10/15/2018 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes October 15, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 15, 2018
9:00 AM
Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Doreen Caudell,
Councilmember Bob Cundiff, Councilmember David Allbritton, and
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton
Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Jill Silverboard — Deputy City
Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City Manager, Pamela K.
Akin - City Attorney, and Rosemarie Call - City Clerk
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 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
2. Presentations
2.1 October Service Awards
Two service awards were presented to city employees.
The Council recessed from 9:03 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. to meet as the Pension
Trustees.
3. Economic Development and Housing
3.1 Approve a grant of$75,000 in General Fund Reserves to be set aside as a commitment
for the local government contribution required for applicants to participate in the State of
Florida's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) for a proposed 72-unit
affordable housing development project, identified as Chestnut Trail, by SP Pinellas II
LLC and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On September 7, 2018, the city's Economic Development and Housing
Department released a Request for Applications (RFA) for projects seeking a
local government contribution to apply for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 State of
Florida Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC). The City received
one proposal on September 21, 2018.
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A review committee, made up of staff from the Economic Development &
Housing and Planning & Development departments as well as from the City of
Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency, met and reviewed the
application received by the Housing Division. The review committee reviewed
the project for consistency with goals and strategies of adopted long range
plans, current zoning and land use of the subject sites, appropriateness of
scale and other features. The committee recommends approval of Chestnut
Trail project application.
Project Overview
SP Pinellas II LLC from Tampa, Florida, submitted an application to develop
Chestnut Trail, a 72-unit affordable housing project. The proposal calls for 72
two- and three-bedroom units to be located in a new five-story structure
inclusive of two-levels of parking located at 645 Chestnut Street. Ninety percent
of the units will be made available to residents at or below 60% of Area Median
Income (AMI) and 10% of the units will be made available to residents at or
below 35% of AMI.
The subject site is a vacant lot located within the City's Community
Redevelopment Area fronting Chestnut Street and is located approximately .25
miles from the Pinellas County Courthouse and other downtown amenities.
The proposed development team includes Southport Development, Inc.
(Developer), Vaughn Bay Construction, Inc. (Contractor) and Architectonics
Studios, Inc. (Architect). The estimated total development cost is $19.43 million.
In this application cycle, the minimum value of contributions required from a
government agency for a Tax Credit Program application to receive the
maximum points is $75,000. To meet this requirement, the local government
must make a commitment to a project they are supporting.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending a funding commitment to Chestnut Trail if chosen by the
FHFC as the successful applicant.
The proposed funding commitment from General Fund Reserves will be
reimbursed by Housing Division funds at the time of project award. If the project
is selected by FHFC, the commitment for General Fund Reserves would be
released.
About the Request for Applications (RFA):
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) issued RFA 2018-112 to open the
application period for the LIHTC Program for Large Counties. According to
LIHTC program rules, only one project per Large County (Broward / Duval /
Hillsborough / Orange/ Palm Beach / Pinellas) will be funded for development
through this tax credit cycle. FHFC determines the successful applicant through
this competitive process. Should this proposal be awarded LIHTC funding
through this tax credit cycle, staff recommends City support of the successful
project with a $75,000 contribution which is the minimum amount that can be
committed as a representation of local government support. This contribution
represents City of Clearwater support of the successful project; it does not
represent development approval. Final FHFC approval is anticipated to occur in
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March 2019.
About the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program:
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program is governed by the U.S.
Department of Treasury under Section 252 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and
Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The program was
established to provide for-profit and non-profit organizations with a
dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal tax liability in exchange for the acquisition
and substantial rehabilitation or new construction of low- and very low-income
rental housing units (60% of the AMI and below with a set aside for 40% of AMI
and below).
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for this contract will be provided by General Fund reserves in the
amount of$75,000.
Inclusive of this item if approved, a net total of$75,000 of General Fund
reserves has been appropriated by Council to fund expenditures during fiscal
2018/2019. The remaining unappropriated balance of General Fund reserves,
after the 8.5% reserve, is approximately $9.3 million, or 6.3% of the current
General Fund operating budget.
4. Finance
4.1 Approve settlement of workers' compensation claims 15-000167,17-000133 and
17-000148 for payment of$82,500 inclusive of attorney fees and costs for Ronald
Neuberger with a general release of all claims and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
Mr. Neuberger sustained injuries on December 26, 2015, September 7, 2017
and September 25, 2017 from three separate incidents. He was employed at
the City as a Fire Inspector for seven years and retired from the Fire
Department in June 2018 with an in-line-of-duty disability pension.
The City has spent a total of$137,356 for all three claims. As a result of these
accidents, he had surgery and may undergo another more complicated
procedure in the future since current treatment is not entirely effective. The City
faces a potential $90,000.00 in surgical costs and treatment for this operation.
As a result, based on his life expectancy, the City's exposure, including the
$90,000 in surgical costs and treatment, is projected to be $434,000 to
$546,000 in future medical care and lost wages.
Mediation on September 4, 2018, was unsuccessful; however, shortly
afterward, the claimant and his attorney agreed to settle all his claims for
$82,500, inclusive of attorney fees and costs, contingent on City Council
approval.
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The Risk Management Division; the outside attorney for the City of Clearwater,
Mark Hungate with Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A.; and the City's Claims
Committee recommend approval.
Funding for the payment of this settlement is available in the budget for claims
expense in the Central Insurance Fund.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5907590-545800 $82,500.00
5. Parks and Recreation
5.1 Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Excavators, Inc. of
Oldsmar, Florida in the amount of$421,014 for site improvements at Countryside Sports
Complex located at 3060 McMullen Booth Road and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
On August 4, 2016, Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk
Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts with Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of
Belleair, FL; Cathey Construction and Development, LLC of Mexico Beach, FL;
Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpons
Springs, FL; J.O. Delotto & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Keystone Excavators, Inc.
of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL; and
Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications #24-16 based upon construction
experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge,
and involvement in the community.
Renovations and site improvements have been needed at the Countryside
Sports Complex for many years. Council established a CIP project in Fiscal
Year 2016/17 for $800,000 to address at least one of the issues which was to
construct a replacement restroom, concession, and storage building. Since
additional funding was needed to accomplish the renovation, the City applied for
and was awarded a TDC grant for $1.9 million, as well as obtaining donations
from City Co-Sponsor Sports Groups including the Countryside Cougars,
Clearwater Soccer, Clearwater Lacrosse, as well as the City of Safety Harbor
commitment of$350,000, and Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program (FRDAP) Grant of$100,000.
On August 16, 2017, the City Council awarded a contract to Wannemacher
Jenson Architects, Inc. (WJA) in the amount of$152,000 for architectural and
engineering services for the design of a new building to house restrooms,
concession, a press box, storage, meeting rooms, and lockers at the
Countryside Sports Complex.
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This Contract consists of construction of underground utilities, parking, retaining
walls, and site grading.
Construction of the Building will be completed once site work is completed by
others.
The Sports Complex will be operational during the entire construction period.
This is a 180-day contract and will be completed prior to May 2019.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available for this project in Capital Improvement Project 315-93652
"Countryside Sports Plex Renovations".
6. Engineering
6.1 Award a construction contract to Odyssey Manufacturing Co. of Tampa, FL in the amount
of$629,200.00 for the Marshall Street and NE WRF Alum Feed System Improvements
Project (16-0012-UT); approve Supplemental One work order to Engineer of Record
(EOR) Metzger and Willard, Inc. in the amount of$79,950 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
This project will provide new Alum chemical feed and storage systems at the
Marshall Street and Northeast Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs) to improve
settling characteristics in post-anoxic flow.
Five bids were received. Odyssey was the lowest responsive bidder in
accordance with plans and specifications.
May 9, 2016, the City Manager approved an initial work order to EOR Metzger +
Willard in the amount of$94,626.00 for design, permitting and bidding for the
replacement of two Alum tanks located at the Marshall Street and Northeast
WRFs.
Supplemental One work order is for engineering services during construction in
support of this project for a new work order value of$174,576.
It is anticipated that construction will be completed within 180 days from
issuance of Notice to Proceed.
The City of Clearwater's Public Utility Department is responsible for owning and
maintaining the Alum tanks at both the Marshall Street and NE WRFs.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3277327-563800-96664 $629,200
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3277327-561300-96664 $ 79,950
Funding is available in Utility Renewal and Replacement Project 96664, WPC
Repair& Replacement to fund both construction contract and supplemental
work order.
In response to questions, Engineering Manager Jeremy Brown said the
project is an upgrade to the existing system. Public Utilities Assistant
Director Rich Gardner said the Alum helps the solids settle-out from the
wastewater in the clarifier settling tanks, providing cleaner wastewater
effluent.
6.2 Ratify and Confirm Change Order Four to Rowland, Inc. of Pinellas Park in the amount of
$412,083.39 for emergency sewer repair associated with the forcemain break on Gulf
Boulevard as part of the 2013-14 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Project
(14-0025-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
February 5, 2015, City Council awarded a two-year contract, with an option
to renew for a two-year term, to Rowland, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer and
Manhole Emergency Repairs based on unit prices. The original contract
included $900,000 for emergency repair of the sewer collection system,
and $100,000 for emergency repair related to the three Water Reclamation
Facilities (WRFs).
November 3, 2016, the City Council approved Change Order One to add
$750,000 for emergency repair at the WRFs.
January 19, 2017, the City Council Ratified and Confirmed Change Order
Two for the emergency repair to a 16-in. forcemain break on Gulf
Boulevard in the Sand Key area in the amount of$339,757.89.
June 29, 2018, the City Manager approved Administrative Change Order
Three, in the amount of$175,000, for point repairs while waiting for the
new Emergency Contract to become effective (the new Emergency
Contract was approved by City Council on September 6, 2018).
July 31, 2018, staff reported water coming up at the Sand Key bridge
northeast abutment, which the City suspected was a forcemain leaking up
through the road surface near the bridge. Emergency status was
approved by the City Manager to have Rowland complete the repair.
Change Order Four is for the emergency repair of the forcemain near
Sand Key Bridge for a revised contract total of$2,676,841.28.
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Rowland, Inc. has performed excellent work for the City and agreed to hold
their competitive unit pricing to continue their work with the City.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3277327-563800-96665 $412,083.39
A first quarter budget amendment will transfer$3,000,000 of Utility Renewal and
Replacement funding from 96664, WPC Repair and Replacement, to 96665,
Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement.
In response to questions, Engineering Manager Jeremy Brown said there
have been issues with the existing plastic pipe. The project on Sand Key
will replace a significant portion of the pipe. He said Clearwater Public
Utilities will be paying all costs associated with the project. The budget for
emergency repairs is $3 million.
Staff was directed to take Item 6.2 off the Consent Agenda.
7. Fire Department
7.1 Approve the Modification Z0229-1 and Z0229 to the Federally-Funded Subaward and
Grant Agreement for public assistance support for Hurricane Irma expenditures and grant
authority to the City Manager or designee to enter into, approve and execute same and
future modifications for Hurricane Irma expenditures. (consent)
Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance program
is a Federal grant to aid State and Local governments in returning a disaster
area to pre-disaster conditions. A request for Public Assistance (RPA) was
submitted and approved by the Council in July 2018 for the amount of
$24,929.58.
Modification #1 - The City has been awarded additional funds under Modification
#Z0229-1 resulting in an increase in Federal funding by $16,503.05 and the
State funding by $2,750.51 for a maximum payable amount of$44,183.14.
Modification #2 - The City has been awarded additional funds under Modification
#Z0229-2 resulting in an increase in Federal funding by $6,560.69 and the State
funding by $1,093.45 for a new maximum payable amount of$51,837.28.
FEMA and the State share the responsibility for making Public Assistance funds
available to the Subgrantee/Subrecipient. It is necessary for the City of
Clearwater, as the Subgrantee/Subrecipient, to enter into the modified
agreements with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (the
Grantee/Recipient) in order to receive the additional funding.
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Under the Hurricane Irma funding process, recipients will continue to receive
modifications awarding additional funding as approved by the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency. It will be beneficial for the City to allow the City Manager
to execute future modifications in order to provide for efficient and timely
processing of the Modifications and acquire judicious funding.
8. Library
8.1 Approve contracts (blanket purchase orders) for Baker and Taylor and Ingram Services
for the acquisition of library books and materials for the contract period of October 1,
2018 through September 30, 2019 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
Award blanket purchase orders to Baker and Taylor, Atlanta, GA- $230,000;
and Ingram Library Services, Atlanta, GA - $160,000; for the acquisition of library
books and other materials. The purchase orders will be used for numerous
small dollar purchases. Each order will be shopped for best price and
availability.
In accordance with City Code Section 2.564 (1)(d), the utilization of other
government contracts, the purchase will be made off of Commonwealth of
Virginia, Library of Virginia Contract 2017-71500-01.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Library operating cost code 0101731-564400, books and
publications, to fund these contracts.
In response to a question, Librarian Bonnie Potters said the materials
typically ordered under the contract include print and electronic
materials, databases, AV material, blu-rays, electronic games, launch
pads, music and book CDs.
9. Gas System
9.1 Approve an increase to Purchase Order No. 18001102 with Ultimate CNG, LLC in the
amount of$74,100 to provide mobile compressed natural gas services at the Clearwater
natural gas filling station and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
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Ultimate CNG, LLC is currently providing temporary Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) refueling services, via a mobile CNG storage truck, at our CNG Filling
Station located at 1020 North Hercules Avenue. This purchase order was
originally approved by the City Manager in August 2018, in the amount of
$99,715 and a 2nd Agreement, in the amount of$197,600, for a total amount of
$297,315. These two agreements were ratified and confirmed by City Council
on September 6, 2018.
Staff is now requesting for Council to extend their services for an additional
three weeks for the period October 13 through November 2, 2018. The reason
for the increase is a result of the primary CNG compressor experiencing a
mechanical failure after a repair was made in August. Subsequently, additional
parts failed after the repair was completed and now those parts need to be
replaced. The parts are currently on order and waiting on them to be
manufactured and shipped. The compressor was originally manufactured in
England, UK and several of the parts needed are not available in the USA. This
increase total amount of the Purchase Order to $371,415.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are budgeted and available in 4232078-531300.
In response to a question, CGS Managing Director Chuck Warrington
said some of the work projected in the last section was delayed, there is
some money remaining.
10. Planning
10.1Approve 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 3108 Johns Parkway, together with abutting right-of-way of Johns Parkway;
and pass Ordinances 9183-18, 9184-18, and 9185-18 on first reading.
(ANX2018-07011)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.193-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single family dwelling. The parcel is located on
the north side of Johns Parkway approximately 180 feet east of North McMullen
Booth Road. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to
existing city boundaries to the north and south. The Development Review
Committee is proposing that the 0.005 acres of abutting Johns Parkway not
currently within city limits also be annexed. It is proposed that the property be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and be
assigned a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
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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. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Johns Parkway
right-of-way. The applicant is aware of the required sanitary sewer
impact and assessment fees that must be paid in full prior to connecting
to the City's sanitary sewer system and of the additional costs to extend
City sewer service to the property. Collection of solid waste will be
provided to the property by the City. The property is 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 this property by Station
49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to
serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS
service. The property will continue to receive water service from Pinellas
County. 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.
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 to
be assigned to the property is consistent with the current Countywide
Plan designation of the 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 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 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
boundaries to the north and south; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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10.2Approve 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 2780 North Terrace Drive and pass Ordinances
9196-18, 9197-18 and 9198-18 on first reading. (ANX2018-07013)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.247 acres of property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The parcel is located on
the northwest corner of North Terrace Drive and EI Trinidad Drive East. The
applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is
contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, south and east. It is
proposed that the property be assigned Future Land Use Map designations of
Residential Low (RL) and Drainage Feature Overlay and be assigned 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. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent North Terrace Drive
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the sewer impact and assessment
fees in full and is in the process of connecting to the sewer system.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The
property is 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 this property by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher
Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property
will continue to receive water service from Pinellas County. 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.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
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• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category to
be assigned to the property is consistent with the Countywide Plan
designation. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The Drainage Feature Overlay recognizes
the drainage feature along the northern property boundary. 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
boundaries to the north, south and east; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
10.3Approve 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 600 Moss Avenue and pass Ordinances 9199-18, 9200-18 and 9201-18 on first
reading. (ANX2018-07014)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.224 acres of property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The parcel is located on
the northwest corner of Moss Avenue and Merrill Avenue. The applicant is
requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer service from the City
and will be connected to the city sanitary sewer as part of the Kapok Terrace
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. The property is located within an enclave and
is contiguous to existing city limits to the west and to the east. It is proposed
that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Low (RL) and be assigned 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 the City. Collection of
solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant has
paid the sewer impact fee in full, and is currently awaiting connection to
the sewer system. The property is 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 this property by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor
Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, water, police, fire and EMS service. The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
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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.
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 to
be assigned to the property is consistent with the Countywide Plan
designation. 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 and to the east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
10.4Terminate the Development Agreement between Decade Companies Income Properties
(the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation of 72 units
from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design; adopt Resolution 18-05, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (DVA2009-00001A)
On October 6, 2009 a Development Agreement was made effective between
the property owner and the City of Clearwater which provided 72 units from the
Hotel Density Reserve (DVA2009-00001/Resolution 09-03).
Section 6.1.3.1 of the Development Agreement required the Property Owner to
develop the Property in substantial conformance with the conceptual site plan
attached to the Agreement.
Section 6.1.6 provides that all units in the hotel shall be made available to the
public as overnight transient hotel guests at all times through the required hotel
reservation system. Occupancy in the hotel is limited to a term of less than one
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month or thirty-one consecutive days, whichever is less. Units in the hotel shall
not be used as a primary or permanent residence.
After receiving approval of DVA2009-00001 the applicant submitted the
associated site plan for approval as part of a Level II Flexible Development
application (FLD2009-03013). This application was approved by the
Community Development Board on May 19, 2009. Permits (BCP2011-02294
and BCP2011-02294A, et.al) for site and building construction were submitted
on February 18, 2011 and June 10, 2011, respectively. All permits have been
listed as completed and a Certificate of Occupancy was issued on November
15, 2012 effectively closing out the project.
The City has determined that the Property Owner has successfully met the
obligations of the Agreement and that the development of the Property is
consistent with conceptual site plans that were part that Agreement.
The applicant has submitted a request to terminate the Development
Agreement pursuant to Section 18 of the Agreement. This request was
reviewed by the Community Development Board on September 18, 2018 which
provided a unanimous recommendation of approval to the City Council.
Pursuant to Section 13 of the Agreement notices have been provided to:
Decade Companies Income Properties
1355 Bishops Court
Ste 345
Brookfield, WI 53005
Joe Burdette
The Consus Group, LLC
PO Box 4268
Clearwater, FL 33758
In response to questions, Senior Planner Mark Parry said the 72 units
have been built and the developer has fulfilled the obligations outlined in
the agreement. The agreement includes language that allows the
agreement to be terminated if the obligations have been met. He said the
Community Development Board reviewed the proposed parking garage
as a formal amendment to the flexible development application.
Terminating the development agreement allows the garage to be built
sooner. Mr. Parry said there are two surface parking lots on the south side
of Devon Drive. The proposed parking garage will allot seventeen spaces
to the Pier 60 Hotel and 24 parking spaces for public use.
10.5Deny amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code to expand the
allowance of self-storage warehouses as a flexible standard use, along with use specific
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standards and minimum off-street parking requirements, in the Regional Center
Subdistrict of the US 19 Zoning District where it is currently permitted in the Corridor
Subdistrict and do not pass Ordinance No. 9161-18 on first reading. (TA2018-06003)
Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-601.B, amendments to
the Code may be initiated by the City Council, the Community Development
Coordinator or by any person in conjunction with an application for a
development approval. Savelle Clearwater Countryside, LLC, owner of property
located at 26489 US Highway 19, submitted an application for a text
amendment to allow self-storage warehouses in the Regional Center
Subdistrict of the US 19 Zoning District, along with the required development
application, as the owner has a pending purchase agreement with Broome
Capital, a real estate investment and development company that pursues infill
self-storage development opportunities. The original proposed text amendment
was presented to the Community Development Board at its August 21, 2018
meeting. Prior to the Board making a recommendation, the applicant requested
a continuance in order to revise the ordinance to address the Board's concerns.
The applicant submitted a revised text amendment for consideration by the
Community Development Board at its September 18, 2018 meeting at which
time the Board unanimously recommended denial.
At present, self-storage warehouses are allowed as a flexible standard use in
the Corridor Subdistrict of the US 19 zoning district. Proposed Ordinance
9161-18 would expand the allowance of this use by also permitting it in the
Regional Center Subdistrict as a flexible standard use and would establish the
following use specific and parking standards.
• Allow use along Street Frontage Type C
• Require 100% of ground floor frontage and 20% of the total ground floor
area to be occupied by retail, restaurant, and/or office uses not
associated with the self-storage warehouse use
• Require access to all storage units from the building interior
• Prohibit outdoor storage
• Require one parking space/150 storage units (Corridor Subdistrict
standard was one space/20 units +2 spaces for manager's office)
The US 19 Regional Center subdistrict is the most intensive subdistrict in the
District and was created to support mixed-use development with an emphasis
on employment-intensive and transit supportive uses. Warehouses were
deliberately excluded because they do not meet those goals as they do not
generate activity and result in dead spaces; they provide for low-average wages
and have extremely limited employment generation. Because there is a
recognized community desire for self-storage, the US 19 District provided a
place for it in the Corridor Subdistrict. This subdistrict is more suited for the use
due to the locational characteristics of the subdistrict and the fact the planned
level of pedestrian activity and compact development is significantly less than in
the Regional Centers.
The proposed text amendment to the Community Development Code is
inconsistent with goals and objectives of Clearwater Greenprint, Clearwater
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Economic Development Strategic Plan, US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan
and the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and is inconsistent with the purposes
of the Community Development Code therefore the Planning and Development
Department recommends denial. The Community Development Board, after
conducting public hearings on August 21 and September 18, 2018, unanimously
recommended denial of this proposed text amendment.
In response to questions, Planning and Development Assistant Director
Gina Clayton said the development application did not meet the
standards of the US 19 District as they currently exist, the application still
needs some work if Council approves the proposed text amendment. The
Community Development Board did not support the Applicant's request
because they did not think it was appropriate to open up this use to the entire
regional sub-district. Ms. Clayton said the Applicant has not provided staff
with an amended ordinance that would limit the use to a number of
properties. She said the proposal provided to staff allows this use on
property in the regional center that has street frontage Type C, there are
approximately 18 properties in the regional center with this type of frontage.
The text amendment would apply to all regional centers in the US 19 District.
She said US 19 is a mixed-use district that allows residential throughout the
entire corridor. Self storage is allowed in Downtown as an accessory to a
residential project. Ms. Clayton said the Community Development Board
reviewed the proposed ordinance at their September 18 meeting.
Vice Mayor Caudell departed Chambers at 9:57 a.m. and returned at
9:59 a.m.
Economic Development and Housing Director Denise Sanderson
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Sanderson said the economic impact
analysis was conducted on October 10 for$3,500. The recent
construction on US 19 makes much of the corridor accessible through
frontage roads. It is anticipated development will be similar to Clearwater
Beach, taking several years to redevelop. She suggested patience with
development, allowing developers to come along and understand the
potential these districts create will lead the market in desired types of
development. The plan is not about a single site it is about the entire
district and it is anticipated it may take 10 to 30 years to redevelop. Planning
and Development Director Michael Delk said there is currently a tremendous
amount of redevelopment along the US 19 corridor compared to other city
locations.
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Discussion ensued with comments made that the former Denny's site has
been vacant for three years and the property owner has made several
unsuccessful attempts to attract restaurateurs and now interested to
pursuing non-traditional storage space.
10.6Approve amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code repealing and
replacing Chapter 51 Flood Damage Prevention and amending Chapter 47 Buildings
and Building Regulations to adopt new floodplain management regulations utilizing the
Florida Department of Emergency Management's (FDEM) model ordinance and pass
Ordinance No. 9189-18 on first reading. (TA2018-07004)
Proposed Ordinance 9189-18 represents the first significant update to the City
of Clearwater's floodplain management regulations since they were adopted in
1980. The City manages and regulates activities and development in its
floodplains through provisions in Community Development Code Chapter 51.
Flood Damage Prevention, and to a lesser degree in Chapter 47. Buildings and
Building Regulations. Since then, a few minor amendments have been made,
but most of the regulations remain unchanged.
The primary reason for updating the floodplain management regulations is to
ensure that the City's regulations comply with and are consistent with the
Florida Building Code (FBC). The Florida Department of Emergency
Management (FDEM) developed a model ordinance approved by The Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which incorporates the updated FBC
requirements that became effective with the 2010 edition and satisfies the
requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Proposed Ordinance
9189-18 also addresses city-specific needs by including additional
requirements for the purposes of participating in the Community Rating System
(CRS) and to gain points and reduce flood insurance rates.
Chapter 51. Flood Damage Prevention
The new Chapter 51 is organized into three Articles, as summarized below:
Article I. Administration:
• Includes general provisions such as scope and intent of the
Floodplain Management Ordinance and a disclaimer of liability;
• Establishes that the chapter applies to flood hazard areas, and
details the duties and powers of the Floodplain Administrator, which
is the Community Development Coordinator;
• Requires permits for any development activity within the scope of the
Ordinance;
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• Sets forth exemptions, application procedures, site plan
requirements, rules for inspections, and the process for variances;
and
• Establishes what constitutes a violation.
Article II. Definitions:
• Includes the definitions for terms that specifically apply to this
Ordinance, adding numerous new definitions to the Ordinance,
deleting certain terms no longer applicable or referenced within, and
making some substantial modifications to terms in the section.
Article III. Flood Resistant Development:
• Establishes the requirements for flood resistant development
including limitations on development specifically in floodways,
isolated wetlands and preservation areas, as well as where
compensatory excavation is required for development outside of
floodways;
• Includes additional requirements for buildings, structures and
facilities that would otherwise be exempt from the FBC;
• Sets forth requirements for subdivisions, site improvements and
utilities, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles and park trailers,
the placement of underground and above-ground tanks, and
hazardous materials; and
• Includes general requirements for other development including
fences, retaining walls, sidewalks, roads and watercourse
crossings, parking pads, enclosed floors landings, decks and similar
nonstructural uses, nonstructural fill, in both regulatory floodways
and coastal high hazard areas.
Chapter 47 Buildings and Building Regulations
Proposed changes to Chapter 47 include certain amendments to existing
language as well as the addition of a new section as follows:
• Updates language to bring consistency between this chapter and the
proposed changes to Chapter 51, specifically regarding minimum
floor elevations as well as adoption and enforcement;
• Adds a new section containing administrative and technical
amendments to the FBC addressing multiple disciplines (e.g.,
Residential, Existing Building, and Building) to be consistent with the
amendments of Chapter 51, including requiring declaration of land
restriction (nonconversion agreement) for residential (one- and
two-family) buildings; revisions to substantial improvement definition
to incorporate when the one-year period begins, bringing
consistency throughout City codes; removing exception in ASCE 24
by disallowing stem walls in Coastal A Zone; amending elevation
requirements to require elevation to or above the base flood elevation
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plus two feet, where one foot was previously required; and requiring
open foundations in the Coastal A zone.
Higher CRS-Related Standards
As mentioned previously, Proposed Ordinance 9189-18 includes certain "higher
standards", which are not required but if adopted, they would make the City
eligible for additional CRS points. The proposed increase to the design flood
elevation (often referred to as freeboard) was discussed with City Council at its
November 13, 2017 Work Session, while the standard regarding the Coastal A
Zone is newly proposed for City Council consideration.
FEMA recently released updated preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMs) for Pinellas County, which are anticipated to be effective sometime in
2019. The preliminary FIRMs identify the Coastal A Zone, which is an area
where waves can reach between 1.5 and 3 feet in height (the V Zone includes
areas where waves are 3+feet in height). FEMA uses a line called the Limit of
Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA) to identify these Coastal A Zones [see first
FEMA Fact Sheet (Coastal Flood Risk Information and the Limit of Moderate
Wave Action)]. Coastal A Zones have not previously been depicted on the
FIRMs for this region.
Specifically, Ordinance 9189-18 proposes to apply the same limitations
applicable to the V Zone to the Coastal A Zone, which is a recommended best
practice, including the prohibition of floodproofing as an option for commercial
structures. FEMA has found that wave heights as small as 1.5 feet can cause
significant damage to coastal structures not built to withstand these hazards,
and although it does not impose requirements based on the LiMWA line, FEMA
encourages building to V Zone standards within the Coastal A Zone. This would
yield the greatest number of CRS points to the community, but there are other
options that would also qualify for a lower number of CRS points which City
Council could consider. These are summarized in the second FEMA Fact
Sheet (Using the Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA) to Build Safer and
Stronger Coastal Communities).
The Coastal Construction Code for Pinellas County already establishes "Zone
2" which is the area extending 300 feet landward of the coastal construction
control line. The FBC establishes higher standards for construction within this
Zone, such as requiring pilings and break-away walls, similar to the
requirements for construction within the V Zone; however, there may be
opportunities for floodproofing within Zone 2 which is prohibited in the V Zone.
While there is likely significant overlap between the Zone 2 and portions of the
new Coastal A Zone area on the beach, there are also portions of the beach
outside of Zone 2 and the mainland waterfronts that will have the Coastal A
Zone applied. Staff will provide maps of FEMA's preliminary Coastal A Zone to
City Council at Work Session.
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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 September 18, 2018.
In response to questions, Building Official Kevin Garriott said the Florida
Building Code has been updated over the years, including more flood zone
items. The item before Council will bring the city ordinance in line with the
Florida Building Code. Environmental Specialist Sarah Kessler said no
changes were made to the cumulative substantial improvements or
substantial damage criteria. The preliminary flood maps show a better
situation for the City's coastline, the City's base flood elevation went down
and included the coastal A zone.
Staff was directed to present slides depicting the proposed freeboard
requirement.
11. Solid Waste
11.1Approve a Contract (Purchase Order) renewal to Communications International of Vero
Beach, FL, in the amount of$129,384.00 for the maintenance and repair of the city-wide
two-way radio communication system and equipment in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)
(b), Code of Ordinances - Sole Source and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
This contract renewal authorizes Communications International to provide
preventive maintenance, repair, and or replacement, labor, and testing on all the
City's two-way radios and terminals.
The term of this contract renewal is one year, October 1, 2018 through
September 30, 2019, and includes demand services, emergency services, and
preventive maintenance.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5666620-530300 $129,384.00
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These funds are available in the operating expense of the Radio Shop in as
budgeted in Fiscal Year 2018/19.
11.2Approve the purchase of HVAC replacement and repair parts, for an annual not to
exceed amount of$300,000 for Fiscal Year 2018/19, to vendors as listed, 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)
Most of the Building & Maintenance HVAC purchases for equipment
replacement and repair parts have been made as sole source buys direct from
the manufacturer or manufacturer's distributor, or by piggybacking other entities'
contracts.
The authorizations for sole source and/or piggyback contracts have been
brought to Council each time the source-specific expenditures are expected to
exceed $100,000 within a single year, as required by city code. This request
consolidates the authorization to utilize properly sourced piggyback contracts
and/or sole source manufacturers and distributors, not limited to the following:
• Tampa Bay Trane - US Communities (Contract# 15-JLP-023 expires
9/30/2022)
• Florida Cooling & Supply - Distributor
(Heil, Copeland, Honeywell, Larkin, Tempstar, Grandaire, Arcoaire,
Manitowoc and associated parts, controls, motors and tools)
• Johnstone Supply - Distributor
(Westinghouse, Daiken, Coleman, CDI, and Goodman and associated
parts, controls, motors, and tools)
• United Refrigeration - Distributor
(Mitsubishi, Fijitsu, Bohn, Airtemp, Nordyne and associated parts,
controls, motors, and tools)
• RE Michel Company - Distributor
(Heil, Arocaire, Tempstar, Tecumseh, Copeland and associated parts,
controls, motors, and tools)
The estimated 20% of annual parts spend that is not sole source or piggyback
is with vendors who are contacted for quotes. Additional vendors will be
engaged as needed. Flexibility is requested to allow for expenditure of budgeted
funds as needed throughout the year, in accordance with the intent of this
general authorization.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
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5656531-546200
GSBM180001-R&M -MATLS
These funds are available in the operating expense of Building & Maintenance
as budgeted in fiscal year 18/19 as well as funding available in the project.
11.3Approve the purchase of various electrical equipment and repair parts from Graybar
Electric Co. Inc, not to exceed $250,000 annually, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d),
Code of Ordinances - Other governmental contracts and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
Most of the Building and Maintenance electrical purchases for equipment
replacement and repair parts have been made by contacting various suppliers
to obtain quotes. Staff is requesting the ability to purchase various supplies
from Graybar Electric Co. Inc., a US Communities (Contract No. EV-2370)
vendor for the duration of the US Communities contract that expires January 23,
2023. This will allow us to benefit from pre-negotiated discounted prices for
various items required.
The authorizations for sole source and/or piggyback contracts have been
brought to Council each time the source-specific expenditures are expected to
exceed $100,000 within a single year, as required by city code. This
authorization will allow flexibility for expenditure of budgeted funds as needed
throughout the year.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5656531-530300
GSBM180006-R&M -MATLS Light Replacement & Repair
These funds are available as budgeted in the FY18/19 operating expense of
Building & Maintenance as well as funding available in the capital project.
11.4Award a contract (purchase order) to Tampa Bay Trane, in the amount of$380,096 to
replace chiller at Main Library, per proposal JAY-092118-01, in accordance with Sec.
2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other governmental contracts and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The Main Library has two chillers. Chiller 2 went down after failure of both
compressors on June 22, 2018. This chiller is original to the construction
of the building completed in 2004. Since the unit failed in June, the library
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has a rental chiller in place to maintain the required cooling capacity. This
proposal provides for the installation of a new air-cooled chiller, pumps,
piping and ties into the existing controls, electrical devices and equipment
as described in A/E projects drawings dated September 3, 2018.
Tampa Bay Trane is an approved vendor under HVAC for US
Communities Contract# 15-JLP-023 (expires 9/30/2022).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project, GSBM180009 - New
A/C Chiller Systems, to fund this contract.
In response to questions, Building and Maintenance Superintendent Tom
Wojtkiw said due to the environment and proximity to water, the chiller is
expected to last 10 to 15 years. Trane is a US Communities contractor, the
City has been successful with their pricing. He said there is a 10-year
warranty on the chiller. The chiller at City Hall is a 100-ton chiller, the chiller
at the library will be replaced with a 200-ton chiller. Mr. Wojtkiw said the
replacement chiller can handle the expansions anticipated at the library. A
gas compressor was not considered since there is only one chiller at the
Main Library and would not have been considered unless the entire facility
would be retrofitted with natural gas.
12. Legal
12.1 Request for authority to settle the case of Precon Corporation v. Westfield Insurance
Company, et al., Case No. 17-002462 for $143,678.53. (consent)
Precon Corporation was subcontractor involved in the construction of tanks on
Project No. 09-0018-UT (Reverse Osmosis Plant No. 1) (RO-1). The tanks
were completed and accepted by the City and placed into operation. Precon
has not been paid by the general contractor Brandes Design-Build, Inc.
Brandes sued the City in 2015 alleging various violations of the construction
contract related to RO-1 project. That suit is still in litigation and one of the
conditions of the proposed settlement of the Precon suit is that any settlement
payment would be credited in whole against any amount owed to Brandes.
Authority is being sought to settle this case for$143,678.54, in exchange for
which the City will receive a full release and all claims pending against the City
in the Precon case will be dismissed with prejudice, and the City will receive full
credit against any moneys owed to Brandes in matter of Brandes Design-Build,
Inc. v. City of Clearwater, Case No. 15-003724-CI.
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APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-563800-96764
12.2Adopt Ordinance 9176-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use for certain real properties
whose post office addresses are 1434 and 1446 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33756, from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Medium (RM).
12.3Adopt Ordinance 9177-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1434 and 1446 North
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756, from Commercial (C) to
Medium Density Residential (MDR).
12.4Adopt Ordinance 9202-18 on second reading, amending Ordinance 9130-18 which
vacated public right-of-way of Damascus Road and vacating an ingress and egress
easement.
12.5Adopt Ordinance 9203-18 on second reading, amending Ordinance 3547-84, which
vacated the west four feet of Garden Avenue right-of-way abutting Court Square
Subdivision, to correct the legal description to clarify that the ordinance only vacated the
west four feet of Garden Avenue right-of-way abutting only Lots 35 through 39 of Court
Square Subdivision.
13. City Manager Verbal Reports
13.1 Nagano 2019 Trip Dates
Discussion deferred to Thursday, October 18.
13.2Pit Gills, MD Helo Pad Request
The City Manager said Council received a letter from Dr. Gills requesting the City's code
be amended to allow his helo pad use.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said staff researched local regulations
related to helo stops. The City of St. Petersburg cites them as a non-conforming use in
many, if not all, residential zones and an accessory use in many industrial zones. In
Pinellas County, helo ports and helo stops are permitted as a conditional use, in general
sense, they are mentioned in some of the agricultural estate residential districts, estate
residential districts, residential planned development districts, planned residential resorts,
professional office, warehousing and industrial support district and various commercial
districts. As a conditional use, certain criteria must be met, in the residential district, they
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must have a minimum 100 ft. by 100 ft. touchdown area, with a primary surface area of
300 ft. by 300 ft. He said if the property is over 3 acres, it must be designated a
transportation utility zoning district. In Hillsborough County, helo stops are a conditional
use and requires a 500-ft. buffer from residentially zoned property. He said the City of
Tampa permits helo stops in city center and Channelside districts, with restrictions to noise
and location. In Collier County, private use helo ports are permitted in the industrial
districts but require a 1,500-ft. buffer from residential areas. Polk County allows them as a
conditional use, depending on the proposed location. Mr. Delk said he understood Dr.
Gills'proposed site may be large enough to accommodate the helo stop but he expressed
concern with the adjacent single-family detached home.
In response to questions, Mr. Delk said he was not aware of the FAA helo stop
requirements. The City Attorney said a code amendment could not apply just to Dr. Gill's
property. The code amendment may include criteria that may not apply to a lot of
properties. Mr. Delk said the proposed site does not meet a 500-ft. buffer.
14. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
15. Council Discussion Item
15.1 Recycling - Mayor Cretekos
Mayor Cretekos said a recent newspaper article regarding the City's
recycling program gave the impression that the contaminated material was
the City's fault. He asked staff to clarify what can be recycled.
Solid Waste and General Services Director Earl Gloster said recent materials
collected through the residential recycling program contain contaminated
recyclables, which are sent to the waste to energy plant. Recyclable
materials include paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, steel cans, glass bottles
and plastic bottles. He said the recyclables have been contaminated with
wire hangers, trash, food items, diapers and plastic bags filled with items.
Staff is working on a communications plan that will reeducate residents on
what items may be recycled.
15.2City Attorney Evaluation
AND
15.3City Manager Evaluation
Discussion deferred to Thursday, October 18.
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16. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2). — None.
17. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
18. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.
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