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances be amended
to increase rates in conjunction with the rate study prepared by Burton and Associates.
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Staff provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the rate study and forecast
assumptions.
In response to a question, Andy Burnum, of Burton and Associates, said the proposed
increases will not create additional reserves.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to amend Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and
Charges, Section XXV, Public Works Fees, Rates and Charges (3)(c) Solid Waste collection
motion
rates, to increase specific collection fees for Solid Waste and Recycling. The was duly
carried
seconded and unanimously.
Ordinance 7820-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 7820-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
10.3 Approve acceptance of an FY 2005 Economic Development Initiative (EDI) - Special
Projects grant in the amount of $248,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), authorize the appropriate officials to execute same and approve the
transfer of $446,820 in grant funds to the Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP).
(consent)
Staff pulled Item 10.3.
10.4 Award a contract for the North Greenwood Neighborhood Traffic Calming project (01-0029-
EN) to MTM Contractors of Clearwater, Florida, in the amount of $2,114,271.73, which is the
lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
This agenda item provides for construction of street features in the North Greenwood
Community, requested by the community through earlier planning documents (North
Greenwood Commercial District & Economic Development Opportunities, 9/94, Trent Green,
Florida Center for Community Design + Research; North Greenwood Commercial District
General Development Plan, 9/98; Greenwood Neighborhood Study, Carr Smith Corradino;
Greenwood Neighborhood Initiatives, Carr Smith Corradino, 11/98). This project involves
construction of traffic calming features in the North Greenwood Community envisioned by
community residents at the North Greenwood Traffic Calming Charrette and supported by a
petition signed by owners of approximately 65% of the parcels in the project area. The
engineering plans were reviewed for faithfulness to the charrette vision by residents belonging
to the North Greenwood Traffic Calming Tech Team at the 30, 60, 90 and 100% milestones.
Traffic calming features include construction of a landscaped median on Palmetto Street,
Fulton Street and Fairmont Avenue, corner features at Plaza Park, and speed tables on
Tangerine, Engman and LaSalle streets, as well as a modern roundabout at the intersection of
Fairmont & Fulton. This project also includes safety improvements at two intersections, to be
paid for out of the Intersection Improvement Fund: 1) intersection of Betty Lane & Engman
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Street and 2) intersection of Betty Lane and CSX Railroad. Work will commence upon award
and execution of the contract and will be completed within 240 calendar days.
Ongoing maintenance of the landscaping elements of the project will be provided by the
Parks & Recreation Department. Street signage and pavement markings will be maintained by
Traffic Operations.
Mr. Bertels estimated that landscape maintenance will cost $12,000 annually.
Discussion ensued. It was suggested that staff negotiate with homeowners associations
to participate in landscape maintenance efforts. It was recommended that the traffic calming
projects be sensitive to neighborhoods’ need for green space.
Councilmember Petersen moved to award a contract for the North Greenwood
Neighborhood Traffic Calming project (01-0029-EN) to MTM Contractors of Clearwater, Florida,
in the amount of $2,114,271.73, which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
motion
plans and specifications and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
carried
was duly seconded and unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11 - City Manager Verbal Reports
11.1 Update on Boatslip Schedule
David Gildersleeve of Wade Trim, reported the boatslip schedule has been revised to
begin the permitting process prior to advertising for a design/build contractor. This will allow
concerns that are raised to be addressed earlier and should result in more contractors
responding. The project will be completed in July 2009, one month earlier than originally
scheduled.
Schedule Special Pension Trustees Meeting
Consensus was to schedule the August Pension Trustees Meeting for August 13, 2007,
at 4:00 p.m.
Nominees for FLC Excellence Awards
Consensus was to nominate Mayor Hibbard, City Attorney Pam Akin, Finance Director
Margie Simmons and Duke Tieman for FLC (Florida League of Cities) Excellence Awards.
Four Way Test Award
The City Manager reported that the Rotary had awarded Deputy Police Chief Dewey
Williams the Four Way Test Award.
12 - Council Discussion Items
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12.1 Consider appointinq a Council member to the Suncoast Leaque of Cities Board.
Consensus was to appoint Council member Cretekos
13 - Other Council Action
The City Clerk reviewed responses to previous Citizens to be Heard comments.
Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and reviewed
upcoming events; congratulated staff for awards; welcomed the Starship 2 to the Marina;
reviewed HEP (Homeless Emergency Project) accomplishments, including the new dining room,
encouraged residents to visit downtown and the completion of the second block of the
Cleveland Streetscaping project; invited residents to attend the HOME Expo at the Harborview
Center.
Mayor Hibbard said the Environmental Advisory Board is reviewing the Mayors' Climate
Protection Agreement. Consensus was for the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Mayor Hibbard congratulated Cyndie Goudeau on being First Vice President of the
Florida Association of Clerks for 2007/08.
Councilmember Petersen reported that non-profits are afraid that budget cuts will affect
their ability to remain open and encouraged residents' support; expressed sympathy to City of
Charleston, SC regarding the loss of nine firefighters; reported that she and staff had spoken to
City of Dunedin regarding participation in a future Iron man.
Councilmember Cretekos thanked the Today Show for featuring the aquarium's finless
dolphin and thanked Progress Energy for its donation to the Clearwater Aquarium; encouraged
people looking for jobs to contact Worknet.
14 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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