04/04/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes April 4, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
5:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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Rollcall
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Vice
Mayor Doreen Caudell, Councilmember Bob Cundiff and
Councilmember David Allbritton
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 5-00p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Bishop Brent Pantera from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Allbritton
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.)
4.1 Oath of Office to Councilmembers
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers David
Allbritton and Hoyt Hamilton.
4.2 Farewell to Councilmember Bill Jonson
Councilmembers thanked former Councilmember Bill Jonson for his
dedicated service to the community and presented him with tokens of
appreciation.
Five individuals thanked former Councilmember Jonson for his
dedicated service to Clearwater residents and wished him well.
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4.3 Federal Legislative Update - Doug Gregory and Harry Glenn, Van Scoyoc & Associates
4.4 Arbor Day Proclamation, April 21, 2018 - Lyle Adams, P&R Parks Support Specialist
4.5 Civitan Awareness Month Proclamation, April 2018- Earle Lusk, Clearwater Civitan Club
President
4.6 Donate Life Month Proclamation, April 2018 - Christine Daniels, Donate Life ORGANizer
from LifeLink Foundation, Inc.
4.7 National Community Development Week Proclamation, April 2-6, 2018 - Joe Riddle,
Housing Manager
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 15, 2018 City Council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the minutes of the
March 15, 2018 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
Karena Morrison said she launched the Benevolution Foundation, a
501c3 that assists other non-profit organizations with community outreach
and fundraising. She invited all to visit Benevolution's tent at the
upcoming Spring Downtown Block Party and thanked former
Councilmember Bill Jonson for his service.
llana Wechsler expressed concerns with vehicular congestion in the
Clearwater Beach area and suggested changing the vehicular traffic
pattern on Coronado Drive, Hamden Drive, East Shore Drive and Poinsetta
Avenue to one-way streets, eliminating parking on Coronado Drive and
incorporating a floating lane during peak hours or holidays.
Liz Drayer, Courtney Murphy, Kelly Clark, Geri Doherty and Kim Paulson
expressed concerns with the sale of the Keystone Surplus property in
Hillsborough County and urged Council to require any buyer to preserve
the property as open space and free from development in perpetuity. if
the target range owner purchases the property, require the owner to
transfer the property that Hillsborough County wants to FLAP.
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Joseph Foyt said he is creating a Neighborhood Crisis Action Plan for
his Capstone Project. The Plan would better prepare citizens and
neighborhoods for survival and self sufficiency for 72 hours following a
disaster. He said the Plan would not circumvent existing city or county
emergency plans.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve the Religious Community Services, Inc. 2018 Agreement Renewal for provision
of contractual victim advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $15,000 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve a Joint Project Agreement (002434A) between Pinellas County and the City of
Clearwater for utility adjustments or relocations as part of South Myrtle Avenue Drainage
Improvements from Clearwater Largo Road to Belleair Road (17-0059-UT) in the
estimated amount of$141,510.60 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.3 Approve the final plat for Fredrica Townhomes, whose physical address is 101 North
Fredrica Avenue, located on the East side of Fredrica Avenue approximately 285 feet
south of Drew Street. (consent)
7.4 Approve Supplemental 3 Work Order to Engineer-of-Record (EOR) AECOM, Inc., in the
amount of$44,968, to provide construction inspection for Lift Stations 7 and 8
Improvements (15-0038-UT) for a new work order total of$126,817 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Award a Purchase Order to Evoqua Water Technologies Inc. of Pittsburg, PA in the
amount of$203,904.00 to repair ZABOCS biofilters chemical odor control units at the
Marshall Street, Northeast and East Wastewater Reclamation Facilities (WRF) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Approve an annual purchase order and two one-year renewal terms at the City's option
(Invitation to Bid 14-18) with Al Assets Inc. of Longwood, FL in the annual amount of
$40,000 for electronic waste recycling as provided in the City's Code of Ordinances,
Section 2.561 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Approve a proposal from Shaw Industries, Inc, Dalton, GA, in the amount of$335,401.87
for flooring at the Main Library ($291,942.89), Fire Station 49 ($35,779.73), and the
Countryside Recreation Center ($7,679.25), in accordance with City Code 2.564(1)(d)
Other Entities Contracts; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.8 Approve the purchase of generator and transfer switch rentals, replacement parts, and
services, for a not-to-exceed amount of$900,000 ($3007000 - Building and Maintenance,
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$600,000 - Public Utilities), in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Section
2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids, to include other sourced vendors as
required, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve a proposal from Gator Grading and Paving LLC, of Palmetto, FL, in the amount
of$140,392.50 for improvements to General Services Complex and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Schedule a special council meeting on Monday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of
holding a Strategic Planning Session. (consent)
7.11 Reappoint Michael Boutzoukas to the Community Development Board with a term to
expire February 28, 2022. (consent)
7.12Appoint councilmembers as representatives to serve on Regional and Miscellaneous
Boards. (consent)
7.13Elect Councilmember Doreen Caudell as Vice Mayor. (consent)
7.14City Seal on Coast Guard Coins (consent)
Vice Mayor 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
8.1 Declare surplus, for the purpose of donation for development of affordable housing, real
property located at 404 Blanche B Littlejohn Trail; approve the Real Property Donation
Agreement between the City and Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc.; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other instruments
required to affect closing. (APH)
This property is currently vacant and is identified by Resolution #17-38 as a
city-owned property appropriate for use as affordable housing (Pinellas County
Property I.D. #09-29-15-37422-002-0080). The property is suitable for
construction of a single-family home. The City acquired the property at no cost
in 2015 through the Pinellas County escheatment process due to non-payment
of taxes.
This property is located within the Downtown's Old Bay Character District
which lies within the City's North Greenwood Neighborhood Revitalization
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Strategy Area. A partnership between the City and Habitat for Humanity of
Pinellas County, Inc. (Habitat) has helped to revitalize this neighborhood with the
construction of twelve single family homes. The community will further benefit
from this partnership with the donation of this property to Habitat.
A staff appraisal valued the property at$17,000 on February 6, 2018. According
to Section 2.01(d)(5)(i) of the Clearwater City Charter, the City Council may
approve the donation or sale for less than fair market value of city-owned
property of not more than one-half acre in size for workforce or affordable
housing following a public hearing. According to the Pinellas County Property
Appraiser, the property is 0.14 acres (6,171 square feet).
Councilmember Hamilton moved to declare surplus, for the
purpose of donation for development of affordable housing, real
property located at 404 Blanche B Littlejohn Trail; approve the
Real Property Donation Agreement between the City and Habitat
for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc.; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other
instruments required to affect closing. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
8.2 Deny a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential/Office General (R/OG)
category to the Commercial General (CG) category for 300 South Duncan Avenue and do
not pass Ordinance 9101-18 on first reading. (LUP2017-10011)
This Future Land Use Map amendment involves 2.807 acres of a 3.196-acre
parcel located on the west side of South Duncan Avenue, approximately 280
feet north of Gulf to Bay Boulevard (SR 60). The property is owned by Rental
Houses, LLC and is occupied by a three-story, 69,000 square foot office
building with ancillary off-street parking. The overall parcel is a flag lot, where
the proposed amendment area has frontage on South Duncan Avenue (310
feet) and Rainbow Drive (396 feet). A narrow portion of the parcel extends to
Gulf to Bay Boulevard (60 feet of frontage), approximately 345 feet west of
South Duncan Avenue, providing access to the office (excluded from the
proposed amendment). The applicant is requesting to change the Future Land
Use Map designation of the proposed amendment area from Residential/Office
General (R/OG) to Commercial General (CG). The requested amendment
would allow the property to be redeveloped with a self-storage use. The
applicant has submitted a Zoning Atlas amendment (REZ2017-10012)which is
being processed concurrently with this case.
The proposed Commercial General (CG) category allows a variety of uses,
including retail sales and service, overnight accommodations, and office uses,
and would permit nonresidential development at a FAR of 0.55. The site is
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currently developed with an office that was constructed in 1976 and is over 88%
leased. The building currently houses many targeted industries (i.e., Financial
and Professional Services) including medical offices, attorneys, mortgage
firms, real estate office, accounting offices and other professional businesses.
The City is committed to preserving land for targeted industries, and
encourages the development of sites and buildings needed to accommodate
higher intensity employment opportunities, and according to the City's
Economic Development and Housing Department, the site is considered a
strategic location for office uses and is well-suited for continued office use
consistent with the goals of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. A
development proposal to demolish the existing office and replace it with a
76,490 square foot self-storage facility is inconsistent with both the Economic
Development Strategic Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan. The existing
use of the property constitutes a higher level of viable economic use.
Additionally, the proposed Commercial General (CG) category is not
appropriately located, and is not in character with the residential neighborhood
to the north, along Rainbow Drive. While certain permitted uses may be
compatible with the single-family uses in the area, these same uses are also
already permitted through the existing Office (0) District.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment is inconsistent with the provisions of the
Clearwater Community Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Countywide Plan Rules.
• The proposed amendment is incompatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
• The proposed amendment will have an adverse impact on the use of
property in the immediate area.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this land use plan amendment
is subject to the approval of Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning
Council, and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide
Planning Authority. The application is a small-scale amendment so review and
approval by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other state
agencies is not required.
Prior to the Community Development Board meeting, the city received one letter
on behalf of the Skycrest Neighbors in opposition to this proposal. The
Community Development Board reviewed this application at its December 19,
2017 public hearing and made a recommendation of approval to the Council,
with four members voting in support of and three in opposition of the
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amendment.
At the January 16, 2018 work session, staff reported that the Applicant
requested to continue the item to April 4, 2018.
Applicant representative Brian Aungst reviewed the Applicant's request.
He urged Council to adopt the recommendation of the Community
Development Board to approve the land use amendment for 300 S.
Duncan to make the parcel uniformly commercial. The site is partly
commercial, fronting Gulf to Bay Boulevard, and partly office, backing up
to the residential community. The request will remove the blighted
eyesore of a failing building, that is losing jobs and hemorrhaging
tenants and money, and replace with a storage facility that will not be
visible from the neighborhood due to the 70-ft. landscaped buffer
(between the building and the neighborhood). The community will not be
impacted by vehicular traffic since the ingress and egress to the site
will be off of Gulf to Bay Boulevard. Real Estate Property Appraiser
Dennis Noto said the office market has hammered this site economically
and physically. The current facility is over 40 years old and 50%
occupied. If office was the highest and best use, the property would have
been purchased, demolished and redeveloped with new office.
In response to questions, Mr. Aungst said the parcels to the east are
commercial general. There are over 100 commercially zoned properties
along Drew Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard that abut residential. Store
Con Development representative John Dorman said the company
develops self storage facilities primarily in the west coast of Florida, with
over 50 locations in the Tampa Bay area. He said many of the projects
are redevelopment projects, concentrating in more populated areas
where people tend to live and need the service. The economically
unviable facilities are replaced with a new facility, landscaping, current
stormwater, and reduction in traffic. Senior Planner Lauren Matzke said
primarily along Gulf to Bay Boulevard, and generally 280 ft. to the north
or south, is zoned commercial. There are some areas where the
commercial zoning extends northward to Rainbow Drive. Economic
Development and Housing Director Denise Sanderson said staff is not
suggesting there is a high demand for office now. Since Pinellas County
and Clearwater are fully built out, it is important to preserve land that is
suitable for those high intensity employment opportunities. She said
going against the established economic development policies conveys a
message that the City supports projects that are quick and not which are
right. Mr. Dorman said in rare instances the company pursued
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redeveloping sites that included small executive offices, those projects did
not do as well as the self storage facilities. The site before Council has
limited frontage, the retail potential is next to none.
Five individuals spoke in support.
One individual spoke in opposition.
In response to questions, Ms. Matzke said apartments are typically a
transitional use between commercial and single-family residential. Since
the property is zoned office, the applicant could not build any residential.
Every property has two different designations: 1) a future land use
designation, which provides a property with development potential and 2) a
zoning designation, which affords uses and dictates setbacks. She said
multiple zoning districts can be consistent with the underlying future land
use designation. Ms. Matzke said in order to pursue a residential use, a
rezoning must be requested.
A concern was expressed that the residents in the neighborhood oppose
the request, the request is inconsistent with the goals of the City's
Comprehensive Plan and the envisioned project may generate four jobs
over the next 20 years. It was stated that if the zoning remains
unchanged, the site has the opportunity for office space and other types
of uses where many jobs could be generated.
Councilmember Cundiff departed Chambers at 6:55 p.m.
In response to a concern regarding Council not following staffs
recommendation, the City Attorney said individuals may sue but the
matter before Council is a legislative action and Council has
considerable discretion.
Mr. Aungst said the applicant tried to acquire all of the commercial
properties to the east, if successful, the applicant could have pursued the
project without council approval. Unfortunately, the applicant was not able
to acquire the properties. He said the commercial element of the project
would front Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
Mayor Cretekos said since Councilmember Cundiff had to leave the
meeting prior to the vote and expressed that he supported staffs
recommendation, he would vote in opposition.
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Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve a Future Land Use
Map Amendment from the Residential/Office General (R/OG)
category to the Commercial General (CG) category for 300 South
Duncan Avenue. The motion was duly seconded and carried with
the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and Councilmember
Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
Ordinance 9101-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9101-18 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and carried with the
following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and Councilmember
Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
The Council recessed from 7:10 p.m. to 7:17 p.m.
9. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings
9.1 Deny a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Office (0) District to the Commercial (C)
District for 300 South Duncan Avenue; and do not pass Ordinance 9102-18 on first
reading. (REZ2017-10012)
This Zoning Atlas amendment involves 2.807 acres of a 3.196-acre parcel
located on the west side of South Duncan Avenue, approximately 280 feet north
of Gulf to Bay Boulevard (SR 60). The property is owned by Rental Houses,
LLC and is occupied by a three-story, 69,000 square foot office building with
ancillary off-street parking. The overall parcel is a flag lot, where the proposed
amendment area has frontage on South Duncan Avenue (310 feet) and
Rainbow Drive (396 feet). A narrow portion of the parcel extends to Gulf to Bay
Boulevard (60 feet of frontage), approximately 345 feet west of South Duncan
Avenue, providing access to the office (excluded from the proposed
amendment). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from the Office
(0) District to the Commercial (C) District in order to redevelop the property
with a 76,490 square foot self-storage facility. The applicant has submitted a
Future Land Use Map amendment (LUP2017-10011) which is being processed
concurrently with this case.
The proposed Commercial (C) District is incompatible with many of the
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surrounding zoning districts and single-family homes uses that exist in the
vicinity of the subject property. The existing office, which was originally
developed in 1976, houses many targeted industries (i.e., Financial and
Professional Services) including medical offices, attorneys, mortgage firms,
real estate office, accounting offices and other professional businesses. The
City is committed to preserving land and buildings that are needed to attract
target industries and accommodate higher-wage jobs, such as this one. The
proposed change is not supported by the City's stated economic development
goals and objectives. The existing use of the property constitutes a higher level
of viable economic use.
The proposed Commercial (C) zoning district permits a variety of commercial
uses as minimum standard uses, including retail plazas, restaurants, offices,
overnight accommodations, and vehicle sales/display, many of which, including
the proposed self-storage use (a Level II Flexible Development use), are not in
character with the residential neighborhood to the north along Rainbow Drive.
While certain permitted uses may be compatible with the single-family uses in
the area, these same uses are also already permitted through the existing
Office (0) District.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas amendment is inconsistent with the Clearwater Community
Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Community Development Code.
• The proposed amendment is incompatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
• The available uses in the Office (0) District are incompatible with the
surrounding area.
• The proposed Office (0) District boundaries are inappropriately drawn in
regard to location and classification of streets.
Prior to the Community Development Board meeting, the city received one letter
on behalf of the Skycrest Neighbors in opposition to this proposal. The
Community Development Board reviewed this application at its December 19,
2017 public hearing and made a recommendation of approval to the Council,
with four members voting in support of and three in opposition of the
amendment.
At the January 16, 2018 work session, staff reported that the Applicant
requested the item be continued to April 4, 2018.
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Applicant representative Brian Aungst requested to incorporate the
evidence and presentation made to the Community Development Board
and to incorporate the evidence provided to the Council. He said he
looked forward to working with staff going forward on the zoning amendment
at the county level.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the Office (0) District to the Commercial (C)
District for 300 South Duncan Avenue. The motion was duly
seconded and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and Councilmember
Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
Ordinance 9102-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9102-18 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes: 3 - Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and Councilmember
Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
10. Second Readings - Public Hearing
10.1Adopt Ordinance 9104-18 on second reading, amending Sections 5.44(1), 5.64(2), and
(3), 5.47(2), (3), and (4), 5.62(1) and 5.63 of Chapter 5, Code of Ordinances relating to
security alarm systems.
Ordinance 9104-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9104-18 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.2Adopt Ordinance 9105-18 on third reading, annexing certain real properties whose post
office addresses are 2853 and 2859 Sunset Point Road, together with an unaddressed
parcel located on CR 193 approximately 253 feet south of Sunset Point Road, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary line of the city to include said
additions.
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Ordinance 9105-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9105-18 on
third and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.3Adopt Ordinance 9106-18 on third reading, amending the future land use plan element of
the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real properties
whose post office addresses are 2853 and 2859 Sunset Point Road, together with an
unaddressed parcel located on CR 193 approximately 253 feet south of Sunset Point
Road, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Institutional (1).
Ordinance 9106-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9106-18 on
third and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10AAdopt Ordinance 9107-18 on third reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 2853 and 2859 Sunset
Point Road, together with an unaddressed parcel located on CR 193 approximately 253
feet south of Sunset Point Road, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Institutional (1).
Ordinance 9107-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9107-18 on third and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.5Adopt Ordinance 9108-18 on third reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2829 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9108-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9108-18 on
third and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
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Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.6Adopt Ordinance 9109-18 on third 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 2829 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Institutional (1).
Ordinance 9109-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9109-18 on
third and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.7Adopt Ordinance 9110-18 on third reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2829 Sunset Point Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Institutional (1).
Ordinance 9110-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9110-18 on third and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.8Adopt Ordinance 9111-18 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1859 East Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33765, together with all
rights-of-way of East Drive abutting Lot 3, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9111-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9111-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.9Adopt Ordinance 9112-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
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of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1859 East Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33765, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9112-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9112-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.10Adopt Ordinance 9113-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1859 East Drive, Clearwater,
Florida 33765, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9113-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9113-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.11Adopt Ordinance 9117-18 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 1745 East El Trinidad Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
Ordinance 9117-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9117-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.12 Adopt Ordinance 9118-18 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 1745 East El Trinidad Drive, Clearwater, Florida
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33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
Ordinance 9118-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9118-18 on
second reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.13 Adopt Ordinance 9119-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1745 East El Trinidad Drive,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9119-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9119-18 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.14 Adopt Ordinance 9120-18 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 601 Moss Avenue, 807 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3006 and
3007 Lake Vista Drive, 3030 and 3065 Hoyt Avenue, 3035 Grand View Avenue, 3058,
3070, and 3076 Merrill Avenue and 3120 and 3124 Wolfe Road, all in Clearwater, Florida
33759, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to
include said addition.
Ordinance 9120-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9120-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.15Adopt Ordinance 9121-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real properties
whose post office addresses are 601 Moss Avenue, 807 Glen Oak Avenue East, 3006
and 3007 Lake Vista Drive, 3030 and 3065 Hoyt Avenue, 3035 Grand View Avenue,
3058, 3070, and 3076 Merrill Avenue, all in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation
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into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL), and 3120 and 3124 Wolfe Road, all
in Clearwater, Florida 33759 as Residential Urban (RU).
Ordinance 9121-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9121-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.16Adopt Ordinance 9122-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 601 Moss Avenue, 807
Glen Oak Avenue East, 3006 and 3007 Lake Vista Drive, 3030 and 3065 Hoyt Avenue,
3035 Grand View Avenue, 3058, 3070, and 3076 Merrill Avenue and 3120 and 3124
Wolfe Road, all in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater,
as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9122-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9122-18 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.17Adopt Ordinance 9126-18 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are both 1990 North McMullen Booth Road, together with one
unaddressed parcel located on the South side of Union Street approximately 500 feet
west of North McMullen Booth Road and one unaddressed parcel located on the west
side of North McMullen Booth Road approximately 500 feet South of Union Street, all in
Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said additions.
Ordinance 9126-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9126-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.18Adopt Ordinance 9127-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
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of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real properties
whose post office addresses are both 1990 North McMullen Booth Road, together with
one unaddressed parcel located on the South side of Union Street approximately 500
feet west of North McMullen Booth Road and one unaddressed parcel located on the
west side of North McMullen Booth Road approximately 500 feet South of Union Street,
all in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Residential Low Medium (RLM).
One individual suggested adding staff to handle code enforcement
matters given the number of properties being annexed into the city.
Ordinance 9127-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9127-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.19Adopt Ordinance 9128-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are both 1990 North
McMullen Booth Road, together with one unaddressed parcel located on the South side
of Union Street approximately 500 feet west of North McMullen Booth Road and one
unaddressed parcel located on the west side of North McMullen Booth Road
approximately 500 feet South of Union Street, all in Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Medium Density Residential (MDR).
Ordinance 9128-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9128-18 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.20Adopt Ordinance 9131-18 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2018 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Water and Sewer Fund,
Stormwater Fund, Solid Waste and Recycling Fund, Gas Fund, Airpark Fund, Parking
Fund, Marine Fund, Clearwater Harbor Marina Fund, Administrative Services Fund,
General Services Fund, Garage Fund, and Central Insurance Fund.
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Ordinance 9131-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9131-18 on
second and final reading.
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
10.21Adopt Ordinance 9132-18 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2018, to reflect a net increase of
$22,677,865.
Ordinance 9132-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9132-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
11. City Manager Reports
11.1Approve the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 through
2020-2021 and adopt Resolution 18-04.
Florida Statute 420.9079 requires counties and cities receiving State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds to develop a 3-year Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP) outlining strategies for how the funds will be utilized.
The City receives its allocation from the State of Florida through Florida Housing
Finance Corporation (FHFC). For fiscal year 2017-2018, the City received
$480,527 in SHIP funds. Additionally, the City expects to receive $221,037 in
program income. The City expends SHIP funds per the strategies outlined in
the LHAP. The City's current LHAP covers state fiscal years 2015-2016
through 2017-2018. The state fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30
annually.
This new LHAP will cover state fiscal years 2018-2019 through 2020-2021
(FY2019-2021). The strategies outlined in the new LHAP are a continuation of
the City's current LHAP. All changes made within the FY2019-2021 LHAP will
be retroactive to the current LHAP to enable the use of prior year funds, if
available.
The LHAP is comprised of Housing Strategies and Incentive Strategies. The
Housing Strategies Include:
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• Acquisition of Existing Homes with Rehabilitation: This program
provides funds to developers and community-based non-profit
organizations to acquire, rehabilitate and resell single-family housing
units. The community land trust principles may be utilized. This strategy
also includes down payment assistance for eligible homebuyers and is
continued from the current LHAP with the following change: Borrowers
will be required to make a one percent (1%) cash contribution toward the
purchase price; the current LHAP does not require a contribution from
the buyer.
• Down Payment & Closing Costs Assistance with or without
Rehabilitation: The City will use SHIP funds to provide down payment
and closing costs assistance to eligible homebuyers purchasing existing
homes. A one percent (1%) buyer contribution has also been added as
a requirement under this strategy.
• Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation: The City will provide funds for the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family residences.
• Multi-Family Housing: The City will provide SHIP funds to developers
and community based non-profit organizations to support the
acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction of rental housing.
• New Construction Program: This program provides funds to eligible
developers and community based non-profit organizations for the
development of new single-family housing units.
• Disaster Mitigation: In the case of natural or man-made disasters, this
strategy will utilize SHIP funding for emergency or interim repairs.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) convened in the fall of
2017 to review policies and procedures, ordinances, land development
regulations and the City's adopted comprehensive plan. The AHAC's objective
was to recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate
affordable housing. The current LHAP identifies seven Incentive Strategies per
the recommendation of the 2014 AHAC. The 2017 AHAC recommended that
those seven incentives remain in place with minor changes and clarifications to
some. The AHAC recommended one additional incentive that is incorporated
into the FY2019-2021 LHAP:
The Economic Development and Housing Department should coordinate
with the Planning and Development Department to identify properties having
repeat code violations that may be suitable for rehabilitation, acquisition or
demolition for affordable housing.
Information regarding other Incentive Strategies may be found in the Incentive
Strategies section of the LHAP.
Per Florida Statute, the City Council adoption of Resolution 18-04 will constitute
approval of the LHAP for state fiscal years 2019-2021. The LHAP is due to the
State by May 2, 2018.
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In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing
Assistant Director Chuck Lane said the SHIP funds come from doc
stamps raised through the transfer of property. The doc stamp funds are
transferred to a trust fund for affordable housing initiatives. The trust fund
has been targeted by the Florida Legislature each year to fund non-housing
initiatives. This year, the City is expected to receive $156,000; last year
the City received $480 000.
Vice Mayor Caudell moved to approve the Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP) for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 through
2020-2021. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Resolution 18-04 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Resolution 18-04. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and
Councilmember Allbritton
11.2Appoint two individuals to the Community Development Board with terms to expire
February 28, 2022.
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Community Development Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate
CHAIRPERSON:
MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers APPTS. NEEDED: 2
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and
experienced in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape architecture,
engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE TERMS WHICH
EXPIRED AND NOW REQUIRE EITHER REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW
TERM OR REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
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1. Daivd Allbritton -217 Palm Island NW, 33767 -Attorney
Original Appointment: 10/15/14
(4 absences in the last year)
(currently serving 1st term to expire 2/28/21)
2. John Funk - 1006 Magnolia Drive, 33756 - Real Estate Broker
Original Appointment: 2/21/13
(1 absence in the last year)
Interested in Reappointment: Yes (currently filling unexpired term to expire
2/28/18)
Note -submitted resignation letter on April 2, 2018.
THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES:
1. Brian Barker - 1388 Williams Ct., 33764 - Civil Engineer
2. Amanda Battistoni - 611 S Fort Harrison Ave Suite 389, 33756 - CEO/Self
Employed
3. Frank L. Dame -407 Leeward Island, 33767 - Executive
VP/COO/Clearwater Marine Aquarium
4. Charles Reed Haydon - 105 Bayside Drive, 33762 - Civil Engineer
Original Appointment: 3/2/17
(0 absences in the last year)
(Mr. Haydon was appointed as the alternate member to finish an unexpired
term until 4/30/18)
Note: Mr. Haydon is interested in being appointed as a regular member
5. David L. Jaye - 2856 Shady Oak Ct., 33761 - Real Estate
6. Peter P. Kohut, P.E. -240 Windward Passage, Unit 105, 33767 - Civil
Engineering
7. David Loyd - 1710 Brentwood Dr., 33765 - Dir./Business Development
(Currently serving on the Library Board)
8. Elizabeth Van Scoyoc- 3460 Countryside Boulevard, #51, 33761 -
Administrative Specialist/Asst. Professor
Zip codes of current members: 1 at 33755, 1 at 33759, 1 at 33762, 1 at 33763,1
at 33764 and 3 at 33767
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Current Categories:
1 Attorney
1 Land Use Attorney
2 Civil Engineers
1 Building Contractor
1 Landscape Architect
2 Real Estate Brokers
In response to questions, the City Clerk said Mr. Hayden and Mr. Barker
are civil engineers. Council provided direction at the work session to
reappoint Mr. Boutzoukas under the Consent Agenda. Currently, there
are no architects serving on the board.
One individual suggested appointing Peter Kohut, a citizen activist with a
planning background.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to appoint Brian Barker to the
Community Development Board with a term to expire February
28, 2022. The motion was duly seconded and carried with the
following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Councilmember Hamilton, Vice Mayor Caudell and Councilmember
Allbritton
Nays: 1 - Mayor Cretekos
Vice Mayor Caudell moved to appoint Jordan Behar to the
Community Development Board with a term to expire February
28, 2022. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
12. City Attorney Reports - None
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Hamilton said the cases like the Duncan Avenue case
tonight are the tough ones and are no fun. These are types of cases he
would like to see passed through a conditional zoning change but he looked
at it seriously and took everything into consideration and has confidence in
the final product.
Vice Mayor Caudell thanked Council for the Vice Mayor appointment as well
as the appointment to the PSTA board. She said transit discussions will be
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shared during Council closing comments in the future. She said the City is
doing all it can by using Jolley Trolley and Clearwater Ferry to alleviate
congestion.
Councilmember Allbritton thanked Council for their guidance during his first
meeting. He said he knows you can't please everybody and that his heart is
in the neighborhoods. He plans to stay close to the Clearwater
Neighborhood Coalition and work with them; sometimes hard decisions must
be made that Council thinks will be best for the neighborhoods.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
15. Adjourn
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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